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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1941

Page

8

Eight Princeton students receive private pilot licenses

Private pilot licenses were granted to eight student pilots at Princeton airport yesterday. Recipients include Dick Cook of Spanishburg Bus La Rue Hillsboro Ezra Ballard Lindside Bud Chambers Narrows Carman Tory Caretta and Joe Corcoran New London Conn. Training was led by Sam Worley Jr as part of a winter Civil Aeronautics Authority program.

Princeton Wilson Dunn Bluefield Dick Cook Spanishburg Bus la Rue Hillsboro Ezra Ballard Lindside Bud Chambers Narrows Carman Tory Caretta Joe Corcoran New London Pate Pagne William Hoge J. Gordon Townley Townley

Funeral Services for Daniel T Dove Held at First Church

Funeral services for Daniel T Dove were held this afternoon at 2 30 at the First Church of Christ with Rev Frank L ck Rev H E Kelso and Rev Z F Mayberry officiating Burial followed at Resthaven Memorial Lodge of the Knights of Pythias in charge of ceremonial rites Body lay in state from 1 pm to 2 30 pm Pallbearers included Palmer Farey Jesse Dove Dick Dove Junior Burks Boone Burks Junior Noble and Harold Dove Honorary pallbearers named Hobart Young James Austin Earl Gott Dr Frank Holroyd W Broughton Johnston W M Bridges C A Ryan O H Ballard J E Williams Ed Gott and d F Hurst

Daniel T Palmer Farey Jesse Dove Dick Dove Jujor Burks Boone Burks Junior Noble Harold Dove Hobart Young James ‘Austin Earl Gott Frank Holroyd W. Broughton Johnston W. M. Bridges C. A. Ryan O. H. Ballard J. E. Williams Ed Gott D. F. Hurst

Princeton Churches Hurd and Baptist Plans and Taxes Note

The Rev W R Smith mayor pastor listed with a 1 day school at 9 45 am and 11 o clock sermon. Young People meet Sunday evening. Sermons at Melrose 1 on Athens Road and 7 30 pm Wednesday life study. First Baptist Stubblefield Lawson superintendent Sunday School 9 45 morning worship 11 Burning Heart sermon P U 7 pm Evening service 8 pm Garments Praise topic. Tax note mentions gasoline levies comprised a seventh of federal and state revenue last year.

Hurd W. R. Smith W. R.ney Melrose 1 Athens Road First Baptist Stubblefield Lawson Superintendun P. U

Bake sale at Princeton Furniture Co by Circle No 5

Circle No 5 of the First Methodist church will hold a bake sale this morning at Pendleton's Place Princeton Furniture Co. The event offers assorted homemade baked goods to raise funds for church activities.

Circle First Methodist Princeton Furniture Co

Sub-Deb Club Plans Summer Lanes Event

The Sub-Deb club met at Mrs. William Bodell's home with president Betty presiding. Plans were discussed for the annual summer Lanes to be held at the Memorial building on Friday June 27. Refreshments were served to members Betty Bodell Martha Bondurant Marvina Wallingford Betty Ben Reid Rose Tinder Beth Rice Billie Ann Boyst Betty Jane Shumate and honorary members Nancy Spangler Eleanor Payne and Mary Elizabeth Eades.

William Bodell Betty —E Memorial Building Betty Bodell Martha Bondurant Marvina Wallingford Betty Ben Reid Rose Tinder Beth Rice Billie Ann Boyst Betty Jane Shumate Frances Tabor Nancy Spangler Eleanor Payne Mary Elizabeth Eades

Woman's Auxiliary Meeting at Presbyterian Church

The Woman's Auxiliary met Thursday afternoon at the Presbyterian church with President Mrs George Fanning presiding. Mrs J T Parris led devotionals and Miss Florence Dolphin played piano as they sang Blessed Be the Tie That Binds.

Woman's Auxiliary The Presbyterian Church George Fanning J. T. Parris Florence Dolphin Ruth Circle Young Melrose Chapel Bluestone Presbyterial Welch

Health officials plan Greenbrier river pollution tests

Charleston June 20 state Health Commissioner C F P McClintic announced tests will check if tanneries pollute the Greenbrier river. Engineers had said the stream discoloration through Pocahontas and Greenbrier counties was harmless.

Charleston W. Va C. F P. McClintic Greenbrier River Pocahontas Greenbrier

Princeton Paragraphs Suits In Chancery Returnable July Rules

Suits instituted in chancery and returnable to July rules were heard in circuit court yesterday. Cases include Hazel K. Koepler versus Walter E. Koepler and City of Princeton versus Jesse White Etta White John Pendleton Texie Griffith Hartley Sanders trustee and Ajax Smith on Deathenal Fry against V.

Hazel K. Koepler Walter E. E. Koepler City of Princeton Jesse White Etta White John Pendleton Texie Griffith Hartley Sanders Ajax Smith

Three Mesquiliteers Lead at Royal Theatre Tonight

Robert Livingston Bob Steele and Rafe Davis star as the Three Mesquiliteers in Pals of the Saddle at the Royal Theatre. June Johnson has the feminine lead. At the Mercer Theatre the romantic musical comedy Tall Dark and Handsome features Caesar Romero Virginia Gilmore Milton Berle Charlotte Greenwood Frank Jenks and others.

Robert Livingston Bob Steele Rafe Davis Royal Theater Today June Johnson Mercer Theater Caesar Romero Virginia Gilmore Milton Berle Charlotte Greenwood Frank Jenks

Hendricks Waives Hearing in Public Worship Disruption

Jesse Hendricks waived a preliminary hearing before Magister C. C. Elmore on a disturbance of public worship charge. He posted bond with Zack Godfrey as surety to answer to any action by the July grand jury. The complaint was filed by Mattie Redd.

Jesse Hendricks C. C. Elmore Zack Godfrey Mattie Redd

Trumpeters Entertain Rotary Club Members

The Rotary club heard three trumpet numbers by a trio including Billy Smith Harold Pendleton and Hiram Sizemore plus humorous stories told by Sam J. Evans who arranged the program. The pieces titled Bells of St Marys Roses Picardy and The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise were performed.

Rotary Club Billy Smith Harold Pendleton Hiram Sizemore Sam J. Evans St. Mary's Roses Picardy Ernest Lilly L. Pred Snead Jack Kyle Fairmont W. Va Hp A. R. E

Held To Answer Bad Check Count In Bland County

Cecil Lambert was held to answer a bad check charge in Montcalm after arrest in Wolfe Creek Bland county yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriffs Alvin Hedric and Carl Delp with Virginia state police. Sheriff Sam Lambert said Lambert claimed he left army service at Fort Meade and had been afraid to return his second AWOL offense. He reportedly wired the Fort Meade commanding officer that the man could be taken if needed.

Wolfe Creek Bland County Alvin Hedric Carl Delp Virginia Cecil Lambert Montcalm Sam Lambert Fort Meade Lambert

Princeton Personals Note Weekend Travels and Visits

Burns Worna returned Thursday night from Morgantown where he attended the state morticians convention. Miss Pearl Robinette is vacationing with relatives in Tennessee and North Carolina. Mrs. Keith Lazenby of Charleston is visiting her father, Arthur Boult, on Pa Avenue. Mr and Mrs W R Sevens and two daughters of Highland Avenue left yesterday for Montgomery to visit friends for several days.

Burns Worna Morgantown

Huntington Youth Wins In State Tennis Meet

Huntington teen Ed Selfe Jr a 19 year old net ace advances to the semifinals of the state tournament by defeating two seeded veterans. He beats Charles Gore 6 2 6 3 then Al McCabe 8 10 6 1 6 0 to reach semis alongside Gray of Rainnee and Eddie ace. Tickle Reed from Huntington joins and will face Selfe tomorrow.

Charleston W. Va Ed Selfe Huntington Selfe Presbyterian College Clinton D. C Charles F. Gore al McCabe u _ a Gray Rainnee Als Gray Pred Kellmeyer Eddie Ace Mt. Hope Alcorn

Local Produce Prices From Daily Market Ledger

The ledger shows prices for bulk dry goods and produce: four pounds at 23 cents, three pounds at 25 cents per dozen, nineteen cents per dozen, and twenty seven cents for a unit. These figures reflect routine market quoting.

Senators Rally Past Indians 7 in Ninth to Edge Cleveland

Washington avoided a late collapse as Cleveland tied with a three run ninth. George Archie sparked the winning rally with a single and scored on Buddy Lewis' hit as Washington held on for a 7-6 victory in a rough nine inning affair.

Indians Washington Sig Cleveland Edgeee Ce Reeay Senators Gee Walker Jeff, Health Clarence Campbell George Archie Buddy Lewis Cleveland Boudreau Keltner Walker Fee Ene Cambell Ef Mack Hemsley Smith Ith Hudson P . Owfeerd Ceevesesues Masterson Cses Carrasquel Brrorse Case Boudreau Campbell Rioodworth Vernon Archie Heath Lewie Mack Rhoodworth Weatherly Lewis Masterson Bloodworth Travis Trosky Farry Travis Brown Carrasque Carrasquel Eisenstat Town Pipgras Ormeby Hubbard

Giants Rally to Bury Cardinals in Eight to Take Lead

New York Giants explode for five runs in the eighth inning to erase a one run deficit and beat St. Louis 6 to 2. Warneke struggles as Norman Young doubles and Bill Danning drives in the final run with Sam Nahem finishing on the mound. Attendance 19,162.

Norman Young Joe Mel Bill Jurges Moore Cardinals Sam Nahem Warnecke Dick Bartell New York Oedudis Scorchcionne QO Young Iss Carpenter St. Louis Abrh OA Barr Cis MORO Slaughter Warneke Porat Buogee Wipsecesdincas Marion Mancuso Nahem Laouib Co Jurges Mize Danning Bartell Jurcges J. Moore Young Crabtree Hopp Whitehead Lake J. Louis Innigs Jorda, Barr Sears

All Star Broadcast Planned for Major League Game

Chicago June 20 Kenesaw Landis announced that Columbia Mutual and NBC will broadcast the ninth annual all star game on a sustaining basis. The game is scheduled for July 8 in Detroit.

Chicago Kenesaw M. Landis Columbia Mutual National Broadcasting Company Detroit

Billy Conn Stands Up Cupid At Wedding Delay

Billy Conn shows up at St Philomena's church with plans for a wedding to Mary Louise Smith but the ceremony is postponed. Conn spends time with James L. Smith as the groom-to-be considers a September date, while a dispensation for church marriage loans is not issued.

Billy Conn Cupid Pittsburgh Billy Pretty Louise Smith St. Philomena's Church Joe Louis Conn the Smith James L. Smith Miss Smith Mary Louise Johnny Ney Mike Jacobs New York

Pirates Acquire Sullivan From Braves

Pittsburgh Pirates purchase pitcher Joe Sullivan from the Boston Braves. The move fills the 25 man roster with 10 pitchers aboard. Sullivan won some games and was 14 losses last season.

Pirates Sullivan Pittsburg Pittsburgh Pirates Joe Sullivan Boston Braves Pirate

McDowell County forms United Service Organization branch

A Welch meeting reviewed plans to establish a local USO branch in McDowell County to support armed forces with recreational, educational, and welfare facilities. Frank Liddle outlined a national drive to raise funds as Sam Polon and others join a district organizing committee. a second meeting is set for Monday at the Memorial.

McDowell County United Rvice Memorial Mccounty Frank M. Liddle Charleston Ene West Vy Sam Polon BE. C. Marshall J. A. French Larry O’toole P. A. Early Emanuel Pals Pred L. Ray J. Max Dawson Jess Aquino H. P. Carrington Howard B. Fain John A. Blevins B. F. Howard Welch Marlin E. Hilty Liddle United States

Showman Burned Battling Tent Fire

George Bal er, 34, a showman with Mor ning in Seger, was seriously burned yesterday while fighting a blaze inside a tent. Witnesses say a firefighter, believing a bucket held water, threw gasoline on the fire, trapping Balenger and scorching his arms hands chest left ankle and right leg.

Ballenger

Keystone Rotary Club Holds Regular Thursday Meet

Miss Lois Shupe, vocalist, performed at the Keystone Rotary Club meeting. Rev. C. Blackburn presided as president. Ms Knight and A. Priest attended as guests of A. O. Painter at the conclave.

Lois Shupe Acthe Keystone Carol C. Blackburn Knight A. Priest A. O. Painter Peeta

Welch Police Warn No New License Plates Issued

Welch residents were told there will be no issuance of new license plates. Officers urged keeping current tags as all motor vehicles must display valid plates.

Welch Harry Chaffins

Welch Society wedding Linkous Kelly Bristol Tenn

The First Methodist church of Bristol Tennessee hosted a wedding on Saturday June 7 at 5 30. Miss Helen Louise Kelly became the bride of Pershing Linkous in an impressive ring ceremony performed by Rev J Melburn of Bristol.

Linkous-Kelly Methodist Bristol Tenn Helen Louise Kelly Pershing Linkous J. Melburn

Wedding Attire Described For Mrs Linkous and Attendants

A light blue street frock with pink accessories accented by a pink rose bud corsage marked the wedding party. Attendant Mrs E M Rinehart wore pink with white accessories and a white gardenia corsage. Mrs Linkous daughter of Mrs George Young Kelly of Boston is a Wingate graduate with commercial training and works at the local draft board. Mr Linkens son of Mr and Mrs J Linkens of War is a Roanoke National Business College graduate employed at the Bank of War. Best man Mr Edward M of W accompanied the groom.

E. M. Rinehart Ae J. Linkens War Big Creek High School National Business College of Roanoke Bank of War Had Edward M

Davy Man Held For Grand Jury Action

Damon Gibson of Davy was held for grand jury action after a preliminary hearing before Squire R C Puckett on a charge of criminally attacking a Davy woman. He was arrested by constable Lonnie Mitchell on a warrant sworn by a married woman and recommitted to the county jail. Interceptor P-38 is described as America’s swiftest streamlined airplane built for the Army Air Corps. It is armed with cannon and machine guns.

Damon Gibson Davy Squire R. C. Puckett Gibson Lonnie Mitchell America Army Air Corps Great Pre

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