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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1926

Page

3

Elegant Peters Town Nuptials Unites Spangler and Meyer

A prominent Peters Town wedding united Pearle Blanche Spangler and Irmin Theodore Meyer at the Baptist church. The ceremony featured decor of laurel and pink roses, a band, and tailored bridal attire. Guests included family from Princeton Bluefield and Buffalo as the couple departed for a honeymoon tour.

Pearle Blanche Spangler Peterstown Irmin Theodore Meyer Buffalo N. Y The Baptist Church Signor Caesar A. Roncon Aylward Cadman Ella Holroyd Bluefield Hugh Bert Spangler J. B. Chambers Ruth Woods Bupha Penham C. W. Peck Princeton Bernice Peck Mary Ann Fleshman Walter Heller Messrs Harris B. Hale Everette Callaway Bluefild Shady Brook Farm Concord College Athens Tau Omega Sorority Signor Lacser A. Ronconi Mr. Meyer Frederick C. Meyer Detroit Mich Carnegie Institute of Technology Pittsburg Sigma Alpha Epsilon National Aniline and Chemical Company Mrs. Peck Spangler

Thedford's Black-Draught Endorsed by Waskom Farmer

J R Patterson of Waskom Texas extols Thedford's Black Draught as a long trusted remedy. He cites improved digestion and energy after a few nights, stating the vegetable product regulates the bowels and supports wellbeing. Sold in 25 cent sealed packages by druggists nationally.

Waskom Texas J. R. Patterson Thedford Evrey Home

Wedding Gifts Brighten Princeton and Bluefield Guests

Mr and Mrs C W Peck Mr and Mrs Boyd Chambers Mrs Rusmi and others from Princeton and Bluefield attend a wedding reception. Guests include Miss Esther McClung and Guy Bambrick among many local families. Meyer couple receive a handsome array of wedding presents displayed for guests.

C. W. Peck Boyd Chambers Rusmisell D. T. Spangler Eupha Bonham Ruth Woods Emma Peck Bonham Cecil Johnston E. K. Ketron Princeton Caesar A. Ronconi Fila Holroyd George Cook Bluefield W. Va Cash Mariette H. C. Callaway Margaret Eliza Williamson W. H. Spangler Arbutus Spangler Wilcoe Arch McCoy Athens Wilbur Sweeney Beckley Esther McClung Red

Missionary couple announce birth at city church fellowship

Mr and Mrs H Gray Russell serving in Lotumbe Africa welcome a fine girl announced at the Fellowship Supper held at the First Christian church Mrs Russell was formerly Miss Lois Hasselvander of this city.

H. Gray Russell Lotumbe Africa First Christian Church Russell Lois Hasselvander

Bradfield Regulator Co. promotes Free Booklet for Expectant Mothers

An advertisement from Bradfield Regulator Co. Dept BA 7 Atlanta Ga offers a free booklet in a plain envelope about what expectant mothers should know. The plea urges readers to begin now to gain wisdom and mentions availability at drug stores.

Bradfield Regulator Co Dept Atlanta

Lovely Complimentary Party at Kingdon Home

Mrs. A. F. Kingdon hosts a Wednesday luncheon at Groveland Avenue for twelve tables of bridge in honor of Mrs. W. L. Fredeking of Huntington and other guests. Mrs. Humphrey D. Smith wins high score, Mrs. O. V. Parsons low.

A. F. Kingdon Groveland Avenue W. L. Fredeking Huntington Russell Ritz W. H. Henritze Roanoke L. D. Wilmore Spencer Armistead E. Meade Beckley O. V. Parsons

Ethel Crigger and Theodore Woodyard wed at Princeton

Miss Ethel Crigger of this city married Theodore Woodyard of Eckman Wednesday at Princeton with Rev Z B Randall officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs T P Crigeer, wore blue georgette. Woodyard, a Virginia Supply Company employee at Eckman, will live with the Crigger family at 2536 Jefferson Street.

Ethel Crigger Theodore Woodyard Eckman Princeton Z. B. Randall T. P. Crigeer Bluefield Siris Woodyard Virginia Supply Company Woodward Jefferson Street

Pritchard Elliott Ceremony Unites Hazel Elliott and David Pritchard

Miss Hazel Elliott daughter of Mr and Mrs Elliott married David J Pritchard in Bristol Tennessee on a morning ceremony. The bride, a Centenary College graduate and musician, and the groom a Bluefield post office employee, will reside in Bluefield for now and expect to move to Washington later.

Hazel ~Eehen

Senior C A R meeting with Mary Randolph Phelps

The senior group of the C A R will meet with Mary Randolph Phelps on Frederick street this Thursday at 7 30 p m Members should answer roll call with the battles in which their revolutionary ancestors fought

Mary Randolph Phelps Frederick Street

Prodigals of Monte Carlo review from E Phillips Oppenheim

Human interest critique notes rare excitement in Prodigals of Monte Carlo by E Phillips Oppenheim. The tale follows Sir Hargrave Wendever who, after a hunt field tumble, learns from a heart specialist he has only six to eight months to live. He asks three friends what they would do in such a scenario.

Monte Carlo Hargrage Monte C Mr. Oppenheim E. Phillips Oppenheim Hargrave Wendever Migst

First Christian church supper and gathering honors 135 guests

A warm fellowship supper and get together at the First Christian church drew about 135 attendees. Rev. Ben B. Johnson presided, Lloyd Black led community singing, and Virginia and Helen Bivens performed a duet followed by readings and greetings. Beaver high school orchestra provided music as Ernest Henson spoke, then a class stunt ended with informal handshakes. A birth announcement noted Lois Hasselvan der Russell, daughter of H. Gray Russell, a missionary living in Africa.

First Christian Church Ben 8. Johnson Lloyd Black Virginia Helen Bivens Lee Fretwell H. Gray Russell Lois Hasselvander Church Heart of Africa

Marriage of William Jennings and Miss Bradley Thompson

News notes the marriage of William Buss Jennings of this city to Miss Bradley Thompson in Florida this week. Jennings, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Jennings of Highland avenue, is with N. and W. at Bluestone. The bride, reputedly Florida's charming girl, will reside with the couple on Highland avenue when they return to Bluefield.

William Buss") Jennings Bradley Thompson Florida Jennings J. A. Jennings Highland Avenue Dublin

Shott Couple Welcome Twin Sons at St Luke's

Mr and Mrs Jim H Shott announce the birth of twin sons born Wednesday morning at St Luke's Hospital. The family resides in the local area and the twins arrive as a joyous addition to the household.

Jim H. Shott St. Luke's Hospital

West Virginia Summer School Teacher Courses Planned

Six summer school sessions across Marshall College Huntington Beckley Parkersburg Liberty Athens and Morgantown feature instructors from Wittenberg Concord and University of West Virginia with Mrs Charles E Roe Miss Frances Hays and Prof Edgar G Weller guiding courses for teachers and parents.

West Virginia Marshall College Huntington Charles E. Roe Eigh Comety Beckley Concord College Athens Frances Hares University of West Virginia Morgantown Frances Hays

Mrs James Elmer Brown Hosts Small Luncheon

Mrs James Elmer Brown acted as hostess at a small luncheon at her Huntington home on Mount View Avenue. The charming appointments attracted an attractive guest list including Mrs Russell Rita.

James Elmer Brown Mount View Avenue W. L. Fredeking Huntington Russell Rita

Concert Tonight at Warlicks Piano Rooms

The Misses Amato of Bluefield Virginia and Signor Caesar Ronconi will appear in concert this evening at Warlicks Piano Rooms. An excellent program has been arranged.

Amato Bluefield Signor Caesar A. Ronconi Warlick

Bridge This Afternoon At Bluefield Country Club

Mrs Russell Ritz and Mrs 0 A Parsons host an afternoon bridge gathering at 2 30 at the Bluefield Country Club for members and guests.

Russell Ritz A Parsons Bluefield Country Club

Bland Street Methodist Church Missionary Society Meeting

The Young People's Missionary Society of Bland Street Methodist Church will meet this afternoon to discuss plans and activities. Members are urged to attend for organization updates and upcoming events.

The Young People’s Missionary Society of the Bland Street Methodist Church

Meeting at the church on Cumberland Road at 3

Miss Kathryn Smoot invites all members to assemble in front of the church at 3 o clock. In Mrs W H Quekemever s absence Mrs P I Dudley presides. Mrs J E Wagner Jr will entertain with several readings.

Kathryn Smoot Cumberland Road W. H Quekemever P. I. Dudley J. E. Wagner, Jr

Lions Club Ladies Night Banquet Program

A banquet program is arranged for Ladies Night by the Lions Club on Tuesday evening, June 2, at 7 o'clock.

Lions’ Club

Humphreys Welcome A Fine Son Henry Ray

Mr and Mrs Henry T Humphreys of Fourth Street are receiving congratulations on the arrival of a son named Henry Ray born at the hospital. The mother was formerly Miss Lena Wall.

Henry T. Humphreys Fourth Street Henry Ray St. Luke's Hospital Lena Wall

Virginia Asher Bible Council Hosts Social at Clagett Home

Present and other members of the Virginia Asher Bible Council are invited to the outdoor social at the home of Mrs. T. H. Clagett this evening at 7 30 for a class activity.

Virginia Asher Bible Council T. H. Clagett

Local visitors and travels noted in Roanoke area notices

Miss Sue Tarter visits sister Mrs. Crocxett in Wittens Mills. Mrs. Hudson Huffard from Birefield Va. visits her father Dexter Meadows in Roanoke. Mrs. Sanger of Falla Mills visits niece Mrs. De vault while chopping here. Bernard Mason of Pearia burg heads to Tazewell. The Matthews family from Princeton visit H. L. Price. W B Hicks attends State Bankers Association meeting in Huntington. Grace Mitchell of Forest Hill revisits Branham in Tyler street and will attend summer school. Mrs. W P Brown travels to Raven Va. L A Jaffee discharged from St Luke's hospital. Mrs. Ralph Weinberg and son move to join Mr. Weinberg in Graiste. Annie and Ella Fishbourne from Roanoke visit Roanoke friends. Mrs. Eaton and daughter plan weekend at Mountain Lake. John L. Crockett returns from Baltimore with niece Ruth Kelly. Mr. and Mrs. J B Hatcher to Roanoke for weekend. Mrs. Norman McDowell returns from Asheville due to sister I E Boone’s illness improving. John F Nash and Guy L Farr of Appalachian Power attend convention.

Sue Tarter Wittens Mills J. L. Crocxett Hudson Huffard Birefield Dexter Meadows Roanoke Vera Faulk Coatesville G. W. Sanger Falla Mills A. F. Devault Bernard Mason Peariaburg Tazewell C. V. Matthews Nancy Princeton H. L. Price Beulah Price W. B. Hicks State Bankers’ Association Huntington Grace Mitchell Forest Hill Summers County R. M. Branham Tyler Street W. P. Brown Cone Raven L. A. Jaffee St. Luke's Hospital Ralph Weinberg Weinberg la Sgriste Annie Ella Fishbourne Georgia Eaton C. M. Cunningham Mountain Lake John L. Crockett Maltimore Ruth Kelly Glenwood J. B. Hatcher Jimmie Norman McDowell Asheville N. C I. E. Boone John F. Nash Guy L. Farr Appalachian Power Company

Local Residents and Visitors Attend Social Round in Bluefield

Mrs. Witt returns from a wedding trip and residents including J. R. Sheppard, Mrs. J. Thompson, and the Hancock family are noted visiting relatives and attending events. Misses Trapnell undergo minor operations, Miss L. Earley stays in Baltimore, and Dawson family travels from Yukon to Bluefield. Several listings of social calls, visits, and parlour gatherings fill the community notes.

Bakewell and Mquade Are Released on Bond

Roy Bakewell of South Brownsville and J E Cambria Pa were released on bonds of 1000 each after arrest in connection with the death of Harold Dusenberry a resident engineer for the state road commission Dusenberry was found fatally injured on an Anteu street early June 1 A preliminary hearing will determine if murder charges will be pursued at Uniontown jail exposure to the case remained pending until the hearing set for Saturday afternoon.

Morgantown W. Va Roy Bakewell South Brownsville J. E Cambria Fayty A. W. Bell Yapette County Uniontown Harold 4Berry A. W. Rby Detect Bell Dusenberry Anteuee Estate Road Commission

Juicy lemon whitening remedy claims instant skin lightening

An advertisement touts a lemon based mixture to whiten and brighten skin. It warns no druggist supplies it and urges home preparation with two lemons and Orcad White to create a fast acting cosmetic for face arms and hands.

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Flapper Fanny Book Review Jennings- Thompson Lax America Young People’s Society Lions Ladies Henry Ray Humphreys Asher Council Party Phyllis Rd Coma J. R. Sheppard J. &. Thompson North Street L. C. Witt P. C. Clark W. D. Haynes Bristol Louis Hancock W. A. Hancock James Natural Bridge L. B. Oliver Chaveston Ray Mary Ned Weyburn New York A. & Burnham Hburg Walker Shott Ejilth Jones W. L. Otey, Jr Eunice Hinchee Lynn Street Mise Jessalyn Hancock Appo- Mattox D. W. Hancock J. &. Battimore Misa Emily Mae Bailey Damascus Margaret Eailey Columbia University R. W. Tropnell Frederica and Ann White Trapnell Wilmington Del T. J. Dawson Yukon Mr. Dawson Dawson Raleigh County G. L. Edwards Northfork Fio Watson Harve Johnston Nettle Varn Steele Bakewell M’quade Narcisse Goodykoontz Drug CO S. Sehwarts East End Pharmacy Princeton Avenue Bluefield Avenue Mercer Street Fairview Bland South Streets
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