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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1931

Page

9

Princeton Rotary hears talk on business cycles and markets

The Princeton Rotary Club discussed Finding and Creating New Markets as a path out of economic decline. W D Shuff contrasted 1837 1857 1875 1893 1907 depressions with 1929 and noted Europe as a growing market for American goods due to increased private US investments.

Rotary Club Lake Shawnee George H. Brown W. D. Shuff M* Shuff Europe Atlantic

Princeton Churches Plan Revival With Rev Belcher

Sunday School at 10 a m and morning service by the Bluefield Billy Sunday club at 11 a m Senior Epworth League meets at 7 p m Rev W B Belcher district evangelist will conduct a two weeks revival at Pisgah starting with Sunday services Mr Belcher’s name appears in the notice as revival leader and preacher.

Bluefield Billy Sunday Club Epworth W. B. Belcher Pisgah

Evangelist Preaches in Bristol Churches Invite All

Bristol readers are invited to services led by veteran evangelist with broad reputation. W S Lyons and Edward Stubblefield pastors announce morning worship, Sunday school, junior and senior leagues, and evening sermons on themes Price of Power and I Have Never Done That Yet. KEGLEY Church adds Sunday school at 10 and 3 pm preaching.

Edward Stubblefield J. H. Bane Kegley

Pastor W B Davis Leads Sunday Services and Sermons

Dr W B Davis pastor presides over Sunday school at 9 45 am with W H Roberts as superintendent Morning worship follows at 11 sermon on Character the Basic of Religion Evening worship at 745 pm features sermon What Does It Mean to Be Saved This is the third in the pastors sermon series Christian Endeavor meets at 7 pm.

W. B. Davis

Royal Arch Masons Install Officers in Princeton Chapter

Princeton chapter No. 44 Royal Arch Masons elected and installed officers with Carney M. Layne grand high priest visiting from Huntington. Delegations from Bluefield and Athens attended. Officers named for the year include LM Selvey high priest and J B League principal sojourner. Public installation for Princeton lodge No. 134 A F and A M set for June 24 following a June 22 officer election.

Princeton Royal Arch Masons Carney M. Layne Huntington Bluefield Athens LM. Selvey F. G. Stennett King O. H. Ballard J. B. League G. W. Evans Royal Arch Princeton Lodge No. 134 A. F A. M

Testimony in Phillips Hearing Nears Close

Bluefield attorney T C Phillips testified in circuit court Friday denying unprofessional and unethical practices accused by the Mercer Bar Association. The case nears completion with only closing examination remaining and a noon conclusion anticipated.

Phillips T. C. Phillips Bluefield Circuit Court Mercer Bar Association West Virginia Cage

Princeton Society News and Local Socials

Miss Myrtle Kelley and Andrew R. Mathena, Bluefield, wed at courthouse with Rev. G W Talbert officiating. Travelers Stanley Martin and Harry Parker depart Athens for Pacific coast in a model T Ford for sixty days with tent and cooking gear. Bluestone Presbytery home missions board met at Princeton Presbyterian Church, then attended a dinner meeting with Dr Pharr as speaker. A solo “In the Garden” by Mrs L C Porter. Circle No 1 of First Methodist entertained at Mrs Bolt’s with 15 members and 3 guests. devotionals led by Mrs Plummer. lesson by Mrs J W Sasser. article from the Voice read by Mrs H C McCary. next meeting at Mrs H E Spangler’s home. Circle No 7 met at Mrs C C Sarver’s on Bluefield Ave with Mrs M G Harper. program followed by angel food cake and fruit. Silver Springs W M U met at church. program led by Mrs M E Brookman. devotionals noted.

Stanley Kid” Martin Harry Parker Athens Pacific Coast Home Missions Board of the Bluestone Presbytery Princeton Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Men's Club Pharr Mount Hope L. C. Porter Lineweaver Beckley Sam W. Moore Bluefield C. W. Murphy Matoaka Mr. Edgerton Firet Methodist Church H. Reynolds Bolt Highland Avenue H. C. McCary J. W. Lasser Frazier W. A. Brown Plummer J. W. Sasser Voice H. BE. Spangler Hale Avenue Circle No. 7 First Methodist Church M. G. Harper Cc. C. Sarver Bluefield Avenue Julia Hetherington Mesdames W. M. Worrell J. P. Shrewsberry W. R. Kidd Luther Hale Silver Springs

Two Probated Orders And Local Orchard Outlook

Two probated orders were entered in criminal court by Judge George L. Dillard for twelve months. Joe Hatcher, owner of the largest commercial orchard in the region, expects a sixty acre orchard to yield fifteen to twenty thousand bushels of apples this year and has arranged for sale. Fiduciary order appoints Mrs. Ethel M. Hobson administratrix of Harlie G. Hobson estate with $13,000 bond, also guardian for Beulah and Richard D. Hobson with $3,200 bond. Launa Thornton Circle No. 5 meets at First Baptist with thirteen members. prayers, songs, lesson, and refreshments follow.

George L. Dillard Otta Jones Lawrence Robbins Joe Hatcher Princeton Hatcher Ethel M. Hobson Harlie G. Hobson

Tomorrow: The Man Who Remembers Everything He Ate

A feature titled Tomorrow explores a man famed for recalling every meal he has ever eaten. The piece also shares an explanation of yesterday's cartoons and notes on London geography and insect classification. It discusses the City of London’s lack of cinemas within its walls, the broader Administrative County of London, and the three-pair leg rule for insects as per Linnaeus.

Ripleys City of London Great Britain

Maggie the Black Bear and Cubs Sent to Farm

Maggie a widow of Jiggo captured near Lerena last fall is again in captivity with two cubs born in February in Mercer game refuge Jumping Branch district. Cubs were taken from a tree by district game protector J H Manderville. One cub drew attention in Princeton. Bears to stay in a crate at Lake Shawnee this summer and be sent to the state game farm next fall.

Maggie Jiggo Lerena Mercer Jumping Branch J. H. Manderville Lake Shawnee Jumping Branch District

Twelfth Ecclesiastes chapter program on Christian progress

The twelfth chapter of Ecclesiastes was honored with a prayer by Mrs. Albert White. The program centered on Christian progress needing youth and youth needing Christian progress. Participants included Mrs. Bessie Jones Mrs. Alice Wyant Mrs. K P Williams Mrs. J P Wipperman O D Meadow and Mrs F C Courtney. Guests were Mr Hammer and Mrs Vipperman s Sunday school classes with Mr Hamms offering prayer for youth. Refreshments were served and the meeting closed with the Lord s prayer in unison.

Ecclesiastes Albert White Bessie Jones Alice Wyant K. P. Williams J. P. Wipperman O. D. Meadow F. C. Courtney Mr. Hammer Vipperman Hamms

Bears to be sent back after complaints at refuge

In the region of the same refuge, numerous complaints about bears led officials to order the animals returned to the state farm. The action follows sustained reports of nuisance and safety concerns raised by local residents and visitors.

State Farm

Local Families Attend Taylor University Commencement

Mr and Mrs J H Bane and their son Bobby travel to Upland Indiana to attend Taylor University commencement exercises. Miss Wuford Tinder joins them homeward. Miss Flo Kinzer of Mullene visits Mrs J H Bane. E L Tilley Jr recovering after hospital operation at Princeton. Dr and Mrs A R Scott host Mr and Mrs Charlie Downey and Warrington Johnson from West Virginia University for summer at home.

J. H. Bane Bobby Mies Wuford Upland Ind Taylor University Mise Josephine Bane Mies Flo Kinzer Mullene E. L. Tilley Jr E. L. Tilley Princeton Hospital South Avenue A. R. Scott Highland Avenue Charlie Dowbey Williamson W. Varoughton Johnson West Virginia University Honaker Avenue

Pirates Sell Willoughby to Pacific Coast Outfit

Pittsburgh June 5. Sale of pitcher Willoughby to the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League announced by the Pirates. The consideration was not revealed. Willoughby came here this year from the Philadelphia Nationals in trade.

Pittsburgh Willoughby San Francisco Seale Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Nationals

Favorite scores to capture Oaks Stakes at Epsom Downs

Brulette led a field of 14 three year old fillies to win the Oaks at Epsom Downs as the 7 to 2 favorite. Four Course finished a length back in second with Link Tor a further three quarters of a length behind in third after a strong late run.

Epsom Downs Eng England Brulette Brulett Link Tor

Food paste promises life without eating says professor

Vienna reports a controversial claim by Prof Carl Stepskai that a skin rub supplied paste called di nutron could sustain life without conventional feeding. The paste would be absorbed through the skin and support survival without normal nourishment.

Vienna Carl Stepskai

Wanted Tenant for Farm on Place in Princeton WV

Small family with farm experience sought to move onto a farm in Princeton West Virginia. Crop already planted, long hours required, good place for the right man. Apply Box 356.

Princeton W. Va

Welch Woman Injured When Bus Skids Toward Children

Mrs. Polly Keaton of War sustained injuries after a bus on the Bishop War line owned by T K Lovans swerved to avoid playing children and overturned near War. Hospital reports said her injuries were not serious.

Polly Keaton War Welch Emergency Hospital T. K. Lovans Bishop War Line Keaton

Jesus Crucified and the Call to Cross Bearing

The June weekly lesson by WM E Gilroy reflects on Calvary as the culmination of Jesus life from Bethlehem through Gethsemane, linking the cross to resurrection power. It emphasizes Paul’s view that the cross crucifies the world to the believer and urges sharing in Christ’s sufferings as pathway to faith.

Jesus WM. E. Gilroy D. D Calvary Gathsemane Bethlehem Jesus of Nazareth Christ Paul Jesus Christ Gethsemane

Stratton Calls McDowell Womans Club Meeting

Miss Ann A Stratton retiring president of the McDowell Womans club has issued a call for a meeting of club members this afternoon at 2 30 oclock in the Appalachian Community room. Important business will be finished for the past year and all members are urged to attend.

Ann A. Stratton McDowell Woman's Club Appalachian Community Room

Virginia Stultz and Foy Utt Tie in Presbyterian Ceremony

Miss Virginia Irene Stultz became the bride of Mr. Foy Gilmer Utt at the Presbyterian church Friday morning at 8:30. The Rev. W. C. Williams officiated in the presence of the Coburns and Miss Greenawalt. Afterward the couple left for an extended motor trip. she is linked to Welch and Stoneby, and he to Knoxville, with a J. Allen and Company position.

Presbyterian Church Virginia Irene Stultz Foy Gilmer Utt W. C. Williams O. C. Coburn Kitty Coburn Mae Greenawalt Jubal E. Stultz Stoneby Welch Miter T. A. Martin Vivian Frances Stultz Stevens Clinic Welch Milk Company McDowell County Att Bluefield Welch Daily News

Mr and Mrs Wilson Hurt In Auto Wreck

Mr and Mrs Warren A Wilson returned home from Montreal North Carolina where he served as a lay delegate for Bruceton Presbytery at the general assembly of the Presbyterian church. En route they were in an accident near Bristol Virginia as their car plunged off a road through a fence landing on a stump. Mrs Wilson suffered a facial cut from glass while Mr Wilson, bruised on the head, was otherwise unhurt. She was taken to a Bristol physician for treatment and stitches to close a gash.

Warren A. Wilson Montreal N. C General Assembly The Presbyterian Church In the United States Wilson Brucetone Presbytery Wilsons Bristol

War Friday business visitors and hospital news recap

The item lists J W Luther and Jim Green as business visitors in War Friday morning. It notes Miss Sarah Louise Gibson convalescing at Stevens clinic after illness and likely hospitalization for several days. Other notes include Mrs Victor Weatherby and children returning from Nashville with Edith from St Cecilia's convent, Miss Virgie Woods hosting Eleanor Herntley, and visitors in various towns. A quarrel ender in Denver reports Henry Baumgartner striking himself with a stone to reconcile with his wife.

J. W. Luther Jim Green Mies Sarah Louise Gibson E. G. Gibson Stevens Clinic Mies Gibson Victor L. Weatherby Victor Lucien Edith Nashville Tenn Miss Edith St. Cecilia's Convent Virgie Woods Eleanor Herntley Ashland H. R. Blackwell Northfork Patrica Grace Hospital James A. Newton Charles Boureland Mount Hope Carolyn Eagle Gary J. W. Eagle P. P. Eagle Ronseverte W. Va E. G. Otey Pulaski, Va H. G. Camper Hobart FE. Payne Cincinnati Ohio G. P. Roley Pikeville Cc. W. Morrison Martinsburg

Funeral Rites Held for Helen Lovas in War

Funeral services were held in War for Helen Locas a young schoolgirl who died from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Coroner W C Hall found she shot herself Wednesday night and the body was found Thursday morning. A note to her mother spoke of a regretted misunderstanding and asked a sister to care for a pet. Interment followed in Pocahontas cemetery. The death cast gloom over War where the Lovas family had lived for years.

Helen Locas Pocahontas W. C. Hall Lovne War Lovas

Dempsey Plans 25 Round Fight With Sharkey Labor Day

Jack Dempsey announced negotiations with Johnny Buckley to bring Jack Sharkey to Reno for a 25 round Labor Day bout. The winner of the July 4 Baer vs Uzcudun match is targeted as the potential opponent, with both Baer and Uzcudun expressing willingness to meet Sharkey.

Reno Jack Dempsey Johnny Buckley Jack Sharkey Boston Max Baer Pauline Uzcudun Baer Uscudun Sharkey

Giants Star Donohue Seeks Nine-Day Major League Stay

In St Louis on June 5 Pete Donohue veteran Giants pitcher swapped a Minneapolis ticket for a New York one hoping to remain in the majors nine days longer. His release to Minneapolis last day was announced, and Donohue urged John McGraw to help. McGraw sent him to president Stoneham for final decision.

St. Louis Pete Donohue New York Giants Minneapolis New York Donohue American Association John McGraw Giant Charles A. Stoneham Donahue

East and West Duel in Belmont Suburban Handicap

East meets west as Gallant Knight and Questionnaire headline Belmonts Suburban Handicap with top weight 128 pounds. Mokatami from Rancocas looms as main threat, while Great Gun and Sun Meadow also factor in the tune up for Belmont Stakes. In Washington Park Lightning Bolt edges to handicap win and Airplane service cuts interior Alaska travel time from 50 hours to 60 minutes.

New York Belmont Audley Farm Gallant Knight James Butler Sonny Workman Rancocas Mokatami Metropolitan Great Gun K. E. Hitt Sun Meadow J. R. Thompson Minotaur Mountain Elk John Hay Whitney Washington Park Whitney Oswego Lightning Bolt Alaska Fairbanks Livengood

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