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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1925
Page
4
The piece narrates a dramatic escape and a duel sparked by a friendship with a young gold-seeker. Set against a California spring panorama, it weaves adventure and pursuit within a melodramatic plot as characters move between towns and trains while awaiting decisive outcomes.
Mr and Mrs Joseph D Elliott of Hickory announce the engagement of their son to Miss Adney daughter of Mrs George Barger Jr of Greensboro N C The bride to be has been residing in Bluefield with her sister Mrs George Barger Jr and is regarded as a charming member of Bluefield society
Formal action created a senior division for members over twelve and a junior division for younger members. The next senior meeting is set for October 1 with Miss Intia Dtl ion. juniors' meeting details to be announced. After business a social hour and refreshments followed.
A fashionable gathering for city youths took place Wednesday at the East Virginian Hotel hosted by Martha Gilkerson. Attendees included Mary Keatte gon, Mary Hudson, Catherine Comer, Catherine McLaughlin, Catherine Kingdon, Risque Meem, Alea Parrish, Josephine McQuail, Ross, Blanche McNeel, Pliz Given, Edith McNeer, Diza French, Virginia Stone, Kahle, Duoginson and Mrs B P Stringfellow.
Miss Brownie Sutherland hosted a Saturday afternoon informal rock party at her Oakhurst home. Guests included Miss Jean Ritz, Martha _____, Margaret Develin, Catherine King te Laughlin and Rose. Susie Peters won the top prize. Catherine McLaughlin took the low prize. A frozen fruit course was served.
Members of the local Shrine Patrol headed to Atlantic City for the Shrine convention report a splendid visit. Atlantic City residents are ensuring visitors enjoy comfort and entertainment while the Shriners take in the resort atmosphere. Nearby notes mention Bluefield families and local residents returning to the city after summer periods.
Morning program features Miss Helen Mitchell giving a violin solo at College Avenue Baptist Church. The event aims to showcase local musical talent and community faith activities.
Flapper Fanny performs a vocal duet with Mrs P S Buchanan and Mrs Philip Lally at evening worship. The public is invited to both services.
Mrs. F R Dow librarian makes urgent appeal for overdue books to be returned by October 1. Notices were mauled but published as a reminder to delinquent patrons.
Dinefield Chapter No 66 Order of Eastern Star will meet Monday at the Masonic Temple in Bluefield Virginia. Newly organized Bluefield chapter members will elect officers and conduct routine business followed by a social hour with refreshments.
A review of Jackson Gregory's adventure tale The Maid of the Mountain notes the California frontier setting and the stepdaughter heroine who knows nature well. She hides from an unwanted suitor amid a tangled countywide plot and mounting danger during her time in the woods and mountains.
At the First Baptist church annex a primary department social drew about 86 people including mothers. The program opened with songs and violin solos by Mrs. George Cruise, with Mrs. Ray Graham on piano. Fannie Ratcliffe read aloud and Will Phelps gave a short talk. Mrs. J. T. Stinson performed a trick, children joined in games, and guests were served ice cream cake mint and suckers.
At the Taze well fair the Honaker department store presented an attractive style show with models Misses Margaret Nunan Nancy Stone Eula Perkins and Dorothy Stafford. The afternoon performance drew large crowds and a repeat evening showing was held by popular request.
Pocahontas B Y P U meets this afternoon at 3 o clock with Calvary church B Y P U for a special demonstration program. The Pocahontas union is doing splendid work and the afternoon program is expected to attract full attendance from both unions.
Miss Mildred Carpenter joined the Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society last Monday, marking her latest involvement in church activities and community outreach.
Miss Ruth B. DeGoot arrives from Washington to be guest of Miss Pearle Brammer. DeGoot, former YWCA secretary and Fidelis Club sponsor, will be honored at a supper and theatre party Tuesday with Fidelis Club members invited as guests.
Marion Peterkin Circle of Christ Episcopal church will meet Thursday evening October 1 at 7 45 at the home of Miss Margaret McCue Walton avenue. A very important meeting with a large attendance is especially desired.
Mr and Mrs W J Bruch of 608 Albemarle are the parents of a baby girl born Friday night weighing seven and a half pounds. Mr and Mrs Goodwin Schiossberg of Augusta Street congratulate upon the birth of a son at Bluefield Sanitarium.
Virginia Asher announces the Bible Council will convene at the Y W C A building on Monday evening with supper served at 5 45. A good attendance is desired.
Gamma Delphian Chapter will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 at the Y W C A building on Federal Street for a scheduled gathering at the local chapter house.
Bluefield Chapter of the Gene Society will meet at the Y W C A tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. Mr and Mrs Eugene Smith have returned from a two weeks vacation at Virginia Beach and Ocean View. Misses Lucille Stimson and Glena Meador will spend the weekend at Marion Va. Miss Grace Lloyd has returned from a visit of two months at Marion Virginia.
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