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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1937

Page

10

Mercer County Wool Pool Sets Record In 1937

In Princeton 125 farmers shipped 12 219 pounds of net wool the largest Mercer county pool on record. Wool graded and assembled at the Virginia freight station with officials from the College of Agriculture and state departments present. The mix included 10 31 pounds of clear medium wool at 48 81 cents a pound 1602 1 2 sounds of reject at 40 cents and 285 tags at 15 cents, under sponsorship of the county livestock marketing association in cooperation with the West Virginia wool pool.

Virginia Princeton Col E. L. Shaw College of Agriculture C. V. Wilson E. O. Gregory State Department of Agriculture Howard Conley Mercer County Wol The County Livestock Marketing Association West Virginia Wool Pool

Masonic Lodge Public Installation Set in Princeton

Princeton Masonic lodge will hold a public installation of officers Thursday evening June 24 at eight o'clock in the Masonic Building at Mercer and Bee streets. Music will be provided by local musicians and Rev. Paul P. Martin will give an address before light refreshments.

Masonic Lodge Princeton Masonic Mercer and Bee Streets Helen Reynolds Frances Honaker Ray Bailey George Taylor W. W. Clark Jeff Wall Paul P. Martin Ono

Princeton Personal Ads Mention Akron Visit and Court Appearance

W Cody Fletcher and daughters Eileen and Joann visit Mrs Fletcher’s sister in Akron Ohio and plan to return by July 1. Fletcher appeared before the supreme court on Tuesday concerning L J Belcher’s claim against the county court a legal claim based on the constitution. Biddy Branpen is homebound with a broken leg from skating last Friday night. Tra Pennington remains ill with mumps and complications at Hinton street home. A H Dangerfield of Charleston is visiting relatives in the city for a few days. Mrs Sue J Saylor of Avon Park Florida arrived Tuesday night to spend weeks with cousins Rey and Mrs Paul Martin on Highland avenue.

W. Cody Fletcher Eileen Joann A. H. Dangerfield Charleston Sue J. Saylor Avon Park Florida Rey Paul Martin Highland Avenue

Bevy of young hosts serve at reception and revival services listed

Spangler and Mrs E W Hele hosted a dessert and coffee reception with a large group of young women in pastel dresses. Guests toured dining and entertainment areas as Misses Elliott DeJarnette Kane Susong Beckwith White Lazenby Walingford Swope and others assisted. Prayer services for a First Methodist revival were scheduled today at multiple homes with leaders named and locations given.

Harry Karnes J. T. Tobin Carl Beckwith First Methodist Church Early Robertson Forest Street Yancy T. Garret A Avenue Lockridge Straley Avenue E. W. Mason Hale Avenue Paul Gore Highland Avenue Courtney Thornton Oaks Inez Kane Center

Douglas Bible Class Plans Prayer Sister Party Tonight

The Douglas Bible class of the Presbyterian church meets at 8 o'clock tonight for a prayer sister party and business meeting at the home of Miss Pearl Robinette.

Douglas Bible Class The Presbyterian Church Miss Pearl Robinette

Quilting Party Meeting At First Church Circle No 2

Circle No 2 of the First Church of Christ meets at the church at 9 o'clock this morning for a quilting session with a light lunch served after.

The First Church of Christ Pat Luck

Quarterly Meeting of First Baptist Women’s Missionary Society

The women of the First Baptist church will hold a quarterly business meeting tonight at 7 30. Circles 3 and 4 will host the gathering at the church.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church

Blue Law Prosecution Dismissed in Clarksburg

Judge Robert Ziegler dismissed charges of violating blue laws against ten Clarksburg merchants after they were arrested Sunday following visits by a plain clothes officer. A speckled trout life history is featured in a new Fisheries film.

Clarksburg W. Va Robert Ziegler The United States Bureau of Fisheries

Moonshine Still Seized in Plymouth District

Two men Jessie Pettry and Cover McManaway were arrested by deputies C C Elmore L H Cook and Ernest Martin with Dale Bailey for possessing a 125 gallon copper moonshine still near Surfimers county line. They were arraigned before Magistrate D T Carr and held on $1500 bond each awaiting the July grand jury. The outfit included three barrels of malt liquor mash and was destroyed as one of the region’s largest illicit liquor operations.

C. C. Elmore L. H. Cook Ernest Martin Dale Bailey Plymouth Surfimers Jessie Pettry Cover McManaway D. T. Carr

Pocahontas man jailed after disturbance at Glenwood Park

A man giving the name Calvin Kovach from Pocahontas caused a commotion at Glenwood Park at 2 AM. He was arraigned before Magistrate D T Carr, fined $10 and costs, and jailed for ten days on default. Essie E Bailey plans to attend the Virginia West Virginia bankers convention. Katherine Hepburn and Franchot Tone star in Quality Street at the Royal theatre with the Junior 4-H club of Athens sponsoring the picture.

W. D. Shuff White Sulphur Springs Virginia- West Virginia Bankers’ Association Essie E. Bailey Calvin Kovach Pocahontas Glenwood Park Dale Bailey D. T. Carr Kovach Hepburn Tone Katherine Hepburn Franchot Tone James Barrie Royal Theatre Ay Miss Hepburn Tone Doctor Athens

Fiduciary Order Appoints Administrator for Billy Carter Estate

Emmett Carter was appointed administrator of Billy Carter's estate in a fiduciary order filed in the county clerk's office. A bond of $700 was posted with Elsie Walk as surety. Appraisers named were Joe Bolen, G. W. Burkhart, and Lester Bane.

Emmett Carter Billy Carter Elsie Walk Joe Bolen G. W. Burkhart Lester Bane

Goodwill Center Bible School Finals Tonight

The Daily Vacation Bible School at the Goodwill Center concludes with commencement exercises at eight o'clock this evening. More than 100 pupils were enrolled in the program over the past three weeks and the public is invited.

Goodwill Center Schoo

Mercer 4-H Club Camp Opens With Directors Named

County agent Robert McGlothin leads 4-H members to Jackson's Mill camp for younger girls from today to June 30. Older girls camp runs June 30 to July 8. Doris Graham wins county health contest attends older camp. Mercer county camp at county fairgrounds on the Princeton Athens road during the week of July 26 with William Benfield director and Virginia Davies supervising girls’ work.

Robert McGlothin Jackson's Mill Lois Perry Athens Jane Smith Helen Noble Helen McKinney Doris Graham Winer Mercer County County Fair Princeton-Athens William “Red” Benfield Monroe County Virginia Davies Morgantown

Man Jailed For Son's Beating And Family To County Farm

Mrs. Willie May Carr and sheriff investigate a case in Brush Creek area where William Dove beat his crippled son. Dove serves ten days in jail. wife and five children taken to the county farm as the family, previously using the name Duff, moves between McDowell and Tazewell counties and traces roots to North Carolina.

Willie May Carr William Walter Albert Jackson Dove Brush Creek D. T. Carr

Farmers Name Committeemen for Conservation Work

Farmers held local elections in Speedung Camp Creek and Spanishburg to name soil conservation committees in Plymouth Jumping Branch and Rock districts. Plymouth picks G M Bird John M Bailey and J K Alvis. Jumping Branch chooses J B Eads Ed Lilly and H W Clark. Rock district slate includes Hugh Meador W P Cook and a third member. Beaver Pond election set for Littlesburg tomorrow and East River election Saturday at the county agent office.

Speedung Camp Creek Spanish Burgesday Plymouth Jumping Branch Rock G. M. Bird John M Bailey J. K. Alvis Vnce J. B. Eads Ed Lilly H. W. Clark Hugh Meador W. P. Cook Rock District Spanishburg Beaver Pond Littlesburg East River

Morrells Attend Funeral and Local Visits in City

Dr. W M Morrell and Mrs Morrell with Miss Rachel Morrell and Miss Rebecca Heiltzheimer from Pulaski spent Wednesday in the city. Dr Morrell assisted in the funeral of Miss Martha Harman at the First Methodist church. William Golliday and wife returned to Clifton Forge after visiting Mrs M A Pruett. Mrs Clarence Pruett also returns to Clifton Forge after visiting her sisters Mrs I B Gay and Mrs Everette Keen. Misses Eleanor Huffard and Inez Morton, guests of Mrs E W Early, left for their home. Mrs M K Lambert remains a patient at a Bluefield sanitarium.

E. W Center Street Conley Early Kingsport Tenn Dorothy Hale Chicago E. W. Hale Circle Drive L. Calloway Carol Beckweth L. R. Taylor W. O. Sowers Clark Thornton E. B W. M. Morrell Rachel Morrell Rebecca Heiltzheimer Pulaski Morrell Martha Harman First Methodist Church William Golliday Clifton Forge Gilliday M. A. Pruett Bluefield Avenue Clarence Pruett 8. Gay Everette Keen Eleanor Huffard Inez Morton M. K. Lambert Bluefield

Fiddler Contest Set for Take Shawne July 5

An old fiddlers contest will be held at Take Shawne on July 5 with entrants from southern West Virginia expected to compete for cash prizes. Sponsors plan crowd management for the event, which follows a Mountain Music Festival memory where a Princeton group led by Fred Pendleton won first honors.

Take Shawne West Virginia Virginia Princeton Fred Pendleton

Yankees Lose Streak As Browns Topple Them 6-3

New York veteran Bib Bill Dickey hit his seventh and eighth homers of the season but the Yankees were held to three runs. Oral Hildebrand pitched the Browns to victory, breaking a last place tie and moving into seventh. Spurgeon Chandler gave up nine Browns hits in his first start since June 4 before relief in the eighth.

New York Bill Dickey Yankees St. Louis Browns Oral Hildebrand Browns Athletics Dickey Spurgeon Chandler Champions Frank Makosny

Washington Defeats Cleveland in 14-5 Batting Spree

Washington, June 23. The Nationals tallied 14 hits off Deshong and built a 6-1 lead by the second inning to crush Cleveland 14 to 5. Cecil Travis homered in the fourth and Kuhel added another as part of a big day for Washington.

Washington Cleveland Nationals Deshong Cecil Travis Senators Kuhel Gover Dienes Cecesse Humes Thoissecescvesse Campbell Hultera Trosky Lewis Travis Stone Sington Averill Campbdell Ferrell Hale Hughes Mthalie R. Berrell Andrews Abrh Almada Heving Galehouse

Dr Pearson Speaks at Kiwanis Luncheon Revival Talk

Dr J W Pearson evangelist led a Kiwanis midday meeting at First M E church with a talk titled Living. Jeff Wall, church choir director, sang two solos. Guests included Rev Paul P Mrs Wall and Rev L D Yost of the Street M E Church.

J. W. Pearson M. E Kiwanis Club Jeff Wall Paul P. Mrs. Wall L. D. Yost M. E. Church

Conversion Theme Drives Evangelist Sermon at Methodist Revival

The revival at the first Methodist church centered on conversion. Evangelist W. Pearson urged conversion for all lives, saying it makes life more beautiful and useful. Jeff Wall led vibrant singing with three choirs, plus children and adults. Noon service planned at the Virginian shops, with Friday as Virginian night inviting employees and families. Services start at 8 each evening.

First Methodist Church Do. W. Pearson Jeff Wall

Tourist reports strong perfume spill near rose garden

A Massachusetts-registered car owner hurried to Minneapolis police headquarters claiming a strong scent overwhelmed the area. He said the odor came from a barrel-like spill while near the citys famed mammoth rose and peony garden in full bloom.

Minneapolis Minn Massachusetts

Stool Pigeon Wins Baltimore Day Handicap at Charles Town

Stool Pigeon owned by Hugh C. Vaughn sprinted four and a half furlongs in 49.35 seconds to take the Baltimore Day handicap, three lengths ahead of Stand By. Jockey Gene Terhune was suspended for rough riding during the feature. Longshot payoffs boosted daily winnings with Clymene Adriatic Kyoto and Channing each earning solid returns.

Charles Town W. Va Stool Pigeon Hugh C. Vaughn Bel Air E. H. Titmus Jr E. B. Shipp Irene Bob Adriatic L. Partington Kyoto C. E. Willson Channing Clay Sutphine Green Water

Timber workers in West Virginia switch to CIO drive

Jesse Aquino, CIO leader for southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia, says over 500 timber and railroad workers in Wyom county have joined the CIO as part of a regional effort to unite unions under John L. Lewis. He notes rapid progress and broader plans to bring lime kiln and timber workers into the CIO fold.

Jesse Aquino Committee For Industrial Organization West Virginia Southwest Virginia Wyom County C.I.O John L. Lewis Aquino Rapid Proefs C.1.o Welch Williamson Federation of Labor John Brophy D.C

Bettie Young of Vivian Taken by Death

Funeral arrangements are under way for Bettie E. Young 54 of Vivian who died at home this week a longtime Vivian resident she is survived by numerous children all of Vivian and is remembered across the region by family and friends

Bettie E. Young Vivian Allen Johnson Mathell Ray Graves Carrie Wilson Lenore Harris Annie Carter Manuel Lawrence Charles Vivian Young R and Graces Plims Young

Banner Day Planned As Miners Face Williamson July Fourth

Plans are set for a banner day at Welch Park when the Welch Miners host Williamson on July 4. Bands from across the county will perform. Ladies Day and Knotheley events are planned. A large crowd was admitted free to Wednesday’s Miners vs Huntington Roosters game, and Welch vs Logan Indians Friday features 15 cent children’s admission. two night games start at 8:15.

Welch Miners Williamson Knotheley Huntington Roosters Welch Logan Indians Huntington

Local Youths Attend National Music Camp

Miss Elva Dyer daughter of Dr and Mrs N H Dyer Bartley and James Carr War depart for Interlochen Michigan to join the National Music camp session. They travel with the Dyers as their parents attend. Percy Grainger renowned pianist and teacher directs instruction and conducts the National Orchestra which broadcasts from the camp each summer. Dyer has previously attended the camp and earned recognition as a violinist.

Elva Dyer N. H. Dyer Bartley James Carr War Interlochen Mich Dyer Percy Grainger Grainger National Orchestra Miss Dyer

Welch Personal News Highlights Roanoke Visitors

Miss Ruth Ellen Hawkins and Miss Betsy Pedigo of Roanoke Va are visiting Welch at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Gearhart Hawkins is Mrs Gearharts niece Mrs Frank Gattuso returns to Kimball after accompanying daughter Solota to New York City Solota enrolled in the New York School of Fashion Designing

Ruth Ellen Hawkins Betsy Pedigo Roanoke Welch Charles Gearhart Hawkins Gearhart Frank Gattuso Kimball Solotauso New York City New York School of Fashion Designing

Miner Crushed in Coal Fall Injures Raycal Mine Worker

James Rutter a 28 year old Raycal miner was crushed by coal and taken to Grace hospital with back chest and pelvis injuries. His condition is somewhat improved. Emmett Perkins four year old Caretta child is at Stevens clinic with a fractured left thigh from a fall. Billy Elmore three year old Keystone child injured after a second story fall and treated at Stevens clinic. Both children are much improved.

James Rutter Raysal Grace Hospital Emmett Perkins Caretta Stevens Clinic Billy Elmore Keystone

Renter's League Postpones Meeting To Monday Night

The local Renter's League has postponed its Friday meeting to Monday at 8 p m in the union hall due to a scheduling clash with the Central Labor union. Arrangements are underway to mail membership cards to prospective members.

Renter's League Central Labor Union

Reform Lodge Meet Sets Evening Dinner and Elections

Members of Martha Washington lodge No. 46 of the Rebekahs in Welch will meet this evening at seven for a cover-dish dinner. The regular business session will be held and officers will be elected for the coming year.

Martha Washington Lodge No Rebekashs Welch

Reed sisters leave for Camp Strawderman engagement

Misses Jean and Eleanor Reed of Welch depart for Camp Strawderman in Virginia where they will serve as camp counselors for the summer. They are daughters of Mr and Mrs T R Reed.

Jean Eleanor Reed Welch T. R. Reed Strawderman Valley Virginia

Camp staff includes Berea student as swim instructor

Last year ladies attended the camp as instructors. Miss Jean Reed of Berea College will teach swimming. Miss Eleanor Reed of Welch High School faculty will teach French and dramatics.

Jean Reed Berea College Berea Eleanor Reed Welch High One

Connie Morgan Weds in Quiet North Haven Ceremony

Connie Morgan and Aubrey Niel Morgan wed quietly yesterday at the bride’s mother’s summer home in North Haven Conn. The bride is the youngest daughter of the late Senator Dwight L Mor row.

Connie Morgan North Haven Conn Constance Morrow Dwight L. Morrow Aubrey Niel Morgan Elizabeth Charles A, Lind

Welch Residents Return From Tennessee Trip

Mr and Mrs T D Yeatts Jr have returned to their Welch home after a short visit with friends in Johnson City Tennessee Miss Elizabeth Luton of Dublin Virginia is visiting at the Welch home of Mr and Mrs L H Hardin Welch delegates heading to the state VFW encampment in Morgantown include R E L Douglas Fred Smith I F Jennings and W B Lovett

T. D. Yeatts, Jr Welch Johnson City

Gardner Delivers Strong Pitching Performance Continues

Huntington Booster Bees defeat Welch Miners to claim first win of the season as Gardner dominates on the mound. Umpires Rezzonico and McShane note time of one fifty-five. Welch, W Va, June 23.

WELCH W. Va Huntington Booster Bees

Beckley Bengals Top Logan for Mountain State Lead

Beckley West Virginia June 23 the Beckley Bengals beat Logan 9 5 to take the lead in the Mountain State league. Beckley pounded Shipe Indian harder for eight hits and four runs in the first inning Swain relieved and allowed four more safeties in later innings. Logan 100 000 202 5 Beckley 403 110 00x 9 12 3 Shipe Swan and Scruggs Henninger and Steinbeck.

Beckley W. Va Beckley Bengals Logan Shipe Indian Harder Swain Swan Scruggs Henninger Steinbeck

Duke of Windsor Holds Quiet 43rd Birthday at Tea

Vienna June 23 The Duke of Windsor marked his 43rd birthday with no public celebration beyond hosting tea for two. The subdued observance reflected his choice for privacy amid ongoing duties and royal duties in Europe.

Duke Vienna Duke of Windsor

Pirates top Bees 8 to 5 as Bauers goes all the way

Pittsburgh righty Russell Bauers worked the full game allowing six hits and four runners in scoring position. Al Todd and Paul Waner each collected four hits as Boston starter Danny MacFayden struggled. Pittsburgh scored five runs in the third through fifth innings to pull away.

Pittsburgh Pirates Bees Boston Russell Bauers Danny MacFayden John Laning Bob Smith Lanning Smith Fletcher Vaughan al Todd Paul Waner Boston OA Warstler Moore Oo Johnson Ee Cuccinello DiMaggio Garma Secess MacFayden Sessesssee Mayo Waner Jensen Cowtdl Todd Ssveesece Hanaley Loone Pee Borg Olx Warstler Johnson Cuceibatica Nagnan Fou Vaan Wanér L. Witt Handley P. Waner Garms English iMetcher Aandley Suhr Cuccinello Pletcher Bauers Lanning Smith MacBayden Lawton Piter MacKayder Barr Stark Stewart

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