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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1931

Page

4

Attorneys Will Depend On Briefs In Minnte Stull Case

State and defense attorneys in the Minnte Stull case agreed to forego oral argument before Judge Howell M Tanner on the petition for a new trial. Briefs from defense John Pendleton and Hugh G Woods and from the state Walter Burton and Ajax T Smith were filed, with a ruling likely next month.

Minnte Stull Indga Howell M. Tanner Mra. Stull John Pendleton Hugh G. Woods Jerome Katy Sidney Evans Bluefield West Virginia University Law School Frank L. Smoot Hazel Mary Wilmore City of Bluefield

The Man With The Most Phenomenal Memory

Monday column explains yesterday's cartuunlon about flowers and Japanese Cherry Trees. It notes the sakura admired by visitors in Japan, the image of petals fluttering, and an ancient poet linking them to the souls of Yamato. The piece emphasizes that the trees bear no fruit yet inspire unique affection.

Japan

Boosters to Host Narrows in Princeton Tonight

Frances Mano Barkedale Mre J C Meador lwood and Jd C Menor travel to Princeton to face the Boosters in a district athletic field showdown. Past games include a 9 1 defeat to Boissevain. robbery at Sanitary grocery halted after a late return by partner G O Keathey. a coal and supply truck incident shattered a window at the same store. Also notices a church service at First Church of Christ with Dr Perry J Cook and Rev Garland Brack delivering sermons and an evening Christian Endeavor event.

Todat Narrows Princeton Tolay Boosters Toama Princeton First Church OF Christ Perry J. Cook

Princeton Area Personal Notes Reach Out From Nearby States

Dr and Mrs Perry J Cook and two daughters plan to return next week after two weeks in Mikins West Virginia and with relatives in Pennsylvania Edna Parkins visiting relatives in Norfolk Virginia Mrs W Opling and children visit Mrs Kaling's mother Neva Fry and Harry Fry at Hougatonle Mason County Mrs William Henry Roberts of Carnesto Pennsylvania visiting son Hill Roberts on North Walker Street Mrs Ruth Britton and daughter Mildred Britton of Troanole Virginia visit Mr and Mrs Tom Sientz on Main Street Mrs Frederick Smith and daughter Suzanne returned from Washington DC with Mrs Lydia Warner of Erie Pennsylvania who will spend the summer here Mr and Mrs FB G H Bap and son Elmer and Mr and Mrs J B Robinson and daughter Frances left for Baltimore to visit relatives Mrs L Willyoung visited Bluefield Thursday Mrs I M Norman and daughter Carol returned from Virginia Beach Parker Wilson and Carl Watson of Knoxville Tennessee visit Bill Foster on Park Avenue Edna Moses returned home on Park Avenue after visiting Aliss Mary Allen Harvey of Welch Parker Wilcoat Carl Watson Bill Foster and Sam Foster Junior left for Charleston to spend the weekend with S G Foster Mrs Clarence Norris and daughter Edith Tipton arrived to visit Mrs Norris mother N P Perkins.

Perry J. Cook Highland Aenus Mikins W. Va Pennsylvania Edna Parkins Norfolk W. Opling Kaling Neva Fry Harry Fry Hougatonle Mase William Henry Roberts Carnesto Penn Hill Roberts North Walker Street Rdlth Britton Mildred Britton Troanole Tom Sientz Main Street Frederick Smith Suzanne Washington, D. C Hate GH. Bap Elmer J. B. Robinson Frances Robinson Balti- More L. Willyoung Bluefield I. M. Norman Carol Virginia Beach C. J. Stanley C. M. Umberger Charleston Buhl Foster Park Avenue

Princeton Paragaphs Paroled and Civil Actions Update

Two paroled orders were entered in criminal court by Judge George L. Dillard probationing Roy Hartwell and L. P. Speltz. A Brew owner was fined for possession of home brew Emory Bailey received a fine and thirty days in jail. Suit filed by H. J. Hines against M. Himes and others seeks to convene creditors and sell property for relief. Layman’s Day observed at Hirst M. E. church with talks on spiritual power. Lodge elections to be held at Princeton Lodge No. 194 A and A M. Engineer Blumberg reports on post office site survey and plans for new building start after four months. Local farmers John and Fred Walker visiting Princeton. 4-H club picnic and field day to start with games and a picnic lunch followed by track events in Princeton Athens area.

George L. Dillard Roy Hartwell L. P. Speltz W. W. McNealy J. Earl Bailey Emory Bailey B. King Eace Mercer and Park Street W. Brown Ralph Shrewsbur Blumberg Teavens Princeton-Athens Rand Mere

Unclear event timing for fair activities

Fragment mentions both boys and girls and novelty races scheduled until 3 30 o clock, indicating a community fair or athletic event with mixed age categories and a late afternoon schedule. Details such as location or organizers are not provided.

Labor saving devices cause overproduction warning

Harrishire Pa June 18 Commissioner Herbert Stewart of the U S Bureau of Labor Statistics says the employer may overproduce due to labor saving machinery leading to poor markets. conference in eastern states debated workmen’s compensation employment offices and health provisions. A report on compulsory medical exams was struck from the health section. Memphis miner blind from explosion may regain sight via operation at Memphis Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital after two years unable to work.

Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Maryland Delaware New Jersey New York Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts Ork Menphis Arizona Memphis Nose Mercat Hoapital Reardon Wes

Accident at Northfork Injures Several After Dance Ride

Mrs John H Tint of Menowell street is treated at Stevens clinic for injuries from a coupe overturn near Mullaffey s Mvig Northfork. Mrs Hunt fractured knee and chest injuries. Eugenia Hunt cut artery in right arm. Clara Sharrett unhurt. Car went off road and rolled after Elkhorn dance. Other hospital and local visits noted.

John H. Tint Menowell Street Stevens Clinic Mullaffey Mvig Northfork Hunt Eugenia Hunt Clara Sharrett Mike Hunt Elkhorn

Marehall to Mr Wilbur Heard funeral Monday at Leeds Episcopal

Marehall will be given in marriage to Mr Wilbur Heard in a ceremony described as a welding of lives. The service is planned for Monday afternoon at the Leeds Episcopal church.

Marehall Wilbur Heard Leeds Episcopal Church

Jury Trials End as Judge Dismisses Jurors

Circuit court in session since June cleared juries for the term and will adjourn July 3 to finish chancery matters. In WV cases against A C Hufford and related parties a settlement of 1900 dollars was reached. another suit against Hufford and American Surety was settled. two suits against the county court were settled with National Bank of Northfork as plaintiff.

Jude Ben F. Howard Circuit Court Howard Auld West Virginia A. C. Hufford Mr. Hufford United States Mielity, and Guaranty Company Hufford American Surety Company Northfork Plaintitt Sektle

Legal Notices and Civil Verdict Fragments

Partial OCR reads Mrs L J Brindley Welch representative Daily Telegraph Sunset News seeking $100 with J A Lay and N L Vernao as plaintiffs. Settlement $300. Verdict for defendant in Maud Washbur vs Equitable Life. Thomas vs West Virginia and Kentucky Insurance Company case continued.

Tment J. A. Lay N. L. Vernao Maud Washbur Equitable Life Assurance Society J. W. Thomas West Virginia and Kentucky Insurance Company

Welch Parag raphs Honor Tisicor and Bridge Party Notes

Welch paragraphs honor Mrs S M Burgess and Myra with a bridge afternoon at Waoad Lawn Court. Mrs Ernest Otey wins high score and Mrs Goodman takes Rueat prize. salad served by a long list of hosts. French, Payne, Swopie and others attend.

Pete Onanty Dies at Anawalt Home

The death of Tots Shanty a prominent Italian born citizen at his Anawalt home Thursday afternoon caused sorrow. He was 62 born in Pratola Peligna Italy and immigrated to South America before coming to West Virginia. He started a bakery in Anawalt about 20 years ago and is survived by his widow nine children and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not completed. A separate note mentions a bridge gathering hosted by Mrs Richard C Moore with several couples in attendance and prizes awarded.

Tots Shanty Anawalt Shanty John Hopkins Hosp Nital Baltimore Pratola Pelinga Italy South America

Mate Is Favorite In American Derby

Chicago June 19 VP The American derby carrying 40000 added money will run at Washington Park tomorrow with fourteen starters and Mate A C Bostwick’s three year old installed a favorite with Sun Meadow second choice. The race at two miles and a quarter features five eastern three year olds with rivals from the West. The West hopes rest with Spanish Play winner of the Louisiana derby. Five western horses include three silks owned by women.

Chicago Waghington Park A. C. Bostwick Sun Meadow Spanish Play John Hay Whitney Sanny Lussie Mel. Willan Ziegler Jr

Railway and Auto Executives Hold New York Conference

In New York on June 19 members of the Association of Railway Executives and the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce met in a joint session to discuss transportation issues. The talks aimed at a clearer understanding of rail and auto needs, with no definite conclusions reached and more conferences planned. The gathering follows a prior joint meeting with oil industry representatives in May.

New York Association of Railway Executive National Auto- Mobile Chamber of Committce

Widow of Grover Cleveland’s cousin dies at 104

Mrs. E. J. Cleveland aged 104 died at her niece’s home in Columbus Ohio and her body will be brought to Charleston for burial. Born in Charleston she was the widow of EB J Cleveland a first cousin to Grover Cleveland the 22nd president. She was active in missionary work after his death and founded the Old Ladies home in Charleston.

Charleston W. Va J. Cleveland Vinnie Chanmbless Columbus Ohio EB. J. Cleveland Grover Cleveland United States Old ‘Ladies’’ Home

Beckley Youth Drowns in Greenbrier River

In Beckley West Virginia on June 19 14 year old Willems of Beckley drowned while a group of Sunday school students trekked along the Greenbrier River near Talcott The youth was part of an overnight hike and a search for his body was started by Talcott authorities.

Beckley W. Va Willems Greenbrier

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