Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bluefield Daily Telegraph in Bluefield, West Virginia

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1926

Page

12

Seven Churches Hold Delegates Conference

Delegates gather at Westminster church for a Methodist district meeting with devotional led by Mrs Hurd. W L Alley welcomed attendees from Westminster School as departments form after a devotional, with leaders named for Beginners to Handcraft and a Bible study closing session. Upcoming session set for Tuesday at 7:30 pm. Names of registered attendees from First Baptist, First Presbyterian, Westminster, Christ Episcopal, First Christian, Bland Street Methodist and others listed.

Ae Saath Mra. C Hurd Minster W. L. Alley Westminster School F of Westminster C. Crosbon Gunn Game W. JW. McDowell Nannie Kesler John T. Breth Walter Hancock M. J. Pritchhett Thelma Dayerle Rayburn Hale Robert Laird Westminster Church First Baptist J. A. Neilson Mia Tt. R. Rogers Mar! Walk Kath Keen Stinson K. E. Lentz M. W. Mangus Margaret Lazenby Mary Winter First Presbyterian Elizabeth Warrick Isabel Pollock Gertrude Steele Margaret Frazer Sallie Richardson Rachel Barkely Kessler Walter B. Hancock W. K. McDowell S&s. W Christ Episcopai Miadelaine Garring J. J. Clingenpeel Nell McKinnon First Christian Clint Bailey Bland Street Mis Reyburn Hale

One Jury Trial and Several Pleas Guilty

Elkins West Virginia June 21 One jury trial and several pleas marked the session of the red court with Judge Baker presiding. Frank Parrish from Fairmont was fined 500 and jailed until paid for possession of liquor. Others faced charges including moonshine and prohibition offenses with fines from 5 to 500 and jail terms.

Elkins W. Va Red Court RE. Baker Frank Parrish Capone Clarksburg Marion County Parrish Fairmont Fitzhugh Wilggo Scotts Run

Ukrainian Leader Shot Dead at Open Window

Warsaw reports Radziwill Oskilko Ukrainian leader and former chief of Petlura troops was killed today at his Rovno home while writing by an open window. Communists blamed for both this and May 25 Paris assassination of Petlura ally.

Warsaw Poland Radziwill Oskilko Rovno Kilko Simon Petlura Ukraine Paris

Triumvirate Likely In New French Cabinet

Paris reports a semi official notice says M Doumer former minister is offered the finance portfolio in Briands new cabinet. Former President Poincare likely to be minister of justice and cabinet president, forming a trio to handle the financial question. The ministry may include thirteen Briand ministers and five moderates, with the announcement expected tomorrow.

Paris M. Doumer Briand Poincare Doumer M. Briand M. Poincare

Swindler Posing as Col George Harvey Arrested

New York reports a man posing as Colonel George Harvey former ambassador to England was charged with swindling Mrs Mary Johnson out of 500 dollars. The imposter claimed to back Florida real estate deals and hid valuables while the victim was away, aided by a supposed secretary.

New York George Harvey England Mary Johnson Harvey Johnson

Fasting Parties and Glimmering Jewelry Trade

London society women host fasting parters where guests learn the diet and meals are adjusted. After-dinner amusements include reducing exercises and treatments. Meanwhile 35 000 to 40 000 workers in Pforzheim Germany produce silver ornaments and jewels.

Vogue London London Society Pforzheim Germany

Kiwanis Club Recaps Montreal Convention Highlights

Bluefield Kiwanis Club heard Luther G. Scott report on the Montreal conference with focus on convention happenings. James H. Gollehon will later describe events outside the halls. The club discussed sponsoring Redpath Chautauqua and invited members to a Bluefield Lions Club dance. Rev. Howard M. Weeks was introduced as a new member.

Montreal Canada Bluefield Kiwanis Club Luther G. Scott Scott James H. Gollehon Gollehon Redpath Chautauqua Bass Perkins Bluefield Lions Club Helen Spangler Virginia Howard M. Weeks Durham N. C College Avenue Baptist Church

State Education Board Convenes for Charleston Session

The West Virginia state board of education meets in Charleston for a week long conference. A preliminary session was held this afternoon and the meeting schedule was set. Governors Gore and the state board of control will discuss budgets for institutions, followed by decisions on appropriations and staff. Presidents of educational institutes will arrive for conferences and the annual meeting. All members are present except Bernard Mc dougherty of Bluefield who plans to arrive tomorrow.

Charleston W. Va State Board of Education Gore State Board of Control Educational Institute Bernard Mcdaugherty Bluefield

West Virginia Bankers Plan 33rd Convention

Hunt W Va June 21 about 250 delegates from 100 banks expected to attend the thirty third annual convention of the West Virginia Bankers Association to be held Wednesday and Thursday An elaborate program prepared under the supervision of A Boone chairman Huntington Senator Simeon D Fess of Ohio will speak and participate in sessions

Hunt W. Va West Virginia Bankers Association A. Boone Huntington Simeon D. Fess Ohio

Harahas to Speak at C&O Railway Convention

W. J. Harahas, president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, will be the principal speaker at the upcoming convention. He is expected to address railway policy, corporate strategy, and regional transportation plans.

W. J. Harahas The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway

Democratic campaign litigation is dropped

New York June 21 Supreme Court Justice Ford discontinued litigation between Clem L Shaver of West Virginia as chairman of the Democratic national committee and others in a campaign matter. The decision ends the court action filed earlier this year.

New York Supreme Court Ford Clem L. Shaver West Virginia

Advertising firm sues over 1924 campaign contracts

A dispute between a campaign committee and the advertising firm Van Patten Inc arose from 1924 campaign contracts. The firm sought nearly $85,000 after alleging the committee promised a $600,000 national ad plan but spent under $100,000, while the committee filed a counter claim.

van Patten, Inc Campaign One John W. Davis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bible School Tanglefoot Company Grand Rapids, Michigan WRNY Commerce WENR Chicago WGHP Pearem WMAQ WEAF WCX Detroit—Orchestra KYW WRAL Baltimore—Orchestra Sandman Circle WMEB New York—Orchestra Wea Philadelphia—Theater Musicad wLis Chicago— Variety WLS Chicago—Variety Ckol Taog Torunia WLW Cincinnati—Orchestra WCSH WLIB WJIAR WGR WWI WTAM WFI WCCO WCAE WEREI WOC K8sd WIP WOAW Omaha Ee Joe Chicago Soclock WBBM WBAL Baltimore FNF ENR Detroit—Bank WCAU Philadelphia KDKA Pittsburg KOA Denver Springfield Maes Radio Movie Club WMCA Paul Whiteman Chicago—Musical CKCL Toronto—Orchestra WWJD Mooseheart WGY Schenectady N Y Cincinnati—Minstrels WIZ Eveready Hour WTAG WGN WJAR WSAL WWJ WPL WOCO WEBI KSD Detroit Wclock WREM WMBB Chicago—Orchestra WCAL Philadelphia—Musical WSM Nashville—Orchestra WJAZ SS Re Mass Way KAB Lincoln Oakland Calif Schenestady N. Y WHAS Louisville St. Paul-Minneapolis Cincinnati WSB Atlanta WRC Washington Davenport—Orchestra KGW Portland Ore WOCSH WEEI WHO WRBM KPRC Houston—Musical Sam ‘N Henry KNX Los News— Orchestra WJJD KTHS Hot Springs Ark Cleveland WKRC Wae Chicago——Orchestra Philadelphia—Orchestra Detroit—Musical Los Angeles KQO Cleveland—Orchestra KHJ Cincinnati—Entertainers San Francisco WBAP Fort Worth KGO KPO San Francisco—Orchestra WFAA Dallas—Orchestra Des Moines—Orchestra Los Angeles—Orchestra Oak Calif WDAF Kansas City—Orchestra San Francisco—Orches- Kgw Portland—Orchestra CTV Swindler Col America HM. Weeks Lions Club Toronto State Education Board Bankers’ Meeting Tudor Fordor F. O. B. Detroit Mercer Garages Bluefield, W. Va Bots France Bridge Haan Waren
Search Courier

Search the Bluefield Daily Telegraph Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bluefield Daily Telegraph?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication