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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1930
Page
15
New York fashion notes showcase straight line jackets as a refined summer flourish. Designers Lanvin and Louise Boulanger present jackets that fit shoulders precisely with unique sleeves and braiding. Paired fabrics and accessories emphasize a plain dress with decorative accents.
Mrs. J P Gills won the Bluefield Country Club ladies pro golf final against Mrs J M B Lewis Jr. by steady play. Gills receives a golf club donated by pro Rocky Schorr. Lewis takes a $5 prize from the ladies golf committee. Both players earned hard-fought matches en route to the final.
The Bluefield Lions club sponsors a benefit dance Thursday from 9 to 1 at the West Virginia hotel with Rice's Southerners providing music.
Mrs. Nettie Vass-Steele left Bluefield to attend the Quota International meeting in Winnipeg Canada but fell ill and defected to Kenova. She returned home to Edee wood Road with improved condition and Bluefield Quota club members express regret.
The Bluefield Quota club sponsors a weekly luncheon conference today at noon. The event is set for the West Virginian hotel with members expected to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Phillips and daughters Jacqueline Phillips and Miss Mary Annon Bell, with Mrs. R. F. Baker, traveled home after a stay at the University of Virginia where Draper Walter Phillips, Mr. Phillips’ brother, graduated in law. He also attended commencement at Washington and Lee University and Roanoke College in Virginia.
The description highlights an exclusive printed chiffon outfit in greens and blues with a Lanvin air. Louise Boulanger wears a navy blue taffeta tailleur featuring a flattering neck treatment, tailored jacket, and mew skirt. A Shoecraft Salon display shows embroidered shoes, purse and belt in pastel pink and blue for summer.
A Falls Mills club gathering at Mrs. O F Wagner's home included nine members and two visitors. One new member, Mrs G S Perdue, joined as president Mrs W T Bailey led the evening. Members wore self made dresses under a dollar. Miss Hawthorne judged outfits. A salad social followed, hosted by Miss Blanch Dudley, with ten attendees. Next meeting set with Mrs W T Bailey.
The Triangle club of the First Christian church met at Mrs. A. F. Burrows home. Billie Belcher elected president, Evelyn Nixon vice president, Virginia Geordon secretary treasurer. New members Rachel Merriman and Ruth Kirkwood joined. Next meeting July 7 with Evelyn Nixon in charge and golf planned at Putt-a-While links.
Mrs. R. E. Edwards, superintendent of the South Bluefield Vacation Bible School, has summoned faculty for Thursday at 9 in Westminster Presbyterian church. Attendance is requested from all assisting with the school which begins Monday, June 16.
An organized adult music club holds a 10 am meeting at Miss Gertrude Watts studio in the Bailey building. Interested individuals are invited to join. Miss Marion Smith will sing two songs with historical analysis, followed by piano selections by Miss Gladva Cash who recently graduated from St Washington college in Abingdon. The club plans federation and a special music study course.
National Red Cross headquarters certificates were awarded to Appalachian Electric Power Company first aid course graduates in Bluefield. Recipients include Miss Billie Brammer and several others from the company and city firemen such as L. H. Carter and J. W. Houchins. The Y W C A plans more first aid classes and Steiner Geiger will lead life saving instruction at the Y summer camp as part of Red Cross efforts for ex servicemen.
Miss Leona Jackson and Mr. Robert Asbury of Bluefield wed Tuesday afternoon in Princeton. The Rev. G. W. Tolbert officiated. Friends of the couple extend best wishes for happiness.
Mrs. EF. Hale and Mrs. R. C. Rogers won the one club and putter tournament at Bluefield Country Club. Hale earned a golf ball donated by Mrs. J. M. B. Lewis Jr. for the low gross score of 49, Rogers received a ball donated by Mrs. J. P. Gills for low net 37. Hostess Mrs. Margaret Hardaway urged advance luncheon reservations.
An advert touts Q-628 as a 20th century medical discovery from a renowned specialist. It claims effectiveness against neuritis rheumatism lumbago and sciatica and lists multiple pharmacies in West Virginia Virginia for purchase.
Nathanael Greene chapter Sons of the American Revolution holds a Flag Day luncheon Thursday at 12 15 at the West Virginian hotel. George B Crockett will speak on the flag, D E French reports from the 44th S A R congress at Asbury Park New Jersey, and officers will be elected.
Girls considering a summer outing should call at the Y quarters on Federal street for information about the Y W C A camp to be established the last two weeks in July at the Christie site Wolf creek.
The Bluefields girls met at Hale's crossing culvert for a mountain hike to Tank Bill. Miss Minnie Weaver of the Y W C A staff accompanied them. They performed stunts and enjoyed hot dogs and other picnic foods during the outing.
The marriage of Miss Eugene Thompson and Mr. Julian B Linkous will take place Friday evening June 20 at 8 at the First Christian church. News of the engagement is of much interest to the many friends of the couple.
Reports for the month were presented at a Y W C A luncheon committee meeting chaired by Mrs. F W Udy. The luncheon feature funds self support and is not included in the annual budget.
Mrs FE M Tanner and Mrs J L Young represent the women's auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church at the Presbyterian Synod of West Virginia conference in Lewisburg. Mrs W K McDowell serves on the faculty for the young people’s conference, with Mrs F E Hudgins as a councillor. Attending youths include Mary Holcomb Mary Randolph Phelps Hunter McClung Billy Goodykoontz and Jack Goodykoontz.
The Women’s circle of First Presbyterian will meet Friday at 6 o'clock at Mrs. C. B. Hancock’s home. A lawn picnic will follow and all members are expected to attend.
A Patou outdoor outfit features a crepe merocain dress in orange beige with a white crepe hat and velvet ribbon. The right side shows a paillasson straw hat bound with bright blue grosgrain to echo the frock’s blue embroidery and suede belt.
Lutheran Circles of the guild convene today with four circles. Circle 1 led by Mrs. Harry Totten meets at the parish house at 3. Circle 2 led by Mrs. Rives Jones meets with Mrs. Harry Pedigo on Jefferson street at 2. Circle 3 led by Mrs. P F Clore meets with Mrs. R H Mahood on Cedar street at 3. Circle 4 led by Mrs. Carlyle Bolen meets with Miss Claudine Spangler on Halifax street at 8 this evening.
Miss Emily Martin daughter of Mrs J E Martin of Tazewell Street sails Friday for New York then abroad. She will visit eight countries and witness the Passion play at Oberammergau. She expects to be away about two months.
Trinity auxiliary will meet this afternoon at 3 at the church. Officers and circle leaders are asked to be present at 2 15, as the quarterly meeting will be held at that time.
M. B. Lewis Jr. departed Tuesday for business in New York and Pittsburgh and will be away five to six days. Weston Willis, returning from a winter at William and Mary college, stopped by for a brief visit near Richmond.
Dan Thomas, Hollywood correspondent for the Daily Telegraph and NEA Service, is pictured in three scenes with Jean Harlow, Billy Dove and Loretta Young. He smiles with Harlow, chats with Dove, and admires Young's fuzzy little dog in a candid page tribute to his work.
Friday reports show Mrs. J. W. Taylor and several Bluefield visitors at White Sulphur Springs for the Pharmaceutical Association of West Virginia meeting. Others return from trips to Richmond, Washington, and Bristol as various locals recount travel and health updates. A Chicago murder case expands with rewards and an inquest held in secret by Coroner Bundesen. Police identify a witness to the shooting of Lingle as Clarke Applegate, while investigators pledge secrecy to build an airtight case.
The Chicago Tribune reporter Alfred Lingle was shot in a crowded subway near Randolph Street station. Authorities search for a left handed ex convict while investigators examine a cut away serial numbered revolver and a found glove as key clues. Police face questions at a city council hearing over alleged detective transfers amid gang violence.
George McCulloch resigns from Pocahontas Air Transport as Bluefield airport manager and joins Lilly Brothers local contractors. He left the airport on the first of the month. Jarius Collins Jr and Buck Miller now run airport operations. Will Rogers is credited with carrying a million dollars of insurance.
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a six mineral formula to purify blood and aid kidneys and bowels. It claims daily half teaspoon doses in hot water melt fat, improve energy and skin, with a four week bottle price at local druggists and a money back guarantee.
The Bryan Kemp company branch in Bluefield completed installing Trans-Lux ticker equipment, enabling motion display of 288 stock quotations. Office at 512 Commerce Street in the West Virginian hotel building, led by James B. Mann with assistant manager Jack R. Younger, linking to Roanoke for service. The firm is a member of several major exchanges including NYSE and the Chicago Board of Trade.
Oshkosh June convention showcases the conservative wing moving to limit Lafollette progressives in the primary. A. B. Fontaine pushes licensing of absentee owner firms and municipal utilities liberalization. Gov. Kohler endorsed. Lafollette faction to oppose. Phillip Lafollette seen as progressive challenger.
Mrs. Mary Scott of 1120 9th Street Portsmouth Ohio extols Orange Brand Tonic saying it cured her lifelong stomach trouble rebuilt her strength and improved appetite She reports relief from gas bloating and nausea with continued use of the tonic and Nuggets and notes it contains Nux Vomica Gentian Columbo and Golden Seal with added iron Sold at Bluefield Pharmacy and other stores.
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