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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1936
Page
3
Charleston officials announce 100000 to 125000 in improvements for the state penitentiary. An architect will assess the structure for fireproofing roofing and escape-proofing while funds are sought from the legislature. Generators costing 20000 to 25000 and wiring upgrades are ordered after a blackout during the annual pen reverie.
The Young Woman's Home Missionary society will meet tonight at 7 30 at president Mrs Lillyn Tynes home on Baldwin Avenue A bank offering program will be led by Miss Mattie are The public is invited. Also Y M C A seeks participants for an amateur program with a meeting set for Thursday night December 3 at 7 pm. Alfonzo Eggleston longtime Bluefield resident dies at his mother in law's home 625 High Street. funeral arrangements to be announced later. Y M C A recreation invites all to play games enjoy music and dancing tonight from 7 to 9 30 at the Y quarters.
Mrs Ruth Ingram and daughter from Nolan West Virginia and D W Hylton and daughter from Williamson spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs John Tolliferro at 213 Reese Street. William Johnson of Jenkin Jones visited his sister Mrs Tolliferro. Gordon Austin Jr of Pittsburgh is holiday guest of his aunt Mrs Laura H Phillips on Genoa Avenue. Flash Gordon known to friends in Pittsburgh plays trombone trumpet tuba French horn and bass violin with the Nancy Hines orchestra.
Beckley West Virginia November 30 Mrs Amanda Fink 77 daughter of Raleigh county legislature member died Survivors include 19 grandchildren.
Mount Hope West Virginia November 30 Mayor W Francis W Turner state child welfare director will discuss the public welfare program at the Lions club December 3.
Victor Fresco, 39, a mine motorman, was killed in a state fall at the McKell Coal and Coke Company operation near Oswald on November 30. The accident occurred during normal mining duties.
Mrs. A C Hurd, 94, died at 2 a m Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs L H Carter in Yards Va from senility. Funeral at 1 p m Tuesday at the Baptist church Pocahontas conducted by Rev R H Bowden and Rev H B Davidson with burial at Gary No 10. She formerly resided at Gary and is survived by Mrs Carter and another daughter Mrs J A Synan of Pocahontas.
The ad asserts Camels aid digestion and improve the flow of alkaline digestive fluids. It claims explorers athletes outdoor workers and many others find Camels start digestion well and end meals pleasantly. It also says Camels do not affect nerves and can be enjoyed frequently.
Charleston November 30 The liquor commission orders elimination of 71 brands with no new orders and stock to be cleared. Over 300 brands remain available for buyers and some items may be discounted later. Christmas restocking begins December 15 as clerks are increased for holiday demand.
The League of Nations announced that total known trade in arms and war materials in 1935 was 43.6 million dollars but cautioned this may not cover all global armament activity. It noted U S exports declined noticeably.
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