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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1928

Page

18

Northfork Keystone Kiwanis Benefit Concert Planned

The Northfork Keystone Kiwanis sponsor a benefit concert for underage district children in Welch with Miss Sally Litz headlining. The event at Freeman Theatre features local musicians and a strong chorus as ticket sales reported strong advance.

Northfork-Keystone Kiwanians Harry George Iss Sally Lite Miss Lite WEAF WJZ New York Miss Litz Rue Palace Theatres Kiwanians New Freeman Theatre Northfork- Keystone Club

Justice Held for Preliminary Hearing in Slaying Case

William Justice, of this county, is held for a preliminary hearing after being brought in from Buchanan county. He is charged with slaying Bill Lester during a liquor raid near the McDowell Buchanan line last December. Lester was destroying a still when he was killed. Justice surrendered to West Vic authorities and was jailed awaiting the hearing.

William Justice Buchanan County Bill Lester McDowell Buchanan Line Justice Grundy West Vic Lester

Marriage License Issued for Henry Hylton and Christian

A marriage license was issued yesterday to Henry Hylton aged 46 and Christian aged 22, both of EngMiss Hicks is Hostess Little Margaret Hicks of Coalwood celebrated her fourth birthday Thursday afternoon June 14 with games prizes, refreshments, and gifts for guests including Bettie Turner and Barbara Reed.

Henry Hylton Christian Eng Miss Hicks Margaret Hicks Herbert Hicks Coalwood Barbara Reed Dickie Turner Bettie Turner Sara Margaret Iton Louise Lyons Betty Hune Ruth van Dyke Elizabeth Mason Mary Dee Anderson Mary Ann McFarlan Betty Hagebuch Florence Kirby Barbara Rosell Josehine McDonald Mary Alice Honn Master Billy Lyons Jerry Spracher Jimmie van Dyke Jimmie Burnett Herbert Kirby

Girl Scout Camp Season Starts Soon

The Girl Scouts announce camping season begins with Camp Sunday on July 8 as units ready for outdoor activities and troop programs.

McDowell Coun

Scout leaders prepare for regional training camp event

Plans for a delightful time unfold as Miss Rae Mitchell regional scout director for West Virginia Kentucky and Ohio visits the camp on opening day. A two week training school for Scout leaders will be conducted with Miss Ethel Worth assisting and many local women helping conduct games.

Rae Mitchell West Virginia Kentucky Ohio Ethel Worth Mitchell

Counts Delivers Stirring Talk to Kiwanis Club

Judge G L Counts, veteran prosecuting attorney for McDowell County, spoke at a Kiwanis meeting last Friday. He praised West Virginia’s citizenship and resources, highlighted 65 years of progress, and the event drew several visitors with strong attendance.

G. L. Counts McDowell County Virginia Westirginia

Welch Busy Round of Weekend Visits From Area Residents

Local residents travel for visits and business across Virginia and nearby towns. Julius Goodman heads to Christiansburg with his wife and son Allen. Marvin J. Franklin and family plan a Cincinnati trip for tonsil operations. many others spend weekends with relatives in Morgantown Saltville Glade Springs Matthews Wet Union and Bluefield while Supt Hagenbuch and prominent locals conduct coal company business.

Glade Springs Helen Kabler Bluefield Mary Lee Epling Misa Epling Harold C. B. Hoover Keystone Welch Julius Goodman Christiansburg Co. C. Hagenbuch Consolidation Coal Company Coalwood J. Ed Blakely John Hurd Matoaka Hobart BE. Payne Hobart Saltville Hassel T. Hicks Tommy West Virginia M. B Concord College Patey Maarinarri James F Strother Hl. G. Camper Tazewell A. Z. Litz Graham Sale

Coney Island 70 Start Up Friday in Welch West Virginia

Coney Island in Welch will open next Friday at 1 PM with a water carnival and a Galliett's Entertainers concert. The park features a 480000 gallon pool, a 400 seat grand stand, wide walks, ample parking for 1500 cars, a modern service station, a penny arcade, rides for children, a ferris wheel, and a dance hall with refreshments.

Coney Island West Virginia Gary-Coalwood Welch Galliett Tere

Northfork vs Welch Nine Headlines Keystone Park Showdown

Northfork and Welch lead the league with a high profile afternoon game at Keystone Park. Pete Burch for Northfork and Harry Dean for Welch are slated to start as fans anticipate a heated, rivalry fueled by previous wins and losses.

Keystone Twins Welch Senators Keystone Park Twins Senators Pete Burch Harry Dean Kentucky Wonder Bach Keystone Coalwood Coalfield Bluefield Kimball Huntington Beckley Charleston Scarbro Hagenbuch Qcoalwood Indians

Bluefield Team Plans In Flux As Leaders Seek Future

Bluefield management and president C R Woods told John W Blakely that no definite offer or plan could be offered currently. Bluefield has long been viewed as a strong drawing card for the league and directors regret not having a firm stay plan in the Cass league.

Bluefield C. R. Woods John W. Blakely Cas

Tazewell Social Notes Include Family Visits

Mr and Mrs John William Buchanan returned from Victoria Virginia where they visited their daughter John R Hubble son of RL Hubble once resident in Bluefield. Annette Belcher Dr L L Belcher Welch and Alma Hampton Wytheville are guests at the home of Mrs CD Larimer. Will Ingram of Irwin Tennessee spent last week with AJ Larimer Thompson Valley and CD Larimer.

C. C. Johnson Sandford N. C Janice Ganes Paul Jones Welch B. C. Hutchinson Mlldred Hutchinson Morgantown Hutchinson Charleston Cook Sun Hill Wyoming County Sam Seigal Betty Silver Philadelphia Sidney Seligman Baltimore L. H. Moore Dan Peak W. L. Johnson Little Son Harlan, Ky Mary Virginia Sells Keystone BE. R. Anderson C. C. Keesling Barnabus S. H. Moore G. L. Edwards J. F. Kyle F. C. Cook Frances Smith Lotus Thornton Eva Gammon Frances Cook Eunice Carter Gray Hazel Wright Young People’s Missionary Society Bluefield Judgh Pineville L. J. Compton Jarvey Colston Charles Ray Colston Jack Weldon Covington Leon Seligman Concord College Athens Pest H. Selieman J. H. Moore Maybury Cora Logan Jefferson W. E. Gentry Zelma Witt Northfork W. E. Doss Roanoke Gertrude Gast Marshall Peters Margaret Perfader Alice Smith Christiandsburg Salem T. B. Cox Norton T. EB. Calloway Jefferson, N. C R. F. Gammon Chilren Randolph Mary Clark White Sulphur Springs Sharron Algoma M. L. Ward Freemont Neb C. M L. C. Austin Ward Walter Smith T. T. Smith Harry Rosen Freddie Batrémare Virginia Fleshman Clara Wallace Adonna Hibbert R. W. Hibbert Mary Anderson Beckley T. Lowe C. B. Payne Wanda Freeburn T. FE. Calloway H. C. Hall Falls Mills Edith Maddox Old Dominion High School Jeneda Rosalyn Totz Charlottesville University of Virginia W. C. Wallace Donald Scottzenemer Welch Wednes George Fralin Williamson Homer Spencer Morris Snyder Daisy Brown Kingsport Tenn H. B. Snyder Washington, D. C Pointe East John William Buchanan Victoria John R. Hubble Hubble Tazewell R. L. ©. Hubble Annette Belcher C. D. Larimer Will Ingram Irwin, Tenn A. J. Larimer Thompson Valley

Prohibition Divide Drives Democratic Platform Debate

The piece outlines how prohibition dominates open talks at the Democratic National Convention as pro and anti groups clash over a strong eighteenth amendment plank. It notes Texans Governor Dan Moody leading the prohibition push, New York’s stance on repeal, and farm relief and tariff issues shaping the platform along with anti corruption pledges and naval policy.

Houston A. Sanes Sane al Smith Ubican Smith Kansas City Dan Moody Texas Drys Resolution Committee Moody New York State New York Cordell Hull

France Stabilizes Franc At Gold Basis 3.93 Cents

Paris reports the French government undertakes to stabilize the franc on a gold basis at 3.93 cents in American money. Premier Poincare introduces a bill. finance committee adopts it 32 to 1 with abstentions. Chamber and senate to vote tomorrow. expected passage noted, with little change in day to day prices and wages for workers and services.

Paris of Deputies Poincare Chamber Senate Bank of France

Kiwanis Night At Northfork Draws Strong Attendance

The Northfork Keystone Kiwanis club held its All Kiwanis Night at the Masonic hall with a large turnout. F C Cook spoke on the purpose of the event aligning clubs across the United States and Canada with international convention themes. Col Cunningham read club creed and Heinz message as Ben Anderson announced. Guests included Mrs Budnick Spector Bragonier Edward Dyer and others. Tickets were distributed for a Friday concert at the theatre to aid underprivileged children. The next meeting will be at Keystone.

Northfork W. Va Northfork-Keystone Kiwanis Club Masonic Hall F. C. Cook United States Canada United Fellowship of Kiwanis Seattle Cook Col F. B. Cunningham Ben Anderson International Heinz Charles Budnick Jacob Spector Mra. FP K. Bragonier Keystone J. C. Little G. L. Edward Fred Dyer A. H. Taber Jaeger

Jubilee birthday party and leading junior program

The Juniors will present a Jubilee birthday party with Miss Eunice Carter and Miss Helen Fleshman in leading roles. Special music will accompany the program, described as the first of its kind here and expected to inspire attendees. Later, Miss Reba Norris hosted a surprise birthday party at the Carroll Hotel for George Carroll featuring music, games, toy gifts, and a birthday cake with guests including Miss Ruth O Bryan and many others.

L. Seligman Lenora the Freeman Harvester Earl Simpson Buddie Simpson Helen Louise Mickelson Helen Louise Mick Eunice Carter Helen Fleshman Reba Norris Carroll Hotel George Carroll Ruth O'Bryan Welch Ralph Tindale Portland Oregon Pearl Schuyler Helen Sizemore 8. C Tindale Brook McDowell Mary Carroll Alfred Lena Brown

Vanishing Party Hosted by Compton Circle

Mesdames V. D. Hite L. J. Compton and G. L. Edwards were joint hostesses at a Vanishing party at Mrs. L. J. Compton's home. Rock was the diversion of the evening with eight participants and two guests, who enjoyed a late delicious refreshment course.

W. EB. Hartell W. 8. Campbell Hartell Agnes Stewart Methodist Woman's Missionary Society B. B. Campbell C. R. Kuhn T. EB. Cox W. P. Brewer Jim Black Clara Kinder V. D. Hite L. J. Compton G. L. Edwards Rock C. W. Hale L. Washington FE. N. Warden Julius Kasdin J. J. Warden T. T. Smith Helen Fleshman Violette Bernard

Archie Tibbs Iddings Born to Elk Horn Family

Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Iddings of Elk Horn announce the birth of a son Archie Tibbs on June 20.

Archie Tibbs Iddings A. T. Iddings Elkhorn Archie Tibbs

Baptist and Methodist church notices

Sunday school at Baptist church 10 a m with J R Anderson as superintendent. Morning service 11 by Dr E B Northen. Evening service by pastor. World Wide Guild Girls meet at Mrs C S Breeding’s home to make white cross boxes. Methodist Sunday school 9 45 L C Austin superintendent. Epworth League 6 45 p m. Evening service 7 45 with song service and colored choir of Algoma providing music.

Methodist W. M Methodist Woman's Missionary Society T. W. Schuler W. B. Doss C. H. Wright J. B. Kyle T. Gray EB. R. Anderson Baptist Church Robert Anderson E. BE. Northen World Wide Guild Girls of the Baptist Church C. S. Breeding Audrey Cook Edna Sowers Mae Cook Wilma Holloway Gilliam Georgia Wiggins Mary Bush W. B. Bush Dale Pearce Hubert Lewellyn R. L. Hearnache Iris Lucille Blue Methodist Church L. C. Austin Epworth League Colored Choir of Algoma

Weiner Roast Postponed by Rain at Northfork YP

The Northfork B Y P A postponed its Weiner roast planned for Thursday due to rain. A group of about twenty youths gathered in the church for games and contests with sandwiches and drinks served.

Weiner

Concert by Sally Litz to aid underprivileged children

Friday June 29 at 8 15 pm Freeman Theatre features Sally Litz of Bluefield Va under Kiwanis auspices for charity. Supporters urged to buy tickets in week to help underprivileged children.

Freeman Theatre Sally Litz Bluefield Northfork-Keystone Kiwanis Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miso Litz Northfork Personals E. D. Worley Joe Will Worley Gadsden, Ala Welch Briefs Mre. Hicks EB. L. Reed Kelly Lewis Mies Helen Kirby Counts Kiwanis Club Welch Theater Harry Snodgrass King of the Ivories Tazewell, VA France Baptist W. M Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Northen Zion Mra J. S. Mennette J. B. Copenhauer J. A. Bennette G. W. Anderson Joyce Shaw Missionary Society Spirit of Missions B. C. Dyer Mra. Kelly McGavock G. L. Hdwards Fite Lucy Ross Lambuth Mesdames Doss Grubb Godfrey Hayes 8. C. Moore Campbell Methodist Church of the Northfork D. Long Girl Scout News Camp Houston Sthe Mrs. Cook Thelma Brown Virginia Shelton Ethel Dooley Emily Wyzal Emma Jane Dooley Irene Gallimore Jean Warden Elinor Felds Margaret Florence Bohm Zelma Martin Virginia Davis Thelma Slavely Frances Washington Alice Cook Newman J. ©. Newman Helen Madame Rebekah Palmist Lost Watson Bargain Store Goodyear Goodyear Tires Warden Bros Yukon, W. VA
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