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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1937

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Bluefield Girl Guest Artist in Cincinnati

Miss Margaret Lilly daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Lilly of Bluefield and a Cincinnati Conservatory student, received a society scholarship at the Music and Poetry society meeting in the Republican Woman's club rooms Cincinnati Her program drew enthusiastic praise Also on the program were Mrs B Williams and Mrs Annette Patton Cornell co editors of Teleria who spoke on poem selection and presented sonnets Miss Lilly sang an Offenbach aria and a group of songs accompanied by Johanna Sampson The event concluded with an afternoon tea

Margaret Lilly Philip Lilly Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Alma Jackson Music and Poetry Society Republican Woman's Club Cincinnati Miss Lilly B. ¥. Williams Annette Patton Cornell Teleria

Turkey Dinner Marks Meeting Of Circle No 4

Circle No 4 of the M. M. A. of the First Christian church held its annual pre holiday dinner at Bethany hall with seventeen members and six visitors. After the meal Pollyanna gifts entertained. officers and members reported, donations asked for two needy boys, and Circle No 4 announced Salvation Army banquet to be served that evening.

Circle No. 4 First Christian Church Bethany Hall Ben §. Johnson C. S. Chenney Nora Craft D. C. Mitchell J. B. Galbraith Mary Robinette Mesdames L. A. Thomas W. G. McMultin J. H. McMultin M. M. Woodyard I. 8. Nichols Witt Perkins W. G. French J. E. Martin T. C. Phillips B. A. Ashworth W. B. Johnson Grace Canning W. T. Jackson Margaret Catron M. M. King Susie Harless Thomas L. Ashworth Salvation Army R. F. Baker Bland Street Circle of Prayer

To Present Recital This Evening at Lowman's Piano Rooms

Miss Orpha Lynn Ball presents a piano recital tonight at 8 o'clock at Lowman's Piano Rooms assisted by Miss Virginia Bivens and Bill Saunders. Ball and Bivens study under Miss Elia Holroyd. The program features Liano duets and solos including works by Lutspiel, Keler-Bela, Griffes, Rachmaninoff, Godowsky, Albeniz, Lindotto, and Arensky, with Ball on piano and Bivens on voice.

Orpha Lynn Ball Virginia Bivens Bill Saunders Lowman Ball Bivens Elia Holroyd Miss Ball Mr. Saunders Chonin Secchi Griffes Miss Bivens

Piano duet Airs from Semiramide in Christmas party

Ruth Class of Calvary Baptist Church meets this evening at 7 30 at 813 Highland Ave hosted by Mrs C R Crowell Mrs Robert Woods Mrs Meade Shepherd and Mrs Luther Webb The meeting features the Christmas party and Pollyannas will be revealed All members urged to attend.

Ruth Calvary Baptists Church C. R. Crowell Highland Avenue Robert Woods Meade Shepherd Luther Webb

Intestines Seek Regularity with All Bran Claim

An ad claims common constipation stems from neglect and cites Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural regulator. It asserts All-Bran provides bulk to absorb water and soften stool, plus vitamin B to tone the intestinal tract, promoting healthy movement.

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Luncheon And Party At Leader's Home By Circle Four

The Circle Four Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. J Fairchilds Larch Street home for a year end luncheon and Pollyanna party. Mrs. A H Hock opened with prayer, Mrs EB Ferguson taught the Bible lesson, and gifts were presented to Bible teacher Fred Walker and circle leader Mrs. Fairchilds. Guests included Mrs. Jack Bowles and others. Harriet Helton's birthday table featured four children with gifts and cake.

Circle 4 W. M.S. Grace Methodist J. Fairchilds Larch Street A. H. Hock EB. GQ. Ferguson A. M. Wilburn H. J. Tabor Edgar Dillon W. B.,owen E. Gi. Ferguson BR. W. Goth J.B. Gilpin R. W. Culler Edgar Fleenor T. E. Henderson W. C. Johnson John Helton Nannie Kitts R. W. Honaker W. A. Allen J. L. Fairchild Jack Bowles H. M. Lucas Claude Chambers A. M. Wileburn F. R. Mills Fred Walker Fairchilds Circle Teader Nancy Gilpin Bobby Culler Patsy Fairchilds

Correction: Bluefield lodge turkey luncheon details corrected

Mrs J T Robertson is past president and the lodge sponsored turkey luncheon is set for Friday December 17. Luncheon served at Moose Hall at 1 PM.

Bluefield Lodge Ladies’ Society J. T. Robertson Moose Hall

Circle Holds Final Circle Meeting of Year

Margie Shumate circle at Calvary Baptist church held its final meeting of the year with Mrs. J L Whittaker in charge. The session opened with In the Garden sung with Randolph Whitaker at the piano. Officers for the new year were elected led by re elected president Mrs J L Whittaker.

George Turner R. M. Poe J. L. Whittaker Ed Hubble B. Davidson Hugh Kxitts Mission Study 8. H

Mrs Holmes Pupils To Give Piano Recital

Pupils of Mrs Harry Holmes will present a piano recital Thursday evening December 9 at 7 30 in Lowmans Music rooms. The public is invited. The program includes pieces by Brahms Debussy Chopin and other composers with performances by many named students and teachers.

Harry Holmes Lowman Lullaby Co. Branms Sarah Helen Udy Nevin Barth Durand Paderewski Tha Horn Pine Belva Mahood Waltz Godard Marea Buchanan Allee Hobson eNasa Woolsey Dance Caprice P Cassevens Malorie Smith Debussey Arabesque Debussey Evelyn ‘Gas Drifting Eeeeee Willams Mary Ann Rogers Dream Beat Gy Williams Tommy Lowman Beethoven Man Ming Low Adrienne Penny Sue Stowers Goblins Myra Adler Jacqueline Phillips Mcintyre Nancy Jane Eastwood L'Avalanche Heller Mary Joe Jackson Beherserve Lamont Waltzing Doll Esus Poldint the Swallow Burbmuler Elise Hume Happy Farmer Schumann Adris Hume Dixie Williams Norma Jean Hall Gomohets Cee Ceee Barbara Marshall Mediteig Ecraeieawas Eeows Lund Ae Greig Dan Niet Marttia Shelley Mary Shepherd Jane Sheperdess Godard Janet Calfee Amant Margaret Edwards Elizabeth Ann Lowman Ian Boos Lieurence Mary Cheyne Sebellus Chapin Emily Ashworth

Beaver Choir Performs At Welch Presbyterian Church

The Beaver A Cappella choir directed by Miss Elizabeth Shelton presented a Sunday vesper program at the Presbyterian church in Welch. About fifty singers wore vestments and impressed a large congregation. Afterward refreshments were served. The group plans fund raising radio broadcasts at 11:45 Saturday and next Saturday and a benefit program at 8:45 Wednesday at the Colonial theater.

Beaver A Cappella Elizabeth Shelton Presbyterian Church Welch Colonial Theater

Engagement announced for Harriet Nancy Brooks and Harry Morton

Mr and Mrs Percy Brooks announce the engagement of their daughter Harriet Nancy to Harry Morton of Summit New Jersey. The wedding is planned for the holiday season.

Percy Brooks’ Durrell Jefferson Street Harriet Nancy Harry Morton Bachelor Summit N. J

Meeting of Asher Bible Council Held At Y

Mrs T H Claget led a quiz on lessons since September at the Virginia Asher Business Women's Bible council meeting last evening at the Y The business session included reports from secretary Miss Mary Ester Marshall treasurer Miss Beulah Price and fund chair Glady Udy for a memorial to founder Virginia Asher and fellowship committee member Mrs H M Saunders Supper was provided by Immanuel Lutheran church Next Monday’s meeting will feature a Christmas program and members are asked to bring gifts of food mouth cloth ing to fill buckets for needy families

T. H. Claget Virginia Asher Business Women's Bible Council Mary Ester Marshall Beulah Price Glady Udy Virginia Asher H. M. Saunders Fellowship Committee Ladies of Immanuel Lutheran Church

Bluefield Youth Council Schedules December Supper Meeting

The Bluefield Young People's council led by Miss Gertrude Steele will hold its regular supper meeting next Tuesday evening December 14 at 6, due to Christmas holidays. Dr. T EB Peters of First Baptist Church will discuss "The Practical Side of Religion."

Bluefield

Bluefield Woman's Club Convenes At Y Rooms

Bluefield Woman's Club held its final pre holiday meeting at the Y with Mrs. F. L. Black presiding. She reviewed the health clinic conducted with the West Virginia Tuberculosis association and noted the Christmas seal drive. The play by the Little Theatre, supported by the Junior Woman's club, was praised, and Miss Martha Jane Will ame received special recognition. New members were welcomed and hospitality extended to newcomers with the American Legion auxiliary. A $5 donation was made to the Community Christmas tree fund. membership rose from 70 to 85. The next meeting is January 3.

West Virginia State Capitol Homer Holt Betty Evans Charleston Ray Evans John L. Dickinson Ethel C. Smith Fayette Pinecrest Sanitarium Denmar F. L. Black Bluefield Junior Woman's Club Martha Jane Willame Little Theatre John Pankey L. W. Page W. JH. ‘Carr C. H. Absher P. D. Bratton

Community church circles meet in Alaska and Westwinster

Announcements report several church groups meeting this evening and Tuesday night. Alaska Terry circle Grace Methodist plans 7 45 p m gathering with Mrs G B Umberger on Glies Street. Westwinster Presbyterian Business Women's circle meets tonight at 8 at Mrs Sam Standrod’s Spring Grove home. Junior Philathes class of First Baptist led by Miss Effie Loudermilk convenes at 7 45 Tuesday. Hancock P T A officers and home room mothers gather this afternoon at 2 at Mrs Howard Cox’s Norfolk Street home, followed by Preston school P T A at 3.

Alaska Terry Circle Grace Methodist Church G. B. Umberger Glies Street Westwinster Presbyterian Church Sam Standrod Spring Grove First Baptist Church Effie Loudermilk Hancock P.T. A Howard Cox Norfolk Street Preston School P.T. A

Senior guild meeting and piano recital announced

The senior guild of Christ Episcopal church will meet Wednesday at 3 PM with Mrs. Julius Heli, 608 Union St, joint hostess Mrs. W. EB. Hume. Friday at 7 45 PM in Lowman Music rooms, Mrs. C V Foland will present piano pupils. An all day Mercer County Parent-Teacher council rally is set in Ramsey auditorium for PTA officers and patrons. Candagua club, girls from West Virginia Business College and Bluefield Telephone, featured.

Christ Episcopal Church Julius Heli Union Street W. EB. Hume Mercer County Parent-Teacher Council Ramsey Auditorium Parent-Teacher Association He Potter West Virginia Business College Bluefield Telephone

Church and club events scheduled for the week

A company will meet Wednesday at 7 30 with candy making demonstrations by Miss Ruth Bartlett. Glebe Trotters club meets Thursday at 7 30 with skating and a discussion led by Mrs A B Hendricks. First Baptist choir rehearses with Westminster Presbyterian tonight at 7 30 for the Christmas vesper program at Westminster on Sunday December 19 at 5 o clock.

Ruth Bartlett Glebe Trotters Clu A. B. Hendricks First Baptist Church Westminster Presbyterian Church Choir of Westminster

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