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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1930

Page

6

Lerona Students Enjoy Busy Week

Lerona West Virginia December reports show the Home Economic club at Lerona high school reorganized with officers Lottie Law president Zona Bragg vice president Chlorine Bragg treasurer. Enrollment is 16 of 20 possible members with plans for several projects. A Thanksgiving program by Serena high school grades featured songs recitations and readings and remarks by faculty members.

Lerona W. Va Home Economic Club Lerona High School Lottie Law Zona Bragg Chlorine Bragg Serena High School Virginia Wagner Ruth Bauguess Llewellyn Wagner Lorene Keaton Charles Goodall

Thanksgiving Shooting Meets Near Serena

A series of shooting matches occurred near Serena during Thanksgiving with winners reportedly favored by residents and drawing crowds enjoying turkey dinners in the holiday season.

Serena

Thanksgiving visits and weekend trips across Pipestem area

Local residents from Matewan, Pipestem, Hinton, Beckley, Princeton and surrounding towns spent Thanksgiving with family and friends. Many were on weekend business trips to Bluefield, Princeton or nearby communities, while several edited or visited relatives in Lerona, Serena, Athens and Dott.

Honaker Matewan Harry Farley Pipastem V. J. Honaker Princeton Vivian West Hinton Hazel Lucille Farley Beckley Frank Farley J. W. Shorter Burkman Hopkins Bluefield Lick Creek R. F. Brown Iole Lilly Athens Pipestein Nalph Wiley Lloyd Caldwell Maryland Julius Keaton Clarence Williams Princeton Hospital Blanche and Othelene Neeley J. E. Brisla Delbert Cox Robert Fletcher Faye Neeley Carla Lilly F. P. Neeley Basil Beckett J.C. Hite Alva Hite John Bowles Vinnie Hite Springton Serena J. C. Hite Azel Neeley Hinton Hospital Lerena B. L. Law and Son Clyde R. S. Foley

Huntington Appeals From P S C Gas Rates

Huntington West Virginia city commission authorized appeal to the state supreme court from the United Fuel Gas company rate decision. Key protesters include Huntington Charleston and Williamson who argued the increases harm consumers. City Attorney H L Ducker to pursue steps as needed and lawyers for protesting cities plan a meeting next week.

Huntington W. Va State Supreme Court Public Service Commission United Fuel Gas Company Huntington City Commission H. L. Ducker Charleston Williamson J. B. Taylor Ducker Supreme Court

Cup of Brotherly Love Begins World Tour Step

The Masonic Cup of Brotherly Love moved another step in its seven year journey around the world as the liner California called for Glasgow. Lodge master Robert J. Bachman handed the silver mug to Captain James Collie, representing New York lodge 69 A F and A M. The cup originated with the Evans ton lodge and will travel to Glasgow and many other lodges before completing its voyage.

New York California Glasgow Robert J. Bachman A. F A. M James Collie Evanston

Thanksgiving Snow and a Bear Attack Save Craven Farm

On Craven farm Uncle Jack and the Cravens celebrate early snow with skating and a Thanksgiving drive for the poor. A fierce black bear breaks in, Trail the dog defends Jack, and Uncle Jack and Trail kill the bear after a dramatic basement confrontation. Neighbors gather to share the tale and bear meat, making a memorable Thanksgiving.

Mrs. Craven Uncle Jack Fred Jack George Trail Cravens

Bramwell Honor Students Named for November Roll

Bramwell High School reports twenty nine students earned spots on the November honor roll for scholastic achievement. Circle No. 3 elected new officers as Mrs J F Thornton remains chairman and Mrs B D Maxey becomes vice chair. January meeting set with Mrs S C Leedy. The Bramwell church service for D C Jones held with Rev W H Foard and Rev S W Moore officiating. interment at Monta Vista. Christmas seal sale by Bramwell Women's Club progresses with Mrs Thornton assisted by local members.

Bramwell W. Wa Dee Bramwell High School Glenn Scott Richard Boley Anne Bowen James Foard Richard Fulmer Ethel Bowling Joe Vincent Evelyn Neal Aubrey Davis Reginald Sexton William H. Bowen Woodrow Burton Raymond J. F. Thornton Frank Smith B. D. Maxey F. A. Witt W. H. Haynes Frank Horney Voice R. W. Hill M. EB. Williams R. C. Parcell 8. C. Leedy The Presbyterian Church D. C. Jones W. H Foard Bramwell Women’s Club Health Committee Thornton Mae Ogle Goldie Richmond Johnson C. M. Flele Coopers T. J. Thompson Freeman Jack Smith McComas W. B. Caldwell Matoaka Circle Circle No. 2 Missionary Society J. W. Johnson Sam Tabor H. B. Jones Douglas Sexton W. M. Leathco Flower Fund Alex Noel Social Service Belle Aldridge W. N. Leathco Leather Houston

Bluestone bridge near town opens to traffic soon

The new highway bridge across the Bluestone River near the telephone office has been completed and approaches are being built. It will open to traffic in a few days while the walkway was opened to pedestrians Friday. Circle No. 2 elects officers with Mrs. J W Johnson as chairman and several others serving in key posts. The Baptist church calendar lists Sunday school at 9:45 a m and preaching at 7:30 p m by Rev W B James.

Craven Farm Uncle Jack Mrs. Craven Alabama Jack Gordon Fred Bob Rex Mother Uncle Ack George Aciting Shawnee Lake Bluestone River Bramwell Church Calendar Baptist Church W. B. James Presbyterian Church W. H. Foard Methodist Church H. Austin Epworth League Epworth Circle No. 1 L. H. Burke

Bramwell High Hosts Operetta The Lucky Jade

Bramwell high school students performed The Lucky Jade Friday night coached by Leah Squires with staging by Miss Barker and Mrs Iseming er. Lena M Charter state supervisor of home economics visited Bramwell high Friday.

Bramwell High School Leah Squires Lena M. Charter

Bramwell Woman's Club Aids Families and Crafts Sale

The Bramwell Woman's club met in the Masonic hall with Mrs. E. S. Baker presiding. Members request reports of families needing aid by Dec 15 for basket deliveries. Dolls sewn by the book department will be sold in a local store next week. Bramwell School notes mention November report cards issued and a call for parents to discuss under 70 percent results.

Bramwell Woman's Club Masonic Hall E. S. Baker W. H. Pritchard Book Department Bramwell

Bramwell Area Health and Social News Updates

Community notices report several illnesses and recoveries in Bramwell and nearby towns. Mrs. R. L. Parsons shows improvement at Bluefield sanitarium while Albert Jones, W. J. Pritchard, and Mrs. Lacy Haynes remain ill at home. Various visitors arrive from New York, Wilkes Barre, and Washington. others travel to Bluefield, Chattanooga, and Beckley for family or medical reasons.

Helen Anna Forlines Edna Lena Forlines R. L. Parsons Bluefield Sanitarium James Smith Edwin (Monk) Sales Huntington Bramwell Albert Jones Edwin Biggs New York J. &. Biggs Nell Edwards Wilkes Barre D. C. Jones Lacy Haynes Freeman W. J. Pritchard T. R. Shupe Mary Shupe Bluefield Ruth Baker Cambria A. Martin Karl Blevins I. T. Mann Washington John F. Fox Chattanooga Tenn S. C. Leeday Grace Jennings Carl Francis Beckley Fanny Asbury John D. Hewitt

Mother held on charge of poisoning home well

Saginaw Michigan December 6 Katherine Krowczyk mother of eight demanded examination at arraignment on a charge of poisoning the well at neighbor John Lugiewicz home Held on five thousand dollar bail for a hearing next Friday None of the Lugiewicz family drank any water a son detected a peculiar odor before use County officials said Lugiewicz grocer recently sued Mrs Krowczyks husband for a debt

Saginaw, Mich Katherine Krowczyk John Lugiewicz Lugiewicz Mre. Krowczyk

Also Mentioned on This Page

George W. Moore BIBLE Serena Bible J. T. Law Jr W. R. Keaton A. N. Phillips J. N. Phillips S. V. Austin BE. Neeley J. W. Butterworth Cup Friends of Field and Forest Theo Tan Brain New Highway Bluestone J. F. Thornton Bramwell Circle NO. 8 Nye TVTF Ula Mc A Renae Princeton Ave Bluefield, W. Va Gladstone Ladies Gladstones Bluefield Furniture Steckler’s Men’s Shop
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