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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1925
Page
20
Society notes describe guests invited to the serving room for coffee doughnuts and candy. A display of selections entertained attendees before the hostess asked Mrs Hasselvander to read the 12th chapter of Romans, followed by two prayers for Mrs H G Russell, daughter of Mrs Turane who is a missionary in ca.
A holiday gathering at Miss Lina Light’s College avenue home featured four bridge tables from 3 to 5 pm. Mary Johnson, guest of Miss Elizabeth Hooper, won the top score while guests included Anna Wood, Frances Hancock, Pansy Nawley, Bertha Deaumer, Ruth McNeer, Louise Light, Elizabeth McCue, Lucy Chapman, Nellie Thornhill, Virginia Deaumer, Elizabeth Cole, Catherine Stahlman, Kula Perkins, Helen Kabler, and Mary Johnson. A salad course, fruit cake, and coffee followed the game.
Mrs. Augusta Ritter of Wheaton announces the marriage of her daughter Alma Ritter to Dr. Charles G. Shannon of Athens West Virginia. The ceremony was at 7 p m Monday December 22 at manse 1618 Adams street Chicago with Rev Charles Carrier officiating. They left for Athens and Dr Shannon will practice in Welch after January 5. Dr Shannon is a Chicago College of Dental Surgery graduate. Mrs Shannon was a popular girl in Wheaton and Chicago.
Miss Lydia and Josephine Cline acted as charming hostesses for a Wednesday evening watch party at 314 Wyoming Street with Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Cline as chaperones. The event featured holiday decorations, games, and refreshments including cake hot chocolate pickles homemade candy nuts and fruits. Attendees included Juanita Reid Frances Croy Zelda Myrtle Thornton Roxie McClellion Blanche Jarrett Virginia Pearson Ruth Joinston Lydia Cline Josephine Cline and Vilas Glass Allen Harris Leonard Wright Forest French John Hancock McCoy Richardson Robert Ramsey.
Miss Elizabeth Shirey entertained a small group of friends Saturday with a picture show at the Colonial theater. Guests included Louise DuBose Helen Hurd Aline Hurd Mary Laird and Frances Laird. Afterward the group enjoyed tea at Miss Helen Ard's home.
Mrs Jimmy Carmack hosted a New Year gathering on Bedford Street with guests including Mrs L B Massie Mrs Brant Massie Mrs W G French Mrs W J Hill Mr O M Senionen and Mrs P L Sassel vander. Pleasant reminiscences followed the social hour.
Miss Flo Breeding and Mr. James Lynn Hudson wed at Mrs. Ben Draper home with Rev. J. T. Stinson officiating. The couple plans a brief trip to Richmond and Washington and New York before settling in the city. The bride, daughter of John Breeding of Honaker, works at Fiat Top Insurance. the groom, a traveling representative for Eclipse Grocery and Milling, is based in Bluefield with Atlanta roots.
A group of youths gathered at the Ritz home on Oakhurst avenue for a surprise party honoring Miss Elinor Ritz. Guests included Elizabeth MecCue, Robert Douthat, Dorothy Hawley, Louise Light, Helen Scott, Jans Markle, Roland Lazenby and Andrew Armentrout. The event featured games and hot chocolate with wafers and candies, and the hostess greeted guests graciously.
Grace Methodist church presents a Sunday evening pantomime by twelve young girls representing the months of the year. Each girl carries a taper lit from a large candle. The concluding tableau forms a brilliant cross with the figures.
Mrs. J. T. Stinson entertained the Intermediate BYPU of the Firm Baptist Church at her Rogers street home Friday evening with about twenty youths in attendance. Games and other entertainments kept the crowd merry as she served cream and cake.
A cheerful gathering highlighted by Miss Martha Calfee as guests shared music, conversation, and light refreshments. The event conveyed warm community spirit and elegant hospitality.
A reader solves a themed crossword with two keyed words likely to please fans. The puzzle lists 52 horizontal and 12 vertical words, with clues ranging from Banner to Amphitheater and many others. The narrative then transitions to society notes and hospitality updates from Princeton Avenue and nearby towns.
The monthly Tri-District Union meeting is set for Friday at 7 30 p m at Grace Methodist Church Clarence E Ridley city manager of Bluefield will be principal speaker with talks by the Rev Frank Y Jackson and the Rev Roy E Early Attendance banner to be awarded and program described as unusually excellent.
About 50 guests attended Friday evening as the Shrine Patrol hosted a charming dance at the Masonic Temple. Mrs Hancock acted as chaperone. The hall resembled the Eastern Star dance setting with exquisite music by Repass orchestra and ham sandwiches with hot coffee served.
The Progress Club announces its annual dance on the evening of January at the West Virginian hotel with luncheon at midnight. Invited guests include many from out of town and the event is expected to be a bright and successful affair.
Miss Beas V Shannon of Athens entertained Tuesday evening with card games in honor of her brother Dr. C. M. Shannon and his bride Miss Alma Ritter from Wheaton, IL.
The Quance committee of the YWCA chaired by Mrs. Herbert Markle will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon at the Y rooms on Federal street. Full attendance is requested.
The board of directors of the Community Chest will meet Wednesday evening at 7 30 on the mezzanine floor of the West Virginian Hotel. All members are requested to be present.
The gymnasium class will resume Monday evening after the holidays at the Y building on Federal Street, following adjournment of the Asher Bible Class.
The Girl Reserves announce a restart of club activities on Monday. Girl Reserve teachers are set to meet Wednesday evening at 6 o clock for planning.
The Marianum Society will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 with Mrs. W C Plusher at 175 Lakeside Avenue. Guests include Mrs L L Pendleton and Mrs Bird Morgan of Roanoke, who spent the New.
An advertorial copy claims Freezone relieves corn pain instantly and lets you lift the corn off with fingers. The druggist sells a small bottle for a few cents, removing hard and soft corns and toe calluses without soreness or irritation.
Deputy Sheriff Nick Verano ends up with the bag when Garfield Christian, arrested for carrying a pistol at mine No. 6, slips away while changing clothes and talking with his landlord. Verano searches for an hour and a half, returning to Welch with no prisoner.
Pratett and guests praised the evening music with specially arranged spey numbers that elevated the party ambiance and showcased skilled performers.
The funeral for Jon Garden, who died yesterday, will be held this afternoon at 3:30 at the North Side Christian Church. Garden was a South Carolina native and son-in-law of Mrs. Ella Larder of Bluefield.
The Edward's Collegians an orchestra of boys from leading colored colleges with residence in Bluefield have disbanded until the summer vacation arrives. They furnished music for many parties this season and will assemble again in the summer.
The sixth biennial convention of the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods and the twenty sixth biennial convention of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations begin in St Louis January 18 at Hotel Statler. Executive board meetings precede a Monday opening with addresses by leaders from Louisville New York and Chicago.
Government urges Supreme Court to quicken hearing in Dickey and Ellis case over whether newspapers may publish names and income amounts. First such case at high court. district court ruled section 3167 bars printing income returns and sources, arguing conflict with tax power and First Amendment.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for babies and children. It promises quick relief from cross, feverish, bilious, or constipated symptoms without cramps or narcotics and notes to insist on the genuine product with age directions on the bottle.
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