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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1927
Page
8
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Dr. Northen, pastor, will be assisted on Christmas music by Northen. Lee Holtz accompanied the body of the late B. H. Cooper to Christiansburg on Tuesday. Mrs. Lizzie Turner reentered Bluefield sanitarium for treatment after a sinus operation.
The Re Wehoe of Music presented a benefit concert at First Baptist Church with free will offerings for Mrs. J. A. Barton. Notable performances by J. T. Thornton Mrs. John Kee Emmett Jones Caesar A Roncon and others included Oh Come to My Fort Jesus and Jerusalem with the choir closing Blessed Be the Lord. Bluefield Quota Club will hold a noonday lunch at the West Virginian hotel.
The Women’s Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church meets this afternoon at 3 o’clock at 546 Union Street the residence of Mrs H Green. Mrs J D Honaker to be joint hostess.
Ladies from Trinity Methodist plan cottage prayer meetings at members homes at 2 30 this afternoon replacing the church gathering. The services are tied to the revival now underway at Trinity Church.
Fifth grade pupils staged The Health Fairies at School. Hancock Parent-Teacher Association met Tuesday at the school with Mrs. J. C. Akers presiding. Mrs. Robert Umberger led a silent reading lesson and discussion followed.
Circle One of Water church auxiliary led by Mrs J B Herd will meet this afternoon at 3 o clock at Mrs W H Sperow’s home 340 Union Street.
The Princeton Alumnae Sigma chapter hosted a nine station progressive dinner for eighteen college girls. Guests toured themed homes from The College Looking Glass tea room to Miss Virginia Karnes home, with plated courses, music, flowers, and sorority songs. Attendees included Dr Mabel Wood and numerous alumnae and guests.
The Bluefield Virginia W C T U met Monday afternoon at the Methodist church in the ladies parlor. Mrs. Sulter led a Romans devotional, Mrs. Graves urged child welfare leadership, and Mrs. Jennings was named head of publicity. Mrs. Gillespie reported on the forty-fifth annual convention at Norfolk and shared notes from Dr. Scott on alcohol as a physician and the gospel of prohibition.
Bluefield Woman's club held a festive dinner at the Y W C A with elegant red roses autumn chrysanthemums and holly decor. Mrs F L Black presided and Miss Ruth Bodell sang while Mrs A H Hoge spoke of Cairo Egypt and the desert scenes.
The event featured Rev J W Hobson of Christ Episcopal Church delivering a forceful talk on cooperation. H Reppert led an orchestra with banjo solos by Conrad Brevick and readings by Helen Seanaint. The Lions quartet accompanied by Lloyd Alexander performed, while Mrs J M Badgett and others sang. The gathering, robed in Christmas decor, included a roll call by Miss Easley and a prize for Jack Otey’s room. Proceeds from the free will offering totaled a neat sum. cider and ginger rolls were served during social hour.
The YMCA Membership Committee chaired by Mrs. Debrick met Tuesday at noon to discuss the annual meeting. Nineteen new members were reported on the Y roster and fellowship teas held at members' homes will continue as annual events.
The luncheon committee led by Herbert Markle will convene at noon today at the Y on Federal Street. A prior Wade PT session met nearby, with discussions focused on local affairs.
The event originally scheduled for Tuesday has been moved to the following Tuesday December 20 for a special Christmas program.
Mrs J T Thornton was re elected president of the Philathea class at First Baptist church during a meeting last evening in the church annex. Officers include Mrs J C Dally first vice president and Miss Mackie Sims second vice president with Mrs R C Fleshman, Mrs C BE Scruggs, and others filling secretary treasurer and reporter roles. Thornton presided as officers were elected and handed to Mrs B W Dillon.
The Hattie Love circle of Bland Street Methodist Church held a surprise shower at Mrs. Bettie Douthat’s home on Rogers Street. Fifteen guests presented Christmas gifts. the circle reported paying its pledge in full. Refreshments included angel food cake and ice cream. Mrs. Douthat praised the friendship and affection shown.
A boy was born at St Luke's hospital to Mr and Mrs R H Neal of Logan West Virginia. The mother is formerly Miss Lula Callaway of Bluefield Virginia.
Circle No. % of Grace church led by Mrs. C. J. Caldwell will meet at Mrs. N. W. Stewart’s home at 613 Street Thursday at 2 30 PM. The circle will feature a Pollyanna party and each member should bring a remembrance for her Pollyanna.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Immanuel Lutheran church meets this afternoon at 3 in the parlor house with Mrs FE L Bailey as leader. Mrs H A Bailey will conduct the mission study class immediately after the session. A good attendance is urged.
Mrev George A Thompson shows improvement at her daughter's home on College Avenue. A. B. Thompson, patient at St. Luke's in Bluefield, is progressing well. Mrs H McGinnis visits sister in Bluefield as Mrs W T Elliott recovers at St. Luke's. Dr EFBe Northen returns to Northfork with son Ernest after visiting Bluefield.
An old fashioned woman is urged to use Midol for painful periods. The ad claims Midol is non narcotic and does not affect menstruation yet relieves pain within five to seven minutes. It emphasizes preemptive use and portability in a film aluminum case.
A custard pie is considered different when apricots peaches or other fruit are added on top during baking. Fruit toppings create distinct flavors and textures beyond the classic custard base.
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