Saint Patrick Themed Little Misses Party
Little Misses Wilda and Imogean Austin hosted a Washington Street party in South Bluefield for numerous young friends. Mrs Austin and Miss Mamie Wyatte entertained. Edna Kesler and Birdie Rodgin won prizes. Isabelle Cameron took booby. favors were green suckers. Attendees included Birdie Rodgin Isabelle Cameron Bertha Wimmer Helen Shaver Virginia Long and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Wilda
Imogean Austin
Washington Street
South Bluefield
Miss Wilda
Mrs. Austin
Mamie Wyatte
Edna Kesler
Birdie Rodgin
Isabelle Cameron
Birdie ‘Rodgin
Bertha Wimmer
Helen Shaver
Virginia Long
Louise
Ray Keith
Masters Jay Rodgin
Thomas Peirson
Jim Munusey
Jim Shott
Spanish Sunlight Arrives at Public Library by Pryde
Anthony Pryde the author of Marqueray's Duel introduces Spanish Sunlight at the Public Library. The new novel portrays Spain with vivid contrasts of color, passion, and cunning, set against a landscape of music and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Pryde
Marqueray
Spain
John Chapman Chapter DAR to Meet at Mrs Jenkins Home
The John Chapman Chapter DAR meets at 3 PM at the home of Mrs O J Jenkins on Russell Street. Members will answer roll call with an era of historical spots in Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chapman
0. J. Jenkins
Russell Street
Newark
Marianum Society Hosts St Patrick Day Social Evening
The Marianum Society of Sacred Heart Church holds a St Patrick Day social at 8:30 this evening at the home of Mrs P J Donaghue on 317 Rogers Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianum Society of Sacred Heart Church
P. J. Donaghue
Rogers Street
Miss Watts Named Patroness for Spalding Concert in Roanoke
Miss Gertrude Watts of this city is named as a patroness for the Albert Spalding concert this evening in Roanoke Virginia, reflecting local support for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Watts
Albert Spalding
Roanoke
Readings at YWCA by Miss Sterne and Miss Bratton
Miss Maxine Sterne delivered two enjoyable readings before the Virginia Asher Bible Council at the YWCA rooms. Miss Sallie Bratton gave an eloquent resume of the evening, and members voted to host an April Fool party with details to follow. a luncheon was served by Trinity Methodist church ladies.
Called meeting of retiring and new executive boards
A called meeting of the retiring and newly elected executive boards is set for Wednesday at 3 oclock in the Sunday school room. The session is open to all auxiliary members and attendance is encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Auxiliary
First Presbyterian Church
Jesson
David Littlejohn
Lovelace
Penn Warrick
C. G. Harris
Postponed Miss Society Event Following Mrs Percy Thomas Death
Due to the death of Mrs. Percy Thomas the planned party at Mrs. C. H. Pruett’s home by the Miss Society of the First Christian Church has been postponed until March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Thomas
C. H. Pruett
Miss Society of the First Christian Chure
Y W C A Board Meeting Set for This Evening
Members of the board of directors of the Y W C A will meet this evening at 7 45 at the Y rooms on Federal street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Y. Rooms
Federal Street
Preston Street P T A Meeting Set for 3 PM
The Preston Street P T A will meet this afternoon at 3 o clock. Parents are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Street P. T. A
Bible Class Gather at Hamilton Hall Tonight
Dr BE E Northern leads a Bible class at 7 30 this evening in Hamilton Hall Bland Street church. The public is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. E. Northern
Hamilton Hall
Bland Street Church
Endowment fund to aid veterans and families
The plan creates a five million dollar endowment with interest for veterans and their families. Otter Lake Michigan hosts the first billet under the appropriation, where twelve veteran children are cared for. The 200000 member auxiliary will contribute ten cents each, its local unit voting to subscribe and sending a check to headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otter Lake
Mich
United States
Warlick
Drain
Samuel Levie
Mra S. Angrist
Philathea Class Plans St Patrick Party at YWCA
The Philathea class of the First Baptist will hold a business and social session this evening at o oclock at the YWCA rooms on Federal street. The social will be a St Patrick party and all members are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Federal Street
PTA Carnival at North Side School Tonight
Under PTA auspices a carnival minstrel and vaudeville show will be held at North Side school this evening from 7 to 9 o clock. A fish pond and other features will entertain guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher Association
North Side
Rankin Circle Meeting At Bland Street Church Home
Lockie Rankin Circle of Bland Street Methodist held its regular monthly meeting at the Dilger sisters home. Mrs. J A Rays opened the program followed by a devotional by Mrs. Allen Long. Miss Elizabeth Shelton led the study period with its theme.
Methodist Lesson Recalls Wesleys Ancestors Circle Meeting
A church circle discussed the subject Methodist of the Sixteenth Century focusing on John Wesley's mother. Miss Shelton led assisted by several members. Mrs. Lillian Snidow won a vanity case in a Bible women contest. New member Carrie Edwards joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleys
John Wesley
Shelton
Harriet Spieden
Margaret Bane
Ollie Clarkson
M. W. Boatman
Elsie Martin
Lillian Snidow
Mary Lee Wagner
Helen Martin
Carrie Edwards
Louise Hamilton
Elizabeth Shelton
Eva Counts
Lesie Cunningham
Virginia Dilger
Louise Dilger
Margaret Easley
Bertha Newton
Blanch Douthat
Harriett Spieden
Alfleen Smithdeal
Georgie Radcliffe
Cleo Cash
Shamrock Legends and the Shamrock Bloom on St Patrick's Day
A historical note on the shamrock as a symbol of Ireland and St Patrick's Day. Tales recount Patrick’s teaching to King Laoghaire using the three leafed shamrock, its role in Irish legend, and a blizzard tale where blackthorn blossoms appear. The piece mentions Tippe rary soil and the plant’s hardy bloom timing.
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Erin
St. Patrick
Ireland
Laoghaire
Tara
Laeghaire
St. Patrick's Morn
Tipperary
Local meeting announces hosts and assistants in social notice
The roster lists Boatman Ruth French, W. O D. Haynes, Lillian Snidow, Myrtle Hughes, R. D. Byrd, Jane Lott, Harry D. Williams, Carrie Edwards, Wm. Alexander and J. A. Bays. The next gathering will be with Miss Georgie Ratcliffe, assisted by Miss Ollie Clarkson, at Mrs. William Kersey’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boatman
Ruth French
W. O D. Haynes
Lillian Snidow
Myrtle Hughes
R. D. Byrd
Jane Lott
Harry D. Williams
Carrie Edwards
Wm. Alexander
J. A. Bays
Georgie Ratcliffe
Ollie Clarkson
William Kersey
Quota Club Card Party Raises About $400 for Girls
The Quota Club hosted a card party and dance to aid under-privileged girls in the community. Officials report the event realized approximately $400 in proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quota Club
Local Personalities Visit Bluefield During Weekend
A flood of visitors fills Bluefield as Mrs. Joe Bowen of Freeman calls on friends, T Fred Cofer of Western Union tours with family, and numerous residents from Bramwell Princeton East Radford and Beckley circulate for shopping and social events. Several locals including Capt J W Wall and Miss Iris Elizey travel for work and family matters while others plan trips to New York and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bowen
Freeman
Bluefield
T. Fred Cofer
The
Western Union
New York
T. E. Cofer
W. S. Craft
Bramwell
H. E. Martin
Athens
James G. MacGowan
Jaeger
Aubrey Farrow
East Radford
B. M Compton
Nemours
J.G. White
C. H. Sheard
Flora May White
Xley White
Princeton
J. W W. Wall
Glenn P. Waldo
McComas
J. Will Bailey
Kimball
Iris Elizey
Denmark
S. C
Lena Deaton
Style Center
W. B. McColgan
C. F. Tynes
Social Notes Record Visits and Travel
Mrs. Lucy Hill left for a business trip to New York while planning a later trip to Texas. Mrs. L. C. Albus of Lynchburg shopped in the city and stayed with Mrs. Lucy Hill. Katherine Hardaway returned to Lynchburg after visiting her mother and friends here and was hosted by Mrs. E Blackstock. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. McGinnis Hatfield and Mr. and Mrs. Gail Carter of Welch for a quota Club card party and dance. E. Scott Hale came back from Mt. Airy North Carolina, with Mrs. Hale staying longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hickey
Nashville
Cooper Mills
Columbus, C
Co. V. Garrett
Mary Jackson
Sullins College
Bristol
Frank Y. Jackson
Jackson
S. S. Porterfield
Clearborne, Ariz
Hobart Portereid
D. A. Gillespie
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
Gillespie
Bluefield
James Hawley
R. L Gillespie
Virginia
J. P. Peery
Bluestone
Mollie Craft
Frank Easley
Lynchburg
Mary Page
St. Luke's Hospital
Charlottesville
Texas
Lucy Hill
New York
L. C. Albus
Katherine Hardaway
E. W. Hardaway
E. ©. Blackstock
McGinnis Hatfield
Gail Carter
Welch
E. Scott Hale
Mt. Airy
N. C
New British fabric lets sunlight reach skin
A London innovation yields a fabric that resembles silk in look and feel yet passes ultraviolet rays to the wearer. The material enables sun exposure for health benefits while walking down streets, signaling a potential shift in clothing choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mothers of Daughters Vege t able Compound Endorsements
Royersford Pennsylvania and Roxbury Massachusetts letters describe daughters aged 16 from sickly to healthier after taking Lydia E Pickham's Vegetable Compound. Mothers praise relief from headaches irregularities back and side pains and improved energy and work ability. Letters urge other mothers to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royersford
Lydia
Pickham
Main St
Roxbury
Mase
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Book Review
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Miss Watts
Emedotee
Brad Regulator
Virginia Asher Council
Preston P. T. A
Dr. Northen
Legion Auxiliary
Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion
F. Slack
Margaret McCue
Booker
American Sugar Refining Company
Hilda Vaughan
Colonial Theatre
Philathea
Lockie Rankin
Sackgon-Henderson Co
Madeiira
Henry Rodgin Company Jewelers
Danelne
Bluefield Furniture Company
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