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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1950

Page

7

Snead Withdraws From State PGA and Open

Sam Snead will miss the West Virginia State PGA at Moundsville July 13 15 and the State Open as plans for late summer dates fail. Coffey WV PGA president notes no feasible September option and co favorite George Hoffer of Huntington narrows field with Snead out.

Moundsville W. Va Sam Snead Coffey Moundsville Country Club PGA Snead West Virginia Pga Greenbrier Baxter Vance White Sulphur Springs Sam Ith Snead George Hoffer Huntington Hoffer Wheeling Spring Valley Club

Dai Rees Wins British Tournament With 276

Leeds England June 9 Dai Rees British match play champion won first prize of 700 dollars in the Yorkshire Evening News Golf tournament today. Rees had a four round aggregate of 276 73 66 71 66 over the 6682 yard Sandmoor layout. Art Clark Huntington W Va was well back with 296.

Leeds England Dai Rees Yorkshire Evening News Rees Art Clark Huntington W. Va

Williamson Defeats Riley West Nine 6-1 at Bowen Field

Williamson Junior Legion team scores six unearned runs to beat Riley West nine 6-1. Pitcher Whitt fanned six, and Whitt and Stallings led Williamson while Sigmon and Gates played for Riley West.

Williamson

Welch Legion Juniors No-Hit War In 8-0 Exhibition Win

McDowell Post No. 8 American Legion Juniors no-hit War Post No. 43 in Welch West Virginia. Bob Stroupe and Smith pitched a shutout as Welch posted eight runs, while War Post 43 made five errors in the afternoon exhibition.

Welch Legion Welch W. Va Bob Stroupe Smith McDowell Post American Legion War Post

The Jewel Box Sunbeam Shavemaster Ad

An advertisement appears in The Jewel Box Sunbeam on page 6 promoting the Shavemaster device. It invites readers to visit the Jewel Box to view the product and related offers set for Saturday June 10.

Jewel Box Sunbeam Shavemaster

Porterfield Hit In Face By Pitched Ball in Seventh

Detroit Tigers rout New York Yankees 13 to 7 as Porterfield is struck in the face by a pitch in the seventh, suffering a fractured left upper jaw and concussion. Porterfield is listed in good condition at Lenox Hill Hospital after the incident in the seventh inning at the ballpark.

Owews Ewe Porterfield Lenox Hill Hospital Detroit Paul Calvert Bobby Brown Tulane University Medical School Calvert Aaron Robinson Ed Lopat Jerry Priddy Ted Gray Yanks Gray Joe Collins Lopat Tigers Don Johnson Johnny Lipon Johnson Johnny Groth Don Kolloway

Indians rally beats Senators 8 to 7 behind Zoldak

Relief pitcher Sam Zoldak starred for the Cleveland Indians as he retired two batters with two pitches in the ninth inning to quiet a Washington rally and seal an 8 to 7 victory.

Washington Sam Zoldak Cleveland Indians Ashington Senators Zoldak Bob

Cardinals Owner Defies Commissioner's Order Over Sunday Game

Saigh says he will ignore Commissioner Chandler's cancellation order for the Sunday night game with Brooklyn until a hearing is granted. Frick then bans the game citing new NL rules, while Rickey says he orally consented to play but later signals possible withdrawal.

St. Louis St. Louis Cardinals A. B. Chandler Anetheese OTL IBC Fred Saigh Cardinals Chandler Brooklyn Ford Prick National League Saigh Frick Cardinal Branch Rickey Rickey

Hill Prince Favored in Belmont Stakes Field

Belmont Stakes entry box closes with 10 horses led by Hill Prince and Middleground. Dooly may run if weather softens. Mr. Trouble could substitute. Other contenders include Lotowhite Lights Up Hawley Greek Song Lunglow and Greek Ship. Hill Prince seeks 1950 three year old crown as about 45,000 expectant fans pack Belmont Park.

New York Hill Prince Middleground Belmont Syl Veitch C. V Sonny) Whitney Dooly Trouble Mr. Trouble Chris Chenery King Ranch Hal Price Headley Lotowhite George D. Widener Lights Up Clifford Mooers Hawley Brandywine Stable Brookmead Stable Lunglow Virginia Prince

Feller Sharp as Indians Rally Past Senators 8-7

Cleveland nips Washington 8 to 7 as Feller wins his fifth of the season. Luke Easter and Al Rosen homer for the Indians while Eddie Yost goes deep for the Senators. Robertson and Easter drive in multiple runs as Cleveland bats late to pull ahead.

Feller Cleveland Luke Easter al Rosen Indians Eddie Yost Senators Haynes Mele Stobertson Easter Rosen Yost Dente Noren Michaels Washington Marrero Hittle Weik Pieretti Gromek Ho— Feller Zoldak Welk U— Pucsmnere Grieve Gtevens

White Sox Rally to Beat Athletics 3-2 in Philadelphia

Chicago salvages final of series at Philadelphia 3-2. An unearned eighth inning run gave the White Sox the margin of victory as Hooper started and Wight pitched for the win with Hooper taking the loss. Rickert Homers for Philadelphia. Joost and Majeski drive in runs for Chicago.

Philadelphia Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Philadiphia Cabrheca Abrheca Carqiee Gertb Fox Philley Lehner Zerniallf Pain Majeski Joost Rickert Spease Ert Chapman Moses Carrasquel Wight Hooper Hitchcock Fain Robinson Eis Wyse O Balk Balk—Hooper U-—Soar Boyer Passarella Berry

Damages Paid In Circuit Case and Related Court Actions

An order shows a $3,500 jury verdict for Raymond Lewis Gibson against Pierce E. Stevenson and Peerless Casualty Co. was paid. Other rulings include overruled motion for new trial in Audie Bailey v. Tom Robinette, a $1,000 bond, and a $1,150 city land payment to VFW on Ridge street. Several divorces, custody changes, and restraining orders are reported along with a May term adjournment set for June 17.

Raymond Lewis Gibson Pierce E. Stevenson Peerless Casualty Co., Inc Gibson Stevenson Princeton Audie Bailey Tom Robinette Bailey City of Bluefield Pinnacle Post VFW Community Savings and Co Sidney J. Kwass RE. B. Thomas VFW Ridge Street The Conservation Commission Co. L. Ferguson Camp Creek W. A. Comer W. G. Sowers Willard Hill Sallie Hill Nona M. Pendleton Arnold J. Pendleton Shepherd Doris Lee Dillon Samuel J. Dillon Eubank Irene Mary Byrd Johnn Raymond Byrd Sidney Warf Ruth Shrewsbury Elaine Whittaker Walter Whittaker D. M. Bailey

Princeton First Church of God Sees Week of Services

The Princeton church under Pastor James W. Nida hosts morning worship at 11 45 and evening service at 7 30 with special music by the church youth and choir directed by Mrs Waneda Davis and Mrs Virginia Hager The Soul s Sincere Desire will be the sermon topic at 11 o clock Sunday with Earl Hadden as superintendent of Sunday school

First Church OF God Nida Wloh John A. Womeldorf W. I. Herring Earl Hadden

Prayer That Gets An Answer Sermon On Sunday

Pastor John A. Womeldorf will deliver the 8 o'clock sermon on Prayer That Gets An Answer. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. Ralph Goodall is superintendent. Pioneers and Youth Fellowship meet at 7 p.m.

John A. Womeldorf Sunda School Ralph Goodall Pioneers and Youth Fellowship

Weekend Church Schedule and Choir Offerings

Rev. L D Roe pastors a Charleston conference attended service with Dr Arthur Sanderson guest speaking at 11 o clock. Rosebud choir ages 4 and 5 sing two numbers. Intermediate choir 7 and 8 sings God Be In My Head with Miss Elizabeth Mc Cloud. About twenty college graduates and veterans to be honored. Canandaigua Sub district MYF councils meet Sunday 2 30. Senior MYF 6 30. Intermediate MYF 6 45. Film Like A Mighty Army shown at 7 30. Junior and Vesper choirs perform I Would Be True and I Kneel To Pray. Board of Christian Education meets Monday 7 30. Methodist Men 6 30 Tuesday. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30. Choir practices next week for Vacation Bible School plus Vesper rehearsal Monday 6 30 to 8. Senior choir 8 30 to 9 45 Wednesday.

L. D. Roe Bill Bowman Arthur Sanderson Concord College Charleston Rosebud Main Parker Earl Graham Grant Elizabeth McCloud Joseph Bertalan Olga Pendleton Canandagua MYF Harry Wilson Board of Christian Education Methodist Men's Club

Church Services Promote School and Sermon in Charleston

The Rev Walter E Hoskin rector leads an adult Bible class and church school at 9 45 with J H Hanger as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 o clock features Don Rogan of Charleston, a ministerial student, presenting the sermon.

Walter E. Hoskin J. H. Hanger Don Rogan Charleston

Baptist church announces services and Bible school

Sunday school 11 a.m. with T. M. Johnson as superintendent. Evening service 7:30 p.m. with Dr James Zam bus of Bluefield College as speaker who has agreed to an interim pastorate. He will organize a graded Baptist training union Sunday at 6 30. The Daily Vacation Bible School led by Annie May Broyles of Roanoke Va continues through next Thursday with commencement Thursday evening.

T. M. Johnson James Zambus Bluefield Collgee Zambus Mission Graded Baptist Training Union Annie May Broyles Roanoke

Rotarians Hear Egypt Member At Princeton Club Meeting

George Saleh of Mansourah Egypt attended Princeton Rotary yesterday as a Detroit convention delegate and visiting his sister Mrs J E Lanton. The club approved fourteen children for Salvation Army camp funding at seven dollars weekly each to aid physically handicapped youngsters. D J Bailey reported one child at Shrine Hospital with another due June 13. Judge D M Easley and G M Grisinger of Bluefield joined as visitors.

George Saleh Rotary Club Mansourah Egypt Rotary International Detroit J. E. Lanton Princeton Salvation Army Ingleside D. J. Bailey Crippled Children Committee Shrine Hospital D. M. Easley G. M. Grisinger Bluefield

Pastor Delivers Stewardship Sermon at Morning Worship

John M. Dunn leads Bible school at 10:00 am with Marshall D. Spangler as superintendent. Morning worship begins at 11:00 am with a sermon on The Stewardship of All of Life and a Still with Thee duet by Josephine Keatley and Robert Richards. Evening service features God's Patience and His Wrath with a choir special. Organists are H. K. Martin I G Ferrell and pianist Edward Rule. No Christian Endeavor due to So-We-Wa Conference.

John M. Dunn Bible School Marshall D. Spangler Josephine Keatley Robert Richards Galbraith H. K. Martin I. G. Ferrell Edward Rule

Sermons and choir selections at local church services

The Rev Ren W Cox pastor and H J Crute superintendent announce Sunday school at 9 45 am and morning worship at 11 with the sermon The Children of the Day The Youth choir sings I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked Evening worship at 7 30 with the sermon Who Is This and the adult choir performing Prayer This service is broadcast over Radio Station WLOH.

Ren. W. Cox H. J. Crute Jesus Cherubini WLOH

Calvary Baptist Church Services Schedule

At 501 Thorn Street the Rev. Clayton D. Sweet leads Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Choir anthem Calvary. Training Union 7:00 p.m. evangelistic service 7:45 p.m. sermon Sin and Its Results. Deacon and business meetings midweek. Vacation Bible school starts Monday at 4:00 a.m.

Thorn Street Clayton D. Sweet Robert Toler Calvary Baptist Training Union Children For Christ

For Rent 3 Room Apartment Near Courthouse

Three room apartment with kitchen and partial furnishings plus a furnished bedroom. Located two blocks from the courthouse. Apply at 1317 Main St or call 2959 in Princeton.

Courthouse Apply Main St Dial Princeton

For Sale By Owner Oakvale Road Seven Room House

Seven room house with full size basement and gas heat. Modern conveniences and 3 percent lots on Oakvale road two blocks from Princeton limits and bus stop. View after 5 p m daily. BE. A. Fain Route 3 Princeton W Va.

Oakvale Road Princeton BE. A. Fain Route 3 W. Va

Five room frame in Princeton with asbestos shingles

Property at 5S Room Frame on Bluefield Ave Princeton features asbestos shingles on the outside, painted surfaces, sub floor, storm siding, cinderblock foundation, bath, oak floors, sheetrocked walls. Includes kitchen sink, cabinets, gas floor furnace, and utilities. Price 5900. For info call Princeton office 2115 or write to Princeton W Va for Property No 10464.

Bluefield Ave Princeton Frineston Bank & Trust Company Dial W. Va

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