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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1923
Page
2
Bluefield hosts a mammoth sale featuring a wide stock with all items reduced. Pedigo Co advertises a major consumer event seeking prompt payments for Holston Conference Orphanage pledges and sales of autos, gowns, ice delivery, and general merchandise across Mercer and Bluefield areas.
The Beaver High School annual The Beaver 1923 stands out as the best ever published in the area. Editor Carlisle Stafford and business manager Lawrence Greenspon lead a flawless production by Bluefield Tech. The red morocco volume, about 150 pages with 200 photos, honors Janie Reynolds and Mary Chester Goodykoontz and features student snapshots and clever class tributes.
Three miners entombed by a cave in at a shaft near Bicknell Indiana were nearly saved when a second cave in blocked rescue efforts. Crews worked through the night to drill an air and food shaft as air and supplies awaited the trapped men. The miners are Joseph Bernarves Frank Martene and a brother in law of Marpetu.
A large group of coal men from the city and region plan to attend the National Coal Association annual meeting in Atlantic City on June 19. The same gathering will host the West Virginia Coal Association annual meeting with directors and officers to be elected and any old business to be addressed.
A severe electric storm last night ignored by the heavy rain flooded streets several inches deep. Three Norfolk and Western electric engines were sidelined as lightning struck a motor at Bluefield yards, while city crews labored to clear clogged catch basins. The downpours on Friday and Saturday exposed the insufficiency of the current sewer system.
Marquette Michigan June 2 Forest fires in the upper peninsula already have done damage that may reach a million dollars and the hundreds of men fighting the flames have little headway. Virtually no rain has fallen this season and crews hope for a wind shift or heavy rains.
The Child Conservation League of America aims to reorganize in the city. Miss M. E. White invites mothers to join at Hamilton Hall Bland Street Methodist Church Monday at 2 30 p m to support health care moral uplift and child training efforts.
The Hannah Bible class met at Mrs. J. M. Carter's Jefferson street home Friday night with Mrs. M. C. Mc Neil presiding. A feature program was won by Mrs. Mary Suenes, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Bartton. refreshments followed and the group adjourned to meet the first Friday in June.
Yesterday afternoon nineteen couples competed in a mixed foursome at Blue Field Country Club. Mrs W H McKlhaney and P J Kelley-S2 had the low gross 38? with net 40, while Mrs C C Scariff and C W Taylor posted gross 50 and net 40. The low net prize tied between both pairs, but the first couple won the low gross.
Miss Margaret Jennings returns to Dublin after visiting Wade school. Mrs. John Shelton and Herveth S. Ryder arrive from Angola Indiana. he graduates in engineering. Mrs. Bernard McClaugherty at St Luke's Hospital for tonsil removal. Miss Helen Dill leaves for New Brunswick New Jersey. Mrs. Elizabeth Martin Holmes returns from Cincinnati Conservatory with piano theory degree. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Markle travel to New York for American Electric Light Association meeting. Mrs. R. S. Wehrle home from St Luke's Hospital improved. Miles Bettie Markle returns from Cincinnati school. Mrs. Gladys Corvin holds degrees and visits home. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Dodd depart Akon Ohio after death of Virginia Louise Dodd. BE A Buchanan of Roanoke arrives with family en route to Coeburn after brother J. T. Buchanan’s death. Mrs. Robert Crabtree and Miss Lillian Smith of Pulaski visit Chas. H. Smith and Frank Smith. Miss Mary Mustard returns from Amerson College Boston for summer.
A kitchen tip suggests using water instead of milk in cake batter to improve texture and reduce burning. The method yields a lighter crumb and lowers risk of scorching during baking.
Norwich police deploy motorized patrols on all Norfolk roads at regular intervals to bolster enforcement and rapid response.
The Bluefield Boys’ Club sponsors a week or longer camp at Wolf Creek Rocky Gap Virginia to train boys in swimming, athletics, and discipline under director Waterman and staff. Camp rules require signed parental consent and punctual daily schedules.
Summer school for grades 4 through 8 begins Monday June 4 at 8 a.m. at Ramsey, six weeks, 10 dollars in advance. Five classes target students needing promotion review or extra work to advance, plus those seeking stronger next grade work. Morning sessions occupy six weeks with time for recreation, Telegraph Want Ads bring results.
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