Local Society Notes From Bluefield Area
Mrs. G. W. Lavender and son Billy Jr. are improving at Bluefield sanitarium. Mrs. Henry J. Byrd, now of Black Mountain NC, visits relatives in Matoka and Princeton. Mrs. Bertha Bath in Norfolk to visit her son Albert J. Bath. Mrs. J. L. Carper is able to be out after illness. S. B. Payne ill with infected hand at home on North Street. Oscar Moody of Morristown Tenn. registered at Matz hotel. Mrs. Bernard Mason of Pearisburg visited Saturday. Mrs. Lake Batley travels to Columbus OH for about three weeks. Myrtle and Zelda Thornton visiting sister Mrs. M. Owen in Willi. Mr. and Mrs. J. Saunders of Me Pourpe shopped in Bilte eld. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hughes returned from trip to Asheville NC. Mrs. E. Ceciel of Bramwell stopped here Friday. J. A. Belcher back from New York trip. Mrs. Walter S. Clark and son Den-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Laverder
Billy, Jr
Bluefield Sanitarium
Henry J. Byrd
Kathleen Wheeler
Black Mountain
N. C
W. A. Hancock
Byrd
Matonka
Princeton
Bertha Bath
Norfolk
Albert J. Bath
JL. M. Carper
S. B. Payne
North Stret
Oscar Moody
Morristown
Tenn
Matz
Bernard Mason
Pearisburg
Lake Batley
Columbus
Ohio
Myrtle
Zelda Thornton
Willa
M. ©. Owen
J. Saunders
Pourpe
Bilte|eld
Guy Hughes
Ashville
E. ©. Ceclel
Bramwell
J. A
Nis
Cliff
C. W. Owens
Bluefield College
J. A. Wallace
Highland Avenua
May Mills
Huntington
J. P. Brown
C. W. Dickey
B.P. Carper
Cores
Blanche Mills
New York
Calvin Shockey
McComas
Morgan Roderick
C.D. Brewster
Welch
Waa
G. Wi. Farmer
Herndon
Bluefield
Joe Netkirk
Harvey Anos
Narrawa
Misa Beth Peeples
Muntington
S. N. Hoffard
Helen
Elizabeth
Blacksburg
Reese
Emitene Kell
Charleston
Hay Horne
Danville
J. Hudson
Richmond
Washington
Philadelphia
Greater Bluefield Business College
Roanoke Water Works Company
Roanoke
Bluefield Quota Club
Ehen Echols
Georgian
L. D. Wilemore
J. A. Tillery
Bfumanaville
M. Long
Walnut
Tillery
W. D. Fitzhugh
Medical Association
West
C. BE. Meadows
Willowton
J. 5. Meadows
Ming Mary Frank Mughes
Numerous Bluefield shoppers noted Friday in city
Cliff nis and Bluefield residents were seen around town with Miss May Mills of Huntington visiting her aunt in the city. Several locals including Mrs J A Wallace and Mrs G W Farmer were out, while others traveled to Washington Richmond and New York on personal business.
Diamond Dyes Color Things New for Home Dyeing
Diamond Dyes promise simple cold water tinting or boiling for permanent colors. Each 16¢ package includes clear directions for dyeing lingerie, attire, ribbons, dresses, coats, stockings, and more. Specify wool or silk and material type to your druggist.
Virginia Birth Rates Puzzle in 1923 Data
Virginia health officials note two riddles from 1923 vital statistics. Birth rates vary by county, with low rates near York River and high rates in the ninth district and Blue Ridge, while Negro birth rates rise where Negroes predominate and white rates rise where whites outnumber Negroes. Data highlight Wise facing highest rate and Mathews lowest. illegitimacy remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Tides Water
Blue Ridge
Nortier
Seacoast
Co. Kelley
Virginia Health Department
Wise
Dickenson
Wythe
Buchanan
Lee
Russell
Tazewell
Greenville
Mathews
York River
Warwick County
Glocester
Warwick
Frederick
Giles
Essex
New Kent
Chesterfield
Virginia
District of Columbia
Carolina
Boys Club Gymnasium Enlargement Delays Public Games
The Boys Club closes Friday for gym enlargement including removing a partition painting doors adding backboards and new baskets. The enlarged floor will be 60 by 35 feet and will resemble a regulation court. A future annex will serve as a game room with practice to begin after completion. February tournament date may move up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boaver
Street Open For Pedestrian Traffic On Pedoral Street
Pedestrian traffic on the west side of Pedoral street will move along this thoroughfare without further hindrance on Monday evening. A large force of men dismantles the material house used by D J Phipps in the erection of the Peery building. The temporary structure had caused pedestrian inconvenience and its removal will improve the street’s appearance and the new building’s setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedoral Street
D. J. Phipps
Peery
Mrs Ballengee Recovers At Home After Illness At St Luke’s
Mrs. H L Ballengee of Highland Avenue, after weeks at St Luke's hospital, was moved to her son Charlies Ballengee's home on Barl street Saturday. She is recovering nicely from a very serious illness, and friends express relief at her speedy improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. L. Ballengee
Highland Avenue
St. Luke's Hospital
Charlies Ballengee
Barl Street
Ballengee
Nessa
Bluefield singer to perform on WEAF in New York Saturday
Miss Ruth Bodell, a talented Bluefield artist, will sing on WEAF in New York Saturday night January 31 in honor of Bluefield’s first radio show. The event, announced at the Chamber of Commerce, marks her third WEAF performance as Bluefield previews next week’s entertainment at the Bluefield Garage show rooms. John Hall of Flat Top Auto Supply travels to Chicago to gather insights for Bluefield’s national style show next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Bodell
WEAF
New York
Bluefield
Chamber of Commerce
Misa Bodell
Chicago
John Hall
Flat Top Auto Supply Co
Hall
Cupid in the Vy London Officers Seek Marriage Allowance
Royal Navy officers are being courted to marry with a plan for a marriage allowance. Authorities aim to boost enlistment and stability by supporting officers’ spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
London
Walker’s Prostate Cure Ad Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement promises relief from nocturnal urination and prostate trouble within 24 hours. It invites readers to mail in name and proof of feeling 10 years younger, offering a free trial under plain wrapper with no obligation or cost if it fails. Sender: Walker 2482 Gateway Station, Kansas City, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gateway Station
Kansas City, Mo
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O Youcs
GS If
Community Loan Company of
Bland Street
C. Neikirk, Sec’y. & Treas
Tidewater
Nebinger
Beaver
Wilson Club
First Baptist Church
Qallahads
Jennings Hobson
Gallahads
Bhiefield College
Sneed
Northside
Beaver High
Federal Street
J. W. Waters CO
the Reliable Jewelers
W. V
South Bluefield
Jefferson Street
Appalachian Power Co
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