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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1932

Page

5

Kiddies Charm Large Audience At Ray Matz School Recital

Children from Ray Matz school of dancing presented a charm ing recital at the Colonial theatre last evening drawing a large audience. Ages ranged from three and a half to twelve with Mrs M Lyon Stadium guiding the program assisted by Mary Gordon Perkina and Gladys Cash. Costumes were elaborate and lighting added to the charm. The show repeats tonight at 9.

Ray Matz School of Dancing Colonial Theatre Nancy Blaydes Totey Cregger Joanne Summers Charlotte Ruthenemeners Ethel Houston Connie Bailey Rita Tanner Jane Lee Justine Rita Cohen Betsy Anne Foster June Nunnally Sailor Boy Whitley Perkins Nancy Bilaydes Jacqueline Nunnally Betty Graham Scioneer Connie” Bailey Roberta Joe Blosser Hot Shot Theresa Brown Dorothy Hellehon Madeline Crowell Charlotte Ruth

Dance recital highlights bowery and novelty acts

Schlossberg staged a stylish evening of dances with Justine Rita Cohen and Roberta Joe Blosser performing a bowery dance titled Tuff-Tuff. Madeline Crowell wore green yellow changeable tafetta for An April Shower. Other numbers included Pic-a-ninny with several young dancers and Hearts featuring Ethel Houston in a white ballet costume. Florence Lee Galloway closed the show with a farewell wave.

Schlossberg Bowery Justine Rita Cohen Roberta Joe Blosser Madeline Crowell Nancy Blaydes Tody Cregger Joanne Summers Jacqueline Nunnally Ethel Houston Justice Rita Cohen Theresa Brown Jane Lee Rita Tanner Connie Bailey Betty Graham Dorothy Hollehan Elizabeth Richards Charlotte Schloesberg Little Florence Lee Galloway

Important Choir Rehearsal Before Sunday Cantata

The last rehearsal of the chorus numbers in The Daughter of Jairus will be held this evening at Bland Street Methodist Church at 7 45. It is essential that all singers in the chorus attend promptly at the appointed hour.

Jairus Bland Street Methodist Church

Hadassah Bluefield Chapter Holds Final Meeting of Year

Hadassah Bluefield Chapter of Hadassah held its final meeting of the year at the home of Mrs. Rebecca Wagner. Secretary Mrs. Jack Blank reviewed the chapter’s yearly accomplishments while President Mrs. Henry Rodgin thanked members for their cooperation. A program arranged by Mrs. Sidney Tucker featured Harold Kohn of Logan on piano and a dramatic declamation “The Toll of Speed Hysteria” by Roxana Hutchins presented by Gidney Sennett. Refreshments followed.

Bluefiel Hadassah Rebecca Wagner Jack Blank Henry Rodgin Sidney Tucker Harold Kohn Logan Roxana Hutchins Gidney Sennett

Delphian social meeting at Mrs Wilburn's home

Delphian Chapter in Bluefield holds a social gathering at the residence of Mrs J E Wilburn on Parkway Friday at 3 PM. All members urged to attend. Also listed Bluefield bargain day at Jimmy's Restaurant Chicken Diner for 30 cents.

Bluefield Delphian Chapter J. E. Wilburn Parkway

Lois Russel Circle Meeting at First Christian Church

The Lois Russell Circle of the First Christian Church met last Tuesday at 8 PM. Presiding was Miss Thelma McMullin with a service opening and closing musical selections. The finance committee is Mrs. Frank Oliver and Mrs. William Brown. Thirty eight sick calls were reported and installation services for next year were conducted by Mrs. Ben B Johnson, inducting new officers into office.

Lois Russell First Christian Church Thelma McMullin Frank Oliver William Brown Ben 8. Johnson

Lydia Greene Circle Meeting Report

Lydia Greene circle of First Baptist church met at Mrs. J W Cruise’s home on Third Street with eleven members and one visitor. The group sang Jesus Saviour Pilot Me, prayed, read Psalm 113, and heard reports from secretary and treasurer. A quilting event was set for June 9 at Mrs J H Mays home. the book Ministry of Women was taught by Mrs T B Peters on Ministry of Praise. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at Mrs George Woods’s home on Lee Street.

Lydia Greene I. M. Carper W. M First Baptist Church J. W. Cruise Third Street Jesus N. B. Rierson Carper George Woods KE. Groseclose J. H. Mays Magnolia Street Ministry of Women T. B. Peters Ministry of Praise Cruise

Guild Event Delights St Marys Guild in Nemours

Mrs George Walker hosted the St Marys church Guild of Bluefield Virginia at Nemours last week. Fifteen members attended a business meeting followed by a plate lunch. Mrs Joe P Davidson assisted, and members regarded the occasion as outstanding in Guild history. Members arrived by motor from Bluefield Virginia.

George Walker St. Mary's Church Bluefield Nemours Joe P. Davidson

Beaver Seniors Reception Highlights Beaver High School Event

A prestige Beaver High School reception at Ramsey school, hosted by Prim Priscilla club with Ruth Bartlett, honored the senior class and faculty. Hosts guided guests through a formal receiving line, punch service, and a program featuring Beaver orchestra, a vocal solo, ballet and tap dances, and readings, followed by refreshments in the board of education offices.

Prim Priscilla Club Bluefield Beaver Hich Ramsey School Prim Pris- Cilla Club Ruth Bartlett Board of Education Callere Emily Kell Sarah Katherine Thompson Elizabeth Beaver High School C. H. Reppert Gertrude Thomas Bill Goodykoontz Spencer Armistead Ray Mats School of Dancing Reading George M. Barger Jr Mary Gordon Perkins Elma Gillespie Mary Winter Emil Kell Frances West Virginia Hall Elizabeth Easley Mary Alice Adkins Louise Hees Hazel Hall Floyd Brown Mise J. Katherine Hartley Mary Kahle Elizabeth Taylor Cherry Reardon Miriam Jackson

New Wonderful Face Powder Ad Promises Smooth Coverage

An advertisement for New Wonderful MELLO GLO Face Powder from Taylor's Drug Store touts a youthful complexion. It claims to hide tiny lines wrinkles and pores with a French process for smoother application and longer wear while preventing shiny noses and large pores.

Taylor's Drug Store

Beaver High School Girls Stir Hospitalities Wave

Attractive girls of Beaver high school assisted in innumerable wave in the hospitalities.

Beaver High School

Shelton Goforth baby born on Bramwell road

Mr and Mrs Shelton Goforth of Bramwell road celebrate the birth of a fine son born May 31 weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces in a local hospital.

Shelton Goforth Bramwell Road

Charming Musicale Pupila Delights Pocahontas Audience

A piano class recital led by Miss Thelma Whitehead featured Marion Smith of WHIS, Rev. A V Rudy, and young Joe Blosser. Vivian Crist performed saxophone solos while Miss Mary Lee Draper received the annual pupil award for diligence and achievement.

Thelma Whitehead Pocahontas Marion Smith WHIS A. V. Rudy Joe Blosser

Bluefield Bargain Day at Jimmy's Restaurant

Local notice announces Bluefield bargain day with a chicken dinner offered at 30 cents. The item highlights a promotional meal at Jimmy's Restaurant, inviting patrons to visit for the special price.

Meeting called off due to funeral of William A Haley

The Ladies' auxiliary to the O R C. meeting scheduled for this afternoon has been canceled following the death of William A Haley. Announcement comes from president Mrs Annie I Hut ton.

William A. Haley Ladies’ Auxiliary Annie I. Hutton

Mrs Keady to Perform in Bland Street Church Cantata

Mrs Keady formerly Mise Cleanor Russell remembered by local music lovers appears with James Elmer Brown to perform at Bland Street Methodist Church next Sunday evening. The program features Stainers cantata The Daughter of Jairus by a choir of forty and an orchestra of ten. Mrs Keady, daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Russell of Tazewell Virginia, is a skilled violinist and will play an orchestral part and offer a solo offertory in the first part of the service.

Joseph Keady Mise Cleanor Russell James Elmer Brown Bland Street Methodist Church Stainer Jairus Keady A. J. Russell Tazewell, Va

Y W A Mre G M Cruise Chairs Meeting At Y Quarters

The Y W A membership committee chaired by Mrs G M Cruise met at Y quarters Wednesday afternoon. An education committee meeting chaired by Mrs Ben B Johnson is scheduled for Friday afternoon.

Y. W G. M. Cruise Y. Quarters Ben 8. Johnson

Roy M. Hawley Visits Huntington Visitor in Bluefield

Roy M. Hawley of Huntington was a visitor in Bluefield on Wednesday. The Rev Herahel B Abshire was noted among attendees during the day, with civil church duties and local engagements mentioned.

Roy M. Hawley Huntington Bluefield Herahel B. Abshire Stu

Society Notes Highlight Bluefield Visits and Returns

The report lists residents visiting friends and relatives in Bluefield from New York and other towns. It notes Bertie Rodgin returning from Johns Hopkins to summer with her parents, Bila Yearout’s Roanoke Rapids visit, Conan Gilmore improving after illness, and O A Wilson of Blacksburg visiting son B R Wilson. Includes a restaurant ad at Jimmy's with a 30 cent chicken dinner.

W. C. Gilmore Frederick Street O. A. Wilson Blacksburg B. R. Wilson Wilson Bluefield Avenue

Gilda Gray Reveals Age and Lux Soap Habit

In a posed quote Gilda Gray states I am 32 years old and explains that performers must stay youthful on stage. She notes using Lux Toilet Soap for years and claims most Hollywood actresses use the fragrant white soap regularly. Offer: buy several cakes at ten cents today.

Gilda Gray Lux All Stars

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ray Matz Colonial Theater Nunnally’s Inc Majestic Electric Greever’s Garage Sales and Service Haddassah Delphian Social Meeting Bess Palmer Mgr Jackson’s ‘Tea Room Factory Lois Russel Lydia Greene Circle Beaver J. & J. Collettes Williams Congress Coty Taylor’s Pharmacy Easley-Penn Princeton Avenue Twin City Charming Musicale Jimmy Mrs. Keady Health Kellogg Company Battle Creek,mich London, Can Kellogg’s W. K. Kellogg Kel Pert Kellogg's Kellogg Battle Creek
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