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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1937

Page

13

Gala Banquet by Harmon Lodge 222 in Bluefield

Harmon Lodge 222 A F and A M held a lavish banquet in Bluefield Va to rededicate its dining hall. About 140 attendees included Rev E W Hughes and many Eastern Star members. Speakers recalled lodge history while a musical program and dance followed.

Bluefield Harman Lodge At Ae Ban E. W. Ae Masonic Wade H. Sree H. B. Prazier E. W. Hughes Order of Eastern Star Mis Anna Bell Shufflebarger Hauser Masonic Temple Prazier Harmone G. W. Collins W. Va Frazier H. B. Praszier R. L. Gillespie H. C. Callaway Harta Gladys McMullin Gill Order Eastern Star Harman Todos A

Hendricks to Speak at Bluefield Better Service Group

Mrs. Arthur Hendricks will address the Bluefield Better Ice club at the June meeting in Municipal auditorium at 8 o clock. Miss Joe Ann Fields will tap dance and Miss Eleanor Ane will read. Invocation by Ira Nichols. H Callaway to introduce. One hour program.

Bluefield

Woman's Club Voices Complaint Over Auto Horn Noise

A Woman's club member calls attention to excessive automobile horn noise. She cites cars parked opposite a house and trucks backfiring to disturb residents. She urges lane driving and even removing horns as a possible remedy.

Woman’s Club Woman's Club

Virginia Sidelights: Sth Wedding Anniversary Observed

Ann and Mrs. L. C. Rutherford of Bluefield Virginia celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary at their Montgomery Street home on June 12.

Ann Mrs. L. C. Rutherford Montgomery Stret Bluefield

Special Music By Vera Fleshman Ruble Leedy Trio

The program featured special music by Vera Fleshman Ruble and Mrs May Belle Leedy with Elizabeth Walker as accompanist Miss Polly Ruble contributed performances. The article notes much comment about the program and mentions a ripe strawberry patch belonging to C F Tolbert of West Graham highlighting his reputation as a strawberry grower with large berries.

J. D. Kitchen, Jr Vera Fleshman Polly Ruble Maybelle Leedy Elizabeth Walker C. F. Tolbert West Graham Mr. Tolbert

Visit notes for Ruby Richardson and Mrs Mathews

Miss Ruby Richardson of Pulaski is here for a visit. Mrs Glenn Mathews is fed by her nephew. Belliss Richardson is well known in Bluefield where she has visited.

Ruby Richardson Pulaski Bere Rowin Meer Glenn Mathews Belliss Richardson Bluefield

Luck for Candidate and Cigar Offering

A local note suggests a mayoral aspirant may receive cigars as encouragement. The writer mentions a seven leaf clover sent by a lady yesterday and hints at potential loan of luck or support through the gesture.

Man Shot From Ambush Hobbles After Garden Work

George Brinkley, 50, was wounded by a .22 rifle in an apparent ambush while in his yard. He managed to hobble home and felt a sting as he stepped on a platform, with authorities investigating the incident. Separately, the W C T U monthly meeting is set for Monday at 3 PM in the Graham Methodist church ladies’ lot, and a Washington World Convention report from June 3 to 8 will be presented by the president at the event. Visitors are welcome.

George Brinkley Ular Graham Methodist Church Washington, D W. K. Tend

Ballard reunion plans unfold in Peterstown

Mr. and Mrs. Pete Ballard report a growing family reunion to be held in Peterstown in late August. Also noted is a Wrights Valley shower for T. B. Perdue and wife on June 5 with games and gifts. The Wrights Valley Ladies Aid met at the Peters home with scripture, prayer, business, and a list of attendees.

B. C Pete Ballard Peterstown Ballard Spangler Callaway Curtis Holbrook Wrights Valley T. B. Perdue Peters Bluestone Charles Fleshman W. M. Perdue Yost Mesdames Ben Stevenson Guy Buchannon Mildred Paris Brooks Kite Wimmer Paris Gilmore Lucian Noel Frank Scott Slade Lon Ruble Thompson

Woman Sends Clovers and Leaves with Bible Note

A reader shared a collection of clovers and strawberry leaves including four, six, seven leaf varieties. She keeps the seven leaf clover in her Bible and remarks on her appreciation for the newspaper.

Misses Hester and Frances Rich Visit Bluefield

Sisters Hester and Frances Rich, daughters of Rev and Mrs A Rich, visit Bluefield Va. They left Bluefield 14 years ago for Delaware. James now lives near Philadelphia. The Rich family includes an eldest son who graduated from the Naval Academy.

Hester Frances Rich Bluefield A. Rich Rich St. Mary’s Church Delaware James Philae Mrs. Rich Naval Academy

Pocahontas Eyes Wet Vote After Dry Move in Bluefield

In Bluefield Virginia a local option election May 14 set the town on a path to dry status by August 14 under Virginia ABC law. Tazewell County joins Russell County August 27 in alcohol prohibition. Pocahontas holds an August 6 election as to its wet or dry status, with potential transfer of the ABC store from Bluefield if the town votes wet.

Virginia Tazewell Pocahontas Bluefield Russell County Tazewell County ABC

Old Timer Says Zodiac Of Little Use For Teeth

An old-time resident dismisses the idea that dental extractions should follow a moon phase. He says there is no best time for pulling teeth and advises removing them whenever necessary. He notes zodiac guidance may apply to planting vegetables and urges weed removal around June 14 15.

Brick Work Nears Finish on West Graham Grade School

Brick work is nearly complete on the new West Graham graded school building. The eight room fireproof structure, modern in every way, is nearing opening for September and costs about $45,000. The brick work also covers the new colored school on the North Side and the Logan Street school addition including a new gymnasium for the high school.

West Graham Graded Logan Street

White Robin Nests Hatched. Naming Debate Arises

A white robin has hatched after sitting for days and observers question its chick color. A notable Amonate woman suggests naming the bird Joy. The piece notes a claim of 800 bird species with 1200 subspecies and mentions white robins and rare albino birds, including one in Bluefield Virginia’s city park.

Amonate Costa Rica the Geographic North American City Park Bluefield

Funeral for Joe Gordon Thompson

Impressive funeral services were conducted at the home on Row Friday afternoon for Master Joe Gordon Thompson two and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Thompson. He died of whooping cough followed by pneumonia and was buried in Maple Hill. The family had recently moved to thefield Va from Taze well where Mr Thompson worked for the WPA on the new West Graham school building.

Joe Gordon Thompson Harvey Thompson Maple Hill Thefield Tazewell Thompson WPA New West Graham School

Clinch Valley Busy Season Returns to Virginia Farms

The Clinch Valley in Virginia reports a good season with wool shipments by the car load, farmers hauling wool by auto and wagon, corn being worked out, and grass growing well. Early varieties of crops ripen as a robin with a cherry appears, marking seasonal progress.

Clinch Valley Virginia

Graham Christian to Close Bible School

Closing exercises of the Daily Vacation Bible School at the Graham Christian church will be held this evening at 8 o clock. A splendid program by children who have attended daily will be presented, marking the most successful session yet.

Graham Christian Church

Park Directors Meet and Approve Work Plans

Park association directors met Saturday evening and approved plans for preliminary park work. Arch Gillespie is preparing a map of the new park and Dunn, president of the cavesine, is coordinating cooperation with the park movement.

The Park Association Arch Gillespie A W. Dunn Cavesine

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Mrs. W. J. Daniels

The Horsepen Virginia Ladies Aid met with Mrs. W J Daniel with several members present. Officers were reelected and a social hour followed with refreshments. Attendees included Mrs C B Daniel Mrs C Wyatt Mrs J L etc. The July meeting will be at Mrs C A Hard’s.

Horsepen Ladies Aid Society W. J. Daniel P. Buchanan C. B. Daniel C. Wyatt J. L H. P C. She V. A

Bailey Rural Youth Club Meets in Bailey Virginia

A Bailey Virginia meeting of the Bailey Rural Youth club was held at the school house Thursday night with county agents present.

Bailey Bailey Rural Youth Club

Mrs. R. Bryant Returns From North Carolina Motor Trip

Mrs. R. Bryant returns from a motor trip to North Carolina visiting Roanoke and other points. She is accompanied by Miss Maude Flesh of Bluefield and Garland Buffalo of Tip Top.

R. Bryant North Carolina Roanoke Miss Maude Flesh, Sn Bluefield Garland Buffalo Tip Top

Weekend visitors and residents noted in local notices

Mrs. Alex French hosts guests Mr. and Mrs. E Dillon. Mrs. Will Scott and daughter Annabell of Elizabethton Tenn were here last week due to the illness and death of her mother Mrs. Nannie Tickel. Ruffus Harmon of Bluefield spends summer with grandmother Mrs. Dillie French.

Alex French E Dillon Will Scott Annabell Elizabethton Tenn Nannie Tickel Ruffus Harmon Bluefield Dillie French

Virginia Side Personalities Show Week of Social Visits

Virginia side notes list Mrs. E B Witten returning from Norton visits Mrs David Moore of Welch stays with Mrs C R Holbrook Raleigh E Perdue returns from New Jersey after two weeks with parents W M Perdue Mrs Bill Patrick dines with W M Perdue and Mrs W H Gill joins sister visit Elmo Creasy and Elmo Fleshman head to Richmond for unders' convention joined later by Gs Carl Creasy E D Creasey recovering from car accident at Bluefield hospital Maude Fleshman returns from Lexington NC Ellen Jane Holsapple daughter of E L and wife of Grat Harmon host weekend guest Ethel God of Williamson Garad Callaway arrives from New York to visit parents Margaret Sutton home from New York after art study at Columbia University.

E. B. Witten Norton David Moore Welch C. R. Holbrook Raleigh E. Perdue New Market N. J W. M. Perdue Bill Patrick W. H. Gill West Graham Sisce Elmo Creasy Elmo Fleshman Richmond Gs Carl Creasy E. D. Creasey Arene Bluefield Sanitarium Maude Fleshman Bluefield Lankford North Carolina E. L. Holsapple Ellen Jane Ivania

Richlands Fiddling Festival Set by Rotary Club

June 20 Rotary club sets old time fiddlers contest on the municipal athletic field. WHIS and WSM radio stars will join Tazewell county hill billies and mountain bands from Jewel Ridge to perform old time music. Tazewell County has long been known for its musicians.

Rotary Club WHIS WSM Tazewell County Jewel Ridge

Richlands Churches Schedule Services This Week

Local church notices list Christian church Bible school at 10:00 am led by G. W. Hagg with communion at 11:00 am and an evening service at 8:00 pm. Epworth and Baptist, Presbyterian, and Cedar Bluff churches also publish Sunday school at 10:00 am and services at 11:00 am with various evening times and pastors including Rev. Ernest M. Ritchey Rev. R. T. Newton Rev. Frank B. Lewis and Rev. Mr. Lewis. All are invited.

Christian Church Bible School G. W. Hagg E. H. Epling Epworth Ernest M. Ritchey Baptist Church R. T. Newton Presbyterian Church Lewis Richlands Ase Gr Frank B. Lewis Cedar Bluff Presbyterian Church

Picnic on Big A Mountain Draws Russell and Buchanan Residents

The annual picnic will be held on Big A Mountain Sunday June 20 drawing residents from Russell and Buchanan counties. People from all parts of the counties gather to greet friends and share in the event with many attending from both sides.

Russell Buchanan

Richlands Residents to Attend C Derendron Festival at Norton

Several residents from Richlands plan to attend the annual C derendron Festival in Norton on July 1 2 and 3 with Governor George C Peery signaling potential attendance.

Richlands Norton George C. Peery

Paul Jessee Plans Move of Midland Dollar Stock

Paul Jessee, manager of the Midland Dollar store, leases the building next to the post office and will move stock from the Eagle hotel building within the next few days.

Paul Jessee Midland Dollar Eagle Hotel

Freenor and Burgess Close Market in Honaker Move to Welch

Freenor and Burgess, operators of the People's Market for a year, closed their store and shifted all business to Welch where they opened a first class meat market and grocery. The zone meeting of the Missionary society of the Methodist church was held at Honaker last Tuesday.

Freenor and Burgess People's Market Welch The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Honaker

Reverend Charles Brown Improves After Prolonged Illness

The Rev. Charles Brown, who had been seriously ill for some time at the local hospital, shows improvement and is expected to be removed to a private ward as recovery continues.

Charles Brown

Glenn Hicks Recovering After Knifing Incident

Glenn Flim Hicks is reported on the way to recovery at Mattie Williams hospital after a knifing at an earlier date. His prognosis was doubtful for a time. The First Baptist Church congregation is building a manse on the lot next to the church for the pastor Rev Mr New. The residence should be ready for occupancy within the next few weeks.

Glenn Flim” Hicks Mattie Williams Hospital First Baptist Church Mr. New

Nurse Returns from Lebanon After Six Weeks Care

Mrs C C Lewis a late nurse returns from Lebanon where she cared for a patient burned by a transformer while working on a power line near Barnett. The patient has recovered.

C. C. Lewis Lebanon Barnett

Circle Meetings at Presbyterian Church Plan Dinner for Students

Circle 1 met at Mrs Ora Bandy's home with thirteen members and one visitor as Mrs Gillespie led and Mrs Davis directed the program. Circle 2 gathered at the street residence with twelve members, Mrs Witten in charge of the pro am and Mrs A D son leading Bible study, followed by refreshments. both circles invited college students home next week for a progressive dinner with dates to be announced.

Circle 1 The Presbyterian Church Ora Bandy N. ©. Gillespie Claude Davis Circle Street Pet Witten A. D. Son Circles 1 Woman's Missionary Society of

Old fashioned concert by Ladies Aid at Christian church

The Ladies Aid society of the Christian church sponsors an old fashioned concert on June 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Monday. The program is directed by Mrs. E. H. Epling with Miss Ruth Rowland as pianist.

Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church the Christian Church E. H. Epling Ruth Rowland

Man Forged Check Friend Escapes Jail With Saw Blades

Patmner Honaker about 30, arrested last week in Richlands on a $10 forged check charge against A H Kelly general superintendent of General Shales corporation. He escaped by sawing through a jail window using two halves of a hacksaw blade found later five more blades were recovered. Norton police identify Honaker as a Norton native.

Carr Honaker Richlands A. H. Kelly General Shales Corporation Liberty Honaker Norton

Stopping Cars Near Jewell Ridge Lands One Man in Jail

Officers arrested a man in the Jewel Ridge area on Wednesday afternoon for stopping and searching travelers on the highway into the coal camp. Randy Bogess and three other individuals were stopped and searched. the arrestee was jailed and set for a hearing at a later date.

McMeans Jewel Ridge Randy Bogess

Richlands Mourns Kyle Hix McGuire

A large confluence of family and friends gathered at the McGuire home in Richlands to pay final tribute to Kyle Hix McGuire a popular youth from Richlands and Tazewell county. The funeral was led by Rev W W Arroood and two other ministers. The Elks lodge conducted burial rites with out-of-town attendees present.

McGuire Southwe Richlands Tazewell County Kyle Hix McGuire W. W. Arrowood Tazewell E. M. Ritchey Mr. Tate Cedar Bluff Elks Lodge

Construction advances on Buchanan county mining operations

Work on the Ritter interests and Crystal Block Mining company mines in Buchanan county grows as crews install tipples and facilities one mile north of H. Completion of the Ritter mine may come by late spring 1938, and officials say the projects will be the largest in the county.

Ritter Interests Crystal Block Mining Company Buchanan County Ritter

Joseph F. Shelton Dies at Home in Lick Lot Richlands

Joseph F. Shelton, 76, died at his home in the Lick Lot section of Richlands Wednesday morning after a period of ill health. He had lived in the community for years and was respected. Funeral services were held at his home by Rev. R. T. Newton with burial in Doran Cemetery. He was survived by three sons and other relatives.

Joseph F. Shelton Lick Lot Richlands Shelton R. T. Newton Baptist Church Doran

Richlands Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits and Trips

Glenn Ritchey hosted a weekend gathering. Frances McCall, previously at Catawba sanitarium, has returned home improved in health. Floyd Fender and family visited Rev Ritchey. Charles Ascue Jr and Billy returned from Fork Union for summer. Charles graduated this year. Mrs Hagan Bond and children visited Gate City relatives. Bess Williams returns from school near Baltimore for the summer. Eli Griffith and Elza Mutter visited Princeton friends. Johnny Burton from Roanoke College spends summer with his parents. Repass family moved to Hungry Mother park last Sunday.

Glenn Ritchey Paul Brown Charleston W. Va Frances McCall Catawaba Floyd Fender Amonate Ritchey Charles Ascue, Jr Billy Ascue Fork Union Charles Academy Hagan Bond Gate City Johnny Burton Roanoke College J. D. Burton J. G. Repass Hungry Mother Park

Bees Swarm From Chimney During North Richlands Fire

A bee swarm left the Ruey Dye residence chimney after Mr Dye lit a stove fire in North Richlands. The flock emerged as the flue warmed and searched for new quarters. Several people tried to trap them but failed.

Ruey Dye North Richlands Dye

Two Year Old Red Ash Tot Dies in Hospital

Bill Russell two month old son of Mr and Mrs William Jackson of Premier N Ed Ash died at Mattie Williams hospital Thursday morning from complications. Funeral services were held Friday at the Jackson home. Burial was in Hankins cemetery Richlands.

Bill Russell William Jackson Ned” Ash Mattie Williams Hospital Puneral Jackson Richlands Hankins

Funeral Held for Jewel Ridge Infant Betty Lou Null

Betty Lou Null two month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Everette Null of Jewel Ridge died Wednesday at home from complications. Funeral and burial services were held Friday afternoon.

Betty Lou Null Everette Null Jewel Ridge

Missionary Zone Meeting at Grundy Draws 42 Members

The Rev and Mrs H M Russell W H Kiser Lillian Moore C Grif Red and J M Charles attended the Missionary zone meeting in Grundy June 12. Forty two members from six societies in zone No 2 were present. The Richlands chapter gave a noteworthy program.

Personal notices and travels around Richlands area

Mrs E E 2 ill and others attend Baptist church in Richlands last Saturday. Amy Stinson Powers and son Bob visit Portsmouth Ohio. Farley of Bluefield and Mrs Farley spend weekend with Nancy Charles. J M Charles on Home Creek timber work. Bitter Lambie building houses at Raven road coal operation. Rev H M Russell teach Emma assembly school session with Kelsa Lee Edith Campbell. Mrs John Ratcliff of Pineville Ky guests of W H Kiser. Walden J Ellis of Nashville visiting parents H C Pabst. Billie McSutherland home from Catawba for treatment. Mrs Mark Russell Jr of Williamson visiting Earl and Mrs Smith. John Williams home from Emory for vacation.

E. E Bap Richlands Amy Stinson Powers Bob Pormouth Farley Bluefield Raven Road H. M. Russell Emma Omer Kelsa Lee Edith Campbell John Ratcliff Pineville W. H. Kiser Walden J. Ellis Nashville H. C. Pabst Billie McSutherland Catawba Mark Russell Jr Williamson Earl Smith John Williams Emory

Epworth League Council Meets in Rocky Gap

The Epworth league council gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lambert with attendees including Miss Elizabeth le Goldie Conley Doris Turner and Mr. Pete Sands Mrs T. H. Turner Sallie Helvey of State Teachers College Radi spent a few days at home James Helvey of Morefield and Bill Coon returned from two weeks with relatives in St Tenn Mr and Mrs Glen Hare and son Charles Dewey visited R. P. Stafford family in Rocky Gap Virginia.

Rocky Gap Epworth League Council J. H. Lambert Elizabeth le Goldie Conley Doris Turner Pete Sands T. H. Turner Sallie Helvey State Teachers’ College Radi Bill Coon St. Tenn James Helvey Morefield W. Va Glen Hare Charles Dewey R. P. Stafford

Hoboes Roundup Breaks Up Train Riders in Richlands

A police roundup in Richlands detains hoboes riding trains. About a dozen were fined and jailed for appearance offenses as Chief Steele notes a long running effort to end train riding. County and local officers, aided by detectives, continue reducing the practice.

Richlands Twen Bers Steele

Jewell Ridge Doctor Resigns to Start Private Practice

Dr. Leeland F. Hobbs, three years with Dr. Rufus Brittain and Jeweli Coal, resigns effective July 1 to open a private practice in Alexandria and join Alexandria hospital staff. He is a University of Virginia graduate with eastern hospital internship and is longtime county resident. He is married to Miss Katherine Jones of Tavrwell. No successor named by Dr. Brittain.

Leeland F. Hobbs Rufus Brittain Jeweli Coal Corporation Alexanda Alexandria Hospital Vucinin Lem Eastern Hospital Hobbs Katherine Jones Tavrwell Brit

Prosperous Buchanan Man Dies at Stacy Virginia Home

Jenny Stacy 68 year old farmer of Stacy Virginia dies at home after several days of illness. The Buchanan County resident was a longtime local figure. Funeral arrangements pending in the Stacy area.

Buchanan Stacy Jenny Stacy Buchanan Coun

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