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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1924

Page

11

Dinner speakers set for Daughters of the Confederacy event

Miss Goldie Perry notes office hours for the column as Jolla Edwards Brown evangelist and the new Franx Y Jackson will speak at a dinner in the Kids Club Room. Daughters of the Confederacy season attendees urged with Mrs. Mary Meener arranging a musical program and invited ministers and Brown evangelistic party members.

Jolla Edward’ Brown Franx Y. Jackson Kids’ Club Mary Meener

Quiet May 31 Roanoke couple wed in Albemarle street ceremony

Samuel J. Graham and Estella Phiegar, both of Roanoke, were married by Rev. Charles Painter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Tickle on East Albemarle Street. The couple, after a 12:20 ceremony, went to the West Virginian Hotel for a luncheon then plan to return to Roanoke to settle at home.

Charles C. Tickle East Albemarle Street Samuel J. Graham Estella Phiegar Roanoke Charles Painter Graham W. 8. Graham J. P. Phiegar Heapy West Virginian Broadford W. R. Graham Lakeside Avenue Ray Bowling Ashland Margaret Burke Bramwell Hula Perkins Albemarle Street J. B. Eades Kirkeville American Osteopathic Association Fidelis Club Mary Jane Stewart Alma Haynes Bristol Huntington Herman Thomas Thomas Charlottesville University of Virginia Lucille Martin Stewart, Va B. CR. Goode Henry, Va Horace Sharitz Bluefield College Wytheville Emily Greever Tazewell Garrett Bailey Mt. Regis Sanitarium Salem Watson H. S. Shott E. Scott Hale James A. Shott Morgantown Jane McDermott Hugh I Shott Frank Hudgins Davidson College W. H. Thomas Kansas City A. R. Summers Rice-Stix Company St. Louis Summers G. C. Tucker Marion 8. C Frances Virginia Arters Converse College Virginia Mattie Moomaw

Young People Meeting Postponed by Tabernacle Services

The Young People's Society of Bland Street Methodist Church postpones its regular meeting due to tabernacle services. The new date is Tuesday evening June 10 at 7 30, and attention of the group is drawn to the schedule change.

Young People’s Society Bland Street Methodist Church

Y Camp Committee to Meet at Triangle Center

The camp committee of the Y W C A will meet at the Y headquarters Triangle Center this afternoon at 1 o'clock to finalize plans for the annual Y camps this season.

Triangle Center

Miss Dinwiddie Honored In Informal Saturday Shower

Mrs A F Kingdon hosted a charming informal shower Saturday afternoon for Miss Mary Dinwiddie soon to study social service in New York City. Eighteen guests attended with music and conversation while Mrs King served a savory course. Dinwiddie received attractive gifts wishing her happiness and success.

A F. Kingdon Mary Dinwiddie New York City

Pretty Highland Avenue Wedding in Princeton

In Princeton on Highland avenue a quiet wedding was held Saturday afternoon May 31 at 1 30. Miss Hallie Anderson became the bride of Carl Slate in a ceremony performed by Rev. Mr. Sims pastor of the Baptist church. The couple were attended by intimate friends and relatives. The bride wore a gray dress.

Highland Avenue Princeton Hallie Anderson Carl Slate Mr. Sims The Baptist Church

Marriage of Yarde resident Mrs Jones in Crepe de Chine attire

A Yarde resident, bride wearing crepe de chine with a gray hat and bouquet of American Beauty roses and ferns, wed a Maybourg groom employed by Pocahontas Fuel Co. After the ceremony they were entertained at the bride's home with table decor of sweet peas and ferns and a luncheon. Attendees included Lillie Slate, Madeline Parsons, Geneva Crawford, Ruth Lamer, Mary Bock, Mrs. M. F. Butt, and Harvey Slate. This morning Mrs Jones will speak at 8:30 at the Law and Commerce Building, and at noon to telephone girls. Several store groups held prayer services before work.

Yarde Maybourg Pocahontas Fuel Company Lillie Slate Madeline Parsons Geneva Crawford Ruth Lamer Mary Bock M. F. Butt Harvey Slate

Prayer meeting schedule for Districts 10 and 12

Prayer meetings this week list district captains and hosts with times starting Tuesday at 2 30 p m at multiple homes including Mrs Kirby Mrs Collins Mrs Kendrick and others on Highland Highland and Lyn Elm Hale Albemarle Washington Clark Wyoming and Monroe streets. District 12 led by Mrs Waterhouse lists addresses on Thomas Third and Rogers streets.

District 10 Hutchinson Kirby Highland Lyn Street Collins Elm Street Haledidition Phelps Henry Kendrick Albemarle Street H. B. Lee J. W. Anderson Washington Street Waterhouse J. W. Scruggs Thomas Street D. D. Shelton Third Street J. R. Johnson Rogers Street

Virginia Asher Bible Council Adopts Informal Meeting

The Virginia Asher Bible Council held its weekly meeting Monday evening with strong attendance. Due to a special service at the tabernacle, members unanimously dispensed with the usual program and attended the tabernacle services after a supper prepared by Episcopal church ladies.

Virginia Asher Bible Council Tabernacle Episcopal Church

Women’s Club Holds Autumn Meeting at Triangle Center

The Women’s Club met at the Triangle Center Monday afternoon with Mrs. F L Black reporting on the district federation conference at Point Pleasant where she served as a delegate from the Binefield Club. It was announced the Y has accepted the Club’s offer to furnish a room in the new Y headquarters in the Fallon building and the Club will support Y W C A camps for girls.

Woman's Club Bine Triangle Center F. L. Black District Federation Point Pleasant Binefield Fallon Gine

Local Social News and Club Meetings Highlight Bluefield Week

A business visitor calls Fallon the florist, Thornton couple returns to Bluefield, Bundy Harvey to undertake a six week Pacific coast motor trip, births at Bluefield Sanitarium, and multiple district prayer meetings led by various hosts. Included are visits from relatives, wedding attendance, and piano room visits in Roanoke.

Fallon C. W. Thornton Roanoke Bluefield Bundy Harvey Rogers Street Pacific Coast R. G. Lawson Bluefield Sanitarium R. G. Lawson, Jr. Lawson,Jr D. J. Kegsey Babe Kate Markle Hollins, College Eva Hutchinson Ferbush-Hancock Florence Hancock Chas. T.kinsanon Warrick Vineyard and South Streets Lane W. Gilmer Earl and Lewis Buckles Mosley Leader Hurt North Street Kahle Slagle Union Street Mike Flynn C. J. Alexander W. G. Craft W. A. Vawter Oakhurst Avenue A. L. Smith G. L. McCulloch Spring Grove Avenue M. Cresmell Lee Street Geo. Woods W. KR. Sprinkle East End W. K Thomason Franklin Street C. B. Pruett Giles Street Princeton Avenue C. W. Sublette KE. BE. Currence Fourth Street Spanglers A. G. McCue Walton Avenue

Senate approves child labor amendment for ratification

Washington June 2 Approval passed in the senate for a constitutional amendment to empower the federal government to limit regulate or prohibit child labor under eighteen. The measure would send enforcement to both state and federal governments, needing three fourths of states for ratification. The debate ran long with strong support and opposition centering on federal vs state powers.

Washington Senate House Congress Supreme Court

Herriot Backs Dawes Report As Adoption Urged

Paria June 2 Edouard Herriot prospective premier spoke to a joint caucus of radical and radical socialist parties and came out for adoption of the Dawes report. He vowed his financial policy would be sane and based on strict budget balance.

Paria Edovard Herriot Dawes

Veterans of Foreign Wars Convene in Wheeling

C C Devericks of Clarksburg state commander announced the annual Veterans of Foreign Wars convention would be held at Wheeling on June 7. Several hundreds of overseas World War I veterans are expected to attend from across the state.

Clarksburg C. C. Devericks Veterans of Foreign Wars the Order Wheeling

Messenger Boy Missing with $43,000

New York report says a 22 year old messenger for Minsch Monell and Company vanished with 43000 dollars in negotiable securities he was carrying.

New York Minsch, Monell & Company

National committee to start hearings on contests Wednesday

John T. Adams, Iowa, the Republican national committee chairman, announced that the last of the committee members expected to hear contests of delegates or seats at the convention opening June 10 will arrive tomorrow to be ready for hearings beginning Wednesday in Cleveland.

Cleveland Republican National Committee John T. Adams Iowa National Committee

Muscle Shoals debate nears final Senate action

Washington June 2 The Senate Agricultural Committee prepares majority and minority reports on Muscle Shoals and a vote is expected by week's end. Ford bid versus Norris bill dominates discussion with claims of government ownership and control. majority denounces Ford plan while minority backs it.

Washington Senate Senate Agricultural Committee Congress Ford Norris Detroit Gorgas Alabama Power Company

House approves salary raises for postal workers

Washington June 2 A House bill proposing salary increases for postal employees passed 250 to 14 under a suspension of rules. The measure would raise clerks carriers inspectors supervisors and assistant postmasters by about 300 a year, financed by an estimated 65 million annually. It now goes to conference with the Senate to resolve differences including a Borah amendment on campaign expenditure publicity.

Washington Senate House Post Office New Grist Post Office Committee Borah Republican Idaho Longworth Treasury Griest Post Office Department

Death by Own Action Theory Abandoned by Sheriff

Huntington June 2 Sheriff Joe Callahan of Greenup county Ky said he has definitely abandoned the death by own action theory in the probe of the strange death of Orville Wallace thirty six of this city and will continue inquiry into other possibilities.

Huntington Joe Callahan Greenup County Orville Wallace

Huntington Gang Used Decoy Girl in Robbery Plot

A historic report describes a purported theft scheme run by a foothold gang based in Huntington. They allegedly employed a bobbed-haired Mond girl in knickers as a decoy to lure victims and facilitate robberies.

Huntington

Albanian Government Resigns Amid State of Siege Proclaimed

Rome dispatch reports from Aviona that Albania has resigned its government and a state of siege is in effect across the country. The message indicates political upheaval and emergency measures as authorities take control.

London Exchange Rome Aviona Albania

Senate approves funds for veterans hospital completion

Washington June 2. A senate bill to make available six million eight hundred fifty thousand dollars for completion of the veterans bureau hospitalization program was passed tonight by the use.

Washington Senate Veterans Bureau

Kellogg's Bran touted as cure for long-term constipation

A letter from Arlington H. Carman of Patchogue New York claims Kellogg's Bran improved his health in two weeks far more than decades of medicine. The advertisement asserts bran stimulates the bowels, cleanses the intestines, and offers permanent relief with a money-back guarantee if not effective.

Arlington H. Carman Patchogue N. Y Kellogg's Kellogg’s Kellogg 'S

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