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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1938

Page

11

Wheelbarrow Ride Will Honor Joe Louis Fight Night

Otis Neal a West Graham grocer will ride in a wheelbarrow three miles from Maple Hill cemetery to the state line, pushed by Sam Pruett. The event follows the Schmeling Louis fight results with Neal selecting Louis this time. Pruett’s seconds object to the schedule as published Saturday citing too short a distance and a new barrow to be used. Neal weighs 125 pounds with Pruett tipping 25 pounds. The wheelbarrow will stop at city hall for talks, and the event starts at 7 o clock Tuesday evening.

Otis Neal West Graham Sam Pruett Joe Louis Max Schmeling Schmeling Neal Louis Cgrece Maple Hill Cemetery State Line Pruett M. L. Burkett Sam Link Pred Nash Neals Whee -Cade

Roosevelt in bad humor during radio chat

Local readers report President Roosevelt sounded in bad humor during a radio speech. The piece notes the heat may have affected him and accuses him of blaming others while criticizing Democratic rivals and government actions.

FDR H. C. Callaway Roosevelt Cartera

Monster Bear Reported at Work on Elk Creek

A wild bear, dubbed Old Sore Head, allegedly killed sheep on Elk Creek this summer. Tracks measure 14 inches long and eight inches wide, suggesting a large animal. bear hunters have not reached shooting distance to verify the claim.

Elk Creek

Gillespie Returns After Aquatic and First Aid Training

Mark Gillespie has completed aquatic and first aid training and earned a certificate enabling him to teach. The Brevard Aquatic School is Red Cross sponsored and Gillespie’s attendance was funded by the Bluefield Virginia Red Cross Chapter. He serves as instructor and aid coach at Graham High School.

Mark Gillespie Xee Eee Gillespie Brevard American Red Cross Bluefield The Red Cross Graham High School

Bluefield Reputed as Air Conditioned City Shines Amid Heat

Early Saturday a Bluefield temperature of 56 degrees was logged while Williamson reached 74 in the reporting area. Norfolk and Western radio broadcast notes Roosevelt comment on a hot Washington night as Bluefield enjoys pleasant weather and comfort despite heat in nearby towns.

Bluefield Cnet Williamson Norfolk and Western Roosevelt Washington

Business Night Friday for Bluefield Business Men's Club

Friday evening features Business Night at the Bluefield Virginia Business Men's Club in Palmer Hall. Social activities are canceled for the mid year meeting as the club completes its half way period with Carl E. Creasy presiding and inviting members to attend.

Bluefield Palmer Hall Carl E. Creasy Dent Uests

Poll Tax Lists Posted for Tazewell County Virginia

Notice to taxpayers lists certified poll taxpayers for November 8 1998 posted at precincts. Examine lists now and report errors to county treasurer. No corrections after July 16. W L Paint treasurer Tazewell County Virginia. Auction sale of cottage on Wolf Creek Bland County July 20 at 8 oclock. Cottage has running water large porch several acres and cave with good fishing and bathing access. Dunn Auctioneer.

Tazewell County Virginia Wolf Creek Bland County Ann Courthouse Uly Dunn

Bell fragment found atop roof from ill fated engine

A fragment of the bell from the doomed locomotive was discovered on a roof. The piece, described as a substantial steel section, points to the scale of the disaster and the intact parts remaining after the crash.

Hunchback Mouse Report From Duhring Reader

A Duhring resident reports a rare hunchback mouse haunting their home. While seeking an extra quilt, a couple felt something stir under the bed and found the unusual creature. The housewife killed the mouse with a broom and alerted the wild animal editor.

Wild Animal Duhring Wild Animal Editor

Local Folk Await Fair and Carnival in Bluefield Va

Bluefield Virginia prepares for a large fair and carnival week with needlework exhibits and trapeze acts. Civic clubs cooperate to host attractions as thousands are expected to attend the entertainment and side shows.

Virginia Sidelights and Arrivals Mention Mrs Daid Damenen

Mrs Daid Damenen plans a return visit to see Mrs Buchanan's mother Mrs C E Pritchett while Lt Buchanan visits Ft Benning Georgia indicating local social notes from the Virginia scene.

Daid Damenen Dee Buchanan C. E. Pritchett

Bluefield O E 8 Past Matron Club Meets for Pot Luck

The past matron s and patron s club of Bluefield Virginia will meet in the Masonic hall on Thursday evening June 30 at 6 30 for a pot luck supper. Afterward a css meeting and election of officers for the coming year will be held all members urged to attend.

Bluefield O. E Masonic Hall Css

Religious Services At Two Presbyterian Churches

Services planned at Pocahontas Presbyterian Church at 10 o clock and at Graham Presbyterian Church at 11 15 this morning Rev Sam S Wiley of Salisbury NC will deliver sermons at both venues.

Pocahontas Presbyterian Church Graham Presbyterian Church Sam. S. Wiley Sailsbury N. C

Falls Mills Methodist Women Hold Regular Meeting

Mrs. Joe Phillips presided at the Falls Mills church Women’s Missionary Society meeting. Scripture was read by Mrs. G. B. Maxwell and Mrs. Ayres. Mrs. I. L. Caldwell spoke on prayer. Officers and members discussed work. The next meeting is at the church on July 21 with Mrs. Caldwell leading.

Joe Phillips Women's Missionary Society of the Falls Mills Methodist Church G. B. Maxwell Ayres I. L. Caldwell Ern Chandler Walter Hall T. E. Anderson

Graham Christian Church Schedule of Services

Bible school at Graham Christian Church 9 45 a m morning worship 11 a m. Spy Endeavor meets 7 p m evening worship 8 p m. Wednesday prayer service and choir practice at 8 p m.

Graham Christian Church Bible School Graham Christian Church Spy Endeavor Mecenos

Revival trip to Grundy for Clarence Greenleaf revival

A Gra ham Christian church quartet joined a group from town to attend a Lana of young people and sing at the Grundy revival in progress. Participants from our area were Mrs Edna E Dudley Mrs Mabel Anderson Leedy Walter Hilt and Mil Stevens and Mil Stevens.

Graham Christian Church Grundy Clarence Greenleaf Edna E. Dudley Mabel Anderson Leedy Walter Hilt Mil Mil Stevens

15 Year Old Girl Found Sleeping in Abandoned Truck

A 15 year old white girl was found fast asleep in an abandoned truck near the railroad on Walnut. She walked toward West Graham, alone and thinly clad. The truck had been parked at an accustomed place.

Walnut Inewell West Graham

Old Timer Weather Forecast Predicts Mild Season

The column notes heat signals and the onset of dog days around July 3. It envisions future climate control by radiative systems offering even temperatures, reducing extremes of heat and cold and making the air condition itself.

Interesting facts about the house wren neighborhood note

A local item describes the house wren as a jealous bird that blocks nest holes from others. Mrs Mary Long on the North Side reported wrens occupying her fence, while a male wren appeared to defend a nesting site as the owner tried to remove the items.

Mary Long

Funeral for Mrs. Rebecca Witten In Witty Valley

Funeral services were held Thursday in Witty Valley for Mrs. Rebecca Witten age 81 born and died in the same house. She was unmarried and lived there all her life.

Rebecca Witten Witty Valley

Welfare funds cut in Tazewell County

Miss Eula Jane Armstrong announces that many elderly residents in Tazewell County will miss July 1938 Old Age Pension eligibility due to limited funds. Nationwide data show 120,000 Virginians over 65. only 14,000 may receive aid. Applications due after July 1. payments in Tazewell expected from September with monthly amounts around nine to ten dollars.

Eula Jane Armstrong Well County Bluefield Tazewell State Department of Public Welfare Virginia Welfare Department Tazewell County

Former Virginia Side Girl to Be Married

Announcement of the engagement and forthcoming wedding of Miss Iva Alice Edwards to Mr Kenneth B Clingram. The ceremony will take place in Freeport on July 10. Mrs Edwards formerly Stella Karr of Bluefield and Mr Edwards from Bluefield, once led the Graham band.

Iva Alice Edwards A. L. Edwards Free Edwards Ella Simpson Bluefield

Thrilling fox hunt ends in roaring pursuit near St Clair

At the filtering plant fox hunters Rufus French George Burge Newt Stevenson and Bing Neal chased a pack of ten hounds toward East River mountain near the St Clair school house. A roaring chase persisted likely all night and the account notes an unreal speed claim of 440 miles per hour with speculation on reaching 500 as power output rises.

Rufus French George Burge Newt Stevenson Bing Neal French St. Clair School House Fincastle Pike Frank St. Clair East River Mountain Wild Animal

Peterstown Visitors Enthused Over BSC Reunion

Peterstown visitors said the Bluefield State College reunion on August 21 will draw large crowds. Officials expect at least five thousand attendees amid the usual turnout. A Ballarrer Callaway round-up will be held again at the Grey Sulphur.

Bluefield Peterstown BSC

Virginia Side Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Virginia side residents share weekend greetings with relatives and friends. Akron visitor John Barbee stays with grandmother Mrs L J Barbee, while Billy Porter of Roanoke arrives as aunt Mrs Mary Wysong’s guest.

John Barbee Akron L. J. Barbee Billy Porter Roanoke Mary Wysong Jack Christian Bluestone Elizabeth Bane Greever Avenue H. C. Callaway Troutville Rufus Murray Murray Bland Dan Carbauen D A. Perkins Paul Perkins Nethan's Creek N. C R. N. Lin B. M. Linddsey Sq Hillsville F. M. Blard Perkins Starling Mr. Lindsey Elizabeth Mathews Kerr Hittington M. M. Mathews Mathews

Surprise Birthday Party Held for Amanda Charles

Grundy Virginia June 25 Mrs Harold Chandler and Miss Mildred Charles organized a surprise birthday party for their mother Amanda Charles at Lanesey. Guests included many local women who presented the honoree with a birthday wish and gifts.

H. M. Russell George Sutherland Ray Smith Robert Looney

Circle Circle No. 1 Hosts Meeting and Shower

Circle No. 1 of the Presbyterian church met with Mrs. W. G. Parish after a program led by Mrs. Hanna. Gifts were given to Mrs. F. E. Clark, and plans were noted for Abinadon's care next week. A wedding occurred as Miss Sylvia Dundas wed Mr. George W. Autrey of Detroit at the Methodist church.

Circle Meets Circle No. 1 Presbyterian Church W. G. Parish Hanna H. B. Price F. E. Clark Ladies of the Auxiliary Abinadon Sylvia Dundas George W. Autrey Detroit Mich H. M. Russell E. P. Clark

Local Social News Highlights From Ashington and Lee Area

Doak Davidson of Harmon attends a class reunion at Ashington and Lee University and travels to Norfolk afterward. Eugene M. Bane and wife return from a honeymoon. Horace Combs’ family connection noted from Vinmark University. Mrs. Amanda Charles hosts relatives. A. H. Goff and Carl Waldron among visitors. Mrs. George Mullins visits Boone and northern Virginia. Several birthdays, weddings, and weekend trips are reported among local families including the Pinsions and James Lewis household.

Doak Davidson Harmon Ashington and Lee University Norfoly Soenen Eugene M. Bane New England Miller Richardson Norfolk Richmond F. H. Combs Helen Combs Horace Combs Pss University of Vin Mark H. M. Russell Emory J. Pey Gate City James Pinson Williamson Harold Chandler Joe Kemp James Lewis Richardson Rufus Sanders E P. Looney Taletiena Gordon Chandler Charles A. M. Harris Ken Congdon Seabury John T. Watkins

Mud Fork Socials Include Visits from Nearby Towns

Mud Fork correspondence notes visits from Taft Wagner and family to Lebanon relatives, Maggie R. Tabor and McKinley sae hosted at Brush Fork, Mattie Tabor from Pounding Mill spent Sunday with Glen Perdue, Hattie Shrader visited Bluefield guests, Howard Beatt hosted at his Bluefield home, and T. Baker moved from Welch to Mud Fork.

Mud Fork Taft Wagner Viswee Lebanon Maggie R. Tabor McKinley Sae J. H. Tabor Brush Fork W. Va Mattie Tabor Pounding Mill Glen Perdue Hattie Shrader Mone Aoe Bane Blue Cherifs Maude Mathena Princeton T. Baker Welch

Baile y Va. visitors and local visits noted

Pembroke resident E N Williams visits Caudills in Bailey while Mrs R L Caudill visits Mrs A W Ruble in Bramwell Road. W B Brown with daughters Billie and Lillian visit Mr and Mrs Josef Wagner. Lillian Tabor visits relatives in Pembroke. John Wilburn and wife visit in Tazewell Sunday.

E. N. Williams Pembroke R. L. Caudill A. W. Ruble Bramwell Road Wegpencer W. B. Brown Billie Lillian Gay Josef Wagner Lillian Tabor John Wilburn Tazewell

Easter Egg Colors Amaze Notable on Display

A local display drew many friends as eggs colored in bright Easter red impressed viewers with their shell hues.

Melvin Hubbard Dies in Mountain Fall near Swords Creek

Melvin Hubbard 60 died acci dentally after slipping from a rock along a mountain path en route to his Buchanan county home. Charlies Whited found the body as a black dog watched over him. Coroner ruled fall caused fracture and death. Hubbard formerly worked as a miner and resided with wife Clary Perkins Hubbard and nine children near Swords Creek. Interment followed in a nearby cemetery.

Swords Creek Melvin Paere Fell Reek Hubbard Buchanan County Everine Charlies Whited Kanan County Marion Hubbard Wesley Hubbard Clary Perkins Hubbard Ninedren Guards

Richlands Paragraphs Gratitude for Bereavement Support

We express deep thanks to friends who comforted us during our bereavement in the loss of Alta D. Elswick. Special thanks to ministers, those who furnished flowers and cars, and everyone who showed kind deeds.

Alta D. Elswick

Swords section member patient at Mattie Williams hospital

Chester, a young man of the Swords section, is listed as a patient at Mattie Williams hospital. Dye was seriously wounded in an incident months ago and has been here for several weeks. His condition is not regarded as serious.

Chester Swords Mattie Williams Hospital Dye Penia

Birthday picnic honors Norman Joyce Rita Joy Wittens

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Mee Rae hosted a birthday party on a warm afternoon in Norman Joyce Rita Joy Wittens ninth year. Mrs. Rankins assisted at the gate while Mrs. Greever A. Witten helped during the afternoon. After lawn games the group moved to the porch for ice cream cake and punch. The honoree and two granddaughters received gifts from attending youngsters including Julia Selwa Roydon Linda Akel Matoaka Margaret Vernon Janice Rutherton Janice Lee Betty Davis Mary Lou Hodges Marion Billie Selfe Ralph McGlothlin Arsher Brown Freda Hawkins Libby Daugherty Bernice Osey.

Mee Rae Stans Adeaten Norman Joyce Rita Joy Wittens Rankins Greever A. Witten Julia Selwa Roydon Linda Akel Matoaka Mararet Vernon Janice Rutherton Janice Lee Betty Davis Mary Lou Hodges Marion Billie Selfe Ralph McGlothlin Arsher Brown Freda Hawkins Libby Daugherty Bernice Osey

Virginia Traffic Code Takes Effect In June

Richlanders are warned about the new Virginia traffic code that went into effect on June 21. State Trooper Frank Slater said that no arrests have been made in this county section. He urged citizens to cooperate, aid in reducing road hazards and serious wrecks, and noted a close tab on motorists to enforce the new speed limits.

Virginia Frank Slater Slater

Baseball Draws Big Crowds as League Showdown Looms

Saturday games draw large crowds from all county sections as new grandstands boost capacity. Club built stands with town administration supplying materials. Lineup includes Tizen at first Eusbury at short Humphies at second Mace at third French in left Wheeler in right Burtoy in center Wyrick catching, mound choice kept secret by Coach Ernie I.

Tizen Eusbury Humphies Mace Wheeler Burtoy Wyrick Ernie i

Richlands Woman's Club Meeting At Ratliff Home

A Richlands Woman's Club session is scheduled at 2 30 PM Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Viola Ratliff. President Mrs. W J Elgin will preside.

Woman's Club Richlands Woman's Club Viola Ratliff W. J. Elgin

Snake Killed at Richlands Work Site

Henry A. Barrett W P A foreman reports killing one of the largest copper heads seen in the Richlands section while securing rocks for a Front street addition. His men battled the reptile for minutes before subduing it. Special kits are provided for snake bites.

Henry A. Barrett Richlands Front Street

Birthday Party Honoring Adel Roydon at Home

A birthday party was given Saturday at Mr. and Mrs. Amos Roydon’s home for their daughter Adel who turned ten. Games filled the afternoon and late evening refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Frank F Hurt and Mrs. Robert Y. Munaay. Attendees included Misses Parnella Trent Helen Burton Melen MacGloulin Rita Joy Witten Norma Joyce Thompson Dorothy Ann Rankin Betty DeBoard Milly Jane Taylor and Masters J. W. Mundy Charles Mundy Bobby Mundy.

Amos Roydon Adel Roydon Frank F. Hurt Robert Y. Munaay Parnella Trent Helen Burton Melen MacGloulin Rita Joy Witten Norma Joyce Thompson Dorothy Ann

Vacation Bible School Starts at D. V. B. School

The Rev. Frank P. Lewis of the First Presbyterian Church will conduct a daily vacation Bible school starting Monday June 27 for two weeks. Children ages 4 to 14 from all denominations are welcome to attend.

Frank P. Lewis First Presbyterian Church

Reverend Kelly Heads Ministerial Group at Richlands

At a ministerial association meeting in Richlands an afternoon, Reverend Charles Kelly was elected president. Reverend T. A. Freeman of Jewel Ridge was named vice president and A J Cramer of Red Ash Baptist church secretary treasurer. The group aims to promote concerted religious work across communities.

Ministerial Association Richlands Charles Kelly Erend T. A. Freeman Jewel Ridge Een Aa A. J. Cramer Red Ash Herman E. Lovelace Cedar Bluff Mr. Kelly

Richlands Plans New School for Maiden Springs

Citizens of the Maiden Springs district and town council discussed building a larger school in Richlands. An advisory board was formed with six Richlands members and plans include a $60,000 bond issue to supplement a $200,000 loan to fund the project.

Maiden Springs Richlands J. Porter Shockey Tazewell County Greever G. W. McCall James P Pete ‘Tizens E" B. F. White J. B. Altizer John C. Caeageapery Raven Otis Nash Cedar Blut John

Week Long Masonic School Closes in Richlands

Richlands Masonic lodge ended a week of Masonic school with a third degree initiation and banquet. Grand Worshipful Master James N. Hillman of Virginia attended the final meeting as about one hundred Masons from Clinch Valley towns gathered for the special communication.

Richlands

Pay Off Big Fight Bet Staged in Richlands Delivery Bet

Frank Barton bets on a ride from his tavern to Richlands next Saturday at 6 30 p m with Lacy Buskill driving in a novelty wager tied to a boxing bout reference. Barton weighs 245 pounds and Buskill 147 in a one mile plus distance of one and nine tenths.

Louis Schmeling Lacy Buskill Frank Barton Richlands Barton Buskill Bartons

Man Injured as Truck Dump Buries Worker at Underpass Site

Ed Lane of Cedar Bluff was injured when a dump truck released a load of stone and dirt at the Molly Harper underpass near Pounding Mill. Lane was buried for about 20 minutes while the driver freed him. he remained hospitalized with bruises and shock and was expected to recover at home soon.

Ed Lane Cedar Bluff Mattie Williamsospital Lane Molly Harper Pounding Mill

Four County Meet Promises Big July Convention

Citizens from Tazewell Russell Buchanan and Dickenson counties gather at the Forks of the Garden Buchanan county July 10 for the seventh annual Four County convention. Local officials and speakers including Ex Governor George C. Peery will headline with acts and a 10:30 a.m. program led by Mayor Van Langanheim of Grundy.

Forks of the Garden Peery Buchanan County Tazewell Russell Buchanan Dickenson G.glothiin Offttee Cneat George C. Z Tee Ainst John Mannegen van Langanheim Grundy T. Garnett

Richlands Nine to Meet Kingsport Today

Richlands versus Kingsport today as the Royals step up their pennant bid. Grizzle likely on the mound with Bralley out, replaced by a newcomer arriving for the game. Richlands sits second in the Morley Bell league and sport writers expect them to finish the first half atop the standings.

Royals Grizzle Bralley Richlands

Brown's Chapel Completed in Richlands by Rev Charles W Brown

The Rev Charles W Brown completes a new chapel in the west end of Richlands. The church will be named Church of God and called Brown's chapel. A series of revival meetings will be announced for the new site.

Charles W. Brown Richlands Church of God Brown Doran Mr. Brown

Richlands Sun Notices Highlight Local Social Scene

Richlands social news lists visits and guests across Gate City Roanoke Richmond and nearby towns. Prominent locals John C White Dr Edward L Jackson T A McGuire and others entertain kin friends and relatives while Mrs Roy He is recovering at home and George D Oster makes a hurried Mountain City trip.

John C. White Gate City Mr. White New Gate City Edward L. Jackson Virginia Pharmaceuticial Association Roanoke T. A. McGuire South Richlands Jack Alara Matewan Pauline and Gwendolyn Humphries Cedar Bluff Mildred McGuire Cedar Alice Francis Richmond Boston Paul White Welch Hazel Hatcher Beckley Clarence Hedges Lillybrook William J. R Roy T Mattie Williams Hospital George D. Oster Mountain City Tenn C. B. Rankins

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