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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1929

Page

13

Rush Week Opens With Fraternity Parties In Athens W Va

Six Greek letters host a week of rush events on campus with stag feeds suppers and parties. Delta ma Epsilon held a Kid Party and women’s pajama breakfast. Phi Sigma Chi Phi Delta Pi Sigma Sigma Sigma Beta Theta and Alpha Alpha Sigma Sigma Sigma hosted teas dinners and a Pan-Hellenic ball with rushees and alumni attending.

Athens W. Va Tri Delta Tan Fraternity Phi Sigma Ki Phi Delta Pi Delta Ma Epsilon Frank Cutright A. Be, McGuire Uriah Vermillion Beulah Crawford Alpha Alpha Chapter Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority R. §. Gatherum Bettie Lively Holroyd Mre Gathernam J. F. Mareh M's Ruth Perry Sorority Colonial Bluefield Lou Gladys Udy Julia White Jessie Worley Virginia Boone West

Delta Sigma Epsilon Leader Visits Athens Chapter

Miss Agnes Crow national president of Delta Sigma Epsilon arrived in Athens on Saturday for an inspection trip. She previously visited the Marshall College chapter on Thursday and had attended inauguration ceremonies when Tau Omega became a chapter of the national sorority. The sorority had finished its rushing week and all activities except the Pan-Hellenic dance were complete.

Agnes Crow Delta Sigma Epsilon Ypsilanti Mich Athens Marshall College Tau Omega

Farmers' Week Kicks Off January 20 At Regional Colleges

Farmers' Week set to start January 20, with events of regional importance. Speeches will be provided by the University of West Virginia, state department of agriculture, and U.S. department, aiding Athens and Concord college audiences and surrounding counties.

Athens and Concord College University of West Virginia State Department of Agriculture U.S. Department

Farmers Week at Concord College Highlights Agriculture Program

Concord college hosts Farmers Week with talks by J P Keere P C Bibbee M J Abbey and Mrs Bengert on rural education and reading. Events include corn and livestock judging contests, separate daily programs for men and women, lectures by prominent speakers, Redpath players, an old timers dance, a banquet, two basketball games and college night. Organizers W H Roberts and Miss Boggs of Mercer county met with President Marsh and M J Abbey to finalize details.

Department of English Redpath Concord College Farm Bureau West Virginia W. H W. Roberts Miss Boggs Mercer County Marsh M. J. Abbey

Scientist Dr Hilton Ira Jones to Speak at College Auditorium

Tomorrow evening the popular scientist and lecturer Dr Hilton Ira Jones will address the college audience in the auditorium. He will discuss marvels in the scientific world, deliver insights from modern chemistry, and share ideas on physical and spiritual health newfound through recent discoveries.

Hilton Ira Jones College Chemical Laboratory

Noted scientist Dr. Jones inspires with science’s future

Dr. Jones, a world renowned scientist and fellow of AAAS, Chemical Society London, and member of the American Chemical Society, speaks to lay audiences with clear vivid explanations. His talks on scientific progress thrill listeners and stress universal potential for learning and applying life’s animating principles.

Dr. Jones American Association For the Advancement of Science The Chemical Society London American Chemical Society

Debating Credits and Dramatics Cast Set at Concord

The classification and credits committee approved two hours of English credit for debating team work with participation open to all students. The drama casting panel led by Dr Bengert Miss Sarvay Miss Carpenter Pauline Rogers and God frey Elliott will pick a play for immediate production. Officers chosen Swede Thompson president Pauline Rogers vice president Frank Jones secretary. Funeral services respected Captain Arnold Nelson veteran of World War I featured Concord College quartet and Mrs Claire Ketron singing Good night.

Classification and Captain Nelson Arnold Nelson Nelson Athena Concord College Quartette Claire Ketron Princeton Dr. Stubblefield Princeton Baptist Church Mitchell

Little Joe Marsh Hurt In Washer Wringer Incident

Gantown learns that Joe Marsh was injured when caught in a household electric washer wringer at his grandmother's. His arm is improving under a physician's care. Mrs. Marsh, delayed by bad roads, plans to bring him home when he is sufficiently recovered.

Gantown Mia Quinnegé Joe Marsh

Dinner for Victoria Cross Winners Attended by Three Heroes

At a royal dinner in London Prince of Wales hosted Victoria Cross recipients Veale Sage and Onions. Veale holds corporal rank Sage is a private and Onions serves as lieutenant. The trio shared a light moment ending with a playful remark on their wartime roles.

London Prince of Wales Veale Sage Onions

Berwind Briefs: Local visits and events noted

Mrs A L Fu of Galax Va visited her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Aker. Mrs E E Brumfield spent the week with relatives in Bluefield. A benefit bridge party funded library books. Miss Lucille Thompson served as hostess for a Ladies Aid closing meeting. Several residents reported illnesses and visits from Bristol relatives. A new drug store under construction nears completion.

Berwind W. Va A. L. Fu Galax Wm, Aker E. EB. Brumfield Bluefield Cecil Graves Virginia Charles Nahodil Ladies’ Aid Society C. C. Thompson Lucille R. V. Myers W. H. Briggs Eugene Thompson North Carolina Adeline Rankin Bristol Gilbert Brown Minden W. A. Thompson Baby

Doll and toy sets on sale with various items listed

Doll dishes and aluminum toy sets priced from 59c to 3.98. Tables with chairs for dolls 1.29 to 1.69. Larger red tables and chairs sold separately. Toys include tanks trucks derricks vans buses boats scooters rubber wheels and pedals with prices around 50c to 1.50.

Beautiful Dolls and gloves featured in sale

Advertises Beautiful Dolls priced from 60 cents to 8 dollars including Gladdie life like dolls in multiple sizes and Rose bud dollies in assorted sizes. Also notes Fine kid gloves by Chateau and other fashion accessories available.

Hosiery De Luxe Silk Stockings in Christmas Boxes

Finest silk hosiery offered in narrow French heel designs and a range of shades. Pure silk product carried. rayon hosiery not available in any grade.

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Concord Camps Athens Weekly News One Bull Taewena Peters R. R. Sage Holroyd J. F. Marsh Jess Lester Henry Barley Curtis Burdette Bruce Fleshman Billy Radcliff Clyde Johnson Jack Hazlit Woodrow Pendleton William Campbell Lacy Kirby Randolph Boggess Bill Shanklin Tom Gatherum Bill Hendrickson Harvey Martin Gatherum L. B. Graybeal Dean Gatherum Harry Lauder Gray Concord Frank Marsh Charleston Mer Grace Kula Hobbs Welch H. W. Straley II Straley Chicago Se Roy Reger Sam Holroyd Berwind, W. VA Coats Danice Garters Lpair Tery Glass Dolly Weeek Eewewweee Rose Hosiery de Luxe
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