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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
2
West Virginia announces a 1940 wheat allotment totaling 1.2 million acres nationwide with the state allotment at 129,887 acres. C E Stockdale states the Mercer county share and notes the program sets farmer participation and winter planting baselines.
The Princeton Kiwanis softball team will play Hinton in an upcoming matchup. Key players mentioned include John Chapman and Joe Law. The brief notes the local club’s preparation for the game and indicates a tense local sports scene.
On Wednesday morning a building ceremony honored 80 students who received first aid certificates. Recipients include Pauline Kirby, Pruett Ste, Donovan Edith, Wiley June, White Ca, and Carrie Terry.
Virginia Michael, a 16 year old from Berkeley Springs West Virginia, dominated scoring tally with all but 20 of 1000 possible points in a local pageant or sports event on June 21.
Clarence D Middleton of Middleport Ohio an engineer for rer 4 cars died minutes after being struck by a freight train in Charleston West Virginia on June 21 Police reported the fatal incident involving a moving train and a highway crossing accident to authorities.
Mrs. Harry Kartes invites members to contact at phone 115-1 for hours from 1 to 4 p m.
Circle 2 led by Mrs. W R Turner holds a pot luck supper at the church tonight at 4 30 with Circle 1 invited in a later business session to divide the two circles. Also notes upcoming Junior D A R Story Hour and Legion Auxiliary meeting details.
Charleston planners announce a statewide educational campus project for next week to cut traffic deaths on the Fourth of July. W C Easley says all 55 safety councils will host speakers at civic luncheons and meetings while new fireworks laws aim to curb in-car firecracker incidents. Early 1939 data show West Virginia reducing fatalities by four percent in five months.
Fragmentary excerpt shows a ranking list from 1934 with mentions of Wheeling and other cities. It references population figures around 50 000 and categorizes a top place among 68 cities. The text is poorly legible and lacks full context or dates.
A chancery suit filed in the circuit court concerns Phame Deeney Prank Capra’s award winning film You Cant Take With You shown today at the Royal theatre. The caption cites disputes over rights amidst one of the era’s most notable film histories.
Stanley R. Snidow is taking a Red Cross course in aquatics at Camp Carolina Brevard North Carolina.
Miss Ruth Jackson of North Fifth Street visits her sister Mrs Woodrow in Charleston West Virginia, staying with family during the visit.
Two days after 11 year old Fred Blankenship died from an accidental gunshot wound in Bluefield a 13 year old near Caretta Hubert Talmadge McClain was killed instantly during target practice with a .32-20 pistol. He was assisting neighbor Bob Profit when the weapon fired entering the top of his head and exiting through his lower jaw. Mrs Agne and Mrs Della McClain witnessed the tragedy as the father worked in the Carter Coal mines.
Nathaniel rtin, a 21 year old resident of Kimball described as colored, dies Wednesday in Kimball. Rites are planned to be held in San Cascade, Virginia.
A Kimball resident died Wednesday morning in a local hospital after a lingering illness. He was employed by a company a past. He leaves a widow and four sons named Evans Nathaniel Otis and Mart.
Two Sandy River district residents were ordered held for grand jury action Wednesday following a theft investigation. Authorities reported the alleged crime involved stolen wire and tied to a local utility or construction site.
Members of the Martha Wash peesee No. 46 of the Re in Welch will hold their annual election of officers. A Forget-me-nots event will be rere and a social hour will be held.
Two civil cases heard this week in McDowell County courts faced a major disruption as an infant death case involving Ida Daniels was highlighted. The proceedings touched on Louis Gie versus Consolidated Bus Lines and a commercial corporation case, with the defense seeking a continuance amid ongoing deliberations.
Mr and Mrs Taylor Scott and children Dickie Julia Witten of Ocala Florida arrived for a Welch visit with relatives and friends. Evan Davis Sr of Superior longtime local resident is in serious condition after a paralysis attack Monday. Methodist youths Mary Sueemantrem Nancy Dodril and Helen Rae Eddins are attending Camp Yah an intermediate camp for boys and girls this week. Harold Jr and Bobby of Cincinnati Ohio are visiting Welch at the home of Mrs I sen s brother and sister in law after spending time in Charlotte and Meneene. Major and Mrs Paul Jones arrived in Welch from Lynchburg Virginia last night.
Jones will assume duties as pastor director of the Salvation Army in Paice John Cour sea. A transfer moves a family to Lynchburg while others head toward New York aboard a French liner.
A Logan contractor named Robert Hale bids for the Logan Country Club construction project. The contract covers a new clubhouse and is noted in the local bidding records.
Republicans will rally at Grafton park on July 4 to hear state and national leaders. Speakers include Congressman A. C. Schiffler and national committeemen Walter Hallan and Mrs Cara Ebert, with Robert H. Kay and Chauncey Hinerman also appearing as state committee leaders.
Members of McDowell lodge No. 112 A F and A M elected J Mprallister and two others to leadership posts. Warren served as senior deacon with McIntyre Jr as junior deacon and Anderson as senior warden. The appointments are noted as customary and permanent.
Charleston reports May collections for business taxes at $583,151.16, not fully reflecting mine suspension effects. Commissioner Ernest James noted the impact will appear in June reports. Gasoline collections rose to $71,87 in May, compared with $59,277.90 in May last year.
The tax commission announces a proposal requiring fuel distributors to report how they plan to use the cleaners' vent and related funds. The move affects motor fuels, with details to be reviewed by Ernest Kames and the commission.
Marlinton West Virginia December shooting case ends with Walter Williams sentenced to one year for manslaughter. The Kanawha County deputy was convicted after a third jury considered the December 1 gunfight involving Joseph Keffer. Williams not an officer at the time of the incident.
Coal miners in Kentucky filed claims totaling about 1.5 million dollars under the state unemployment compensation law for time lost during UMW contract talks. Suits affecting 25 000 to 30 000 miners were brought in five counties where UMW district 30 residents live, with notices to the commission.
Beckley residents form a new airways company charted to operate in West Virginia. W. Va. officials confirm charter details and potential routes offering local air service expansion.
Charleston West Virginia June 21 attorney general said a board of education may not alter the salary or duties of a county school superintendent after he has been elected, restricting post election changes by the board.
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