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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1930

Page

5

Pretty Wedding at Highlands

Miss Dorothy Draper and Mr. John Alexander Tanner wed on June 21 at the Draper lawn with Rev. Regan officiating. The ceremony featured a grape arbor and bridal party in green and orchid, followed by a reception at the Draper home and a bridal trip planned after July 19 to Johnson City, Tennessee.

Draper Dorothy Draper John Alexander Tanner Robert FE. Regan Jean Magann Mary Magann A. V. Rhody Pocahontas Viola Ratliff Magann Lohenerin Helen Nona Ruth Draper Charles Tanner Gladys Thomas Fore Richmond William Fore Roanoke S. G. Vaught Knoxville, Tenn Jack Hyatt Richlands Mise Hone Buck Bald Mountain N. C Hagan Bond Gate City Miss Buck Mrs. Bond Zuleima Zink Keystone W. Va Nell Porter Boggess Miss Zink Miss Boggess Evelyn Draper Victoria Tanner T. A. Draper Dorothy Perkins Lynchburg C. A. Tanner Gladys, Va Hampden-Sidney College Hampden-Sidney, Va R. J. Reynolda Tobacco Company Johnson City Tenn

Goodykoontz Drug Offers McCoy's Cod Liver Tablets

Local druggist promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Extract Tablets as a guaranteed weight and strength boost. Tablets claim to use Norwegian cod liver oil and taste-free sugar coating, priced at 60 tablets for 60 cents, with a money back guarantee if weight gain is not achieved.

Goodykoontz Drug Company McCoy McCoy's

Bishop Stewart consecration in Evanston church

Ishop Sheldon Munson Griswold of Chicago with Bishop George Craig Stewart after Stewart's consecration as bishop of the city. They left St. Luke's church in Evanston New Jersey where Stewart had served as rector for twenty years.

Ishop Sheldon Munson Griswold Chicago George Craig Stewart St. Luke’s Church Evanston Stewart

Will Class Holds Final Meeting of Quarter at Sutphin Home

The Will class of Midway Christian church meets this evening at 7:45 at Mrs. Tom Sutphin’s home. All members are urged to attend as it is the last meeting of the quarter and Pollyanna gifts will be exchanged.

Midway Christian Church Tom Sutphin

Epworth Hi-League Lawn Festival at Church

This evening at 7 the Epworth Hi-League hosts a lawn festival at the church with ice cream cold drinks cakes and candy. Music and games promise a lively evening and organizers expect a large attendance.

Epworth Hi-League

Bluefield Woman's Club weighs future of prohibition and public service

Bluefield Woman's Club members heard that prohibition would not be rescinded while women influence government. Mrs. F. L. Black and Mrs. James A. Burrow cited national federation trends from Denver and West Virginia meetings. The club discussed tuberculosis clinics, sanitation drive, a $2 million foundation fund, a district officer visit, parliamentary law class, and a summer break with a world tour planned.

F. L. Black James A. Burrow Bluefield National Federation Black Princeton Hampton Fleming Richmond Wolf Creek C. A. Ralston Phoebe Goodwill Norfolk

Clover Club Dance at Bluefield Country Club

Clover Club in Bluefield with Thomas H. Cooper Jr. as president hosts a dance Thursday evening at Bluefield Country Club. Ward’s Collegians will provide the music for the event.

Bluefield Thomas H. Cooper Jr Bluefield Country Club Ward Collegians

M and M Club Dance Planned at Bluefield Country Club

Attractive invitations are issued for a M and M club dance Thursday evening June 26 at the Bluefield Country club with Edward's Collegians providing music. The second dance of the year by the club of young maids and matrons promises interesting plans by the entertainment committee led by Mrs. Douglas Leckie and Mrs. Scott Hale.

M and M Bluefield Country Club Edward Collegians M and M Club Douglas Leckie Scott Hale

Wood Men's Circle Meets Mrs Leist This Evening

Cyclamen Grove No 88 Wood men’s circle will meet with Mrs Harry Leist on Jefferson Street this evening at 7:30.

Cyclamen Grove Woodmen's Circle Harry Leist Jefferson Street

Women's Christian Temperance Union Meet Scheduled

The W C T U will convene Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs Jack Bowles 325 Fourth Street, as announced for the afternoon gathering.

Jack Bowles Fourth Street

Name Louise Payne misprinted as Louise Page in paper

A Sunday paper misprinted Louise Payne as Louise Page in a report of Saturday’s Junior Group meeting of the Children of the American Revolution.

Louise Payne Louise Page

Camp plans for Prof Stewart and Gilkeson camper sons

Prof Dwight L. Stewart leaves Wednesday for Old Dominion camp on the Wallawhatooia river near Clifton Forge Virginia where he will serve as a summer councillor. Billy Gilkeson son of Mr and Mrs W E Gilkeson will be among the campers. They will be away about two months.

Dwight L. Stewart Old Dominion Camp Wallawhatooia River Clifton Forge Billy Gilkeson W. E. Gilkeson

John Chapman DAR Chapter Meets This Afternoon

The John Chapman chapter of the D A R will convene this afternoon at 3 at the home of Mrs. W C Pollock on Bluefield avenue. An executive meeting is set for 2 30 prior to the main session.

John Chapman W. C. Pollock Bluefield Avenue

Asher Bible Council Promotes Stewardship Program

The Asher Bible Council held a stewardship themed program at the YWCA before summer recess. Miss Ellie Loudermilk presided, Miss Minnie Weaver led prayers, and about twenty girls shared verses or testimonies. A lawn party at Mrs. T H Clagett’s Whitethorn Street home was planned for July 8 at seven, and a play Aunt Margarets Tenth was staged led by Mrs. Lera Cox Miller with named cast members.

Asher Ellie Loudermilk Minnie Weaver T. H. Clagett Whitethorn Street Margaret Lera Cox Miller Hall Gertrude Galloway

New Hope W. M. S. Meeting Set at Faulkner Home

The New Hope Woman's Missionary Society will meet on Wednesday at the usual hour at the home of Mrs. C. W. Faulkner.

New Hope W. M. S C. W. Faulkner

Eastern Star installs Bluefield No 66 officers at Masonic Temple

In an impressive ceremony at the Masonic Temple Bluefield chapter No 66 Order of Eastern Star installed officers led by worthy matron Mrs Elbert Reamer and worthy patron Charles Pace. Retiring matron Mrs J S Perdue received a pin from Mrs H B Boyd. gifts included a mesh bag for Mrs Perdue and a leather card case for Mr Dunn.

Bluefield Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Elbert Reamer Charles Pace Wade Miller J. 8. Perdue John F. Land A. B. Thompson John T. Breth Mise Effie Lee H. G. Steele Marshall Kathleen Aldaworth A. G. Hall Adai Thelma McMullin B. A. Neal J. S. Perdue J. Hi. Gollegan Elizabeth Chafin Logan, Marshall H. B. Boyd C. B. Davie West Virginia Perdue Guy C. Dunn L. M. Carper

Bluefield Cotillion Club Hosts Friday Dance

The Bluefield Cotillion club sponsors a Friday evening dance from 10 to 2 at the West Virginian hotel with music by Edward's Collegians.

Bluefield Cotillion Club West Virginian Edward Collegians

Informal bridge party hosted at Mrs. Wilson home

Mrs. Bob Wilson will entertain with Mrs. B D Turner assisting at an informal bridge party this afternoon at 2 30 at her home on Stowers Street.

Bob Wilson B.D. Turner Bridge Stowers Street

Baby Roger Dean Born To Mr and Mrs Long

Mr and Mrs J J Long of 104 Baldwin Avenue welcomed a son born June 18 at St Luke's hospital. The infant has been named Roger Dean.

J. J. Long Baldwin Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital Roger Dean

Thorn ton Laird workers enjoy Lake Shawnee picnic outing

Thorn ton Laird department store employees and guests held a large outing at Lake Shawnee. The motorcade formed at East End bridge, picnicking, swimming, boating, and a ball game were featured for a total party of sixty three. It was hailed as the largest and most successful store outing to date.

Thornton-Laird Department Store Lake Shawnee East End Bridge Shawnee Lake

Lady golfers event at Bluefield Country Club today

The Bluefield Country Club hosts a ladies event with low gross and low net prizes. Mrs. C. J. Seyler and Mrs. Ralph Taylor serve as hostesses and will present a ball to the low gross winner and another to the low net winner.

Bluefield Country Club Ralph Taylor

Daughters of Wesley Sunday School Meet at Shelton Home

Grace M E church Daughters of Wesley class will meet this evening at 8 at 219 Third Street with Mrs D D Shelton hosting. All members urged to be present.

Daughters of Wesley Grace M D. D. Shelton Third Street

Music Culture Club invites full attendance Wednesday meeting

The Music Culture Club for adult music lovers will meet Wednesday at 10 in the studio of president Miss Gertrude Watts in the Bailey building. A full attendance is urged.

Gertrude Watts Bailey Building

To Study Voice Charles Spencer Heads to New York Study

Charles Spencer left Monday for Round Lake New York to study voice with A Y Cornell noted master of vocal art. He is known for a wonderful bass voice and is in demand for musical programs here. He won the boys category at local Atwater Kent foundation auditions.

Charles Spencer Round Lake N. Y A. Y. Cornell Spencer Atwater Kent Foundation

Attention Getter Pastel Sports Suit Draws Eyes at Events

A pastel rose and pink knit sports suit with matching pink shoes and a stitched hat attracts attention at fashionable race courses and polo fields.

Miss Smith to Sing Solo Recital on WHIS Tonight

Marion Smith will perform a group of solos this evening at 6 30 over Station WHIS delivering a short vocal set for listeners.

Miss Smith Miss Marion Smith WHIS

Social Notes Highlight Local Arrivals and Travels

Mrs Dwight L Stewart and her sons plan a summer visit with her mother in Buckhannon West Virginia. Elizabeth Green returns from Welch after visiting her aunt. Sallie Holmes Stehl revisits Hagerstown Maryland after a season of Bluefield social events. The Snyder party visits Bristol with friends while Griffiths tour Kimbalton Virginia. Crow, former Mullens resident, now works with West Virginia Engineering. McCullough of Denver visits sisters in Bluefield. Edwina Thomas and Pauline Jennings spend Falls Mills weekend with Myrtle Wagner. Clifton travels to Savannah Georgia for ten days. Tynes family visits Roanoke while Nancy Tynes stays nearby. Leo Davidson rushes to Dayton Ohio after word of his mother's death.

Dwight L. Stewart Dwight Jr Johnny Clifford Mack Buckhannon W. Va R. E. Wootter Elizabeth Green Washington Street J. C. Eddine Welch Sallie Holmes Stehl Patsy Gilkeson Hagerstown Mies Stehl Bluefield 8. H. Snyder Velma Walker Leonard Christian Bristol O. T. Saul M. R. Miller A. E. Griffith Griffith Denver Col J. A. Griffith Greenbrier Street L. B. Rimmer Wythe Avenue Edwina Thomas Pauline Jennings Falls Mills Myrtle Wagner J. K. H. Clifton Lillian Savannah C. F. Tynes Nancy James Tynes Roanoke Leo Davidson Dayton Ohio

Local travel and visits fill week in many towns

Dorothy and Albert visit relatives in Toledo and return home. Mildred Boyd arrives from Pulaski to visit Mrs. Clarence Brown. W E Dadosky travels to Portsmouth and returns with family. Mr and Mrs E S Parker visit from threaton with son Karl. Mitchlem visits Bluefield Pageton then to Fort Armstrong, Honolulu. wife to join in September. Hamiltons return from Abingdon after a short visit. Beulah Sutter returns from Mt Regis Salem Va much improved. Julius Hall returns from Annapolis after illness and death of his mother. Dr P K Graybill and daughters visit McDowells in Roanoke. Graybill is Mrs McDowell's brother. Coralie Page visits uncle James G Kelly in Lex W Va. Joe and Luther Page spend weekend in Roanoke. Jennie Hoge visits Crandon Va with Chap Chumbley. Mrs W A Broyles and Mrs Dewey Lawrence visit brothers Abe and Sandy Pigg. Harry Grissom and Dorothy Carter return.

Dorothy Albert Toledo Mildred Boyd Pulaski Clarence Brown W. E. Dadosky Portsmouth Dadosky Bluefield Pageton Fort Armstrong Honolulu Hawaii South Mercer Street Graybill Mc- Dowell Coralie Page L. W. Page James G. Kelly Lex W. Va Joe Luther Page Roanoke Jennie Hoge Crandon

Roanoke Visit Highlights Regional Social Tour

From Roanoke, local guests traveled to Salem and Blacksburg visiting Misses Julia and Mildred McNeal. Mrs. H. L. Claibourne of Richmond visits her Raleigh terrace-based relatives, while Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herndon and Mrs. C. L. Hancock of Bonnie Brae stay with Mrs. J. W. Anderson on Washington street.

Roanoke Julia Mildred McNeal Salem Blacksburg H. L. Claibourne Richmond W. L. Otey Raleigh Terrace Harry Herndon C. L. Hancock Bonnie Brae Prince George County Virginia Herndon J. W. Anderson Washington Street

Richlands Boy to Direct Home Talent in Peaches at Star

Richlands Va June 23 Special presentation of the home talent production Peaches at the Star theatre Wednesday evening. Directed by Henry S Barrett a local boy who gained recognition with the John B Rogera Producing company. The forthcoming production is under the auspices of the local group.

Richlands Star Theatre Henry S. Barrett John B. Rogera

Play Planned by Christian Missionary Society in Bluefield Va

An excellent cast has been selected for a forthcoming play planned by the Christian Missionary society. Each member is well adapted to the part, and sponsors intend to present it soon in Bluefield Virginia.

Christian Missionary Society Bluefield

Equalization Chairman Calls Meeting Today

W. C. Given, chairman of the Blue field chamber of commerce equalization committee, has called a meeting of that group in the chamber rooms this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Several matters of importance to business men statewide and in the immediate area will be considered as preparation to filing recommendations to the board of directors of the chamber. China will increase postal charges 50 percent on letters and parcels mailed to the United States and Europe.

W. C. Given Bluefield China United States Europe

Vegetable Compound Praised by Florida Woman

Mrs. Bertoa Rivers of Fort Myers Florida reports using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to restore strength and relieve nervous spells before her baby was born. She now works in a restaurant and feels better than in three years.

Ft. Meyers Fla Lydia E. Pinkham Jhousework Bertoa Rivers Polk Stylt Meyers Florida

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