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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1926

Page

16

Asher Bible Council Social Honors Members

Invitation extended for a June 24 social meeting at the Bland Street church. Miss Elizabeth Bond directed performances by Miss Geneva Fortner and a school trio with Thurman Rash, Elizabeth Warlick, and Ruth Webber. Mrs George S Strader provided a fruit and pear salad supper as Miss Fan Worley offered the opening prayer.

Fee Tue T. H. Clagett Elizabeth Bond Geneva Fortner Miss Bond Ellaroyd Elizabeth Shelton Elizabeth Warlick Ruth Webber Thurman Rash George S. Strader

Charleston Quota Club Ladies Attend Picnic With Bluefield Guests

Several young ladies from Charleston and escorts visited Miss Lucille and Izabeth McIlhaney for the weekend. They attended an informal picnic beyond Rest with Bluefield Quota Club members, enjoying a bonfire supper, ukulele music, and a delightful evening together.

Charleston Quota Club Lucille Izabeth McIithaney Bluefield Hallie Kendall Lara Stant Nell Ball M. Moeller Joe Hedinger Effie Loudermilk Pearl Taylor Ruth Rader Tom Konoits Elizabeth Bacilie Mcllhaney

Triumph by John Wiley joins Bluefield Library shelves

The Education of Pater author John Wiley releases his second novel Triumph. It follows Nancy Hoyt from Bradford Connecticut as Jeffrey Kildare lures her from a conventional fiancé into a life of romance, social pleasures, and excess in New York.

John Wiley Bluefield Pater Wiley Nancy Hoyt Bradford Connecticut Jeffrey Kildare Jeffrey Jeffrey the Magnificent New York Nancy

Try Lemon Juice to Whitens Skin Beauty Secret

A claimed harmless skin whitening method mixes juice from two lemons with Orchard White to produce a quart pint of a skin lightener. The lotion, said to be massageable on face neck arms and hands, supposedly irri tation free and used by stage stars for a rosy white complexion and freckle sunburn tan bleaching.

Domestic life contrasts in Bradford society drama

A narrative contrasts the rigid Bradford world with the lively circle of Jeffrey and his friends. Nancy endures social scrutiny to preserve her marriage and reputation, while the tale portrays two American life facets through sharp irony and vivid character drawing.

Jeffrey Bradford Nancy Mr. Wiley

White Dresses Chosen for W C T U Fifty Second Convention

Officials of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union vote to adopt white dresses as the convention uniform. The fifty second convention runs September 26 to October 2 in Los Angeles with several thousand delegates traveling by special trains. Sessions are at the First Methodist Episcopal church and the Rosslyn hotel serves as headquarters.

National Woman's Christian Temperance Union Los Angeles Calif First Methodist Episcopal Church Rosslyn Hotel

Gamma Delphian Chapter Elects Officers At Home

A called meeting at Mrs. J. P. Gills Gills home elected officers for the Gamma Delphian Chapter with Mrs. J Hud son Huffard as president, Mrs. C. M. Flynn as vice president, and Mrs. Hugh I. Shott Jr. as secretary. Advisory board includes Mrs. H. B. Slocum chair, with Mrs. A. B. Mahood and Mrs. L. D. Wilmore. The next meeting at Mrs. Gilla's home is set for Monday at 2 30 p.m. for the second program of the seventh month.

Gamma Delphian J. P. Gills Monda J. Hudson Huffard C. M. Flynn Hugh I. Shott, Jr H. 8. Slocum A. B. Mahood L. D. Wilmore Gilla

Lydia Boggs Society Senior Group Meets at Thornhill Home

The Lydia Boggs Society Senior group of the C A R met at Iginia Thornhill’s Highland avenue home. Sallie Thornhill reported on the National C A R convention in Washington. Agnes Vawter led the chapter prayer, the meeting closed with a social hour and refreshments as members sang patriotic songs.

Lydia

Grace Church circle meeting rescheduled

The Business Woman's Circle of Grace church alters plans for a session originally set with Mrs. Barnes Ratcliffe. The group will instead convene at a different time and location to be announced.

Grace Church Barnes Ratcliffe

Books to Library Me W H Thomas Pre copies to DAR

W H Thomas presents pre copies of Lineage books on a National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution for library use. Herndon is gifted copies of Galligher Captain Macklin and The yard Harding Davis.

W. H. Thomas National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution Herndon

Local Dinneres and Sunday Guests At Abrams Home

The Rev W R Abrams Mrs Abrams Mary Elizabeth and William Abrams and Mrs RE Holder had a Sunday noon dinner at the Abrams home with Rosa Baker. In the evening Miss Etta Baker hosted Anna Margaret Bernice Sha maker Mildred Greeta Thompson and Mrs Holder for tea.

W. RE. Abrams

Women’s Union dir ectional meeting at First Christian church

The executive committee of the Woman's Union of the First Christian church meets this afternoon at 3 in the ladies’ room. The nominating circle leaders meet just before to nominate new officers for the coming year. Mr and Mrs Spencer Armistead hosted Mr and Mrs Jesse M Lewis and guests Mr and Mrs Frank T Wootton of Farmville for dinner. The Business Girls’ Circle will meet at the church this evening. full attendance is desired.

Woman's Union of the First Christian Church Spencer Armistead Jesse M. Lewis Frank T. Wootton Farmville West The Aine

Tackett Couple Welcome Twins in Wyoming Street Home

Mr and Mrs 8 J Tackett of Wyoming street announce the birth of twins a boy and a girl in a concise community notice.

8. J. Tackett Wyoming Street

Local residents head to Charleston and Hinton for summer duties

Prof and Mrs H P Thomas plan to leave next Sunday for Charleston where he will teach as instructor at Marshall College branch. Miss Mary Gordon Perkins expects home from Virginia College in Roanoke. Henry W Spelden Jr of Morgantown visits with parents. Rev W E Abrams leaves next Saturday for Hinton West Virginia to assume new duties.

Abrams C. Winborne Guy Carden New York Onmer Philadelphia H. Scott Williamson Rockbridge Street W. T. Bell Detroit Mich Cal Houchins W. F. Bane Sawrenee Bane Roy Phillips Asheville N.C Lucy Elsie Mary Akers Beulah Stter Russell Street Joe White Louisville Ervin Class Rochester Laurel Fork Akers Walter Millard Damron Ernest Akers Charleston W. Va T. M Charlie Akers Bluefield Mire. Co W. Ewald Mary Pansy Looney Charlie Looney Euniee Moore Tazewell Carl Moore Roanoke W. H. Trumbo Lotus Barton Pennington Gap J. M. Smith Bernard McClaugherty,Jr Davidson College Davidson N. C George A. Shirey Bradenton Fla Richmond W. G. Williamson Vivian W. G. Jr Eliza Williamson Ethel Ae Chatham Eleanor Williamson Chatham Institute James Tynes Huntington Margaret Bowen Reese T. Bowen Baldwin College Staunton Washington BE. W. Thaxton G. R. McMilan A.L. Hawkins Virgil Currence Columbus D. C Yy Presber Casper Wolfe Farmville Jesse Mewis, Jr Walter Perkins Rome Verona Bennett Crewe Effie Udermilk Pauline Carper Clement C. Spelden Charles H. P. Thomas Thomas Marshall College Mary Gordon Perkins Virginia College Henry W. Spelden, Jr Morgantown W. E. Hardman H. W. Spel Rev W. E. Abrams Hinton

Two Auto Races Injure Driver and Spectator in Pittsburg Area

In Pittsburg district races at Butler Washington and Newton two people were badly hurt. Detroit resident Margaret Saeck suffered skull fracture and internal injuries after being struck by a car leaving the New Kensington track. Earl Cashdollar of Trafford was internally injured when his car left the Monongahela track. Eight cars went through a fence at Washington. William Pfeiffer of Ambriige suffered a scalp wound. Others, including P P Kean and Bill Hamas, also left tracks without major injuries.

Pittsburg Teburg Butler Waship City Newton Margaret Saeck Detroit New Kensington Raight Monongahela Iy Earl Cashdollar Trafford Washington William Pfeiffer Ambrisge Art

Save the Paper Walls and Patches for Room Repair

A reader notes tips for preserving wallpaper when redecorating and repairing walls by cutting a small patch and fitting it neatly to conceal damage. An English scientist designs belts with compressed air to cool miners during work.

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