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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1923
Page
4
Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. with a Christmas treat for children. A Christmas tree and Santa Claus will be present. Rev. D. F. Wade preaches at 11 a.m. with a Christmas message. A Christmas program by Sunday school children is set for 6:30 p.m., planned by Mrs. W. A.
The Welch Kiwanis Club unanimously elected officers for 1924 led by C. C. Morrit as vice president and J. A. Thorn as treasurer. The meeting included a double quartet and a prize for the best quartet. A council resolution for business permits to handle fruits for public consumption was passed, and W. W. Whyte reported on city finances and the manager proposal. In a separate report, a fatal shooting occurred at Bottom Creek hollow when J. Brooks fatally shot W. Bowman after a hunting quarrel. Brooks surrendered and awaits grand jury action.
Voters will decide in June 1924 on employing a city manager and, if approved, approve a levy to fund his compensation.
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