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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1956

Page

10

Red Pen Poison New Propaganda Offensive Exposed

Frederick Woltman and Jack Steele reveal the Soviet redefection campaign aimed at Western exile communities. They note limited actual defections, but a broader Moscow strategy to erode Western security and encourage internal propaganda among captive peoples.

Frederick Woltman Jack Steele U. S Geneva Bulganin, Krushchev & Co Moscow Kremlin Russia Poland Beng Ptice

Women Society Plans Thursday Church Meeting

The Women’s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 2 PM in the chapel. Mrs. Ted Malcolm, program chairman, will present the program. Silver Springs WMU meets this afternoon at 2 PM at the church and young people will present the program. Olga Pendleton will present pupils from her piano bass in two recitals this week. Thursday evening performances feature a list of pianists and singers. Friday evening Carolyn Herbert and Carol Ann Newkirke ll present two piano music in the Fellowship Hall at 8 PM. Public is invited.

Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Ted Malcolm Silver Springs WMU Olga Pendleton Linda Blevins Charlotte Snider Kay Blankenship Louise DeHart Becky Woods Patsy Ellison Mary Condey Bert Barrett Jane Hanxer Nancy Pendleton Harry Cordey Jane, Childress Carolyn Walthal June Brown Bill Hunnicutt Carol Turner Caroll Bowden Jo Ann Hutchison Judy Buxton Marie Caldwell Sue Edmonds Linda Joyce Miller Judy

Princeton council hears parking and drainage requests

The Princeton city council discussed a proposed Straley Avenue parking lot with residents protesting a new lot between Park and Ninth streets. They also reviewed parking on South Walker Street and drainage fixes after a heavy rain, with plans to hire an engineer and study water problems near Mercer, Harrison, and Knob streets. The police chief and city manager were tasked to study parking limits on Walker Street and an eligibility list for new officers was approved.

Princeton W. D. Hostetter Bluefield Automobile Club Don Kessinger Hostetter Ernest D. Lilly Automobile Club Straley Avenue Park Avenue Nth. Street Alenton Barrison G. W. Evans South Walker Street Walker Street H. S. Smith Mercer Street Harrison Street Third Everett Bailey M. C. Keith Princeton Avenue Leonard Richards Harrison 3Rd Myrtle Skeens Knob Street Bluefield Avenue O. E. Kewitt Pentecostal Holiness Church Clara Meadows Police Service Commission Police Department Johnston Street Main Mahood Avenue J. A. Haws A. R. England Nick Leshkow West Virginia W Water Service Com Ingleside Road Ninth Street Beop Straley Highland

Circuit Court Hearing Dockets Damages in Multiple Actions

The circuit court continued trials in several actions including Fred Anderson vs Edward M Rude Carrier Corp for 100000 dollars alleging permanent back injuries from a trailer truck crash on Route 53. Shepard and Vernon Erd vs Cyrus W Young and Robert James VanHook also slated for August term. Dismuke Tire and Rubber Co Inc vs Powler Jamison and Mercer Tire Service resulted in 2753 62 for the plaintiff and Metal Glass Products Co Inc vs Persi Cola Bottling Co yielded a plaintiff verdict.

Fred Anderson Edward M. Rude Carrier Corporation Anderson Shepard Vernon Erd Cyrus W. Young Robert James VanHook Oakvale Dismuke Tire and Rubber Co. Inc Powler

Mercer County T and H Hold June Meeting

Mercer County Tuberculosis and Health Association board met June 18 at 7 30 in the clinic room. Directors present included C man Jones H H Hutcheson Samuel Shremner John oo Dr Kelly Dr N Dyer and Mrs Bessie Ferguson from Bluefield plus others from Princeton Bramwell Spanichbars and Glenwood. Samuel Laufer named Representative Director to WV Tuberculosis and Health Association for one year. Mrs J L Bowyer named County Volunteer Chairman to aid county wide efforts. Committees listed for Education Sale Sealth Pinding and Rehabilitation.

Pbecer County Tuberculosis and Association Mercer County Ce C. Man Jones H. H. Hutcheson Meen Shremner John Oo Kelly N. Dyer Jars Share Davis Bessie Ferguson Bluefield J. L. Bowyer John Donovan Samuel Laufer Princeton Claude Karnes Ralph Bird Matoaka Newton Roberts Bramwell Er Lees Spanichbars C. F Glenwood Laufer West Virginia Tuberculosis and Health Association Geoirman

Virginia Extension offers first Social Science Workshop class

In Grundy Virginia six students enrolled in the University of Virginia Extension Department course. The Social Science Workshop is led by Willard of Fairmont West Virginia. Henry Crawford, nicknamed Shag, is the season’s sole new National League umpire.

Henry Shag) Crawford

War Man Given Jail Sentence

A Florida federal court sentenced Harry Curtis Wolfe to a total of 10 years in prison after a 20 year term with two concurrent. He was convicted of interstate theft and transporting a luxury car from Louisville to Jacksonville for sale. FBI said Wolfe, once married to a Jacksonville native, favored Buick and Cadillac thefts. Authorities in Bluefield seek Olen Otho Wolfe, his 39 year old brother, on similar charges.

U. S District Court Florida Harry Curtis Wolfe Bluefield FBI Wolfe Jacksonville Bryan Simpson Louisville Fla Olen Otho Wolfe Harry C Wolfe

Florabunda Garden Club Plans Projects and Picnic

The Florabunda Garden Club met at Mrs. Dan T. Carr Jr. home. Mrs. James Wood reported on the Green Cathedral project and plans for seven to ten programs on gardening hosted by WHIS-TV’s Mrs. Jackie Oblinger. Next program spotlights the Princeton Park pool area. The annual picnic for members and families is set for Sunday afternoon July 15 at Camp Creek State Forest with hostesses Mrs. G. W. Paulkner and Mrs. William Winfrey.

James Wood Green Cathedral Cline Andrew Clark Jackie Oblinger Whis-Tv Princeton Park Clark Camp Creek State Forest G. W. Paulkner William Winfrey M. M. Yost Robert Stewart Hawaii United States

Princeton Remark Personal Notices Tailor Cambria Visit

Princeton personals note Shirley Jones and Roger Jones spending the week in Cambria Virginia with their aunt Mrs Sidney Woods. They accompanied her home after her visit with relatives here. David Lee Brown son of Roy and Mrs Brown underwent surgery at Georgetown Hospital Washington DC Monday. His condition is satisfactory. After release he will visit his aunt and uncle Dr and Mrs Pulcher for several weeks. Mrs Brown stays with her sister and brother in law Dr and Mrs Fulcher for several weeks.

Shirley Jones Roger Jones Cambria Sidney Woods David Lee Brown Straley Avenue Georgetown University Hospital Washington, D. C O. H. Pulcher Mrs. Brown Mrs. Fulcher

Train Derailment Delays Powhatan Arrow Near Ingleside

Sunday derailment of coal cars near Ingleside interrupted the Powhatan Arrow from Bluefield to Matoaka. The Arrow was halted 8:30 p m to 1 a m as crews moved to rejoin the Virginian Railway line. A second accident occurred while backing up two miles to reach rerouted lines. no injuries were reported.

Ingleside Powhatan Arrow Norfolk and Western Matoaka Pocahontas Division P. C. Wingo Bluefield N&w

Buchanan County Club Plans Fall Activities

The Buchanan County Home Demonstration Club will hold the Fall Planning Meeting on July 6 at 10 a.m. in the Cumberland Bank and Trust Building basement conference room. Members will plan next year’s program and bring a covered dish for the luncheon.

Grundy Buchanan County Home Demonstration Club Cumberland Bank and Trust Company

Princeton Paragraphs Swim Party Postponed

The Young Adults of the Episcopal church postponed their swimming party to July 18. Guardian qualified G H Lawhead, trust officer, for Anne Houston Woodward. Two former catchers Del Witour and Ray Berres are coaching under manager at Chicago White Sox.

Princeton Episcopal Church Guardian G. H. Lawhead Flat Top National Bank Anne Houston Woodward del Witour Ray Berres Manener Chicago White

Zoning Board Hearing on Trailer Occupancy On R Blue Field Ave

Zoning board will hear H H Lester's request to place a trailer on lot 1 section 21 Lee Rae on Friday June 2 for occupancy. Divorce suits filed in Circuit Court include Russell C Price vs Glacys A Price and Corrine Ethel Keaton vs Harold Bernard Keaton. Trooper Fred Wynne reassigned from Princeton to Summersville WV. Trooper Ted Anderson joins the Pr patrol. 1.26 inches of rain fell in Princeton last Thursday afternoon, the heaviest since 1/27, with showers pushing total to 1.44 inches. A whale remark notes that a good supply can gain weight rapidly.

Soning Board of Adjustment H H. Lester Bluefield Avenue Lee Rae Circuit Court Russell C Price Glacys A. Price Charcery Corrine Ethel Keaton Harold Bernard Keaton Fred Wynne Princeton Summersville W. Va Ted Anderson Tire Patrol West Virginia Water Service Company Roy Farey

Miss Eva Snyder Returns Home From Visit

Miss Eva Snyder returns to her Beckley home after a weekend visit with her aunt Mrs. G B Karnes on Straley Avenue. Miss Katherine Lilly, who had been staying with Mrs. Karnes, has moved to the Matney Apartments.

Eva Snyder Beckley G. B. Karnes Straley Avenue Katherine Lilly Mrs. Karnes Matney Apartments

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Iron Curtain Free World Kremil Theodore Klionsky Brooklyn Ter Immigration Service Red Army West America Princeton Society Women’s Society Bluefield Daily Telegraph Princeton News Joneher T C. J. Remines Mercer County Virginia Asbury & Quick New Princeton Bluefield Road Princeton City Limits Courthouse Square Princeton, W. Va Florabunda Club Florabunda Garden Club Dan T. Carr Jr Dent Ralph Cline General Electric Refrigerator General Electric Tomchins Aio Buchanan County Club Carol Ahmart Carolow Roo Ohmart Tryon Lawrance Nat “King” Cole James Stewart North Side Zoning Board Athens Theatre Wed—Thur THE Scuminall DOW Wholesale Paint & Supply Co Mallory’s Mercer St American Gas and Electric Company American Gas and Electric System Electric Power Company Avecrac wUy
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