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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1929

Page

2

Bluefield Quota Club Names Steele as Delegate for Worcester

At a weekly luncheon the Bluefield Quota club unanimously chose Mrs Nettie Vase Steele as delegate to the Quota International meeting to be held this month in Worcester Massachusetts with Mrs Bertha Luke as alternate. The club endorses Steele for election to the directorate and announced a committee to study proposed by law changes.

Bluefield Nettie Vase-Steele Worcester Mass Bertha Luke Lab Steele Mre Ke Beulah Price Mary Burgter Mies Pear Brammer

Final meeting of Dume snil club memory contest

At Miss Gertrude Watts studio Wednesday afternoon the memory contest crowned Ceraldine A&h as first prize winner with a musical card game. Harriet Rice took second for a music picture history and Mary Louise Rhoades earned a fancy cap as youngest pupil.

Dumesnil Gertrude Watts é@tudio Ceraldine A&h Harriet Rice Mary Louise Rhoades Miew Watts

Miller Francis Wedding Quiet in Knoxville Tenn

Laura Belle Miller and Mr Charles Francis Jr were quietly married April 21 1929 in Knoxville Tennessee an official notice states. LauraBelle Miller is a London Tennessee graduate in music and expression and has taught in London public schools for a year. Francis is the son of Mr and Mrs CC EB Francis of this city.

Laura Belle Miller Charles Francis Jr Knoxville Tenn J. Miller London Als n-Newman College Francis CC. EB. Francis

Famous Beauty Expert Tells Secret of Lovely Hands

New York barber Mrs. Pearl Ecker Hubbell, dean of the National School of Cosmeticians, advises women to keep hands clean and smooth. She endorses Lux soap for dishwashing and hand care, claiming it cleans without irritation and preserves skin softness and whiteness.

New York, N. Y Pearl Ecker Hubbell National School of Cosmeticians

Bluefield Bridegroom-To-Be To Wedding Trip In June

A Bluefield resident, a graduate of Randolph-Macon, employed by Norfolk and Western Railway, leaves Bluefield for London Tennessee on Wednesday to marry. The couple will tour Washington and Norfolk before returning around June 15 to live with the bridegroom’s parents.

Bluefield Randolf- Macon Norfolk and Western Railway Francie London Tenn Washington Norfolk

Rath class meets at Cherry Street home for meeting

The Rath class of Calvary Baptist church gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. J. G. Johnston's Cherry Street home. Mrs. Luther Webb hosted a well attended session with prayer by Mrs. John Pilis and discussion of a "measuring" party to celebrate the new church. Refreshments included sandwiches cakes and iced tea. The group adjourned to meet Misses Reba and Pro Brooks Nemours W. Va. for the July session.

Calvary Baptist Church Luther Webb J. G. Johnston Cherry Street John Pilis Mary Frank Thornton Bueinees

Birthday Party Honoring Mrs Hatcher's Daughter

The Bramwell gathering celebrated a daughter's sixteenth birthday hosted by Mrs W R Hatcher. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments with attendees including the Daridada, Umbarger, Hambrick, and Joyce families plus Mr and Mrs Fred Poe and others.

W. R. Hatcher Bramwell Read Minas Carrie Ada Hilla Elizabeth Daridada Jolla Juanita David Ean Nellie Hambrick Ruth Lucile Umbarger Elva Joyce Viola Shrader Mee William Hatcher Fred Poe Powell Williman Devidean Purcell Robert Dalton Newell Robert Herrick Willie Hambrick Joe Bowes Hobart Jon Woodrow Shraded Harry Umbarger

Bluefield Teacher Receives WVU English Master’s Degree

Mise Fretwell returned Wednesday afternoon from Morgantown where she earned a master’s degree in English at West Virginia University. She is a daughter of Mrs. Mary Fretwell and is regarded as one of Bluefield’s most popular and efficient teachers.

Mise Twee Fretwell Morgantown University of West Virginia Mise Fretwell Mary Fretwell Bluefield

Christian Endeavor Union Meeting Friday Evening

The Christian Endeavor union meets Friday evening at the First Presbyterian Church. Attendance is expected to be large and important for the group.

Christian Endeavor Union First Presbyterian Church

Junior circles of Trinity Methodist meet Friday at 3

Junior circles of Trinity Methodist church meet Friday at 3 with sessions led by Mrs Gilbert at Mrs Taylor's home 824 Abemarle street and other groups led by Mrs Duff at 221 Frederick street Mrs Halley at the home of Mrs BE Poster 1608 Acme street with the “Help Another” and “All On” circles attending.

Trinity Methodist Church Sunbeam W. Gilbert P. Taylor Abemarle Street Mra & Davis Mra R. L. Duff Frederick Street RL Halley Mra c BE. Poster Acme

Women of Mooseheart Legion chapter S71 meeting notes

The Women of Mooseheart Legion S71 met Tuesday at 2 40 PM in the Moose hall with Mrs Heeste Cole man as chair. Twenty nine members attended. Appointed for the meat meeting on June 18 were Mrs Sally Neighbors as chairman and members Ida Gibberson Edith Porterfield Georgia Peterson Jane Stephenson and Sally Por.

Mooseheart Legion Moose Hall Heeste Coleman Meadames Sally Neighbors Ida Gibberson Edith Porterfield Georgia Peterson Jane Stephenson Sally Por

Summer Camp Planned at Eggleston by Mrs C H Dick

Mrs C H Dick sponsors a summer camp at Eggleston with several camping parties from Bluefield already involved. The site is well suited for outdoor activities with face lives for practical use, a bubbling spring providing pure water, and scenic surroundings noted for their beauty.

Mre. C. HH. Dick Eggleston Biuefield

Trinity church class postpones party honoring teacher

Truth Seekers Bible class at Trinity Methodist postpones the 2 to 4 pm party honoring Rev DT ee Mr Miles who was unexpectedly called to Danville Kentucky to conduct Mrs Mary Moore Bland's funeral. Woman's Missionary Society held monthly meeting in Hamilton hall with brief program notes and prayers.

Trinity Methodist Church DT. Ee Miles Danville Mary Moore Womans Missionare Societ Bland Street Methodiet Itx Reettar Hamilton Hall Mra F. T. Tyree Greenland Tey Mountains J.B. Warner J. W. Argenbriet S . Douglass Davis Mire J. A. Vaber H.W Bale Minnie Lee Fidson J. A Tabor George Smith Mre W. Bo Hieke Eave Ttems Fayetteville Ark Ane Lake Junaluska N.C. Ang

Recital Tonight Features Ethereal Vocal and Piano Selections

Mise Ella Holroyd presents a lengthy program at Warlick's Piano Booms with vocalists and piano pupils. The lineup includes Shindler Rettie Smith, Nightingale, Whelpley and others performing songs such as The Trumpeter's Serenade, Love Like the Dawn Came, Consolation, and Dawn or the Down. Notable mentions include Mrs C W Dickey, Helen Hurd, and Lucile Smith. A note on a long and happy married life follows, along with wedding cards going to friends.

Mise Ella Holroyd Warlick Erry Shindler Clement Wells Sansa Tees Gordon Alley Drei Soak Louise Smith Simplanto Ypiatt Ee Tocelli Sofe Diddie Carmena Renn Helen Hurd Stephanie Covette Cribulka John Gilbert Mendelssohn Helen Virginia Bivens Ravenrole J. Godard Mire Leman Stelle Sone Shipmatee O'Mine Rueset Raseet Charles ‘Spencer Will & the Wien Rogers Blanche McNett Mierta Lohr Nathan Platnick Liat Sybil Cartwerteht Herr the Gentle Terk Bishop Othe Dixon Countess Bilbre Liord

Marriage of Bessie Frances Williame and J Carlisle Yost

Mr and Mrs Gilbert W Williame of Wallon Ave announce the marriage of their daughter Bessie Frances to J Carlisle Yost on Friday May 17 in Pinesine West Virginia. News of the union was kept secret until Wednesday morning when the couple left for a honeymoon to Washington. Mr Yost is the son of Ida M Yost and owner of the Twin City Printing Works in Bluefield West Virginia. The couple have the best wishes of a large number.

Gilbert W. Williame Wallon Avenué Bessie Frances J. Cartisle Yost Pinesine W. Va

Pollyanna Party for Torchbearers at Midway Christian Church

The Torchbearers of Midway Christian Church held a party at Mrs. Alvey Fatthine’s home with Pollyanna gifts and games led by Mrs. Leonard Davie and Mrs. Stanley Oglesby. New Pollyannia hathee to be drawn at the secular class meeting Sunday morning. Guests included numerous members such as Mrs. Tommy Williams Mrs. Joanta Ruble Mrs. Lewis Hambrick and Mrs. Virginia Witt among others.

Midway Christian Church Alvey Fatthine Leonard Davie Stanley Oglesby Gillete Farthing Josie Page J. W. Miller Tommy Williams Joanta Ruble Lewis Hambrick Narkey Puckett Clayton Hambrick Virginia Witt John Webb W. T. Peters Luang Better G. W. Rnub Harrie Broome H.R. Hager FT. Burton C. P. Crawford Sam Webb

Important Choir Rehearsal at Bland Street Church

The Bland Street Methods hold an important choir rehearsal this evening at 7 30 at the church. A large turnout of members is essential to prepare for upcoming services and events.

Bland Street

New Arrival of Baby Girl Virginia Louise Meredith

Mr and Mrs Max Meredith announce the arrival of a ten pound baby girl at 908 Nidge Street named Virginia Louise Meredith.

Max Meredith Nidge Virginia Louise Meredith

Eat Well and Exercise Well for Pleasurable Health

A health authority urges that eating and exercising should be enjoyable to maximize benefits. It notes sugar can enhance flavor across foods and aid intake, while stressing a varied daily diet of healthful options.

Sugar Institute

Luncheon Planned for Mrs Schoen and Mrs Fox Guests

Mrs E S Baker of Bramwell and her daughter Mrs F S Richmond will host a complimentary luncheon at Bramwell Friday at 1 PM to honor Mrs Howard Schoen of Williamson and Mrs Edwin Fox of Hollywood California.

E. S. Baker Bramwell F. S. Richmond City Howard Schoen Williamson Edwin Fox Hollywood Cal

Birth announcement for Roy Porter in Virginia

Born June 5 to Mr and Mrs Roy Ball at ae Va Roy Porter is the newborn. Mrs Ball, formerly Miss Daisy Lacy, is at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs A M Lacy in Davy West Virginia.

Roy Ball Roy Porter Ball Daisy Lacy A. M. Lacy Davy, W. A F. S. Richmond Bramwell RB. Baker Rulys Surchtiela Staunton Bess Burchfield Claire Pyle Bluefield George W. Pyle Miss Pyle

Circle 2 Meets at First Baptist With Mrs Thornhill Leader

Circle 2 of the W M S at First Baptist will meet this afternoon at 2 30 led by Mrs G T Thornhill 1020 Highland Avenue. Full attendance urged.

W. M.S The First Baptist Church G. T. Thornhill Thornhill Highland Avenue

Grace Church Sunday School Plans Meeting at Ball Home

Mrs. S R Thompson leads Grace church Sunday school class in regular business meeting and social at Mrs. L H Ball 201 Jackson street. Every member urged to attend.

S. R. Thompson Grace Church L. H. Ball Jackson Street

Leslie announces birth of son in Key stone region

Mr and Mrs K D Leslie announce the arrival of a son born January 5. The mother is at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Paul Marushia on Baleam Street.

K. D. Leslie Keystone Jane 5 Leslie Paul Marushia Baleam Street

Mre Dana Harris Returns From Cincinnati Trip via Lexington

Mre Dana Harris returns from a visit to Cincinnati traveling through Lexington Kentucky on the return trip. Mise Marie Corbin announces departure planning leaving soon for an unspecified destination.

Mre Dana Harris Cincinnati Lexington Mise Marie Corbin

Numerous West Virginia and North Carolina visitors noted in Huntington society notes

Huntington social column records a string of visits and travel from Fayette Miss and Davy W Va to Bristol Abbesville Roanoke and Raleigh. Notables include Miss Trent Cunningham Mrs. Nellie Thornhill and Gordon Dick with families visiting relatives and attending schools. Millard H. Tabor undergoes appendicitis surgery at Bluefield sanitarium and recovers. Miss Puckett and Miss Comer cited among travelers and students visiting from Greensboro and Blacksburg.

Epend Huntington M. L. Campbell Fayette Miss W. A. Hancock Bristol I. N. Fuqua Fuqua Vineyard Street Roy Wolfe Bobby Davy W. Va Marvin Anderson Otto Bristow Leslie McMillan Abbesville Trent Cunningham Hom St. Mary’s School Raleigh N.C Millard H. Tabor Pocahontas Fuel Company Maybeury Bluefield Sanitarium Nita Puckett Bluefield North Carolina Wright Mixe Catherine Comer Misa Comer North Carolina Woman's College Greensboro Grace Church Lenene Abingdon W. P. Maddieston Susan Betty Huddleston Keystone Jeasiean Stone L. M. Rish Billy Dnerson Roanoke Ben Bivens G. T. Owens Cincinna Reynolds M. W. Reynolds C. H. Dick Blacksburg Gordon Dick V. P W. A. Thornhill Hollins College Misa Nellie Thornhill C. C. Hughes Fintana N. C Nellie Laman G. A. Swope Cornett Avenue Ironton C. Cecil George Hurt Richmond Medical College Honaker L. BE. Lemons Bess Burchfield Ll. FE. Lemons W. A. Light Lina Richmond Ruth McEwen Wade Rebecca Page Swope Visneie R. Ars H. H. Riley Welch Howard Schoen Williamson

Ironized Yeast Promises Fast Weight Gain and Clear Skin

Advert says Skinny men gain 4 to 15 pounds in weeks with Ironized Yeast and Iron, guaranteed by the druggist. Claims improved strength, clearer skin, and no stomach upset. Tablets offered for all, with money-back guarantee if not delighted.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Francis Miller Mrs. Pearl Becker Hubbell C. E. Union Women of Mooseheart T Tyree FE. F. Porterfield Spiller Hicks J. F. McMullin Regord Efven and Mere W J Pougeins Ted S&s M Tervard Aba Joeers Sandere Www M. A. Meeting Woman's Missionary Union of the First Christian Church Circle 2 Maude Belcher J. W. Grimes C. H. Smith Ben Johnson Mary Annon Hell Mra. Core W. B. Johnson Frank O'Brien Florida Christian Home Union Granada Theatre Lide Rettie Smith Merbert Nightinaate Whelpley Ronde Irien Yost Beaver High School Torchbearers’ Party Jesse L. Bell Department of Education of West Virginia 150Th Howitzer Co Rogers St Thornton-Laid Co Bluefield, W. VA Princeton Ave
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