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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1933
Page
2
Glen Lyn Virginia reports the Ladies' Missionary Society Held a monthly meeting at Mrs M White’s home with several members present. After refreshments by Mrs L E Turner the event concluded with social time.
Governor Henry Horner told the White House that Civil Works Administration projects are boosting business activity in Illinois. He reported the president's officials noted improving conditions as funding flows to the state.
A dust covered carload of Florida citrus arrives in Bailey Building with oranges at 10 cents per dozen and grapefruit at 2 1 2 cents each. Local shoppers flock to grab fresh produce.
Dr Catherine Wynekoop recounts her mother Frances Lindsay Wynekoop born February 1 1871 on a farm near Onarga Illinois. The tale covers illness that shaped her drive to study medicine, schooling delays, barefoot dare, and reading at home before attending Grand Prairie Seminary and Northwestern University Woman’s Medical School. The narrative sets up a romance in the operating room.
Last rites were held at the Jenkinjones Methodist church for John M. Barton 44 of Jenkinjones who died Friday at the Bluefield sanitarium from acute lymphatic leukemia. Burial followed in Maple Hill cemetery West Graham. He is survived by his widow Ada King Barton six children and several relatives.
Unemployed men revived the colonial rattlesnake banner with Dont Tread on Me as they marched on West Virginia's capitol seeking jobs and relief. Police failed the banners at the capitol entrance while negotiations continued. C H Bliss announced Nash Motor orders for December 1934 exceeded any prior December shipments.
Epworth-Williams area listings include Raleigh Street bake shop offerings and Christmas cards with contact directions. Atlantic area promotions mention Rainbow Cleaners and Laundry with delivery, pricing, and modern equipment details.
The state highway commission says localities cannot undertake state road work. A wage scale dispute under civil works raises issues as the highway department uses 30 to 40 cent wages while civil works sets 45 cents to $1.10. The difference could demoralize regular highway workers.
Jimmy's offers a wholesome turkey dinner for 50 cents as a Sunday special. The ad promises high quality food and assures customers of superior standard.
A truck owned by C R Caffee driven by Harry Lawrence wrecked yesterday after running wild on Ronceverte Street in the east End turning over on a fire hydrant. No injuries were reported.
V L Pussey superintendent of the Amonate mine in the Pocahontas Fuel Company was reported in critical condition at Bluefield sanitarium after a month of treatment. Staff physicians offered little hope for his recovery.
Ed Kelly and Robert G Smith, both colored, were arraigned before Magistrate W W McNeal on possession of a still. They were found guilty and held for action of the Mercer county grand jury.
A brief note promotes a shore dinner at Jimmy's Restaurant offering a special dining option by the sea. The invitation highlights a limited time tasting opportunity and emphasizes a seaside dining experience.
James A Cooper 68 longtime Athens resident and former businessman died Saturday in Memorial Hospital Richmond after a month’s illness. Funeral at Methodist church Athens at 1 30 pm Monday with Athens Masonic lodge in charge of burial in Athens cemetery. Surviving children include W G Cooper Akron E A Cooper Washington Bob Cooper Athens Mrs W J Hale Lexington Ky Mrs C H Archer and Mrs S E Via Athens. sixteen grandchildren two sisters and two brothers.
Delores Dolly Kuhn five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Kuhn of Northfork died Friday at 8 15 am in Johnston Willis hospital Richmond VA The body will be taken to Phillipsburg Pa for burial Tuesday after funeral services at 2 pm at the Northfork Methodist church Rev I H Youell and Rev E M Ritchey will preside Active pallbearers include Edwin Kyle Tony Morello Marvin Nelson and Charles Carter
A crate of chickens was stolen yesterday from a Cheatwood Brothers truck in Elgood while parked on Bland Street. Police are investigating the theft.
Circle 1 will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs I T Hardee in Peerless with Mrs Lyle Youell as program leader Circle 2 meets at Mrs W Lambert's home at 1 pm for luncheon and 2 pm meeting Mrs W A Wilson leads the program A soup kitchen opened Tuesday at Vivian graded school run by Miss Melissa Zooler serving hot soup to students daily
The Kingdom Highway meets each Sunday evening at the church. These gatherings are described as interesting and spiritual and every girl and boy in Vivian is invited to attend.
The article lists numerous holiday visits including Mrs. H. H. Bailey and family of Bluefield, Gladys and Oscar Beaman with their sister, Mrs. Harry Bailey, of Bluefield, and Mrs. W. A. Wilson returning from Huntington. Other gatherings include Rev and Mrs L. H. Youell with daughter Jean Doyle at Bishop, Hazel Trent visiting Miss Ruth Farris in Kim- and Mrs. H. N. Morris visiting her daughter Mrs. G. P. Fergerson in Boissevain. Mr. Evans Thomas and Mr. C. C. Oye traveled to Peterstown for the Thanksgiving week.
Mrs. H C Peters hosted dinner guests Earl Alley Jenkin Jones Henry Carter Pocahontas and W P Huddleston Bluefield. Mrs Peters shopped in Charleston. Heath Barrett Welch visited with Mrs Barrett and Miss Ethel Kelley Bluefield. Miss Susan Early Bedford Va visited Mrs IT A Martin. Coburn Welch guests of Thomas Martin. W L Sarver noted. Evelyn Noel spent Thanksgiving in Huntington. Lorene Belcher weekend guest of Hazel Gregory Bishop. Connie Leedy visited Tazewell relatives. Mrs W D Anthony Pocahontas visited her son Herbert Tabor and Herbert Jr with Mr H M Tabor Gray.
In Laos a mother warned by her pastor seeks to cancel a waiver protecting a surgeon if an operation fails. She later struck the father with a slipper, then remorse led to a court appearance to drop objections. Dr Federspiel cites ankylosis threatening the girl’s jaw if untreated.
The Newhall school in Newhall West Virginia lists honor roll students for November 24 across grades from first to sixth with teachers noted. Local residents including Hoge Funk, Mrs Ramona Whitaker, and Miss Fannie Lawsen are mentioned, plus a plan for a Christmas play at the Parent-Teacher association meeting on December 15 at 2 30 p m.
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