Choir bids farewell to Robers in Florida move
Members of the First Christian church honored Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts with a farewell party on Tuesday at the Cheyney home on Union Street. They depart January 1 for Florida. Mrs Roberts directed the choir for nearly five years with Mr Roberts as leading tenor.
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First Christian Church
Frank Robertsa
Florida
I. Cheyney
Union Street
Roberts
Ehioir
Frank Roberts
G. H. Campbell
D. C Mitchell
W. H. Worman
Fan Worley
Ray Clark
R. H. Morgan
J. E. McMullin
Nora Craft
J. H. Gollehon
C. J. Cheyney
Ladies Night Observed by Bluefield Kiwanis Club
The Bluefield Kiwanis Club hosts a Ladies Night at the West Virginian hotel Monday January 4. Banquet at 6:16 features officer installation, talks, music, and a 8:30ish reception on the mezzanine with dancing to Repass' orchestra from 10 to 1. Invites extend to civic clubs and friends. no printed invites or at‑door cards.
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West
Bluefield
Kiwanians
Kiwanis
Radio dance at Bluefield Country Club ends in upset
A planned Lou Davidson orchestra engagement was cancelled at the Bluefield Country Club last night causing disappointment. Management announced the dance would not feature the promised music, while F. M. Archer organized a radio setup and loud speaker from the West Virginian hotel for an improvised program.
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Bluefield Country Club
Lou Davidson
Davidson
Clover Club
F. M. Archer
Dee Dee by Eliot H. Robinson a Romantic Mystery
An uncommon account of a commonplace crime with simple convincing narration. The tale blends romance and mystery driven by a detective of a different sort, featuring natural characters and steady action.
Dee Dee Delights Readers with Whimsical Detective
A glowing notice praises the new mystery romance Dee Dee by a famed author known for clean exciting fiction. Detective Rev. David Dean D D is highlighted as a charming, human sleuth in a novel expected to be among the season’s best. Also described is a holiday bridge party hosted by Miss Edmar Allison with family hosting and a salad course served to four tables.
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Dee Dee
David Dean
Reynolds
P. Gills
Francke Fox
Re, H - Mageart
Sinclair
Bruffey
Taylor
Bluefield
Welch Couple Mary Herndon and William Harris Wed
Interest centered on the Welch marriage of Miss Mary Herndon and Mr William Harris recently in Bristol. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Herndon, from a prominent family. Harris has resided in Welch about two years and is described as an industrious young man of excellent character.
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Mary Herndon
William Harris
Welch
Bristol
J. C. Herndon
Harris
Bluefield Country Club hosts mid winter dance by Repass orchestra
The Bluefieldover Club wings a mid winter dance at the Bluefield Country Club this evening with music by the Repass orchestra. Clover Club announces its semi annual dances as standout social events of the year and this affair is expected to surpass all prior gatherings in Bluefield society.
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Bluefieldover Club
Bluefield
Shrine Club
Masonic Temple
Dance Night Replaces Wednesday Event at Bluefield Club
Bluefield Country Club hosts a Friday dance from 9 to 2 with music by the Carolina Ramblers replacing the Wednesday program canceled due to breach of contract by the Lou Davidson orchestra.
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Bluefield Country Club
Carolina
Calvary Baptist Youth Play At Wade School Tonight
Young people of Calvary Baptist church present a play this evening at Wade School starting 7 45. No prayer service was held Wednesday evening. the service will join a watch party after the play tonight.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Wade School
Summit Club Hosts New Year Square Dance at Robin's Rest
The Summit Recreation Club will stage a square dance Friday evening January 1 at Robin's Rest on the Princeton road. Members are expected to attend with dancing starting at nine o'clock.
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Summit Recreation Club
Robin's Rest
Princeton Road
Welch wedding unites Edna Belcher and Roy Herndon
A coalfields wedding occurred Sunday December 13 at the Thorpe Methodist church in Welch. Edna Ted Belcher of Welch became the bride of Roy L. Herndon with Rev. J. R. Belcher officiating. Bryant Maxiey of Gary and his wife were the sole witnesses. The bride recently moved to Welch from her previous home.
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Thorpe Methodist Church
Welch
Edna
Ted”) Belcher
Roy L. Herndon
J. R. Belcher
Bryant Maxiey
Gary
Social News and Club Gatherings in Welch and Bluefield
Church groups, civic clubs, and family celebrations populate the Bluefield Welch area social calendar. Agnes Barger's Virginia visit spurs a large eight table bridge party hosted by Mrs. Alex Mahood, while the Laurel Debating Club hosts alumni at Mr. and Mrs. Jackson's Walnut street home. Grace Methodist capsule party at Mrs. Wilson's sees gifts and acknowledgments, Shrine Club dances cap the season, and First Christian class holds its annual party with officer elections.
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Agnes Barger
Shaneville
E. C. Wade
Alex Mahood
Pay
Whitethorn Street
Elizabeth
Virginia Peery
Lac'lie Wilson Perkins
Ruth Bodell
Kate
Betty Markle
Bplise Deyerle
Mary Mann
Nathalie Maynard
Catherine Stahlman
Lacy Taylor
Hope Bruffey
Mary White
H. H. Haggart
Wm. Barger
Mason Claytor
Edwin Fox
Richard Morrell
James Mann
Stewart Strader
Alvah Tyree
Frank Pollock
Franklyn Wilson
Ralph Millar
Rollo Steinmehl
Eddie Bailey
Hugh Sudduth
Laurel Debating
Beaver High School
Beth Ward
C. W. Jackson
Walnut Street
Refreshments Served to Local Figures at Event
Refreshments were served to Hortense King, Sarah Prewitt, Virginia Geordon, Wilma Underwood, Thelma Calfee, Mary Annon Bell, Margaret Borden, Nellie Calfee and Frances Fritts at the gathering.
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Hortense King
Sarah Prewitt
Virginia Geordon
Wilma Underwood
Thelma Calfee
Mary Annon Bell
Margaret Borden
Nellie Calfee
Frances Fritts
Bridge Party Honors Miss Helen Scott At Fulton Street Home
Miss Adele Dillard hosted an informal bridge gathering Wednesday at her Fulton Street residence. Columbus School for Girls student Helen Scott was the honoree, with Mrs. John R. Dillard assisting in entertaining the young guests. Yuletide decorations featured Holly, mistletoe, and Christmas bells.
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Adele Dillard
Fulton Stret
Helen Scott
Columbus School For Girls
John R. Dillard
Hortoes
The Looking Glass Farce At Bluefield Sanitarium
Nurses at Bluefield sanitarium presented a farce titled The Looking Glass written by Sammie Ferree and Florence Doe. The spoof on medical staff followed Rebecca, a country girl entering nurse training, with a cast including Basil Trail, Nannie Carper, Maude Horton, Evelyn Boyle and Anne Van Dyke.
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Bluefield Sanitarium
Mss
Sammie Ferree
Florence Doe
Instituton
Rebecca
Nurses’ Training School
Dr. Fox
Basil Trail
Dr. St. Clair
Nannie Carper
Rogers
Maude Horton
Carson
Evelyn Boyle
Burlesque at Training School Delights Local Audience
The play a clever burlesque on training school life from Rebecca's enrollment to the nurse's reception room and superintendent's office. An invited audience, about try, enjoyed the family affair with convulsions of mirth from opening to final curtain. The Blue City Blue Boys provided music for the post show dance and refreshments followed at 11:30.
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Robert Burns
Rebecca
Blue City Blue Boys
Local Social Notes From Bluefield Area
Births and visits fill listings as families from Washington Cincinnati Bristol and Morgantown share news. Attendees include Mr and Mrs RO W Morehead Jr Mrs Daisy Parsons Miss Letha Tuggle Miss Ira Vermilon Miss Dorothy Dutz Miss Grace Pearson and others visiting relatives in Welch Bluefield Raleigh Street and High land avenue with multiple patients at Bluefield sanitarium and medical visits noted.
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Daisy Parsons
Cincinnati
Honaker
Letha Tuggle
Bluefield
Freeburn
W. Va
Ira Vermilon
Durham
N. C
Grace Pearson
Raleigh Street
Andy Smalling
Mary White to Leave Roanoke for Knoxville Home
Miss Mary White of Roanoke will leave the first of the year to make her home in Knoxville. She has been connected with the Honaker department store and is the guest of the Misses Markle on Oakhurst avenue.
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Honaker
Knoxville
Mary White
Roanoke
Markle
Oakhurst Avenue
Colds That Develop Into Pneumonia Warning Ad
Persistent coughs and colds may lead to pneumonia and serious trouble. Creomulsion is advertised as a two fold remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits growth. The ad claims authorities recognize Creomulsion as effective for throat troubles and includes creosote as the active component.
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Raattor
Book Review
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Rogers Street
Bridge
H. B. Kitts
Mies Elizabeth Warrick
Herndon-Belcher
Mammoth Sale
People's Store
H. Stolch
Princeton Avenue
Peter
Coats
Lingette Child
Last Ear
H. T. Belcher
War
Mr. Herndon
Murphy Bus
Hernyell
C. R. Beech
Miss Barger
C. J. Reynolds
University of Virginia
Lucy Taylor
Waynesboro
Marshal Sinclair
Grace Methodist Church
R. W. Honaker
C. N. Wilson
Third Street
Woman’s Missionary Society
Mre Honaker
James E. Clark
Webber
Forlines
Wilson
Sublette
Stafford
Akers
N. F. King
Vivian Roach
Lookout
Flapper
Seaenges
Colonial Theatre
Dave Rauch
Princeton Ave
RO W Morehead
Washington Street
R. W. Morehead
A. B Sexton
J. B Darty
Fireco
John Beich
McComas
Minnie Weaver
Weaverville
Desir Gilmore
South Carolina
Pearle
Billie
Blanche Brammer
Lynchburg
J. C. Day
C. T Powers
Joseph H. McDermott, Jr
Morgantown
Hugh I Shott, Jr
Francie Fox
C. W. Purrow
Waltesville
C. H. Hearing
Mayer Apartments
G. D. Shropshire
Fred Farrow
C. H. Heartne
A. B. Sexton
Heatrola
Éidiade Heatrola
Boggs & Goodall Bluefield
Bluefield Avenue
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