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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1923
Page
6
A fragmentary verse excerpt reflects autumn imagery with leaves, barley, rowan, and a farewell kiss. The speaker mourns waning passion and asks to part ere the season forgets them, ending with a tear on a beloved’s brow.
Mr and Mrs A Weinberg of College avenue held a reception and dance for their son Maurice turning thirteen. A plate luncheon for about 150 guests followed at 11 o clock, with dancing continuing to a late hour.
Recent Bluefield Library publications include Post Scripts Aleary The Enchanted Garden The Diamond Thieves J Forman May Eve EF Temple Thurston Michaels Evil Deeds rece The Happy Isles A poem extols books as friends and guides, noting homes with few books lack happiness and learning, as readers reflect on shelves offering solace.
The Bluefield library urges patrons to return overdue books promptly. Each month twelve to fifteen books fail to return, often never making their way back. The reminder stresses that neglect harms others and amounts to cheating by delaying access to materials.
The Elks hosted their annual charity ball in the West Virginian hotel ballroom to aid Christmas relief for the unfortunate. The room reached capacity as attendees bought tickets to support the cause and enjoy the hotel orchestra before departing.
Mrs. BE Scott Hale of Salisbury returns home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs H I Shott on Monroe street. Miss Ethel Killey of Vivian stays with relatives in the city. Mr and Mrs Robert Payne of Huntington leave for Pikeville Ky after the death of Mrs Payne sister Miss Dixie England. Miss England, well known locally, spent time in Mt Regis San i tarium Salem Va and will be buried in Pikeville. Mrs D E Blandford travels to Norfolk to visit relatives. Prosecuting Attorney H B Lee departs on business to Roanoke. Born to Mr and Mrs S A Wood at St Luke's Hospital a daughter. Mrs W A Pankey returns from visits in Washington and Richmond.
Bluefield city directors met in special session to review and approve detailed plans for a new municipal building. Wilbur T. Mille of Garry and Shetley explained phases and material estimates. final drafts will follow after material bids are considered in January.
George T. Wright announced Hiram W. Johnson found political conditions encouraging in New York and the East. Johnson spoke after an all day session with Republican leaders and Frank W. Hitchcock, national manager for the Republican nomination. He declined to comment on President Coolidge's message.
On the newest sport stockings, wool or lisle fabrics feature bold figures in brown or gray shades, offering sturdy everyday wear with a distinctive decorative pattern.
An evening’s session capped Bluefield Standard Training School’s first seminar for Sunday school teachers and Christian workers. Attendees praised the faculty led by J A Bays and Rev Frank Jackson, with a strong report from the resolutions committee and a notable graduation of 128 credits.
Reports from Vera Cruz state General Guadalupe Sanchez claims 22 000 rebels with 230 machine guns four artillery batteries and naval power backing the Huertista movement against Obregon and Calles. Troop concentrations near Vera Cruz continue as Juarez reports no revolts in Chihuahua and federal forces remain intact. The piece notes rival claims and unsettled reports across Michoacan Oaxaca San Luis Potosi and other states.
A long list of services across churches includes Christ Episcopal in Princeton, Grace Methodist, Immanuel Lutheran, The Friendly Church, Trinity Methods, Sacred Heart Catholic, Calgary Baptist, Bland Street Methodist, and Presbyterian. Sunday schools, morning and evening worships, and midweek meetings are announced with pastors and song services, inviting all to attend.
Rufus Eb Holder appeals to Bluefield residents to fund and expand Sunday schools for 100 children on the north side lacking clothing. He credits Calvary Baptists for leadership and calls the area a Macedonian cry for help, urging collective action to teach the Bible and improve democracy through faith and education.
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