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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1931

Page

4

Virginia farmer tests peddler law in W Va case

Meadow View Virginia farmer W D Odum faced a 200 fine for selling produce without a license after local justice of the peace ruling his wedding a violation. Odum appealed, seeking a test case to resolve amendments to the hawkers and peddlers act, with a July criminal term for final decision.

W. D. Odum Meadow View Odum Nenuty H. F. Funt S. M Burgess Justice of the Peace Crimnal West Virginia Howard B

Summer social includes two course buffet at Mrs Dyer home

Northfork June 20 social rounds feature a two course buffet hosted by Mrs. Fred J. Dyer and Mrs. David B. Trambrick with guests from Waco Texas and many locals. High score in bridge went to Ara Ivana, gifts given, and numerous attendees listed along with travel to Roanoke and Bluefield for weddings and visits.

Northfork W. Va Onte Fred J. Dyer David B. Trambrick Yio James H. Pudgen Waco Texas Ivana Low Weanktarrig Thea Langren Honor T. White W. D. Justlea James AH. Padgun Exis W. Fletchar Alen Thamagon WL S. Wirkpatel Tiselees BR. Witte TS Lane T.o Onehins Campton Autente Fayok U Little Alinwegy Washington Jr Wa Hie My Matto le Ci. Austin

Walls Greek WV Mrs Alma Altizer report

June notes from Walls Greek West Virginia report revival by Rev. Hampton of Kentucky ends. Local visitors and residents update including Gladya Sizemors visiting Raleigh Steemore, Troy Taylor weekend in North Tazewell, and more. Ongoing hospital updates mention Mike OBrien in Washington DC hospital improving and Avery Whittaker returning home.

Ruby Freeman Berwind Bart Newman Mike O'Brien Washington, D. C R. L. Tae Newhall Mr. Faucett Borwind Avery Whittaker Welch Emergency Hospital Jamie Mae Kilgore George Simms Utah Mr. Simms Tom Fowler Ariin Allizer Squire Busness

Condition Of Mrs Hunt Reported Improved After Car Crash

Mrs Join H Hunt was reported slightly improved yesterday at Stevene Clinic after a Friday morning automobile crash at Northfork. She sustained a fractured left knee, chest injuries, and multiple lacerations and bruises._OTHER two occupants Eugenia Munt had arm cuts and Clark Sharrett was hurt. The accident occurred in front of Mehaffey’s flagulation when the Huulear a Chorra coupe struck a rough spot and overturned.

Join H. Hunt Stevene Hunt Northfork Cit Millis Eugenia Munt Clark Sharrett Mehaffey Huulear

Circuit court to continue through July 3

The circuit court sessions will run daily from 8 to 10 a.m. until July 3 when the June term adjourns Judge Reno F P Howard is named special commissioner Otle B St Clair presiding in Summers vs Curd and related cases An order in another case and notices of motion are noted Mass at 10 o'clock due to Father Handley illness at Stevens Clinic and St Patrick church mass scheduled for 10 this morning

Efreuit M. Woill Reno FP. Howard Otle B. St. Clair J. ©. Summers Curd W. FF W. GC. Johnson J. J. Handley Stevens Clinic Ony Maas St Pater’ Church Qwall

Mary Sells Keystone W Va Society Dinner

The women’s group at the Alica Beane estate in Keystone WV hosted a six o'clock dinner at the Pythian hall. Mrs Mitchell Vaughan Pat fond Wilker and Woenee led the program with music by June Updike, and attendance included Mrs Vaughan and other officers. The event featured prizes, annualals, and dues collections, with notable guests present and a missionary society meeting elsewhere in town.

Pvoreilnl Thelma Hardy Young June Upitike Sia Hope Elizabeth Bowne Updike C. Benne W. C. Houehies Mewih Mitchell Ue Vaughan Sirny An Mra Vi Molt Avery Lieremiern WH. P. Cvans Salon Mrg. Vaughan H. FL Mitcheld Meadames Teate B. Hoover C. 1 Elliott J. J. Cartan SY. Walker F. Mitchell Fb. Woodyard Zink Ta Painter Davana Kile Greeny Pagan Eran Cence Wy Dunleys Tardy J. Ts. Lfolbrak Wag Gueste Horkany Mrs Fivaina Msquite Fydlyt

Charleston Telegraph Office Robbery Suspect Charged

Charleston police charged Frank Lane of Charleston 28 with robbing a telegraph office in April and a chain store collector in three holdups. Lane was arrested Thursday after investigation. Police seek another man. About 324 dollars were taken from the telegraph office and roughly 1,400 dollars from the chain store collector across the three robberies.

Charleston W. Va Frank Lane Cane

MELTULWING PLANE DEVELOPER CLAIMS HOVER CAPABILITY

Washington reports a new multi plane flying machine designed by Thomas Holi Aon Take, son of Simon Lake. The craft reportedly offers safe vertical ascent and descent with lifting and lowering features from three wing and propeller groups and is capable of hovering over a depot.

Meltulwing Washington Thomas Holi- Aon Take Simon Lake Geta

Gums Returns to St Louis After Acquittal Trial

Mrs Charlotta Nixon-Nirchinger arrives in New York from Europe with her two children Fred and Charlottes and plans to start life anew in St Louis. She had been on trial in Nice for the slaying of her husband, an American theater magnate, and was acquitted by a jury after her ad described as beautiful.

Gums St. Louis Charlotta Nixon-Nirchinger Fred Charlottes New York Europe Nice France

Gary W Va Misses MeIndoe Sullivan host swimming party

Gary W Va June 29 The McDowell Country club held a swimming party for the Misses Jean and Reba MeIndoe Miss Lucille Sullivan and Jack Sullivan among friends. A picnic lunch followed with included guests and a life guard Lawrence Pritchett. Chaperones were Mrs Sullivan and Mrs J MeIndoe. Engraged Susie Elizabeth Kovach to Philip Jerry of Welch to wed June 27 in Gary Catholic church. Gary Methodist Church service schedule and guest preacher Rev D T Miles. Lawn party hosted by Dorothy Jean Pritchett with several friends and light refreshments. Numerous relatives and visitors from Bluefield Welch Richlands and Marlinton noted in society notes.

Misa Lena Lambert Ialtland Sundey Mish “Liitan Fee Toute Jottee Sinter Welch Melvin Tots Muending CG. Deskin Margaret Washington Migs Mary Day Baris Eelnan Dolly Delsignor Monany Micsea Amory Sella Anita Brite Flkhorn Mra Klichun Jerod White Foxle June Jack Bluefield Soo Trigo Clneine Nath Christ Hospiti Pau H. Beott Yong tContmy Dorent Heuphti Dred White Mer Minvy Ellen Jones Battle Creek Mich Migs Josea Galax Birk Bolom Creek Mus Reed Moore Wethe Hash Jr Grovtet Wis Rose Guenon Thuraday Mildred Shineywra Bir Ld Stuart Angore Faye Vist Tranhoe Sam McKenzie Slavens Clinic W. B. Conte Stevene Torwin Tow Mra. Levkhart Giag Hoapital Ghd Tom Fats Belman Airs Ella McQueen Illa McQueen Peterstown Andra Fox Ray Poentontas White EK. OT. King Pulaski Va George Jones Mildred Flegnor Dav Virginia Read Virginia Reed Elners Burton Princeton Keystone Charles Budnick Mra. J. Spector Mra. T. Lazarus Hoa Isaael Sisterhood Kimball H. Bank J. M. Hoflbrook Ines Elnora Womack Flovenéa Suitter Mildred Shupe Vivian Wroyd and Sinter W. PB. Beane Mr. Murphy Fanny Lebanon D. Lee Mia W. FP. Beane Daughta Elizabeth Sune George Fowler Liz Creakman Ved Reed W. BP. Huddleston Daughtera Susan Betty Buckrow Gary W. Va McDowell Country Club Jean Reba MeIndoe Lucille Sullivan Jack Sullivan Goveran Mary Walth Payne Imelda Ann Smith Mary Etty Jean Imanuel Mary van Dyke Helen Virginia Cooper Ann Firlel Francie Ann Kearns Margaret Pritchett Mary Louise Mabel Ann Mildred Maloney Masters Dick Carter Junior van Dyke D Junior Robertson George Hightower Jim Pritchett Clarence Collins Bud Connor Lawrence Pritchett J.sullivan J. G. Mendoe J. D. Kovach Filbert Susie Elizabeth Philip Jerry Gary Catholic Church Dorothy Jean Pritchett B. Pritchett Dorothy Jean Pritchett Mary Nell Sledge Batty Claire Prazler Hope Alexy Stuart Moore Victor Kitts Joan Duncan Nelly Mae Halsey Mullins Diamie Smith George W Grundy Ernest Dowdy C. B. Orr Richlands Virginia Misa Rose Robertson A. A. Adking Charleston John Henry Virginia Beach Edith Buchayan Andrew J. Smith Bid Johnson Augusta Frazier West Point Mississippi Willam Frazier Claude Turner Fort Blackmore Jean McCormick Lake McCormick Ted Dalton Norfolk George Barker Robert Halli Cicinnati Fifth-Third Union Trust Company J. H. Barker Pia al de Dana

German seaplane Do-X docks in Botafogo harbor

Rio de Janeiro June 26 The German seaplane Do-X finally reached its long voyage goal landing in Botafogo harbor after circling the city. Thousands watched as Commander Friedrich Christianeen guided the world's largest aircraft to a quiet water landing, marking the completion of an eighty day flight from Altenrhein Switzerland.

Rio de Janeiro Botafogo Harbor Altenrhein Switzerland Friedrich Christianeen

Eastern Star installs new officers in Taegan West Virginia

Taegan area reports the Order of the Eastern Star installs officers for the coming year at a meeting Tuesday night. Names listed include Hallie Ward as worthy matron, Bred A. Sarver as worthy patron, Walter Vance associate patron, and many other officers. Following installation, outgoing matron D. L. Avil received the past matron jewel. A shower for Mrs. BE. B. Gross and refreshments followed. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted in the society notes and personal columns from Welch, Bluefield, Coeburn, and nearby towns.

Maude Sarver Ethel Harman Moble Robinson Marshall Margaret Harman Adah Marion Vance Ruth Edna Pendieton Esther Beile Johnson Martha Gertrude Gentry Blecta Tina Tanner Ethel Pauley Sentinel Hinnie Izzedin Edgar Harman D. L. Avil Auvil Ofice BE. B. Gross Bluefield

Still Some Satlers Grain Meet From South Australia

London reports the grain meet inbound from South Australia. Falmouth harbor is praised as a romantic destination. The Brain shins are old windjammers, mostly afloat, all tied up for the trip up. The Herzogin Cecila reached over seventeen miles an hour, faster than the average Stenmar’s time.

London South Australia Falmouth Harbor Stenmar

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