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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1926
Page
5
Due to weather uncertainty the St Luke's Hospital Training School graduation exercises on Thursday evening June 10 will be held at the Municipal Building Auditorium instead of at the hospital.
A local tribute notes Mr. Nison as a worthy and efficient young man who is liked by all who know him. The brief appreciation highlights his character and popularity in the community.
A Labour League social evening will be held on Wednesday June 14 in the Sunday school room. A delightful program is planned for attendees with activities and refreshments to follow.
Mr. and Mrs. Max Stein of Richmond Virginia announce the birth of a fine son. The mother was Miss Ledia Cohen and is a niece of Mrs. H. Weinberg of this city.
The public is invited to attend the Cohen Richardson oration contest at Beaver High School auditorium this evening. Contestants are among the most gifted young orators of Beaver High, each with a subject of great interest.
The Ruth Circle Loyal Daughters of the Ocean Church hold their monthly class meeting and party Tuesday evening at Arlene Gordens home 1213 Woodland Avenue. All girls urged to attend the business meeting with important matters to be discussed. An invitation goes to Bob Lowders class for the social hour and a pleasant time is anticipated.
Curtin Canaday of Princeton road returns from Dayton Ohio with his bride formerly Audrey Green of Dayton. News of the marriage had been kept secret since January 26. The couple will live with Canaday’s parents at Maple Acres. Canaday is 18 and works at A. J. Cole greenhouses on Princeton road. The bride, 16, is described as attractive.
The Gamma Delphian Chapter gathered yesterday at Mrs J P Gills on Whitethorn street. Vice president Mrs C M Flynn led the meeting in place of the president elect Mrs Hud son Huffard with Mrs A B Mahood directing the afternoon program. Members gave strong reports and Mrs Slocum presented a historic sketch. The next meeting, with Mrs Slocum, is scheduled for two weeks hence.
Miss Gertrude Williams of Wilcoe wed Roland Dennison of Gary in Welch last week. The couple, daughter and son in law, plan a Washington honeymoon and will reside in Gary after June 15 as Dennison works for the N and W Railway.
Portsmouth Ohio resident Mrs Curtis Sword recalls chronic pains and weakness improving after using Cardus. She describes bouts of fatigue and nervous exhaustion then credits two to twelve bottles with restoring strength and appetite. She reports regained color and weight and says the remedy is sold by druggists nationwide.
Complimentary to Miss Anna Abrahamson of Bramwell and her fiancé Mr. Nathan Effron of this city, their forthcoming June 20 wedding is noted. A bridge party hosted by Mrs. Schlossberg and Mrs. Kwass on Union Street featured out of town guests including Mrs. Jack Weinstein of Roanoke and Mrs. Siegel of New York, with June rose decor and a salad course. Top honors went to Mrs. Kammer and Mrs. Effron, with a consolation prize to Miss Abrahamson.
Miss Minnie Weaver presided as Miss Gertrude Watts led the Daleth Delphian Chapter last evening at the Y W C A. Members and visitors heard instructive texts by Billie and Blanche Brammer, Margaret Easley, Bertha Newton and Mary Winters. A nominating committee including Mrs Lera Cox Miller and Mrs George French was named to report at the June 14 meeting.
At last evenings regular meeting of the Asher Bible Council committee chairs were announced. The list includes Blanche Brammer service Mary Herrmann employment Isabelle Dillard membership Ira V ermion fellowship Jennie White publicity.
The Farm Women's Club met with Mrs. Frank Crawford as Mrs. Lula Bowes led the meeting. After prayers and a humorous program by Mrs. Umberger, Miss McCue showed needlework shortcuts and a social hour followed with peaches coffee and cake. Miss L. Frazier Saunders wed A. C. Houser in Williamson in a surprise ceremony. the couple plan to reside in Williamson.
San Diego May 7 John J Spreckels capitalist with wide interests in San Francisco died at 2 40 pm today at his Coronado home He was seventy one son of the sugar king and helped build the San Diego street car and water systems He rose from humble origins to become a Pacific coast shipping leader and had many California interests.
Fragmentary note mentions an Oklahoma City party traveling to Louisville Kentucky for an unspecified event or gathering last month. Details are incomplete and no names or dates are readable.
In Morgantown West Virginia June 7 a southbound passenger train struck a taxi at Bees Ohio station sending the car twenty feet. The taxi driver Tony Everetts tried to brake but leaped to safety as the engine plowed into the vehicle. Officials blamed a loose emergency brake ratchet leaving the car to roll into the track. Passengers waiting at the entrance were scattered as the wreck occurred.
A wagon party of 30 traveling toward the roalte peoat in Death Valley was reduced as the cab was demolished. No injuries reported among the survivors.
Mrs. Faaxx M. Casey of Mount Vernon New York says the Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound improved her health and appetite after months of weakness. She reports keeping a bottle at home and would testify to its merits before a notary.
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