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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1928

Page

20

Children Take A Airplane Trip In Year End Flight

Miss Blanche Miller's kindergarten and continuation school staged an imag trip by airplane ending the year. Students from Long Sleep to New Joy visited cities and learned through a birdseye view of their studies, with several named students ill at the close. Certificates were awarded to Mary Stone Masely Charles Shirey Flynn James Matthew Godwin Donald Morelli Kersey John Jefferson Mahood Harry Rice Jr Humphrey Dillon Smith Jr and Margaret Sudduth Smith William Ward Kersey and Thomas H Cooper III though illness prevented some from finishing.

Blanche Miller Orange Valley Oal Imme Cooperative Mary Stone Masely Charles Shirey Flynn James Matthew Godwin Donald Morel! Kersey John Jefferson Mahood Harry Rice Jr Humphrey Dillon Smith Jr Margaret Sudduth Smith William Ward Kersey Thomas H. Cooper III

District Leader Ralph Shupe Earns Essay Honor

Representing Epworth Methodist district Ralph Shupe presented a strong essay titled Missions State and International Rela tion. His piece is selected to represent the district at the Abingdon league conference on June 7 where winners advance to the Lake Laska conference. DuBose delivered an inspiring talk at Kimball Friday evening with Miss Katherine Parham presiding.

Ralph Shupe Epworth Regeene Bland Street Methodist Arch M. E. Church Kimball Abingdon Lake Laska Shop DuBose Katherine Parham Hemphill

Recital at First Christian Church Features Miss Watts Pupil

Miss Gertrude Watts presents a vocal and piano recital at the First Christian church on Tuesday June 6 at 7 30 p m. The program includes works by Cadmus Brahms Gounod Beethoven and others with participants including Marion Smith Ruth Lee Smith Mareverite Cooke Cleo Harris and Geraldine Ashworth among others. The public is invited to attend.

Gertrude Watts First Christian Church Marion Smith Madame Schumann- Heink Cadmus Ruth Lee Smith Sindinez Mareverite Cooke Brahms Jewel Sone Faust Gounod Elizabeth Reynolds Owens Ty Eeeee Beethovan Geraldine Ashworth Wocal Niehi Rohm J.B. Waener Cleo Harris Willeby Meese Esstereereeeessess Strickland Pbleen Sonz Rane Cenes la Forge

TRO Business Women's circle meeting at 7 45 with Mrs

The TRO Business Women's circle of the Methodist church plans an evening gathering at 7 45 led by Mrs. with arrangements to be announced.

TRO Business Women's Circle of Methodist Church

Heink Develops Vocal Art Class for Young Singers

Heink dedicates time to cultivating vocal art among young singers and leads a seasonal class of talented pupils from this country and abroad.

Heink

Recital by Mise Lo's Benbow at Warlick's piano rooms

Mise Lo's Benbow presents pupils in a Monday evening recital at Warlick's piano rooms on June 4 at 8 15 PM with assistance from Misses June and Fran Austin of Roanoke. The program features a long list of piano duets solos and violin and vocal pieces by numerous named performers and composers.

Mise Lo Benbow Warlick June Fran Austin Roanoke Engleman Wallace (Jr Averall H. March Paumeld Sweet Violet Allwood David Gilpin Streabog Dollie Chase of the Daniel Elizabeth Stafford Gillet Frances West Pitzner George Helen Peake Bluette Valse Duvernoy Ruth Rayme Little Corley Head Mest Nscb James and Glyde Averall Boyer Arnold Louise Blankenship Oren li Dale Virginia Smythe Elinor Bowman Spaulding Krentzlin Kathleen Wysor James Avera Isabel Reid Stulte Tlree Juanita Bowman Percy Phillips Elizabeth Walker Lieurance Wallace Averal Andre Mary Edmonson Dixie Charles Lindsay Madeline Henderson Sess Wells Helen Cooper Traux Margaret Neal Misses June

Golf tournament at Bhefield Country Club hosted by Elsom and Rogera

Mrs C H Elsom and Mrs R C Rogera host a golf event at the Bhefield Country Club on Tuesday. The 2 pm tournament allows each player one extra club plus their putter for nine holes to determine a lowest score prize from the hostesses. Luncheon follows at 1 pm with reservations via Mrs Hardaway.

C. H. Elsom R. C. Rogera Bhefield Country Club Lamcheon

Carrolls Welcome Son Arthur Edward May 29

Mr and Mrs D M Carroll Ridge welcome a son named Arthur Edward born May 29. The parents and baby are reported in this local birth notice.

D. M. Carroll Ridge Arthur Edward

Missionary Meeting At Bland Street Church

The Young People's Missionary Society of Bland Street Methodist will meet with Mrs Virginia Bernard of South Bland Street Monday evening at 7 30. Mrs W C Given and Mrs J E B McMulin are in charge.

Young People’s Missionary Society of Bland Street

Lovely maid of honor at Tazewell May festival coronation

Goldine Maxwell served as maid of honor during the charming May festival in Tazewell held in connection with the coronation of Miss Jane Royall as May queen.

Goldine Maxwell Tazewell Mise Jane Royall

Local U D C Chapter Meats Tuesday Evening

The U D C local chapter plans a meeting Tuesday at 8 PM at the Elks building. The gathering focuses on chapter activities and upcoming events.

U. D.C Elks Building

Bridge Parties Lead Social Week at Bramwell

Among the lead social events of the season a series of bridge parties will be given this week by R. J. Parsons and Mrs. W. Henry Johnson at Bramwell.

R. J. Parsons W. Henry Johnson Bramwell

Circle and Club Meetings Set for Monday

A notice lists gatherings with Mrs. M H Burton on Union street and Mrs. B D Buckles as joint hostesses Monday at 2 30. Circle 8 led by Mrs A B Sisson meets at an announced location. Business Women circle led by Mrs L B Lemons meets with Mrs Barnes Ratcliffe on Rockbridge street Monday at 6 PM.

M. H. Burton Union Street Burton B. D. Buckles Circle 8 A. B. Sisson Business Women's Circle L. B. Lemons Barnes Ratcliffe Rockbridge Street

Bland Street Missionary Society Meeting Notice

The Bland Street Missionary Society will meet in Hamilton Hall on Wednesday at 3 o'clock.

Bland Street Missionary Society Hamilton Hall

Circles Meet at Trinity Methodist and Prohibition Talk

Circles of Trinity Methodist plan meetings Wednesday at 3 with seven circle leaders listed by name and location. Florence Ewell Adkins, nationally known speaker, will discuss prohibition at the Christian church during Sunday school and deliver the 7:45 pm Trinity church service, with public invited.

Florence Ewell Adkins Christian Church Trinity Church

Bluefield Quota Club Plans Tuesday Luncheon at West Virginian

The Bluefield Quota club will convene Tuesday evening at 6 for its regular luncheon conference at the West Virginian hotel.

Bluefield Quota Club West Virginian Hotel

Asher Bible Council Nears Final Meeting Before recess

The Virginia Asher Bible council will hold its final meeting before the summer recess Monday evening at the usual hour in the Y. The session closes the attendance contest with the Roanoke council and all members should attend. visitors are invited.

Virginia Asher Bible Council Roanoke Council

College Avenue Circles to Meet at 2:30 Wednesday

W M circles of College Avenue Baptist church plan meetings Wednesday at 2 30 pm. Circle 1 led by Mrs R T McLaughlin with Mrs R L Taylor on Jefferson Street. Circle 2 led by Mrs M O Carpenter with Mrs G W Lavender at 1008 College Avenue. Circle 3 led by Mrs J T Combs with Mrs C C Gentry at 572 Frederick Street. Circle 4 led by Mrs F O Lamb with Mrs J W Hopkins at 1200 View Avenue. Circle 5 led by Mrs J B Pearson with Mrs H W Reynolds at 309 Stowers Street. Circle 6 led by Mrs Albert Hughett with Mrs Freeman Burchett. Union Circle 7 led by Mrs Henry Kendrick with Mrs O B S Chapman on Rockbridge Street.

F. O. Lamb J. W. Hopkins 1200 View Avenue J. B. Pearson H. W. Reynolds Stowers Street Albert Hughett Freeman Burchett Union Street Henry Kendrick Chapman Rockbridge Street

Mattie Virginia Frazier to Wed Joseph Bayard Cole

Mrs James Tyler Frazier Jr requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Mattie Virginia to Mr Joseph Bayard Cole on Thursday June seventh at twelve oclock at Chilhowie Methodist Episcopal Church in Chilhowie Virginia. Mrs W D Cofer and Mrs G M Cruise will attend from Bluefield.

James Tyler Frazier Jr Mattie Virginia Joseph Bayard Cole Chilhowie Methodist Episcopal Church Chilhowie Virginia W. D. Cofer G. M. Cruise Bluefield

Youth Meeting at Hancock School on Quality That Builds a Man

The Church of God youth group will meet Sunday evening at 6 15 at the Hancock school. Discussion focuses on Quality that Makes a Young Man Great. A large crowd is hoped for and the event is expected to entertain.

Church of God Congregation Hancock School

Miss Sarah Bowen Pupil Recital at Warlick Piano Rooms

Wednesday evening June 6 at o oclock Miss Sarah Bowen will present a pupils recital assisted by two students from Miss Mary Mustard’s class in expression The public is invited to attend at Warlick piano rooms

Sarah Bowen Mary Mustard Warlick Viano

Local residents travel for education and medical visits

Misses Helen Whitt and Luella Barnett of Tazewell will attend Greensboro College graduation in North Carolina where Miss Settle is a graduate. Mrs. Jesse L. Bell and Norma travel to Washington D C for the Naval Hospital visit and plan to be away until fall. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford A. Brotherton of Columbus Ohio visit Frank and Mrs. Brotherton. Grace Cecil, recently at Brenau College Gainesville Ga, spends the summer locally.

Helen Whitt Luella Barnett Tazewell Greensboro N. C College Settler Jesse L. Bell Norma Welch Washington, D. C Bell United States Naval Hospital Clifford A. Brotherton Columbus Ohio Mr. Brotherton Frank G. Brotherton Grace Cecil Brenau College Gainesville

Flapper Fanny Says on Looking Down and Upward Liaisons

Flapper Fanny quips that faulting a woman for glancing down on a man who courts her misses the dynamic of social flirtation. The remark frames modern dating as a playful reversal of conventional gender expectations.

Local residents undertake travels and duties across cities

Mrs. J A Cecil visits Cooper West Virginia with her parents to attend family matters while Mrs N B Dyer from Union Street travels to Washington for a relative’s wedding. Mrs H G Johnston leaves for Chicago for a Women of Mooseheart Legion convention and Sacramento for B of L EB and F. en route she visits Utah. Miss Bertha Rodgin visits relatives in Baltimore and Washington. Mrs J B Eades and children spend days at Bramwell with Mrs Eades' mother. Mrs Henry Rodgin and Miss Sarah Bowen are to entertain at Concord College Athens commencement. Theodore Hundley of Charleston visits on business. Claude Ferguson, ill with influenza, relapses at home Sussex Street. Mrs C B Martin visits relatives in Dunboise Pa and Salamanca NY. Mrs W M Abshire returns home after hospital operation in Richmond.

J. A. Cecil Cooper W. Va Dyer Union Street Washington H. G. Johnston Chicago Women of Mooseheart Legion Sacramento Calif B. of L. EB Utah Bertha Rodgin Baltimore J. B. Hades Bramwell Eades Frank Lee Harvey Henry Rodgin Sarah Bowen Concord College Athens Theodore Hundley Charleston Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company Claude Ferguson EB. G. Ferguson Sussex Street C. B. Martin Dunboise Salamanka N. Y W. M. Abshire

Rites for Nick Thylaha Held at Elkhorn

The body of Nick Thylaha who died from injuries in the Crozer Coal and Coke mines was taken to Elkhorn after burial at Pocahontas. Funeral services conducted by Father John Grayeon were held in Elkhorn.

Nick Thylaha Bluefield Sanitrarum Crozer Coal and Coke Company Elkhorn John Grayeon Pocahontas

Charles F Peters Dies in Roanoke at 59

Captain Charles Franklin Peters 59 died yesterday at Arlington Heights Roanoke from heart disease. A Norfolk and Western railroad conductor for 35 years he was a pioneer printer on the Pocahontas Headlight. Survivors include widow daughter and son and two brothers. Funeral at Peters home Monday at 3 pm with burial in Fairview cemetery.

Charles Franklin Peters Arlington Heights Roanoke Peters Norfolk and Western Railroad Bluefield Radford Pocahontas Giles County J. M. Peters Pearisburg Shriner Order of Railway Conductors B. P Oak Hill John M. Peters The Daily Telegraph Company Fairview Cemetery

Armour Officials Hold Convention in Bluefield Territory

About fifty Armour and Company representatives gathered in Bluefield for the quarterly convention at the West Virginian Hotel. Sessions ran all day with a noon luncheon. District managers from Northfork, Bristol, Beckley, Thurman, Mullens, Norton, Middlesboro and Lynchburg attended.

Armour and Company Bluefield Big Packing Company West Virginian Hotel Northfork Bristol Beckley Thurman Mullens Norton Middlesboro Lynchburg R. F E. Hicks T. W. Ingram F. H. Benn C. F. Huff G. M. Blake G. T. Calloway E. P. Perrow Mullena Fr. Webb

Lynchburg officials lead company general discussion

C. Nelson district manager presided at a Lynchburg meeting on subjects vital to the company. Other speakers included R. J Hurt O. J. Poorman W. J. Hoss from Lynchburg J. C. Milton Chicago P. T. McDonald Chicago W. S. Rodhey Chicago John K. Powers C. C. Etter and R. T. Huggine all of Lynchburg.

Nelson Lynchburg R. J Hurt O. J. Poorman W. J. Hoss J. C. Milton Advertising Department Chicago, Ill P. T. McDonald W. 8. Rodhey Chicago John K. Powers C. C. Etter R. T. Huggine

Real Estate Transfers Filed in Mercer County Court Clerk

Real estate transfers filed yesterday include E. C. Lusk and wife transferring two acres in Duhring to Ada May Lusk for 600 dollars. The article notes monthly moon perigee and apogee references.

Mercer County Court Clerk's Office E. C. Lusk Ada May Lusk

Castoria Ad Promises Calm For Babies And Parents

An older children nerves link to infant over stimulation from play. Castoria is advertised as safe for babies and used for colic diarrhea and sleeplessness. The ad cites 25 million yearly bottles and notes the Chan H. Pletcher signature for authenticity.

Chan H. Pletcher

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Miss Miller Watts Bluefeld Etri Kansas City Madame Schumann Schumann Granaia Young People’s Society Phoeebe Nenrally Federal St Bland Missionary Society Trinity Trinity Methodist Church F. M. Knight I. N. Fuqua Vineyard Street H. M. Williams O. J. Caldwell Washington Street Mra. Caldwell N. W. Stewart J. H. Powell R. L. Duff Frederick Street H. G. Steele H. Belcher Bland Road C. R. Goodson L. BE. Lemons Albemarne Street Lemons P. L. Dye J. W. Perkins Church Lake Bailey Asher Bible Council Lre Vogue Federal Street Law and Commerce Bldg College Avenue Young People’s Meeting Flapper Fanny U. S. Pat HER Service, Inc Charles F. Peters Norfolk & Western Krmour Thurmond Ruth Brittain Bluefield Gas & Power Co
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