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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1945

Page

11

Fifty Jailed On Week End Report

Fifty persons were committed to the county jail over the week end with twenty two on Saturday and twenty eight on Sunday. City police added three on Saturday and one on Sunday to a roundup related to Sunday poker gatherings in Brushfork area. Susie White and Alan Cole, both colored, were involved in knife and other incidents while William Evans and Bob were arrested by city police. A drunk driving case on Princeton Oakvale road led to a $50 fine and vehicle impounding. Most prisoners faced drunkenness charges.

Brushfork C.C D Carr Princeton Susie White William Evans Bob Evans Memorial ST Hespital Alan Cole Boisag Bluefield William DeMoss Con Christian Burt Te Carr Hugh Valentine Princeton- Oakvale Monte Childers Dru

John W. White of Princeton Dies After Illness

John W. White 46 of Princeton died Sunday night at Bluefield from a heart ailment while visiting relatives in Keystone. Survived by two sons in Princeton and Dempsey, a daughter Beulah in Charleston, another daughter Evayne Smith of Keystone, and brothers Clarence Muriel Carl Conley. Funeral arrangements pending with Seaver Funeral Service.

John Waltman White Bluefield Samm Key Stone W. L. White Princeton Lerenate Keystone Dempsey S. Army England Pughters Beulah Charleston Evayne Smith Key Clarence Muriel Carl York Conley Narrows

Worley Woman Dies in Princeton Funeral Pending

Mrs Gora J Worley 48 died Monday morning at Pemene hospital Princeton. She leaves husband Harvey Lee Worley and daughter Ann Marie Worley with stepdaughters Mrs Ich er Princeton Mrs R Davis Radford and Mrs Raymond Ohio. Two sisters Mrs A H Stowers and Mrs Sam Johnston Princeton born North Wilkesboro N Dew. Remains at Memorial pumare Darekar chapel pending funeral arrangements.

Cora Jane Worley Pemene Hospital Ernee Harvey Lee Worley Ann Marie Worley Princeton Forstep Wii Icher R . Davis Radford Raymond Ohio A H. Stowers Sam Johnston Worley North Wilkesboro

Princeton Society Circles Plan Thursday Meetings

Martha circle led by Mrs Williams meets Thursday afternoon at 2 with Mrs W O Candier on Kirk street Esther circle led by Mrs Bingham meets Thursday at 3 at the church Dorcas circle led by Mrs Hammes meets Thursday at 3 at the church Ruth Byrd circle led by Mrs Pritchard meets Thursday evening at 7 30 at the church O E B to meet at 8 for regular stated meeting fliers will wear evening dress.

Princeton Society Martha Circle Williams W. O Candier Kirk Street Esther Bingham Dorcas Hammes Ruth Byrd Pritchard O. E

Birth of Daughter Sty Louise to Mr and Mrs Ray Taylor

Mr and Mrs Ray Taylor announce the birth of a daughter on May 31 at Memor Hospital. The baby has been named Sty Louise. Mr Taylor serves in the U S Army.

Ray Taylor Memor Hospital Sty Louise Taylor U. S. Army

Princeton quota club meets at Virginian hotel

The Princeton quota club will meet tonight at 6 10 at the Virginian hotel with president Mrs Lou Eason in charge. Last Tuesday Miss Ruth Keaton and Frances Williamson presented the program.

Princeton Virginian Hotel Lou Eason Ruth Keaton Frances Williamson

Princeton Paragraphs Fertilizer Ordered by ACP Program

Mercer County farmers in the ACP soil conservation plan are advised that A G Dransfield is designated distributor of twenty percent superphosphate. Farmers pay 20 percent of the cost to the distributor while ACP covers 80 percent. Dransfield has ordered four carloads and expects seven more soon.

Mercer ACP A. G. Dransfield Dransfield

Guest in the House closes three day Mercer run

Anne Baxter Ralph Bellamy Aline MacMahon and Ruth Warrick lead the cast in the Mercer Theatre presentation of the screen version of the stage play that previously ran on Broadway for four years ending tonight.

Mercer Mercer Theatre Anne Baxter Ralph Bellamy Aline MacMahon Ruth Warrick

Betty Grable Leads Cast In Sweet Rosie O Gradie Screen

Betty Grable Robert Young and Adolphe Menjou head the Technicolor to Sweet Rosie O Gradie at the Royal Theatre today. The story recalls gas footlights with Betty in bustles for a nostalgic musical memory moment. An Irish flavored romance provides the comic temper.

Betty Grable Robert Young Adolphe Menjou Rosie O'Gradie Royal Theatre Betty

Officers Nominated at Princeton American Legion Meeting

The Princeton American Legion post will nominate officers at its monthly gathering in the Memorial building.

Princeton American Legion Post Memorial Building

Divorce suit filed in circuit court by Paul Blankenship

Suit was instituted in the circuit court in chancery returnable to June rules by Paul Blankenship against Margaret Elizabeth Blankenship. Divorce is the object of the suit.

Paul Blankenship Ainst Margaret Elizabeth Blankenship

Crotty Named Guardian for Raymond Trent Juvenile

Fannie M. Crotty was appointed guardian for Raymond Trent 19 in the county clerk’s office. Bond of 100 dollars was given with W L Crotty as surety. Juvenile Court Judge F Morton Wagner will have a session of juvenile courts.

Fannie M. Crotty Raymond Trent W L. Crotty F. Morton Wagner

Princeton Area Personal News Roundup

Princeton residents share travel returns and visits. Miss Maxine Smith hosted by Miss Marion Smith in Chatham Virginia. Lt Edward Harrison and family en route to Fort Bragg North Carolina. Gunner's Mate James Carbaugh on furlough from Pacific duty. Lt H B Bingham and Edith Crozier Bingham with daughter Cheryl in Midland Texas. Martha Bandurant leaves for Charlottesville Virginia to resume nursing studies. Mrs W M E Wohlford visiting Highland Avenue. Ensign Ira Frederick Crozier earns wings at Pensacola Florida. Families and visitors spend weekends in Charleston. Mrs Isines and Ruth Sargent visit two weeks. Mrs Tony Swim and family on Harrison Street. Mrs C H Steele admitted to Memorial Hospital.

Maxine Smith Chatham Marion Smith Edward Harrison Texas Fort Bragg N. C Harrison Smith B. E. Smith Princeton James Carbaugh Pacific University Hospital W. M. E. Wohlford Washington, D. C I. B. Crozier Highland Avenue Ira Frederick Buster) Crozier I. Crozier Pensacola Pla U. S. Navy Air Corps R. J. Ryan Edna Gardner Circle Drive Charleston R . Isines Ae Uon Ru Welch Ruth Sargent Tony Swim Harrison Street C. H. Steele Memorial Hospital

Mayor and council race heats up in Princeton election

Voters head to the polls in Princeton to elect a mayor and three council members. Democratic candidates include J. C. Pipers for mayor B. Robertson first ward Kate C. Belcher second ward P. J. Lang third ward. Republican contenders are Sam R Arrington for mayor Otho Thompson first ward Pritchett second ward Ernest third ward. The piece references historic election coverage from 1920.

Princeton J. C. Pipers B. Robertson Kate C. Belcher P. J. Lang Sam R. Arrington Otho Thompson Pritchett Ernest

Matoaka Club Uses Attendance Duck to Boost Meetings

The Matoaka Kiwanis club reports near full attendance at Tuesday meetings due to a duck mascot. Members missing twice a month must care for the bird a week, paying one dollar per lost ounce. The policy, proposed by president E. E. Tomlinson, aims to raise participation.

Matoaka Kiwanis Club E. E. Tomlinson

Grandson of Local Residents Graduates

Hobert Scott Jr., grandson of Mr and Mrs K L Scott of Princeton, Roanoke VA, is an honor graduate of William Fleming High School. He earned a UVA scholarship, earned straight A’s in eighth grade and four years of high school, and appeared with fellow honor graduate John Divers in Roanoke papers. He is an Eagle Scout, varsity basketball letterman, student body president, junior class vice president, Thespian and club member, and district winner in boys prose reading in 1944.

Hobert Scott, Jr K. L. Scott Princeton William Fleming High School Roanoke John Divers Hobert University of Virginia Club and Thespian Society

Railroad Camp Car Catches Fire on Siding

A Virginian railroad camp car caught fire on a siding at Kelly's Tank Saturday evening at 5 55. Princeton firemen responded and controlled the blaze with water from the booster tank. The car was moved to the Virginian shops for inspection and repair.

Kelly's Tank Princeton

May Term of Circuit Court Adjourned After Orders

Oue D. M. Easley adjourned the May term of circuit court after issuing several orders. A divorce decree was entered in Rost Harmon Evans vs Willie Evans with the plaintiff resuming the maiden name Harmon. J. T. Harris was granted a pistol permit as Judge Easley announced a special term of court for Monday June 18.

Oue D. M. Easley Rost Harmon Evans Willie Evans Harmon J. T. Harris Judge Easley

Mercer CD Council to Hold Final Meeting

Mercer county civil defense council will hold its final meeting Wednesday at 3 PM in the courthouse. The civilian defense office is being demobilized after three years. The unit enrolled several thousand citizens in the protection division and many others in war service work.

Mercer County Civilian Defense Council Office of Civilian Defense

Matoaka Hosts Birthday Party and Local Society Notes

A birthday party honored five year old Ray E. Mills Jr. at home of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Farmer with games and refreshments. A B Y P U hike and camp picnic followed at the Matoaka Boys' Scout camp ground near town. The Christian church Missionary Society meets June 7 at 8 PM. Matoaka municipal election is set for June 5. The Matoaka High School graduating class list includes many names such as Virginia Akers and Arnold Akers among others.

Matoaka D. F. Farmer Ray E. Mills, Jr Matoaka High School Virginia Akers Billie Anderson Vadnell Bailey Frances Barlow Emilene Blackwell Edith Bowling Crystal Foley Patricia Harlow Gaynell Hodges Mary Jane Kasey Mabel Lester Mavis McComas Doris Meadows Helen Minor Betty Patteson Myrtle Perdue Juanita Quillin Betty Shoda Pansy Shrader June Shrewsbury Pauline Shrewsbury Vermae Stinson Helen Stover Anna Lee Thompson Margaret Vaughn Ruby Walker Mary Wheeler Julia Zawacki Arnold Akers Marion Bailey Bob Bones Tommy Cook Ed Norman Hawks Douglas Jenkins J. A. Lucas, Jr Richard Moshe, Jr Dewey Quick Orlando Russo Joe Ee Ures Woolwine Gay Ayatt

Lash Meet Presbyterian Church Opens New Auditorium

The Lash meet Presbyterian church, led by Rev. J.T. Echols, has completed and begun worship in its newly finished auditorium, marking a major milestone for the congregation.

Lashmeet Presbyterian Church J.T. Echols

WINS BANNER AT CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR MEETING

The Christian Endeavor of the Christian church of Matoaka won the banner for best at attendance at a Christian Endeavor Union meeting Friday night at Caffee's Chapel. Matoaka expects to be represented at the State convention in July at Weston. Bertha Mae Coffey was chosen as delegate. Personal notes report Mrs. J. S. Foley visiting Logan, Edith Harlow and daughter Sarah attended a graduation, Patricia, in Beckley, and visits from French Dishon of Baltimore and Dorothy Lester of Northeast with their families.

Christian Endeavor of The Christian Church of J. S. Foley Logan Edith Harlow Sarah Beckley Patricia French Dishon Baltimore Dorothy Lester Northeast T. C. Lester L. D. Satine

Community Notes On Visitors And Short-Term Stays

Virginia Hass of Rich Creek spends time with relatives here accompanied by family. Howard Shrewsbury 8 K 3 c U C navy on 30 day furlough with parents. Mrs Leeton Shrews son to return to Washington D C. Godfrey of aoe army in Washington visits family. Carl Davis and Ida Bailey relatives in Creek. Norma Tean Hadden West Virginia University and Bettying Alabama attendances noted. Leland Byrd West Virginia University and Ivene Cook U S M C on 16 day visit with mother Mrs Vervie Cook. Blanche Kale Washington D C visits parents. Buddie Haywood New Point and Brown Leonard Mrs Day Wheeler visit family.

Mee Virginia Hass Howard Shrewsbury U. C. Navy Leeton Washington, D Godfrey Aoe Army Washington, D. C Carl Davis Bunker Hill Vervie Cook Blanche Kale D. C J. W. Kale Buddie Haywood New Point P. D. Williams Henry L. Byrd N. C Brown Leonard Day Wheeler

Memorial service for Robert Kuhl in Anawalt Methodist Church

Memorial service held in Anawalt West Virginia for Robert Bruce Kuhl who died in France on October 24 1944. Window dedication honored his memory installed by wife Margaret Whitman Kuhl. Community members and relatives listed among participants and visitors. Kathleen Windsor researched Restoration era for Forever Amber.

Anawalt W. Va Anawalt Methodist Robert Bruce Kuhl France Betty Ballard Smith C. B. Dickenson Charles Sublette Josephine Keatley J. T. Jordan Margaret Whitman Kuhl

Giles County Red Cross Elects New Officers

Giles County Red Cross reports War Fund Drive surpassing its $8800 goal with $11373 raised. The first aid squad under Raymond Chambers is praised and 507900 surgical dressings have been made and shipped. New officers elected include Bernard Mason as chairman and Harold Hale as vice chairman.

Narrows Bernard Mason Giles County American Red Cross Pearisburg Raymond Chambers Frederickson Harold Hale Chapman M. Hale J. M. Chariton

Pembroke Woman's Club Hosts Meeting With Guest Speaker

Mrs. O G Caldwell hosted Monday evening assisted by Miss Lena Reynolds and Miss Elizabeth Allen. Miss Katherine Snidow presided as president. Miss Janey B Reel spoke for the 7th Wet Loan. Lena Reynolds led the program with C K Garman L L Lucas D B Williams and Ida Payne assisting. Lieut. Dennis Smith was the guest speaker.

Pembroke Woman's Club O. G. Caldwell Lena Reynolds Elizabeth Allen Katherine Snidow Janey B. Reel C. K. Garman L. L. Lucas D. 8. Williams Ida Payne Dennis Smith

Missionary Society Marks SBC Centennial Birthday Celebration

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church held a centennial birthday program for the Southern Baptist Convention on Thursday evening. Participants included Mrs. P. L. Killey. Mrs. E. C. Gibson. Mrs. E. L. Shockey. Mrs. E. I. McClougherty. Mrs. Harry Woodson. Mrs. S. E. Organ. Shirley Meadow. Lou Robertson. John Muncy. Don Evans. Mrs. Byron Keister. Rev. Henry G. Reynolds. Mrs. Keister. Mrs. W. A. Thigpen.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Southern Baptist Convention P. L. Killey E. C. Gibson E. L. Shockey Harry Woodson S. E. Organ Shirley Meadow Lou Robertson John Muncy Don Evans Byron Keister Henry

Coburn Named to Virginia Hospitalization Commission

E D Coburn was appointed by the speaker of the house of delegates to a commission created by a March special session to study Virginia state facilities for hospitalizing indigent people.

E. D. Coburn House of Delegates Virginia

Rose Garden Club Installs Officers at First Presbyterian

The Rose Garden club met Friday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church with Mrs. J Floyd Graly and Mrs. C R Adair as hostesses. Installation officers led by Mrs. C Linkenhaker announced Floyd Graly as president and included officers R L Frederickson vice president, R Finzer second vice president, P Dayton treasurer, Eane secretary, Harold Hale chaplain, H L Bowers parliamentarian, and B T Johnson historian.

Rose Garden Club J. Floyd Graly C. R. Adair Harold Hale C. Linkenhaker Floyd Graly R. L. Frederickson R. Finer’ E P. Dayton Eane H. L. Bowers B. T. Johnson

Woman's Auxiliary Meets At First Presbyterian Church

The Woman's auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church met Monday evening with Mrs. J Floyd Graly leading the devotional service and Miss Ellen Kyle Adair in charge of the program. Participants included Mrs. Jack.

Woman's Auxiliary First Presbyterian Church J. Floyd Graly Ellen Kyle Adair Jack

Girl Scout Exposition Planned at First Presbyterian Church

Plans completed for a Girl Scout exhibition to be held Thursday June 7 at the First Presbyterian church with public invitation. A closing program will add to the exhibit officials note a third patrol organized with Shirley Wilkinson elected leader Barbara Johnson assistant leader Hilda Brown treasurer and Betty Clark and Sarah Coburn to be invested as new members Thursday.

First Presbyterian Church Shirley Wilkinson Barbara Johnson Hilda Brown Betty Clark Sarah Coburn

Revival at First Methodist in Bristol Tennessee

The Rev. Harrell M. Russell will assist the Rev. John Hammer in a two week revival at the First Methodist church in Bristol Tennessee beginning Monday.

Harrell M. Russell John Hammer First Methodist Church Bristol Tenn

Memorial Service At First Christian Church

The first Christian church held its annual memorial service Sunday morning with speaker J. B. Givens. Participants included Mrs Homer Perry Miss Eva Hardwick M Jarvis Rev L B Bennett Mac H Johnson nomele and Billy Ben Johnson Jefferson City Tenn. Mrs J Prank Heslop Sr pianist and E H Johnson violinist presented special musical selections.

First Christian Church J. B. Givens Homer Perry Hoge Eva Hardwick

Giles County Daughters of Confederacy meet in Pearlsburg

The McComas chapter met Friday afternoon at the homes of Miss Nancy Pearson and Mrs. Bettie Lee Hale in Pearlsburg. Mrs. E. L. Knight presided. The historical program was led by historian Miss Pearson with assistance from Mrs. W. G. Gwinn, Mrs. E. G. Simmons, and Mrs. Bernard Mason.

McComas Daughters of Confederacy of Giles County Nancy Pearson Bettie Lee Hale Pearlsburg E. L. Knight

Newman Miller Honored At Celanese Stag Dinner

Newman Miller of Pearisburg who expects to go into the armed services was honored at a stag dinner hosted by former supervisors and friends in the spinning department of the Celanese plant at General MacArthur hotel on Wednesday.

Newman Miller Pearisburg Forermer Celanese Corporation of America General MacArthur

Seldomridge announce birth of Sandra Sue May 21

Mr and Mrs Cecil Seldomridge announce the birth of Sandra Sue on May 21 weighing nine pounds two ounces.

Cecil Seldomridge Sandra Sue

Porter H Kirk recital presents advanced pupils

Porter H Kirk will present a group of advanced pupils in recital on Wednesday June 6 at 8 oclock in the high school auditorium. Participants include Mrs Daisy Fern Boyette Miss Emily Sale Miss Dorothy Henritze Miss Emogene Hudson and others.

Porter H. Kirk Daisy Fern Boyette Fmily Sale Dorothy Henritze Emogene Hudson

Household goods for sale in Princeton listing

A dining room table and buffet, coal range, coal heater and other household items are available. Contact Mrs. McCoy at 900 Highland Avenue, Princeton.

McCoy Highland Avenue Princeton

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Trips and Graduations

Miss Dia Belle Radford returns from Paint Bank West Virginia with her son William Henry Russell and will stay at the parsonage with Rev and Mrs Russell. Joyce Lent graduates from St Agnes hospital school of nursing in Baltimore. Katherine Hale comes home from Madison College for summer vacation. Major H L Downs returns from overseas service. Mrs Phoebe Deitz funeral drew many relatives from Baltimore Roanoke and Newport News. Byron Skeens undergoes tonsil surgery at Lewis Gate hospital. Sharen travels to Washington DC to see aunt.

Marvin Money Will Money Henry Moore Rodney Fincastle Moore Teac Anawalt Posey Goins U. S. Navy Great Lakes Reginald DeWese Navy Richmond J. L. DeWese Betty Ballard Smith Lindside Russell Bradley Pvt Roosevelt Edmiston, Jr Fort Meade West Edmiston Virginia Smith Covington Cpl Edward Brooks Governor's Island N. Y Brooks Marian Belcher Capital University Columbus Ohio Walter Belcher Nellie Hutchinson Knoxville Tenn Fred Blair Blair Brinton Simmons Baltimore Cyl Simmons Eleanor Crawford Washington, D. C Gladys McNeil Radford Vinson Roark Italy Jasephine Keatley Princeton Anawalt Sunior High School Clarence Bailey Dia Belle Radford Paint Bank W. Va William Henry Russell Russel C. E. Bishop E. Z. Pratt William Anderson Roger Curtis Pratt Cumberland T. J. Donnegan Tommy Vienna F. M Joyce Lent St. Agnes Hospital School of Nursing Edith Lent E. P. Lent George Lent Katherine Hale Madison College Dan Hale J. F. Graly Rodney A. Sundburg China Byron A. Skeens Skeens H. L. Downs Charlotte Anne Hale Williams Vivian P. L. Killey I. R. Everly Gorman Atkinson Phoebe Deitz J. Bradigan W. T. Shealley Perry Hail Newport News Lacy Lewis Gate Hospital Sharen

Service Club Hosts Dozens of Service Members and Guests

Fifty five service men with three spouses attended the Service Men's club event. Mrs. C. B. Gibson chaired the breakfast committee assisted by multiple members, while Mrs. C. K. Wimmer chaired the luncheon committee with co-chair Mrs. E. R. Thomas. Seventy three uniformed men, six with wives, were visitors. thirteen states represented.

Service Service Men's Club C. B. Gibson E. B. Bailey Charles Gibson Genaderson Virginia Gi C. K. Wimmer E. R. Thomas Miller Anderson John Smith Bernard McClaugherty Grace Cleon Heller Club

Conservatory pupil Maxine Dayton travels with family

Miss Maxine Dayton of Shenandoah Conservatory of Music has been a pupil over the past year and was accompanied home by her parents. Miss Evelyn Dove and Mrs. were with Cpl. Harry Hudgins who has spent about 20 months overseas. Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Tiller visited Roanoke for the weekend with Charles Beard’s family on Monday.

Shenandoah Conservatory of Music Maxine Dayton Evelyn Dove Harry Hudgins Charles B. Tiller Roanoke Charles Beard

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