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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1925
Page
8
Welch reports many applications for membership as the golf course delays play until August. The pool will host picnics by civic clubs until then. A new diving tower and temporary bath houses rise at the grounds while the clubhouse nears completion expected by November 1.
Welch Kiwanis Club secures lease for a community playground on Riverside Drive across from the Norfolk and Western tracks. Plans call for full equipment including slides and swings, with estimates for costs and a future swimming pool, ending years of land uncertainty.
The Kimball Kiwanis Club announces immediate work on a playground project for local children. A favorable report is expected at the next meeting after a successful clean-up campaign. The playground committee hopes for similar success in obtaining the new facilities.
B E Downs owner of Welch Drug Company announced extensive repairs with all new fixtures and a modern ice less soda fountain. The store will close for several days likely around August 10 while work is completed. The firm pledges top quality service and equipment once renovations finish.
Welch briefs report a West Virginia Ramblers dance booking contact M H Barton manager 1656 L or P O Box 686 Bluefield. Also county clerks issued a marriage license to J T Atwell 21 and Mae Collins 19 both of Wilcoe. Grace hospital treated Charlie Barber for a knee wound from an accident with blank cartridges and an axe. condition not serious. R F E Blankenship a miner with United Pocahontas Coal Crumpler was brought to Grace Hospital.
Ed Blakely's Motor Sales Company reports a thriving month, selling out all available cars. A new shipment of 19 model Nash closed cars impressed buyers, featuring a redesigned emergency brake on the left side and center front gear lever for improved front-seat comfort. Blakely expects a shipment of new Packard closed cars Monday with demonstrations planned next week.
Welch churches announce Sunday school times for Baptist Presbyterian and Methodist groups with 9:45 to 9:50 start times. Sermons at 11 and evening services follow. St Luke's holds 10 am Sunday school and 11 am sermons. Salvation Army lists gospel services through the day with a jail visit and open air meetings. Youth programs and Epworth League also noted.
Community chatter recalls former big league players visiting last week and autographs found at home. A Dayton mock trial and Landis referenced while jokes about drivers and signs mix with rural observations from Lebanon Virginia and a seer traveling near Tug River Lumber plant.
In Bluefield and surrounding Coalfield area remarks recount town personalities, returning players like Bob Noble, and local sports zest. Notes mention Gov Gore road trips, a monkey trial era joke, and a call for community support to lift four clubs, praising young players and sportsmanship.
The article presents a long list of crossword clues with scattered phrases and names. It ends with an invitation from Bluefield Princeton and Welch funeral directors for convention attendees and notes a state league of embalmers will hold a session during the event.
Undertakers of state near Bluefield Princeton and Montgomery prepare for a statewide convention with election of officers and delegates, installation of officers, and committee appointments. Local committees will oversee entertainment and events, with calls for reports and obituaries.
James Baker, 22, held in Worcester County jail Snow Hill on murder charges for killing James Carey, 5, a farmer. Blanche Ellingsworth, accused accessory after the fact, also in custody. Both to be denied bail until grand jury action. Police say Baker confessed to beating Carey on a railroad track and robbing him of about 7000 dollars. $3,800 found on Baker. Carey had been traveling near Willard's Station days earlier. A crowd gathered at the Snow Hill hearing and tensions rose.
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