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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1925
Page
2
A brief society note asks readers to report the Society Editor’s telephone number, either 6 or 1, for social news and notices. The item emphasizes timely submissions and local contact details for engagements and events.
In a ceremony at the Elks' parlor the local Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy honored fifteen World War heroes of direct Confederate descent. The event coincided with General Robert E. Lee's birthday and featured addresses by Rev. Frank Jackson and remarks by Mrs. W. H. Thomas. Crosses of honor were presented to the veterans, with medals and keepsakes given to relatives for safekeeping.
A Missionary Tea is scheduled at the W. G A rooms on Federal Street this afternoon at 4 with representatives from all local missionary societies. Open to all, the event is hosted by the Y educational committee chaired by Mrs. David Littlejohn. Mrs. C G Harris will sing and Charles Cassell will provide musical selections followed by a social hour.
The Rev. J. M. Garter of Trinity Methodist Church in this city is chosen as one of eight delegates from the Jolston conference to the international Missionary Conference in Washington. He has been ill about ten days but is hoped to attend. Bluefield residents honor the appointment and express pride in the minister.
The Legion Auxiliary held its first meeting of the year at the Dug-Out despite poor weather. New president Miss Margaret McCue led the session with appointed chairmen for Welfare and Relief, Memorials, Finances, and Publicity. A carnival committee planned for February, with support urged for community welfare. The next meeting was set for the second Monday in February to avoid carnival conflicts. The group reported strong last year results, rising membership, and numerous cards and messages sent to hospitalized servicemen.
Virginia Asher Council met last evening at Want for its weekly Bible study at the Yo W Clemants. Ladies of the First Christmehuret served refreshments while Miss Kia Hotroyawknee accompanied Mrs Elizabeth Bond who sang Mia Chianuuna Mini and other pieces. An encore led to a Bang Joyce Kilmer's reo.
The Preston Street Parent-Teacher Association meets today at 3 p m with an interesting program and all parents are invited. The D A R also meets this afternoon at 3 with Mrs J J Hatcher on College avenue. The millinery class meets tonight at 8 at the Y W C A quarters on Federal street. Stockholders of Warlick Furniture Company will be entertained at a banquet this evening at Hotel West Virginia. Franceska Kaspar Lawson, soprano, of Washington DC, appears in a song recital at Warlick piano rooms on Wednesday evening January 28. Madame Lawson has had wide concert and recital experience and has sung for many music festivals and leading institutions in the east and south. She has appeared as soloist with large symphony orchestras.
New arrivals include Mr and Mrs Alfred Wilderparents of a fifth daughter born Monday at Bluefield sanitarium. Born to Mr and Mrs Roy Mason of Clover Street a daughter Alea Jane. A daughter was born this week to Mr and Mrs Gilbert Roder of Inishburg. Bluctioll Chapter of Nadasaih meets this afternoon at 3 o clock at the home of Mrs Sol Greenspon 208 North Street. all members expected.
The Business Women's Circle of Westminster Presbyterian Church held a delightful meeting last evening with active participation and warm fellowship among attendees.
A Bluefield column explains why American history matters for students. It urges reading from local library treasures like The American Nation A History and Foundations of American Nationality to grasp political precedents, industrial growth, and social, economic, and religious threads shaping U.S. life.
An ad touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets from McCay Laboratories New York for rapid weight gain and healthier flesh. It claims 81 tablets cost 6 dollars, with refunds if goals aren’t met, and cites a testimonial of a woman gaining 15 pounds in six weeks.
The article outlines four aims: to study movements and policies of our country, to familiarize with American life phases, to explain present customs via earlier precedents, and to trace growth of big business and internal improvements.
Paul Hale, charged with the theft of an automobile, was held for United States court in Bluefield after appearing before Commissioner Thos H Scott. He was held on bond of 1000 dollars. Hale allegedly stole a car owned by John L Long of Bluefield, driven to Atlanta, Ga, where local police recovered it.
Experiments in Paris show that steam emitted from heated radiators of automobiles can be harnessed to operate most dashboard instruments. Researchers demonstrated feasible energy reuse from exhaust heat to power gauges and indicators.
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