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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1931

Page

2

Concord State Teachers College Commencement Held

Princeton citizens attended the fifty third commencement exercises of Concord State Teachers College in Bluefield on a Wednesday morning. Dr W J Davis delivered the baccalaureate sermon and Cam Beck of New York spoke on the subject Cost of Leadership. Thirty one graduates received standard diplomas and twenty four earned bachelor of arts degrees. The State Board of Education, represented by J B McGlathtin H W Gordy and R Moore Doddriil, attended. The Concord hand led the procession followed by various selections. A luncheon with Dr Frank Marsh and Mrs Marsh was hosted after the exercises.

Princeton Concord State Cam- Beck New York Beck Beckwald State Board of Education J. BR. McGlathtin J. HW. Gordy R. Moore Doddriil New Concord W. J0. Davis First Presbyterian Church of Frank Marsh Marsh

Tomorrow and the City that Had No Movie House

A fragmented column notes a dated cartoon explanation and a cryptic sequence about a duo fectonaire. It cites Britannica on Texas liquor law and possession of intoxicating formulae, criticizing encyclopedia coverage. The piece hints at sensational figures and legal restrictions surrounding alcohol.

Britannica Texas

Princeton Society MEs and Rotary at Beckley event

A Newark era roundup notes Princeton Society meetings at 1 to 4 PM and a Rotary delegation from Princeton visiting the inter-city Rotary theatre at Black Knight Country Club in Beckley, sponsored by Beckley. Evening programs include Presbyterian women’s club dinner and YW A Bible quiz at First Baptist.

Rotary Princeton Rotary Club Black Knight Country Club Beckley Beckley Club

Council to canvass city vote amid ward two discrepancies

City council will review Tuesday’s city election results at a Monday meeting as required by law. Ward two shows vote misreadings for J Sam Bennett, with figures varying between 614 644 and 824 altering majorities. Democrats gain control through a late drive and county returns show Priddy leading with local workers concentrating in the ward.

Ity Council J. Sam Bennett Bird Princeton Priddy Johnson Péyentoor

Card of Thanks for Supporters After Municipal Election

A card of thanks expresses sincere appreciation to supporters and voters for aid and votes in the race for re election to council on Tuesday.

Witnesses Hear In Phillips Case At Circuit Court

Testimony from prosecution witnesses continued yesterday before Judge Howell M. Tauner in the Phillips case as Mercer Bar association members and Phillips defense counsel were named. The prosecution is expected to finish testimony today. Also noted: court confirmed trustees for the Church of God of Bluefield and issued two rules against Blanton and Luther Bailey over alimony arrears. A notice action resulted in $541.60 judgment for H W Straley against several defendants. Royal Arch Masons in Princeton plan officer installation at Maconid hall with Huntington’s Grand High Priest visiting.

Will Peabody Institute Miss. Degarta D. Bailey Pineville Princeton F. C. Crawford Mill Creek Randolph County Crawford Appalachian Electric Power Company Glen Lyn Tursday George H. Brown W. S. Dangerfield Pedneau W W. McConnell J. W. Mee Nutt Kyle Mccormick J. Brans W. D. Shuff T. B. Beckwith George Woolfolk H. J. DeJarnette E. E. Halley BH. W. Stubblefield R. M. Yengo D. L. Casey B. R. Wilson George Shands A. R. Kyle R. Holroyd G. ‘Williantoan Athens Thomas Crownover Asheville N.C Circuit Court Bafurs Howell M. Tauner Ge Phillips Bluefield Mercer Bar Association Russell S. Ritz Joseph Mr. Philllips John Dillard Hartley Sanders Buar ' Association Phillipa Lora’ M. Chappel Ray Chappel B. C. Hodges J. W. ,Alatrax T. L. Long Cuarch of God of Bhipfield George Blanton Ines Blanton Luther ‘Bailey Nora Bailey Luther Bailey Alltony H. W. Straley James A. Blevins Viola Bleving C. W. Hatcher Nolan Royal Arch Masons Maconit Hall Carney M. Layne Huntington Order

Contractors to Work on Highway Next Week

Preparations are under way by the state road commission and contractors Dikas Brothers of North Carolina to grade and drain the Matoaka to Kegley road. Six to seven miles are to be completed by September. W. Jenkins and crew have arrived to start grading stakes while John Blankenship returns as resident engineer. Contractors plan a camp at Matoaka end and expect to be in Princeton Saturday.

State Road Commission Dikas Brothers North Carolina Matoaka-Kegley Road Rond Ia Jenkins John Blankenship Commission Princeton- Athens Princeton-Glen Lyn Princeton Matoaka Vagabonds Adimiselon

Treasurer Johnson reports cash balance in West Virginia

Charlestown West Virginia June 3 State Treasurer W B Johnson today reported a total cash balance of 15 600 678 40 in the state treasury at the close of business May 90 a decrease of 1 605 231 02 from the balance of last month Receipts during May were 2 315 763 43 and disbursements 3 921 099 45 An overdraft of 1 046 808 45 was reported in the general state fund from which ordinary government expenses are paid.

Charlestos W. Va Johnson

Princeton Paragraphs New Chamber Members Enrolled

In Princeton a series of court and civic notices are reported. Judge George L. Dillard probates Arch Adkine Sam Wil i Mama and Roy Neal in criminal court while D L Casey announces rapid chamber of commerce enrollment. Thirty four members added in two days with eighteen new enrollments yesterday including H A Hutcheson D J Miller George K Shands A R Kyle and more. Local restructuring and civic activity underline the period.

George L. Dillard Arch Adkine Sam ‘Wil i Mama Roy Neal Chamber of Commerce D. L. Casey H. A. Hutcheson D. 3. Miller George K. Shands A. R. Kyle George B. Halstead M. Callaway J. H. Avant B. G. Holton J. H. Sharpley R. H

Welch Boy Scout Leaders Attend District Training

About thirty people in the Welch Kimball district will attend the first session of the Scout Leaders Training School at First Baptist Capetta Friday night. The North rk Keystone session opens tonight at Keystone with Cregg in charge. Attendees who complete five of six sessions will receive certificates from the national headquarters.

Welch Welch-Kimball Firat ‘Baptist Capetta Waa Northrk-Keystone Keystone Cregg National Scout Headquarters

Welch Paragraphs Tennings Dalton Wedding

The report describes a Baptist church wedding held yesterday in Beckley Virginia with Migs Ding Dal of Galax Virginia marrying Nelsey Jennings. The ceremony featured palms hemlock and pink roses forming a beautiful altarpiece.

Wedding of Dina Dalton and Kelsey Jennings Recorded

The ceremony at Welch Virginia linked Miss Dina Dalton and Mr Kelsey Jennings with Rev J R Johnston presiding. Attendants included Marcus Daltos and Howard Wetzel as best man. Guests from Galax Beckley and Milam Tenn attended. couple to reside in Beckley after a wedding tour.

Marcus Daltos Galax Walting Howard Wetzel Coalwood J. R. Johnston John[say Stewart Goftly Rose MacDowell Hillsville Consolidation Coal Company Mrs. Jennings Beckley Mra Ho 'T Hicke Julia Nutter Hicks West Union J. W. Weat The Christian Church Weat Virginia J. D. Welaman Boro Bernard McClung Maple Terrace Harvey Howell Willis Howell Dina Dalton Kelsey Jennings Yasterday A. N. Harris Viali Washington Mary Arlegton Hall T. H. Stewart Gerald Flippin Thelma Stewart Mita, Tenn

Notre Dame and USC sign five year grid contract

South Bend Indiana June 3 Notre Dame football will meet the University of Southern California at Notre Dame stadium next November 21 under a new five year contract signed today The Trojans meet Notre Dame here next November 21 in the old contract name Fifty eight years ago Akron was selected as the site for the rat rubber factory west of the Allegheny mountains and it now has one of the world largest rubber industries in the world

Bowling Ralph Bowling M. E. Church Guy Baker Guy Ritter Engage GT. Snidow Frank Shannon Shawnon Lake Shannon Europe South Bend Ind Notre Dame University of Southern California Lorma Trojans Akron War Allegheny Mountains

Catholic Act Society Leaders Arrested in Italy

In Rome the Catholic Action leaders faced arrest under police orders amid accusations against Catholic youth groups for politics. The Pope dismissed such charges as absurd while noting the presence of 5,400 priests serving the church. The remark also suggested ongoing campaign tensions despite the church’s influence. Meanwhile a Canadian youth track prospect emerged in Ontario trials as Cornwell Holland leaped 21 feet 14 inches on his first broad jump trial and improved to 24 feet 2 inches on the second.

Cornwell Ont Canada

Shatter Tradition at University of Michigan

Ann Arbor Mich Roy Hudson son of Giard Ohio captain elect of the 1931 football team was named captain of the 1933 baseball team ending a tradition that a student cannot lead two major sports in one year Hudson completed his second year of college baseball today playing first base and was fullback on last fall’s football squad Freshman Crowns Wollavile Gedene a ten Ronela Martin aged 23 Phoenix Arie drowned at Yellow Creek after falling while boating

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Roy Hud Giard Ohio Hudson Wollavile

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