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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1925

Page

3

Bailey Bailey wedding announced in Bluefield Virginia

The article reports the marriage of Miss Winnie Bailey and Mr Arthur Bailey at the First Christian church parsonage in Bluefield Virginia on December 12. The bride, daughter of A E Bailey, is a Conard College graduate and rural teacher. the groom, son of Mrs Nora Zley, works as a salesman for Bluefield Hardware Company. The couple left for Cincinnati and other cities and will reside with Mr Bailey’s mother after a few days.

Winnie Bailey Arthur Bailey First Christian Church Blueid A. E. Bailey Bluefield-Princen Road Conrd College Beaver Pond Nora Zley Minefield Princeton Bluefeld Hardward Company Cincinnati Mr. Failey

Wedding at Trinity Methodist Church in Bluefield

On Christmas Day at 4 o'clock, Rev J M Carter officiated the ceremony for Miss Grose close, daughter of the late G W Grose, and Mr. Wagner, of the N and W railway. The couple, admired for character and appearance, will reside on Princeton Avenue Bluefield.

Trinity Methodist Church J. M. Carter E. 8. Pedigo G. W. Groseclose Bluefield Wagner Mrs. Wagner Princeton Avenue

Danville Bride Elizabeth Penn Weds Everett Carter

Elizabeth Penn and Everett Emory Carter wed at the bride’s Main Street home with a southern floral backdrop. Rev George E Booker officiated as Basil Browder led music. reception followed with family and friends, then the couple departed for New York and Canada before settling at 1020 Main Street.

Christmas social sketches and travel visits noted in Beckley

Moore pastor hosts boys at apartment supper with Katharine Guthrie assisting. Calvary Baptist pageant Children of Bethlehem set for Wade School auditorium at 7 45 pm, public invited. Local families plan holidays with relatives across Virginia and Ohio while Beclley residents travel for Christmas and visits.

Senoir B. Y. P. A Calvary Baptist Church Children of Bethlehem Wade School

Country Club Hosts Holiday Dance Events at Icefield Club

The Icefield Country Club staged numerous holiday events with about 150 guests on Christmas Day for a dansant by Edwards Collegians. Lou Davidson’s orchestra was set for December 30 with more dances planned around New Year’s, hosted by the Hoffards and the Markle family.

Icefield Country Club Edwards’ Collegians Nelly Lou Davidson Hudson Hoffard Misses Huffard Herbert Markle Mise Markle

Holiday Dance at Bluefield Country Club Acknowledges Leckie and Chariton Hosts

A Friday evening dance at Bluefield Country Club hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Edward Leckie and Harry Chariton Jr. drew about four hundred invitations. Mrs. Leckie wore a white costume with iridescent beads and a red rose corsage. Mrs. Harry Chariton wore a blue gown with a red corsage. Edwards' Collegians provided music. punch, sandwiches, ices, and hot coffee were served amid Christmas decorations and festive gowns among guests.

Bluefield Country Club Douglas Edward Leckie Harry Chariton, Jr Edwards’ Collegians

Caldwell Home Hosts Yuletide Progressive Rock Party

Mr and Mrs C J Caldwell entertained Friday evening with a five table progressive rock party at their Washington street home. The decor featured holly poinsettias and other seasonal touches. High score went to Will C Easley. future party planned for Tuesday afternoon the coming week.

C. J. Caldwell Washington Street Hazel Lola Caldwell Phyllis Debrick R. C. McClaugherty H. M. Williams C. R. Goodson W. EB. Debrick W. H. Carr Will C. Easley G. W. Hetherington R. E. Rinard L. B. Lemons

Deaumer Family Hosts Open House on Christmas Day

Misses Bertha Lois and Virginia Deaumer welcomed many friends at home on Christmas Day with mother Mrs. T. O. Deaumer and helpers Dorothy Dillard Frances Walker Helen Scott Gordon Dick and Billy Zimmerman. The house was festively decorated and guests were served punch cake and candies from 3 to midnight.

Bertha Lois Virginia Deaumer T. O. Deaumer Dorothy Dillard Frances Walker Helen Scott Gordon Dick Billy Zimmerman

Christmas Eve Dance At Bluefield Home

Miss Ruth Lipes of Bluefield Virginia entertained many friends with a Christmas Eve dance. Guests included Liza Williamson Nancye Clair Elizabeth Gillespie Margaret Calloway Edith Elswick Marie Deaton Janet Grant and others with Rudolph Repass George Pyle Latane Pyle Latane Garst June Williams Paul Cole Audrey Reynolds Carl Gillespie Steve Davenport Billie Davidson Sid Shell and George Alfred Deaton. A three course lunch was served at midnight. Christmas tree favors and presents were distributed.

Ruth Lipes Bluefield Liza Williamson Nancye &. Clair Elizabeth Gillespie Margaret Calloway Edith Elswick Marie Deaton Janet Grant Rufus Repass George Pyle Latane Pyle Latane Garst

Christopher and the Clockmakers in the Invention Series

The sixth volume of the invention series by Sara Ware Bassett may be obtained at the Bluefield Public Library. Christopher Burton loses sight for a school year after scarlet fever and, idle at home, asks to visit his father’s jewelry store. There he befriends clerks and becomes fascinated by McPherson the clockmaker.

McPherson Christopher Christo Christopher and the Clockmakers Sara Ware Bassett Bluefield Public Library Christopher Burton Burton

Christmas stamp sale nears $1200 in progress

The Woman's Club reports receipts already near 1200 with final figures pending. Members are urged to send in donations toward a 1500 goal as proceeds fund tuberculosis prevention and combating its ravages.

Woman's Club F. L. Black

Bridge Tea for Miss Bruffey Honored Guest in City

Mrs. C J Reynolds hosts a Wednesday afternoon bridge session for Miss H Bruffey of University of Virgin. The guests will join for supper at 6 PM with several local gentlemen. Miss Bruffey is celebrated alongside Misses Nan and Lucy Taylor of Waynesboro at Mrs Marshall Sinclair’s home for further informal social events.

Thelma Johnston Marion College L. Johnston Gor Shawnville Wade Agnes Barner Nan Lucy Taylor Waynesboro Marshall Sinclair Hope Bruffey University of Virginia C. J. Reynolds Edythe Gilmore Bramwell Villa Madonna Academy Covington Anna Gilmore W. J. Woolwine Bluefield Sanitarium Virginia Pearson Portland Ore Beckley A. D. Wood Giles Street Roy D. Hankln Louise Hess Danville Hankln Everett Carter Eliza Penn R. L. Melcher Roy Helen Roanoke Bridge Miss H Bruffey University of Virgin Miss Bruffey Lucy Tylor

Mrs. C. B. Bane Hosts Christmas Gathering

Mrs. C. B. Bane entertained Friday evening with a family gathering at home lavishly decorated for Christmas. Mrs. F. Y. Jackson and Miss Cora Nelson of Bristol were guests as Mrs. Jackson led numbers and Mrs. Banced served refreshments.

C. B. Bane F. Y. Jackson Cora Nelson Bristol

Bluefield Union Invites Public to Free Sunday Meeting

The Bluefield Typepraghians Union No. 644 invites all to attend Sunday December 27 1925 at 3 o clock. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.

Bluefield Typepraghians Union

Shrine Club First Anniversary Dance at Masonic Temple

The Shrine Club holds its first anniversary dance and reception at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday December 20 at 9 PM. Shriners and their ladies are invited. Repass Orchestra provides music and refreshments will be served.

Shrine Club Masonic Temple Shriners

W C T U to Meet Tuesday at Y M C A

The W C T U will meet Tuesday at 3 o clock with Mrs. C E Fisher at the YMCA 155 Roanoke Street. The regular meeting postponed last week due to Christmas holidays.

C. E. Fisher Roanoke Street Ular

Laurel Debating Club Event at Walnut Street Home

The Laurel Debating Club of Beaver high school hosts a gathering for Alumna members at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Jackson on Walnut Street Tuesday evening December 29 at 8 30.

Laurel Debating Club Beaver High School C. W. Jackson Walnut Street

Asher Bible Council Postpones Meeting Then Turkey Supper

There will be no meeting of the Asher Bible Council Monday evening. A turkey supper will be served to members the following evening January 4 at the Y. W. A.

Asher Bible Council

Noel Cantata At Grace Methodist Church This Evening

At Grace Methodist Church this evening at 7 30 a cantata titled Noel will be presented under the direction of Miss Ella Holroyd. The public is invited.

Grace Methodist Church Noel Ella Holroyd

Bluefield Chapter to Meet at Masonic Temple Monday

Bluefield Chapter No 66 Order of the Eastern Star will hold its meeting Monday at 8 o'clock in the Masonic Temple. There will be no ceremony at this session.

Bluefield Order of Eastren Star Masonic Temple

Advanced pupils of Mrs Jackson recital set at Warlicks

Advanced pupils of Mrs F Y Jackson will be presented in a recital Monday evening at 8 o'clock at Warlick's piano rooms. The public is invited.

F. Y. Jackson Warlick

Gamma Del Pian Chapter Meeting Set for Tuesday

The next Gamma Del Pian Chapter gathering is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the YWCA, January 12.

Gamma Delpian Chapter

Delphian Chapters Schedule Meetings in January

The Bluefield Delphian Chapter will meet January 6 in the West Virginian hotel. Daleth Delphian Chapter is set for Monday evening January 11 at the Y W C A rooms on Federal Street.

Bluefield Delphian Chapter West Virginian Hotel Daleth Delphian Federal Street

Bride Hallie Groseclose Wed Tyler Wagner in Simple Ceremony

Miss Hallie Groseclose became the bride of Mr. Tyler F Wagner in a simple ceremony performed on the date and at the location unspecified in the fragment. The couple is marked for future plans and social notices.

Hallie Groseclose Tyler F. Wagner

Grace Methodist Pollyanna Circle Holds 8th Party

Enjoyable Circle Party Circle No 8 of Grace Methodist church hosted a Pollyanna gathering at Mrs D D on ieanis street Tuesday evening. Santa arrived at 8 with gifts for forty five attendees and revealed each guest’s Pollyanna identity. The group honored leader Mrs J G Nichols for a successful year with a gift and timed games and a short program followed by refreshments and holiday well wishes.

Grace Methodist Church D. D Ieanis Street Santa Claus Santa J. G. Nichols

Helton announce daughter Lara Lorene wed Camper

Mr and Mrs A B Helton of 409 Sussex Street announce the marriage of their daughter Lara Lorene to Leslie D Camper of this city on Wednesday December 23 in Bristol. They will reside in this city.

A. B. Helton Sussex Street Lara Lorene Leslie D. Camper Bristol

Epperly Announces Engagement Of Alice Aziette Epperly

Mr and Mrs Lamar Epperly announce the engagement of their daughter Alice Aziette Epperly to Robert Fielding Cornett with plans for an approaching marriage.

Lamar Epperly Alice Aziette Robert Fielding Cornett

Dinner party for Sunday School class held at Raleigh Terrace

Mrs Bizabeth Gwinn hosted a dinner party for her high school boys Sunday evening at her Raleigh Terrace home. Dan Goodykoontz presided as the class president, with attendees including Jack Holbrook, Red Tanner, Edward Franklin, Edwin A. McNeer, Walter B. Hancock, Paul Hudgins, Norman A. Smyth, Alfred Thornhill, John Richardson, Roy Gills, and the Rev. S. W.

Bizabeth Gwinn Raleigh Terrace Dan Goodykoontz Jack Holbrook Red Tanner Edward Franklin Edwin A. McNeer Walter B. Hancock Paul Hudgins Norman A. Smyth Alfred Thornhill John Richardson Roy Gills

Shorthand and Typewriting Promise Business Success

A vintage advertisement extols commercial training as essential for future success. It argues a solid foundation, quick promotion potential, and high earning power from shorthand and bookkeeping, urging immediate enrollment and citing notable supporters and users.

Marriage of Miss Virginia Snidow and Mr. A James Tynes

The ceremony occurred Saturday afternoon in Athens with Rev. Walter Swope officiating. Bride Virginia Snidow is the Mercer county daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Snidow of Princeton. Groom A James Tynes is son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Tynes of Bluefield and works at the local freight office. They will reside at the Ramsey street home of Mrs. M. J. Carter. Communities extend congratulations and best wishes.

Er Eeer Penn Monta 2 Richmond Chilton Day Danville Dilton Barnett Charles L. Booth, Jr James Fain Bristol Tenn Florence Penn Allen Erwin Gantt Burlington N. C Lee Overman Gregory Salisbu N. Co Mo Dillard Watt Reidsville N.C Barnes Rucker Penn Elbert Williamson Parnes Penn Everett Carter Bridary Greenville Sallie Johnson Penn Roy Hankln Bluefield W. Va Virginia Snidow A. James Tynes Athens Walter Swope B. C. Snidow Princeton Mercer County Tynes C. F. Tynes

Special Music at the First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church will present Christmas music with Dr Clarence G Harris performing a new soprano solo Our King by Botell and the choir repeating the anthem Child of Glory by Wildemere. The earlier service featured praised chorale accompaniment and high soprano obligato by Mrs. as part of a celebrated congregation delight.

Christmas Eve Services Draw Public Invitation

Ira Wilson presents an anthem titled VU moy mgat in a distinct arrangement from last Sabbath. Sermons aim for festive joy and year end reflection honoring the Christmas season. A cordial public invitation to attend the services is extended.

Ira Wilson Adam

Parker House Relics To Be Preserved In Boston

The Parker House Boston hotel to be torn down though centerpieces may be saved as relics. Plans call for restoring the mirror room and big dining room near the site to form part of a future development possibly a retail salon. Some interiors already sold as relics and others preserved for potential rebuilding in a 1927 hotel.

Boston Parker House Bogany Caries Dickens President Grant Patt Bernhardt Ada Behan Henry Irving Eewin Booth Mansfield Clara Louis Kellogg

Safer Than In Bed In Railway Coaches Says MP

London J H mas MP argues centenary of railways proves we are safer in railway coaches than elsewhere. He notes 462 killed in wrecks but 112 were tigers. Of 25 641 injured, 21 were railway employees.

London J. H.mas M. P

Oyster Culture as Major U.S. Fishery Industry

The article highlights oyster culture as a highly valuable sector within the United States fisheries. It discusses economic importance, production scales, and regional significance shaping the shellfish industry.

United States

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