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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1935
Page
2
Joe Stout, a West Graham boy, age unknown, was injured when a box car contact with a high voltage wire on a freight train near Cossdale tunnel. He survived but suffered extensive burns and was taken to Slitefield sanitarium for care as family and community rally.
In Tarewel at the livestock market an election stunt shows a goat drawn by an auctioneer as a rival bidder chaos erupts. The event features Senator Thompson and candidate Stesro amid odd bidding for a caprine mascot tied to state senate politics.
Letters from Virginia veterans express clear views on the bonus. Stanier L. Bowman of North Tazewell typifies soldier sentiment, noting the upcoming election will see soldiers push for preserving the American constitution and the outstanding lessons of the era.
The national farmity chase to be held at Jackson Tennessee will draw prominent sportsmen and Mercer County hounds in the competition. Three dogs nominated for the faturity by AB Renolds are Stride Reynolds Joble Brown and Allene Essler. A Mercer County sportsman owns the only dog with a noted fox record and is expected to compete.
A small kitten wandered into Bigefield VA, stopping traffic as the animal paused in the middle of the street. Witnesses described cars halted, with some drivers and bystanders reacting to the confused feline event.
The notice reports the death of Captain Bernard Spencer at his home in Bluefield. A veteran railroad man, he served as yardmaster on the Northern and Western divisions and as a train conductor on the Chesapeake and Ohio. He held long years of service and was widely known in the railroad community.
JIM DUNSFORD visits Philadelphia after an absence and plans to revive performances with his horn. A local paper notes his return, mentions past appearances, and hints at upcoming shows. The piece references forged emblems and counterfeit cues but centers on Dunsford’s return.
Readers learn about Organ Cave in Monroe Virginia described as a remarkable natural phenomenon. The text notes saltpeter production during the Civil War era and a wealth of crystal formations shaped over millions of years. The cave is depicted with a glow from an electric plant and features that resemble pipes or organs.
A fragment notes a Seantifal filtration plant grounds near Bluestone River with plant features and city ownership, then shifts to a singing contention at Marys chapel on Clear Fork with Prof. J A Lester presiding and a Bluefield attendee expected. Additional items announce a Ballard Spangler Callaway reunion, a Parent Traders meeting at Tip Top, a special music program, and a Graham Christian church executive committee meeting.
A fragmented, garbled report describes a Perry job drive drawing national interest as Governor George GT inspires explorers of labor to pursue permanent opportunities. The text hints at a governance approach replacing temporary relief and mentions state checks on program reach.
Burkes Garden farmers armed up following a reported Big Bear sighting. Panic spread as a bear confrontation prompted residents to defend crops and livestock with improvised weapons amid tense moments near the community terraces and fields.
The Graham Christian Church plans a ceremony honoring seventeenth high school graduates and college graduates this evening. Graduates and parents will be seated in the church’s lower planes during worship, followed by a social hour with music. The Rev. George D. West will preach on Earnest the Richest Life. Graduates include names from Graham High and Beaver High, plus college grads Claus Brayles and Dorothy Hughes.
An obituary fragment recalls C. W. Smith and a roster of former classmates and teachers with scattered locations and affiliations. Names include J. A. Livesay, Bertara Shet, Mrs Babel Chase, Robert Saavers, C. T. Benbow, B. S. Witten, Tim Barton, RL Long, Mark Harman, and others linked to Bluefield, Pitcburg, and nearby towns.
Went Grahar J 8 Warden discovers snails destroying plant beds. He sets a trap using tobacco stems around the beds and waits nearby. Snails emerge and approach the trap, indicating the method’s potential.
A fragmented note notes Major Hoeple and a cane called Ver jaz House. It mentions arrangements with a mate on vacation and a telegrapher Lancet News being sent while away. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear events or dates.
An astronomer named Dr. Harlan Stetson confirms an old timer’s claim about a rare cosmic event tied to a gas cloud and atmospheric dust. The piece notes controversy with a Virginia professor over the so-called Doe star and recalls prior disputes.
The Virginia side personals report church and school events including Rev. C. T. MW preaching on acer Himness and duties. Frank Watson and Mark Gillespie serve in Kentucky for summer school. West Graham improvements are noted with local boast and a special mention of Miss Georglia Erwin of Durham. Hugh Morgan and C. Beard Jr. return from Emory and Henry College with records over the past year.
Fragmented notes describe multiple children with whooping cough and worsened conditions. Revital to close revival services ongoing, with mentions of Rev W. Jobson of New Maria Ferm and local church events. Various locals and visitors are listed, including families and attendees, amid a small community weekly report.
Commencement week at Pocahontas features plays led by the senior class including Boots and Her Buddies, with concerts and sermons planned by local churches. Special events cover junior high exercises, valedictory addresses, and community gatherings, alongside birthday celebrations, a bridge club meeting, and notices of births and local visitors among Pocahontas residents.
The CMH WM Kimball W. Ya. Jase reports a Monday opening of the dark location church doors with Mrs. HR. Garris in attendance. Enrollment stood at 63 for the week. Mrs. Harris leads the intermediates with Mrs. B. A. Neal assisting. juniors taught by Mrs. B. C. Eacker and Miss June Szeasbeipink, primaries by Mrs. L. V. Belcher, with several assistants. The department hosted two Japanese tea parties Thursday morning. The beginners are under Mrs. T. E. Organ, with Miss Ruth Leedy as secretary. school runs through next week. Personal notes mention families visiting Martinsville, Norton, and Welch, with several absences and recoveries.
Mrs. William McClauchetty and son from Excelsior with Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Rodineon and son Levit Tazewell drove to Huntington Saturday to see Norman playing ball with the Red Birds. They attended the Marshall college baccalaureate on Sunday. Mrs. T. W. Rector started her home here suffering a breakdown and heart condition. Mrs. C. A. Warden visits Berea for relatives. J. Will Bailey a Bluefield businessman. Sammie Gaturso injured by a car in Bluefield, treated at the revens clinic, later allowed to return home.
War West Virginian society items list Circle No 1 meeting at A F Falke home with devotional led by D L Hamrick and flower article read by Mrs Herndon. Circle 2 planned a take sale and gift shower. Circle 3 hosted by T C Lockhart with refreshments. Many local residents appear in society notes and a weathered Greece note closes the column.
Anawalt and Welch residents are mentioned in a long list of social visits and personal updates. John Conklin recovers from pneumonia with improvement. many others travel to Wallaville Athens Roanoke and Bluefield for family events health and work.
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