Dance Recital at Colonial Theatre Delights City
A Esther Irene Graham school of dancing recital at the Colonial theatre last evening drew enthusiastic applause. The program featured elegant acts from novices to advanced pupils, with Miss Graham performing a graceful acrobatic toe dance and several vocal pieces. Elaborate costumes complemented each number and flowers were presented to Miss Graham on stage.
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Colonial Theatre
Esther Irene Graham
Miss Graham
Graham
Local church groups announce meetings and events
Loyal Daughters Bible class of Trinity church meets tonight in the church basement with Mrs. W P Carter in charge of entertainment. Westminster auxiliary serves luncheon Friday June 17 at 1. Reservations or tables may be telephoned to Mrs C M Scott. Nation’s auxiliary prayer meeting at Mrs Ona oo street. N D Maher Division 177 meets at Moose hall today at 2 with a poll party and birthday honors. First Baptist Business Women circle meets 7 45 at Miss Lena Morris’s home Albemarle street. Memorial Baptist Missionary Society Bluefield Va changes hour to 7 30 with a planned program and good attendance. Globe Trotters club meets at the Y tonight at 7 30.
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Loyal Daughters’ Bible Class
Trinity Church
Rge
W. P. Carter
Woman's Auxiliary
Westminster Presbyterian Church
C. M. Scott
The
First Baptist Church
Lena Morris
Albemarle Street
Woman's Missionary Society of Memorial Baptist
Bluefield
Family Notices From Radford and Norfolk trip
J B Gerald and Mrs J W Mc Gann were called to Radford Virginia by the reason of their N J visitor who has gone to Norfolk Virginia for a trip with her sister Mrs Charles Nabors and her little son Andy formerly of Charlotte are now living on Giles street in this city Mr Nabers works for W C Warlick a furniture dealer
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J. B. Gerald
J. W. McGann
Radford
N. J
J. E. Gerald
Norfolk
Charles
J. W. Nabors
Andy
Charlotte
N. C
Giles Street
Mr. Namers
W. C. Warlick
Birth Notice for Moses Child on Giles Street
Mr and Mrs John Moses of Giles Street welcome a baby born at Bluefield Sanitarum. The announce records a new arrival to the family with local addresses and hospital of birth.
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John Moses
Giles Street
Bluefield Sanitarum
Ransom Plea Appears In MW Call Continuation
A defendant pleads for mercy in a continued MW Call report referencing involvement in a theft case. The narrative notes his claim of no prior temptations and his expressed remorse as the piece touches on motive and emotional response.
Be Beautiful by Elsie Pierce Promotes Hip Proportion
Fitness guidance for women focuses on keeping hips three inches smaller than shoulders for camera friendly looks. Maes Carlisle cited as ideal figure, with exercise, movement and outdoor activity advised to avoid unhealthy dieting. A booklet Reduce by Exercise offered for ten cents via Bell Library at 247 West 43rd Street New York.
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Maes Carlisle
Miss Carlisle
Bell Library
West 43Rd Street
New York
N. Y
Silver Wedding Is Celebrated By Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rodgin
Mr and Mrs Henry Rodgin celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at the West Virginian hotel with about 250 guests. Leo Steiner orchestra provided music. The Rodgins received in line with daughter Beattie and son Jay Irvin Rodgin. Mrs Rodgin, formerly Anna Gressman, is a noted violinist active in Bluefield society.
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West Virginian Hotel
Henry Rodgin
Leo Steiner
Bluefield
Rodgin
Baltimore
Anna Gress
Wilds child burned in turpentine blaze
Joe Wilds III was injured by a match tossed into a turpentine bucket by a boy playing behind his parents’ Augusta Street home. He remains under treatment at St Luke’s Hospital for burns to his right leg.
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Joe Wilds, III
St. Luke’s Hospital
Augusta Ree
Dinosaur Park
Rapid City
S. D
Hay Fever Medicines Ad in West Virginia
Go to Goodykoontz's for Sinex guaranteed for catarrh sinus rose and hay fever. One dollar covers sixty days treatment. Advertisements promote relief from allergy symptoms with a fixed price offer.
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Goodykoontz’s
Patriotic Talk At Quotarians Event Plans for Bowl of Rice
Minister William Crowe Jr urged freedom of thought and loyalty as Quotalian members discussed a Bowl of Rice program. Miss Helen Spangler promoted the June 17 event in 1 500 cities, with a banquet at 8 and dancing at 10, led by Harry W. Biggs.
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William Crowe, Jr
Pasance
Goldie Perry
Irene Norris
C. P. Norris
Bluefield
Laura P.pool
Helen Sue Spangler
United Council For Civilian Relief
China
Harry W. Biggs
Crowe
America
Glen Daniel Girl Hangs Self Near Home
Geraldine Lacy, 15, was found dead hanging from a tree near her Glen Daniel home in Raleigh County. Assistant Prosecutor W H McGinnis said the girl apparently hanged herself but no motive could be found. An inquest would be continued after she failed to attend the evening meal.
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Glen Daniel
W. Va
Geraldine Lacy
Raleigh
W. H. McGinnis
Smith to Represent AAA at National Education Association Meeting
Ted Smith Bluefield Automobile club safety director will travel to New York next Wednesday to represent the national American Automobile Association at the annual National Education Association meeting. His selection honors his work coordinating driver training courses in Mercer and McDowell counties under the club’s auspices.
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Ted Smith
Bluefield Automobile Club
New York
National Organization of the American Automobile Association
National Education Association
Smith
Mercer
McDowell
Mr Smith’s possible AAA national affiliation after New York convention
The article notes a strong possibility of Mr. Smith affiliating with the AAA after the convention in New York from June 25 to 30. It states this as part of integrating the topic into the standard high school course. It mentions Mr. Smith’s arrival in Bluefield.
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Smith
New York
Bluefield
Safety director honored by Bluefield automobile club
The February 1997 appointment marked a long tenure as safety director with the club recognizing Mr. Smith for his dedicated service in Bluefield and the surrounding territory. Officers praised his achievements and the quality of his work.
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Automobile Club
Smith
Bluefield
Medical Society to Meet in Princeton
The Mercer County Medical Society will convene tonight at 8 at the Memorial building in Princeton. Dr. C. B. Chapman of Welch will address chronic lung diseases and Dr. Franklin H. Reeder of Charleston will discuss vital statistics. Officers expect a large attendance.
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Mercer County Medical Society
Memorial Building
Princeton
C. B. Chapman
Welch
Franklin H. Reeder
Charleston
Clothing stolen from Commerce Street auto
Fred Henderson reported a car break in on Commerce Street around 3 30 that stole a pair of trousers and a pair of shoes. Police opened an investigation. A stray sentence notes that more people speak Chinese than any other language.
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Commerce Street Auto
Fred Henderson
Street
Commer Street
Avoid Embarrassment of FALSE TEETH
An ad promotes FASTEETH a fine alkaline powder to prevent false teeth slipping while eating talking laughing or sneezing. It claims comfort and security all day with no gummy taste and urges buying at drug stores and to accept no substitute.
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Cincinnati
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Parkersburg
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Federal and
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Los Angeles
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