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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1925
Page
9
Master Frank Warren Allen hosted about twelve children at his Augusta street home to celebrate his third birthday. Friends enjoyed ice cream cake and candy as a cake with three candles marked the occasion.
Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the holders of the Husband's Creamery Company, a corporation organized under West Virginia law, held in field West Virginia on April 30, 1925 the following resolutions were adopted. The company will discontinue business, surrender its charter, settle all debts and liabilities, and transfer assets and property to the state as required by law. Kelly, secretary.
A large crowd attended the Lions Club charity dance at the root garden of the Peery building to support the handicapped children's fund. The second such event featured Repass Orchestra, ideal weather, and refreshments during intermission, ending in the early hours.
The Bluefield Va preacher spoke at the West Virginian hotel luncheon, praising women’s history and sharing World War I anecdotes to stir tears, then lightened the mood with Ralph Bingham style humor about a Possum Hunt. Guests included Mrs Poff, Miss Elizabeth Bond, Mrs Reese, and the Sisson sisters among others.
Compliments to Mrs. Welch England of Baltimore and to sisters Mrs. Frank Sampson of Richmond Mrs. J. Laird of Charleston and Mrs. H. T. Martin of Roanoke are noted in continued social and personal column remarks.
The Christian Endeavor Society at Midway Christian church met Friday evening at Miss Marie Burkett's Bluefield Virginia home. About twenty eight young people attended and enjoyed lawn games a watermelon feast and candies afterward.
Job ad from Bluefield West Virginia seeking a cook. Mentions science program reference and location in Bluefield. No specific employer name provided.
Miss Catherine Strickland of Bluefield Virginia will be the church soloist Sunday morning at the First Baptist in this city. Described as a dramatic soprano, she has studied with Herbert Witherspoon in New York City for several years and will leave soon to resume her studies.
The young people's department of Bland Street Church will hear reports from delegates to the Junaluska conference. Many important matters will be discussed and all members are urged to attend promptly at 9 30.
The third Delahiee chapter for Bluefield will be organized this afternoon at the rooms on Federal. All members of the proposed new chapter are requested to be present.
The Bland Street Juniors plan a morning gathering at Hamilton Hall in the town. Attendees are set to meet at an early hour tomorrow to discuss upcoming activities and events.
The Marianum Society announces a card party Friday July 31 from 8 to 12 on the roof garden of the Peery building.
The new library favorite is The Ancient Highway. Clifton Brant leads a rough group of men and lovers along a road to Quebec, a path showing explorers, exiles, and old seigneurs in a drama driven tale of return and pursuit.
A cheerful camp week unfolds at Pisgah under the YWCA with a lively group of girls led by Elizabeth Cole Elizabeth McCue Bernice Yearout Jean Ritz Eleanor McClaugherty Ruby Horne Virginia Stowers Helen Snider Phyllis Brick Katherine Claytor Dorothy Hawley Dora Thornhill Evelyn Early Dorothy Taylor Billie Cowan Irene Cunningham Nike Perdue Pegay Develin and Mildred King. The final week will begin next Thursday as plans continue.
Multiple society items list Miss Cleo Horgan Roanoke visiting Miss Pra Setel's aunt and other locals including Mrs. A. B. Thompson in Cray Eating Springs. A variety of Bluefield and nearby townsfolk travel to Virginia Beach, Greensboro, Richmond, Charleston, and Princeton for visits, stays with relatives, and weekend outings.
Saturday July 25 broadcasts with United Press compilation and times for WRC WSAL and others. Listings show networks stations in Washington Cincinnati and more with programs including novelty line and orchestra.
An impressive array of athletic talent appeared before Magistrate Miller in Long Island City court on speeding charges. Paul Nerlenbach, Walter J. Camp Jr, and Louise Perfetti pled guilty and were fined $25 each.
In Los Angeles on July 24, reports indicate Jack Dempsey the world heavyweight champion may have his wife acting as his manager as he pursues an aspiring film career. The piece notes the tentative arrangement amid ongoing boxing and entertainment plans.
The famous boxer Dempsey left the train at Pomona near Los Angeles with his wife Esther Taylor and did not finish the journey as the rest of the party continued. Jack Kearns, his former manager, was left behind in the confusion with several friends and successors as the team moved on.
Notice is given that a former convict in Mercer County Virginia, now serving a sentence in the penitentiary, will on April 4 1925 apply to the Governor of West Virginia for a pardon or parole. The case concerns prohibition era offenses and seeks clemency from confinement.
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