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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1947
Page
7
Yale's eastern intercollegiate champions, led by Frank Quinn, defeated Clemson 7 to 3 to open the National Collegiate A.A.'s eastern division tournament. Rain washed out the NYU Illinois game, forcing a restart next day with Yale awaiting the winner.
Ted Adams of Kansas City beat his friend Robert Willits 2 and 1 at Wichita Country Club to reach the Trans-Mississippi semifinal. Adams, once Missouri teammates with Willits, trailed at the turn but won four of the last five holes to clinch the upset.
Fox, the Bristol rookie pitcher, takes his first loss of the season as the Blue Grays fall behind. Polston drives in the decisive run with a bases loaded single after the tying run scores on a walk. The winners push ahead in the late innings to seal the game.
In Louisville Kentucky on June 20 the 41st southern amateur championship field narrowed as defending champion George Hamer of Columbus and Tommy Barnes of Atlanta defeated semifinal foes. Hamer beat Edmund Gravely 6 and 5 to reach the final, aiming to be the first repeat winner since Nelson Whitney in 1913 1914. Barnes edged Ben Owen 2 and 1 to join him in the final.
Knoxville June 20 Dave Stephenson a regular center on the Tennessee Vols last fall has been dropped from the squad due to scholastic deficiencies Coach Bob Neyland announced Freshman last fall Stephenson won the pivotition in Tennessee line with strong defensive play His loss follows the earlier departure of Dick Huffman all America tackle who signed with the Los Angeles Rams for pro football plans.
The St Louis Browns announced the sale of veteran right handed pitcher Denny Galehouse aged 35 to the Boston Red Sox. Galehouse will report to Boston immediately after the deal, the Browns said.
Local churches announce sermons and services across Princeton area. John A. Womeldorf addresses Melrose Chapel, Mary Burke Memorial hosts morning and evening services, and Bluefield College Avenue Baptist hosts nightly meetings. Bluestone Presbytery Pioneer camp set for June 23 to 28 in Fayetteville West Virginia.
The Navy now accepts enlistment from 18 to 21 year olds without parental consent for most cases. Minors 17 still require written consent. Navy Recruiting Service at Memorial Building in Princeton notes the change may speed enlistees, reducing travel for applicants in remote districts.
Mid week sermon subject Destroyer or Protector at 8 o clock Wednesday. Pisgah hosts Sunday service at 3 o clock led by Rev Atkins. Dr Hobson rector with Sunday school at 11 and evening worship at 7 30.
John M Dunn conducts morning worship and Lord's supper at 9 45. Sunday school begins at 10 50 followed by Christian Endeavor at 7 00. Evening worship with a sermon by the pastor at 8 00. Youth choir practices Wednesday at 7 00 and adult choir rehearsal at 8 00.
Rev L D Roe and Rev Denver J Davis lead Sunday worship with 9 45 Sunday school and 11 o clock sermons on substitution of the letter for the spirit and Responding to Jesus at Oliver Avenue and Seventh Street Straley Avenue. Special musical numbers and youth activities noted with a baptismal service planned.
Members of the Rotary club enjoyed an informal program by C. Ed Jones W Grady Carper Nick Leshkow E K Ketron and James Hedrick at yesterday's weekly gathering. An invitation was received to install Union club officers next Thursday with Dr J Frank Marsh district governor elect to serve as installing officer. A delegation will attend an inter city meeting on July 1 at Paul Jones lodge Laurel Creek Bland county. Visitors included J W Ayers Fayetteville president elect and O V Hefner Bluefield Rotary member.
Mr and Mrs A R Kyle returned from a trip through the west and the Rotary International convention in San Francisco where Kyle represented the Princeton Rotary club as delegate Dr J Frank Marsh and Mrs Marsh returned from the convention where Marsh was confirmed as governor of the 135th Rotary district
The Presbyterian Bible school will hold its commencement at 9 45 a m during the Sunday school hour. The group enjoyed a picnic Friday noon.
The Woman's Society of the First Methodist church held its monthly gathering Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Ward Sowers presiding. Miss Ann Eaton led a devotional on The Child, with June Hammond and Lucille Herring singing and Donald Dickinson playing Ava Marie. Mrs E J Reaser spoke on Child Labor Laws. Luther Hale circle won the banner for attendance.
Members of Girl Scouts troop Two will leave Tuesday June 24 for two weeks at Ann Bailey Camp near Lewisburg. The note notes the camp duration and location. A separate for sale line advertises a five room cottage at 910 Christie Avenue with hardwood floors basement and gas furnace.
Two furnished housekeeping rooms for light duties available at corner Mur dock and Peck Streets in Prince ton West Virginia. Quiet neighbors and utilities included. Contact local listing for details.
Storeroom in excellent corner location measuring 28 by 60 feet. Contact T. B. Cook at 100 Trent Street Princeton via telephone 669 J.
Walter L. Griffith, TM 1¢, of the U S Navy, and Mrs. Griffith left Thursday for New London Conn where he is stationed. Mr and Mrs Riley Griffith attended the funeral of Isaiah Lilly at Plat Top. Jean McCutcheon of Charlottesville Va visits her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs W S Dangerfield on North Walker. Mrs A K Parker Jr and Mrs Bess Gibson of Washington DC were guests of Mrs C F Dwyer on Highland. Mr and Mrs Charles Yost of Bluefield and Mrs C F Dwyer visited sisters in Roanoke and Christiansburg respectively.
Charleston West Virginia June 20 A union official says a fresh effort to end Charleston's 52 day beer strike will be made tomorrow. Frank A Rebham of the AFL Teamsters says representatives from the union and Kanawha Valley beer distributors will resume negotiations. Since the strike began only one of 14 companies has signed a contract with the union.
For sale or trade several head of fresh cows listed by Jess Huhes on Lilly Highway Addition. Contact Princeton telephone 905 J.
A furnished bedroom is available at 321 Princeton Avenue in Princeton with shared kitchen use. Ideal for a tenant needing a simple, single-room arrangement in a residential setting.
Eight room house on North Walker Street in excellent condition with hardwood floors finished basement hot air heat and five closets. Best garden spot in Princeton already planted. Call 383 L Princeton West Virginia.
The commission on sales and other concessions would guarantee helpers a minimum of 49.50 under the union proposal. The Teamsters have rejected several distributor counter offers.
A subscriber who recently bore a child sent a bill to Hospital Service totaling 2 400 500 in inflated Chinese dollars. Officials calculated the equivalent in U S currency as 201.04 dollars after reviewing exchange rates. The recipient is Mrs Mary Johns of Tweedy currently in China.
Legal notice from Oscar G. Thomas dated June 19 1947 stating he will not be responsible for debts other than those he incurs himself. Stated as official service to whom it may concern.
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