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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1935
Page
2
The Salvation Army mails 1500 appeal letters to Bluefielders for Christmas donations to fund baskets, clothing and coal. Adjutant Hal Hughes says demand will exceed previous years and urges contributions by Christmas to meet a $1500 goal.
R Floyd Clapp 63 longtime Bluefield resident died at St Luke's hospital after seven weeks of illness. He worked for Appalachian Electric Power Co. and had lived with Mr and Mrs F O Morris at 216 Rogers St. Survived by sister Mrs LoCo Hyland of Weymouth Mass. Body to be taken there for funeral and burial. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity.
Mrs. KB A Chambers of Lynchburg was recalled home from visiting her daughters Mrs. Craig Thornton and Mrs. W L Thornton by the death of her brother C M Jennings at his home near Lynchburg. She was accompanied by H M Jennings of Bluefield, a son of C M Jennings. Sir Thomas Lipton once auctioned a pound of tea for $180 in Mincing Lane to prove he grew wood tea when rivals accused him of selling inferior product.
Fretwell's and Henderson's Cleaners advertise rug and drapery cleaning services with special offers. Mary Lee Beauty Shop promotes facials and shampoo services, listing phone numbers and appointments, all in a period advertising style.
Halr Tinting and Dyelne by specialists and graduates. Ex perienced operator. Advice given without obligation. Mary Lee Beauty Shop, Phone 2760.
During December one dollar permanents available before 11 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Other permanents range from 1.50 to 10 dollars. We guarantee quality. Also a Friday notice announces a ladies Fish-back coat sale at 7.95 dollars with phone contact Rosemarie 393.
Madge Richardson proprietor announces a holiday special offering $5.00 permanents and $2.50 trims at Trilogy Beauty Studio located at 836 1-2 Princeton Avenue over Goodwin's. Phone 887.
Miss Bernice Akers, a Concord College faculty member, died in her Athens apartment from accidental asphyxiation last Monday. Her funeral at Immanuel Lutheran drew a large Bluefield crowd, with Rev. Paul L. Roger and Rev. E. E. Wiley presiding and Concord Training School staff providing music. Interment followed at Monte Vista Park cemetery after families viewed the body at her parents’ home on Greenbrier Street.
Nineteen persons were examined on opening day of a semi annual chest clinic sponsored by the Bluefield Woman's club and the West Virginian Tuberculosis association. Three positives and three suspicious cases were found. Five tests were given to children with readings scheduled Friday. Dr. Robertson of Roanoke leads the clinic with assistants Drs. Richmond Steele Tanner Hoge Lepper and nurses Switzer Poff and Jackson assisting in shifts for colored patients.
Congressman John Kee of West Virginia's Fifth District was moved from St. Luke's hospital to his home after a three week stay. He is regaining strength but will not be at his office for some time.
Weather report shows a chilly morning with record highs and lows. Kentucky logs 17 degrees while the Rockies are clear and dry, and temperatures along the Pacific coast stay near normal.
Bluefield prepares a one day goodwill motorcade to Buchanan and Tazewell counties forming at 8 39 tomorrow morning. The event is organized by the chamber of commerce and the business men association with lL D Feuchtenberger arranging for transport and a Grundy high school luncheon for Buchanan county officials and coal men. Virginia state troopers will escort the parade and tickets for lunch are required.
The Anti-Saloon League, at its St Louis convention, calls on President Roosevelt to end alcohol use at White House functions. Washington notes the move refers to a post repeal custom of serving only light American wines by Mrs Roosevelt, who was not reachable for comment. The city leader says the court decision on local option and the legislature's right to reestablish prohibition will drive a new pro prohibitionist campaign.
Farley told reporters that Roosevelt will carry Pennsylvania and perhaps New Hampshire and Kansas. He said Borah would not be nominated, Hoover runs but gains little, and he refused to discuss resigning as postmaster general to lead the campaign.
W. T. Kirk, owner of a Bluefield Avenue barber shop, was held by U S Commissioner Thomas H. Scott for the January term of the federal district court on possessing four pints of unpaid tax liquor. A similar charge against C B Hurst J C Copenhaver and L E Perkins was dismissed. Kirk posted bail and was released. The four men were arrested Monday by Deputy Sheriff J W McMullen, Constables J A Tabor and J Earle Bailey and Special Officer Oscar Mitchell.
Knoxville burley tobacco markets opened at full stride with higher prices than last year. First hour average price was $21.89 with about 180,000 pounds sold as tobacco men called.
Washington December 4 Secretary Roper announced the appointment of supervisors to direct the field force of the 1935 business and manufacturers census. The assigned supervising district and headquarters include West Virginia with Joseph Parker Mendel Wheeling John KR Fortney Morgantown Harry R Downs Clarksburg Albert Bivens Jr Bluefield among the appointees.
A wartime communique reports Ethiopians engaging Italian forces in brisk skirmishes, with the adversary aiming to outflank and ease mounting troop pressure. Europeans reportedly equipped a munitions plant at Addis Ababa to produce grenades bombs cannons and anti aircraft projectiles.
Paris reports a joint Anglo French effort to obtain Mussolini's peace terms before a League embargo vote. Laval seeks Franco British unity to spur disclosure of Italian aims, while Hoare and Laval weigh a note and possible territorial concessions as a basis for peace.
Governor Kump challenged the wording of a $643000 federal relief grant receipt, seeking deletions to limit state liability. The funds will be handed to the relief administration as officials review rolls and cuts, with $250000 previously allotted already turned over to headquarters.
Secretary Hull aligned with the administration’s stance against excessive exports and said he had no information on Standard Oil’s Italy oil supply position. He noted the State Department is examining the matter. The neutrality law requires embargo of arms and war implements at hostilities’ outbreak, but experts doubt it permits banning other items without new congressional authority.
Bluefield's yuletide lights in the downtown area were turned on last night for the first time and will stay lit nightly through New Year's Day. The display runs along Princeton Avenue from Mercer to Scott, and on Federal Street from Princeton to Franklin and from Princeton to Secott. Last year the lights stopped at Stewart Street and Federal Street decorations were less complete.
W B Little street supervisor in Welch oversees rebuilding Blakely athletic field used by Welch high and local teams. A five foot wall rises over five hundred feet to separate field from Brown's creek reducing flood risk. Plans include a twelve foot wall encircling the field and a new concrete grandstand with updated lights already in use last year and this season.
In a circuit court dispute over a deceased man’s life insurance two widows Mary Adams Patterson and Mary Shorter Patterson agreed to split the policy. Judge B F Howard approved the compromise assigning each widow $230, half the coverage from Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co. of Chattanooga.
Welch officials and the local merchants association announced no Christmas lights or trees this year. Flood water ruined lights along McDowell Street, making replacement impossible before the holiday.
James Watkins of Welch, a Grace hospital patient with a severe head laceration, is said to have been struck by Rufus Thompson, another Carter Hotel dining room employee, after an argument over work. Authorities report a brief fistfight before the poker blow. no arrests have been made.
The Welch Salvation Army plans a holiday fund raiser with members in the business district and a goal of 1500 dollars. Adjutant Courtess says 600 baskets will be prepared for county distribution, and citizens are urged to donate an extra toy.
At the Welch Kiwanis Club weekly meeting two trophies were presented along with a bell and a large blue banner trimmed in gold for winning a statewide attendance contest. The awards were given during the regular session.
The Welch club admitted members of the fourth division after a business session. A violin trio from Welch high school performed three selections, comprising Martha Maloney, Granie Robinson, and Clement Bassett with Catherine Butler on piano. Guests included Dr. J. O. Hunter, Dr. C. L. Woodbridge, Cy Willis, Coach T. K. Tandy, Prof. G. M. Hollandeworth, and Taylor Scott.
Van A. Bittner president of District No. 17 United Mine Workers of America will address miners from the Pocahontas Tug River district Sunday at 10 30 in the Pocahontas theatre. Jesse Aquino UMWA representative coordinated plans in Charleston for the event. Several hundred union members from across the county are expected to attend.
Painter- Porroni Post 1021 VFW plans regular meeting Friday at 8 in the Memorial building. Commander Fred Smith of Coalwood to outline year ahead. McDowell County Post 8 district meeting also at 8 in Davy. Ex service members invited. Welch Post expected to lead a large delegation.
A meeting of the Episcopal Guild is set for Thursday afternoon in the Appalachian community room at 2 30 o clock. Mrs W L Wetherby, president, will preside as officers are elected for the coming year.
Grace hospital admitted Mrs T H Holfhouser Davy Jean Hamilton Bartley Mrs Sam Sexton Superior and Charles Day Big Four. Discharges include Pearl Waller Glen Alum Mrs Ed Miller Glen Alum Mrs J M Lowe Bradshaw and Baby Nancy Turne Capers. Stevens clinic admitted Jesse Redyard Berwind C D Woody Coalwood Worthy Johnson McDowell G R Hairston Jaeger and Miss Allene Sparks Berwind. Welch Emergency admitted Willie Cook Clearfork A C Wells city Monroe Matney city Juanite Farrow Gary Jim Dickson city W F Lerner Asco and Jack Wellman Williamson.
The auxiliary executive board will meet at 8 o clock this evening in the Sunday school room of the Presbyterian church after the Sunday school council supper. Mrs. H C Stafford, president, urges all members to attend.
The McDowell County Woman's Club will gather Saturday at 2 30 PM in the Appalachian Community Room with Miss Julia Hardy Robinson and Miss Jess Witt leading the program.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church schedules four meetings on Thursday. Circle No 1 gathers at Mrs. J W Strickler's home at 1 PM. Circle No 2 is postponed until next week. Circle No 3 meets at Mrs J H Williams's home at 1 PM. Circle No 4 meets at Mrs L C Daviss home at 1 PM.
The Woman's auxiliary to the Mc Dowell County Medical society will sponsor a tea dance on Christmas day with Mrs. J L Sameth in charge of arrangements.
Mrs J G Hurt and baby from Newport R I visit Mr and Mrs J C Hurt in Welch. Mrs J W Hurt and Mrs C H Fritz of Filbert shop and visit in Welch. Louis Michaelson of War visits Welch. B S McNeil leaves for Charleston for a new job after two years with Hutson Farris and Har Jey. Mrs Card Whitehead, Mrs C C Dye, and Mrs T J Apperson of Eckman shop in Welch.
Miss Ruth Pitt of Bassett Virginia Mrs Sam Hawkins and Grace Hawkins with Miss Ruth Stafford of Davy visited friends in Bluefield this weekend. Miss Jane Butler a Virginia Commercial college student in Lynchburg has returned to resume work after holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs H L Butler.
Sloan warns against a December Washington conference on new federal industrial regulation. He fears it could mislead the public, delay recovery, and undermine confidence in American principles. He urges industry to unite and push a broader, shared responsibility beyond mere production. Automobiles in Mexico and Central America have more than doubled in eight years.
A large crowd is expected tonight for a dinner at the YMCA preceding the formal opening of the Union Mission in its new Roanoke Street building. The 8 PM program will feature talks by Rev. Pat B. Withrow Dr. Frank N. Lynch and H. I. Shott, with a musical program and reception committee members listed.
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