Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bluefield Daily Telegraph in Bluefield, West Virginia

We have 4,406,664 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 43 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1940

Page

16

Welch Churches Plan Series of Christmas Services

Welch churches prepare a day of special services for Christmas starting with morning worships at 9:45 and 11 across White Gift and Presbyterian settings. St Luke's and St Peter's schedule masses and a Christmas pageant at Anderson Memorial chapel, while Baptist and Methodist congregations host vesper and hymn services, choir performances, and a 7:30 Christmas Eve service.

Welch St. Luke's Episcopal St. Peter's Catholic Anderson Memorial Chapel Blakely Field The Baptists St. Luke's Episcopal Church St. Peter’s Catholic Church Roger

Miners pledge support to Panther Creek forest project

United Mine Workers local 5998 at Premier raised fourteen dollars for the Panther Creek state forest fund, the first local union donation in McDowell county. UMW head Jesse Aquino urged full county backing as a public park aims to provide recreation for miners and families.

Panther Creek McDowell County Jesse Aquino Welch Daily News T. A. Johnston McDowell County National Bank State Conservation Commission

Mohegan Man Wounded In Shooting. Suspect Held

R C Tackett a 60 year old Mohegan resident was critically wounded Friday night in a fight with George Buddy Blizzard who is in custody. Constable Lonnie Mitchell said the two men had quarrels and Tackett allegedly drew a knife prompting Blizzard to shoot.

R. C. Tackett Mohegan Welch Emergency Hospital Tackett George “Buddy” Blizzard Lonnie Mitchell Blizzard Colleton Dinof Ted Black

Amateur Photographers in America Vastly Outnumbered Cameras

Amateur photographers in America operate about 26.99 million cameras and collectively produce more than 600 million pictures each year, illustrating widespread hobby engagement and growing photographic activity nationwide.

America

Woman Held in Stabbing Affray and Youths Arrested

Three Welch youths were arrested on robbery charges at Premier. A Keystone woman, Clara English Cohen, wife of Seysvone Business Man, was charged with involvement in a stabbing affray following alleged attentions to Cohen's husband. The mining gear valued at about $25 was stolen from Premier Pocahontas Collieries and sold to a Welch junk dealer, leading to arrests. Bedwell, on probation, faces additional sentence for probation violation and the robbery case.

Welch Premier Keystone McDowel Miss Garner Bedwell

Rites Monday for Mrs Gladys Kelley

Last rites will be held at 11 o clock Monday in the South Fork church for Mrs Gladys Virginia Kelley 32 of South Fork Adkin district who died Saturday morning in a local hospital of a heart condition after a brief illness She was born in Cleveland Va daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Stamper and was the wife of the late Charles Kelley Survivors include children Gay Nell Irene Roy Pred Charles Lorraine and Gaines Kelley

South Fork Gladys Virginia Kelley Adkin Cleveland Charles Stamper Charles Kelley Gay Nell Irene Roy Pred Charles Lorraine Gaines Kelley

Salvation Army near goal for Yale gifts distribution

About $300 more is needed to reach the Salvation Army quota of 2000 for 800 Christmas baskets and toys for McDowell county families. With 1700 collected so far and two days left, 750 toys have been distributed and Welch Kiwanis club will help hand out baskets Tuesday.

Salvation Army McDowell County Army Welch Kiwanis Club

Welch Area Personal Notes From Holidays Visiters

Welch residents Reginald Bike and Marie Baker are visiting relatives during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Bike stay in Woodstock Connecticut and Miss Baker visits Virginia and Welch during festive gatherings.

Reginald Bike Welch Woodstock Conn Marie Baker Pty Va

Jackson promises fair deal for aliens in country illegally

Attorney General Jackson urges registration by aliens who entered the United States illegally and pledges a genuine desire to avoid hardships while warning penalties for illegal entry may be imposed. He notes registration has passed 4 200 000 with five days left and says government will locate non-citizens who fail to register.

Washington Jackson United States Loval CBS Congress Menaltias

Game Warden Shot and Killed in West Virginia

Riphwest West Virginia December 21 game warden Fred Hobart aged 44 was shot and killed while attempting to question 16 year old farm boy Milam about his hunting license. Milam was arrested about a half mile from the scene and jailed in Summersville Nicholas County awaiting charges. The shooting occurred near Persinger after a stranger flagged a car and Milam fled. The warden died en route to a hospital.

Riphwest W. Va Fred Hobart B. F McTenehiin McLanehiin Oemene Tale Milam Nicholas County Summersville Persinger Milam Hobart McLaughlin

Christmas party enjoyed by Gary Wednesday Bridge Club

The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge club in Gary West Virginia held its annual Christmas party at the Employees Country club. Luncheon at 1 pm, bridge afterward, with tables decorated in Christmas motif and gifts exchanged among members.

Country Club Gaston Brown Dean L. Barr David Rock R. H. Moore R. V. Shanklin N. F. Conlon H. E. Swan Anna Stratt Or

Christmas Holidays End and School Resumes After Break

Classes resume Monday December 30 after the Christmas holidays. Multiple classrooms hosted parties with programs and entertainment from Home Room Mothers. Santa visited several elementary grades during the celebrations.

Santa

Birth announcement for Woodrow Davis Jr in Gary

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Davis of Gary No 2 announce the birth of a son on Sunday December 8. The baby has been named Woodrow Davis Jr.

Woodrow Davis Gary No. 2 W, Jr

Dance Well Attended at Sandlick Sportsmen's Club

A traditional square dance at the Sandlick Sportsmen's club on Mountain No. 9 drew about one hundred members and guests last Saturday evening.

Sandlick No. 9 Mountain

Gary High School Seniors Sponsor Dance in New Gym

The senior class of Gary High school sponsored a dance Friday evening in the new gymnasium by class officers and sponsors Miss Pearl Crowe and Ed Cordray. Music was provided by John Cempelia and his Cavaliers. Proceeds will fund the senior trip to Washington in the spring.

Gary High School Miss Pearl Crowe Ed Cordray John Cempelia Cavaliers Washington

Four H Club Organized at Wilcoe With Separate Boy and Girl Groups

Two 4 H clubs were organized Tuesday at Wilcoe one for boys and one for older girls Officers for the boys club were President Marshal Basham Secretary James Brooks Vice President Averill Basham Treasurer J D Loving Officers for the girls club were President Dorothy Shelton Vice President Jerry Brammer Secretary Betty Jamison Treasurer Gloria Hammer News reporter Mary Frances Farris Song leader Betty Moore Health and recreation chairman Alice Mae Williams Membership chairman Elinor Davis Mrs W E Jamison is club leader The next girls meeting will be December 24 at Betty Jamison home.

Wilcoe Marshal Basham James Brooks Averill Basham J. D. Loving Dorothy Shelton Jerry Brammer Betty Jamison Gloria Hammer Mary Frances Farris Betty Moore Alice Mae Williams Elinor Davis W. E. Jamison

Fri day Night Bridge at Employes Country Club

Mr and Mrs G C Sledge hosted Friday Night Bridge at the Employes Country Club with four tables of bridge in play. Members exchanged gifts and sixteen enjoyed delicious refreshments.

G. C. Sledge Employes Country Club

Rebekah Lodge Meets at Odd Fellows Hall

The Gary Rebekah lodge No 284 met Monday evening at the Odd Fellows hall. Officers were nominated during the business session. A social period followed with hostesses Mrs Sylvia Lester Mrs Alma Alderman Mrs Elsie Riffe and Miss Virginia Billings serving refreshments.

Rebbekah Lodge Gary Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Sylvia Lester Alma Alderman Elsie Riffe Virginia Billings

College Students and Relatives Visit for Holidays

Winston Clements professor at University of Toledo visits with his family. Miss H Jones trains at Huntington General hospital. Paul Watson from West Virginia University visits his parents. Jim Barr from Detroit visits his family. Mr. and Mrs. Sledge visit for a few days. Miss Margaret Reid from West Virginia University visits parents for two weeks. Miss Julia Pranklin from Concord College visits her parents. Prof. and Mrs. Charles Dean and daughter Sally spend Christmas at Ft. Lauderdale. Helen Toth from West Virginia University visits her parents for a few days. Gary guests attend a party at Appalachian Community rooms hosted by Miss Barker, Lucille Jennings, and Peggy Burke.

Winston Clements E. Clemens University of Toledo H Jones Roy Jones Huntington General Hospital Paul Watson West Virginia University Jack Watson Jim Barr Detroit Dean L. Barr Richard Sledge Sledge Margaret Reid Harry Reid Julia Pranklin Concord College J. T. Pranklin Charles Dean Sally Ft. Lauderdale Fila Helen Toth Gary Appalachian Community Rooms Jean Barker Lucille Jennings Peggy Burke George Bagley Julia Sledge H. E. Swan Jack Eubank Laura McParland Chick Sizemore Virgil Srodec Frances Kearns

Ladies Bible class holds December meeting in Jenkinsones

In Jenkinsones West Virginia on December 21 the Ladies Bible class met at Mrs H W Greene’s home with 18 members present. Officers elected for 1941 are President Mrs J B Whitehead Vice President Mrs C E Caldwell and Treasurer Mrs C G Winfrey. Dr and Mrs C W Vick hosted a bird dinner the prior Friday with guests including J L Vance P F Cosimo W E Tabor J B Whitehead G H Buckland R L Boone Dr J H Murry H P Hancock BE W Alley C A Murphy and E C Rector of Anawalt.

Jenkinsones W. Va C. W. Vick J. L. Vance P. F. Cosimo W. E. Tabor J. B. Whitehead G. H. Buckland R. L. Boone J. H. Murry H. P F. Hancock BE. W. Alley C. A. Murphy E. C. Rector Anawalt

Assembly Program Held at Gary High School Gym

A Christmas numbers program was presented at Gary High School gym Friday evening. Miss Evelyn Noel Miss Louise Keesee Miss V Smith and Miss Hunter faculty members organized the program.

Gary High School Menine Evelyn Noel Louise Keesee V. Smith Hunter

Gary High seniors win national journalism contest honors

In the latest Quill and Scroll issue two Gary High school seniors are honored. Ruth McCormick, co editor, and Clifford Murpet, prominent director, receive editorial and feature contest mentions in a national scholarship competition limited to senior class members.

Quill and Scroll Magazine Gary High School Ruth McCormick Clifford Murpet

Thirteen Club Meeting Highlights Bridge Prizes

The Thirteen club met Wednesday at Mrs. L. E. Dunman's home. After three progressions of bridge, Rene prize went to Mrs. W. Bagsey, low to Mrs. Mills Jr., and traveling prize to Mrs. Laurence Pritchett. Refreshments served to members including Mesdames L. E. Pritchett, Silaga Jr., G. W. Bagley, R. M. Puttman, C. vende, A. J. Brodek, O. M. Duffy, O. P. Clark, E. R. Sizemore and Misses McParland and Mary.

Thirteen L. E. Dunman W. Bagsey M “Illest, Jr Laurence Pritchett L. E. Pritchett Silaga, Jr G. W. Bagley R. M. Puttman R. Vende A J. Brodek O. M. Duffy O. P. Clark E. R. Sizemore Oe McParland Mary &i

L. O. O. F. Banquet Pleases Local Members and Guests

About seventy five members and guests were entertained at a banquet in the Gary lodge hall. The hall was decorated with Christmas decorations and provided a festive atmosphere for the L. O. O. F. gathering.

Lodge Gary L. O. O. F. Lodge

Birth of a son for Mr and Mrs Billy Williams

A baby boy was born December 13 at the Bluefield sanitarium to Mr and Mrs Billy Williams. Mrs Williams formerly Miss Edith Fox of Boissevain Virginia.

Billy Williams Bluefield Sanitarium Williams Edith Fox Boissevain, Va

Music selections for Gary’s Christmas program listed

Morning performance features the choirs under direction with a varied program including Moravian Melody He is Born Bulgarian Carol Silent Night Bring A Torch Wassail Song and Hark the Herald Angels Sing with shepherds and other performers.

Garya Shepherds Herald Angels

Legion Auxiliary Meets in Gary Post No 8 Hall

The American Legion auxiliary post No 8 met in the lodes hal at Gary Tuesday evening with Mrs. W. B. Banner in charge. Following the business session refreshments were served and a 80class was in charge of Mesdames W. R. Price Anawalt B. R. Basham Wilcoe and Leroy Smith Pageton.

Child's Leg Fractured in Bicycle Incident Near Home

Sixteen year old Jeanette Abe, daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Abe, stepped from behind a moving automobile and was struck by a bicycle ridden by Charles Hughes. She suffered a fracture above the ankle and was taken to Steven Clinic Welch where the injury was reduced and she returned home.

Jeanette Abe R. L. Able Charles Hughes Cash Hughes Steven Clinic Welch

Band Presents Baton to Gary Bandmaster for Christmas Gift

The Gary school band honored their leader John Cempel with a baton and electric lights as a Christmas gift. The gesture recognized his service as band master and director.

Gary John Cempelia Cempelia

Faculty Members Vacationing Across States

Gary school faculty members are vacationing in diverse locations including Detroit for E N Orr and Prof Charles Dean with family in various venues. Louise Keesee heads to Bluefield while Eleanor Van Gilder visits Phillip and Fairmont, and Nancy Hunter travels to Richlands Virginia.

Gary School E. N. Orr Detroit Charles Dean Sa. Ransom Davie Oussaint Louise Keesee Bluefield Eleanor van Gilder Phillip Fairmont Nancy Hunter Richlands Evelyn Noel Welch Pittsburgh Feliz Lintcrope Kimball Virginia

Farewell Shower Honors Mrs Nichols Before Move

Mrs. 8. J. Nichols received a farewell shower Friday in the church Sunday school rooms by circle No 1 of the Woman's Society of the Christian Service. She departs for Washington DC to begin new work and reside with Mrs. E. M. Reese and Mr.

J. Nichols Circle No. 1 Woman's Society of the Christian Service Nichols Washington, D. C E. M. Reese

Evening social notes list local visitors and travelers

Personal notices reveal Miss Ferne Murphy visiting Tuesday evening alongside multiple Charleston guests and extended families. Names include J. L. Vance, Clyde Vick arriving from Johns Hopkins, Frances Hancock, Beatrice Boone, and Bernice Whitehead with a post operation recovery update.

Rolfe grade school off for Christmas holidays in Worth

Worth West Virginia reports students at Rolfe grade school dismissed Friday for Christmas break. Classes resume Monday December 30. Rolfe Parent Teacher Association met. C E Parnell presiding and Bill Owens elected president. Birthday party honors Juanita McCormick hosted by T S McCormick with many attendees and gift givers listed.

Rolfe Parent-Teacher Association C. E. Parnell W. W. Atkinson Bill Owen Raymond Mangus Ellis Eneeet Charles Grind Pes Bill Owens Parnell Kyle

Sherwood Owens Dies in Bluefield Sanatorium

Sherwood Owens 467 years old, longtime Northfork resident, died after months of illness in Bluefield sanitarium. Born in Catlettsburg Kentucky in 1873, he worked with coal operations in McDowell County before retirement. Survived by a wife Josephine Johnson and 13 children, 21 grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Funeral in Methodist church and burial at Riverside cemetery Chilhowie Virginia.

Sherwood Owens Northfork Bellow Bluefield Sanitarium Mr. Owens Catlettsburg Elijah and Elizabeh Owens Son County J. Owens McDowell Greenbrier Arlington Owens Josephine Johnson Grayson County M. H. Jarrett H. W. Martin Belfry Clarence Hughes Gilliam Ray Boone William Hulme

Northfork WV News: Band Mothers Spaghetti Night and School Play

Band Mothers club met at the schoolhouse to plan a spaghetti supper in January while the Northfork P T A showcased a 60 child operetta The Magic Bell under Mrs Duane Rhune. Philathea class and church groups held Christmas programs and reports at their respective gatherings.

Northfork W. Va Band Mothers Club G. H. Carroll 8. C. Green Northfork P. T. A Duane Rhune

Neighbors visit kin across West Virginia and Virginia

Pagceton correspondent reports Mr and Mrs Carl Price and family visited in Herndon West Virginia over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Richard Cook and son Danny Ray visited Mr and Mrs Ray Mitchell on Sunday. Kemp Taylor and Raymond Rash visited Falls Mills Virginia on Saturday. Kemp Taylor and Raymond Rash have been called to Roanoke by the illness of Mrs Taylor.

Pageton W. Va Carl Price Herndon Richard Cook Danny Ray Ray Mitchell Kemp Taylor Raymond Rash Betty Jean Falls Mills Roanoke Taylor

Horse race tipsters held for violating Communications Act

Martinsburg W Va Dec 21 United States Marshal Homer held for federal grand jury action two men arrested after an investigation of broadcasts of sure tips on horse races at Charles Town track They used portable transmitters to relay tips to outside bettors before race results were known They are held on 1000 bond each for March 1941 grand jury action at Parkersburg The Charles Town track closed its winter racing season today.

Martinsburg W. Va Homer Charles Wn Charles Town Parkersboro Charlies Town

Christmas Quiz Answers and Seasonal Festivities

Answers recount holiday facts noting Matthew as one source and the December 25 date as a longstanding festival. The text traces festival origins to early centuries, mentions the absence of fixed observances before the fifth century, and lists traditional roasts and wines by country along with a stray reference to the Monea Chilekonea tree in the 17th month.

England Germany Unites States Scandinavia France Italy

Huffard Addresses Kiwanis Club on George W. Bryson Inauguration

Hudson Huffard spoke to the North Fork Kiwanis about the George W. Bryson inauguration as district governor set for January 2. Guests included Bob Peters Eddie Steele J C Acuff Jim Hott and local members. Mrs D B Hambrick traveled to Bluefield for her mother’s illness and several locals planned holiday visits.

Huffard Hudson Huffard Bluefield Club Northfork Kiwanis Club Pepe Kiwanis Mr. Huffard George W. Bryson

Anawalt Mothers Club Forms Under P T A

A newly organized Binging Mothers group in Anawalt under the Anawalt Parent Teachers Association meets biweekly at area homes. Led by Miss Harriett Cottrell with Mrs Russel Bradley as accompanist, the group has performed at PTA and at the Annuls Methodist church. Members include Mrs Walter Belcher and others. They plan a February benefit program. The Pines Echo first edition published December 19 by ninth grade English classes under Mrs Hilda Durr.

Anawalt W. Va Anawalt Parent-Teachers Association Harriett Cottrell Russel Bradley Parent-Teacher Association Annuals Methodist Church the Pines Echo Hilda Durr

Anawalt Junior High Band Advances Under John Cempella

The Anawalt Junior High band, guided by Gary school music instructor John Cempella, has 25 members. Principal Mc Coy hopes to have uniforms ready for the spring music festival.

Anawalt John Cempella Gary McCoy

Nativity Play At Anawalt Junior High Aids Needy

Children and parents enjoyed a community Christmas program in the Anawalt Junior High School auditorium. The Nativity play directed by Mrs. Howard Durr Miss Ferne Murphy and Misa Harriett Cotrell was supported by Home Room Mothers and teachers. A White Christmas event accompanied the program and gifts collected by patrons and pupils will be given to the League for baskets for the needy to be delivered on Christmas Eve.

Anawalt Junior High School Howard Durr Ferne Murphy Misa Harriett Cotrell League

Local families host relatives over Christmas weekend

The St Clair family spent the weekend in Mount Hope with relatives. Sadler guests included Pugate Sadler and Sidney Bradley with their families from Princeton. Cottrell and Bailey families planned Christmas visits, with Mino and Watkins relatives spending holidays nearby.

W. W. St. Clair Charles Mount Hope G. B. Sadler Pugate Sadler Sidney Bradley Princeton Harriett Cottrell Priday Bridgeton N. J E. L. Cottrell Robert Mino Yale University L. &. Mino P. A. McCoy Clarkshoro Lillian Pensgrove Joe Wright R. E. Watkins Merilou Pom Bluefield Delhi Bradley Jo Ann J. A. Peery E. C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gruaches Gladys Kelley YALE Los Angeles E. IF Ketter Corresp Ganized Thorpe Theatre Edward Stassic Steve Colosi Mary Ann Steve Carmela, Jr Annaelli Mary Kapusta Charkie K Elizabeth Sklepovich Florence Louzi Mary Houbinak Gene Cavalilo Danny Bellino John Dabbo Jimmy Marks Bridge Club Mars.hh. FF Hancock Bill Jordan Joan James Jordan Charleston Vance Clyde Vick Johns Hopkins Medical School Baltimore Smith McCoy Roderfield E. W. Aley Frances Hancock F. Hancock J. W. Fox Larence John Fox James Moore Hemphill C. E. Caldwell Beatrice Boone W. Vick H. F Hancock Juliaette Clarence Young McComas H. T. Gains Bernice Whitehead P.T. A T. S. McCormick Juanita E. W. Walker James Donna Ruby Bonnie Hallie Lewey Frances Eunice Fulcher Magmie Southerland Elizabeth Hughes Nellie Gentry Joe Painter Billy Prilliman Sam Nina Adams Cayne Walker Junior Walker Geneva Juanita McCormick Pred Walker Wallace Hughes Radford Roberta Dalton Elkhorn Young People's Union Council Aaron Dalton Charles Grindstaff Oak Baptist Church J. E. Myres C J. Cornett E. J. Lawrence W. R. Shelton, Jr Women's Society of Christn Methodist Church Mission Board W. FE. Godfrey Godfrey Louise Martin Anawalt School Miss Martin Robert L. Martin Pagceton Darrell Shumate Ne Ra Bebo Mich Federal Communications Commission Arres D. B. Hambrick Bhiefield W. S. Cundiff Bertha Via University of Tennessee G. O. Via W.R. Shelton, Jr Zanesville D. C H. A. Henthorn Griston Betty Dolly Via Virginia Interment College W. W. Combs Huntington Walter Belcher J. H. Spencer D. R. Basham D. R. Perkins R. K. Moxley George Taylor J. K. Yates George Vick R. FE. Watkins Violet Rose
Search Courier

Search the Bluefield Daily Telegraph Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bluefield Daily Telegraph?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication