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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1925

Page

10

Splendid Wade program features songs and minstrelsy act

A Wade Teacher Association event this evening at 8 o'clock presents a varied program. Performers include Mrs Jas Stott Mildred Ball in Down to Cotton Town and The Barn Dance-Duet. Featured acts include Eunice Moore Blanche Brammer Billie Brammer and many other shows and choruses with readings and minstrelsy numbers.

Wade Saratoga Eunice Moore Mandy Kathryn Mattox Nancy Betty Morrisey Hambone Minnie BE Weaver Archie Desir Gilmore Suzanne Billie Brammer Sallyanne Susie Wilson Georgie Ratcliffe Hattie Carter Catherine Stott Ethel Carter Baker Ollie Clarkson Indy Blanche Brammer Lucinda David Littlejohn Wisteria Ayat Son

Scholastic Club Speakers Deliberate on World Wonders

The program lists Pearl Kesay Frances Laird Gordon Dick Anita Comett and others presenting readings debates and orations with topics from Wonders of the World in Which We Live to The Skeletons in Armour and The Littl Mountain State. Alexandrians feature Dorothy Dillard Trixy Peters and Harold Honaker with similar selections.

Pearl Kesay Frances Laird Gordon Dick Anita Comett Jerome Katz Sidney Kwase Tate Bowen Andrew Armentrout Easay Dorothy Dillard Trixy Peters Littl Mountain State Harold Honaker

Community notices from local clubs and groups

The Woman's Auxiliary to the Sunday school holds a 7:30 PM meeting in the First Sot one church room where the High Girls' Circle presents In Fair Brazt. Bluefield Chapter of Hadassah meets at 3 PM at Mrs. D Lyons home. Preston Street PTA meets at 3 PM for officer elections. Minstrel show at Wade school 8 PM under PTA auspices. Fidelic Club YWCA presents entertainment. John Chapman Chapter D A R meets 8 PM at Mrs. J J Penn’s Albemarle Street home.

Bluefield Hadassah D. Lyons Preston Street Parent-Teacher Association Wade Fidelic Club John Chapman J. J. Penn Albemarle Street

Triangular Mountain Institute presents a charm play

Students present Cinderella in Wonderland or The Lost Lady's Slipper at the new municipal hall Thursday evening May 21. The four scene amateur production promises charm and a free will offering will be taken.

Triangular Mountain Institute New Municipal Hall

Local Library Receives Diverse Book Donations

Over the past week the library received gifts from Mrs. Isadore Cohen including Webster's Dictionary Miss Minervas Baby The Art of Letter Writing Hawkins Electrical Guide set Makers of History and The Story of Lenox China. Additional gifts came from Mrs. EB Holmes eleven boys books and one book from J H Pearson.

Isadore Cohen Minervas

Beaver High Juniors Host Senior Class Banquet

The Juniors of Beaver High School will host a banquet for the Senior class next Saturday evening May 23 at 6:30 at the West Virginian. A splendid program is planned for the event.

Beaver High School West Virginian

Inter-Literary Society Contest Set for May 20

Great interest is shown in the inter-literary Society contest to be staged Wednesday evening May 20 at the new municipal hall. Rivalry, though friendly, is intense among the contestants.

Inter-Literary Society

Saved Friends from Hospital in Iowa Ad

Testimonial from Council Bluffs Iowa describes relief after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Ethel Eckman of Box 21 R F D No 1 Corners Bluffs Iowa credits improved health and avoidance of hospital. A second account notes a serious female trouble treated with the same remedy.

Council Bluffs Iowa Lydia FE Pinkham Ethel Eckman R.F.D. No Corner Bluffs L E. Pintham

Ceres B Y P U Members Showcase Singers

The Senior B Y P U of Ceres Baptist Church held its regular weekly meeting Sunday night with Miss Eunice Smith leading the in charge and a graceful duet by Frank Debout and Paul Taylor. Evelyn Taylor and Mary Cathryn Cole joined in a sweet duet as juniors took charge.

Ceres Baptist Church Eunice Smith Frank Debout Paul Taylor Evelyn Taylor Mary Cathryn Cole Virginia Taylor Ceres B. Y. P. U First Baptist Union

Tennis Court Booking at YWCA Set Hours and Rules

The YWCA tennis court schedule is set from 6 to 8 in the morning and 6 to 7 30 in the afternoon. Morning users must notify between 2 and 6 the previous afternoon and afternoon players between 9 and 12 the prior morning. Those unable to play should notify the Y immediately to avoid depriving others.

Y. W

Marianum Society Regular Meeting May 19

The Marianum Society will hold its regular meeting tonight at Mrs. Wesley’s home at the corner of Monroe and Wyoming streets. All members are urged to be present. The meeting will be called at 7 30 o'clock prompt.

Marianum Society

High School Girls' Circle Meets at First Presbyterian

This evening at 7 30 in the Sunday school room of the First Presbyterian Church the High School Girls' Circle gathers for its meeting.

First Presbyterian Church

Flapper Fanny to Present In Fair Brazil Pageant

Flapper Fanny announces the pageant In Fair Brazil to be presented with the Auxiliary inviting friends to donate a coin for each year of age benefiting Charlotte Kemper's School for Girls in Brazil. The event aims to support the Brazilian school and extend charitable help.

Brazil Charlotte Kemper

Mrs C G Harris Sings At Virginia Asher Bible Council

Mrs C G Harris charm sings Mary's Cradle Song and The Valley of Laughter before the Virginia Asher Bible Council at the Y M C A quarters. Accompanist Miss Bila Holroyd. Miss Minnie Weaver leads prayer. Miss Blanche Brammer presents Babylon history. luncheon by Westminster ladies.

C. G. Harris T. H. Claggett Margaret Taylor Westminster Presbyterian Church W. E. Ross A. G. Tibbs Frank Earley

Senior Sermon by Rev Stinson at Beaver High Next Sunday

The Rev. J T Stinson of First Baptist will deliver a special sermon to Beaver High School seniors next Sunday morning May 24 at 11 o clock in the new municipal hall. The public is invited.

J.T. Stinson

District meeting notices urged for Bramwell Club

Members are reminded to attend a district meeting with events including lunch at noon and a reception at five o clock. Attendees should notify Mrs. R. L. Parsons of the Bramwell Club promptly.

R. L. Parsons Bramwell Club

Lawrence Family Fetes R E Lawrence on Fiftieth Birthday

At Bluefield avenue home a delightful Sunday celebration honored Mr. R E Lawrence on his fiftieth birthday. Attendees included eleven Lawrence children and relatives from Prince­t on Northfork and this city. Lawrence, a native of Tazewell, recently moved here and works for the Norfolk and Western Railway. After a generous dinner the couple drove to the old homestead.

R. E. Lawrence Bluefield Avenue Lawrence J. A. Lawrence Princeton C. D. Lawrence Northfork Will Yost F. B. Chandler Elsie, Grula Grace Claudie Lawrence Robert Roy Lawrence Henry Lawrence Billy Chandler Mary Catherine Yest Lottie Bowman Clarence Shields Tazewell Norfolk and Western Kway

Mrs Wade to Host Shower for Tabitha Bush Bride Elect

Mrs. Wade will host a miscellaneous shower on Thursday afternoon May 28 in compliment to Miss Tabitha Bush the charming bride elect.

W. H. Wade, Jr Tabitha Bush

Mrs Mutter’s Class to Meet at Miss Sprinkle’s Home

Grace Church Sunday School group led by Mrs Mutter will gather at Miss Bonnie Sprinkle’s residence on a street Tuesday night for a meeting.

Recital by Miss Ella Holroyd at Welch Tonight

Pianist Miss Ella Holroyd will give a recital this evening in Welch under the auspices of the Chaminade Club. Concert aims to showcase selected works by classical composers in an intimate program.

Ella Holroyd Welch Chaminadeu

Mini Virginia Evans Plans Novelty Shower

Virginia Evans will entertain guests with a novelty shower on Wednesday. The event is hosted by friends and focuses on playful games and light refreshments. attendees include family and close friends.

Virginia Evans

Mother’s Friend Endorsed by Scranton Reader

An eminent physician promotes Mother's Friend as easing childbirth pain. A Scranton, Pennsylvania mother credits the product with avoiding instruments and long illness, saying last two pregnancies needed only a nurse and quick recovery. Bradfield Regulator Co. offers a free illustrated book and the remedy sold by druggists nationwide.

Jim Sd. Hartman Scranton Filcther

Evening Reception Honors Bride-To-Be Tabi Bush

A social gathering took place at a home on Bluefield Avenue to compliment Miss Tabi tha Bush, who is soon to marry Mr. William E. Smith.

Bluefield Avenue Tabitha Bush William E. Smith

Mission circle meets at Spieden home for Wesley study

The Lockie Rankin Circle of Bland Street Missionary Society gathered at 209 Rogers Street Monday evening. Miss Elizabeth Shelton led a study on John Wesley and his missionary work in America. New members were welcomed and visitors noted.

America Myrtle Hughes Wesley Brooksite Jackson Margaret Bane England Harry Burnett Brooksie Jageon Jessie Hudson Edith Clarkson Ray Sanders Helen Spangler G. W. Melton Landon Hufford Lillian Sandow T. E. Cofer Dearborn Street Allen Long Eva Counts Mesdames Lilian Snidow Nellie Stafford Wm. Alexander Jno. Nash R. D. Byrd M. W. Boatman Jane Lott Sue Stuart W. C Stanley Ludie Perkins Ruth French R. M. Edwards J. A Bays C. W. Palmer Ray Hawley Misses Blanch Douthat Marcelle Saunders Ruth Lindsay Alleen Smithdeal Mary Jane Stuart Elsie Martin Ollie

Bride to-Be Tabitha Bush Honored in Informal Affair

Miss Tabitha Bush to marry William E. Smith on June 3. An informal pre wedding gathering is planned for Friday May 29 with hostess Mrs. J Chris Hall.

Tabitha Bush William E. Smith J. Chris Hall

Dr Northen's Bible Class Meeting Time Change

Dr Northen's Bible Class will gather this evening at seven o'clock instead of seven thirty as previously scheduled.

Dr. Northen

D A R Chapter Meeting Set For This Afternoon

The John Chapman Chapter of the D A R will meet at 3 o clock this afternoon at the home of Mrs. J J Penn on Albemarle Street.

John Chapman J. J. Penn Lon Albemarle Street

Woman's Club Attendees Planned for Bramwell Meeting

All members who can be present are expected to attend the Southern District Federation meeting at Bramwell on Thursday May 21. The note outlines anticipated attendance and local heed to schedule.

Woman's Club Federation Bramwell

Delegates Head to West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Convention

Delegates to the southern district convention of the West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs will depart Wednesday for Bramwell for the fifth annual convention beginning May 21. Delegates from the Huntington Women’s Club include Mrs. John S. Harvey among those present.

Huntington Herald-Dispatch Conention West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs Bramwell W. Va Women's Club John S. Harvey

Club and social notes from the town roundup

M Gerguson and Mrs Holtzworth attend convention role. Miss Ida to represent Current History Club at Bramwell. Story Teller's League to send delegates. Hardy Braswell and Don Lewis visit Beaver hosts. Baby Freda Meadow improving after eye injury. Mrs Thompson recovering after surgery. John W Kidd recovering from appendicitis. Local residents spent weekend with Sutherlands and Dawsons.

M. J. Gerguson A. N. Holtzworth Mother's Club J. &. Durrett FE. Langfitt F. C. Dawson Juniper Street Freda Meadow Willowton J. C. Thompson Bland Street John W. Kidd Coal Creek

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Flowerland Library Notes Flapper Scotland Virginia Asher Council Lockie Rankin Cary Tore Dad Mother Lorain Fallio Lorain Woterns and Son Rendy Bluefield Gas & Power Co Hardy Braswell Don Lewis Beaver J. P. Sutherland Eula Hayton Halstead Madge Ruby Sutherland the Quality Shop Sadigon-Henderson Co Patter Voiles
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