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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1931

Page

3

Prince ton municipal election polls announced across wards

Indications point to heavy turnout in Princeton today with polls at ward one the high school on Straley avenue ward two at temporary courthouses and ward three at Thorn street schools. Campaign notes mention the league introduced by Republicans and a strong Democrat lead in registration. The Democratic ticket lists Bird for mayor Shrewsbury for recorder Johnson for third ward, Fortune for ward two, and Johnston for ward three. Republicans nominate Bennett for mayor King for recorder Beck for council ward one Noel for ward two Priddy for ward three. The town ticket favors Galitzer for mayor Hounchins for recorder and Pettry for council.

Princeton Straley Thorn Edtura Tera’ League Repub B. B. King J. B.abury Bay Etty Nolla S. T. Bird J. B. Shrewsbury Porter Mr. Fortius Noel Priddy Bes Peck J. Sam Bennett Gounelt Judge King pouUceidge Athens Aso W. I. “Galitzer C. H. Hounchins Igounel D. C. Pettry N. A. Bauggoss H. Reid J. W. Robinette Ro Sage

Road work delayed until after July 1

The county court decree bans road construction until after July 1, 1931, aligning with the new fiscal year funds. A relegation has requested resumption of work.

Ceateriqy

Religious rites and oddities mingle in scattered fragments

Fragmented notes describe a North African religious brotherhood called the Alssoons Of Kalrunn, alleged self-mutilations and painful rites in Tunisian sanctuaries, and a string of odd historical curiosities including a 1930 hydrogen balloon incident in Alabama and a legend about Katzenelbogen on the Rhine tied to a Latin origin and a Teutoburg forest battle.

Ripley Alssoons Kalrunn Algsnauag Sidi Mohammed Ben Alissa North Africa Hamadshas Zaguia Kairouan Tunis Fairfax Alabama San Gabriel Texas Elen Katzenelbogen Rhine Welsbaden Katzenethogen Katten Teutaburg Forest Germany

County road projects delayed until new fiscal year

Bluestone Junction Virginia road and Almongquin Weyanokea road await funding in the new levy, the two major county road projects for the year on the court calendar. Willing Workers class of the First Church of Christ meets this afternoon at 2:30 at Mrs. Lubert Martin’s Seventh Street home.

Bluestone Junction Virginiate Weyanokea First Church of @hriet Thig Lubert Martin

Nancy A Saunders Dies Near Athens At Five

Nancy A Saunders of near Athens died Monday morning at 1 20 at her home after lingering illness She was 50 5 and wife of J R Sanders and mother of several children Funeral services will be held today with burial in McClaugherty cemetery Two new officers were elected by the Mercer county 40 and 8 Society RB L Dowdy chosen as enter guard and Gonde as property man A committee was named to arrange a dance at Shawnee The 40 and 8 held a memorial service at Monte Vista cemetery and participated in American Legion services A suit was filed in chancery court yesterday by J B Belcher against Mary Myrtle Miller Walter W logs trustee and others ret.

Nancy A. Sanders Athens Road Sendera J. R. Sanders Heardes McClaugherty Cemetery Mercer County 40 and & Society RB. L. Dowdy Gonde Commis Voyageur Monte Vista Cemetery Sulit Effault B. Belcher Mary Myrtle Miller Walter W. Logs E. Chancery Rachel Graveley Frances Reaves Jean Leckie Mary Louise Williams Frances Henritze Ileanor Williamson Vivian Holling Hilins College Robert Hikok Christiansburg W.C. Arthur H. R. Walsath Meadyilie Hroest Otay Helen Hearitze Roanoke L. L. Drewry Clifton Forge Walter H. Powers Mrs. Epling Huntington, Co EB. Eliiot Bluefield W. D. McDowell Keystone Alreas Wood

Princeton Society MBS Eyonaeke and Music Club Meeting

Local notices list Princeton Society MBS Eyonaeke events from 1 to 4 pm, a Wednesday Morning Music Club gathering at Presbyterian church under T. M. Johnson, and Methodist circles meeting Thursday afternoon with multiple host homes on Highland avenue and nearby streets. Also notes travel plans for Everett Bailey family and Legion post activities plus assorted local visits and summer arrangements.

Music Club Musicr Club Presbyterian Church T. M. Johnson Johnson Choral Methodist First Methodist Church J. H. Reynolds Elrela Bolt Highland Avenue Ralph Bowline Guy Ritter W. H. Foster J. L. Hart W. D. Pendleton

Fire Destroys Two Buildings At Virginian Yards

At 3 15 Sunday morning flames swept two small frame buildings at the Virginian yards and damaged a third. Oil and grease stored inside fed the blaze as railroad workers from across town rushed to help, the fire lighted the horizon and a city whistle blew for half an hour. A 15 year old girl was captured after a tussle with officers and confined to jail for juvenile court actions.

Virginian Wildcat Bert Sims C. B. Davla Waa Sims King Davia George L. Dillard J Juveniile Court Davis

For Rent Two Furnished Rooms at 1237 Afercer Street

Two furnished rooms available for rent at 1237 Afercer Street. Apply to Mrs T C Hubbard's Millinery opposite the post office.

Afercer Street T. C. Hubbard Postoffice

Towns Welch to vote on officers and limits today

Jaeger and War voters face a special election on corporate limits and a merged school district plan. Democratic mayoral candidate WA Hawking faces Republican T A Weaver on a Citizens slate and a People slate names several council contenders. Event held at Club No Country with local engineering department guests.

Jaeger War Witl Ct Harma' Field Olble Creek Board of Adgucation Ag WA. Hawking T. A. Weaver Tha Laeger I Citizens Joea ‘Hatchert

Bradghaw Man Stabbed During Sunday Quarrel

Steve Kennedy aged 60 is recovering at Grace hospital with knife wounds to chest and abdomen after a quarrel Sunday with Mrs. Hannah Kennedy and daughter Alice Beavers. Officials say Kennedy injuries are not serious and the women are held for county jail until he can attend a preliminary trial. Also included are local social notes and various residents’ travel, visits, and family events from Grace hospital to Columbus and Hollins college events.

Steve Kennedy Grace Hospital Hannah Kennedy Alice Beavers Kennedy

Pool to Open at Country Club This Week

The Country Club pool will open to members today with guests admitted tomorrow. Members hosted festivities over the weekend led by hostess Miss Elizabeth Geary who has several reservations for upcoming small gatherings. GradBeatrice Catherine Miller will graduate Tuesday at Ward Belmont in Nashville Tennessee and plans for summer remain tentative.

Membarg Ward-Belmont Beatrice Catherine Miller Tyne Nashville Tenn Angie Mrs. Elkhorn W.va

Moody 10 head Green district schools WV chosen

W Moody who has served as Principal of the Anawat consolidated school for the past five years has been elected to head the Green district schools at Reader Wetzel county West Virginia for next year. The school has shown strong growth with improved standards and a loyal community following. The annual Mc Dowell chapter Red Cross meeting will elect officers. Dr Elmer G B Bryan president of Ohio University spoke at Glenville graduation as ten degrees were awarded including Seldon W Brannon who is blind.

Ww. Moody Anawalt Vonsolidatad Echngle Wetzel County Reader Annwalt Consolidated School Tanké Ae i McDowel American Red Cross Memorial Building Tia Aceah Atend Glenville W. Va Elmer GB. Bryan Ohio University Athens Ohio Glenville State Teachers’ College Seldon W. Brannon

How To Believe Sick Headaches In 3 Minutes

A vintage ad claims the “B-C” head ache remedy from two North Carolina druggists relieves various pains in minutes. The package promises fast action within 3 hours, with no mood lowering aftereffects, offered at 10c and 250 units, though the text is promotional and mentions multiple ingredients working together.

North Carolina Cady

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