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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1930
Page
10
Mercer county men plan a rock dust plant using local limestone to serve nearby mines. Rock dust prevents mine explosions and is widely used where affordable. Mercer County limestone is suitable, with transport costs lowered by nearby coal field access and truck routes.
Princeton Rotary hears J Frank Marek outline rural urban cooperation and local farm outreach. W H Roberts urges ready markets and capital via quality produce and higher education push. Visiting Rotarians and guests from Athens Bluefield Athens Concord and Boston attend with plans for a joint event in Concord Athens featuring Dr. Winship.
State police Company B will hold a picnic at headquarters in Williamson. Attending will be Sergeant F C Crawford and Mrs Crawford, Private G F Parsons and Mrs Parsons, and Mrs L B E Gadd of this city.
Suit filed in circuit court by Bluefield Supply against National Surety in chancery returnable to July rules.
George W. Lazenby head of Princeton Wholesale Grocery files as Republican candidate for president of East River district board of education in circuit court clerk's office. X. W. Brown presides the board after succeeding his deceased brother T. Fred Brown. Lazenby is the first candidate to file for the East River district.
Wade H. Bailey declares as Democratic candidate for county court long term while M. K. Harmon files as Republican for the same seat. With these filings the field grows to four in the short term and seven in the long term.
Dr W E Davis pastor leads 9 45 Sunday school with W H Roberts superintendent. 11 am and 8 pm sermons. Christian Endeavor at 7 pm. choir sings Something For Jesus. Strangers receive a hearty welcome. registration committee at church today for those who missed last Sunday.
Rev. W. J Lyons is pastor with Sunday school at 9:45 a m led by superintendent W E Grady. Morning preaching at 11, junior league 6:30 p m, senior league 7 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m and choir practice Friday night.
The revival at Pispah’s attracts large attendance with conversions noted at each service. The church will host prayer and testimony Sunday at 11 AM, Sunday school at 10 AM, and preaching at 8 PM.
Dr. Perry J. Cook presides at 9 45 a m Bible school led by W L Givens general superintendent. Holy Communion and short sermon by the pastor at 11 15 with a duet by Mrs A B Torrence and Miss Beatrice Johnson singing The Church By The Side Of The Road. 7 p m Christian Endeavor meeting in the evening.
Glen Morrison and others from Hiawatha Kelleysville Lego Selma Kaymore Oak Vale Welton Weyanoke Lester and Princeton attend the district convention held in the church in East Princeton. Rev BK Clark state overseer in charge with T J Meador assisting. Entertainment committee includes E L Rickmen Clarence Fink and Walter Moxley. Convention sessions run today and tomorrow.
Mrs D C Rorrer of Littlesburg and formerly of Princeton died Friday afternoon at her home after a lingering illness. She leaves her husband and children Mrs G W Wysong Oak Hill Cleo Rorrer Clifton Forge Va Mrs Chalma Lovell Princeton and Neta and Dan at home. Funeral plans not announced.
Mr and Mrs L W Stovall of Fifth street announce the birth of a daughter Charlotte Imogene on June 19 weighing ten pounds Mrs Wanda Harvey prior to marriage was Miss Wanda Harvey.
Mr and Mrs J W McNutt attended the wedding of their niece Ann Shirey in Waynesboro Virginia Jimmie Morrel has been hospitalized then returned home Dorothea and mother Mrs W S Lyons spend the week with Mrs H N Felty in Boissevain VA Jack Hazlett plans a New York City summer Dr W H Wallingford visited Mullens Hoge Woolwine returned from Charleston Mrs R C Noble undergoes operation then home H E DeJarnette visits Roanoke Mr and Mrs O P Sharp visit Norfolk Buddy Lynch visits Princeton J T Brookman and family continue visit with the Morrells
Guarantors set plans for distributing Radcliffe Chautauqua tickets at a meeting next Thursday. The event will be held in Princeton on July 23 24 and 25. Officers elected BE B King president and R N Vermillion treasurer with committees named for grounds and arrangement tickets advertising and publicity.
Modesto California June 20 Elder J P Ray of Ohio denounces women with bobbed hair as lacking glory citing Paul. Elder Harry Benedict of Pennsylvania says churches lose power by meddling in state affairs while supporting prohibition and argues the Bible does not command men to fight for it.
The First National Bank of Welch did not open Friday morning due to financial distress. D C Woods of the comptroller of the currency is temporarily in control and a closing notice was posted. Bank officials claim solvency and expect reopening soon, with no depositor losses anticipated.
Local obit notes the passing of Mrs L J Brindley Welch, a longtime community figure and representative in the Dally Telelse News coverage. Her career included service in local organizations and involvement in civic events.
Mrs. Cora Gilbert aged 49 died at Welch hospital Friday morning at 10 30 due to peritonitis Funeral arrangements had not been made as of yesterday.
A light dialogue notes the maid’s violin skill and versatile ear. The exchange ends with a quip about fitting any keyhole in the house.
A Keystone city jury awarded the Stuart heirs $20 in damages in the suit against the city for tearing down two small garages by error of city employees after condemning a larger galvanized iron structure as a fire hazard. The case sought $10,000 for the two garages.
State Department of Mines schedules safety meetings and mine rescue contests across districts beginning Saturday at Williamson. Dates span through September with events in Beckley Wheeling Montgomery Fairmont and other towns plus coal company meets in Scarbro Grant Town Nellis and more.
Mrs Paul W Reyburn entertained a bridge party at the community rooms with flowers and a salad course after rounds of play Prizes were given for high score Lovely gifts were presented to Mrs Bowles and Miss Firey The guest list included many listed local and national names and several attendees from Haiti and Maryland
Mrs C C Coburn and sister Mrs T A Martin of Vivian depart for a week in Roanoke to visit relatives. Mrs Marvin Taylor and daughter Betty Ellen left for Giles County Virginia for two weeks with kin. Mrs F B Beavers and Eloise spend weekend with Huntington relatives. A Z Litz of Tazewell visits town on business. R W Hibbert of Northfork attends school of religious instruction. H K Barbe returns from Beckley business trip. Johnston returns from Charleston bankers meeting.
Six year old Aaron Reed son of Jim Reed of Premier is treated at Welch Hospital No 1 for a badly fractured arm after falling about four feet from a barn rafter while trying to hang a rope swing.
Eckman West Virginia and Northfork rector R W Hibbert announce Sunday services on June 22 the first Sunday after Trinity. Church school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m Burk Hollow school house hosts Sunday school at 3 p m and a preaching service at 7 30 p m. Public invited to attend.
Angelo Camp California hosts a fourth annual Jumpin Frog contest after Boosters Club meeting decides on another celebration next year. Event themed fundraiser to be held with supporters from the community and local groups.
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