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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1926
Page
10
A sentiment sweep favors Republicans in Virginia's ninth district where Hurley is viewed as a strong, capable candidate. Democrats rail against weak leadership and respond with plans to boost turnout by bringing in Governor and a U S senator for the June 15 district convention.
Cecil M. Hefner of Bluefield was awarded first honors for excellence in scholarship at Roanoke College's final commencement exercises. He has excelled in academics and been active with the Maroon and Gray, Dramatic Club, and the Harlequins' production of Kempy. Hefner, Beaver High School graduate, is son of Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Hefner.
The Wyoming Gun Club week shoot saw strong individual scores despite poor attendance. Hindsley led with 46 birds hit of 50, followed by Smallaman 45 and Lynch 44 as plans proceed to select a squad for the state meet on June 14 and 15.
Wolhmuth of Charleston attends opening of the newly remodeled A B Woolen Co store in this city praising its new summer stock and ongoing sale. He notes the event thanks customers for past business and aims to cement good relations with savings and fine garments on display.
Real estate transfers recorded include J. W. McGhee and wife transferring part of lot 4 section 11 Springs Princeton for 10 dollars to M. McGhee and L. E. Hopps and wife transferring lots 3 and to G. C. Sledge and wife.
Rebecca Latimer Felton, who served as a United States senator for one day in October, is noted in Atlanta on June 10 as turning ninety one. The historic first woman to hold the office is celebrated in this brief notice with emphasis on her milestone birthday.
Court records show Eva K. Morgan and husband transferring lot 7 in Bluefield section 502 to J. A. Thomas for 93.60 dollars. C Johnston and wife convey 12 acres on East River to Ha Brown for 240 dollars. L V Linkous and wife transfer lots 7 8 and 9 in Bluefield section 236 to L Karl Lester for an undisclosed amount.
Bertha G Simpson and others transfer to C M Anderson and others for lot 30 in Isco Addition Fairfield. Consideration valued at $463. Parcel remained at police headquarters for the night although not under arrest.
Michael Funicallo of Brooklyn reports he was attacked in his Fanerson hotel room and robbed of 5000 by one of three men he was negotiating with for 200 cases of whisky. Edward Kimball of New York was identified but denies involvement and is held for inquiry.
Barleycorn, owned by Ree corn, scores a sensational victory at Belmont Park in the Meadowbrook Steeplechase. Pigeon Wine placed fifth at La tonia after a six furlong speed race, with Barleycorn and Ravel taking first and third. The field included Peter Depaolo and Benny Hill among twenty entrants, with qualification for the next grind among the top twenty.
Altoona June 16 ten drivers qualified today for the 250 race at the speedway. The field includes noted racers and local favorites aiming for a strong start this season.
Fishermen on Black River report several valuable pearls this season. Knox Moore near Pocohon found a 2 grain drop pearl valued at 1200 dollars, and his cousin Isaac Moore found a ball peak valued at 360 dollars.
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