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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1941

Page

5

Miss Loudermilk Speaks at Princeton Quota Banquet

Miss Effie Loudermilk president of Quota International spoke at the Princeton Quota club Christmas banquet held at Central Cafe Princeton. The program featured Miss Laurie Ann Sarvay of Concord college presenting Christmas card art and a talk on Christmas cards.

Princeton Quota Club Central Cafe Princeton Effie Loudermilk Quota International Bertha Hall P Princetonn Lienant Virginia Laurie Ann Sarvay Art Department Concord College Athens Miss Loudermilk Washington Mrs. Roosevelt Miss Louder Louise K Christiansburg Tressie Williamson Princeton Club Loudermilk Hall Peters Caldwell Davidson Curry and Crotty Mrs. Mastin

Tea and floral exhibit at local clubs this weekend

The American Association of University Women hosts a fourth tea on the mezzanine of the West Virginian hotel from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. The Little Gardens club presents a Christmas floral decorations exhibit at the Appala from 2:30 to 8:30 PM. A Chop suey dinner is served 5:00 to 7:00 PM for the Sunday school class at First Presbyterian church on Federal street.

American Association of University Women West Virginian Little Gardens Club McClung First Presbyterian Church Y. Rooms Federal Street

Plans For Pollyanna and Birthday Party Set

Maherne 177 Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors met at Moose hall Thursday afternoon. They plan a Pollyanna and birthday party at the home of Mrs. Marshall, 1324 Montclair, Tuesday evening December 30 at seven. Members donated groceries for Union Mission Christmas baskets. The event will feature a plate supper.

Marshall Montclair Maherne Moose Hall Union Janbeats Gree

Miss Orman and Evangelist Ward wed in Massillon

Announcements show Miss Edith Paul Orman daughter of Mr and Mrs Pred Orman and Evangelist Phil Ward both of Massillon Ohio. The wedding occurred Wednesday December 17 in Massillon with Mrs Ward's Bluefield connections and Ward’s revival work noted in the area.

Bluefield Edith Paul Orman Phil Ward Massillon Ohio Ward Pred Orman Evangelist Ward

Eastern Star Officers Guests of Mrs Martin

Mrs Martin hosted the Order of the Eastern Star officers at her Bluefield Virginia home 461 Faneowl avenue. The gathering featured a Christmas themed table and refreshments while bingo was played with high scorers noted.

Eastern Star Mrs Martin

Business Girls Host Christmas Party For Children

The Business and Professional Girls club entertained fifteen children at the club Christmas party at the Y quarters on Thursday evening. Five children came from the Red Cross and the rest were club wards. Games were played, ice cream and cake served, and each child received a gift from the Christmas stock. The event also revealed names of "Business Buddies" and included a gift exchange.

Business and Y. Quarters Red Cross

Fourth AAUW Tea To Be Held At West Virginian Hotel

The fourth and final AAUW tea is this afternoon from 2 to 5 at the West Virginian hotel mezzanine, with Mrs. James Mann in charge. Debonaire and Beta Gamma clubs will collect children’s books for the Bluefield public library as part of civil defense efforts during wartime.

American Association of University Women West Virginian Hotel James Mann Debonaire Club Beta Gamma Club Bluefield Public Library

Early Seal Sale Reports Are Urged

Mrs. F L Black president of the Bluefield Woman's club urges early submission of seal sale funds. The sale, tied to tuberculosis fundraising and the Red Cross emergency drive, is being rushed this year to maximize proceeds for chest health programs. The text notes the human body peaks around age 26 per scientists.

F. L. Black Bluefield

Mrs. A. S. Booker Leads Veterans Gift Shop Effort

Mrs. A S Booker, long time state rehabilitation chair for the American Legion auxiliary, accompanied by Huntington organizers, ran the annual Gift shop for families of ex service men at the Veterans hospital. Gifts for 250 men include clothing and toiletries, chosen by the men with auxiliary help and wrapped for free mailing. Proceeds from Poppy Day fund the shop.

A. S. Booker American Legion Auxiliary Huntington Veterans’ Hospital

Christmas Homecomings Highlight Local Student News

Local notices list numerous students and relatives returning for the holidays. John Hudson and Emmett Horton Jr. head families visiting Bland Road and Oakhurst Avenue homes, with Betty Ann Holmes and Roselyn Kammer among those arriving from Randolph Macon Woman's College and UNC Chapel Hill.

John Hudson R. B. Hudson Bland Road Betty Ann Holmes Randolph Macon Woman's College Lynchburg Arriv Harry Holmes Emry Gainesville Emmett Wayne Horton Baylor School Chattanooga Tenn E. W. Horton Oakhurst Avenue Newton J. Roberts, Jr Newton Roberts Bramwell D. C. Mitchell Jr University of Virginia Medical College Charlottesville D. C. Mitchell John Gordon J. C. Gordon University of Virginia Kammer Chapel Hill N. C Roselyn University of North Carolina Barbara Anne Williams Ben H. Williams Augusta Street Stanley Gottlieb Max Kammer West Virginia University Morgantown Ruth Dawson Mary

Miss Peters to Wed James Robert Marlowe in Lexington

Miss Betty Peters of Maybeury will marry James Robert Marlowe of Lexington Kentucky Tuesday at noon in a ceremony at an event crowded with family and friends. An informal tea dance at the West Virginian hotel in Bramwell will honor the couple this afternoon from 4 30 to 7 with a receiving line featuring the bridal party.

D. Lee Cooper Bramwell Betty Peters Maybeury James Robert Marlowe Lexington West Virginian Hotel Miss Peters Marlowe Billie Jeanne Guy Wallace Hughes Shirley Peters Jack Drummy Anne Pettit Ernest Hellenmeyer M. V. Marlowe Casper Billie Jean Guy

Marine Corps Poster Issued For National Enlistment

Major S. N. Raynor announced a four color Marine poster will appear on billboards nationwide next week. Painted by James Montgomery Flagg the image shows a rugged marine by the sea inviting enlistment with the slogan Want action join the U. S. Marine corps.

United States S. N. Raynor James Montgomery Flagg U. S. Marine Corps

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