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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1928
Page
5
Fragmentary line urges girls to remember Bluefield Furniture Co as the place to buy furniture, tied to a suggestion about repeatedly buying hair nets when he calls. The note reads like an odd, promotional aside from a broader piece.
Washington June 25 The General Federation of Women's Clubs reports a broadened plan to strengthen community life over the next two years. President Mrs John F Sippel outlines expanding efforts in health education and public welfare while promoting cultural development and spiritual growth.
Last night in the Masonic temple Bluefield chapter No 66 Order of Eastern Star held an impressive installation ceremony. Judge J H Gollehon served as installing officer with assistance from Mrs. and others in the chapter.
Minnie Lee Eidson circle of Bland Street Methodist Church met with Mrs. J G Bishon and others at Stone Apartments and with Mrs. Bishop hosting. Mrs. C L Mingo conducted devotions in Mrs. J L Penn’s absence and delivered a spiritual advertising chapter. Fifteen members attended with new member Mrs. H B Meadows. Officers reported continued high averages in all lines of work and the social hour featured salad, cake and coffee.
Dr S J Kell popular Chrysler distributor was honored at a Sunday picnic by local plant employees. The Bowen farm off Tip Top road hosted about thirty five people in seven cars for games and a bountiful lunch. It is an annual event always enjoyed by participants.
In the final round robin games at Bluefield Country Club Mrs. George Barger meets Mrs. R C Rogers. Mrs B S Hale faces Mrs J H Hardy. Mrs W H Melithany plays Miss Katherine Hardaway. Melithany leads with eight wins while Hardaway has seven and one loss guiding a playoff between them.
Mrs F L Black president of the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs announces a lecture by Fred M Snider Friday afternoon at the Ath chautauqua tent. Snider spoke at Martinsburg recently and impressed listeners with his eloquence. Mr and Mrs S S Griffin announce the birth of a nine pound son on June 23. E L Loyd and wife of Roanoke Va formerly of Bluefield W Va welcome daughter Thelma Geraldine born June 23.
Junior and senior high school girls are asked to meet at the Y court Wednesday from 2 to 3 o'clock for a tennis session.
The American Legion auxiliary national convention will be held in San Antonio October 8 to 12 with a twilight Mary Jordan concert at 5 PM on October 10. Activities include a Follies Bergeres revue, air circus events at Kelly Field and Fort Sam Houston, a massive rodeo with $30,000 in prizes, and a convention parade on October 9.
The text describes a forthcoming convention week with a prize fight at Fort Sam Houston Stadium and dancing at Alamo plaza. It mentions football, theater attractions, Mexican border side trips, and special rates. Elaborate programs are planned for Laredo Nuevo Laredo Eagle Pass Piedras Negras and Brownsville Matamoros with bullfights and fiestas across the Rio Grande. A twelve day tour of Mexico including Mexico City is proposed after the convention.
Mrs J B Hatcher and son Jimmy return from Parkersburg and Clarksburg with Mr Hatcher joining them last week. J B Belcher returns from Salem Va and visits Mrs Belcher at Mt Regis sanitarium. The Greenhoes of Canal Fulton D with a wedding trip are due back to Rev F M Louthan and Mrs Louthan at Bluefield College. The Rev Louthan, former bridegroom pastor, performed the ceremony.
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