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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1925
Page
20
A fragment notes the home of Mrs P J Donaghue located on Rogers Street. The brief reference presents a single name and street without additional context or dates.
Mr and Mrs Charles acne Peters announce the marriage of their daughter Helen Leona to Brinton Sherman King of Reed Virginia. The ceremony was performed by Rev W H Connelly at Melrose Baptist Church. The bride is cousin to Mrs O Keeney of Albemarle Street and John M Peters of the Daily Telegraph.
Roy Gills of Highland Avenue, assisted by his mother Mrs M C Gills, entertained his teachers and a few friends with an informal party Monday evening. He led the games and guests enjoyed a pleasant hour at rock with shamrock decorations and green refreshments.
A radiogram from Mr and Mrs 8 Pedigo aboard the Mner Con role says the ship is fine and weather ideal. They are on Madeira Island for the first leg of an extended honeymoon voyage aboard the vessel.
Mr and Mrs Arch Hall announce the birth of a son born Sunday March Parents report mother and baby are doing nicely in the home following the arrival of their child.
The Marianum Society of Sacred Heart church schedules a party on the evening of Tuesday at the parish venue.
At Falls Mills on Saturday March 7 Miss Cora Butt hosted a birthday party from 2 30 to 5 30 for her ninth birthday. Little friends and schoolmates attended and enjoyed games and dainty sweets with a cake decorated by seven pink candies. Guests included Dru cilla Blankenship Helen Page Vivian Page Sherie Anderson Ruby Anderson Edith Sarver Helen Tabor Pauline Saddler Virginia Shrader Bertha Shrader Kathleen Shrader Mrs C B Page Ollie Butt Zelma Butt Florence Matts Dorothy Fowler Orville Page Woodrow Crawford Wilson Crawford Barney Page Charlie Page Willis Sarver Viernes Anderson and Raymond Butt.
The Fairview Parent-Teacher Association met Tuesday afternoon at the school with a large attendance. The program included a flag salute and song by the third grade, a reading titled America For Me by Bula Tabor, a 7-A grade sketch with scenes from Penrod and Sam, and talks by Mrs. Ryland Phelps and Mrs. R. J. Develin. Isadore Cohen donated the picture Reading from Homer for the room with the most parents, won by Mrs. Anderson's 6-A grade.
Dr George West Diehl of Concord Normal delivered a keynote on The Old Home Nest before Wade Parent teacher Association. His earnest address impressed a large audience and was praised as one of the finest for similar occasions in the city. The program featured primary and intermediate students with Mrs Frank Y Jackson offering musical numbers. Miss Margaret Jennings hosted the music and Mrs S J Sublette, PTA president, led the meeting.
After morning services at the Ceres church the B Y P U visited the home of Mr and Mrs C H Wiley. They then left in Mr Wiley’s big truck for a trip to Athens with Rev R N Pleasant and W M Williams among the party.
Bluefield College members Bessie Shields Vera Smith Edith Williams Banice Smith Margaret Strum and Driscoll joined a daytime excursion. They photographed several scenes before returning about five o clock and attending evening services at Ceres church.
The finance committee at the Y M C A met Monday at the Y quarters with strong enthusiasm over the recent budget. Some association members have not signed pledge cards or contributed, and a response from these is expected by the committee.
Mrs Lala Garrett chief of the Pythian Sisters calls Bluefield Temple officers to meet this evening at 7 30 for practice at Hagle Hall. Full attendance is desired.
The Philathea class of the First Baptist church plans a March 17 party for members and friends. The event aims to provide fellowship and seasonal cheer in a church social setting.
A brief notice notes a Rick's Day event held at the YWCA rooms located on Federal Street with no further details available.
Public draws demand for Eden Phillpots novel listed at Bluefield library. Retired detective Ringrose awakes to a child's terror cry in Old Manor House Hotel and investigates a boy’s death. He uses disguises, probes attendants, uncovers evidence, and builds to a tense climactic resolution.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Trinity church will convene at the church Wednesday afternoon promptly at 2:30. Reports from delegates to the Missionary conference held in Johnson City will be presented. All members and friends are urged to attend.
P. W. Poff is appointed county welfare secretary succeeding Mary Frank Hughes who is transferred to Charleston. Hughes will take a new post while Poff offices are to be located in the coal and coke region.
Mrs Poff, long active in religious and civic movements, is deemed well qualified to lead as the new municipal building project progresses toward occupancy. Her dedication to community work backs the appointment.
All Westminster Circles will gather this afternoon at 3 o'clock for a regular meeting to discuss ongoing campus activities and community engagement.
The first style show of the season lit the Thornton Laird building second floor with rich fabrics and exclusive designs. Miss Helen Huffard and Mrs Fannie Kate Bailey led young city models along with Agnes Vawter and Mar Nelson showcasing garments for little girls with grace under custom platform backdrops.
Draperies etched with silver motifs highlighted model figures as models wore sport dresses, ensemble suits, evening gowns, and spring outfits. The evening program added men and boys styles including golf wear and top coats with August Griffith and others modeling. Henry Kendrick hosted with a special evening orchestra.
A new antiseptic claimed to be four times more powerful than carbolic acid and gentler than mercuric chloride is marketed as safe to drink and suitable as a healthful wash for delicate membranes. Chemists say it could replace harsh germ killers. A 60 cent bottle of Kojenp is available at Hankla's Pharmacy Bluefield ar macy East End Pharmacy Fairview Pharmacy and other druggists.
Mrs Economy a plain matron in Chapter I prides herself on an elegant home and hosting guests with a fine table. She desires china and silverware to impress social circles but lacks ready cash to purchase them.
At Popular’s party a friend mentions Cohen's new plan to buy china silverware and jewelry. Mrs B Conomy buys Lenox china and Towle solid silver in monthly installments, making her table well appointed for dinners and entertaining with confidence.
Local store advertises new way to pay with monthly installments drawn from present income. It promises assistance planning to acquire silverware and china and invites customers to visit for explanations.
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