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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1939
Page
9
Welch announces bid opening for rebuilding the Coney Island underpass on U S Route 2 and Route 219. The plan combines two concrete surface strips into one contract with bids due June 20. project faces high right of way costs and safety concerns from low clearance and traffic risks.
Walter Dobbins, 40, and his wife were wounded last night at 9 40 in front of the Northfork railway station. One struck in each leg and the shoulder. Police say jealousy motive. Moorman named as suspect. Chief Spencer says no hearing date set until condition is updated.
Welch Baseball club officials announce June 12 as the Baseball Centennial observance in McDowell County. The Blues meet at the local park with potentially lowered admission and other attractions planned for a capacity crowd. Local fans look forward to a landmark event in the sport.
Heavy rains flood Bottom Creek near Kimball causing overflows into Norfolk and Western yard offices passenger station and nearby townships. Water reaches three feet in some homes. residents work to pump out mud and debris while roads and rails stay submerged through the night.
Mrs. W. M. Healy and Mr. Healy arrive in Welch to begin his duties as city manager. Miss Edyth French travels to Welch for the summer with her parents after finishing at West Virginia University. Mr. and Mrs. William Howard and daughter Macon Leigh visit Welch to stay with Mrs. Graham Sale.
Police report reveals Magistra the Reappearanes and others pointed to June events. The father admits shooting and a knife found in the son's pocket. The incident involves alleged malice and subsequent evidence gathering at the scene.
Members of the Painter Papen Post No lat at the VFW denounced recent public remarks as un American and unjust criticism of government. The meeting named delegates to the state convention Bluefield June Lovett C Dillon W Pe Millan Titman McMillan W Myers Guy Douglas and A R Jennings.
Mr and Mrs G R Nicholson of Welch plan a trip to Charleston to visit their son and daughter and upcoming Morgantown summer school. Rev O V T Chamberlain returns from Washington DC after attending the College of Preachers at Washington Cathedral. W Lockhart and Mrs Nannie Mills of Welch visit Asheville NC due to their brother in law C S McNary’s serious illness.
After two weeks of progress the revival closes with the evening service tonight. The Rev. Mr. Macguire of War has delivered stirring messages each night.
The two week Bible school ended Friday morning with over sixty children enrolled the largest turnout in years. Teachers included Mrs Max Snead Rev Dean Neese 8 B Freeman Mrs W A Pritchett Mrs Charles Moore and Miss Virginia Danner. A community picnic followed as thanks for faithful attendance.
Mrs Henry Epperlee Commbeias Va sister of Mrs P H is in Grace hospital after an accident on the road home from Hansonville last week. She was not seriously hurt but bruised. Mr Stapleton was involved. Contacts include Mr Elbert Cundiff and daughter Juanita of Char, Mr and Mrs Beard, Miss June Shatley and Dot Beard with Mr Beard returning to Baltimore for vacation.
Mrs M B chaired a Tidewater district meeting in Kimball West Virginia on Thursday afternoon. The hostess served cake and punch after a business session that drew new names for the next quarter and thanked attendees including Mrs Clendennin Akers Wilkins Akers Moake Herndon Kemp Ashworth Tabor Miss Ruth Suratt Lazelie Ashworth Helen Pauline Ashworth Rev Clendennin and Mrs R B Testerman a visitor.
The annual Daily Vacation church school at Houston Methodist church enrolled 97 pupils this week. Lead by Mrs. J. B. Byrd and Mrs. BE A. Williams, with many assistants across beginners to intermediate levels, the program ran one week and closed Friday. MISS SURRATT GRADUATES from St Luke's School of Nursing. Bluefield commencement held Friday on the lawn.
Ed Hamden has returned home after several weeks as a patient in the Veterans hospital in tington. He is getting along nicely. Visiting at the Hamden home Thursday were Mrs William Langid ae James Hamm Mullens Willie Jaber of baje Mr and Mrs a Hamden and son Joe and Mrs Ollie and children of North fork.
Mr and Mrs George Eddins and children Conway and Patty left for Huntington to make their home. Miss Mary Staples daughter of Huntington visited Marshall college. Beulah Dillon spent last weekend in Pulaski with relatives. Mrs W H Yost visited Blue Virginia. June Lucas, student at Marshall, arrived to spend time with L C Lucas. Miss Susan Aag of posters stayed at Kimball hotel with Mrs I C Lucas. Turner spent weekend at his Matoaka home. Betty Cole of Huntington stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Payne and aunts Mrs J Sox Dawson and Miss Ruth Payne. Myrtie Lawless underwent emergency appendicitis operation at Stevens clinic. Mrs R P Hamden is a Stevens clinic patient receiving ongoing treatment.
Jenkinjones West Virginia June 3 regular monthly safety meeting held at the local theater May 27 with about employees of the esquel Co in attendance. Talks by Taylor superintendent and R L Boone emphasized foreman duties to worker safety. C A Murphy gave safety statistics and R J Cox and E L Smith performed songs and guitar selections for next meeting.
The note lists a contact via telephone for a university matter and queries the town or location where attendance is planned. It lacks identifiable names, dates, or organizations beyond a generic university reference.
The text notes a couple from McComas with a son in the senior class who will visit relatives in Baltimore for ten days. The groom is a graduate of McComas High School class of 8 The wedding plans include a honeymoon and returning home after June 15 to be with friends.
The annual memorial services were conducted at the Anawait theater on day 26 by Reverend G M. The event paid tribute to local figures and featured readings and prayers as part of the community observance.
Paxton Walker son of Mr and Mrs H M Walker was taken to Bluefield hospital Sunday morning where he underwent an operation for acute adinster of Miss Helen an daughter of Mr and Mrs T O Bryan entered Bluefield sanitarium Wednesday for treatment.
Fragment lists several youths including Caanans rTenkinjones Gen Money and Lloyd Whitenack linked to a camp outing. Details are sparse and unclear about event, date, or location.
Mr and Mrs Caldwell spent Wednesday in Bishop visiting their son Grady and Mrs Caldwell Miss Leavie Riddle of Peisser visiting her sister Mrs H M Walker and Mr Walker. Mrs Hall remembered as Miss Lucille Bearre. Mrs C A Murphy and Mrs W E Gravely in Bluefield Tuesday visiting Rev D B Gillespie who has been very ill. Mrs Kelly French and Louise returned Sunday from Ky where they visited the former's parents Mr and Mrs C R Burress. Mr and Mrs R L Boone drove to Eden Friday and returned Saturday. Misses Beatrice Boone Frances Hancock and Kathleen Johnston, WVU students for summer vacation. Murphy has arrived.
Eckman West Virginia June 3 large crowds attend the revival now in its second week. Rev Carl Looney pastor of Eckman and Keystone churches leads prayer services held in homes with Boy Scouts assisting. Eckman drum and bugle corps helps, and Mrs Carl Looney is reported to be selecting a new rug for the personage.
Mrs C A Brown and Mrs Marie Boyne hosted a Friday birthday party for Mrs L E Pranklin. A social hour delighted guests as refreshments were served.
Attendees from Eckman for the Epworth League union at Jenkinsones Monday night included Rowena and Kermit Dillard Alta Crisco Eva Hairfield Betty Jane Stevens Betty Funk Charles Smith and Mr and Mrs L E Franklin. The officers were installed.
Vernon Kitts of Williamson joins a social event Tuesday with reuse and a patient recovering at Steven's clinic hospital. Mitchell visits Mrs Bitchell in Eddensburg Virginia this week. Mrs Gillies and son visit Parigny pavers at a parent James tehead residence.
Bob Howard of Gary West Virginia will receive a bachelor of arts degree at Washington and Lee university commencement in Lexington next week He plans to return to study law and was elected to the fraternity for next school year He is a member of both the football and basketball squads. Mrs J Batten entertained several locals after finals.
The Men s club of Gary Elbert Filbert plans a 5 30 gathering atop No 9 mountain. John Jasper a Gary high school graduate 35 36 38 and KIAC 37 38 is mentioned with sports ties. a Tuesday 7 30 service at John s Episcopal Church is listed.
A bride in a blue ensemble with a corsage of roses appears for a ceremony. The bridegroom is described as part of the match.
At Miss Hazel Hightower’s home members transacted several items including a bake sale and a finance plan. Two delegates were chosen to attend the upcoming event, with Eugene and Reverend J. E. Foster among those present.
At Gary Methodist church the church school will be held at 10 a.m. today with the senior league at 6:45 p.m. and the evening vesper service to follow.
Dr and Mrs L E Dunman spent Thursday in Charleston and returned to Gary with Mrs Dunmans sister who will visit for a time. Mrs A K Walker and daughter Nell Kiddy were guests of relatives in Sutton for a few days. Emma Robertson returned to New York City where she works as a nurse at Beth Israel hospital. The Robersons hosted them for two weeks. Arthur Watson hosted visitors Bill Hagg and John Watson in Gary. Allen Thompson and Allen Jr have returned to Gary with a house guest Dorothy Moore formerly of Omar. Mr and Mrs Bilas David welcomed their daughter Fannie Elizabeth. Fannie David and family returned from a Louisville vacation. Mrs Jack Poindexter has returned to Gary after a stay away.
Mr and Mrs Mubert Bingham attended a Sundar event and Mr and Mrs Lawes hosted a gathering at a theatre. Joe Nunnally, student at West Virginia University, has lost contact. Jame Wood and son Gil are vacationing in Roanoke with relatives. Frank Watson and son Wade Thomas spent the past weekend in Bluefield visiting relatives.
A regional scouting and leadership conference at Lockeoee woven Onn featured W. Vacane Benson national director for the scouts and 4-H clubs who founded rural Boy Scouts. Attendees from across the state gathered data to promote the Boy Scouts of America with luncheon at the Masonic Temple in Lewisburg.
Visitors at the New York World's Fair can watch planes progress as they check in at Newark airport. A large map, teletype circuits, and radio equipment display each aircraft’s exact position near the control tower.
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