Prominent Americans Back Christmas Tuberculosis Seal Drive
Nine distinguished Americans who conquered tuberculosis sponsor the 27th Christmas seal sale begun on Thanksgiving with 2084 local associations. National Tuberculosis Association head Dr. William C White leads the committee, stressing prevention, early diagnosis, and hopeful science while highlighting the lifetime impact of the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene O'Neill
Roger Babson
Harold Bell Wright
Irving Fisher
Charles Wakefield Cadman
Will Irwin
Hobart Bosworth
William Charles White
Robert Louis Stevenson
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Frederic Chopin
Dr. White
Change Of Time For Elsie Clor Circle Meets
The Elsie Clor circle of the W M S at First Baptist church, led by Mrs G T Thornhill and Mrs Walter Kaylor, will meet Tuesday evening December 12 at 7 30 at 1020 Highland Avenue instead of this evening. Ruth Kersey circle led by Mrs L M Carper and Mrs George Woods will meet Friday at 7 30 in the annex. prior notice said the meeting would be in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Clor
First Baptist Church
G. T. Thornhill
Walter Kaylor
Highland Avenue
Ruth Kersey
L. M. Carper
George Woods
Annex
Charming Bluefield Girl to Marry New Yorker
Engagement and upcoming marriage announced for Miss Edythe Fine of Bluefield to Mr. Arthur Weise of New York. The couple met through a society ball at Paramount Mansions in New York on December 26. Mrs. Fine of College Avenue notes Edythe as Bluefield’s charming graduate of Beaver High and Bluefield College. Weise, nephew of William P. Gottlieb, will graduate from New York University this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Agreneva Slaviansky
Concord State Teachers’ College
New York Hippodrome
Carnegie Hall
New York City
Edythe Fine
Arthur Weiss
Arthur Weise
New York
Paramount Mansions
Miss Fine
8. Fine
College Avenue
Bluefield
Ing
Beaver High School
Bluefield College
Ohio State University
Columbus
Georgetown University
Washington
Weiss
John Weiss
William P. Gottlieb
New York University
Westminster Presbyterian marks tenth anniversary service
A mid week prayer service at Westminster Presbyterian Church will be held at 7 30 this evening to observe the churchs tenth anniversary. Rev C G Gunn will speak on Communion of Saints and Mrs Guy Lawhead will sing with Mrs Frank Booth at the piano. Members who did home visitation this week should report this morning by calling 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
C. G. Gunn
Communion of Saints
Guy Lawhead
Frank Booth
S. Q. Class Party Slated at Bland Street Church
The S. Q. Sunday school class led by Mrs. H. S. Shott will hold a party Thursday at 7 45 pm at 669 Shenandoah Avenue home of Mrs. Joe Wilds. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Q
Bland Street Methodist Church
H. S. Shott
Joe Wilds
Shenandoah Avenue
Junior Guild Meeting at Christ Episcopal Church
The Junior Guild of Christ Episcopal Church meets this afternoon at 3 with Mrs. Strother Hoge of 909 College Avenue. The gathering follows church activities and reflects the group's ongoing community service efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Strother Hoge
College Avenue
Westminster church marks tenth anniversary with family dinner
The Westminster Presbyterian church celebrates its tenth anniversary with a Friday 6 30 pm family dinner for the congregation. Dr H Spencer Edmunds of Second Presbyterian Roanoke will speak. General committee includes J P Ramage W K Wilbur and Mrs W H Sperow. A musical program is arranged by Dr H G Steele H L Hampton and Mrs Frank Booth. Dinner served by Mrs Otto Whittaker circle. reservations requested today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
H. Spencer Edmunds
Second Presbyterian Church
Roanoke
J. P. Ramage
W. K. Wilbur
W. H. Sperow
H. G. Steele
H. L. Hampton
Frank Booth
Otto Whittaker
Music Club Executive Meeting Thursday at Miss Watts Studio
The Music Culture club executive board will meet Thursday at 10 50 AM in the studio of Miss Gertrude Watts in the Bailey building. A prior notice had said the meeting would occur Wednesday due to misinformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Culture Club
Gertrude Watts
Bailey Building
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Quick Bad Breath Relief
Thousands seek relief from bad breath with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The tablet blends a vegetable formula that gently stimulates bowels and liver to purify the system, with no griping or after effects. Marketed as an olive color tablet, available in 30 and 60 cent sizes.
Woman's Missionary Society Meets at Bland Street Church
The Bland Street Methodist church hosts a 3 p.m. meeting of the Woman's Missionary society with an executive session at 2:30 p.m. The Christ Episcopal Church women's auxiliary meets today at 3 p.m. with Mrs. J L Burks on Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Societ of
Bland Street
Methodist Churc
Woman's Auxiliary
Christ Episcopal Church
J. L. Burks
Washington Street
Whitethorn PTA votes on community efforts and singing group
Whitethorn P.T.A. held its regular meeting with Mrs. B. LeNoir presiding. Mamie Anderson reported five Thanksgiving baskets sent to needy families and the group voted $5 for the Community Cirleting tree. Endorsement was voted for forming a Singing Mothers group. Dr. E. C. Wade spoke on school matters, and Mrs. Cousins sang two numbers with Mrs. Booth accompanying. Tea followed, and February will feature Fathers Night with a special program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. FE. LeNoir
Whitethorn Parent-Teacher Association
Mamie Anderson
E. C. Wade
Circle group meets Thursday at Trinity Methodist Church
Mrs Penns Circle of Trinity Methodist Church will meet Thursday afternoon at 3 at the home of Mrs G B Crowder located at 1205 Pen Mar Avenue.
Ladies' Aid Meeting at Midway Christian Church
The Midway Christian church Ladies' Aid held a regular meeting with about fifty attendees led by Mrs. J. H. Davidson. A program featured prayers by W. L. Hedrick and Mrs. Johnson, talks by Mrs. Ben S. Johnson and A. Z. Peters, a piano solo by Mrs. Esther Kelly, and the hymn Have Thine Own Way Lord sung by Mrs. Sam Webb and Mrs. Henry Webb. Light refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Midway Christian Church
J. H. Davidson
America
W. L. Hedrick
Frances Melvin
John Webb
Ben S. Johnson
First Christian Church
A. Z. Peters
Esther Kelly
Sam Webb
Henry Webb
Johnson
Week of Prayer Observances at First Baptist Church
The Lottie Moon Week of Prayer continues with the Woman's Missionary Society hosting services Thursday and Friday. Afternoon meetings begin at 2 30 at the annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Moon
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Annex
P T A Leaders Highlight State Convention and Local Efforts
Preston P T A vice president Mrs A F Kingdon spoke on the group’s work and the Preston association program. Mrs Howard Frazee reported on the Logan convention. Mrs J M Badgett sang with Mrs Frank Booth assisting. The group approved a $5 donation to the Community Christmas tree fund and noted lunch service for needy children. Upper grade attendance prize went to Esther Lubliner, lower grade to Margaret Easley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Kingdon
West Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers
P.T. A
Preston Parent- Teacher Association
Howard Frazee
Logan
J. M. Badgett
Frank Booth
A. N. Sc
Margaret Easley
Junior Choir to Lead Morning Service at First Baptist
The Junior choir of the First Baptist church will lead music at next Sunday’s morning service. Miss Mary Wassum directs and accompanies the choir and will supervise special numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Mary Wassum
Bridge Party to Benefit Bluefield Legion Junior Drum Corps
The Bluefield unit of the American Legion auxiliary hosts a bridge party Friday December 8 at 8 PM on the mezzanine of the West Virginian hotel to raise funds for the American Legion junior drum and bugle corps. A committee led by Mrs. Charles Woody coordinates the event with a reception group assisting. Attractive prizes donated by local merchants will be awarded, and refreshments follow the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
American Legion Auxiliary
West Virginian Hotel
American Legion Juior Drum and Bugle Corps
Mra
Charles Woody
A. S. Booker
J. L. Jennings
W. T. Hancock
Herbert Mays
Ben McCulloch
George Williams
G. W. Lavender
C. W. Frazer
F. L. Black
Roy Thompson
Harry Goodykoonts
T. O'J. Wilson
Milk Bottle Contest Continues Benefiting Bluefield Clinic
Under the Bluefield Baby clinic, the milk bottle contest will be continued with collections to be made next week. Local theaters offer prizes for the largest funds raised in homes and public places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Eastern Star Chapter Hosts Christmas Program in Bluefield
Miss Effie Lee worthy matron led about thirty members of the Bluefield chapter 66 of the Order of Eastern Star in a Christmas program at Bluefield Virginia chapter 102 on Monday evening. A fine social period followed with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Lee
Bluefield
Order of Eastern Star
Bluefield Quota Club Luncheon Planned at Noon
The Bluefield Quota club holds its weekly luncheon today at noon at the West Virginian Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Bluefield Quota Club
Yee
West
U D C Meeting In Bluefield Chapter
Bluefield U D C met at the Elks parlor with strong attendance led by Mrs W A Thornhill president Delegates Lula Watkins J T Thorn ton and Bernard McClaugherty reported on the Baltimore convention The chapter aims for 100 percent delegate representation and voted to hold future meetings in the afternoon No January meeting due to holidays February gathering will joint celebrate Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson birthdays with a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Thornhill
Bluefield
Elks Parlor
Lula Watkins
J. T. Thornton
Bernard McClaugherty
Baltimore
W. H. Thomas
W. A. Panky
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Son Welcomed Born to Mr and Mrs Batdorf of McKeesport
Glenn Everett Batdorf is born on Thanksgiving Day to Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Batdorf of McKeesport Pennsylvania. The Batdorfs are former Bluefield residents and Mr. Batdorf previously worked at the local Woolworth store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Batdorf
McKeesport
Glenn Everett
Batdorf
Bluefield
Woolworth
Hughes To Speak At First Christian Church Tonight
Attorney Crockett Hughes of Bluefield Virginia will speak at 7:45 PM at the First Christian Church in a program sponsored by the church Ladies. The event includes instrumental and vocal music and a reader in a pageant led by Mrs Tommy Fallie. A voluntary love gift benefits the circle led by Mrs G J Patton. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Ladies of the Church
Crockett Hughes
Bluefield
Hughes
Tommy Fallie
Treasury Chest
G. J. Patton
Personal News Briefs from Local Residents
Mrs. George Suppee on College Avenue remains critically ill but slowly improving over three weeks. The Taylors return to Bluefield after visiting Roanoke. Hoback family visits Norton and Union Street. W. H. Salisbury and Mrs. Salisbury visit son J F Salisbury in Charleston. Pritchetts return to Roanoke after Thanksgiving with Ellen DeVault. W F Bane at Bluefield Sanitarium underwent a surgical operation Tuesday morning with satisfactory condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Suppee
College Avenue
Julian C. Taylor
Bluefield
Roanoke
George ©. Hoback
Frances Ellen
Harold
Norton
Ellen DeVault
Union Street
W. H. Salisbury
Charleston
J. F. Salisbury
Salisbury
J. M. Pritchett
Joan
Virginia Side Pastor Speaks at Rotary Club Luncheon
The Rev. M. C. Hughes, pastor of Virginia Side Christian church, spoke to the Rotary club about goodwill between the two Bluefields, citing the wedding of the twin cities as a symbol of their cordial relationship. Attendees included Rotarians C. L. Cole, W. S. Dangerfield, Ben Painter, H. P. Farley, and others from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Hughes
Virginia Side
Logan
H. G. Kennedy
Charleston
J. A. Tynes
J. E. Jackson
Doc Haley
Tazewe
State Coal Mining Meeting Adjourns Officers Selected
The state coal mining meeting adjourned after selecting officers and hearing papers on electric power losses in mine haulage and living conditions in coal fields. Beary defended social life in company towns while critiquing scrip and noting permanent mining towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BE. FE. Koepler
Robert Lilly
W. B. Edwards
James Cameron
N. P. Rhinehart
Cole
Beary
Washington
Beury
W. J. Jongmans
Geological Survey of
Netherlands
Pocahontas Fields
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
Mrs Antle of Columbus Ohio says she felt rundown and barely able to walk before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports improved health after three more pregnancies and now, at forty three, shares the remedy with her daughter via regular use and directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Passion Play Ads Shown Ahead of Oberammergau 1934
As a curtain raiser to the 1934 Passion plays, 124 placard designs advertising the event are on display in the Passion Play theater auditorium. Bavarian artists submitted all designs in competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberammergau
Germany
Passion Play Theater
Bavrarian
Debate Over Coal Company Towns Sparks Broad Discussion
Leaders and workers debate the welfare of coal town communities as experts from far regions question living conditions. Dr. W J survey of The Netherlands lauds Southern West Virginia as a paradise of work and life while calling for better on site management and closer ties between miners and distant executives. Delegates plan a mine tour of the Pocahontas coalfield after a West Virginian hotel briefing at 9 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bund
W. J. Jongmans
Geological Survey of the
Netherlands
West Virginia
Flippen
Williamson
Charles Woodcock
Kennedy
Guy
Pocahontas Coalfield
West Virginian
Jimmy's Eats Before Boxing Show Sparks Gloves Mood
Patrons are urged to dine at Jimmy's before the boxing event as the scene prompts fans to feel ready to put on the gloves. The casual dining spot becomes a pre fight gathering point, offering a lively atmosphere ahead of the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
End a Cough In a Hurry Mix This at Home
A home remedy promises to beat persistent coughs by mixing 214 ounces of Pinex with a pint of sugar syrup. The concoction, made without cooking, is touted as purer and cheaper than store bought medicine and says it soothes throat inflammation and loosens phlegm.
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Concord College
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Ladies’ Aid
Preston P.T. A
Bridge Party
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Whitney Bourne
Mary Duncan
Dorothy Jordan
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Laddie Sanford
Doroth Jordan
M. C. Cooper
June Blossom
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