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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
4
The Virginian coal fields report rising tonnage as mines operate with little disruption and new labor arrives from Pennsylvania where strikes halt activity. Some plants reportedly adapt to soft coal, potentially creating a permanent market for this field, despite no official confirmations.
Yesterday a baby clinic at 3 p.m. in Miss Nash's office examined and prescribed for seventy eight babies and preschool children. Mothers brought tables biweekly for progress notes. Helpers included Dr Carl Smith, L F Compton, Mrs H Cys, Mrs W V Graham, Mrs Her Pearls, and Miss Lowe assisting with weighing and literature distribution.
Miss Bertie Ruble leaves for Pookeville Md to enjoy vacation before new duties at Santon Brothers. Miss Maude Eaton and Miss Lilly Beckner depart for Christiansburg Va to attend a Methodist conference. Honeymooners Jimmy Hopkins return to Mrs Cochran’s home. Several locals relocate for summer schools and family visits. plans include bridesmaids in Louisville and attendants in Huntington.
A civic department meeting shows smaller attendance but productive work across relief health civic and social efforts. Reports note careful progress by committees, a $47.65 saving in May, and upcoming events at local churches theaters and streets projects.
Judge Maynard from Bluefield heard a probation matter involving four small children. The case against Lula Mosre and Farris Mose centered on child maintenance for two older siblings, aged three and five. The twins, three months old, were ordered kept at the Bluefield detention home pending future arrangements, with Prosecuting Attorney Lee and Probation Officer Dillard overseeing the matter.
A toe lock box went missing yesterday from the area between First Nations Bank and the residence of L. C. Rogers on Park Avenue. A finder is asked to return it to either address.
A note describes a seal design for the W. M. U. Auxiliary of the Southern Baptist Convention featuring a globe and open Bible with a cross. It calls for notifying Mrs. T. M. Jolson about the design.
A Christian Endeavor rally at a local church energized members with spirited songs and plans for the June 21 22 state convention in Charleston. District president Dr Dethl of Coalwood and representatives from Bluefield Sum mit City and Athens attended along with past leaders and local supporters. The hostesses served a meal as delegates discussed fares schedules and sending a large delegation. Invest a part of your earnings in seed real estate on the Lilly Land Companys easy payment plan.
Crowds gather at ten o clock as Rev J W Kincheloe offers plain practical sermons through the week. He cites Do justly save mercy walk humbly and urges unity and Holy Spirit power for effective Christian living.
The Chautauqua visiting Princeton from June 27 to July 3 promises one of the best in years with new features in lectures and a roster of nationally known speakers. The 1916 Italian band left a lasting impression, and organizers hope for a similarly fine ensemble under the big tent this season.
The Sanitary Grocery Company breaks dirt on Mercer street for a three story brick business block. The forty by seventy five foot building will house the grocery on the first floor with upper floors possibly used as a fraternity lodge room tenements or offices. Estimated cost around thirty thousand dollars.
The notice urges buyers not to miss the small amount needed to purchase a lot from the Lilly Land Company on their easy payment plan.
Mrs. J K Ball reports on social events in Princeton. Listings include gatherings at the Princeton Bank Building and various meetings. W. R. Anderson and Leonard Hoke coordinate coverage, with the Society Reporter at phone numbers for contact.
Stewart street in Bluefield will host Mercer county farmers selling produce starting Saturday June 17. The curb market runs Wednesdays and Saturdays until 1 pm with $300 from Bluefield for market tables and traffic stoppage on Stewart street. First arrival claims best location. no reservations.
The Moose lot on Mercer street near the Hub Store may host a new opera house. While the Moose hold the deed they reportedly favor building by others, with upper rooms to be a lodge and home and lower rooms for a theater and possible drug store or soda fountain.
Mrs. Henrietta Miller of 137 Sprague Street Dayton Ohio describes severe pain that kept her bedridden until she tried two bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and one of Lydia's Blood Medicine. She reports improved health weight gain and relief from pain and headaches and invites others to write for her experience.
The Literary Club met with Mrs J B Woodson on a Tuesday evening to study West Virginia history and people. Mrs W B Dangerfield spoke on geography and scenery while others led discussions on trails travel politics interstate relations and institutions. The next meeting at Mrs W C Kane will continue the West Virginia topic.
The time is drawing near for a high class concert to be presented by the Newman Concert Co. of York under the auspices of the Wo.
The Comet Club announces a varied program at the Royal Theatre next Thursday with well trained musicians. Admission tickets are set at seventy five cents and a capacity house is expected.
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