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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1933
Page
5
Harold Lafon of Falls Mille was struck while repairing a car puncture. The hit-and-run driver left him with a split tongue. Dr. C. K. Phiegar of Bluefield treated him, noting the wound likely came from debris, not his teeth.
The Rev. Elmer W. Dean in charge of the Graham circuit has fallen in love with his people and is getting along fine according to a report from the R. F. D. His origin is Elk Garden in Russell County and his children are happy in school here.
A Wise County report notes most wagon coal mines have closed, with the average mine too small for the blue eagle roost. Several mines in the Banner area suspended operations last week according to the report.
City reservoir now wears a fresh black letter stencil spelling Bluefield on its exterior. The updated paint aims to improve visibility and city branding from nearby roads and waterways.
Rev Charles H Williams of Graham Methodist hosted the board of stewards at Palmer hall. He had just returned from a hunting trip with Rev O H Logan of Pocahontas and the two men bagged several wild ducks.
The Logan Street Parent-Teachers Association will meet this afternoon at 3 15 at the school building with all members requested to present. The executive committee will meet in the office of Mrs Ella Moore at 2 30.
Homer Rodeheaver will conduct the Sunday morning song service at Graham Methodist Church. He is currently in Bluefield West Virginia this week leading a Union Mission revival tour.
Readers recall Old-Timer prediction of heavy winter wind. Thanksgiving forecast mentioned wind across East River mountains. Monday morning the river roared like a lion as snow began to fall Monday and Sunday.
Mrs J C Strickland of Norton visits her daughter Mrs HE B Witten. Helen Baldwin of Five Oaks spends weekend with Sally and Bertha Greever as Mt Airy neighbors pass through en route to Florida. Anis Johnson of Tazewell recovers from Bluefield sanitarium operation. Mrs Harman of Tazewell improves after illness at Bluefield sanitarium. she is formerly Mrs Lillian Harman, daughter of C Henry Harman. Mrs Gillespie returns from Lynchburg over her mother Mrs S A Wright's critical illness. Wright shows improvement.
Representatives of Wm. Rice 3 8 Rice method originator will present a free trial at the Matz Hotel Bluefield W Va on Wednesday December 13 in afternoon 2 to 5 and evening 7 to 9. The demonstration promises complete trial without cost for rupture sufferers regardless of rupture size or prior trusses.
A CWA worker notes during Ridge road excavation that ground moles mice and even a copperhead reptiles share the same underground bed in winter. This observation, from digging by CWA crews, underscores a point about unlikely coexistence in nature.
In Bluefield Virginia a Santa Claus club is proposed to ensure every child receives a visit on Christmas morning. Citizens are asked to bring old toys in need of repair to the Santa Claus shop at Barnett Brumfield garage for fixing and distribution to needy kids.
As summer approaches many voters may be unprepared for town and city elections. Monday marked the final deadline to pay poll taxes to qualify, with the closing date set for June 12, 1934.
Narrows notes report Nina Johnston hosting four-table bridge for relatives from Whitman and others, with prizes to Mrs Theodore Thomas and Miss Mary Finley. Also listed are residents and visitors, a police court resignation by 5S. E. McGinley, and club plans for a Christmas program at Mrs C R Adair's home.
A large crowd attended the home talent play Black and White Minetrel Jol at the local high school auditorium, coached by M. H. John, with about fifty local participants. Proceeds benefited the athletic association. Also noted are visits and hospital stays of area residents including Rev. and Mrs. Clarence W. Taylor, Mrs. F. H. Cunningham, Mrs. James French, Iris Ritenour, and Miss Johnny Ferguson.
Vaughn L Pusey 29 superintendent of the Amonate mine of Pocahontas Fuel Co died at Bluefield sanitarium after six weeks illness from complications of a stomach ulceration He was born in Pocomoke City Md and graduated from Michigan School of Mines He leaves a widow Evelyn Cofer two children Martha Ann and Vaughn Jr his parents a brother and three sisters Funeral services will be at Pocahontas Methodist church with burial in Woodlawn cemetery Bramwell Road Pallbearers listed.
In Grand Forks North Dakota students from all 13 fraternities voted unanimously to prohibit beer consumption in fraternity houses at the University of North Dakota. The decision aims to curb drinking on campus and maintain conduct standards.
Radio schedule details across regions list stations and programs from 5:00 to 12:30 with weather, headlines, orchestras, serials, and talks. Kiwanis Club notes cover authority, reports due, Christmas meeting, attendance prize, and Community Christmas tree drive with local restaurant deer meat day.
Dr. W J McMillan supply pastor of First Presbyterian church spoke at the Bluefield Kiwanis weekly luncheon about present day economic problems. He outlined factors behind the depression and identified the major cause.
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