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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1924
Page
4
Police jailed Bill Payne and Ozark Niermann for possessing liquor with thirty day terms and $100 fines after a Hensley arrest. Highlights cover Swarthmore Chautauqua in Gary, July Fourth plans in Welch, mine safety meetings, school enrollment figures, and local incidents from Welch to Romney.
The Premier murder case draws attention after Tom Wagner was shot following an altercation with neighbor Frank Versello. Ed Arthur was arrested on charges related to aiding Wagner's escape by attempting to hire a car for him. The report references a postfight confrontation and ongoing legal actions.
The Jaeger church prepares to use its new building this Sunday with a large Sunday school rally, short addresses by Rev. C. C. Bailey and C. E. Howell, and Rev. J. M. Wysar delivering the evening sermon. New members will be received, and the K K K lodge members presented a $100 check with a letter praising the church and pledging support to the community and nation.
Welch Kiwanis Club met in the Baptist church basement with Vice President C. C. Morfit presiding in W. A. Wilson's absence. Buck Houston and B. S. McNeil led the program as D. J. F. Strother gave a blunt talk urging members to improve relations with their fellow men, stressing that we are our brothers keepers.
Mr Strother urged more than routine duties urging generosity and support for others. The talk praised by members, with remarks from W C Cook about George West Diehl leaving Concord College. Diehl pledged to uphold Kiwanis ideals as he moves on. Visitors included Ethan Allen of Cincinnati now with Gary team and Paul Osborne of Louisville. Attendance prize went to John Barley.
Friends of W C Cooke, McDowell County superintendent, praised Charleston's decision to reappoint him to the state board of education for a six year term. Cooke, a Welch official, will continue leading the city school system while sharing duties with county duties. The governor also appoints a new board member annually.
George West Diehl, newly appointed president of Concord State College at Athens, will soon assume duties. Local clubs issued resolutions in his honor, with the Kiwans club led by Prof. W. C. Cook praising his qualifications. The farewell-style meeting featured remarks by C. C. Morfit and Hon. D. J. F. Strother amid guest attendance.
County Probation officer W T Farley and Superintendent Harry Franklin said efforts will place the six children of a widow in private homes or state care. The family, left with a crippled child, has faced starvation since the head of the household was killed in a fall at the Junior Pocahontas Coal Co operation a year ago. Aid has come from the Salvation Army Welch Relief Committee and other agencies, though legal questions complicate the state's liability.
Akron Ohio reports Miss Wilde Wickersham twenty one of Cuylnoga Falls and Howard R Calvert killed in an accident. Details are sparse with the incident dated June 27 and location Akron.
Medina Ohio Miss Wickersham piloted an airplane that crashed 1000 feet at Stow Aviation Field near here. Civilian instructor Calvert died en route to hospital. Witnesses disagree on cause with loop the loop or landing attempt cited. Miss Wickersham among Ohio's first woman pilots. Calvert survived by wife and three children. Titmice birds often mistaken for rodents.
Former Harris County Sheriff Archie KR Anderson testifies Tanlac renewed his health after years of indigestion neuralgic pain and poor appetite. He notes strong improvement after the full course and continues to feel well five years later. Tanlac sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
Princeton readers learn of Central Point Farm Women’s Club meeting at Farmers Hall led by Mrs. C. P. Hylton with interior decoration as the topic. The July 16 gathering at Farmers Hall will feature foods under Mrs. Rufus Kahle. Refreshments were served, and many local residents enjoyed picnics, swims, and visits across Mercer County and nearby towns.
Thursday evening Mrs George P. Brown chaperoned a lively swim party at Bluescone. Attendees included Miss Blanche Bingham with guests Miss Cecilia Rock and Miss Madeline Shultz, Nadine Thomas, Toots Brown, Frances Honaker, Erma Riner, Bob Bingham, Tony Marshall, Tom and Bill Brown, Travis Harlan, Ben Bird and James Bird with Tom Allen of Radford, Mr. Browning of Lynch Clothing Co., and Bluefield visitors Harvey Morgan, Marshall Smith, Carlysle Daugherty.
Mr Mrs Neal Maultsby leave for Wrightsville Beach North Carolina for a several weeks outing. Mrs P G Walters of Christiansburg visits her sister Mrs W V Graham on College Avenue. Miss Nannie Shrewsberry of Huntington arrives in Princeton for the weekend as a guest.
Washington June 27 Major James F Coupal creator of the army medical museum was selected by President Coolidge to be his personal physician succeeding Brigadier General Charles E Sawyer who resigned Coupal had previously served as physician to Mr Coolidge when he was vice president.
An old advertisement promises rapid relief from indigestion constipation and fatigue via Dr Thachers Liver and Blood Syrup. It claims a pleasant spoonful after meals will cleanse and tone the liver strengthen digestion and purify the blood with a money back satisfaction guarantee and multiple regional druggists listed.
Contributors to the baseball fund will meet at the Merchants Association office next Monday evening to plan the season and form a permanent organization. Building permits were granted for several residences and a garage, and the council instructed the city engineer to draft permit forms. The Royal Theatre hosts The Bad Man starring Holbrook Blinn, filmed in the West. Sewer extensions on South avenue Paris and Johnson Streets were approved, with pipe orders to follow. Five new benches will increase city hall seating due to rising citizen attendance. The local baseball team goes to Mullens for a return game after an 11 inning match here. An ad promotes Whole Grain Wheat with a call to order. Reward offered for lost package from interurban car.
Delegates across states cheer 1920 nominees and leaders including Baker and Charles W. Bryan while tensions rise over religious tolerance and the Klan issue. McAdoo supporters attempt to defuse strife with a seconding speech, but demonstrations continue as factions clash. Also notes by Tom Allen and local real estate ads on Walnut Street and Walker Avenue.
The Chautauqua program ends tonight with an Oceanic Ladies quintet concert and William Battls staged Life Portrays Dickens evening. Juniors receive a treat with Miss Lindsay and her educated pony Sultan performing As You Like It. The Vivian players presented Shakespeare last night to good crowds and the town’s guarantors plan to sign up again.
A Rotary Club luncheon set plans for a charter presentation likely next month with a possible appearance by John E B Norman of Rotary International. Local and nearby clubs will send delegations, and short talks covered club service, handicapped children, and voices from Prince ton.
The ordinance passed Thursday prohibits running cows mules cattle sheep or hogs in city limits day or night. Owners protest but wandering cows retain access until September first when pastures are fenced. Strays go to a pound master for ownership search with fees and potential sale if unclaimed after eight hours. The measure aims to reduce street traffic and improve safety with supervised movement.
Discussion centers on approving a referendum on the League of Nations with Baker and Ewing predicting shifts in party support. California figures warn the referendum could tilt California to the Democrats. Stayton voices opposition to a prohibition plank, arguing the association’s principles oppose such amendments.
Fragmentary text references a movement opposing prohibition and advocating a return to sound government principles. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable in the readable portion.
Christian and First Baptist churches announce Sunday sessions with Sunday School at 9:30 to 9:45 am and worship at 11 am. Junior to Senior B Y P A meetings listed. no evening services due to Chautauqua union services. Presbyterian also cites 9:45 am Sunday School and 11 am preaching with no evening service.
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