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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1927

Page

5

Third of a series bridge party hosted at Mrs Wilson home

The third in a four part bridge series was held Friday at the Princeton avenue home of Mrs C B Wilson with Mrs Lucille Wilson Perkine and Mrs A G Fox as co hostesses. Ten tables played and Mrs W O Tracy won high score while Mrs ayd J Town claimed low. Numerous attendees listed include Mrs C C Frazier and Mrs Norman McDowell among many others from Princeton Bramwell and surrounding areas.

C. B. Wilson Princeton Avenue Ayd J. Town F. J. Black Floyd J. Brown R. C. Blackstock Henry Perkins J. M. Herndon Frank M. Archer A. E. Knee F. L. Black Wade St. Clair Charles St. Clair J. F. Fox J. D. McCue J. J. Penn Margaret Hardaway J. HM. Hoge Milton Easley Frank Was John Pearson J. M. Tanner Princeton O. M. Deverle BR. L. Poindexter Baker Bramwell Frank Hewitt John Roberts Joe Bowen Ethel Bowen McNeer H. C. Hadden

Pretty Birthday Party for Master Sonny Marcus

Mrs. M. Marcus hosted a Thursday afternoon party at her Giles street home celebrating her son Sonny Marcus turning four. Guests included girls in organza and boys in linen. games led by Ruth Block, Beatrice Effron, Esther Gross, and Trixie Schrader of New York. Myra Gross won a doll in Pinning on the Donkey's Tail. Melvin Akers Jr won a harp in the FAMCG Contest. The pink white decor featured a canopied table, rose candle cake, and skewered favors. Assistants included Frances Reese, Mrs. N. Blosser, Mrs. N. A. Rasnake, and Mrs. Sam Holtzsweig.

M. Marcus Giles Street Sonny Marcus Ruth Block Beatrice Effron Esther Gross Trixie Schrader New York City Myra Gross Melvin Akers, Jr FAMCG Marcus Frances Reese N. Blosser N. A. Rasnake Sam Holtzsweigh

Hannah Truth Seekers Meet at Trinity Methodist Church

The Hannah Truth Seekers Bible class at Trinity Methodist Church met with Mrs. W. C. Neikirk on Jefferson Street Thursday evening. Twenty seven attended. Mrs. Barnes Ratliff sang solo with Mrs. Lyman Bailey on piano. Refreshments included brick cream and cake.

Hannah Truth Trinity Methodist Church W. C. Neikirk Jefferson Street Barnes Ratliff Lyman Bailey

Black-Draught Helps Man End Digestive Dread

Paris Kentucky resident C M Berry recounts relief from headaches chest heaviness and bloating after meals with Thedford s Black-Draught. He says he now keeps it in the house and has used it for years aiding digestion and energy. Thousands use the remedy for constipation and indigestion.

Rentachy Paris C. M. Berry Washington Street Thedford

Circle A meeting highlights Ellaine Wasner group

Mrs. Thompson leads the Bland Street W M B circle with Ellaine Wagner showing Seoul Korea mission center photos. Members discuss social issues for the next presidential election and begin a Bible study. The next gathering will be at Mrs. George Hale’s home on Bramwell road.

Ellaine Wasner Bland Street W. M Roy S. Thompson J. T. Martin Highland Avenue A. Bailey E. H. Tisdale C. B. Wilson Kodak Ellaine Wagner Seoul Korea Social Service C. B. Davis John Walters Thompson Costen J. Harrell Christ Eugene Stowers Marvin Anderson George Hale Bramwell Road

Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Meets at Church Annex

Under Mrs. J T Shelton the Baptist Woman's Missionary Society gathered Thursday at the church annex with 50 members present. Mrs R C Fleshman led devotionals and Mrs EK Meyer spoke on Children and Missions before Mrs Lazenby outlined the 1928 Southern Baptist plan of work.

J. T. Shelton Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Church Annex Circle No. 6 A. B. McKinney R. C. Fleshman EK. J. Meyer R. EB. Lazenby Southern Baptist Convention Guy French A. B. Cofer Jesus

Sight-Seeing Tour of Bland Street and First Presbyterian Pupils

Children from Bland Street Methodist and First Presbyterian churches enjoyed an automobile ride through the city Friday afternoon. Rev. J A Baylor and Rev. S W Moore led the 35 cars carrying about 200 youngsters with teachers and church members joining the motorcade in high spirits.

Bland Street Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church J. A. Baylor Bland Street Church S. W. Moore

Ever Ready Club Reorganizes At Brown Home

The Ever Ready club met at Hazel and Elva Brown and Grover Brown on Thursday at 7 30 PM. Officers elected were Hazel Brown president Marguerite Grogan vice president and Besele Meyer secretary treasurer. Colors chosen green and pink. Members adjourned to meet Ruth Webber Saturday. Candy served to Marguerite Edith and Kenneth Grogan Bessie and Frank Meyer Ruth Webber Carroll Cole Reginald and Scott Wickman and Hazel Elva and Grover Brown.

Hazel Elva Brown Grover Brown Hazel Brown Marguerite Grogan Besele Meyer Ruth Webber Candy Marguerite Edith Kenneth Grogan Bessie Frank Meyer Carroll Cole Reginald Scott Wickman Elva

Tennis Tournament Postponed By Rain At YWCA Court

Rain delayed the tennis matches, with a Friday schedule resuming today at the YWCA court. Matches include Helen Lawrence against Eva Lawrence, Madge Hanabarger versus Edna Simpkins, Nannie Rae Hefner against Mrs A C Rogers, Mrs Ruth Umberger against Polly Clarkson, Billie Brammer against Mrs Harry Rose, and Mies Edith Clarkson against Toble Slifkin.

Helen Lawrence Eva Lawrence Madge Hanabarger Edna Simpkins Nannie Rae Hefner A. C. Rogers Ruth Umberger Polly Clarkson Billie Brammer Harry Rose Mies Edith Clarkson Toble Slifkin

Weatherly announce marriage of Winona Weatherly Patton

Dr and Mrs O A Weatherly announce the marriage of their daughter Winona to Mr James T Patton. The ceremony was held Thursday evening at the home of the officiating minister Rev F Y Jackson Grace Methodist Church. The couple will begin a automobile trip to Norfolk Washington and other eastern cities.

O. A. Weatherly Winona James T. Patton F. Y. Jackson Grace Methodist Church

Lucky Lindy Dance at Dixie Theatre in Ennie June 21

A Lucky Lindy dance is planned at the Dixie theatre Ennie West Virginia Tuesday evening June 21 from 9 to 2. Spirit of St Louis musical numbers are announced with High Hat Novelty orchestra providing music and chaperons in attendance.

Dixie Theatre Ennie W. Va Spirit of

Bluefield Country Club Dance to Feature Blue City Blue Boys

Blue City Blue Boys will furnish music for the dance this evening at the Bluefield Country Club. Tables for card players will be set at eight o clock. Hosts Mr. and Mrs George Barger Jr and Mr. and Mrs Perry Tyler will preside for the event.

Blue City Blue Boys Bluefield Country Club George Barger, Jr Perry Tyler

Circle No 1 meets at First Christian church

Robin's Rest served as the meeting place for Circle No 1 of the First Christian church led by Mrs. F H Borden on Thursday at 3 o'clock. Rev Virgil Lowder conducted devotions and a social hour followed with light refreshments provided by hostess Mrs R B Slagle.

Robin's Rest

Carver Couple Welcome Son Marshall Jennings Carver

Mr and Mrs L M Carver announce the birth of a son at Bluefield sanitarium on June 16 weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. The child is named Marshall Jennings Carper.

L. M. Carver Bluefield Sanitarium Marshall Jennings Carper

Senior C A R Exercises On Flag Day Observance

Senior C A R at the Y M C A on Federal street held Flag Day exercises with Misa Isabel Pol lock as chair. Luther A. Dunn Jr. presented "Our Flag" along with patriotic songs and a quizzing match on flag topics. Punch and cake were served and plans for a tacky party next week were discussed.

Cc. A. R Federal Street Misa Isabel Pollock Luther A. Dunn, Jr

Legion Auxiliary names delegates to state convention

Bluefield Virginia legions auxiliary selects delegates Miss Susie Haley Miss Ella Simpson and Mrs Jack Smith to represent at the state convention in Williamson August 4 5 6 with alternates Miss Margaret McCue Mrs Joe Wilds Mrs P E B Vase and Mrs Dudley Williams chosen. Thirty two attended the meeting at the Bluefield Post 9 dugout with a social hour and refreshments after.

Jack Smith Eliza Williamson Bluefield Susie Haley Ella Simpson Williamson Bluefield Post No. 9 Margaret McCue Joe Wilds P. EB. Vase Dudley Williams Pisgah

Personal notices from Bluefield list medicals and visits

Mrs 8 W Garnett of Bluefield is seriously ill and moved to her son E B Garnett's home at 1122 Princeton Ave. Mrs N B Dotson of Wise is under treatment at Bluefield sanitarium with granddaughter Emma Dotson also a patient. Several relatives and visitors from Wise Norton and Wise are mentioned along with local trips and medical updates.

8. W. Garnett Bluefield E. B. Garnett Princeton Avenue N. B. Dotson Wise Bluefield Sanitarium Emma Dotson George Setzler Norton Charlotte Dotson Ay Hatcher Emory and Henry College Doris Woolridge Lynchburg Walton Johnston Floyd J. Brown Fr L. Balek Blacksburg Trula Call H. A. Call Sanitarium J. J. Matz Welch Etta Bank Kimball Jeneda Maxine Rosalyn Tots Northfork Marion Tots Logan Misses Peasy Betsy Kathleen Eddie Steele Dante Barker Webber Salem Billy Webber E. B. Green Con. Reid Falls Mills Princeton Bluefeld Roanoke Ruth M. Carnes Elkhorn C. W. Sage King Street C. PF. Tynes Standard Fuel and Supply Company Johnson City Tenn Purina Feed Company Bluefield Gas and Power Company Elizabeth Frances Suffolk H. H. Holliday Pearl Cromer L. C. Utt J. W. Cruise Mt. Airy North Carolina Braxton L. Hancock Jeanette Huntington J Wesley Linkous Pland Linkous Mary Wiley J. H. Moore Grant, Va

Movements and Visits Fill Busy Summer in Local Town

Mrs. Hancock's mother Mrs. Lavinder to return Sunday. J B Hatcher drives to Penneboro and Bluefield with family. Many relatives, friends, and visitors travel to Virginias and Alabama for vacations and reunions. Notables include Dr. Hefner, Georga Tech plans, Lindbergh tribute, and trips to Norfolk Raleigh and Petersburg with multiple family gatherings.

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helps Middle Aged Women

Letters from Mrs Annie Kwinski of Milwaukee and Mrs Mattie Adams of Brewton report improved health after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They describe renewed energy for housework, reading, and community involvement as thousands of women past fifty attribute better health to the tonic.

Annie Kwinski Jot Avenue Milwaukee Wis Lydia & Pinkham Mattie Adams Downnt Street Brewton Ala Lydia EB. Pinkham Lydia FB. Pinkhbem

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