Heroes Honored by United Daughters of the Confederacy
In a ceremonial at the Elks' parlor the local UDC chapter awarded crosses of honor to fifteen World War heroes of direct Confederate descent. Rev. Frank Y. Jackson spoke on Robert E. Lee while Mrs. W. H. Thomas presented the medals and Mrs. Mary Becker and Mrs. P. B. Barrow provided musical tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Veterans
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Elks’ Parlor
Robert E. Lee
Frank Y. Jackson
Reese Bowen
C. G. Harris
Mary Becker
P. 3
Barrow
W. H. Thomas
West Virginia
Thomas
John Hunter Culliney
James Edwin Mann
Clifton Stafford
Frank F. Fox
Larry Dann
John D. Otey
Rge French
Nelson Brown Keble
Sterling A. Mann
Edwin Fox
Gilbert Kahle
Lewis Poff
Guy M Otey
Harry A. Goodykoorts
W. L. Otey, Jr
Society Editor Telephone No 6 of No 14
Society page item notes the telephone number 6 for the Society Editor column in issue 14. The brief item provides contact detail for readers to reach the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society Editor
Legion Auxiliary Opens Year Under New Officers at Dug-Out
In poor weather the American Legion Auxiliary held its first meeting of the year at the Dug-Out with Ms3 Margaret McCue presiding. New committees were named for Welfare and Relief, Memorials, Finances, and Publicity, and plans for a February carni val were set in motion with community support sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Margaret McCue
McCue
Elizabeth Bond
Nang Ruth Johnson French
Historan
Virginia Asher Council Meets for Bible Study at YWCA
The Virginia Asher Council holds its weekly Bible study at the Y W C A rooms with a luncheon by First Christian church ladies. Miss Elizabeth Bond entertains with "Mia Chiamano Mimi" and, on encore, "Tree" by Joyce Kilmer as Miss Ella Holroya accompanies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Asher Bible Council
the First Christian Church
Ella Holroya
Elizabeth Bond
Mia Chiamano
Mimi
Joyce Kilmer
Missionary Tea At the YWCA Rooms
Missionary Tea to be held this afternoon at 2 o clock in Y W C A rooms on Federal street. Representatives of all missionary societies from local churches attend. Open meeting under the Y educational committee chaired by Mrs David Littlejohn. Mrs Co G Harris to sing and Charles Cassell to provide piano music. Social hour to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Street
Educational Committee of the
David Littlejohn
Co. G. Harris
Charles Cassell
Local Minister J M Carter Named Missionary Delegate
The Rev. J M Carter of Trinity Methodist Church in this city is chosen as one of eight Holston conference delegates to the international Missionary Conference in Washington. Ill for about ten days, he is hoped to attend. Bluefield residents express pride in the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Carter
Trinity Methodist Church
Holston
Southern Methodist Church
Washington
Bluefield
Preston Street PTA Plans Meeting For Today
The Preston Street Parent-Teacher Association meets today at 3 p m. All parents are invited. The D A R meets this afternoon at 3 with Mrs J E Hatcher on College avenue. A millinery class gathers at 8 pm at the Y W C A on Federal street. Stockholders of Warlick Furniture Company will be entertained with a banquet this evening at the Hotel West Virginian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Street
J. E. Hatcher
College Avenue
Federal Street
Warlick Furniture Company
West Virginian
Franceska Kaspar Lawson to Sing in Washington Recital
Franceska Kaspar Lawson of Washington D C will appear in a song recital at Warlick piano rooms on Wednesday evening January 28. Madame Lawson brings wide concert and recital experience and has sung for many music classes and leading institutions in the east and south, appearing as soloist with major symphony orchestras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franceska Kaspar Lawson
Soprono
Washington, D. C
Warlick Piano Rooms
Madame Lawson
Music Clas
New Arrivals at Local Homes
Newborns graced families this week with births across Bluefield and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Alfred Wilder welcomed a daughter Monday at Bluefield sanitarium. Mr and Mrs Roy Mason of Clover Street welcomed Alice Jane. A daughter joined Mr and Mrs Gilbert Roder of Maxville this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Wilder
Bluefield Sanitarium
Roy Mason
Clover Street
Alice Jane
Gilbert Roder, Maxwell
Nishburg
Regular Hadassah meeting in Bluefield chapter
Members are notified to attend the Bluefield Hadassah chapter meeting this afternoon at the Greenspon home 208 North Street.
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Bluefield
Hadassah
Sol Greenspon
North Street
Business Women's Circle Meeting at Westminster Presbyterian
The Business Women's Circle of Westminster Presbyterian church held a delightful meeting last evening with lively discussion and warm fellowship among members.
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Business Women's Circle
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Mrs Pearl Roach Arranges Meeting at Hancock Home
Miss Pearl Roach is noted to visit at the home of Mrs D W Hancock for an arranged meeting or event. The short item places Roach at Hancock residence, indicating a social or formal gathering context.
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Miss Pearl Roach
D. W. Hancock
Invitations for Sublette and McDowell Reception
Mrs Samuel J Sublette and Mrs Norman McDowell issue invitation cards for a reception Tuesday afternoon January 27 from 3 to 5 30 at the home of Mrs Sublette.
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Samuel J. Sublette
Norman McDowell
Bible class led by Dr E E Northern in Hamilton Hall
Dr E E Northern hosts a Bible class at 7 30 tonight in Hamilton Hall studying the Life of Christ. The course attracts both men and women and offers engaging insights into biblical narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Northern
Hamilton Hall
Christ
Sunday Social Notes From Bluefield Area Residents
Sunday social columns list visits and travels among Bluefield and nearby towns. Names include Cohenchild, Mrs. G J Stone, Mrs. C M Rudder, Mrs. T E Simmerman, Ellen Simmerman, Isadore Baker, Elizabeth Gwinn, Mrs. J W Snyder, Rev E H Yankee, B F Cook, S A Vaught, C B Daniels, R L Fulford, Nan Crockett, Mayme St Clair, Olive McCaskill, B S McNtel, Cora Belcher, Kinzer, L H Kyle, W M Martin, Ben Baker, Mrs. John W Haldren, Mrs. A W Lambert, and others.
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Cohenchild
G. J. Stone
Bluefield
Tazewell
Fort Worth
Texas
C. M. Rudder
Albermarle Street
T. E. Simmerman
Ellen
Wytheville
R. Lh Shelton
Simmerman
Roanoke
Isadore Baker
Welch
Fannie Baker
Elizabeth Gwinn
New York
New Jersey
J. W. Snyder
Baltimore
O. J. Caldwell
Ruby Hazel
Lois
H. M. Williams
Ruth Johnston
E. H. Yankee
Bramwell
B. EF. Cook
A. Vaught
Princeton
C. B. Daniels
R. L. Fulford
Yards
E. J. Terry
Frances
Peterstown
Wm. A. Haley
Key West
Fla
Cuba
Olive McCaskill
Miami
MeNtel
Cora Belcher
Grundy
A. W. Lambert
Charleston
Henry Harmon
Lucille Thompson
H. G. Clark
A. T. Crockett
Beckley
Columbus
John W. Haldren
Thomas Tinsley
Pocahontas
Mary Callahan
Gary
Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain
McCoy Laboratories of New York offers Cod Liver Oil Tablets in sugar coated form to help men gain five pounds in thirty days and women and children grow robust. Available at Goodykoontz Drug Co and all druggists for 60 cents with a money back guarantee if results are not achieved.
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McCoy Laboratories
New York
McCoy
Goodykoontz Drug Co
McCoy'’s
Value of American History to the Student
A public library note urges studying American history to understand government precedents and development. It highlights works by Woodrow Wilson, Farrand, Bassett, and Greene, and cites The American Nation History in twenty seven volumes and other titles in Bluefield's library. The piece frames four main reasons for studying history including civic knowledge and national development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
America
New England
Washington
Monroe
Lincoln
Wilson
American Commonwealths
Woodrow Wilson
United States
City
Greene
Farrand
Riverside
Bassett
Great Movements and Policies of Our Country
The text outlines four aims: (1) inform about movements and policies, (2) familiarize oneself with phases of American life, (3) explain present customs through precedents, and (4) trace growth of big business and internal improvements.
Hale Held For Federal Court On Auto Theft Charge
Paul Hale was brought before Commissioner Thos H Scott on a charge of stealing an automobile. He was held on $1,000 bond for the United States court to convene in Bluefield today. The car belonged to John L Long of Bluefield and was later recovered by Atlanta police.
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Paul Hale
Thos. H. Scott
United States Court
Bluefield
Hale
John L. Long
Atlanta
Auto Steam Power Drives Car Dashboard Tools
Experimenters in Paris demonstrate that steam from heated car radiators can operate most dashboard instruments. The finding suggests a new method to power car controls via auto produced steam energy.
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Paris
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Missionary Tea
Business Woman’s Circle
Cox
Florida
Dr. Northen
Fred H. Bailey
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Erwin, Tenn
William Brewer
McComas
Moseby Wade
Little Son
W. Va
C. I. Wade
Christiansburg
Ernest C. Loyd
Ernest
C. R. Godsey
C. H. Scott
Looksout
Charles Raymond
St. Luke's Hospital
W. B. Crawford
Princeton Reed
R. V. Waldron
Logan
Orlando
Hugh R. Morgan
Helen
N. E .Morgan
Victoria Avenue
Lynchburg
J. J. Clark
Richlands
Philip Kleiman
Ramsey Street
James C. Dickey
David Mann
Wayne Lindsey
Morgan Hockok
A. T. Cowan
McDowell
J. S. Carter
W. E. Jefcoat
Bamberg
N. C
Juliet Carter
W. E. Lee
Chattanooga
Wade Miller
T. A. Draper
Edward A. Bender
Norfolk and Western
W. S. Gautier
Athens
C. W. Akers
Pittsburg
Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company
Virginia Railway
Kyle Wilkeson
BY Williams
Shore
Heah
Sawan Bons
Mistoh
Wesley Hinnett
SHACK
Trealbans
Gynea Service
Ethel
Y4o Gore
Jemima
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