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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1933

Page

8

Rich Creek Man Drowns in Bluestone River

James Meadows 23 of Rich Creek is reported drowned in the Bluestone river five miles below Spanishburg Mercer county during log floating. He appeared to suffer cramps while freeing jammed logs and disappeared in a deep spot known as the John Maxey hole. L D Boyd and his two sons efforts to save him failed and Sheriff J C Fanning investigated. The body was taken to Rich Creek for funeral services and burial.

James Meadows Rich Creek Bluestone River Spanishburg Mercer County Meadows John Maxey L. D. Boyd Boyd J. C. Fanning

Lawsuits Filed In Circuit And Chancery Courts

Suit filed yesterday by H. P. Johnston administrator of J. A. Rowland estate against K. C. C. Rowland and thirteen others in chancery returnable to July rules. Another suit by Mary Ethel Widner against John Widner in chancery returnable to June rules. Separate note states hurricanes at 80 miles per hour exert 32 pounds per square foot pressure.

H. P. Johnston J. A. Rowland K. C C. Rowland Mary Ethel Widner John Widner

Princeton Society Notes on Local Wedding and Club Meeting

Miss Nellie Ree Mathena and Mr. Herman Leake wed June 5 at the Mathena home on Kirk Street. They plan to reside in Akron, Ohio. The T. E. L. class of First Baptist meets tonight at 7 at Mrs. Johnston's home with devotionals led by Mrs. White and a program by Mrs. Escoe and Mrs. Huffman. Hostesses include Mrs. Johnston and others.

Nellie Ree Mathena Herman Leake Akron Ohio Frank L. Stuck L. L. Mathena Kirk Street First Baptist Church T. M. Johnston College Avenue J. G. White C. W. Escoe Lake Huffman Mesdames Johnston Katie Saunders Lowell Baker G. M. Ke

Circle Four church group meets for Thursday gathering

Circle No 4 of First Methodist Church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs H J Gay as leader. Attending were Mrs G L Stinnette of Park Avenue and Mrs H J Hovatter who reported on the de- reading.

First Methodist Church H. J, Gay G. L. Stinnette Park Avenue H. J. Hovatter

Welch City May Borrow 75000 From Federal Agency

Welch West Virginia considers borrowing 75000 from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation or another federal loan source to liquidate current debts if needed. Mayor Blakely said funds not required now as conditions are sound, but option remains should legislature adjourn. A public service commission hearing on West Virginia Service Company water charges resumes in Charleston at 10 this morning with Mayor Blakely and City Attorney Herndon attending.

Welch Reconstruction Finance Corporation Wes Albert B. Bailey John W. Blakely Charleston Public Service Commission West Virginia Service Company Pearas Ay.wate the Water Company Seta Zeb H. Herndon

Girl Pitcher Baffles Bishop Bat Wielders

One of the largest crowds in years witnessed Welch Senators defeat Bishop Miners 5 to 1. Jackie Mitchel and Charley Gearhart starred on the mound with Mitchel allowing one hit in three innings and Gearhart finishing strong. Harry Cyphers of Bishop faltered as Anderson, Hager, and Updegraff led Welch with key hits. Hager and Updegraff each had two hits, while Cyphers and Lavender contributed for Bishop.

Welch Senators Bishop Miners Welch Jackie Mitchel Charley Gearhart Mitchell Girl Chattanooga Tean Bishop Harry Red

Funeral Rites Today for Mrs Johnson in Richlands

Funeral services are at 1 pm in Richlands Va for Mrs Charley Johnson 58 who died Sunday night at Vivian. Burial follows in Richlands. She is survived by husband two children Mrs Mary Hix and Jim Ed Johnson both of Vivian two sisters Miss Eva Hix of Richlands and Mrs Lizzie Crabtree of Kimball and one brother Port Hix of Richlands.

Richlands Charley Johnson Vivian Johnson Mary Hix Jim Ed Johnson Eva Hix Lizzie Crabtree Kimball Port Hix

Women’s circle notes and W C T U visit at Presbyterian

Mrs Dickerson led a prayer and Bible lesson with an interest article by Mrs Gay from World Outlook. Mrs A R Scott presented Stewardship. A paternal leaflet by Mrs White impressed the group. Louise Stinnette served ice during social hour. Mrs Dickereon invited July meeting at Bluefield road. Lilly Grace Matheson national WCTU secretary spoke Sunday at 4 pm at the Presbyterian church. Matheson organized a WCTU with officers: President Mrs Guy Ritter Vice President Mrs T M Johnston Treasurer Mrs F S Tinder Recording secretary Mrs George P Hylton Jr Corresponding secretary Mrs H A Shuniate.

Dickerson Gay World Outlook A. R. Scott White Louise Stinnette Lilly Grace Matheson Presbyterian Church Matheson Guy Ritter T. M. Johnston Tinder George P. Hylton Jr H. A. Shuniate

Intermediate G A of First Baptist to meet at Wanda Linkenhoker home

The Intermediate G A of the First Baptist church will meet at 5 p m at the home of Miss Wanda Linkenhoker on Highland Avenue.

The First Baptist Church Wanda Linkenhoker Highland Avenue

Property Valuation for Road Right of Way Near Princeton Blue Field

Commissioners viewed I G Crumpecker and E H Bay property near the city limits Monday and set 1500 for the right of way and residue damage of the land. The same group appraised Karnes and others land at 566.

I. G. Crumpecker E. H. Bay Princeton-Bluefield Creed Johnson G. W. Pearis A. N. Phillips Ben Belcher W. N. Looney Karnes

West Virginia Cottage Fund Seeks Support and Picnic Plans

A report notes a contributor gave 25 dollars to the West Virginia cottage fund aimed at building a home for widows and orphans of foreign war veterans. The article also mentions a planned August picnic to raise funds and boost community involvement.

West Virginia

Zenith club meeting announced for 8 o clock

The Welch Society notes a Zenith club regular meeting this evening at 8 o'clock in the Appalachian community room. Mrs. Fred Snead urges all members to attend.

Zenith Club Appalachian Community Room Fred Snead Soem

Order of Eastern Star elects officers at meeting

Order of Eastern Star met at the Masonic building and elected Mrs. A. Mullens as worthy matron and Mrs. Arabella Brewster as associate matron. Tr. K. Fraley was named worthy patron with O. J. Douglas as associate patron and other officers including secretary Mrs. J. W. Slack treasurer Mrs. Gail T. Carter conductress Miss Janice Vermillion assistant conductress Mrs. H. M. Turner and trustee Mrs. Bunny Lovett. Installation is set for June 19.

O. Ebs Order of Eastern Star Masonic A. ©. Mullens Arabella Brewster K. Fraley O. J. Douglas J. W. Slack Gail T, Carter Janice Vermillion H. M. Turner Bunny Lovett

Benefit bridge for St Peters Catholic Church revival

A benefit bridge party will be held tonight at the Memorial building by Miss Ted Drosick's circle of St Peters Catholic church. Prizes and refreshments will be offered. Proceeds support the new Catholic church under construction on Virginia avenue.

Ted Drosick Circle of St. Peters

Luncheon bridge planned at Appalachian community room

Invitations go out for a Wednesday luncheon bridge at 1 PM in the Appalachian community room, hosted by Mrs. H. T. Schiefelbein and Mrs. J. W. Slack.

Appalachian Community Room H. T. Schiefelbein J. W. Slack

V. F. W. Post Names Meeting Delegates

At a regular meeting of the Painter-Portoni Post No 102 Veterans of Foreign Wars held last night in the Memorial building final plans were made for the post to be represented at the annual state convention in Clarksburg on June 1. A committee was named to interview local merchants and civic clubs with a view of obtaining the convention next year in Welch.

Memorial Building Post Clarksburg Welch

Girl Fractures Arm Playing on Swing in Asco

Lorena Bishop eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Bishop of Asco fractured her right arm Saturday afternoon after a fall from a swing at the home. She received treatment at Grace hospital and was sent home. The McDowell county court meets this morning to correct and amend registrations books for the upcoming June 27 election and will amend and correct measures used at the last election.

Lorena Bishop Jesse Bishop Asco Grace Hospital McDowell

Pool Plan Abandoned by Rotary and Kiwanis

At a joint meeting the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs announced the Coney Island swimming pool would not open this year. They had intended to finance the project, but the final audit showed funds were insufficient to carry through the proposition.

Rotary Kiwanis Coney Island

Will Attempt Get Out Big Percent Of Vote

Campaign workers expect to mobilize at least sixty percent of voters to the polls in the municipal election today despite public apathy. Candidates from both parties canvassed residents and provided transport to polling places as party funds lag due to the city’s reduced income. Democrats lead in registration by 880 votes with 690 in the first section. Poll sites are courthouse, high school on Straley avenue, and Thorn school on East Princeton.

Secon Straley Avenue Thorn School East Princeton

Wright Charged After Killing Man At Oakvale Filling Station

Warrants charging FEF L Wright with liquor possession were issued by Magistrate D T Carr after Ray Kirby and State Trooper K C Peterfish served Wright. Wright, who posted 500 bond, allegedly shot Sam Pendleton through a window at Wrights filling station near Oakvale last Wednesday night while Pendleton was said to be intoxicated. Pendleton was with Willie Pendleton and Sam earlier. the hearing was scheduled for 10 o'clock.

Fef. L. Wright D. T. Carr Ray Kirby K. C. Peterfish Wright Carr Sam Pendleton Oakvale Kirby Sam Willie Pendleton

Mercer County School Enrollment Report 1932 33

County superintendent G J Wood reports 21 448 pupils in Mercer County schools for 1932 33. Of these 19 243 are white and 2 205 are colored with 9 976 white boys 1 124 colored boys 9 267 white girls and 1 171 colored girls. District tallies follow by school and race.

G. J. Wood Beaver Pond East River Jumping Branch Rock District Plymouth Gardner

Officers Investigate Misplaced Gravestone at Oakwood

W G Ingram alerted sheriff J C Fanning and coroner W T Bivens after finding two headstones where one should be at Oakwood cemetery. Officers searched the grave and uncovered two stones, one at the head and one midgrave, while onlookers gathered during Memorial Day.

Oakwood W. G. Ingram J. C. Fanning W. T. Bivens Ingram

Princeton Personal Notices Travel and Health Updates

A stream of short notices lists residents visiting relatives and patients. Miss Sallie Chestnut visits sister Mrs Conley Snidow in Charleston. Miss Lena Reynolds visits sister Mrs Roy Rob inette in Princeton before returning to Newport. Miss Ethelyne Meador convalesces after tonsil removal at Scott Clinic. Roy Robinette Jr. ill with measles on West Princeton Ave. Louise and Jim Taylor visit aunts in the city. Ruth Hughson heads to Lexington KY for summer. Quinsy leaves Ruth Hal ie at Low Gap Road. Mr and Mrs KB O Flaherty Margie Garret and Ruth Hugh son spend Sunday in Roanoke. Percival family visit Highland Avenue. Households note relatives visiting in Winston-Salem and returns home.

Sallie Chestnut Charleston Conley Snidow Lena Reynolds Honaker Roy Robinette Princeton Avenue Newport Ethelyne Meador Scott Clinic Honaker Avenue Frank Holton Frankie and Billy Ruth Hughson Lexington Ruth Hal Ie Low Gap Road Quinsy KB. O. Flaherty Margie Garret Roanoke William Percival Louise Mary

Minister Granted Fiduciary Order to Perform Marriage

In a fiduciary order entered in the county clerk’s office, Br. L. Wright a Methodist minister was authorized to perform the rites of matrimony in the state. A bond of 1500 was posted with S. W. Crockett as surety.

BR. L. Wright S. W. Crockett

Princeton Paragrap hs: church event and crime report

Five slot machines confiscated in the county were destroyed by State Troopers and a deputy. The T E L class of the First Baptist church plans a garden party to support a Good Will center on Princeton Athens road. A robbery attempt at the Wholesale Paint and Supply on Mercer street was detected when a glass panel was found broken at about 3 am.

K. C. Peterfish B. H. Ledman Dale Bailey First Baptist Church Princeton Princeton- Athens The Missionary Society Mercer Paint and Supply Company Mercer Street L. J. Chambers Parker Wilson

Kid From Spain Ends Royal Run With Cantor Song

Eddie Cantor stars in The Kid From Spain at the Royal theatre as a two day engagement ends. The film mixes nonsense and song into a gay romantic fable of love with dark smiling eyes and matadors.

ROYAL Spain Eddie Cantor Samuel Goldwyn Royal Theatre Today

Bill Bowling Named Chevrolet Salesman in Princeton Vicinity

Auto Sales and Service announces the appointment of Bill Bowling as Chevrolet salesman serving Princeton and surrounding area. For a new Chevrolet, contact Bill Bowling for assistance and inquiries.

Bill Bowling Chevrolet Princeton Bill

Refunds Offered After Ticket Sale Result

Purchasers and members announced that money from the sale of tickets will be refunded.

Tus River Tennis Club Beats Hinton 8-1 at Local Court

Tus River Tennis Club of Welch defeated Hinton on their home court by eight to one. Five of six singles and all three doubles matches were won by the local team. Singles winners included Glenn Bearden Maurice Herebrum Arthur Parker Kid Hardinson and Bill Williams with Charley Tutwiler the sole loss. Doubles victors were Bearden Solins Hergbrum and Parker and Tutwiler Carper.

Tus River Welch Hinton Glenn Bearden Maurice Herebrum Arthur Parker Kid Hardinson Bill Williams Charley Tutwiler Bearden Solins Hergbrum Parker Tutwiler Carper

Welch City Council Approves Bills and Building Permits

The Welch city council met at city hall last night and approved expenses for the past month. It also granted several permits for building repairs and erection of signs.

Welch

Welch Kiwanis Meet Tonight With Lt Gov Tucker

The Welch Kiwanis club holds its regular weekly meeting this evening at six o clock. Lieutenant Governor J Randolph Tucker will make an official visit to Welch. Ker mit Hunter leads the musical program and all members are urged to attend. Jumbo, a circus elephant once owned by Barnum and Railey's, weighed 15000 pounds.

Welch Kiwanis Club J. Randolph Tucker Welch Kermit Hunter Barnum and Railey’s Circus

Welch Area Personal News Roundup Heads Home and Travel

Local residents and visitors return from trips to Dallas Roanoke Bluefield Louisa and Athens. Teachers and students resume summer plans after attending Randolph Macon Farmville Concord Ohio and other colleges. Eight year old Ray Beverly underwent a minor operation at Grace hospital. Pink Hutton left for Glade Springs after county teaching duties.

T. B. Pryor Columbus Ohio Evelyn Sale Helen Partlow Wheeling Pittsburgh Frances Davis Randolph Macon Lynchbore Edna Downs Marshall College Huntington Virginia Casell Concord College Athens Marjorig

Local residents return from trips and visits

Mrs R L Wheeler and Betty Gray accompanied by L L Haynes and Billy Phipps returned from Roanoke Virginia after a weekend away. E K Bergmann of Chicago is in the city for a few days. Misses Eleanour and Liza Williams leave for Buffalo New York for the summer. J W Anderson and H Taylor of Bluefield attended to business yesterday. Mr and Mrs J W Slack returned from Ashland Kentucky after visiting relatives. Robert Pasely of Hemphill had a light operation at Grace hospital Monday. W S Moore of Huntington will spend several days in Welch on business.

G. L. Straub L. ©. Anderson Dallas Texas W. M. Hughes Welch Jake Woods Roanoke Karl Woods Bluefield Eloise Beavers Louisa Albert Barley House of Delegates Charleston Jo Jenkins B. Dickson Mr. Dickson Rita Brewster Mary Barrett Mary Riley Lake Placid N. Y May Hall Randolph-Macom Woman's College Lynchburg W. (. Hall W. P. Huddleston Sue Betty Keystone Cline Jackson City Stevens Clinic Zelma Greenwalt Myre Gladys Wedgewood R. L. Wheeler Cee Betty Gray L. L. Haynes Billy Phipps E. K. Bergmann Chicago Eleanour Liza Williams Buffalo J. W. Anderson H. Taylor J. W. Slack Ashland Robert Pasely Hemphill Grace Hospital Moore Huntington

Romney school closing for deaf and blind children

Pageton W Va June 3 Mr and Mrs Henry Smith and Mr and Mrs James Smith left Thursday to attend closing exercises of the Romney school for deaf and blind children They will bring home seven year old Joan Smith daughter of the Henry Smiths who attended the school the past year.

Pageton W. Va Henry Smith James Smith Romney School For Joan Smith

Pageton Nine Defeats Crumpler 15 to 4

The Pageton nine traveled to Crumpler Sunday afternoon and defeated the Crumpler team by a score of 15 to 4, extending their winning streak.

Pageton Nine Crumplier Crumpler

Young Women’s Bible Class Hosts Saturday Party

The Methodist church young women’s Bible class held a party Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Hendricks. Mr. and Mrs. James Mercer announce the birth of a boy named James Clark, born Thursday morning, with Mrs Mercer formerly Miss Helva Clark.

Young Women's Bible Class The Methodist Church Forrest Henricks James Mercer James Clark Mre. Mercer Mies Helva Clark

Society Notes From Keystone and Nearby Trips

Miss Harriet Smith of Keystone spent a week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs James Smith Mrs Cecil Clark and son Wesley visited Southfork for several days This week Mr and Mrs Billie Cummings Mrs James L Penland and Charlie Cummings returned from a several days trip to Logan Huntington and Ironton Ohio T L Cobb is spending two weeks vacationing at Roanoke and other points E E Clark of Pageton Wesley

Harriet Smith Keystone James Smith Cecil Clark Wesley Southfork Billie Cummings James L. Penland Charlie Cummings Logan Huntington Ironton O. T. L. Cobb Roanoke E. Clark Pageton

Red Cross sewing room opens weekly at Memorial building

A check-up found no entry to the store but the Red Cross sewing room at the Memorial building will be open all day today and thereafter on Tuesdays each week. Garments are produced by volunteers for distribution to the needy.

Red Cross Memorial Building

Nude swimmers face grand jury inquiry at Lake Shawnee

Members of a nude midnight swimming party at Lake Shawnee, held without management knowledge, will be brought before the July grand jury for investigation unless they change their minds by July 3. Judge John M. McGrath stated. If identified, swimmers may face misdemeanor charges of indecent exposure in a public place.

Lake Shawnee John M. McGrath

Ferguson to Seek Release on Bond in Clark Death Case

Paris Ferguson, held at the county jail awaiting the July grand jury action in the Clark death case, has hired W. H. Malcolm for bond at criminal court before Judge John M. McGrath Thursday at 10. Clark died from head injuries sustained on the Princeton Beckley highway near Camp Creek last Saturday night May 29. The wingless leaf hopper is linked to peach tree blight per botanist Dr. Lewis Kunkel.

Paris Ferguson Henry E. Clark Camp Creek W. H. Malcolm John M. McGrath Thureday Clark Princeton-Beckley

Local residents travel and visit nearby towns

Clark from Upland and Bill Boone from Arlington drove to Charleston on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cook and children visited Bluefield Thursday evening. Evelyn Painter returned home at Rolfe after a month with her sister Mrs. Freeman. Mr. and Mrs. Sexton and children and Mrs. Hendricks visited Kimball and Wilcoe Sunday. Shumate family and Stoote family visited Coalwood Sunday. Mrs. Willie Foster had a tonsil operation at Stevens clinic on Tuesday. Bob Murray and children visited Tazewell Sunday. Dan Porter and children from Laeger visited here Sunday. The Fines returned home after several weeks in Johnsont City and Watauga, Tenn. Walter Hughes, Misses Surface and Louise Hughes were in Welch Saturday. Mrs. Joe Lane visited Welch Tuesday. Wysor family and daughter visited Keystone Thursday.

A. J. Stoote Coalwood Willie Foster Stevens’ Clinic Bob Murry Tazewell Éuny Dan Porter Laeger Fine Johnsott City Watauga, Tenn Walter Hughes Mary Surface Louise Hughes Welch Joe Lane W. K. Wysor Keystone

Betty Luella McDowell Born in Crystal West Virginia

Crystal West Virginia June 3 born to Mr. and Mrs Eugene McDowell a daughter Betty Luella Mrs BC Murphy and son Jimmy returned to Welch after visiting Mrs Murphy's parents Mr and Mrs James Grainger Mrs W R Sizemore hosted Mrs Edie and Velva Smith of New Hope Little Mary Frances Sizemore was ill Woodrow Hartwell has typhoid Ellis Sizemore family visited Sandlick Local shoppers in Bluefield included B P Williams Mrs James Grainger Robson Grainger Dr Dunlap and John Gardner

Crystal W. Va Eugene McDowell Betty Luella BC. Murphy Jimmy Welch Woodrow Hartwell Ellis Sizemore

Alumni leaders named at West Virginia University gathering

Judge Lewis Miller of Ripley was elected president of the West Virginia University Alumni Association. Dr. Gary Hogg of Lewisburg was chosen vice president and Dr. L. D Arnett of Morgantown named treasurer.

Morgantown W. Va Lewis Miller Ripley West Virginia University Alumni Association Gary Hogg Lewisburg L. D Arnett

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