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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1933

Page

8

Pleasant Christmas Luncheon At Trinity Methodist Circle

Mrs W H Wilson hosted a delightful luncheon for Trinity Methodist church circle members with a red and green theme. Attendees included Mrs Page Thornhill and others. illness kept Mrs H Smith away. A brief business session followed with readings, dues, and gifts recognizing perfect attendance and leadership.

W. H. Wilson Dave Neel J. W. Linkous Frazier Stowers Trinity Methodist Church Wilson Page Thornhill J. C. Harry R. A. Horne M H

Kee and wife return from Huntington visit

Congressman John Kee and Mrs. Kee returned from Huntington where he gave the address at the Elks memorial exercises. They were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Darnall on Woodland Drive.

John Kee Kee Huntington Elks Harry A. Darnall Woodland Drive

Lydia Greene Circle Meeting at Creswell Home

Lydia Greene circle of First Baptist church met at Mrs. M. G. Creswell’s Princeton avenue home with seventeen members. The evening featured hymns prayers a devotional and mission study led by Mrs. Meyer followed by social hour with violin piano readings Pollyanna gifts and a caregiver’s pillow presented to Mrs. Wassum.

Wassum M. G. Creswell

Carter's Little Liver Pills Promise Relief

An old advertisement urges readers to wake the liver with Carter's Little Liver Pills. It claims bile should flow freely to aid digestion, warns against laxatives, and notes the pills’ red label and 25 cent price from the 1931 era.

Carter C. M. Co

Mrs. Young Honored by St Marys Guild in Bluefield

In Bluefield Virginia the St Marys Episcopal Guild hosted a luncheon and shower for Mrs H H Young widow of the late rector, marking a ten year partnership with the church. The event served as a farewell before the Young family moves to Williamsburg Virginia, drawing heartfelt good wishes and many gifts.

Robert Baylor Bluefield St. Mary's Episcopal Guild H. H. Young

Auxiliary Elects Officers at Christ Episcopal Church

Mrs 3 H Meem was elected president of the Woman's auxiliary at the final year meeting held Wednesday at Mrs J L Burks home on Washington street J H Hoge was chosen vice president Mrs S B Payne was re elected secretary and Mrs H A Fortune was re elected treasurer Mrs Hoge retiring president presided over the meeting Social period featured refreshments served by Mrs Burks

3. H. Meem Christ Episcopal Church J.L. Burks Washington Street J. H. Hoge S. B. Payne H. A. Fortune Hoge Burks

Bridge Party At West Virginian Hotel Tonight

A bridge party is scheduled for this evening at 8 at the West Virginian hotel under the sponsorship of the Bluefield unit American Legion auxiliary for the American Legion junior drum and bugle corps. Prizes are donated by local merchants and refreshments will follow the games. The committee is led by Mrs. Charles Woody with several other members assisting.

West Virginian Bluefield American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Charles Woody A.S. Booker J. L. Jennings W. T. Hancock

Grace League to Attend Tri-district Union in Athens

Grace League members of Grace Methodist church meet at 6 30 this evening at the church and travel by body to Athens for the Tri district Young People's union meeting at the local Methodist church there. Transportation will be provided.

Leaguers of Grace Methodist Church Athens Tri-district Young People’s Union

Cast Entertained Miss Helen Wagoner at Beaver High

Miss Helen Wagoner, student director of the Prim Priscilla play, entertained the cast Wednesday in the Beaver high school auditorium and Thursday evening at her Jefferson street home. She was assisted by Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Wagoner. Guests included Hyveleene Spangler Walter Woolwine Craig Jackson Geraldine Lusk Rachel Francis Charles Armentrout Louise Chinalut Kenneth Grogan Joan Lilly Marion Bryant Pauline Porterfield Christine Cash Ned Shott Betsy Conaway Jack Ruddle Phame De Venny Bobby Stuart Betty Stovall Edwin Humphreys Bobby Gish and Anna Mae Feutchenberger.

Helen Wagoner Beaver High School Jefferson Street

Alaska Terry Circle Meets at Grace Methodist Church

The Alaska Terry circle gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. C. W. Dickey’s Augusta street home with sixteen members and two visitors. They opened with O Little Town Of Bethlehem, heard a First Corinthians devotional, discussed Growing Christians in Hiroshima Girls School, and shared a World Outlook article. A social hour with refreshments followed.

Alaska Terry Circle Grace Methodist Church C. W. Dickey Augusta Street Fred Walker

Delightful Play "Mary Jane" staged by Beaver High seniors

Delightful Mary Jane presented in Beaver High auditorium during general assembly on Wednesday morning. Witty student Mary Jane plot shows group efforts to improve appearance. cast includes Eveleene Spangler Rachel Francis Walter Woolwine Geraldine Lusk Craig Jackson Louise Shinault Helena Kent Kenneth Grogan Betty Stovall Charles Armentrout Joan Lilly Phame Devenny Betty Conaway Christine Cash Jack Ruddell Marion Bryant Ned Shott Kenneth Sole Sue Huddleston June Rish and others. Directed by Miss Helen Wagoner with Misses Lucy Higginbotham Ruth Bartlett assisting.

Mary Jane Migs Eveleene Spangler Prim Priscilla Club Beaver High School General Assembly Rachel Francis Walter Woolwine Geraldine Lusk Craig Jackson Louise Shinault Helena Kent Kenneth Grogan Betty Stovall Charles Arment

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Clear Skin

Advert reads olive tablets as a gentle calomel substitute to cleanse blood, bowels and liver. It claims skin improves after a few nights and cites benefits like relief from dark taste bad breath and constipation. Package priced 15c 80 60c.

Dr. Edwards Edwards

Annual Cabaret Planned by Bluefield Women and B n a B

A charity cabaret hosted by the Bluefield sisterhood and B n a B begins Tuesday evening at the West Virginian hotel. It runs 9:30 to 2 with a floor show at 11 led by master of ceremonies Ray Evans. The program features vocalists, dancing acts, and Eddie Galloway and his Rhythm Boys providing music.

Bluefield Sisterhood B'nai B'rith West Virginian Ray Evans Douglas Knochs Virginia Booth Arnold Eddie Galloway Rhythm Boys

Bluefield Public Library Announces New Hours and Fresh Memberships

Bluefield Public Library will open daily except Sunday from 11 30 to 5 30 announced Miss Pearle Brammer library board chairwoman. Librarian Mrs F R Dow notes growing memberships and philanthropic donations including 25 memberships from a generous donor. Plans call for a children story hour under the Bluefield Woman's Club supervision led by Mrs F L Black.

Bluefield Public Library Pearle Brammer F. R. Dow Bluefield Woman’s Club F. L. Black The Woman's Club

Library founded and later city taken over

The passage notes a library founded then city took control. It suggests patrons would pay a small membership fee to continue support and that memberships presented to those with financial need will help the library serve the whole community.

Notable Junior Philathea Meeting at First Baptist

The Junior Philathea class of First Baptist met Tuesday evening in the annex with Mrs. Clyde Stowers as hostess. Miss Mary Herring led a devotional and plans were made for the annual congregational meeting Wednesday at the church. Refreshments were served.

First Baptist Church Effie Loudermilk Annex Clyde Stowers Mary Herring

No Senior Play At Beaver High Due To Friday Conflicts

Beaver High announces the January graduating class will skip the annual senior play because Fridays are fully booked with basketball games. A committee of Sadye Block Pauline Porterfield and Robbie Austin planned the event and met with Principal C. W. Jackson before a class vote to abandon the project.

Beaver High School Sadye Block Pauline Porterfield Robbie Austin C. W. Jackson Clas

Be av er High School Loses Noted Student and Tenor

Beaver high school loses a popular junior, Tommy Cleghan, who withdrew last week and moved to Florida east coast to join a coast wise boat. Cleghan entered Beaver from Wade junior high in 1933 and gained acclaim as an excellent singer appearing in major school musical programs.

Beaver High School Tommy Cleghan Florida East Coast Beaver Wade Junior High Cleghon

Delightful Dinner Covers by Christ Episcopal Woman's Guild

About 120 guests were served a bountiful dinner laid by the Woman's guild at Christ Episcopal church last evening. Mrs J W Hobson and Mrs W C Tracy led as general chairmen. Beautiful flowers decorated the hall and several out of town guests attended.

Woman's Guild Christ Episcopal Church J. W. Hobson W. C. Tracy

Local Personal Notes From Clarksburg and Nearby Areas

Mrs 8 H Cohen returns to Clarksburg after visiting her sister Mrs Jerome Katz Walton Johnston also returns to Clarksburg after visiting his mother Mrs C A Johnston Dr E M Griffith travels to Richmond Va this week on business Miss Marjorie Whittaker of Bristol visits Miss Evelyn Chambers Mrs John Goodykoontz returns from Charlottesville Va Mrs Julia Berkeley arrives from Roanoke where she visited her son the Rev Edmond Berkeley

8. H. Cohen Clarksburg Jerome Katz Walton Johnston C. A. Johnston E. M. Griffith Richmond Marjorie Whittaker Bristol Evelyn Chambers John Goodykoontz Charlottesville Julia Berkeley Roanoke Edmond

Mothers Mix This At Home for a Bad Cough

A home cough remedy promises quick, lasting relief with no cooking. Mix 2 cups granulated sugar with 1 cup water, add 2% ounces of Pinex, fill a pint bottle, and use as a cough syrup offering three fold action soothing inflamed membranes loosening germs and opening airways for restful sleep.

Ruth Groseclose Recovers at Franklin Street Home

Ruth Groseclose, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Groseclose, is recuperating nicely at her home on Franklin Street after a recent mastoiditis operation at St Luke's hospital. She plans to spend the rest of winter in Florida following the holidays in Berkeley.

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