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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1944
Page
7
A monument will be dedicated to Mrs. Hanna Lubliner at Monte Vista Cemetery on Sunday at 3 o clock in the afternoon June 11. Friends are invited to attend.
Evangelistic services led by Mrs. Lula Evans of Bradshaw at the Church of God 353 Bluefield Avenue continue this week. Each night begins at 7 45 with special music. Rev. Wallace Hager is church pastor. The public is invited.
Eighty-two servicemen and nine wives attended the Service Men’s club event. Donations came from Mrs. J. W. Cline and others, with Mrs. H. M. Heldreth and Mrs. R. G. Love chairing sessions. Sagamore class members sent a $10 gift to the club.
James P. Bailey son of Essie E. Bailey a local bank cashier will arrive this morning for a ten days’ vacation at home. He has led his class since starting at Ohio State University January 8 Columbus Ohio.
Chicago grain notes rust damage in Texas spurring short covering in the wheat market. Profit taking kept closes near prior levels with July wheat at about 1.60% above yesterday. Oats rye and barley showed modest moves and cash bids were limited for wheat.
Classified housing ad offers several heated eight to six room homes. Prices listed include 6700 on College Ave, 3000 on Rogers St, 3650 on Gilmer St, and 4200 on Carolina Ave. Additional homes exist but are not listed here.
Classified notice for multiple homes and lots available in various neighborhoods. 9 room home with one room, Pulaski and Roanoke Streets for 4 dollars. ten 6 room homes and 2 lots on Patrick Street for 1800 dollars. 4200 dollar home with Halifax room and 3 lots. 8 room home on Fairfax. 5 room heated home on Orange Street for 3100 dollars. J S Hall and Co. phone 8910 L and C Building.
Hartley Sarders Princeton attorney gave an eloquent service and duty address at the local Rotary club meeting. An item clipped from a Louisville paper showed sacrificial service by armed forces and civic duty. Jo Ann Fletcher entertained on piano and visitors from Beckley Kan and Norfolk Va attended.
Roadway Express Inc. sues Harold F. Potterfield as administrator of the estate of J. M. Vaught known as James M. Vaught. The case, seeking 3500 dollars, was transferred to the federal district court at Bluefield by Judge D. M. Easley on Porterfield's motion.
Presbyterian Sunday school at 9 45 with M A Woodrum as superintendent. Morning service at 11 led by Rev J S Jones of Bramwell Presbyterian church. Pioneer and You meetings at 5. Catholic service by Rev Fr William F Carr with Mass at 9 30 and benediction.
Sunday worship at First Christian features 9 45 am sermon by Rev John M Dunn and 8 pm service honoring LT Carl Edmons on sea duty. Sunday school at 10 30 am led by M E Brookman. At First Methodist Dr J B F Yoak preaches 11 am, subject Thy Kingdom Come But Not Now, with 7 15 pm Youth Fellowship and 8 pm sermon by Edward Stubblefield.
The Rev Warren T Carr pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 with C W Brohard superintendent Morning worship begins at 11 o clock and continues with the usual sermons and community announcements.
Public notice to creditors and beneficiaries of several estates including Mrs Be L Wyatt James R Ayers and others be advised to present claims with vouchers verified to Sidney J Kwass Commissioner of Accounts Bluefield WV by December 15 1944 or be excluded from benefits. Also beneficiaries must appear on that date to protect interests. Dated June 9 1944.
The notice lists worship times at Burke Memorial Baptist Princeton including morning 10 a m sermon The Hero of Humanity Sunday school 11 a m Roy L Saunders superintendent Young People's Union 7 p m Jean Blankenship leaders Evening worship 8 p m sermon The Promised Saviour and a Wednesday 8 p m Revelation study with mid week prayer at 8.
Dudley avenue Princeton West Virginia pastor Rev E E Russell leads Sabbath school Saturday 1 30 p m worship and sermon 3 p m subject The Church and D Day prayer meeting Friday evening 745 led by Lynne A Young Jane ing weekend activities listed in church notice.
Circle 2 of the Presbyterian church led by Mrs. Carl Mangus met Thursday at the Park avenue home of Mrs. C. Huffman with Mrs. Mangus presiding. After business, Mrs. F. S. Tinder gave a combined Bible lesson and program and refreshments were served during the social hour.
The first annual convention of the Business Women’s Federation of Southwest Virginia met in the Bluefield Appalachian room on June 8. Dr. M. T. Rankin gave the keynote address, sharing experiences from the Stanley internment camp near Hong Kong. Officers for 1944-45 were elected, with Mrs. Lera C. Miller as president and Miss Shirley as corresponding secretary. A menu for 125 attendees included Miss Douglas Liver and Miss Olive Ridell among guests. Polynesian Tahitians reportedly lose their graceful walk as more ride in motor vehicles.
Constable C C Ian reports an alleged naval deserter picked up at Lamar Rhode Island for being without leave from his post. The man was held at his mother’s home until Navy authorization arrives. Lyons to be taken to Huntington by Constable Christian.
A fragment notes a Princeton figure associated with the Spending Committee of the National Association of Manufacturers of which he is a member. The text is incomplete, but identifies a person connected to both Princeton and a leading manufacturing trade group.
Suits were entered in circuit court yesterday by Homerey against Eva Packer and in chancery July rules by Lola Rachel Whitt and Dewey Dillard Whitt.
A three day Mercer theatre engagement presents Corvette K-225 starring Randolph Scott with Noah Beery Jr Barry Fitzgerald Ella Raines and We Devine. The Royal Canadian Navy helped with cooperation and actual battle scenes were filmed on the north Atlantic sea lanes.
Rob Livingston stars as the Lone Rider in Raiders and Red Gap. John and Myrna Dell lead Cassidy on stage with others in the cast as they confront a gang of cattle racketeers.
Mrs. Hunter Whitehead of Chatham Va. and her two children are visiting relatives. Mrs. Sue Anderson of West Main Street is connected to the family, while Mrs. H C Roney has returned to Walnut Street after six weeks in New York with her niece Mrs. Bill Peck.
The Mercer County Court sitting as a Board of Equalization and Review will meet at the Court House on June 12, 1944 to review and equalize assessments as provided by law. By order of the court, LOWERY G. BOWLING.
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