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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1925
Page
4
Announcement of the May 30 1925 wedding in Bristol Tennessee between Henry C. Smith and Clarice Curtis. The bride is daughter of Luther Curt of West Virginia, the groom’s family from Pembroke Virginia. After a house move on Frede Street expected around August 15 both families invite friends to celebrate.
An evening program featured Mrs. Jean Foster reporting from the Bulletin and praise for the Belle Bennett Memorial. Mrs. Charles Dick spoke on the memorial, with Miss Callie Dunn named chairwoman of the Trinity Auxiliary Belle Bennett Prayer League. A solo by Miss Mable Broyles closed the event, followed by a social hour. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester English of Bluefield announce their golden wedding anniversary with a dinner in Lexington, Ky. Lafayette Hotel invitations confirm August fourth.
A reader praises the bobbed hairstyle and a subtle tint achieved with Golden Giant Shampoo. The note emphasizes how the product enhances the look without suggesting drastic changes. The tone feels like a brief beauty tip in a local paper.
Grace church Missionary Society held a splendid meeting at the church with eighty three members and visitors in attendance. Mrs. W. M. Morrell of Chattanooga spoke to the gathering and shared remarks that highlighted ongoing missionary work.
Merly president of the Society attended as guest and the unanimous vote made an honorary member. Circles 6 and 7 led the program with chairs Mrs. L. A. Williamson and Mrs. J. G. Nichols. An interesting dialogue on leg houses was presented by Mrs. L. A. Frank Co, Mrs. Bang, Mrs. C. P. Claytor, Mrs. J. H., Mrs. F. Jackson, and Prince Eades.
A last woman’s Delightful Dance at Robin’s Rest on the Princeton road featured Mrs. J. J. Kwass and Mrs. Abe Schioss berg as hostesses. Watkins’ orchestra played from 9 to 12 while guests enjoyed fruit punch, sandwiches and iced watermelon. Attendees included Mrs. August Kahn of Norfolk VA Mrs. Caplan and Miss Florence Caplan of St Michaels MD Mrs. Mabel Plansco of New York Mrs. Louis Lessor of Newark NJ Mrs. Bell Rothchild of Washington DC and Milton Lenowitz of New York among about seventy to one hundred guests.
The Ladies' Bible Class of the First Presbyterian Church will hold a picnic on Thursday, July 23 at Falls Mills. Members will be guests of C. B. Hancock for the outing and should meet at the church by 4 15 o'clock.
Marianum Society will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the new church auditorium All members are urged to be present as important business is to be discussed
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the O R C will hold a regular meeting Wednesday at 2 30 PM at Moose Hall. Members are urged to attend.
Miss Elinor Ritz hosted a Monday afternoon enrolee party honoring Miss Roth Hurt of Galas a visiting attractive guest in the city. Guests included Misses Freda Sutherland Helen Scott Bernice Studebaker Louise Light Dorothy Hawley Irene Cunningham. Hawley and Light tied for high score with prizes, Studebaker won low score, Hurt received guest prize. Refreshments included lemonade cake and candy.
Miss Isabelle Dillard entertained Saturday evening at her home 110 Fulton Street to compliment Misses Gladys and Audrey Webb of Erwin Tennessee. Attendees included Mary Catherine Hermann Elizabeth Bond Alberta Carter Gladys and Audrey Webb and Isabelle Dillard along with Messrs Jack Kilmer Gordon Dick and Bill.
DJ was ably assisted by her mother Mrs John R Dillard in entertaining the guests. Games and dance provided pleasant diversions. A simple home decorated with sweetpeas set a festive scene for the affair.
The Dream Home program last night showcased Miss Ann Amato violin, Miss Eva Amato piano, and Miss Ella Holroyd cello. The ensemble delivered heightful numbers including the Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffmann, with expressive piano by Holroyd. Audience praised Amato and the piano talent, while the setting and week long special features enhanced the evening. Special performances by Bluefield’s top talent were noted.
Mr and Mrs Rufus D Morris of Baltimore formerly of Bluefield announce the birth of their son John Rufus born July 16 to Mrs Zora English, the former Miss English.
The Pythian Sisters will convene Wednesday evening at the Pythian hall located at Tazewell street and Princeton avenue for their meeting.
High school girls and others register this week at the Federal street headquarters for the Pisgah camp week starting next Thursday. All who wish to visit during that period are urged to register as early as possible.
A procession of Bluefield residents set out on various excursions over the weekend and coming days. The Kitts family finished a three week motor tour to Niagara Falls and Rochester, while the Belchees plan a trip to East Radford Roanoke and Washington. Others head to Ocean View Gary and Kimball W Va Pounding Mills and Asheville North Carolina. Several residents seek medical care, visits, or family gatherings with trips to Staunton Roanoke and Princeton interspersed among social visits.
Residents and visitors are listed with trips and gatherings across Mercer county and nearby towns. Names include Mrs J W Thompson, Miss Alma, Mrs Laura Carlton, Mr John Webb, Mr C Cruise, Rev W M Morrell, and many others visiting Charleston, Huntington, Bluefield, Roanoke, Omaha, and Atlantic City among others.
Leavenworth Kansas woman describes nervous exhaustion from long distance work. After trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports steadier nerves, increased vitality, and better health enabling her to continue her job with renewed vigor. She endorses the product for similar troubles and notes it is sold by druggists nationwide.
Community diary items from Hillaville Virginia and Bluefield detail visits and travel. Mrs Sue Stewart and family and Mrs J A Bays return from Lake Junaluska. Mrs K H Frye and son Karl Jr and Miss Willie Sprinkle back from Norfolk and Richmond. Elizabeth Warrick undergoes appendicitis operation at St Luke's and is recovering. W L Gideon returns from Lynchburg with daughter Ruby Gibson to Bluefield. G M Cruise ill at Albemarle street home. T L Johnson of Oklahoma visits brother in law C Wtog and others. Jin Turley admitted to Bluefield sanitarium for infected foot. Mrs J H Powers and son Benton and daughter Mary guests of Mrs C Meade from Grundy. Minnie Weaver and Blanche Brammer back from North Carolina trip. Mrs W C Netkirk and children return from month in western North Carolina mountains. Netkirk's mother Mrs W W Orr visits from Charlotte. Charlies Honaker and family of Huntington motor to Bluefield visiting relatives and plan several days there, with Miss Vashti Scruggs to accompany Miss Ruby Honaker home.
The Appalachian Power Company began a series of electric range demonstrations at its Bluefield appliance department on July 15. Miss Elizabeth McClung of Beaver High School’s Home Economics department leads the demonstration, with initial days drawing keen interest from attendees.
The Appalachian promotes electric cooking with a week long series of demonstrations. Monday covers vegetable dinners and fruits, Tuesday meats and quick breads, with similar topics on the remaining days. The Power Company pushes appliance sales and highlights the electric range as electricity cooking grows in popularity.
Ada Louise Jakeman, once married to the artist who hailed her as the perfect model, has secured a divorce in Chicago. Details remain brief but confirm dissolution of marriage and remarriage prospects.
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