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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1935

Page

7

Jury Rules Ada Dew Land Dispute In Plymouth District

The circuit court verdict finds Ada Dew in possession dispute over land she owned along the Neeton Athens road. J. L. Hambrick versus Co B Martin appeal from county court awaits decision. Notice for judgment actions includes D T Carr debt and Mrs R H Chitwood auto injury claim with 995.38 costs. Child support ordered in Manona Cooper case. Willie Hoder suit set for today. Carrie Adams v Lacey Adams dismissed.

Ada Dew Ida E Ben Fletcher D. T. Carr R. H. Chitwood Farm Bureau Mutual Auto Insurance Company Princeotn-Bluefield Trulh Bac Chitwood Manona Cooper Acathet Clifford Wallace Willie Hoder Gordon Carter Carrie Adams Lacey Adams

Calf Theft Charge Waits Hearing In Monroe County

Robert Tolley, held at Monroe county jail, faces a calf theft charge tied to a Hereford owned by W. H. Hansbarger. Tolley admits being with Julius and Bill McCoy for a drink, denies theft, while Julius McCoy posts bond. Sheriff FE Thomas and Hansbarger present.

W. H. Hansbarger Monroe County Robert Tolley FE. Thomas Union Tolley Julius McCoy Tipple Bill McCoy

Radio Schedule Roundup of Daily Programs and Guests

A dense listing of radio program times and show titles including news flashes and variety hours, with mentions of guests such as Phil Duey Henry Fortune and Francis Barrett, across a full day schedule from early morning to evening. The fragment reads like a station timetable with multiple sponsors and theatre-related segments.

Eden Varieties Eerio the Merrymakers Warlick Furniture Company Coca Cola Chicago House T. E. Peters S Rise Bottling Clark Hardware & Furniture Company Bluefield Gas & Power Company Boake Carter Colonial Theatre Chevrolet Phil Duey Krueger Town Crier Stubby Currence Henry Fortune Francis Barrett Studio Ne Thespians of Silen

Radio Schedule Highlights for December 18 Across Networks

A dense listing of Wednesday programs across NBC WEAF WJZ and affiliates detailing time slots from 7:15 PM Uncle Ezra to 11:00 PM Dorothy Lamour News. Notable items include Wayne King Orchestra Fred Allen Eddie Duchin orchestras Burns and Allen Lily Pons and John Hale solos, with numerous regional station codes and broadcasts.

Uncle Basico Wabo Wade Woko Weao Waao Wer Wkbw Wkre Jrwhk Wir Wdre Weau Wjas Wean Wibi Waepd Wisv Midwest Wbhbm Wibm Kmbe Kmozx Whas Kfab Krnt Wbas Wpg Whp Whee Wibs Wea Wicc Chac Wibz Wmas Weag Dizie Wgat Wsfa Wbhre Waam Wdod Kira Wrec Wiac Wwi Wtoo Krid Ktrb Ktsea Waco Koma Wdbo Wht Wdae Whig Wdbj Wwva Wmbg Wajs Wmor Wala Ktul Kgko Weoa Wdne Wnoz Kwkh Wswmbd Wisn Wibw Wemk Wkbn Weoco Wabt Kscj Wnax Woo Wowo Mountain Kvor Kiz Orch Buck Rogers Lud Gluskin John Hale Abe Lyman Orch East Myrt Marge—west Claude Hopkins Herbie Kay Orch George Olsen Henry Halstead Orch

Chamber Program Of Activities Receives Favorable Support

The chamber of commerce likely will approve D. L. Casey's proposed program of activities as published in the Daily Telegraph. Encouraging responses have come from Mr. Casey, chamber directors, and members as the trade body reorganizes. Prospects for reaching budget membership goals in 1936 appear promising, with committees canvassing more vigorously than before.

Chamber of Commerce D. L. Casey Daily Telegraph Casey

George C. Evans Bordered for Draper Burial

George C. Evans, longtime city resident, died from injuries after an automobile wreck near Charleston. He is survived by his wife Della Turner Evans, his mother Mrs. Frank Daugherty, three half sisters, four half brothers, and other relatives. The burial will take place in Draper, N C, following visitation at his sister’s home in East Princeton.

George C. Evans Charleston Fivans R. J. Boles Kee Street East Princeton Draper N. C Evans Della Turner Frank Daugherty J. L. Jones Lewisville Elmer Dunn Gap Mills W. Va R. J. Roles Richlands Doherty Daugherty Pocahontas Thomas and Fred Daugherty

Mrs Bertha Campbell of Huntington Dies After Stroke

Mrs Bertha Campbell daughter of Mrs L B Cook and sister of T B Cook of Princeton died at her Huntington home Sunday night at 9 30 after a paralytic stroke. Funeral service was held in Huntington then body taken to Princeton and Athens for interment. Survived by husband R B Campbell two children Lawrence of Huntington and Grace Shrewsbury of Lashmeet mother Mrs L B Cook Princeton two sisters Mrs E C Walker Piney and Mrs J A Lyons Hot Coal W V A brother T B Cook Princeton Wayne M Anchorage Alaska Forest Cook Jesse W Va and T G Cook Springton.

Bertha Campbell L. EB. Cook T. B. Cook Princeton Huntington Athens Campbell Lawrence Grace Shrewsbury Lashmeet L. B. Cook Mra. E. C. Walker Pinoak J. A. Lyons Hot Coal W. Va Wayne M Anchorage Alaska Forest Cook Jesse T. G. Cook Springton

Council Contributes to S A Basket Fund

At the regular council meeting Monday night an order was entered providing for the city to contribute 25 to the Salvation Army Christmas fund. Several building permits were approved, and the council adjourned. Mayor Witten and City Attorney Johnston were absent in Charleston attending the West Virginia Municipalities league. Permits issued include Deverle Dry Cleaners repairs Mercer and Third street 500 I G Ferrell kitchen addition to restaurant 100 Fred Eking Funeral Service repairs Mercer and Eighth streets 500 R R Raines chicken house North Walker 100 J L Williams two room addition North Walker street 500.

Salvation Army BE. H. Witten W. Broughton Johnston Charleston West Virginia Municipalities League Deverle Dry Cleaners Mercer Third Street I. G. Ferrell Fredeking Funeral Service Eighth Streets R. R. Raines North Walker J. L. Williams North Walker Street

Radio Schedule Teasers for Musical and Sports Features

The listing shows 11:15 sports segment titled Negro Quartet followed by 11:30 recaps including Al Donahue reh east and House of Glass west repeat. 12:00 Shandor and His Violin with 12:08 Harold Stern's Orchestra and 12:30 Chas Dornberger Orchestra.

Ink Sports Negro Quartet al Donahue House of Glass Shandor Harold Stern Chas Dornberger

1000 Tots Look for Santa Claus

More than 1,000 children are slated to receive gifts at Princeton High School Monday afternoon for the community Christmas tree distribution. The list exceeds last year by over 200, requiring at least $500 more for the fund. donations to Essie E. Bailey at the local bank are welcomed without pressure.

Essie E. Bailey Princeton

Accused Participants In Row Waive Hearings

Preliminary hearings were waived by W M Tate Harold Williams and Hubert Tate before Magistrate D T Carr on charges of attempting to kill Boyd Broyles and conspiracy. Bonds were set at 1000 each with Tate posting bond and others jailed or awaiting grand jury action. The group was arrested after a row in Matoaka Friday night that left James Tate, mine foreman at Lamar, with a fractured skull following an altercation with Police Chief Roy Cooks officers.

D. T. Carr Boyd Broyles W. M. Tate Harold Williams Hubert Tate Matoaka James Tate Lamar Roy Cook

Children Committed to Industrial School by Juvenile Court

Four boys ages 14, 11, 12 and a 14 year old girl plus a 15 year old girl were ordered committed to state industrial schools after hearings on delinquency charges in juvenile court. Two 14 and 15 year old boys were paroled for twelve months. their custody rests with mothers. Spectators were barred during the hearings. Reykjavik, Iceland is named for nearby hot springs and means smoking harbor.

John M. McGrath McGrath

Elizabeth Karnes circle 2 holds final meeting of year

The Elizabeth Karnes circle 2 of the First Baptist church met at Mrs. A B R Harris East Princeton with four visitors and strong member turnout. Mrs. E L Tilley led the seven and a devotion by Mrs Boyd Campbell. Mrs Tilley read on Little Moon and a Christmas story. Mrs A E Caffee led the mission study with prayers, business adjourned, and Mrs Reeves closed. A salad course followed as Mrs Harris hosted.

Elizabeth Karnes First Baptist Church Mra. A. B A. E. Caffee J. M

Mercer School Honor Patrol Members Named for Week

Mercer school lists 8B pupils Nedra Tabor Theresa Brown Kathleen Dove George Hambrick Bernard Fowle and Kenneth Herring serving on the honor patrol this week. The previous two weeks' patrols included 8A pupils Eugene Farrar Vivian White Kathleen Lester Dorothy Bowling Thomas Jones and Jack Lilly and 8B pupils Lauree Huddleston Jannabee Dunford Pauline Hypes Donald Bryan Ray Burton and James Hurst.

Mercer School Nedra Tabor Theresa Brown Kathleen Dove George Hambrick Bernard Fowle Kenneth Herring Eugene Farrar Vivian White Kathleen Lester Dorothy Bowling Thomas Jones Jack Lilly Lauree Huddleston Jannabee Dunford Pauline Hypes Donald Bryan Ray Burton James Hurst

Princeton Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. Fannie Dulaney of Highland avenue is visiting relatives in Beckley. Miss Beliasa Rich spent the weekend with Miss Betty Brooks in Bluefield. Mr. Rice and wife of New York arrive Saturday to visit his mother Mrs. H. D. Rice in Princeton. Deputy Sheriff B. Dale Bailey, after ten days in Princeton hospital, resumed duties yesterday.

Fannie Dulaney Highland Avenue Beckiey Beliasa Rich Bluefield Betty Brooks Ge Rice New York D. Rice Wallace Street B. Dale Bailey Princeton Hospital

Princeton Birthday Ball appoints Lambert as chairman

The national committee names L. L. Lambert general chairman for the Princeton Birthday Ball on January 29. Lambert says Princeton organizations will each provide a representative to the general committee, with a meeting planned soon. About 30 percent of the funds go to the Warm Springs Foundation and 70 percent stay locally to aid infantile paralysis.

National Committee L. L. Lambert

County Education Payroll To Be Distributed Friday

A payroll of about 70 000 dollars for county board of education teachers and maintenance staff will be released Friday. Bluefield teachers will receive checks at the Ramsey school office while others including Princeton staff pick up at the Memorial building board office in Princeton. A minor fire damaged C H Pugh residence at Third and Highland Avenue Monday evening with the fire department extinguishing it using water from the truck tank.

County Board of Education Bluefield Ramsey Princeton Memorial Building T Wee C. H. Pugh Third and Highland Avenue

First Baptist Budget Committee Meets For 1936 Plan

The budget committee of the First Baptist church will present recommendations for the 1936 church budget at a special congregation meeting tonight. Members of 7 church are asked to be present. Daniel Defoe based his story Robinson Crusoe largely on the experiences of Alexander Selkirk, a castaway.

The First Baptist Church Daniel Defoe Robinson Crusoe Alexander Selkirk

In Remembrance of Dorothy Dean

Precious one from us has gone and a place is vacant in our home. God recalled the boon His love had given and the body moulders here while the soul rests in heaven. In loving memory of our darling daughter and sister. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Dunn, Mrs. C. B. Rader, Mrs. Earl Neal and Kelley Dunn.

God W. P. Dunn C. B. Rader Earl Neal Kelley Dunn

Salvation Army Christmas Fund Lagging Says Captain Bryare

Captain Luther Bryare reports the local Salvation Army Christmas fund is far behind needs for baskets toys and other aid. He urges public contributions to support planned charity efforts this Christmas season.

Salvation Army Christmas Fund Luther Bryare Bryarg

Funeral of Wytheville Doctor C W Gleaves

Mrs. J R Rich and Junior Rich returned from Wytheville Virginia after the death of Dr C W Gleaves aged eighty following two weeks illness of pneumonia and heart trouble. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with interment in Wytheville cemetery. Survived by four daughters Mrs J R Rich Mrs B G Robinson Miss Alice Gleaves Miss Beliasa Gleaves. He was longtime physician and later bank cashier and president.

J. R. Rich Junior Rich Colexe Avenue Wytheville Mra Mra. B. G. Robinson Misa Alice Gleaves Beliasa Gleaves Dallas Texas Gleaves

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