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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1936

Page

4

Jurors Drawn For July Term Of Criminal Court

Mercer county residents were drawn for grand and petit juries for the July term. Jurors named include Charles L. Hume and H. D. Wright of Bluefield, and Princeton participants G. M. Bouter and Levi Bird among others. Jury selections cover multiple districts with 16 grand jurors and 50 petit jurors listed, reflecting local county practice.

Bluefield Daily Telegraph Bluefield W. Va Princeton Bixteen Mercer County Criminal Court Toy Wright Motoaka J. F. McMullin Rivefield Wadnesday Charles L. Hume M. Bernard B. T. Lilly H. D. Wright Montcalm FB. O. Wicks B. D. Eehole Rocks Wil P. Cook Spanishburg Od. Gray Freeman Kessinger Camp Creek B. B. Rigon G. M. Bouter KE. K. Ketron H.C. Hadden Levi Bird Speedway Mit HV. Cooper, Athens. the Petit Spry 1St Follows: ~<Mast River District HJ. Russell KR. J. Terry Ingleside Ray Lambert Bert Powell Charles Burton K. C. Broyles John D. Golt Charles Whitlow Grant Cole John Kesatinger Frinceton Charles Til Princelor Andy Meadows Flgood Oscar Roggess Oakvale Ver Davis Oakvala Jim Underwood Pricaton H.C. Drinkley Oakvals Beaver Pont A. J. Cole L. C. Pack Caryle Bolin B. H. Kelly B.C. Addington Fred R. Christie Bob Thomas Littienburs J.8. Suiplin Bluefield Rfd Ralph AW. Porterfield W. W. French John D. Adbire Glenwood J. L. Roach Rock Avon Young Matonka BW. Williams Sidney ‘Labor Wreemann Ed Short Arista Otto Walker McCaming CG Lily Grim Rockk Tom Lowe Matoaka Tt. C. Pareeli Cowpers

Princeton Society and church notices highlight meetings

Community groups in Princeton report a busy afternoon with the W U First Baptist church executive board meeting at 2320 and a 4 pm sunbeam celebration. Circle gatherings, Royal Arch Chapter elections, and a poetry club talk follow, plus Watterson Lodge and a Bible class on Shaley Avenue.

W. OM. U

Local Mer cer county board meeting postponed to next Thursday

Flapper Fanny items note postponement of the Mercer county board of education monthly meeting to next Thursday. Circle No 1 hosts an annual capsule party at eight with Mrs A T Iles and others. Circle No 4 also hosts its capsule party at eight. Plano recital at Mercer school auditorium features Mary Lou Hoke and others. P B Chewning resigns as policeman. city committee grants permanent appointment to Libher Basham. Mrs W T McLeod and Thomas Hylton of Crozet and Gaillard Smart of Norfolk referenced.

Mercer County Board of Education First Christian Circles Circle No H. Gadd Teailer A. T. Iles Highland Avenine Lillie K. Sutton J. Jl. Hedrick Ledder J. G. Burett Mur+cer street Plano May Bailey Omusic Mercer School Mary Lou Hoke Jean Mpling Betty Carter Mary Ann Tabor Virginia Lea Basham Rosala Tabor Nancy Pendleton Margaret Thon Jewell Reel Alice Harris Florence Aryington Nancy Spangler Barly Bedell Joyca Pendleton Leala Hoke P. B. Chewning Liiher Basham Chewning W.T. McLeod Thomas Hylton Crozet, Way and Gaillard Smart Norfolk, Va Ney Hyl

Christ figure stands 26 feet high atop vanite column

A fragment from a Brooklyn page recounts a baseball game with Pirates and Red Sox. The writeup blends score details and odd notes including a stray line about the Christ of the Andes statue being 26 feet tall atop a 22-foot vanite column.

Rupert Thompson Maciayden Johnny Urbangki Mickey Haslin Haslin Cascarart Loivapetto Flais Uttar Sangha Brubaker Tafey Pepeereveere Swift P . U Swift Boston Caceveees Bitvsburgh D Derrer Lavagetia Jenson Jordan Haalin Steta Urvanski P. Waner Todd Lea Doubla Switt Vaughan Suhr Saare Ballantiat Thane

Contested Divorce Cases Heard In Court Wednesday

Judge Howall Mc Tanner presided over more contested divorce actions, with Clarence F. Cox petitioning for probation and receiving a three year decree. Lula Cox petitioned for divorce, custody of three children awarded to her, and both parties barred from remarrying during appeal. Mike Clisso named administrator of Mary Ashby estate, with $800 fee and surety RF Thompson. Appraisers named R F P Thompson, J L Davis, and B H Cook.

Howall Mc Tanner Theuit Tanney Clarence F. Cox Cox W. S. Teynolds Muntcalin Lula Cox Mike Clisso Mary Ashby

In Memoriam Glen L Wood Ten Years Gone

Memorial notice from a father mother and siblings marks ten years since Glen L Wood departed. The fond message recalls his memory and love, with lines about dawn, lonely hours, and enduring presence.

Glen L. Wood

Local Visitors and Travels Reported in Town

Baltimore resident Carington Hylton joins his parents for a few days while Mr Hylton plans a west coast trip on the San Simeon. Norfolk guest Mrs Imberta visits her mother Mrs Shaffer and sister Mrs Halatead. Robert Bruce of Chicago spent the weekend with his parents and left for North Carolina. Mrs O Brien and Mrs Ford Swetman accompany him to Montvale. Idaho visitor Mrs Jefferies stays with her mother. Ben Winfrey deputy sheriff resumes duties after illness at Bluefield road.

Carington Hylton Baltimore Ray Hylton Hylton Norfolk San Simeon L. J. Imberta Alice Shaffer Alice Shaffer and Her Sister, Mrs. G. Halatead Robert Bruce Chicago G. V. Bruce Bruce North Carolina Montvale O'Brien Bluefield Ford Swetman Fairfax Richard H. Smith Twin Falla

Recount in East River precincts tightens lead

The county court finished recounting nine East River precincts on Wednesday. D. T. Cart’s lead over Susong narrowed from fifteen to thirteen votes, though Cart remains ahead of the official canvass by one vote. Few votes changed in other contests as remaining East River precincts await review.

Bine Precinetta East River

County Recreation Program Begins Under WPA

County wide WPA recreation program starts for the summer under Miss Maud Pamplin director of Bluefield. Twenty recreation leaders will be selected. ten named and began work Monday including Estelle G. Dike Mrs Ualey Rhodes Jane Sarver Okey Dennis Gladys Sexton Mia Ruth Albert Bluefield Twin Oxley Betty Powell Forma Clay Phelps Martha M. Young Princeton. Adult education releases will continue until July 7.

WPA

Old Scoutmaster and Montgomery Mouse on WHIS Tonight

WHIS airs a family friendly adventure one expects from old time radio with mystery and suspense aimed at children. The schedule lists baseball scores and a lengthy lineup of programs from 6:30 pm to 12:00 am including music, dance, and news flashes.

Montgomery Mouse Llalen Boya Old Glria J. i. Wools Saton Music Lawrence Merrymakers Bluefield Hardware Co Chicago Chicago House Furnishing Company Grunow Varietion Clark Hardware and Furniture Company Salon Music Bluefield Supply Company News Plashea World Review D. B. Cate Melody Lane Variety Colonial Theatre Gertrude Staele Rand Wagner Tri-City Traction Company Krueger Town Crier Harry Ball Chevrolet

Radio Network Program Schedule Fragment

A fragmented listing shows NBC WEAF and other regional networks with program times for various shows and anchors. The chaotic text maps show morning to late night slots including Women’s Radio Review, Gene Arnold, Martin and Hal, Madge Marley, Amos n Andy, and Bing Crosby among others, with brief notes on regional feeds and time blocks.

Nbc-Weaf Weat Wiw Weel Kyw Whlo Wihr Weas Wlam Ked Wmaq Wdaf Wimj Wibra Webo Wday Kfyr Wrya Wptf Wwe Wave Wjax Wia-Weun Widx Mohmvainkiw Kdvl Pacific Kgw Women's Radio Review Gene Arnold Martin Hal Madge Marley Carl Landt Flying Time Adventures HE. Gill Ford Bond Olaln Billy Betty Amos Andy Edwin C. Hill Frank Crumit Tom Powers Rudy Valey Lanny-Ross Bing Crosby Clem McCarthy Andy Rpt West Phil Levant F. Henderson Ore Jesse Crawford Henry Buase Harl Smith

Pre-Holiday Parade gowns studied by fashion editor

The fashion editor reviews new gowns with Gail and Clytie, praising Misa Everett's designs and planning photographs. Carolin schedules photos and offers help, remarking she will be available as needed.

Gail Clytie Misa Everett

For Rent Cozy Furnished Apartment in Private Bath

Cozy furnished apartment with private bath available for rent. Gea details and price described as reasonable. Call 1933 for inquiries.

Welch Troopers Announce Road Test Inspections

Welch troopers will conduct a road test review in McDowell County. The checks will inspect horn operation and operator registration cards, with warnings to repair if needed and summons to appear for the test.

Paalsa

Funeral services for Herbert Marine held today

Herbert Marine 40 son of Mr and Mrs Ane Belo Marine of this city died Tuesday evening in the local hospital from injuries after falling from a burned building where he climbed to the third floor. Funeral performed at ret Baptist church at 2 PM by Rev Dorsay with interment at Roderfald cemetery.

Ret Herbert Marine Ane Belo Marine Nfurney Roderfald Bd. M. Dorsay

Army drive to continue this month says Salvation Army official

A Salvation Army representative states the drive will continue through the month of Satans, outlining ongoing fundraising efforts and committee plans. The message stresses continued support and organized campaigns to maintain momentum and aid.

Salvation Aruy -Drye Moses Salvation Army

Youth Victim of Unusual Wreck Near Welch West Virginia

In Welch West Virginia on June 3 a car struck a slow moving train engine near Coalwood several miles from Welch killing 14 year old Lansford McMillan and injuring J L Thomas Jr. The car a steering wheel locked while Thomas drove parallel to the tracks swerved onto the roadbed and struck the engine. McMillan a clerk for Carter Coal Co died minutes after arrival of doctors. Thomas and another occupant were reported as recovering.

McMillan Carter Coal Company Ing Welch Thoman

Welch personals note about Dicky Dayig and Miss Neo Hetil

Dicky Dayig spends time in Welch after winter term at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Miss Neo Hetil, a Margaret Hall School for Girls graduate from Vernallis Kentucky, is joining her parents for the summer in Welch.

Dicky Dayig University of Kentucky Lexington Neo Hetil Margaret Hall School For Girls Vernallies

Benita Descendants Gather for Annual Reunion in Pearisburg

The Benita descendants held their annual reunion Sunday at Pearisburg Virginia, visiting Euat alde cemetery to place flowers on graves then moved to a grove for dinner. Present were Kyle Lowe and son Harry of Hinton, Luthey Lambert and daughter Betty Jean of Maitland, Henry Thomppos and daughter Joyce of Welch, W W DeHart of Superior, Ethel Adams of Hamphill, Clyde Bruce and daughter Mary Louise of War, C W Dennis of Itwhy Kenn, Byron Peters of Norton, O K Nagh Nash of Bluefield, A S Dennis of Newport, George W Bruce and wife and George Bruce Jr of Webb, Mary Ann Negh of Bluefield, Pottery Dawny and children, J F Dennis and grandsons of Pearlaure, Bod Carl Dennis and Paul Pennis of Thesgall.

Pearisburg Euatalde Kyle Lowe Harry A. J. Lowe Hinton Mrvc Byron Peters Norton K. Nagh MM. Nash Bluefield Dennis Newport Vai George W. Bruce Myre George Bruce Webb Mary Ann. Negh

Junior Women's Club Dinner Meeting in Appalachian Community

The Junior Women's Club plans its annual dinner meeting at 6 30 PM on Monday evening June. Call Liberty Casall for reservations by Saturday June 6. Delegates to the International convention in Washington DC will be named with President Ubames A. Fulwiler and Dr H S Shumate as delegates and C J Hunter as alternate.

International Convention of the National Organization Washington, D. C Ubames A. ‘Ulwiler H. S. Shumate C. J. Hunter Frances Anderson Methodist Church Appalachian Community Room

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