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PAGE TWO BLUEFIELD DAn.Y TELEGRAPH, Bluefield, W. Va. Wednesday Morning, Marcn 1937. SHE IIT Y. OyilRTEfiS 'Action For Peace' Theme; splrational Talk Given In- By Dr.

Johnson; Two Clubs Have Charge Of Affair simultaneously with business girls throughout the nation and the world, the annual Nation-wide banquet, which has become worldwide Jn Its scope, was held last eve- ningr at the Y. quarters, with the aiohe Trotters' club. Miss Virginia VanDyke, president, and the Triangle club, Miss BoPeep Lee, president, in charge. "Action for Peace" was the general theme for the banquet, and an Inspirational talk on this subject was given by Dr. Ben S.

Johnson, pastor of the First Christian church. Miss VanDyke presided in gracious manner, and in a short preliminary talic set forth tlie history and objectives of the movement for nation-wide and worldwide fellowship. Miss VanDyke read a cordial letter of cheer and congratulation from Mrs. Austin L. Kimball, president of the Young Women's Christian associations of the Untied States.

Miss Julia Kennessey offered the Invocation. Following the dinner, which was made up of a most appetizing menu. Miss Henrietta Bruce, with Miss Joanna Burr at the piano, sang an exquisite solo, "Whisper- in Jfope." Following Miss Van- message. Miss Lee gave an interesting presentation of the life and works of Mi-s. Carrie Chapman Catt, who.

following the reallzailon of her efforts in procuring womiu suflrage, devoted her zeal in behalf of world peace. Messages from other clubs were then read. Miss Kennessey giving the greetings from London and the Dominion of Canada; Miss Eulalia Francisco, the message from Paris, Prance, and Miss Ocie Peeie the message from Syria. At conclusion of Dr. Johnson's eloquent address.

Miss Ruge Sage offered a beautiful "prayer for observance." The program closed with song, "Follow the Oleam." At each place was a cut-out dove of peace, holding in its bill a scrolled program, representing an olive branch. The speaker's table was centered with lovely basket of red roses. Several guests were present for the occasion, among the most prominent tjeing Mrs. P. L.

Black, president of the Bluefield Young Woman's Christian association. Clusters of American flags and flags of other nations added to the general atmosphere of peace and international good will. Dr. Jolinson, in his talk, told of the of war, and deciareil the solution to the question of world peace lies in the hearts and lives of the young people of our own nation and other nations in a will for peace. The churches today, the speaker slated, are taking a stand against, war.

"Tliere can be no 'war to the minister asserted, "but instead the only hope for ultimate peace devolves upon the Christian oeopJo of the world. The minister spolce of the "unknown soldier," declaring the honors conferred upon his memory by the nations of the world, could not assauge the grief in the heart of his own mother. In closing the speaker envisioned a day of "Peace on earth, good will to men." The movement for nation-wide fellowship among business girls was launched ten years ago. In lier opening remarks. Miss VanDyke presented the outline of the movement, as set forth by the nationwide committee: "Ten years ago a cherished ideal was first of actually observing the unity of business girls within our nation.

This gesture, tremendous in scope, has been reenacted ever since with the following themes: November 22, banquet ever stated October 23, 1028 Second reach out. Catch at my hands, stretch me taut! Rim IS EPILEPSY INHERITED? CAN IT BE CURED? A booklet. cnniaiiiiiiK tlie upinionB of tamous dnftors on this Inloi-csl iiisf subject will be sent FRF.K, whilp tlicr l.ist, to any wt-ltlnir tn tin- Kdiioii- tlonal Division, liSl Piflh Avenue, Ni-w York, N. Dei)t. "SPECIALS" EACH DAY BEFORE 11 A.

M. mVE SHOP 7th Floor, Peery BIdg. Phone 662 of the world; Widen my eyes by a thought!" February 18, 1930 Third of the past have lost their power, Time flying fast brings a new Irour, Nations despairing need a new creed. Seeking and sharing, Youth, youth must lead." March 24, banquet man Is a tiny faucet that laps the inflnile reservoir of God. Wliat If they turned the faucet full-stream? What if millions were aware? What if tomorrow they bulit In their dreams the City of Brothers in laughter and prayer?" March 29, "Pioneers." March 28, banquet- Changed to "Observance" rather than the World as it Is." March 24, Things Shall Be." March 26, What Froniiers are you Working?" March 24, Will to Peace." March 2, observance for Peace." Within recent years, nations beyond the seas, have become interested in this movement and have asked to Join hands with us, as each yeai', we commemorate our unity.

Surely, the foreign messages received, are an indication of the keen appreciation of business girls in other countries of the fellowship and good will motivated by a nation-wide observance. How inspiring, girls, to pause in the midst of our many activities to commemorate, together, in spirit and in thouglitiul action. May we sense our strength this year, realizing anew the power- real and 120,000 business and professional girls united in pmpo.se Book Review Given By Miss French Closes Series Miss Harriet French, local attorney, gave a most Inieresling review of the book, "Rich Man, Poor Man," by Janet Ayer Palrbank, Tuesday afternoon at the Appalachian hall, this being the last of a series of four reviews sponsored by Circle 6, First Presbyterian church, Mrs. Paul C. Thomas, leader.

The book reviewed by Miss French embodies the story of a Chicago family during the period 1912-28, and deals largely with conflicting social forces of the time, and their reaction upon this family, especially the son. So interesting was the series of reviews. It was stated last evening by Mrs. Thomas another will doubtless be presented later. Esquire Club JPlans Dance On April 2 The Esquire club met last evening at the club room, in (lie home of Bill Ker.sey, Lake street.

Thirteen members were present. Plans were discussed for a dance at the West Virginian hotel on the evening of April 2. The Southern Colonels from V. P. I.

have been engaged to provide the music. The next meeting of the club will be held with Arnold Hurd, Lee street. Announcements The meeting of the Jewisli lils- tory class of Temple Aliavath Sholom. which had been scheduled for Monday evening, March 1, will be held this evening at 8 at the B'nai B'rilh hall, Malz hotel. Margie Shumate circle.

Calvary Baptist churcli, Mrs. J. L. Whltta- ker, leader, will meet Thursday evening at 7:30, at the church. Bluefield Quota club will meet at noon today at the West Virginian hotel for its weekly luncheon- conference.

The Women's Missionary society of College Avenue Baptist cliurch will observe tlie of prayer for stale missions this afternoon and Thursday and Friday afternoons, at 2:30 at the church. The Junior G. A. and the Intermediate and Junior R. College Avenue Baptist church, will meet at the church this jifLernoon at 5 o'clock for a supper-meeting.

The choir of the Graham Christian church, BlueiieUl, is sponsoring a musical program to be given Sunday afternooii, March 7, at 3 o'clock, to which the public is cordially invited. There will be a silver offering. The program will consist of both vocal and instrumental numbers, featuring well known artists of both blueflelds. Business Women's circle of the First Baptist church wlU have a supper-meeting Thursday beginning at 5:30, at the home of Mrs. P.

P. Shouldls, leader, 112 Rogers street. The Rev. T. E.

Peters, pastor of the First Baptist church, will at 12:15 today from station WHIS, in the Interest of the Six-wav campaign. At 7:15 this evening, sLTtion WHIS will put on a radio The public is invited to listen in. SEE THE BUILDING BELOW? the symbol of the strength and liberty of a great nation, which issues the money on which billions of trade is carried on. Its smallest the base price of want ads in the Daily Telegraph Sunset News Classified Columns i i iHITE HUSSARS SCflRETmUM Famous Group Of Artists, Headed By Herbert Petrie, Delights Large And Representative Audience Attended by a large atidlence of repre.sentatlve music lovers the concert given last evening at Ramsey auditorium by Herbert Petrie and his famous White Hu.ssars a decided triumph. The concert was sponsored by the Bluefield Lions club for the benefit of Its fund for the blind.

Clad in striking uniforms of while and gold, members of the ensemble, each an artist of highest rank, held their audience enthralled by the military precision of their demeanor, and by the artistry of their performance. Henry Thompson, noted tenor, commanded great enthusiasm on account of his wonderful voice and authoritative ease of manner. Miss Frye, pianist and and Miss Proesel, harpist, also were greeted with acclaim. The White Hussars, organized and directed by Herbert Petrie, Is a symphonic and operatic ensemble. This group makes a specialty of its brass ensemble.

In the opinion of any critics, concert, as a whole, was one of the most brilliant ever given in Bluefield. Each member of the ensemble Is also a soloist of high order, and the result in an evening of artistic aclilevment. East River Council Has Initiation East River council 41. Daughters of America, met Monday evening at the Red Men's hall, with Mrs. Alvey Farthing, counsellor, presiding.

The meeting was marked by a good attendance. Plans were made for a bingo benefit party at the Red Men's hall on the evening of Monday, March 15. Mrs. Charlie Edmunds was appointed chairman of the committee to arrange for the affair. Proceeds will go to the orphans' fund.

An initiatory ceremony was conducted in impressive manner, in which Mrs. Trov Testerman, Mrs. C. H. Butt and Mrs.

E. W. Walker were initialed into the ranks of love and patriotism." Mrs. C. J.

invited the past counsellors to meet at her liome on Preston street, Thursday evening at 7:30. Hancock Home Room Mothers Meet Hancock home room mothers held their monthly meeting Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Pride Spradlin, Logan street. Arrangements were completed for a "Bingo" party to be lield Friday, March 5, at 7:45 o'clock at tlie school. A small admls.sion will be cliarged and refresliments will be served.

A large attendance is ex- peced. After the business, an interesting game was played, the prix.e being won by Mrs. W. W. Parmer.

"Pollyanna" presents were presented, and new names were duawn for the next meeting. Delicious rcfreshment.s were served. The meeting will be held next month at the home of Mrs. W. W.

Parmer, Orange street. Those present were: Mrs. L. D. Francis, president of Mrs.

A L. Austin, chairman; Mrs. Fred Slade. Mrs. W.

W. Farmer. Mrs. S. H.

Morris, Mrs. L. R. Woodyarrl, Mr.s. G.

H. Au.stin and Mrs Pride Spradlin. Public Invited To Garden School Beginning at 10:30 this morning, the Bluefield Garden club is sponsoring an all-day Garden school, at the Appalachian hall, and the public is cordially invited to attend. William Hatfield, of Bristol, professional landscajje architect, will be in charge, and will conduct interesting round table discussions on garden problems. Mr.

Hatfield was to Irave visited Bluefield two weeks ago. the school being postponed on acount of unavoidable circumstances. Weather permitting, Mr. Hatfield will bring a truck-load of specimen plants and evergreens. Attention is especially called to the fact there will not be an admission fee.

Once railways had no signals. When engineers met at a single track, they had to argue it out. Later a post was erected midway between and the first engine to pass It went forward; the other backed up. "It costs me a little more per bag but it never causes a baking failure. That saves me and my baking pleases mu very much!" SE SEAUTIFUL Hr KI-SIE I'IKKCK Willie NomLA collTurc WIIB crcntcd for lier role, It is ntinllnr tUo off-lbe-forelicnd so siiinrt at Hie present time.

Forehead Revealed in New Hair Styles HAT we gnid yesterday about browB being very much In evidence under the new hair styles applies to toreheoda too. Sweet young things may continue to conceal the forehead under a heavy Snrnh Bernhardt fringe but their sense of foresight should prompt them to keep the forehead BO antln-smooth, free from wrinkles or blemlehes, ao beautiful. In fact, that the forehead can do a peok- n-boo Into full view at a comb's flick. The sweeping upward vogue lenves brows and forehead entirely In view. In spite of its dignity and formality, it la essentially a youthful style casting every fea- lure Into relief.

A firm, fair, fljiw- fnee can stand it. And a beautiful forehead Is worth revealing. If t)ie forehead Is not too high. It It la well shaped, free from wrinkles or those tiny little blemishes which have a way of parking on the forehead even If they don't settle on any other part of the as I say, the forehead Is stnnoth and clear and well molded, by all means show It oft. Include Forehead In Pace Treatment Speaking of thn.se little blem- Ishea, It the hair la very oily, the contact of the hair on the forehead may cause the blemishes.

your hair la oily proceed to treat It, and In the meantime leave It off the forehead. Also, when giving your face a treatment bn sure to Include the fore- liead. Many women really slip up out of fear of getting cream or on the hair at the hairline. This Is obviated If a headband Is worn. These headbands are a piece of gaur.e or linen will do.

Fasten It securely and push it up on the forehead until the bottom covers the very tip of the hairline. This headband wlU do two will give you the maximum working surface for your facial treatment and It will protect the hair. Cleanse your forehead every bit of It with cleansing cream. Then pat with tonic. As a rule the forehead, nose and chin are the oily sections of the face and do not need cream.

In case of wrinkles, smooth the cream over the forehead, then remove the excess with tissues and pat with an aatringent. Wlven powdering, ha sure to IncUule the forehead too. Pat the powder on generously, then aniootli away the exce.ss. wear your headband to protect your hair, and to leave the entire forehead exposed for the powdering. Por the little blemishes, apply zinc salVB and allow it to remain overnight.

Or use a good antiseptic cream. There are also acne lotlon.s preparations that heal and at the same time serve as a powder base. My complete new booklet "Jtediice by Diet" (Booklet 201) Is yours fur ten cents. It covers the subject tlior- otiglily. Send for It, Riving your name nud full address (o The Bell Libniry, this iicHspn (ier, 247 West 43rd Strict, New York, N.

Y. To Serve Luncheon At Appalachian Luncheon Is to be served Friday, March 5, at the assembly hall of the Appalachian Electric Power company building, from 12 to 3, under the sponsorship of Mrs. C. M. Scott's circle, Westminster Presbyterian church.

Business people will be served from 12 to 1:30, and others, including private parties, from 1 to 3. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. Scott, 351, or Mrs. Frank Turpln, 2552, and will be appreciated. Personals Miss Frances Brinegar, of the nursing staff of Bluefield sanitarium, and who has been a patient at the sanitarium, has been discharged, and is visiting Mrs.

Forrest French, on Clovis street. C. E. Porter, of Dungannon, is a patient at St. Luke's ho.spltal, where he is undergoing treatment.

Mr. Porter is the father Mis. Muriel Kerfoot, city clerk. M. V.

Chapman, former mayor of Huntington, who has been at Miami Beach, since the first of the year, arrived in Bluefield yesterday, on his way home. Mr. Chapman will spend a greater part, of today in Bluefield, before resuming his trip. Mrs. George L.

Smith, of Mullens, W. has returned from Los Angeles, where she has been the past year in the Interest of her health. She is now a guest ai, the home of Mr. and Mrs. O.

G. Crow, College avenut. Mr. and Mrs. M.

K. Clay, Raleigh, W. visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O.

G. Crow, Sunday. Mrs. E. A.

Chambers, who spent the winter witlr lier daughter. Mis. Craig Thornton and Mrs. L. has returned to her home at Red House, Va.

Mrs. Craig Thornton, who accompanied her home, returned last evening to Bluefield. IVIORE GIVE PAY HIKES (Continued From Page and the number of workers affected to more than 3,000. A telegraphic order from Lewis ended the first sit down strike In the bituminous coal fields and more than 200 miners came up from the depths of a pit near Uniontown, after a two day demonstration. Blind Strike Continues One hundred and seven blind workeres continued their "sit down" strike at Pittsburgh.

Strikers at two more furniture factories In Ontrio, Canada, were counterbalanced by the reopening of 'two others. Peaceful pickets held their lines the sixth day at the HIinois Watch Case Co. at Elgin, 111. A half dozen pickets watched a force of 40 begin rehabilitation of the strike-closed Fansteel Metallurgical factories at North Chicago, 111. Thirty-two of the men driven from the property In a tear gas battle last week were released on bond pending their hearing on contempt of court citations ten days hence.

At JanesvlUe, 2,700 men returned to the Fisher Body and Chevrolet plants. Pickets remained at the Douglas Aircraft plants in Santa Monica, while those who returned after a "sit down" demonstration were accorded a five cents an hour pay boost. The, Timken Roller Bearing Co. announced it had added $1,500,000 annually to the income of 8,500 employes of its five Ohio factories. An argument over minimum wages delayed final agreement on Issues threshed out by U.A.W.A.

spokesmen and officials of the General Motors Corp. in the round table dickering that followed the recent widespread strike. FIND CEJVIETERY (Continued from Page One) Miss Lorine Dye And Mr. Elmer Wyatt Married Here The marriage of Miss Lorine Dye, daughter of Mr. John Dye, of Ana- wall, to Mr.

Elmer Wyatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Wyatt, of Welch, was solemnized at 6:30 last evening at the First Christian church, this city, the Rev.

Ben S. Jolrnson, pastor, officiating. Gary Cheatham was present and witnessed the impressive ceremony. For her marriage, the bride wore a modish gray suit, witii rose accessories. Mr.

and Mrs. Wyatt, who are registered at the West Virginian hotel, will leave this morning for a brief honeymoon trip, after which they will make their home temporarily in Welch, where Mr. Wyatt Is in the employ of the Lewis Fmnl- ture company. Within the near future, Mr. and Mrs.

Wyatt will remove to Cincinnati, where Mr. Wyatt will be connected with the Commercial Credit company. Friends will be much interested to learn of the wedding, as both Mr. Wyatt and his lovely bride are popular with all who know tiiem. today with spokesmen for the Chrysler Corp.

"Sit down" demonstrations closed two major parts plants at Detroit. Unionists estimated 5,000 of the 6,500 on the payroll of the Murray Body corporation sat down because the management disregarded a U.A.W.A. request for a parley on wages and discrimination charges. The U.A.W.A. reported 2,000 started a squat siege at the Motor Products demanding union recognition.

Another strike affected 750 at the Zenith Carburetor Co. Fifty waitresses and kitchen hands vowed to hold a Detroit restaurant (Stouffer'si until their pay objectives were attained. Sixty girls and cooks, launched a similar move in a cafeteria. Already, 111 employes, most of them girls, remained In possession of two P. W.

Woolworth five and ten cent stores in the same city. Hundreds of other sitters, entrenched in the Ferro Stamping Manufacturing and the Timken-Detroit Axle faced the possibility of court eviction orders. Halt Operations About 75 union iron workers halted construction at the Republic Steel corporation's $15,000,000 strip mill at Cleveland, Three hundred sit downers stopped operations at the Alladdin Industries plant at Alexandria, Ind. Labor discord dotted New England. Unions estimated the number out in strikes included 2,000 truck drivers in Rhode Island: 800 shoe workers in Salem and Lowell, 600 employes of the American Wringer Co.

at Woonsocket, was variously calculated at 250 to 1,300. Rhode Island Governor R. E. Quinn decreed picketing must not interfere with coal, food, milk and medicine deliveries. Unionists said two more hosiery mills closed in Berks county, Pennsylvania, bringing the total to ten Personals Mrs.

Jesse Walker, of Bastain, is improving at Bluefield sanitarium, where sire submited to an operatioir for appendicitis. Walker is an aunt of Mrs. G. V. Shrader.

I'j 111 'Ml THURSDAY SPECIAL Ladies' 4-Thread, All Silk, Full-Fashion CHIFFON HOSE (Slight Imperfects) Featured 1 Choo.se from knee lengths and regulars In popular spring shades as follows: Tan, Dust, 'Carib, The hosiery buy of the season for service and value! Stock up now for spring wear. BASEMENT A.W.CoxDeDl. Store outside of the cemetery wall, at the edge of the university's golf course. Wads of cotton, saturated with chloroform, had been jammed into her moth and nose. A small linen towel lay over her face.

Her scarf covered it. An empty chloroform can was balanced, opening down, on the cloth. At the hospital, an official, who asked his name be withheld, said "in view of the position of the can, there seems scant possibility of suicide." He said a normal reaction of a person being suffocated would cause the can to be dislodged. The girl's mother, Mrs. Lula Sprouse, was in a virtual state of collapse.

Tire girl was reported last seen at 4:30 p. crossing a downtown Charlottesville street. Sheriff Smith said a local druggist partly identified chloroform can as of the type he sold. The position of the high school body and the removal of portions of her underclothing led officers to believe at first an attack had been made or attempted. One undergarment was found ten feet from her body.

Using a white pig as bait, A. C. Corder and V. A. Hennlngan of Clarendon, trapped a black eagle measuring seven feet between wing tips.

IKS i FDII Rotarians Hear Speech By Local Attorney, Explaining Factual Outline Of President's Proposals President plan to organise the federal Judiciary was the subject of an Interesting address yesterday by Arthur P. Kingdon, well known Bluefield attorney, who appeared as principal speaker at the weekly meeting of the Blue- eld Rotary club. Mr. Klngdon took no controversial stand, but confined his remarks mostly to the factual outline of the plan. He said, however, he was no lagalnst the proposal, but his personal preference would be against mcreasing the supreme court by six judges at the same time he said tlie more logical plan would be to name the new Justices at different Intervals.

C. Q. Taylor gave a short discussion of the Community Fund campaign, In whicii he urged Rotarians to subscribe to.the charity to the limit of their resources. Visitors included S. R.

Prltchard, Rotarian of Welch, and Captain M. Caugh, Rotarian of Princeton. COAL IVTAN IN JURY FIX CASE (Continued From Page One) man, private detective of Somerset, had confessed to taking part in an effort to influence the jury last week. Marglotti said Buckman made a statement that he went with Courtney to the homes of S. N.

Lowry and Adam Berkeblle, j'ary constables, but said Buckman a.sserted he remained outside In an automobile while Courtney was In the houses. Buckman was released under $4,000 bond. Courtney was unable to furnish a similar bond and went to jail to await a hearing before Justice of the Peace H. S. Whipperman tomorrow night.

Defense Counsel John J. Duggan moved for a retrial for Bunderman during the recess in court this afternoon, ba.slng his plea on four reasons. He obtained permission from Justice-Maxey to file additional reasons witliin 10 days. He declared the verdict was again.st: 1. The law.

2. The charge of the court. 3. The weight of the evidence and 4. The evidence.

Justice Maxey said he would rule on the motion after hearing the additional reasons, Belmont, N. explained Willis McOmber. that red reflector light on the back of his overcoat was there for a He was just out of bed and still on the mend from Injuries suffered when he was struck down by a car. Tall light," said McOmber shortly. For Double-Quick Cough Relief, Mix This at Home Better Than Ready-Made Medicines.

Easily Mixed. Here's an old home jour mothor used, but. for rpal re.sultf, it is still the best thing ever known for coughu that utart from colds. Try it ouee, and yon'll awear by it. It'll no trouble at ail.

Hake a syrup by stirring 2 cups of granulated sugar and one cup of water a few momenta until dissolved. No cooking is a child could do it. Now put 214 ounces of Finer into a pint bottle, and add your syrup. This gives you a full pint of actually better cough remedy tljnu you could buy roady-madis for four times tiic ninncy. It kepjis perfectly, tine, and lasts a family a long time.

And tliere ia positively nntliinc like it for quiek net ion. i'ou can reel it take hold instnutly. It loosens the phlegm, sootlies the intl.imed mem- nraue.H. and biljisclear tlie air passages. No cough remedy, at auy price, could be more effective.

Pinei is a concentrated compound of Norway Pine, famous for its piomiit action on Hiroiil iiml bronchial membranes. Money refuniled it doesn 't please you in every way. EVERY ONE WITH INVISIBLE Sliic quality and.

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