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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1940

Page

9

School Head Discusses Contracts For Teachers

Princeton Rotary hears Superintendent Archer explain the new teacher tenure and contracts to take effect July 1. Dr. J Marsh of Concord notes Concord already operates under similar terms. The discussion covers permanent jobs with at will assignment, needed amendments, and retirement law improvements.

Fine” Rotary Super Club Archer B G. Mem J. Marsh Concord Will and Peneite Board Pereness Pat Santy Kimball L. J. Pace Red Cross War Relief Fund

Doctor Thornton Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Dr D H Thornton returns to his home at noon from Memorial hospital. Miss M Boggs of Morgantown died at home.

D. H. Thornton Memorial Hospital M. Boggs Morgantown

California wonder peppers and named vegetables listed

California growers feature pepper varieties such as wonder peppers along with Flat Dutch Cabbage Marglobe and Stone tomato plants. Local firms Barger Heating and Plumbing Co North Walker and Princeton are mentioned in connection with the listings.

California Barger Hosting and Plumbing Co North Walker &T Princeton

Local residents travel and meetings noted

A terse report records visits by residents including a Mercer agent and Miss Mabel Spray on Friday. Miss Boggs plans to return to Morgantown. Burns Wornal traveled to a bowling event with no relatives present. W D Shuff attended a gathering in White Sulphur Springs yesterday for an association meeting.

Mercer Wool Pool to be assembled at Princeton June 10

Mercer county prepares a wool pooling event at Princeton on Monday June 10 with shipments arriving by 2 PM. Farmers who pooled their wool or plan to will have fleeces classified and graded as rejections, helping a Mercer County cooperative effort to organize wool sales as a profitable venture.

Mercer Wool Pool Princeton Mercer County Afernoon Agricul Frenca Cates Mies West Virginia Boston Grant Mineral Pendleton Calhoun Monroe County

Merger Teacher Appointments at Multiple Schools

Teacher appointments and transfers were announced. New hires include Elizabeth Orton at McComas High School and Jessi Ramm at Bramwell High. Transfers feature Ruth Case from Jane Creek Elementary to Coburn School and Roger Hughes moving from Crane Creek to Matoaka Bank.

Caveang Anand Elizabeth Orton England McComas High School Bow High Jessi Ramm Bramwell High Olivia Kendrick Helen Dove Bramwell Howard Meadows Lucille Hall Fink Jr Beaver High School Ruby Jane Thornhill Matoaka Emily Trent Princeton Dorothy Carter Ramsey Ruby Shewey Memorial School Bluefield Marcella Whitlock Ceres Vira Epling Ruth Case Jane Creek Josie Meadows Coburn Rose Miniact Wenonah Weyanoke Roger Hughes Crane Creek Matoaka Bank

One Suspect Held In Theft Of Cash In Rural Tavern

A report to Sheriff Crumpecker states four men drank beer then ordered four sandwiches at a tavern on Princeton Bluefield road. One suspect was held after a minor disruption as the group assembled with a prayer and meals for fourteen members and a child.

Princeton-Bluefield Road Crumpecker Brownie Neal

Unclear church service notices and disturbance report

Fragmentary OCR describes church services led by The Rev. Smith with W. R. Raney as superintendent and mentions an 11 o'clock sermon. Disjointed text also recounts a lunchroom incident where someone rushed in and a quartet fled with $12.50.

Princeton Society Notice for Mrs. Harry Karnes

Mrs Harry Karnes of Princeton announces reception hours from 1 p m to 4 p m with contact at phone 115 L for society inquiries and invitations.

Princeton Society Harry Karnes

Circle 2 at Tee Street Church Hosts Fellowship Event

Circle 2 of Tee Street Church led by Mrs. Owen presented poems on fathers and prayed after a Rev L D Yost talk. A handkerchief shower honored Mrs. Owen on her third anniversary as Ted Hannah and family plan a visit touching Pelvania South Bend and Bluefield relatives.

Tee Street Church Owen L. D. Yost Tors G. B. Karnes Ted Hannah L. E. Hannah Hale Avenue Pelvania C. Darden South Bend Via Hi Wil Som Bob Darden Bluefield

Auxiliary To Meet at Walker Hall Tonight

The Woman's Auxiliary of Wat terson Lodge No. 472 will meet tonight at 7 45 in Walker hall. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming activities and plans.

Watterson Lodge No Walker Hall

Circle meeting of First Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society

Three Circle 3 of the Woman's Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. C. Ca länder on Reynolds Avenue Thursday afternoon with Mrs. J. H. Ellis as joint hostess. Mrs. Johnni attended.

Woman's Missionary Society Eicher Reynolds Avenue J. H. Ellis Johnni

Maurice Barbakow to Receive Master’s Degree

Maurice Barbakow son of H Barbakow of this city will earn a master’s degree at the University. The event marks a milestone in his academic career as he completes advanced study and prepares for professional pursuits.

Maurice Barbakow H. Barbakow

Bachelors Club Meets At Home Of Bill Peery

The Bachelors club gathered Tuesday night at Bill Peery’s hth street home. The entire meeting featured hospitality with young men enjoying refreshments prepared by the host. Johnny Mack Brown stars in West of Carson City at the theater today alongside Bob Tice. Ronald Colman stars in Rudyard Kipling's The Light That Failed at the Mercer theater today with Muriel Angelus Ida Lupino and Walter Huston in supporting roles.

Ye “ Bachelors Club Bill Peery Hth Street Lovely Johnny Mack Brown Carson Iy Theater Today Bob Tice Brown Ronald Coleman Rudyard Kipling Mercer Theater Muriel Angelus Ida Laspino Walter Huston

Suit Entered in Circuit Court Proffitt vs Proffitt

Suit was instituted in the circuit court of Haze Hal Proffitt against William Proffitt in equity during July rules.

Circuit Court Haze Proffitt William Proffitt Chancery

Local Health and Family Notes from Chatta n Tennessee

Miss Betty Sonsidy deputy in the sheriff office spends a week with her mother in Chatta n Tennessee. Wallis son of Mr and Mrs Bewells on Harrison street recovers from an operation. Frances Hale daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean Hale remains ill at home on Harrison street.

Betty Sonsidy Sheriff's Office Chattan Tenn Wallis Bee. C. Bewells Harrison Street Bee Tee Princeton Hospital Eeend Frances Hale Dean Hale

Government Bonds Market Report

New York June bond prices show minor movements across issues. Treasury records range from 107.11 to 109 with various maturities and yields, reflecting modest activity and slight shifts in demand.

New York Treasury Treasury Aus

Radio Schedule snippet for Saturday June 8 feature

A dense listing of radio programs and sponsors spanning morning to late evening. Items include Sunshine Sisters Walford Wrecking Co. Lee Moore Morning Serials Granada Guide and Time Hollywood On The Air Race through time and dance segments with advertisers such as Warlick's Bluefield Hardware Co Pepsi-Cola and Fesenmeier Brewing Co. The page notes stations, show times, host names, and sponsor credits with several program titles like Parade of Hits Dance Music Orchestras and Hillbilly Jamboree.

Sunshine Sisters Walford Wrecking Co Lee Moore Tomchin Buskirk Family Bitone Corp Mountaineers Breakfast Club Granada Guide DE Devotional Morning Salon Hollywood Musical Nuggets Warlick Colonial Chicago House Rogers Ral Ice Cream Co New Continental American Thruthe Ieago Clingh Valley Boys Eval Potting Co Tonic TV Rock Chaniel Springs Bluefield Hardware Co Chic House Herbert Arm.strong Buskirk Family BiTone Corp Rhythm & Romance Bird. Supply Co ROLIC World OF Sports Fesenmeier Brewing Co Superior Sterling Co

Three McDowell County coaching posts filled

McDowell County Board of Education filled three coaching positions at its regular meeting. William, former Kimball junior high coach and Concord coach brother, was named high school coach. Hamlin high school hired Marshall athlete as coach at Creek high. Elk Horn high awaits next meeting for appointment. Assistant coaches to be named later.

McDowell County McDowell County Board of Education William Kimball Concord Bailey Hamling School Marshall Creek High Elkhorn High Callaway White Harriett Cottrell Ethel Yost Anawalt

Charlie Stinson Fatally Shoots Self Amid Domestic Troubles

A man identified as Charlie Stinson fired a shotgun charge into his chest during a domestic dispute. His wife was en route to their home to discuss troubles at the time of the act. He is survived by his widow and three children with funeral rites set for 2 pm and burial on Crane Ridge mountain.

Belmont Crane Ridge Mountain

Welch Paragraphs Clerk Elected Associate Leader

C L Nightingale of Wheeling Ohio County circuit clerk was named president of the association. The event appoints Nightingale to lead the organization with Welch Paragraphs Clerk as a named associate.

C. L. Nightengale Wheeling Ohio

Unclear OCR fragment notes attendance and scores

Fragment mentions Waerneke 9 in 6 percent off Davia 1 in percent and names Hkbiicheroes Seara Dunn senimacher with mine wets. Attendance paid 1 219.

Waerneke Davia Hkbiicheroes Seara Dunn Senimacher

Gleeson and Collins Lead Cubs to 8 8 Tie With Bees

Chicago June 7 Jimmy Gleeson delivered a single and a double, and Bob Herman Collins added key hits as the Cubs and Boston Bees fought to an 8 8 tie in the eighth inning. Claude Passeau pitched eight innings allowing eight hits but no decision.

Chicago Jimmy Gleeson Bob Herman Collins Gubae Boston Bees Claude Passeau Cubs

Pirates Rally As Van Aroba Powers Offense

Rookie outfielder Maurice Van Peur paced the Pirates with two singles a double and a triple and Arky slugged in key hits as Pittsburgh built a 1 to 4 win while their third consecutive game featured doubles and triples in June 7 action.

Pittsburgh Pira Poten Maurice Vanas Pirate Arky

Belmoth Race Today Highlights Bimelech and Gallahadson

New York report notes Bimelech and Gallahadson racing at Belmont today. The Bradley colt has underperformed pre season but shows potential to handle a tricky pasteboard track. Further details unclear due to damaged text.

Bimelech, Gallahadson New York Bradley

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