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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1936

Page

5

Contested Cases Docketed in Princeton Circuit Court

In Princeton, after a Saturday recess Judge Howell M. Tanner will reconvene the circuit court this morning at the courthouse. Contested divorce cases are on the docket for Loslay. Also listed is the notice for judgment of J. Frank Maynard, assignes of Frank F. Merker, in Bluefield, and Reid R. Harding, police judge. Historical note recalls March 12, 1936, when six CCC camp enrollees were arrested. Merker allegedly arranged a $60 refund for the enrollees, while Harding is accused of withholding the money.

Howell M. Tanner Loslay J. Frank Maynard Frank F. Merker Bluefield Reid R. Harding CCC Camp Bastian Merker Hautenant Roy Bond Itill Harding

Troopers nab four for drunk driving over the week end

Four men jailed on drunk driving charges after week end arrests by State Troopers Fred L Gore C Ballard and Deputy Sheriff B Dale Bailey. Delp Giotto fined 60 dollars, license revoked six months. Ray Martin Giotto fined 50 dollars, car impounded six months. Harris Odd fined 50 dollars, 30 day jail if paid. car impounded six months. Vance Rock fined 50 dollars. Mallar Mullens jailed on driving while drunk with additional charges.

Fred L. Gore C. Ballard C. C. Elmore B. Dale Bailey Dolp Glatto Giatto Arralenad DT. Carr Delp Ray Martin Giotto H. Harris Odd Beckley Road Carr Harris B.’D. Wilburn Wilburn James ‘Vance Rock Beckley Costa Maller Mullens Maller van Hoolad Theen

Princeton Personal Notes Reflect Gateward Visits and Returns

Barbor returned from Richmond after a three week stay with Mr. and Mrs. Hawley. Barbor joined Mrs. Leo Wilson and daughter Graca for a weekend in Richmond. Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Ry Fr. Wilson of Hinton accompanied their son Karl Witson and Mrs. Wilson home after the weekend visit.

Barbor Ichmond aMr Hawley Barbor Riday Richmond Leo Wilson Ett Graca

Townsend Mass Meeting in Princeton and Bluefield Tonight

Townsley movement events set for Princeton County Court House at 7:30 and Salvation Army hall in Bluefield at 7:30 with speaker Dr. B Thornton state organizer for West Virginia based in Huntington. He has drawn large crowds across the United States during his evangelical campaign and Townsend work. He urges attendees to heed the message honor thy father and thy mother and join the effort.

Townsend Aga Pen Court ‘House Princeton Salvation Army Hall Bluefield W. van DE. B. Thornton Weat Virginia Huntington P. O. Box Evan Mette United States

PRINCETON PARAGRAPHS AND LOCAL MEETINGS REPORT

The Princeton American Legion Rifle club will meet at 7 30 tonight in the Memorial building to plan an outdoor shooting match schedule. A flour distribution for relief tolls will occur Wednesday June 3 at 500 Mercer street Princeton and the Bluefield warehouse near Grant street bridge, one day only at each site. Knights of Pything lodges plan a district meeting at Matoaka next Thursday to select delegates for Wheeling in August with a hosted dinner. An automobile collision on the Beckley road near Kagley involved John Haldren Bluefield and Harry Fountain colored, minor injuries reported. Trooper Fred L. Gore investigated. courthouse janitor Luther Singham resigns to join Hat P. Harman’s electric shop project with Jim Bridges filling in pending county court appointment.

Princeton American Legion Rifle Club Memorial County Relief Administration Mercer Street Princeton Bluefield Grant Street Bridge R. Ee. Via Commodity Superviaas Knights of Pything Matoaka Grand Lodge Migeting Wheeling Matoaka IX PB. Jotiga Ib Ja John Haldren Harry Fountain Aldas Beckley Road Kagley Gidh Fountain Mr. Haldren C .R. Austin Dy Fred L. Gore Luther Singnam Wno Hat P. Harman Harman Jim Bridges

Princeton Society and Kee Street Circle Meetings Noted

Local notices list Kee Street Circle No 3 meeting at Mra C I Workman residence on Thursday June 4 and Portpoines MEx The TB Ly class of the First Baptist church postponing its meeting set for tonight. an Episcopal auxiliary gathering at 3:00 led by Mrs Herbert Pearls is also noted. references to water flow mechanisms at Boulder Dam mention large bolts beyond a man's lift.

Kee Street Circle Kee Street Methodial Church Mra Eviscopat Woman's Auxiliary of The Episcopal Church Herbert Pearls Boulder Dam

Athens Lodge 10 Have New Home In Athens

Concord Lodge No. 48 of Athens asks Grand Master W. S. H. White to lay the cornerstone of their new Athens temple in June with Hither Dy. White or Carney M. Gaye present to officiate. The brick building features a modern design with two club rooms dining room kitchen and a sound enhanced lodge room. Architects Garry and Sheffey of Bluefield and builders Bill Cook and L. C. Chambers of Princeton completed plans. completion is expected in three months.

Concord Lodge No. 48 A. M Athens W. S. H. White Shepherdstown Dy. White Carney M. Gaye Huntington W. Va Paat Athena Masonic Lodge Garry and Sheffey Blueflald Bill Cook L. C. Chambers Princeton Concord Lodge Wavar Grand Lodge Whealing Charleston Greenbriey Lodge Lawleburg Virginia Concord Sam R. Holroyd J. M. Gouk Grand Royal Arch West Virginia Cody Uriah Vermillion Vermillion Magsonia S.T Tee” Ag Winusoi Athans Lodge R. N B. T Eibert L. H Uriah Hibert Concord Godge J. R L. H. Vermiliian Princeton Lodge 2. T

Princeton Personal Notes Ceremonies Mentioned Plans

Miss Margaret Rich visited Charleston relatives over the weekend at Mr and Mrs J R Richs home on College avenue. Mr and Mrs EB Richardson spent Sunday in Olkridge West Virginia with Dr and Mrs W B Doyle, joined by Miss Wir kinia Karnes. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Grover Robinson of Le Mars West Virginia and Miss Macie Graham of Hesaco planned to stay there this year. Mr and Mrs W C Bird and children Maxina and Mary Jo with Paul Rose of Pineville visited Mrs Birds parents T J Caffee Reynolds avenue Sunday. Geraldine Bivens spends weeks in Pineville with Aunt Mrs W C Bird. Mr and Mrs J W Thomas, daughter Laverne and granddaughter Belly Cook visited relatives in Gallipolis Ohio and Wheeling West Virginia. R Watterson and Hallie Gilbert spend several days in Clarksburg West Virginia on business.

Margaret Rich Charleston Moa J. R. Rich College Avenue Olkridge W. Va W. B. Doyle Wirkinia Karnes Grover Robinson le Mar Macie ‘Graham Mra J. W. Thomas Laverne Belly Cook Gallaire Ohio Wheeling R. . Wattera Hallie Gilbert Clarksburg Huelness

Spe ctamorious Adventure continues amid love and choice

Gail faces a choice between love and security in a heated domestic tableau at Merrywood. Memories of Derek Hargreaves clash with the promise of a luxurious yet confining home as she weighs marriage and independence. A formal dinner and bridge game close the night with quiet tension and unspoken hopes.

Rogemary Gail Miss Cranston Merrywood Derek Hargreaves Gall Mr. Searles Madame's Sha Madame Lizette

For Rent Front Bedroom at 905 Highland Avenue

One large front bedroom available for rent at 905 Highland Avenue. Quiet neighborhood, access to shared living areas, includes utilities and on-site parking. Ideal for single occupant seeking affordable urban lodging. Contact for details and to schedule a viewing.

Highland Avenue

Moonlit Garden Dilemma and Unanswered Proposal

A moonlit meeting between Gail and Dick leads to a rejected marriage proposal as Gail deflects pressure to wed. She cares for him but prioritizes her work and independence, leaving their romance unresolved as night ends and a cliffhanger looms. Killer whales attack and tear tongues from larger prey in a later abrupt transition.

Mr. Searles Eitier Gail Mrs. Searley Murmudred Geddes Era Henay Scarlea

WHIS Tonight Schedule Featuring Baron Nash On Air

WHIS presents a varied broadcast slate with Baron Nash performing at 7 30 pm plus a full lineup including Wanda Harmony Band The Breakfast Club Ed Wynn Revue Wayne King and many dance and music segments through midnight. The schedule also lists sports updates from Clem McCarthy and Amos n Andy as well as news flashes and orchestral interludes.

Baron Nash J. BR Wanda Harmony Band Salon Music Sories Fifa June Fm You G Government Leo Relaman Bach Sim Wayne King Wiltz My Stroud Voice of the People Ed Wynn Graham Ed Dowling Roy Campbell Royalists Twin City Clem McCarthy Amos Andy Iveat Nano Rodrigo F. Henderson Orch Jease Crawford Organ Henry Busae Orch Xavier Cugat Orch

Fullerton Named State Correspondent for AP

Max Fullerton of Pittsburgh was named state correspondent for the Associated Press, succeeding J. Raiford Watkins. Watkins becomes Raleigh Register managing editor at Beckley West Virginia. Fullerton, 24, has been stationed in Pittsburgh since December 1933, previously Charleston bureau editor. native of West Virginia, former Morgantown resident. WVU alumnus. ex-Clarksburg Telegram city editor. RELORN ENGAGEMENT San Francisco cops and robbers tale reports a robber ignored a warning about a cop in the back room and stole $24, finding no officer there.

Pittaburgh Max Fullerton West Virginia University Clarksburg Telegram The Associated Press San Francisco William Paterson Patterson

For Sale 60 to 75 Poland Ching a Berk shire Pigg

Classified notice offering pigs for sale or trade. The seller invites livestock trades and emphasizes good quality. No specific date or location stated.

Poland

Welch Autos Kill One Injure Another

A Sunday crash in Welch McDowell County leaves Lambert Jeffries aged 65 dead and another man injured. The incident occurred in front of the Wyant Company store in Twin Branch, with Mond Tun driving the vehicle involved. Local authorities reported the fatality and ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision.

Lambert Jeffries Upland Coal and Coke Wy Iat Company

Woman Taken For Ride By Unknown Assailants

Misa Lucille Van Moler 28 of Northfork rushed to a local hospital Sunday morning after being taken for a ride by two men and dumped from a moving automobile in Virginia Arena. A hemp rope was found around her neck and she was suffering from strangulation but doctors said she had a chance to recover. Police and city officers are investigating the case.

Misa Lucille van Moler Northfork Loc Aasailants Hey Mra Maple Avenue Nows Iaia Agsallanta Atele

Superior Man Dies From Train Injuries

Gene Curry, 25, of Byparior, died Sunday from injuries after a train incident. Further details are unclear due to fragmented text.

Curry Stevens

City Election Set Today in Waleh Voters Cast Ballot

Voters will elect a mayor two at large councilmen and three ward councilmen. Republican slate led by J. W. Blakely seeks a two year term, with Dr Hy 8 Shumate heading the Democratic ticket for mayor. Names appear for each ward and at large posts, including council candidates Gall 4 Carter Burgese Barley Ruther eve Spilth. Paley

Waleh Holy Palrotay J. W. Blakely Dr. Hy Shumate Drvgigat Ag Folows Gall Carter M. Burgese Albert Barley Couns George Ruthereve Counall James Spilth Dr. B. Veranilon Sam Tunt BA Miller Cougell Fleming A. Jonge Poly Ou Paley

Dodrill Wins County Safety Essay Contest

Nancy Ann Dodrill, 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs R Moore Dodrill of Welth, has won the county safety essay contest sponsored by the West Virginia state police and the state department of education. Col P D Shingleton announced the win and she will receive a prize, a check, and a prepaid trip to Charleston.

Nancy Ann Dodrill R. Moore Dodrill Welth West Virginia State Police State Department of Educattion P. D. Shingleton Mias Dodrill Welch Junior High Charleston Misa Dodriil Board of Education County Elkhorn Dig

Weekly meeting notices for community clubs and home gatherings

Fragmented OCR text lists several planned gatherings: a sisterhood bridge group meeting at Mrs. Al Snyder's home in the James building at 6 o clock, a weekly meeting of the Rainierhood on Thursday afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs. H Bell's home in Woodlang Court apartments, and a Zenith club regular meeting.

Appalachian Community Room C. B. Raynolda al Snyder James Building Rinterhood H. Bell Woodlang Court Partments Arene

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