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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1948

Page

7

Church Outlines Democratic Path

Boston June 7 The Christian Science Board of Directors urged Christian Scientists at the Mother Church annual meeting to defend free governments worldwide as the instrument of moral character and spiritual integrity. They warned against modern Goliaths denying God and stressed religious freedom and free assembly as vital to democratic life.

Boston Mass Christian Science Board of Directors Tly First Church of Christ, Scientist Massachusetts Christian Science Movement Christ Jesus Mother Church Jesus Christian Science Board of Christian Science Publishing, Society Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Monitor London Los Angeles San Francisco Helen Chaffee Elwell East Bebron N. H

WONDER SALVE Promises Quick Relief for Skin Irritations

Wartime discovery sold in Bluefield by local druggists promises relief from psoriasis eczema infections and athlete’s foot with no acids or alcohol and painless application. The ad touts WONDER SALVE as antiseptic and fast acting for home use.

Wonder

Christian Science Directors Urge Spiritual Preparedness for Global Peace

The Directors urge that defense of democracy rests on spiritual preparedness and divine wisdom. They cite biblical examples of faith, warn against godless boasting, and call for unity of thought based on spiritual elements. Harry C. Browne notes success hinges on spiritual efficacy of governing instruments as world peace looms.

Harry C. Browne

Home Destroyed As Funeral Held

Relatives and neighbors attended the funeral of Mrs Mary Carr at New Salem church in Sandlick. A fire at her Littlesburg home destroyed the house during the service, with funeral staff and relatives losing personal items and clothing left behind.

Mary 8 Carr Littlesburg New Salem Sandlick Fredeking-Seaver Funeral Service Princeton

Princeton Society JAR Meeting and Club Activities

Princeton society notices list multiple Friday and tonight meetings. Matthew French Chapter D AR hosts a 3 PM movie at Mercer School, then at Mrs Callaway’s home on Honaker Ave. Junior Chapter meets Friday night at 8 at Mrs. Howard Wolfe’s on Forrest St. Forum Club at 8 tonight on Mercer St with Russia topic. Young Girls Circle has pot luck at 5 45 PM at the church. Mountain Laurel Council 53 D A A meets at 7 30 PM in Walker Hall. officer nominations and elections. Elizabeth Ernest Circle meets at Center St home with devotional and refreshments for 11 members. Mrs Warde Sowers hospitalized with pneumonia and pleurisy.

Matthew French D.ar S. J. Callaway Mercer School Callaway Honaker Avenue James Angel Howard Wolfe Forrest Street The First Methodist Church Mountain Laurel Council Montain Laurel Council Daughters of America Walker Hall Elizabeth Ernest P. L Lilly L. G. Bowling, Jr Center Street McGuire Felty Dayton Neal Mitzy Bowling

Democracy in action at annual Christian Science meeting

Mrs Elwell urged that the privileges of free assembly and worship are exercised today by Christian Scientists in their annual meeting. She argued individuals and nations must abandon isolationism, warning selfishness leads to lethargy and inaction, while prompt response to a brother's need defines democracy in action.

Elwell

Four Autos Damaged In Weekend Collisions

Weekend crashes damaged four vehicles in two separate Princeton area incidents. On Monday at 8:45 a.m. near Bluefield city limits a 1946 Dodge coupe driven by W A Simmons of Princeton collided with a 1947 Packard sedan driven by Clyde S Cabiness near the bridge joining old and new Bluefield roads. Trooper C C Lively investigated. Damage estimates were not available. On Saturday night on the Princeton Beckley road a 1946 Ford sedan driven by Joseph R Rogers of Princeton rear ended a 1936 Chevrolet sedan driven by Salvatore Carl Aurritchio of Widemouth after the Chevrolet lights failed on a curve. Trooper C C Lively investigated. Damages were estimated at $500.

W. A. Simmons Princeton Clyde S. Cabiness Bluefield Bluefield Road New Road C. C. Lively Princeton-Beckley Road Joseph R. Rogers Salvatore Carl Aurrichio Widemouth

Princeton Personals items list local moves and health notes

Mrs. R. C. Shumate of Pearls burg underwent surgery in Bluefield sanitarium. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Berzonsky and Linda moved to Princeton. Mrs. Berzonsky is former Alma Davidson. Mrs. Justin Sackett is critically ill. Mrs. Dangerfield has returned home after surgery. Mrs. M. T. Spangler to visit in Princeton. Mr. and Mrs. Akers and Hazel Jones planning a Florida vacation. Jeffrey Smith recovering after operation. Eastern Star Princeton to hold a practice installation tonight at 7:30.

R. C. Shumate Pearlsburg Bluefield Sanitarium Shumate I. B Crozier Highland Avenue Pete Berzonsky Linda Washington, D. C Princeton Trent Street Berzonsky Alma Davidson Woodrum Roofing Company Justin Sackett Bluefield Road W. S. Dangerfield Bluefield North Walker Street M. T. Spangler Peterstown S. L. Callaway Honaker Avenue Dan Akers J. C. Akers Hazel Jones Ft. Myers

Broadcast Schedule for WLOH Princeton June Evening

A detailed list of WLOH Princeton programs for Tuesday June 8 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM, including musical rounds, news, band features, dances, and special segments with times and show titles. Notable items include Musical Roundup, Wave Up and Live, Morning News, Meet the Band, Market Reports, and World News Roundup.

WLOH Princeton U. P. News Driggs Milady Sweetwood Serenaders Rex Eleanor Wigglesworths Tin Pan Alley RCA Silly Mountaineers Slim Bryant Voice of the Army Vincent Lopez Martin Allen Roth Orch

Debating Roadway Dispute Ends in Kirby Favor

Judge D M Easley ruled in a circuit court case Walter H Kirby versus Marie Kidd Keatley and others. The decree confirms special commissioners, grants Kirby a 12 foot roadway from the Keatley line to his property, and bars Keatleys from blocking the road or damaging water pipes. Infants Charles W Kidd and Ivan Ray Kidd are dismissed, property lines are set, and Keatleys must deed land within 30 days with a reversion if the house ceases occupancy.

D. M. Easley Circuit Court Walter H. Kirby Marie Kidd Keatley Waltha Keatley Ivan Ray Kidd R. H. Pruett S. G. Cumbow Charles W. Kidd Lois White Shirley Scott Kirby Crusher Keatley Keatleys

First Set Of Triplets At Memorial Hospital

Princeton Memorial hospital reports its first set of triplets born Saturday night to Mr and Mrs Maran Rash on Princeton Ingleside road. Two girls weighing four pounds two and a half ounces and four pounds one ounce, along with a brother at three pounds two and a half ounces, are in incubators. Infants and mother are doing very well. The Rash family already has six other children.

Princeton Memorial Hospital Maran Rash Princeton - Ingleside Road Rash

Ballard Gains In Recount Of Votes

In the recount of the Democratic vote for delegates, O H Ballard gained eight votes over A J Lubliner who requested the recount. Jess McCoy represented Lubliner in W W Ross absence. Nine precincts were counted.

House of Delegates O. H. Ballard A. J. Lubliner Jess McCoy Lubliner W. W. Ross

Treasure of Sierra Madre at Mercer with Huston Bogart trio

Mercer theatre showcases Treasure of Sierra Madre led by Walter Huston and Humphrey Bogart with Tim Holt as the third principal. The film follows a trio whose pursuit of gold exposes greed and peril as their plan unravels.

Mercer Mercer Theatre Sierra Madre Walter Huston Humphrey Bogart Tim Holt

Princeton Residents Injured In Crash

Miss Harriet Spangler and Bobby Snidow suffered minor injuries when Snidow's Buick ran onto the courthouse sidewalk, crossed Alvis Street, and struck the state road commission building. Spangler was thrown to the lawn, losing several teeth, while Snidow had a severe facial laceration. Both were treated at Memorial hospital. police investigated the accident.

Harriet Spangler E. B. Spangler Hale Avenue Bobby Snidow C. T. Snidow Snidow Alvis Street State Road Commission Spangler Memorial Hospital Cie

Troopers Probe Auto Wheels Theft at Brushfork Falls Mills

S C Allen of Brushfork Falls Mills road reported to state police at Princeton the theft of two wheels and two tires from his pickup truck Friday night. Troopers are investigating.

S. C. Allen Brushfork Falls Mills Road Princeton

Byrd Family Members Plan Southern Visit

Mrs. Ross Bird and son Larry of Airway Drive are spending a month at Indian Head, Maryland, and Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Byrd, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Moulder and two children, and Mrs. Ruby Byrd left Friday night for a visit with relatives at Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Ross Bird Larry Airway Drive Indian Head Washington, D. C Ira Byrd Herman Moulder Ruby Byrd Hattiesburg, Miss

Mercer Anglers To Meet Tonight

The Mercer Anglers club meets tonight at 8 o'clock. E F Wolcott district ranger U S Forest Service Wytheville Va will address the club and show slides and movies on conservation. Two bass contests will be announced. The Pigeon Creek project of the club is coming along early.

Mercer Anglers E. F. Wolcott Wytheville Pigeon Creek

Will of Florence S Moye Probate Granted Exexcutrix Appraisers Named

The will dated April 21 1947 of Florence S Moye was probated in the county clerk s office with Orpha Ellison named executrix and W L White H L Glenn and P K Sutton appointed as appraisers. The estate bequeathed to Mrs Ellison, the daughter.

Florence S. Moye Orpha Ellison W.L. White H. L. Glenn P. K. Sutton

Notice of Individual Debt Responsibility by Ellen Britt

Ellen Britt states she will be responsible only for debts contracted by her personally. Dated June 4, 1948. Taken and sworn before me on June 4, 1948.

Ellen Britt

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