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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1925

Page

7

Notre Dame Readies for Stanford in Rose Bowl Battle

Pasadena December 21 Notre Dame outweighs Stanford but expects tough clash in the Rose Bowl. South Bend squad of 34 under Knute Rockne arrived today to face Glenn Warner's Cardinal in a warm weather Inter sectional clash. The Four Horsemen are in good shape and Stanford works to stay sharp in seclusion before game time.

Pasadena Cal Notre Dame Stanfordniversity Bas South Bend Knute Knocke Rose Bowl Backfeld Four Horsemen Fettle Rockne Palo Alto Athletic Stanford Glenn Pop) Warner Stan Ford Yaute Roche Tucson Cardinals University of California Bears Rocknemen Lombart Wabash West Point Princeton Tigers Horsemen Georgia Tech Wisconsin Tod University of Nebraska Northwestern Carnegie Tech Warner Swain Johinson Lawson Solomen Su Nunsliger Stuhdreher Miter Crowley Tuyden

Berkeley vs Pennsylvania in rain or shine tomorrow

Berkeley, Cal. Dec 31 The weather threatens rain as the east west game between Pennsylvania and California proceeds tomorrow. California athletic manager R W Cortelyou says the contest will be held, with more than 40 000 seats sold. Both teams undefeated this season and Penn’s defense has allowed only 17 points all year.

Berkeley Cal San Francisco Bay Pennsylvania California Havie R. W. Cortelyou Bears Andy Yinich Kaydle Ian Young Quakers Penn Yale Dartmouth SN Sean

Schedul​ing Talks Set for Big League Draft Friday

Pittsburg Dec 4 The schedule committee of the National League and American League will meet Friday to draft the 1925 baseball schedules. National League will be represented by President John A Heydler and Varney Dreyfuss owner of the Pittsburg club. American League by President Ban Johnson and secretary William Harridge. Meetings continue until tentative schedules are ready. The committees will submit both schedules at a joint meeting in February.

Pittsburg John A. Heydler Varney Dreyfuss Ban Johnson Hts William Harridge

Firpo and Gibbons in London bout talks spark boxing row

New York reports Luis Angel Firpo agreed to a 20 round bout in London under the National Sporting Club, with Tom Gibbons as opponent. promoters offer 160000 dollars with 60 percent to the winner and a $1000 belt. Gibbons’ manager awaits Thomas Rice before action.

New York Luis Angel Firpo Paris London National Sporting Club Tom Gibbons Firpo Paria Dispatches Gibbons St. Paul Hddie Kane Thomas 5 Rice Brooklyn Daily Eagle United States Kane Jack Renault Charley Walnert Newark Harry Wills Jack Bloomfield England Wembley Stadium Jack Dempsey Tex Hickard Madison Square Garden

Walker Turns Into Full Fledged Runner At Indoor Meet

New York December 31 Ambition to match Abel Kivlat the veteran Olympic star and mile champion rises as walker Harry Gulger of the Comet A C Brooklyn is refused entry for the mile special featuring Payvo Nurmi the Phantom Finn at the Finnish American games next Tuesday. Gulger shifts to the three quarter mile senior metropolitan title race one of sixty two entries a city hall to Coney Island walking race last fall.

New York Atridds Payvo Nurmi Harry Galger Comet A Gulger City Hall Goney Island Ile Abel Kivlat

Howell-Barkley bill unlikely to become law in current session

Washington dispatch reports dwindling chances for the Howell-Barkley plan to abolish the railroad labor board as labor and railroads fail to agree on wage dispute measures. Senator Cummins pushes for a conference while administration opposition further weakens prospects, with no compromise likely within a month. Prohibition raids in Pittsburgh seize liquor as celebrations mark the New Year. Rupert Hughes and Elizabeth Patterson Dial marry in Los Angeles and plan a New York honeymoon.

Washington Sonkess Howell-Barkley Rupert Wyches Angeles Cal Rupert Hughes Mixa Hizabeth Patterson Dial Patterson Dial New York

Protege of Tilden Captures Boys' Title at Nationals

Edward Jacobs, a fourteen year old Baltimore protege of William Widen, won the national boys singles title by defeating Frank Shields of Silver Beach New York 6-2 0-4 in the final. Kenneth Appel of East Orange New Jersey and Mercersburg Academy, the defending junior champion, fell in the semifinals to H I Jolson of Newton Academy Massachusetts 0 straight games 8-6 6-1. Tomorrow Johnsou meets Horace Orwor to decide the junior title in the indoor tournament at Seventh Regiment armory.

New York Seventh Regiment Armory Edward Jacobs Baltimore William Widen Frank Shields Silver Beach Kenneth Appel Ast Orange N. J Mercersburg Academy Appel H. I. Jolson Newton Academy Mass Johnsou Horace Orwor New Dae BewOabax

Society notes feature Maynard family gathering Raven

Adney W A Maynard of Raven and Miss Thelma Maynard, sister of the hostess, attended a social event described with homegrown Chinese Isles decorations and a multi course elaborate menu.

Adney W. A. Maynard Raven Thelma Maynard

Watch Party and Wedding Tidings at Local Churches

Delightful watch party after a prayer service at First Christian church drew a large crowd with a Yuletide decorated Y rooms, music and games and a supper. A later wedding near Italy featured a cocoa satin gown and pink shower bouquet, with couples traveling to Detroit and other cities for new homes and positions.

First Christian Church Christian Endeavor Society W. CG

Card Party at Phillips Home Draws Marianum Society

A two session card party Tuesday at Mrs. J. J. Phillips Wyoming street drew Marianum Society members and friends. Fifteen tables hosted games with prizes including a silver knife chain won by P. L. Farris for bridge and high score gifts to J. C. Lyons and Mrs. P. J. Donaghue, with refreshments of frozen salad sandwiches coffee and pickles.

J. J. Phillips Wyoming Street Marianum Society Fll. Black PL. T. Farris P. J .Donaghue J. C. Lyons

Eckman Cotillion to Host Weldemeyer Orchestra Dance

The Eckman Cotillion Club announces a second dance on Friday January 2 with Weldemeyer’s orchestra. The prior Christmas event was hailed as the season’s most brilliant Eckman social affair, praised for the music refreshments and hospitality. Invitations from the first event cannot be issued due to late contract finalization. all previous invitees are warmly invited to attend.

Eckman Cotillion Club Weldemeyer Eckman Christ- Inns

Birthday Party For Misa Meyer At Wyoming Street Home

13 year old Misa Meyer hosted a birthday gathering Tuesday afternoon at her parents home on Wyoming street. Friends enjoyed spirited games and prizes in contests while Christmas decorations adorned the house. Hostess was assisted by her mother and aunt as fruit salad fruit cake cocoa and saltines were served.

Misa Bessie Meyer E. J. Meyer Wyoming Street Tolk J. Meyer P. 8 Zimmerman

Miss Hefner Hosts Yuletide Party For Helen Parrott

Informal social event last evening at Miss Nannie Rae Hefner’s home honored Miss Helen Parrott of Philadelphia. About twenty young people attended. The interior was decorated with evergreens. Guests enjoyed games music dancing and bridge with a salad course and ice served.

Nannie Rae Hefner Helen Parrott Philaiephia O. Y. Hefner

Turkey Supper Service Returns After Holiday Break

Asher Bible Council resumes weekly meetings Monday at the YWCA quarters after Christmas. Miss Lyda Baldwin leads the turkey supper planned for members in charge.

Virginia Asher Bible Council Y. W. CA Lyda Baldwin

Marriage of Ruth McGhee and Donald H. Boring

Boring McGhee couple of Glenlyn Virginia announce the marriage of Ruth McGhee to Donald H. Boring of Detroit Michigan. The ceremony occurred December 24 at 4 p m at the bride’s home with Rev Mayberry officiating using a ring ceremony in the living room. Green and white hues prevailed during the simple home wedding aided by Lohergrin’s music and a ring bearer.

Miss McGhee Detroit W. A. Brewer Glenlyn Benng Ruth McGhee Donald H. Boring Mich Mayberry Lohergrin P. Lugrin New York Perry Turner Misa Beatrice McGhee

Open Investigation of Dry Law Unit Agreed By Senate

Senate committees under Senator Couzens decided to open an investigation into the prohibition unit formed during the last session amid a heated dispute between the administration and the senate. Investigators and officers of the internal revenue service and the prohibition enforcement division testified. hearings date not set but likely within two weeks.

Washington Wee Prohibition Unit Lagis Senate Couzens Republican Michigan Revenua Bureau Prohibition Enforcement Division

Oslo replaces Christiania as capital of Norway

Oslo becomes the capital after a name change at midnight. Christiania, the capital for 80 years, had been known as Oslo for about six hundred years from 1047 to 1624 when it was altered to Christiania.

Oslo Norway Christiania

Raleigh miners seek solace in MacLendon revival in West Virginia

Hundreds of Raleigh workers join a religious campaign led by Rev. MacLendon as the Black Knight Club spreads through the Raleigh Mining Institute. The revival blends industry and faith with sermons on religion as a tool to unite capital and labor at the Virginian theater. William MacTaggart lauds MacLendon as a premier soul winner and praises the Raleigh Mining Institute class.

Berkley W. Va Raleigh Chesapeake and Ohio Black Knight Club MacLendon Raleigh Mining Institute West Virginia Mr. MacLendon William MacTaggart Geckley B. F. MacLendon MacTageart

Time for Filing Income Tax Returns Here Again

Washington Dec 31 The Bureau of Internal Revenue announces that income tax returns for calendar year 1824 must be filed from midnight tonight until midnight March 16. Officials note many taxpayers will pay 25 percent less than in 1923, offering some consolation on New Year’s Eve.

Washington Bureau of Internal Revenue

Six year old killed in sled accident near Aspinwall

Pitsburg December 31. Six year old Harry Roth of Aspinwall was killed instantly when his sled was struck by a car near his home. His seven year old sister Esther Roth was injured but escaped. The boy’s head was crushed by the wheels and the curbstone as the auto struck the sled.

Pitsburg Harry Roth Aspinwall Esther Roth

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