Nativity pageant at Bland Street Methodist Church delights crowd
The Nativity of the Manger pageant presented by the International Senior department featured Miss Minnie Weaver and Mrs. Slaven directing. Cast included Zack Sanders Julian Bailey and John Pankey as Wise Men with Mary and Joseph roles by Miss Mary Walker Brooks and Melvin Bowen. A musical program led by James Elmer Brown accompanied by a ring presentation to Carrie Douza and a Santa Claus visit followed by festive rooms and treats for children.
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Bland Street
Paul — Ralph Shupe
Frank Longley
Harry Smith
Mary Walker Brooks
Mary
Melvin Bowen
Joseph
James Elmer Brown
Carrie Douthat
Santa Claus
Miss Grace Hetherington Hosts Missionary Society Meeting
Miss Grace Hetherington entertained members at her Albemarle Street home of the Missionary Society of a church. Miss Lina Light led devotional, Mrs A D Stewart spoke on year’s work and tithing. Officers elected: President Lina Light, Vice President Texie Reynolds, Secretary Elizabeth Cornett, Treasurer Elizabeth Reynolds, Corresponding Secretary Juliet Carter, Supplies Evelyn Gibson, Social Service Elizabeth Kersey, Publicity Grace Hetherington. January gathering to be at Miss Christine Adkins.
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Grace Hetherington
Missionarty Society
Albemarle Street
Lina Light
A. D. Stewart
Linalight
Texie Reynolds
Elizabeth Cornett
Elizabeth Reynolds
Juliet Carter
Evelyn Gibson
Elizabeth Kersey
Miss Hetherington
Christine Adkins
Metcalfe Girl Weds Mr Boyd in Bristol
Miss Ruth Metcalfe daughter of Mr and Mrs O A Metcalfe Bluefield Virginia and Mrs Lawrence Boyd Saltville were married Saturday in Bristol Dr J B French officiating The bride has taught music at Keystone for two years She is sister of Mrs Eugene Stowers The groom employed at Welch is described as a hustling and popular young man
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Ruth Metcalfe
A. Metcalfe
Bluefield
Lawrence Boyd
Saltville
Bristol
Keystone
Eugene Stowers
Boyd
Welch
Pageant at Trinity Promises Impressive Christmas Show
Under the caption Followers of the Star a Christmas pageant will be presented this evening at Trinity Methodist church at 7 o'clock. The program features four scenes with fifty participants and special fighting effects. The entertainment is billed as one of the season's most impressive and the public is invited.
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Trinity Methodist Church
Appalachian Power Gifts Toy Packages to 400 Children
In a yearly custom the Appalachian Power Company mailed Christmas toys to four hundred children of employees at over one hundred addresses. The gifts target youngsters under twelve at sub stations power houses and along transmission lines. A complete list of beneficiaries was prepared well in advance of the gala occasion.
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Appalachian Power Company
Theis
Ted Meredith Sets Two Penn Track Records in 1916
Ted Meredith of Pennsylvania, a standout middle distance runner, set dual records in 1916 for the 440 and 880-yard events. He ran 440 in 1 2 5 seconds on May 13 in Philadelphia and posted the 880 in 47 2 6 at Cambridge during the eastern intercollegiates.
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Ted Meredith
Pennsylvania
Meredith
Quaker
Penn
Mercersburg Academy
Penn Flash
Philadelphia
Cambridge
Harvard
Bach
Maxey Long
Long
MeredithAlso
Miners Strike Continues as Yuletide Action Demanded
John L. Lewis places responsibility for sustaining the anthracite strike through the holidays on operators after they refuse to rejoin talks. Scranton officials anticipate later peace, while Glen Alden Coal offers aid to 16,000 idle workers and suggests returning to old wage scales pending a new contract. Union officials call the company's plan propaganda aimed at breaking morale.
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Philadelphia
John L. Lewis
Miners’ Union
Springfield
Lewis
Ers
John ‘Durkan
Scranton
Upstate
Erday
Gov
Grant Street Bridge Robbery Strikes Local Worker
Mrs. Margaret Young of McCulloch's grocery was robbed on Grant Street Bridge at noon yesterday by a gunman who stole her pocketbook containing about seven dollars and several checks. The suspect, described as a short stocky man in a brown sheepskin coat, fled toward railroad tracks and was last seen boarding an eastbound freight train. Police had no lead and Virginia authorities were alerted.
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Mrn
Margaret Young
McCulloch
Grant Street
Virginia
Picturesque and Quaint Figures In Motion Picture Show
Picturesque figures and quaint characters fill the film His Brother's Action by the International Union to be shown at the Colonial theatre Sunday at 3. Old-time printers from the Union Printers Home in Colorado Springs share reminiscences of historic events and offer eyewitness tales. The screening includes a hand setting scene and musical numbers with no admission charge for Bluefield residents. United States stamps first issued in 1849.
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Internat Phical Union
Colonial Theatre
Union
Colorado Springs
Colo
Globe-Trotters
Vietoriene
Watterson
Dana
McCullagh
Bret Harte
Mark Twain
Eugene Field
Lincoln
Billy Patterson
Chicago
Gutenberg
Bluefield
Diamonds at Henry Rodgin Company Sell Right Prices
The Henry Rodgin Company reports sales of diamonds at right-priced rates with strong demand and steady turnover, reflecting confident market activity and favorable buyer reception.
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Henry Rodgin Company
All Wool Sweaters for Boys Feature Durable Knitwear
A retail display promotes all wool sweaters for boys aged 10 to 18 priced from 1.50 to 4.95. The items are described as hand tailored overcoats and right posture styles, crafted from imported and domestic wools, with both second and main floor locations highlighted.
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Byllesby
Glen Lyn
Companie
Roanoke
Moss
C. C
Christiansburg
Pulaski
Wytheville
Ivanhoe
Clinchfield
Moss Switchback
Mullens
Brand Courthouse
Mechanicsburg
J. C. Nichols
John Pennell
J. B. Moseley
Byliesy
Young People’s Society
High School
City Auditorium
Glee Clubs
Beaver High School
John Emerson
Connie Tynes
Sallie Day
Helen Lawrence
Claude Wade
John Wickham
David Thornhill
Alex Huffard
Bennie Greenspon
Helen Mitchell
Misa Mildred Greenspon
Harold Vawter
C. H. Reppert
Helen Spangler
Elizabeth Shelton
Paramount Picture
South Sea
Comedy and News
Glen Alden Coal Co
Grant ST. Bridge
International Typographical Union
Colonial Sunday
United States
Jackie Coogan
Tom Sawyer
A. W. Cox Dept Store
Bluefield’s Christmas Store
Bluefield, W. Va
Marvin's
Smyrna
Jack Horner
Clark’s
Clark's
Sloane
del Monte’'s
Lihhw
India
Sen
Pamisonys Hyer
W. Va
Bluefield Avenue
Princeton
Norton
Northfork
PSI
Appalachia
Williamson
Princeton Ave
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