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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1926
Page
2
Bluefield town items include coal and supply ads, tire and radiator shop, piano lessons, rent notices, plant sales, church notices, and a police court bulletin. Activities feature Mercer Coal and Supply, City Tire and Radiator, Nash Service, band and orchestra practice, summer Bible school, and a Ford theft report with two youths surrendering.
Charleston June 12 Former Congressman T J Lilly of Hinton filed certificate of candidacy for the Democratic nomination to Congress from the fifth district. Senator Wright Hughes of Wheeling also filed for the Republican nomination to succeed See in the first senatorial district.
Ardsley N Y June 12 The national committee on prisons and prison labor awarded gold medals to Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania Governor Smith of New York and former Governor Trinkle of Virginia for their work in improving prison systems in their states.
Bluefield Post No. 9 of the American Legion announced a Fourth of July event at the fairgrounds featuring leading dirt track drivers from across the country. The program may include a air race against time, a jump by Daredevil Vee, and a 60 mph car leap in front of the grandstand. Local driver pick and a Williamson Colts versus Mingo section contest are possible. Daredevil Vee will perform from a speeding car driven by a local choice. Happy Jack Cottrel returns to Bluefield, aiming for one last race appearance after a prior injury history. Smokey McClure, active in Bluefield since Hub Hunter’s death, will race to challenge the track record set last season by Shorty Cantlon.
Mrs Alberdina Frank 24 and Carl B Davis plotted to murder E L Frank for life insurance money. Davis already jailed for eight years. Joe Dill the detective hired to carry out a fake holdup received $600. Jury found Frank guilty and sentenced her to five years.
Knoxville, Tennessee reports Frank Pack and Miss Ortha Dade both of Knoxville were married using home plate as the altar before a double header between local church teams. Pack plays for one team and lined up with teammates after the ceremony while his bride watched from the sidelines.
In Paris midsummer styles favor ostrich collars and Pier rot ruffs, replacing the long popular fox fur that led spring fashion. Designers showcase bold textures as garments shift toward new luxury trims.
Charlton Fruit Co opens with cash sales and cheaper prices for merchants. Mr Charlton formerly led Amicon Fruit Co in the city and brings broad following in the region. The new firm, controlled by Mr Chariton, emphasizes service and strong seller reputation.
This morning and evening Bland Street Methodist Church will feature several attractive musical numbers. Dudi Buck's Festival Te Deum will be sung at the morning service. At the 7 o clock service three varied selections include instrumental pieces by Mitchell, Paoliello, Haggart and Brown with John Mastin and the choir performing. The church male quartet formed by Et, Crawford, Mastin and Lucas will present the evening number while Dr. J. A. Baylor preaches at both services inviting all to attend.
E. M. Dean of Bluefield was acquitted after a preliminary hearing before Squire H. B. Hits. State witnesses failed to prove Dean ran down Jerry Harmon, who died in Bluefield the day after the collision. Dean, a Real Silk hosiery representative, testified he was near McComas but not at the scene. car tread differed from his vehicle.
The article recalls the Brooklyn Bridge forty third anniversary and a post opening panic that killed twelve. George Wolfe, nine at the time, recounts the crowd’s fear and his father shielding him as the structure swayed and people were crushed.
Dismissal of slander suits totals 95000 against radio station KFJF in Oklahoma City and the Rev. Lincoln McConnell announced today. The suits were filed last February by Charles Friss under sheriff of Oklahoma County who alleged he had been slandered by McConnell in a radio address.
Washington reports evidence that revival of the merger plans for the Nickel Plate railroad is under consideration. The Chicago Attica and Southern line in Indiana could be taken over. an informal hearing among stockholders and parties may be arranged to reach an understanding. additional notes mention district residents and local appointments.
A. L. Rhoads, superintendent of the Bluefield Waterworks and Implement Company, returns from a visit to Philadelphia New York City and Buffalo where he attended an American Waterworks Association meeting. Louie Dunn has been a critic-
A. H. Short transfers property to Nellie V. Tilley for two lots in section 196 Bluefield, with a recorded consideration of $8,000. The transfers were filed yesterday for recordation in the county court clerk’s office.
The Bland Road Fund remains uncertain as supporters struggle to raise 7,500 dollars. Two new donations arrived from local colored men, while road use by joy riders threatens contractor damage estimated at fifty dollars daily. The note urges patience until August 1 when traffic will resume, and lists several small contributions to reach the goal.
More than a thousand people attended the annual Norfolk and Western Poca-Hontas division picnic at Pisgah Tazewell County. A twelve-coach special train ran from Bluefield and one coach from Williamson on train No. 4. Officials said turnout was slightly smaller than last year, but all enjoyed the day.
The Angora government has voted to give a monthly stipend to the parents of eight children, enhancing family welfare. The decision outlines support to households with multiple offspring under state policy.
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