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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1938
Page
5
Insurgent planes bombard Valencia and nearby coast cities as the Nationalist army advances past Castellon toward Valencia. The Loyalist defense centers on Madrid with Valencia seen as a refugee hub and vital supply point. A map shows Rebel gains and another Franco force pressing to seal exit routes to France.
A J Tabor 74 longtime Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co employee at Coaldale died at Memorial hospital Princeton. Born April 8 1864 near Falls Mills he lived most of his life in Coaldale and is survived by multiple children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 pm at Mrs Cora Little Maybury home with several clergymen officiating.
Agriculture Commissioner Blaine McLaughlin and officials lead Greenbrier festival remarks noting a coronation planned for tomorrow night. The ceremony began with the unveiling of a native stone at the remodeled Lewisburg courthouse, where Dr. C. F. McClintic urged a bright regional future and predicted Greenbrier county would soon raise nation’s greatest race horses. He linked local blue grass and high altitude to horse strength.
Special notices outline piano tuning by Harry Haffen of Roanoke visiting monthly. Local contact: Bland Street care E. & Ev, phone 2633-L. Saturday and Monday hats sale at Bell's, 4 Bradmann Building Bland St. Slider rayon satin and lace trimmed hats on sale. Fretwell's offers 89 cent sale on fabrics. Bradley's advertises cotton dresses, hats, natural straw and linens, and white suits with dozens of new items.
J Oscar Mitchell of Bluefield faced three warrants tied to the shooting of Kenneth Dawson near East Princeton Avenue last weekend. He was held on a 1500 bond after Magistrate H B Kitts set charges of carrying a pistol carrying a blackjack and malicious wounding. Dawson was struck during a fight and two bullets hit his leg. F C Dawson filed the warrants.
A Roosevelt wedding anticipates the president occupying a pew tomorrow as guests and ushers move about. Franklin advises Sally Clark on handling the bridal train while Mrs Roosevelt declines giving motherly advice to the couple during a luncheon amid a large Salem visit and reception after an all night trip.
The 45th Virginia district leaders presided by grand master Mr. Peery opened a Masonic meeting at the Masonic temple yesterday at 4 pm. The second degree was conferred with out of town Masons assisting. A banquet followed at 6 pm by the Eastern Star ladies, then a session where the third degree was exemplified. The gathering was praised as one of the most significant in local Masonic history. West Virginia Masons showed strong interest as Dr. H wore a jewel claimed to have been crafted for George Washington when he became grand master of Virginia Masons.
Chinese flood around the Mijares river sees insurgents resume southward advance toward Valencia. Villarreal is reported in insurgent hands for a second time after a government counteroffensive. A Madrid dispatch notes civilian casualties from dawn air raids on Alicante and Valencia.
Clarence Smith of Bluefield Virginia assistant United States attorney spoke at the Bluefield Terminal Better Service club June meeting in Graham High auditorium about citizenship. Wade introduced him as 250 to 300 members attended the event presided by E H Weaver with Rev W W Pierce giving the invocation.
Corcoran and Cohen plan to sell properties to public agencies while Barkley cites unified HQ guidance. The PWA may fund loans and grants for public power systems but faces Barkley policy limits. Officials cite delays of 49 projects costing over 56 million as they seek a fair value formula and procedures to test municipal offers for private power properties.
A Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Country Club lauds G L Parr for a full-time era and expanded activities. Directors George Richardson C S Cheyney J P Gills J T Thornton and C E Lilley retire June 30 as plans for goodwill tours, public works, roads, and Bluefield recreation are outlined.
Labor reports say the C I O American News group held contracts covering editorial workers. Fisher offered a substantial wage increase and benefits but rejected a closed shop. The city’s 2 million residents turned to radio or early editions of the Post Gazette, which remains under contract with a business office workers union and is unaffected. No violence occurred.
Local campaign for China relief reports multiple donations from Bluefield and Pocahontas areas. Tag sales began on the Virginia side with Miss Ruth Bartlett and Mrs. J. W. Ellett directing volunteers. officials urged all funds be turned in by Monday evening as reports go to national chairman.
The RFC loan program is highlighted as relief for small businesses while the naval expansion bill serves as a pump primer for economic activity and foreign policy needs.
The passage suggests a period when many men face opportunities in actual construction work and in the manufacture of materials, marking a shift or emphasis in employment and production activities.
The Bluefield Gun Club hosts the first 1938 skeet competition this afternoon with Bluefield Lebanon and possibly Bradshaw shooters. Roy Callaway says practice starts at 1 pm and competition follows at 2 pm with extra helpers at the 16 yard traps. Visitors may join and after the event all traps will be open for general practice.
Dr Gratz notes air grease relieved muscular pain in some patients once other treatments failed but cautions it should be used only on those deemed incurable. He explains adhesions form as temporary protection against infection and early air use could kill within hours.
Huntington W V June 17 R J Foley secretary of the West Virginia Golf association announces the district qualifier for the U S amateur championship will be held at Guyan Country Club on Tuesday August 30. The national amateur will use Oakmont Pittsburgh. More than twenty top amateurs from the tri state area expected to compete for five district places. Only players with handicap four or less and with USGA affiliated clubs eligible.
Joe Louis who will defend his heavyweight title against Max Schmeling next week was named in a 250000 damage suit filed today in circuit court. The suit argues personal injury damages linked to an incident involving the boxer and a local claimant.
Sheridan A. Bruseaux a Negro private detective sues over an article alleging defamation. His manager John Roxborough and trainer Julian Black also named defendants. Judge Barnes earlier dismissed Louise and Black as defendants for lack of proof they resided outside Illinois.
Mrs. Tom V. Evans, 80, died at her Athens road home at 2 30 near noon. Funeral arrangements were delayed awaiting relatives. The report notes a fig tree bearing three crops in a season.
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