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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1939
Page
16
The report shows May gross sales tax up about 135000 dollars from 1938, but overall collections for the first ten months of the 1937-38 fiscal year total 12672337.03 with utilities and manufacturing major components.
Lyle James scored 48x50 in skeet and led the 16 yard event with high gun honors. The report references Dr L Compton Frank Ponties and other names amid notes on local shooting activity.
Mullens lodge No. 234 welcomed Burgess district deputy and C Rhine from Princeton lodge of the Knights of Pythias at its Tuesday meeting in Mullens West Virginia. They spoke on district youth week activity and praised the lodge’s work. Officers for the term starting July 1 were nominated, with elections set for the last meeting night of the month. A three remaining from well and Pesci 2,000 feet of South Mullens.
Marion Cannada an 18 year old from South Mullens was struck by a car driven by Lloyd McKinney 23 of Itmann as he backed into a garage. Cannada survived the crash after a brief encounter with the vehicle and a telephone pole.
Cecil Curry and Sebert Curry were held for grand jury action in connection with a shooting at Nancy four weeks ago. Magistrate Brooks ordered STR hearings for both men as part of the case.
Inez Cook of Mullens is recovering from illness, Walter Tilley of Mullens is convalescing after an operation last week, and Lola Adams of Pineville was admitted for treatment this week.
Mr and Mrs Dick Kidd of Lego announce the arrival of a seven and a half pound son, David Lee, born Friday. Beth mother and child are doing nicely. Mrs Kidd is formerly Nell Gurter.
Va Mae W W KING correspondent reports Circle No. 2 plans June flowers in the church. Mrs Black leads and reads Psalms chapter 18. Mrs Wright, soon moving to Welch, is honored with a dining room gathering and many gifts. she thanks the group after opening them.
Rete BOs Circle No 3 chaired by Mrs Duff met Thursday afternoon with Mrs O Dell to discuss community plans and upcoming events.
The Daily Vacation Bible School at Maybeury Methodist begins Monday at 10 a m and runs five days a week for two weeks. Children aged 3 to 15 enroll with divisions for Beginners led by Mrs J Callaway and Ethel and Marie Hendricks among others.
Evelyn Warner and Lois Owens, along with garet Graham, will supervise the play with Miss Louise Lively serving as general secretary.
The revival progressing at Maybeury Methodist church drew several conversions Tuesday night. Services were conducted by Pastor Rev. O H Logan.
Sue daughter of Mr and Mrs P M Gibson fractured her elbow when she fell from a see saw at home. She received treatment at the Upfield Sanitarium.
Miss Alpha Hundley of Amonate Virginia returned home Sunday with her mother after a visit to Bluefield. Miss Fayny Litteral came home after a week’s vacation with Roanoke friends at Concord College. Miss Gladys Lewis returned to Mount Airy after visiting her aunt Mrs Hammond Staley in Shepherdstown. Other local guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Hutcherson and Harold Pore from Gary.
Past week reports show Mrs Powell and Mrs Mulkey with son visiting. Mr Powell’s mother and relatives hosted friends. Mrs Wright and her son Buddy visited Bluefield. the Mulkeys’ Gary family also spent time locally.
June reports from Christian Education officials list committees and division superintendents. Mrs Hattie Bailey elected chair with Mrs Wade Reed as assistant. Ward C Wright named general superintendent. Several students plan to attend college. Mrs I C Nee travels to Lakeland. local families visit relatives.
June 10 reports at Eggleston Wa los ten wa high school scene as the Senior and 4-H clubs host an event honoring Mie who has departed. The ceremony reflects community ties and youth organization involvement in local life.
The Third Quarterly Conference of the Eggleston charge met at Green Valley church on Sunday with Rev. L. W. Pierce of Tazewell presiding and in charge of services.
Miss Rennie Nell King visited friends at Lewisburg last week. Carter arrived from Bed 2 for a visit with Eva Carter. E. L. Swain of Bluefield was weekend guest of his uncle Rev W H Simpkins and Mrs Simpkins. Miss Shirley Woods of Hoboken N J was guest of Miss Ruby Warner. Miss Sarah Miller visited relatives in Bluefield Monday. New on City in i was $24.92 a.
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