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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1928

Page

5

Birthday Dinner for R. N. Ruble at Bluestone Home

R N Ruble celebrated his sixty first birthday at his Bluestone residence on Sunday June 17. Family and friends attended, including A H Gideon Tazewell J W Ruble F W Scott R B Blankenship J L Ruble C M Ruble B B Linkous Bluestone and Bluestone area residents. Grandchildren Virginia Thelma Louise Gibson Margaret Ruble Edith Scott Edna Ruble Johnson Linkous Billie Blankenship plus guests Emma Turnes Bluefield Lora Pruett West Graham Daisy Whitt Tazewell and P A Lawbert West Graham. The host received many presents and the evening was enjoyed by all.

R. N. Ruble Blunstone A. H. Gideon Tazewell J. W. Ruble F. W. Scott R. B. Blankenship J. L Ruble C. M. Ruble

Marriage of Inez Virginia Stewart and Leonard D. Cunningham

Announcement of the marriage between Inez Virginia Stewart granddaughter of Dr and Mrs A J Stewart Pennington Gap Virginia and Leonard D Cunningham Narrows Virginia. Ceremony held June 1. They will reside in Narrows after July 15.

Mies Inez Virginia Stewart A. J. Stewart Pennington Gap Leonard D. Cunningham Narrows

Luncheon Held for Bride Elect Miss Ardelia Shelton

Ten intimate friends of Miss Ardelia May Shelton will attend a luncheon today at 1 50 given by Miss Cleo Cash at the Jackson tea room Raleigh street. The event precedes her Wednesday marriage at home on Rogers a Street to Mr Roy Buchanan. Luncheon features three courses and rose accents as table decorations.

Ardelia May Lovie) Shelton Rogers A Street Roy Buchanan Cleo Cash Raleigh Street

Recital Thursday Evening Change for Roselyn Weinberg

The piano recital by Roselyn Weinberg at Warlick's is moved to Thursday evening instead of Friday due to an error.

Roselyn Weinberg Warlick

Delightful New England Tour Ends in New Haven

Mrs. Mary Becker and Miss Beulah Price head a group of tourists who praised hospitality at every stop on their New England trip. They spent Monday in Boston and planned to stay in New York briefly before the party disbands in New Haven, Conn with a Sunday return home.

Mary Becker Beulah Price Newngland States Boston Becker Miss Price New York New Haven Conn

Mrs Leon Ware Soprano Delights Bland Street Church

Mrs Leon Ware of Washington visited relatives and captivated Bland Street Methodist Church Sunday morning with a soprano solo The Lord is My Life by Allitson Her voice displays wide range and rare sweetness and critics rank her singing with that of a professional artist.

Leon Ware Washington Bland Street Methodist Church Allitson

Daily Vacation Bible School Opens at First Baptist

First Baptist church hosts the annual Daily Vacation Bible School with 129 students enrolled. Hours run 9 to 11 daily as an enthusiastic corps of teachers leads lessons and planned entertainment is set for the children, with enrollment still open.

First Baptist Church

Pleasant Birthday Party For Lizelle Painter

Lizelle Painter hosted a sixth birthday party at Walters Avenue with friends including Frances Painter Virginia Wright and Elizabeth Brooks. Misa Josephine Painter helped entertain. Virginia Wright won a leading game prize. Mrs Painter was assisted by Mrs A J Clark Mrs Miller Anderson and Miss Gladys Shields. guests included Jimmy Barnett Samuel Gillespie Billy Dudley and others.

Lizelle Painter C. W. Painter Walters Avenue Misa Josephine Painter Virginia Wright Painter A. J. Clark Miller Anderson Gladys Shields Elizabeth Brooks Jacqueline Cecil May Smith Lois Hoopes Anna Belle Hobbes Frances Painter Sarah Lee Hoops Dorothy Hughes Mary Martha Yost Geneva Grogan Zelda Ruth Painter Jimmy Barnett Samuel Gillespie Billy Dudley Richard Clark Richard Shields Junior Baugh Junior Burton Charles Anderson James Painter

Wedding Bells At Snead Home For Evelyn Snead and J Kenneth Sites

At the Snead residence on Fourth street Monday morning 8:30 o clock Miss Evelyn Grace Snead married Mr J Kenneth Sites Rev C W Kelley officiated The couple will reside in Blacksburg Roanoke after their wedding Mrs Snead a Virginia High School class of 25 graduate Recently worked at A WDepartment store

B. F. Snead Fourth Street Misa Evelyn Grace Snead J. Kenneth Sites C. W. Kelley Grace Methodist Church Annalie Snead Mr. Sites Blacksburg Rochefer Drug Store Princeton Avenue Roanoke Sites Virginia High School A. W. Coxpartment

Y board of directors meet this evening at Federal Street building

The Y board of directors will convene this evening in regular session at the .% building on Federal Street. The meeting aims to address routine agenda items and organizational matters.

Peasion Federal Street

Y Tennis Tournament Opens Tonight At The Y

The Y hosts a tennis tournament starting at 5 20 this evening on the Y court and continuing daily through the week. Strong interest is shown and spirited matches are expected.

Presbyterian D V B S Sessions At First Presbyterian

Daily Vacation Bible School runs three weeks at the First Presbyterian Church from Monday with enrollment of ninety. Sessions occur between 9:30 and 10:50 a.m. An enthusiastic faculty and pupil group anticipate a rewarding course of study and benefit.

First Presbyterian Church

W M A Circle Meeting Time Change

Mrs Slagle’s Circle No 1 of the W M A of the First Christian church will meet Wednesday at 3 at the church. Attention is called to the change of time.

The First Christian Church

Mrs F L Black Returns After West Virginia Club Post

Mrs F L Black of Summers Street, president of the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs, has just returned to Bluefield after completing her duties with the federation. She spoke of ongoing efforts to boost women’s community programs and cultural activities locally.

F. L. Black Summers Street West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Bluefield

Walker Bride Gladys Pointer Marries June Bride

Mrs Gladys Pointer wed M D H Walker on June 12 and the couple plan to reside in Pearlsburg Virginia after their wedding trip where the bridegroom operates a successful general store.

M. D. H. Walker Tazewell Gladys Pointer Mrs. Walker Pearlsburg

Mrs Black reports on General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting

Mrs Black attended the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in San Antonio Texas and filed an enthusiastic report on the social functions and recreational features planned for visitors. On the return trip she stopped in Dallas and Austin Texas and Cincinnati.

General Federation of Women's Clubs San Antonio Texas Black

Visitor Lola Hounshell Honored At Greenbrier Party

Lola Hounshell of Crockett Virginia was the guest of Mrs. F M Dix on Greenbrier street and was honored at a party given by Mrs. Walter Mc Grady of 1100 Greenbrier. Children played games as refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs. Mc Grady and Mrs. Shrader. Guests included Evelyn Swain Mabel Fogelong Ruth Woods Frank Woods Alice Woods Mary Barnett Louise Heldreth Irene Heldreth Josephine Shrader Janet Shrader Norma Jean Mc Grady and others.

Lola Hounshell Crockett F. M. Dix Greenbrier Street Walter McGrady W. C. Shrader Evelyn Swain Mabel Ruth Fogelong Ruth Frank Alice Woods Mary Barnett Louise Irene Heldreth Josephine Juanita Shrader Norma Jean McGrady

Women of Mooseheart Meet at Moosehall

The Women of Mooseheart Legion gather at Moosehall this afternoon at 2 20 hosted by Mesdames Juanita Ruble Gladys Heleon and Georgia Peterson. A large attendance is urged.

Mooseheart Legion Moosehall Mesdames Juanita Ruble Gladys Heleon Georgia Peterson

Trinity church Jubilee Society meet to study Spiritual Adventuring

The young people and Jubilee Society of Trinity church held a joint meeting last evening to complete the study of Spiritual Adventuring. Mrs D E Templeton and Miss Dorbdthy Stafford Elizabeth Taylor and Elizbeth Cornett led discussions. Miss Stafford was elected delegate to the district meeting at Grace church Wednesday. Light refreshments followed the program.

Young People and Jubilee Society of Trinity Church D. E. Templeton Dorbdthy Stafford Elizabeth Taylor Elizabeth Cornett Mise Stafford Grace Church

Ladies Golf Round Robin Sees Elsom Triumph In Key Match

In the country club tournament Mrs. C. H. Elsom defeated Mrs. E. Hale 2 up with one hole to spare after a tied front nine. Other results include Mrs. James Godwin winning by default over Mrs. R. O. Rogers, and Mrs. W. H. Melihany beating Mrs. E. N. Huffard.

George Barger C. H. Elsom J. H. Hardy W. H Melihany J. . Hardy S. N. Hoffard James Godwin Katherine Hardaway R. O. Rogers

Westminster Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Meeting Program

The church aims to hold a Wednesday afternoon meeting at 3 oclock led by Circle 3 chair Mrs J M Godwin. The program covers Christian Social Service with reports from circle members and the secretary, plus a talk on social community work by Mrs P W.

Woman's Auxiliary Westminster Presbyterian Church Circle 3 J. M. Godwin Christian Social Christian Social Service P. W

H. C. Weller Lodge Schedules Regular Meeting

H C Weller lodge 45 percent L A to B of R T will hold its regular meeting in Williamson Wednesday afternoon at 2.

H. C. Weller Lodge L. A B of R. T Williamson

Recital at Warlick's piano rooms by Mrs Phillips pupils

Mrs J S Phillips presented music pupils in recital at Warlick's piano rooms assisted by the Sacred choir members. The event showcased young performers in a community music program in a church associated venue.

Warlick

B C Relief Headaches Quiet Nerves

A North Carolina druggist introduces B C as a fast headache and nerve calmer. The formula claims rapid relief within minutes for various pains including sciatic and neuralgia, with multiple ingredients working together for effect. Durham is cited as the origin.

North Carolina Durham

Mrs A Tract Howe Urges New Chairs at Bluefield Co

Mrs A Tract Howe notes seating etiquette and urges shoppers to replace worn chairs with durable options at Bluefield Furniture Co. The remark frames a housekeeping prompt tied to home comfort and shop offerings.

Bluefield Furniture Co

Mello-Gla Face Powder Promoted At Easley Penn Drug

An advertisement touts a new French Process face powder named Mello-Gla. It claims to keep shine away, stay on longer, spread smoothly, and not clog pores while remaining pure and fine. The product is marketed by Easley Penn Drug Store.

Easley-Penn Drug Store

Haag Vortex Washer Compared With Competing Models

A brief comparison invites readers to weigh the Haag Vortex against other washers using multiple criteria. It notes that buyers may evaluate performance, efficiency, price, and features across different brands and models.

Traax and Englemann Works Highlighted by Angela Craft

Angela Craft possesses significant works including Falling Waters by Traax and Dreaming by Englemann. The notation suggests collection or appraisal of notable pieces.

Traax Englemann Angela Craft

Versatility and vocal numbers cap stage program

The evening featured versatility followed by two vocal numbers including Song of the Soul, with audience directed to page seven for the continuation.

Page Seven

Dress Bargain Sale Attracts Hundreds Of Shoppers

A retailer promotes a special purchase of hundreds of dresses at half price from a backward season. They urge customers to attend immediately, noting many have already bought and hundreds remain available, inviting today’s shoppers to save.

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the Lemkuhl Shepherd Co Onle Temple Saueen, W. VA West Virginia Virginia Royal Standard Royal Portable Typewriters Ald Y. Board Mrs. Slagle’s Mrs. Black Nunnally Women of Mooseheart Westminster Bechter Claude Spaulding Engelmann Frances Stevens Mrs. Phillips Bugbee Katherine Worsham Narciscus Slater Virginia Lee Fisher Alpha Dawn Abeher Elizabeth Clifton Madge Troutman Iris Renard Dawn Davy Jones Locker Petrie J. J. Phillips Ludovic Joe Angela’ Craft Evangeline Donohue Welnoska Dorothy Donohue WWJ WGHP Detroit G.” Paderewski Alpha Dawn Abshy Venient Ambrose Diehl Electric CO Uniontows Penn, MT Haig H. Weinberg Pfc Princeton Ave Bluefield, W. Va Vrice
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