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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1941

Page

5

Music Culture Club Presents Varied Christmas Program

The Music Culture club at First Christian church featured choir numbers under Gibson, violin and piano solos by Evangeline Donohue, and Handel and Brahms works. Mrs. Frazee spoke on Handel The Messiah while others performed recitative and Hallelujah. Miss Watts chaired the event with Miss Sybil Cartwright Gib son Morrissey as accompanists.

Music Culture Club First Christian Church Gertrude Watts Miss Watts Gibson Bluefield College Gaul Bach Gretchananoff D'Ambrosio Evangeline Donohue Edward Frazee Handel C. G. Harris Sybil Cartwright Car Gibson Morrissey

Yale Program Brings Christmas Music to Bluefield Club

Music Lovers Club at Mrs. S. H. Shell's Bluefield home in Virginia hosted by Mrs. Shell and Mrs. Eschbach. Miss Tempe Osborne led a brief business session before a Christmas program by sponsor Mrs. Jimmie McNeer. Featured were carols, "The Story of Christmas," and solo performances finishing with refreshments and corsages.

S. H. Shell E. Eschbach Music Lover's Club Shell Bluefield Tempe Osborne Jimmie McNeer Nancy Jean Omar Herald Angels T. J. B. Sharitz Marguerite Pritchett Elizabeth Morgan

Christmas Tree Dolls Display Thursday Afternoon

An informal tea will be held Thursday from 4 to 5 30 at the YWCA rooms where 100 dolls for 5 Community tree dressed by Ramsey and survey schools in the high area will be on display. The event offers the only group viewing before Christmas and the public is invited.

Young Women's Christian Association Ramsey Surview Rene

Civic Choral Club Postpones Rehearsal

The Bluefield Civic chorus led by Gibson Morrissey will not rehearse until Tuesday evening January 7. The group formed four months ago has impressed at the Community Christmas tree program at the Canada theater aided by WHIS station. Miss Sybil Cartwright accompanied.

Bluefield Civic Chorus Gibson Morrissey Canada Theater WHIS Sybil Cartwright

World's Tonic Promises Relief From Constipation Ailments

Archie Sparks testifies that World's Tonic eased constipation and related symptoms including bloating belching and back pain. He reports improved sleep dizziness and stomach upset relief after using the tonic and recommends it for prevention over cure. Goodykoonts Stores and other drugstores stock it.

Archie Get World's Tonic Goodykoonts Stores Good Drug

Mercer County Club Calendar Details Bespoke Holiday Gatherings

The schedule lists multiple group meetings for Wednesday and Thursday including Woman's Mission at 2 30 p m and 7 45 p m, North Side Parent- Teachers at 3 pm, a Medical Society banquet at West Virginian hotel, Christmas events for the Red Cross and Pollyanna party, plus a Women's Christian Temperance Union luncheon and a Girls' club Christmas party at the Y, with notes on leadership and venue.

Woman's Mission North Side Parent- Teachers Association Woman’s Auxiliary First Presbyterian Church Minnie D. Parmley Barrow Mercer County Medical Society West Virginian Hotel Bluefield Masonic Temple Savoy Club Appalachian Assembly Room Red Cross Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Appalachian Hancock Parent- Teacher Association Business and Professional Girls’ Club Woman's Missionary Society Calvary Baptist Church

Edna Mae Thomas Weds Lee-son Beaver in Virginia

Miss Edna Mae Thomas, daughter of Claude F Thomas of Mill Virginia, and Lee-son Beaver, son of Mr. and Mrs M L Beaver of Charlottesville Virginia, married in a noon ceremony on Saturday. Edna Mae is a 1938 graduate of Richmond High School and attended Johnson Seton Business College. Lee-son attended VMI and plans to reside in Charlottesville after employment.

Claude F Thomas A Mill Edna Mae Lee M. L. Beaver Charlottesville Charlotteortlieve Beaver Rishienne High School Johnson Seton Business College Johnson

Spanish class program at Beaver High School

A Beaver High School Spanish group led by Miss Francisco will present a program this afternoon at 3 PM. The event features a Christmas observance in Mexico and other Spanish speaking countries with the class sharing customs and songs.

Beaver High School

Wesleyan Service Guild elects new officers at Bland Street church

Miss Desir Gilmore was elected president of the Wesleyan Service Guild of Bland Street Methodist Church. Lou Carr was named secretary and Mrs. G. C. Cox reelected treasurer. Miss Jo-Marie Thompson delivered the Christmas message. TheCapsules identities were revealed and gifts exchanged. Refreshments followed.

Desir Gilmore Wesleyan Service Guild Bland Street Methodist Church Lou Carr G. C. Cox Jo-Marie Thompson

DAR Plans Civilian Defense Work and Yuletide Program

Mrs. G. M. Cruise was named chairman of the John Chapman chapter civilian defense committee of the D A R at the West Virginia hotel meeting. The group voted to report for service, heard a defense report, welcomed new and transferring members, and conducted a Christmas program with solos, readings, and carols for 45 members. Hostesses included Mesdames Hancock, Russell, Hoge, and Thorn.

G. M. Cruise John Chapman Daughters of the American Revolution West Virginian Hotel W. C. Easley DAR Blair Stone W. Allison Richards Mahantongo Pottesville S. B. Payne Fred Pelter Frank E. Powers Emma Ritchie Los Angeles Calif Frank Archer C. W. Owens Bluefield College John J. Snyder Merrell Calloway Princeton Payne Robin Walker India Hill Hugh Hancock Russella Joe Hoge W. A. Thorn

Don’t Chuckle At Babies Teach You To Talk

Infants learn to talk by listening and so can you. Your natural voice tone is your best one when relaxed. avoid baby tricks like whining. Relax jaw and throat with simple exercises, open mouth wide then close slowly, then yawn to reduce nasal tones. Focus on critical listening and sympathetic interest to improve clarity and expression.

Thornhill Wooten Map Ceremony Attended by Thornhill Family

Mrs W A and son Jack left Washington for the Thornhill Wooten map ceremony. Other Thornhill family members at the ceremony included Miss Washington and Warren A Thornhill Jr Beckley. Mrs J L Burks left for Bristol with her daughter Dorothy visiting at home. Mrs S B Payne returned from Philadelphia after two weeks with her daughter Mary Ann Payne.

W. A Jack Washington Thornhill Miss . Washington Warren A. Thornhill Jr Beckley J. L. Burks Bristol Dorothy S. B. Payne North Street Philadelphia Mary Ann Payne

Circles Meet at Bland Street Methodist This Afternoon

Circles from Bland Street Methodist hold meetings this afternoon at 2 30 with several groups listed and leaders named. Willa Boynton circle meets at 3 o clock on Bland Street with a partner circle, and Gladys Stowers circle schedules an 8 o'clock gathering with Jo Thom leader and Miss Thompson.

Bland Street Mee Mitchell Albemarle Trula Thompson Ralph Miller John Witt Oakdale Willa Boynton J. E. Wagner, Jr A. D. Sangid Gladys Stowers Jo Thom Marie Pson Thompson

Births are Recorded for Several Families

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Peery Doughten Jr. welcome a seven pound six ounce baby born in December. mother formerly Olga Gorenick of Welch. Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Pollock of Maynard announce Edith Maynard as their prior name. Frederick Z. and Miss Mar Buckles welcome a daughter at Bluefield Bluefield Sanitarium. name Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Daily Roanoke report a daughter Dorothy J. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Crews Jr. announce Rebecca Sue born December 12 at St Luke's Hospital. she has a brother Ralph Edward. Mrs. Crews formerly Miss Mary Lee Skinell. December 14. The baby weighed six pounds and a portion of the text notes Josephine and Philip Leonard Sabato III as other children in the family.

Marion Peery Doughten Jr Augusta Street Decemees Olga Gorenick Welch Frederick Z Bluefield Sanitarium A Bennett Miss Mar Buckles Edward Daily Roanoke Bluefield Dorothy J H. C. Crews, Jr Bt. Luke's Hospital Rebecca Sue Ralph Edward Crews Mary Lee Skinell Ber Josephine Phillip Leonard Sabato III

East End School P.T.A. Presents Christmas Pageant

The East End school Parent-Teacher association staged a Christmas pageant in the school auditorium. About fifty students from multiple grades performed two plays The Wifts of the Children and Christmas Pictures with students in period costumes and carols from fourth and fifth graders.

Christ East End Parent-Teacher Association Ruth Barbara Peak William Hatcher P.T. A Thera Lee Hoops Arnold Porterfield Katherine Peck Henrietta Mahood

Mangus and Goodwin Mingle in Bluefield Wedding

Effie Mangus of Bluefield marries Mr. Goodwin, assistant mine foreman for Pocahontas Fuel in Amonate Virginia. The ceremony featured a beige attire and Talisman roses bouquet, with 16 year home ties to Bluefield and attendees including family from Bluefield McComas Mayberry and Pocahontas.

Effie Mangus of Bien Sack Goodwin Amonateeremony Bluefield Goodwin Pocahontas Fuel Corporation Amonate Roy E. Bailey Sidney Ratcliffe Ella Beulah Mangus Catherine Beccrest McComas Pete Brazelle Maybeury Warren Shrewsbury Pocahontas

Nursery Children To Be Entertained By Quota Club Today

The Bluefield Quota Club plans a weekly luncheon at the West Virginia Hotel to entertain Day Nursery children with a Sermentees party. Members will present gifts and a surprise is expected for the youngsters.

Quota Club Bluefield Quota Club West Virgin

Business Girls Club Plans Yuletide Party

The Business Girls Club will hold a Yuletide party Thursday at 7 o'clock at A. quarters. Members will entertain ten girls and reveal the identities of the "Business Buddies" during gifts exchanges.

Business Girls Club

Public Graduation Planned For Home Nursing Class

Plans were made for a public graduation of the home nursing class at a Monday Y meeting. About twenty enrollees attended the session led by Miss Helen Grotte, Bluefield sanitarium supervisor and Red Cross nurse, who demonstrated patient care in the home using a live patient and offered practical improvised equipment tips. A second course will begin in January.

Y. Quarters

Thrifty Home Cough Syrup Makes Quick Relief

A simple home cough remedy combines sugar and water with 2% ounces of Pinex to yield a pint of cough syrup. The mixture soothes throat membranes and loosens phlegm, promising restful sleep and money back if not satisfactory.

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G. S. Hagar Federal St Music Lovers Club Yale Civic Choral Club Belle W. Va DuPont Co Miss Thomas Mr. Beaver Wesleyan Guild THE VOGUE Federal Street Bluefield, W. Va Alicia Hart Marion Gooch Frank M. Pollock Maynard Edith Maynard Hiram Wilkes Hiram Walker & Sons Inc Peoria Mrs. Mangus Mr. Goodwin Miss Grotte Tropics Corre Cox's Bargain Basement
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