Bluefield Society Notes Highlight June Nuptials
Invitations have been received for the marriage of Miss Virginia Berkley daughter of Senator and Mrs Howard Sutherland at Davis Memorial church Elkin on Saturday June 24 at 8 pm. The column also details Ladies Day at the Country Club social events and a June wedding in McDowell county, plus a recital at the Christian church featuring local and visiting artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Virginia Berkley
Howard Sutherland
Davis Memorial Church
Elkin
Johnson Wootton
Pedro Alexander
KR. O. Rogers
John Pearson
The
Episcopal Church
Joe Hoge
H. T. Riddick
Pane Riddick
Fred H. Combs
Grundy
Virginia
Ethel Combs
George H. Foresman
Frank B. Clark
Presbyterian Church
Rae Oteemoeye
George O. McGuire
the Christian Church
Gertrude Watts
Rebecca Greenspen
G. W. Hypesa
Elizabeth Reynolds
Mabel Bivens
Anna Slifkin
Hetty Cubbedge
Sarah Bowen
Peabody Conservatory
Marriage Announcements From Welch and Norton Include Two Ceremonies
Announcements report the Feb 4 Bristol Tenn ceremony of Miss Anna Helms and Mr Reese Helmondollar of Welch with Helmondollar linking to Bluefield and McDowell Insurance. A second notice invites Mr and Mrs William Ford of Norton Va to June 21 vows for their daughter Miss Mary Francis to Creed Fianary Alderson at First Baptist Church Norton at 8 PM.
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Anna Helms
Reese Helmondollar
Welch
Bristol
Tenn
Miss Ford
William Barney Ford
Norton, Va
Mary Francis
Creed Fianary Alderson
First Baptist Church
Norten
Emma James and Clyde Douthat Wed in Somerset
Mr and Mrs J B James announce the marriage of their daughter Emma to Clyde Burton Douthat on Wednesday June 7 in Somerset Kentucky. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs J W Douthat of this city and is well known.
Presbyterian Women Meet Across Circles in June Study
The Presbyterian church circles plan a June 14 meeting at 3 p m with Circle Nos 1 through 8 and Westminster League plus High School Girls Circle. Each circle lists its chair and host address for the joint gathering and a Bible study lesson on Deuteronomy.
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The
Presbyterian Church
L. A. Jackson
Stowers Street
H. B. Lee
H. B. Swan
Tyler Street
C. F. Tyne
Rogers Street
B. H. Hancock
D. D. Smith
Washington Street
J. R. Laird
W. O. Franklin
Raleligh Terrace
W H. Sperrow
Buford McClung
Wyoming Street
W. C. Fasley
W. A. Vawter
Union Street
Circle
H. A. McCue
J. L. Young
Westminster League
A. H. Mann
Tazewell Street
H. X. Morton
Toledo Women Voters Challenge Men To Vote
Toledo League of Women Voters asks men why they skipped the election and urges civic duty. Common replies cited include Hadn't time and too much dirt in politics. The piece argues voting out dirt and convincing neighbors to vote as to improve democracy.
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Toledo
Toledo League of Women Voters
United States
Innocence Hat Fashion Prompts Ingenue Look For Summer 1922
The piece urges women to adopt simple innocent hats as the new style, noting flappers shift to guileless femininity. It claims actors set trends and warns those who think natural instincts keep pace with appearances may be misled. With summer near, be wary of the 1922 summer girl.
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Yesteryear
Paris
Marriage A La Mode and Hair as Matrimony Gatekeepers
The piece notes widespread dislike of bobbed hair among men and cultures. It cites Greenland and Oskimo societies where a daughter's consent or appearance affects marriage, with short hair risking social disgrace and no husband.
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Pole
Greenland
Oskimos
Pupils' Recital Draws Crowd at Bland Street Church
Despite bad weather a good sized audience attended Mrs. C. V. Foland piano pupils recital at Bland Street Methodist church on Friday evening. Performers ranged from tiny tots to adults and acquitted themselves admirably. Margaret Wilburn was taken seriously ill Friday morning.
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C. V. Foland
Bland Street Methodist Church
Margaret Wilburn
Recital Sees Class Deliver One Of Its Best Yet
It proved to be one of the most successful recitals this class has yet given, despite the impossibility of her appearance on the program.
Woman's Club Home Economics Meeting Planned
The home economics department of the Woman's Club will meet in the reading room of the Bluefield Public.
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The
Woman's Club
Bluefield
Important Meeting Set For Library Monday Afternoon
A notice urges all library members to attend a very important meeting Monday afternoon at three o'clock. The brief item ends with a curious note about ancient Egyptians making coffins of cork.
Doctor Attacks Drinking Milk Provokes Health Debate
Associated Press correspondence from London reports Dr Cecil Webb-Johnson a diet specialist who urges never to drink milk after infancy. He claims milk causes constipation, flatulence, rheumatism, headaches, illness, and weight gain, advocating hard foods like celery and apples instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Cecil Webb-Johnson
Light Hosiery Fashion Note
Gray and champagne stock ings are described as the most smart for daytime wear and pair naturally with black patent leather pumps.
Winslow Illinois Woman Elected Police Magistrate
Mrs Mildred Brandt, housewife and mother of two, is elected police magistrate of Winslow Idaho and plans to hold court in her parlor. She aims to balance judging duties with housework and winter canning, stressing she is first a wife and mother.
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Mildred Brandt
Winslow
Embroidery Drives Demand for Embroidered Dresses
Embroidery is highly sought after on dresses and costs more than beads yet needs less upkeep. Beaded frocks demand extra care after each wear.
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Frances
Virginia Arters
G. C. Tucker
Clement Lane
Marion
8. C
Catharine Smoot
Dorothy Millar
Elkhorn
Arters
Lane
Roland Hudson
Bland Road
Catherine Parker
New York
Hudson
R. C Gerry
Feanor Russell
Tazewell
Helen
Elizabeth Hufford
Graham
Lillian Shott
Rives Hooper
Edwin Fox
Ralph Millar
Scott Hale
Franklin Wilson
James Mann
William Barger
Spencer Armistead
Ketron-Compton
McDowell County
Miss Clairlee Compton
Everette Kyle Ketron
Berwind
C. KE. Painter
W. J. Compton
W. R. Shriner
Gary
Lennie Compton
C. 0. McComas
Chicago
C. H. Dickinson
Newhall
V. Shriner
8. M. Grubb
Leah Bassett
Evelyn Ireson
G. L. Edwards
Orthfork
J. W. Strickler
C. L. Thorn
T. G.ley
Henry Perkins
Iday
Oakurst Avenue
Society
Telegraph
Foresman
Mullens
West Virginia
End
D. C. Combs
Max
George O. Megilire
Jaeger
Varty Ming Irene Bennett
Coplen
G. F. Bennett
C. M. Grosclee
J. O. Cowan
Mollie Womack
G. 8. Neel
G. W. Bruce
Clyde Bruce
Maitland
Marvin Andrnest Lambert
Mary Bruce
Fred Burleson
Reese
Okie Stafford Onnie
Hubert Morgan
la Hagins
Lena
Nina June Martain
Kate Kress
Edna
Hazel Smith
Caldwell
DR. Caldwell
Lottle
Presbyterian
Marian Hale
Sik
Colonial Tea Services
Gorham
Isadore Cohen
Jewelers
Sterling
Bland Street
Batiste
Organdie
Gingham
Voile—Chiffon—Crepe—Lace
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