Society and Church Notes Highlight Bluefield Social Week
Local society editor lists a string of gatherings in Bluefield including a birthday cake surprise for Mrs. R Clarence McClaugherty on Carolina avenue Thursday evening. Guests from several families attend a Westminster Presbyterian tea and informal party with music and games. Upcoming reports include Christ Church Auxiliary meeting and Anne O Keeffe’s tea party for children, plus updates on births, visits, travels, and medical recoveries among residents and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Clarence McClaugherty
Carolina Avenue
W. A. Thornhill
RK. E. Lazenby
J. E. McMullen
J. M. Anderson
M. C. Gills
J. W. Anderson
G. T. Thornhill
Chas. Dick
Spiller Hicks
Luther Neel
Geo. Dillard
R. Sheen
W H. Quekemeyer
Hugh Hancock
Estelle Bathmore
Phillips
Westminister Presbyterian Church
South Bluefield
Virginia Deaumer
St. John Henry
Christ Church Auxiliary
J. Tracy Walker
Washington Street
Anne O'Keeffe
Mary Louise Smith
Julia Hobson
Virginia Lacy
Althea Mary Diffenderfer
Louisa Williamson
Bobbie Berry
Bill Franklin
Billy Tracy
Mrs Beckett Hosts Intimate Luncheon On Third Street
Mrs E A Beckett of Third street hosted a small group of friends yesterday at a refined four course luncheon starting at 1 o clock. Attending were Mrs Lake Bailey and Mrs Charles, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Beckett
Third Street
Lake Bailey
Charles
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praise from Mrs Blaise
A Keeseville New York woman says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased her female weakness and fatigue. She bought six bottles after a husband recommended it and reports regained health and strength while still using Liver Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeseville
N. J
Lydia E. Pinkham
M Husband
Sarah Blaise
Box
N. Y
Reception at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
A reception will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in the rectory of Saint Mary's Episcopal Church in Graham. The event honors the congregation's beloved bishop Rev. Robert C. Jett of Roanoke as the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Mary's Biscopal Church
Graham
Robert C. Jett
Roanoke
Mrs. A. A. Skeen Returns From Richlands Journey
Mrs. A. A. Skeen, ill for weeks at Mattie Williams Hospital in Richlands, traveled through the city yesterday on her way to Pearisburg where she will receive further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex. W. Seaver
Norton
Porter
Richmond
M. H. Lavinder
Roanoke
M. G. Lavindre
Giles Street
A. H. Hoge
New York
Hoge
H. M. Williams
St. Luke's Hospital
Boone Street
A. A. Skeen
Mattie Williams Hospital
Richlands
Pearisburg
Surprise Flirt Flatter to Hold Your Husband
Five of a series of interviews with married women on marriage features Elinor Glyn. She urges women to give husbands freedom and avoid rigid boundaries. She recommends surprising, flirting, flattering, and maintaining appeal to keep husbands attracted and comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elinor Glyn
Patriotic Sandwiches by Shapleigh from Columbia
Miss Shapleigh of Columbia University provides a recipe for red white and blue patriotic sandwiches. Trim crusts from day old white bread and slice thin. Cream butter with pimentos, season, spread on bread, roll tightly, and chill wrapped in a damp napkin. Tie three rolls with red white and blue ribbon and garnish with watercress or lettuce. If ribbon or easy cutting unavailable, adapt with blue ribbon or spread before cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha E. Shapleigh
Columbia University
His Hobby Is Books Not Antique Type
The noted entertainer Mr Amsbury speaks at Chautauqua on two occasions. He collects books, preferring fresh content over antique volumes, and reads with strong retention. His persona as a poet orator centers on humane themes, with topics including The Poet Seer of Lockerbie Street and Jean Baptiste and His Brethren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Mr. Amsbury
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Fruit Jars Preparation Tip
Advice to sterilize empty fruit jars thoroughly by boiling in soda water before reuse.
Silk Flowered Gown Described in Silver Silhouette
A gown of silver cloth is described with slender draped lines and tiny flowers of silk applied in sparse threads. The detailed description emphasizes the delicate textile work and ornamental silk blossoms.
Organdie Puffs and Cormorant Quarries Feature Attire Imagery
A brief description notes white organdie peeking from three quarter length sleeves on tailored silk and wool dresses. The text also mentions the cormorant bird rarely misses its quarry, adding a sharp contrast to the fashion snippet.
Ashbee Wins Fall Over Kid Ernest in One Fall Bout
In a one fall no time limit match at the Athletic Stadium the decision went to W. R. Ashbee who drew a fall in twenty eight minutes over Kid Ernest the Flying Dutchman. Tonight the Syrian Kid faces Mike Vanoff in a lightweight title claim bout and a mixed bout may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ashbee
Kid Ernest
Fair Grounds
Ashbee
Mike Vanoff
Joe Hollander
Skating Rally Goes Dark Sparks Spills at Fair Grounds
A speed contest at the Bluefield fair grounds skating rink was halted by a citywide power outage for about twenty minutes. The crowded floor saw many spills as skaters lost turns and collided. no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Fair Grounds
Scrambled Eggs With Fresh Asparagus Tips
Bertha E B Shapleigh offers a recipe using one cup asparagus tips five minutes in butter with salt pepper lemon juice. Add six eggs cream milk salt pepper cook two minutes until set and serve on hot toast. Also tips on packing books in small bundles for easier handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha EB. Shapleigh
Columbia University
Miss Shapleigh
Hand Hygiene and Gin Factoids from Holland
A brief note states washing hands in milk or buttermilk each evening to reduce housework effects. It also claims Holland leads in gin production, contrasting national industry prowess.
Something Different In Christian Endeavor Sunrise Prayer Meeting
The First Christian church Christian Endeavor group hosts a Sunrise Prayer Meeting at 6 am featuring songs and prayers and talks on the week’s quiet hour themes. Miss Rosella Smith will sing a vocal solo and breakfast follows in the Sunday school room. Participants are asked to arrive before six to avoid disturbance. Lisbon bomb explosions remain a police mystery after two months.
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Christian Endeavorers
First Christian Church
Rosella Smith
Lisbon
Spain
Bigger and Better City: Montvale Addition Lots for Sale
Real estate pitch from Bluefield promoters offers residential lots in Montvale Addition with one fourth cash, balance due in one to three years. If dissatisfied after one year, money back plus six percent interest is guaranteed. Buyers encouraged to talk, sell, trade, and buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Montvale
Real Estate Offers and Rooming Houses Listed for Sale
A long list of homes and rooming houses with eight to eleven rooms offered in various city streets. Prices range from 4,000 to 160,000 dollars with cash drafts and monthly balance terms, including autos offered as partial payment. Spring market highlights include properties on Jefferson Albemarle Washington College Rogers College and Midway with terms from 25 to 100 monthly and several unimproved lots or exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Street
Albemarig Street
North Street
Washington Street
Pear Street
College Avenue
Rogers Street
Fourth Street
Maryland
Augusta
Glenwood Park
Midway
New Midway
Nice
Clark Street
State Line
Princeton Avenue
Rover Street
North Side
Fincastle Pike
Wythe Avenue
Odcell
Carolina Avenue
Betwen Locust Street
Spruce Streets
Pearl Street
Rockbridge Street
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Theodore Hendley
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Dan Godby
P. H. Killey
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J. H. Wright
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Harry Leist
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St. Mary’s Reception
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Bluefield Bakery
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Wallace Bruce Amsbary
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