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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1930
Page
9
Farmers report nearly 24 hours of rain beginning Friday leaving ground moist and waters swollen. They claim the drought era, rivaling 1920 history, may be ending while noting past cold springs and hot summers.
The Virginia governorship, a high honor and public trust, lasts four years while New York’s chief executive serves two. The author suggests changing Virginia to a two year term to quicken the path to the governor’s chair and notes lieutenant governor J H Price is being touted as a potential candidate.
Miss Christine West spoke at Fredericksburg State Teachers College on training mountain children in a one room school. A Berea College graduate, she oversees the Hoover school near Culpepper, with twenty six pupils aged six to eighteen, emphasizing original ideas and entertainment in lessons.
H G Shirley, chairman of the Virginia state highway commission, estimates thirteen additional years and 200 million dollars are needed to complete the highway system. He notes some leaders still favor bond financing as fastest and potentially most economical, contrasting with the pay as you go approach. The piece also mentions North Carolina taxpayers footing higher taxes for its highway system and servicing bond interest from gas tax revenue.
Lee County Virginia widens its tax office to two treasurers after Gov. Pollard suspends James M. Weston and appoints Charles D. Fugate. Both men operate from the Jonesville courthouse as tensions rise between factions and a new Lee County Taxpayers Protective Association, Inc. forms.
The Danville Virginia textile strike at two mills involves 4,500 workers on strike for over two months. The controversy has cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands and could total several millions, with the Virginia national guard on duty and eviction notices to former employees threatening further conflict.
The Boy Scout movement gains momentum in Bluefield Virginia with growing interest among boys and plans for an organizing meeting soon. Rev Paul Roger of Bluefield West Virginia assists as scoutmaster and supports forming the troop on the Virginia side.
Charley Hale of Falls Mills road reported a prize hog weighing 688 pounds net after butchering. The animal, fed on yellow corn and red dog chop, stood as a heavyweight standout in the local tally, illustrating remarkable farming yields in the area.
Interest runs high over the missing cornerstone of the old Methodist church razed here. No vault or Bible found after walls were torn down, with witnesses doubting any cornerstone ever existed. Work continues amid debris as locals recall past ceremonies and hope for relics amid the ruin.
A man claiming destitution visits several local houses asking for money. He accepts clothing for himself and his children but insists only money will satisfy him, prompting varied reactions from kind-hearted residents.
Virginia Sidelights notes a wanted to buy ad for a good coal range and mentions G Wright of Bluefield ill at home near Midway. Pocahontas church outlines services with Rev Herbert H Young and a community bridge party fundraising for toy gifts and baskets. East River Mountain shows signs of colder weather near Bluefield College.
The Young Matrons Guild of the Christian church of Bluefield Virginia met at the home of Mrs J D Hingardner on December 4 with a large attendance. The meeting opened by.
Logan Street Parent Teacher Association will convene at Logan Street School on Tuesday afternoon at 8 30. Miss Louise Blackwell, president, urges all members to attend.
The monthly meeting of circle 1, W M S West Graham Methodist church convened at 2:30 p m at Mrs J C Beard’s home with Mrs McCall as leader. Mrs Beard led singing and scripture reading, Rev T P Sims offered prayer and spoke on missionary work, and the class was conducted by Mrs Sims. Sixteen members and two visitors attended. Refreshments served by the hostess were enjoyed.
In Pounding Mill Virginia on December 6 a Union church sermon on missions was delivered by Rev. G C McKay of Tazewell. Local clergy from Norton Tip Top and other towns visited. Multiple residents and families are noted for visits, illnesses, purchases, and social trips in the week, including R S White of Cliffield, J S Harper of Raven, and R H Elswick acquiring the J B Nunley property.
Richlands Va December 6 Plans for the entertainment of the Taze well County Epworth League union which meets with the Richlands league on December 26 were discussed at a meeting of the Epworth league council Monday night at the Methodist parsonage Attended by Jake Hogan Lola Jessee Miss Mary Sue Fuller Ruth White the Rev P P Tabor and Mrs Tabor The Epworth league of Richlands is growing rapidly.
Last Saturday Mr and Mrs A J ONeal of Red Ash hosted a five course turkey dinner for Dr J M Adair of Bowling Green Kentucky and Raven Red Ash Coal company staff. After dinner guests played bridge and other games with Mise Charlotte Maynor assisting. Attending were T M Harris J S Harper C W Casey J M White H J Tarter C T Adair John Davis M H Adair Dr Sewell L Harris Pounding Mill A EB Curtis and others.
Martha Sparks along with other Pounding Mill relatives hosted gatherings. Nannie Rolen and Aubry Sparks of Bluefield visited Ruth Sparks. The Rev H O Kirk preached at Jess Woods home. Ruth Sparks and Ruth Ringstaff visited Princeton last week. Mrs C C Johnson has been on the sick list for the past week.
Bundy of Belfast and numerous residents from Richlands and surrounding towns are cited by full names in a community notice. Individuals include Elizabeth Thompson Nola Ada Warner Mannie Beavers Flossie Meade Beatrice Clark Alice Jimmie Orr Tula Couch Mrs Alex Beavers J C White Ben Thompson Bob Repass Chap Cyphers Robert Warner Adolphus Warner Walter Clark Sherman Norman Cedar Bluff Hubert Perry Tazewell and others.
The funeral for T. B. Shreve who died Tuesday morning took place at his Fairfax street home Wednesday morning. The service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Tabor with assistance from Rev. R. T. Listen. Burial followed in the family cemetery on Little River, head Wardell.
The Richlands membership drive for the Red Cross has closed with a total of $82. Mrs. J. H. Smith won the prize for securing the most memberships. Roll call chairman Mrs. Viola Ratliff was assisted by a list of volunteers including Mrs. C. C. Hyatt and several others.
The Pierian Delphian society will meet Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. B. White with Mrs. W. J. Elgin as leader. The subject will be Wagner and reports will be given by Mesdames White Williams Hyatt Lowe and McCall.
Circle No 2 of the Methodist Missionary Society met at Mrs W R Williams home and refreshments followed. The Methodist church circle and P T A hold upcoming meetings with hosts named, while Raven and Richland residents travel for visits. Local illness and employment changes noted include William Johnson at Railroad Avenue and Mrs A W Beavers taking a job at Royden store.
Cedar Bluff residents Wyatt and families visited Richlands and Raven relatives. Julia Crabtree remains ill at her daughter's home. Numerous locals traveled to and from Richlands, Raven, Bluefield, and Beckley for visits, holidays, shopping, and medical care.
Two story brick residence with basement and hot water heat in Bluefield Virginia. Modern improvements listed with contact at the end for applicants.
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