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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1934

Page

2

Charming Bridge Luncheon Hosts Honor Guests at College Avenue

Mrs. G W Lavender and Mrs. Ernest T Bades chaired a bridge luncheon on Wednesday at Mrs. Lavender's College Avenue home. Twelve covers were set, guests enjoyed an appetizing luncheon, and three tables of games followed with W H Wade winning high score and Mrs. Calvin Gills taking second. Mrs. W J Laudry of Holyoke Massachusetts received an attractive guest prize.

G. W. Lavender Ernest T. Bades

West End Circle Meeting At Calvary Baptist Church

West End circle and Calvary Baptist Church will gather this evening at 7:80 at the church.

West End Circle Calvary Baptist Chrch

Bluefield Quota Club Plans Christmas Party

At the Bluefield Quota Club weekly luncheon at the West Virginian hotel members discussed a Christmas party to be announced later. Gifts will be exchanged among the Big Sisters and guests may attend. Martha Smith presided. the club voted to donate to the Community Christmas tree.

Bluefield Quota Club West Virginian Iss Martha Smith Miss Smith Goldie Perry Col R. R. Perry

Junior G. A. Members to Meet for Christmas Supper

Members of the Junior G A at College Avenue Baptist Church will gather at 4 30 this afternoon for their Christmas supper at the church.

G. A College Avenue Baptist Church

Mrs Hill's Circle Concludes Year at Trinity Church

Circle No 2 of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South held its final meeting of the year at Mrs J Y Hill's College Avenue home with thirteen members and one visitor. The gathering included prayer, devotional on The History of Methodism, and reports of pledged finances. A love gift of 549 was presented to Mrs Hill, who was honored with handkerchiefs by members before refreshments.

Circle No Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South J. Y. Hill College Avenue Joe B. Lundy C. S Sietamer W. G. Wagoner C. R

Prayer Band Auxiliary Meeting With Mrs Rierson

The Prayer Band Nation's Auxiliary Prayer band will meet with Mrs. N. EK. Rierson on Third Street this morning at 9:30.

Nation’s N. EK. Rierson Third Street

T. E. L. class gathers at Mrs. Rosa Bakers home

The T. E. L. class of College Avenue Baptist Church met with Mrs. Rosa Baker on Jefferson Street. Fifteen members and five visitors attended. Scripture from Psalm 23 was read, Prof. M. O. Carpenter led prayers, and officers for the coming year were elected.

College Avenue Baptist Church Rosa Baker Jefferson Street M O. Carpenter N. C. Carpenter Nellie Poff A. B.thompson J. D. Enochs C. W. Eubank

Important Rehearsal at Bland Street Methodist Choir

Rehearsal of the Bland Street Methodist church choir is set for this evening at 7 30. Most time will be spent on the Christmas cantata and it is essential that all members attend.

Bland Street Methodist Church

All Day Meeting at Moose Hall Open to Members

An all day meeting begins at 9 30 at the Moose hall corner Mercer street and Princeton avenue in LA to 0 of A N D Maher amtelen 177. Mrs Anna M Lynch Lima Ohio deputy grand president will oversee the official inspection. Luncheon will be served at noon at the Royal cafe Federal street. Members are urged to attend.

L. A N. D

Informal Party Honoring Newcomer Guests

Mrs. R. D. Payme and Mrs. D. W. Hancock hosted a small gathering Tuesday between 3 30 and 5 at Mrs. Hancock's Jefferson street home. The social call honored Mrs. W. Shunk recently relocated from Big Stone Gap Virginia and included Mrs. Joe B. Overmyer and Mrs. C. G. Gunn wives of local church pastors.

R. D. Payme D. W. Hancock Hancock Jefferson Street W. ©. Shunk Big Stone Gap Joe B. Overmyer First Presbyterian Church C. G. Gunn Westminster Presbyterian Church

Tri-District Council Meeting Set At Bland Street Church

An important meeting of the Tri-District union council is scheduled for Friday at 7 45 p m at Bland Street Methodist church. Plans for next year’s program of work will be discussed and all rent urged to attend.

Tri- District Union Council Bland Street Methodist Church

Synagogue Choir Practice Tonight at Mrs Schlossberg's Home

A synagogue choir practice is set for this evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs A N Schlossberg 304 Union Street. Special music will be practiced and all members are urged to attend promptly.

A. N. Schlossberg Union Street

Globe Trotters Club Meeting At The Y Tonight

The Globe Trotters club will meet this evening at the YMCA. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming travel plans and events.

Globe Trotters’ Club

New Members Welcomed At First Baptist Church

At the annual congregational meeting 83 new members by letter and profession of faith were honored along with 14 children awaiting baptism. Dr. T. B. Peters presided as officers were elected and a budget adopted. Dr. Wade of Bluefield College spoke on the church as a social institution.

First Baptist Church Shirley Goff Pauline Newland India Dillion M. W. Mangus Virginia Thornhill Mias Juanita Bowman Lillian Rowalind John Dellis Cradleroll Bob Wilson G. Rogers B. D. Wassum J. W. Anderson W. D. Barnett E. M. Louthan Woman's Missionary Society F. S. Easley C. A. Lilly Lilly BE. C. Wade Bluefield College

Bridge Tournament Winners Named After Tuesday Play

Elks bridge tourney results show North and South leaders: Max Matz B J Wagner 232 MP. Lenett Turk 222. Kammer Clark 201 2. Lina Bowling Blanche Brammer 193 1 2. R T Little J M Herndon 193. Seyler 187. East West leaders: J T McNutt K W Horton 215 1 2. Elliott Reynolds Princeton 211. Smith Yaple 199. Lenette Clark Ray Evans 191 1 2. Price Porterfield 187 1 2.

Max Matz B. J. Wagner B. D. Lenett Max Turk Harry H. C. Eliott A. W. Reynolds Princeton H. B. Smith G. G. Yaple Harry Clark Ray Evans Clarence Price Miller Porterfield

Music Culture Club Postpones Christmas Recital

The Music Culture club holds its regular meeting Monday at 8 at Mrs. Allen Longs Parkway home. The club sponsored costume recital is postponed until after the Christmas holidays.

Music Culture Club Allen Long Parkway

Baptist Choir Rehearsal Schedule at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church choir meets for rehearsal this evening at seven and again Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Attendance is important as sessions focus on Christmas music and members should be present.

First Baptist Church

Circle Meeting Hosts Twenty Members At First Christian

Circle 4 W M A of the First Christian church met Wednesday afternoon with nineteen members and one visitor. Mrs C M Rudder chaired. Prayer and hymn opened the gathering. A scripture lesson on giving to the needy preceded prayers for the sick. Quizzes were led by Mrs Britts and Mrs Phillips. A quilt was donated for Grundy school.

Circle 4 First Christian Church C. M. Rudder Hugh Spangler Frederick Street Rudder R. F. Baker Ben 8. Johnson Joe Britts T. C. Phillips A. W. Nixon Grundy School

Circle meeting and Pollyanna at 909 Bluefield

Mrs H M Underwood leads Grace Methodist circle for a combined business meeting and Pollyanna at 7 30 PM at Mrs C Ferrells home 909 Bluefield avenue all members urged to bring packages and be punctual.

Grace Methodist Church H. M. Underwood C. Ferrell Bluefield Avenue

Pageant Presented at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Covers were laid for 150 at the annual congregational dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church led by Rev. Paul L. Rover. A dramatization of the Work of the Church directed by Prof. H B Sharitz depicted canvassers visiting homes and showing financial contributions varying from unemployment to active support. Lloyd Feuchtenberger presided. G W Ritter Jr Sharitz and Feuchtenberger elected church counsellors.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Paul L. Rover H. B. Sharitz Bluefield College Lloyd D. Feuechtenberger G. W. Ritter Jr Feuchtenberger

Luncheon at Christ Episcopal Church Draws 200 Guests

The Guild sponsored luncheon at Christ Episcopal Church served Wednesday with an elaborate menu. More than 200 guests attended and enjoyed a faultlessly prepared meal.

Christ Episcopal Church

Delightful Shower Honors Mrs Galbraith at Highland Home

One of the week’s most enjoyable events was a miscellany shower for Mrs J B Galbraith hosted by her First Christian church class at her Highland avenue home. Guests enjoyed Deliciova refreshments and gifts for Grundy Mission School. Attendees included Miss Helen King Alic Page Irene Altizer Setelle Hall Billie Mooney Corinne Belton and Mr and Mrs Galbraith.

J. B. Galbraith First Christian Church Highland Avenue Grundy Mission School Helen King Alic Page Irene Altizer Setelle Hall Billie Mooney Corinne Belton

Bland Street Epworth League Meeting Led by Miss Virginia Van Dyke

The Bland Street Epworth League met in regular session at the church with hymns and collective prayers. James Tabor read Michael 6 8 as scripture while Miss Betty Dilcher read a poem titled A Prayer for Daily Living. Mrs. M A Stevenson gave a talk on What Is A Christian with Mildred Martin providing piano music.

Virginia van Dyke Bland Street Epworth League Jesus James Tabor Michael Betty Dilcher M. A. Stevenson Mildred Martin

Tea And Art Exhibit Opens At Green Tree Shop

Tea will be served this afternoon from 3 30 to 5 30 at the Green Tree book and gift shop opposite the post office for the opening of an oils and water colors exhibit by Mrs Royal Gravatt in the city. Gravatt studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and is a member of prominent art clubs. Her works appear in several private and permanent collections and have been shown in New York Philadelphia and Cincinnati. The public is invited to visit the show which features a vigorous style blending old and modern schools.

Green Tree Royal Gravatt

Memorial School Holiday Fair Planned by PTA

Arrangements are completed for the Holiday Fair at Memorial school this Friday evening starting at 1 under Memorial PTA auspices. Evelyn Chambers school of dancing pupils present Japanese dances in an attractive setting, plus a motion picture show a fish pond and other features. Large attendance urged.

Memorial School Memorial Parent-Teacher Association Evelyn Chambers School of Dancing

Evening With Helen Babies Program Note

A program titled An Evening With Helen Babies featured a reading by Miss Helen Martin. The event concluded with the assembly reciting the league benediction.

Reece Helen Babies Helen Martin

First Baptist Junior Philathea Class Meets for Christmas Plans

The Junior Philathea class at First Baptist Church met Tuesday in the Sunday school room with Mrs. P. W. Crouch presiding. Plans for the Christmas season and sending a representative to the Southern Baptist Sunday School convention in Raleigh on January 14 were discussed. Bobby Moore entertained on violin with Miss Caroline Burney, and refreshments followed.

P. W. Crouch First Baptist Church Southern Baptist Sunday School Convention Raleigh N. C Bobby Moore Caroline Burney

Pythian Sisters Bluefield Meet At Pythian Hall

Pythian Sisters Bluefield temple aged 83 will meet this evening at 7 30 at the Pythian hall Mrs Olile Pitzer delegate will report on the convention held at Princeton on November 23.

Bluefield Temple Pythian Hall Olile Pitzer Princeton

Senior Class Play Star Cast at Beaver High

The senior class at Beaver High selects an excellent cast for His Best Investment to be staged in the Beaver High auditorium on Friday evening December 14. Helen Johnston coaches the production with J E Peters serving as business manager.

Beaver High School Helen Johnston J. E. Peters

Concord Fraternity Hosts Rush Dinner At Delta Delta Delta Tau

Concord college's oldest Greek letter fraternity Delta Delta Delta Tau held its annual stag banquet for twenty six rushees at the West Virginian hotel. Harold Riffe Arnott Yeager Godfrey Elliott Arthur Ballard and several distinguished alumni toasted the honorees and 80 attendees. Delford McGraw

Concord College Delta Delta Delta Tau West Virginian Harold Riffe Raleigh Register Beckley Arnott Yeager Peters Town High School Godfrey Elliott Oakvale Arthur Pete Ballard Welch Daily Telegraph Uriah Vermillion Donzie Lilly Fred Cooper Athens R. L. Packard Meade McNeill R. B. Klingensmith Virgil Beckett John Calloway Adney Sutphin Howard Harold McComas Wytheville Espy Miller Mill Creek Thomas Boegeass Delford McGraw

Concord Fraternity Hosts Bluefield Rueh Week Event

Mullens mentions a pledge honored among Concord's four fraternities with a major rueh week function held in Bluefield, marking the only such event among the groups.

of Mullens Concord Bluefield

Angell relatives travel after sister's illness and death

Mr and Mrs A J Angell return from Mt. Sydney Va after Mrs Angell's sister Mrs B J Moore dies at 88. Rice Thomas of Burkes Garden was a business visitor in Bluefield en route to Williamson. Mrs J L Worrell returns to Bluefield after two weeks with relatives in Winston Salem and Mt Airy. Mrs Mark Reid Sr of Ford Va is seriously ill at her son Mark Reid Jr and Mrs Reid's home in Maryland apartments. Mrs W G Wagoner and son Billy return from Galax Va after Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Charles McD Harvey return from a ten day wedding trip to Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh and other cities. They stay at West Virginian hotel and will be at Rogers apartments Oakhurst avenue. Mrs Harrell was formerly Miss Elizabeth McClaugherty. Mrs F R Christie and Mrs Norman Andrews go to Marion DC for illness of Clement Lane. Lane has suffered a severe heart attack. And bring home a box of Downyflake Doughnuts from Leslie's Diner. WHIS for 1:15 special announcement daily.

A. J. Angell Mt. Sydney Angel B. J. Moore N. C Mark Reid Sr Ford, Va Mark Reid Jr Reid Maryland W G. Wagoner Billy Galax Charles McD Harve Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh West Virginian Hotel Rogers’ Apartments Oakhurst Avenue Harrell Elizabeth McClaugherty F. R. Christie Normer Andrews Marion D. C Clement Lane Christie Andrews Lane

How Calotabs Help Nature To Throw Off a Bad Cold

Millions use Calotabs to treat colds by cleansing the intestinal tract of germ laden mucus and toxins. Take one or two tabs the first night and repeat on the third or fifth night if needed. The ad notes family and trial package pricing.

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