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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1925

Page

12

Graduation programs set for Ramsey Wade and Fairview eighth grades

Social 2 Personal announces eight grade graduation exercises this evening at 8 o'clock. Ramsey at the municipal building, Wade at Wade auditorium, and Fairview at Fairview school. Mrs. J. D. McCue hosts bridge this afternoon. Mrs. ipa jr hosts a informal party for Miss Tabitha Bush. Closing exercises for the opportunity room at 6 30 in the annex opposite the high school.

Ramsey School Municipal Wade Wade Auditorium Fairview J. D. McCue Bridge Ipa, Jr Tabitha Bush Jack Otey

Miss Tabitha Bush Bride-Elect Feted by Mrs Crismond Hall

A social event for Tabitha Bush bride-elect at Mrs J Crismond Hall on Lyndale Avenue was held Saturday evening, postponed from Friday due to Beaver High commencement exercises.

J. Crismond Hall Lyndale Avenue Tabitha Bush Beaver High

College Avenue Baptist social to feature Mrs Ed

The T. E. L. class of College Avenue Baptist Church will hold its monthly social with Mrs Ed leading activities. Attendees are invited to participate in an evening of fellowship and light refreshments.

College Avenue Baptist Sunday School

Birthday Party Honors Zoee and Elva Ryan

Lillie Misses Zoee and Kiva Ryan hosted a birthday party for Zoee age seven and Elva age three at 911 Albemarle Street this evening. All teachers officers and the Men's Bible Class were invited. Mrs Thomas Ryan assisted by Mrs H M Tabor and Misses Violet Lawrence and Elizabeth Ryan served refreshments. The hosts received many presents after games and contests.

Win Dillon Albemarle Street Lillie Misses Zoee Kiva Ryan Elva Thomas Ryan H. M. Tabor Violet Lawrence Elizabeth Ryan

Cheerful Workers Circle Meets at Mary Randolph Home

A business and social gathering of the Cheerful Workers Circle of the First Presbyterian Church is set for 4 PM at Mary Randolph's residence 300 Frederick Street.

First Presbyterian Church Mary Randolph Frederick Street

Social Invitation for Bluefield Country Club Reception

Mrs John B Pearson and Mrs George Walter issue cards for a reception at the Bluefield Country Club on Thursday afternoon June 4 in courtesy of Mrs Frank Bane sister of Mrs Pearson.

John B. Pearson George Walter Bluefield Country Club Frank Bane Pearson

G L A Holds Regular Meeting This Afternoon

The regular meeting of the G L A will be held this afternoon at 2 30. A full attendance is urged.

G. L A

Birth Announcement for Richard Elmer Akers

A fine boy was born to Mr and Mrs C D Akers at 1700 Franklin Street naming Richard Elmer as the newborn.

C. D. Akers Franklin Street Richard Elmer

Seniors Honored at Villa Maria May Party

The weekend at Villa Maria featured a May Party celebrating the seniors, with festive activities and remarks marking the occasion.

Villa Maria

Festive Dining Hall Event for Local School Girls

The 1924 25 pupils enjoyed a decorated dining hall with pink and green festoons and shrubbery. At 6 30 guests arrived in party dresses, and after the feast they moved to a white and gold playroom for informal dancing. Several local residents and visitors are noted in a brief society roundup.

Gang of Boys Sent to Make Ready for Camp

Doc Owens named supervisor of the boys summer camp on Wolf creek near Rocky Gap. He sent a crew to Rocky Gap yesterday to prepare the site. Owens left for the camp and will return Friday afternoon. T. O'J. Wilson and Owens will meet Bluefield Boys' Club at 9 am Saturday at Federal street and Princeton avenue for the Memorial Day parade. All boys urged to attend.

Doc” Owens Wolf Creek Rocky Gap Owens T. O'J. Wilson Mr. Owens Bluefield

Willowton Notes Include Visits and Local Visitors

Willowton reported visits from Bluefield and Matoaka residents with Mrs J S Foley leading sermons and music. Mrs M C Owen and children called on her mother in Bluefield while John Arnold suffered mumps. Oakvale High School seniors were recalled for a business meeting amid farming season chatter near Willowton.

B. C. Meadows Frieda Bluefield J. S. Foley Matoaka Gilmer Foley M. C. Owen L. @. Thornton John Arnold Mona Miller Beulah Reid Princeton J. Reid Oakley Ora Thomas Oakvale High School Oakvale V. Davis Baby da Ruth Willowton

Lions Club Reports State Meeting Highlights and Plaque Award

Lions Club delegates provided the Huntington convention lowdown including sessions and social events. Fred Fox, Jim Mann and Jim Rosenheim described two days of activities. a large delegation prize plaque was presented and will hang in the club hall. Additional remarks covered gifts to Fred MecNeer and visits by guests from Boone Iowa and Roanoke Virginia.

Jas. French Strother Welch Boone County J. C. Thompson Bluefield Sanitarium Hazel Birckelbach Philadelphia Lois Wingo Cedar Bluff Louise Birkelbach EB. EB. Jones BE. E. White Coal Company Glen White Virginia Jones Lions Club Huntington Herbert May Fred Fox Jim Mann Jim Rosenheim Bluefield Fred MecNeer Mark C. R. Standley Boone, Iowa Charles G. Harris Roanoke J. T. Benford Washi D. C Bull Watkins

News of Colored Folk Shop Downs Radford in Bluefield

The Norfolk and Western Shop baseball team routed Radford 27 to 1 in Bluefield in a lopsided contest. A separate note mentions a Memorial Day exercise urged by the Roy Scott Post American Legion, with a procession at 9 30 a m from Blake's chapel to South Bluefield cemetery to honor fallen heroes.

Radford Norfolk and Western Shop Bluefield ROY Scott Post American Legion the Post Blake

Peterson's Ointment for Sick Skin Promises Quick Relief

An early 20th century ad proclaims Peterson's Ointment relieves fiery itchy skin and eczema with instant effect. It touts a unique ingredient causing rashes and blemishes to vanish, sells a 35 cent box and a 25 cent skin soap for daily use.

Peterson Peterson's Bufiaio

Bituminous Coal Tonnage Falls Behind Normal Levels

The weekly U.S. bituminous coal estimate reaches about 8.4 million tons for the week ended May 23, matching the prior week. May 16 and May 9 reports show 8.375 million and 8.277 million net tons, respectively. Year to date coal output trails 1924 and 1925 figures, evidencing reduced activity.

United States Bureau of Coal Economics National Coal Association United States Geological Survey

Supporters of Bluefield Boys Club Meet Tonight

A meeting of the supporters of the Bluefield Boys Club is set for 8 o clock at the West Virginian Hotel to elect directors and address club matters. The committee to select a successor to Mr Waterman will report and the secretary will present finances for the coming year.

Bluefield Boys’ Club West Virginian Waterman

Real Estate Transfers Filed in County Court Clerk Office

Real estate transfers filed yesterday for recordation were reported in the county court clerk’s office. Details list properties and parties involved beginning with W.

Yeatersey

Property transfers list with varied deeds and fees

B Hicks and wife transfer to C W Faulkner a lot near Glenwood for $1. G T Riggs and wife to Virgie Taylor one acre in Montcalm for $1,600. A G Booth and wife to T O S Wilson et al lot 42 section 212 Bluefield for $10. W B H Wall and wife to J C Wall a lot at Duhring for $150. Burley Thompson and wife to J A Thompson lot 10 section 4 Matoaka for $150. Margaret L Austin and husband to T J Ransom lot No 6 Beckett plat near Bluefield for $2,500. Nannie K Shrewsbury and husband to B E Ayers and wife 64 acres Rock for $2,350.

B. Hicks C. W. Faulkner Glenwood G. T. Riggs Virgie Taylor Montcalm A. G. Booth T. O'S. Wilson

Decoration Services At Crumpler And Beartown

The Rev. E. L. McConnell of the M. E. Church South announces cemetery decoration services at Crumpler on Saturday at 2 30 and at Beartown on Sunday at 11 00 for those with buried friends.

Crumpler and Beartown E. L. McConnell M. E. Church South Crumpler Baartown

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