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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1935

Page

7

Jury Deliberations Reopen in Princeton Pump Case

In Princeton the jury did not reach a verdict in the A D Cook Inc vs L A VanCourt matter over a water pump claimed unpaid with arguments about agent authority. Jurors to reconvene today for further deliberation as other docket items proceed including divorces and notices in related actions.

Princeton Prince Eton A. D. Cook, Inc Re. L. A. VanCourt Breait Court Brown Eliza B. Bell New York Life Insurance Company Royal Indemnity Company Aasience W. B. Dunn A. Shumate John R. Shumate W L,. Stennett S. T. Bird Cynthia Reece Albert Reece Howell M. Tanner

Christmas Seals Distributed by Princeton Woman’s Club

Three thousand Christmas seals have been distributed by mail and through local school children under Mrs. Herbert Brown, president of the Princeton Woman's Club, which sponsors the sale to aid tuberculosis work. The club's committee includes Mrs. Willyoung, Mrs. Mermillion, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Fry, and Mrs. Fletcher. Mrs. Brown urges early remittance, recalling the 1907 origin of the seal effort and its role in supporting health education, nursing demonstrations, clinics, and tuberculosis research and prevention.

Herbert Brown Woman's Club of Princeton Woman's Club L E. Willyoung R. Mermillion W. R. Turner I. H. Fry W. C. Fletch

For Rent room apartment with modern improvements

Room apartment for rent offering heat and hot water included. Baum's Department Store listing emphasizes modern improvements and convenient location.

Baum's Dept. Store

Self Governing Night Ends In Quiet Distress

Dana recalls a strange night with Scott Stanley while Nancy and Mrs. Cameron fret over rumors. Dana faces possible judgement from Grandmother Cameron and Nancy’s suspicions as Ronnie’s absence deepens concerns about guilt and fidelity. Dana grapples with trust, independence, and the danger of gossip in a close-knit household.

Nancy Dana Scott Scott Stanley Ronnie

Three Minute Relief From Periodical Pains

An advertisement touts B. C. a pharmacist compound for quick relief from menstrual pains and other ailments. It claims several physician-used ingredients blended to act in minutes without opiates, narcotics, or habit formation. Available in 10¢ and 25¢ packages at drugstores.

B. C

New Battery Testing Service At White's Station

A new service is announced at White's Service Station in Princeton West Virginia offering charging and testing for batteries including Firestone or Atlas brands. The facility promotes battery testing as a ready-to-use service.

Firestone Atlas WHITE Princeton W. Va

Princeton Elks Hold Memorial Service

Twenty seven Princeton Elks of Lodge No 1459 remembered in the annual Lodge of Sorrow at First Methodist church. C H Archer spoke on B P O E principles while the service featured organ preludes, prayers, quartet songs, roll call lights, and benediction.

Elks Princeton Bourne C. H. Archer

Farm Bureau trip plans and birthday party details

The narrator plans to leave Wednesday morning for Chicago for the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting. At 307 Merce street Mrs Chambers entertained guests for her granddaughter Margie Marie Chambers sixth birthday with gifts, games, and refreshments for Ada Dean Matherly Junior, Tommy and Hetty Bailey, Sunny and Betty Wimmer, Billy Joyse Bel Cher, Madine and Helen Worrely, Irene Tomekin, Jackie Mearie, Tyne Dennis, and Lacy Chambers.

Mre Chambers Merce: Street Margie Marie Chambers Ada Dean Matherly Junior Tommy Hetty Bailey Sunny Betty Wimmer Billy Joyse Belcher Madine Helen Worrely Irene Tomekin Jackie Mearie Tyne Dennis Lacy Chambers

Hale Baby Born November 30 Names Ralph Webster

Mr and Mrs Ralph Hale welcome a baby boy born Saturday night November 30 The infant is named Ralph Webster in the family announcement from their home.

Ralph Hale Ralph Webster

Unemployed Men Plan WPA Meeting in Princeton

Local unemployed men from Princeton city and county will meet at 7 PM at Walker's Shoe Shop on South Walker Street. A committee will be chosen to travel to Lewlebure to confer with district WPA officials about speeding up jobs for hundreds of county men currently without work.

Walker's Walker Street Lewlebure

Radio Program Schedule Transcribed From 1930s Listings

A dense list of hour by hour radio shows and station lineups across multiple networks. Programs include Morning Dance News Flashes Rescue Mission Vocal Varieties The Melodeers World Daytime Revue Dance Time and Dance Time repeats plus orchestras and soloists such as Jean Griffith Jackie Heller and Walter O Keefe with many regional station tags and time zone notes.

Radio Guide Warlick Furniture Co Chicago House Furnishing Co Sun Rise Bottling Co Clark Hardware & Furniture Co Bluefield Gag and Power Company Catholic School of the Air Colonial Theatre Tri-City Traction Co Federation of Music Clubs le Cercle Francais Jean Griffith Charlea Spencer

Christmas tree drive underway in community

The community plans a Christmas tree drive and asks individuals or organizations wishing to help dress the tree to call 619 or contact Mrs L B Willyoune, committee chair. The First Church of Christ board meets tonight at the White home on Ingleside road, gathering at 7:15 then proceeding to the home for a 7:30 opening.

L. B. Willyoune First Church of Christ Bernard White Ingleside Road

First Baptist Pageant Portrays Henriea Hall Shuck Life

Thursday night the Woman's Missionary society presents the pageant Two Lands and a Life that Lives. It chronicles Henrietta Hall Shuck, the first American missionary to China, with a cast of one hundred city youths.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Henrietta Hall Shuck China

County farm leaders meet with agents and delegates

Herman M Bowers county agent joined Mrs. Albert Mooney president of the county farm women's bureau John M Bailey president of the county farm bureau and Mrs E F Bratton delegate from the woman's bureau in a regional gathering.

Herman M Bowers Albert Mooney County Farm Women’s Bureau John M. Bailey County Farm Bureau E. F. Bratton Woman's Bureau

Reward Offered for Return of 1935 Virginian Pass

A pass book belonging to W. A. White of Princeton West Virginia, named 1935 Virginian annual pass, with a $35 reward for its return. The item was lost Sunday morning at Hale's Drug Store on Mercer Street.

Hale's Mercer Street W. A. White Princeton W. Va

Beautiful pageant to be presented at First Baptist church

The pageant Two Landa and a Life That Lives, recounting Henrietta Hall Shuck set for Thursday at 7 30 pm with 115 cast members. It toured 17 Virginia West Virginia cities after a Richmond Mosque debut drawing 6900. local notables in audience and extensive Old South decor planned.

First Baptist Church Richmond Virginia West Virginia Henrietta Hall Shuck China T. M. Johns Hartley Sanders Ira M. Smith Princeton Evelyn Bird J. Lewis Shuck William Sandera Addison Hall Shuck S. W. Mustaine, Jr Charles

Special Communication for Funeral of Isaac H Fry

Princeton Lodge No. 124 A F and A M meets at Masonic hall this afternoon at 1 30 to attend the funeral of Brother Isaac H Fry conducted by Dr W L Hunter W M

Princeton Lodge No. 124 A. F A. M Masonic Hall Isaac H. Fry W. L. Hunter W. M

Princeton Area Personal Notes From Local Visitors

Princeton felt bustling as families and friends arrived for Thanksgiving. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Perkins from Bluefield staying with L. M. Perkins on Honaker Avenue. Betty Lee Tosh of Beckley and Maxine Reed of Athena visited Luta Crotty on Reynolde Avenue. Additional guests came from Columbus Ohio, Bedford Virginia, Charlottesville, and Morgantown.

Henry Perkins Bluefield Mr. Perkins L. M Perkins Honakar Avenue Betty Lee Tosh Beckley Maxine Reed Athena Luta Crotty Reynolde Avenue A. Thomas Tommy Columbus Thomas C. A. Noble Wickam Avenue AD. Anderson Russell Lee Street Bedford L. O. Lilly Mary Charlottesville P. L Lilly Center Street Lewis Lilly Richmond Dental College Frank Matherly R. B. Matherly Lego O Frekeking Hinton J. L. Fredeking W. H. Roberts Morgantown Burger Lilly Marlington Jessie Lilly Wyoming County G. L. Stinnette Park Avenue

Welch Auto Worker Dies From Weekend Crash

William Burke a 46 year old Bartley machine man died in a local hospital from injuries after a Saturday night auto wreck near the Bartley filling station. He suffered a fractured skull and facial injuries. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Wayne, with burial arrangements via Fanning Funeral Home. He is survived by children Ottie Martha and Willis and brothers Henry Charles Burke and sister Mrs Monroe Phillips.

William Burke Bartley Wayne Fanning Burke Race Hospital Ottie Martha Willis Henry Burke Dingess Charles Burke Monroe Phillips Detroit Mich

Welch F W Booth hosts eleventh birthday party for son Dickie

Mrs F W Booth entertained a group of young people with a birthday party honoring her son Dickie celebrating his eleventh birthday Saturday evening in the Appalachian community room. The pink and green decorating theme set a festive mood as games were played and prizes awarded to Buddy Rogers Elizabeth Ann Hervey Jimmie Butler and L C Hollandsworth. A party plate of ice cream and cake was served. Guests included Elizabeth Ann Hervey Jimmie Butler L C Hollandsworth Heath Higginbotham Elizabeth Lester Gray Edwards Helen Roston Billy Sharrett Dorothy Willis Lois Rosenzweig Betty Eads Keane Peak Francis Maurice Rex Mose Ray Minnie Dorsay Estelle Fridman Helen OToole Jacqueline Junier Ray Knott Sue Armentrout Joan Rowe Frank Tucker Sybil Compton Jack Bleving Lillian McCoy Anne Eaton Paul Adkins Peggy Hylton Lenore Little John Moore Elkins Payne Eddie Blakely Emily Ann Duncan Elizabeth McWaters.

F. W. Booth Dickie Appalachian Community Room Buddy Rogers Elizabeth Ann Hervey Jimmie Butler L. €. Hollandsworth L. C. Hollandsworth Heath Higginbotham Elizabeth Lester Gray Edwards Helen Roston Billy Sharrett Dorothy Willis Lois Rosenzweig Betty Eads Keane Peak Francis Maurice Rex Mose Ray Minnie Dorsay Estelle Fridman Helen O'Toole Jacqueline Junier Ray Knott Sue Armentrout Joan

Welch Parents Teacher Association Meets This Afternoon

The Welch Parents Teacher Association holds its monthly meeting this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the auditorium. Mrs. Earl Layne is noted in the program.

Welch Parents Teacher Association Earl Layne

Welch School Homeroom Mothers Meet Before PTA

A meeting of Welch school homeroom mothers is called by Mrs Layne for 2 30 preceding the PTA session. All mothers are urged to attend this special meeting. The Sisterhood Bridge Club will meet tonight at 8 at the home of Mrs A Snider Summers Street. The regular Sisterhood meets Thursday at 230 at Mrs Bell Woodlawn Court apartments. Hospital admissions to Grace include Mrs D E Smeller Northfork Mrs Daniel Greens Mohegan Mrs Reese Asbury Jaeger Frank Matok Elbert and Robert Robertson Litwar. Discharges include Mrs W E Doss Northfork Mrs H T Turner Elbert Mrs Walter England Hemphill Joe Muzzerelli Bartley George McBride Lex Jimmy Lions Jaeger G H Blevins Hemphill Billy Maxwell Raysal W D Price Anawalt Ed Short Onar Haven Hunter Logan and W H Bennett Bartley. Stevens clinic admissions include Mrs John Romans Caretta Kenneth Iddings Crumpler Ernest Pears Jaeger Mrs Jacob Miller Welch Chania Rucker Pagetown and Baby Peggy Creed Caretta. Stevens clinic discharges include Mrs Luther Baldwin Coalwood Mrs R B Hawks Coalwood Richard Hamricks Kimball Mrs Sam Harris Kimball Alleen Lester Havaco.

Grace Hospital D. E. Smeller Northfork Daniel Greens Mohegan Reese Asbury Jaeger Frank Matok Elbert Robert Robertson Litwar W. E. Doss H. T. Turner Walter England Hemphill Joe Muzzerelli Bartley George McBride Lex Jimmy Lions G. H. Blevins Billy Maxwell Raysal W. D. Price Anawalt Ed Short Onar Haven Hunter Logan W. H. Bennett Stevens Clinic John Romans Caretta Kenneth Iddings Crumpler Ernest Pears Jacob Miller Welch Chania

December term opens with few cases heard

The December term of circuit court opened with no jury trials. Jurors were dismissed to report Tuesday morning. Settlements occurred in J. C. Harrison vs. Mrs. W. A. Payne M. E. Crisp vs. Griffith Lumber Co. Guaranty Bond and Mortgage Corp. vs. Mannie Shore Nellie B. White vs. The Home Insurance Co. L. R. Coulling vs. Welch Service Center County Court of McDowell County vs. McInnis Hatfield sheriff. Several cases were dismissed including J. R. Gildersleeve vs. A. D. Hatfield A. C. Wells vs. Bright and Davis S. D. Shannon vs. Ellis Robston H. J. Burnett vs. Wise Baldwin Tony Svenski vs. Marko Sandutch English Development Co. vs. A. D. Hatfield. A judgment was awarded in F. N. Hash vs. H. J. Hash. Six cases remain on the Tuesday docket.

J. C. Harrison W. A. Payne M. E. Crisp Griffith Lumber Company Guaranty Bond and Mortgage Corporation Mannie Shore Nellie B. White the Home Insurance Company L. R. Coulling Welch Service Center, Incorporated County

Welch Personal News Notes Return from Thanksgiving Holiday Visit

Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Davis have returned to Welch after visiting their son Arry Davis and Mrs. Davis of Lengton Kentucky. Mrs. George H. Branch left Saturday for Grand Isle Vermont after visiting her son George W. Branch and Mrs. Branch on Riverside Drive.

L. C. Davis Welch 4Rry Davis Davis Lengton George H. Branch Grand Isle Vermont George W. Branch Branch Riverside Drive

Interchurch Socials and Thanksgiving News from Davy WV

Intermediate young people of the Metho dist church met at Janice Green's home with games and refreshments after a business session. The Women's Bible class gathered at Mrs. W. R. Martin's home for a social evening and treats. Thanksgiving travelers include Les Foy Mildred Fleener Glenn Mee and Robert Stone. Billy Lane returned home from hospital after diphtheria. Nearby visits include Mrs Rodney Jackson in Northfork and relatives in Carretta Sunny. Mrs Posey Chambers recent bride received a miscellaneous shower at Mrs Jim Chambers home. Mr and Mrs Jess Hill and daughter spent Thanksgiving at Baileysville with Mrs Hill's mother.

Marshall College Huntington Robert Stone Concord Billy Lane Rodney Jackson Northfork Robert Vfleenor Joe Mee E. Firestine Carretta Sunny Posey Chambers Jim Chambers Jess Hill Baileysville

Governor Kump’s son-in-law escapes injury in car skid

Cyruss Scott, father-in-law of Governor Kump, escaped injury when an automobile skidded and hit steps beside the road. David Creech, an aide at the governor’s mansion, drove Scott from Elkins to Charleston in an executive mansion car. The vehicle was only slightly damaged.

Sutton W. Va Cyruss Scott Kump David Creech Scott Elkins Charleston

Burns Fatal for Floyd Wallace at Big Creek

Floyd Wallace, 35, of the Big Creek section, died after a gasoline fire ignited when a car motor sparked a flame during repair. A Carter Coal Co. employee at Caretta, he succumbed after being treated at Stevens clinic. Survived by wife and several children.

Floyd Wallace Big Creek Carter Coal Company Caretta Wallace Stevens Clinic

Dr. David's Sanative Wash Promises Quick Itch Relief

An old advertisement touts Dr David's Sanative Wash as a treatment for scabies. It claims itching stops shortly after use as the liquid destroys skin germs and eases nerve distress, with a money back guarantee and 60 cent price. Owens & Minor, Richmond, Va. listed.

Dr. David Owens & Minor, Dept Richmond

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