Local Vets Head to Morgantown Encampment
About 25 members from Southern Pioneer post 578 and ladies auxiliary will motor to Morgantown for the department encampment June 24 to 27. The Bluefield group will join from Jimmie’s Restaurant at 8 45 a.m. National commander W Kearney is expected. The post competes for top prize and favors Bluefield for 1938 encampment. The June meeting is canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pioneer Post No. 578
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ladies Auxiliary
Morgantown
Welch Post
Jimmie
W. Kearney
Bluefield
Von
F. G. Spracher
West Vins
Local drug firm waives hearing on lottery test case
Geer Koontz Drug Stores moved to test legality of a stimulus trade scheme. Magistrate McNeal noted charges of 740 and 1250 dollars tied to separate prizes. Richardson and Kemper led the firm representing the drug company as the trial resumed the trade event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNeal
Geerkoontz
Aes
Wes
Richardson and
Kemper
Credit for Big Liquor Haul At Cedar Virginia
Credit for the seizure of a large bonded liquor haul at Cedar Virginia on June 18 goes to Gar Nie Bartley a Buchanan county constable and J A McConnell of the state police. Sheriff Helton of Tazewell county and his deputies aided in the capture as reported by the Daily Telegraph with confirmation from Constable the liquor seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar
Garnie Bartley
Buchanan County
J. A. McConnell
Daily Telegraph
Helton
Tazewell County
Hearing Set for Pocahontas Man July 13
Preliminary hearing for Arthur Scott charged with wounding Delbert Reedy 27 at Pocahontas will be on July 13 before Albert Peery. Reedy, a patient at Bluefield Sanitarium, was struck in the neck by a high power rifle bullet. A team of horses owned by John B. Wood of Crozet Va died when one reared and fell onto the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Scott
Delbert Reedy
Pocahontas
Albert Peery
Poent
Reedy
Bluefield Sanitarium
John 8. Wood
Crozet, Va
Ethel's Hat Shoppe promotes straw hats and pastels
City and Coalfield items advertise straw hats at 1.00 and pastel lot selling for 1.50. Dental products alongside prices 39c appear. The Mary Lee Beauty Shop promotes permanents with a test curl and soft wave guarantee, phone 2760.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Mary Lee Beauty Shop
Coal Bureau Opens in District 7 Office in Bluefield
Herbert D. May named manager of the new Statistical Coal Bureau for District No 7 to oversee mining costs and prices in the Pocahontas Tug River and Winding Gulf fields. The 30 to 40 staff will be hand picked and operate under strict secrecy as renovations finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Commerce
Statistical Coal Bureau of
May
Bituminous Coal Commission
Mr. May
The
Coal Commission
Washington
Commission
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Tug River
Winding Gulf
Virginias
Statistical Bureau
Rail unions plan strike vote amid stalled wage talks
Unions prepared to vote on a strike as negotiations stalled over retroactive wage increases. Officials said a 20 percent rise would cost railroads about 116 million dollars with back pay totaling 9.6 million monthly. A. F. Whitney, president of the trainmen group, noted workers have had no raises since 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Whitney
Coaldale Woman Held in Slaying
A Coaldale woman is held in a slaying case with burial set at a nearby family cemetery. She is named among survivors including two children Leuie Belcher of Freeman and Dora Watson of Maybeury, and three brothers P. T. Belcher Oswald W. Va J. E. Belcher Maybeury and R. L. Belcher Boissevain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leuie Belcher
Freeman
Dora Watson
Maybeury
Bng
P. T. Belcher
Oswald
W. Va
J. E. Belcher
R. L. Belcher
Boissevain
International League standings notes and scores
Newark 15, evwenk 4 Syracuse 3, Toronto 2. Baltimore 10-11, Buffalo 4-4, Rochester 4-1, Jersey City 3-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Evwenk
Syracuse
Toronto
Baltimore
Buffalo
Rochester
Jersey City
Physicians Named For Police Board And City Actions
The city board of directors approved police civil service examiners Dr. David Lepper and Dr. F. N. Andrews and allowed the use of the city auditorium for seven Wednesdays starting July 14 for a physicians event. Alfred Cooper received a restaurant license at 208 Princeton avenue. The board refused to deny a beer license at 3101 Bluefield avenue, citing state process. Payroll totals and delinquent assessments were settled, with several name corrections and removals to fix ownership errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Directors
A. Morrisey
Ramsey Street
Russell
Tazewell Streets
Morrisey
H. G. Steele
O. G. King
Uest
Grant Ay
David Lepper
F. N. Andrews
Police Civil Service Board
Bluefield Avenue
Tazewell County
Alfred Cooper
Princeton Avenue
Sidney Kwass
P. J. Kelley
W. H
Ada Fulton
E. L. Bailey
Kwass
Stella Lake
Stella Levi
Gilbert
Union Street
C. R. Burnett
Walton Avenue
Elmer L. Young
Whee Avenue
Jefferson Street
M. L. Smith
College Avenue
R. V. Shanklin
Ciehee
Holbrook Street
Iron Lung Patient Finishes 12000 Mile China Journey
A patient known as the Iron Lung case traveled from China to return to Chicago for possible medical revival. He rode by train to Shanghai on June 3 and transferred to the liner Coolidge on June 6, sailing to San Francisco where he was placed in special observation. A team including seven Chinese nurses, two American nurses, a physician, a physician therapist, and three electricians assisted throughout the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Shanghai
FDR Relief Bill Faces Opposition Amid Senate Clash
Senate debate over a new relief bill includes Lodge amendment proposing a $20 million set aside for census work while Vandenberg attacks federal spending. Democrats defend shifting relief burdens to local communities as key votes loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Mass
Vandenberg
Robinson
Ark
Baseball's Big Six leaders falter but hold pace
Ducky Medwick and Lou Gehrig, the batting leaders, went hitless today yet stay atop their leagues. Hank Greenberg returns for Detroit to rise to third in the American standings while Buddy Hassett and Arky Vaughan push up in the National. Medwick leads Cardinals with a .417 average after 206 at bats, Greenberg's .304 finish sharpens Tigers’ attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducky Medwick
Lou Gehrig
Fblyn
Buddy Hassett
Pi Ees Arky Vaughan
Hank Greenberg
Tigers
Pet. Medwick
Cardinals
Greenberg
Tigers A
Home Run Standings Highlight Yesterday's Homers
Baseball recap notes yesterday's leaders with multiple players hitting homeruns and boosting team standings. Key names and teams are listed in the standings update.
Southern Association Scores and Standings Update
Atlanta and Birmingham led an S A event with New Orleans beating Chattanooga 8 to 3. Knoxville edged Nashville 9 to 1, and Memphis defeated Birmingham 6 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Birmingham
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Eent Vnoxville
Memphis
Nashville
Guardsmen Patrol Ohio Strike Area Amid Tense Peace Efforts
Troops massed around Youngstown and Warren as Republic Steel plants faced renewed tension. Gov. Davey ordered soldiers with Roosevelt's approval to curb violence while CI O supporters opposed plant entrances. Food shipments to mills sparked a court battle and political blame flew in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
John L. Lewis
Republic
Bethlehem
Inland
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Taft
Davey
Roosevelt
Warren
Youngstown
Canton- Massillon
James Seccombe
Canton
Warren and
Niles
Washington
Farley
United States District Court
Strike Crews Besiege Cambria Amid National Labor Turmoil
Reports say workers at Cambria Steel Corp in Cambria Pennsylvania joined a strike parallel to actions in Chicago and other Great Lakes states. About 100000 men are idle across seven states in a labor conflict that has already claimed 12 lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria
Steel Corp
Chicago
Great Lakes
Ray Elected Sheriffs State Vice President
Pred L. Ray of a county was elected vice president of the West Virginia association at the annual convention in Wheeling. King M. M. of Harrison county was re elected president and H. B. Squire of Fairmont was reelected head of the Police fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pred L. Ray
Ae County
West
Virginia
Wheeling
King M. M
Harrison County
Ge 3 Association
H. B. Squire
Fairmont
Cabell County Sets Levy Vote in Kyle and Gideon Districts
The Cabell County Board of Education plans a July 27 special levy election for Kyle and Gideon districts. The funds would mainly support construction near the negro and white grade schools in Huntington. H. C. Sale sought an injunction claiming the enabling act did not define a magisterial district as a taxing body. the circuit court denied the injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Cabell County Board of Education
Supreme Court
Kyle
Gideon
Huntington
H. C. Sale
Cabell County
Stadium finances discussed by West Virginia committees
West Virginia University stadium finances were reviewed by a joint state board of control and governors committee in Charleston on June 22. A statement of results was held until details are completed as the panel plans for using 120000 dollars appropriated to retire stadium bonds and address the university's athletic debt. President John Baker Whitem represented the board of control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia University
State Board of Control
Board of Governors
John Baker Whitem
Board of Control
Fairmont Man Named Spanish War Veterans Head
Joseph A. Lang of Fairmont was elected commander of the United Spanish War Veterans at the 14th annual encampment final session. He succeeds Stephen Marlow of Parkersburg. Huntington to host the 1938 encampment. A. J. Rust Wheeling senior vice commander. A. S. Kelley Parkersburg chaplain. Fred A. McFarlin Clarksburg junior vice commander. Dr. C. Park Parkersburg surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. Va
Joseph A. Lang
United Spanish War Veterans
Stephen Marlow
Parkersburg
Huntington
Department
A. J. Rust
Wheeling
A. 8. Kelley
Fred A. McFarlin
Clarksburg
Dr. C.&. Park
Edward's Birthday Largely Overlooked by British Government
London reports the British government will mark no official birthday for former King Edward who turns 43 tomorrow while the abdicated monarch stays in Vienna with Wallis Warfield. The royal family is expected to send private congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
Britain
Vienna
Wallis Warfield
University Medical School Rating Restored
Morgantown West Virginia June 22 The West Virginia University medical school was restored to class A rating by the American Medical Association President C S Boucher said he was informed today The school had lost its rating in February 1935 and was on probation since last October after an inspection by Dr William D Cutter executive secretary of the council of medical roe and hospitals of the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
Medical School
American Medical Association
C. S. Boucher
William D. Cutter
Council of Medical Ro Ae and Hospitals
Attorneys Freed in Torture Death Case Sparks Debate
The report questions whether Reilly sought Monaghan’s torture or merely accepted police methods during questioning. It notes defense attorneys freed in relation to the torture death case and flags ongoing scrutiny of interrogation tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reilly
Monaghan
West Virginia Medical Society Opens Three Day Convention
Negro members of the West Virginia Medical Society open a three day convention in Bluefield. The Plat Top Medics society hosts the state gathering with sessions at Genoa School. Welcome by Mayor Saunders. remarks by Dr. L Young. Albert H Hoge to speak. public address and panel clinic led by Dr. Bampfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Medical Society
Bluefield
Plat Top Medics Society
State Association
Genoa H School
P. T. Saunders
L. Young
Taitin State Hospital
Albert H. Hoge
Thes State Health Council
Bampfield
Cumne Te Hospital
Denmar
German Demands Spark New War Crisis in Europe
Britain faces renewed tension as German demands provoke a potential crisis. Eden stated in the House of Commons that Britain will not join a warship demonstration off Valencia, signaling a cautious stance amid international patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
International
Eden
Britain
House of Commons
Valencia
Franco Demands Surrender Of Santander or Face Siege
Franco warns Santander to surrender or suffer a siege like Bilbao. Leaflets dropped by Francoist planes threaten a wider advance as insurgents push from Bilbao toward the Basque coast, while Basque and government reports note ongoing fighting and partial restoration of services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franco
Henday
Francisco Franco
Santander
Bilbao
Adon
Oquendo
Aline
Gadagua
Ibao
Ross Named Chairman Of Demo's Committee
Newly elected Bluefield Democratic executive committee members met Monday night and organized with Walter W. Ross chosen chairman and F Norton Wagner secretary. Ross succeeds W W McNeal and Wagner succeeds Mrs Murriel B Kerfoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
City of
Bluefield
Walter W. Ross
F. Norton Wagner
Mr. Ross
W. W. McNeal
Mr. Wagner
Murriel B. Kerfoot
Local election officials named for multiple wards and precincts
Yesterday appointed Mrs. J. S. Evans as registrar in precinct 2 ward No. 5. Registrars will sit Friday to correct or add qualified voters. City directors will meet Tuesday June 29 for further corrections or additions to the voter books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Jarrett
J. L. Crockett
Mary D. Burgess
Edith Grogan
Max Turk
R. R. Rogers
Merriman &. Smith
Julia Sanders
Otis Bivens
J. ¥. Hill
H. F P. Porterfield
W. A Light
H. A. Fortune
French H. Easley
W. T. Morrison
J. D. Honaker
P. K. Johnson
Grace Gilpin
J. Akers
Virginia Finwell
Mary A. Clark
Lune
Armentrout
B. Houchins
Pearl Linkenholker
Wilson Dunn
A. L. Coleman
M. L. Barrett
G. Neal
Beulah R. Young
Mary 8. Sperow
By. Davis
W. L. Currence
Thomas H. Settle
Cinda Hughett
Walter V. Ross
M. M. Woodward
R. S. Williams
C. P
Aerd
J. S. Evans
Mrs Susan Fanning 90 Dies in McComas Home
Mrs. Susan Fanning, 90, died at her McComas home. Born June 1 in Wyoming County, she was a native of the area. Funeral services will be at the home of her grandson Jake Tiller in McComas at 1. Burial follows at Widemouth. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. He of McComas and Mrs. T. tchinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Fanning
Panning
Wyoming County
Jake Tiller
McComas
Garlanderson
T.tchinson
Rites Planned for Pocahontas Miner Alexander Pache
Funeral services for 70 year old Alexander Pache a Hungarian coal loader with Pocahontas Fuel will be held at the Hungarian Presbyterian church Pocahontas at 2 30 Thursday afternoon. Burial will be in Pocahontas cemetery. Pache died when crushed beneath a timber at the Pocahontas mine. He was born in Hungary came to the U S in 1903 and worked as a miner 40 years including 26 with Pocahontas Fuel. Survivors include six children Helen Kulchar Leda Tarak Edith Deluca Ester Bukeasy Alex and Frank Pache. Two sons and one grandchild are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Pache
Pocahontas Puel Company
Pocahontas
B. Bertok
Pache
Hungary
United States
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Jenkin Jones
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company
Helen Kulchar
Caretta
Leda Tarak
New York City
Edith Deluca
Squire
Ester Bukeasy
Flint, Mich
Alex
Frank Pache
Accused Slayer Freed on Bond at Pocahontas
Harry White, 51, a miner, who shot and killed Richard Knight, 26, at Pocahontas last Saturday afternoon, was released yesterday on $3,000 bond pending a July 27 hearing before Trial Justice Albert Peery at Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry White
Richard Knight
Pocahontas
Albert Peery
Rev. Lovelace's Father Dies in Knoxville
W. A. Lovelace father of Rev. Herman Lovelace pastor of Cedar Bluff Methodist charge died yesterday at his Knoxville cousin's home after five months of decline. Panera and burial services will be held in Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lovelace
Herman Lovelace
Cedar Bluff
Knoxville
Panera
Sit strike halts three newspapers over bargaining terms
A spokesman for publishers confirms a sit strike stops three papers as talks under the industry’s collective bargaining system resume. Mailers under the current contract receive 6.80 dollars for day work and 7 dollars for night work.
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Buchanan
Prince Rom
Dental Atretwell's
NEW Coal Board
Pulaski
Wise
Giles
Craig
Tazewell and
Bureau
West Virginia
Coaldale
International League
Kresge’s
Federal St
Bland St
China
Southern Association
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co
Siler
Ceeree
Deaves le See
Republic Steel
Campbell and Struthers
Post Office
Union
Hoffman
R.-Mich
Pennsylvania
Sabath
D.-Til
George H. Earle
Ray
Sheriffs
Cabell
University’s Medical School
Negro Medical Society
Ross
DEMO
M’comas Home
Lovelace
Dethol
Norfolk and Western Railway
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