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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1924
Page
8
The Welch Chamber of Commerce will elect officers tonight at 8 30 at the Welch Hotel with a buffet supper and smoker afterward. A nominations committee of C C Moffitt A C Hufford and J Harvey Williams will present candidates. The meeting follows the usual charitable and civic agenda.
W. Luther awarded a contract to Green and Stowe local contractors for the erection of a dwelling in Welch. The home is described as one of the handsomest structures of its kind in Welch and its cost is to be determined.
Jitney drivers and local car owners in McDowell County organize the McDowell Automobile Club to oppose a court bid to enjoin more than 100 taxi operators from hauling passengers in county territory. The group plans legal support, with $5 dues and a treasury over $590. Officers include J. W. Blakeley president Hobart E. Payne secretary treasurer and directors H J Dollinger Gail T Carter and Fred Moore.
Election day passes with little public interest in a city race featuring a single slate. The ticket is a straight Republican line and includes Mayor J W Blakely, Recorder Gail T Dudgeon, At large Gail T Carter and Joseph Herzbrun, First Ward John W Lather, Second Ward Geo Barley, Third Ward T J Foster.
Berwind loses a tight match at home to Premier despite strong pitching from Bob Strahan who allowed only three hits. Premier capitalized on four errors, two timely hits, and wild pitches to score five runs, while Shaw matched Berwind with solid work, keeping them to four runs on seven hits. Score by innings shows Premier's five runs in the late innings and Berwind's four runs scattered.
A visitor reports War in McDowell County rapidly transforming from mud to momentum after two years since incorporation. The town redirected state highway through its center, funded two bridges at 10 300, paved the main street sidewalk, and plans a 7 000 watch system. Four years ago few brick structures exist. now 12 to 15 stand as development accelerates near Jaeger and Cedar Bluff Virginia in the Dry Fork coal region.
T R Crumpler formerly of Welch now living in Huntington visits Welch and is negotiating a deal to become part owner of a leading local grocery store. Mrs I C Herndon suffered a severe indigestion attack early yesterday but improved and is expected to recover by morning. O C Coburn was a business visitor to Bluefield yesterday.
In Princeton a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Burman Spangler nee Miss Buna Thornton was held at Mrs. Thornton’s Highland Avenue home with pink green decor and guest book recipes. Sara Lane and Lilburn Catton wed at the Baptist parsonage. couple leaves for a wedding trip. Local activity includes organ tuning at First Baptist, births at Memorial Hospital, and a parade of visitors, relocations, and engagements across Princeton and nearby towns.
Rev. R M Sims of this city driving a Ford collided head on with a six passenger Hudson taxi driven by Jim Doss of Bluefield on the Bluefield Princeton road near Winfrey's filling station. The Hudson turned over onto the interurban tracks but all six passengers including a baby were unhurt though jarred.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church for Mrs Davis Thorn aged sixty six of East Princeton who died Saturday night after a stroke she suffered in 1923. Rev. Thomas Priddy and Rev. A B Moore officiated with Eastern Star members in attendance. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery. She is survived by husband Davis Thorn four sons Charles Elgood Will Sky and Burnley Princeton and daughter Mrs Mary Higginbottom Princeton. Moose lodge officers served as pallbearers. The service was well attended.
E. T. Tilly a Princeton mechanic with the state road commission garage, is hospitalized at Memorial with a broken left leg after his Ford left the road near Pocahontas Virginia, turned over three times. He was en route to Welch for truck parts, radius rods failing. A passing motorist freed him and arranged hospital transfer via Pocahontas ambulance.
The county court recorded marriages in Marriage License Record No 5 with three couples listed. Circuit court heard several trespass cases with damages. administrator appointed for Herbert Thomas's estate. jurors drawn for July term. Divorce rulings totaled 33 for the week. election canvass continues and certificates to voters underway. Local theater reports Hunchback of Notre Dame at Royal Theatre. area teams Princeton Independents and high school lose to Mullens 7 2. Tazewell 3 0 loss to Princeton. Merchants Association relocates offices. preparations for a bond election and business luncheon discussed. local political notes amid sheriff race coverage. Okey W Chambers resigns Virginian Railway payroll post for Allegheny Insurance. Ball Realty rep joins Northfork Finance Corp with larger capital.
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