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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1929

Page

20

Women Circle Studies Mission Book At Church Meeting

The Business Women's Circle of the First Presbyterian church met in the Sunday school room for a combined business and supper gathering. Seventeen members plus two visitors attended as they studied The Crowded Ways by Charles H. Sears with devotional on Stewardship and talks about the author.

First Presbyterian Church C. B. Hancock Home Mission Charles H. Sears W. K. McDowell BH. A. Leonard Jack Ramage John Stupalsky Ramage Stupalsky

Auxiliary meeting elects officers for coming year

At St. Mary's church auxiliary in Bluefield Virginia Tempe Osborne presided. Officers elected for the year include H. H. Young president Tempe Osborne vice president Edward Byron secretary Mary E. Lockwood treasurer O T O chairman R. E B Baylor church periodical club chairman Eliza Williams educational secretary L. W Morgan will assist box chairman A B Longworth. First meeting set for January.

St. Mary's Church Bluefield Tempe Osborne H. H. Young Edward Byron Mary E. Lockwood Charles Gearing T. O R. E B. Baylor Church Periodical Club Eliza Williams L. W Morgan A.B. Longworth

New England's only woman blacksmith aids husband at forge

Natalie Holt of Georgetown stands as New England's sole woman blacksmith. She works beside her husband, travels with a mounted truck forge to mend farm tools, and is a welcome guest at area farmhouses.

Natalie Holt Georgetown New England

Bridal Party of Pollock Maynard Guests Gather at Home

Mrs Hugh J Shott Jr hosts an informal bridge gathering Monday afternoon at her home on Maryland Avenue for members of the Pollock Maynard wedding party.

Hugh J. Shott Jr Bridge Maryland Avenue

Philathea Class Service at College Avenue Baptist

The Philathea class of College Avenue Baptist Church holds its regular service this morning in the ladies parlor. All ladies not at other Sunday schools are warmly invited.

College Avenue Baptist Church

Immanuel Lutheran Sermon Ends with Beautiful Solo

A most beautiful solo Let not Your Heart Be Troubled will be sung by G Goodwin at the 11 oclock sermon at Immanuel Lutheran church. At 7 45 the choir will O Sing Unto the Lord by Wil

G. Goodwin Immanuel Lutheran Church

Marian Peterkin Circle Meeting At Christ Episcopal

The Marian Peterkin circle of Christ Episcopal church will meet Tuesday evening at 7 45 with Mrs. R L Burgess at 123 Monroe Street.

Marian Peterkin Christ Episcopal Church R. L. Burgess Monroe Street

Officers Training Day for Bluefield District Missions

The Bluefield district missionary societies hold an Officers Training Day at Bland Street Methodist Church on Tuesday December 10 in conjunction with the advisory board meeting. Morning session at 10 includes Hymn He Leadeth Me with Mrs. H B Reynolds chairing and an open forum with officers. Afternoon session at 2 led by Mrs. F C Cook features devotional by Dr J E Burrow, reports of workers, election of officers and unfinished business.

Missionary Societies Bluefield Advisory Board Bland Street Methodist Church H. B. Reynolds F. C. Cook C. B. Foster J. E. Bur

T E L Class Elects Officers at Yearend Meeting

The T E L class of College Avenue Baptist Church held its last 1929 meeting at 1704 Jefferson Street. Officers elected were G T Stovall president H L Weeks vice president R W Clifton second vice president R M Evans secretary W R Portis second vice president and R J Dawson publicity chairman.

College Avenue Baptist Church Rosa Baker Jefferson Street H. L. Weeks Philip Lilly Weeks Bettie Stovall Mildred Thompson M. G. Creswell G. T. Stovall R. W. Clifton R. M. Evans W. R. Portis

Silver Tea Program At Fairview School

At Fairview school a silver tea is scheduled for Monday at 3 15 pm. The program features multiple performances including violin and vocal solos, musical readings, accompanying musicians, and a club trio. Notable participants include Mrs G Harris Mrs P B Barrow Prof Vincent Paoliello Miss Ella Holroyd Mrs Barnes Ratcliffe Miss Elma Gillespie Mary Jane Taylor Miss Elma Gillespie Nathan Platnick plus the Selec tion club trio of Mrs J J Phillips Mrs Frank Roberts and Mrs R L Burgess.

Fairview School G Harris P. 8. Barrow Vincent Paoliello Ella Holroyd Barnes Ratcliffe Elma Gillespie Mary Jane Taylor Low Rish Nathan Platnick Ella Holrayd Mis J. J. Phillips Frank Roberts R. L. Burgess Aione

American Legion Auxiliary Seeks New Members for Christmas Gift Drive

A fall meeting of the American Legion auxiliary is scheduled Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in St Luke's apartment. All new members urged to attend. The group will discuss distributing Christmas gifts to ex-service men in hospitals and report by the membership committee. The unit quota is 100, and organizers expect to exceed it.

American Legion Auxiliary St Luke's Auxiliary

Lack broadtail coat suits this season's smart fur fashion

A fur coat display showcases a Lack broadtail design emphasizing good taste with a flaring hem style. The piece aligns with designers' ideas for the season and highlights refined silhouette and elegance.

Wade PTA Meeting Planned for Tuesday at 3 PM

The Wade PTA Association will meet Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock. Members are urged to ensure full attendance for the session.

Episcopal Guild Meeting At Mrs Buckley's Home

The Guild of Christ Episcopal Church meets Wednesday at 3 PM at J E Buckley home on Tyler Street with Mrs Julius Hall as joint hostess.

Guild of Christ Episcopal Church J. E. Buckley Tyler Street Julius Hall

Allen Borden Stanger Ordained as Minister

Allen Borden Stanger, son of Mr and Mrs W H Borden of 801 Augusta, was ordained for the Christian Church ministry in Blacksburg Virginia. A Beaver high school and State Teachers College graduate, he has preached in Southwest Virginia and Tennessee and is teaching and preaching in Craig Valley under the Montgomery County school board.

W. H. Borden Augusta Street Blacksburg Allen Borden Stanger The Christian Church Stanger Biuceld Beaver High School First Christian Church of Bluefield G. C. Ziegler Virginia Tennessee Craig Valley Montgomery County School Board Allen Blacksburg High School State Teachers’ College Fast Radford Johnson Bible College Kimberlin Heights Tenn J. B.C

Senior YW A Meeting at College Avenue Baptist

The Senior Y W A of College Avenue Baptist church will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 with Mrs J M Studebaker on Frederick Street.

College Avenue Baptist Church Mra. J. M. Studebaker Frederick Street

Saturday Morning Music Club Elects Officers and Awards

The Saturday Morning Music club met yesterday at Mrs. home and elected Anita Peters president Virginia Lee Fisher vice president and Elizabeth Clifton secretary. Edith Monk and Virginia Lee Fisher won the musical contest. A Christmas party is planned for December 14.

J. J. Phillips Anita Peters Virginia Lee Fisher Elizabeth Clifton Edith Monk

Trinity Methodist Auxiliary to Install Officers

The Woman's auxiliary of Trinity Methodist church will meet Wednesday at 3 PM for officer installations and a large attendance is urged.

Trinity Methodist Church

Trinity Young People's Missionary Society Meeting

The Young People's Missionary Society of Trinity M E church will meet Tuesday evening at Mrs. D E Templeton's Albemarle Street home. It is the last meeting of the year and a full attendance is urged. Mrs. W H Carr, newly elected superintendent for 1930, will attend and the officers for the coming year will be installed.

Young People’s Missionary Society of Trinity M. BE D. BE. Templeton Albemarle Street W. H. Carr Young People’s

Senior BYP U Meeting At College Avenue Baptist Church

The Senior BYP U of College Avenue Baptist Church will meet in the ladies parlor this evening at the regular hour.

College Avenue Baptist Church

Cook mourns death of J J Cook at 83 in old home place

Mr and Mrs B B Cook return from Goodwins Ferry after the death of Mr Cook's father J J Cook aged 83 who had lived at the old home place for 55 years. Mrs Allen B McMullin of Fairview apartments leaves today for Atlanta Ga for a visit. P M Robertson at 413 Sussex street ill two months reported improved. Blanche Straley, Princess? is visiting Cunningham this weekend at Stonewall Jackson college in Abingdon Va. Miss Mary Lee Craft spending weekend at Virginia Inn in Bristol.

B. B. Cook Goodwin's Ferry Blanche Straley Cunningham Stonewall Jackson College Abingdon Mary Lee Craft Virginia Inn College Bristol

Bluefield Shrine Club Dances Return at Magonle Temple

Masons and their ladies will resume the Bluefield Shrine club dances with the first event at Magonle Temple ballroom on Friday evening December 13. Dancing starts at 9 with a 15 minute intermission at 11 30 and ends at 1. Mark Golf and his orchestra will provide music for the opening dance. Will C Easley chairs the arrangements committee.

Masons Bluefield

Richlands Hosts Glade Spring Teams At New Gym Opening

The Richlands and Glade Spring high school basketball teams met Friday evening in Richlands for the formal opening of the new gym. Richlands won both games and hosted a postgame gathering at Miss Katherine Underwood’s home with Miss Luscille Cox assisting. Virginia Frazier and Mrs. C. P. Painter served as chaperones as refreshments followed late.

Glade Spring High School Richlands Glade Katherine Underwood Luscille Cox Raven Virginia Frazier Riclands C. P. Painter Glade Spring

Luncheon Honors Pollock Maynard Guests at Bluefield Club

A winter luncheon at Bluefield Country Club Saturday honored members of the Pollock Maynard party with hosts Mrs. George M. Barger Jr and Miss Virginia Peery. Pink decor dominated the scheme as guests enjoyed a four course meal, including several brides from the autumn season.

Bluefield Country Club George M. Barger Jr Virginia Peery

Living pictures at Wade school credit home room mothers and teachers

Credit for the success of the program Friday evening features the art display at Wade school. Home room mothers and teachers cooperated and worked tirelessly to make possible the presentation of a series of beautiful living pictures.

Wade School

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Business Women’s Circle Philathea Aaron Vale J. Il. Kwass CO Wade P.T. A Episcopal Guild Trinity Auxiliary Trinity Young People Co Orn Aan Henry Rodgin Man Bill Bluefield’s Millinery Center Ital
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