DAR West Virginia regent to visit John Chapman chapter
D A R Mrs W H Vaught head of the West Virginia society will visit the John Chapman chapter at 3 PM at Mrs D F French home Reid Avenue. Mrs French Mrs L G Toney and Mrs W H Sperow will be joint hostesses. Meeting date changed to welcome Mrs Vaught as she will speak to members. The chapter honors her as a revered state society figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Vaught
Point Pleasant
West Virginia Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
John Chapman
D. F. French
Reid Avenue
French
L. G. Toney
W. H. Sperow
Vaught
Sisterhood Re-elects Mrs. Ben Baker President At B n ai B r ith Hall
The Sisterhood of Ahavath Sholem unanimously re elected Mrs. Ben Baker as president at a Wednesday meeting in Matz hotel Bnai B r ith hall. New officers include Mrs. Harry Clark as vice president secretary Mrs. J J Knaass and treasurer Mrs Shaman. Jerome Katz gave an talk on summer Sunday school plans and a social hour followed with Mrs Saul Greenspon and Mrs Harry Stolch as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisterhood
Ahavath Sholem
Ben Baker
B'nai B'rith Hall
Matz Hotel
Harry Clark
J. J. Knaass
Shaman
Jerome Katz
Katz
Mia
Saul Greenspon
Harry Stolch
Old Folk's Best Friend Puts Vim into Aging Veins
A nostalgic note extols a tonic described as the old folk’s best friend. It promises new vim and vigor for elderly readers and hints at a health drink that can revitalize aging bodies.
Digestive Aid Shivar Water Ginger Tablets
A brief note highlights Shivar Pure Digestive Aromatics with Shivar Mineral Water and Ginger 2s. The product claims to assist digestive organs in processing meals into rich blood and sound flesh.
Charity Event Details From Local Ladies Tea
The article lists attendants including Misses Mary Crockett Evans Mildred Douglas Edna Wilburn Dorothy Porterfield Sara Catherine Thompson Virginia Brown and Mary Glenn Hicke who helped serve. Refreshments featured punch and home made cake with candies as favors. Proceeds from the affair are noted as a neat sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Crockett Evans
Mildred Douglas
Edna Wilburn
Dorothy Porterfield
Sara Catherine Thompson
Virginia Brown
Mary Glenn Hicke
Wesleyan banquet honors Perkins Winning team
Members of the Bland Street Wesleyan class led by Ralph Millar held a banquet at Hamilton hall in honor of James Perkins and his team for winning an attendance contest. Mrs. W T Douthat and committee served a chicken dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland Street Methodist Church
Ralph Millar
Hamilton Hall
James Perkins
W. T. Douthat
George Smoot
James Elmer Brown
Frances Morgan
Edgar A. Gueet
Jess Humphreys
Miss Cash
Chester Harrie
Horna
Frank Snyder
Edward Bailey
Phil Clark
John Pankey
Carl Sheet
Alex Hufford
Rennis Edwards Clark
Beaver High Grad Gibberson Wins Elks Scholarship
Charles H Gibberson, recent Beaver high school graduate and W H Thomas scholarship medalist, has been awarded an Elks scholarship to Bluefield college. Henry Rodgin, education committee chairman, announced the decision yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H Gibberson
Beaver High School
W. H. Thomas
Elks
Bluefield College
Henry Rodgin
Elks’ Educational Committee
Choir to sing The Inflamatus at Bland Street church
Bland Street Methodist church choir will perform The Inflamatus from Rossini's Stabat Mater during Sunday morning service. Mrs Edwin Fox Ruth Bodell will sing soprano obli with a notable voice, as the piece is one of the choir's most polar parts. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland Street Methodist Church
Edwin Fox
Ruth Bodell
Jarvises Welcome a Son in Sik Horn Region
Mr and Mrs H L Jarvis of Sik horn announce the birth of a son. Mrs Jarvis, formerly Miss Gertrude Hanks, also of Sik horn, is the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Jarvis
Sikhorn
Renia
Birth of William Herbert Cox at Roanoke Street
A son named William Herbert Cox was born to Mr and Mrs Howard Cox at 400 Roanoke Street. The infant weighed eight pounds at birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Cox
Roanoke Street
William Herbert
Sisters Tie The Knot In Coor dinated June Weddings
Two sisters were married on Wednesday June 12 at the First Presbyterian church Bluefield Virginia and Majestic Kentucky. Miss Lucille Williams became the bride of B A Prillaman while Miss Eva Jane Williams wed Thomas Jackson Brown. Both ceremonies were conducted by Rev. Samuel W. Moore. The brides attended Graham High School and Concord College and taught in Majestic Kentucky and Jenkin Jones West Virginia. The couples plan to reside in Hot Coal West Virginia and Majestic Kentucky. A luncheon and tour followed with guests praising Bluefield hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Lucille Williame
Bluefield
B. A. Prillaman
Hot Coal
W. Va
Samuel W. Moore
Williams
A. J. Williams
Virginia
Graham High School
Concord College
Athens
Majestic
Jenkin Jones
Prillaman
P. J. Prillaman
Henry
Pemberton Coal and Coke Company
Eva Jane Williams
Thomas Jackson Brown
Weed
J. R. G. Brown
North
Bankers Enjoy Buffet and Dance at Bluefield
Members of the West Virginia Bankers Association and their companions were entertained with a buffet supper and a subsequent dance at the Bluefield Country Club. The two day state convention functions wrapped up with guests viewing a sunset from the clubhouse porch and taking part in an evening of social events guided by Mrs. W. E. B. Gilkeson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Bankers’ Association
Bluefield Country Club
West Virginia
W. EB. Gilkeson
Charming summer frock features rose and blue rayon taffeta
The dress uses rose and blue rayon taffeta with an adjustable peplum worn around the neck in a capulet effect. The bodice showcases a lingerie satrap neckline and is enugfitting.
Child Pianist Roselyn Weinberg Delights In Recital
Little Miss Roselyn Weinberg daughter of Mr and Mrs H Weinberg was presented in recital by Miss Ethel Crawford at Warlicks piano rooms. Musicians praised her technique poise and memory as she rendered selections including Music Box Spring Song College Days Valse Humoreske Carolina Moon Hungarian Dance Mexican Waltz and more across two pianos, earning wide applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roselyn Weinberg
H. Weinberg
Warlick
Ethel Crawford
Bonito
Mendelssohn
Chopin
Czerny
Dvorak
Carolina Moon
Burke
Liszt
Rosas
Friedman
Friedman: “Waltz Chimes,” Snodgrass-Robledo
Keler Bela
Gavotte
Lincke
Cardui credited by Mrs. Ballew for recovery
In Asheville, Mrs. T J Ballew recalls weakness and low weight at ages thirteen and nineteen. After using Cardui, she regained strength and weight, praising the medicine as a long-trusted extract of medicinal herbs with proven benefits for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
T. J. Ballew
Oak Street
Cardui
Fathers Day Observance At College Avenue Baptist
The Sunday school of College Avenue Baptist will observe Fathers Day on Sunday morning after regular classes. A special program is planned between 10 30 and 11 o'clock and fathers are invited to attend. Attendees are asked to wear flowers and prizes will be given for the oldest and youngest fathers present.
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College Avenue Baptist Church
Westminster Pres church hosts Vacation Bible School registration
This morning at 9 o clock registration will occur at Westminster Presbyterian church for the Daily Vacation Bible School in South Bluefield. The program opens Monday at 8 30. Children registering today receive a registration button. Miss Mary Lair will lead an intermediate class for youths over thirteen, as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
South Bluefield
Mary Lair
Mrs E. M. Baker Hosts Bluefield Delphian Meeting
The Bluefield Delphian chapter will be entertained by Mrs. E. L. Baker at her Bramwell home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 30. The event invites members to gather for an afternoon program in Bramwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Delphian
Mra. E
Baker
Bramwell
Local Social Notes From Charleston and Surrounding Areas
Mrs B T Wren of Charleston guests at Dr and Mrs 3 D Longs Albemarle Street. Mr and Mrs R E B Landers Huntington and Mrs George Mapston Denver Col visiting with Hendricks family on Virginia side. Miss Helen Hunt Welch visits Miss Virginia Powell Preston Street. Mr and Mrs Jack Gunnela travel via Cincinnati to Atlanta and Bronwood Ga. Dr O S Hare returns from Braeholm W Va for sister Mrs R H Wainwright Richmond Va guest of Mrs J S Riley. Sidney Bernard returns from Emory and Henry College. Mr and Mrs G W Stewart and others also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Wren
Charleston
3. D. Long
Albemarle Street
R. EB. Landers
Huntington
George Mapeton
Denver
Col
Vire
A. PF. Hendricks
Landers
Mapston
Virginia
Renta
Hendricks Hoome
Helen Hunt
Welch
Virginia Powell
Preston Street
Jack Gunnela
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Bronwood
O. S. Hare
Braeholm
W. Va
R. H. Wainwright
Richmond
Riley Sidney Bernard
Emory and Henry College
G. W. Stewart
Local residents with travels and visits around Virginia towns
A string of short notes records residents visiting relatives and returning home from trips in Virginia and nearby states. Mary Ruth and Margaret Dean came back from Shumate Virginia while Mr and Mrs Lee Hunt, Audra, plan to move from Bland Street after a Winchester Reliance and Buchanan trip.
Bath Sponge Cleaning Guide
Bath sponges should be thoroughly cleansed weekly. Steep them in a solution of lemon juice and then rinse well and dry in the open air.
Baltimore Banker Visits Bluefield Scenic Flight
Dr. T. Williams of Baltimore head of his namesake investment banking house visited Bluefield for the West Virginia Bankers association convention. He toured Pocahontas Airport and flew over the city and countryside praising the Bluefield area and the value of airports to community growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Williams
Baltimore
Bluefield
West Virginia Bankers Association
Mr. Williams
Polishing Floors Learn Light Wax for Best Shine
A tip states using only a small amount of wax with a polishing machine or floor cleaner yields smoother, clearer floors. It cautions against heavy wax application and emphasizes the buffing action for better results.
Kellogg's Corn Flakes Suggested for Family Meals
Advertises Kellogg's Corn Flakes as a versatile lunch or dinner option for children and adults. Recommends serving with milk or cream and adding fruits or honey for easy digestion and a wholesome breakfast staple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg’s
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Sisterhood Meeting
Bland Street
Joseph M. Sanders
Oakhurst Avenue
Sanders
E. T. Tyree
Alice Porterfield
Harry Lawson
Ruth Smith
Helen Spangler
Dorothy Dillard
Misa Gladys Caeh
Dorothy McCulloch
Jane Henderson
W. M. 8S
Shivar
Gibberson
Robin's Rest
Herbert Markle
Danoue
Fasn
Cardail
Bible Registration
Bluefield Delphian Party
Mary Ruth
Margaret Dean
Shumate
Stewart
William Shepherd
Lee Hunt
Audra
Winchester
Reliance
Buchanan
J. T. Beaty
W. C. Shrader
Shrader
Margaret Hansel
Monterey Va
J. Paul Stewart
Shenandoah Avenue
Matoaka
Marian Deverle
Edward Frazier
C. C. Frazier
National Armature Company
James McMullin
Lee Anderson
Virginia See
Z. R. Hall
Sarcastus
Calif
Bluefield, Is Here With Mrs. Hall
Philip
Mollie Hall
Grant Street
J. P. Lilly
Morgantown
Dorsey Kirby
Harvey Amos
Russell Ritz
Mise Elinor Ritz
Harold Porterfield
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
Misa Jean Ritzin
Mount Notre Dame Academy
Bluegrass
Pocahontas
Kellogg
Battle Creek
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