Social and club notices from Bluefield era
Various social and club notices from Bluefield area including First Baptist Church Mother's Day program plans with Helen Howell and Mary Claude Reger, Junior Order United American Mechanics meeting, West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs convention announcements, Delphian Society discussion on European nations, Morgantown trip for Carolyn Brown, Woodman Circle meeting at Red Men Hall, surprise farewell party for Mrs Fordyce, and Ruth Poling hosted party with games and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.Sloan
First Baptist Church
Bealfire
Helen Howell
Claude Reger
Aianide Order— Mountaineer
Order
United American
Wehn Hall
West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Charleston
West Virginia
Frederick L. Black
Summers St
Bluefield
W.va
B. Payne
Cor
North Street
W. Va
Woodman Circle
White Rose
Grove No. 2
Red Men Hall
The
Guardian
Nettie Isner
Rose Bud
White Rose Grove
W. L.fordyce
W. Wiford Street
Philathea Bible Class
Poling
Ruth Poling
West Wilford Street
Mary Kathryn Poling
Clarksburg
Virginia’ Madera
Helen Brown
Misa Iva .Powell
Florence McMillian
Josephine Harter
Joe’ Grinnan
Dale Harrison
Howard White
Herbert Thompson
Lowell Freeman
Remembering Gene and Tunney’s name query
A reader asks what became of Gene who studied the proper pronunciation of Tunney's name. The note reflects curiosity about a historical figure connected to boxing lore and linguistic detail. No further context provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene
Tunney
Personal notes as local residents visit and travel
Miss Mary and Kathryn Poling of Clarksburg share a weekend with Ruth Poling of W Wilford street. Visitors include Arthur Valentine of Keyser and Frank Findley of near Webster. Robert Permar of Wheeling arrives in Grafton to spend the weekend and stay at Hotel Grafton. Several locals enter hospitals, travel, or host relatives while others attend business or shop, with multiple family and friend visits listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Kathryn Poling
Clarksburg
Ruth Poling
W. Wilford Street
Arthur Valentine
Keyser
Frank Findley
Near Webster
Robert Permar
Wheeling Intelligencer
Grafton
Permar
Mildred Waters
Walnut Street
Davis Memorial Hospital
Elkins
Margaret Sommerville
Bairmont
Mildred Bartlett
Harold Crickenberger
Harold Jr
Dunbar
W. Va
James C. Holt
John Howard
Bucyrus
Ohio
Clyde Baker
Beech Street
Howard Walls of Independence
Davida McCabe
Jolliffe’s Department Store
Fairmont
McCabe
Rose Hayden
J. C. Brown
Route 5
A'S
W.J. Willis
Webster
Dubbar
DuBois Crickenberger
Mt.Hope
Virginia Crickenberger
Nitro
P. T. Crickenberger
W .Washington Street
Crickenberger
Former Grafton Lad Stars as Musician
Local relatives celebrate clippings from Louisville papers praising Thomas Vance Rose born in Grafton son of Mr and Mrs John Rose and grandson of Lizzie Vance He led the Louisville Male High School Orchestra and played a difficult French horn solo at a festival as a promising young musician finishing high school and postgraduate work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Thomas Vance Rose
John Rose
Lizzie Vance
Main Street
Gelen
Rose
Reid Family Stops in Grafton on Way to Buckhannon
Mr and Mrs Roswell Schell Reid and their young son Bobby paused briefly in Grafton en route to Buckhannon to visit Mrs Reid sister-in-law Mrs Wm S Roberts Jr. Reid is general manager of a Democratic weekly in Mount Pleasant Ark and the article notes preparations for storms with a community storm cellar for 200 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Schell Reid
Bobby
Grafton
Buckhannon
Tovbe
Mount Pleasant
Ark
Rotary Babes Give Program At Club Meeting
At the Hotel Grafton last night the Rotary club featured baby members who acted in the program. R. H. Kidd Francis L. Warder O. H. Bennett and C. Fred Schroeder took parts while Miss Lucille Malone accompanied at the piano for songs. About 51 members attended the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Hotel Grafton
R. H. Kidd
Francis L. Warder
0. H. Bennett
C. Fred Schroeder
Gene W. Ford
O. H. Bennett
Lucille Malone
Child May Succumb After Harrow Accident
Elkins West Virginia May 11. Clara Smith seven living near here suffered injuries today when she was caught under the ster discs of a harrow. Her father had his attention on another child he feared would be injured. doctors fear she may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
W. Va
Clara’ Smith
American Ship Forced to Land Passengers
The United States liner President Roosevelt was forced to stay in Halifax harbor on May 11 to load 3,000 barrels of fuel oil before passengers continued to New York by special train. Captain Yanbeek said a May 4 turbine breakdown near Cobh Ireland caused reduced speed and excessive fuel use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Halifax Harbor
United State
Roosevelt
New York
Yanbeek
Cobh
Irish Free State
Athford Wins Great Jubilee at Kempton Park
At Kempton Park on May 11 Athford by Blandford out of Athasl and owned by W Barnett won the Great Jubilee stakes. Thelawny finished second and Caballero third. Reigh Count, the famous American horse, competed but did not place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kempton Park
England
Athford
Blandford
Athasl
W. Barnett
Thelawny
Caballero
Reigh Count
Protests in East Tennessee Over State Troop Use
In Elizabethton and nearby Johnson City and Erwin protests by textile union representatives against deploying state troops to settle the strike at the American Berg and American Lands textile mills were presented to Governor Henry H. Horton. The demonstrations followed a day of tension after Mack Elliott, a striker union member, had his home bombed at Hunter, though no definite link to labor disputes has been proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabethton
Tenn
Johnson City
Erwin
American Landstoft
Henry H. Horton
Mack Elliott
Hunter
Wife's Brother Attacks Pair With Kindling Wood
A couple near Hurricane were hospitalized in Charleston with injuries from an attack by the wife’s brother. Walter Lipscomb, 56, suffered a fractured skull and was reported in critical condition. his wife, 60, had less serious injuries. Jack Robertson of Charleston, the brother of Mrs. Lipscomb, was arrested and charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Hurricane
Walter Lipscomb
Jack Robertson
Poison Mania Youth Sent to Pruntytown
Weston on May 11 a youth confessed to poisoning ten sheep a dog and two chickens and attempting to poison his foster brother Andrew Brady 14. He was committed to Pruntytown school last night and admitted stealing money from his foster mother. The boy said I did it but I dont know why.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Andrew Brady
Pruntytown
Man Attacks Couple With Stove Wood At Lipscomb Home
A man attacked the Lipscomb couple with a thick stove wood while visiting Thursday afternoon. A son sought help but could not due to injuries. Relatives appeared before a magistrate seeking to keep Robertson in custody and posted bond for his appearance at next Friday's hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denly
Lipscomb
Keeking
Robertson
Bank Case Continued Pending New Evidence
A continuance until the next term of court was granted in the case of H. A. Graham, receiver for the defunct National Bank of New Cumberland against the American Surety company. The delay allows counsel for the defendants to take the testimony of James Brandon Jr. and John Brandon, bank officials serving prison sentences in Atlanta. The case concerns the bond the surety provided for the bank officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
H. A. Graham
National Bank of New Cumberland
American Surety Company
James Brandon, Jr
John Brandon
Atlanta
Grafton Youth Follow Ball Players Around Bases
In Grafton the younger generation shows keen interest in modern movements as they watch ball players maneuver around the bases, reflecting local enthusiasm for the sport and its players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Four European princesses to visit London season draws men of marriage
London welcomes Infantas Beatrice and Maria Christina of Spain Ingrid of Sweden and Juliana of Holland as the four most marriageable princesses. They are blond young royals, closely related to British royalty, with ties to the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Connaught. Juliana, heir to the Dutch throne, combines wealth, scholarship, and Dutch efficiency as she studies law at Leiden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Europe
Royal Quartet
Juliana of Holland
Britain
Prince of Wales
Prince George
England
George
Squeen
Infantas
Beatrice
Maréia Christina
Spain
Ingrid
Victoria
Prin Tess Ena
Alfonso
Infanta
Juliana
Leyden’ University
House of Orange
Wiliam I
Williamson May 11 Shot Wounds County Official at Farm
John L. Chafin former Mingo county assessor was shot and seriously wounded on his farm near Pigeon Creek. Frank James, caretaker’s son, was arrested charged with the shooting. Chafin and Bert Dulver to evict Mont James with Driver in charge. a struggle over a shotgun led to the injury.
Molasses Balls and Bacon Cheese Bars for Tea
A recipe card shows Molasses Balls and Bacon and Cheese Bars for tea. It lists assembling bread with cheese and bacon, topping with catsup, baking briefly, and serving. It also includes a rye sandwich with onion salad and dressing, arranged on lettuce leaves and bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C&tsup
Iwich
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geafion Bontinel
Delphian Society
John Barton Payne
the Elks
Howard H. Holt
Holt
G. Wesley W Evans
Italy
Holy Roman Empire
W. B. Cruise
John W. Auit
Brooks R
Gall
Glen Bord
Brookside
Morgantown
Carolyn Brown
Will Brown
West Main Street
Eloise Kerr
Brown
Delta Gamma
Marilyn Morgan
Osgoodd
Paris
Fairview High School
McGraw Avenue
Walter Cook
Parkersburg
Robert Ford
Artlac
Netra
Devoe
Artiac
Lee Bennett & Son
West Main St
Grafton Lad
Reids
Rotary
Ated Pibia Pole
Elizabeth Corey
Worcester
Mass
New England
Washington
Zeppelin
Associated Press
Lili Hatvany
Hunt Bary
United States
Ethel Barrymor
Broadway
Barton & Randolph Inc
Dorothy Russell
Sweden
Beatrice of Spain
Ingrid of
Cristina of
Princess Juliana of Holland
PrigelOhates
Charles Ke Donnell
Mears Thelma E. Smith
Portland
Mrs
Alexander George
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