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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1928

Page

8

McDowell County GOP Elects Hatfield Again President

McGinnis Hatfield was reappointed president of the McDowell County Republican executive committee at a peaceful court house meeting. Hobart Payne as secretary and Moses Hyman as treasurer were elected to replace prior officers. Mrs Rosa Kennedy filled a vacated committeewoman seat. August 7 set for district mass meetings to pick delegates to judicial conventions. Northfork elects Sam Houchins as justice of the peace, with a recommendation to county court to fill the unexpired term.

McDowell County Republican Executive Committee Court House McGinnis Hatfield Hobart KB. Payne Moses Hyman Sam Poton Payne Elizabeth Hopeter Rosa B. Kennedy Welch Sam Houchins Northfork W. T. Howard Houchins Squire Howard

KIWANIANS BEGIN SALE OF CHAUTAUQUA TICKETS

Kiwanians launched a ticket selling drive for the Chautauqua set to come to Welch the week of June 27. Ten team captains, each directing four members, lead the effort with forty workers already active. Prizes will go to teams that dispose of their allotted tickets first as the group promotes a high quality city program.

Welch

Robbers Enter Maitland Store at Koppers Company

Burglars gained access through a rear door at the Maitland Koppers store by removing a steel locking rod and entering after 2:30 AM. They stole nine tailor made suits, twelve pairs of shoes, four dozen ladies silk hose, plus other items. no arrests reported as officers investigate the second break in a year.

Maitland Koppers Company Morris

Marriage licenses issued in Welch county clerk office

Yura David 108 23 to Bessie Whittaker 24 both of Bartley Steve Lukach 24 to Tonetta Serge 17 both of McDowell Frank Johnson 25 to Ethel Crider 6 and Walter OBrien Laura Moneyouch North MAILS OUT CERTIFICATES William J OToole mailed eighty seven certificates to candidates nominated in the recent primary Two are found guilty Henry Hairston and John Watkins colored fined 10 and ten days jail for petit larceny coal car theft

Welch Yura David 108 Bessie Whittaker Bartley Steve Lukach Tonetta Serge McDowell Frank Johnson Ethel Crider Superior Walter O'Brien Laura Moneyouch North William J. O'Toole Henry ©. Hairston John Watkins Squire A. C. Hufford

Welch Personal Shifts Highlight Yukon Business Leader

Sawyers Harmon, prominent Yukon corporation executive recently in the West, visited the city yesterday. Mrs. and M. Burgess of Woodlawn accompanying him.

Sawyers Harmon Yukon West Mrs. & M. Burgess Woodlawn

Largest motorcade to tour McDowell County park

On Wednesday morning a parade of more than 75 cars will lead a tour of the newest amusement park in southern West Virginia. A music truck and Welch High School Beach band will perform at stops, with speakers promoting Coney Island opening and welcoming Welch visitors. A water carnival with swimming and bathing beauty contests will headline events alongside picnics and dances at Coney Island.

McDowe County West Virginia Welch Big School Beach Coney Island Welch Coney Ireland

Detroit Women Project Theatre in civic venture

A group of Detroit women backs a plan to create a popularly owned civic theater. Miss Jessie Honstelle engineers the scheme with Miss Bonstelle directing productions. Madame Clara Clemens Dre owner Ossip Gabrilowitsch supports, and a five year lease is planned with a paid free board of directors and resident company. Cooperation from the Detroit board of education underlines the theater as an educational force.

Detroit United States Jessie Honstelle Bonstelle Playhouse Madame Clara Clemens Mark Twain Ossip Gabrilowitsch Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Funeral services for G. W. Jones held at Gilliam

A large crowd attended the Friday funeral at the Jones residence in Gilliam for G. W. Jones who died Wednesday. The service was led by Rev Cc T Gray of Northfork Methodist and Rev G T Jordan of Worth with burial at Monte Vieta cemetery Bluefield. Survivors include a wife and father, six sisters, and numerous relatives. Flowers and pallbearers from local groups marked the ceremony.

R. B. Dalton P. C. Grey Vernom Hughes Shannon Freeman Don Watkins W. W. St. John J. P. Barksdale J. M. Snow B. H. Akers The Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Northfork Morrie Watts Chas. Hughes J. W. Child P. P. Belcher F. Dwyer H. A. Henthorn Chas. W. Wright W. F. Gammon R. F. Gammon L. C. Austin D. B. Hambrick J. C. Little J. R. Anderson A. K. Parker E. B. Fulcher EB. R. Anderson W. E. Bush M. M. King T. E. Cox W. W. Greer L. B. Kirk H. L. Eton Carl Vincent R. L. Tosh M. F. Blankenship C. E. Loudermilk Jean Cornett G. Rogers McH. Tabor C. W. Fletcher R. W. Rifle R. E. Hastings W. Kck. Tosh Johan W. Brown C. H. Saddler Mr. Jones Fries Carroll, County Clark Jones H. M. Hodges Filbert Fries, Va Etty Vaughan Fa'on New R. H. Bowden George Dewey Wiece G. L. Peake Boissevain Baptist Valley Tazewell County Bowden Jennings Robert Jennings Bolseevain Pocahontas Bluefield Butt P. B. Butt Flat Top

Vanishing party hosted by Agnes Stewart Circle members

Mrs J E Kyle and Mrs Hunter Harris co hosted a vanishing party at Mrs Harris home for the Agnes Stewart Circle of the Methodist Woman's Missionary Society. Contests used flowers to answer questions. guests included Mrs 4 C Green Mrs Morris Snyder and others. Refreshments served. Church notices follow with schedule changes and meetings for Methodist and Baptist societies.

J. E. Kyle Hunter Harris Harris Agnes Stewart Methodist Woman's Missionary Society 4. C. Green Morris Snyder W. E. Hartell L. C. Austin Felty W. E. Godfrey Cleve Austin

Social Evening Hosts and Local Church Notices

Mrs L Washington and Mrs C W Hale co hosted a bridge night at Mrs Washingtons home with three tables in play and Mrs L J Compton winning high prize. Grace Episcopal Church Eckman R W Hibbert rector holds services and Sunday school with sermons on The Great Supper. Lydia Abshire and Lysander Pigg wed at Eckman Episcopal rectory. Presbyterian services feature Dr Geo Diehl of Athens as guest minister. Young Peoples Missionary Society meets at Miss Lotus Thorntons with Miss Helen Fleshman leading Bible lesson and a report from Mexico.

L. Washington C. W Hale GRACE Grace Episcopal Church Eckman R. W. Hibbert Northfork Burk Hollow Pilg-Arshire Lysander H. Pigg W. W. Pigg Young People's Missionary Society of the Method Miss Lotus Thornton Helen Fleshman Kate Watson Mexico Miss Thornton Frances Cook Young People’s Missionary Bulletin Mre G. L. Edwardshem

Bluefield Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Community residents attended church activities in Bluefield with Sunday school at 10 a m and B Y P U gatherings in the evening. Local people including Eunice Carter and L H Goode returned or visited relatives in Algoma Welch Princeton and Martinsville while others traveled to Abingdon Charleston and Norfolk for meetings and family visits.

Ellett Named Mayor as Pocahontas Adopts Progressive Ticket

Frank E. Ellett led the Citizens Progressive ticket to elect him mayor in Pocahontas Virginia. Council members and vote tallies followed, with Sid ney Bloch and George W. Butt among top vote getters. The issue also covers district conference events, funeral services, and local community actions including Boy Scouts and YW A activities.

Pocahontas Citizens Progressive Frank E. Ellett Sidney Bloch George W. Butt A. GE Rules Joe K. Peters W. Shumate W. E. Paybass J. 3. Dennen Lank ‘Smith

Local Social Notes Include Travel Plans and Illness

Little daughter Genevee leaves today by motor for a visit with friends in Buffalo New York. Mrs. Harry Rosen and Freddie have visited Logan this week. Mrs. W. W. Henritz of Welch visited Mrs. W. S. Kirkpatrick Wednesday. Eva Gammon returns from Abingdon after Epworth League days. W. F. Witt of Lynchburg, formerly of town, here for business. News of Mrs. John Cassell in Washington D C, sister of Mrs. E. R. Anderson. Mrs. Alice Taylor and Gertrude visit. J. H. Taylor, patient at Grace Hospital Welch, injured in an auto crash but improving.

Cou Tennessee George Sutcliffe Huntington Julia Nutter West Union Haseel T. Hicks Avenue Betty Kemper Clintwood Clayton Lilly Woodlawn Court H. L. Tutwiler Washington Baltimore New York R. K. Bragonier Keystone Republican Executive Committee Welch J. T. Franklin Gary Guy C. Mace Carolyn Eagle Canada A. J. Williamson War Goldie B. Koslow Northfork F. W. Hervey Grace Hospital Dan Payne Dan Mollie Robinson, Lawger Thie County Kansas City R. L. Simpkins Jake Shore Eunice Carter Miami University Oxford Ohio C. R. Carter L. H. Goode Athena J. C. Little A. T. Iddings Elkhorn Isses Ethel Emma Jane Dooley Algoma J. F. Calloway Clyde Beavers Matewan Edith Linkous Bluefield Telephone Company Salem William Shelton W. R. Shelton Lillian Koslow Harry Goodson Bluefield Margaret Porfale Sharon Marmiott Peters Norma Morris Maybeury C. Slusher Reba Norris H. A. Dooley J. G. Dooley W.S. Wray Martinsville Billie Charlottesville University O Sam Jacobson New York City Clarence Sidney Samuels F. C. Cook Frances Alice Sun Hill Wyoming County Hazel Wiit Easter Gray Epworth League of Holston Abingdon J. P. Dyer Princeton Vinttins Gilliam Thursay Misees Golda Kahn Sadie Seligman Charleston Harrold Hughes Norfolk Armor Salesman S Kirkpatrick W. E. Hartell J. J. Huddleston M. M. Hancock Ray Dotson L. J. Compton A. R. Thompson Northfork Keystone Ralph Tinsdale Portland Oregon Mary Carrol Leon Seligman Concord College Athens University of West Virginia J. J. Warden Cora Logan F. R. Hess Indianapolis Marshall Peters Gertrude Gant Altoma Breeding Luctlle Hern Harry Rosen Freddie Logan W. W. Henritz W. S. Kirkpatrick Eva Gammon Epworth League Holston W. F. Witt Lynchburg John Cansell Washington, D. C E. R. Anderson Alice Taylor Gertrude Patrick's Springs J. H. Taylor Taylor Pocahontas Personals Xtra BE. S. Palmer W. E. Ralston Kentucky Frank Ellett Ellett Radford J. W. H. Lawford Esther Magrill Luther Clarence Ballard Wytheville J. W. Bailey Staunton Helen Gibson Earl Gibson Bluefield Sanitarium Sol Beachie Greensboro N. C C. E. Stump Richmond Lburn W. P. L. Blacksburg L. G. Little Shan Town Tieway Tom Gentry Francis Rees Thelma Whitehead Mollie Magrill Herbert Noel Nancy Lee Valley Virginia Rebecca Wagner Lexington Bernard Washington and Lee University James Earl Walters Atlanta

Birthday party honors fifth birthday in Pocahontas

Mrs W E Farrell entertained Friday afternoon for Edward Farrells fifth birthday with lawn games and a decorated dining room. A large cake with five pink candles centered the table as children enjoyed refreshments and small candy baskets as souvenirs.

W. E. Farrell Edward Nancy Sproles Elizabeth Crawford Rhea Fox Helen Louise Jarvis Vint Shumate Louise Gentry

Local Affects and Visitors Across Wythe and Bluefield Areas

A stream of visitors and local residents are noted in Wytheville Bluefield and surrounding towns. Alfred Dennen and Mrs Grace Flanner recover from illness while Bert Erdman Andrew Geisen travel in Indianapolis and Mrs Janine Ellett hosts in Bluefield. Many others are listed visiting relatives or recuperating.

W. H. Walters Hampton Crawforde Barnes Gillespie University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill Kelly Sult Alfred Dennen Washington Grace Flanner Otis Collins Bluefield Russell Wynecoff Charles Wynecoff Éon Edgar Concord N. C John Earnhardt Kannapolis N. G Bert Erdman Andrew Geisen Indianapolis Ind Janine Ellett Herbert Butt Helen Ellett John Crowgey Wytheville E. J. Ellett Arthur Mildred Bishop Henry Bowden Blacksburg Thomas Thwaites Narrows John Deaton Mise Nell Greever Tazewell McDonald Moore Abbe Valley L. E. Ward Lilburn Groseclose Seven Mile Ford H. W. Hicks Catherine Maxey Charleston J. G. Helvey Bluefield Sanitarium Billy Boray Beckley Clara Boray

Explosion on Colombian gunboat kills ten crew

Bogota report says the Colombian army gunboat Hercules exploded on the Magdalena River near Luis Nuevo. Ten sailors died and several were injured. Commander Major Arancueren is missing.

Bogota Colombia Hercules Magdalena Luis Nuevo Arancueren

Lindy Gets First White House Invite in Wisconsin

Col Charles A Lindbergh will receive the first invitation to keep cool with Coolidge in Wisconsin this summer. Governor Fred R Zimmerman mails the invitation for Lindbergh to vacation in the state. An Outdoor Club of Wisconsin sticker with the president’s picture accompanies the envelope.

Madison Wis Charles A. Lindbergh Coolidge Wisconsin Fred R. Zimmerman Outdoor Club of

Body Builder Louis Reed Dies at 81 in Indiana

Peru Indiana June 16 Louis J Reed 81 credited with building the first automobile body He worked with Elwood Haynes in Kokomo Indiana 1889 to 1896 He is said to have built the Haynes car body now in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington Also notes 3800 picture theaters in England and about eight million weekly visitors.

Peru Ind Louis J. Reed Reed Elwood Haynes Kokomo Smithsonian Institution Washington

Tazewell School Levy Plans Outlined

The Clinch Valley News previews a proposed increase in the Tazewell county school levy based on Superintendent Greever's figures. It lists 85 schools, 231 teachers, 7874 pupils, with state, county, and district receipts and projected disbursements. A debate over tax impact on towns versus county remains unresolved, and a rapid lapwing migration note closes the piece.

Tazewell Greever Tazewell County TOE Ccganic OOD Lala Seeneennicip Cale CNR Clinch Valley News Board of Supervisors

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR Sme Sawn Es Payne and Aymiak Welch Briefs Motorcade Detroit Women Project Theatre Methodist Church Epworth League Me League J. B. Ely Elkhorn Methodist Church D. Long Methodist W. M.S Baptist W Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Presbyterian Geo Dieht Hotel Young People's Institute Robert Anderson BE. E. Northen Northfork Personals Frank G. Ellett Entire Citizens Progressive DuBose Pocahontas Methodist Church H. M. DuBose Nashville, Tenn J. N. Hillman Emory and Henry College W. M. Bunts Holeton J. 8. French Conference Board of Education J. M. Reedy Hiawaesie College Ise J. K. Sult Tor Epworth BOY Scouts Charles Rogers Richlands Lebanon Cleveland Baptist Church Africa Genevee I and Friends Buffalo, N Teace Rebekah Watson's Bargain Store Clark W. Va Marie Pennington Paney Butt Elizabeth Yeates Violet Butt Pocahontas Opera House M. Bloch Mr. Bloch P. m. Bloch Company Lindy White House England Atlantic Britain Newfoundland Welch Theatre Sally Blane Jack Luden Charles F. Reisn Doe Ahor Pat
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