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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1933

Page

4

Court day cut short as cases settled and continued

Princeton circuit court sessions were shortened when two cases settled out of court and one was postponed. J H Robinette settled for 5000 against G C Murphy over a hand injury from a slammed store door. Betty Lee Clerk settled for 4250 against Isadore J Plank and Tobie S Blank after a street car collision. Other cases adjourned include a 10000 suit by Vesta Davis against Virginian Railway and a slander suit by Bertha Underwood against Eddie B Kidd and Oscar B Kidd. Eugene Edwin Thomas won an absolute divorce from Edwin Lindsay Thomas.

Howell M. Tanner J. H. Robinette G. C. Murphy Company Robinette Betty Lee Clerk Isadore J. Plank Tobie S. Blank Bluefield R. 0 Sewell L. W. Lawson Lawson Vesta Davis Paul Davis Virginian Railway Company Matoaka Bertha Underwood Eddie B. Kidd Oscar B. Kidd

Nine Men Booked On Drunk Charges

Nine men, charged with being drunk, were booked at the county jail Saturday and Sunday. All but two paid fines of $10 and costs imposed by local magistrates. John Sisman, charged with being drunk and disorderly, was fined $35 and given thirty days in jail by Magistrate E. L. Davidson at Matoaka. Trig Graham, of McComas, was fined $100 and costs and given thirty days in jail by Magistrate W. S. Reynolds at Montcalm Saturday on charge of having liquor in his possession.

John Sisman E. L. Davidson Matoaka Trig Graham McComas W. 8 Reynolis Montcalm

Gall Stone Colic Advice and Home Remedy Advertisement

A home treatment suggestion for gall stone colic urges avoiding operation if possible and treating causes sensibly at home using Prescription No. 69. The ad directs readers to ask their druggist or write to Home Drug Co. in Minneapolis for literature on a rec ted practicing specialist's prescription for liver and gall bladder trouble that has shown gratifying results for 28 years. Sold under money back guarantee. Clip this out now.

Celebrities who beat TB head Christmas Seal drive

A unique national committee of tuberculsis survivors will lead the twenty seventh annual Christmas Seal sale across the United States starting Thanksgiving Day. The 2 084 affiliated associations back the effort with notable members including Will Irwin Harold Bell Wright Hobart Bosworth Roger W Babson Irving Fisher Charles Wakefield Cadman Eugene ONeill and Dr William Charles White as chairman.

United States Will Irwin New York City William Charles White Washington D. C Harold Bell Wright Tucson Ariz Hobart Bosworth Beverly Hills Cal Roger W. Babson Babson Park Mass Irving Fisher New Haven

Princeton Patrol Honors At Mercer School

Honor patrol pupils for this week at the Mercer school are Jame Rus sell, Cora Smith, Helen Wagner, Walter Deverle, Herbert Herring and James Bailey. They are from 8-A room.

Mercer School Jame Russell Cora Smith Helen Wagner Walter Deverle Herbert Herring James Bailey

Clifford Nunn Arrested for Assault on Martha Barnett and Virginia Nunn

Clifford Nunn was arrested yesterday by Constable J H Davidson on charges of assault and battery against Martha Barnett and Virginia Nunn. He is held at the county jail awaiting a hearing before Magistrate D T Carr.

Martha Barnett Virginia Nunn Clifford Nunn J. H. Davidson Nunn County Jell D. T. Carr

Bluefield Man Named Clerk to District Road Office

Ben Draper of Bluefield is appointed a clerk in the office of district road engineer L. R. Taylor. He succeeds John Mastin who has taken the post of purchasing agent for the CWA in the county.

Ben Draper Bluefield L. R. Taylor John Mastin CWA

Prince ton Wild Life league to elect delegates at meeting

Delegates to the state convention of the Wild Life league to be held at Beckley December 9 will be elected at a meeting of the Princeton branch of the league tonight at 8 oclock at the Memorial building. Members will discuss conservation matters and decide on instructions to be given delegates.

The Wild Life League Beckley Princeton League Memorial Building

Roanoke Men Charged With Liquor Possession

Cary Livesy and John Thornhill both of Roanoke were arrested November 22 on the Princeton Oakvale road by state troopers and deputy sheriffs and were arraigned before Magistrate D T Carr.

Cary Livesy John Thornhill Roanoke Princeton Oakvale D. T. Carr

Truck raid uncovers 80 gallons liquor hidden under poultry

Officers found 80 gallons of liquor concealed beneath a chicken and produce load in a truck. The two men were fined $100 plus costs and sentenced to thirty days in jail.

Lemmie Clark Named Guardian in County Fiduciary Order

Lemmie Clark was appointed guardian for Betty Lee Clark in a fiduciary order entered in the county clerk's office yesterday. Bond of $2,000 was given with C. BE Clark as surety.

Lemmie Clark Betty Lee Clark C. Be, Clark

Platinum Blonde at Royal theater features Loretta Young and Harlow

The high society satire follows a free spirited reporter who marries a society beauty after being caged by her glamour. It stars Loretta Young Jean Harlow Robert Williams Waltr Catlett and Louise Closser Hale amid lavish sets and chic fashions.

Royal Theater Loretta Young Jean Harlow Robert Williams Waltr Catlett Louise Closser Hale

Sunshine Circle Meets Tonight at Mrs Piper Home

The Sunshine circle 3 of the First Church of Christ holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at 7 30 at the home of Mrs W L Piper Lovell avenue with Mrs Lilly Meador as hostess All members are asked to attend

Sunshine Circle 3 First Church of Christ W. L. Piper Lovell Avenue Lilly Meador

Girl Scout Potluck Supper At Presbyterian Church

The Girl Scout potluck supper is tonight at 6 at the Presbyterian church with awards for scouts. All parents are invited to attend the meal and support the Scouts. The T. E. L. class meets on Tuesday December 12 due to the week of prayer services. The Daughters of the American Revolution will meet tonight at 7 30 with Mrs. W E Cunningham on Hale avenue.

Presbyterian Church T. EE. L First Baptist Church Dd. A. R Daughters American Revolution W. E. Cunningham Hale Avenue

Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting Tonight at Memorial

The local Veterans of Foreign Wars post meets at 7:30 this evening in the Memorial building. Discussion will cover veterans welfare measures to be submitted to Congress in January by the VFW of the United States.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Memorial Congress The United States

Week of Prayer Observed by First Baptist Church

The Woman's Missionary Society marks a foreign mission week with daily 2:30 PM services at the church. Circles 1 and 2 led Monday's program, Circles 3 and 4 take the stage today, and Friday features an all day Day of Prayer around the world.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Foreign Mission

Shirt Factory Shut After Code Test In Local City

The local shirt factory closes due to the cotton garment industry code effective November 27. A one week test showed products cannot compete with foreign factories. D L Casey asks General Hugh Johnson to send an investigator to study conditions and enable profitable operation if possible. The plant employed 323 workers with a 32 1 2 cent minimum hourly rate, above the 30 cent southern rate.

D. L. Casey Chamber of Commerce National Recovery Act Hugh Johnson

Princeton Personalities Share Thanksgiving Week Gatherings

Local residents and visitors marked Thanksgiving with family visits across Roanoke Virginia Winston Salem and nearby towns. The gathering list includes Mrs H L Glenn Mrs W B Reid and Betty Jean plus Miss Zylpha Carter Mre R A Fielder Wilda of Rhodell W Va and many others.社

H. L. Glenn W. 8. Reid Betty Jean Roanoke Virginia Zylpha Carter Winston-Salem R. A. Fielder Wilda Rhodell W. Va Max L. Covey North Walker Street Gladys Jones Memorial Hospital Straley Avenue First Church of God J. C. Carter Park Avenue Ollie Carter Greensboro N. C James Stearts Jr Mullens L. R. Taylor Louise Jim Ed Carter Winston- Salem Mary Crews Pineville Edward Crews West Virginia University P. I. Lilly Denny Peters Glen Rogers Jessie Lilly Center Street Fred Corley Jack Lee Kilcythe Elizabeth Lilly Elizabeth Brooks Dave Brooks Clarence Roe Norfolk Thelma Hunter D. Hoback A. R. Kyle Edie Muriel Morgantown

Thanksgiving Visit Notes From Area Residents

Local residents recount Thanksgiving visits with family across West Virginia Virginia towns and beyond. Several relatives are noted as students at West Virginia University Agnes Scott College Roanoke College and nearby Salem Virginia while others return from Staunton Charlottesville and Newport. Illness and recovery updates are included for Susanne Smith and Mrs Hartley Sanders amid holiday travel and gatherings.

West Virginia University Mies Gil Walker Union Carl Bivens Alderson McNeer Hale Avenue Tinder Decatur Buford Tinder Agnes Scott College Carrie Stafford Williamson Harold Stafford College Avenue W. W. Rogers Highland Avenue Keyser W. Va Susanne Smith Bluefield Road Dangerfield J. W. McNutt Staunton Charlottesville Hartley Sanders Walker Street J. D. Burgess Washington Cecil Johnson New York W. A. Johnson Bee Street Mt. Regis Salem Johnson Ira Mason Smith Roanoke College I. M. Smith Circle Drive Roy Robinette Newport Lillian Reynolds W. S. Roberts

Elks Hold Annual Memorial Service

Princeton Lodge No. 1469 BPOF held its annual memorial service at the First Methodist church with hundreds in attendance. Dr. J. M. Carter delivered the oration and a quartet performed pieces including Beautiful Threads of Gold and God Never Forgets. Harvey Rice sang Recessional. The roll call listed many deceased members.

Princeton Lodge First Methodist Church J. M. Carter God Phil Sutton Harvey Rice H. R. Harrison Oris Barton R. E. Thornhill C. W. Merrill M. A. Lowe Hoge Compton R. B. McKenzie Shirley R. Hylton W. P. Haller R. C. Moye George P. Damewood Frank Welboan F. L. Ball J. K. Thorn T. Fred Brown A. I. Bratton W. E. Tyler R. O. Secrest R. D. McMichael Carl A. Martin Russell B. Bodell Carl W Smith Lawrences. Fielder Harry C. Ellett

Local Folk Stage Temperance Drama Tonight at First Church

Cast list for the drama Who Killed Earl Wright the trial of Frank Lloyd based on a drunken brawl is announced for tomorrow night at 4 union service at the First Church of Christ. The production features real figures including Jack Stiles bootlegger Mrs French eye witness and a full court scene with jurors and officials. All city churches participate in the service.

Earl Wright First Church of Christ Frank Lloyd Jack Stiles J. M. McNeer B. E. Ewing Anti-Saloon League C.S. McIinturff Evelyn Margaret Ann McInturff Kyle McCormick Willis Chambers Lloyd Lillie K. Sutton J. M. Carter Jack Stil

County CWA Board Names Personnel in Princeton Meeting

The county CWA offices personnel were announced by the county board last Friday night in Princeton. The staff includes Mrs. Lida Talliferro as suing officer and Mary Powell as clerk in charge of direct relief disbursing. Other members listed: A. L. Bowling Ruth Christian Virginia Linkenbower Martha Biedler Sue Deyerle investigators. Joe Walthall Mrs Velida Caldwell Mrs Clara Meadows Mrs J F Thornton Mrs J E Thomason W. D. Bowling work relief officer. John Mastin purchasing agent Constance Fortune Opal Montgomery May Honaker Lille M Thorn Ruth Hess. Additional staff: R. B. Burns W. F. Neal Mary Holcombe Hazel Caldwell Arthur G. Booth Nellie Poff Marshall Peters. Direct relief in Bluefield is led by Mrs. Mary Murphy issuing officer with Mrs J B Shumate and Ray Lawson. Jess Easley serves as welfare administrator.

CWA Princeton Lida Tallifero Mary Powell A. L. Bowling Ruth Christian Virginia Linkenbower Martha Biedler Sue Deyerle Joe Walthall Velida Caldwell Clara Meadows J. F. Thornton J. E. Thomason

Adult Education Series Opens at Silver Springs School

The first class in a series of adult education courses will be held tonight at Silver Springs school under the P T A. Teachers are Willis Chambers and Virginia Jones. Classes meet each Tuesday night, ending at an unspecified time.

Silver Springs P.T. A Willis Chambers Virginia Jones Welch Parent-Teacher Association Welch High School Welch Graded School

Thanksgiving PTA meeting draws large turnout

The Silver Springs PTA held a Thanksgiving meeting last Friday night with 139 attendees including forty nine men and women. Pupils presented a play titled Joy of Giving by Willis Chambers with a synopsis read by Miss Virginia Jones and a piano and saxophone solo by Mr. Chambers. Mrs. John Shuff led a brief business session.

P.T. A Silver Springs Willis Chambers Virginia Jones Chambere John Shuff Pretty

Bond test case moves to Mason county circuit court

Charleston West Virginia December 4 The Mason county circuit court was chosen to hear a case testing the validity of municipal bonds issued for public works. Engineer M L O Neale said the change aims to start the case soon after year’s end. An appeal to the state supreme court remains planned regardless of the circuit court decision.

Charleston W. Va Mason County Hancock County M. L O’neale Advisory Public Works Board Supreme Court

Welch court verdicts in three cases at December session

Three trials were heard at the first session of the December circuit court in Welch. Two verdicts favored plaintiffs and one favored the defendant. Cases included Love W. Miller vs Lavinia Munsey and Louis Mahone vs Will Tester, with several judgments and settlements announced as the term proceeded.

Short B. F. Howard Eulalia Williame Ve Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Whch Love W. Miller Lavinia Munsey Tennessee Justice’s Court Lillian Jukes Quinto Falangi Louis Mahone Will Tester Mahone Yukon

Dr David’s Sanative Wash Advertisement

An old drugstore promotion touts Dr David’s Sanative Wash for scabies relief. It claims rapid itching reduction, germ destruction, and a money back guarantee. Sold via druggists or direct for 60 cents postpaid by Owens & Minor of Richmond Virginia.

Funeral Service Held for Mrs Lee May

Ida Alabama held last rites Sunday afternoon for Mrs Lee May 22 of Glen Alum who died in a local hospital after being fatally burned when her dress caught fire near an open fireplace with her infant.

Ida Ala Lee May Glen Alum Saeger May Mise Ethel Green J. L. Green Twin Branch Hubert Neda Rupel Bertha Green Marie Green Glen Um

Panther man suffers fractured skull after iron pipe attack

Jarvey Bryant, 22, colored, of Panther, is at Welch Emergency hospital with a fractured skull after a man struck him with an iron pipe. His condition is serious and he remains semi conscious. No arrests had been made last night.

Jarvey Bryant Panther Welch Emergency Hospital

Fatal hunting accident claims life of Gussie Acord at 24

Gussie Acord of Baileyeville died at 4 30 Sunday morning after a shotgun wound while hunting Saturday. He reportedly discharged the weapon by accident and told friend Jim Miller of Mill Creek. A searching party found him Saturday evening. funeral and burial planned at Clear Fork. He was born January 15 1909 in Oceana and survived by a widow and several siblings. Welch PTA meeting today features a sixth grade play at 3 PM.

Gussie Acord Baileyeville Welch Acord Jim Miller Mill Creek Mr. Acord Clear Fork Oceana Robert Acord Violet Bailey Cora Francis Leola Bailey Jesse W. Va Lucy Walls Jesse Blankenship Jack Louise William James Robert Bertha Nell

Chaminade Music Club Meets Tonight at A Palachian Room

Welch society notes the Chaminade Music club gathering tonight at 8 o'clock in the Appalachian community room with Mrs. A Osborn as hostess and program leader.

Chaminade Music Club Apalachian A. Osborn

Bridge Parties Planned in Appalachian Community Room

Invitations issued by Mrs. Paul Reyburn and Mrs. Clyde Linkous for bridge gatherings to be held Friday evening and Saturday afternoon in the Appalachian community room.

Paul Reyburn Clyde Linkous Appalachian Community Room

Circle to Meet for Mission Study Tonight

Circle No. 1 of the Baptists Missionary society will meet tonight at 8 o'clock at Mrs. W. T. Cartwright home to study the current mission book. The December meeting of the P.T.A. continues.

The Bapties Missionary Society W. T. Cartwright

Bridge Club Meeting at Mrs Gottlieb Home

The Bridge club of the Emanual Sisterhood will meet Wednesday night at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Louis Gottlieb on Elkhorn Street. Two tables will be in play.

Bridge Club The Emanual Sisterhood Louis Gottlieb Elkhorn Street

Police chiefs Sly and Carl bag deer on annual Elk County hunt

Chief of Police Howard Sly and his brother Carl returned from Elk County Pennsylvania after a ten day hunting trip. Each killed a deer weighing about 200 pounds on the first deer day. They also brought rabbits grouse and squirrels. The deer are on display in front of City Hall on McDowell Street.

Howard Sly Carl Sly Elk County Pennsylvania City Hall McDowell Street

Local patients, operations, and discharges at Grace and Stevens clinics

Master Oliver DeWitt of Marytown had an operation at Grace hospital yesterday. Mrs. BE Mullins of Logan was admitted to Stevens clinic for treatment. Mullins is mother of Mrs. W. M. Minton, formerly of Welch. Mrs. Kelley Gillespie of Hemphill is under treatment at Grace hospital. Miss Ruth Hatfield of Coalwood admitted to Stevens clinic. Mrs. Glen Lusk of Algoma, burned two weeks ago, allowed to return home from Grace. Mrs. C. H. Beavers of Bandy returned home after operation at Grace. Mrs. L. B. Surface of Elkhorn discharged after two weeks at Grace. Mrs. Jasper Adkins of Pineville admitted to Grace hospital for treatment.

Oliver DeWitt Harvey DeWitt Marytown Grace Hospital BE. B. Mullins Logan Stevens Clinic Mullins W. M. Minton Welch Kelley Gillespie Hemphill Ruth Hatfield Coalwood Glen Lusk Algoma C. H. Beavers Bandy W. Va L. B. Surface Elkhorn Jasper Adkins Pineville

Wounded Hunter Hurts Self in Accident Near Havaco

Herbert Hites an 18 year old from Havaco was badly wounded when he accidentally shot himself while hunting Saturday. The wound is not serious and he is expected to be discharged soon from Welch Emergency Hospital. Hites is a Welch High School senior. Attending pro game observers from Welch and Ber wind reported attending a Ports mouth Spartans versus Chicago Bears game in Portsmouth Ohio where the Bears won 17 to 7.

Herbert Hites Havaco Welch Emergency Hospital Hites Welch High School Maurice Herzbrun Henry Bailey S. M. Burgess Harry Butler Pat Flanagan Henry Rogers Welch Bill Geissenger Berwind Portsmouth Ohio Portsmouth Spartans Chicago Bears Chicago

Tivis Thomas in Serious Condition After Accident

Tivis Thomas age 25 of Lex is hospitalized in serious condition at Grace hospital after an accidental gunshot wound. He was loading a pistol at home Sunday evening when the trigger was pulled and the bullet entered his lower abdomen.

Tivis Thomas Lex Grace Hospital Thomas

Miss Sallie P. Scott Suffers Hip Fracture in Fall

Miss Sallie P. Scott of Gary fractured her hip Saturday afternoon after a fall at home. She is under treatment at Grace hospital and her condition is not serious. She is an aunt of Mrs. R. V. Shanklin of Gary.

Sallie P. Scott Gary Grace Hospital Miss Scott R. V. Shanklin

Welch Personal Notes From Virginia and Nearby Towns

Welch residents report visits and returns from Charlottesville Richmond Huntington Poccahontas Roanoke and Wheatly. Families include Hicks Curd Harman Reynolds French Baach Tandy Bingham Greenawalt Baber Eddins and Walker with updates on health and employment. Isadore Katzen improves at home on McDowell.

Hicks Charles T. H Curd Tommy Robert Harman Charlottesville Richmond W. B. Reynolds Huntington J. Hoagland French Paccahontas Solon Baach T. K. Tandy Wheatly Coach Tandy Lillian Bingham Zelma Greenawalt Roanoke Earl Baber Montgomery Welch Flat Iron Baber Mack Eddins

Welch Notables Return From Trips and Camps

Street life notes include Sam McCulloch returning to Welch after six months at a CCC camp near Elkins. Beulah Turner came home from Martinsville Virginia for Thanksgiving with relatives. A. Effron of Bluefield was in Welch yesterday attending to business and visiting relatives.

Sam McCulloch Welch Elkins

Allan Hoover Cleared in Speeding Charge

Attorney for Allan Hoover appeared in justice court and paid a $15 fine to clear the son of former President Herbert Hoover of a speeding charge. A guilty plea was entered for the traffic ticket issued last Saturday night by highway patrolmen.

San Francisco Allan Hoover Justice Court Herbert Hoover Young Hoover

National Day Law Ends Amid Liquor Sale Provisions

A state by state survey shows varied rules on off premise consumption and liquor sales. Florida and Georgia ban restricted options, while Illinois and Indiana discuss enforcement, and Maine Maryland New Hampshire remain unsettled or prohibited.

New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Florida Georgia Idaho Chicago Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico

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