Surprise marriage at Bluefield hopes and Athens life
Brooks Hardy of Athens and Clara Witten of War, former Concord College student, wed September 6 1924 in Bluefield Virginia. The couple keeps the secret until the announcement. Hardy continues studies toward an A B degree. Funeral services for Hobbert E drowned near Hinton last Sunday were held at the Baptist church with Rev. Swope and Moore officiating. many tributes and flowers marked the memory of the popular young man. A large turnout from Oak Hill attended the burial in Athens cemetery. a sister from Florida was not present. A missionary ice cream festival benefited the Methodist church and the Home Economics Club hosted a porch party with lectures on protein foods. Summer school enrollment at Concord totals 905 with Beckley extension adds 256. Tau Omega performs in Beckley. The Monroe County Club election and college community notes follow.
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Brooks Hardy
Athens
Clara Witten
War
Concord College
Bluefield
Hardy
Hobart Cook
Hobbert E
Hinton
L. W. Swope
A. B. Moore
The
Baptist Church
G. Williamson
Mies Laura Sarvay
Oak Hill
Florida
Home Economics Club of Athens
J. A. Meadows
Thomas McClanahan
Meadws
Daisy Higgingbotham
Chas. Archer
Nan Thornton
Marian Brock
Spanishburg Club
Farm Women's Camp
Mercer County
Rose Carnival Queen at County Club memory of H. Calvin Hembrick cited
Concord College notes many campus events and people. Caesar Roncont of Bluefield to teach voice Mondays and Thursdays at the College Music Studio. Mrs. Lipford guest of Mrs. Higginbotham. Public speaking class organized by Prof. Vanderzalm. Edith Pearl Schutt interviewing teachers for summer school. Mrs. England at Wade School pursuing A B degree. Mrs. Yeager and family visit. Levi Scott and Miss Charlotte Hembrick marry in Bristol and return to Athens. Various faculty and residents spend summer with relatives and at church.
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OO Roncont
Concord
Concord College
Caesar Roncont
Bluefield
Roncont
Lipford
Graham
Daisy Higginbotham
L. KB. Vanderzalm
Department of Education
Edith Pearl Schutt
Gir‘ard
J. M. England
Wade School
Welch England
Sumer School
Guy Yeager
Baby
Claudia Bowling
Huntington visitors and church notices in Bluefield
Mrs. Hutchinson has recovered from a severe illness. Mrs. Pansy Adair and her daughter of Huntington are visiting Mrs. Adair's mother, Mrs. J. A. Meadows. Rev. C. H. Phipps of the Princeton Presbyterian church preached at the Christian church and will return for two more evening sermons this month.
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Bluefield
Hutchinson
Pansy Adair
Huntington
Adair
J. A. Meadows
C. H. Phipps
Princeton Presbyterian Church
Hose Porch Fire Chief Cited in Hose Deal Scandal
Boston reports a small town fire chief accused a company of selling fire apparatus under a price list for hose. The star salesman was dispatched to secure a large purchase.
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Boston
Hose Order Fulfills Small Purchase Demand
An order for twenty feet of garden hose satisfied the minimal request, meeting the purchaser’s target with a concise supply.
Pennsylvania bill targets highway billboard ban
In Harrisburg Senator Clarence Buckman introduced a bill proposing a statewide ban on bill boards along all highways across Pennsylvania. The measure aims to curb visual clutter and roadside distractions.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Clarence Buckman
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Athens and Concord College
Methodist Church
Bess Shannon
Mary Rogers
Paul Daniel
I. Raymond Murphy
Clyde Maxey
McDowell
Arbutus Sangier
R. Moore Dodzil
H. G. Huston
Monroe County
Shuler Johnston
Mary Thompson
Summers County
Hattie Spangler
Wyoming County
Bertha Stewart
Greenbrier
Kruger Ham Cosmopolitan Club
Mary Ann Johnston
Virginia
Ira Cole
Home Economics Club
Beckley
EB. EB. Northen
R Moore Dodrill
McDowell County
Monroe
Indiana
Ohio
Maryland
Viginia
Raleigh
Green
Nicholas County
Miss Davis
Department of Rural Education
Monroe County Club
Welch
England
Snow Alford
Louise Age
Shumate
Canadie
Lucile Heslop
Student Senate
Shuler Johnson
H. Calvin
Hembrick
Ballard
Stuart Higginbotham
Bettie B. Holroyd
Glen Rogers
Frank Hol
Fred Holroyd
R. E. L. Strider
Episcopal Church
J. F. Holroyd
F. Holroyd
Marcellette Grant
Tulsa
Oklo
Housands
Cleveland
Park Avenue
Princeton, W. VA
Cleveland Six
Cleveland Automobile Company
Tian
Billboard
Bronx
New York
Ford
Saale
Bluefield Welding Company
John Hetzel
Commerce Street
Biaefeld
W. Va
A-C Manufacturing Co
W. Grand Ave
Chica
ESSEX
Hudson
Hudson-Essex
New World
Ge, Inc
Uefield
Gara Bluefield
Northfork
West VA
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