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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1928
Page
7
In Princeton E M Sandige lay unconscious at the grave of his wife in Oakwood cemetery yesterday morning. He was found about 10:30 a.m. and rushed home where doctors treated him. His condition was reported serious in the afternoon.
County automobile sales are numerous with records kept in the county court clerk’s office. The county court adjourned yesterday after convening to canvass primary election votes and plans to resume Wednesday morning with a goal to finish that day. Suits were filed in circuit court including Irene Kennedy Douthat against Frank E.
Fry enters the box as Princeton beats Pocahontas for the second time this year. A town update notes a road closure on Princeton Glenlyn road starting June 5 for grading to State Standard Specifications with a detour via Princeton Athens Elgood Mianton. County Road Engineer Allen signs the notice. The chamber of commerce proceeds to Charleston to discuss hard surfacing the Princeton Glen Lyn road. A church meeting is moved to next Tuesday. The Matthew French chapter of the D A R will meet Friday at 3 PM with Mrs J W McNutt on Walker Street.
Local court members and the county engineer join the road committee to discuss a road question. They plan a conference to review options, funding, and future work for the local transportation project.
The Caroline Hylton circle of the First Baptist church plans a Tuesday evening gathering hosted by Mrs. Robert Bingham at E. W. Hale’s home on Hale Avenue. Date 18S changed. The Willing Workers of the Ohbris-
Born to Mr and Mrs O R Griffin of the Bowling addition a son James Edward on Sunday June 3.
The kindergarten for ages four to six opened yesterday morning under Miss Esther McClung. Classes run for six weeks from 9 to 12 each morning at Mercer Street School.
Funeral service for Thelma Belle Lambert 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs L N Lambert Athens road died Sunday evening at Princeton hospital will be held today at 2 30 pm at the family home Dr Pet Cook pastor of the First Church of Christ will conduct interment in Lambert cemetery Survivors include her parents three brothers Harless Truman Pershing Wood and Lennard Jr and four sisters Lorain Lambert Damewood Princeton Belvie Grace Iva Lots and Twila Garnett all at home and two grandparents Mrs Nancy Jane Lambert Princeton and John A Hilton Hatcher She confessed her faith in 1925 at Princeton First Church of Christ.
P S Crumpecker 72 uncle of Sheriff G H Crumpecker died at his Roanoke home early Sunday. Sheriff Crumpecker left to attend the funeral. A son was born to Mr and Mrs W M Manderville on Saturday June 2, the mother formerly Miss Lucille Harvey.
Guy A. Ritter and his brother Pete Ritter of Tazewell Va left Sunday morning June 3 to attend the seventy fifth commencement exercises at Roanoke College in Salem Va and expect to return Wednesday Miss Arretta Murphy visiting Mrs B O Reed left Friday for St Augustine Fla where she has accepted a position Mr and Mrs Lucade of Mullens
A Tit-Bits quip discusses a couple debating marriage over perceived expensive fads. The man claims he would grant income for wedlock, while the woman questions costly trends as a test of commitment. The exchange highlights social pressure and financial expectations in courting rituals.
Coroner's jury in McDowell County West Virginia finds the Yukon Pocahontas Coal Co mine explosion of May 22, 1928 caused by a left open door and gas buildup with mill and Sayers at fault for not testing. jury says mine was ventilated and inspected. J. D. Nidermaier R. A. Walk H. E. Entog W. S. Wilson and others sign. Lambie announces push for safer mine practices and first aid teams.
Welch voters are urged to go to the polls from 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m to choose a mayor recorder and councilmen. Unopposed Mayor John W Blakely is expected to win a third term amid high turnout.
County clerk records show several marriages issued yesterday in Welch. Harry Weaver 22 wed Margaret Alma Alexandria 19 of Pageton, and J H Sanders 26 married Cora White 23 of Vivian.
Louis Koslow of Northfork spent hours on business in Welch. Joe Stevens leaves for a Boy Scout camp in Columbus for several weeks. Mr and Mrs L A Osborne and daughter Peggy return to their city home from Charleston. Zelma Neal of Welch visits Bluefield relatives. M J Franklin returns from Cincinnati. Madelyn Pee Mies Lena Barley and Albert Barley depart for Morgantown for Albert’s varsity enrollment. Lena Barley to Parkersburg for Mountain State Business College enrollment. Henry Barley to Welch for summer vacation. William J O Toole of Welch visits Northfork yesterday.
Baseball fans await the Kimball versus Keystone Northfork opener next Thursday at 3 p.m. The clash features brothers David F. Houston, Kimball president, and Frank Houston, Twins president. Dave Houston hopes the game proceeds without incident for the long anticipated rivalry contest.
Richard Webster colored was shot and probably fatally wounded last Sunday by his wife Ethel Webster who is jailed. Deputy R. H. Powell arrested her. The Websters live at Gary No. 11. The wife says a quarrel preceded the shooting and the gun was used during the wrangling. Physicians reported slim chances for recovery.
J H Taylor of Northfork injured with fractured hip after crash on Elkhorn mountain road. Charles Walter and Lola Walter of Ennis arrested. Lola released on 200 bond, Charles jailed awaiting hearing. Shelton treated at home with bruises as his car was demolished.
Charles Collins, a colored man, died from stab wounds suffered when two white youths allegedly attacked him near the Norfolk and Western tower in Saeger. Warrants were issued for Alex Ratcliff and Charles Collins, and deputies held five people for questioning as investigators compare stories.
Colonel and Mrs. Edward OFetla Gary spent Sunday afternoon as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward O'Toole Jr. at Woodlawn Court apartments.
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