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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1931

Page

5

Officer halts attempt to rob Tinsley Jewelry store

A would be thief smashed a plate glass window on Federal Street early yesterday. Sergeant William Linkenhaker fired twice to stop the fleeing robber, who escaped. Police found a hatchet near the scene as a key clue.

Tinsley Federal Street William Linkenholker Polles Kickenbaker Raleigh Street Felica Stanley Tinstey Home Jewelry Company Federal Strees Home Jewelry

Revival at Midway Christian Church Draws Crowds

Evangelist Floyd W. Dick leads a revival at Midway Christian Church with large nightly crowds and several joining church membership. Sermons focus on moral garments, conscience, and readiness to meet God. Eight new members joined Sunday. services continue with 7 30 p m sessions inviting public attendance.

Floyd W. Dick Midway Christian Church Evangelist Dick Kent Bible School Aermon Gine

The Fly's confession seals a tangled romance

Louise reveals De Loma was the real love of her life not Bruce. He suffered a career of daredevil highs, a fall that crushed his nerve, and a life of clever robberies. Bruce plans to support his father and Mary faces a bittersweet goodbye as plans for a quiet future unfold aboard the Gypsy.

Louise Loma Bruce de Loma Mary Dixie Highway Bates Enrique de Loma Harry Hill Bowen Laurie Paris Eiffel Tower Dirk Key West George Bowen Betta Louie da Loma Miami

Break Up A Cold In A Jiffy With Quinine Tablets

Millions turn back to first principles to ease a cold with Hill's Quinine. Take two tablets now and follow box directions, drink water, tea. Soon you’ll feel like a new person as head clears and aches fade, returning you to work with vigor. If not satisfied, Hill's promises a money back guarantee with double the agents.

Mary Bowen Dirk Eity New’ York Rassiety Rayther Hill

Barnyard Geoi at Manonic Hall Friday

The social department of the Blue Field Woman's Club hosts a barnyard geoi at Manonic Hall on Jones Street on Friday December 11 with refreshments and entertainment planned for attendees.

Bluefield Woman's Club Geoi

Grace Church Revival Ends After Two Week Spirit

Grace Church closed its two week revival with a packed standing room crowd Sunday night. The booster club led by Haywood L. Wealdridge of Lynchburg held its final meeting as over 200 youths attended. Edgar Jones led the Gold side to victory with Tommy Cleghorn captaining White. The Rev. W Kelley thanked the choir and congregation, praised Daily Telegraph publicity, and urged repentance and conversion, noting nine new members in morning and eight in evening services.

Grace Church R. &. Lazenby Booster Club Haywood L. Wealdridge Lynchburg Edgar Jones Tommy Cleghorn Roosters Earvice Wooldridge W. Kelley Choira Ella Bolgroyd Willie Sprinkie Daily Telegraph Pete Moye Mr. Kelley God

Church Crowded as Sermon Praises Decision and Stability

The morning service drew a full church audience for a sermon titled Decision and Stability. The speaker urged reliance on divine timing and described God as the mercy that governs moments for believers.

FORREST HARMAN HELD FOR U.S. DISTRICT COURT

Forrest Harman of Bluefield on Tazewell street was held by Commissioner Thomas H. Scott for the January term of the U S district court after being charged with possession of nine quarts of whiskey. Bail set at 2000, Harman previously served time for liquor offenses and faces additional hearings after his Sunday arrest. J A Francis, a colored man, faced postponed charges for possession and transportation of four gallons of whiskey, with a preliminary heart tax likely today. Crusaders head quits as Julian Codman resigns as national commander, saying prohibition fight should be led by a western resident.

Forrest Harman Tazewell Street Thomas H. Scott United States Bluefield Harman Scott Atlanta Peles R. S. Stanley S. F. Bowling J. A. Francis Bll Watking G. B. Hildebrand Francis Crusaders Boston Julian Codtian The Codman Allegientes

Bluefielders Attend Moose Lodge Meeting in Matoaka

Tra C Willis A H Hurd and L P Brewer of Bluefield attended Matoaka lodge No 651 Tagai Order of Moose at Matoaka West Virginia Sunday afternoon. The lodge has gained new life since a recent reorganizing campaign and membership is rising. Willis spoke for Mercer Legion No 136 about Lesson of the Moose and a rally is planned in Moose Hall Princeton December 9 at 8 o'clock with officers and committees aiming for a large crowd.

Tra C. Willis A. H. Hurd L. P. Brewer Bluefield Matoaka Lodge Tagai Order of Moose Matoake W. Va Ilfa Mr. Willis Mercer Legion No. 136 Moose Moose Hall Princeton W. Vs Cficern The Legion

American envoy seeks new trade in Abyssinia

Addison 4B Southard, American minister to Abyssinia, tours the country on horseback for two months to gather data on unmanned portions and identify new trade opportunities. He travels with armed guards and Dalire troops, visiting a water body named Southard Crater Lake by Emperor Haile Selassie.

Addis Ababa Addison Southard Louisville Abyssina Hallie Selassie Abyssinia Southard Crater Lake

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Tinsley Jewelry Company Midway Revival North Carolina Louisa Egerat Snriqua Hhe Dad Hill's “Ozs J.C. Penney Co Bank Bluefield, West Va Grace Churgh Revival C. W. Kelley U.S. District Court Chesterfield
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