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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
11
The G. I. A. will hold a regular meeting this afternoon at 2 30 o clock. All members are urged to attend as business of vital importance will be presented. Secretary Mrs. R. R. Woltz issued the notice.
G A girls from the First Baptist church with Mrs. Harry D. Phillips and Mrs. J. F. Salisbury enjoyed a Tuesday outing at the McMillan farm site of last year’s Y W C A camp. About fifteen guests shared fried chicken sandwiches cakes and pies in an abundant feast that disappeared quickly in a popular summer outdoor event.
The Union Bible Class will meet at Mrs. 8S. W. Preston residence, 224 Fairfax Street, this evening, with a good attendance expected and plans to discuss upcoming activities.
Daily Telegraph staff will depart from the Bland street office at about 6 o'clock for an outing to Shannondale. An office truck has been commandeered and a feast featuring wenries marsh mallows watermelons and other edibles is planned.
About 20 to 25 Cox department store employees will hold a picnic tonight with the destination undecided. The store truck will be used and preparations for a bountiful feast are underway.
An error in a column misstated the guest list for a surprise party for Miss Pauline Peaseley hosted by Mrs. J. Y. Hill. The event was planned by the Indies and attended by both young men and women, a charming compliment to the guest of honor.
Mrs. G. C. Tolliver entertained a group of small girls at her Powhatan home on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 o clock for her daughter Opal's eleventh birthday. The children enjoyed lawn games and refreshments at 3 30 before a pleasant drive. Attendees included June Marsh Lily Lawton Bessie Lawton Belva Clark Nellie Holcomb Dorothy Gobrosky Lillian Leedy Mildred Trump Kathryn Tolliver and Grover Tolliver Jr assisted by Grace Holcomb and Mary Gobroski.
A Wednesday gathering at W R Warrick home on Rogers Street welcomed Lincoln Nebraska visitors Lammie Carnes and family with Mrs Lewis Westerhaus and Leo Wilson. Also present were Mrs A R Grubb of Galaxia and Mt Airy hostesses Sallie Somers and others from Graham and Spanishburg.
The Penley family gathered for a reunion on Sunday June 9 at Pin Oak Park. Relatives from nearby towns attended to share memories, photos, and a potluck dinner, with several generations reconnecting and planning future gatherings.
Top Virginia gathering at W. J. Mays residence in Bluefield unites E. H. Penley of Weaverville North Carolina W. B Penley of Richmond Virginia and several Bluefield relatives for the first time in thirty years. The group shared a lavish dinner and spent the afternoon reminiscing on the lawn while some children attended Sunday school at Tip Top.
Congregation members show great interest in a picnic next Sunday afternoon. The group will visit Shannondale and those without transport should meet at Mrs. J L Philips home at 1 o clock.
The ladies Bible class of the First Presbyterian church holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at s o'clock in the ladies parlor. This is the last meeting until September as meetings pause during hot months. Members should attend to decide the prize for the ongoing membership contest. Program by Mrs. D. B. Painter.
Charming ceremony in the Wesley House chapel at War West Virginia united Miss Mable Es telle Muncy a missionary worker in coalfields with the Rev George Blair McCrary Methodist minister. Presiding Elder M P Carico of Bluefield officiated and family members attended. The couple plans a Cincinnati stay then Nashville where McCrary serves as pastor.
Mrs P P Hasselvander and her daughter Mrs H G Russell will travel to Princeton to attend a linen shower hosted by the Missionary Society of the Christian church in honor of Mrs Russell. She sails August 30 with Mr Russell for missionary work in Africa.
Circles of Mrs H S Shott and Mrs A P Carter of Bland Street Methodist Church Missionary Society held a joint Wednesday afternoon meeting. The program impressed attendees and refreshments were served.
The Woman's Union of the Christian church sponsors a parcel post sale to be held Friday evening in the church basement.
All children in the primary and beginners department are asked to meet at Bland Street Church Friday at 3 o clock for a short practice for the program Sunday morning. Mothers are asked to send their children.
The YWCA Educational Committee meets today at 12 30 for a luncheon conference at the Blue Triangle center. It is likely the last meeting before fall and a strong attendance is urged as important matters will be discussed.
Estelle E. Miller and Miss Vernela T. Doyle of Bluefield were married by Rev. W. B. Underwood at 1018 Greenbrier street Wednesday evening at 6.45. The couple was wished a long and happy life.
A camp committee will convene at Y W C A headquarters Friday morning at 1 o'clock. The meeting agenda and any action items will be discussed by committee members.
The Rev W H DuBose is invited to address the Quota Club meeting Friday at noon at the West Virginian hotel. Mrs H S Jessee, formerly Miss Thelma Witt and a recent bride, will be guest of Panne Camps.
Mrs. W W Smith of Wytheville wife of a well known evangelist is under treatment for nervous trouble at St Luke’s hospital and is reportedly improving. Numerous Bluefield area residents and visitors are cited in a series of short notes, including weddings births and travel to Roanoke Norfolk and other towns.
A long list of local residents and visitors is noted in Bluefield as shoppers from Graham Richlands Welch Welch Athens Bramwell and nearby towns visit Bluefield. Travelers include Miss Leah Cohen from Richmond Mrs Lucille Wilson Perkins and Miss Elsie McNeer to Covel W Va and Mrs J McClintic and daughter en route to Charleston after a U. S. Court adjournment.
Princeton based musician and professor Cessare Roconi will present his pupils in a Bluefield recital around July 1. His class features several Bluefield students. South Africa’s Premier mine reportedly holds ongoing wealth according to mining engineers.
The Daily Vacation Bible School at First Christian Church saw 213 total students with 59 new enrollees on day two. Attendance was strong in all classes, with many students aiming for the prize by bringing new pupils and earning a place on the honor roll and big automobile ride.
Washington reports Ambassador Kellogg has been instructed to attend the premiers conference in London to discuss implementing the Dawes plan and handle matters affecting U S interests. Colonel James A. Logan, American observer with the reparations commission, will accompany him to assist.
A student interrupts as the absent-minded professor forgets a treaty date and pauses to correct himself and address Miss Smith, revealing a classroom moment of distraction and timing.
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