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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1928

Page

2

Princeton Farm Women's Club Officers Named for Year

County records list officers for nine farm women’s clubs in Princeton area. Names span Fork Busy Workers, Hustlers, Creek groups, Home Economica, Serena, Attiesburg and others with presidents, vice presidents, secretaries and treasurers set for the coming year.

Princeton Etta Hutchinson Hatcher J. C. Davidson Creek Hustlers Juetin G. FE Albert L. B. Evansburg Creed L. B. Brown Home Economica Club Via Ja Neal Mre. Robinson G. M Josephine Enzie Ray Cheatwood Mra. Willam Keanu Johnson Serena J. H. Hite Mre Farley R. P. Butler Fletcher Attiesburg C. P. Hylton Ent B. B BE L Hylton L. H. Tuggle

Clubs Founded in November Reach Final Setup

The last two named clubs were organized in November, marking a notable early step in their development and alignment with regional committees.

Mercer Hunting Club Plans Banquet and Elections

Officers will be elected at the annual banquet of the Mercer Hunting and Game Protective association tonight at 7:30 at the Virginia hotel. The banquet is open to all interested, plates cost $1. John Kee will be the principal speaker with A. W. Reynolde, association president, as toastmaster. Dr. Edward Stubblefield will preach at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., with J. H. Bane as superintendent. Dr. O. B. Sama of Bluefield College also speaks. pastor will be in Cambria, Va. The public is invited to all services.

Mercer Hunting and Game Protective Association Theirginian Hotel John Kee A. W. Reynolde Edward Stubblefield J. H. Bane O. BE. Sama Bluefield College Cambria

Church Services and Parish Activities Detailed Weekly

The notice lists schedules for Church of the Heavenly Rest and Presbyterian Church. Rev J Edmund Thompson presides Advent services with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and communion at 11 a m. Evening prayer at 7 30 p m and parish guild Thursday at 3 30 p m. Presbyterian services include 9 45 a m Sunday school, 11 a m sermon, Christian Endeavor at 7 p m and a youth talk by 8 F Geiger at 7 30 p m.

Church of the Heavenly Reet Mercer Street Echool J. Edmund Thompson Presbyterian Church H. Phipps Christian Endeavor F. Geiger

Princeton Area Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits

Miss Nedra Hunter of Peters town visits cousin Mrs. Kenney Hunter in the city. Spotts of Marshall college stays several days with parents Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Spotts, Highland avenue. Fred Sims, Emory and Henry student, spends holidays with parents Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Sims, Front street. to return Monday. Miss Kirsta Hunter, Noonoke business college student, home for holidays with relatives here. Wednesday night guests include Miss Judy Kinsley, Miss Sophia Diminisk, Mia Rhodes and family. Don, Bill, Lorraine and Phil depart by motor Thursday for Richmond to visit friends.

Nedra Hunter Peterstown Kenney Hunter Spotts Marshall College H. L. Spotts Highland Avenue Fred Sims Emory and Henry College A. F. Sima Front Street Kirsta Hunter Noonoke Business College Judy, Kinsley Sophia Diminisk Mia Minnie Rhodes Don Bill Lorraine Phil Richwood W. B. Davis Mallens Princeton Emil Peters C. C. Peters College Avenue G. M. Hollandeworth Max Meadows Earley Robertson the United Daughters of Confederacy Hous

Freckles and Friends Visit Princeton Residents for Thanksgiving

The column lists residents and visitors in Princeton for Thanksgiving week. Families and friends from Richwood Gardner Circle Drive Covington Roanoke and other areas gathered at homes in Princeton and nearby towns. Persons named include Mr. and Mrs. Evans Buck Wright Celia McCue Sterling Bobbitt Dr. Morrell and family and Emil Peters along with students from Emory and Henry College Marshall College and others.

Circuit Court Busy With Appeals and Auto Case Verdicts

Circuit court under Judge H G Woods worked on appeals with two cases left to trial. J W Halt vs Dc T Smith ended with $44.05 verdict for Smith. J W Worley vs Claude Calloway awarded to Worley in minutes. A boiler dispute in Bluefield and a City Plumbing explosion suit proceeded. Wayne Clay v H G Woods settled out of court. Fest Davie v Dr W H Wallineford continued.

Circuit Court H. G. Woods Thaskegives J. W. Halt Dc. T. Smith Naton Bluefield Smith Hall Martin Kee Lubliner J W. Worley Claude Calloway Princeton Ault Worley Worley Wea W. C. Fletcher John J. Pendleton Calloway W. H. Malcolm A. P. Bernard City Plumbing Company Claiief Bernard A. F Kinedon Wayne Clay Waa Davie Wallineford

Rotary Club Meeting Highlights Church Significance

Dr. W Mesarail, pastor of the First MCtRewpigs arch, urged Leety Rotary members to value the church in community life while sharing remarks that impressed auditors. Miss Sad- Meeteras entertained the attendees with songs and charm during the gathering at Dinas.

Rotary Club Leety W. Meserail McTrewpigs Dot Eerie Doremeheg Gog Pointe W. D. Shuff Dina

Plans for Elks Lodge of Sorrow Complete

Arrangements for the annual memorial service of Neeton Bh. P.O. FB. Lodge at the Presbyterian church tomorrow at 3 o'clock are finished. The committee secured late program covers and will mail programs to all lodge members. The order includes Funerals March by Beethoven, "America," invocation, hymn, roll call of members, and "Resignation" by Mrs. J. A. Counte.

Neeton Bh. P.O. FB Presbyterian Church Bethoven W. J. Herring America J. 4 Counte

Automobile Crash Disrupts Waterburban Tracks

A vehicle driven by R. R. Hereen of Princeton slid on a slippery road near Treent and collided with a trolley car at the interurban junction. Police reported minor injuries and passengers were transferred to awaiting cars as repairs were arranged for the line.

Tevon Traction Company Noehnt Pets Tergey Wv. R. Hereen Princeton Treent En Tolley Seane

Teagwers Institute Held At Jumping Branch

A Teagwers Institute event was held at Jumping Branch in Flat Top yesterday. The gathering occurred in the Branch district as local officials reported results and discussed county matters with participants.

Teagwers Institute

Unclear text from historical notice

The provided OCR is fragmented and unreadable, hindering extraction of identifiable persons places or events suitable for a proper summary as a newspaper card. No verifiable facts or named entities can be confirmed from the segment.

For Rent Ad Notes Location and Contact

Rental notice lists address 1392 Walker Street with contact details. Surface text includes a phone-like string and vague directions. The fragmentary OCR suggests a vacant property or space for lease with unspecified terms. No clear dates, prices, or unit details are provided in readable form.

Surprise Poundings At Church Honor Dr and Mrs Cook

A Thanksgiving surprise shower was given to Dr and Mrs Perry J Cook by the Bible Class of First Church of Christ on Wednesday evening at the parsonage on High Avenue. Mrs Cook expressed gratitude and promised a future Thanksgiving meal, noting it was Dr Cook's birthday. Dr Edward Stubblefield of First Baptist will preach at the dedication of a new church in Cambria Virginia tomorrow.

Poundtys Perry J. Cook First Church of Christ Highavenue Dr. Cook Stubblefield Edward Stubblefield First Baptist Church of City Cambria

Spicer to Get Well After Weyanoke Shooting

Ed Spicer, shot by Andy Taylor last Sunday at Weyanoke, is improving at Memorial hospital and expected to recover. Andy Taylor was exonerated of charges in a hearing before Squire J. Thompson. In Tahbit, natives still respect hereditary kings and chiefs.

Ed. Spicer Andy Taylor Weyanoke Memorial Hospital Squire J. Thompson Tahbit

Sacrifice sale S-room frame cottage near courthouse

A quick sale of a frame cottage with furnace heat in a good location near the courthouse. The client is leaving town and must sell with terms offered. Asking price 1800 dollars with 500 dollars cash. balance on terms.

Welch High School Gridders Close Most Successful Season

Welch place high school football capped a strong year on Blakely field with a 20 to 0 win over Fats Shughrous. The Maroon Wave posted a 315 to 15 scoring margin, lost only at Summers County and Bluefield, and earned praise for fair play and team effort under Coach Eddy.

Charlie Welch High Ymen Maroon Wave Anes Uarde Blakely Eddymen Virna Ulles Eddy Hinton Maroon Bluefield Welch Hoo Fane Brewster Leckie Cyphere Bill Camper Lawton Shoupe Huntington

Welch Area Personal Notes Reflect Thanksgiving Visitors

Mr and Mrs Rummel Anderson of Charleston hosted Mrs L C Anderson of Welch. William J Kearns of Elbert attended to business here. Judge and Mrs J J Devine of Charleston visited Martha M Burke and Ira J Partlow for Thanksgiving. Frank Shannon Wyoming county prosecutor came from Pineville for a few hours with friends. Alice Ready Partlow returned from Roanoke Va after Thanksgiving. Mrs EB OToole and daughter Ann of Gary visited Welch. M A Kinney of Columbus Ohio returned after Thanksgiving with daughter Mrs W J OToole. Jack Caplan a Davy merchant conducted business here. Dr R V Shanklin of Gary visited. Harry Tracy Jaeger operated on at Grace hospital and recovering. Gerald Nelson age 6 admitted to Grace hospital. Guy C Mace of Gary was a business visitor. Claud Miles of Christiansburg Va operated at Grace hospital. Mrs C E Wingfield and daughter of Welch returned to their home with Mr Wingfield.

Rummel Anderson Charleston Anderson L. C. Anderson Thie City William J. Kearns Elbert J. J. Devine Martha M. Burke Ira J. Partlow Frank Shannon Wyoming County W. J. O'Toole Virginia Avenue Jack Caplan Davy R. V. Shanklin Gary Harry Tracy Jaeger Grace Hospital Gerald Nelson Alex Nelson Berwind Guy C. Mace Claud Miles Christiansburg C. EB. Wingfeld Ot Eec Welch Wingfield

Lanzi Receives Treatment For Fractured Arm

Angelo Lanzi an 18 year old Welch high school junior was treated at Grace hospital for a fractured left arm after an injury at the Gary Welch game at Blakey field last Thursday He is the son of B Lanzi a Keystone merchant and considered a rising gridiron star in the area Charlie Bright breaks right arm in bad fall Charlie Bright son of Mr and Mrs K M Bright was admitted to Grace hospital after a fall from a pile of lumber near Bright and Davis plant with a fractured right arm He was treated and allowed to go home

Angelo Lanzi Welch High School Grace Hospital Lanzi B. Lanzi Keystone Gary Welch Blakey Field Charlie Bright K. M. Bright Bright and Davis

Thanksgiving Turkey Feast Delivers For Prisoners

Sheriff McGinnis Hafield arranged a Thanksgiving meal for about 140 inmates at the county jail and road camps last Thursday. Twenty two large turkeys were used to feed the prisoners and guests. Pastor J F Benton of the First Methodist Church, struck with flu at home, was reported improving.

McGinnis Hafield J. F. Benton Firet Methodist Church

Mine Accidents Cause Severe Injuries At Local Mines

Several workers were treated at Grace hospital after mining accidents at New River Pocahontas assets. R. Bowles aged 28 suffered a crushed left hand in a motor incident at Newhall mines. R E Tuggle of Newhall, employed by the same company, was trapped under a fall and hospitalized. Andrew West 32 of Koppers company sued by slate fall and underwent treatment. Yukon resident employed by De Pemeeen on company reported a broken arm in a motor incident.

Grace R. Bowles Bowles New River Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company Newhall R. E. Tuggle Andrew West The Koppers Tee We ‘Wale de Yukon de Pemeeen

General Edward O'Toole to Return to Gary Next Week

Gen Edward O'Toole head of the West Virginia division of the United States Coal and Coke Company will return to Gary next week after completing a world tour. He sails the Majestic to New York arriving Tuesday morning and plans to join Mrs O'Toole who leaves Gary Sunday night. O'Toole has inspected European and Australian mines and recent American Coal Cleaning plant installations. He left Welch over four months ago for a trip via Los Angeles.

Edward O'Toole West Virginia United States Coal and Coke Company Gary General O'Toole New York Majestic O'Toole Alifornia Los Angeles

Witchcraft linked to Rehmeyer murder in York County

A 20th century case framed as witchcraft ends in the death of Rehmeyer. Wilbert Hess Blymire and Curry allegedly conspired to obtain a hair lock from Rehmeyer to lift a supposed hex on Hess family. The plan led to Rehmeyer’s slaying, reflecting a regional resurgence of occult beliefs in backwoods communities.

Hees Lymire Wilbert Hess Bigmire Rehmeyer Hess Ginden Wilbert Heas Blymire Curry

Shoulder of lamb joint boned and filled with oyuste

A ribbed shoulder of lamb is boned and stuffed with oyuste to create an inexpensive and surprisingly tasty roast.

Defense Hearing Delays Captain Read In Court Records

Testimony spills from Page One as Reg for receipt discusses the steamer Vestris. Witnesses including F Harricon and J Monlee reference the American tramp and cargo, with details of water damage and vessel ownership, a key inquiry into the 1912 incident and foreign vessel rules.

O'Neil Ambax Harricon Estrie de Rand Monlee i Virelee Davies Vestris

Pittsburgh Publicist Reports Divorce Filed

Fragmentary notes indicate Mrs. An Rebates filed for divorce from Cuddy Veo of Pittsburgh. Some names and dates are unreadable, but the item references a separation proceeding and a remarriage in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Mra Cuddy Veo Pittsburgh Terrete Wheeling

Sally and Jack linked in unknown context

Fragmentary line suggests Sally has two unspecified items affecting Jack. Janet comments on Sally’s status while a computer-related clue is garbled. Source text is incomplete and hard to interpret.

Sally Janet

Hupp Motor Car Gains Control of Chandler Cleveland

The Hupp Motor Car corporation today acquired control of the Chandler Cleveland Motors group forming a combined concern with assets around 130 million dollars. Samuel Regar announced the merger noting the Cleveland plant investment valued at 10 million dollars may be repurposed. Regulators and officials from Chandler Cleveland were unavailable for comment.

Cleveland Hupp Motor Car Corporation Chandier- Cleveland Motors Corporation Samuel Regar Chandler Regar Hupp Detroit Fred G. Chandler Chandler-Cleveland Jackson Mich Windsor Ont Chandler- Cleveland Chandler Company Cleveland Automobile Company Caansler.Shereest Chancler- Cleve

Maryland track bars trainer J P McAdams

Baltimore reports show J P McAdams trainer of the Mack Adan stable was ruled off Maryland tracks by the state racing commission after a Bowie meeting race. Cast caused the action when examined by Dr H J McCarthy who found stimulation and stewards ordered withdrawal prompting a commission review.

Baltimore J. P. McAdams Mack Adan Stable Bowie Maryland State Racing Commission T McAdams Bowie Stewarts H. J. McCarthy

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