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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1931

Page

6

Glifford Rites Held Sunday for M. M. Clifford

Requiem mass was held at Sacred Heart church for M M Clifford retired Bluefield city street commissioner who died Sunday morning at his daughter's Welch residence. Burial was at Walnut Grove cemetery. He served Bluefield 25 years and retired in 1928, with periods splitting residence between Bluefield and Welch. Survived by several children and a brother and sister.

Sacred Heart Church William M. Turk M. M. Clifford Mra EB. D. Evans Welch Walnut Grove Cemetery Clifford Bluefield White Sulphur Springs W. Va Clyefield Clitford Mr. Clifford Mre Evans C. Kerna Williamson Grover Clifford R. GL. Ilench H.R. Raudenbush Togino Frank Clifford Alfgols

Wheeling ‘Leggers Surrender Ahead of Atlanta Prison

William Lias and two others agreed to surrender to federal authorities in time to depart for the Atlanta prison. Judge William B. Baker announced by long distance tonight that they will begin serving sentences from a liquor conspiracy conviction. Lias faces two years and a $10,000 fine, Fragale and Prossoge 18 months and $1,000 fines.

Wheeling W. Va William Ligs Atlanta William B. Baker Lias Theodore Progssog Joe Shorty) Fragale United States Supreme Court Washington I Lias

Evangelist Dick Preaches Communion Message at Midway

Evangelist Floyd W. Dick conducted a revival at Midway Christian Church drawing strong attendance. He spoke Sunday at 11 p.m. on Why The Communion, outlining its meaning as memorial fellowship covenant and prophecy, and urged homes as civilization’s center. Evening services continue nightly at 7:30.

Midway Christian Church Floyd W. Dick Moe Timaelt Jesus Jesusa Christ Jesus Christ

Toxicologist Reports Finding in Ames Death

New York on November 30 193? toxicologist Dr Alexander Gettler announced the death of actor Robert Ames was caused by brain edema and a heart disorder linked to long term heavy drinking. A hotel room discovery showed empty liquor bottles and an initial hemorrhage theory was rejected by chemical analysis which found traces of a sedative but no narcotics or poison.

New York Alexander ©. Gattler Robert Ames Gettler Bruce Jupiter Mary Marty George Agi George Bowen Miss Brown Dirk Bowen Carelia Kea

Warner and First National announce salary cuts

Hollywood studios Warner Brothers and First National notify players under contract of 20 to 30 percent pay reductions. Non union employees not under contract were informed they would face similar cuts or possible dismissal if they refused. The move signals a broad economy effort across the two large Hollywood outfits.

Hollywood Cal Warner Brothers First National Ely

The Fly on the Yacht In Miami Journal

Mary Harkness chases The Fly aboard a yacht heading for the Atlantic in pursuit of a stolen bracelet and a murder case. Bets, Bruce, Countess Lowse, and De Loma loom as suspects while Bates guards Mary and Dirk’s loyalty tests him. The voyage intensifies as clippings reveal Louise De Loma’s past adventures and a tense morning table scene sets up further revelations.

Tegin Mary Harkness Fly Eddie Jupiter Bowen Eversime Hell Eddie Enilly Dirk Ruytwerk Mary Bruce Nanos Countess Lowse Digger Miami Louise Hruce Dirk Bates Maty Perane Ian O. Bates Mr. Jupiter Sara Tam da Lona Marty Mgr Wis Arma Havana George Bowen Clounas Atlantic Thera de Loma Hendricks de Lome Brice Louisa

B C Will Stop Headache In Three Minutes

North Carolina druggists create a combination of ingredients promising relief from any headache or neuralgic pain in three minutes. The preparation named B-C is sold in drug stores and soda fountains, with a 100 and 6c price tag, and is claimed to be harmless and mood lifting after use.

North Carolina

Pageton Man Killed at Work in Coal Mine

Sherman Dandridge a 24 year old Page Coal and Coke employee was fatally struck between a motor and a coal car at Pageton mines. Funeral services were held on Thanksgiving day. Survived by parents three sisters and four brothers. Church notices include Sunday school at 10 with no other services. prayer meeting Wednesday at 7. Local attendees joined Welch Gary football game in Gary.

Pageton W. VB Sherman Dandridge Page Coal and Coke Company Peron Ke.h. Evans

Local Visitors and Weekend Trips In Lancaster Area

Lancaster residents visited Mr and Mrs R Shumate and family over the weekend. Allen Connor of Welch was a town visitor. Mr and Mrs Theo Dietrich and Mrs F Y Christian and family from McDowell were guests midweek. Mr and Mrs S R Shumate and son John motored to Mr Dowell Wednesday night. Raymond Dietrich visited in Landgraff Thursday.

Pageton Rolmond Smith Keystone Yieiling Lily Jones Obulee Duffy Landgraff Grace ‘Stockner Fancy Gap Bgvans Barbara Welch Parl’ Evans Northfork J. H. Hughes W. A. Hughes James Hughes Arther Bridgeman Gon Katherine Betty Cook Donald Cook Co. ¥. Wilson Bluefield J.T. Shumate Marian, Va Charles Trailer Lancaster Mra R. Shumate Allen Connor Theo Dietrich

West Virginia Briefs AP Style Summary

Three men were killed in a mine explosion at Montcoal No 1. Minnie Stull of Princeton, once convicted over a stepson case, goes to trial again for burns sustained after falling into hot water. Dr Barrick Samuel Rankiningwood named superintendent at Spencer State Hospital. State raid commission backs limiting convicts on roads to 600 this winter. Evelyn Harader of Clifton Mills faces murder indictment and insanity consideration. Dr J C Irong, 79, longtime Elkins mayor, dies of heart attack.

Associated Press Montoal Lewisburg Minnie Stull Princeton Mickey Charleston Barrick Samuel Rankiningwood Spencer State Spencer Fortney State Raid Commission Scroggins

Day News Briefs: Obits and Political Moves

Henry Waltera, chair of Atlantic Coast Line board, dies in New York. NYC reports two deaths and several scare illnesses from acute alcoholism. Curtis says he will not sack Kangas, remains a vice presidential candidate if offered. Republicans nominate Snell of New York for House speaker. Crisp of Georgia will not seek Democratic leadership.

Associated Press New York Henry Waltera Atlantic Coast Line Washington Curtis Kangas House Representative Snell Crisp Georgia

Would-Be Restaurant Owner Delights In Patience

A witty exchange ends with a vow to wait as a proposal is rejected. He repeats the offer, she responds with assurance and humor, and the moment lingers with light, playful tension. Tit-Hits.

Hoe

Blaze Damages Spanish Grille After Fire

Hugene Keith, operator of the Spanish Grille on Bluefield avenue near Wade stadium, estimates losses over 1000 dollars with no insurance. Firemen investigate the cause as most of the interior burned away. a Norfolk Western yard crew spotted the blaze just before 4 am. The structure, built over a small stream, could have collapsed if the fire continued. One man sustained kitchen injuries but fixtures remained intact.

Hugene Keith Itha Spanish Grille Bluefield Avenue Wade Stadium Keith Norfolk Western Railway

Name a Movie Actress for $750 Award

An appeal offers $750 cash for a suggested new name for Helen Mann, a Hollywood movie actress, with $260 extra if a winning name is mailed before December 6, 1991. Entries must be sent to Publicity Director B A Williams, Studio A-346, 1023 NL Sycamore Ave, Hollywood California. One entry per contestant. duplicate awards possible.

Hollywood Helen Mann Mise Mann B. A. Williams Studio A Sycamore Ave California Adv

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Glifford Wheeling ’Leggers AMES Warners Cuthura Liccurr& Myers Tosacco Co Gary W.E. Cook Betty Ruth David Cook Doran Hughes Leroy Raymond Smith Henry Smith Raymond Dietrich Louise Duffy Lillie Jones Hazel Jones M. H. Nicholson H. H. Ivans John Evans Randy McCoy Clark Hughes Howard Rauth Edward James Surface Lane District Joe Cook Katherine Cook Joe Gabroske Johnson Wilson Paul Wilson Glen Lester Harl Lester James Shumate W. EB. Cook West Virginia West End Ives Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Railroad Alvin Edsfeld Dennleon Ohio Boe Chesterfield
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