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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1950
Page
24
In circuit court Judge D. M. Easley awarded Emma Viola Porkorney temporary custody of her daughter from Charlies Porkorney. The order requires defendant to pay $40 monthly to the plaintiff, cover court costs, and pay her attorney $100.
Authorities confiscated two 100-gallon moonshine stills and dumped twelve 60-gallon mash barrels at three spots. One site near Lamar yielded a still and four mash barrels, another near McComas yielded a still and two mash batches. Fermenting red dog and sugar were found in the mash.
The will of Glen Anders dated February 5, 1947, probated in Princeton, left property in Roundhouse addition to son Walter T. Anders with the remainder divided between Walter, Pearl Anders, and Beulah Williams. Walter Anders named executor.
A theft at a Lick Creek residence resulted in about 60 dollars taken from a wallet. Deputy sheriff Earl Rose and C. T. Swim investigated. Matthews' stepson reported the loss as the family was away visiting in Princeton.
Mercer county residents over 15 will again receive chest x-ray service at the Mercer Tuberculosis and Health Association and the State Department of Health. The mobile clinic routes include Bluefield August 7–11 Princeton August 14–18 and McComas August 14–15 Bramwell August 16–18 with additional stray fragments in the schedule. Remote clinic activity reports show 36 x rays with 12 TB cases and 20 with no disease, plus extensive nursing visits, education outreach and a 1949–50 fiscal year financial summary totaling 18945.27 in expenditures and 7765.59 on hand.
Classified ad listing multiple properties near Princeton and Beckley Road in West Virginia. Features include an eight room brick home in Athens Reynolds with seven acres, two chicken houses, barn, fruit trees, and $20 000 price. other 5 to 6 room country houses with wells, baths, basements, and various outbuildings priced from $5 250 to $7 750. Immediate possession offered on cash or terms.
Mrs. Howard Walker a recent bride, received gifts at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. J L Caldwell and Mrs. James Marcum at 902 Front Street. Bingo and games were played and many presents were given.
City and state police rounded up three men accused of fighting and drunkenness after visiting the Patterson restaurant on Harrison Street and the Villa on Beckley Road. Arraigned before Magistrate E. Dale Bailey, Jack Crotty of East Princeton received $5 and costs for assault and battery on Raymond Hypes and $10 and costs for a drunk charge. Hypes was fined $5 and costs for assault and battery and $10 for a drunk charge. Ben Basham was fined $5 and costs for assault on Hypes and $10 for a drunk charge. Crotty also faces a charge of destroying property and disorderly conduct at the Villa.
Evening events featured contests won by Miss Virginia Ball and Mrs Guy. Guests enjoyed lime punch and bridal cakes with gifts of silver, crystal, china, and linen for the honoree. Absent friends listed include Oma Bowling and Eva McCoy among others. Florabunda Garden Club meets Monday at 8 with Mrs Harrer and Mrs Poston co hosting. Sam Rush of Bluefield to present Flower Arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Bob Whittaker who wed June 2 returned from their honeymoon visiting Baltimore Philadelphia New York East Hampton Massachusetts Niagara Falls and Canadian points of interest.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Harriet McCreery to Thomas McCarty Moncure. Ceremony set for Saturday at 2 30 p m in Princeton Presbyterian Church with a reception at the Hale Avenue home immediately afterward.
Miss Annie Mae Broyles of Roanoke led the Lilly Grove vacation Bible school which enrolled sixty three students and ended with a Friday picnic. Community women assisted across departments, with church groups from First Christian and First Baptist. Commencement drew a full house on Thursday with crafts on display. Birth announcements list Deborah Joan for J W McAfee and Karen Sue for Robert A Damron.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Thursday afternoon at First Methodist with Mrs. Paul Covey presiding. The program "How We Tell the Story" covered missionary countries and "Needs within the United States." Budget approved for coming year. June 29 set for local officers training school with lunch served. Mrs. Riley Griffith to attend with Mrs. Early Robertson as alternate.
Names omitted from the guest list for Mrs. Katherine Daugherty’s birthday dinner include two grandchildren Eddie Ray and Freddie Ray and a nephew A. M. Martin of Thorn Street, as reported in the notice.
The June meeting of the W M S at First Baptist Church convened Thursday at 7 30 PM. Mary Bruce circle led by Mrs Owen Hutcheson organized the program.
Mary Burke Baptist W M S held their general meeting at 2 o clock in the church. Mrs. Bell leader of the Callie Ridenour circle directed the program. The G. S. also presented a short program.
Large 50 by 350 foot lot near Virginian Supply Co East Princeton priced with $10 down and $5 per month Tract No 393 Lilly Homesites. Contact Princeton Office in the Princeton Bank and Trust annex dial 2115 or write Princeton W Va for full information on this tract.
The family expresses gratitude for aid during illness and death of Mrs. W. H. Overstreet. Thanks for cars, flowers, neighbors, North Tazewell Methodist minister, and Memorial Funeral Directory staff. Signed W. H. Overstreet and daughters.
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