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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
7
A silver tea is hosted this afternoon from 3 to 6 at Mrs. J M Sanders home on Oakhurst Avenue. Sponsored by the women of Bland Street Methodist church a delightful program will be presented and all are invited.
A historic Woman's Auxiliary session at Trinity Methodist held Wednesday afternoon featured a song service, prayers, guest S M Bernard from Bland Street Missionary Society, and a program led by F J Collins circle. Talks on stewardship and broken homes rebuilding highlighted by L A Tynes and Kahle circle earned attendance praise.
Mrs. Mary Fretwell spoke at the Bluefield Quota Club luncheon about the group’s charitable and civic work finding nothing wrong with the organization. Members voted to oppose proposed bylaw changes and planned a Glenwood Park outing for June 20 with a call for reservations at the Y.
A Herald Dispatch Huntington notice notes Mrs Sterrett O Neale, formerly of Bluefield, served as hostess at a luncheon on Tuesday. The item references social activity and associates in the Bluefield and Huntington area.
Health authorities urge varied daily diets and claim sugar as a versatile flavoring that enhances appeal of fruits vegetables cereals and beverages. Sugar is described as an energy source that helps make healthful foods more appetizing and supports overall well being according to The Sugar Institute.
Anita Page wears a sleeveless pongee frock with a vivid printed Indian design and a matching short jacket. Julia Faye shows an imported red and white printed dress with a wide border. Five kerchiefs formed the frock and blouse accents.
A luncheon Monday at the Hotel Pritchard honored Bluefield visitor Mrs. J. M. Herndon. Other guests included Mrs. Frank Robertson of Danville Virginia Mrs. James E. Moore Mrs. Joe Dingers and Mrs. Irene Henry.
Mrs Anthony Fretz formerly Miss Margaret Flanagan of Bluefield will broadcast from station A Washington Friday afternoon at 4 30 She is a gifted violinist and a sister of Mrs J L Phillips of the city
Mrs J S Phillips will present one of her pupils in recital this evening at eight. The public is invited.
Mr and Mrs George F Leslie of Uniontown Pa arrive in Bluefield to visit daughter Mrs F K O Kelley at 212 Ramsey Street. Mrs Leslie formerly Eupha Core of Morgantown. Mr Leslie is father of L VU Leslie AP correspondent at Charleston.
A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Cole on the Bluefield Princeton road for their daughter Misa Helen Cole turning sixteen. Guests included Gladys Driscoll Marie Lester Ula Lester Gladys Harris Mamie Robby Katherine Arline Cole Strum James Bailey Jr Pat Driscoll H. C. Humphreys Lindsay Rolen Mack McClock A. N. Sparks and others as the home was decorated with flowers and refreshments were served.
Reservations must be made before Friday evening for a party hosted by the Virginia Asher Bible council on Monday evening. Dinner will be served at 6 at the Y. All current and former council members are urged to attend.
D A R announces a meeting at the home of Mrs D E French on Reid avenue Saturday June 15 with cohosts Mrs L G Toney and Mrs W H Sperrow. State regent Mrs W H Vaught of Point Pleasant will attend as guest and speaker and be honored at a Welch luncheon on Friday June 11.
Mrs Herbert Markle heads the local committee as hosts greet visiting ladies for the West Virginia Bankers Association meeting. Morning events include a 10 30 welcome on the mezzanine of the West Virginian hotel and an 11 card party at the Bluefield Country Club with luncheon at 1. Afternoon motor trip to Elk Garden Virginia hosts a talk by ex Governor Henry Stuart on his veranda. Dinner follows in a picnic style. Friday features luncheon at Robins Rest and a Pine rock sightseeing tour followed by a 7 pm buffet and a dance at the Bluefield Country Club.
The Young Girls Missionary Society of Grace Methodist met at Mrs. A M Wilburns on Third street Tuesday evening. Lois Wilburn led a program with hymns, a missionary topic by Louise Boyd, a Life of Christ Bible study by Ellene Johnston, readings from the Missionary Bulletin, a solo by Alice Carter, and a devotional on The Call to Youth by Kathleen Tabor. Mrs W F De Brick offered a short prayer before adjournment and refreshments followed.
Bland Street Methodist church choir rehearsal moved from this evening to Friday night. A large turnout is needed for Sunday music featuring important pieces. work will begin at 7 30.
Bramwell Woman's Club convened with Mrs. E S Baker presiding. Speakers unavailable, members approved minutes and heard committee reports including charity aid and library plans. Mrs. Baker praised the West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting and announced next month’s program on China and Glass led by Mrs. W J Pritchard with Junior club assistance.
Juniors of Trinity Methodist church will hold their auxiliary meeting at the church Friday after noon at 3.
Born to Mr and Mrs EF L Rash of 610 Exeter Street a fine daughter named Mary Helen in a concise birth notice noting newborn’s name and parental names and address.
Bluefield Temple No 83 Pythian Sisters convene this evening at 7 30 in the Pythian Engineers hall. Members urged to attend and participate in the session.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will observe Flower Mission Day on Friday. Members meet at Hamilton Hall Bland Street Church at 2 o'clock for the event.
Mrs J T Stewart of Williamson is visiting her daughter Mrs L 58 Adkins on Highland avenue. Frank Adkins Jr. is spending a
Advertises Ironized Yeast tablets claiming to add pounds in weeks, improve vigor, and enhance appearance. Targets thin individuals with gaunt limbs, pledges guaranteed results or refunds, and promotes safe, pleasant tasting doses available through druggists.
Dolores Del Rio models a white satin evening gown with a back jewel rope as ornament. Fay Wray wears a daring long low back dress once seen as bold fifty years earlier, highlighting evolving fashion for backless styles.
A parade of families returns from visits with relatives in Welch Jefferson Street DuBose Pa and Abingdon. Mrs Newland improves after illness. Epworth League delegates attend in Abingdon. Ward Songer family visits Mrs Broyles with Jack and travels to Princeton to see Rev Priddy. Edna Simpkins leaves for Hillsville Va to attend her grandmother M B Webb.
Mrs. Hi. 8. Ryder and her son Harry visit Mr. Ryder's mother in Tulsa while Mr. Ryder travels July 15 by car. Nettie Vase-Steele returns from Charlotte. John Milton Cole relocates to Akron with his wife. W. M. Richardson family travels to Wise Virginia for illness and death in the family. Mary Ann Bell leaves for Washington then Laurel Delaware for summer with relatives. Mrs. Thomas S. Rice and daughter Jane Ann join relatives in Texas for an extended visit. Shoppers from Switchback and Tazewell are seen in Blueridge area. Hatcher and son Jimmy visit Pennsboro, West Virginia.
Five people were injured when a passenger seaplane nose dived into the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie. The pilot James Madison and four passengers Clifford McMillan Arthur Syran Harold Gibbs and another man were rescued by navy training crew. The Coastal Airways Inc. craft was flying between New York City and Lake George when the emergency occurred.
Kentucky Senator Sackett filed with the Senate Finance Committee a telegram from H Green Garrett Louisville protesting the nomination of Emil Hepburn Kentucky to be collector of internal revenue at Louisville. The telegram was read as part of the nomination review.
The nomination was referred and not acted on as committee discussed it. Senator Barkley of Kentucky sought debate and Chairman Smoot laid the appointment aside temporarily.
Paintsville Kentucky June 12 A second technical objection to a jury delayed the trial of Dennis Saylor for murder and wounding in a Johnson county brawl. Saylor survived while Lee Gibson Wallace Hannah Gibson and a 14 year old son were killed Wayne Hannah was wounded and testifies. Jury panels were rejected by the court on legal grounds prompting October postponement.
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