Anaxagoras Healer of Souls in Northwest Port Tale
In a Pacific Northwest sea port, Roger Mars hall meets Anaxagoras a likeable healer whose odd contract pays $10000 if not cured. A small boat voyage to Columbia islands follows a clever ruse praised by readers. The Public Library shelves feature Snookum and other new acquisitions including works by Johnston Little Sister Snow and Armenia gifted by Theda Buck.
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Anaxagoras
Pacific Northwest
Roger Marshall
Marshall
Islands
Columbia
Stewart Edward White
Public
Frank Smoot
Julia EB. Johnston
Page note on church meeting and blessing service
Mrs James O Keeffe 508 Terrace appears in a church notice urging all members to attend a meeting called by the state president. A special prayer and blessing service is requested for a "Wmited thank offering" by the women of the church to be presented at the General Convention in New Orleans, aiming to support church work. Christchurch auxiliary scheduled for an afternoon meeting.
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Christchurch
Chicago
Kersey
Omaha
A. G R. Nery
Glenn St. Clair
Jackie
Bluefield
Tazewell
William C. Pendleton
Marion
Henry Morriss
R.C. Fleshman
Lena Morriss
Threetly
L. B. Cooley
Princeton
Roley
Roanoke
E. T. Tyree
Missionary Society to Meet at Hamilton Hall This Afternoon
The Bland Street Church Missionary Society will gather at Hamilton Hall at 2 oclock this afternoon with a full attendance urged. In Fire Prevention Week observance Bluefield Public Library patrons are directed to 1926 back issues of Fire and Water Engineering Magazine available at the library. F M Archer donated forty three books to the library covering history government and biographies including volumes on West Virginia and United States governments.
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Missionary Society of
Bluefield Public
Marriage of Aldine Hamilton and Claude Blair in Huntington
The Huntington Advertiser reports the quiet home wedding of Miss Aldine Hamilton and Mr. Claude Pritchett Blair at the parsonage of Mount Memorial Church. The couple left for northern and Canadian honeymoon destinations. Guests included Mr Henry B. Stokes of Richmond and Mrs. Ernest P. Witt and family, with Mr John D. Hamilton of Feld present.
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Aldine Hamilton
Claude Pritchett Blair
Huntington Advertiser
Blair
North
Canada
Bluefield
Henryb. Stokes
Richmond
Ernest P. Witt
John D. Hamilton
Efeld
Mrs. Wade Hosts Informal Party at Whi Street Home
Mrs. E. C. Wade acted as hostess for a charming informal gathering on Tuesday afternoon, continuing a series of social events held at her residence on Whi treet.
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E. C. Wade
Whitreet
Miss Mary Jenkins Omitted From U D C Convention List
Through error the name of Miss Mary Jenkins was omitted from the list of delegates chosen by the local Chapter U D C to attend the general convention at Hot Springs Ark in November.
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Mary Jenkins
Hot Springs Ark
Ramsey PTA Opens School Year With Enthusiastic Meeting
With Mrs. James O Keeffe presiding as president the Ramsey Parent-Teacher Association held its first meeting of the school year on Tuesday at 3 o clock. Attendance was good and the session showed much enthusiasm as plans for the year were outlined and the aims of the organization discussed in a round table format.
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James O'Keeffe
Ramsey Parent-Teacher Association
Sublette Heads Wade P T A First Meeting Of Year
Mrs. 8 J Sublette president led the Wade Parent-Teacher Association in its opening meeting of the school year Held Tuesday An opening prayer was offered by W H Du Bose The group outlined plans appointed committees and discussed a mothers and children study course supervised by Dr EF Registration is handled by the library committee
Overworked Women Benefit From Vegetable Compound
An endorsement style ad claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound strengthens by addressing female ailments. It cites recoveries from backache nervous debility after childbirth and post operative relief with testimonials including Mrs Rush Fullerton of Clearfield Pennsylvania.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
North Side PTA appoints committees for year
The North Side Parent-Teacher Association held a 3 o clock meeting Tuesday appointing new year committees. Mra W. T. McLaughlin led as president with Mra O B French explaining Dr Northens class for mothers and teachers. Mrs EB L Albert was elected vice president, Mrs L W Page named delegate to the State convention for November 4 at Huntington. The group voted to cover a portion of Supt Wade’s National PTA membership fee. Committees include Health and safety led by Mrs L W Page and Miss Frances Litz. Finance chaired by Mrs Elmer Coleman and Mrs C B Prench. Home economics chaired by Mrs R L Johnson and Miss Marie.
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North Side
Parent- Teacher Association
W. T. McLaughlin
Mra. O. B. French
Northen
EB L. Albert
J. L. Felty
L. W. Page
Community Club Officers and Areas Named
Mustard, music, and social service committees are listed with chairmen and members. Mrs. B. L. Albert chairs membership, Mrs. Lucille Perkins handles membership, Mrs. J. C. Morrisette leads social service, Mrs. J. K. White oversees library, and Miss Helen Martin is tied to library with Mrs. M. D. Davis as chairman. Miss Mary Johnson handles publicity with Mrs. L. C. Tustin.
Charming bridge afternoon hosted by Mrs Blackstock on Pearl Street
Mrs R C Blackstock Jr hosted a Tuesday bridge party at her Pearl Street home assisted by Mrs Guy Hughes. Guests included Mrs EB Bailey, Mrs CL Borden, Mrs FJ Brown, Mrs ABE Knee, Mrs JRDillard, Mrs R B Parrish, Mrs HT Riddick, Miss Bertha Prince, and others. Riddick won high for play and Frazer low prize. A salad course followed.
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R. C. Blackstock, Jr
Horme
Pearl Street
Blackstock
Guy Hughes
EB. J. Bailey
C. L. Borden
F. J. Brown
A. BE. Knee
J. R. Dillard
R. B. Parrish
H. T. Riddick
T. O. Deaumer
J. J. Penn
O. W. Frazer
A. D. Wood
Bertha Prince
Riddick
Frazer
East End PTA names officers and plans events
At Tuesday meeting East End Parent-Teacher Association elected Mra. BE. Porterfield as president and Miss Martha Caffee as secretary. committees were named and the auditorium was praised. A Halloween party was planned and Catherine Weiser was chosen as delegate to the State PTA meeting in Huntington. Florence Caffee urged aid for Christmas cheer for dependent children.
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East End
Parent-Teacher Association
Mra
BE. F. Porterfield
Martha Caffee
Lucille Meltthany
Porterfield
Hallowe'en
Catherine Weiser
State
Huntington
Misa Florence Caffee
Membership party cards urged for October 13 at YWCA
All members who received cards for the YWCA membership party next Tuesday evening October 13 are asked to mail the cards to Y headquarters promptly. The event is promised to be a delightful affair of the fall season.
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Y. Wc. A
Fidelis Club Postponed to Friday Evening
The Fidelis Club of the YWCA will not meet Thursday evening due to another affair. The meeting is rescheduled for Friday at 7 30 PM with all members urged to be present and note the date change.
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Fidelis Club
Promix
Attenton
Girls Urged to Enroll at Once at the Y
The article calls for interested girls or women to register immediately at the Y quarters as vacancies remain in the class roster for the season. It emphasizes early enrollment to join the program.
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Y. Quarters
Engagement of Miss Amy Whipple Colling to Richard Venable
From Beckley comes an engagement notice: Miss Amy Whipple Colling daughter of Mr and Mrs Justus Collins to Mr Richard Morton Venable of Charleston. The wedding will be a quiet autumn affair.
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Beckley
Amy Whipple Colling
Justus Collins
Richard Morton Venable
Charleston
Marriage of Alice Wright Mann and James Churchill Owen
Special interest announces the marriage of Alice Wright Mann daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Thomas Mann to James Churchill Owen. Invitations note a ceremony on Saturday October thirty first at four o'clock at the Church of the Covenant Washington DC. After November twentieth they will reside at Six Charles River Square Boston Massachusetts.
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Alice Wright Mann
James Churchill Owen
Isaac Thomas Mann
Alice Wright
James Churchil
Owen
Church of the Covenant
Washington
District of Columbia
Charles River Square
Boston
Massachusetts
St. Luke's Hospital
Walker
R. Addison Lousdel
Georgia
Charles
Hilton
Logan
Davy
Preston Street PTA Opens School Year With Social
A lively Preston Street Parent-Teacher Association meeting on Tuesday featured Mrs. J C Davidson presiding. The session outlined the year’s plans and concluded with a social gathering to promote better relations between parents and teachers.
Mrs Hoge Elected P T A President at Memorial School
Mrs Joe Hoge was elected president of the Parent Teacher Association at Memorial school during a Tuesday afternoon meeting, announcing the start of thenew school year activities by the PTA.
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Joe Hoge
Parent-Teacher Association For
New Memorial School
Memorial PTA active in the city and local visits
The Memorial PTA shows promise of becoming one of the most active groups in the city. Numerous residents visit Bluefield sanitarium for medical treatment and others attend meetings and events in Bluefield and surrounding towns.
Mrs Adney and Miss Adney Honored at Bridge Luncheon
Miss Elizabeth Adney, a bride to be, is honored at a bridge luncheon hosted Thursday by Mrs 8S A Manota. An afternoon affair also honors Miss Adney, planned by Mrs V A Fox.
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A. Manota
Elizabeth Adney
Miss Adney
Va. G. Pox
Y W C A Millinery Class Opens With Miss Lulu McFaddin
The Y W C A millinery class held its first meeting last evening with Miss Lulu McFaddin leading the session and outlining plans for hat making and design instruction for members.
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Y. W. C. A. Millinery
Lulu McFaddin
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Christ Episcopal Auxiliary
Library Notes
Putnam
Blair-Hamilton
Mrs. Wade
Ramsey P. T. A
Wade P. T. A
Warren Thornhill
B. Ho Hancock
John MccMullin
B. W. Dillon
RK. J. Quinlan
W. C. Pollock
F. Y. Jackson
R. B. Holder
D. W. Tabor
TB. Bal
P.T. A
J. M. England
Surki Kson
Pds
T. S. Puller
Walpole
N. H
J. A. Jones
Colley Ave
Norfolk
Lydia E. — Am
James Mites
Cherry Street
Dover
Ohio
Pinkham
Rush Fullerton
South 2Nd
Clearfield, Pa
Lydia Ez. Pinkham
Asirty
The
Vogue L. & C. Bldg
Federal St
East End P. T. A
Preston Street
Ca Otion
Preston Stree Parent-Teacher Association
J. ¢. Davidson
P. T.A
Catherine Peck
J. D. Ma Ue
Paul Udy
Mabel Baker Bell
R. I. Develin
Memorial P. T A
John Lopes
Pincey Fork
Bluefield Sanitarium
Fay Cunningham
Jerry
W. B. Honaker
W. K. Neel
Gratton
R. B. Johnson
Highland Avenue
E. D. Akers
Logan Street
G. L. Hagg
Fairfax Street
W. DB. Davis
Widemouth
W. Va
Joe Lobo
Freeman
Emma Phiegar
Jaeger
Tessa
Powell Street
A. C. Buchanan
Garland Peery
Thesday
Alex Funari
Floyd. Street
C. J. Caldwell
Miles Ruby
Welch
Grand Chapter
Eastern Star
Chester Harmon
R. T. Little, Jr
Texas
W. W. Kersey
Neb
Trousseau
Cohen
Isadore Cohen CO
West Virginian Hotel
Lonaker's
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