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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1926
Page
7
A Princeton column laments barking dogs after Mayor A Brown’s stance. Author G M N Parker argues dogs harm sheep and crops, threaten wildlife, and spread disease. The piece contrasts rural quail and bird life with urban dog problems, urging protection of livestock and caution against dog-related chaos.
A damp cloth and common baking soda offer a simple effective method to clean porcelain surfaces like the bath tub. This gentle abrasive removes grime without harsh chemicals and restores shine.
Marriage licenses issued for Elmer Meadows and Josephine Adkins, Morris Edwards and Elizabeth McDaniels. lawsuits filed in circuit court. high school auditorium theater plans by the Woman's club and D. A. R. awaited. Local incidents include a car rollover near Beckley road and a Ford crash near Spanishburg, voter notices, a county clerk campaign, a large Homestead Aid loan, and a state road project fire on Walker street.
Mrs J W McNutt and Miss Elisa French will entertain the Evening Circle at Mrs McNutt’s Walker Street residence tonight at 8 o’clock. Mrs Lowry will lead the program and all members are requested to be present.
The Willing Workers class of the Christian church hosts a capsule sister's party Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Nell Malteby on Highland avenue. All members are cordially invited.
Miss Helen Hudson of Northfork visits Princeton. Buford Stafford of Radford Va calls on friends. Alma and Evelyn Claytor shop in Bluefield. R W Gaines of Northfork in Princeton on business. Raymond Johnson of Narrows Va visits Princeton for the weekend. Walter Godfrey and Paul Griffith depart for a two month tour of North Carolina. Harry H Dixon of Circle street leaves to join his wife in Roanoke for a stay there.
A collision between a Ford coupe owned by Dr. Goer Smithson and a Kissel-Car roadster driven by J. W. Morgan drew hundreds of spectators at the Beckley road and Honaker avenue junction Sunday evening. The Ford sideswiped the roadster, sending it nose first into a ditch. Minor injuries occurred to Ford occupants Emily Smithson and Miss Wilson. The Mercer Garage workmen wrestled the roadster from the ditch after a failed tow. both cars suffered heavy damage.
The bic swimming and bathing spot at Clover Toms near Bluefield attracted many Sunday afternoon. A half acre pool offered clear water and several acres hosted a boating lake where a motor boat ferried riders along about 300 yards. Despite cool weather, bathers enjoyed the afternoon.
The article notes near completion of dressing rooms and air turnover, highlighting substantial spending to furnish Princeton and the county with extensive bathing and boating waters. It mentions a fifteen to twenty minute drive from the area and promises lunch rooms filling stations and additions, aiming to make the site a premier recreation spot in the state.
The July term criminal court jurors have been selected with notices served by the sheriff. Sixteen grand jurors are listed from Beaver Pond Plymouth Rock and East River with names including Howard M Fix J F Hames George Hale C P Hylton T M Johnston A M Thornton T H Brown T B Beckwith C A Martin W T Dudley R B Greer R N Kent John M Batley Bud van L Kessinger and D J Fifty petit jurors are named from Beaver Pond Rock East River Plymouth and Jumping Branch with numerous individuals such as R Blackstock L W Davidson Charles B ie Marry A Goodykoonth Raleigh Lynch W L Adking and more.
During the first week of August a county wide health campaign will be conducted in Mercer county under the farm women’s clubs with state health department aid. The goal is to provide free medical examinations for all children entering school next fall and to treat any defects before September. Mothers are asked to bring defective children for remedy. Sponsored by Brush Creek Farm Women's Club Athens Home Economics club and Farm Women's Club at Spanishburg.
The article describes a National Congress of Parents and Teachers campaign started in 1925 to place in first grade children who are fully free from remediable defects. It notes success in trials and likens effort to joint campaigns for five year old children and physical fitness led by government and health organizations.
Parkersburg West Virginia June 7 three youths Jesse Bolen Robert Walbright and Albert Pulley were returned to the reform school at Pruntytown after police captured them this morning for burglarizing a Walker store. Bolen is from Muntiston Walbright from Parsons and Pulley from Beckley. They escaped Pruntytown May 29 and admitted the theft of a quantity of goods.
NORFOLK AND RETURN Virginian Railway JUNE 15th Leave Princeton 4:30 p m Final limit to leave Norfolk not later than 10 p m Friday, June 18th 1926 Children half fare Corresponding low fares from stations east of Princeton Holders of these tickets cannot secure accommodations in sleepers nor can they have baggage checked R C SUTHERLAND Ticket Agent Princeton W Va L W Woody A G P A Norfolk Va
Tom Harmon and Baxter Harmon are jailed in McDowell County after the reported death of Julia Harmon, 16, wife of Tom Harmon. Coroner Dr. Camper and Sheriff Hatfield investigate possible murder or poisoning with conflicting testimonies and a note to Julia’s mother.
Eugene H Lepinsky announced to Welch Chamber of Commerce secretary Carl Stahlman that his vacant lots on McDowell Street will be cleared and converted into parking for hundreds of cars. Welch officials, led by the mayor, have long faced a parking shortage due to rapid growth and out of town shoppers. Work to clear the lots adjacent to the Norfolk and Western tracks and Camper building will start immediately.
County clerk offices at Welch issued licenses to Robert Turnbrough and Dora Carter of Excelsior, and Lester Bager to Mamie Davis of Eckman. A miner at Pageton suffered back injuries from a fall and was listed in fair condition at Grace hospital. A Premier girl fractured her right arm after a swing fall and was treated at Welch Hospital. A nine year old boy from Welch was injured after being struck by a car. the driver said he honked but the child did not react.
A boy sustained a concussion and bruising to the left side after an incident. hospital doctors call his condition fair. Elisha Adams, six, of Lomax, fractured his left arm after a porch fall and was admitted to Welch hospital. The Emanuel Sisterhood plans a Wednesday card party at 8 PM in the Memorial building with tickets at fifty cents. A Ford truck from War Hardware and Furniture is alleged in a separate road incident, denied by the truck’s owner.
A Velie touring car carrying seven people from Caretta to Excelsior plunged 175 feet down a bank at 6 last night. Driver Henry Hale suffered a fractured shoulder and severe bruises. Katherine Saunders, four, fractured right thigh and brain concussion. Walter Saunders and family were bruised but returned home after first aid. Two critical patients remain at Welch hospital.
Havico youths son Tetcher Chandler, thirteen, was struck at 4:20 pm by a touring car driven by Vireil Towle. He suffered a lung rupture and serious internal injuries but physicians at Welch hospital held a hopeful outlook for recovery.
Mrs. J. J. Rhodes and daughter Elizabeth left for Athens to visit friend A. F. Leckie has returned from Charleston with family remaining there. Jack Price came back from Washington where Mrs. Price had an operation.
Vehicle listing for a new unused Chrysler 70 Coach offered at $1525 with guaranteed value. Includes fire and theft insurance for a year. Reason for sale given as businessgoing. Displayed at Keesee & Co show rooms.
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