Christmas Story Told At B and P Club Meeting
The YWCA Business and Professionals club heard a Christmas tale by Miss Ruth Sage amid candle glow. The evening focused on adopting a city school child for the December 19 party and welcomed six new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C.A. Business and Professionals Club
Ruth Sage
Glenn Hypes
Mac Clapp
Lula Mae Cox
James Cheek
Virginia Gibson
Phyllis Lee Hypes
Anita Mabrey
Louise Croye
Juanita Crouch
Grace Hanna Frances Stafford
Janie Marie Lambert
Sanitarium Alumnae Elect Officers and Plan Christmas Party
The Bluefield Sanitarium Alumnae Association met Tuesday evening at 917 Frederick Street. President Mrs Faye Brewer presided as devotionals were given by Mrs Dan Hubbard. Officers elected include Eve Counts president Ernest Bennett first vice Eunice Pennington second vice Dan Hubbard secretary and G W Stewart treasurer. A Pollyanna Christmas party was set for December 15 at Pete's Grill. The January meeting will be held January 10 instead of January 3.
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Bluefield Sanitarium Alumnae Association
R. B. Appling
Frederick Street
Faye Brewer
Dan Hubbard
Eve Counts
Ernest Bennett
Eunice Pennington
G. W. Stewart
Pete’s Grill
WSCS Study Details Japan and Christmas Programs
The WSCS of Bishop Virginia held an all day study on Japan Begins Again led by Mrs. Barnes Mustard with Japan imagery and related magazines on display. The December program Christmas in Other Lands was led by Mrs. C. M. Mills withParticipants Mrs. James Tabor Mrs. J. P. Whitman Mrs. H. H. Mee and Mrs. Barnes Mustard sang carols led by Mrs. E W Knight. They planned a Christmas party and baskets of food toys and clothing. The text also gives a soft custard sauce recipe noting water in the lower boiler about one inch deep and simmering. sauce should be stirred constantly while cooling.
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WSCS
Bishop
Japan
Barnes Mustard
C. M. Mills
Thoes
James Tabor
J. P. Whitman
H. H. Mee
E. W. Knight
Births in Bluefield area announce several newborns
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Walton Pennington of McComas welcome a daughter Joy Marie born December 5 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing seven pounds. David Jack Robbins and wife of Rose Street have a son David Randall born December 2 weighing 5 pounds 13 ounces. Brenda Gail Ayers born December 2 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing seven pounds. Sheryl Lynn Basham born December 3 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing eight pounds two and a half ounces. Eddie Shannon Black born December 1 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing eight pounds five ounces. Carol Anita Shields born December 4 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing six pounds 10 ounces.
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Clarence Walton Pennington
McComas
Bluefield Sanitarium
Joy Marie
David Jack Robbins
Rose Street
David Randall
Brenda Gail
Millard Oren Ayers
Bluefield Sanita
Montcalm YP Class Presents Church Program
The Montcalm Methodist Young People's class, led by Sam Zeoli, offered an engaging program. The program featured two choir selections by the newly formed YP choir and two pieces by McComas trio comprising Geraldine Bird, Mary Frances Elmore and Faye Simpkins, with an all female choir including Ann Gibson, Margaret Jones, Jean Vawter, Shirley Scott, Maybelle Scott, Carol Scott assisted by Mrs. Kirk and Mrs. Robert Vawter as pianist.
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Montcalm Methodist Church
Sam Zeoli
Young People’s Choir
McComas
Geraldine Bird
Mary Frances Elmore
Faye Simpkins
Ann Gibson
Margaret Jones
Jean Vawter
Shirley Scott
Maybelle Scott
Carol Scott
Kirk
Robert Vawter
Farewell Party for Miss Fizer in Crumpler
A farewell party was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Fier’s Crumpler home for their daughter Nida Mae Fizer. Miss Winnie Bullis organized the event with games and dancing. Refreshments were served by Mrs. H. W. Fizer and others, and gifts were given to Miss Fizer. A note on convalescent milk toast followed.
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H. W. Fier
Crumpler
Nida Mae
Winnie Bullis
H. W. Fizer
James R. Fizer
Fizer
Anna Laura Young
Miss Fizer
Miss Price and Mr Maberry Married in Prestonsburg
Miss Helen Louise Price and Clarence Thomas Maberry Jr were married in a double ring ceremony on Thursday June 16 in Prestonsburg Kentucky by Rev Noah Hobbs. The bride is from the city and a Beaver High School graduate who attended Bluefield College. The groom is a Roanoke Virginia native, Andrew Lewis High School graduate, Bluefield College attendee, and employed at Bond's Clothing Store. They reside at 1600 Maryland Ave.
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Noah Hobbs
Prestonsburg
Helen Louise Price
Clarence Thomas Maberry
C. T. Maberry
Roanoke
Maberry
Beaver High School
Bluefield College
Andrew Lewis High School
Salem
Bond’s Clothing Store
Maryland Avenue
Quota Club Plans Yale Party For Christmas Event
Bluefield Quota club finalized plans for its Christmas party at the YWCA on Friday December 16 at 6 30 PM. Grace Wagner urged attendees who have not reserved to call immediately.
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Quota Club
Yale
Local Personal News Highlights from Town
Mrs. Belle Rothschild has returned from a trip to New York Atlantic City and Washington. Mrs. R. E. Gerdetz has returned to her Hancock street home after being called to Norton Virginia by the death of her father George W. Moore former banker and insurance man of Norton. Mr. Moore died last Tuesday. Mrs. Ethel Page Linkous is a patient at University Hospital Charlottesville Virginia where she recently underwent an operation.
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Belle Rothschild
New York
Atlantic City
Washington
R. E. Gerdetz
Hancock Street
Norton
George W. Moore
Moore
Ethel Page Linkous
University Hospital
Charlottesville
McGuffy Reader Club Hosts Christmas Party
The McGuffy Readers club held a Christmas gathering at the home of Mrs. Percy Gillie with Mrs. Gillie and Mrs. R. H. Fowlles and Mrs. J. H. Bruster as hostesses. Mrs. H. Edward Steele told the story of The Dog Who Sought the Stars, followed by games and refreshments.
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Percy Gillie
Susan Anderson Circle Dinners and Christmas Gift Talk
The Susan Anderson circle of Calvary Baptist church held a 6 o clock dinner at Mrs. J L Whittaker's Cherry street home before a business session led by Mrs. L K Webb. Mrs. Wade Hodges gave the devotional "The Unexpected Christmas Gift" and Mrs. Joe Garrett outlined the week of prayer program. Pollyanna gifts were exchanged during the social hour.
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Susan Anderson
Calvary Baptist Church
J. L. Whittaker
Cherry Street
L. K. Webb
Wade Hodges
Joe Garrett
WMS
New Detergent Promises No Rinsing For Homes
A new household cleaning agent requires no rinsing and can be used in automatic washers or hand tubs. Manufacturers say it can wring out of the wash water and is currently available in Philadelphia Chicago and Los Angeles with broader distribution planned as production expands.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Change of Life
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription advertised as a uterine sedative and tonic for mid life changes. A claimed clinical study cited 93 percent relief in nervous tension among women experiencing change of life, with 35 tablets priced 50 cents and a liquid version at $1.00 available at druggists.
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Dr. Pierce
Woman begs escape from dull marriage in Dorothy Dix column
A 30 year old wife in a small town asks how to endure lifelong monotony with a good husband. Dorothy Dix discusses the moral weight of divorce, child welfare, and the value of trying to mend a lifeless union, while readers propose a conciliatory board to help couples reconcile.
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Dorothy DIX
Miss Dix
Mole Hills
Young Darby
Joan
Decorating Ideas For Holidays At Bluefield Show
The Bluefield Garden club will present a Christmas show and tea on Saturday at 2 pm in the West Virginia hotel ballroom. The club staged event features entries in classes for doors halls dining and living rooms with ideas to inspire a merry Christmas at home. The dining room tables section is a longtime favorite and aims to rival displays in larger cities.
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Bluefield Garden Club
West Virginia
Club Calendar Details Christmas Events Across Bluefield Area
Thursday schedule lists multiple Christmas parties and meetings at churches clubs and lodges in Bluefield and nearby towns. Notable entries include Women's clubs at Mrs Wallace and Mrs DeVault homes, a GIA meeting at the Eagles hall, Garden clubs, Pollyanna party host, and multiple church groups with dinners and festive programs. Friday features Gleaners class dinner and initiatory ceremony by Macedonia Shrine. Saturday notes a Pass-Luck event by L A to BRT.
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Brushfork Farm Women’s Club
P. F. Wallace
Wythe Avenue
Gia
Eagles’ Hall
Princeton Avenue
Town and Country Garden Club
Victor DeVault
College Avenue
James Porterfield
Allegheny Garden Club
W. S. Owen
Mountain View Avenue
Susannah Wesley Club
Bluefield
J. H. Bates
C. P
Bland Street Methodist Church
Yale
Hamilton Hall
Church of the Nazarene
YWCA
Clarence Hurt
Immanuel Luthern Church
Pinnacle Auxiliary
VFW
Elsia Thomas
Gene McDowell
Masonic Temple
Loyalty
Rebekah Lodge 94
Ioof Hal
Etiquette Answers From Mrs Post On Wrapping and Visit Etiquette
A reader asks about a fourth trait of a lady and widowly social planning. Mrs Post advises on winter wraps, inviting fiances families, widow social timing, and serving coffee from the kitchen with a saucer carry.
Trinity Choir To Present Sunday Evening Program
Trinity Methodist church choir will present an evening of music at 7 40 Sunday featuring outstanding soloists and a varied program.
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Trinity Choir
Trinity Methodist Church Choir
Residents enter East River Mountain Christmas lighting contest
A growing number of residents in Bluefield have entered the Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the East River Mountain Garden Club. The city aims to make this the brightest Christmas yet and invites more entries. Mrs. James Perkins, chairwoman, says there are dozens of handsome prizes and decorating your home is fun and adds to the community’s beauty.
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East River Mountain Garden Club
Bluefield
James Perkins
Christmas Light Decoration Idea Feeds Friendly Holiday Cheer
Decoration with lights offers a warm greeting to neighbors by outlining a home with colored strings at the entrance, a lit window, or a yard tree, turning it into a fairy land of color. Entry blanks will appear in Sunday Bluefield newspaper for East River Mountain Garden Club entries mailed to Box 273.
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Bluefield
East River Mountain Garden Club
Miss Bailey Weds S Sgt Ronald C Riddle in Narrows
Miss Reba Jane Bailey daughter of Coburn and Mrs Bailey of Narrows Virginia married Staff Sergeant Ronald C Riddle son of Mr and Mrs J B Riddle of Matoaka West Virginia. The ceremony was held Sunday November 20 at 3 PM in the Pentecostal Holiness church parsonage Narrows with Rev C E Wood officiating. The bride wore a gray suit with gardenia corsage and pearls from the groom. Maid of honor was Araminta Atwell and best man was Jimmy Funk. After a short trip the couple will reside at Langley Field Virginia with Mrs Riddle joining him later this week.
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Coburn Bailey
Narrows
Reba Jane
Ronald C. Riddle
J. B Riddle
Matoaka
W. Va
Pentecostal Holiness Church of
C. E. Wood
Araminta Atwell
Jimmy Funk
Riddle
Langley Field
Newcomers Club Plans Christmas Dinner In Bluefield
The Newcomers club of Bluefield will host a Christmas party at the Town club this evening. Dinner will be served promptly at 8 o clock. Mrs. T. E. Lohrey serves as club president. Newcomers to the city should reserve by calling Mrs. A. L. Moses.
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Bluefield
T. E. Lohrey
A. L. Moses
BSP Chapter Hosts Pledge Ceremony and Christmas Plans
Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a pledge ceremony at the YWCA with Miss Ben Stringfellow Mrs. Fred Richmond and Miss Peggy Watkins receiving pins. Miss Mabel Bradley spoke on the art of dress and a fashion Q A followed before the annual Christmas party.
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Helen Smith
Couple Welcomes Baby Thomas Winslow Lowder
Mr W J Lowder and his wife at 709 Harry street announce the birth of a son on December 2 at St. Luke's hospital. The infant weighs seven pounds and has been named Thomas Winslow. Mrs Lowder is formerly Miss Berniece Tester man.
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W. J. Lowder
Harry Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Thomas Winslow
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