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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
4
Three central figures move through a stormy literary scene. John Pizarro, a brilliant yet tormented entrepreneur. his daughter, a sympathetic courageous and beautiful young woman. and Henry King, a lifelong friend and adviser guiding the family. Wilbur Steele hovers as a stormy figure, circling human souls driven by violent emotions.
In a progressive EB 8. Pedigo store event, two fashion shows for full-figured women were staged in the display room. New York models Mrs. M. E. Gray and L. A. Farthham showcased fall and winter coats dresses and millinery from Pedigo stock with personal styling tips for each customer. The event highlighted flare silhouettes and the season’s latest materials and shades, drawing strong local interest among women seeking stylish larger-size garments.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Bailey announce the birth of an eight pound boy named Walter Philip at Luke's Hospital. The mother before marriage was Miss Helen Farris.
Dr. and Mrs. T. S. Hamilton of Huntington formerly of Bluefield announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter to a military officer, with plans for a ceremony to follow.
A middle aged Macon Georgia woman reports relief after two weeks on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Bedridden two months with right side pain she improved enough to rise and claim renewed strength. She endorses the remedy and offers to answer inquiries from other women.
Flapper Fanny endorses Aldine Blair in a Danville Virginia match announced for Saturday October 3. Miss Hamilton, daughter of Dr and Mrs Hamilton, is described as talented and attractive. the wedding will be quiet because Miss Hamilton’s father is ill.
On Princeton road Tuesday evening the Summit Recreation Club hosted a delightful dance at Robin's Rest with about fifty guests. Hager Brothers provided music and during intermission refreshments of sandwiches pickles cake and coffee were served. Dancing ran from 9 to 1 30. The club has held several pleasant summer events and this was especially enjoyable.
Marion Peterkin Circle of Christ Episcopal Church will meet this evening October 1 at 7 45 at the home of Miss Margaret McCue Walton avenue to hold a very important meeting with a large attendance desired. The Parent Teacher Sunday School meeting is rescheduled to Friday at 7 45 in the vestry room of the church.
The Appalachian Literary Circle will convene at 8 o'clock tonight at Bluefield College in Bluefield West Virginia. All members urged to attend and new Bluefield faculty members are invited to join the study of Carl Sandburg and Amy Lowell.
The Bluefield Public Library lists Taboo by Wilbur Dante Steele among its popular fiction. The novel centers on a man and woman in intense emotional circumstances that push them to confront subconscious human reticences against a backdrop of sea and surf and the sea’s surge and thunder.
Mrs James Samuel Davenport invites guests to the marriage of her daughter Mary Martha to Mr Fabian Spencer Armistead on Saturday morning October tenth nineteen hundred twenty five at 10 oclock Methodist Episcopal Church South Cluefield Virginia
Mr and Mrs W W Ireson return to Roanoke after a long itinerary that included Columbus Detroit Buffalo Niagara Falls Canada and other cities They visit Mrs Rosa Careon mother of Mr Ireson and stay with her at Bluefield West Virginia before resuming their home nearby.
An early autumn luncheon hosted by Mrs. W. C. Netkirk at her Jefferson street home featured twenty guests. The decor emphasized lavender and pink with ferns, garden covers, and a centerpiece of pink roses and asters.
Hartsville Maryland or district couple Henry James and his wife report Thedford’s Black-Draught greatly aided their digestive issues after meals. He recovered from sour aftertastes and appetite loss and she saw improvements in constipation skin tone and energy. The ad notes one million packages sold monthly.
A Bluefield society column lists out of town guests and local hosting duties. Ladies from Princeton and nearby towns attended luncheons and social events while families traveled for funerals and weddings. The piece notes trips to Norfolk and Huntington, and upcoming ceremonies including the Blair Hamilton wedding.
Miss Myrtle Burchett and Pearl H. Allen of Prestonsburg Ky. married Wednesday evening at 7 at the home of the officiating minister Rev J T Stinson pastor of the First Baptist church. The couple will return to Prestonsburg to reside.
Mr and Mrs F. Lester of Ulberry Street are receiving congratulations on the arrival of a baby boy named Herbert Lester.
Union Bible class will meet with Mrs K Bourne at 309 Palrfay Street on Thursday evening at 7 45.
Mrs. Thornton leads Fivele No 2 at 2 50 this afternoon in the church annex for a wall meeting as part of church activities.
Dr. G. G. Rhody returns from a week end in Wytheville Mrs. O W Frazer returns from Charleston and Wheeling Mis Mary Frank Hughes visits the city from Charleston Mr and Mrs George McCall visit from Tazewell Mrs L P es and son William move to Marton Virginia Mrs Hodges has accepted a position locally.
Mrs Patton and family return to Bluefield where Patton serves as Seaboard Railroad motor powers superintendent. Others depart or travel: Miss Lena Norriss heads to Appomattox to join her father, Henry Morris. Rev J W Hobson and family head to New Orleans for the Episcopal triennial convention. Irene Kane and daughters visit Chattanooga for their grandmother’s funeral.
The West Virginia Supreme Court heard three cases from Mingo County today and each was submitted for decision. The actions involved Wilson Kirk versus Williamson and Pond Creek Railroad, James Tillman Salmons versus Norfolk and Western Railway, and Robert Scott versus Norfolk and Western Railway.
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