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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

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Bluefield hearing continues injunction on Whitethorn house

Circuit Judge Howell M. Tanner extended a temporary injunction blocking a new house on Whitethorn street while testimony and argument proceed. Plaintiffs Mary Wilmore K C Wade Truth J. Thompson Dr. Marshall Sinclair and H G Slocum claim the alley between lots 11 and 16 was closed improperly by the city. Defendants include Blake C F Linkenmeyer contractor Lloyd D Feuchtenberger seller and the city of Bluefield.

Rhea Drake Hann Whitethorn Street Howell M. Tanner Mr. Blake C. F. Linkenmeyer Lloyd D. Feuchtenberger Tanner

Government Officials Study Mortgage System

Washington officials examine foreign mortgage models to judge feasibility of a federal mortgage bank to aid home builders. Proposal argues stabilizing real estate and channeling capital to higher opportunity areas. Senator Pose meets with President Hoover, who opposes current home financing. discussion covers France and Germany systems.

Washington Pose Ohio Hoover Meas France Germany

End of Church-Government Clash Near in Rowe

In Rowe on June 10 the pope's conflict with Italy neared resolution as Monsignor Giuseppe Pizzardo resigned as director of Catholic Action. Rome may reopen 1000 closed Catholic clubs if the Vatican undertakes a purge by removing politically aligned officers. The resignation, asked by the pope, signals potential Vatican compliance with government demand for purification.

Monélguor Pizzardo Arcles Vaticania

Two Girls Fall on Rock Cliff Rescue Seen

In Pittsburgh on June 10 Susanne Crowell 12 fell about 100 feet to her death while attempting to climb a steep cliff. Helen Busha 13 remained 25 feet below on a ledge until firefighters rescued her. Both girls clung to protections instead of making steps up the hillside.

Deat Pitgburgh Susanne Crowell Helen Busha Boulevard of the Allies Nanng

Fire victim buried at Peavis after fatal burn

Milton Nowlin a 37 year old Cites County farmer died from severe burns when his clothing caught fire and he was hurled at Shumate post office near Narrawa Virginia Tuesday afternoon. Neighbor Thomas Andersen found him unconscious on a post road and a doctor pronounced him dead forty minutes later. Nowlin, a World War veteran, was survived by his wife and small daughter.

Milton Newlin Peavis Nowb Iy Shumate Nurrawa Thomas Andersen Bhomate Giles Oa Leam Joss Lambert Jett Bunel Nowlin Devonsed Andy Jack Nowlin Am Amall

Mrs Lowther's Trial Objections Filed In Jefferson

Jefferson Ohio June 10 Twenty one objections filed to the manner of conducting the trial of Jim Julia Maude Lowther who was convicted of first degree murder of Mrs Clara Smith. The motion seeks a new hearing and argues Judge James Ogleved abused discretion and erred on a change of venue. Assertions claim verdict not supported by sufficient evidence and that orders denied a fair trial. A ruling is expected probably Friday or Saturday.

Jefferson Ohio Jim Julia Maude Lowther Clara Smith Aghtabuln Taowther Alan Inela Priday Jidige Ogleved

Macdonald denies war debts conference plans

London June 1 Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald tells the house of commons that no discussion or plan exists for an international meeting to cancel war debts. He says Britain’s position on war debts is well known and that such a conference would not serve a useful purpose under present circumstances.

London Ramsay Macdonald House of Commons Uruening Curtlna Germany MacDonald

Padlock Order Against Gotham Club Entered

New York June 10 government wins padlock order against the Waverly club cited in the Wickersham commission report. Since 1926 authorities raided the club forty times in five years, including six raids in one day last year. Prohibition agents had trouble locating the owner until recently. MIRANCESS IMPROVES London June 10 Princess Marie Louise, cousin of King George, shows further improvement after an intestinal infection.

New York Waverly Club Wickersham Commission Mirancess London Pr—Itoyally Wlelane Tonight Mario Louise George

Sales ad and lodge notice from Bluefield complex

City and goafield curtains offered at 89 cents at Fretwall s. Shawnee event Friday June 12 with Mark Goft s orchestra chaperons present 9 to 2. Dancing nights Tuesdays and Fridays at Masonto Nation Bluefield lodge No 85 A F and A M at Masonic temple. Third Degree work. Visitors welcome. Per Thursday through Saturday permanent waved etc $7.50. For appointment call 1787 Ideal Beauty Shoppe West Virginia newspaper ad and lodge notice.

Vance Masonto Nation Bluefield Lodge No A. FL A. M Masonic Temple Visltors L. M. Carper

Weatherford Man Surrenders After Slaying Allegations

James Weatherford, a Black man, surrendered to justice after a fatal fight tied to the slaying of Robert Waldron in Weatherford. He then faced a murder warrant and again surrendered, with authorities noting the case hinges on proving conspiracy or intent. Meanwhile in San Diego, Alexander Pantages and three co defendants argued in the “girl market” case that prosecutors failed to prove a conspiracy to violate juvenile court law, seeking acquittal on that charge.

Robert Waldron James Weatherford Lea Pringency Ing Lato Witts Dinefield Waldron Wentherford Elks Tueaday Kitts barYander Magiatenlo Wy W. McNeal Shoeiess Weatherford Kista Ban Diego Alexander Santages Yeaterday Jerry Crelsley Pantages

Young Republican delegates named from West Virginia

Fred M. Hawley, chairman of Meret county Republican executive committee, and Miss Katherine Stahlman are appointed delegates to a Washington conference of young Republicans. Announcement came from Mrs. Thomas H. Scott, state vice chairman, listing other West Virginia delegates including Miss Margaret Ogden Nutling, Wheeling, Miss Anita Highland, Clarksburg, and several Huntington Morgantown and Parkersburg residents.

Fred M. Hawley Meret County Republican Executive Committee Katherine Stahlman C. O. Stahlman Atte Five Marshal Washington Tomoorrow Stallman Thomas H. Scott Bluefield Repubiican National Committee West Virginia Margaret Ogden Nutling Wheeling Margaret Carapecken Morgintown McGinnis Titheld Welch Alma Simmons Spencer Hazel Dunlap Nichardson Charleston Andrew Northcott Huntington John §. Walker Marjorie Bowmen Morgantown Anita Highland Clarksburg Ruth Sinney G. O. Byron Shepherdstown Tracy McKnight Wyatt Tayne R. Wreece Frances Ingtee Parkersburg Oie

Lindbergh Plane Fitted With Synchronizers For Orient Flight

New York June 10 The plane carrying Lindberghs is equipped with synchronizers enabling machine gun firing between propeller blades. A company spokesman says the military style engine is standard gear and the Lindberghs have no plan to arm the craft for a voyage to the Orient. The Spirit of St Louis engine closely resembles the newer model with increased power.

New York Cal Charles A Lindbergh Orient Liindberghs St. Loua Casey Jones Flor Lindberghs Stip Spiett Ar St. Joouls

White House Garden Party for 1064 Veterans

President and Mrs Hoover welcomed 1064 guests including 800 disabled veterans at a White House garden party. Cabinet members officials and their wives attended along with uniformed Red Cross workers and representatives from all forty eight states in the Veteran Administration. The event highlighted national service and honors for veterans.

Washington Mhe

Thelma Greene of Mullens Dies after Hospital Stay

Thelma Greene 20, Mullens High School graduate and local resident, died early Wednesday at St. Luke's Hospital from complications of a stomach disorder. Funeral services are today from her home, with burial in a private Mullens cemetery. Survived by parents Everett and unnamed mother, several siblings, all of Mullens.

St. Luke's Hospital Thelma Greene Mullens D. D. Moran Wyoming County

Hampden-Sidney closing exercises honor Bluefield trustees

Three Hampden-Sidney trustees from Bluefield area Dr Samuel W Madre pastor Joseph M Crockett and Judge A C Buchanan returned home after attending closing exercises at the college. Hubert G Clark editor of the Williamson Daily News presented medals and trophies to winners of the annual literary contests. Bluefield youths Irani Hancock Fred and Arthur Kinder who have attended Hampden-Sidney for the past four weeks also returned home.

Bluefald Hampden-Sidney College Samuel W. Madre First Presbyterian Church Bluefield Joseph M. Crockett Walch A. C. Buchanan Tazewell Hubert G. Clark Williamson Daily News Irani Hancock Fred Arthur Kingden Hampden-Sidney

Three Wounded in Mine Strike Area Reported

In the Fairport mine of M A Hanna Coal, over 1000 workers strike across five mines. Miners claim National Miners Union ties and demand an eight hour day and end to the average system. They seek reemployment for men dismissed for union activity. No violence reported.

Fairport M. A. Hanna Coal Company National Miners’ Union

Radio program listings and schedule notices

Radio schedule details for June 11 across networks WABC WJZ NBC CBS and regional stations. Includes program times, hosts, orchestras, and special segments such as talks on marriage and musical variety. Names of programs and artists: Ellen and Roger, Irene Beasley, Jack Shilkret orchestra, Gene Austin, Rosamond Johnson, Rudy Vallee, Calloway Orchestra, Denny's Orchestra, and more.

Wittley Yan WIZ NBC Dyacinth Ringrose Philadelphia WJZ Morton Downey Anthony Wons WABC Rosamond Johnson WEASP Crumit and Sanderson Jack Shilkret WIJZ Robin Adair Irene Beasley CBS Breen de Rose Jack Fepper WAEC

Radio Schedule and Orchestra Listings for AM Stations

A dense list of radio programming across multiple stations with mentions of orchestras, musical acts, and various hour slots. The schedule names Vinnegar's and Irwin's Orchestras, Van Steeden Orchestra, John B. Kennedy, Amos n Andy, Jesters, Salon Orchestra, and many others, with coast-to-coast station markers like WPG WCAU WMA WKY WBAL WBZ WGAR and WBAL. It notes simulcasts and shared airtimes across networks and local affiliates, including baseball scores and special birthday broadcasts, across morning through late-evening hours.

WIZ NBO van Steeden Orchestra WBAL John B. Kennedy WBZ WGAR van Steeden Orchestre Alao Wrai Taples Crief WLW Kdka Wral WIR Amos Andy Phil Cook KDKA WRVA WPTP CRC WIAX WIOD WHAM WSB WFLA WHAS Pilchard Family Spiritual Singers WRYVA WCKY Rin Tin Tin Salon Orchestra Crumit Sanderaon WDAL WSM WJAX WIDD WHAN KDIKA

North Pole Submarine at Sea on Arctic Voyage

New York June 10 Sir Hubert Wilkins trans Arctic submarine Nautilus is over 3,000 miles at sea bound for London and the North Pole. The expedition plans a 42 day voyage beneath the Arctic Ice with the crew reported in high spirits as radio and telephone communications function well.

New York Sir Hubert Wilkins London North Pole

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