13 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
1
Local column lists prices for pigs and autos, Maxwell cars for sale, theater listings, coal supply cut news, and community notices. It notes a shipment of animals, farm department hire, a wedding trip, Army enlistment, and a mission study class, with details on individuals, places, and events.
A meeting at the playground formed the South Bluefield Playground Association with Isadore Cohen and KE J McQuail joining J T Thornton Pr J Ketley G B Seal Mrs BE J McQuail Mrs E T Tyres and Mrs C L Borden on the board. The group plans to seek a charter to permanently operate the grounds and will open daily from 9 50 am to 9 pm with grounds managed by a committee and privileges for local groups upon request to Mrs C L Borden. An instructor will supervise the grounds at all times.
A person departed last night for Washington to take the examination for field clerk foreign duty, signaling formal steps toward eligible service abroad.
Bluefield Lodge of Elks hosts annual Flag Day service in the opera house on Friday night June 14 at 8 30 p m with ritualistic work honoring the American flag A patriotic address by Hon John Kee and Ells Tribute to the Flag by Rev E A Shugart are on the program plus songs readings and tributes inviting public attendance
The district conference reaffirms opposition to worldly temptations and outlines canvass plans for benevolence. It sets dates for subscriptions, promotes missionary education, and directs funds to savings banks. Lay activities urge $1000 more for missions and glow in past pay scales. Special resolutions assign funds for new charges and set reporting duties.
Kimball residents contributed 1400 to the Red Cross from a 1000 population with additional donations from coal companies. Notable events included Private Atwater's France service address, a bazaar and ice cream supper, and a Saturday benefit ice cream event chaired by R. J. Greer with Susan J. Easley as secretary. Children, foreign and colored contributors were acknowledged for strong giving.
A highly praised wartime drama The Unbeliever will be shown at the American Theatre on Thursday through Saturday June 20 21 and 22. Produced by Edison Studios from The Three Things and shot in part at Quantico Virginia it stars Raymond McKee and Massuerite Court with marine corps co operation.
Ambassador Gerard asks why the world endures war and showcases German intrigues in a remarkable film adaptation. The picture will be shown at the Colonial on Thursday and Friday, June 20 21.
A somber appeal laments civilians starved and displaced by war from Poland to Belgium. It questions why peaceful people endure mud and shelling while seeking food and safety amid German aggression and shattered nations.
Ton Mix stars in Western Blood to be shown at the Colonial. The latest photo play portrays horse riding in frontier life amid dramatic plains scenery.
An elderly health ad touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for aging related urinary, kidney, and joint issues. It claims quick relief from bladder and related organ ailments, with a money back guarantee and emphasis on ease of taking capsules.
National War Savings Day June 28 is noted alongside a feature by Tom Mix in Western Flood at the Colonial tomorrow. Mix executes a runaway horse rescue and rides to lift a girl from her saddle while Aggie the horse performs additional tricks.
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