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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1925
Page
10
Society notes reveal two telephone numbers for the editor’s column, labeled as No 6 and No 4, indicating contact lines for society news or social notices. Readers are invited to submit engagements, weddings, and social happenings through these lines.
Mr and Mrs Lyman Bailey welcomed Miss Mabel Tabor Bernice Yearout from this city and Misses Sarah Frances and Margaret Perdue from Bramwell for a weekend of entertainment. They enjoyed a theater party Saturday afternoon followed by an old fashioned taffy pulling session at the Bailey home. The guests expressed sincere appreciation for the delightful occasion.
The Knights of Columbus announce a card party and dance at the West Virginian hotel on February 18 evening. Proceeds support church activities and local charitable causes. Local members invite residents to join for entertainment and community service.
The Elks announce a charity ball to be held on the evening of February 18 at the West Virginian.
Alvin Smith of Richmond, a prominent visitor, was entertained by Bluefield supply robbers with a stag luncheon at the West Virginian hotel Monday noon. Twelve covers were laid. Smith attended a small dinner Monday evening at the home of W. E. B. Gilkeson, president of the Bluefield Supply Company, and Mrs. Gilkeson.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Shields of Ceres welcomed a daughter born January 25 at a local residence. At Bluefield sanitarium, a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Carter of Pocahontas on Sunday night. A 6 o'clock event is planned at the Y Carters on Federal Street this evening.
In Virginia Mrs. N C Hostetter reports severe nervous trouble at mid life with sleeplessness headaches and back and side pain. She credits Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with lifting inward distress restoring strength and enabling a healthier period. She suggests readers visit a drug store or write for advice.
Sharpsburg Pennsylvania letters praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women's ailments. Testimonials claim dizziness weakness loss of appetite and body aches improved after four bottles. Readers encouraged to try the tonic based on reported results from grateful customers.
The annual get together of Y W C A members and friends features a banquet and program with department reports. New members will be elected to the board of directors and important matters will be discussed. Reserve the turkey dinner by calling 1480 and notify Y quarters.
Mrs Samuel J Sublette and Norman McDowell host this afternoon from 3 to 5 30 at 718 Highland avenue. The event honors Mrs J E Boone, Mrs Roy Phillips and Mrs Annie L Pfieffer in social circles.
The W C T U will hold a meeting this afternoon at 3 oclock in the Y W C A rooms located in the Fallon building on Federal street.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal church Section B will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 with Misses Margaret and Winters McCue on Welton avenue.
Miss Elizabeth Shelton told the Bible lesson story clearly at the Virginia Asher Bible council gathering. Charles Cassell offered two instrumental numbers Juba Dance and Fantastic Cavalier with Sundown encore. Supper was served by Ladies of the Christian church. Eva Counts read a Cincinnati regional meeting invitation for February 21 23. Minnie Weaver announced the Y annual meeting and dinner.
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold acting remedy that soothes and heals inflamed membranes while killing germs. It claims creosote’s recognition by physicians for treating chronic coughs colds bronchitis and related lung conditions with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist.
A W C A meeting is scheduled for this evening at the Y quarters. Members are urged to attend as plans for upcoming activities will be discussed.
Miss Grace D Chase visiting teacher entertained local school principals at a luncheon in the West Virginian on Saturday January 24 in honor of Miss Marjorie Carr assistant visiting teacher. Those present included Miss Cassen dra Laird Miss Margaret Easley Mrs Celia Hatcher Mrs Ruth Johnson French Mrs Frances Elmeweller Mrs C W Jackson Miss Florence Calfee and Mrs J M England.
Dr EB E Northen's Bible class meets at 7 30 tonight in Hamilton Hall. All are missing a rare treat who miss Dr Northen's talks on the Life of Christ.
The Parkersburg West Virginian Woman Voter notes Dr Harriet Jones, newly elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates, will speak Friday evening January 30 on the proposed Child Labor Amendment. Jones, born in Pennsylvania, has lived in West Virginia most of her life and served nine years in Marshal County. She is West Virginia’s first woman physician and has backed bills for state institutions, the Industrial School for Girls in Salem, a tuberculosis sanitarium for the colored at Denmar, the State Children's Home in Elkins, and the Hospital for the Insane in Weston. She aided raising the age of consent from twelve to fourteen and supported moving it to sixteen. With two other women she secured the first Domestic...
A prominent figure in multiple West Virginia organizations dedicated to improving state conditions is noted for unwavering loyalty and efficiency in serving the people.
Earl Walk entertained friends Friday night at his parents home on Fairfax street. Guests included Daisy Witt Mable Kingsbury Rachel Kingsbury Eunice Hasselvander Mary Hasselvander Myrtle Smith Hazel Clark Beatrice Kegley Katho leen Spangler Claudine Spangler Dennis Wickham Alien Stranger Reeves Jones Clark Reece Clarence Brown Walter Howell Bernard Wills and Bosse Thornton. Mrs J E Kingsbury aided with hospitality. refreshments were served at a late hour.
The New Lebanon Association schedules a group meeting January 30 at the First Baptist Church in Bluefield. The gathering begins at 10 a.m. with an excellent program planned.
The agenda lists devotions, greetings, and reports from societies on the day’s schedule. Speakers include Mrs. J T Stinson, Mrs. M O Alexander, Mrs J A Stricklan and others. Sessions cover mission study, plan of work for 1924 25 and denominational program for 1925. Lunch arrangements note each woman will provide her own meal.
Mary Sue Olinger has returned to this city after a weekend visit with her parents and friends at Blacksburg Virginia. Charles E. Fisher, secretary of the YMCA, who was operated on at St. Luke's Hospital several weeks ago, will be able to return home in a few days. Mrs. Lizzy Carter, Miss Margaret Bailey and Hubert Dillon, of Mon.
The article lists Bluefield residents and visitors seen Sunday at the AltaMont Cafeteria and local shoppers Monday. It names Mrs. W. E. Powell Miss Bessie Lake and Mrs. H. A Toy with Rowland and Alice Toy of Bramwell plus others returning from Richlands and Washington. Helen McNew remains ill after a surgical operation. Dr G G Rhody returned from New York after a two week course. Mrs P W Poff and Mrs L D Wilmore returned from the World Peace Conference in Washington.
An ad claims Adlerika helps gas and constipation after meals. The text promotes buckthorn bark, magnesium sulph, glycerine and other ingredients sold by The White Pharmacy and Cotral Pharmacy in Princeton via Rice Dr. Co. The quick action supposedly surprises users.
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