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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1927

Page

8

Missionary Society At Bland Street Holds Year End Meeting

The Bland street Missionary Society gathered for a year end meeting in Hamilton with Mrs. H. Bradley presiding. Mrs. J. M. Sanders circle led the program featuring topics on peace and war prevention. Reports from committees were presented and a sum of 247.60 was raised from Week of Prayer.

Giee Ea Bettie Doutha Bland Street S Missionary Society Hamilton J. L. Penn J. M Sanders Federal Council of Churches J. Penn Lizzie Rice Howard Barlow Harold Beach K. Henson Tie Douthat America George Swope John Dillard Frank Alexander J. M. Sanders Sue Shafflebarger Bulletin Ww. Quekemever J. R. Murphy Raver

Immanuel Lutheran Women Hold Christmas Lesson Meeting

The Woman's Missionary society at Immanuel Lutheran church met at We parish house on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs E L Bailey led the session with readings by Mrs Charles Pearson Mrs 8 J Weiser and Mrs Paul Royer. Silent Night was sung and thoughts on the bank offering and tenth anniversary were shared. Mrs Charlies presided over business and a large portion answered roll. Mrs RK Keys was named leader for January. Mrs H A Bailey conducted the mission study closing.

Woman's Missionary Society Immanuel Lutheran Church E. L. Bailey Charles Pearson J Weiser Paul Royer

Grace Church Epworth League Holds Third Bible Study

Grace church Epworth League conducted its third Bible study class on Tuesday at the home of Miss Katherine Bor on Spruce Street. The gathering drew the largest attendance the class has seen.

Grace Church Epworth League Katherine Bor Spruce Street

Modern fat fighting method gains popularity

The passage markets Marmola description tablets as a modern scientific weight loss method used by millions over 20 years. It claims slender figures are widespread due to Marmola, urges readers to consult a doctor and asks for a $1 box with the decision.

Interesting lecture on How We Got Our Bible

F W Udy spoke on the origin of the Bible with refreshments served by the hostess. The league meets tonight at 7 30 at the church for a monthly business meeting and a short social led by the third department afterward.

F. W. Udy League

Protective Degree Meeting At Mrs Lazen Home

An interesting meeting of the Degree of Honor Viceetive association was held at 202 Fairfax street hosted by Mrs F D Lazen. Mrs Pearl E Hoke of Beckley spoke on the order’s insurance features and announced January officer elections. Current officers included Mrs Lagenby president and Mrs Johnston past president.

F. D. Lazenby Fairfax Street Pearl E. Hoke Beckley F. D. Lagenby Bh. H Moucchins Lee Clark

Thursday Morning Prayer Circle Meets at Webber Home

Conclusion of the meeting followed by a pleasant social period with refreshments. A prayer service is planned for 9 30 this morning at the home of Mr and Mrs W B Webber on Boone street under the name Thursday Morning Prayer Circle. Large attendance is urged for the gathering.

W. B. Webber Boone Street

Women of the Mooseheart Legion Elect Officers in Session

Women of the Mooseheart Legion meet in Moosehall and elect officers led by Senior Regent Mrs B Houchins and Past Regent Mrs H G Johnston. A banquet honors Pat M Wilson of Charleston Beni Kedem temple with a 6:30 p.m. West Virginia hotel event followed by a reception and dance at the Masonic temple at 9. Shrine clubs plan extensive arrangements with Blue City Blue Boys providing music and visitors arriving from Charleston Huntington and Mount Hope.

The Mooseheart Legion Moosehall Mra B. Houchins H. G. Johnston George P. Shrader 8. T. Coleman Paul Rex W. J. Hayton H. T. Ruble KE. Minnick Monroe Slade BE. T. Stephenson Pat M. Wilson Illnstrate Potentate Charleston Beni Kedem Bluefield

Miss Brammer Noted for Digest Article on Women’s Thought

Miss Pearle Brammer secretary of the Bluefield Automobile club has an essay selected for the Literary Digest. She argues women are socially driven and quicker to adopt new fashions while maintaining current thinking, and that emancipation hinges on keeping women informed through daily readings.

Pearle Brammer Bluefield Automobile Club Literary Digest Miss Brammer

Tea Honoring Mrs Hawes Ocurs in Lynchburg Home

Mrs H B Hawes of Lynchburg was honored at an informal afternoon tea Tuesday from 3 to 5 at the home of Mrs H B Weller Summers street with Mrs John R Dillard Fulton street as joint hostess. Hawes a former Bluefield resident is sister of Mrs Dillard and cousin of Mrs Weller. Guests enjoyed a salad course.

H. B. Hawes Lynchburg H. B. Weller Summers Street John R. Dillard Fulton Street Hawes Bluefield Dillard Weller B. H. Cooper B. Gilliam Monroe Street Christiansburg L. W. Harris Roanoke H. Counts Blackford J. P. Cofer Dearborn Street W. K. Crenshaw Bluefield Avenue Mise Willette A. Allen Atlanta

Thornhill Reception After Thornhill Wedding

Mr and Mrs Warren A Thornhill of Highland Avenue issue reception cards for Friday December 16 from 6 15 to 8 15 p m following the marriage of their daughter Miss Louise Thornhill to Mr Lawrence Russell. The wedding will be held at 6 p m at the Thornhill residence.

Warren A. Thornhill Highland Avenue Miss Louise Thornhill Lawrence Russell Thornhill

G I A Meeting Time Moved to Two PM

The G I A meets this afternoon at 2 instead of 2 30 due to heavy business. The session will be held in the Pythian Engineers hall and a full attendance is urged. Attention is sharply directed to the change of hour.

Pythian Engineers Hall

Alumnae Meeting at St Luke's Hospital Training School

An alumnae meeting of St Luke's Hospital Training School for Nurses is set for 1 30 this afternoon. All graduates are urged to attend at the hospital.

St. Luke's Hospital

Miss Ethel Crawford Cancels Friday Warlick Recital

Due to the fitness of a number of her pupils the recital planned for Friday evening at Warlick piano rooms has been canceled. The change affects several performers who were slated to appear in the program.

Ethel Crawford Warlick

Bluefield Temple Plans Election of Officers Tonight

Bluefield Temple 83 Pythian Sisters will hold a regular election of officers this evening at 7 30. Plans will be made at the meeting for a proposed Christmas celebration and it is hoped there will be a full attendance.

Bluefield Quota Club West Virginian Elizabeth Bond Mary Becker Louise Phillips Ruth Rader Heulah Price Ben Williams Miss Price Y. W Perry Buchanan Mountain School Bluefield Temple

Shelton Names Daughter Billie Catherine

Mr and Mrs F Scott Shelton of Fourth street announce the birth and name of their daughter Billie Catherine Mrs Shelton was formerly Miss Oma Turner of Norton Virginia.

F. Scott Shelton Fourth Street Billie Catherine Shelton Oma Turner Norton, Va

Church Clubs Set Meetings Across Week

Royal Ambassadors of College Avenue Baptist meet at the church this evening at 7 30. All members must attend. Junior G A s to gather Friday afternoon at 3 30 with Mrs Eliza beth Eastey Albemarle street. The Senior C A R meets Friday evening at 7 30 with Neney Ross Jefferson street.

Royal Ambassadors of College Avenue G. As College Avenue Baptist Church Elizabeth Eastey Albemarle Street Neney Ross Jefferson Street

Local visitors extend stay in Bluefield and area

Mrs. HB Hawes of Lynchburg visits her mother Mrs. Belle Prince and relatives in the city and plans to remain in Bluefield for another week. Mrs. Pearl FE Hoke of Beckley returns home after working in Bluefield for the Degree of Honor Protective association. Raymond Harrington of Detroit is mentioned in the brief social notes.

HB. Hawes Lynchburs Belle Prince Bluefield Pearl FE. Hoke Beckiey Stae Degree of Honor Protective Association Raymond Harrington Detroit W. K. McDowell Mercer Street Nashville H. B. Jarrett Hemphill W. D. Little War J. A. Burgess Davy E. Rorrer Hilleville

National 4 H contest names three healthiest youths

Marie Antrim of Engman Kansas and J Fred Christensen of College Springs Indiana were chosen as the healthiest girl and boy in the United States at a national 4 H clubs competition linked to the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. The report also notes local visitors shoppers and patients in city hospitals with multiple family and travel updates.

HBSE United States Chicago Marie Antrim Engman Kas J. Fred Christensen College Springs

Tribe still lacks pilot as Harris and Collins pursuit falters

The Cleveland Indians remain without a playing manager after failing to land Bucky Harris, former Washington pilot, or Eddie Collins of the Athletics.

TRIBE Cleveland Indians Bucky Harris Washington Pilot Eddie Collins Athletics

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