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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1922
Page
8
Voters showed initial enthusiasm for the upcoming municipal election but interest faded after the Republican and Citizens tickets were announced. The campaign has quieted with the present mayor J. C. Summers in office as registration concludes.
A Republican incumbent faces T A Lambert in Welch as the city elects candidates next Tuesday. For the first time a woman, Mrs L C Anderson, has been named by the Republican convention and will be on the ballot with others for council seats. Those elected begin office July first.
The M. L. Clark combined shows performed at 2 PM and 8 PM in Welch drawing full afternoon seats despite rain. Spectators enjoyed trained ponies, an elephant, and classic circus fare with two side shows adding to the itinerant event.
The Davy Junior High School closed Friday with most staff not returning for summer. Citizens expect a strong return for next year under Principal W A Bailey and a capable teaching corps. Revival services begin June 4 at the Methodist church with Rev J A May and Rev J M Adams leading a broad program of preaching and music.
The American Legion in Indianapolis announces a national essay contest to promote education and patriotic research among school children. Prizes total 1500 in scholarships and entries close at midnight August first. The program seeks essays from all eligible students with Legion officers aiding local superintendents.
The notice specifies ages 12 to 18 inclusive for essay contestants on How the American Legion can best serve the nation. One essay per entrant up to 500 words, affirmative tone. County judges pick best county essays, state committee selects three state winners, national judges pick top three national prize winners from state winners. Prizes include 750 first, 500 second, 250 third dollars, with silver and bronze medals at state level.
Italian aviation pioneer Gianni Caproni says the United States offers the best field for civilian aviation development. He cites U S growth potential and similar land area to Europe, and notes his European aerial communication plan awaits funding. German activity remains high with Fokker and Junkers factories abroad and Zeppelin operations spanning Europe.
The Huff murder trial of Earl Cook continues with attorneys shaping court instructions to the jury. Rebuttal evidence filled the morning as the defense and state presented their positions. The court plans to instruct the jury this morning and the case will go to the jury late today with a verdict expected for Sunday.
The meeting's theme is Better Friendship with leader Joe Barry. Program includes hymns What a Friend We Have In Jesus Your Best Friend Is Always Near plus prayers scripture readings sentence prayers and special music featuring Elizabeth Johnson Mrs P W Jones and O J Hale.
A church notice invites all to Lutheran services at the Masonic Banquet Hall Northfork at 7 30 p m this Sunday June 4 led by Pastor George F Weissling. The message encourages higher attendance and welcomes all attendees. Separately Chinese aviators in three bombing planes bombed enemy ships near Canton forcing one wrecked by a direct hit and the others to surrender.
Christian Endeavor seeks large turnout for membership contest finale while Epworth League plans Sunday devotional. First National Bank opens its new building with 9 oclock public inspection and welcome. Wilmore and Short form shorthand reporters in Welch Bluefield offices. Rotary Club admits Dr A G Rutherford, Welch Hospital superintendent, as member. Local baseball heads to Graham to face Red Sox after home win. Zelma Greenawalt joins McDowell Insurance. Mars described as blue sky by astronomers.
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