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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1929

Page

2

Shower Honors Mrs. George Wilburn at Lofler Home

A charming miscellaneous shower for Mrs. George Wilburn, formerly Hazel Nash, was hosted at Mrs. Maude Lofler’s home near Shannondale. Blue and white decorations, gifts, and delighful refreshments marked the event with many friends in attendance.

George Wilburn Hazel Nash Maude Lofler Shannondale C. E. Summers Eleanor Summers Josephine Hawks John Wilburn Little Son Maude Lefler

Lawn Supper For Bluefield Baptist Ladies

Ladies of the Baptist church in Bluefield Virginia host a lawn supper this evening from 5 30 to 8 on the parsonage lawn. Tables are led by Mrs William C Pruett Miss Glenna Culley James Katherine Lucy Temple Willie Margie Falter Cynthia Newton Odell Minor Pansy Caudell and Thelma Hagdina. Local young people and nearby residents are invited.

Ladies of the Baptist Church Bluefield Mra William C. Pruett Glenna Culley James Katherine Lucy Temple Willie Margie Falter Cynthia Newton Odell Minor Pansy Caudell Thelma Hadgina

Informal Bridge Honors Mrs Morrison at Maryland Avenue Home

Lovely informal bridge party honored Mrs Goldie Morrison of Nash ville Tennessee as guest of her brother P C Morrison and Mrs Morrison. The event featured Arden flowers, a simple tasteful interior, and a dainty ice course served. guests were assisted by Mrs.

Mir Goldie Morrison Nashville, Tenn P. C. Morrison

Social event attendees from a Bradford Alabama line up

Guests at the gathering included Mrs. R. O. Rogers and Mise Elizabeth Atkins of Birmingham. Others present were Mrs. Robert Scarlett, Mrs. R. C. Blackstock Jr., Mrs. George M. Barger Jr. with Miss Helen Henline of Bradford, Pa, and several additional ladies including Miss Goldie Morrison the honoree.

A. M Maxine Sterne Goldie Morrison

Birthday party honors Henry Ray Games at Humphreys home

A birthday gathering for Henry Ray, aged three, at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys on Fourth Street featured donkey tail pinning won by Wade Stinson, supervised by Mrs. Shumaker Mrs. Oliver and Letha Mae Carter. About twenty children attended with refreshments and gifts.

Henry Humphreys Fourth Street Henry Ray Wade Stinson Andrew Shumaker Frank Oliver Letha Mae Carter Humphreys L. E. Humphreys J. D. Vermillion Roxie Johnson Virginia Edna Carter Eloise Wilson Evelyn Mae Duncan Howard Rose Buddle Eloise Ferrell Maxine Wimner Jackie Counts Frank Doris Harteoe Tommy

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Miss Virginia Baugh

A surprise birthday gathering for Miss Virginia Baugh featured pink and white decor, festive games, and late refreshments served by Mrs. H. C. Baugh with help from Miss Dorothy Anderson. Attendees included Alleyen McMallen, Dorothy Hoops, Mabel Hoops, Willie Mooney, Thelma Hawkins, Josephine Paynter, Pauline Keelevy, Virginia and Kathleen Baugh, and several listed guests.

Virginia Baugh H. C. Baugh Dorothy Anderson Alleyen McMallen Dorothy Mabel Hoops Willie Mooney Thelma Hawkins Josephine Paynter Pauline Keelevy Virginia

Quota Club Luncheon Features Soprano Solo

Mrs Frank Roberta sang Trees at the Bluefield Quota Club luncheon held Wednesday at noon in the Y with piano accompaniment by Mrs J Phillips. Ima Smith chaired, guests included Mrs J A Pelter and Mrs Alice Zimmerman as hostesses, with telegrams sent to the Quota International convention in Worcester Mass and Nettie Vans Steele attending as Bluefield delegate.

Frank Roberta BB Aefield Quota Club J. Phillips Roberts Phillips Ima Smith J. A. Pelter Alice Zimmerman

Luncheon Hosts At Jackson Tea Room on Raleigh Street

At the Jackson tea room on Raleigh street Mrs Harry Kammer and Mrs Eugene Stowers hosted a luncheon Wednesday. Attendees included Mrs G L Farr and her mother Mrs A Ferguson and sister Miss Mary Judith of Appomattox Virginia, Mrs R F Beadles of Newport Virginia, and the hostesses Mrs Kammer and Mrs Stowers.

Jackson Tea Room Raleigh Street Harry Kammer Eugene Stowers G. L Farr A. Ferguson Mary Judith Appomattox R. F. Beadles Newport

Fashionable Nightwear Styles Highlight Actress Wardrobe

The piece compares Gwen Lee in satin robe and boudoir slippers, Bebe Daniels in a chestnut moire pajama set with a silk vest, and Mary Brian in a red brocade Chinese style ensemble. Each outfit is described for its feminine appeal and flattering lines.

Gwen Lee Bebe Daniels Mary Brian

Marriage Announced in Hurley Virginia Bride From Grundy Class

Mrs L D Bailey of Hurley Virginia announces the marriage of their daughter Berchie Ellen to C J Rockhamer of Columbus Ohio. The wedding occurred in Bristol Tennessee and surprised many friends. The bride is a Grundy Presbyterian School graduate class of 1929. The groom works with W M Ritter Lumber in Hurley. They will reside in Hurley.

Pythian Sisters to Convene Meeting Tonight

Maefield Temple No. 83 Pythian Sisters meet at 7 30 this evening at the Pythian engineers hall. All members are urged to attend.

Maefield Temple Pythian Sisters Pythian Engineers’ Hall

Officers Meet of Bland Street Church Youth Group

The Young People's society of Bland Street church held its quarterly executive meeting Tuesday afternoon at the church. President Virginia Bernard presided and Mra J B McMullen read the scripture. Superintendents reported as plans were completed for Friday’s district meeting at Bland Street church. A prayer closed the session led by Mra W C ven.

Young People's Society of Bland Street Church Virginia Bernard Mra J. B McMullen Mra. W. C. Ven

Class Meeting Postponed by Loyal Juniors

Grace Methodist church Loyal Juniors class meeting led by Mrs EB Wilson is postponed until a date to be announced later. The notice provides no new date and asks members to await further communication from the teacher.

Grace Methodist Church EB. R. Wilson

Guthrie Council Honored At West Virginian Dinner

Guthrie and fellow council members were honored at an informal dinner at the West Virginian hotel. Pink roses adorned the centerpiece as Mrs. Clagett Miss Gwinn Miss Guthrie Mise Hat tie Carter Miss Geneva Fortner Mise Effie Loudermilk Mise Marg ret Taylor Mrs. Lera Cox Miller and Mrs. R P Gammage attended the event.

Guthrie Council West Virginian Hotel Clagett

Birthday Party for Hawkes' Son at Augusta Street

The Hawkes residence on Augusta street hosted a merry birthday gathering Wednesday afternoon for seven year old Robert Eldridge Hawkes. Guests included Ethel Houston Betty Hawkins Frances Lowder Louise Long and others as well as Mrs. Hawkes assisted by Mrs. Hawkins Counts and Land. The celebration featured games ice cream cake and candy with a seven candle cake as the centerpiece.

R. A. Hawkes Augusta Street Robert Eldridge Hawkes Ethel John Houston Betty Alfred Hawkins Frances Joe Lowder Louise Long Joe Cofer Eddie Douglas George Williams Florence Loulee Sarah Ellen Phillips Mary 1Fiz- Mabeth Lowe Margaret Phelps Jack Counts Buzzie Thompson James Ewell Erwin Anne Mary Hope Lilly John Rolfe Hawkes Hawkes A. L. Hawkins W. A. Counts W. H. Land

Birth of Baby for Mr and Mrs Nicewander in Detroit

Cards announce the birth of a child to Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Nicewander on June 19. Mrs. Nicewander is formerly Miss Juliette Harry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wirt Harry of Bramwell road. The family resides in Detroit.

Kelly Nicewander Nicewander Juliette Harry Wirt Harry Bramwell Road Nicewandere Detroit

Eastern Star Officers to be Installed at Bluefield Meeting

Officers will be installed this evening at 8 at a Bluefield chapter No 66 Order of Eastern Star meeting in the Masonic Temple. A large attendance is urged.

Bluefield Chapter No. 66 Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Mrs Gilbert Messages Safe Arrival in Cherbourg

A cablegram from Websterey notifies the safe arrival of Mr. Gilbert at Cherbourg following a pleasant voyage. He will tour several foreign countries during his trip.

Gilbert Gram Websterey Mr. Gilbert Cherbourg

New Arrival Born to Mr and Mrs Underwood in Roanoke

A baby girl was born June 20 to Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Underwood of Roanoke Virginia. The infant was named Phyllie June. Mrs. Underwood was formerly Eula Reed.

D. E. Underwood Roanoke Phyllie June

Complimentary Dining for Local Figures Discussed

A brief item notes complimentary dining arranged for Mrs. T. H. Clagett, a Virginia Bible council teacher, with mentions of Misses Elizabeth Gwinn and Katherine. The fragment hints at social or organizational hospitality without detailing event date or venue.

T. H. Clagett Virginia Asher Bible Council Elizabeth Gwinn Katherine

Local Visitors and Arrivals Highlight Bluefield Social Note

Mrs. Calvin Shockey of McComas and Mrs. R P Grogan with children Mary Frances Doris and others toured Bluefield. Travelers include L P Marke from New York and Miss Phyllis Kennedy from Bristol visiting local families, with several residents visiting relatives or returning from trips to Princeton Beckley Columbus and Newport. Page Three note hints at ongoing social roundups and a hospital message.

Calvin Shockey McComas R. P. Grogan Mary Frances Doris L. P. Marke New York Roanoke Edward Wooda Miami Fila Bluefield R. L. Sutherland MeComas Leon Billy Thomas Columbus Floyd College Avenue Frances Taylor Mae Ogle Richard Kelley Jarius Collins Bramwell M. A. Bird Athens C. W. Thornton Jefferson Street Minnie Edmunds Chicago C Chindblom Cucago Alan A. Greenspon The Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company Huntington C. Bell Congress Fannie Mary O. FB. Susong Evelyn Louise W. M. Poston Frances Princeton Phyllis Kennedy Bristol H. FE. DeJarnette Argyve W. Early Katherine Pack Links Grove W. Va Arraga McNeal Bastian R. P. Gammage Allen Bratton R. W. Honaker Davy

Virginia Beach Pocahontas Open All Year

Facing new ocean promenade in the heart of beach attractions the Pocahontas opens all year. Features include baths running water and a large vern on two floors with southern ow horseback riding. Mrs A B Williams is owner manager.

Ocean Promenade A. B. Williams

Lux in the Dishpan Beauty Secret for Hands

A marketing note claims 97 of 100 brides in 11 cities favor Lux in the dishpan to keep hands smooth and white. Women using Lux with dishwashing report noticeable hand care, supported by 305 beauty shops endorsing the claim that dishwashing with Lux equals professional results. Start today for an inexpensive beauty routine using Lux for all dishes.

Lux

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