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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1950

Page

8

Forger Accused Held For Hearing In Bailey Court

Accused forger Henry Pennington is held at the county jail awaiting a preliminary hearing before Magistrate E. Dale Bailey after police arrest on a drunken charge. Pennington allegedly forged O. E. Hylton’s name on three checks.

O. E. Hylton Henry Pennington E. Dale Bailey Pennington J. E. Belcher Woodrow Archer Jeanette John Taylor Bud Green James Harris Bluefield E. O. Burner James Short James E. Belcher

Drivers Uninjured In Crash With Two Trailers

A 1940 Dodge driven by Paul C. Nelson of Princeton collided with two trailer trucks near Hale's Gap at 12 30 Sunday morning causing about 500 dollars in damage. The other drivers Thomas S Daniel Jr from Lakeland Florida and Harold Weatherholt of Huntington were involved. no injuries reported. Trooper J D Baisden and Corporal G T Davis investigated the scene.

Paul C. Nelson Princeton Thomas S. Daniel, Jr Lakeland Fla Harold Howard Weatherholt Huntington Hale’s Gap J. D. Baisden G. T. Davis

Annual Red Cross Meeting in Princeton Thursday

The Princeton Chapter of the American Red Cross holds its annual meeting at the Memorial building Thursday at 10 o clock. Members and fund drive contributors are urged to attend to elect directors who will choose officers.

Princeton The American Red Cross Memorial Building

Four Fined For Reckless Driving In Princeton Court

In Princeton police court on Monday four men were fined for reckless driving by Police Judge Leslie Gadd Sr. George Thomas Hawkins of Norfolk earned a $75 fine plus costs after a Saturday chase. Ray J. Taylor and Howard R. White paid fines of $50 and costs. Paul Kirk, charged with speeding and lacking a driver’s license, was fined $100 and costs. All fines were paid.

Princeton Leslie Gadd Sr George Thomas Hawkins Norfolk Ray J. Taylor Howard R. White Paul Kirk

Suits Filed in Circuit Court Against Multiple Defendants

Josephine Thompson sues Herbert A Thompson Goldie Elizabeth Mills sues Fitzhugh Lee Mills Mary M Curtley sues Henry M Curtley and Geneva Lilly Spitelle sues Rinaldo Spitelle in chancery July rules action filed in circuit court.

Circuit Court In Chancery Josephine Thompson Herbert A. Thompson Goldie Elizabeth Mills Fitzhugh Lee Mills Mary M. Curtley Henry M. Curtley Geneva Lilly Spitelle Rinaldo Spitelle

Major Carlos Smith Stationed in Japan

Major Carlos R. Smith, a Princeton native, now serves with the adjutant-general's staff in Yokohama, Japan after a Pentagon tour. His wife and daughter Janet Lee plan to join in about six months. other children remain in Huntington with grandparents at 1362 Hall Street.

Carlos R. Smith Princeton Yokohama Japan Pentagon Washington Major Smith Huntington Falls Church Hall Street B. E. Smith

Princeton Area Family Visits Relative in Roanoke

Akron Ohio residents Mrs R E Ridle and two children Tony and Julie arrive Saturday to visit Mrs Ridles parents Mr and Mrs S L Callaway on Honaker Avenue. They flew to Roanoke where the Callaways meet them.

R. E. Ridle Tony Julie Akron Ohio Baltimore James Francis Ralph Schrader

Aliff-Tate divorce cases filed with temporary alimony set

Judge D. M. Easley entered orders in two pending divorces. Caroline Aliff, an infant suing by Effie Hammond, requires Vernon Aliff pay $30 monthly alimony, $11.50 costs and $100 to her attorney. Helen Ruby Tate vs Archie Tate orders include $50 monthly for herself and child, $36.50 costs and $100 to her attorney. defendant restrained from interference.

D. M. Easley Caroline Aliff Effie Hammond Vernon Aliff Helen Ruby Tate Archie Monroe Tate

Card of Thanks for W. T. Showalter and family

The Showalter family expresses gratitude for the kindness shown after the sudden death of their husband and father. May God bless each of you. Mrs. W. T. Showalter and family.

Local Wedding Plans and Prepares for Bride and Groom

The article outlines wedding details for the bridegroom William B. Moncure of Alexandria and the bride, with E. R. Traii um of Culpeper and Dr. Thomas J. Moore listed as brothers or related figures. The bride’s niece Kathy Moore will be flower girl and Master Tony Ridle page boy. A reception will follow on Hale avenue. Several social events honor the bride this week including a linen shower by Mrs. Harry W. Brown, breakfast by Mrs. Callaway and Mrs. Ridle, and coke party hosted by Mrs. Hadden and Mrs. Hadden, culminating in a rehearsal buffet supper at Hale avenue.

Harriet McCreary Spangler Thomas McCarty Moncure Stafford Princeton Presbyterian Church Mary Ann Rogers Bluefield West Virginian Hotel Miss Spangler Robert Bodell Andrew Clark James Snidow William Marion Brown Howard Wolfe W. B. Morefield, Jr Rose Tinder van Nortweick James Newcome Dorothy Frances Tabor Spangler Ernest B. Spangler, Jr Thomas J. Moore Martha Ann Upshur Cheriton Nancy Churchman Charleston Harry W. Brown, Jr Richmond Richard Carson Washington W. S. Herring John A. Wo William B. Moncure Alexandria E. R. Traiium Culpeper Kathy Moore Tony Ridle Hale Avenue Harry W. Brown Appalachian Social Room S. L. Callaway R. E. Ridle Callaway Honaker Avenue C. H. Hadden Earl Hadden

First Christian Board To Fete Congregation

The official board of the First Christian Church of Princeton hosts the congregation on Wednesday evening June 28 with a 6 30 p m banquet. Board members cook the meal to showcase hidden culinary talents. After dinner an unusual program follows the business session.

First Christian Church of Princeton

Local travelers return from Virginia vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Harer and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bertalan report a weeklong trip to Richmond Williamsburg and Virginia Beach. Mrs. Emma Holland recovers at home on West Princeton Avenue after a fall causing a fractured ankle and rib and severe bruises.

Charles L. Harer Joe Bertalan Richmond Williamsburg Virginia Beach Emma Holland West Princeton Avenue

Forum Club Meeting Hostess At Highland Avenue Home

Mrs J L Hart will host the Forum club meeting tonight at 8 at her Highland avenue home Mrs L M Selvy is in charge of the program indicating a structured local club event with planned agenda.

Forum Club J. L. Hart Highland Avenue L. M. Selvy

AFL Pledges To Defeat Taft In Ohio Campaign

President William Green declared the American Federation of Labor is committed to defeating Republican Senator Robert A. Taft and repealing the Taft Hartley Act. He spoke at the APL Glass Bottle Blowers Association convention in Columbus, Ohio, stating continued effort despite prior failures and pledging persistent action through the November election.

Columbus William Green American Federation of Labor Robert A. Taft Ohio APL Glass Bottle Blowers Association Green Sen

Baum's Dept Store Ad Lets Shoppers Apply at 2878 Princeton

Local notice invites applicants to Baum's Department Store with a simple contact method by dialing 2878 from Princeton. The brief ad emphasizes accessible employment information and direct connection for prospective workers.

Friendship Garden Club to Host June Meeting With Co-hosts

Mrs. Frederick Cooke of Highland Avenue will host the Friendship Garden Club June meeting with co-hostesses Mrs. Charles Miller Jr and Mrs. James Edmonds. The gathering is set for 7 30 PM tonight.

Friendship Garden Club Frederick Cooke Highland Avenue Charles Miller, Jr James Edmonds

Radio schedule snapshot from WLOH on Tuesday June 27 1950

A detailed on air lineup lists program times from 6:00 to 11:00 PM including News Briefs Tygrid Valley Boys Family Worship Hour musical segments and sports coverage with St Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs broadcast and evening orchestral and devotional shows.

WLOH Tygrid Valley Boys Wew Arcady Farm St. Louis Chicago Cubs Como Rts W. Va Roger McCormick Carle Harry Peyton Ramat

Woodman Circle Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening

The Woodman circle will meet Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the Appalachian room with Edith Greet and Phylis Warden.

Woodman Circle Appalachian Room Edith Greet Phylis

Riceland Rice Strawberry Bavarian Dessert Appeal

Riceland Rice enhances desserts with strawberries for a rosy glow in a bavarian. The rice is praised as a versatile, economical basic ingredient for puddings custards pies and other fruit desserts. Smoothly complements fresh frozen canned or dried fruits and pairs with Riceland chocolate or caramel puddings.

Riceland Strawberry Bavarian Rice Dessert

A Riceland Strawberry Bavarian dessert combines cooked Riceland Rice gelatin vanilla sugar and strawberries with whipped cream. The recipe guides cooking Riceland Rice perfectly and notes the rice should be tender fluffy and delicious with each serving costing about one cent.

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