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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1930

Page

5

Bishop Manning Calls Lindsey Invitation a Moral Outcry

In New York Bishop Manning denounces a clergy group for inviting Judge Ben B. Lindsey to speak, labeling Lindsey’s companionate marriage doctrine as free love. The bishop cites Lindsey’s Colorado disbarment and condemns the invitation as endorsement of immorality, urging clerics to oppose such teachings.

New York N. Y William Manning St. the Divine Ben BK. Lindsey Lindsey Etanda Apostolic Ministry Bpn B. Lindsey New York City Cathedral of St. John the Divine Center William T Manning Tennis Court Arthur Garfield Hays Ben B. Lindsey Denver Christ New York Churchman’s Association Churchman's Association Judge Lindsey Mishop Gilbert Massachusetts Gilbert Bishop Gilbert Committee On Lloyd Lindaey William Reed Huntington Leighton Parks Morgan Dix Phillipa Brooks Henry C. Potter David H. Greer Supreme Court of Colorado State Bar Association of California Colorado State Supreme Court Greeley W. Whitford Lindeey A. W. Hertzog Medico Legal Journal Hertzog Bertrand Russel Church of Christ Dean Inge

Farmer Transforms in Ten Days with Saigon Remedy

Theo Baumgardner, a Huntington farmer, reports rapid relief from rheumatism after starting Saigon last Saturday. He says pain in shoulders arms and feet vanished within two days and he now works with renewed vigor. He also praises Sargon Pills for stomach comfort and regularity.

Theo Baumgardner Theo Mgardner RFD No Huntington Sargon Rodecy South Bluefield

Dr. Davids Sanative Wash promises itch relief

An advertisement touts Dr. Davids Sanative Wash as a remedy for scabies and itch. It claims quick relief after first use, deep penetration to destroy itch germs, and a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. Drugstores stock the product with a positive satisfaction guarantee.

Dr. David

Land dispute in Transylvania ends after 500 hectare split

In Transylvania Romania on December 15 a judge presided over a long running land dispute between Feld'oara and Fagarash Swabian commune over 1000 hectares. Each side agreed to accept 500 hectares and end the suit, a solution the judge deemed fair and just.

Transylvania Romania Feld’oara Fagarash

Three Midwest Banks Close In Iowa And Illinois

Three Midwest banks were closed today. In Iowa the First National Bank of Cherokee was shut due to frozen assets with about $750,000 in deposits, and Cherokee County State Bank at Meriden was closed though believed solvent. In Illinois the Inn State Bank with $25,000 capitalization also closed.

Chicago Midwest Iowa First National Bank of Cherokee Cherokee County State Bank Meriden Illinois Inn State Bank

Keystone Pageant Captivates Junior High Students

Keystone West Virginia December 15 A nativity pageant will be presented by Keystone Junior High School students on Thursday at 8 o clock. Most scenes depict the birth of Christ while a chorus of thirty pupils adds interest. No admission is charged but public donations help defray costs. An afternoon show is planned for school children with an evening performance for patrons and adults.

Keystone W. Va Christ

Keystone Parent-Teacher Association Meeting Recaps

The Keystone P T A held a Wednesday afternoon meeting with large attendance. Mrs W C Houchine led a varied program. A committee including Mrs E Pais Mrs H J Giles and C R Angove was formed to study bulletin board installation costs at the local school. Education talks and an economic address by Principal B E Eddy closed the session.

Keystone Parent-Teacher Association W. C. Houchine E. Pais H. J. Giles C. R. Angove BE. M. Eddy

Baptist Sunday School Shower Honors Newlyweds Jennings Austin

The young men and young ladies classes of the Baptist Sunday school held a miscellaneous shower in the church parlor on Tuesday evening to honor Mr and Mrs Jennings Austin on their recent marriage. Guests included Bertha Shupe Lenora Corinne Louise Cook Linever Lara O Brien Jessebell Graham Louise Elkins Helen Barnard Margaret Smith Helen Gordon Virginia Hazel Powell Violet Meek Trubie Farmer FE L Diddle Raymond Puckett Bill Gordon S F Robertson Pete Dunn R J Tyler Mesdames S M Edwards R L Hatcher W French W G Clatterbaugh F L Ray Raleigh Davin R J Tyler Heath Gordon T M Shupe W A Pennington Fred Bernard John Stewart I Woody

The Baptist Sunday School Jennings Austin Bertha Shupe Lenora Corinne Louise Cook Linever Lara O’brien Jessebell Graham Louise Elkins Helen Barnard Margaret Smith Helen Gordon Virginia Hazel Powell Violet Meek Trubie Farmer FE. L

Ruth circle hosts Baptist church meeting at Angove home

The Ruth circle met Wednesday at Mrs. C. R. Angove’s home with Mrs. Carl Ellison assisting. Refreshments were served to ladies including Mrs. R. J. Tyler, Mrs. T. M. Sharpe, Mrs. M. M. Preece, Mrs. Z. W. French, Raleigh Davis, J. J. Stuart, Mrs. R. L. Hatcher, Mrs. C. C. Johnson, Mrs. Carl Ellison, Mrs. C. R. Angove, Mrs. Betty Lou Angove and Mrs. Betty Johnson.

Ruth Circle of the Baptist Church C. R. Angove Carl Ellison R. J. Tyler T. M. Sharpe M. M Preece Z. W. French Raleigh Davis J. J. Stuart R. L. Hatcher C. C. Johnson Betty Lou Angove Betty Johnson

Local residents return and visit during Thanksgiving week

Misses Linever and Lala O'Brien return home after Thanksgiving in Roanoke. Welch shoppers SP C. Repass and S. F. Robertson visit. Claire Roberts from Panther visits sister Mrs. Frank Conti. Cora Webb and George Walford visit friends and relatives. W. E. Tibbett of Wilmington spent a week with Bob Harmon. Frank Gearhart leaves for New York for new position. Christie and other locals visit Welch. Mrs. W. D. McDowell returns home after Roanoke trip with Ethel Woods. Frank Jones and Frances Jones visit Miss Tilly Jones at Pageton. Elwood Doyle of Pikeville spends week with B. R. Doyle. S. A. Christie visits Princeton on business. Mrs. J. W. Gilbert of Bluefield visits sister Mrs. E. E. Bryant. Mrs. H. J. Giles, S. C. Sells, F. L. Ratcliff shop Bluefield. Muriel Budnick from Washington visits father Harry Budnick. Mrs. Heath Gordon returns after Roanoke visit. A. R. Peterman and child spend week in Bluefield. Buford Evans of Hamlin returns.

Linever Lala O’brien Roanoke C. ©. Repass S. F. Robertson Welch Claire Roberts Panther Frank Conti Cora Webb George Walford W. E. Tibbett Wilmington Dela Elwood Doyle Pikeville B. R. Doyle S. A. Christie Princeton J. W. Gilbert Bluefield E. E. Bryant H. J. Giles S. C. Sells F. L. Ratcliff

Local residents attend events and visits across Keystone Welch and area

Friday visits span Keystone Welch Tidewater Bluefield War Kimball Bottom Creek and Princeton with multiple residents working shopping visiting relatives or hosting guests. Notable mentions include Carl Murphy taking a theater operator post in town and Mary Sella visiting Miss Babe Spector.

Keystone Welch Charles Senera Tidewater Keystone Koppers BE. R. Anderson Northfork 8S. C. Sells Bertie Britt T. D. Natter Jim Bourn Tazewell Paul Painter C. EB. Painter I. L. Shore Cincinnati Holt Kathryn Dick Patterson Joe Lascina J. H. Patton Ilness T. M. Shupe Z. W. French Bluefield Fred White Mary Sella Babe Spector Kimball Billy Williamson Bottom Creek M. K Murphy War Buster Delazur Elkhorn Virginia Bruce

Bootlegging on Train Ends with Fine and Jail Time

William Hamlet of Pamplin Virginia was arrested on Norfolk and Western train No 23 for bootlegging. Officers found two one gallon rubber bottles strapped under his armpits with spigots and glasses for selling liquor at 25 and 50 cents a shot. He pleaded guilty and was fined 100 dollars plus costs and sent to county jail for sixty days. officers Ell Watkins and G B Hildebrand made the arrest.

Liam Hamlet Estored Pamplin Valsing Seaoua Norfolk & Western Hamlet W. W. McNeal Ell Watkins G. B. Hildebrand

Senators clash over aid bill and drought relief plan

lawmakers weigh a direct 100 million dollar appropriation to feed the hungry as debates test Hoover administration relief efforts. Watson notes Red Cross readiness while Lafollette urges inquiry and a wider relief approach amid drought and destitution across multiple states.

Borah Idaho Senate House Watson Arthur Woods President's Employment Commission Robison Arkansas Woods Shipstead Farmer-Labor Minnesota Caraway Red Cross Hoover Lafollette Hastings Delaware Walsh Massachusetts Herbert Hoover Europe Russia

House Democrats Block $20 Million Drought Relief Move

Washington readers report a split House vote as Democrats, led by Texas' Garner, keep a $20 million drought relief plan from advancing before a Senate $60 million proposal. The tally was 205 to 159 against suspending rules to pass the measure, with 16 Republicans and one Farmer-Labor member siding with Democrats.

House Agriculture Committee Senate Hoover Stator Watson Indiana Budget Bureau McNary Senate Agriculture Committee Robinson Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Lafollette Republican Wisconsin Watson The Red Cross Payne John Parton Payne American Red Cross Washington House Representative Garner Texas Black New York Farmer-Labor Kvale Minnesota

Eleven Ducks Roast in Shooting Gallery Fire

Firefighters entered J. H. Cox's shooting gallery in Rock Springs Wyoming to find eleven ducks and seventeen turkeys as prizes burning. Exploding rifle ammunition numbered about four thousand rounds kept the crew occupied while flames consumed the premises.

Rock Springs Wyo J. H. Cox

Naughty children predicted by a mother’s words

A brief Answers fragment shows a mother noting that persistent wrongdoing in children tends to repeat, and the child humorously calls out the self-incrimination. The exchange captures playful family dialogue without further context.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bishop Manning Farmer Saigon Keystone School Birth of G. W. Britt Keystone Correspondent Ruth Keystone Personals Sterling Mary II Mount Vernon Chateau Thierry Tudor Bluefield Furniture Co Legger Appalachian Electric Power Co
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