Card of Thanks and local notices from Bluefield
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness after the death of Tipton Carter and mentions thanks to the Norfork and Western Railroad Elks and friends. Notices urge Welch and Beckley trip reservations, Fourth of July celebrations, car sales and services, and a Chinese famine relief drive. Police reports include a Beckley murder alert and multiple local court actions, with community events at Bland Street church and local recitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton Carter
Norfolk and Western Railroad
The
Elks
E. Carter
Bland Street
Auspicious Opening at Mercer Healing Springs Dance
A Monday night celebration at Mercer Healing Springs honors Miss Elizabeth Mahood soon to wed Harold Beckwith. Dean's Orchestra played, refreshments served for sixteen, and a supper by Joe McNutt Jr. marked an auspicious opening with improvements including remodeled bowling and pool rooms and a new electric lighting system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Healing Springs
H. EB. DeJarnette
Elizabeth Mahood
Harold Beckwith
Dean
Joe McNutt, Jr
Dawes Chosen as Budget Controller by President Harding
Charles G. Dawes a Chicago banker was selected by President Harding to serve as the controller of the budget under the new budget law. The announcement comes as Washington reports on the cabinet level appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Washington
Charles G. Dawes
Chicago
Harding
Congress
Local Social Notes Highlight Agnes Stephens and Miss Bowles Wedding
Agnes Stephens returns from Staunton and Lynchburg after a two week visit. Miss Lee Fretwell leaves for the University of Virginia summer term. H C Weller of Portsmouth visits on business. Bernard Richardson and Myrtie Schaub welcome a son. W D Bradshaw travels from Louisville as a T P A delegate visiting A I Bradshaw. Sprinkle family attends funeral of Rebecca Hicks in Groseclose. John Hall travels to Lynchburg for the Bowles Templeton Saunders wedding in Lynchburg. Elizabeth Susan Bowles is daughter of Wm Henry Bowles.
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Agnes Stephens
Staunton
Lynchburg
Lee Fretwell
University of Virginia
H. C. Weller
Portsmouth
Scioto
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Bernard Richardson
Pulaski
Richardson
Myrtie Schaub
W. D. Bradshaw
Blasktone
Louisville
A. I. Bradshaw
Monroe Street
W. R., Sprinkle
Franklin Street
Groseclose
Eight Women In Jail In City Police Roundup
City police rounded up eight women of alleged questionable character this week and all white are serving sentences in the city jail. Cleelta Matthews was found guilty of operating a house of ill fame and fined ten dollars and ten days in jail. Minnie Neal received the same punishment on a loitering charge. Three women charged with disorderly conduct were fined ten dollars and ten days' jail. Two young women from automobiles and charged with disorderly conduct were already serving ten days before the recent arrests. The eighth woman, taken from the Altamont Hotel, faces trial today by Judge Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleelta Matthews
Minnie Neal
Matthews
Avenue Hotel
Senate to Recede on Army Bill Amendments
Washington June 21 recommendations will be made by Chairman Wadsworth that the senate recede from its amendments to the army appropriation bill found objectionable by the house conferees. Concurrence of the senate is expected and the bill will be sent to the Arabs carried the opium poppy to China.
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Senate
Washington
Wadsworth
Senate Military Affairs Committee
House
Lying Lips at Colonial With All Star Cast
Lying Lips starring House Peters and Florence Vidor plays Thursday and Friday at the Colonial. The feature promises a sensational, dramatic tale of women and destiny with spectacular scenes and Ince’s renowned production values.
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All Star Cast
House Peters
Florence Vidor
Nancy Abbott
Blair Cornwall
Thomas H. Ince
Miniature Tabernacle Service by Presbyterian Circle
The Cheerful Workers' Circle led by Mrs. W. K. McDowell will present a miniature tabernacle service in the beginners' department of the Sunday school room at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Delegations from the ladies' auxiliary Covenanter society and the state Christian Endeavor convention may attend without missing convention meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
W. K. McDowell
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Covenanter Society
State Christian Endeavor Convention
First Christian Church
Christian Endeavor Convention
Phillip T Lilly Withdraws as Opposing Candidate
Phillip T Lilly filed with city recorder J T Akers to withdraw his name from the July 5 ballot for five city directors. The move follows a primary in the south Bluefield district where Henry A Lilly seeks reelection. The article notes a possible backing of another candidate from the district. local salt industry revival is mentioned in passing.
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Philip T. Lilly
Henry A. Lilly
Lilly
J. T. Akers
City Recorder
South Bluefield
Rotary Luncheon Features Few Highlights and Baseball Plan
The Rotary club lunch featured a small program with a large attendance and guests including H. C. Weller of Portsmouth Ohio and Julian Baker of Lynchburg. Jake Salisbury announced progress on a permanent Rotary baseball team with uniforms ordered and club backing. The Montreal conference plan was noted as the largest ever and the delegation would be away ten days, expected home July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Kiwanis Club
H. C. Weller
Bluehielder
Scioto Division
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Portsmouth
Ohio
W. W. Weeks
Richmond
George R. Collins
Charleston
Norman Orloff
Texas Company
Montreal
West Virginia Yells Lead Delegation to Presbyterian Meet
A West Virginia youth delegation from Charleston Huntington Williamson and other points travels by train 4 to Montreal for a Presbyterian church youth conference. About fifty in a special Pullman car join four Grundy school girls and local activists in Bluefield before continuing to Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Presbyterian
Charleston
Huntington
Williamson
Bluefield
Montreal
N. C
Presbyterian Church
Grundy Presbyterian School
Frank E. Clark
Jefferson Street
W Elizabeth Gwinn
Margaret Bowen
Ruth Horne
The
Frank Hudgins
Covenanter Boys
Hammond Steele
Covenanter Society
the Daniels
Allied diplomats offer mediation in Greco Turkish conflict
In Athens on June 1 the allied diplomats presented a joint note to the Greek government offering no mediation in the Greco Turkish conflict. They declined to disclose the exact text of their note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coalfield
Shriners
Welch and Beckley
Bramwell
Simmons and Coopers
Yhureday
Fair Grounds
American Legion
Stone Securities Co
Bill Smith
Billy Sunday Tabernacle
Raleigh Street
Warlick
N. Mercer Street
C. C. Stahlman
Meg
Buddy
Hinefield
Beckley
Sam Stove
Pugh
Police Mankenship
Stover
Ramsey Street
Altamont
Altamont Hotel
China
John Ed Patterson
Osecer Williams
Patterson
Willames
Squire J. A. Chambers
Eddie Leonard
Bluefield Development Company
Ford
Eddie
Hale Addition
Toney Stand
William Matthew
Matthew
Billy Sunday Campaign
Tabernacle
Elity Police Court
Norton
Bland Street Methodist Church
James Elmer Brown
Vincent Paoliello
Summers Street
Monroe
Wyoming
Boone Streets
Geo. Stupolsky
Christian Endeavor
the Tabernacle
Calvary Baptist Church
Thursay
Wilson Holder
Pete
Lyle James
J. P. James
Tazewell Street
Albert Peterson
J. B. Eades
Osteopathic
Mayer Building
Princeton Avenue
Frederick L. Black
Harold Black
Bluefield, W. Va
Virginia
the White Pharmacy
Mennen
Fletcher
Jergen
William H. Carr
Osteopath
Kelly & Moyer
Mercer Healing
Wilson Bros
Casiéy-Perkins
Law and Commerce Building
Telegraph
the Flower Shop
Alexander Cut Flower and Plant Co
Wright Milling Company
Welch
Beni-Kedem
Masonic Temple
A. m
Wyoming Street
Hospital
McDowell Street
Elkhorn Street
Elkhorn
Maple Avenue
Maple
Water Street
Water
Hill Motor Company
Eastern Star
Elwood Hotel
Welch Theatre
Colonial
Cheerful Workers Circle
Phillip T. Lilly
An Sa
Henry Rodgin CO
Henry Rodgin CO. Jewells
NEW Royal Cafe
Stieff
Earth
Chas. M. Stieff
Lynchburg, Va
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