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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1928

Page

8

Lions Banquet Delights Members At West Virginia Event

The Lions Club annual convention in Rich. Va. featured Ben A. Ruffin delivering a forceful talk to move listeners to tears. Dee Mallorie acted as district governor and Clifford B. Wn organized lavish floral decor in purple and gold at the banquet hall with corsages and carnival atmosphere.

Ben A. Ruffin Rich International Association of Clubs West Vir Dee O. Mallorie Morown Tmaster Paul Royer Immanuel Lutheran Church Clifford B.wn Bluefield Floral Company Efficient Committee Merrill Smith

Lions and Lionesses Conclude Bluefield Convention Socials

The Bluefield district Lions and Lionesses closed their convention with a gala evening at the Bluefield Country Club featuring Edwards Collegiana, a Parkersburg male quartet, and a Scotty Lupton performance. Toasts honored the ladies, and Ray Evans presented a Lions insignia plaque to George Simpson. A luncheon for the ladies at the country club followed, with bridge and theatre plans, weather delaying golf.

8. C. Slaven Ruffin Lions’ Club Huntington Paden City Parkersburg Ray Evans Robert A. Sheffey PD. E. French George Simpson Quartette Parkernbuzz Club Parkersburg Quartette Jon Batley BE. Tuttle Paul L. Sumters George Simpkins Jerry Clayton Leslie Berry Huntington Club Sadie Kennedy L. B. Hunter E. A. Hyldert P. D. Garcia W. A. Childs Bluefield Paden Scotty” Lupton Lupton Ray Clark Uinefield Club LeRoy B. Miller Morgantown Mallorie Ed Kingsley James Hendricks Wheeling James Mann Herbert May Guy L. Farr Lions’ Organization the International Organization Bluefield Country Club Robin's Heat Tay

Cardus touted as relief for weak run-down women

Mrs Fannie Bloss of West Virginia details severe left side pain and fatigue improving after taking two bottles of Cardus, a tonic claimed to strengthen women. The ad asserts thousands of women praised Cardus based on friends' recommendations and describes Cardus as a harmless extract of medicinal herbs sold by druggists.

Tington W. Va Mrs. Fannie Bloss Avenue Cardus

Recital Tonight At Warlick's Hall Features Trio

Public invited to 8:30 PM recital at Warlick's hall. Performers include pianists Nancye Thompson Florence Weiser and reader Fannie Ratcliffe. Program lists The Rosary Gertrude's Dream Beethoven Alpine Dance Album Leaf reading selections and duets. It promises a varied evening of music and readings by the three young artists.

Warlick’s Nancye Thompson Florence Weiser Fannie Ratcliffe Sollere Rosary Entanin Nevin Gertrude Beethoven Eifin Jensen Florence Weiser Munette Eee Merkel Nancye Thom Don Juan Pendleton Nancye Thompson Mise Minerva Fearis Gottachalk Karoly Rence Weiser Wilson May Siewert Nancys Thompson Holcomhbe

Tea social honors Bluefield Delphian members

Mrs F M Knight led a reception at Mrs R E Lazenby’s Memorial Avenue home for Bluefield Delphian chapter members. Guests enjoyed flowers, a program, punch, ice course, and remarks by retiring president Mrs W C Bailey. Ruth Lazenby played piano solos and accompanied Mrs Roy Thompson. Readings by Mrs C W Jackson.

Bluefield Delphian Chapter F. M. Knight Vincent Paollello R. E. Lazenby Memorial Avenue Knight Paollello W. C. Bailey Ruth Lazenby Roy Thompson C. W. Jackson

Tennis Session For Girls At The Y

Junior and senior high school girls will meet for tennis practice from 2 to 3 today at the Y. This school activity focuses on developing basic skills and game play in a supervised setting.

Ratliffs Welcome Daughter Julia Ann

Mr and Mrs B W Ratliff of South Mercer Street announce the arrival of a daughter Julia Ann. The newborn joins the family and brings congratulations from relatives and neighbors.

B. W. Ratliff South Mercer Street Julia Ann

Aria Conesa Arrest Linked to Smuggling Probe

Mexican actress Aria Conesa faces arrest in a smuggling case tied to the dismissal of Gen. Jose Alvarez as chief of President Callies staff. Police found a large quantity of contraband silk at her home, with Maria named as a close friend of the general.

Aria Conesa Jose Alvarez Callies Maria Alvarez

Young People's Missionary Society Meets at Bland Street Church

The Bland Street Methodist Young People's Missionary Society met at Miss Virginia Bernard's home with leaders Mrs. J. E. McMullin and Mrs. W. C. Given. Miss Kathryn Smoot presided. program included hymns, Bible reading, prayers, stewardship, Bible study, and mission items. Members listed. next meeting set for the first Monday in July at Warlick rooms.

Young People’s Missionary Society of Bland Street Freda Sutherland May Alice Adkins Elizabeth Francis Lina Belton Elizabeth Given Catherine Adkins Brownie Sutherland Mary Lou Wade Kathryn Smott Mildred Douglas Elizabeth Warlick Dorothy McCulloch Mary Willis Donna Lugren Mamie Whitlock Edna Wilburn Frances Carter Ellen Kitte Mary Brooks Alberta Carter Katherine Kitts Reba Keesee

Marriage of Lois Robin and James W Post Set Today

Miss Lois Robin of Honaker Virginia will wed James W Post of Morgantown at the bride’s home. Post, former Marshall College athlete and now Gauley Bridge WV athletic director, is brother in law to Roy L Hawley of Marshall College. Hawleys witness the ceremony. the bride is Beaver High School alumna and well known in the two Virginias.

Lois Robinson Bluefield Honaker James W. Post Morgantown Post Marshall College Gauley Bridge W. Va Roy L. Hawley Hawley

Bluefield Lions Week Events Map Out Morning Tour

A schedule of activities today includes an automobile tour at 10 30 for Lions and Lionesses visiting Bluefield with departure from Scott oe entrance to the West Virginian el. Luncheon at 1 at Robins Rest tea room Princeton road for visiting ladies. Evening events include a Y hike at 6, a silver tea at 3 to 6, a First Presbyterian circle meeting at 8, a piano recital at Warlicks at 8 30, and Jubilee circle at 7 30 with tennis practice 2 to 2 at the Y.

Bluefield Robin's Rest Tea Room Princeton Road Trinity Methodist Church P. D. Bratton Bland Street First Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Cassell M. K. Otey Union Street Warlick Nancye Thompson Florence Weiser Fannie Ratcliffe Y. Jubilee Circle Trinity Church Helen Gilbert North Street

Mrs Powell Circle Hosts Music Program in City

Mrs J H Powell circle of Trinity Methodist met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs R L Duff and Mrs G E Crowder as hostesses on Frederick Street. Misses June and Fran Austin of Roanoke visited Mrs O W Kaighton and presented a musical program including piano ukulele violin and vocal selections. The twins’ talents were praised and the event closed with a social hour and refreshments.

J. H. Powell Trinity Methodist Church R. L. Duff Frederick Street Duff G. E. Crowder June Fran Austin Roanoke O. W. Kaighton Maryland Avenue

Brown Webber Circle Attends Church Prayer Service

Members of the Brown Webber prayer circle will attend services at 7 30 PM conducted by the Church of God at Hancock School.

Brown-Webber Prayer Circle Church of God Hancock School

Jubilee circle meeting of Trinity church society

The Jubilee circle of the Young People's Missionary society at Trinity church will meet at 7 30 this evening with Miss Helen Gilbert of 340 North street presiding. It is the last meeting of the quarter and full attendance is desired with Mrs R B Edwards and Miss Dorothy Stafford as superintendent events.

Jubilee Circle The Young People'’e Missionary Society Trinity Church Helen Gilbert North Street R. B. Edwards Dorothy Stafford

Tri District Epworth League Meeting Postponed

The regular meeting of the Tri- District Epworth League union is postponed from Friday June 8 to a date after the league assembly now convening at Martha Washington College Abingdon Virginia Further notice will be given soon.

Epworth League Union League Assembly Martha Washington College Abingdon

Edith Fine Celebrates 13th Birthday At North Street Home

Miss Edith Lillian Fine hosts a birthday party this afternoon from 2 to 5 at her North street home. Guests will enjoy pink and yellow decor, rock games, and other развлечения activities.

Edith Lillian Fine North Street

Local Personal Notices From Bloomfield

Mrs H B Kitts returns from Bristol with her daughter Miss Edmar Allison who graduated at Virginia Intermont college. Miss Margaret Thompson from Belfontaine Ohio visits Miss Annabelle Knight at Mrs R J Cousins home. Mrs G A Swope and Mrs B C Stone return from Lynchburg for funeral of Mrs Swope’s mother Mrs Susan Rector. Miss Sue Douglas Swope stays with relatives. Mrs A D Thomas at 204 Oakhurst avenue visits Pulaski Virginia for a month. Mrs N S Herstein and son Louis Arthur of Baltimore visit her sister Mrs Fine. Miss Nell French of Tampa accompanied by Miss Georgia Taylor of Knoxville are here.

H. B. Kitts Bristol Edmar Allison Virginia Intermont College Margaret Thompson Belfontaine Ohio Annabelle Knight R. J. Cousins Frederick Street Thompson Knight This College G. A. Swope B. C. Stone Lynchburg

Local residents and visitors tied to Bluefield sanitarium updates

Notes list residents and visitors connected to Bluefield sanitarium including patients undergoing tonsil and adenoid removal, staff changes, and trips. Individuals named include Nona Myer Maybeury Dr. C J Reynolds and family, Miss Nan McCutcheon Knoxville Tenn, Rev J T Stinson, Miss Mildred Boyd Pulaski Miss Hazel Clark, Mrs S W Bennett Forest Street, Miss Bertha Rosler Abingdon VA, Mrs J E Gerald Radford, Mrs F P Taylor and family, Miss Eleanor Womack Welch, Maynard Sutherland Clintwood, Mrs Dane Norris Welch, A C Atkinson Jenkin Jones, Miss Elizabeth Bond Gilesore, Hazel Quisenberry Maybeury, H T Nicewander Pocahontas.

Charles George Guy French Nona Myer Maybeury Bluefield C. J. Reynolds Reynolds Whitethorn Street Smith Island Cape Charles Lynchburg B. D. Reynolds University of Virginia Nan McCutcheon Knoxville Tenn Oak Grove Avenue J. T. Stinson First Baptist Church Richmond Board of Trustees University of Richmond Mildred Boyd Pulaski Hazel Clark Fairfax Street K. J. Reynolds Long Island Christine Bluefield College Yar S. W. Bennett Forest Street Bluefield Sanitarium Bertha Rosler Abingdon Elizabeth White J. E. Gerald Radford Mr. Gerald Hot Springs Ark F. P. Taylor Dorothy Mary Louise Everett Albemarle Street Cleveland Ohio Taylor Eleanor Womack Josephine Welch Mary Ann Payne Noth Street Maynard Sutherland Clintwood Concord College Athens Dane Norris A. C. Atkinson Jenkin Jones Bluefield Sanitrium Grover Johnson Andria Charles Wein Keystone Elizabeth Bond Gilesore St. Luke’s Hospital Hazel Quisenberry Maybeury H. T. Nicewander Pocahontas Josie Caffee Princeton Road Ada Pauley Rinceton Avenue

Beggars Paid to Sleep on Seine Banks

Paris report says beggars nap along the Seine banks and earn money by sleeping. Artists seek “types” and pay them to pose in the sun, the crowd enjoying a quiet scene while a nap is counted as a pose.

Paris Seine

MELLO-GIO Face Powder Promises Matte Look

Advert says MELLO-G Face Powder prevents shine and large pores and keeps complexions youthful. Women praise its purity and long wear at Easley Peon Drug Store.

Easley-Peon Drug Store

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