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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
10
St. Clair and his son Charles depart today for a sojourn in Havana Cuba. Zack Henderson reported in a long distance talk Tuesday night with Mr. Hancock that the party then in Miami Fla is in good health and spirits and enjoying a delightful trip.
Society page item notes a mix up between telephone numbers 6 and 4 for the listings. The piece hints at readers calling the correct desk for society notices and social happenings.
Miss Mary Catherine Swink returns to St Winston-Salem after visiting Mrs. Harry M. Waugh. The couple plan to marry April 25 at the bride’s home in the city.
Len ten season brings curtailed social events in Bluefield with most activities planned by church groups or for charity. Out-of-town shoppers visit for spring fashions as merchants report strong demand, with new goods arriving daily. An Easter Sunday fashion exhibit is expected, showcasing rich materials and latest shades for milady.
The League of Women Voters will meet Saturday at 3 p.m. at the YWCA quarters on Federal Street. A splendid program is arranged and a delightful social half hour is promised.
The Woman's Missionary Union of the First Christian church will gather this afternoon at 2 30 at the church for a meeting.
Irvin Cobb's new novel introduces Ben Ali Crisp Old Ben Alibi a famed Park Row genius who outsmarts a city bomber and outplays rival newspapers. The tale follows Crisp from Bridger's Gap to New York as he stages clever ruses to capture criminals.
Section B of Christ Episcopal Church will convene this evening at 7 45 with Mrs Charles Hume.
The Bluefield area lists numerous social calls hospital visits and job changes. F. Richmond travels for a brother's funeral while P. Hancock returns from Roanoke with family updates. Thelma Byrd resigns Woolworth post for West Virginian hotel news desk.
Thomas two sons Leon and Billie will accompany them. Mrs Brady Vanhoozer and son from Asberrys Va visit Dr J B Kirk. H W Bane Cedar Bluff Va shoppers in the city. Miss Jennie Sullivan spent weekend with Mrs T B Den nen. Miss Gertrude Collins Pembroke Va visits sister Mrs Emory Dennis. Frank Flanagan ill in Miami hospital awaiting appendicitis operation. J J Phillips and mother Mary Phillips travel to Roanoke with Joseph Phillips Jr and Patrick Flanagan for Mrs Mary K Keene funeral. Rev W M Burkes to Roanoke for funeral. Miss Mary Sue and Dave Olinger return to Blacksburg Va.
Rome March 4 Premier Mussolini, ill with influenza for days, has virtually recovered and resumed state affairs from his apartment. Fascist secretary Roberto Farinacci said he has daily conversations with prominent figures and remains in contact with party headquarters. He reportedly did not undergo surgery, and deputies were convened for March 6 as proof of recovery.
A musical comedy with an Egyptian setting titled Shieks Harem and Slaves blends songs, dancing, and a lively plot for the 1925 Jollies to be shown at the Colonial theatre on Wednesday and Thursday. John Mastin Ray Evans Jess Franklin Lapp Frazier and Miss Baby Parks headline with a 26 member chorus and George L. Stevens directing. Tickets are on sale at Central Pharmacy and reservations via mail to Box 273 Bluefield West Virginia. the local American Legion post aids with sales.
Word received here lists a Bluefield party including Mr. and Mrs. W. A. den and daughter Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Hancock, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. St. Clair and Dr. and Mrs. C. T. as visitors bound for Cuba.
Two young men fishing near Melbourne Australia tried to use a bottle of dynamite to kill fish. They forgot a weight and their dog jumped in after it. As the fuse burned down they ran, the bottle exploded twenty five feet away, and the dog disappeared.
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