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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1937
Page
11
George Strader, Bluefield Methodist layman, chairs temperance panel at Bluefield district conference. He urges replacing Safety First with Sober First amid rising alcohol related accidents and cites state liquor laws, beer sales, and ads, calling for church unity and anti-saloon league support to combat liquor influence.
Fragmentary OCR lines suggest a call to curb traffic from certain groups and place them in a more suitable environment. The text hints at social disorder, urging action to remove offenders from the community. Context remains incomplete but tone is punitive.
Local society items list visitors and family events in Matoaka W Va with mentions of Mrs. Jewell, Mrs. W. P. Harman, and the Swing Club meeting at a home. Names include Shelby Jean Maar, Harry, Lena Undervens, and others. Beckley district conference attendance noted. Bluefield Sanatorium cases and upcoming operations for Mrs. Roger Brown and Mrs. Welden Harloe.
The Israel A of North Fork Keystone held a Sunday dinner for 75 guests at the Keystone Community rooms to honor Krayats who leaves for summer vacation. Rabbi Kravatz led services and remarks followed by toasts. Attendees included Mrs Jack Liebman and cousins from Baltimore Cincinnati and Washington. The Emma Peters circle met at the First Baptist church for a devotional and business session with plans for the month and refreshments.
Belva and Rose Marie Beau ty shops in Keystone will start midweek half day closings from the coming Wednesday lasting until September. Ladies of the Baptist church held a surprise shower for Mrs. George Wolford, who with husband plans to move to Bluefield. About twenty guests attended. The three circles of the Methodist church plan to meet with the Missionary society Wednesday at 7 45. Otto Mansfield of Coeburn was named station agent for the Norfolk and Western Railway and will relocate here.
Mrs H G Meader of Saging hours is recovering after a serious illness at Baker hospital. Edna McKinney visited her parents over the weekend. Harold White and daughter Patty spent the weekend with relatives. Jonathon Joyce, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs B H Coffee, is recovering from illness.
Methodist church led by Rev G T Jorden holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m with E W Dye as superintendent. Searching services at 5 p m. Young People's League Prayer service Thursday at 1 30 p m. Baptist church under Rev R West has Sunday school at 9 15 a m P U at 6 30 p m no services due to pastor's revival in War. Public invited to worship.
Goodwill West Virginia reports Mrs Chester Cook hosting a Missionary Society gathering at the Patterson home Sunday at 4:30 PM Mrs Bailey lists guests including Mrs Lowman and Mr Higs Edward Patterson of Kimball visits with parents in town Hurst Pia Juanita Higgins Bri mwell seniors head to Washington Miss Howard Tolar called home due to a mine accident injuries noted.
Mr and Mrs C O Repass spent the weekend visiting relatives and friends in Ford City. Evelyn Kessee is a patient at Stevens Clinic Welch after an operation. Carl Deskins and children visited Bluefield Thursday. Fred White and son Jack visited the Pugh home in Roanoke. Pred Ray and sons and Raymond Puckett visited relatives in Peterstown. Mrs Bethel Dillon Grace Rolen and daughter visited Mr and Mrs J W Terry. H H Callaway returned from Detroit after business matters. Pr Leslie spent the weekend at home.
Montcalm residents report Mrs. Bob Cdonell's return from Bluefield sanitarium after a short illness. A May 26 birth to Mr. and Mrs. Munsey is noted. Myrtle Frazier of Detroit visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mahaffey. Mrs. J. R. Dunn received treatment in Eton Wy. T. R. Conner visit Bluefield. Ruby Wer, Princeton, listed among local daughters. Aggie Prillamon of Phillpot VA and Claud Prillamon of War visit T. A. Ward family in Gilliam with others last week.
Police clear the driver of fault after a crossing incident on Piedmont Road at the city’s west end involving a girl and her sister.
Miss Mary Nell Wilson of Widemouth West Virginia was chosen by the Youngees division to represent Piedmont youths at two assemblies at Emory and Henry next week. She will be accompanied by James Hale and Misses Fred Tomlinson and Louise Gilmer of Matoka.
Corporal James C. Waldron has returned to New York where he is now stationed. He is visiting friends and relatives in Piedmont during his furlough. The Aid society met at Mrs. Mild Blackstock's home last Thursday with devotionals by Miss Sara Lowder and a talk by Mrs. Lucas Nichols on On The Cross. Refreshments were served by Mesdress Davis Nichols Burkett Cecil Vance Virgil Ive Toy Demese Thurman Hodge E Wilson R C Blackstock and Miss Sara Lowder. Born to Mr and Mrs Charley Taylor a girl last week. Mr and Mrs announce the birth of a son. Miss Eddie Stowers visited her sister Mrs Toy Dewese this summer. J C Waldron Mrs C B Wilson and daughter Nell visited Mrs J B of Rock View last week. Hubert Cline and Mary Nell Wilson were graduates of Matoaka High School this year. Springton Junior High seniors Farley Lenoar Hitman Bennit Wilson Irene Smith and Junior Gordon graduated earlier. Mr and Mrs Lum Davis Am onate visited here last week.
Bluewell West Virginia notes a Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. led by Rev. Mr. ard with a 7 30 p.m. event. The Missionary Society to meet Wednesday at Mrs. J M Gullion home led by Mrs. Lula Dalion. Several locals and visitors mentioned with visits and travels around town.
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