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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1941

Page

7

Pipestem Resident Injured in Beckley Road Crash

Princeton report says Pipestem resident Charles Watson has a broken jaw and other injuries after the Ford sedan he rode in with Harvey Tyree collided with a Chevrolet truck driven by L. R. Hill on the Beckley road near Princeton. Tyree was fined $10 and costs after being arraigned for driving on the wrong side of the road.

Harvey Tyree Pipestein L. R. Hill Oakvale Beckley Princeton Watson C. C. Christian Tyrees Christian C. C. Elmore Tyree Lamar Hill Chee

Remanded To Jail on Non-Support Charge

Accused of non support of wife and child, Pred Chandos Roles faced six months in jail or $500 bond to pay $100 to his wife and $10 for the child. Magistrate C C Elmore ordered bond. Roles failed to post and was remanded to jail.

Pred Chandos Roles Ang C. C. Elmore Roles

Rotary District Governor Speaks at Weekly Club Meeting

Ray Evans district governor of Rotary International 185th district spoke at the weekly Rotary club meeting yesterday. He praised cooperation shown over the past year and thanked club members. Visitors included Steve Slick Mullins and W M Reeser Beckley, both Rotarians.

Ray Evans Rotary International Rotary Evans Greene Club Steve Slick Mullins W. M. Reeser Beckley

Memorial recital showcases young pianists and choir

Mrs. Ray Bailey led a group of young artists at Memorial building in a recital night attended by parents and friends. The program featured piano solos duets trios and quartets with titles by Gounod Martin Crosby and others and selections from Aida and Burgmuller among the pieces. Circle No 3 and Circle No 4 of Presbyterian church and Woman's Auxiliary members held meetings at local homes with lessons on America On Wheels and Prayer followed by social ice cream and garden viewing. Local Princeton personals note residents visiting and studying in Charlottesville Louisville Baltimore and Harrisonburg while Abbie Kirk underwent an appendectomy at Memorial hospital. British railways employ 600000 men with 500 million dollars in annual wages.

Ray Bailey Heron Memorial Building Reade Gounod Pauline Bird Virginia Basham Mary You Hoke Eloise Carr Martin Patty Betty Bates Bilbro Brenda Kane Jaynor Jean Wanda Grim Tom "Grieg Mary Ann Tabort Rupert Schumann Mary Loupe Wanda Jim Aida Verdi Pierne Joyce Pendleton Leola Hoke Circle No The Presbyterian Church W. B. Morefield J. H. Hoge H. C. Roney W. B. Dangerfield H. C. Hadden Hale Avenue Mildred Hadden Charleston High School Charlottesville University of Eee Nadine Clark Earl Hadden University, Ky Annile Cubbidge Huntington R. R. Sage Athens E. H. Bay Elmer Bay, Jr Annice Gott Baltimore Jarrettsville Dick Arters White Sulpher Logan North Walker Street Arters R. R. Sage, Jr H. R. Harrison Hiram Harrisonburg Abbie Kirk Joe Matney Park Avenue Memorial Hospital

Stecker announces daughter Patricia wed Stafford

Mr and Mrs E A Stecker of Front Street announce the marriage of their daughter Patricia to Herbert E Stafford of this city. The ceremony was held on March 23, 1941, at Bristol.

E. A. Stecker Front Street Patricia Herbert E. Stafford Bristol

Merger Man Victim of Self Inflicted Shot

Charlie Robert Martin, 23, died from a bullet wound at his father’s home in Princeton Oakvale. Investigating officers found he had taken a .22 rifle to shoot squirrels and was absent without leave from the Army. An inquest was not required. Funeral arrangements pending. Religious notices follow.

Charlie Robert Martin Oakvale Princeton Road T. R. Martin Princeton-Oakvale Mar J. E. Childers Roscoe H. Pendleton Dollie Martin Corporal Childs Charlie

Princeton Churches Sunday Services Schedule

Princeton churches list morning and evening services for First Church of Christ Presbyterians and First Methodist with ministers Frank L. Stuck W. R. Smith Hugh E. Kelso. Activities include Sunday school 9 45 a m Bible classes 10 50 a m Christian Endeavor 7 p m evening sermons A Vision for Us and The Cost of the Kingdom. Choirs and duets noted.

First Church OF Christ Frank L. Stuck H. K. Martin Hubert Richards Christian Endeavor

Property for sale in Radford Virginia at sacrifice

Per an offer from a party permanently located in Radford Virginia the property is offered at a sacrifice. Interested buyers should communicate with W L Cook care New Radford Laundry Radford VA or H L Glenn at Alleghany Insurance Agency over

Radford W. L. Cook Care New Radford Laundry H. L. Glenn Allegany Insurance Agency

Legion Leader to Speak at Fourth of July Rally in Spencer

Claude L. Smith former department commander of the American Legion will address a Fourth of July rally in Spencer sponsored by the Legion and Spencer Lions Club. A weather note warns rain could affect flight varnish if downpours occur.

Spencer W. Va Claude L. Smith American Legion The Legion and Spenser Lions Club Aero Insurance

Tumbledown Ranch in Ari zona at the Royal Theatre

The Rangebusters Crash Corrigan Dusty King and Alibi Terhune star in Tumbledown Ranch in Arizona at the Royal theatre today. Sheila Darcy presents Chad Hanna from Walden Edmonds in Red Wheels Rolling at Mercer theatre with Henry Fonda Dorothy Lamour Linda Darnell in Technicolor.

Arizona

Judge Denies Motions in Fidelity Case in Charleston

Federal Judge Ben Moore denied two motions challenging jurisdiction in appointing Central Trust of Charleston as trustee for Fidelity Assurance of Wheeling. The petitions, led by State Auditor Edgar Sims, questioned federal authority and a stay was sought for Edward W. Doe in the proceeding.

Charleston W. Va Ben Moore Central Trust Company of Charleston Fidelity Assurance Association of Wheeling Edgar B. Sims Atty. Ross B. Thomas H. Isaiah Smith West Virginia Edward W

Two Die In Auto Crash On William Penn Highway

In Wheeling West Virginia on June 13 Charles Bloomer 23 and Paul E Heisel 35 both of Pittsburg were killed when their car collided with a trailer truck. Three companions were injured and hospitalized in Steubenville. Ontario supplies 75 percent of Canada s electrical apparatus and supplies.

Wheeling W. Va Charles Bloomer Paul E. Heisel Pittsburg William Penn Highway Charles Snyder Melvin Snyder Joseph Griel Steubenville

McDowell County Selects Registration Sites for July 1

McDowell County boards announce locations for the July 1 registration of men who have turned 21 since October 16. Adkin Northfork and Elkhorn districts will use Anawalt Gary and North Fork sites with board officials coordinating by area. Registration will occur at A N Harris in Gary, Justice of the Peace in Anawalt, Northfork employment office, and post office area.

McDowell County Selective Service Boards Adkin Northfork Elkhorn Anawalt Gary J. B. Spahr Wilcoe Jane Butler A. N. Harris Company Leckie Jenkin Jones Pageton Spahr Justice of the Peace George Taylor Elkhorn- Northfork Betty R. O'Dell PF. H Coles W. J. Beard

Vacation church school registration set for this afternoon

Registration for the Vacation church school of the First Baptist church will be conducted this afternoon starting at 1 o'clock in the rear room. All boys and girls between the ages of five and fifteen are invited to attend the church gathering. The school opens Monday morning at 9 o'clock and runs for a week as the principal and heads plan the program.

First Baptist Church

Death of George W Bland Clarksburg Attorney

Word has been received of the sudden death of George W Bland 75 year old Clarksburg attorney at Mayo Brothers clinic Rochester Minnesota where he had been for two weeks He is survived by his widow and another daughter in Clarksburg Betty Bland of Welch is his daughter with Miss Bland.

George W. Bland Clarksburg Betty Bland Welch Bland Mayo Brothers Clinic Rochester Minn Miss Bland

Draws Fine, Term On Weapons Count

Johnny Mac Steele of Gary was charged with carrying deadly weapons. He was arrested by constable Mee and reportedly handed a switchblade knife in his hometown recently.

Johnny Mac Steele Gary Mee Wae Anid Steen

Rebekahs Plan Semiannual Meet At Laeger

Plans are completed for the semi annual meeting of the Rebekahs of the West V Rebekah Bly 1. O. O. FP. to be held at Laeger. The event details are arranged for the 17th of the month with preparations finalized.

Rebekahs Laeger Rebekas 17Th of West Rebekah Bly O. O. FP

West Virginia Rebekah Assembly Meeting Held in Iaeger

Mrs. Laura Bailey of Charleston, president, will preside over a closed session from 1 30 to 3 00 in Iaeger Monday. Afterward a public session will be held with Mrs. Sadie E. Bush, district committee president, presiding.

Deen Rong Iaeger Laura Bailey Charleston West Virginia Rebekah Assembly Sadie E. Bush Gomute

Flag Day Ceremony At World War Memorial Lawn

In observance of flag day a flag-raising program will be held at the World War Memorial lawn at 9 o'clock this morning. Marine sergeants John F. McCabe and John Welch command the ceremony, with Marlin E. Hilly arranging civic duties as the county high school band provides music. A bugler will start the event, with Boy Scouts assisting the two officers. The public is invited.

John F. McCabe John Welch U. S. Marine Recruit Station Marlin E. Hilly Cus Boy Scouts of We

Kiwanians From McDowell Headed to Kiwanis Convention

At least four McDowell County Kiwanians and their families depart today for Atlanta Ga to attend the 25th annual Kiwanis International convention. Leading the county and state delegation is George Brygothest Wet Virginia’s superintendent of schools. His wife and daughter Kathryn accompany him. Other attendees include I J Powell Northfork H S Swann War and East Alley Anawalt.

McDowell County Atlanta Kiwanis International Aew George

Dr T Paul Gore Opens Welch Office Across From Pocahontas

Dr. T Paul Gore opens a new office at 40 McDowell Street Welch across Pocahontas theater. He moves to Welch from Princeton where he practiced for several years. The text notes a garbled trailing phrase.

T. Paul Gore McDowell Street Pocahontas Theater Gore Welch Princeton

Wheat prices rise on crop damage reports and rallying soybeans

Chicago grain markets closed with wheat futures higher as crop damage reports from the southwest spurred buying. July wheat finished up about 1 to 2 cents with gains across oats and rye, while soybean strength supported broader price action.

Chicago

Foreign Exchange Markets Report Mixed Slippage in Pound

In New York trading on June 13 the British pound sterling closed a percentage point lower against the U S dollar while the Canadian dollar held at 87 5 U S cents and the Hong Kong dollar showed a slight decline amid market activity.

New York U. S

Shanghai dollar edges up as world currencies hold firm

The Shanghai dollar rose slightly while other major currencies stayed mostly unchanged. Closing rates show official buying and selling figures for Great Britain, with notable figures in Germany Italy Portugal Sweden and Switzerland and lists for Yugoslavia and Finland among others.

Shanghai Great Britain Bankers Foreign Exchange Committee Germany Finland Italy Portugal Sweden

Global Energy Demand Outstrips Human Labor Capacity

A quotation notes that it would take 11 million workers or more than five times the world population to meet a single year’s energy needs, underscoring the vast scale of global energy demand.

Leather bottles carry Spain's wine in pig skin

In Spain wine is transported in cured pig skin bottles that hold up to 40 gallons. The leather is prepared to form a durable container for the liquid, reflecting a traditional packaging method still seen in some regions.

Spain

Coal Code Not Violated by Costanzo Shipments

Pittsburgh June 13 An employee of Costanzo Coal Mining testified that several disputed shipments to Weirton Steel Cyclops Steel and other firms did meet contract terms or predated the code, arguing they were contract shipments and not subject to code regulations. The government countered that shipments failed to meet contract requirements and were liable to code rules.

Pittsburgh Costanzo Coal Mining Company Albert Bundy Snenneeee Weirton Steel Company Cyclops Steel Company T. J. Hudson Weirton Steel

Roosevelt Escapes Pig Pack by Climbing Tree

Theodore Roosevelt faced a unique escape when wild pecaries chased him after he had emptied his rifle into the herd. The former president climbed a tree to avoid the charging animals in a remote area.

T. R. Theodore Roosevelt

Baltimore Livestock Market Report June 13

Cattle 50 head steady to Thursday with 5.50 to 7.00 for canner and cutter cows, calves 25 head scarce but steady with dealers paying 11.00 to 50 for good to choice, hogs 600 head steady with tops near 10.20 and various weight ranges quoted around 9.15 to 10.20, sheep inactive due to thin offers. Mount Everest remains the Himalayas highest peak.

Baltimore U. S

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pipestem Charles Watson J. Millar M. Mason Noel and Mary Oakvale Road Princeton Society Harry Karnes Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church W. R. Smith, Jr British Railways James Crockett Epworth Dayton Neal William Bodell First Baptist Edward Stubblefield Joseph W. Lawson Princeton Churches Presbyterian W. R. Smith W. R. Raney Melrose Chapel Hugh E. Kelso Westinghouse Butler Princeton Bank and Trust Co Princeton, W. Va Legion Speaker Movie Guide Moore Ross Smith Fidelity Association Fidelity Investment Company Lilly Land Company Ontario Canada Wern Rosle On Os H Armour’s Borden Dox Proctor & Gamble H & S Food Market Mercer Theater Princeton, W, VA ROYAL Mercer Ray Corrigan Maxterhune John King SEA Wolf Chad Hanna Henry Fonda Dorothy Lamour Linda Darnell Guy Kibbee Jane Darnell Roscoe Ates Ted North Tin Pan Alley Vacation Church School California Mrs Vaughn Paul Deanna Durbin Chicago Grain Baltimore Livestock Mount Everest Himalayas America New Godford Mess Boston Mass Salem Portland Rockland Bieteren Cleveland View Norfolk Vion Oe Gkve Pocahontas Fuel Company ONE Broadway Crry Incorporated
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