Seven Zoning Appeals Granted by City Board
Seven zoning applications were approved while three were denied by the city zoning board last night in the municipal building. Grants included Howard Campbell and others for residential expansions and a medical facility alteration, with several occupancy and use cases approved. Denials covered mixed-use occupancy and inadequate yard or area, including Walker’s basement usage for super service and Wiley’s multi story garage apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Zoning Board of Adjustment
F. P. Mitchell
Howard Campbell
Shenandoah Avenue
James FE Wade
Grenbrier Street
Haven Freeman
Genoa Street
Bluefield Sanitarium
Rams Street
J. F E. Burnett
College Avenue
Randolph Whittaker
Cherry Street
W. Roy Gills
Welling
Highland Avenue
Jack Davis Walker
Greenspan
Thomas and
Rogers Street
Saper
Cc. E. Wiley
gar@ge
Montclear Street
PE. Davis
Roy Avenue
Mercer County TB Seeks Continued Fight Through Christmas Seals
The Mercer county Tuberculosis and Health Association reports 30 TB deaths in the past year and 250 known TB cases in the year ending March. The group sold $9,673.03 in Christmas seals to fund diagnosis and treatment, with 11 clinics in use including a new court house clinic in Princeton and 2,727 X rays conducted. Officeholders elected March 21 include George F. Mash president, Rev W R Houck vice president, Owen Collistower secretary, Mrs John W Donovan treasurer, and Fred P Edwards auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Mercer
Mercer County
Thomas Konoitz
Bluefield
Tuberculosis Association
Court House
Princeton
George F. Mash
Arista
W. R. Houck
Owen Collistower
John W. Donovan
Fred P. Edwards
Thefield
Youth impersonates fugitive in prison break robbery case
Marshall county prosecutor J. K. Chase announced 19 year old Robert Edgar Shipley of Fish Creek is charged with armed robbery tied to the state prison escape at Moundsville. Shipley allegedly impersonated one of the convicts and was identified by two customers at Garrett confectionery and a store owner. One fugitive remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundsville
W. Va
Marshall County
J. K. Chase
Robert Edgar Shipley
Fish Creek
Chase
Shipley
Garrett Confectionery
James Tasker
Tasker
Livestock Sale Totals and Rates at 2ewell Auction
Cattle totals show steers 10 heifers 32 cows 92 bulls 7 vealers 240 heavy calves 61 hogs 40 pigs 10 lambs 310 sheep 20 total 850. Bogs 19 216 at 21.35. light 3 157 21.00. heavy 6 267 20.65. vealers 84 194 25.00. 62 163 23.25. 27 140 21.25. 10 108 19.25. Sheep lambs 109 93 25.50. 131 914 24.00. 51 82a 20.00. 17 71 16.60. Slaughter ewes 20 95-161 3.75-6.50.
Gain Weight With Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery
If you are underweight and have no organic cause this remedy claims to boost appetite and digestion. The ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and its packets as a quick solution to turn food into body flesh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierces Golden
Obituary roundup from Bluefield areas death notices
Deaths and funerals from Falls Mills Princeton Beckley and surrounding towns list Cornelius Moses Compton Eliam Compton Mrs Bertie Conner Poff Arlie Childress Benjamin Glover Martha Lusk Clyde Thompson Witten Ida Whitt and other local figures with service times and burial details in Virginia and West Virginia locales. Survivors include spouses children and extended kin across Princeton Beckley Bluefield and surrounding communities.
Obituary: Andy M. Lane 71 Bluefield Va resident dies
Andy M. Lane aged 71 dies at home on Reynolds avenue Bluefield Virginia. He was a traveling salesman turned retiree. Survived by wife Virginia Havens four daughters seven grandchildren and a sister. Funeral Wednesday at 3 30 PM at Graham Christian church with Rev. E R Worrell officiating. Interment Maple Hill cemetery. Pallbearers listed from Loyal Women’s Bible class and Ladies Aid Society. Mercer Funeral Home handling arrangements. Burial set after church service at Maple Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy M. Lane
Reynolds Avenue
Bluefield
Lane
Alice
Virginia Havens
Claudine Peery
Pocahontas
W. H. Ervin
Durham
N. C
Charlie D. Tate
James Lane
Graham Christian Church
E. R. Worrell
Maple Hill Cemetery
Oscar C. Atwell
Raya Trayer
C. C. Nelson
J. T. Lampert
Jess S. Gillespie
C. Walter Painter
M. Crockett Hughes
Paul H.shawver
Loyal Women's Bible Class
Ladies Aid Society
Mercer Funeral Home
Reynolds Street
Death of Joe Andy Vandyke of Bandy Va
Joe Andy Vandyke 69 of Bandy Va died at his daughter Lizzie Browns home in Bandy after months of illness. He was a miner and Assembly of God church member. The body goes to daughter Clara Youngs home for service Wednesday at 2 p m with Rev Hamp ton and Mrs Skidmore assisting. Interment in Bandy. Survived by daughters Mrs Brown Mrs Young Mrs Lola Houston Mrs Mamie Artrip and Will and Arlie Vandyke a brother Bill Vandyke and sister Mrs Lizzie Beavers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Lusk
Martha Jane Lusk
Princeton Memorial Hospital
Monterville Lusk
W. H. Rumberg
Princeton
Vergie Kester
Lashmeet
C. P. Shewsberry
Glen Daniels
Jess P
Otsego
William
Spanishburg
Vincent
Oak Hill
Lowell Dillon
Spanishburge Methodist Church
Z. F. Mayberry
Joseph C. Foster
Victoria Foster
Bradshaw
Washington County
John W. Wright
Lucille Miller
Betty Foster
Ruth
Josephine
Anne
Herbert
Tom
John Wright
Damacus
Bob Rowe
Abingdon
Bill Greer
Columbus
Fanning
Saeger
Bradshaw Holiness Church
R. L.lambert
Ida B. Whitt
Jahile Whitt
Pilgrim’s Knob
Richlands Hospital
Whitt
Buchanan County
Shell
Polly Vandyke
Graham Whitt
U. S. Army
Fort Benning
Garland
Henry
Hurley Whitt
Florence Lawson
Pilgrim's Knob
Margaret Byers
Birchleaf
Bertha Blankenship
Jewell Ridge
Laura James
Jewell Valley
Hazel Smith
Baltimore
May Gillespie
Grundy
George Vandyke
Page
Kansas Vandyke
Hurst Scott Funeral Home
Richlands
Whitt Cemetery
Garden Creek
Joe Andy Vandyke
Bandy
Lizzie Brown
Vandyke
Assembly of God Church
Clara
Clara Young
H. D. Hampton
Skidmore
Brown
Young
Lola Houston
Mamie Artrip
Will
Arlie Vandyke
Bill Vandyke
Lizzie Beavers
Autos Damaged In Mishap Near City
A. A. Stinson of Coalwood Virginia drove a 1937 Plymouth into a 1935 Plymouth driven by Loraine Annie Crabtree of Pageton near Bluefield on route 19. Stinson faces reckless driving charges and will appear before Trial Justice Albert Peery. About $700 in damage reported. four passengers in Stinsons car and one in the other. Both drivers lightly bruised. no injuries to passengers. Cleanup tied up traffic for 90 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Stinson
Coalwood
Loraine Annie Crabtree
Pageton
Bluefield
Stinson
A. E. Andres
Virginia
Tazewell Detachment
Albert Peery
Andies
Plymouth
Dr Scott to preside at St Luke’s nursing school finals
Dr Charles M Scott will preside at the St Luke’s hospital school of nursing commencement at Westminster Presbyterian church at 7:30 p m on June 17. Fifteen nurses and three X ray technicians will receive diplomas. Dr Harman Ramsey will give the invocation and C W Owens dean emeritus Bluefield College will deliver the address. Special solos will be performed by Mrs Phillip Billips and Ben Bates Jr with Charles Cassell at the organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Scott
St. Lukes Hospital School of Nursing
Westminster Presbiterian Church
Harman Ramsey
C. W. Owens
Bluefield College
Phillip Billips
Ben Bates, Jr
Charles Cassell
Two Perdues Confused in Drunkenness Arrests
Police clarified that Charles Raymond Perdue known as Raymond a wallpaper contractor was not the same person as Raymond Herbert Perdue of Box 505 Bluefield who was arrested after a Stadium Drive automobile crash. Lt. C. N. Wilson and Patrolman W. A. Meadows made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Raymond Perdue
Old
Bramwell Road
Perdue
Raymond
Raymond Herbert Perdue
Bluefield
Stadium Drive
C. N. Wilson
W. A. Meadows
Chicago Livestock Almanac Prices Report June 13
Salable hogs 8 500 with top 21 85 for one bad lot. cattle 9 000. calves 500. steers 25 75 29 00 top 29 50. heifers 28 00 28 75. cows 13 00 21 00. vealers 21 00 27 50. lambs 1 000 with spring tops to 26 00 and shorn lambs 23 00. overall market shows varied weight bands and steady to slightly lower羊
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
USDA
Gideon International to Hold 37th State Convention
The West Virginia Gideon International organization plans its 37th annual state convention in Clarksburg from next Friday through Sunday. The group, a non sectarian missionary association of businesspeople, will convene to discuss outreach and projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Gideon International
FASTEETH Powder Claims Firm Denture Fit
An old advertorial note promotes FASTEETH powder to secure dentures, promising firmer, more comfortable wear without taste or nausea. It claims alkaline formula reduces odor and helps dentures stay in place for talking, laughing, or sneezing. Sold at drug stores.
Beaver Band Rehearsal Scheduled Tonight
The Beaver Band will rehearse tonight at 7 30 at the high school annex. Bandmaster Richard P Wellock urged every member to attend this important session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Band
Beaver
Richard P. Wellock
Wellock
Butter And Eggs Prices In New York Market
New York June 13 AP reports two day receipts total 20,199 for eggs and 834,653 pounds of butter. Spot quotations show whites and browns at varied wholesale prices with extra fancy heavyweights at 63 to 64 cents for whites and 63 to 64 for browns. Peewees and pullets are listed with lower ranges. bulk car ton prices and creamery scores among butter prices are given, with ranges from 54 to 60 cents depending on grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Princeton Accepts Magnus Bid for 140000 Sewage Bonds
At a special Princeton city council meeting Magnus and Company of Cincinnati was chosen to underwrite a 140000 revenue bond issue for sewage system repairs. The bid valued bonds at 90255 per 1000 with 34 year terms and 34 percent interest, callable after five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Magnus and Company of
Cincinnati
Harry J. Lamier
A.C. Widman
J. C. Settle
Charleston
Settle
Princeton Sanitary Board
Merlin Miller
Shaff
G. P. Lowe
Joseph Lawson
Miller
Daily Telegraph
Lawson
Municipal Court Docket Shows Drunk Driving Toll
Judge Martin presided over 24 cases with 17 tied to drunkenness. Fines and bonds ranged from 10 to 151 dollars. several defendants faced jail time or trial, including a Beckley resident for speeding and a case on reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Chri Sarandon
Beckley
Roy Campbell of Freeman Dies From Mine Injuries
Roy Campbell of Freeman died Saturday from injuries suffered in the Boissevain mine of Poca hontas Fuel Co. Funeral service will be Thursday at 2 PM at Emanuel Tabernacle Holiness Church in Freeman with Elder O J Gentry of Gary officiating. Burial at Oak Grove cemetery. Active pallbearers listed. flowerbearers named. Service for the Rev Fleshman to preach at Bethel AME Church this evening at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Poff
Bertie Conner Poff
A. P. Poff
Narrows
Bluefield Sanitarium
Salem Church
Floyd County
Virginia
Roy Campbell
Freeman
Boissevain
Pocahontas Fuel Co
Emanuel Tabernacle Holiness Church
O. J. Gentry
Gary
John Jones
Maitland
Oak Grove
Henry Burdette
Carl Hawthorne
Curly Jones
W. M. Painter
William McGue
Nathan Walker
Maggie McDaniel
Lillie Hawthorne
Josie Thaxton
Jennie B. Smith
Lillian Crockett
Mattie MeeGue
Grain prices sink on light demand in Chicago market
Chicago grain markets closed with broad declines as speculative and investment demand lagged. Largest losses occurred late in the session with New York stock prices dropping contributing to the weakness. cash grain quotes show mixed No 1 and No 2 in corn, varied wheat bids, and soybeans listed as none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Chiropractors Elect New President at Charleston Convention
The West Virginia chiropractors association ended its annual convention in Charleston with Dr. Russell Nease of Huntington chosen as president to succeed Dr. H. T. Adams of Chesapeake. The group set its next meeting for May 1950 in Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia Chiropractors Association
Russell Nease
Huntington
H. T. Adams
Chesapeake
Kanawha County
Parkersburg
Johnson Heads WVU Alumni Chapter Election
Johnson of Princeton was elected president of the Mercer county chapter of the West Virginia University alumni association at a West Virginia hotel meeting. Other officers named include Joe Sanders vice president Ned Shott secretary and William S Winfrey treasurer. Dave Jacobs spoke on the association’s goals and benefits of an organized alumni group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broughton Johnson
Princeton
Mercer County
West Virginia University Alumni Association
West Virginia
Joe Sanders
Bluefield
Ned Shott
William 8S
Winfrey
Dave Jacobs
WVU
West Virginia Association
Cominform Plots Economic Pressure on Tito Regime
Report claims Cominform leaders at a secret meeting in lower Silesia planned an all out economic war against Yugoslavia under Marshal Tito. Eastern satellites cut exports to Belgrade and Hungary reportedly timetable July 1 for complete stoppage while Hilary Mine directs tightening efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Cominform
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Mos
Soviet
Russia
Lower Silesia
Tito
Hungary
Hilary Mine
Crimea
Yugo- Slavia
PSC Refuses Phone Rate Hike To Chesapeake and Potomac
The Public Service Commission refused Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone authority to impose temporary rate increases. The company had asked on April 15 for interim boosts after the commission suspended a higher permanent rate schedule until October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
The
Public Service Commission
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Authority
Troops Clear Germans From Doomed Factory
Soldiers forced German defenders from a doomed factory after a brief clash. No casualties reported as workers and machine gunners defended the plant against allied entry attempts, with repairs and barricades quickly secured to prevent further incursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Oder
St Bersteeen
Hitler
Worters
Bert
Overloaded Fuse Box Triggers Fire Incident at Mert Building
Firefighters responded to a blaze at the Mert building on 101 Blurfield Street when an overloaded fuse box caused a bed to burn out. No injuries or major damage were reported. crews noted a possible electrical fault and secured the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blurfield
Sven
Area Servicemen Report For Overseas Duty And Training
Local servicemen from the Bluefield area join the U S forces. Francisco A Kesley has reported to the Hell on Wheels second armored division at Camp Hood Texas after basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky. Five area men head to the Mediterranean aboard the USS Coral Sea for a six month cruise visiting European and North African seaports. Also two sailors recently participated in Operation Moving Van aboard the USS Valley Forge and others await assignment or completion of training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco A. Kesley
Jess Pranciaco
Bluefield
Hell On Wheels
Second Armored Division
Camp Hood
Texas
Fort Knox
Mediterranean
Coral Sea
Europe
Africa
Harlan C. Cromer
Ruth V. Cromer
Freeman
Robert K. Dillon
Robert K. Dillow
William T. White
Robert Watts
Peck Street
Walter G. Watts
Ferry Avenue
Buchanan
Robert G. Rector
Walter Rector
Superior
Valley Forge
C. W Jordan
Kopperstown
Vernoe Frasier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cornelius Moses Compton
Okey D
Elwood
Rhodell
Rhodell Pta
Compton
Chester
Eva G. Houchins
Gerald White
Darrell King
Edwin G. Compton
Balboa
Canal Zone
Panama
Elmer G. Compton
Amigo
Louvenia Billups
Bland. Va
Lilly French
Falls Mills
Jim Belcher
Arlie W. Childress
Fleetwood Minnick Childress
Mary Burk
Benjamin F. Glover
Benjamin Franklin Glover
Alexander Methodist Church
Bishop
George Fox
W. C. Lane
Clinch Valley Memorial
Hurst Scott
Mr. Glover
Pocahontas Fuel Company
University Hospital
Charlottesville
Berwind Masonic Lodge
100F Lodge
UMWA
WSCS
Bishop Methodist Church
Clyde S. Thompson
Clyde Stephens Thompson
Roanoke City
Coyners Spring
Lotz Chapel
Roanoke
C. C. Bell
Evergreen
Harry Davis
Robert Showalter
Albert Orange
Paul Robbins
John Draper
James Ridinger
Thompson
Harry Stephens
W. B. Dunn
Greater
Dunn
Ellen Davis
James B. Dunn
This City
M. R. Callaway
Oakey
Bedford
Fred S
William E
Witten
Lester Jean White
Lester V. White
Athens
Memorial Hospital
Fredeking -Seaver Funeral Homes
Joe A. Vandyke
Dr. Scott
St. Luke’s
Chicago Livestock
Gideons
Calvert Reserve
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
Colored News
Mr. Fleshman
Bethel Ame Church
Chicago Grain
Chicago32
Walter Thaf
Wee
Roy M. ‘Lees Mewler Athieter
Universte
Jane McCarthy
Bee Bedofan
Geade Lew
PSC
Gunners Mate. Com
Mre
Jeno Prasier
Malbecott
Annapolis
Tasewell Street
Wytheville
Naval
Mrs Dark
Duponter
Goodrich
Bet OF Co
Rudd Co
Kent
Celan
Rieft
Doug Air
Peremt
Wow Hs
Cincinnati Reds
Philadelphia
Phillice
Leme
Lune
Jume
AEC
Angie
Heer Laine
Hodd Furst
City and Coalfield
Ian Wee
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