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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1925

Page

12

Parisian frock with lace and crimson poppy accents

The article notes a silver lace Parisian style gown arranged over beige crepe with a circular flounce and a crimson poppy accent. It mentions Mrs Charles B Rosseau and several others at a Scent Hall dinner and theatre event. It also shifts to a Boy Scout movement revival in Richlands under Thuman I Spence, praising its civic and moral impact. Infant deaths from pneumonia fever in Richlands area are reported, including two infants and several in the past two months, with funerals in Jewell Ridge and Cedar Bluff.

Richlanda Firs Thuman I Spence Richlands

Elderly man from Pounding Mill dies at home

Presley Deskins, about eighty, died at his son H. T. Bfigstett’s residence in Pounding Mill Wednesday noon after a recent pneumonia fever. He was a long time farmer and father of six. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Pounding Mill Thursday at 3 p.m. with Rev. A. H. Eubanks officiating and burial in the Pounding Mill cemetery.

Willian "Taylor Ascue Pain Stck Mr. Ascite Russell County Virginia Henry Asccite Paint Lick Eiik Garden Mr. Ascuer Abram J W. McGlothiin Cedar Bluff A. BE. Wetkle Steelsburg Mra. McClothin Hichlands Presley Deskins H. T. Bfigstett Poulding Mill Mr. Deskins Pounding Mill A, H, Eubanks Taxewell Poynding Fli

Mrs Martha Houchins Dies in Bluefield

Mrs Martha Houchins dies suddenly in Bluefield at 63, wife of Columbus Houchins of North Richlands. She had come for medical care two weeks earlier and suffered a rapid decline. Survived by sons Floyd Pete Ira and daughters Alvantine and Mary, funeral held at home and burial in Hickman Cemetery in Richmonds.

Degit Mary Ann Houchins T. V. Houchins Bluefield Wvo Columbus Houch Ins North Richlands Houch Ins Howching Alvantine Mary Houchins Floyd Pete Houchins Alfredton Ira V. Houchins W. Va Richmonds Hickman

Poisoned dogs terrify city residents and owners

Several dogs died from unknown poisonings over the weekend on streets and private premises. About ten dogs perished, including some fine breeds, fueling outrage at a likely deliberate act. Also notes on Mrs. Peanagan Enthreams dinner party for Mr. and Mrs. N. Gilmer in Dancy, Alabama, and a St Patrick's Day party hosted by Mrs. O U Terrell with a five course dinner and games.

J. J. Delph Alva Th. A. Flanagan Mra McGuire George NR. McCall

High School Baseball Practice Opens Under Hicks Oversight

High school baseball practice began Monday afternoon under coach Kenneth M. Hicks with about twenty five aspirants. Expect strong competition for positions as trial players are cut to form a capable team. Optimism runs high among local fans and club management for a competitive season. Practice is near the brick plant in West Richlands where the field has been prepared with scraping and light shoveling.

Waa Kenneth M. Hicks Dias Qond Richlands

Junior Senior Banquet a Successful School Affair

The annual junior and senior banquet at Shell Hole drew a large, well represented crowd from the junior class of twenty two and senior class of eighteen with six faculty guests. The event began at Legion hall at 8 pm with dancing and games until 10, followed by a three course refreshment service. Short talks by class presidents and faculty capped the evening, and crimson and white decor reflected the senior colors. Guests left at 11:30 satisfied with the evening.

Shell Hole Legion Hall

Revival Opens at Christian Church Led by Rev Coffey

A two week plus revival began Saturday at the Christian Church led by Rev SH D Coffey, state evangelist. Evening services at 730 oclock feature illustrated hymns and religious photos on canvas to illustrate sermons. A cordial invitation is extended to all, including members of other churches, to attend.

Chistian Church SH. D. Coffey State Evangelisl The Christian Church Jaylous Isinda Ueed

Ladies Auxiliary Schedules Monthly Meeting at Presby Church

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church met Wednesday at 2:30 PM at Mrs. G.R. Smith’s home on Patriax avenue. Fifteen members attended as officers were chosen for the year, including Mrs. J. V. Fox as president and Mrs. J. J. Delph as vice president. A salad course followed the business session. A separate item notes a play titled He Prepared scheduled for April 7, with initial shows at Cedar Bluff and Star theaters, directed by Mrs. J. J. Delp, with rehearsals ongoing.

Presbyterian Church G.R. Smith Patriax Avenue Presbyterian Second sLee J. V. Fox J. J. Delph Mies Susie Kincannon C. H. Peery Henry » Norman Home Missions A. ‘Terrell Richlands Treep Boy Scouts Cedar Bluf Star Theater J. J. Delp

From School Teacher to Great Eminence

A Western Pennsylvania farm upbringing shaped a diligent man who became a district teacher and saved funds to attend medical college. After the Civil War he practiced medicine in Pennsylvania, then moved to Buffalo New York where he popularized remedies. Dreok V Pierce built a world known Golden Medical Discovery with millions of bottles sold in the United States seeking trial terms from his clinic in Budalon NY.

Pennsylvania UpenGavEh Woney Buffalo N.Y Pr Heres Clinic Jy Budlalon N Yim

Raven Area Social Notes Show Visits and Local Events

W A Hearn of Bluefield visited Mrs J F Hearn in Raven early week while Mrs Clayrence Spaenglet of Princeton called on her sister Mrs J i Lambert over the weekend. Raymond Johnson of Pound­ing M L was guest of John M White Sunday. J H White went to Hinefield Saturday. W N Lambert and son Fred did business in Raven Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Frankie and Araya McNeil of South Clinchfield were guests of Mrs U S Mead at Premier Red Ash. Mrs A J Hand hosted a dance at her Premier Red Ash home with guests from Richlands and Raven. Earnest and Robert Horton visited relatives in Big Stone Gap midweek. Henry Taylor business trip to Norton early week. Mr and Mrs N Gillespie noted turn to page Tyvetye.

Righlands Eula Johnson Glenburke Patsy Warren Aluefield Nola Ada Warner Robert Lebanon E. K. Warley Pulasis A. P. Lipford Binefeld Dinefield Beecher Lawson Berwin W.a East Main Street Missen Nable Biswick Pearl Coleman Coaldin Lois Ringstaff Raver Ag Louise Elizabeth Gillespie Albert Davis Pansy Gilmore W. C. Gilmore Billy Williams Putnam Conan Gilmore Bluefield C. C. Hyatt M. Zeigler Kora Hyatt Carolyn Gilmer Mattie Williams Hospital George Manary Harlan, Ky Richlands John Fife Willamgon Steve Dawson North Richlands A. R. Underwood John Dawson Maxwell, Va James Maxwell T. Underwood Daw Lena Altizer W. A. Hearn Ated J. F. Hearn Mra Clayrence Spaenglet Princeton J. i Lambert Raymond Johnson Pounding John M. White J. H. White Hinefield W. N. Lambert and Son Fred Kola Ringatat Arags Frankie McNeil South Cimehfield Bessie Whitt Clara Mustard Raven Perry Fililesple Paul Hart T. L. Lowe Fhichlainds G. N. Booth George Willie Parson Willard Casey Earnest Horton Schular Leedy Henry Taylor Earnest Robert Horton Big Stone Gap Norton Ue

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