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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1925

Page

10

Smiths Married Quietly in Washington and Return

Mr and Mrs Jack W Smith arrived Sunday from Washington DC where they were quietly married the ceremony held Saturday at the bride s home They now reside with Mrs Robert L Shelton at 8 Rogers street Mr Smith works for Bluefield Hardware Company and is well regarded here The bride formerly Miss Mary Lillian Ellsworth receives a warm welcome from friends

Jack W. Smith Washington, N Robert L. Shelto Rogers Street Smith Bluefield Hardware Company Mary Lillian Ellsworth

Society items note luncheon at Tip Top Inn

Perry Society Editor notes a formal luncheon Saturday at the Tip Top Inn host Miss Helen Frances Walker, home from Kabler College, with guests Annabelle Honaker and other local attendees during the holiday season.

Tip Top Inn Helen Frances Walker Kabler Annabelle Honaker

Missionary Society Meets at Bland Street Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of Bland Street Methodist Church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 oclock. It is the first meeting of the new year, the first of the quarter and the first under the new officers. A large attendance is urged and expected. At 7:30 the Young People's Missionary Society meets in Mr. Browns studio, with Mrs. James Elmer Brown in charge.

Woman's Missionary Society Bland Street Methodist Church James Elmer Brown Brown

Jones Family Sails From Bramwell for Paris Steamer Tour

Mr and Mrs James Jones and family along with Miss Ethel Bowen and Miss Elizabeth Jones of Bramwell depart Monday for New York City and will sail Wednesday on the steamer Paris for a several months abroad tour.

James Jones Ethel Bowen Elizabeth Jones Bramwell New York City Paris

Mrs Mary Jane Stewart Hosts Delightful Inaugural Event

Mrs Mary Jane Stewart acted as hostess for a charming social gathering described as a delightful occasion. The brief note highlights her grace and the warm reception given to guests.

Mary Jane Stewart

Painful Cramps After Meals Endured in Glen Rose Texas

Mrs. 8. S. Mc Coy of Glen Rose testifies that after three years of indigestion and cramping she found relief with Black-Draught thedfords laxative tea. She states the medicine is now in use at her home and that her husband also uses it for system purities postives. She recommends taking a pinch dry on the tongue with water and notes travelers carry it for early signs of indigestion. Sold by all druggists.

Glen Rose Texas Thedford

January Bluefield Woman's Club Meeting Plans Active Year

The regular January meeting of the Bluefield Woman's Club met on Monday afternoon with several officers absent. The treasurer reported seventy paid members and a Red Cross seal fund of 1053.47, funding milk for undernourished children in city schools. The civic relief committee, led by Mrs. W. C. Pollock, discussed supplying shoes clothes and milk to children, aiding Miss Chase’s work, and potential expansion to East End School. District president Mrs. E. S. Baker praised the child labor bill and invited members to Bramwell in May. elections begin in March and new members urged. Miss Mary Louise Archer will sail from New York City Wednesday.

Bluefield Woman's Club R. S. Develin Pearle Brammer A. S. Booker Bluefield F. L. Black Woman's Club Northside Ramsey Street Civic Relief Committee W. C. Pollock Pollock Miss Chase Wade East End E. 8. Baker Bramwell

Tourist Party Plans Mediterranean Cruise Leave Jan 17

A tour group chaperoned by Miss Marla, formerly of Hollins College, will depart January 17 aboard the Lapland for a lengthy Mediterranean cruise, spending several months abroad.

Marla Hollins Colze Lapland

Marriage of Interest in Simple Home Ceremony

Miss Lexye Horton wed Mr Alfred Muller in a quiet ceremony at Rev Paul Roger’s residence. Horton, a Bluefield Sanitarium nurse trainee, is daughter of Mr and Mrs L R Horton of Richlands. Muller, son of Mr and Mrs H L Huller of Newport News, works for the Norfolk and Western Railway. The newlyweds stay with Mrs J J Weimer on Dearborn Street.

Paul Roger Immanual Lutheran Church Lexye Horton Alfred Muller Miss Horton Bluefield Mr. Huller H. L. Huller Newport News Norfolk and Western Railway

Charming informal dance honoring Miss Eleanor Williamson

Mrs J W Overstreet entertained at her Rog ers street home with an informal dance in Miss Eleanor Williamson's honor before she leaves for Chatham Virginia to return to school after a pleasant holiday visit. Numerous young people attended and dancing lasted for several hours with dainty refreshments served.

Eleanor Williamson Vivian J. W. Overstreet Rogers Street Williamson Chatham Overstreet

Calvary Baptist Senior BYU to Hold Meeting

The Senior B Y P U of Calvary Baptist church meets Thursday evening at Mrs R E Holder's home. All members are urged to attend.

B. Y. P. U. of Calvary Baptist Church R. E. Holder

Local U D C Meeting Highlights Confederate Veteran Support

Large turnout for a program featuring talks by Mrs. W H Thomas and Mrs. Reese Bowen. Reports show thirteen Christmas boxes and baskets sent to Confederate soldiers and others, plus a box of clothing bedding groceries and money to a needy county family. Lula Watkins named local agent for The Confederate Veteran. Routine matters disposed of. meeting deemed entertaining and beneficial.

Lula Watkins

Asher Bible Council Resumes Sessions at YWCA

The Virginia Asher Bible Council held a well attended weekly meeting at the YWCA after a Christmas break. Mrs. Mary Becker presided, Miss Lucy Hall gave the invocation, and Miss Elizabeth Reynolds sang "Happy Day" with Gertrude Watts at the piano. Lucille Cuthbertson reviewed the lesson while Miss Glad s Cundiff led the attendance contest and the group closed with the Lord's Prayer.

Virginia Asher Bible Council Lyde Baldwin Mary Becker Lucy Hall Gertrude Watts Elizabeth Reynolds M. W T. H. Claggett Lucille Cuthbertson Glads Cundiff

White family links to Baltimore scholars and conservatory

Mr White, son of a noted contractor, remains popular with acquaintances. He and his wife have returned to Baltimore. He attends Johns Hopkins University and she resumes studies at Peabody Conservatory of Music.

Mr. White Mrs. White Baltimore Johns Hos University

Gym Drills Resumed At Y Following Bible Council Adjournment

A snappy gymnasium class session was held last night at the Y quarters after the Virginia Asher Bible Council adjourned. New names were enrolled and the registration book will open next Monday evening for more members. The class continues into spring and all women may join. Absences of two drill nights in a row without excuse will remove a member from the class.

Y. Quarters Virginia Asher Bible Council

Miss Jane Collins Bride in Bluefield Event

News of the marriage of Miss Jane Collins of Charleston, well known in this city, surprised many friends. Collins helped organize the Quota Club of Bluefield with Mrs. Catherine Steen and earned the affection of its members during her stay. Best wishes abound.

Jane Collins Charleston Miss Collins Catherine Steen Quota Club Bluefield

Advisory Board Meeting Rescheduled to January 13

The Advisory Board of Bluefield district will meet at Grace Church on Tuesday January 13 instead of today as mistakenly announced.

Bluefield Grace Church

Hancock Boys Return to Roanoke After Grandparents Visit

James and Lewis Hancock have returned to Roanoke after visiting their paternal grandparents. The brothers spent time with Mr and Mrs Hancock during their stay.

James Lewis Hancock Roanoke Mr. and

Grace church Business Women's Circle meeting scheduled

The Business Women's Circle of Grace church chaired by Mrs. Robert White will meet Tuesday evening at 7 45. Mrs. N C Stanley of 661 Carolina avenue will host or assist at the gathering.

Business Women's Circle of Grace Church Robert White N. C. Stanley Carolina Avenue

Week of Prayer meetings listed by Calvary Baptist society

In observance of the Week of Prayer the Woman's Missionary Society schedules meetings this Tuesday through Saturday at listed homes and streets. Sessions begin at 2 o'clock each day, except Saturday at 3 o'clock at Mrs. Jess Price's home on North Powell Street.

Calvary Baptist Church R. O. Bond Alder Street O. M. Ratcliffe Federal Street Dan Cage Henry Street R. E. Holder Highland Avenue Jess Price North Powell Street

U D C Meeting Led by Mrs J Harve Johnson at Elks Bar

The local Unit Daughters of the Confederacy held an engaging meeting last evening with Mrs J Harve Johnson presiding. Attendees discussed chapter matters and forthcoming activities amid a formal, orderly session at the Elks Bar.

Why Women Use This Simple Mixture

Women appreciate Adlerika, a quick acting bowel evacuant mixing buckthorn bark magnesium sulphate glycerine and others. It often relieves constipation in about an hour and does not gripe. It helps gas on the stomach unless from deep seated causes and may remove matter unseen in the system. Available at The White Pharmacy and Central Pharmacy in Princeton via Rice Drug Co.

White Pharmacy Central Pharmacy Princeton Rice Drug Co

Downey Announces Marriage Of Maxine Mauzy Downey

Mr and Mrs Irvin Asher Downey announce the marriage of their daughter Maxine Mauzy Downey to Leonidas Honaker White on Friday December 13 1924 in Baltimore Maryland. The bride is described as pretty attractive and of fine character.

Irvin Asher Downey Maxine Mauzy Leonidas Honaker White Baltimore Maryland Princeton Pesnenand

The Stupid Professor and the Goblin Snitcher Snatch

A professor and children solve a cross word puzzle while Snitcher Snatch the goblin hides in the house. The goblin mocks the professor with clues and a taunting letter, then escapes up the chimney as the children celebrate.

Nancy Snitcher Swatch

Local notices and family news brief items

Mrs. W. A. Hancock and family greet maternal grandparents in St. Paul Va. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hill man. A baby boy born December 30 to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Sproles. Helen McNew, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. C. McNew, ill with typhoid fever. C. P. Carson of Federal street ill with influenza. Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Snider return from wedding trip and reside on Princeton avenue. The bride was Miss Winnie Newland.

W. A. Hancock St. Paul J. H. Hillman Clarence E. Sproles Helen McNew W. C. McNew C. P. Carson Federal Street Gayle Snider Princeton Avenue Winnie Newland Page Nine

Epsonade Salts and Pure Epsom Salts Benefit Claims

Pure Epsom Salts claims no equal in medicine for constipation biliousness and sick headache Doctors rely on it as it is gentle and non griping Epsonade Salts are pure Epsom with fruit flavors tasting like lemonade and priced at only a few cents per package at drug stores Guaranteed by the American Epsom Association.

American Epsom Association

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Bride Society Perry W. M.S Woman’s Club Meeting Miss Archer Mary Louise Archer F. M. Archer Corner Raleigh and Bland Sts Asher Bible Council Business Woman’s Circle Oriental Inn Bland Street Joorae Mene Olive Roberts Barton South Pole Johnny Sweep Lessor Royal Eh Society Roy al Society Packages Fleischers
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