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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1933
Page
7
Bluefield saw a delayed Christmas snowstorm with winds and heavy snowfall. Reports indicate snow began Christmas night and spread across the area with ground coverage by nightfall, affecting travel and railroad operations overnight.
Bluefielder Mark P. Corvin has been granted a patent for a faucet valve seat repair tool. Filed July 27, 1932, approved December 19, 1933. Corvin received early praise from plumbers and has field offers from major plumbing fixture manufacturers. He studied existing tools at Washington to ensure improved accuracy.
The Colonial theatre in Bluefield hosted the Marcus show to a full house with a two and a half hour program featuring thirty two stage settings. The production included Silver Goddess and Slaves of Vanity which captivated audiences and outshone prior local offerings. The Marcus show marks the first road production to visit Bluefield in years.
Word came from Knoxville Tennessee of the death at age sixty nine of Floyd J. Utterback, a former Bluefield resident who spent over thirty years touring this territory for the Kingan company. He had been in ill health for some time and was widely known in the area.
Fire broke out last evening in the home of Alex Carter on Clovis street. The fire started in a closet and the cause is under investigation. Fire Chief R O Carter said the loss was covered by insurance. An expert noted the importance of peaceful sleep over duration.
Advert says mix Pinex with sugar and water to make a one pint cough syrup at home. Claims no cooking needed and faster relief, with the product described as a concentrated Norway Pine compound and guaranteed to work or money back.
Miss Elizabeth Bond and Mr. W C Robertson were wed Tuesday at 3 PM in a double ring ceremony at the Bond home on Giles Street. Rev T B Peters officiated as greenery and red candles framed the vows. The bride wore sapphire blue velvet and carried gardenias. the couple left for a bridal trip. Robertson, a Jergens Woodbury salesman, hails from Chesterfield Virginia and Bluefield is his former home.
Mrs. Cora Lee Little announces the marriage of her daughter Martha to Frank C. Davis on July 25 1932 in Bluefield West Virginia. The couple plan to reside in the area with Martha educated at Welch High School and employed at Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co Coopers. Frank Davis son of Mr and Mrs B Davis of North Street has worked nine years for Pocahontas Transportation and was educated at Beaver High School. The ceremony was led by Rev T S Hamilton at Trinity Methodist Church on Martha's twenty fifth birthday.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Willis on Washington Street hosted an open house on Christmas day from 4 to 6 in the afternoon. The residence was decorated for the season and guests were served refreshments during the event.
Mrs. Mary L. Keister hosted a bridge evening at her Fairview apartments in honor of Mrs. W. G. Wagoner who is moving to Bluefield Virginia. Attendees included Mesdames J. A. Powell John Peters Elmo Agee Elizabeth Vance Carolyn Peters and guests Lucile McKlhany Ethel Covington Mary Winter Maude Salt Thelma Motley and Marcelle Saunders. Yuletide decorations complemented a themed salad plate. Prizes went to Mrs. Wagoner guest prize, Mrs. Vance high score, and Miss McIihany second high.
Mr and Mrs Edward Frazee hosted a Christmas dinner Monday at 6 pm at 616 Frederick Street. Guests included Rev M A Stevenson and family as well as Ernest Henson, Mrs J B Ward, P I Dudley and son Jack, and Mike Frazee. The home featured Yuletide decorations with a miniature Nativity centerpiece and a star over the manger. Four course dinner served to all guests.
Clover Club officers and Bluefield Clover club board have finalized preliminary details for the thirteenth annual holiday dance to be held Friday evening at Bluefield Country Club. About 200 invitations have been issued to club members and friends as decorations and refreshments are arranged to ensure a standout event. The Clover club has led local social functions for 30 years and this year’s dance aims to cap over 25 years of successful entertainments with a ball rivaling city functions.
The name of George Shrader was left out of the guest list for the Christmas banquet hosted by the National Honor Society.
The Senior Epworth league of Grace Methodist church presented Birds' Christmas Carol by Kate Douglas Wiggin Sunday evening under Miss Kathleen Taylor. The cast included Fannie Martin Ernesta Bowles Mary Bishop Jimmy Beckett John Melcher Gene Burton Ed Jones Gladys Bourne Grover Gregory Lucy Hamilton Lillian Dean Evelyn Swain Charlotte Gilpin. The living room set depicted a crippled child's home and all parts were acted realistically. The angel scene restored the girl's health and happiness.
Bluefield post No 9 sponsors a Thursday dance on January 4 at the West Virginian hotel with King Perdue and his International orchestra. Dancing runs from 9 to 2.
Mr and Mrs Henry Warden hosted an informal dinner Monday evening at their McComas home. Relatives attended including Mr and Mrs John Witt and Mrs R C Blackstock of Bluefield and Mr and Mrs E P Witt and daughters Florence and Ann of Parkersburg who are spending Christmas here. Mrs J A B Bruce of Washington is visiting Mrs Warden during the holidays.
Mrs Robert Merchant of Raleigh hosting a bridge party Wednesday at 3 o clock at her mother Mrs James W Bailey s Jefferson apartments home during the Yuletide season. She formerly was Miss Elizabeth Bailey a popular Bluefield social figure.
J A Dinwidde family from Moneta Virginia held a Christmas day reunion at R E Lazenby home on Memorial Avenue. Thirty six relatives attended from 78 year old Mr Dinwiddie to two month old Peggy Brown. The house was decorated for the season and the meal featured a traditional Christmas menu.
A genealogical notice enumerates Mr and Mrs R G Lazenby and Mr and Mrs C A Lilly of the city plus Miseca Mary and Sarah Dinwiddie of Moneta Virginia. It names Roanoke Richmond Bluefield Princeton and Princeton connections and lists grandchildren great grandchildren with several spellings. The note preserves extended family ties across multiple states and towns.
A Monday evening reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Nathan Effron on Union Street featured 50 to 60 guests with dancing and a buffet supper assisted by Mrs Goodie Abrahamson and other local ladies. Notable attendees included A J Lubliner West Virginia attorney and master of ceremonies and several prominent lawyers. William S Siegel New York attorney gave the opening remarks, followed by talks by Morton Levine Julian Cohen Jerome Katz and Bernard B Wagner.
The Bluefield area lists numerous holiday travels and visits. Mr and Mrs Jesse A Williams return to Winston Salem NC. Miss Edith Grogan departs Thursday for Norfolk for a visit. J F Ward Jr and family tour via Princeton Ave to Roanoke for holiday time. Elizabeth Anne Anderson ill with influenza but much improved. Robert Tarter admitted to Bluefield sanitarium age 86. Claude W Perkins being discharged from hospital. Edward Danielson of Chicago visiting cousins Kathleen and Lucille Alderworth for Christmas. Walton Johnston from Clarksburg spends Christmas with his mother Mrs C A Johnston. Several other relatives and guests are noted visiting or returning to Williamson Roanoke New York and Me Comas for the holidays.
Dr E T Eades osteopathic physician has moved from Mayer building to 404 Peery building. Shrine Club hosts a dance Friday Dec 29 from 9 pm to 2 am with music by West Virginians. Quilt Show runs starting Saturday Dec 30, entries due by Thursday Dec 28 with a $5 prize for the most popular quilt. Fretwells phone 334.
Kenneth Mastin has returned to Huntington after a stay in Bluefield with Mrs. Mastin who is recovering from an operation at the home of her sister Mrs. D F Templeton in Albemarle Street. Mr and Mrs William S Siegel and daughters Gay and Lois plan to return to New York after visiting Mrs Siegel's parents Mr and Mrs M Abrahamson and Mrs Nathan Effron in Bramwell and the city. Nancy Aaron accompanied them to Bluefield to visit relatives for the holiday season.
Norfolk and Western Railway board to hold December meeting in Philadelphia on Friday. November financial statement will be released at that time. Regular schedule notes the board meets the fourth Tuesday each month. postponement due to Christmas holidays.
Pulaski December 26 B T Gilmer has retired as a rural route carrier from Draper after almost thirty two years of service. He began work in the early days of the postal system and is said to be the state’s oldest carrier by length of service. He estimates that he traveled up to...
A public servant describes extending his route from the original layout and starting in the early part of duties with horse and buggy, but with the advent of the automobile and better roads he now makes rounds by car.
Firemen responded to a blaze on Pearse Street about 9:30 last night. A Chrysler touring car owned by a man named Kelly caught fire from a short circuit in the ignition, causing about $10 in damage. The owner had no insurance.
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