Merce Country Club Awarded Stone Foundation Contract
A. L Gross of Bramwell yesterday won the contract to lay the stone foundation for the new Mer cer Country Club House along the Bluefield Princeton road. Architect Ajax is drawing plans and bids will follow. Landscape artist Draper reports major grounds work with nine holes prepared for the golf course.
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A. L Gross
Bramwell
Cer Country Club
Bluefield
Princeton Road
Ajax
Draper
New Golf Course House to Cost About 50600
Plans call for a golf course clubhouse costing roughly $50,600. If the project is approved, construction would proceed this fall with ground improvements, aiming to make the facility among the finest in the country. If not, the course may not open until next spring.
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Pate
Chaplin Delivers Pay Day as Colony Showpiece
The Colonial Theatre opens Pay Day starring Charles Chaplin who wrote directed and performs with Edna Purviance and Mack Swain plus Sydney Chaplin in a two reel comedy praised for Chaplin’s unique pantomime and serious mug. Also on bill Yellow Men and Gold a six part melodrama of treasure hunt and romance. Cardiff report notes Albert H. Young regains speech after war injury.
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Charles Chaplin
Colonial Theatre
Chaplin
Charles
Evening Gazette
Sydney
Edna Purviance
Mack Swain
Srigntia Ils
Gouveneur Morris
Bridge Luncheon at Mullens Social Event
Among the season s largest social events a bridge luncheon was held at the Wyoming Hotel Mullens on Wednesday June 21. Hostesses were Mesdames O L Collier H A Porter and B G Scott. Guests were greeted on the mezzanine and seated in a dining room decorated in yellow and green with large nas turtiums and potted plants. A five course luncheon followed with six tables in play. Players included Mesdames W B Thompson J R
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Wyoming
Mullens
O. L. Collier
H. A. Porter
B. G. Scott
Mesdames W
Thompson
J. R
Kidney and Bladder Troubles Conquered
Prominent doctor touts Prescription No 777 for kidney and bladder sickness with money back guarantee. Retired physician Dr Daniel G Carey claims decades of success and urges sufferers to obtain the liquid or tablet formula from leading druggists nationwide.
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Dr. Carey
Daniel G. Carey
Local Fair Awards Highlight Mullens and Washington D C Winners
Participants from Mullens and Washington D C earned top prizes at a regional event. Miss Myra Spencer secured the prize for highest acure, a para esol, while Miss Prize won the consolation vanity case.
Kiwanis Budget Votes Down as Dues Hike Approved
Bluefield Kiwanis Club discussed the next year budget and raised 780 of 1000 for the Boys Club. The general budget failed, a dues increase from 15 to 25 was approved, and a committee was formed to handle the club fund. Reports from delegates to the international convention were postponed. A fact note: an East African bull elephant tusk weighed 235 pounds.
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Kiwanis Club
Bluefield Kiwanis Club
Bluefield Boys Club
W. E. HE
Shedd
Henry Kendrick
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Mercer Country Club
Princeton Avenue
Bland St
Bluefield, West VA
Cardiff
Albert H. Young
ST. Louis
Herrin
Ill
Ypsilanti Furniture Reed
Bluefield Furniture Co
Raleigh Street
Chamber of Commerce
Hlucheld
F. M. Archer
F. L. Bailey
W. A. Bodei
L. Berden
Ieadore Cohen
Pe Duncans
Ron Koen
Yr. Gilkeson
C. H. Goody
Biuefield
Bland Street Methodist Church
J. T. Thornton
Lansdell
Bluefield College
Boatwright
University of Richmond
Montgomery County
Virginia
Alleghany
W. E. Hazlewood
Alor I
Atry Ee
C. V. Hefner & Co
Roanoke Street
Bluefield, W. VA
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