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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1934

Page

4

Four Held For Robbery Counts In Bluefield

Four white youths aged 15 to 18 were arrested after a series of robberies in Bluefield Thursday night. A 1931 Dodge and a 1928 Oldsmobile were stolen. cigarettes and candy valued at 16 dollars were taken from Pop and Wilkinson’s on Dinefield avenue. A break in at McMullin Grocery was discovered by a passerby. Entry to the Gibert Drug Store on Princeton avenue was made from the rear and old gold watches were taken. Suspects are jailed for a preliminary hearing before Magistrate H. B. Kitts.

Bluefield Carly H. B. Kitts Tae Weigh Street EK. B. Bogge Boggs and McMullin Rubebers Gibert Drug Store Princeton Avenué Wickham Moone Street Hla

Pocahontas Tug River District Coal Output Tops 400000 Tons

The Pocahontas Tug River district reports weekly coal production exceeding 400000 tons, with a rise of about 34600 tons from the same week last year. Year to date output stands around 21179045 tons, suggesting the annual total will surpass last year by roughly two million tons.

Pocahontas- Tug River Pocahontas Operatore Desociation Thia

Vote Slips Guarded Amid Unclear Incidents

A British panel staged a public square concert in Neuenkirchen as minor incidents surfaced. An Italian soldier arrest led to a civilian clash with police, later proven unfounded. A Jewish butcher shop bond centered in Saarbrucken was noted amid the confusion.

Cal Neuenkirchen Saarbruacken Gayo

Plebiscite Pressure Spurs Anti Nazi Shock Claim

A fragment reports anti Nazi protests tied to postwar plans and a bomb scare. Shoppers panicked when a device was thrown into a crowded street shop, but the blast proved harmless. A 14 year old boy was arrested in connection with the incident.

Germany

Federal inquiry opens into Powellton explosion disaster

Federal officials launch inquiry into Powellton mine blast listing Pat Murphy McDunn Thomas Craft William Magnis William Blankehahip Steves Kozma John Lowe James Hunter and others among the injured all readmitted to hospital with burns coal dust injuries and potential pneumonia risk noted by hospital attaches

Pat) Murphy McDunn Thomas W. Craft Cannelton William Jud Magnis Powellton William B. Blankehahip Steves Kozma Sr Powelleton John Lowe Kimberley James Hunter Scarbro William Turner Indiana Jean Verringer Eagle Henry McMuan Detar L. Oxley W. H. Moore John Deem

War Department lobbying probe cited indecision and omissions

The report critiqued handling of air corps needs and lobbying. It alleged officials misrepresented facts to committees and misled the director of the budget. The inquiry named no individuals, citing ongoing investigations and potential indictments in a grand jury review.

Air Corps War Department District of Columbia

Roosevelt shows Elif Proposals and relief plans

President Roosevelt discusses a $500,000,000 relief program with proposals linking unemployment and security measures to a broader work program. Senator Borah urges immediate old age pensions while officials claim federal relief aids many in need. Fechner cites CCC work potential to keep a million men employed for fifty years. Detroit reports 60 percent rise in drunken driving fatalities.

Algo Aalso Borah Idaho Republican Independent Perstuny Roosevelt Iis Federal Relief Administration CCC National Forest Service The Park Service Robert Feehner Corps Corpa Fechner CCG Roy Wey

Friends Mourn Death Of Henry Craft Explosive Executive

Henry G Craft 64 division manager of American Cyanamid died at 1 06 yesterday at 424 Union Street Bluefield from cerebral hemorrhage He had high blood pressure for years and was a respected citizen with roots in Bramwell Virginia Craft served as district manager for several explosive firms before joining DuPont and later American Cyanamid He is survived by his wife Pearl Lee Craft daughter Mrs Mery Lee Craft his mother and siblings Funeral services at Union Street home with burial in Monte Vista Park conducted by Rev G H Gunn and Westminster Presbyterian Church pallbearers named and flowerbearers noted

Henry G. Craft American Cyanamid Cheer Corporation Union Street Hia Craft Raf Mery Lee Craft Mr. Craft Hi Slater M.T. Peery Bivestone Thureday B. M. Vanner Cratk Virginia Union Hall Franklin County A. M. Craft Mra. Baral Jane Craft Bramwell Rchmond Lip Buckeye Coal and Coke Company Freeman Buckeye Coal and Coke ‘Company Burton Explosive Company American Cyanamid Chemical Corporation New Corporation Southern Mins Pearl Lee T. D Florence (Epperly) Lee I H. Craft Springton George W Walter J. Craft Hedley L. Craft Saltville, Va Ida i Q. Perdue Mollie N. Craft M. T. Perry Bluestone Westminster Presbyterian Church Bluefield Roanoke Gh Gunn Westminster Church Monte Vista Park Roy Calloway Lawhead M. M. Woodyard Manuel Block W. C. Snyder J. C. Newbold A. Gl. Burtow A. Jin Smith J.C. Evang W. M. Brutty Bradshaw Mr. Cratt

Dr Peters to Talk on What of the Morrow at Church

At the First Baptist church corner of Duhring and Mercer streets the Rev T F Peters will preach on What of the Morrow Sunday morning The young people will lead Sunday evening service and present a concert for students home from school for the holidays.

First Baptist Church Duhring and Mercer Streets T. 4. Peters

Two Held by U S Commissioner in Alcohol Raid

Two of three colored suspects arrested Thursday night on charges of possessing non taxed liquor were held by Commissioner Thomas H. Scott for federal grand jury action at the Bluefield term beginning January 16. Chester Price, 39, had his charge dismissed. Willie Harris, 35, bond $1,000. Bertha Singleton, 39, bond $600. All gallons of whisky seized at Singleton home on Mineral Street.

City Po Thomas H. Scott Bluefield Chester Price Willie “Buck” Harri Bertha Singleton

Princeton Tigers edge Elkins ten in tense county seat clash

Mack Whittaker scored for Princeton after a late tip by Cunningham as Elkins battled back led by Lothes Hockenberry and Phares. Gunvery and Van ningham stifled Princeton’s attack while Hoke brothers and Lambert sparked the winners. Referee Giutt oversaw a hard fought game amid a dramatic night.

Princeton Mack Whittaker Cunningham Goldberg Whittaker Gunvery Anu Vanningham Gunters Elkins Tigers Lothes Hockenberry Phares Elking Hoke Brothers Lambert FC Goldberg Dalal Loathes Wilhelm Hoke I Hoke Bnd F. Wood Grill Miklye Saree Bor Beng Phn Cceereeeencees Giutt Blueslolt

Bombings in Rene Ne War F Remainder

Wreckers wait at night with their automobile handy until a coal train arrives, as described in the fragmentary report from the Rene Ne war area. The text provides only a partial scene of an attack and ensuing delays.

Police Recover Four More Stolen Dresses

Chief C. N. Willon and Constable J. A. Tabor recovered four additional dresses stolen from a salesman's car after the robbery that involved James Cawthorn and four other youths. They searched Keystone but found little, and Cawthorn claimed much of the loot had already been moved there.

C. N. Willon J. A. Tabor Colmyiany James Cawthorn Keystone Cawthorn

NGAA Adopts Code of Fair Practice

The NGAA outlines a plan to improve fairness in athletics by defining proper and improper conduct and urging higher educational institutions to adopt a standard of equality and sportsmanlike behavior. Charleston, South Carolina, claims a nearly three mile bridge across the Cooper River.

NGAA Charleston Cooper River

Lovable Continues as a Caregiver Daring a New Start

In a candid exchange Mrs Tracy explains she is a skilled yet imperfect mother turning over her children Pris cilla and Theodore to Jama. The woman admits past struggles with parenting while noting the need for kindergarten training and a steady hand to keep ahead of the lively kids.

Priscilla Sissy Theodore Sonny Tye Cooky Tracy Atin

Bobby Jones Says Continues On Right Foot Balance

The article fragment notes Jones stating a continued focus on balance of the right foot during his swing. The discussion mentions changes to ball placement and a potential move of the ball from outside in, suggesting adjustments to approach.

Golf grip mechanics for smooth swing sequence explained

The passage describes how the left hand should grip the club with fingers mainly, using the three smaller fingers for positive pressure. Opening of the fingers is driven by momentum, not deliberate action, to avoid tension. Emphasizes a relaxed grip as a shock absorber between upswing and downswing to promote smoothness.

Edgren critiques pro football scheduling and venue quality

Robert Edgren argues that pro football would be more exciting with stronger schedules and better venues. He notes that college games in stadiums built for football have a clear advantage over professional games played in adapted baseball parks.

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