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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1922
Page
2
A community dance is planned at the Legion Dug Out tonight with music by Watkins Orchestra from 9 to 2. Also listed are store specials and closing out sales at The Reliable Store and Bailey Lumber Co, plus bus schedules and local notices.
George W Groseclose aged sixty five a longtime Bluefield resident died at his east Princeton Avenue home after a long stomach cancer illness He was a former Norfolk and Western car repairer Surviving are his widow five sons two daughters one brother and two sisters Funeral services will be held Saturday under the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen with time to be announced
The article notes a rising trend in building with concrete as more regions adopt the durable material. It highlights potential benefits such as improved fire resistance and energy efficiency while noting construction costs and supply considerations.
Miss Paddy Bush and Miss Margaret Jennings return from Blacksburg where they attended the finals at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Miss Nell Kitts of the Co-Operative Drug Store visits her parents at Bastian, Virginia. Dr. W. H. Carr, who studied in Chicago, will return tonight.
Cases of neglected and dependent children under the West Virginia Board of Children's Guardians are reported across the Bluefield district. Miss B L Miller, district agent, investigates and seeks private homes to place wards with reputable Christian families to provide real home life and relieve Elkins state home congestion. Boys aged seven to twelve are especially in need, with applications directed to Miss Miller at the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
Former resident Mrs. Mary Pruitt died at her daughter Julia Frey’s home in Tazewell after several weeks illness. She aged seventy and is survived by daughters Julia Frey of Tazewell and Ella Thompson of Pedro Ohio. Funeral Friday at 3:50 p.m. at Julia Frey’s home conducted by Reverends Wilson and Brown with interment at North Tazewell.
A large audience is expected at the Legion post dance tonight with Watkin's Orchestra providing the music and several new numbers expected to impress. The Bluefield American Legion post has a history of popular dances, with careful orchestra selection and chaperoning ensuring orderly events. All indications point to a well attended evening.
A bill to provide for the better government of Scotland and Wales was introduced in the House of Commons. It proposes two chamber parliaments for Scotland and Wales, with 36 member upper houses and extended Welsh representation, while Westminster representation remains until devolution to England. The reindeer note precedes a final, unrelated fact about animal endurance.
The Alexandrian and Pierian Literary Societies stage an inter society contest at Beaver High School auditorium starting 8 pm. Judges from distant points include Miss Johanna Gallagher and W. Cook with E. McGuire overseeing the event. Prizes include the Shott Trophy and Henry Rodgin Debating Medal.
Attractive health revealed by rosy cheeks translucent skin and firm contours. Ailing women miss natural coloring and style. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound offered as a remedy to restore strength and vitality. Telegraph Want Ads bring results.
Merchants of Bluefield approve the consolidation of the Retail Merchants Bureau and the Credit Clearing House into the Retail Merchants' Association, Inc. D. W. is named president with W. Wartlick as vice president and R. B. Parrish as treasurer. James B. E. Corn to serve as secretary. Plans call for expanded trade territory.
District members declare a boycott of local barbers over high prices for hair cuts and shaves, prompting protest activity and calls for price relief.
A milk carrier named Charles Mitchell won a $25 000 pool in a recent major race. Also noted are India’s population with more than two thirds Hindus.
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