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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1948
Page
7
Pulaski Virginia voters in a record turnout approved a change to the town manager form of government. The referendum result stood 711 in favor to 32 against as judges and clerks continued counting mayoral and council races. Total turnout exceeded 1,175, well above the previous high of 954 in 1944.
Norfolk Virginia June 8 The Norfolk naval station and naval training center commands will be abolished June 15 Rear Adm W L Ainsworth announced Activities and commands now under the naval station will be transferred as components of the Norfolk naval base The navy department approved the changes aimed at economy in funds and personnel and to simplify administration according to spokesmen
At the Royal theatre today the Imperfect Pty shows with Teresa Wright in the lead. Virginia Field Reginald Owen and Cedric Hardwicke are in the cast.
The Mercer theatre shows Treasure of Sierra Madre with Humphrey Bogart Walter Huston and Tim Holt in top roles. Three characters chase gold in a noted adventure film currently running today.
Chile sets up a central office to place 700 immigrants from Austria. Displaced skilled workers were selected by a Chilean diplomatic agent in Austria. The government will train and support them until suitable jobs are found within the country industrialization plan.
One parking meter was pulled off a pipe near Seventh Street Monday night and found damaged in an alley near Eighth Street Tuesday morning. Patrolman Jack Crotty reported the lock was broken but the thief could not reach the five cents in the coin box.
Mr and Mrs George William Wolford of Princeton announce the birth of their daughter Don na Gayle on May 27. The couple also has a son Edward William.
Seventy VMI cadets received diplomas at Lexington Virginia marking the institute’s 109th year. Dr. Douglas Southall Freeman delivered the principal address and Major General Richard J Marshall VMI superintendent conferred the degrees and announced award winners and cadet corps appointments. Supersonic sound can boil an d egg.
Recount of thirty two precincts in the Democratic house of delegates contest shows a net gain of two votes for O H Ballard over A J Lubliner who requested the recount. The court adjourned until next Monday for resumed recount if Lubliner desires it.
E. E. Tomlinson of Dott has been appointed jury commissioner for Mercer County Criminal Court by Judge F. Morton Wagner. His term runs until May 31, 1952.
Circles of the First Baptist church convene Thursday at 2 30 led by Elizabeth Karnes with Mrs H J Crute hosting on College avenue Delilah Straley circle led by Mrs D A Johnston meets with Mrs Johnson on Cemetery road Hannah Sutherland circle led by Mrs A L Griffith with Mrs L M Amburgy on N Walker street J H Rushbrook circle led by Miss Rushbrook with Mrs A Rasnake on Straley avenue Ellen Hamilton circle led by Mrs W B Hatcher with Mrs W L Hamblin in Bowling addition Ruth Walden circle led by Mrs S J Evans Jr with Mrs J L Fredeking on Center street
Mrs. O. L. Moore Jackie Moore and J B Gwinn return from Beckley after being called to the death of James Richmond who died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday night. Richmond Laundries operates with Buckley and coalfield branches.
The Hallie Lemon circle of the First Christian church will meet at Mrs A J Schuyler's home on Highland avenue Thursday at 1 30 for a pot luck dinner. Since it is the last meeting of the year, all members are urged to attend.
The Rev J M McNair earned a doctor of divinity degree at Davis Elkins College on June 1. He serves as assistant pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Charleston West Virginia. His wife Hortense League of Princeton is mentioned as Mrs McNair.
City council tabled nine month old paving petitions amid a June 1 bond defeat. Mayor Merlin Miller urged public attendance at a June 16 special meeting on a sewage disposal plant survey by Charleston engineer J. E. Settle Jr. The council discussed financing, water customers, and a state report deadline while addressing street repairs, permits, and a new minimum gross sales tax.
The Ladies Woodman Lodge will meet tonight at o oclock in Walker Hall. All members are expected to attend.
Mr and Mrs Wilbert Sowers of Los Angeles welcome a daughter born Monday June 7. The baby is named Jean Lois. The mother, Barbara Hudson before marriage, is also from Los Angeles. Mrs Jessie Sowers, the paternal grandmother, is spending the summer with them in California.
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce and other city organizations are invited to send delegations to the Bluestone Park Association’s second annual meeting in Hinton on Saturday June 19. Kyle McCormick of Princeton is association president. Federal and state park planners have studied the Bluestone Reservoir for public recreation since May 1947 and will report at the meeting. The event starts at 10 a.m. with a dam tour at 11 a.m. A luncheon follows at 1 p.m. and a dinner at 6 p.m. A business session begins at 6:45 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hogan of Peru Indiana spent Sunday with Mrs Hogan’s sisters Mrs H L Spotts and Mrs J E Stafford of this city. They were joined by nephew Spurgeon Dillon of Hinton. Bob Rule and Bernard Okes are visiting Rio Grande this week. Mr and Mrs J E Stafford of Kee Street visit Welch this week for J B Stafford Jr and family. Bud McCary, patient at University Hospital Charlottesville Va for observation and treatment, improving. Mr Mrs H B Wells and Miss Louise Wells spent weekend visiting relatives in Charleston. R J Owen 822 Mercer Street is a patient at Memorial Hospital.
One nearly new public address setup with address amplifier microphone and two speakers. Includes Knight mobile amplifier with two trumpet speakers and car top mounting. Operates on 6 volt DC or 110 volt AC. View at 903 Front Street Princeton West Virginia. Call 907 L.
Evelyn Loraine Shumate sues William Pollard Shumate in circuit court while James Elwood Hurst sues Margaret Neely Hurst in chancery under July rules. Both actions involve divorce or property disputes and seek legal remedy. details list named parties and case type.
The Vesper Choir of the First Methodist Church will practice this evening from 6:30 to 7:30. The Junior Choir for grades 4 through 6 will meet at the church at 7:30 to sing for the prayer meeting which begins at eight o'clock.
Memorial note for Mrs. Joe Davidson who died June 9 1947 recounts her care and watchfulness for her children. The family recalls her longing to see them safely home and imagines her watching from heaven at the window and gate.
For sale by owner an eight room frame dwelling on a well paved street four blocks from the business section near schools and churches. Features include a large lot basement and hot water heat with a permanent roof. Call 403 Bee Street phone 251x1 Princeton West Virginia.
Circles of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church meet Thursday in four groups. Circle One led by Mrs. Leg at 2:30 with Miss Mildred Woodrum as hostess at the church. Circle Two led by Mrs. Fred Savage at 2:30 with Mrs. L. C. Porter. Circle Three led by Mrs. L. Doggett at 2:30 with Mrs. F. E. Tinder replacing Mrs. Compton. Circle Four led by Mrs. A. Hadlden at 8:00 at the home of Mrs. L. Lambert with Mrs. E. B. Paxton as hostess.
Ellen Britt Taken swears under oath that she will be responsible only for debts contracted by her personally. Dated June 4, 1948, before Justice of the Peace Dale Bailey.
The Ruth Walden Circle of the First Baptist church will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM with Mrs J L Fredeking on Center Street Mrs Gaylord Baker will present the devotionals and Miss Peggy Pausel will sing a solo Circle Eight chairman is Mrs S J Evans Jr
The Adult choir of the First Christian church will meet tonight at 8 o'clock for a rehearsal. All members are asked to be present.
The Princeton Civic Chorus will hold a pot luck picnic on Friday night June 11 at Pinnacle Rock park to end the year. Members should bring a covered dish and meet at the First Methodist Church at 5 30 Friday evening.
Betty McCaw circle holds a meeting at the church at 8 o clock Thursday night. Members will discuss upcoming events and share plans for the church calendar.
Veteran seeks 4 or 5 room apartment in or around Princeton or Bluefield. Contact iPhone 494-1 Princeton or write Box 166 Princeton, West Virginia.
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