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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1933

Page

4

Circuit Court Delays Docket To Thursday Morning

In Princeton, circuit court recessed until Thursday after passing Monday's calendar. Cases including Witten v Baker and others moved to Friday or Thursday, with several judgments and damages slated for Thursday. Julia Delp alimony set at 30 monthly and 50 attorney fee. G B Hildebrand granted a pistol license.

Circuit Court Howell M. Tanner M. G. Witten Ben F. Baker First National Bank of Bluefield A. L. Smith J. M. Snider Princeton R. M

Teachers Meetings to Be Held This Week

Teachers meetings are scheduled this week at Oakvale Thursday at 2 pm and Spanishburg Friday at 2 pm. Principals and teachers from Oakvale Wildtown Thomas Meadowe Pleasant Hill New Zion Hardy Neal's Chapel Ingleeide Belcher Johnston Stinson attend Oakvale session. Spanishburg High Hatcher Coffee Camp Creek Gadd Hankine Willis-White Pine Flat Elizabeth Branch Barn Ferguson Fairview Bivejay Camp Grec an Bend Dunns Elison and Flat Top attend Spanishburg session.

Oakvale Spanishng Spanishburg Wildtown Thomas Meadowe Pleasant Hill New Zion Hardy Neal’s Chapel Ingleeide Belcher Johnston Stinson Spanshburg High Des Hatcher Caffee Camp Creek Gadd Hankine Willis-White Pine Flat Elizabeth Branch Barn Ferguson Fairview Bivejay Camp Grec'an Bend Dunns Elison Flat Top

Princeton Personal notes and local visits headline

Dr. C W Hawley of Princeton Athens road is improving after kidney treatment at Princeton hospital and expects to return home soon. Mr and Mrs R L Covey and son Paul spent the weekend in Bristol and Kingsport Tennessee visiting friends. Dr J M Carter and wife are in Welch this week teaching in a teachers training school. Rev W C Shrewsbury remains ill at home on Thornton Avenue. Names were omitted from a party guest list hosted by Burley Jo Lilly.

C. W Hawley Princeton- Athens Road Princeton Hospital R. L. Covey Paul Bristol Kingsport Tenn J. M. Carter Welch W. C. Shrewsbury Thornton Avenue Burley Jo Lilly J. F. Marsh B. P. Bengert Ella Holroyd Markell Princeton James Craft Charleston R. S. Gatherum Elmer Smith Dorothy Ruth Miss Jordan Richwood Joe Marsh Frank Marth Lewis Clark Hopewell Lucy Wise Bluefield Clark A. T. Maupin Scott Thompson Athens Missionary Society C. H. Archer Lexington Elmer University of Kentucky Lyceum Ogilva Woods Aiken Misa Mary Margaret Aiken Radford Concord S. G. Williamson Aiken Williamson Jose Mace Leslie Moore

Redecorated Furnished Apartments on Walker Street

Exterior entrance listed with private bath and hot water heat. Gas for cooking included. Located at 04 N Walker St Princeton West Virginia.

Walker St Princeton W. Va

Weekend Visit Highlights From Center Street Residents

Eddie Richardson of Switchback spent the weekend with friends in the city. Essie Bailey and H I Goode attended an American Legion meeting at Beckley Sunday. Billy Masten Luther Tine Sonny Meag Jackie Moore and Betty Jo Y were seen on Center street Saturday.

Center Street Billy Masten Luther Tine Sonny Meag Jackie Moore Betty Joy Eddie Richardson Switchback Essie Bailey H. I. Goode American Legion Beckley

Princeton Adults Plan County Education Program

CWA teachers met at the Memorial building with G J Wood county school superintendent to organize adult education classes and nursery schools across the county. David Kirby secretary of the state board of education arrived from Hinton and will spend about four days assisting in launching the program with Parent Teacher associations and civic groups.

CWA Memorial Building G. J. Wood David Kirby State Board of Education Princeton Hinton

Mercer School Honor Patrol Members Named

This week at Mercer School the room 8B honor patrol includes Ruth Hash Frances Mann Harriet Vickers Billy Kidd Scott Poston and Earl Hadden. Eighteen Thanksgiving baskets were prepared and distributed by the home room mothers and the patrol members aided in the effort with active participation by Roy Hades Edgar White J H Herring BE H Bay B L Pedreau O C Belcher J G White H B Russell Stanley Hayes J W Kirby D K Callaway Guy Ritter J H Reynolds C S Bonham and J H McGlothlin.

Mercer School Ruth Hash Frances Mann Harriet Vickers Billy Kidd Scott Poston Earl Hadden Es Roy Hades Edgar White J. H. Herring BE. H. Bay B. L. Pedreau O. C. Belcher J. G. White H. B. Russell Stanley Hayes J. W. Kirby D. K Callaway Guy Ritter J. H. Reynolds C. 8. Bonham J. H. McGlothlin

Bebe Daniels Sings Listen Heart of Mine at Royal

Bebe Daniels performs Listen Heart of Mine in Victor Schertzinger's Cocktail Hour at the Royal Theater today. The production features Schertzinger's new song amid the show’s musical numbers.

Bebe Daniels Victor Schertzinger the Royal Theater Today

Rich young woman illustra tor advocates equal freedom in life love

Randolph Scott and Sidney Blackner star with Barry Norton Jessie Ralph and George Nardellia in a drama about a rich self reliant woman who asserts equal rights for independent women. Pat and Mary the world’s youngest comedy song and dance team return to the local theater tomorrow following a successful West Coast tour and a prior visit about a year ago.

Randolph Scott Sidney Blackner Barry Norton Jessie Ralph George Nardellia Pat and Mary

Oakvale Mayor Fines Smith for Possession of Liquor

George W. Smith was fined $35 and costs and sentenced to thirty days in jail by Mayor J R Boyd for liquor possession. He was remanded to the county jail.

George W., Smith J. R. Boyd Oakvale Mondey Smith

Sheriff’s sale of delinquent property continued at courthouse

The deputy, conducting the sale, reviewed tracts in Beaver Pond East River and part of Rock yesterday and expects to complete the sale today. Most tracts will transfer to the state.

Beaver Pond East River Rock

Main Street Extension Project Underway as CWA Work

Construction begins on the western city extension with right of way cleared and rock base to be laid. The project will benefit a score or more families through the improved Main Street corridor.

First Church of God Hosts School and Singing Sessions

The First Church of God holds church school night from 7 to 8 and a singing school from 8 to 9 with Rev. Mr. Sexton as teacher. On Wednesday at 7 30, artist William A. Bixler will give a chalk talk and prizes go to the three who bring the most guests. Public invited.

Mr. Sexton William A. Bixler

Community Christmas tree drive planned by Princeton Post

Princeton Post No. 54 of the American Legion plans a Community Christmas tree for needy children with cooperation of civic groups. Representatives meet tonight at 7:30 at the Memorial building to outline plans for the Mercer school auditorium program and toy donations to the fire station for renovation by the on duty crew under Fire Chief George S. Oxley.

Princeton American Legion Post Memorial Building Nost H. I. Goode J. W. Kirby Ralph Bird Mercer George 8. Oxley Hugh G. Maloney Ed Hayes Sewion Exion Welch Breivegs Lersonnaires

Princeton Society Phone 115 L Mas Event

A brief listing notes a Princeton society event with contact point at phone 115 L Mas and hours from 1 pm to 4 pm. The fragment indicates a social or organizational posting likely inviting participation or attendance. Entities include Princeton, 115, L Mas, and hours.

Delphian Club Meeting Postponed Due to Illness

The Delphian club meeting scheduled for tonight with Mrs. C. T. Snidow has been postponed because Mrs. Snidow is ill, the mother of Mrs. Chestnut.

Chestnut C. T. Snidow Delphian Club

Mercer P T A Meeting Scheduled For This Afternoon

The Mercer school P T A will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Home room mothers want all parents present. The Knob school P T A meeting moved from Wednesday December 13 to Friday December 22 to allow parents to enjoy the Christmas program.

Mercer School Knob School P.-T A

Reverend Jenkins Celebrates 78th Birthday at Athens Road Home

The Rev J W Jenkins of Athens road marked his seventy eighth birthday Saturday December 9 with a dinner party at his home. Guests included old friends, young people, and children. Mrs Jenkins and his daughter and niece served a fine dinner. A table hosted ten year old children, guests of his great nephew Calvin Bracken whose birthday also falls on that day.

J. W. Jenkins Athens Road Jenkins Calvin Bracken

Local church groups plan afternoon meeting and Bible pictures

Mrs. Jenkins and dozens of named parishioners will gather at 2 30 this afternoon with Mrs Russell Bodell for the final Circle No 5 meeting of the year. Dr H W McLaughlin of Richmond heads county church extension and urges a week of teacher training while praising Miss McIlwain. The Bible picture series at the Presbyterian church begins tonight with Rev Melrose Avery guiding each illustrated lecture. Public invited to 7 30 Sunday services.

Elizabeth Karnes J. G. White Russell Bodell H. W McLaughlin Richmond Presbyterian Thia Elty McLaughlin Southern Presbyterian Church Melrose Avery Presbyterian Church Mr. Avery

Fire destroys cottage in Glen Lyn. suspect sought

A three room frame cottage owned by Mary Terrell was burned Sunday afternoon at Glen Lyn. A Black man allegedly threw gasoline and struck a match as the woman and her children watched from the window. After an investigation by P R Wilson state troopers and Sheriff J C Fanning a warrant was issued for the suspect and authorities planned to arrest him today.

Mary Terrell Glen Lyn P. R. Wilson J. C. Fanning

Sheriff Fannings Automobile Wrecks on Icy Road

The Ford sedan carrying Sheriff J. C. Fanning and passengers slid on an icy Princeton to Bluefield road near Princeton, plunged down a hillside about 100 feet and rolled several times into rocks. Deputy Bailey Constable Davidson and Trooper Ballard escaped unharmed after jumping out. Bailey lost control as the vehicle began skidding on the ice.

J. C. Fanning Wes Princeton- Bluefield Princeton FE. Dale Bailey J. H. Davidson 8. C. Ballard Montcalm Mr. Bailey

County Court Scans Bills For Past Month

The county court met for its regular December session on Monday. Bills for the past month were reviewed and scanned by the court along with other routine items.

County Officials Plan December Budget Actions

Garvie F Wampler was named guardian for General Pershing Clark and posted a $100 bond with I L Wampler as surety. K C Peterfiel a special Lamar officer was commissioned a deputy sheriff. Budgets for county officers await December approval, with possible deferral pending legislature revenue measures.

Garvie F. Wampler Pershing Clark I. L. Wampler Eurety K. C. Peterfiel Lamar

Thanksgiving Dinner Socials Dotted Athens WV

Dr and Mrs Russell Packard hosted a dinner party with several guests including Miss Lida Davis and Miss Beesie Bennett. Dr and Mrs Frank Marsh held a dinner with guests S G Williamson Haughts and Elizabeth Haught. Other homes hosted Thanksgiving dinners and small gatherings with multiple local residents.

Athens W. Va Russell Packard BE. P. Bengett Haney Wells R. R. Sare Carl Hensley Ella Holroyd Bettie Holroyd Mary Roberts Mary McCorkle Mary Fink Bernice Akers

Missionary Society Christmas Party Schedule

The annual Christmas party will be hosted by Mrs. R. R. Sage and held on Friday December 15. If the high school play occurs that night the event shifts to Saturday December 16 at 7 30 PM.

the Missionary Society R. R. Sage

Pot Luck Dinner Closes Circle 2 Year under Coffey

On Thursday last week Circle 2 hosted a pot luck dinner at Mrs. Mary Fink’s home to close the year’s work under the leadership of Mrs. Josephine Coffey. After a bountiful meal the party.

Mary Fink Circle 2 Josephine Coffey

Charity Quilt Becomes Centerpiece of Meeting

Members adjourned to the upper rooms to quilt with the intent to include the finished quilt in charity articles. The act blends fellowship with philanthropic effort.

Circle Groups Meet At Church And Community News

Circle 2 of Methodist auxiliary met at the church with Mrs. Rose Thompson presiding. Circle 3 led by Mrs. O C Wright presented the program. Attendees to Charleston to hear violist Heifitz included Mrs J F Marsh Mrs B P Bengert Miss Ella Holroyd Mrs Markle and James Craft.

Circle Rose Thompson O. C. Wright

Mrs Moore Born December 4 at Smith Home

The notice states Mrs. Moore born December 4, formerly Helen Smith, is at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W M Smith.

Arista Modoc PTA lists perfect attendance students

Arista West Virginia December 4 program chaired by Mrs Ray C Pearman vice president highlighted perfect attendance for the third month. Students with perfect attendance spanned grades including first Roy Arrington James Burton Jay Chambers Len ard Hewitt Beecher Rammone Ralph Owen Cecil Swaggerty Jerry Chambers Virginia Akere Vandel Bailey Rome Allison Pauline Blackwell Ann Crigger Juanita Hammons Louise Jones Leodia St Clair June Shrewsberry second grade Charles Allison Garland Bell Fred Cordill Marvine Cordill Howard St Clair Lillian Whitt Dora Woolwine third grade Raymond Fletchery Wilbert Farmer Russel Spence Westley St Clair Elizabeth Arrington Evelyn Farmer Dorothy Fizer Ruby Tiller Audrey Shewsbury sixth grade Vadis Akers Howard Arrington James Arrington Willie Bailey Frager Cadill Howard Lilly Archie Lilly Bernard Lankford Edgar Orren Elmer St Clair Virgie Hewitt Captilon Hammons Dorothy Jones Margarett Tiller Elise Tiller Margie St Clair.

Roy Arrington James Burton Jay Chambers Lenard Hewitt Beecher Rammone Ralph Owen Cecil Swaggerty Jerry Chambers Virginia Akere Vandel Bailey Rome Allison Pauline Blackwell Ann Crigger Juanita Hammons Louise Jones Leodia St. Clair June Shrewsberry Charles Allison Garland Bell Fred Cordill Marvine Cordill Howard St. Clair Lillian Whitt Dora Woolwine Raymond Fletchery Wilbert Farmer Russel Spence Westley St. Clair Elizabeth Arrington Evelyn Farmer Dorothy Fizer Ruby Tiller Audrey Shewsbury Vadis Akers Howard Arrington James Arrington Willie Bailey Fragier Cadill Howard Lilly Archie Lilly Bernard Lankford Edgar Orren Elmer St. Clair Virgie

Welch Jury Awards 21000 in Insurance Case

In Welch circuit court Sam Wade won against Mutual Benefit Health and Accident for 21000. The suit claimed long illness and partial payments. the defense argued settlement and late filing. Judge B F Howard discharged jurors. further cases and local school facility plans discussed.

Sam Wade Mutual Benefit, Health and Accident Association Plaintif ilness @nc B. F. Howard

Board Recommends School Projects in McDowell County

The McDowell County Board of Education urged the Civil Works Administration to fund several school projects, creating labor and permanent facilities. Proposed plans include a three story stone building for Welch with a modern auditorium and top floor junior high rooms, plus a new 100 room school at Viv.

McDowell County Board of Education County Civil Works Administration N. A. Steadman Welch

Tidewater Company Tipple Burned In Fire

A fire destroyed an abandoned Tidewater tipple at Koppers company early yesterday. Discovered about 4 o clock the blaze spread quickly aided by winds. C. A. Warden said the tipple was abandoned yet in good condition and could not estimate the loss. Worker employment remains unaffected.

Tidewater Koppers Company C. A. Warden

Reemployment Office Sets 3020 Men For Civil Work in McDowell

The reemployment office announced 3020 men listed for civil works in McDowell county would receive work orders by morning. Painters are sought to start work immediately and road foremen will handle placements near workers’ homes. Over 150 McDowell projects gained CWA approval, with more to come. rolls keep workers employed through February 1. Thirteen men were arraigned for road violations and drunkenness, receiving fines and sentences as applicable.

Civil Works Administration McDowell County Welch McDowel County CWA

Two Airport Sites Inspected Near Welch

Mayor Blakely announced two sites near Welch for a proposed federal air port. The Anderson farm on the ridge beyond Woodmont is favored for lower grading costs and easy road access, while Mitchell mountain site above the school and Mrs Hicks’ residence is offered by L L Ashworth free of charge. A city committee inspected Anderson farm and called it well located for a landing field amid West Virginia's plan for 28 airports and 2000 under the Civil Works program.

Welch John W. Blakely State Board of Aeronautics Blakely Anderson Farm Woodmont Mitchell Mountain C. F. Hicks Henderson Mitchell L. L. Ashworth Ashworth Herndon, Hatfield and Johnson Estates W. D. Liddle J. L. Collier Joe Mirabie West Virginia

Bids Opened for Welch Post Office Sites

Sealed proposals for Welch post office sites were opened by postmaster Anna H Wetherby. Thirteen bids were received, eleven for available sites and two for existing buildings adaptable for a post office. The two building bids were the Merchants and Mine Bank buildings.

Welch Anna H. Wetherby Merchants and Minere Bank

Bank site proposal for post office in Welch moves ahead

R L Page president of the McDowell County National Bank submits a proposal. If approved, the bank will relocate to the First National Bank building, which it owns. Proposals await a post office department site agent to study and inspect the Welch sites on Enkhorn Wyoming and Bank streets.

Enkhorn Wyoming Streets McDowell County National Bank Wyoming and Bank Streets R. L. Page First National Bank Welch Post Office Department

Penitentiary Board Meeting Postponed in West Virginia

Moundsville West Virginia December 11 The conference between board of control members and Dr C F McClintic warden of the state penitentiary was postponed due to legislative business The meeting had been set to discuss revision of the states penal system.

Moundsville W. Va Board of Control C. F. McClintic State Penitentiary

Accident injures M. M. Deskine near Squire

M. M. Deskine, 44, of War, was seriously hurt when the car he drove veered off the road between Squire and Inwell in fog. He suffered a fractured leg and internal injuries and was taken to the Stevens Clinic. Also reported, the Col. Andrew Donally chapter DAR met at Appalachian room with talks on Americanization work and Folk Songs of Other Lands.

M. M. Deskine War Squire Stevene Clinic Col Andrew Donally Daughters of the American Revolution Appalachian Community Room

Charles Town Charter Measure Passes House

A bill to amend the Charles Town charter in Jefferson county passed the House and goes to the Senate. It authorizes the town council to appoint peace officers a clerk treasurer assessor city attorney health officer engineer and three road commissioners and to fix their compensation.

Charleston W. Va Charles Town Jefferson County Senate

Beula Henderson Elsa Christley Honored In Elahorn Upland

Mrs. Dewey Farley hosted a Monday night gathering at Elahorn Upland in honor of her sister Miss Beula Henderson and Miss Elsa Christley from Roanoke. Dancing and late refreshments followed. The column notes local visits illnesses and funeral of Miss Elouise Simmons at Eckman and burial of WWI veteran Fred Burn at Premier.

Hikhorn-Upland W. Va Dewey Farley Beula Henderson Elsa Christley Roanoke Elizabeth Crotty Doris Harris Mildred Leedy Harry Inch Oran Wade Doc Horsley

Mrs. Harrison Mahaffey of Premier Dies in Welch

Mrs. Harrison Mahaffey of Premier died at Grace Hospital Welch Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Premier Friday.

Illness Updates and Local Visits Intersect at Home and Church

Mrs Charles Guella shows marked improvement at home with daughter Miss Marr a nurse at Bluefield sanatorium by her side Dan Mills returns home after several days illness Mr and Mrs George H Humphries of Huntington attend Mahaffey funeral and share a luncheon at the Methodist parsonage J W Akers Jr visits Welch with Mrs Akers Misses Carrie and Exer Johnson visit Welch for an evening.

Charles Guella Miss Marr Bluefield Sanitarium George H. Humphries Huntington Methodist Dan Mills J. W. Akers Jr Welch Carrie Exer Johnson

Mrs Clarence Clemmons Returns Home After Operation

Capell West Virginia reports Mrs Clarence Clemmons has returned home after a major operation at Weld Emergency hospital. Mrs M V Francis and daughter Ann Meade of Coalwood visited her parents E B Meade. Measles kept some children from school while S J Reeves and J J Dance moved families from Scottsburg to Capell. Mr and Mrs Arthur Newmar spent time with Homer Gregory at Caretta. Mra W H Amick and children visited the Walkers at Berwind.

Homer Gregory Caretta W. H. Amick Billy Dorothy Martha Ann W. N. Walker Berwind

Ohio State Names Reg Monahan 1934 Football Captain

Regis Monahan of Lorain Ohio was elected captain of the Ohio State University football team for 1934. The junior player received the honor at a campus announcement on December 11.

Columbus Ohio Regis Monahan Lorain Ohio State University

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