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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1935
Page
13
Michael learns he may inherit a title tied to the Cardens after detectives reveal a possible English lineage. Malley and Gerhardt plan to place him with Downrigg of London as they prepare for media attention and a move toward South America with Sally.
Ellen Rutledge, 18, a dancer in a J. J. Page carnival side show, and manager Ray Valley were each fined 28.60 after a magistrate hearing. Officers testified a nude strip routine occurred as crowd clamor rose. both were jailed overnight and did not testify. The carnival was ordered to halt gambling devices and similar wheels of fortune.
The Princeton liquor store opened quietly at 10 am with about ten customers, five buying goods. M G Gilmer and D V Cole of the liquor commission, and auditor H J Vincent observed. A C Kale bought the first item a pint of Red Rock for 65 cents. Trooper Walter Hampton arrested a man for opening liquor packages in public. Two War Cry papers were sold by a Salvation Army worker.
The Athens fire department was organized on a Wednesday night with S. FE. Via chosen as chief. George S. Oxley, Princeton fire chief, attended and assisted. The unit has rebuilt an old automobile into a serviceable fire truck and plans to buy more hose to replace hand reels.
Social notice from Princeton listing contact details for Mrs Harry Karnes at 1 pm to 4 pm. The brief entry provides a local society contact line and a scheduled afternoon window.
The Pisgah M. E. church will host its third quarterly conference Saturday night at 8. Rev. C. E. Lundy presiding elder will preach at 8 o'clock with the business session to follow.
Members of Geneva Cooper Hunts dancing classes in Princeton and Matoaka present a program this afternoon and tonight at the Royal theater. The lineup includes songs and dances solos duets choruses tapes ballads and dances with performers Virginia Dave Brown Joe Lilly Virginia Callaway Jean Padbury Betty Williams Betty Walthall Margaret Hare Paddy Lou Lilly Peggy Joe Ayers Peggy Ross Smith Paddy Lee Glenn LaVerne Thomas Frances Hale Clara Beam Harriet Spangler Zuma Haller Mary Caldwell Beth Rice Pat Stecker Joyce Pendleton Betty Cook Annabelle Millsap Norma Alexander Polly Bonham Florence Ellison Kathleen Bailey Misa Dorothy Carter of Bluefield as accompanist.
Employees of the G C Murphy company hosted a shower at Mr and Mrs Sam Wright home on South Ninth street for the bride Miss Helen Lawrence now Mrs John Wike and her husband. Polly Bird rode in a carriage with gifts and presented them to the bride. Mr Wike is assistant manager at Murphy company. Twenty five guests attended as punch sandwiches and cakes were served. Violet Mathena and Mrs Wright were joint hostesses.
The Evening circle of the Presbyterian church auxiliary met Tuesday at 8 pm at Mrs. Helen Mahood’s Hale avenue home with Mrs. Ada Elliott hosting. Mrs. W. R. Smith led a Bible lesson and Mrs. C. Williamson chaired the program on "Joys of Giving". twelve members and two visitors attended, including Mrs. W. R. Smith and Miss Annis Gott, followed by dessert of strawberries with whipped cream and cake.
Mr and Mrs W C Blankenship of Highlang avenue announce the birth of their daughter Shirley Ann on May 1 Henry Stephens of Michigan City is named in the notice as well
Ind may be guest of friends in this city. Mr and Mrs H C Hadden visited Radford. Mrs C W Hall is home bound after a fall. Misses Tommy and Nancy Eakin visit grandparents Judge and Mrs Hugh G Woode. Lizzie Roles summers with sister in Ivydale. Mrs C W Hayworth and son Billy spend summer on Balke Avenue. A C Hinkle to spend summer in Parkersburg. Miss Cecil Fanning called to Stephens clinic. Mrs J C Fanning, Mrs Paul Fanning and Mrs E H Crawford visit White Gate. Sibyl Kellen Keesee returns home from Welch with cousin Dorothy Lee Price. Walter Fielder Jr returns from Emory and Henry College. Dr G W Whittaker family visit in East Prairie return home. Mr and Mrs R L Covey and Mrs J F Smith back from Radford after illness of Mrs Covey and Mr Fortune’s father improving.
Luther E. Brown 49, son of the late A. W. Brown, died at his home near Princeton after a brief illness from influenza complications. He ran Locust Grove Dairy since his father’s February death. Survived by widow and stepson E. H. Brown, siblings Walter W. of Arkansas Frank Brown Williamson Clyde Brown Roanoke Miss Mary Brown and Mrs. John Crockett of Princeton. Funeral at 2 pm with Rev. W S Lyons officiating. interment in Bethel cemetery. pallbearers named.
At the June county Board of Education meeting Fred Coffendaffer was named principal of Matoaka junior high to succeed Brooks Hardy, now assistant county superintendent. Also re employed were Everett Bailey for the 1935 36 term and Lucile Palmer assigned to Crystal grade school. The board settled Rich Creek School fire claim for 1267.50 and discussed blanket insurance plan changes with county agents. Dr David Lepper and Miss Sarah Switzer proposed a county health unit with relief administration but no action was taken. All current members except A J Cole attended.
In circuit court yesterday William R. Raney Jr. filed trespass on the case against C. G. Janutolo and F. G. Janutolo trading as Janutolo and company for 15 in damages with returnable to July rules. In juvenile court Judge John M. McGrath held a Thursday session committing one girl and one boy to state industrial schools. one boy's case was held over to this morning.
Cc T McKenzie was named administrator of the estate of J L Ferguson in a fiduciary order filed in the county clerk's office yesterday. Bond of 500 was given with G L Pennington and C V Pennington as sureties. R L Anderson, R A Martin and J A McKenzie were named as appraisers of the estate.
C. E. Blankenship, appointed deputy sheriff for dog tax collection, posted a $1,000 bond with county court with C. H. Steele as surety. A boy, son of Artie Hall, was struck by an auto driven by Bud McCary on Mercer street Wednesday afternoon. He was taken to Princeton hospital for examination and released to his parents with minor injuries.
C H Gilmer announced that spray material will be given out again in the basement of the courthouse today for relief administration clients who received garden seed in Princeton and vicinity and those in the Ray Hylton and James Frazier territory. It is the last chance for clients to obtain the spray material.
The Plymouth sedan that hit the Spanishburg bridge abutment is linked to a car theft from Whitesburg. I F Crawford is jailed after a crash arrest by Trooper Walter Hampton and awaits hearing. Two men escaped from the vehicle as investigations continue. Homecoming in Piegah is canceled.
Annual event tradition continues though a Pisgah church service is set for Sunday at 11 o clock with a sermon by Rev. C E Lundy presiding elder.
Viscount Byng of Vimy and Thorpe le Soken, famed "hero of Vimy Ridge," dies at 72 in Thorpe Hall Essex after an operation. A World War leader, governor general of Canada, and Metropolitan Police reformer, his career spanned Soudan 1884 to the Third Army. He retired in 1919 with honors and a parliamentary thanks.
The article chronicles Lord Byng’s life from service in Canada to leading Scotland Yard, noting his reception by Cree Indians who made him Buffalo Head, an honorary LL.D. from McGill, and a retirement that led to a second career as Metropolitan Police Commissioner. It details his reforms, health-related travels, and final years, including his birth in 1862, marriage in 1902, and lack of an heir.
In Omaha Malley and Gerhardt press Michael for details about a supposed inheritance. English solicitors seek the heir of Francia Albert Drayton Heatheroe and trace his whereabouts from Watson's Gully to Texas as they pursue the claim.
Local farm completes a poultry building that houses 1000 barred rock fryers and broilers. They offer home delivery by calling 220 J and promise service anywhere anytime for fresh fat plump chickens ready in five week cycles.
Ad copy touts fryers raised under modern sanitary conditions and fed superior fattening feed. It claims clean yellow meat and prices fryers at 28 cents per pound, urging buyers to choose this quality product.
The West Virginia state relief administration reports 392393 people received assistance in April, with total relief costs totaling 2 06457256 dollars. A note on a sandwich recipe mentions chopped carrots and peanuts with mayonnaise as a nourishing option for children.
Louis Jennings of Welch, manager of Baxter Hardware, is recovering in Princeton hospital after a car wreck described as being knocked over the bank near Pinnacle Rock. Jennings suffered a broken leg and multiple head and body lacerations. Earl Goodman of Coalwood, driver of the other car, was arrested by state troopers. Steve Borich, a passenger in Goodman's car, faced a larceny charge for allegedly stealing $4 and a watch from Jennings. he was fined $50 plus costs. Jennings is brother of I F Jennings, an local accountant.
Sam Lipman a local fruit merchant was held for grand jury action after appearing before Magistrate H. W. Herndon on a charge of failing to remit collected sales tax. He posted bond for July term of criminal court. The complaint was by Tax Collector D. B. Renn.
Canvassers have been selected and will start the annual drive this morning for funds for the Boy Scout movement in McDowell county. Judge B. F. Howard presides as chairman, with today and tomorrow set for an intensive drive to support Boy Scout work in the county.
Will Garland of Lynchburg Coal and Coke Company is being treated at Grace Hospital after being struck by falling slate yesterday. Hospital staff report numerous contusions and abrasions but say the condition is not serious.
Miss Mary Louise Williams was feted in the Appalachian community room with several bridge tables hosted by Misses Rinda Gay and Eleanor Armour. The event occurred Wednesday afternoon as she prepares for an upcoming marriage.
Regular meeting of the Welch Central Labor union will be held tonight at 7:30 in Union hall. Several matters of importance will be discussed.
The Grace hospital admits Miss Bell Radochio Mrs J A Doss Mrs Lowell Smith Freq Firey Miss Mable Halsey R H Mulker Hemphill and W S Thompson. Discharges include Marie Shirley Roderfield Wdna Pruitt Judah Seigal Charles Sick Cletus Ballou and Thomas Addair. Welch Emergency hospital admits Mrs Ruby Halsclaw Miss Ruth Altizer Ralph West and Dallas Blair. Stevens clinic discharges Mrs H W Cartwright Willie Beckner Delmar Snow Sammie Gttuso Peyton White T Ham and W C Elkins.
Jane Holt, 21, sister of Senator-elect Rush Holt, is in a feature film shot in Annapolis. She is among Washington girls selected to appear with cadets at the Naval Academy graduation exercises.
Miss Rachel Gravely of Columbus Ohio visits Welch as guest of her sister Mrs Johnston and family on Maple avenue. Berea college student James Hollandsworth spends summer with his parents in Welch. Several residents from Rome Ga Keystone Bluefield Clemson N C Princeton Charleston and other towns also noted visiting or traveling for brief periods.
Cecil F. Feeney a garage operator was elected president of the newly organized chamber of commerce last night He said he plans to call a meeting the first Wednesday of each month in Weston West Virginia
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