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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1923
Page
5
Society editor RS. Jas. O Keeffe notes how heat power and water respond to science and learning. The article highlights bridges trains ships and communications as blessings from progress, inviting readers to share society items by phone.
Friends of Ruth Bodell were disappointed when they learned a local reception was unavailable. Bodell gave a 45 minute concert at Aeolian Hall in New York City for the Radio Corporation of America, broadcast by the company. Her voice has grown notably and Bluefield friends anticipate further national recognition.
Cards arrived from rs. Philip Goodwill to a reception at her Bramwell home on Thursday June 14 complimenting rs. F. L. Schoen Mrs. George Johnson Mrs. Van Dyke Clarke and Mrs Francis G. Goodwill.
Miss Agnes Stevens’s wedding was celebrated with a five course dinner at Hoy Toy Tea Shop hosted by bridesmaids Elizabeth Shelton Virginia Martin and Louise Hamilton. Guests included Cleo Cash Edith York Josephine Alexander Aldine Hamilton Mary Lee Wagner and others as the pre nuptial gathering featured Japanese green and yellow decor and an amber ice tea pitcher memento.
Mr and Mrs Warren Thornhill hosted a Saturday dinner for Bluefield College faculty and guests at their Highland avenue home. Six course meal served by Misses McClaugherty Baldwin Hancock Lazenby and Thornhill sisters featured a witty hostess created contest for entertainment. Additional attendees included Mr and Mrs Martin Marra Miss Mary Dinwiddie Mr and Mrs Hugh Hancock Mr and Mrs R B Lazenby and Mr Dinwiddie.
At 8 pm yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs J C Daily on Giles street, Miss Bessie Reese wed P Z Zimmerman in a quiet ceremony officiated by Dr E E Northen. The bride wore beige twill with sweetheart roses and sweet peas. After light refreshments, the couple left for Norfolk and will reside in Bluefield upon return. Mrs Zimmerman has lived in Bluefield fifteen years and worked with E S Pedigo stores. Mr Zimmerman is a prominent contractor in Bluefield.
The Bland Street Methodist Church missionary society held its regular monthly gathering with strong attendance. Mrs. B. P. Carter’s circle earned the honor badge for highest attendance. Norwoodian circle led by Mrs. Gee Strader conducted the program with hymns prayers readings and reports showing active engagement.
A recital will be held Friday evening at the First Christian church featuring pupils in expression taught by Mrs. George M. Barger Jr. The event promises to be entertaining and worthwhile.
Mrs BF Baker of Bramwell will entertain Thursday at the Robins Rest tea room with a luncheon honoring Miss Edith Perkins and Miss Vonceil Brazil.
The regular meeting of the Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the church.
Two young female artists in New York show how early success shaped their careers. Mabel Claire, already with a studio, turned candle sculptures into a thriving business and postponed plans to study in Paris and Rome. Evaline Sellers of Fort Worth, studying at Washington University, creates Tut's Pup novelty dogs that now sell nationwide while she aims for New York study.
Mrs J B Chariton hosts her sister Miss Frances Mc Claugherty back from Tampa for the winter. Alex Mahood of Princeton heads to Richmond and Charlottesville for a vacation. Mrs FR L Bailey and daughter Gladys depart for Cincinnati for shopping. Prof H P Thomas of the Baptist College is at St Luke's Hospital after tonsil surgery. Miss Mildred and Elizabeth Carpenter arrive in Bluefield for summer with their parents. Mr Cc P Mayhew of Roanoke returns with Mrs Thornton Stringfellow. News of the death of Miss Louise Mc Eldowney's father in Roanoke. Miss McEldowney at home. Prof R E B Alley to enter St Luke's Hospital Wednesday for throat treatment. Mrs Esther Rickey and daughter Ada Margaret of Sardinia Ohio are guests of Mr and Mrs R F Quinlan. City Attorney Russell S Ritz leaves for Charleston on business.
Colored glass bracelets are popular novelties this season, alongside heavy silver pieces of Indian origin featuring large matrix stones and crude carving.
The pleated skirt stands as a key element of stylish dress, appearing not only in white but across plain and patterned fabrics. This enduring piece remains a staple in diverse wardrobes.
New York June 6 Carrie Chapman Catt told the League of Women Voters that the suffrage movement is firmly planted in Europe as in the United States. She toured central Europe after World War I to help organize women while noting no dissolution of groups. She cited Latin nations losing past barriers and predicted church acceptances may spread through Rome orient.
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