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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1931

Page

4

Man Seeks True Identity Of Orphan Adopted In Knoxville

A Knoxville youth calling himself Andrew Patrick seeks his real family after learning he was adopted as a child. The letter from Greeneville and a 707 Polk Street address in Knoxville are given as clues. Readers with information are asked to contact the Rinefield Va News to help verify his lineage.

Andrew Patrick Greenville Rinefield Knoxville Andrey Polk St

Reunion in Alabama Reveals Old Romance

The annual Confederate veterans reunion in Montgomery, Alabama, produced a romance about General W. S. Tagg and a Montgomery beauty from fifty years ago. The Alabama Journal featured a two column story on the front page portraying a northern heart that never married, and the general’s chivalry and decorations. The piece notes Tagg’s keeping a vow with a sweetheart who remained true but never wed, while Tagg’s later life yielded a physician son. Also reported: J. W. Clark of Bishop remains ill at the Shrine hospital after two weeks, the family having ties to Bluefield, Virginia.

Montgomery Ala Bluefield Citizen W. S. Tagg I Montgomery Alabama Journal General Mags Fagg Mate Faggal Hla Atheart Journal Story

Romania’s Wrastia Perex Arrives in New York

An article notes Wrastia Perex from Romania arriving aboard the S S Paris in New York en route to the Galveston pale trade exposition. It mentions her as a royal, highlighting a royal family presence amid strife with a tone of novelty.

Rumania Wrastia Perex New York S. S. Paris Galveston Texas America Brastia

Ten Percent Tax Cut Proposed at Joe Blocld Event

J S Dudley mayor announced a ten percent tax cut as part of the current year’s levy at a weekend Joe Bloc field Va Business Men’s club meeting. He credited Ruehl town manager with major town gains under the present administration and warned against cutting the levy now as risky. Ruehl backed a meter system for the town water plant, noting it could keep rents from rising and needed about $21,000 to make the plant self supporting after improvements. Applause greeted the remarks from Dudley and Ruehl.

J. S. Didey Joe Bloc Eld Dudley Ruehl Walter Rueht

Deadline Monday for Bluefield delinquent city taxes

City Treasurer C. L. Puinter announced residents have until Monday night to pay overdue taxes without the 5 percent penalty. Those who fail will have property advertised for sale and incur the additional 5 percent penalty under the new city charter.

Bluefield C. 1 New City Chaster

Bear Club Plans Invasion of Bland County

Bluefely Virginia reports a bear invasion plan in Bland County as bears roam toward sheep and hogs. A large bear has crossed near Sharor Springs while predations are not yet reported. Hunters are warned not to shoot until the bear act is clear. Arrowood and Mrs Arrowood praise pastor arrival for the Tate Well Presbyterian church services at 11.

Bluefely Bland County Walkers Mountain Sharor Springs Ee Fisulors W. OW Arrowood Tatewell Bluefield Iue Rey Brown Presbyterian Church Tazewell Avenue

Water Meter Proposal Faces Town Debate in Virginia

Residents of Lie town of MMuoPield Va discuss a proposed water meter system. Supporters cite conservation and cost savings, while opponents warn of higher bills. Council plans to implement the meters, forecasting a need for about $22,000 yearly to operate with improvements. Current income under $12,000, with rates already boosted 40 percent last year.

Mmuopield Valine Me. Ruott Syite

Virginia Sidelights and Scout News from Bluefield

Two girls were seen, entrance to a local store and cigarette purchase, their appearance not matching a billboard image. Hays Scout troop 24 from Bluefield attended the southweet Virginia jamboree at Coney Island with a long list of sponsors and leaders. Rev. Memer Anderson of Roanoke, former resident, spoke as principal speaker at a Bluefield Rotarian club meeting. Miss Tatrey Temple Williams, rural musician, welcomed home by local business leaders. she will perform at Memorial Baptist Church with her mother accompanying. Lucy Vorsple returns from Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore. The week’s mood notes a chilly but active period with optimistic farmers despite cold mornings.

Bluefield Virginia Coney Island Setua Broylesby High Morgain Harry Macom Robert Anderson Pam Anderson Lance Oblinger Bill Spracker Joe Pisher Max Graham Harry Thompson Robert Tabor John Anderson Alfred Vicks Fickle Lambert Bill Dalton Toyster Morgan Edwin Hodges Wape Rinefeld Business Men's Club Memer Anderson Roanoke Bintefield Anderson J. R. Anderson Norfolk and Western Lutheran Church of the South Tatrey Temple Willia Waa Willa Ay Wills Memorial Baptist Church Willis Misa Lucy Vorsple Peabody Af Muaic Baltimore

Early fruit ripening and local garden notes

In the Hump region fruit and berries are maturing with predictions of a bumper crop. Local notes include a Sunday school hike and picnic for Mica McMuhen's class, a perfect attendance record by 1-year-old Donny Priett, a cherry tree incident in Walnut Street, a Denver fishing trip with a single trout, and Old Timer’s frost lore predicting no more frost after February thunders.

Picmce Mica Jfeltia Ruth Davidson Aurora Cecil Hazel Bane Marjorie Ramey Myra Pruett Donny Priett William Pruett Tazewell S Avenue Truefield Danny Billy Kelley Tle

Democratic leaders of Clinch Valley on move

Democratic leaders in the Clinch Valley region are organizing for the senatorial convention to be held early July. A contest exists for the state senate seat from Buchanan, Russell, and Tazewell counties with incumbent S. J. Thompson facing B. T. Wilson of Lebanon. The convention may be held at Honaker or Richlands, with strategists split between Tazewell and Russell counties. George C. Peery, a Ninth district leader, visited Tazewell amid talks that his supporters are calling him governor.

State Senate Buchanan Russey Tazewell S. J. Thompson B. T. Wilson Lebanon Thompson Wilson Honaker Russell County Richlands Tazewell County Russell George C. Peery State Corporation Commission Ninth District

Virginia Side Personal Notes From Shumate to Peterstown

Missea YWelon and Margaret Mc Greary enjoy several days with friends at Shumate Virginia. Miss Fairy Ashworth arrived after a visit with her uncle in Marion. Robert Reynolds is in Charleston on business. The Williamson family, Eliza, Louise and Tommy, will attend the Peterstown celebration. Mrs G W Pyle and Betty Crockett, back from Toronto, report on the W C T U convention. Burkes Garden homing speakers include Rev J B Greever and doctors Peery and Greever. Miles Virginia Boyd arrives to join cousins on Montrose street.

Missea Ywelon Margaret McGreary Shumate Fairy Ashworth Marion Robert Reynolds Charleston R. B. Williamson Misaes Eliza Louise Tommy Peterstown Mra. G. W. Pyle Misa Betty Crockett Toronto Canada B. Greever Burkes Garden Benton Peery W. H. Greever

Pocahontas Scene of Many Parties and Gatherings

Pocahontas Va June 19. Community notes describe a Methodist sermon series at 11 AM and 8 PM with Rev A V Rudy. a bake sale for Greenville orphanage. a bridge party hosted by Mr and Mrs Stephen Boray. a large family reunion with dinner for 27. and multiple social visits, teas, and club meetings featuring local residents and travelers. The item paints a bustling social page with names, places, and events from Pocahontas and nearby towns.

Pocahontas J. K. Sult A. V. Rudy Peter Remade Filleagues Woman's Missionary Society of the Meathodist Church Greenville Tenn Stephen Boray Charlotta Bt. Tivermont Eugens Jones Porahonina Bridge Eugene Jones Itr Jilva Wilatt John Crowgey Wysheville Th. B. Crowgey Wytheville Vermon Bilett Pittsburgh Arthur Bilett Richmond Rant Tillett Tiffing Ellett Juan, Carlyle Halen Mary Audrey Ellett

Paris Keeps Cool With Summer Muffs

Paris fashion notes summer muffs made of chiffon petals to match evening gowns. They differ from winter furs and are worn by thrusting them up during dances as a dramatic sleeve-like accessory.

Paris

Striking Textile Workers Leave Barricades in Roabaix

After a nightlong occupation of a street by textile workers and communists the mob withdrew as order returned without bloodshed. Authorities prepared precautionary measures to prevent repeats of the clash with police during the celebration of a supposed victory.

Roabaix France

Tip Top Va Miss Georgia Johnson Marriage Notice

Tin Top Virginia reports the marriage of Miss Wallin Hager to Jack Davis of Burkes Garden on June 2. The couple honeymooned and planned to reside in Burkes Garden. plus church revival to begin with Rev. W L barreve and Rev. O B Dielen son leading meetings starting Monday night June ight. Local notes include social visits and community updates across Tip Top and nearby towns.

Tin Top Wallin Hager Jack Davis Burkes Garden Howe Sue

Rocky Gap Virginia bids on school building rejected

Bland county school board rejected all bids for the Rocky Gap school building after receivers were received on June 14. The board will proceed to erect the building with unspent funds and continue plans in Rocky Gap.

Rocky Gap Bland County School Board Schoool Board Eck

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