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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1933

Page

2

Lindberghs Prepare Return Flight From Natal Brazil

In Natal Brazil on December 7 Col Charles A Lindbergh readies his transatlantic monoplane for a US return. Mrs Lindbergh desires home and departure tomorrow is likely though not confirmed. Officials say route via Para on the Pan American airways is likely after months of Atlantic survey work. The plane is prepared with 226 gallons of gas after minor damage was repaired and weather permitting the Lindberghs may depart at any time.

Natal Brazil Charles A. Lindbergh United States Lindbergh Para Belen Pan-American Airways Lindbergh i Atlantic Lind Scotchbrook

Plant resumes at Dunbar after 24 hour shutdown

Work resumed at the Fletcher Enamel company plant in Dunbar after a 24 hour shutdown as arbitration began between labor and management. Major John D. Moore of the national labor board arrived to confer with company and employee representatives. Workers charged the firm with failing to recognize the local union of Master Workmen of America to which they belong.

Charleston W. Va Fletcher Enamel Company Dunbar Emart John D. Moore National Labor Board Union of Master Workmen of America

Lost Notes At Bank Of Graham Reward Offered

Lost notes and other papers near Bank of Graham. Liberal reward will be paid to J. W. McCall of Bluefield Virginia for return of items.

Bank of Graham J. W. McCall Bluefield

For Sale Upright Grand Piano Epworth Williams

City and Coalfield Tems for sale an upright grand piano Epworth Williams suitable for church school room studio or home cost 700 will sacrifice terms arranged address Piano care Telegraph Expert Dry Cleaning and Pressing New Rainbow Cleaners and Laundry offers convenient service phone 1020 Christmas cards from Bluefield Floral Co dresser scarfs lace trim and colorful edges special 28 cents Fretwell's phone 334 personal notes Mrs. R D Eades returned to Roanoke after visiting Dr Eades Delott and J J Kwass visited Charleston Thursday

Epworth-Williams Rainbow Cleaners R. D. Eades Roanoke E. T. Eades Delott J. J. Kwass Charleston

Services today for Mrs Lu dema Bailey in Mercer county

Funeral services are held at Trinity Methodist Church at 2 PM for Mrs Lu dema J Bailey who died Wednesday night at her son’s Cumberland road home. The Rev T B Hamilton and Rev J M Carter will conduct with interment in Walnut Grove cemetery. Surviving relatives include sons C B Bailey Princeton A H Bailey Cumberland road Fred H Bailey Johnson City and daughters Mrs W A Sarver and E B Bailey of Bluefield plus a stepson and several siblings and many relatives. Active pallbearers are named with a list of flower bearers joining the services.

Trinity Methodist Church Ludema J. Bailey A. H. Bailey Cumberland Road T. 8 Mercer County Harry Bailey C. B. Bailey Princeton Fred H. Bailey Johnson City W. A. Sarver E. B. Bailey J. Bailey Bluefield T. K

Bluefield stores extend hours to 9 p.m. after December 15

Bluefield retail stores will stay open until 9 p m starting December 15 to accommodate Christmas shoppers. The change was decided at a Business Men's Association directors meeting, with drug and grocery stores exempt from the 5 30 p m closing time.

Bluefield Business Men's Association

Legislation Debates Liquor Import Limits at State House

Legislative action tightens liquor import rules for personal use, sets a limit of three gallons or one case, and imposes 100 to 300 dollar fines with 30 to 90 days in jail for violations. The session also considers abolishing the department of agriculture and shifting duties to the university extension division, plus bills on county agent employment, property sales injunctions, alien deportation, Wheeling market and toll bridge, judicial council, county fund use, tax bill prep, and delayed land redemption.

Holthat Department of Agriculture Agriculture Extension Division West Virginia University Foster Roane Plaa Smith Wirt Martin Jeffferson Marsh Democrat Ohio Wheeling McCoy Marion Beacom Cabell Newman Marshall Stout Wood

State Senate bills on court practice and prison industry

Senator Hodges introduces a bill to study state court practice with West Virginia University Law School as a research bureau. Another measure, by Senator Myers, would authorize automobile license tag production at the state penitentiary with Nitro’s plant remaining in operation until March 1. The house has already passed repeal of the prison plate manufacturing law.

Hodges Monongalia West Virginia University Law School Nitro Myers Marshall House

Trio Held on Charge of Stealing Auto in St. Paul

Mr and Mrs Jack Abbott and C H Hall are held by Bluefield Virginia authorities at the request of Russell County officers on a charge they stole a Plymouth coupe in St Paul The car owned by FE H Caudill of St Paul was recovered by state police officer W C Breckenridge Breckenridge next telephoned county officers at Lebanon Virginia who said they would come to Bluefield today The Abbotts who have been married five months live at Beckley Mrs Abbott says Hall was taking them to Beckley

Jack Abbott C. H. Hall Bluefield Russell County Virginia St. Paul FE. H. Caudill W. C. Breckenridge Breckenridge Lebanon Abbott Beckley Hall

Ohio liquor bill awaits action in state legislature

Ohio moves toward a sweeping liquor reform with repeal of two enforcement acts, new control measures, manufacture and sale fees, and penalties. The governor and lawmakers back it, judiciary committees study the plan, and a district licensing alternative is examined. Mayors of seven big cities meet to gauge revenue impacts.

Columbus Ohio Buckeye House Senate Anti-Saloon League S. P. McNaught

Knight sentenced in liquor transport case at Monongalia

Elkins West Virginia December 7 Lloyd Knight of Clarksburg pled guilty to transporting liquor and was sentenced by Federal Judge W BE Baker to 60 days in Monongalia county jail raising questions about enforcement in the district.

Elkins W. Va Lloyd Knight Clarksburg Monongalia County W. BE. Baker

Broadcast to raise funds for Bluefield Christmas tree

The Bluefield Community Christmas Tree association will broadcast on WHIS on Sunday December 17 to solicit donations for the annual tree. They aim to raise 1200 dollars to cover higher costs for toys fruits and nuts for about fifteen hundred children under twelve. A sparkling program by Bluefield’s top talent will accompany the appeal.

Bluefield Community Christmas Tree Association WHIS Santa Clara Bluefield

Bluefield Presbyterians to honor Dr. Ernest Thompson in Charleston

A Bluefield group plans a Charleston dinner honoring Dr. Ernest Thompson moderator of the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly. Thompson, pastor at First Presbyterian Charleston, heads the assembly and was elected in Montreat North Carolina last May.

Bluefield James A. Allen Davis & Elkins College Charleston Presbyterians Charles G. Gunn

West Virginia Receives 350 000 Aid Grant

Federal relief administrator Harry L. Hopkins announced discretionary grants totaling 4 603 609 to three states. West Virginia gets 350 000 from the discretionary fund while Massachusetts receives 3 003 609 and Georgia 1 000. Massachusetts' grant is a matching aid.

Washington Harry L. Hopkin Massachusetts Georgia West Virginia

Revival and church services announced in Goldrea area

The Rev S H Hazzard will preach tonight at 8 o clock at the local church. A two week revival begins at 8 tonight at the Church of God in Christ Lewin street led by Elder L R S McNeil of Indianapolis. A Bethel A M E program starts at 7 30 with the Junior choir No 2 and performers Ardella Richardson William Bowlin Gladys Percell Catherine Harvey Arthur Holt and Miss Price.

S. H. Hazzard J. C. Freeman Church of God In Christ (Pentecostal Lewin Street L. R. S. McNeil Indianapolis Ind Eilder N. T. Thomas Bethel A. M. E Happy Hour Club Ardella Richardson William Bowlin Gladys Percell Catherine Harvey Arthur Holt Price

Church of God in Christ Services Tonight

The Pentecostal Church of God in Christ at 200 Wilson Street invites all to evening services featuring a sermon by Bishop C. F. Kyle. All are welcome to attend.

Church OF God IN Christ Pentecostal Wilson Street C. F. Kyle

Brotherhood of John Stewart Church Program Sunday

The Brotherhood of John Stewart church presents a program at 3 p m Sunday with Rev M A Stephenson pastor of Bland Street M EB church South delivering the sermon Stephenson is a noted Holston conference minister and all Christians are urged to attend Members and friends of all city churches are invited.

Brotherhood of John Stewart Church M. A. Stephenson Bland Street M. EB. Church South

Buckley’s Mixture Proves Best for Coughs in Canada

A bold promotion claims Buckley’s Mixture is a revolutionary cough and cold remedy that acts quickly on tough coughs and bronchitis. The ad touts a 45 cent bottle from Goodykoontz Drug Stores and other druggists, asserting it is the largest selling cold remedy in Canada with a money back guarantee if not delighted.

Buckley Goodykoontz Drug Stores Canada

Kin of Local Man Dies in Oak Hill

R. Wiseman of Fayetteville died Wednesday night in a Oak Hill hospital. He was uncle of City Manager Kyle Bruce and Mrs. L. W. Boykin of this city.

Oak Hill R. ©. Wiseman Fayetteville Kyle Bruce L. W. Boykin

Funeral Rites Today for Roach Child

Last rites are set for Hazel Roach two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James B Roach 116 Alder Street She died at Bluefield Sanitarium at 12 20 yesterday morning from pneumonia Services will be held at the family home before the body is taken away

Hazel Roach James B. Roach Alder Street Bluefield

Roach Child Interred at Maplewood Cemetery

Interment for the infant Roach occurred at Maplewood Cemetery. Surviving relatives include the parents, a sister Mary Ruth, and two brothers Douglas and J R Roach Jr. The father is listed as a patient at the Bluefield sanitarium.

Tazewell Maple Wood Cemetery Mary Ruth Douglas and J. R. Roach Jr Bluefield Sanitarium

Police response time in Los Angeles averages two minutes forty two seconds

Police cars in Los Angeles took an average of two minutes and forty two seconds to answer calls last year. This statistic highlights rapid dispatch performance amid rising call volumes and citywide public safety efforts.

Los Angeles

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