Ella Holroyd in Milano and Venice trip vivid letter
Ella Holroyd of Bluefield writes from Milano about life there and a recent Venice visit. She describes canale sights a milk boat wine boat and fire station and notes landmarks in Venice including Rialto and St Mark’s square. She mentions fellow student Cecil Johnson finishing Lohengrin and preparing for Italian stage training in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Holroyd
Milano
Italy
Venice
Miss Perry
Antauity
Canale
Rialto Bridge
Bom
Cecil (Johnson
Lido
Ialy
Atlantic
Adriatic Sea
Letter from Ella Holroyd on life in Milan and music
Ella Holroyed writes from Milano about piano teacher Gino Moroni and voice teacher Maestro Caffo. She notes impresario Serafin, Marian Talley, Lindbergh news, and Italian prices versus dollars, plus touring plans and city life in a vivid, personal travelogue style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gino Moroni
Italy
Conservatory
America
Mello-Glo French Process Powder Promises Pure Shine Reduction
An Easley Penn Prug Store notice touts MELLO-GLO as a new French process face powder that prevents shine and large pores, leaving a peachy, soft skin tone and promising beautifying purity for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easley Penn Prug Store
Pleasant Birthday Party for Mrs Looney at Midway Church
Mrs W M Looney was guest of honor at a birthday party hosted by the Women's Union of the Midway Church of Christ on Monday at the Miller home. Festivities included pink and white decor, a central birthday cake, prize games, a fish pond gift feature, music, and refreshments with a large list of guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Looney
Woman'’s Union
Midway Church of Christ
J. W. Miller
B E. Miller
H. C. Webb
Sam Webb
M. C. Melvin
G. W. Ruble
W. M. Snead
Leonard Pavis
J. C. Goforth
Clarence McFadden
John Webb
Margaret Taylor
Looney
Alvey Farthing
Kr. E. Miller
Jesse Page
Lovely Bride Honored At Albemarle Street Shower
Mrs. Billy Blair Pyott a former Miss Susie Wilson was honored at a charming miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. R. B Edwards and other hostesses on Albemarle Street. Yellow and white decor, elaborate refreshments, a wedding cake basket centerpiece, and prizes highlighted the event attended by numerous friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Blair Pyott
Susie Wilson
R. B& Edwards
Albemarle Street
Madeline Wallace
Marcelle Saunders
Ruth Shelton
Imogene Davis
Billy Brammer
Appalachian Power Company
Pyott
Constance
Ora Clarkson
Gladys Snavely
Ruth Lindsey
Blanche Brammer
Bertha Deaumer
Mae Shelton
Elizabeth Chatfield
Georgia Johnston
Susie Snow
J.N. Wilson
Jack Kilmer
Lofton Allison
Joseph Wilds
Sidney Dearing
A. C. Rogers
Boyd Pierce
W C T U Meeting in Bluefield Va Highlights Prohibition Notes
The Bluefield Virginia W C T U held its regular monthly meeting in the Methodist church with Mrs. Jesse Gillespie presiding. Devotions by Miss Nan Crockett referenced First Corinthians and prayers by Rev. Roy Early followed roll call and minutes. The president spoke on temperance and June red letter days, flower day June 9 for the sick, and flag display June 14 marking the 150th anniversary of the flag. An article on prohibition was read by Mrs. O A Metcalfe, then singing and an inspiring talk by Rev. Early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Methodist Church
Virgina
Jesse Gillespie
America
Nan Crockett
First Corinthians
Roy Early
W. C. Pearce
Christian Church
O. A. Metcalfe
Mr. Early
Early
Wctu
Miss Bettie Crockett
Circle No 1 Church Meeting Announced
Grace church Circle No 1 led by Mrs G R Thompson will meet with Mrs J R Melcher on Fourth street Thursday at 2 30 pm. Members urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
G. R. Thompson
J. R. Melcher
Fourth Street
Reception For New Members At First Christian Church
About 35 new members have joined the First Christian church since Easter Sunday. This evening the church board and congregation host a reception with an 8 o'clock pool program and social hour. Virgil Lowder will lead services next Lords day in the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Ben S. Johnson and family, who will attend Bethany college events from Monday to Wednesday, June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Churcau
Virgil Lowder
Ben S. Johnson
Bethany College
Johnson
Bluefield
Trinity YPM S Church Group Meeting Recap
The Young People’s Missionary Society of Trinity Methodist Church met Monday at 7 30 pm with Miss Virginia Stamp presiding. Mrs D E Templeton led the Bible reading and prayers, Miss Elizabeth Kersey presented a pamphlet, and the group closed with a social hour and refreshments served by Mrs P M Stump and Mrs R E Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Missionary Society of
Trinity Methodist Church
Virginia Stamp
College Avenue
D. E. Templeton
Dwight Stewart
Templeton
Elizabeth Kersey
P. M. Stump
R. E. Edwards
Circle meetings set for Mrs Secarff and Mrs Thornton groups
Circle 1 at 3 PM joins Circle 4 at the church this afternoon led by Mrs C C Secarff and Mrs C W Thornton. Circle 5 led by Mrs J D Enochs meets with Mrs George Sto on Washington Street at the same hour.
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W. M. of
College Avenue Baptist
C. Cc. Secarff
C. W. Thornton
J. D. Enochs
George Sto
Washington Street
Business Women Circle to Meet at First Baptist Church
The Business Women's circle of the First Baptist church will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at the church annex. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Women's Circle
First Baptisl Church
Welch Couple Welcomes Son David Hume
Mr and Mrs David Cook of Welch announce the birth of their son David Hume. Mother Katherine Hume of Rome Georgia is the baby’s grandmother and therefore a local connection in this family notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Cook
Welch
David Hume
Katherine Hume
Rome
Georgia
Quota Club Bluefield Luncheon Meeting Today
The Quota Club of Bluefield will meet at noon today for its regular luncheon conference at the West Virginian hotel. All members are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Quota Club
West Virginian
Loyal Daughters' Bible Class Meets at Trinity Church
The Loyal Daughters' Bible class of Trinity church will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 with Mrs. J D Long at 1905 College avenue. Assistants include Mrs. W W Peters Mrs B R Keith Mrs B D Buckles and Mrs R J Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Daughters’ Bible Class
Trinity Church
J. D. Long
College Avenue
Dudleys and company plan motor trip to Washington and South Carolina
Mrs. P. I. Dudley and Ione, Jack and Ward, and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ward prepare a motor trip to Washington and South Carolina. They will be accompanied by Mr. Dudley to Winston-Salem. Mrs. W. W. Wood has returned from the Mississippi coast and was accompanied home by her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. I. Dudley
Ione
Jack and
Ward
J. B. Ward
Washington
South Carolina
Hollywoods lure draws Evelyn Keefer and Elinor Patterson
Evelyn Keefer later known as Sue Carol and Elinor Patterson, Chicago socialites, sign long-term film contracts in Hollywood. Keefer, daughter of a real estate fortune, meets Janet Gaynor and draws interest at Fox, while Patterson, daughter of a top Chicago newspaper publisher, joins Universal under her own name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Thomas
Hollywood
Evelyn Keefer
Elinor Patterson
Windy City
Miss Keefere
Miss Patterson
Chicago
Sue Carol
Douglas MacLean
Universal
Local notes on residents and travels from Gulf Park to Virginia
Daughters and relatives of area families plan trips and visits this week. Miss Anna Wood, graduate in Gulf Park’s class, and P. D. Bratton travel to Radford and Va events. J oe Smith, known as Uncle Joe, remains in serious condition after a relapse. Families note movements to Bluefield, Mullens, Charleston and Austinville, with doctors and college affiliations mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wood
Gulf Park College
P. D. Bratton
Radford
Virginia Association of Funeral Directors
E. Bratton
Bluefield
Glade Spring
Joe Smith
Uncle Joe
J. R. McNutt
Mildred McNutt
Columbia
McNutt
Mullens
Herman P. Thomas
Charleston
Thomas
Marshall College Extension
Edna Lucas
West Alexandria
Ohio
Joe Hoback
Mary
Olin Austin
Austinville
Mary Gordon Perkins
Washin and Lee University
Lexington
A. M. Lacy
Henry Lacy
Williamson
Elinor Patterson Missed Chicago Society Roles for Hollywood
Elinor Waterson and other Keeter daughters sought fame in Hollywood. Sue earned a five year contract after Douglas MacLean noticed her at a party and Carl Laemmle offered a Universal contract. Her early career included a small Milwaukee stock part and a Nun role in The Miracle before landing the big break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Waterson
Keeter
Hollywood
Fox
Sue
Douglas MacLean
Seeren
Elinor Patterson
Patterson
Elinor
James Gleason Stock Company
Milwaukee
New York
Morris Gest
Carl Laemmile
Baldwin Locomotive Wins Patent Suit Over Freight Car
The U S circuit court ruled Baldwin Locomotive Co not liable in a patent suit by Luellen Railway Artillery Inc over a special flat freight car designed to haul 14 inch guns to French battle lines in World War I. Judge Thompson’s ruling was upheld, denying infringement and damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States Circuit Court of Up Today
Win Locomotive Works
Laellen Railway Artillery, Inc
Thompson
Baldwin Company
Luellen
Metal Mesh Cleaner Boosts Pot and Pan Care
A cleaner of metal mesh proves a good investment as it cleans and polishes pots and pans more efficiently than scraping with a knife, offering a practical kitchen tool.
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Bluefield Gia
Lindbergh
Paris
Ee Fanny
Caffo
Serafin
The
Metropolitan
Marian Talley
Maestro Caffe
Fred Jaeegle
Cecil
Charles Lindbergh
Parle
Ocean
Scala
United States of America
Gustavo Modena N
Pat
Women’s New
Ellen J. Buckland
Kotex
Stonewall Jackson College
Abingdon, VA
F. W. Alexander
Bluefield, Va
Mrs. Thompson
Trinity Y. P. M. S
Janet Gaynor
Janet
Fifth Avenue
Tan Shoe Company
Federal Street
Roy Phillipe
Baldwin Locomotive CO
Ud Wersee
Wteu Am
Anheuser- ¢- Busch
Elkhorn V Valley Gro. CO
M. Riessi
Ps Avenue
Cleveland
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Clavelead
Lydia E. Pinkham
St. Paul
Minn
Lydia Bk. Pinkham
Rae
Teak Ladarae
Delwood Place
Minnesota
Pinkham Medicine CO
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