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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1939
Page
11
A wild animal editor weighs bear related harms and argues for state reimbursements to farmers for bear losses while protecting wildlife. The piece calls for legal bear killings limited to annual allowances and extends a plea to spare eagles from harm.
A local barbershop drama unfolds as customers receive rapid haircuts while a radio program plays. J. W. Norfolk and West Street Car lines are noted in the shift, with Vance Wells commenting on the scene and a traveler recalling a past incident with a pun shave during a trolley ride.
Plans are complete for a three way Masonic celebration at the Bluefield Va temple Friday June 23. A 6 30 p m banquet by Bluefield chapter 102 Order of Eastern Star precedes an 8 p m address by Dr J N Hillman grand master Grand Lodge of Virginia Masons. Distinguished Virginians are listed as attendees with Wade H Frazier and Raleigh H Tabor to preside.
Miss Vera L. Wright and A. G. Wright of the o oene ment company are Alexandria Minnesota guests of Cold Spring Granite company at their annual dealers convention. Miss Virginia Wright returns to Ohio State University after a week at home. Mrs. Frank Wallace and daughter Betty Lou depart to visit Portsmouth Ohio.
At the Bluefield Better Service club meeting Thursday evening Homer K. Bowen praised Miss June Shupe Patty Mingo and Wharton Black as outstanding young talent. He predicted a brilliant future for the young performers and commented on June Shupe's view of Tom Sawyer's love affairs as a classic.
A fragment notes Mrs G W W Daddle of Virginis avenue, referenced in a passage about a local matter. The garbled text references the Graham edition and faded paper, indicating a historical newspaper snippet without clear event details.
Fred Lambert and Frank Brat captured a live weasel in a glass jar in Abbs Valley. They also seized a half grown rabbit. One man threw his hat over the jar as the scene drew interest.
Miss Edna Schinkle notes extreme heat, claiming true warmth is felt in Chillicothe or Pittsburgh. She expresses affection for a management company in Bluefield, Virginia, as a remark on local climate and satire.
Ebenezer is developing toward town status with fifteen homes already built in the vicinity and more in prospect. The community lies in the Blue stone valley of Tazewell County, five miles west of Bluefield Virginia.
Herbert Willis returns from Alexandria for vacation while Misses Reba and Pearl Johnson of Tazewell visit the San Francisco fair. Families from Beckley Columbus and Pocahontas join locals visiting grandparents and relatives in this city during the hot spell.
Political trends loom as Woodrum breaks with the White House on relief, with Virginia’s Sixth district hailed as a strong House member. The Ninth district backs Hungry and Wallace for president, while Byrd and the New Deal clash with Gov. J. H. Price over a possible third term. Tension rises as June heats the political barometer.
Officials note an unidentified bird chant begins around 4 AM and rises to a consistent pattern by 5 AM, affecting nearby residents and prompting discussion about the birds' early wake calls and the dawn chorus. The source mentions robins cardinals sparrows and other birds in the pattern. Further details on location and scope are unclear due to damaged text.
With open bass season near, readers are urged not to handle undersized bass with dry hands. The article notes that wetting the hand helps protect the fish’s slime coat and survival chances when returning it to the water.
Henry Guy of Wallville discovers a Cincinnati Post among dusty papers in an old trunk. He recalls the N and W railroad derailment near Wytheville. A woman wills her faithful mare a $100,000 beneficiary, with the horse set to receive the entire amount.
In Connecticut 73 year old Martha Martin Steele grabbed her hat and hit a curve ball to send a home run out of the lot. The playful moment spotlights the nation’s baseball fever and celebrates a surprising senior feat.
Falls Mills reports the Daily Vacation Bible School at the Methodist Church completed its first week. Forty-five juniors attended under Miss Sue Carter with assistants Mrs. John French Mrs. D L Caldwell Jr and Miss Leanna Wimmer guiding the program.
Last Saturday night Margie Bailey hosted a birthday party at her home with about twenty eight guests. Interesting games were played and refreshing refreshments were served.
Mrs. E. V. Bailey suffered a broken arm after a fall from her porch on Thursday morning. Details of the incident were reported in local notices.
Mrs H C Chandler returned this week from a visit with her son and wife in New ark. Maxine McKenzie has been ill with a throat infection but is improving. Mr and Mrs Bill Duff move to Roderfield where Duff has accepted an agent position for the N and W.
Mrs James Perdues home in Lurich Va was decorated for a birthday party honoring her son Jessie Richard from 1 PM. Refreshments were served by W M Perdue and C E Fleemas. Attendees included Betty and Rae Brammer Blanche Perdue Betty Joe Wolfe Evers Alma Comer Ola Jones Jewell Dickenson Bee Sheila Mary Robertson Sonny Betty Bughes Asia Perdue and others from Mullens Serena Narrows and nearby areas. Piedmont and Willowton played a baseball game 11 to 13 with Piedmont winning. Narrows to play Lurich next Sunday. Miss Claudie Davis and her parents spent last week in the area.
June 17 report from Pounding Mill noting Rev Foote at Union church preaching, Rev Curtis Jones to preach Sunday, and Rev Elgin Elswick at Church of God Thursday. Stereoptical pictures of pioneer ministers shown Saturday night with local attendees. others visited from Akron and Columbus areas.
The week’s social notes list visits among families including Mrs. Fred Morgan and Mr. Morgan in Bluefield, the Gilberts, the Rays, Mulkeys, and Rings h Cast lewood trips for straw buying and health care, Scouts at Camp Roland, and a birth of Glenda Kay to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Asbury in Roanoke with relatives mentioned from Richlands to Mollie Harper and Catherine Hunter in Roanoke.
Mrs Sallie McDonald of Fort Pierce Florida visits relatives this week. Mrs J A Mathena hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Howard Seath Bluefield Virginia Mr and Mrs Frank Snell Mr and Mrs Henry Hartley and Miss Pauline Johnson of Bluefield Virginia. Mrs Kyle French and her children Rex and Gene visited her mother Mrs Maggie R Tabor last week. Miss Louise Hill recovers at home from a tonsil operation at Bluefield sanitarium last week.
Bailey Virginia June 17 Those visiting at Mrs Dillie Prench home Sunday included Mr and Mrs Frank Wilburn Mr and Mrs G V Bourne and Mr and Mrs Randolph Bourne on Bluefield Princeton road. E J Dillon and Miss Elizabeth and French visited Mr and Mrs G B French in McCarr over the weekend aided by Mrs French. Grandson Bill Tiller in the US Army visited Sunday. Mrs Raymond Clark of Bluefield and Mrs Frank Grindstaff of North Tazewell visited their father T H Wilburn this week. Mr and Mrs Roy Nash of Bluefield moved into their new home on Bailey road.
Annie Wilson died Saturday at Clinch Valley clinic at age 48. Nine children Albert Carl Otis Jessie Sherman Fred John Martha Catherine survive. Services conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Raven Methodist church by Rev. Albert Ball, with burial in Swords Creek cemetery.
Mrs John L White hosted a lawn party Tuesday for a Winston Salem guest party of twenty young people The Rev and Mrs Glenn E Boye of Emory University Ga spent the weekend with the latters parents in Winston Salem Others visiting included Mr and Mrs George W Robinson Mrs Merle Sammon Mr and Mrs James M Necessary and son James Edward and Miss Fay Elwell all of Hot Springs National Park Ark Alice Tuggle has returned to Winston Salem after a three week visit to her sister Mrs J R Lambert.
The Auxiliary officers training class of the Presbyterian church met at the church. Ice cream and cake were served.
The Wild West Rodeo owned by Harry Huff played at Richlands High School athletic association sponsored event on the municipal ball field for five shows four nights and one matinee. The Saturday matinee started at 2 30 p m and drew the largest crowd yet.
Mrs W F P White remains at the Washington Square Hospital. Sette Panchen recovering from a fractured hip at Sette Williams hospital. Mrs M H McGuire bruised in a fall. Anne Ellyn and Draper of Raven are grandparents to Mr and Mrs J. Mrs A H Griffith ill at home on Buchannon Avenue. John R Sloan has returned with daughter Nancye Sloan. Circle No 1 of the Woman's Council Christian church held a Silver Tea at Mrs J D Elkins. Narcie Helen Hawkins recovering after surgery at Clinch Valley clinic. Fred Fitzer of Norton ill at home. Roy Fitzer of Richlands is his brother. Peis Mrs Nel Rainers to hold a school of instruction on June 29. Marvine Jr and Hurt McGuire visited Mr and Mrs M H McGuire. Do G Watts and Herman visiting Custore atts in Richmond. Williams summer student from Sweet Briar College arrived home. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Williams hosted Mr Williams' parents from Coeburn. Miss Bess Mainous of Coeburn visited Mr and Mrs Do O Jeter. Linda R Williams Jr left for home. Bill Beaven of Chapel Hill arrived for summer with Mr and Mrs George G Beall. Bill is Mrs Beall's brother.
The softball league announces a new schedule this week with nine teams including a new Blue Jays squad. Early leaders are expected from the Presbyterian arch youth team as play resumes with 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. match times starting June 19 through June 23 featuring Kiwanis Big Creek Nationals Water Dogs Walkers Jewel Ridge Rotary and others.
John C. Montgomery leaves Thursday for Louisville Kentucky and then travels to Cleveland to attend the Rotary International convention next week. He will officially represent the Richlands Rotary Club.
The Bluefield A Cappella choir will perform sacred music at the Star theatre in Rich lands on Sunday June 28 at 3 20 p m under the Trinity church Ladies Auxiliary. The choir numbers over fifty and a 25 cent admission will be charged for about an hour and fifteen minutes.
A group from the People's Society church plans to travel to Bristol Virginia for a conference at Sullins College. A bake sale raised funds to send as many delegates as possible.
Circle No 1 of the Methodist Missionary society led by Mrs O P Sisson will meet at Mrs T B Jewell home Circle No 2 of the Methodist assistant hostess circle and Circle No 3 at A J Stinson home with Mrs Allen as assistant The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church will meet at the church this coming Thursday.
Jack Stiltner of Ven Virginia reports a 23 1 2 inch rainbow trout weighing nearly five pounds caught on Roaring Fork near Tazewell. He landed it on his second try after about an hour with help from Carlys Jackson, who aided in bringing the fish to shore.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union met Wednesday at Mrs. A J Stinson’s home with five members and two visitors. Mrs J J Draper led devotional, Mrs George R McCall directed a short foreign play presentation, and delicious refreshments were served.
The Farm Bureau announced it will erect a new building on the Williams garden site at the southwest corner of Suffolk and Second streets after Dr. W R Williams sold the 100 by 150 foot property for 10000. Construction to begin within thirty days and The News Progress office plans to remain at its current site if work can be arranged around it.
Numerous residents from Red Ash, Tazewell, Richlands and nearby towns plan trips to San Francisco for the Golden Gate Exposition and to New York for the World’s Fair. Others visit relatives in Detroit, Philadelphia, and Norfolk while sending children to summer school at Radford and Richlands.
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