Mercer County Seeks 391.11 to Reach Relief Fund Quota
Mercer County has not yet raised its $4,000 quota for the Mississippi relief fund. J L Alexander, Red Cross chairman, reports donations totaling 3,608.89 to date, with 391.11 remaining. A wide list of individual gifts is recorded, and organizers urge continued contributions to avoid failing in this drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
Mississippi
J. L. Alexan
American Red Cross
Alexander
Telegraph Printing Company
Bland Street
Ion
Je H. Sargeant
Dertieg
Perkins
Marian Deverly
Beeston
W. H. Sperrow
Mitchell
PRIS
Creto Golsti
A. M. Graham
Burkhart & Carroll
Hannah Truth Seekers of
Trinity Methodist
Netsnate
Bluefield Classified Page Highlights Community Notices
A crowded Bluefield page lists rentals and real estate prospects, retail ads, bakery and pastry sales, flower plants for sale, a beauty shop, and dance and social event notices. Businesses advertised include California Hall, Hake Sale, and Western Union nearby, with train, charity sales, and school notices amid small ads and personal notices.
Lindbergh Flight Delays Promised Return to France
Weather delays postpone Charles Lindbergh’s plan to fly back to France. A semi official committee and a special cabinet panel, aligned with Lindbergh’s wishes, aim to resolve the issues within a day or two. Lindbergh will remain in the capital for one or two days, visit the White House area, and be greeted by his mother, Evangeline Lindbergh, as preparations move forward for a New York to Paris leg using the Spirit of St Louis after repairs at Bolling Field.
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Lindbergh
Bored
American Air Service
Army Air Mechanics
St. Louis
Memphis
Bolling Field
New York
Paris
Washington
Jidge
White House
Dupont Circle
Evangeline L. Lindbergh
Youths Held On Charge Of Attempted Burglary
James Crawford of Powell Street and Irby Combs a Virginia youth were held for Mercer county jury by Squire W. M. McNeal on house breaking charges. They allegedly detailed their plan to burglarize the H. Mary and Company store on Prospect Avenue, waiving preliminary trial. Arrested early yesterday by Patrolman J. B. Gilpin and deputies as they tried to force a rear entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crawford
Powell Reet
Irby Combs
Arginia
Mercer County
Squire W. . McNeal
Crawford
Combs
Ead
J. B. Gilpin
Creig
Wubbard
Antrance
Goats Play Games by Coolidge Lodge
Rapid City reports mountain goats at the Coolidge Lodge in the Black Hills display playful tag like mock battles along Squaw Creek canyon. From a verandah vantage point President Coolidge and his family observe goats leaping and tumbling, with several goats at the bluff top as they caper nightly on the rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
Grant’s plowing days honored with cadet plaque
Vancouver Washington recalls Ulysses S. Grant’s plowing as a soldier. A tablet marks the frontier fort plot where he grew potatoes to supplement officers’ mess in 1965. The plaque was donated by Hill Military Academy cadets of Portland Oregon and designed by Mise Doris Wildma.
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Vancouver
Wash
Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
Frontier
Cadets of
Hill Military Academy
Portland
Ore
Mise Doris Wildma
War changes career vie for Marian Pullar in Hartford
Marian Pullar of Hartford, a rare American woman professional stage manager, shifted from pursuing acting after the war interrupted her studies. She served as a Red Cross worker, earning the Croix de Guerre and other decorations, then returned to stage management, saying acting remained unattainable for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Marian Pullar
Red Cross
Deer Herd Sighted Nightly on Hyner Mountain
A herd of deer possibly up to fifty animals including fawns has been seen nightly on Hyner Mountain near Denovo Pa Automobiles report sightings of the herd grazing they hide during the day
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Pennsylvania
Denovo
Hyner Mounttain
Rail and River Excursion via Kenova on Sunday June
A rail and river excursion departs St. Ly. Bluefield at 5 45 A M returning from Ly. Kenova at 6 15 P M. Sixty mile round trip on the Beautiful Ohio priced at 4 25. Steamer Washington features six decks two cafeterias lunch and refreshments with dancing and music by the Washington Orchestra and Band. Consult Ticket Agent Norfolk and Western Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ly
Bluefield
Kenova
Ohio
Washington
Norfolk & Western Ry
Alleged Three Goes to Jail in Pocahontas Auto Theft Case
James Weatherford of Bluefield is jailed in Mercer County after a preliminary hearing on stealing A V Sproles Pocahontas Fuel Company car in Pocahontas. Weatherford claims six white youths hired him to fix tires for 75 cents, denies ownership, and says he lost money gambling in jail. Police note the car traveled 26 miles in two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Weatherford
Bluefield
Mercer County
Princeton
Saiits W. W. McNeal
A. V. Sproles
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Pocahontas
Ratherford
Commerce Street
Solitary Doughboy Buried Among Romania’s Honor
A solitary American doughboy, Edward N Ware, lies in Bellu Cemetery, Bucharest, honored as Romania preserves memory of the lone soldier. He served 1892 to 1919, dying of illness while with the American Relief Administration in Romania. Flowers are always placed on his grave on memorial days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Bellu
Romania
Edward Newell Ware
United States Army
American Relief Administration
Rumania
Sheffield May Not Deny Possible Resignation
Mexican City June 2 American Ambassador James Sheffield issued a written statement saying he has not resigned but avoiding a direct answer on whether he may resign after his forthcoming vacation. He planned an official noon visit to President Calles before departing for the United States and will leave without bidding farewell to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
James R. Sheffieild
United States
Sheffield
Calles
Mexico
War veteran Captain Gillespie dies after hospital plunge
Pittsburgh reports that Captain Wm. C. Gillespie, a World War veteran, ended a four year battle with tuberculosis by leaping from the third floor window of the United States veterans hospital at Aspinwall. He died a few minutes later from a fractured skull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Wm. C. Gillespie
United States Veterans Hospital
Aspinwall
Musical Evening Provokes Quiet Reunion Request
A Dublin Independent note records a request for a social musical gathering tonight. Mrs Newlywed plans an intimate event with friends including Bridget and a guest who will sing Come Into the Garden Maude, marking a rare return to song after years away.
Paris reports link Salm to Arturo Ramos engagement
Paris gossip notes that divorced Countess Salm Millicent Rog ers, heiress of the New York Standard of Millionaire, is engaged to Arturo Ramos, a wealthy Argentinian resident of France and a tennis player. The two photos were taken at a Swiss resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Salm
Millicent Rogers
New York Standard
Arturo Ramos
France
Princeton engineer patent breaks highest Atlantic waves
Princeton N J June 2 Philip Brasher a Princeton engineer says his breakwater device will neutralize the force of the highest waves along the Atlantic coast. The system uses a low pressure air compressor feeding a flexible perforated pipe on the sea bed with bubbles rising to dissipate wave power. Tests and continued use to protect a California pier reportedly prove its effectiveness.
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Princeton
N. J
Philip Brasher
Atlantic Coast
Dollar's worth is woman's business claim at council
Grand Rapids June 2 The biennial council of the General Federation of Women's Clubs reaffirmed support for prohibition and examined home needs and shortcomings. Mrs Anna Peaks Kenny urged that the business of the home is the biggest business and advised women to tell the dollar where to go. New York June 2 A 100 pound radio tube seven and a half feet tall operates at WJZ with 100 kilowatts, replacing eight smaller tubes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Anna Peaks Kenny
Chicago
Council
New York
WJZ
Fisk University Jubilee Singers give Bluefield audience big ovation
A Fisk University male quartet from Nashville performed a debtful program at Bluefield’s municipal building to support a $100,000 campaign for the university’s future. The event drew strong pledges, with about $200 in cash and pledges raised, and the group’s famed harmonies and selections drew enthusiastic applause. Meanwhile a Danville Va driver, P. L. Hines, was arrested near Princeton with 115 gallons of whisky in a sport Buick. He pled guilty, fined $300, and four months on the county road, the car seized and valued at about $3,775.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk University
Nashville
Tenn
Bluefield
General Education Board
New York
C. W. Kelly
Meingers
Quartete
Philadelphia
Peter Piper
MacDonald
Mandy Lou
P. L. Hines
Danville
Princeton
Eli Atkins
C. E. Hawke
Hines
Squire W. W. McNeal
Charleton
West Virginian Hotel
James 8. Kahle
Mercer County
Welcome to State Publishers Guests in Bluefield
Bluefield hosts a gathering of state publishers with speeches on costs from cost systems and office equipment in small formats. J. George Bender and James H. Shott discuss costing methods, Herman P. Dean outlines office equipment topics, and association officers are named. Arrivals list editors and publishers from Huntington Morgantown Charleston Parkersburg and beyond.
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J. George Bender
Paragon Printing and Publishing Company
Huntington
James H. Shott
Telegraph Commercial Printing Company
Herman P. Dean
General Association
W. Guy Tetrick
Clarksburg
C. P. Harvey
The
Parkersburg Sentinel
W. R. Ludwig
Morgantown Printing and Hinding Company
Morgantown
W. W. McCue
James W. Weir
Elkins
West Virginia Typothetae
W. RR. Ludwig
A. B. Davia
Charleston
E. 8. Aleshire
Donald L. Boyd
Wheeling
William K. Sale
Lane Miam
Ieipares
EB. Smith
Fairmont Times
S. ¢. Shaw
Moundsville
Echo
Edward D. Woodyard
Spencer Times-Record
C. H. Frey
Logan Banner
Clarkshoro Exponent
Association
Wayne County News
Wayne
William Ky Sle
Typothetae
T. T. McDougal
Ceredo Advance
W. EE. Ingersoll
Parkersburg
John J. Emerick
Tribune Printing Company
Alling On Printing Company
Eerie
James v Weir
Mra
A. 8. Johnston
Beckley
Raleigh Register
Fred J. Mueller
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Gains
Tens of thousands of thin men and women are urged to try McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets to gain flesh and vitality. A case woman reportedly gained 15 pounds in five weeks, while a sickly child gained 12 pounds in seven months. The sugar coated tablets are advertised as easy to take, with a money back guarantee if no gain in 30 days, available at Goodykoontz Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
McCoy’s
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Confederate Veteran 5 Dead at Roanoke
J. F. Page, 88 year old Confederate veteran and father of L. W. Page and Mrs. Sim Preston of Bluefield, died yesterday in Roanoke hospital after a period of ill health. He resided in Salem, Va., was a native of the Old Dominion, and leaves two daughters, two sons, and another daughter. Funeral services and burial will be held in Roanoke Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Page
L. W. Page
Sim. Preston
Bluefield
Roanoke
Page
Salem
Old Dominion
Henry Smith
Mary Adame
Willard Page
Johnston City
Josie Page
Wilbur Page
Roanoke Saturay
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Mercer
Edwardes
Responsible Party
Bluefield Avenue
W. P. Tabor
Brady Hall
San Francisco
Honaker
de Benis
Greater Bluefield Business College
W. Va
Great Business Training School of
Virginias
Harman
South Bluefield
Red Ash Coal Company
Care Daily Telegraph
Fashion Mirror
Federal Street
Hone
Carroll Carpenter
Fifth Street
Knights Templar
Bluefield Commandery No. 19
K. T
H. P. Dodd
Busy Bee
Columbus
Norfolk, Va
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Great Lakes Training Station
Harsgton Roads
Vaner
Sheppard
Normal Business College
Tyler Street
W. H. Cunningham
Dixie Clo. Co
Princeon Avenue
Misa Gertrude Watta
Ritz Apartments
Vor Sale Huffman
Apply Ideal
Mer
Altamont
Elizabeth Hughes
Lavena Gilligan
Altamont Cafeteria
Altamont Cafeteria Company
I. L. Cohen
Missionary Society of Flist Baptist Church
Philiip
Eale
Western Union
Cale
Lindy
Parker Pen
Rodefer
A. W. Cox
Harry L. Greenspon
Phon
Bluefield, W. Va
Mountain State Transportation Company
Pinefield Union
Thurmond
Coolidge Lodge
Coats
Bellau
Jubilee Singers
State Publishers
J. P. Page
Sim Preston
Mangus.phillips Shoe CO
Princeton Ave
EcGpse
Eclipse
M. G. Whitlow Hardware Company
Princeton Avenue
Baseball
Yankees
Detroit “Tigers
Rt Ee
J. S. Compton
Triangular Mountain Institute
Buchanan County
J. W. Arthur
Mt. Heron
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