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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

2

Petitioners accuse delays in Brushcreek sewage case

Transcribed state water commission hearing on city sewage outfall to Brushcreek. petitioners accuse the city council of dilatory tactics, executive-session proposals labeled unthinkable, and long-running disputes over damages, with evidence of prior pollution harming fish, wildlife, and local use of the stream.

State Water Commission Brushcreek BH. W. Hale Hartley Sanders Water Commission Charleston Ranon Brush Creel EL DeJarnette Associale Cannell Bin Crash Creek Brush Creek

Tomorrow’s Feature: The Famous Fruit Trees That Bear No Fruit

A quirky column on fruit trees that never bear fruit and a note on yesterday’s cartoons. A science toy explains air jets lifting a ball, credited to G B Srott of Brooke Field Texas. Also a tale of Jose Reguerra Sanjurjo, a Galician carpenter in Havana, who lost a finger to vow a Republican Spain. A cat named Mitzi inherits $15,000 from Dr Maude Cain of San Gabriel California, a bequest to Miss Goetze.

G. B. Srott Brooke Field Texas Jose Reguerra Jose Reguerira Sanjurjo Galicia Spain Havana Cuba Jose Mitel Maude Cain San Gabriel Calif Mitzi

Watering stock and sewage disposal dispute in Brush Creek case

History of controversy tracing requests and meetings from 1926 to 1930 over Princeton city sewage disposal along Brush Creek. Key figures include Alonzo Clark and engineer Blundon. Commission urged permanent disposal plans, rejecting a pollution agreement while noting cost estimates and locations.

Charleston State Health Department Brush Creek Alonzo Clark J. Q. Harrington J. Paul Blundon Jude Blundon Tate Health Department Commission Princeton

East River district school costs and enrollment tallied

The East River district annual report shows total 1990 expenditures of 233,679.04 with elementary costs 147,745.28 junior high 22,167.09 and high schools 63,707.67. District value totals 632,616 with detailed allocations for lands, buildings, furniture, and libraries. Attendance and enrollment figures include 2,660 elementary pupils, 59 junior high, 18 high school students, and 2,288 total.

East River P. J. Lilly R. Justice Princeton Ubraries Eixty-Twe Hayes Ting

Princeton Society Notes and Local Club News

The Princeton society announces Mrs Harry Karnes event from 1 pm to 4 pm. Rainbow Circle meets at 2:30 pm at Evelyn Meador’s Honaker Avenue home. The Princeton Woman's Club reports new member Mrs Dennis Harrington and plans a straw berry festival at Walker Street miniature golf course. A county health unit update by Miss Elizabeth Lowry, music plans by Milas Huff in September, and July August休休 meetings are noted. Portraits from local residents and visitors fill the column with social movement and travel notes.

Princeton Woman's Club Presbyterian Church GL .D. Willyoung Dennis Harrington Misa Elzabeth Lowry Logan County Logan Walker Street

City plans land purchase for a sewer farm project

A city engineer advised against Lieider and urged building a sewage disposal plant. A public hearing by the commission was held in Princeton on June 16, 1931 to consider the plan, including fencing off land to create an uninhabited facility.

Lieider Princeton

Princeton Boosters to Meet Boissevain Team Today

The Princeton Boosters will meet the Boissevain team at the district athletic field on South Wales Street this afternoon for a 4 30 start. Admission is free for women, 25 cents for others. Boissevain defeated Princeton in a league game, and Princeton seeks revenge behind pitcher Wheley who aims for his fourth straight win.

Boissevain Princeton Boosters Boissevain Nina South Waleser Street Princeton

For Rent Lunch Stand Near Shawnee Lake

A small lunch stand available for rent near Shawnee Lake, Southland Barbecue area. Ideal for quick service meals, with outdoor seating potential and proximity to lake traffic. Contact local listings for rental terms and start date.

Shawnee

Taxpayers Press For Further Assessment Cuts At Courthouse

Taxpayers urged the board of equalization at the courthouse to further lower real estate assessments, seeking cuts or neighbor comparisons despite a blanket 25 percent reduction already declared. The board will not sit today but resumes hearings Friday and every weekday through June 26 before adjourning June 30.

Board of Equalization

Local resident D E Douglas listed in Princeton notice

D E Douglas of Brick Street Princeton West Virginia appears in a published notice.

D. E. Douglas Brick St Princeton W. Va

Test Case Planned On Hawkers Peddlers Law

In Welch several inquiries about the new West Virginia hawkers and peddlers license law were reported. Wilson Anderson, McDowell County prosecutor, said a test case will challenge provisions exempting only West Virginia farmers. The amendment, already in effect, drew questions from out of state farmers and officials. Prosecution and naturalization matters were also noted in Welch and nearby towns.

WELCH Wilson Anderson McDowell County West Virginia Howard B. Lee West

Coal interests push at McDowell County board meeting

Mrs L J Brindley Watch Representative Daily Telegraph Sunseat News presented complaints to Assessor T Y W Edwards in an Ashland Ky meeting. S M Wolfe real estate rep of New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Co spoke for the company in McDowell County as board members J T Franklin C Be linkous and James P Flannagan attended the session.

T. Y W. Edwards S. M. Wolfe New River and

Montgomery Frazier case compromised in $10,000 suit

A compromise was reached between Ray Montgomery and Coleway Frazier on the $10,000 damage suit following injuries from a March automobile accident near Walch. Montgomery was awarded $4,000 after the driver Robert Frazier, son of Coleman Frazier, drove the vehicle over an embankment. Remaining cases include Werrel verana Provident Life Insurance, continued to next term, and A S Day versus Pocahontas Coal and Coke Company with Judge Reno F Howard disqualified due to prior connections.

Ray Montgomery Coleway Frazier Montgomery Frazier Robert Frazier Coleman Frazier Walch Werrel Verana A. S. Day Pocahontas Coal and Coke Company Reno F. Howard Ia

Tracts of land sold at court house auction one day

Tracts of land were sold for small amounts at the courthouse on Wednesday. Over 800 tracts were auctioned by C Cook as part of the public sale of land forfeited to the state for delinquent taxes. Tax tickets will be placed on the delinquent list and 1930 tax books close June 19. Delinquent taxes may not be paid until after the first publication. Elks dance tonight at Blusfeld with Belton's Syncopa tara. Epworth League at Welsh First Methodist receives Silver Loving Cup and Gold Seal for high standards and pledges. Carl Mann injured his left foot while working at Gary No 1 operation. taken to Grace hospital. Joke ends with Luther quips in Tit-Bite.

Trinceton Mngineer Blundon Brush Creek Alta Brush Creel State Water Commissi Comiuiasion R. B. L. Trott Court House C. Cook W. J. Hatfield Lst Epworth League First Methodist Church of Welsh Young People’s Assembly of Halston Abingdon Misa Nellie Gray Misa France Davis Welch League Foot JS Carl Mann United States Coal and Coke Company Mann Grace Hospital

American Consulate at Liepsic Stone Attacked by Youths

A June 17 demonstration in Leipsig Germany saw a crowd of youths stone the American consulate smashing several windows. Attaches and police arrived after the demonstrators fled. Police labelled the incident another young seminu nist outbreak.

Leipsie Germany

Attempt to Divide Demson Prohibition Dominates Tennessee Talk

Nashville discussed prohibition as Democratic unity in doubt with Mrs. Nellis Taylor Ross of Wyoming urging disciplined study and party platform backing to avoid splits. She criticized Hoover, praising sincerity but faulting leadership amid unemployment concerns.

Nashville Tenn Nellis Taylor Ross Wyoming Diatform Ross Hoover

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