Evangeline Land Feels Modernism Across Teche Region
In St Martinsville Louisiana on June 16 modernism blends with Acadian history along the Bayou Teche. Paved streets replace rutted roads while old churches and the Evangeline Oak stand as links to the past. The younger generation shifts to English, yet French remains common among elders.
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St. Martinsville
Evangeline
Teche
Bayou Teche
Catholi
Nova Scotia
Emmaline Labische
Longfellow
Castillo
Siam
Diet Details From Health Board Note on Rations
The report lists allowances including four tablespoons refined flour for thickening, one and a half ounces sugar, molasses, five slices whole wheat bread, two and a half ounces fat with half butter, one serving fruit, and one teaspoon cod liver oil. It states protein and iron meet health minimums while calcium and phosphorus are slightly above minimum.
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Collecg
Tourists Urged to Be Courteous in Summer Code
Chicago June 16. The Izaak Walton League of America drafts an outdoor code of ethics for vacationers. Key rules urge respect for property and nature, no litter, no gates left open, avoid trespass, campfire safely managed, and courteous conduct. extend to wilderness shelters with notes left.
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Chicago
Izaak Walton League of America
Seth E. Gordon
British Club Embraces American Bridge Laws
The Portland Club in London, famed for bridge, seeks to regain world authority by adopting American rules. A committee drawn from ten London clubs, guided by input from over 450 clubs nationwide, drafts a new code. The proposed change includes a rule where bids of more odd tricks outrank bids of fewer odd tricks, replacing the old ranking.
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London
Portland Club
England
Portland
Co ed diet study finds $2.50 weekly food cost
Ithaca report from Cornell College of Home Economics shows a 2,200 calorie daily need met on 2.50 a week with the student cooking and shopping frugally. The plan emphasizes protein minerals and vitamins with a detailed menu and time diary.
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Ithaca
N. Y
New York State College of Home Economics
Cornell University
Cornell
Flowery parasols for society women featured in London
Sunshades for this season are described as flowery and fruity. Designs include flat tops with hand embroidered flowers, clusters of fruit borders, and some parasols made from fine straw.
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London
Supper Dish Encalloped Corn with Tomato Layers
A hearty supper dish features encalloped corn alternated with tomato layers and a topping of bread crumbs and cheese for a warm, appetizing hot serving.
Local society notes announce birth and forthcoming Abingdon event
A jeweler and property owner in the city welcomes a son born at Bluefield sanitarium. Mr and Mrs Fred Sanders of 1324 Montclair street are the parents. An evening assembly in Abingdon at 7:30 features Lois Porterfield and Katherine Tynes directing games, with a large attendance urged.
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Fred Sanders
Montclair Street
Bluefield Sanitarium
Church
Abingdon
Lois Porterfield
Katherine Tynes
Mains Welcome Baby Daughter at Fourth Street Home
Mr and Mrs Thomas L Main of 107 Fourth Street announce the birth of a baby daughter on Thursday morning at Bluefield hospital. The mother was formerly Miss Louise Lazenby of Princeton.
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Thomas L. Main
Fourth Street
Bluefield
Miss Mary Jane Stewart Hosts Informal Bridge Party
Miss Mary Jane Stewart will be host to an informal bridge party Saturday at her home on Land Street. The gathering honors her attractive house guest Miss Thelma Mayo of Washington North Carolina.
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Mary Jane Stewart
Land Street
Thelma Mayo
Washington, N. C
Tridistrict Epworth League Union Meeting at Grace Methodist
The Tridistrict Epworth League union will gather at Grace Methodist Church for a scheduled meeting. Members from nearby districts are invited to attend and participate in the session.
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Tridistrict
Epworth League Union
Grace Methodist
Burnett announces wedding of daughter at Bluefield church
Invitations issued for the marriage of Mr and Mrs George Jackson Burnett’s daughter to Mr Sheridan Duncan Cavitt. The ceremony will be on Wednesday June 29 1927 at eight o'clock at College Avenue Baptist Church Bluefield West Virginia.
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George Jackson Burnett
The
Aatich
Sheridan Duncan Cavitt
College Avenue Baptist Church
Bluefield
West Virginia
C A R Seniors Gather at Y W C A Tonight
The C A R seniors plan a meeting at the Y W C A this evening at 8 o clock. The junior group meeting has been postponed until next Wednesday.
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C. A. R. Willl
Greatest of all remedies praised in testimonial
A Bluefield Virginia reader praises Herb Extract formerly called Herb Juice as the greatest medicine for constipation indigestion and fatigue. The testimonial notes improved digestion, regular bowels and overall health, urging readers to obtain the tonic laxative at local pharmacies in Bluefield Princeton Matoaka Anawalt Northfork and Gary.
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Misa Mary Collins
Roanoke
Herb Juice Laboratories
White Pharmacy
Princeton Avenue
Bland Street
Bluefield
W. Va
Kk. B. Spangler & Co
Princeton
Wright Drug Co
Matoaka
Gary Drug Co
Gary
Anawalt Drug Co
Anawalt
Northfork Drug Co
Northfork
Illness Report in Mrs. Duna Family
A brief account notes the illness affecting members of Mrs. Duna’s family. The item provides limited detail beyond the affected relation and general concern.
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Duna
Union Bible Class Meeting Notice
Union Bible class will gather at Mrs. Clarence Mahoney’s Fairfax Street home this evening at 7 45. A full attendance is desired.
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Union Bible Class
Clarence Mahoney
Fairfax Street
Local residents return from trips and visits
H. B. Waldron came back Tuesday from Washington. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Bowman returned from Roanoke where they spent the week with Mr. Bowman's mother. Mr. and Mrs. James Wood and children of Gary were visiting relatives in town. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Haley of Stovall apartments also returned from Washington Roanoke and
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H. B. Waldron
Washington
H. H. Bowman
Roanoke
Bowman
James Wood
Gary
City
William A. Haley
Stovall Apartments
Community Notices and Travel Anecdotes From Bluefield Area
Local society notes report multiple residents traveling, visiting relatives in Knoxville, Johnson City and Washington. Several names and moves are listed including Johnsons visiting Bluefield, Evans in Knoxville, and Ander son improving at a Denver sanatorium. Also mentions Americans touring European cities and Zeppelin connections with Berlin Munich Vienna itinerary.
Chamberlin and Levine Meet Their Wives in Bremen
After record breaking demonstrations in south Germany, Clarence D. Chamberlin and Charles A. Levine depart for the north. They will fly to Bremen with a stop at Hanover and meet their wives arriving from the German liner Berlin.
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Chamberlin
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