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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
9
Work on the Hemphill Holiness church continues with completion expected by July 15. The congregation has hosted services in tents and expects a substantial aid from the new building.
Tucker Belcher chaired the Rotary session with Watt Rouse on the program committee. The Dynamic Trio Julius Goodman Dan Mayne and Dodge Kyle performed violin piano and banjo numbers before and after the lunch with a clog dance by Fred Elchert. Captain Brockshink outlined Boy Scout troop limits and organization, while Col Rubank and Fred Richert pledged support for camps. Guests included Goodman Kyle Mayne Miller Blakeley and Wools, Curry absent Leckie French Williams Dollinger Jones among others.
Officers Day Watkins and others busted violators of the prohibition law in McDowell County. Mary Vante of Norfolk was fined $100 and jailed thirty days for possessing half a gallon of liquor. Victoria Shuman of Lick Branch faced the same penalty but the sentence was suspended due to her eight children. A large still and mash were found in an abandoned mine operation with no arrests.
At a Welch Chamber of Commerce meeting the Merchants Division agreed stores will close at 8 pm starting June 23 and may move earlier over time to 6 pm. A committee will consult neighboring coalfield towns on extending the policy. The group also approved closing all day on Fourth of July Memorial Day Armistice Day and Christmas Day.
John P. Kearnes formerly of Gary and later of Lynch Kentucky died in a Lynch hospital after a brief illness from double pneumonia. His body was returned to East Liverpool Ohio for burial. He was nephew of Col Edward OToo le United States Coal and Coke Company manager and earlier superintendent near Gary. He had recently worked for the company at Lynch and was well known in Welch with many friends.
A committee and guests planned a B of L E and G IL Memorial service at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 7 45 PM. A farewell party for Miss Elizabeth Jenkins occurred on North Walker Street with games music and dancing. Circle No 1 of the Baptist Missionary Society met with Mrs Ogle. eighteen members attended and two readings were given. Various residents from Dunn Princeton Johnson City and Detroit were noted for visits and events around church recitals shows and travels.
T. F. Kane and family of Front street left yesterday for a two weeks visit with friends and relatives in Pulaski and Wythe counties Virginia, while he remains indisposed with a bruised ankle.
Voters who moved precincts or are new to the city registered at city hall to qualify for the special election on a $100,000 bond for street and sewer improvements. Over fifty registered yesterday. The issue would set aside $755,000 as a revolving fund for street work, with future use to back city bonds if unused. Proponents claim no tax increase and that those who want paving pay only for their street.
Classified notice listing a nine room flat for rent with a large hall and modern conveniences. Apply Witt's The Men's Shop for details.
Princeton reorganizes its baseball group with H. G. Woods as president and J. C. Matney as secretary. A 1500 dollar merchants pledge plus 1500 from merchants association or 3000 total working capital funds team setup. A playing manager will lead a 12 to 15 player roster with minimal expenses. Games planned at McNutt field against Norfolk and Western and Virginian coalfield teams.
Concord College starts its commencement week with the Glee Club performing the Mexican operetta Pepita tonight. The schedule features Bacalaureate, high school and alumni events, music recitals, and the final commencement address by Dr. John W. Withers of New York University.
County court clerk issued licenses for Willie E. Hudson to Lulu Croy and Joe Shade to Jennes Hall. Roads near Oakvale to Glen Lyn suffer ruts from rains. repairs planned. Swarthmore Chautauqua at Princeton June 23 29 features William C Redfield lecture on global interdependence and Miss Emma B Lindsey pony act Sultan.
Officers were dispatched to Mullins to re-arrest Louie Howerton who was convicted last May for killing prohibition officer Tom Rutherford in Wyoming county. Howerton appealed to the supreme court which in April refused a writ of error. Bond was forfeited after he failed to appear at the circuit term, and a capias was issued. Rumors claimed a rehearing was filed and the court might reopen the case, but confirmation was lacking.
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