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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
3
Mrs. W. M. N. Marrs led a Concord College demonstration on organizing a parent teacher association. Community members debated goals, democracy, and outreach, with committees appointed and plans for future meetings. Mrs. Marrs and Mrs. Dawson oversee the effort as state PTA president assists.
Advertises Othine as a freckle remover guaranteed to refund money if it fails. Claims rapid results with the first applications and that lighter freckles may vanish. Urges customers to insist on the double strength for the money back guarantee.
A small feature notes how bobbed hair looks enhanced by a subtle tint from Golden Giant Shampoo, highlighting shine and style. The item frames the product as a quick beauty boost for modern looks.
The Music Appreciation Club organized under the Junior Chau tauqua will hold its first meeting at Callie Dunn's home 608 1lege avenue Friday July 17 at 2 30 p m All members are requested to attend.
At the Bluefield Public Library the latest popular fiction addition is St Mawr by D H Lawrence. The tale centers on a horse and its influence on three lives, Witt, Lou, and Rico, with the dramatic setting shifting from the English countryside to a Rocky Mountain ranch. The book showcases Lawrence’s natural description and deft character portraits.
Public library gains two new works donated by Mrs F H Borden The volumes include The Covered Wagon by Emerson Hough and Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain Adding these titles expands local lending selections and supports community reading.
The usual card party at the Blue Field Country Club is set for 1 o’clock Friday. Those wishing to reserve tables should call Mrs. Hardaway at the Club, Phone 175, before Friday.
Meetings of all circles of the Woman's Union of the First Christian Church, scheduled for this Thursday, have been moved to next Thursday. Circles will meet at the church then.
The city couple Miss Ruth Snead and Mr. Samuel T Webb wed on Tuesday at Meyboury. The bride, daughter of Rev W M Snead, worked in The Daily Telegraph job department and is described as pretty and beloved. Webb, an inspector for the N and W, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S P Webb and noted for good character and pleasant manners.
The Junior Philathea class of First Baptist led by Miss Loudermilk and Miss Margaret Taylor's class visited Pisgah Tuesday evening for a picnic. Twenty six girls rode from the city around 5 30 in cars and received a cordial greeting from Miss Desir Gilmore and the Y W C A encampment.
Flapper Fanny selects a scenic camp destination by Clinch river where crowds dress in bathing suits and plunge into the water. A feast on the west side, prepared by Mrs. C. Strum, features fried chicken and other delicacies, reflecting a perfect picnic scene judged by onlookers.
Mrs F L Black presided as hostess for a charming bridge luncheon honoring guests including Mrs J L Ubil of Dante Virginia and Mrs Robert Evans visiting from Birmingham. Decor featured vivid wildflowers with larkspur. guests also included Mrs Flora Kirk and Miss Abbie Andrews visiting summer with relatives.
Miss Dorothy Burks entertained with a formal bridge party at her Washington Street home in Chatham Virginia Tuesday afternoon honoring guest Miss Nancy Wooding. Carlton Knochs won high prize for play with Eliza Williamson taking second. an ice course was served. Attendees included Elizabeth Woodrum Elise Deverle Elizabeth McCue Catherine Hardy and others.
Miss Elizabeth Mastin hosted a Tuesday evening informal gathering at her Frederick Street home in Roanoke style. About twenty five guests enjoyed games and conversation with sweet pea decorations and an ice course served. Helpers included Mrs. John S. Mastin, Mrs. Bessie Karnes, and Miss Thelma Mastin.
Miss Reba Keesee hosted a Wednesday afternoon theatre party at the Colonial in honor of Evelyn Tucker of Roanoke guest of Virginia Arters and Nancy Wooding of Chatham visiting Dorothy Burks. The party included Louise Lambert Catherine Smoot Eloise Oliver Nancy Stone Dorothy Burks Nancy Wooding Virginia Arters and Evelyn Tucker. After the picture guests enjoyed refreshments at Tip Toe Inn.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Donahoe of Beckley announce the birth of a son named Michael Matthew born at St Luke s Hospital in the city.
Grace Wesleyan Bible class of Grace Methodist church meets this evening at 7 30 at Mrs J M Perdue's home. All members are expected to attend.
Matches at Bluefield Country Club concluded the first round of the ladies championship. Huffard defeated Hale 3-2, Markle defeated Huffard 4-3, Kabler defeated Herndon 6-5, with additional results noted for the W. entrant.
Physicians say perfect purification of the system is key to health. The advertisement promotes Calotabs as a system purifier to rid chronic ailments, with a family package for 35 cents and a trial 10 cents, available at drug stores.
The article lists results from early rounds with Mrs J H Hardy defeating Mrs Geo Barger 6-4 and Mrs J H Kabler triaging matches, noting 9 20 start for firefight and 9 45 for Huffard. The second flight includes matches such as Mrs A H Hoge versus Mrs R T Little at 10 16 and Hardy versus Mrs Walton Saddath. Finals scheduled Friday.
The regular monthly meeting of Grace Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society is held this afternoon at 2 30 with all members urged to attend. The note lists many local residents visiting, traveling, or attending events including Miss Georgia Airheart from Durham NC and Miss Evelyn Tucker from Roanoke, plus various shoppings and visits across towns and cities.
Ya New York and Miss Zoee Clust visited at 118 Larch street with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan. John P. Rector and daughter return to Bluefield living on College Avenue after earlier in Lynchburg. Mrs. Warrick visits Galax with sister Mrs. Caldwell and niece Nell Caldwell. Paul Bailey returns from a brief Galax visit. A reader notes river is so low he carries drinking water for fish.
Chicago notes Washington Park hosts the nation’s largest meadow at 101.7 acres. The level turf fits 280 football grids, 1,256 baseball fields, and 1,800 tennis courts with surrounding walks, lakes, and gardens. Washington Park ranks as Chicago’s second largest park after Jackson Park.
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