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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1948

Page

7

Louis 5 to 12 bout officials set for main event

The article details which officials will oversee the Louis versus Walcott rematch with potential changes. It notes Eddie Eagan of the New York State Athletic Commission expects different officials from the first bout, possibly excluding Ruby Goldstein and judges Forbes and Monroe, with official announcements made before the main bout. It also lists physique measurements comparing Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott and updates on nearby league results in baseball and minor leagues.

Louis Eddie Eagan New York State Athletic Commission Ruby Goldstein Walcott Frank Forbes Marty Monroe Joe Louis Jersey Joe

Navy Plans New Submarine Hunter

The navy announced plans for a $28,000,000 new type ship designed to pursue fast submarines, disclosed in Washington on June 22.

Navy Washington

American League Results From Last Night

Cleveland defeated New York 5 to 2 while Philadelphia beat St. Louis 7 to 6. Washington won against Detroit 5 to 4 and Boston topped Chicago 11 to 6.

Cleveland New York Philadelphia St. Louis Washington Detroit Boston Chicago Chans Pet York Ee Washington . Bee Pittsburgh St. Louisa Brooklyn Cincinnati

National League Results From Last Night

Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 6 to 4 and St Louis beat Boston 5 to 2 in the only games played last night.

Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Boston

Baseball box score note for Dobson era game

HITS Dobson six in three innings Ferriss four in six Moulder seven in five twenty five pitches Grove three in one X Judson in three. WP Ferriss LP Grove UMP Jones Hurley Berry. Time two fifty two ATT actual.

Haefner Hutchinson Aning Washington Detroit E—Yost Kozar Sullivan Stewart RBI Wynn Yost Coan Wooten Kell Evers Wakefield Swift Lake Lipon Vico Vernon Bob—Haeefer Thompson So—Haeimer Houtteman Hits Haefer Dobson Judson Boston Philley Kolloway Doerr Spence Seerey Goodman Williams Robinson Wright Appling Tebbetts Stephens Ferriss Pesky Batts Kolloway Tebbetts Michaels Lupien Lupiens Chicago Bob—Dobson Moulder Grove Ferris UMP Jones Hurley Berry

Appalachian League Games Tonight Feature Pairings

Appalachian League action slated tonight includes Pulaski at Kingsport and Bristol at New River with two games at Bluefield versus Johnson City and Elizabethton at Welch.

Pulaski Kingsport Bristol New River Bluefield Johnson Cit Elizabethton Welch Pulaski Tee Besenannree Welch Ee Ous Johnson City” Ee Bristol Bop Bethton Eeeeon Ate Kingsport Johnson City Bristoll

Big Nine Sweeps To Track And Field Win

Evanston, Illinois June 22 Northwestern and the Big Nine swept to victory in track and field as Northwestern hosted the Pacific Coast Conference and claimed 12 firsts and a tie to win 92 14 to 39 34 in the 8 year dual meet series. Bill Porter tied a meet record in the 120 yard high hurdles while also winning the 220 yard low hurdles. Pell Mel Patton of Southern California ran only in the 440 relay which the Big Nine won. Chuck Peterson of Indiana took the 220 yard dash in 21.6 seconds.

Evanston Ill Thesbige Walley Northwestern Dyche Stadium Texas Bill Porter Ohio State Bob Wright Porter Southern California Pell-Mel Patton Big Nine Indiana Chuck Peterson

Princeton Personal Notices Translate Weekend Visit

Princeton residents report Mr. and Mrs. Azel Meadow of Louisville returned home after a weekend visit with Mrs. Meadow's mother Mrs. J. H. Meadows. Several relatives from Princeton and Bluefield joined a trip to Roanoke Virginia for the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mrs. Meadow's brother L. C. Ayers and his wife. Mrs. Elliott Halstead joined to spend the day with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Carter.

Azel Meadow Louisville, Ky Mr. Meadows J. H. Meadows Princeton Avcmac Clara Meadows C. R. Smith A. A. Ayers Bluefield Roanoke

Injury Claim Order Settles Damages for Vincent Case

An order in circuit court approved a settlement of a personal injury claim by Charles E. Vincent guardian for Jewell C. Vincent 20 against Raymond C. Puckett and John A. Puckett for 1650 dollars. Jewell Vincent was injured when a DeSoto sedan she rode in collided with a Reo truck owned by John Puckett and driven by Raymond Puckett near Glen Lyn on Route 219 last December 15.

Charles E. Vincent Guardian Jewell C. Vincent Raymond C. Puckett John A. Puckett Jewell Vincent DeSoto Reo John Puckett Raymond Puckett Glen Lyn

Local residents and visitors listed in community notes

Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Parish of Charleston visit D. K. Callaway and relatives on Straley avenue. H. C. McCary Jr. improves at University hospital Charlottesville and may go home soon. Bob Kyle returns to Cochran after visiting his parents on College avenue. Dr. and Mrs. Harvey Rice of Oswego NY and two children leave after visiting the McDonald Rice family on Wallace street. Rice is president of State Teachers College Oswego. Billy McGuire, son of the McGuires on Wallace street, ill with mumps. Mrs. Sam Gwinn of Blue Springs MO visiting brother in law D. L. White and family of Elgood. aunt of Mrs. Charles McGuire. Mrs. W. F. Holdren of South Walker street critically ill at Memorial hospital. Alice Jean Meadows of St Albans visiting grandmother Mrs. J. H. Meadows on Princeton avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Noel of Roanoke weekend guests of Mrs. Noel’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Williams, Princeton N. E. Lanton of Highland avenue in New York for Ton Brothers store business. Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Boles and Lela Blizzard of Baltimore visiting Mr. Boles’ parents on Kee street. Mrs. Milton Shumate and daughter Susan of Keyser visiting J. E. Gotton on Honaker avenue. Mr. Shumate to join later.

R. P. Parish Charleston College Avenue Harvey Rice Billy and Bryan Oswego N. Y McDonald Rice Wallace Street Rice State Teachers College Billy McGuire Charlies McGuire Sam Gwinn Blue Springs D. L. White Elgood McGuire Charles McGuire W. F. Holdren South Walker Street Memorial Hospital Alice Jean Meadows St. Albans J. H Kee Street Milton Shumate Susan Keyser J. E. Gotton Honaker Avenue Mr.Shumate

Radio WLOH Daily Schedule Highlights

A scanned radio timetable lists WLOH and WLOM programming from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with music blocks, news, devotions, and special programs including band showcases, piano solos, requests, and dance hours. The listing includes several time overlaps and OCR quirks, capturing venue names and program titles such as Morning Request, Market Reports, The Salvation Army, and Wednesday Varieties.

Liva Neews Wright WLOH Rev. Dunn Rex É Eleanor Horace Metat'a Orch The Salvation Army Melody Boys Lilly Mountaineers Slim Bryant Sparta WLOM Navy Band Martin Lois June Allen Roth Orch Novatime Lewis-Walcott ABC

For Sale Readable Household Furnishings Ad in Princeton WV

For sale Living room suite cabinet combination radio and phonograph breakfast suite and kitchen cabinet 1 extra bed ice box 4 rugs Princeton West Virginia.

In Memoriam for Lewis C. Robertson

In loving memory of my dear husband Lewis C. Robertson son, who departed this life twenty five years ago today. A day of remembrance with sad regrets. Gone but not forgotten by those who loved him best. Signed by Mrs Sarah Robertson wife and children Clyde Robertson and Mrs K M Stowers.

Lewis C. Robertson Sarah Robertson K. M. Stowers Clyde Robertson

Princeton Fine Arts Club Meets at Mercer Street Home

Princeton society notes describe the Fine Arts Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Rebecca Shumate and Mrs. Lida Taliferro with Mrs. Charles Miller presiding. Miss Charlotte Vandiver presented Color in the Home. Guests included fourteen members and travelers such as Mrs. I. T. Peters and Mrs. Hartley Sanders. Social hour offered a party plate.

Rebecca Shumate Lida Taliferro Fine Arts Club Mercer Street Charles Miller Charlotte Vandiver I. T. Peters T. M. Johnston Hartley Sanders Willie Mae Carr Nettie Karnes

Young Methodists Attend Wesleyan Assembly in Buckhannon

Young girls from the First Methodist church attending the Young People's assembly at Wesleyan college Buckhannon this week include Betty Roe Dotty Morrow Betty Bates Patty Bates Patty Farley and Tommy Dove. They were accompanied by Rev L D Roe and Donald Roe who returned to Princeton last night.

First Methodist Church Young People’s Assembly Wesleyan College Buckhannon Betty Roe Dotty Morrow Betty Patty Bates Patty Farley Tommy Dove L. D. Roe Donald Roe Princeton

Navy Reenlistment by Bowman Stiltner and Keen

Carl M. Bowman from Montcalm and Lowell Q. Stiltner of Keen Virginia reenlisted in the U S Navy through Princeton memorial building recruiting station. They reported to Huntington Navy Station Monday night.

U. S. Navy Carl M. Bowman Montcalm Lowell Q. Stiltner Keen Mountain Memorial Building Princeton Huntington Navy Station

Water Service Extension Eyed in City Council Meeting

City council debated extending water lines to outlying residential sections. Attorney Ira Smith led a group urging action for McKinley Avenue and nearby streets, with extensions discussed to Clark and Henderson streets. The council asked the city attorney to present the matter to the Public Service Commission and report by July 6 or July 19.

Ira Smith McKinley Avenue Railroad Avenue First West View Clark Henderson Nick Leshkow Public Service Commission Standard Oil Company Straley Avenue Second Street E. F E. Pritchard W. Bondurant Robert Carr J. B. Robertson O. C. Belcher Fr.c. Belcher Caperton and Prince Streets Paul Ballard Wallingford Center Street Jon Conlegip Yea Gran Firemen’s Civil Service Commission G. W. Seaver R. C. Buckhannon Frank McKenzie

Unconquered at Mercer Theater Four Day Run

Gary Cooper and Paulette Goddard star in Unconquered a frontier western playing at Mercer Theater for four days. The cast includes Howard Da Silva Boris Karloff Cecil Kellaway Ward Bond with praised color photography. Suit in circuit court Bragg v Webb seeks damages of 1500 returnable to July rules.

Gary Cooper Paulette Goddard Mercer Theater Howard Da'Silva Boris Karloff Cecil Kellaway Ward Bond Cooper Paulette Ernest H. Bragg Samuel T. Webb Samuel R. Webb Chancery Ruth M. Cooke Guardian Jothers Linda Ruth Cooke James B. Meader Charles R. Meader Rebecca Ann Meader

Strayed Setter Reward Notice From Princeton

Strayed long haired female setter dog of small build. Reward offered for return or information leading to her return. Contact W. H. Wallingford in Princeton for details.

W. H. Wallingford Princeton

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