Temporary Injunction Halts Sale Of Bluefield Property
In Prince Ton, Judge Howell M. Tanner granted a temporary injunction restraining J. C mpton and L. G. Scott from selling Bluefield lot 6, section 83% and buildings until further order. Plaintiffs M. W. Compton and Clyde C. Compton claim they invested $15,000 in the property and allege a loan of $5,500 was unpaid, with no notice of sale served on them or their agent. They contend they could obtain $8,000 quickly or $10,000 at a fair sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Howell M. Tanner
M. W. Compton
de C. Compton
J. Cmpton
L. G. Scott
Bluefield
Buildings Mcreon
Clyde C. Compton
Joseph G
Ida R. Davies
Compton
Montgomery County
Virginia
Mays
Rotarians to Meet with Mercer County Medical Society
The Rotary Club voted to join the Mercer County Medical Society for a combined dinner meeting at 6 15 Friday evening. Dr E B Hencon will discuss crippled children treatment and cures before the society holds its regular session with Rotarians invited. Directors met at A R Kyle’s home and planned the 1931 52 year as well as a Rotary picnic at Lake Shawnee on June 25.
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Rotary Club
Mercer County Medical Society
E. B. Hencon
A. R. Kyle
Rotary
Lake Shawnee
Racz Pali Father of 48 Violinists in Budapest
The Hungarian gypsy violinist Racz Pali, famed for eccentric style and virtuosity, fathered 48 sons who followed his mastery, leading their own gypsy bands. He attracted many noble ladies in Budapest, reportedly having eighteen wives.
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Racz Pali
Hun
Pali
Rotary talks on Vienna convention goal and crisis blessings
Rotarians heard two talks by Dr. A. E. McGuire and Dr. Edward Stubblefield drawn from June Rotarian articles. McGuire stressed goodwill through understanding and acquaintance. Stubblefield linked low mood to industrial cooperation, noted global interdependence and the loss of Wall Street prestige. He praised Concord faculty for summer enrollment of 785, predicted Athens becoming a southern West Virginia beauty spot within five years, and lauded Concord as a regional standout. Visitors included Joseph Rothrock of Spartansburg, S. C., and C. W. Troxell of Cincinnati, Ohio.
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A. E. McGuire
Rotary International
Vienna
Edward Stubblefield
McGuire
Stubblefield
Wall Street
Stubbfield
J. Frank
Marsh
Concord
Athens
West Virginia
Joseph Rothrock
Spartansburg
C. W. Troxell
Cincinnati
Ohio
Funeral Service Held for Mrs. John R. Gott
Funeral services for Mrs. John R. Gott who died early Wednesday were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 at the First Methodist church with Dr. W. M. Morrell pastor in charge. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery. A large crowd attended, with many floral tributes showing the high esteem in which she was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Gott
First Methodist Church
W. M. Morrell
Oakwood Cemetery
Princeton Churches and Community Religious Schedule
Local churches list service times and pastors for First Baptist Episcopal Pisgah Kegley and First Church of Christ. Highlights include Sunday school at 9 45 10 11 am, worships at 11 am and 8 pm, revival notes, and Children's Day programs led by Miss Ruby Gadd and Mrs. Ruth Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Edward Stubblefield
John H. Bate
Fpiscopal Church
G. B. Halstead
J. W. Hobson
Everyman’s
G. B. Haletead
W. S. Lyons
Kegley Church
First Church OF Christ
Perry J. Cook
Ruby Gadd
Ruth Young
Christian Endeavor
Christian
Garland Brock
Princeton Personalities on Weekend Visits and Travel
Mrs W C Pling and children left Friday for Housatonic Mass to visit her mother Mrs Neva Fry and Harry Fry. Mr and Mrs J W Boyd and daughter Stella left by auto for Joplin Mo after ten days with their daughter Mrs H S Goode. Gilbert Burton, from Richmond Medical College, spends the summer with his parents on North Walker Street. Misses Sarah Ballengee and Catherine French, former students of...
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W. C.pling
Housatonic
Mass
Neva Fry
Harry Fry
J. W. Boyd
Stella Boyd
Joplin
H. S. Goode
Walnut Street
Gilbert Burton
Richmond Medical College
North Walker Street
Sarah Ballengee
Catherine French
Concord visitors and travels across towns and states
Concord college visitors, friends in the city and Athens yesterday. Miss Buford Tinder heads to White Sulphur Springs for several days. J. H. Bane and kin returned from Upland Indiana with Miss Josephine Bane. Milton Shumate visited Defiance and Detroit and returns with Miss Williams. Various others visit Roanoke, Narrows, and nearby towns. D. T. Carr class meets at First Methodist with prayers, refreshments, and entertainment notes.
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Concord College
Athens
Buford Tinder
White Sulphur Springs
J. H. Bane
Gon
Bobby
Upland
Ind
Josephine Bane
Milton Shumate
Defiance
Ohio
Detroit
Mich
Alta Lee Johnston
Narrows
Reta Johnston
Hazel Bowling
Roanoke
W. R. Turner
Gale
Lafayette
Mollie Scott
Monroe County
Daniel Bratton
F. L. Thomason
Princeton
Rebecca Walker
Pinoak
W. Va
Bridgewater
A. M. Lambert
Thomason
Perry Bailey
Salem
Versal Lambert
Straey Avenue
Shenandoah College
Dayton
Inez Johnson
Logan College
Russellville
Athens College
Ala
Laura Elizabeth Morrell
Highland Avenue
Elizabeth Cornett
Bonefield
Princeton Parapgraphs Court Suits And Local Happenings
Court filings list suits against M W Compton Clyde C Compton L G Scott trustee J B Bowles against Lula Bowles Addie Austin against Earnest Austin KE Anderson guardian for Virginia Georgia Anderson bonds posted names of surety and estate matters. Vandalism reported on Circle street with reward posted. Officials to attend Harding memorial dedication in Marion Ohio and G A R parade in Columbus President Hoover to review parade. Local Baptist women meet with youth program readings songs and plays. Princeton Boosters host Bramwell team this afternoon at 3 then State Liners tomorrow at Glenwood. Mercer county farm bureau to meet at temporary courthouse to elect directors set budget dues and livestock shippers group.
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M. W. Compton
Clyde C. Compton
L. G. Scott
J. B. Bowles
Lula Mae Bowles
Addie Austin
Earnest Austin
J. Otis Bowling
J. Sam Bennett
B. B. White
Charles Mosrie
Harding
Marion
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Indian Lake
Columbus
Hoover
Princeton
Bramwell
Princeton Boosters
Wheley
St. Clair
Boosters
State Liners
Glenwood
Mercer County Farm Bureau
Matoaka Couple Wed At Courthouse Ceremony
Miss Hazel H Burrees and Wesley B Boyles of Matoaka wed at the courthouse on Friday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G W Talbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel H. Burrees
Wesley B. Boyles
Matoaka
G. W. Talbert
Aviation industry up in first quarter of 1931 output
The aeronautics branch of the U S department of commerce reports the first quarter of 1931 saw a 14 percent rise in U S produced commercial and military airplanes over the same period in 1930. Total production reached 672 units, an increase of 87 planes from the end of Q1 1930.
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Washington
Aeronautics Branch
U. S. Department of Commerce
Reward Notice For Criminal Vandalism At Residence
H C Wells offers a five dollar reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of the person or persons who destroyed shrubs, berries and flowers at the Wells property during the night of June 11. Address 156 Circle Drive telephone 2417.
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H. C. Welle
Circle Street
Welch Campfire Jamboree Opens Third Annual Scout Event
Hundreds of Boy Scouts gathered at Coney Island Amusement Park Welch for the opening of the third annual jamboree. Bluefield scouts departed from headquarters in trucks and autos to Welch. The jamboree serves as a fellowship meet before Camp Roland on Wolf a st night. An all day program will feature swimming archery and related scouting activities.
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Boy Scouts
Coney Island
Welch
Bluefield
Boy Scout
Roland
The Resurrection and the Ascension Sunday School Lesson
The Emmaus walk narrative shows Jesus opening scripture to two sorrowful disciples, proving the Messiah's suffering and glory. The risen Lord is recognized in the breaking of bread, reviving faith and proving Christ’s living presence through committed believers and compelling acts of courage.
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WM. FE. Gilroy
D. D
Congregationalist
Emmaus
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth
Israel
Christ
Calvary
Shower for Eleanor Womack in Bluefield Home
A Friday afternoon shower and bridge party honored Eleanor Womack returning home to Bluefield after Welch High School graduation. Guests included Elizabeth Edwards Eleanor Womack May Hall Ethel Hunter Marjorie Belcher Kitty Kitts Larkie Saunders Florence Salter Edna Downs Virginia Partlow and others. A theatre party honored Jean Leckie of Columbus and a McDowell Country Club dance was planned for members and guests.
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Eleanor Womack
Bluefield
Welch High School
Virginia Partlow
Bridge
Elizabeth Edwards
May Hall
Ethel Hunter
Marjorie Belcher
Kitty Kitts
Lark
Welch Personalities Hit Northfork and Welch Visitors
Judge James Damron, U S district attorney for southern West Virginia, is visiting Welch for several days. Charlie Harris and guest Thomas Smith from Rio de Janeiro left for Hopkinsville. W. Perent of Gary waited in Welch Friday. Israel Totz and daughter Maxine of Northfork were in Welch Friday. Mr and Mrs Fred Mitchell left by motor yesterday for home.
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James Damron
Huntington
United States
West Virginia
Welch
Charlie Harris
Thomas Smith
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Hopkinsville
W. P. Erent
Gary
Israel Totz
Maxine
Northfork
Fred
Mitchell
Welch area social notes and visiting locals
Mrs L J Brindley Welch Representative Daily Telegraph Sunset News reports a Huntington base after a visit with Mrs Henderson Mitchell Mre. Della Greer Hale of Ashland was a business visitor in town yesterday. Miss Lottie Stewart Keystone and Miss Elizabeth McFarland Kimball were visiting in Welch yesterday. Wilson Anderson prosecuting attorney is in Washington attending a Young Republicans meeting. W S Leckie and J H Pellus of Leckie Coal Columbus Ohio have been in the field for the past few days. Tony Gentile Williamson is visiting his sister in Welch. Mrs Edward OToole Jr and daughter Helen and Mrs W M McDonald have returned from a week in Virginia.
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Huntington
Henderson Mitchell
Della Greer Hale
Ashland
Lottie Stewart
Keystone
Elizabeth McFarland
Kimball
Welch
Wilson Anderson
Washington
W. S. Leckie
J. H. Pellus
Leckie Coal Company
Columbus
Ohio
Tony Gentile
Williamson
Edward O'Toole Jr
Helen
W. M. McDonald
Virginia
Defendants In Three Damage Suits Win Verdicts
In McDowell county circuit court three defendants Moss Dial and A J Rayburn partners of Logan were favored in jury verdicts in suits brought by Freddie Rosen J M Snider and Mia Snider over injuries from an automobile collision. A directed verdict for the plaintiff was returned in Pocahontas Coal and Coke Company versus L D Perkins and H Steele.
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McDowell County
Moss Dial
A. J. Rayburn
Logan
Freddie Rosen
J. M. Snider
Mia
Pocahontas Coal and Coke Company
L. D. Perkins
Argentine golfer Jose Jurado fades four stroke lead
New York June 12 The ex planation of how Jose Jurado Argentina professional frittered away a four stroke lead in the last nine of the British Open and finished second to Tommy Armour was given by Gene Sarazen. Jurado says he is sad and surprised when told he is no longer champion noting he fears telling him his score affects his play.
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New York
Jose Jurado
Tommy Armour
Aquilania
Gene Sarazen
Gene
Jose
Berlin's Tall Mayor Heinrich Lahm Crowned Big Shot
Berlin elects Heinrich Lahm as mayor hailed as Europe’s tallest public official at seven feet one inch. Once president of the Free State of Danzig, he stands as a striking figure in city leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Heinrich Lahm
Heinrich
Europe
Free State of Danzig
Fifty Expected At Mining School In Welch WV
Approximately fifty persons are expected to enroll for a six week mining extension course at Welch. West Virginia University directs the program with C. G. Stout as director and instructors W. B. Davis Madison and Warren Roberte Logan. Mrs Russell Woody Welch serves as stenographer. Instruction begins Monday at 8 am featuring mine gas mining arithmetic and geology of coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Mining Extension Department
West Virginia University
C. G. Stout
W. B. Davis
Madison
Warren Roberte
Logan
Russell Woody
Stormy Weather Slows Up Sub Salvage Work
Efforts to salvage the British submarine Poseidon sunk off the Shantung peninsula were hindered by stormy weather on the Yellow Sea. British and Japanese vessels work steadily to raise the craft while divers face constant danger. arrival of the American salvage ship Pigeon is awaited as fears grow the task will be long and arduous.
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Weiheiwei
China
Shantung Peninsula
Pigeon
Ingenious Kentucky Banker Stops Army Worms
Owensboro Kentucky story of S R Ewing a banker farmer who used road oil to trap and kill army worms that had damaged crops in Daviess County. He spread oil along the field edge and the worms crossing the road became stuck and died preserving a 15 acre wheel field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensboro
Kentucky
Daviess County
S. R. Ewing
Ewing
Licensing Departments Under Scrutiny In New York
A legislative committee began an inquiry into all city departments with discretionary license or permit powers affecting about 30,000 employees. The Board of Education reported graft in the Bronx construction bureau with clerk David Grossman suspended after admitting to $10,000 in gratuities for contract favors.
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New York
Board of Education
State Commissioner of Education
Bronx
George J. Ryan
David Grossman
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