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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1929

Page

5

Beaver High School Carnival crowns Miss Holt queen

Miss Pansy Holt was crowned queen at Beaver high school gym last evening as the Prim Priscilla club staged a carnival. Three nominees per room, voting at one cent each, and a grand coronation featured a glee club led procession, a wedding of the painted dolls act, and dances by the senior and junior classes with students in themed costumes.

Pansy Holt Beaver High School Gymnasium Prim Priscilla Club Miss Holt Elizabeth Linkous Gertrude Steele Margaret Johnson Margaret Borden Edna Wilburn Pauline Jennings Inez West Ruth Perkins Adah French India Dillon Esther Dropkin Frances Graves Gladys Cole Forman Ther Dropkin Sallie Thornhill Sarah Katherine Thompson Edith Grogan Katherine Claytor Mary Annon Bell Pauline Wiley Sylvia Brown Pauline Bailey Dorothy Johnson Red Riding Hood Clara Davis Buster Brown Winnie Mingo Jumping Jack Emily Kell Boy Blue Marjorie Croy Miss Muffet Billie Spencer Peter Pan Billie Belcher Little Tin Soldier Beaver High Orchestra C. H. Reppert Lillian Gilmore Idge Matz Virginia Hill Mary Glenn Hicks Agnes Vawter Lois Deaumer Hilda Hinchee Ruth Cruise Margaret Moore Matz Gilmore Ruth Bartlett Ora Gibson Elizabeth Shelton Moving Picture Show Nickel Museum Eliza

Leadership class leader moves from Indianapolis to Huntington

Mies Dee Yoho, who has led a leadership class at the First Christian church, has returned to her Huntington home to oversee a similar program there. Her Indianapolis headquarters and positive impact on youths and leaders are noted. An afternoon session included a play period and story hour while evening classes continued.

Mies Dee Yoho First Christian Church Huntington Mies Yoho Indianapolis

Frock described with net and crystal trim for evening wear

A fashion note highlights a frock featuring coarse net in a dahlia motif, a perfect evening gown with puffed sleeves and crystal trimming. The skirt reaches the ground with an even hem line, presenting a graceful silhouette.

Mix Well and Stir One Act Play at Beaver High

Students and teachers enjoyed a school assembly featuring a one act play Mix Well and Stir by Katherine Haviland Taylor. Directed by Zack Sanders with prolog by Bether Dropkin the play benefitted from local business loans and editor permission from The Country Gentleman.

Lynne WI Mix Well Stir Katherine Haviland Taylor the Country Gentleman Mix Weiil Beaver Zack Sanders Bether Dropkin Warlick Furniture Company Colonial Theater Fallon, Florist Burgess Electric Company West Virginian Hotel

Attractive Bridge Party Honors Mrs Green High Score Prize

Mrs H Green won the high score prize at an informal bridge party hosted by Mrs John F Nash on Highland Avenue Friday afternoon. It was the third in a series, with the Nash residence hosting the fourth this evening. Mrs William Wagner claimed the low prize, and guests were served a salad course.

H. Green John F. Nash Highland Avenue Nash William Wagner

White Shrine Holds Regular Meeting at Masonic Temple

The White Shrine patrol meets at 7 30 PM at the Masonic temple for its regular session. The Girls auxiliary of the First Baptist church has met each Saturday afternoon to assemble Christmas cards for Dr Hillam Grenfell in Labrador.

White Shrine Masonic Temple Girls’ Auxiliary The First Baptist Church the Baptist Orphanage Salem, Va

Dance hosts announced at Blue Field Country Club

Mr and Mrs George M farger Jr will host a dance this evening from 10 to 12 at Blue Field Country Club.

George M. Farger, Jr Bluefield Country Club

Crowder Couple Welcomes Daughter Born December 6

Mr and Mrs G B Crowder of 1205 Pen Mar Avenue announce the birth of a daughter on December 6.

G. BE. Crowder Pen Mar Avenue

Mrs. Baldwin Honored In Farewell Handkerchief Shower

Mrs. A. H. Baldwin is feted in a farewell courtesy as she plans to move to Roanoke. Mrs. Norman McDowell and Mrs. J. B. Hatcher hosted a handkerchief shower Thursday at McDowell’s Giles Street home. The event surprised the honoree who received several handkerchiefs and a salad course was served.

A. H. Baldwin Roanoke Norman McDowell J. B. Hatcher McDowell Giles Street

Living pictures close Wade School exhibit with Santa Claus finale

Children staged living pictures from 150 art works by famous painters at Wade School. Awards went to rooms of Mrs Harold Altizer Mrs Aga Taylor and Mrs Edytha K A wards for best ticket sales. Four little girls wore nighties and hung stockings as Mrs J M England read The Night Before Christmas. Santa Claus, played by Tommy Smith, filled the stockings. Dorothy Jean Kirby praised as the best pupil in The Seating Madonna.

Wade Harold Altizer Aga Taylor Edytha K Manual Training Department Asa Taylor Bess Birchfield Samuel Thelma McMullin Gladys Gerald Emily Scott Mrs. Routh the Gleaners Lina Light John Alden Priscilla Reyburn Hale Audrey Meighan John Peter Black Joe Dorothy Jean Kirby England Walter Forlines Old Virginny Sewanee River Joe Annie Laurie Charles Francia Georgia Walker

Night Scene Delivers Christmas Cheer at School Pageant

Two young girls served as pages to announce each picture and explain its meaning. Teachers prepared artistic backdrops while a bright spotlight heightened the effect. In the finale the night robed children depart the platform as the poem finishes with a merry Christmas greeting.

Lovely Bride Honored With Friday Bridge Parties

Mrs. W. M. Sanders was the guest of honor at a Friday afternoon informal bridge party hosted by her sister Mrs. A. L. Johnston on College avenue, with a repeat evening affair also honoring Mrs. Sanders. Miss Mary Easley is noted as the bride. Mrs. Mike Flynn won the afternoon prize. Mrs. Henry Perkins took the prize for the evening. Decorations featured seasonal flowers and guests were treated to a calad and ice course. Mrs. Jack Fanley and Mrs. J. J. Penn assisted hosts.

W. M. Sanders A. L. Johnston College Avenue Johnston Sanders Mary Easley Mike Flynn Henry Perkins

Stock Show Men On Trek Back To The Farm

Chicago reports prize ribbons and gear packed as livestock show attendees head home. Judges praised stock quality, noting the grand champion Lucky Strike sold for 8.25 a pound while reserve Mike sold for 32 cents. Iowa State and Michigan State led in championships and total awards.

Chicago United States Canada Mike Waldo Mommesen Miles Iowa State Michigan State

Trinity Methodist Junior Missionary meeting at 2:30

The Junior Missionary Society of Trinity Methodist Church holds its auxiliary meeting this afternoon at 2 30 with the mothers group and baby division included.

Junior Missionary Society of Trinity Methodist Church

Local Shoppers Patrol Cincinnati Scene Names Involved

Mrs. George Dean and Mrs. Bob W eon are seen shopping in Cincinnati. Mrs. L A Jackson has returned from Roanoke after a call.

George Dean Bob W ‘Eon Cincinnati L. A. Jackson Roamoke

Lace Yoke Dress Stuns In Elegant Age Fashion

A new dress features a lace yoke and lace details with silver or gold lame accents on the yoke and sleeves, presenting a stylish contrast in the elegant age of fashion.

JOINT EASE Promises Quick Relief for Stiff Joints

An advertisement urges readers to rub JOINT-EASE on stiff swollen joints claiming fast relief from pain. It touts a 60 cent tube and a money back guarantee if not satisfied, offering a 12 day trial from Pope Laboratories Desk 4 Hallowell Maine through Goodykoontz Drug Co.

Eiie America Goodykoontz Drug Co Pope Laboratories Hallowell Maine

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