Influence by Women Voters Grows in 1920 Parties
The Mercer County League of Women Voters argues women influence shapes party platforms. It notes Democratic conventions granted women delegates full voting power, while Republicans gave none. The group plans planks on world court, women in industry, and children's bureau. Meeting set for June 7 at the West Virginian Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
League
Chicago
San Francisco
Resolutions Committee
Resolution Committee
League of
Permanent World Court
Children’s Bureau
Democratic National Committee
Washington
West Virginia
Republican Party
National Republican Committee
Mercer County League of Women Voters
West Virginian Hotel
Sanitarian Graduation at Bluefield Sanitarium in June
Bluefield Sanitarium and Training School for Nurses invites the public to the graduation exercises on Tuesday evening June 3 at the Masonic Temple. Nurses May Lane Maxwell Myrtle Louise Store Effie Counts Louise Ruth Drebell Ruth Goldie Burke will receive diplomas followed by a dance. A separate note announces the Bland Street Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society meeting moved to Monday afternoon in Hamilton Hall at 5 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Sanitarium
Masonic Temple
May Lane Maxwell
Myrtle Louise Store
Effie Counts
Louise Ruth Drebell
Ruth Goldie Burke
W. H. St. Clair
Aiden
Seville
Virginia
Charles Maxey
J. F. Fox
Fred Petty
Jas. O'Keeffe
J. W. Overstreet
WW. Moore
Woman's Missionary Society of
Bland Street
Methodist Church
Hamilton Hall
Miss Bodell to Sing at Bluefield College Program
Ruth Bodell will sing as a feature of the literary commencement program at Bluefield College Monday evening at 8 o'clock. She performs as a highlight of the college event, which includes other readings and recitations by students and faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Bodell
Bluefield College
Howard-Leister Tie The Knot In Private Tennessee Ceremony
James Harrison Howard and Miss Lucile Alise Leister were married Wednesday at Princeton with a brief drive after the ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Eliza W. Leister of Tazewell Virginia, is a former teacher and Montomery State Normal alumna. The groom, once of Morgantown Pennsylvania, runs Hotel Tazewell and plans a southern state tour before settling back in Tazewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harrison Howard
Lucile Alise Leister
Princeton
Eliza W. Leister
Tazewell
Tazewell High School
State Normal
Montgomery
W. Va
West Virginia
Charleston
Monogahela
Hotel Tazewell
Recital Program for Mrs George Barger Jr Pupils at College Ave Church
A piano recital schedule for pupils of Mrs George Barger Jr at College Avenue Baptist Church on Monday June 2 at 8 pm. The program lists pieces by Walter Ben Hare Mary Louise Wade Charlies Adams Edith McNeer Dor othy Poff and other students with accompanist James E Brown and several solo piano numbers by Natalie Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barger, Jr
College Avenue Baptist Church
Walter Ben Hare
Mary Louise Wade
Shacoh
Charlies Adams
Edith McNeer
Tomboy
Dorothy Poff
Mr. Adam
Eva
Mary M. Parker
Sara Christie
Jean Blowitt
Ruth Frazier
Catherine Riddick
James E. Brown
Annabel Honaker
Jimmie
Agnes Vawter
Natalie Maynard
Micky
Katherine Adkins
Marjorie B. Cook
Beth Ward
Papa
Enjoyable Outing for Dr and Mrs Waggoner at Burkes Garden
Dr and Mrs Waggoner of Graham hosted a party of friends for a motor trip to Burkes Garden Friday for a delightful picnic. Lunch was from Jamison's in Graham. Attendees included Mrs J Will Moore and daughter, Miss Lowene Hall, Miss Dorothy Hall, Miss Pattie, Miss Nanette, Mrs B Higginbottom, Miss Leeiee Anne King, Anne Osborne, R Marie Hall, Charlie Young, Roy Delong, and L R Layne. A Knights of Columbus banquet and dance is planned for June 10 at the West Virginian hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waggoner
Graham
Burkes Garden
Nanett
B. H. Hale
Leeiee
Anne King
Anne Osborne
R. Marie Hall
Messrs
Charlie Young
Roy Delong
L. R. Layne
West Virginian Hotel
Knights of Columbus
Good Manners At Opera House Foyer
Observation notes proper behavior in the opera house foyer. A gentleman removes his coat when seated but keeps his high hat on throughout the performance.
Two local graduates bound for Africa mission field
Mrs. P V Hasselvander accompanied by Maud Eldridge Helen Smith and Ruth Harris travels to Indianapolis to attend College of Missions commencement where Mrs Russell Lois Hasselvander and husband prepare for Africa missionary work. They plan a June 4 graduation and a June 2 piano recital at Irvington School of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. V. Hasselvander
Maud Eldridge
Helen Smith
Ruth Harris
Indianapolis
Ind
College of Missions
Russell
Lois Hasselvander
Africa
Irvington School of Music
Bluefield
Bride and Groom Wed at First Presbyterian Church
Miss Ella M. Davis became bride of Frank Green Jones in a Wednesday morning ceremony at 7 30 in the pastor's study of the First Presbyterian Church on Tazewell street. Rev. Samuel W. Moore officiated with a ring service. The couple will reside in Bluefield after a honeymoon train trip to Kansas City for the Shriners convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Tazewell Street
Ella M. Davis
Frank Green Jones
Samuel W. Moore
Bluefield
Wytheville
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Kansas City
Great Shriners
Circles of Trinity Methodist Women Meet Wednesday
The Woman's Missionary Society of Trinity Methodist Church schedules eight study circles for Wednesday at 2 30 pm. Circle 1 led by Mrs P M Stomp meets with Mrs J D Long on Washington street. Circle 2 led by Mrs Carr meets with Mrs M C Neal on Mythe avenue. Circle 3 led by Mrs Goodson meets with Mrs John Mastin on Frederick street. Circle 4 led by Mrs Bailey meets with Mrs Keesee at Jefferson street and College avenue. Circle 5 chaired by Mr W T Elliott meets at the church. Circle 6 led by Mrs Geo Kings meets with Mrs Fred Kelley on Myrtle avenue. Circle 7 led by Mrs J B Hahle meets with Mrs P J Ashworth on Jefferson street. Circle 8 led by Mrs W C Neikirk meets with Mrs G W Hetherington on Albemarle street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of Trinity Methodist Church
Circle
P. M. Stomp
J. D. Long
Washington Street
Carr
M. C. Neal
Mythe Avenue
Goodson
John Mastin
Frederick Street
Bailey
G. W. Hetherington
Albemarle Street
Bluefield Womans Club and Auxiliary Meet Next Week
The Bluefield Womans Club holds a short business meeting Monday June 2 at 3 PM at Blue Triangle Centre. The Executive Board of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church meets Monday afternoon at 2 30 in the ladies parlor. this is the last meeting before the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Woman’s Auxiliary of
The
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Forsythe to Direct Youth at First Presbyterian
Miss Maude Forsythe from South Carolina arrived to lead the church's youth activities. She trained last year at the Assembly's Training School in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Forsythe
South Carolina
City
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Forsythe
Assembly
Richmond
Witt announces engagement of Thelma Gladys Witt
Mr and Mrs EK B Witt announce the engagement of their daughter Thelma Gladys to Mr Hobart Jessee. The wedding is planned for June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. B. Witt
Thelma Gladys
Hobart
Jessee
Social notes and updates from Sandlick area
Miss Nora Surface is critically ill at home in Sandlick with doctors offering little hope. Visitors include M Greenburn from Richlands and guests at a West Virginian house party. Several locals travel for study, visits, or editorial work, including Dr. W H Carr returning from Kansas City. A birth announces Ther a Levon to the Morehead family and a boy to Floyd L Niece. An elephant fact closes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Surface
Sandlick
M. Greenburn
Richlands
B. H. Gilbert
Philadelphia
D. W. Hancock
C. B. Hancock
E. A. Leonard
Appomattox
A. 8. Landman
Indianapolis
Ind
West Virginian
Landman
Kimball
W. Va
Kimball, Crumpter and Welch
Mabel Brown
Kirkeville
American Osteopathic Association
Virginia Adney
Virginia College
Roanoke
George Barger
Nancy Sheriel
Barger
Sweet Briar College
Lynchburg
Betty Lane
Columbus
Ohio
D. P. Hutchison
Beckley
Hutchison
Raleigh Herald
R. W. Morehead
Thera Levon
Floyd L
Norfolk Street
Kiwanis Club Plans Lunch Event at West Virginian
The Kiwanis Club announces a lunch event on June 9 at 6 30 PM to be held at the West Virginian. Members are invited to gather for a midday style gathering and program.
Lavex claim cures catarrh in three minutes
An advertisement touts Lavex as a drugless French discovery that kills catarrh germs in three minutes and relieves bronchial asthma instantly. It promises a free postpaid treatment to readers who write for it, with no obligation or cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Smith
Lavex
Kaneasity, Mo
Welfare Association Conference Luncheon at West Virginian
The Welfare Association invites members to a conference luncheon at the West Virginian on June 12 at 6 o clock. Members should RSVP and note the event aims to discuss welfare programs and community services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Welfare Association
West Virginian
Veterans Dinner At Elks Club Tuesday Noon
All veterans of the war between the States are invited to a noon day dinner at the Elks Club rooms on Tuesday. Ministers of the city and Daughters of the Confederacy will attend, the dining being sponsored by the Daughters. A splendid program is arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Elks’ Club
Daughters of the Confederacy
Luncheon Honors Beaver High Graduate Miss Anna Honaker
Mrs. John Snidow hosted a refined luncheon at the West Virginian Hotel on Friday for Miss Anna Bell Honaker a Beaver High graduate. Attending were Miss Henrietta Hardy of Petersburg and Miss Dora Mann of Pearisburg Va. Sweet pea and fern decorations adorned the tables with floral fan place cards and sweet peas. Several graduation gifts were presented and a delightful menu served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snidow
West Virginian Hotel
Anna Bell Honaker
Beaver High
Henrietta Hardy
Petersburg
Dora Mann
Pearisburg
Miss Honaker
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Nettle Vass-Steele
Missionary Society
Miss Bodell
Chiropractic
John P. Andrews
Bluefield, W. Va
Commercial Bank Building
Howard-Leister
Gertrude Watts
Warlick
Raleigh Street
Chopin
Elizabeth Cornett
Robin
Cadman
Ruth Smith
Largo
Handel
Virginia Thornhi
Marguerite Cooke
Dawn
Curran
W. T. Biliott
Nevin
Trixie Peters
Mignon
Thomas
Elizabeth Reynolds
Sonata
Haydn
Ruth Block
Golson
R. W. Honaker
Forsyth
John Pennell
Gottschalk
Harriet Hyman
del Riego
Rosella Smith
Greig
Saint. Saens
Marian Smith
Beethoven Elizabeth Reynolds
Caro
Verdi
Cleo Harris
Bararolle
Thome
Virginia Thornhill
Hale Thornhill
Margaret Moore
Sallie Thornhill
Katherine Kitts
Virginia Cuthbertson
George Dillard
Pearl Ashire
Helen Scott
Susie Peters
Mamie Whitlock
Elizabeth Warlick
Margaret
Ruth Frazer
Mildred Ayers
Beatrice Effron
Trinity Circles
Woman's Club
Kiwanis Club
Cohen
Isadore Cohen
Ca Jewelers
Princeton Ave
United Shoe Repairing Corp
Bradmann
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