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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1935
Page
6
George Green, a Taylor resident, recounts being brutally assaulted and robbed by four white men near Stinson School. His left leg was amputated after fractures and a club attack. Dork Hoopa, 31, of Biuefield, was arrested and held for hearing.
The body of Stuart A Mills age 30 who died in a New Mexico hospital will arrive in Bluefield Thursday morning with his wife Misa Katheryn Hatcher. Funeral services are set at 4 PM Thursday at the home of Mrs Mills mother Mrs C H Watcher 2101 Walton Ave with burial at Walnut Grove cemetery. Mrs Hatcher could not travel to New Mexico due to her sister’s illness. Ming Margaret Fortune will join in Cincinnati. Pallbearers include Dr F N Andrews Dr C Wade Prof G W Owens Martin J Garry Robert Sheffey and French Easley.
Sootsacke¢ and Pique Blouses in assorted colors sizes 34 to 40 for 8c. Fret well's offers Croquinole permanent wave at 3.00 each or two for 5.90. Mary Jee Beauty Shop lists waves. Henderson Cleaners and Laundry offers new location. War Yck's Furniture and Warlick Furniture Store promote used washers with tiered pricing.
J P Parker 73 father of John L Parker linotype operator for the Daily Telegraph and Sunset News died yesterday at his Clinton North Carolina home. Surviving are his wife and several children: John Parker Shenandoah Avenue Mrs Pearl Tieree Mrs Whiner Pope Mrs Annis Patterson Miss Nancy Parker James Parker and one brother all of North Carolina. He was a longtime Methodist church member for 35 years.
Philadelphia June 18 six West Virginia students received degrees at University of Pennsylvania commencement Charles H Goodykoontz Jr of Binfield earned doctor of medicine George H Williams of MacDonald master of science William D Bloger of Wheeling bachelor of arts Myron T Kapner of Wheeling bachelor of science in economics Anne T Gaydoah of Wheeling and William J Hanes of Wheeling earned doctor of medicine
The second in the midweek skeet shoot series will be held at the Biudield Gun Club this afternoon with traps opening at 4 o'clock. The event invites club members unable to visit on Saturday and will only open skeet traps for the Wednesday session.
Partial OCR mentions a four mile race finished in under 16 minutes with a Navy connection in 1931. It notes Washington winning two preliminary races and references North Carolina State College’s student body with ninety five counties represented.
Rioting miners at a prison mine eluded guards and a superintendent, seized entrances and telephones, and set fires as they pressed demands. Guards, a physician’s dismissal, and food conditions were cited while officials negotiated for a resolution.
The Rev YW Hallaton preaches tonight at Piedmont district with senior choir. Garden Lovers Club meets 6 30 at Mrs Nogers Scott Street. Cream supper at Mrs Watkins 404 Church Street. Travelers Aid Club meets at the parsonage 224 Ellis Street. Music Appreciation Club calls meeting at Mrs Lola Mack 809 Reese Street at 7 30.
M. Smith Jr. was installed as high priest of Dushield Chapter No. 20 Royal Arch Masons in a ceremony at the Masonic temple on Federal Street. Other officers installed include J. J. Albright king EB 34 Wecckerly scribe J. Land treasurer R. O. Dayne secretary James McDowell A. T. Buchanan stewards Lockhart captain of the host L. S. Parstey principal sjourner KE. Dean Royak captain Norman McDowell master of the third veil W. P. Ohack master of the second veil W. A. Taylor master of the first veil L. Nichols chaplain N. Wickham tiler. Installation was led by L. S. Nichols with assistance from R. T. Phelps ag mar hat and W. C. Wilson as chan. in. Retiring high priest W. C. Wilson received a jewel presented by I. S. Nichols on behalf of the chapter. Wisen offered remarks.
Data from NRA employees shows appreciation for faithful service while the departing official expresses natural regret for tasks left unfinished. He hopes colleagues understand he did all he could to preserve the organization’s integrity and achievements.
Jeannette Gow daughter of Col Charles D. B. Caw a Boston postmaster and noted engineer electrocuted when a broken electric light wire arced through a puddle into her car after leaving Eldridge Watsons home in Brookline Mass Police said she and her sister Grace were in the party Friends and Miss Gow attempted resuscitation for an hour and a half before Dr Ernest D. Burden declared death Also Lila Damita and Prrol Hlynn announce plans to marry in Hollywood elopement publicity flight to Yuma planned.
The city board discussed and postponed final action on a license tax ordinance covering sales, delivery, and orders for coal or coke within city limits. A Leghia delegation seeking July 4 airport use for an Independence Day event was approved. Building permits were issued to Joe Wilds, Ruth M Williams, and J da Whittaker for residential and extension projects. Weekly labor payroll of $265 for the week ending June 12 was approved.
Senate discussion centers on Holt's eligibility as a constitutional question. Senator Johnson predicts Holt will gain a seat but balks at voting without oath. West Virginia parents and supporters plan to witness the oath as Holt faces the chamber. Borah signals no immediate stance while Neely backs Holt's right to sit amid opposition claims and shifting positions.
Hoy Houston, a Pocahottag Fuel miner, was seriously injured when a heavy coal fall trapped him at Lick Branch mines. He was rushed to Bluefeld sanitarium with severe leg injuries and possible amputation. Doctors fear for the other badly crushed victim.
South Bend Indiana June 18 officials of Oliver Farm Equipment plant reported the end of a general strike threat after employees accepted a company officials submitted agreement.
The Senate opened an inquiry into alleged graft and wasteful spending after a two hour commerce committee session. Meanwhile, the chamber voted 18 to 8 to advance John Monroy Johnson of South Carolina as a successor to a departed member of the little cabinet, though Republican opposition may stall confirmation until party hearings end, likely in a week.
Parkersburg West Virginia State Pharmaceutical association honors H A Goodykoontz of Bluefield and others at a two day convention ending with a banquet Robert St Pierce of Morgantown will direct affairs as president elect officers include John A Greear Huntington James A Patterson Martinsburg and J Lester Hayman Morgantown Charles V Selby Clarksburg and Fred C Allen Marlington in retiring president role
Leslie Cox six year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles D Cox of McComas died at the Binefield sanitarium from intestinal obstruction at 4 this morning. Funeral at the parents home at 2 this afternoon with Rev J R Belcher officiating. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery. Survived by brothers and sisters David Eldridge Nelson Ethel Evelyn and Betty.
Local incident at Bluefield Ice and Cold Storage Company saw valves manipulated on the ammonia condenser. Safety devices allegedly failed, risking serious damage and possible loss of life. Management reported to county authorities. prosecutors have been provided with clues to identify suspects.
Legislative brief notes House and Senate activity with urgent deficiency appropriations to reach floor Friday, plus bills on utilities holding company regulation Tennessee Valley Authority amendments and nuisance tax extension awaiting committee action. Federal alcohol control bill and Omni bus banking proceed through hearings and committee review. Also mentions ship subsidy, and a Crow Creek Reservation note on willow use for dam construction.
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