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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1939

Page

5

Restaurant men at club meeting in West Virginia hotel

National Restaurant Association officials headlined the Kiwanis luncheon at the West Virginia hotel yesterday. Charles Woodruff of research outlined problems facing public owners. Other visitors included Ned Scott president of Narrows Kiwanis F H Johnson and Kiwanian J Ed Mack Pa.

National Restaurant Assocition Kiwanis Club West Virginia Charles Woodruff Ned Scott Narrows Kiwanis Club F. H. Johnson J. Ed Mack

Thieves Visit Louvre Museum In Paris Heist Report

Paris reports a theft at the Louvre Museum on Sunday as thieves allegedly entered the world renowned exhibit site. Investigators are examining security footage and belongings from the scene.

Paris Louvre Museum

Sale of Mercer County Real Estate by Special Commissioner

Pursuant to a Mercer County Virginia chancery decree, Harold Porterfield as Special Commissioner will sell at public auction land in Bluefield near Cherry Street and Route 62. The parcel includes one acre described by metes and bounds and a larger tract west of Route 62 fronting the road, with title dating to a 1924 deed and prior transfers. sale cash in hand with clear title, date of sale stated as 1959.

Cirit Mercer County West Newa Fase River Land Company Roy Mitchell Lane No Bluefield Westonia Cherry Street Bivetera Virginia East River Bluefield Furniture Company Mast River Land Company Apne Erma Wale Harold Porrterfield Harold Ferfield

Deaths and Funerals Services Held for New Hope Resident

Deaths and funerals information notes a resident who had lived in New Hope. Surviving family includes a wife formerly Miss Thomason, three sons Fabius Leak Pasdor and two others, four daughters Effie Letha Cox Lily Larue Orina Bozak and Hattie Hambrick. Pallbearers include union members from Local 5964 Mine Workers.

Hager New Hope For Light New Hope Thomason Fabius Leak Pasdor Effie Letha Cox Lily Larue Man Princeton Orina Bozak Hattie Hambrick Bluefield

Bill to Boost U S AAMS Before House

Continued from Page One the article notes discussions on boosting U.S. AAMS and regaining early events in Washington. Arthur J. Altmeyer of Social Security is cited, while Martin J. Kennedy and L W Robert Jr are mentioned regarding fiscal matters and lobbying activities in Congress.

Washington Athur J. Altmeyer Social Security Martin J. Kennedy N. Y Elt L. W. Robert, Jr Democratic National Committee Appropriations Committee

NLRB Investigators Tour Owens-Illinois Plant

Fairmont West Virginia June 12 participants in a re hearing by the national labor relations board of charges that the Owens Illi Glass company intimidated coerced and spied upon employees for union activities toured the plant this evening at the invitation of the company's attorney Henry Muddleton who said attorneys and the examiner would gain a better understanding

Fairmont W. Va Partcipants National Labor Relations Board Owens-Illi- Glass Company

Westminster's School Opens at Westminster Presbyterian Church

Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts a daily Vacation Bible School starting Monday with seventy children enrolled. Superintendent oversees activities as youngsters enter eagerly. The adjacent cleared lot serves as a recreational area supervised by youth volunteers. A group photo of the school is planned for 11 o'clock this morning.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

New Trouble Brewing in Free City of Danzig

Reported gathering of 6000 brownshirts from East Prussia during a recent sports festival in Danzig. Lipinski arrested Friday on espionage charges after allegedly posing as a former German reserve officer to obtain military information. Police found him after stormtroopers alerted authorities.

Free City OF Danzig East Prussia Lipinski Oh Seo Poland

Socialist Speaker Tours Mayor Hague's Town

A socialist speaker spoke in Hague's town praising the community and urging democratic rights. He argued that a Supreme Court decision affects class interests and political democracy, linking industrial policy to broader civic freedom.

Mayor Hague Supreme Court

Rev Hail Returned by Nazarene Church

Wells of Sei tendent of the Church of Nazarene in Kentucky West dis Wells rsend guests of the Rev Co B Hail Rev Mr Wells preached to large audiences on Saturday and Sunday. At close of evening congregational meeting Rev Mr Hall received a unanimous call to the pastorate for another term. Wells was hig his success the ent of the new church on Bluefield avenue and sum ard the church. Mr and Mrs ard Frazier of Coopers and Mrs an Taylor of Richmond Ind furnished special music.

Saas Bluefield Avenue Ard Frazier Coopers An Taylor Richmond Ind

Notice of Sale by Special Commissioner in Mercer County

Court ordered sale of one half undivided interest in Bluefield West Virginia real estate. Special Commissioner James E Kahle will sell July 14 1999 at 10:00 AM at the Law and Commerce Building front door Bluefield for cash. Described property lies along Longview Avenue and Horry Street in Bluefield.

Circuit Court Mercer County West Virinia James 8 Bluefield West Virginia Mercer Goan Longview Avenue Horry Street 6Th View Avenue Harry Balle

Bluede ll City Peacoe 1938 Telegraphic Note

Fragmentary item mentions the city Bluedell in 1938 with sparse details about an airy cows topic labeled Know Your City peapogee.

Bluedell

Restaurateur Hear Publisher at Annual Convention

Delegates from Bluefield and state associations attended a weekend convention with exhibits, a festival at the West Virginian hotel, and speeches by leaders including Spiro Gotses and Robert J. Wilson. The program featured entertainment by the Lions quartet and student performances, with officers to be elected and a grand ball concluding the seventh annual meeting.

Judy Wal Charles D. Woodruff National Restaurant Association F. H. Johnson National Association

Levy urged for recreation plan in Bluefield

Community leaders including Henry C. Callaway and Herbert Markle pressed Bluefield to approve a recreation levy to fund facilities. Tom Haines outlined a tentative development sketch while Frank Archer noted a $25,000 ball park already under way and the planned convention hall community center to serve 3000 people and generate city revenue.

Charleston Washington Better Service Club Railroad Men's Organization Henry C. Callaway Bluefield Herbert Markle The Park and Recreation Tom Haines Frank Archer Bluefield Baseball Club Bowen Fein Saas Com

Virginia Side Seeks Funds and Public Improvements

The Virginia Side council discussed a temporary loan for WPA paving and sewer work. Plans include a sidewalk on Virginia avenue at Morris Garage and paying delinquent taxes on Central Cash store property, while Grant street pavement extension was rejected. Residents sought a sponsor for Dixie Model Shows July 24 29 and new fund commissioners were named including Charlies Dudley and Grat M Bailey.

Virginia Side Council Nasaggapegy Car. E. Creasy Virginia Avenue Morris Garage Central Cash Store Grant Street Joe Barger Cecil Spurgeon Rollins Ralph Smith Dudley Memorial School Heights Charlies Dudley Bluefield One Pierce Grat M. Bailey Col Svi Huttard

Community groups back park project and special election plan

A meeting reviewed funding and facility options for a new park structure offering baseball, basketball and possibly ice skating. After approving a resolution urging a city call for a special election representatives from many groups pledging support outlined roles and endorsements.

Park and Recreation Commission Kemper

Masonic Notice for Bluefield Lodge Election

Bluefield lodge No. 85 A F and A M holds its annual election of officers on Tuesday night June 13 at 7 30 Visitors welcome L M Carper secretary Fret wells

Bluefield Lodge No A. F A. M L. M. Carper Secre

Canadians Cheer Their Rulers Back From U S Visit at Sherbrooke

Royal train stops at Sherbrooke Levis and Riviere Du Loup as King and Queen resume Canada tour near the U S border. A 21 gun salute and bouquet welcome greet the royals before a brief town visit and return to the train en route up the St Lawrence. Governor George Aiken and Mrs Aiken of Vermont attend as guests.

U. 8 Sherbrooke Canada White House United States St. Lawrence George Aiken Aiken Vermont

Beavers Wins Class C Skeet Shoot in Staunton

Ross Beavers vice president of the Bluefield Gun Club returned from VA to win Class C skeet. He posted 482x500 with a 25 straight in the shoot off, defeating two contenders in Staunton.

Ross Beavers The Bluefield Gun Club Beavers Staunton

Baseball Player Landsbury Hurt in Tenancy of Papers

Grafton West Virginia June 12 Charles Landsbury 23 year old baseball player was critically hurt in a tenancy of papers yesterday while chasing a

Grafton W. Va Charles Landsbury

Chamber Plan New Directors for Chamber Board

The Chamber plans new directors from its 300 plus members with ballots due by June 19. retiring Ray Evans heads the list. seven candidates will be elected from 14 directors, with seven seats open each two years and by law no director may immediately rejoin.

Mary Chamber Ray Evans Frank S. Easley L. C. Fowlkes N. Huffard James E. Mann H. I. Shott, Jr W. O. Tracy Thomas H Judson Huffard W. E. Om Herbert Markle E. G. Joe Stowers L. E. Tierney

New Glider Record Set by Upstate Boy

Clarksburg West Virginia June 12 17 year old Morgantown youth set a state record today for hand launched model gliders. He kept his tiny ship aloft for one minute and 29 seconds yesterday at the state model airplane field.

Clarksburg W. Va Morgantown

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