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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1925
Page
36
At an adjourned council meeting on Wednesday night the fire department was represented by its board of directors and a statement of the department’s financial condition was read by the secretary.
A light humorous query questions what is more refreshing than a chilled bottle during hot days. It hints at beverage warmth and seasonal craving without naming specific brands or flavors.
The court of Judge Rees has a heavy docket with cases ranging from murder to family spats. Prohibition violations form the bulk, and judges’ rulings are rarely appealed as law and evidence favored him. higher courts typically sustain his decisions. The Abingdon Pocahontas Epworth League plans fifteen delegates to the Abingdon assembly, with an orchestra and musical talent, practice at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and a box supper Tuesday evening at the M. & Sunday school.
Mrs. F. B. Waenar and children head to Crocket Springs Virginia for the summer. Mrs. Steve Beray and baby Lois Ellen Owens linger in Lynchburg this week. Mrs. J. K. Peters and family visit Shawenville. A. T. Draper and Sylvester Lowe are mentioned in the notices.
Cook County commissioners refuse to turn over state taxes to the treasury after a deadlock over redistricting. The move, sponsored by Mrs Edward W Bemis, the board’s only woman member, targets Chicago’s political leverage in the state assembly.
The Bluefield Welding Co local distributors for A C Brakes offer rear wheel brakes for all Ford pleasure cars and trucks. A C Brakes, made by A C Manufacturing Co Inc of Chicago, have nine years of proven use with widespread service stations. Brakes operate from the foot pedal, apply to rear drums and ease transmission load, with the truck brake handling transmission strain for quick, smooth stops. A thirty day trial is offered with installation, and if unsatisfied the brakes are removed at no cost.
London shows trends as royal and public figure fashion shifts spark chatter. Duke of York’s flowing trousers at Wembley Exhibition Garden Club opening draw comment, while reports of baggy or bloomer styles by students boost Bradford cloth trade amid the summer style push.
The Dorcas Sunday school class of the Baptist church met at Mrs. R. H. Bowden's home. The Women’s Missionary Auxiliary was organized with leaders and officers including Rusel Wynecoff as president and Al ton C. Linkous as vice president.
Weekly review notes Northfork Kiwanis Club raised 1760 dollars with about 150 remaining as spare in the Boy Scout drive. Funds will likely buy uniforms and necessities for Scouts unable to pay. Emanuel Pals chaired the drive. praise given to teams and organizers. Other towns report ongoing efforts and upcoming reports from the McDowell County Council.
Keystone advances with predicted growth as home ownership rises in Westfield and Burke. Hermanson Land Company builds homes and a sewer system. Appalachian Power plans street lighting. The July 4 celebration features an Anawalt band, parades, ford-focused prizes, ball games, fireworks, and a keynote by Sam Grathwell with a long biographical arc. Local sports and social events fill pages as Keystone Chamber prepares a large program.
Misses Carrie Hall and Louise Peters left for Huttington for summer normal. W. S. Clark family returns from Berryville motor trip. Mrs. H. Macon visits Catawba for a month. Boots Leftwich and Lucille Mutter shopped in Bluefield. Kirkpatrick returns from two weeks at Pristol. Greer family back from Birmingham. Mrs. W. C. Caudill visits Pearisburg. TI. Totz business visitor to Welch. A. Catzen and others attend business in Welch. Meares Smoyer visits from York, Pa. J. C. Little visits Athens. Mrs. J. H. Bane at Switchback. Alumni banquet at Con one College in Athens. Carter of Roanoke a business visitor. B. H. Evans of Pageton also in town.
A needle containing $1000 worth of radium was lost in a Newark hospital. A patient, who had been operated on, was X rayed to check if it remained in the wound. It was eventually located in a trash can using a radium detector. The article notes that work, like amusement, can be carried to extremes.
The Welch Kiwanis Quartette appeared at the Methodist church Wednesday evening under Excelsior class auspices. A most enjoyable and entertaining musical program was rendered and highly appreciated by the audience. The Welch Kiwanis Club is fortunate to have such talented young men.
Local baseball team gains a Saturday victory on the local diamond with sturdy pitching by Simmons star hurler. Bluestone’s two pitchers were largely suppressed by constant slugging as Lupton’s pitcher fanned 12 of 44 batters. Local squad shows early season form as N. W. club begins to gel.
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