Bluefield social notes report gifts and events at clubs
At the Bluefield Quota Club luncheon Miss Olive McCaskill received a farewell gift before a Miami trip, and Miss Louise Hawkins sent a thanks note for a Florida stay. Officers will be elected at the January meeting. A Kiwanis talk and a vocal solo entertained Quotarians. A Bluefield Country Club tea dance honored Miss Virginia Collins and Jarius Collins with music by Edwards Collegians and refreshments for about 120 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Quota Club
Olive McCaskill
Miami
Fla
McCaskill
Louise Hawkins
Florida
Mary Sue Clark
Madge Hansbarger
Elizabeth Peery
Louise Hamilton
Bertha Newton
J. P. Gills
Appalachian Power Company
Kiwanis Club
Helen Spangler
James Elmer Brown
Spangier
Nettie Vass Steele
Blue
Bluefield Country Club
Virginia
Jarius Collins
Bramwell
Clover Club
Edwards’ Collegians
New Year Watch Party At Woodrow Avenue
Mrs Billie White and Mrs S S ofield hosted a watch party Wednesday evening at their Woodrow Avenue home. Guests enjoyed bridge and other games, then at midnight refreshments were served. Favors were chocolate Kewpies with 1926 figures. Attendees included Elizabeth Thompson Ethel Kelley Georgia Wilson Dallas Musick Irene Frazier Helen Dulaney Jess Lulaney Jr Belaprings Va Billie White Marguerite June S 8 Porterfield Mary Margaret
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie White
S. S.ofield
Woodrow Avenue
Bridge
Elizabeth Thompson
Ethel Kelley
Georgia Wilson
Dallas Musick
Irene Frazier
Helen Dulaney
Jess Lulaney, Jr
Belaprings
Margaurite June
Porterfield
Mary Margaret
New Year Watch Party At Griffith Home
Miss Mae Griffith hosted a New Year watch party at her parents home on Fourth street with about twelve guests. The gathering featured social diversions and refreshments including punch and sandwiches as part of the celebratory evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Griffith
G. E. Griffith
Fourth Street
Benefit affair at B'nai B'rith hall supported by Sisterhood
One hundred players attended Friday evening at B'nai B'rith hall under the Sisterhood of Ahabath Sholem. Bridge and card games were played at twenty five tables with prizes awarded at each. A salad course was served and the event was deemed a big success.
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B'nai B'rithnall
Ahabath Sholem
Bible class postponed due to leader's absence
Mrs. C. E. Lilley’s Bible class will not meet next week as she is out of the city. The class will reconvene Monday January 12 and attendance of one hundred percent is urged for the Ladies Bible class of the First Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Lilley
First Presbyterian
Bridge luncheon invitations extend courtesy to visiting brides
Mrs. F. L. Black and Mrs. Frederick W. Black issued invitations for a bridge luncheon at the Country Club on January 8. The event honors Mrs. W. P. Marshall of Trenton New Jersey, a charming visitor, and Mrs. Charles J. Farrington of Bluefield along with Mrs. Joseph M. Sanders Jr. of Welch, recent brides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Black
Frederick W. Black
Country Club
W. P. Marshall
Trenton
N. J
Charles J. Farrington
Bluefield
Joseph M. Sanders, Jr
Welch
Children invited to library for 3 15 story time
All children are invited to the Bluefield Public Library this afternoon at 3 15 as A H Sargent resumes storytelling for the little folk He promises interesting new stories and a wide audience of youngsters in attendance
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Bluefield Public Library
A. H. Sargent
Informal Friday Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Brown in Trenton
Mrs. F J Brown entertained complimentary guests and doctors at a informal Friday noon dining event at the West Virginian. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W P Marshall of Trenton New Jersey and Dr and Mrs Frederick Black Dr and Mrs F L Black and Dr and Mrs Harold Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Marshall
Trenton
N. J
F. J. Brown
The
West Virginian
Frederick Black
F. L. Black
Harold Black
Misses Laird Host Informal College Avenue Dinner
Miss Mary and Frances Laird entertained Misses Louise DuBose Helen Hurd and Anna Wood with an informal dinner at their College avenue home last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Frances Laird
J. R. Laird
Louise DuBose
Helen Hurd
Anna Wood
College Avenue
Sunday Collection for Bible Teacher in Korea Urges Westminster Class
Sunday will be a special collection day for the benefit of the Bible teacher in Korea. All members of the Ladies Bible Class of Westminster Sunday School are urged to be in attendance.
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Korea
Ladies Bible Class
Westminster Sunday School
Dance Night at Bluefield Country Club Promises Large Turnout
The regular dance occurs this evening at the Bluefield Country Club with excellent music and expected heavy attendance. Hosts and hostesses will be chosen from the younger set.
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Bluefield Country Club
Ivy House Bridge Party Honored Guests on Ramsey Street
Mrs J B Hatcher hosted a Friday afternoon bridge party at Ivy House on Ramsey Street with pink rose decorations and New Year themed place cards. Mrs C B Wilson won first prize for play. Mrs J J Penn took second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hatcher
Ivy House
Ramsey Street
C. B. Wilson
J. J. Penn
James O'Keefe
A. H. Baldwin
Lyde Baldwin
F. L. Black
Ladies of Vivian and Bluefield Hostess Afternoon
A social gathering in Ivy House featured hostesses Lilly and a group from Vivian Bluefield Va including Mrs J H McNeer Mrs J W Overstreet and others. Guests enjoyed salad and ice following afternoon bridge hosted by Mrs Hatcher and assisted by Mrs Frazer and Mrs McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tanner
Bluefield
L. G. Tony
Fred Prosser
Ringo Davant
R. T. Peters
O. W. Frazer
Norman McDowell
Hatcher
Ivy House
Bridge
Luncheon in Honor of Miss Bertha Jeaumer's Guests
Miss Bertha Jeaumer hosted an informal Thursday luncheon at her parents home on College Avenue with a festive miniature Christmas tree centerpiece and a New Year theme. Guests included Frances Walker Margaret Bowen Nannie Rae Hefner Helen Parett of Philadelphia Mary Gordon Alley Elizabeth Hooper Nanc Mann Johnson of Lynchburg Jean Edmunds Maxine Sterne ry Jane Stewart and Gertrude Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Walker
St. Hildah's Hall
Charles Town
W. Va
Aleasant
Bertha Jeaumer
T. O. Deaumer
College Avenue
Margaret Bowen
Nannie Rae Hefner
Helen Parett
Philadelphia
Mary Gordon Alley
Elizabeth Hooper
Nanc Mann Johnson
Lynchburg
Jean Edmunds
Maxine Sterne
Ry Jane Stewart
Gertrude Steele
Social events highlight busy week at local homes
Miss Mary Easley hosted a informal party at her College avenue home as the closing feature of a series of charming entertainments for Miss Ethel Littlejohn's guests. Mrs. C. E. Ridley organized a waffle breakfast Friday morning followed by a luncheon at the Littlejohn residence honoring the young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Easley
College Avenue
Ethel Littlejohn
C. E. Ridley
Littlejohn
Marriage of Kathryn Greenwood McClaugherty and Dr Welch England
The couple wed quietly at the bride’s parents’ home on Caroline avenue with only immediate relatives present. Dr England is a medical student in his junior year at the University of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Greenwood McClaugherty
Welch England
R. CC. McClaugherty
Caroline Avenue
Dr. England
University of
Maryl and Bride Unite in Simple Maryland Ceremony
The couple plans to join soon in Baltimore where they will live briefly. The Rev Ank Y Jackson officiated as Miss McClaugherty and Dr. England tied the knot with a blue wedding dress and lace handkerchief once worn by the bride's mother. The union ends a childhood romance, with the bride hailed as Bluefield's charming young lady and the groom viewed for a promising medical career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore
Y. Jackson
Local Visitors Depart for Home and Markets
Miss Mary Anderson returns to Roanoke after visiting Mrs. C. W. Ewald and Mrs. R. P. Beem of Rogers street. Albert Schlossberg goes back to Huntington after a Rogers street stay on business. Miss Bertie Ruble of the Honaker department store leaves next week for the New York markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anderson
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