Two Bluefield Weddings Highlight Society News
In Bluefield the morning saw Miss Mary Wilson wed Sidney T. Dearing at the Bluefield Presbyterian church with a small circle of relatives. The couple plans to reside in Bluefield after a post ceremony trip. Later Mrs. John Broaddus Pearson and Mrs. Francis T. Ridley hosted a reception at Bluefield Country Club for socializing and announcements of Miss Helen Pearson’s engagement to Dr. George Walter set for August 15.
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Bluefield Country Club
Thurelay
John Broaddus Pearson
Francis T. Ridley
Helen Pearson
George Walter
Mrs McCabe Hosts Stowers Street Bridge Party
Mrs James B McCabe entertains this afternoon and evening at her Stowers street home with bridge parties hosted in compliment to Mrs Harry Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. McCabe
Stowers Street
Harry Holmes
Reception at Tip Top Springs Hosted by Thornhill and Watts
Mrs. Page Thornhill and Miss Gertrude Watts gave a reception at Tip Top Mineral Springs on Wednesday afternoon. Guests enjoyed rhododendron decor, a punch table, a lavish dining spread, and warm welcome by local hosts and hostesses in a setting praised for its charming, unhurried atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tip Top Mineral Springs
Page Thornhill
Gertrude Watts
Clarence McClaugherty
R. T. Bowen
L. W. Boykin
George Dillard
W. A. Thornhill
Henson
Dora Thornhill
Bathrobe Craft for Kids With Embroidered Scooters
A playful guide explains making a Terry cloth bathrobe for children using stencil or embroidery designs. It outlines drawing outlines lightly in pencil, washing with care, and how the prints endure rubbing before fading, featuring Scooters motifs on red footed sleepers as a decorative touch.
Emu visitors and local social notes in city
Dr W A Carr of War and Dr W K Mackey of Saeger visited the city yesterday along with Dr M J Alexander of Pocahontas on professional business. Mrs Winfrey Tinder hosts a bridge party for Mrs Hobbie this morning. Magdalene Hurley of Stowers street entertains Mrs William Claytor of Welch. J G Litton and wife vacationing with his aunt in Rochester Minnesota. Virginia and Margarette Hancock visit Miss Lucile Leonard on Raleigh Terrace. R A Lampton and wife to tour West Virginia by automobile. Mildred Lester undergoes critical operation at St Luke's.
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W. K. Mackey
Saeger
Bluefield
M. J. Alexander
Pocahontas
Winfrey Tinder
Hobbie
Magdalene Hurley
Stowers Street
William Claytor
Welch
J. G. Litton
East May Yet Meet West Says Novelist
New York June 21 A Near East novelist Ahmed Abdullah argues women cannot settle dress differences until men resolve East West ideological splits. He says oriental women veil to please their men while occidental women expose more, reflecting divergent mindsets and social norms.
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East
West
Novelist
New York
Paris
Orient
Acmed Abdullah
Abdullah
Local Social Notes and Family Movements in Bluefield
Hospital yesterday for ruptured appendix. The child’s condition was reported favorable last night. Mr and Mrs J H Pearson of Raleigh street have gone to Pearisburg for the funeral of Mrs W D Pearson. Mrs J E Harman of 206 Rogers street visits her sister in the Shenandoah Valley. Mrs J E Blaydes leaves for New York for several weeks. Mrs W G Williamson and daughter Miss Mary Mercer and Miss Ethel Killey motored from Vivian. Mrs J Francke Fox and Mrs F F Fox host luncheon for Miss Strong guest of Miss Bodell. Miss Nannie Craft of Keystone had tonsils removed at St Luke’s Hospital. Mrs Pearl Brooks and son Billy of Asbury and Miss Leoland Neal visiting Dr Kirk and Mrs Lilly of Princeton avenue. Mrs Cecil Lilly returns from Frankfort Ky. N C Tate, Solvay Colliery official and St Luke’s patient, leaves for home. Dr and Mrs W B Stevens of Eekman visit the Country Club. Stevens plays golf. William D Kelly bound for Richmond to wed Miss Florence Brooks. Miss Brooks known in Bluefield social circle. J R Laird, Bluefield Trust Company president, returns from six weeks in Baltimore for treatment. now improving.
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J. H. Pearson
Raleigh Street
Pearisburg
W. D. Pearson
J. E. Harman
Rogers Street
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
J. EB. Blaydes
New York
W. G. Williamson
Mary Mercer
Ethel Killey
City
Vivian
J. Francke Fox
F. F. Fox
Miss Strong
Bodell
Nannie Craft
Keystone
W. H. Craft
St. Luke's Hospital
Pearl Brooks
Billy
Asbury
Leoland Neal
Kirk
Lilly
Princeton Avenue
Cecil Lilly
Frankfort
N. C. Tate
Solvay
Springton
W. B. Stevens
Eekman
Stevens
Mra Stevens
Pearson
Ridley
William D. Kelly
Richmond
Florence Brooks
Household Suggestions Dandelions and Sewing Tricks
Dandelions can be removed without harming grass by applying a small amount of gasoline to the plant’s core. An ordinary sewing machine tool can assist this task. When two glass tumblers stick together pour cold water in the inner glass and soak the outer one in warm water to separate them immediately.
Clean Black Walnut Frames With Linseed Oil Care
A restoration tip for wooden frames advises cleaning black walnut frames with linseed oil to restore their appearance. The guideline emphasizes a gentle approach to renew luster and protect the wood’s finish.
Campers use cornmeal and oats to preserve meat
Campers wrap meat in a thick coating of cornmeal or oatmeal and place it below for insulation. The method aims to keep meat fresh during storage or travel.
Mayonnaise Mix Trick with Egg White
A kitchen tip suggests adding beaten egg white to mayonnaise. Beat together gradually until smooth, improving texture and consistency of the emulsion.
Local House Party Guests Noted At Shenandoah Avenue Homes
Miss Maxine Sterne returns home after treatment and Martha Washington College. She had been at a house party in Abingdon Virginia since school dismissed for summer. Mary and Virginia Jackson of Lynchburg visit with their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Frank Spencer on Shenandoah avenue.
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Maxine Sterne
A. J. Sterne
Martha Washington College
Sterne
Abingdon
Mary
Virginia Jackson
Lynchburg
Frank Spencer
Shenandoah Avenue
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Dearing Wilson
Bluefield Presbyterian Church
Mary Wilson
J. M. Wilson
Lakeside Avenue
Sidney T. Dearing
Samuel W. Moore
Beaver High School
Navy
Bluefield Hardware Co
Happy Pens
Washington
Norfolk
Jas. O'Keeffe
Land of Love
Cupid
W. J. Gilkeson
F. J. Brown
Albert Hoge
C. B. Hancock
J. H. McNeer
Vincent Paultello
Gordon Todd
Nan McDowell
Ruth Bodell
Alex B. Mahood
Mesdames
H. M. Waugh
Sterling Mann
A. M Smith
Walton Sudduth
Edith Strong
Rives Hooper
Lucile Leonard
Margarette Hancock
J. L. Alexander
KE. T. Tyree
W. E. Ross
J. W. Overtstreet
D. M. Easley
Harmon Woodward
J. T. Phelps
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Jno. P. Houston, A. BE. Knee, H. B. Lee, Harold Black, J. J. Penn
A. D. Wood
Russell Ritz
James R. Laird
James E. Mann
J. B. Ward
F. L. Black
T. 8
Hamilton
Mesdames Gordon Seal
A. F. Kingdon
R. F. Peters
DeJarnett
C. A. Pearson
Landon Reynolds
Virginia Bracy
Bondons
Howard Myers
George Dunglinson
Peachy Lovelace
Joseph Hoge
E. W. Horton
Fred Petty
Mrs. McCabe
Tip Top Springs
Sweet
J. M Carter
F. M. Reardon
Bernard McClaugherty
Katherine McClaugherty
Anne
W. A. Carr
War
Yesteray
Marian Hale
Achmed Abdullah
Wrromonns
Aso
NLS
Niavlia
Ang Yoo Seyyeeig Urn
Wweiavoigg Pesyuueya Bno
J. R. Laird
Bluefield Trust Company
Baltimore
Mr. Laird
Maggie Morris
Winfield
W. Va
Bluefield Furniture Co
Black Diamond Bus Station
Jcaden
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