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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1939
Page
9
A woman told the magistrate that her mate tried to slash her throat with a knife Friday night and that she had just been released from jail where Magistrate Jones held him in default.
Knights of Pythias plan an outing on Oakvale road next Thursday after a 7:30 p.m. business meeting in Walker Hall. Alice of Pythias invited to attend. Deputy Chancellor R D Burgess urged the group to strive for the good of the order as 43 members participated.
Ground Hog hunters gathered at the home of H. D. Karnes to form a local association. Officers elected include T. Karnes as president and Lloyd Lambert as secretary, with eligibility limited to residents within fifty miles and under oath of honesty and veracity.
Cozy 3 room furnished apartment for rent with Kelvinator air cooling and gas range. Gas cooking supplied. Located at W. W. Von Court Royal Theatre Bidg.
Widespread social items from M'Comas and Athens include visits by Mrs. C A Hillman and Miss Nancy Payne, Kinship ties shown as Miss Jean White visits Arista, and several families attending church and school events. Henry Warden starts medical school next fall, while Charles Hall and Jim Hall are mentioned among relatives and visitors, with a church picnic led by Mrs. J C Wall featuring games, stories, and prayers.
Tonight’s program by Deey Vacation Church School at Memorial Church offers firsthand information for attendees. The event aims to help primary students study Bible homes in the D. V. and marks a milestone in the Comas charge with about a hundred participants.
Pinnacle circle will meet this afternoon with Mrs W C Edwards to discuss community coal and fare details. The note indicates a local gathering at a community venue with Mrs Edwards leading discussions.
The home of Nelson Hall is being renovated with improvements led by Mr Hall. Local officials say renovations aim to modernize the residence while preserving historic features. Residents anticipate enhanced safety and updated facilities once work completes.
A Monday evening gathering by Lake produced a fotful outing with a campfire and marshmallows. Participants included DeHart, Ben Elmore, Bud ylas Short, Morgan Adams, Jimmy Adams, Pred Moore, Ster r gess, Randolph Bryant, Bo rich, Johnnie Otha Sturgill and Preston Mitchell.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Webb express gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during the illness and death of Robert Cochran. They thank those who supplied cars and flowers and appreciate all acts of sympathy in their dark hours.
The Rev. C. G. Eastwood district superintendent of Bluefield district led the 3rd quarterly conference at Repass chapel last night. He delivered a fine sermon before the conference. J. S. and B. F. Pinkard were elected delegates to attend the conference.
Residents and visitors from Rock, W V and nearby towns were seen at various gatherings and family visits. Mrs Edison Lincolls and children stayed with Mrs ponpens ee in Kat Menia, with multiple local families hosting relatives from Pulaski and Pembroke. At Charles ton and Round Bottom, several locals joined dinners and social calls as part of a busy week of hospitality and kinship.
The Princeton American Legion Rifle Club will award the Medal 10 for the night's highest score. The event Friday night or Monday night at 7:30 at the Memorial building features a five shot course in a new lighting setup. Club officers, led by president J. P. Udy of Bluefield, praise longtime home-range participation and recent matches that honor rifleman skill.
Princeton alumnae chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma held its regular monthly meeting at the Athens Friday evening in the Boys hall apartment of Mrs. Jacque Wodell.
Gary leads the Tri-County league as Princeton, Dumont Austin or Lacy Hight and Gary pitchers Johnny or Fatty Pitcho prepare for a decisive afternoon game. Crowd of several hundred from Gary expected to travel to the site. Mrs Ward Sowers hosted a D A R meeting at Walker Street home with Friday night committees assigned.
Seven room house with lot 100 by electric lights and water in the house. Includes several fruit trees out buildings a garage and stone basement. Also a two room house plus fruit stand. Near school bus line priced reasonably P. O. Box 151 Route 3 Princeton.
A group of about thirty eligible students gathered in the dining room for a reception with a delightful menu including strawberries ice cream and nuts. Hosts Mrs McNutt Mrs Halstead and Mrs Karnes poured drinks and welcomed guests Mrs Hugh Kelso and Mrs McClaugherty attended along with Emman Bortnisky.
Miss Majorie Mooney returns from Charleston where she has been visiting since school closed. Mr and Mrs W H Roberts and two sons arrive in Princeton for a visit with Dr and Mrs J R Vermillion on Walker street. Mrs K Stewart of Beckley visits her carer and Mrs W O, and Mr and Mrs W R Dunman and daughter Jo Edith have returned from New York City.
A sequence of river and hillside parcels for sale near Princeton, Athens and Hinton corridor. Properties include 2% acres with 90 fruit trees, 7 room bungalows, 119 acre farm with orchards and timber, 42 acre farm near Athens, 27 acre farm near Princeton, 6 room house on East Princeton, a 5 room cottage, a 7 room brick bungalow, 4 room cottage, and a 56 acre farm with orchard. Terms range from cash sales to monthly payments and part trade options.
Eight room house on five acres with water and electric on a paved street. Located within a ten minute walk of Concord College in Athens. Priced at 2800 dollars with 1300 dollars down and 25 dollars monthly.
Montcalm 4 H club will meet at 2 00 p m at the home of Miss Ethel Hawks. All Es urged to attend. Clarence Hawks has been ill at his home for the past week. Attendees at the funeral of Little Billie Munsey were Estel Munsey Emory Stafford Mrs Ward Hamblin and Albert Fred and Marie Munsey. Mrs Sam Lawson Mrs Dwight Glass Lois Harrison Donald Glass and Marshall Lawson visited Charleston Wednesday. Mr and Mrs W C Blevins and children were called to Jenkins Ky due to the death of an uncle. Mrs Lorene Glass and Miss Lois Harrison visited Pocahontas Virginia last week.
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