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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1931

Page

4

James Holley 18 Held In Custody In Bluefield Case

James Holley 18, described as colored, was arrested in Mercer county after a weeks long search. Deputy sheriffs captured him in Boissevain and he is held for hearings on charges of inflicting injuries on Calvin McNeer in Bluefield, whose death followed years later after brain injuries and blood clots. The case spans Bluefield and nearby towns with earlier reports of Holley at multiple locations.

James Holley Wis Pal Boissevain Morris Holley Rbaisee Vain McNeer W. M. Wright M. D P. Fr. Higginbotham Bluefield

Princeton Boosters to Open Home Games

The Princeton Boosters will open their home season today in a Tri-County league game at 3 o clock against an unspecified opponent. The new field at the school district facilities is among the best in the area with a 440 seating capacity and ample parking. Ladies will be admitted free. The mound for Princeton is expected to be held by a pitcher winning his third straight decision, while Bob Hall is likely to start for the visitors.

Princeton Boorturs Princeton-Hast River Strons Vansgevaln Fheely Jimsis Roosters Bluefield McComas Princeton Bob Hall Botssevain Cherecu J. W. Mohsen G. B. Hitletead My Thalstead Eo Farm Alread Mercer County Farm Bureau Livestock Shippers’ Association Affluera

Lindbergh seeks permission for Orient landings with wife

Charles A. Lindbergh asks the state department in Washington to arrange landing permission in Japan and China for a follow-up voyage. He will not travel alone as Mrs. Lindbergh accompanies him on the orient tour. A photo shows the couple beside their plane and a map outlines the probable Pacific route.

Charles A. Lindbergh State Department Washington Japan China Tinele

Princeton Paragraphs Highlights Local Notices and Meetings

Princeton paragraphs recount a string of civic notices, church schedules, and community updates. Reports include arrests and fines from Magistrate Mangus,新 membership growth in the Princeton Chamber of Commerce, church services at First Church of Cabinet and Presbyterian church, a homecoming celebration at Pisgah, farm bureau elections in Mercer county, and local marriages and auxiliary meetings.

Princeton Election Victory Acknowledges Support

A candidate thanks voters in Princeton for June 2 support and pledges to fulfill duties with upright fairness and honor. The message expresses appreciation to all who backed the campaign and commits to serving the city faithfully.

Argument in Phillips disbarment case to start Monday

Cross-examination of I C Philing Bluefeld lawyer concluded at noon. Circuit court adjourned to 9 am Monday for counsel arguments before Judge Howell M Tanner. Mercer county attorneys seek Phillipe disbarment for unprofessional and unethical practice. Testimony began Wednesday and lasted until noon yesterday with Phillipe testifying Friday. No jury. hearing before Judge Nauer. Court reporter recording proceedings.

I. C. Philing Bluefeld Circuit Court Howell M. ‘Tanner Mercer County Phillipe Yeater Geselen Nanuer

Princeton Society Reads at Monthly Church Meeting

Princeton society notices a regular monthly meeting at Mrs J S Hart home with Mrs W H Foester as reader. Sixteen members and three children present. Other clubs and circles reported, including a birthday party for Frances Brown and a graduation attendance in Roanoke.

Ulcle No Riral Methodist, Church J. Ts. Hart W. H. Foeter J. S. Porterfeld Fanny Dulaney Jed Early Robertson A. S. Barkedale J. B. Robertson Missionary Voice Porterfield Tally Iwetesa Frances Brown W. S. Byrown Princeton Avenue Katherine Kennedy Misa Brown Nancy Spangler Straley Mahood Mary Elianbeth Wades Elizabeth Lee Mary Jane James Mary Lou Hoke Wdith Caffier Gwendolyn Saunders Leola Hoke Ann Hamrick Juanita Perverell Margaret Dangerfield George Hambrick Mabel Grady Georgia Mae McCutcheon Charles Keensley Edward Hugh Marion Keatley Margamine Miller Katherine Vickers Rachel Morrel Freda Defiz Butt McManaway Biltle Brown

Card Of Thanks From J Bennett For Mayor Candidacy

Bennett thanks friends for loyal support in his mayoral bid in Princeton. He notes Democrats and Republicans loyal, values friendship over victory, extends congratulations to opponent Dr Bird, wishing him a successful administration of city affairs.

King Princeton Dr. Bird J.s4m Bennett

Half Price Closing Out Addition at Round House

sales notice announcing half price on remaining lots in the Round House Addition to Prince ton. payment terms offer five dollars a month with no interest or taxes. limited quantity, urging readers to see or write promptly.

Roundhouse Princeton

Local social notices and church meeting updates

H Meadows and Little Margie Williams reside at 8111 Princeton Avenue. Mrs L Honaker White of Park Avenue and Mrs G T Johnson of Walnut Street return from visiting Mrs White's sister Mrs Crownover of Asheville NC and Mr J A Boyd of Brein Tenn. U D C meeting set for Monday 8 pm at Presbyterian church. Circle No 6 of First Methodist, chaired by Mrs Roy Meaden, met at Mrs D R Day's Thursday with eighteen attendees.

G.C. Nash Dewey Bailey Mercer Seiger J. C. Meadows H. A. Shumate Jos Lilly F. 8 Tinder Wales Wesley Brotherhood George Hall Zypha Carter Cfrela J. L. Caldwell J. H. Manderville Circle Meeting First Methodist Church Roy Meaden D. R. Day

Beauty Specialist Coming to Hadden's

A rare treat awaits local women next week as Margaret Alexander, a graduate beauty specialist and Dorothy Perkins representative, visits Hadden's to offer private facial consultations at no charge. Appointments are limited to one week. explore modern scientific beauty trends in a private booth at the store.

Margaret Alexander Hadden’s Miss Alexander Dorothy Perkins Hadden

Meeting notes with religious lessons and refreshments

Members and guests attended a circle meeting led by Mrs. R. Buchanan with devotionals by Mrs. T. I. Dickerson and a talk on Stewardship by Mrs. J. B. Johnson. Bible lesson by Mrs. W. C. Kane closed with the Lord's Prayer in unison. hostess pair served a delicious ice course.

Te Presbyterian Mra G. Williamson Athans Mpee Boggess W. B. McNutt Pearl Robinette Emma Peck Dora Lambert Congo Olive Brown Tom. Johnson Losteasee Sarvey Yeago Lambert W. E. Davis Mancing Kee Street Methodist Church Chrcle Oliver Thorn Street Fred White Ams Levern China Virginia Dudley Milas Mary Lee George R. ©. Buchannon T. I. Dickerson J. B. Johnson W. C. Kane O. R. Day Ly George J. BH. Bcole

Fifty Rioters Seek Refuge in Consulate

June 6 report from Santiago Cuba describes about 1500 protesters marching through the business district and shouting against employers and the government. About a score were slightly injured and fifty rioters sought refuge in the American consulate after rural guards dispersed the crowd. The consul spoke calmly to calm tensions before they returned home.

Santiago Cuba

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