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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1933
Page
7
The Loyal Daughters' Bible class at Trinity Methodist Church led by Mrs. L. E. Lemons will hold a Christmas gathering with Pollyanka gift exchange this evening at 8. Mrs. H. W. Allen's circle plans to host guests. all members are expected to attend.
Mrs. H. H. Cheatham leads a Wednesday church circle gathering with sixteen participants including one visitor. Devotional reading from Romans cited. Miss Pruitt accompanies. Christmas carols sung. treasurer Obert Hale reports finances. several members listed for offerings and roles. meeting closes with Mispah Benediction.
The lung people will perform Where the Young Outs Lay at Trinity Methodist Church on December 24. They will meet for rehearsal this evening at 7 30.
Primary class of the Church of God held a party at Ms. S Barrett’s Bedford Street home Tuesday from 6 30 to 7 30. Activities included games and refreshments of cake and grape juice. Mrs Barrett assisted by Goldie Beamer and others noted gifts and among attendees were Mabel, Haniott, May Riggins, Andre Iggins, Richard Wills and This Was.
Mrs W T Wynn of 924 Pinfield Avenue welcomed a daughter named Bettie Jo born Thursday. The mother, before marriage, was Missie Brown.
Miss Minnie Weaver and others from Bluefield clubs returned from Morgantown where a Hotel Morgan conference discussed CWA women’s work. Nancy Cook led the talks with 125 attendees from several counties and focused on sewing centers cooking nutrition visiting housewives and school and library staffing.
Delta Delphian chapter met Tuesday evening at 7 45 at the YWCA. Mrs G R Gish presided and Mrs C B Martin led the program on Aspects of Medieval Social Life with subtopics including Medieval Guilds Troubadours Nobility Peasants Monks Inn Keepers and Travelers. The next meeting is set for January 9 with Mrs Alice Zimmerman leading.
One of the first holiday season affairs, the Shrine club dance, will be held at the Masonic temple Friday evening December 15 from 9 30 to 2. Nobles from the coalfields Charleston and the Tazewell district are expected to attend. Jack Dishman’s orchestra will provide the music.
Pythian Sisters Bluefield temple 83 will meet this evening at 7 30 at the Pythian hall. Officers will be elected and a full attendance is urged.
Mrs. Clark's Circle at Grace Methodist Church No 4 held an enjoyable gathering at Mrs Clark's home with co hostesses Mrs Wright and Mrs Brooks. A short business session and devotional, games with prizes to Mr and Mrs J H Russell, refreshments, pillow gifts to Mrs Clark, Pollyanna gifts by Mrs Lazenby. Attendees included numerous members and visiting guests.
Mrs Udy was honored Monday afternoon with a one day party at the home of Mrs Powell on College Avenue. Daughters Mrs Lee Wright and Mrs J Paul Udy hosted with many guests including Mr Mattison Wytheville Mrs Linkous and Mrs B M Buridge. Prizes were drawn by Mrs Carnes and Miss Friita Mortner. lighted birthday cake and candles greeted the honoree as guests showered her with handkerchiefs and gifts.
Grace Wesleyan Bible class will convene this evening at Grace Methodist Church. The Men's Bible class has been invited to attend the meeting.
The Business Women's Circle of the First Presbyterian Church met in the ladies parlor Monday at 7 45 led by Mrs W H Pool. Bible study covered Psalms 90 through 106 and a report by treasurer Miss Beulah Price followed. Mrs Paul Thomas spoke on Ministerial Relief with a poster by Robert Ramage. Sixteen members and one visitor attended.
Bluefield lodge number 453 L A to B of R T will meet this afternoon at 2 o clock at the Red Men’s hall.
Grace W. M. S. of Grace Methodist Church met Wednesday with Mrs. W. Br. Derick presiding. Debrick led opening prayer, Alaska Terry circle led rogram, and readings from First Corinthians 13 were given. Mrs. Jack Bell read scripture. Mrs. Paul Udy presented Growing Christians in the Hiroshima Girls' School. World Outlook items were shared by Mrs. Fred Waller and Debrick spoke on Stewardship. Impressive memorial services for
Mrs W J Hitton and others presided at a society meeting with 23 members present. Prizes were awarded for efficiency and attendance while readings and prayers framed the session. Members and circle chairs included Hock Nichols Hicks and Woodyard with gifts given to all.
The Globe Trotters club announces a turkey dinner from 6 to 8 this evening at the YMCA. All interested members are invited to participate.
The Business Women's circle of W. M. 8. and First Baptist church will meet this evening at 7 30 at the annex.
Mrs. P. S. Zimmerman is out after several days of illness. Miss Betty Stovall has improved from laryngitis at her North Street home. Miss Nancy McNéal is recovering from influenza at College Avenue residence. Mrs. Harry G. Sampley of Wittens Mill travels to San Diego to join her husband, a U S Navy chief petty officer. Paul Billingsly of Fairmont and “4 Wheteell” of Kingwood are guests of Dr. and G. M. Williams. Comers Rock Va. patient in Bluefield sanitarium. Additional society on page three.
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