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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1925
Page
9
The society column notes Tree Cowen ROT and TN have signified their intention to be present for the occasion, with emphasis on their nation-wide fame and planned attendance.
Society column item notes the sixth telephone contact for the society editor in issue 14. It lists routine social notes and inquiries handled by the editor. The snippet references correspondence and local events typical of society pages.
Dinner conference set for Thursday January 22 at 6 pm in the West Virginian Hotel. Bluefield Council of Social Agencies aims to plan the State Conference of Social Workers to be held February 23 24 in Bluefield. The event is expected to surpass prior welfare gatherings if the tentative program is approved. Prominent workers are mentioned as participants.
An advertised beauty tip touts dampening a hair brush with Danderine to make hair look twice as thick and heavy. It claims the product also tones and stimulates growth, stops fallout, and erases dandruff, urging readers to buy a bottle at drug or toilet counters.
D A R John Chapman Chapter held a Tuesday gathering at Mrs J E Hatcher’s home with eighteen members and several visitors. They scheduled a social tea for February 17 at Mrs J H Hoge’s home featuring a George Washington program. A rule to display Americans at each D A R session was approved.
Mrs. Scott Rodgers, formerly Miss Mary Dickinson, was surprised at a Friday shower in Athens West Virginia hosted by Beta Theta Sorority at Mrs. Carson Ornton's home. Guests enjoyed decor, prize for best recipe and rule, gifts, piano music, and hot chocolate and cake.
An associate visiting teacher describes attending a meeting as a guest. After the business session, attendees were served a lavish luncheon featuring Virginia ham slices, buttered rolls, pea salad, pickles, coffee, angel food cake, and canoes.
The Preston street Parent-Teacher Association met Tuesday afternoon at the school with good attendance despite weather. Minutes were read and approved. Mrs D C Mitchell sang a vocal solo and Grace D Chase gave a resume of her visiting teacher work.
At Sacred Heart church the Marianum Society met last evening to finalize plans for a card party Friday at 8 pm hosted by Mrs. William Bruch at 104 Albemarle Street.
The Italian music master Signor Ceasa Ronceni performs a recital on February 4 at Warlick's piano rooms. This concert marks his final appearance before sailing for an extended stay in his native land.
Mrs. W. E. Gilkeson and Mrs. R. C. Berry host a bridge luncheon this afternoon at Blu Field Country Club.
Missionary societies from city churches gathered at the Y rooms on Federal Street for a missionary tea hosted by the YWCA Educational Committee chaired by Mrs. David Littlejohn. Speakers included Mrs. R Laird Westminster Presbyterian and others from First Presbyterian First Baptist College Avenue Baptist Trinity Methodist Brand Street Methodist Grace Methodist Luth eran and Christian churches. The event featured summaries of each society’s work and a report that the divine message is being carried globally.
Mrs James O Keefe and Mrs B D Sennett hosted a meeting at Christ Episcopal church and Jewish synagogue. Miss Minnie Weaver acted as general Y secretary and Charles Cassell gave a piano selection with Mrs David Littlejohn and Mrs Walter Griffith singing a duet. Tea followed for about forty five attendees.
The circle of Mrs J T Stinson and Miss E J Matthews from First Baptist church will convene this afternoon at 3 o clock at the home of Mrs O B Kidd on Mulberry street.
The Christian Endeavor Society of Westminster Presbyterian church plans a social affair Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the church.
Sergeant Jack Tuggle returns home from Fort Winfield Scott in San Francisco. Several Bluefield residents visit family, attend events, or undergo medical treatment at local facilities. Notables include Mrs. C S Breeding of Northfork visiting in Bluefield, and others staying at Grace Dodge Hotel in Washington.
Master Charles Raymond Scott underwent a tonsil removal at St Luke's Hospital and is reported doing well. The ad hoc column notes many local residents visiting Bluefield, shopping, or traveling to nearby towns, including E Carter Welch and Mrs C W Freeman Bramwell.
Flowered silk in soft pastel colors and striking contrasts is evident in Palm Beach displays. Peas generate ozone in the sunshine.
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