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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1925
Page
2
A fragmented society section item references editor's telephone numbers 6 or 14 and mentions telephones for society notes. The readable fragments suggest social notes and column coordination but lack clear events or names to expand.
Ahadath Sholem Sisterhood plans today at 2:30 PM at B'nai B'rith Hall with all members urged to attend. The Fairview school PTA held a lively Tuesday meeting with both mothers and fathers, featuring round-table discussions on school home and church issues. Two seventh grade cantata choruses impressed, readings by Mrs. George Barger, and a prize draw for attendance. Marriage plans announced for Miss Misa Bansie Jennings and Mr. John C. Taylor at the First Baptist church tonight. The couple will reside in this city after the ceremony.
The column details a Missionary Society program led by Mrs Shelton and Mrs Stinson on Union Street, a Bluefield Chapter social at Mason Temple on January 26, and a Princeton Chapter invitation for past patrons. It mentions a seventh birthday party for Joe Phillips on Wyoming Street with 27 children, plus a Trinity Auxiliary luncheon and a P T A meeting plan at Ivy Rouse hosted by Mrs C R Davant.
Ethel Woodworth hosted a casual card party Saturday evening at her Morton Street residence in Bluefield Virginia with light refreshments. An interesting parent teacher meeting was held by the Ramsey Street Grace Weleyan Bible class on Tuesday afternoon, highlighting rising rivalry.
The Bluefield school event featured Mina Mintle Weaver in a strong talk on Home, School and Church, a solo by Conrad Tynea, a duet by Ruth Weber and Jay Porterfield, and readings by Mrs John Goodykeonte. Beethoven artwork was displayed by Bluefield Furniture Company attracting B grade attention. Dr Harriet Jones to speak on Child Labor Amendments in Bluefield. Wade School activities included piano solos, readings, and a violin piece, with Mrs James England giving a talk on Corporation and a closing business meeting.
Mr and Mrs George Walker of Nemours hosted Mrs William Findlay Mrs C E Mindlay and Mrs Leithley and C A Cary of Birmingham at the West Virginian hotel for dinner Tuesday. Gary is visiting after a Wilmington Delaware convention. The Walkers plan a birthday party Wednesday for their son Georgs Walker Jr aged eight with about thirty children invited.
Laurel Debating Club of Beaver High School under Mrs. Ben Wilson and Mrs P Claytor hosts a three month contest with a banquet for losers. A play Mr Bob will be presented Thursday January 22 with Dorothy Dillard Earl Armentrout and others in the cast. The event is supervised by Miss Georgia Willia Marian Morley and Huth Flunter. Cupid Keeps Secrets notes several Bluefield couples wed quietly and ministers may have performed ceremonies. Fannie Heck circle of Calvary Baptist Church meets at 2 pm on Balsam Street with Mrs CG Brown and West Hind ladies invited to attend.
Mrs Theodore Hundley announced invitations for a bridge gathering Saturday afternoon January 24 at her home on Jefferson Street inviting friends and local club members to attend.
Christ Episcopal Church holds its annual congregational meeting Wednesday evening at the church followed by supper at 6 30. Every member is urged to attend and participate in church affairs.
Today's Events reports the Westminster Auxiliary regular circles meeting this afternoon at the church at 2:15 PM. The item notes D H Williams, previously with Walton Sudduth Construction Co, has departed.
Residents and visitors are noted with travels health and social visits across Charlotte Courthouse and Roanoke area. Names include Mrs P M Joyce J Edwin Lameth Mrs J W Anderson and many others as they attend hospitals, trips to New York Deland Florida and California. Local events mention Minerva Bailey Circle meeting with Mrs Poft and social gatherings on Giles street with games dancing and refreshments.
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