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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1932

Page

4

Sutherland Rites Held For 90 Year Old Mrs

Funeral services for Mrs. Sutherland age 90 were held at 9:46 AM at the home of Mrs. Gordon White 808 Krolina Avenue with pastors W M Morrell and J R Brown presiding. The body moved to Ivanhoe for 2 PM services conducted by Rev Mayberry. Interment followed at Davis cemetery. Surviving are children Mrs White Bluefield Mrs George Campbell Saltville Mrs John Dale Roanoke Calvin and A J Sutherland Ivanhoe 39 grandchildren 45 great grandchildren two great great grandchildren. Grandsons were pallbearers and granddaughters flower bearers. Mrs Sutherland formerly lived with relatives here and was a Winston-Salem native. husband died several years ago.

Gordon White Krolina Avenue Jans Sutherland White Rasidence W. M. Morrell Princston Methodist Church Hev J. R. Brown Grae .Methodist Church Ivanhos Van Ithe Mayberry Davis Cemetery Tyanhoe Sutherland Winston-Saleto White Bluefield George Campbell Saltville John Dale Roanoke Calvin A. J. Sutherland Ivanhoe

Strength of Earth Confined to its Crust Says Harvard Professor

Cambridge Mass December 28 Professor Reginald A Daly retiring president of the Geological Society of America told the body that the true strength of the earth is confined to its crust. He said ninety nine and nine tenths per cent of the earth volume remains invisible. He described continents as crust about 40 miles thick with deeper ocean areas thicker and suggested temperatures below the crust and toward the center prevented crystal formation.

Cambridge Mass Reginald A. Daly Harvard Geological Society of America Daly

Simple ceremony marks Morgan Morrow rites

Englewood N J Dec 28 Miss Elizabeth Reave Morrow daughter of the late Senator and Mrs Dwight W Morrow became the wife of Aubray Niel Morgan of Brynderwan Sandaff Wales The ceremony was held at the Morrows home performed by Dr Carl H Bimore pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Englewood The bride was attended only by her sister Constance Cutter Morrow The groom was given in marriage by his brother Dwight W Morrow Jr Brig Gen Jay J Morrow brother of the late senator was best man Relatives and intimate friends attended no guest list or immediate plans were announced The couple previously planned to live in Wales Mrs Morgan sister of Mrs Charles A Lindbergh isMilton academy graduate and Sith college Morgan attended Charterhouse and Jesus College Cambridge He is with David Morgan Ltd Cardiff Wales owned by his grandfather Morgan senior Mr and Mrs John Weyellwyn Morgan

Englewood N. J Elizabeth Reave Morrow Dwight W. Morrow Aubray Niel Morgan Brynderwan Sandaff Wales Morrow Carl H. Bimore First Presbyterian Church of Inglewood Constance Cutter Morrow Fimith College Miss Morrow Iay J. Morrow Mra. Morgan Slater Charles A. Lindbergh Milton Academy Milton Mass Sith College Morgan Charterhouse Jesus College Cambridge David Morgan, Ltd Cardiff John Wewellyn Morgan

Creosote and Creomulsion Tonic Hailed For Coughs

For years top doctors used creosote in coughs colds and bronchitis. Creomulsion combines creosote with six key medicinal elements to stop lingering coughs and throat irritation. It is promoted as strong yet gentle and easy to take with a druggist guarantee refund if relief isn’t achieved. Always have Creomulsion on hand for instant use.

Engagement Announcement Dinner in Tazewell Society

Mrs B T Geasley of Charleston hosted a buffet in honor of her sister Miss Dalay Litz of Tazewell to announce the engagement of Miss Litz to Mr William St Clair of Beckley. Guests included Charleston and Tazewell socialites. the couple plan a June wedding at the Litz residence in Sazewell. The note adds details of attendees and schooling of the couple. The second item notes WV Gamma chapter PS Omicron sorority will meet January 5 at 7:15 at the quarters.

B. T. Geasley Charleston Mra. A. A Litz Tazewell Miss Dalay William St. Clair Beckley W. Va Litz Abel Litz Hospital OB. Ann Music Tazewall Rivnefeld Mise Tltz Salam Academy Batom College Winston-Salem St Clair Law School of Virginia University Charlottesville New Year of West Virginia Gamma Chapter PS Omicron Sorority

Marriage Of Kilgore Pritchard In Madison West Virginia

Mira Margaret Kilgore of Logan wed Pete Thomas H. Pritchard of Logan and Bramwell on Saturday December 17 in Madison West Virginia. After a wedding trip to New York and Bermuda they will live in Logan. Pritchard is superintendent for Long Flame Coal near Logan and a Bramwell native. Born to Mr and Mrs R A Crockett Jr of Bluefield a child named R A Crockett TH was born Christmas day at Bluefield sanitarium. The musical entertainment featured Eddie Galloway and his Rhythm Boys.

Bluefield Society Mira Margaret Kilgore Logan Pete Thomas H. Pritchard Bramwell Madison W. Va New York Bermuda Pritchard Mr. Pritchard Long Flame Coal Company W. J.pritchard R. C. Pritchard Oakhurst Avenue Joseph H. Bowen Newton Roberta R. A. Crockett Jr Bluefeld Bluefield Seutarium R. A. Crockett

G. I. A. Holds Regular Meeting At Moose Hall

The G. I. A. will hold its regular meeting this afternoon at 2 30 at the Moose hall. Installation of officers will take place at this meeting. All officers are urged to be present.

Moose Hall

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meets at Firat Hapilat Church

Mrs. Wt. Laxensby presided at the meeting while plans were laid for a protest ally against revision of state laws affecting prohibition. Mrs. James A. Burrow led devotional with Prayer on the theme. Mrs. Ernast Henson, state president, spoke on The Crusaders.

Laxensby Woman's Christian Temperance Union Firat Hapilat James A. Burrow Ernast Henson Crusaders

Elks Holiday Dance Scheduled Tonight at Elks Ball Room

Attention Wika's holiday dance set for this evening at the Elks ballroom. Al Massie and his orchestra will provide an lively program of dance music starting at 9:80.

Elks Ballroon al Massie

Hadassah Meeting at Bluefield Chapter Plans January Gathering

A large Bluefield Hadassah chapter attended the Tuesday gathering at Mrs. A Effron’s Giles Street home. President Mrs. Henry Rodgin led a Chanukah blessing and rededication plea. Mrs. Sydney Tucker presented an engaging program with readings by Mrs. Baker from Charleston and vocal solos by Mrs. Nathan Effron. Mrs. Idith Greenspon accompanied on piano, while Mrs. Harry Rodgin played violin. Current events were shared by Mrs. A N Schlowberg. Refreshments followed, and the next meeting is set for January at Mrs. Ben Matz’s home with Mrs. E Gilbert as program chair.

Bluefield Hadassah A. Effron Giles Street Henry Rodgin Sydney Tucker EU Baker Charleston Nathan Effron Massenet Laka Rose Navin Mise Idith Greenspon Hoste Ben Matz E. Gibert

Daughter Welcomed Barbara Brooke Camden in Houston

Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Camden Sr. of Houston Texas welcomed a daughter born December 5 named Barbara Brooke. Mrs Camden was Louise Smith of Bluefield before marriage and is a daughter of Mrs BE H Simion of Granville Ohio.

Mra. Carroll Camden Sr Houston Tex Barbara Brooke Mra. Camden Louise Smith Bluefield Mra BE. H. Simion Granville

House guests of Mr and Mrs Bakers from Bramwell and Beckley

House guests this week included Miss Louise Ellis of Ashland Virginia Miseea Mackey and Anne Wiffong of Beckley and Frederick Richmond and George Ragland of Beckley visiting Mr and Mrs B S Baker of Bramwell.

B.S. Baker Bramwell Louise Ellis Ashland Miseea Mackey Anne Wilfong Beckley Frederick Richmond George Ragland

Christmas Yuletide program at Stamwell church

Mary Catherine and Frederick Richmond, children of Dr and Mrs F Richmond, took part in a Yuletide entertainment Sunday evening at Stamwell Presbyterian church. Little Mingo Richmond performed a reading Just ’Fore Christmas by Edger A Guest in disguise as a boy, and Frederick Richmond presented a Christmas carol to please the audience.

Mary Catherine Frederick Richmond Mra Richmond Stamwell Presbyterian Church Mingo Richmond George M. Barger Jr Edger A. Guest

Executive Meeting At First Christian Church

The W M A of the First Christian church will hold an executive meeting Friday at 2 30 PM at the church. Members are to attend and discuss church affairs and plans.

First Christian Church

Christmas Decorations Prize Awarded by Woman's Club

The Bluefield Women's Club hosts a Christmas decorations contest led by president Mrs F L Black with Rhea Blake of Appalachian Electric Power Co. Judges will tour homes at 7:20 PM weather permitting. Friday publication will show winners if not held tonight. First prize is $4, second $2, plus several $1 prizes funded by the club.

Pnr Bluefield Women's Club F. L. Black Black Rhea Blake Appalachian Electric Power Company Woman's Club

Miss Koepler Hosts Christmas Luncheon Birthday Party

Miss Virginia Koepler of Oakhurst hosted a birthday luncheon at the West Virginian hotel on Wednesday. Guests included Margaret Smith, Elizabeth Garry, Nancy Ann King, Cassie Mae Stone, Betty Wade Belcher, Betty Brooks, Jane Lee, Sallie Anna Hyane, and Margaret Lilly amid festive Christmas colors on place cards.

Virginia Koepler Oakhurst West Virginian Hotel Carde Mergaret Smith Wilzabeth Garry Nancy Ann King Cassie Mae Stone Betty Wade Belcher Betty Brooks Jane Lee Sallie Anna Hyane Margaret Lilly

Class Party Postponed At Grace Methodist Church

Miss Kathleen Taylor's Sunday school class at Grace Methodist Church postpones this evening's party hosted by Miss Ruth Webster due to illness in the Webster home.

Kathleen Taylor Grace Methodist Church Ruth Webster Webster

Synagogue Choir to Meet Tonight at Mrs Cohen’s Home

The Synagogue choir will gather for practice this evening at the home of Mrs Roberta Cohen on Augne ta street. All members are requested to attend.

Mins Roberta Cohen Augneta Street

Globe Trotters Party At Y Club Tonight

The Globe Trotters club plans a New Year party this evening at 7 30 at the Y quarters. Members invited to join in the social event and celebrate the start of the year with fellow enthusiasts.

Globe Trotters’ Club Y. Quartera

Bluefield Quota Club Holds Luncheon Conference

In the president’s absence Mrs. Alice Zimmerman of Pulaski Virginia was at home. Miss Martha Smith presided over the weekly luncheon at the West Virginian hotel Wednesday at noon. Mrs. J. J. Phillipa played piano as members sang. Mrs. John R. Davis of Weston, former club president, attended as a visitor.

Alice Zimmerman Pulaski Martha Smith Bluefield Quota Club West Virginian Hotel J. J. Phillipa John R. Davis Weston

Eastern Star Party at Moeonse Temple

The Order of Eastern Star girl sponsor hosts its annual Christmas party at 7 30 this evening. An entertainment program is planned and each member will bring a gift for children to be distributed later. The yellow team led by Mrs Pace will head the arrangements with members, their children, and friends participating.

Order of Eastern Star Girl Moeonse Nhater Astatr Mra. ©. W. Pace

Informal Dance Hosts Named Feuchtenberger Household

Informal dance Tuesday evening was hosted jointly by Anne Maa Feuchtenberger and Betty Browninge at Misa Feuchtenberger’s parents home on Whitethorn street. About ninety guests attended and were served tempting refreshments.

Anne Maa Feuchtenberger Betty Browninge Misa Feuchtenberger L. D. Feuchtenberger Whitethorn Street

Yuletide Junior Cotillion Dance at Bika ballroom

The Yuletide Junior Cotillion dance drew guests Wednesday evening from 8:30 to 12 at the Bika ballroom. Sponsored by Ray Mate School of Dancing, the event highlighted the season’s charm and social etiquette.

Cotillion Club Bika Ray Mate School of Dancing Ene Ene

Union Mission Service Speaker Rev J Guy Saunders

A special service at the Union Mission is set for 7 80 with Rev J Guy Saunders pastor of First Baptist Ansted as speaker. Dr Saunders is described as eloquent and devout and will deliver an inspiring message. Pat Withrow Jr of the Charleston mission will direct the music. J M Ripley recently of the Charleston mission has arrived in Bluefield to work with Frank Shue, local mission superintendent.

Union Mission J. Guy.Saunders First Baptist Church Ansted Dr. Saunders Pat Withrow Jr Charleston Mission J. M. Ripley Bluefield Frank Shue

Lovely Yuletide Tree At Bailey Lumber Company

A cedar Christmas tree erected at Bailey Lumber Company on Bluefield avenue draws praise for its snowy effect created by aluminum paint. A glowing electric star tops the tree and colored electric bulbs decorate the branches, reflecting Theodore Yentts Jr.'s artistic touch.

Bailey Lumber Company Bluefield Avenue Tigora Theodore Yentts Jr

Local Society Notes and Holiday Travels

Mr and Mrs J E B Wagner returned from Roanoke where they visited their daughter Mrs Paul Coffey who has been ill but is improved Friends report Mrs M J Sanford and son Clay back from Washington Norman H Lewellyn recovering from influenza at his parents home 117 Giles Street Bluefield Dr and Mrs T R Holroyd and their son Sammy of Athens visiting Mrs Vernon Weaver Russell Street Clay Sanford and roommate Walter Harris head to Blackey Kentucky to re enter Stuart Robison school after Christmas Nancy Wilmore visiting Oxford North Carolina with former Salem College classmates Jerome Kats visiting relatives of Mrs Kate at Clarksburg A E Kaplan formerly of Bluefield now in New York left Bluefield after holiday visit Mrs Ben Baker Anita of Charleston visiting Bluefield Mrs H H Cheatham and her sons Harry and Gary back from Huntington to visit Me family.

J. EB. Wagner Roanoke Paul Coffey M. J. Sanford Clay Washington Norman’ H. Lewellyn HB. B. Lewellyn Giles Street Bluefield Los Angelee Cal Fo T. R. Holroyd Amtatl Sammy Athens Mra Holroyd Vernon Weaver Russell’ Street Clay Sanford Walter Harria Blackey Stuart-Robison School Hloise Tyson Pikeville Anna Mae Feuchtenberger Nancy Wilmore Oxford N. C Salem College Win‘ston-Salem Jerome Kats Kate Clarksburg A. E’ Kaplan New York Ben Baker Anita Charleston H. H. Cheatham Harry Gary Hea Huntington Mra. J. R. Me

Shrine Ball at Bent Ke Dem Temple Ballroom

Bluefield Shrine club of Bent Ke Dem temple hosts New Year’s ball Friday night from 9:30 to 1:30 at the Masonic temple ballroom. Dishman’s Orchestra provides music for the event.

Bluefield Shrine Club Bent Kedem Temple Masonic Temple Dishman Bluefield Shrine Club of Beni Kedem

State convention opens at First Church of God South Street

Beginning at 9 16 this morning the annual state convention of the young people of the Church of God will convene at the First Church of God South Street. The convention features an excellent program and will run through Friday. Young people from Blusfield churches are invited to attend.

Church of God First Church, of God South Atreat Seasion Blusfield Chureires

Dinner and bridge party at Bluefield Country Club

A holiday event at Bluefield Country Club includes a dinner and bridge party this evening with many reservations noted by LC, Schorr. Dinner is served at 7, followed by a dance with a pleasant social atmosphere and continuation of club activities.

Bluefield Country Club Schorr

Holidays Bring Visits From Near and Far to Charleston

A flurry of holiday visits fills Charleston and nearby towns as residents travel from Bramwell Bluefield Huntington and Athens to spend time with relatives. Parcels include Miss Goodie Abrahamson attending a New York fraternity convention and Mr and Mrs Wade Walker visiting Lebanon Virginia. Relatives travel from Greenboro to Ches terfield Courthouse and Willow Bend for the season.

State industries show employment gain indicators

Read as a fragmented report noting machine shop forces and local industry activity. It lists Clarkeburg and nearby plants in pottery, glass, building materials, tinplate, carbon, woodworking, and coal mining. Some plants run part time or below normal. overall slight improvements appear in several sectors.

Clarkeburg

Rites Held For Mrs M J Carter at Hawkins Chapel

Rites conducted for 75 year old Mrs M J Carter who died of pneumonia at her home on Ramacy Street after a three week illness. Dr Samuel W Moore of the First Presbyterian church officiated. The body was sent by train to Shipman Virginia for burial. Survived by two children Howard Sarter of Binefield and Mia QR 8 Wilkinson of Richmond and a brother John H Griffin of Shipman.

Hawkins Chapel Bland Street M. J. Carter Ramacy Street Samuel W. Moore First Presbyterian Church Shipman Carter

Mrs S W Young Dies in Thompson Valley

Mrs S W Young aged 27 died at her home in Thompson Valley from influenza with other ailments. A Smythe County Virginia native, she was the daughter of Tobias Lammie and widow of a local entrepreneur. Survived by five children, the funeral and burial will be at the family cemetery near the Young homestead.

3. W. Young Thompson Valley Larmie Smythe’ County Virginia Tobias ‘Lammie James Lamimie Sollar Tolbarty Hill Vai Chatham Hill Smythe County Young Homestead

Taxpayers group names local man president in West Virginia

W Va Dec 38 The West Virginia Railroad Employes and Taxpayers association reelected Huntington resident W A Gideon as president at its annual meeting. Four vice presidents were named H G Marcum Kenova J P Board Williamson R H Miller Welch and M P Prillman Binfield Frank McKee Kenova as secretary treasurer. The group called for lower taxes and costs and for broader powers for the public service commission. It opposed a third federal judicial district and the St Lawrence waterway treaty. The McComas chapter of the U D G plans a Narrows meeting with Mrs John C Fox on Saturday December 31 1932 at 3 pm.

Kenova W. Va W. A. Gideon Huntington West Yvi- Rinje H. G. Marcum J. P. Board Williamson R. H. Miller Welch M. P. Prillman Binefield Frank McKee Association Public Service ‘Commission West Virginia St. Lawrence Waterway

Helen Hayes Pictures Leading Lights In Hollywood Snaps

Helen Hayes, famed actress and Academy Award winner, and her writer husband Charles MacArthur developed a photographic laboratory at their Hollywood home. Hayes is taking informal snapshots of leading figures in the movie capital, shifting focus from film to amateur photography interests.

Helen Hayes Academy of Motion Fleture Arta Charles MacArthur Hollywood Mies Hayes

Ban on Alcohol Permits Continues Amid Legal Clash

The state tax commissioner faces a clash over liquor permits as Townsend rules the commissioner cannot rewrite law. He will issue only medicinal sale permits with limited staff, blocking other permits. Resolution via state bodies may be necessary to preserve revenue and enforce criminal statutes.

Townsend Prohibitions Department

Beaver sports eye reduced admission plan

Minute Men prepare for Friday game at Pineville, a strong foe on the schedule. Beaver officials consider lowering prices to boost attendance and revenue, noting fifty cent alums events and a two bit show would attract more fans, while the existing fifty cent rate deters many.

Pineville Beaver Beaver Sport Alumn Symnasium

Giles County Legion Dinner Guests December 31 Narrows Va

Giles County Post No 68 American Legion invites all ex service men to a dinner in the basement of the Narrows Methodist church on Saturday December 31. Guests include National Chaplain Woods State Commander M F E Bannister State Adjutant Glenn Elliot and State Chaplain Clarenhca W Taylor.

Woods M. FE. Bannister Glenn Elliot Clarenhca W. Taylor Giles County American Legion Methodist Church Narrows

Local Express Agent Feeds Influenza Death at Home

Quexpreda messenger for the American Railway Express Company died at his home 626 1 2 Princeton avenue after illness from influenza and pneumonia. He was stricken December 22 and funeral services will be held Friday at 2 30 p m at his home conducted by Rev Ben Johnson. He was a native of Hillsville Virginia and had served in railroad work eighteen years. He is survived by his widow and one child Floyd Himer White Jr and his parents and two brothers. Active pallbearers include fellow express company employees. The flower bearers will be members of Mrs M M Woodyard's Sunday school class.

Quexpreda American Railway Express Company Princeton Avenue Ben §. Johnson First Christian Church White Hillsville Brotherhood of Railway Cleria Floyd Himer White Jr W. W. White City Monroe White Norsfolk J. T. White Leakaville N. G Comloyen F.C. Watkina A. B. McMullin J. H. Bugrell Es Bicker Dleburger W. Bi Mra M. M. Woodyard Firat Christ-ian Church

Yardmaster Ratcliffe Ill at Home

J B Ratcliffe the yard master on Bluefield yards remains very ill at his home on Raleigh Street after a week confined to bed with influenza. Local residents express concern as his condition is not yet improving.

Ratcliffe J. B. Ratcliffe Bluefield Releigh Streat Rateliffa

Local Young Man Wins Honors at Harvard

Tom Lilley, a Harvard undergraduate and son of the city’s mayor and Mrs C E H Lilley, is among 105 students awarded Harvard College scholarships. The award requires no stipend and goes to top rank in the college and no other scholarship applications. Lilley is a member of the class of ’34, after finishing Beaver High School in 1929 and entering Harvard in 1930.

Tom Lilley Harvard University Mre.c. EH. Lilley Harvard College Harvard Beaver High School

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Yestern Gay Society Pi Omicron Indies BN. Scott Hale Mra. ES. Hale J. D. McCue Kiwanis Ladies Bluefield Kiwanis Club Hadassah Meeting Willard Fet Salls Ander New Center of Globe Trotters’ Party Eastern Star Party Union Mission Service Shrine Club State Convention W.T. Williama Monroe Street R. P. Gammage Bronwood Georgia Mias Effle Loudermilk Willow Bend Wade Walker Frances George Walker George Walker Lebanon Mise Goldie Campbell Roanoken Alice Campbell W. EB. Bailey Springton W, Va George Armbrister May Lucille Bailey J. H. Hager Madison Street Joe Marion Bryant A. L. Rhoades Albemarle Street Champ Clark Rhoads Noral S. W. Young Taxpayers T. D.C McComas John C. Fox Dishman's Orchestra Cere Giles Logal American Railway Express the Music Service Frank Roberts Gertrude Watts Edna Delott Ethel M. Crawford Evangeline Donahus J. I. Phillips Music Service Bureau Warlick Raleigh Street
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