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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1934
Page
4
A report from Fairbanks, Alaska describes A B Boatman age 65 being accidentally shot when he returned to a bear trap he had set. The incident killed him near the Tanna river and follows a week of bear trapping stories. The tale also notes a long-forgotten horseshoe in a tree and recalls other odd historical scraps for readers.
Bluefield Virginia faces a likely house famine as many families relocate to the city. The Bluefield Business Men's Club discussed welcoming newcomers and offering inducements to settle here before the fall school term.Hugh Morgan, a noted local basso, and Mrs Evana Omar performed together at the meeting.
From a Tazewell scrap book comes a long ago tale near Raven Virginia of a horseshoe embedded in a large white oak log that broke a circular saw during a timbering cut. The account, like another about a white fox, is tagged as a true story in the scrapbook.
Town of Bluefield Virginia invites sealed bids for extensions to the sanitary sewer system. Proposals due 10:00 a.m. July 6 1934 at Town Hall Edward H Ruehl Town Manager with deposits and bonds required. bid security 5 percent. prevailing wages and federal conditions apply per P W A and federal emergency relief programs.
Bluefield Virginia Masons plan Reconsecration Day Monday at 8 pm in the Masonic hall with about 45000 Virginians in lodge rooms to hear a grand master’s address broadcast from the George Washington Memorial in Alexandria over WRVA from 9 15 to 9 30 pm. Co L Shufflebarger expects good attendance and a radio message is installed for the event.
Senator Henry D. Hatfield informs a Bluefield West Virginia constituent that once President Roosevelt signs the railroad pension bill, it will be printed and copies issued. The New York Times notes the bill is with the railroad coordinator for review and recommendation. Bluefield railroad workers closely follow the action awaiting copies. The president faces a pocket veto risk with Congress adjourned and is expected to sign.
A Tuesday night gathering at Mr and Mrs Kemper Neeh celebrated Duke White of the United States Navy Hampton Roads Va as a guest. Guests enjoyed dancing games and contests and homemade candy was served later with a list of attendees including Rebecca Grace and Margaret Wallace Frances and Virginia Nash Vera Fleshman Polly Ruble Dale Fleshman Roy Nash Wade Nash Jr Everett Leedy James Carter Duke White and George L Carter.
The Tage well county certified voter list for the congressional election is posted at city hall. Voters should inspect the list for errors and correct them. Those who did not pay poll taxes by early May will not be eligible to vote in the fall election.
Monday afternoon prayer services continue weekly. After the service plans were made to attend the bi county convention at Honaker on June 29. Mrs Sheb Gillespie will lead the prayer service Monday at 8 oclock in the ladies parlor of the Methodist church.
The Bluefield social group hosted a wiener roast and dance at Esther Graham's home Friday night for Gibbons Young. Attendees included Lorine Davis, Lucille Davis, Tommie Davis, Pearl Davis, Jean Havens, Catherine Dunn, Shirley Layne, Edythe Steel, Elizabeth Pritchett, Darline Rhuel, Eula Tate, Katherine Tate, Betty King, and many others plus Gibbons Young and Richard Graham among the guests.
Monroe county residents plan a June 29 gathering at Old Sweet Springs with the Moose region to share family memories. They recall Oliver Burns and his wealth in the days when he owned Sweet Springs, a phrase once used in Monroe county: As rich as Oliver Burns.
The piece argues for immediate housing construction in Bluefield Virginia. It notes banks have funds but are not yet lending, and stresses urgency to begin the building boom without delay to boost activity.
Old-Timer stuck to his forecast predicting three rainy days this past week after Monday's rain. Some residents checked on him, but he appeared confident in his pattern and knowledge.
A strange phenomenon in Harman Virginia produced a bizarre tree formed foot, described as a horse shoe shape and a monstrous projection. The object was shipped to McGuire, a local merchant, by BBM Newman, sparking curiosity in the community.
Republicans in Tazewell County plan a mass meeting at the courthouse on Wednesday to elect delegates and alternates to the district convention. Interest centers on the Bristol convention nominee for Congress against Democratic incumbent John W. Flannagan and the Ninth District race amid party splits over the new deal.
The Virginia PWA delays anger officials and prompt Secretary Ickes to threaten rescission. Proposals for a West Graham sewage project near 50 000 dollars face quibbling and red tape, while Bluefield Va waits since December. critics urge faster procurement and fault bottlenecks.
Readers learn of a large community meeting scheduled at the Tazewell courthouse in July to coordinate with state temperance forces amid a rising liquor control dispute in Virginia. The article notes political tensions and statements by Senators Glass and Byrd distancing from liquor management amid alleged bribe rumors.
Governors of Virginia North Carolina and Maryland will meet Monday in Washington to discuss the potato market. Growers warn of financial ruin unless prices rise. The conference was called at the urging of Senator Marty Byrd. Potatoes now sell for less than planting costs.
The Junior Bridge club hosted a luncheon in Abingdon with Miss Janet Clifton as hostess. Miss Jessica Hammerly of Salem attended a Japanese garden themed party at the Pabst home on Fincastle turnpike. Members and guests from Tazewell and nearby towns joined social, missionary, and family visits, with updates on local residents' health and travel.
A Tuesday bingo party hosted by the Community League drew a large crowd in the Clinchview hotel dining room. Organizers report the room was crowded and plan to repeat the event next Tuesday evening in the former Jackson Fleet store room next door.
The North Tazewell charge holds its third quarterly conference at the North Tazewell church Sunday evening June 24 after a sermon by presiding elder Rev. W. M. Bunts.
The Rev. D. F. Wyrick, pastor of Tazewell circuit, leads a revival in Bishop with A. B. Wing of Dungannon, Va., in charge of music. Attendees fill the large tent at every service.
Mrs. Elmer Kiser and family return from Richmond after funeral duties for Mrs. Kiser’s uncle as Robert Strange visits. A Children’s guest list and several travels appear, including Miss Carey Harman earning a Columbia University master’s degree with a thesis on The Southern Coalfield.
Dr and Mrs Eugene Peery of Glen Alum visit Peery's mother Mrs Dean Peery in Burkes Garden. R S Moss travels to Richmond while C J Gose and George Fox visit friends in Richmond and Bluefield respectively. Appalachian Power discusses entry into Burke's Garden. Elmer Rhody in Mattie Williams hospital.
Yards VA June 23 Mrs J H Goosby left to enter Catawba sanitarium for treatment Miss Hallie Crawford ill of scarlet fever Miss Opal Tabor of Bluefield visited friends here this week Miss Margaret Carter of Poca hontas visited here Wednesday Mrs Mamie Anderson visited Bluefield Thursday Rev O H Logan and Mrs Logan of Pocahontas visited friends Sunday Mr and Mrs J F Shrewsbury and Nedra Tabor to Princeton Sunday Maude Fleshman of Bluefield visiting here J H Shumate visited relatives in North Carolina last weekend Mr and Mrs Earl Sarver shopped in Bluefield this week Revival at Midway church draws large crowds L H Page in North Carolina for treatment.
Pounding Mill Va June 23 Visitors Mr and Mrs Lewis Alberts of Bedford visited their grandmother Mrs Martha Sparks. The Christian Missionary society met at Union church led by Mrs H G Gillespie. The Methodist society held an all day meeting with visitors from Paint Lick Maxwell and Cedar Bluff. Christian Endeavor workers commissioned a new paint job inside the church. Charles Asbury William Altizer and Raymond Harrison left for Richmond to attend a Christian Endeavor convention for four days. Mrs Rex Steele shopped in Bluefield last week. Mrs 8 T Sparks has completed repairs on her west end home. Grady Asbury of Amonate attended.
Several residents return visits and family gatherings dominate the week. Uncle Milton Harris celebrated his ninety second birthday, while others traveled to Richmond Bluefield Lynchburg and Sayreville for events. Virginia Pruett led Christian Endeavor and Rev M C Hughes conducted a revival in Bluefield Virginia.
Tip Top Mountaineers lost 15 to 14 to Witten's Mills nine last Sunday at Witten's Mills in a high scoring game. J Mathena belted a two run homer in the eighth to tie the game before an error and two-base hit sealed the win for Witten's Mills. The two teams are slated to meet again at Witten's Mills next Sunday.
Mrs Harlem Hampton and children of Coldan Virginia visit relatives here. Bill Baird Roanoke arrives for months with grandparents W W Mathena. A J Hawking Sylvia Brewster and Bandy pair guest Brewster home. Lorraine Johnson Bluefield visits. Thomas Johnson in Jenkinsones. George Odell Johnson City Tennessee visits Dawson family. Marie and Mike Clark Victoria visit J P Wilson. Creed Catron visited Tazewell Friday.
Modern six room residence with garage near N. and W. station and high school at 25 Tazewell Avenue Bluefield Virginia. Mrs H A Willis Mrs T M Gravely Herbert Willis and the young son of Mrs Gravely went Saturday to spend several days.
A report from East River mountain describes rattlesnakes dying within 15 minutes under hot sun. An Iowa farmer claims a trap using fine screen wire captured three thousand rattlers last year and included a photo of the catch.
A fragmentary ad style line lists Tuxedo feeds Sunkist graciers and a range of government inspected meats. It mentions shoulders and hams, implying a broad meat selection in a vintage market or grocery page.
The M O Warner store in north Richlands was entered Monday night with a rear window. Losses totaled about 400 dollars including twenty six suits of clothes and other dry goods. No arrests yet.
John Crockett an employee of Jewell Ridge Coal corporation suffered serious injuries from a state fall at Jewell Ridge Monday. He was rushed to the Bluefield sanitarium for treatment of his wounds.
Miss Bernice Jansen, an Episcopal missionary in Japan, spoke to children at Trinity House about missionary work. She has spent two years in Japan and previously taught at Richlanda School.
Friday night a friendly gathering at Sid Lavender's residence celebrated his sister Mrs Teick Bradley of Williamson. About twenty eight guests attended, sharing refreshments and conversation in a warm social setting.
James Peery Farmer is to have an appendicitis operation on Monday. Mrs A J O Neal is improving after an appendicitis operation. Miss Lona Dingus is in the hospital for a tonsilitis operation. Miss Helen Steele is improving after an appendicitis operation and entered the hospital directly after the summer vacation closure.
Misses Helen and Isabel McBrayer were hostesses to their friends at a pleasant Monday night gathering for about twenty guests with delicious refreshments served.
The counties of Tazewell Buchanan Dickenson and Russell host a July 22 anniversary picnic in Hanger VA. Prominent speakers from all four counties will attend and special music will be provided by leading local musicians. Dinner will be served on the grounds and the public is invited.
Miss Margaret Hamilton celebrated her eighteenth birthday Thursday night with a party attended by many friends. Games and refreshments were enjoyed by guests.
The Business Girls club of the Presbyterian church met Thursday night at Miss Rebecca Harris home. Miss Allene Elkins led the program and Miss Nell Porter Boggess conducted the devotional. A surprise handkerchief shower honored Miss Anna Maude Bandy who leaves for summer school at East Radford Sunday. Refreshments were served to several members.
The Presbyterian Church auxiliary met Tuesday with president Mrs. Newt Gillespie presiding. Fourteen members and one visitor attended. Mrs. W F Steele led the devotional and Mrs. James Fox presented the program. Circle No 1 of the Methodist met afterward.
Miss Maggie Galloway of Christiansburg sustained serious injuries in an automobile crash several days ago and is recovering in Christiansburg hospital. She is sister to J. F. and Henry Galloway of Bluefield Virginia.
Mrs. C L Shufflebarger returned yesterday from a visit to Roanoke. L W Bates J B Moseley and R K Crockett left Saturday for Muscle Shoals Alabama to spend a day or two.
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