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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1939

Page

8

Princeton City Council Backs Rink Permit Rejected for Baptist Church

The Princeton city council denied a permit for a skating rink in the first Baptist church building, with objections raised by Gaiedea and R. C. Sutherland. Other items included permits granted for house construction, a carnival by the American Legion, property bids, and wage increases for the fire department.

First Baptist Church Gaiedea Coun- R. C. Sutherland Pat E. O. Hale Walp Oes Street A. &. Benserfield American Legion Legion Charles Rhudge Valley View Street W. M. Hunter Princeton Avenue Tommy Walthall Main Street C. L. Shannon J. D. Gott W. L. White W. A. Parcell Lee Street Yf Recorder State Sinking Fund Commission W. K. Umbereer C. M. Thornton

City Council to Organize July 1 After Final Regular Meeting

The council, led by Republican mayor H. J. Thompson, adjourned its final regular meeting of the year and will reconvene July 1 to organize. Officers including the police chief, city attorney, health officer, street commissioner, recorder, treasurer and police judge will be sworn in.

Mercer School Band to Attend VFW Meet

Mercer Post 2703 VFW arranged for Mercer school's crack band to appear in the VFW convention parade in Bluefield next Friday evening. The band departs Princeton at 4 pm and will lead the auxiliary and nurses with the 150th Infantry band first. They will dine at Jimmy's restaurant at 7 pm and may charter an interurban car.

Mrcer V. PF. W Mercer School V. FP. W Bluefield Princeton 150Th Infantry Jimmy's Mercer Post

Prison Milling firm doorway forced in Princeton incident

Three locks were pried off doors at the Princeton Milling company building in east Princeton Monday night. A crowbar was left behind and officers believe the thief fled when disturbed. no items were reported missing. Sheriff Crumpecker and Constable Christian investigated the attempted robbery early Tuesday morning.

Princeton Milling Company East Princeton G. H. Crumpecker C. C. Christian

Princeton Knob School Announces Summer Band Classes

Summer band classes at Knob school announced by W. W. Clark band director. Monday sessions begin at 9 and 10 o'clock for playing groups and beginners respectively. Thursday repeats with 9 o'clock for playing group and 10 o'clock for beginners.

Knob School W. W. Clark

Woodchopping Expert to Attend July 4 Contest

Paul Criss, renowned wood chopping expert, will attend the Princeton July 4 woodchopping contest. The American Fork and Hoe Co of Cleveland sponsors his visit and a display of West Virginia woods and the largest chips ever produced. Local committee chairs report at 8 PM tonight at the American Cafe.

Princeton Ord Essie E.” Bailey American Fork and Hoe Company Cleveland Ohio Paul Criss

Flower show planned by Girl Scouts with gardens tour

The Girl Scouts plan a two day flower garden show with visits to city gardens from 10 to 11 am and 2 to 4 pm on Wednesday and Thursday next week. After the show a tea will be held at a later announced time and place. Interested visitors may call the listed Girl Scouts and parents of Helen Yvonne Martin announce a birth in Princeton.

Abbie McCormick Carol Beckwith Jean Epling Nancy Grimm Virginia Basham Lavon Zoeapes Jean Shannon Mary

First Baptist Prayer Meeting Tonight at 7 45

Princeton Paragraphs notes a 7 45 p m prayer meeting at First Baptist Church with the pastor discussing I Caught Myself Wishing. The public is invited and time changed. Nearby listings promote Arizona ion at Royal theater and Society Lawyer at Mercer theater with inaccuracy in the page copy.

First Baptist Church

Recent Bride Honored At Dinner Shower

Mrs Richard White a recent bride was honored at a dinner and miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Mary Lee Hare on Circle Drive Monday night at 6 30. Princess Pendleton Mary Lee Hare and Mrs Hare attended with pink rose decorations throughout the living room.

Richard White Princess Pendleton Mary Lee Hare Miss Hare Circle Drive Mrs. Hare Miss Margaret Hare

Silver Springs W M A Meeting Agenda

Mrs Rosa Buford of Oakvale road will entertain the Silver Springs W M A meeting at 11 o clock to 3 o clock with Mrs Richard White and a list of attendees including Misses Jerry garet White Gwendolyn Saunders Eleanor Griffith Margaret Bodell Wanza Chambers Ebien Lazenby Jah McConnell Mavis Epling Juanita Thornton Princes Poston and Mrs Richard Oxley.

Richard White Jerry Garet White Gwendolyn Saunders Eleanor Griffith Margaret Bodell Wanza Chambers Ebien Lazenby Jah McConnell Mavis Epling Juanita Thornton Princes Poston Richard Oxley Silver Springs Rosa Buford Oakvale Road W. M

Indictment Filed Over Coal Rail Siding Incident

Weston West Virginia June 20 One indictment was returned by the Lewis County grand jury last night. The case centers on a gondola of coal and a railroad siding at Jane Lew during early May shortly after the suspension of bituminous coal mining began.

Weston W. Va Lewis County Grand Jury Jane Lew

Bulis Smith Family Visitors Spend Weekend in Pembroke

Mr. and Mrs. Bulis Smith and their daughters spent the past weekend in Pembroke visiting relatives.

Mrs. Bulis Smith Pembroke

Minnesota Man Slays Two Then Takes His Own Life

Tyler Minnesota reports a man named Miller killed Marcelline Filter 16 and another victim before shooting himself. Miller had faced warrants for arson theft and sexual offences related to the Filter family. He died en route to a hospital. Sheriff Croft noted prior hunting for Miller on those charges.

Minnesota Tyler Minn Tauihct Marcelline Filter Ees Henice Miller Objec Alvin Staten H 'S Croft Filter

DROWNS IN GREEK

Edward Heldreth aged 17 drowned after diving from a bridge into swollen Bingham Creek in Shinnston West Virginia. Two companions swam nearby and attempted a rescue but failed. The incident occurred yesterday during a high water condition.

Danger Point Underpass Project Bid Emerges

The state road commission announced that Brown and Wright of Inceton offered the lowest bid for the Coney Island underpass reconstruction near Welch at 63 624.31 dollars. The project covers 0.556 miles of grading draining and paving on both sides plus a new highway segment from the end of the concrete above Junior Poca to the Coney Island filling station.

Coney Island Welch State Road Commission Brown and Wright Inceton Junior Poca Aiden Chamber of Com

Last rites for Walker M. Puller in William Poca

Funeral services set for 1 30 PM at the Baptist church in War for Walker M Puller 45 of William Poca found dead in his bed Monday morning Heart ailment listed as cause He was a World War veteran UMWA member Carter Coal employee survived by five children sisters and brothers Burial planned in Nickelsville Virginia.

Baptist Church Walker M. Puller William Poca Fuller Russell County United Mine Workers of America Carter Coal Company Walker, Jr Helen Clarence Farley Betty Puller Ada Robinett Luther Charles Puller Clincho Nickelsville Puller

One Case Heard in Session of McDowell Court

A jury heard the bastardy case of Ida Daniels v Jesse Rose in McDowell county circuit court. Verdict favored the plaintiff. defense motions to set aside the verdict were postponed to June 29 for a hearing before Judge Thomas H. Cur d. Other Tuesday cases were dismissed and no further sessions scheduled until Thursday morning.

McDowell County Ida Daniels Jesse Rose Thomas H Curd Willie Patten Burnett Burl Harman John Stevens A. M. Taylor C. I. Y. Corporation George FP. Evans

Three McDowell Residents Held for Grand Jury Action

Three McDowell County residents were committed to the county jail on assault and malicious wounding charges. Eddie Robinson and George Milner were stabbed in separate incidents, while Ambrose Chambers was struck with a chair. Jim Bates faced charges after a Wilcoe fight. Robert Duncan was released on a $1,500 bond.

McDowell County A Gh Rtin Kiree Martin Kee King Eddie Robinson Jim T. Bates Wilcoe W. E. Basham George Milner Milner Robert Duncan Gary Basham Ambrose Chambers Duncan Chambers

Welch First Methodist Women Meet in Welch Church

Regular monthly gathering of the Women’s Society at the First Methodist Church in Welch set for Thursday at 8 PM. The Business Girls' circle leads the program with Mrs Zeb Herndon as chairman and all members urged to attend.

Methodist W. M Women's Society The First Methodist Church Welch Zeb Herndon

Welch Personal News Highlights Visits and Moves

Joe Robinson of Miami formerly Welch resident visits Welch at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuelson. Miss LeNelle Agee of Welch leaves for Charleston to take a summer position at the state capitol. Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Patty of Welch visit Maryville Tennessee this week for a friend's funeral.

Joe Robinson Miami Fla Welch Samuelson LeNelle Agee Charleston State Capitol G. K. Patty Maryville Tenn

County Credit Bureau to Meet This Evening

Plans are set for the first annual McDowell County credit bureau meeting this evening at 7 30 in the Amphitheatre Community room in which two Charleston business leaders will speak. D E Matthews of Lewis Hubbard Charleston and D E S Kuhns of Charleston retail credit associa tion will be featured with Roy B Shrout as master of ceremonies. A Dutch lunch will be served and the event is sponsored by the county retail grocers association. A large crowd is expected.

McDowell County Credit Bureau Apeamense Charleston D. E. Matthews Lewis-Hubbard Company D. E. S. Kuhns Charleston Retail Credit Association Roy B. Shrout Welch Division McDowell County Chamber of Commerce Enerogram ‘Ise Credit Bureau McDowell County Retail Grocer’'S Association

Serbian Party Chief Dies During Address

Be' e Yugoslavia June 20 Jovan Jovanovich aged sixty year old leader of the Serbian Peasant party dies during a political address. He opposed the government friendship policy in World War I era and charged that former Premier Mulan Stojadinovich made a deal with Italy after Italy conquered Albania.

Be’ E Yugoslavia Jovan Jovanovich Serbian Peasant Party Jovanovich Italy Albania Mulan Stojadinovich Rome

Airway Equipment Contract Won for Cincinnati Washington Route

Wright and Co. of Cedartown Georgia secured a civil aeronautics contract for beacon equipment on the Cincinnati Elkins West Virginia leg of the airway. Bid amount 16913 dollars covers 17 beacons.

Wright Cedartown Cincinnati-Elkins W. Va Civil Aeronautics Authority

Heat Victim Found In West Virginia Canyon

In Charleston on June 20 a 13 year old boy found the body of 60 year old James Chasnosky while chasing ground squirrels. Coroner C F Sayre identified the man and ruled death from natural causes likely a heart attack triggered by last week’s heat. The man had been dead for several days.

Charleston W. Va Edward Watts James Chasnosky C. F. Say

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