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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1925

Page

27

Engagement announced at Hammond home in McDowell

Social news notes the engagement of Miss McDowell to Francis Roller of Charleston announced during a Thursday evening at the Paul Hammond home. Five tables of bridge awarded prizes, dinner followed, and many locals attended including Miss Rice and Mrs Lena Rice. October set for the wedding. Roller family ties and current employment listed.

Francis Roller Charleston M. C. Hammond Paul Hammond Miss Rice Lena Rice Carter Hotel Strother, Saie, Curd & Tucker Roller R. D. Holler Ben R. Roller Pacific Ase Insurance Company Lena Hice Vera Norman Bert Otterdinger Isabel Hammond Matt Smith Olive Y. Sinclair J. W. Blakely C. F. Hicks Hobson T. H. Curd Robert Sheffey Blue F. G. Richert Idle Hour Bridge Club M. Burgess Pavy Mapie Avenue R. L. Wilson W. G. Coover J. A. Burgess S. W. Turner R. EF. West Davy Bertha Ballard Elizabeth Robinson Effie Beavers Welch Bill Embry Friel Castle Coalwood Anna R. Stratton Gary Margaret O'Toole Hobart Baldwin Sprigz Edward O'Toole H. Shanklin Edna Bitner Jean Weigle Pittsboro Kiarry Barker Mary Harris Ethlin Barbara Ketter Eunice Frances Boughner Wiliam J. O'Toole Edward O'Toole, Jr Ray Wyland Callahan R. V. Shanklin Charles Scott 8. N. Harris J. H. Barker G. C. Sledge Robert P. Carnes Eli Clemens Charles Riggs Jarrell Reim Dean Barr B. E. Kimble FP. E. Ketter Henry J. Trenor J. J. Naman E. Connor Herbert E. Swen J. H. Petty J. F. Franklin John Sullivan William McDowell J. E. McGlothlin Luther Vandyke Guy C. Mace Charles Deacon Jerkley Paine Guy Thomas H. H. Baldwin C. E. Lritchett H. C. McKinley A. E. Smith Robert Durham Walter Kearns William Nipps Vincent Tabb John McIndoe A. E. Riley Lord Lineberry Claire Parnett William P. Kearns Robert Cooper Andrew Robertson Johan Goodwin Goodykoontz William Koardman Thomas McParland H. N. Moore Neil Friel Henry T. Graham M. H. Mears W. P. Schrinner Charles Smythe J. C. Brown Jackson Chewning Joe Blair Ray Halsey Claude Houghner Charles Jones McColpin Memphis Tenn Clark Connellsville Mary Scott Katherine M. Scott Ruth Boaz Lorena Bullerdick Alence Firewater

Welch Progressives triumph in street bond issue vote

The Welch Progressives won a street improvement bond issue by defeating opponents ten to one. Other town notes include a surprise estimate of 100 backsliders in Welch and local sports chatter about Princeton Welch tennis, golf talk with Hagen, and upcoming Coalfield matches featuring Gary, Bluefield, and Roanoke.

Welch Progressivies Osborne Walter Hagen Princeton Welch

Welch Briefs Dances, Accidents, and Local Happenings

A highly anticipated season dance on June 4 in the Memorial building features Naylor's Seven Aces for live music. Local outings include a Madison trip by Eugene Lopinsky and others to inspect holdings and hotels. Grace Hospital treated two injuries, a fractured right leg of five year old Jack Merrill and a severe left pelvic fracture for Louis Hodges after an accident in mine cars. Recent marriage licenses issued include Matt Briski and Pauline Herlevich, and Oscar Head with Malindy Sprouse. Community picnics, youth outings, and upcoming ball games near Coalwood and Bramwell are noted, with cheers for local teams and a call to buy a poppy next Saturday.

Clarence Wildy Freeport Elsa Hamilton Charleston G. L. Lambert Roanoke Mary Gladys Tues- Earl Testerman Bluestone Junction Grace Hospital L. A. Osborne Peggy J. J. Devine W. Pp. Sinclair Bluefield Wells Goodykoontz Seee A. D. Wood R. L. Slavey Yukon T. A. Lambert L. C. Anderson Lambert Tennessee Eugene H. Lepinsky Julius Goodman Harry Kline Northfork John Luther Hobart Payne John Ramey Martinsburg Jake Lopinsky Buck Berlin Madison Eucene Lopinsky M. J. Franklin Blakely Apartments Eckman Joseph M. Sanders, Jr Sanders Lynchbure Causbla Buchanan Lansing Mich Lucy Gusier Welch Pearisburg Gusler Athens Edward O'Toole Helen Gary H. H Laeger Yenter Cooper A. E Naylor Jack Merrill Tom Merrill Merrill Mr. Merrill Deegans Pany Louis Hodges Hodges Matt Briski Pauline Herlevich Oscar Head Malindy Sprouse Roderfield W. P. Christian Enorka J. Trent Uno

Welch approves bond issue for city paving and street work

Progressive Welch citizens voted 277 to 47 to approve a street and paving bond. The plan doubles paving space, surfaces several Houston addition streets, and paves Maple Avenue from Church Street west 600 feet. Voter turnout was light, with general support seen as inevitable.

Welch Houston Maple Avenue Church Street Fuure

Keystone social events span bridge party and showers

Mrs. Budnick hosted a Friday bridge party at Main Street for Mrs. Myes Ufelder of Cincinnati with guests, prizes, and a kitchen shower for Mrs. J. S. Matz. Sisterhood and other gatherings followed with linen showers, salads, and ice courses. Attendees included families from Keystone, Kimball, Northfork, and Pocahontas, plus several local brides. A birthday party for Miss Zula Akers and a weenie roast near Pageton continued the community celebrations, while a Sunday picnic capped Elkhorn Mountain visits.

Budnick H. Budnick Main Street Myes Ufelder Cincinnati Ufelder J. S. Matz Mats M Myes Ufelder Cincinnnati C. Budnick J. Spector I. Lazarus Harry Banks B. K. Banks Sol Spector Nathan Spector Jack Caplan A. Forman H. Tatz Jack Liebman C. Samuels Sidney Samuels Joseph Wagner J. J. Matz M. Rosenberg Misses Lillian Ofsa Dora Hermanson Marion Totz Jeneda Tots Sisterhood M. L. Hermanson J. J. Matt Matz Marie Banks Kimball Lillian Ofea Marion Tots Mesdames H. Budnick Simon Ofsa W. Bank Lilian Ofsa Keystone Northfork Mesdames Samuel Nelson Samuels Jos. Wagner Harry Totz Aaron Totz Israel Totz Harry Seligman Louis Koslow L. Shugman B Brooks Mesdames J. Herzbrun Art Spector Rosenberg

Graduation Diplomas Awarded at Method Episcopal Church South

Graduates of the local Junior High School received their diplomas in a program at the Method Episcopal Church South. George West Diehl of Concord College delivered the address on Educational Diamonds and nine teens were honored with diplomas. Teachers Irene Fowlkes and Nelle Shugro were praised for their training. The event followed by a wine roast hosted by Irene Fowlkes and Ruth Metcalfe, with guests including L M Rish, F L Ray, and W P Huddleston families.

St Episcopal Church South George West Diehl Concord College Irene Fowlkes Nelle Shugro Ruth Metcalfe Chestnut Mountain

Marriage of Miss Angie Weaver and Mr Frank Hildreth

The marriage was solemnized the first of the week at the First Presbyterian church in Bristol. Rev. Smith of the Lutheran church in Nashville performed the ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Weaver of Rural Retreat Virginia, is a popular young lady in that community.

Hildreth Norfolk and Erm Railway Keystone Angie Weaver Frank Hildreth First Presbyterian Church Bristol Smith Lutheran Church Nashville

Dinner at Westfield Hill Hosts Guests for Six O Clock Meal

Miss Elizabeth Foote entertained at her Westfield Hill home Sunday evening with a six o clock dinner. Covers were laid for Miss Alba Ganano Mae Thompson Katharine Ganano of Bluefield and Dr R K R Houchins.

Elizabeth Foote Westfield Hill Alba ‘Ganano Mae Thompson Katharine Ganano Bluefield RK. R. Houchins Charles Budnick Westfield Myea Ufelder Cincinnati M. Ufelder Clarence Samuels Sidney Samuels A. Lavrick Mine J. Painter Laura Colsten L. J. Compton Covington Kentucky Alba Ganano Goldie Ross Keystone Parkersburg Katherine Filiott Weston W. Va C. C. Stanard W. H. Coleman Laeger W. P. Huddleston J. B. Cruise Roanoke Lewisvile Hospital W. D. McDowell Jefferson Hospital Palace Theatre L. Shor Cicinnati J. P. Hepinatall D. A. Atk Nas E. C. Williams G. Rogers R. L. Hamilton J. H. Hamblin H. C. Conley F. L. Ray

Fats and Leans Play Ball at Local Diamond

A lively local baseball contest pitted a fat men team against lean men on the N. W. diamond. The game was a furious pitched battle with C. B. Hoover delivering strong pitching and J. B. Bowling contributing early to the lead.

N. & W. Diamond C. B. Hoover J. B. Bowling

Sunday School Class Shows Rapid Growth at Capels Methodist

The Capels Methodist Sunday school class under F. K. Karper has expanded from 40 to 130 members since January and attendance rises each Sunday. Rev. C. C. Woolwine started the class, boosting both Sunday school and overall church membership. Miss Frank Miller and Mosher Miller plan to leave for Virginia for a summer school, a loss felt by the church. The church holds children's exercises weekly and invites strangers to morning and evening services.

Capels F. K. Karper C. C. Woolwine Bluefield Frank Miller Mosher Miller Virginia Miss Miller

Church notices and schedules for Eckman and area

St Luke's Episcopal holds Sunday school at 10 and Grace Church Eckman offers morning prayer and sermon at 11 led by Rev Ben Roller. Methodist schedules Sunday school 9 46, senior Epworth League at 7, worship at 8. Presbyterian Gaunday School at 9 46, morning worship 11, Christian Endeavor and evening worship at 8. An old British clock is noted as built in 1325.

ST. Luke's Episcopal Grace Church Eckman Ben R. Roller Methodist Erie Epworth Presbyterian—Gaunday School Christian Endeavor

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