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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1931

Page

7

Dying at Home Rhoda M Jones of McComas Dies

Rhoda M Jones 56 of Ballard West Virginia died suddenly at her home June 16. Funeral services were held at Red Sulphur Baptist Church the following day. Survived by daughters Mrs W J Lester Mrs J A J Ti Jones Mrs W D Bond Mrs Ellis Blankinship Mrs T C Meamvile Mrs C S Foster and Mrs George Carper and Mrs R K Jones. husband, two sisters and two brothers also noted.

Mra T. C. Meamvile Comas C. S. Foster Athens George Carper Carlyle W. Va R. K. Jones Rochester Falte Mra. Jones McComas

Local Bluefield Notes Include Visits and Births

Ahern family shopped in Dinefield while Jimmy Ratcliff improves. Mrs. Mangus visited Rolfo, and Mrs. Davia undergoes an operation at Bluefield sanitarium. Thelma Sigmond’s mother is a patient there. An eight pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Mathena on Wednesday June 24. Ritter and children visited family in Ralph. Blackwell and Edwards households shopped in Montcalm and Bluefield respectively. Amelia Pizzin has returned home from Bluefield sanitarium. Several residents visited Divefield and Bluefield facilities this past week.

W. J. Filehugh Celeste David Bluefield Sanitarium Tom Conner Plr Northfarie Mee W. TR. Sheela J. Kyle Charleston J. M. Sheels Plermont Martha Smith Bluefield Robert Downs Port Republic Carl McNew Price Marrell Marvin Merrett Neckley W. J. Edwards G. B. Hall Eaith Murphy Horsepen Cove A. Murphy Gary H. Murphy R. B. Sturephy Willard Murphy Harry Meneses Billy Noel J. D. Noel Knoxville J. A. Patterson Roanoke F. G B. Neal Marvin Ferrell Sterling Burgess G. F. Hall W. C. Easwards Beckley Horgewen Cove Maggie -Smith Eon Bill W. Sneed Leckle W. Va RS. Kennedy Princeton Agnes Ward A. Goodwin Wy Sneed Wil Dinefield Jimmy Nalson Ratcliff N. B. Mangus Rolfo Marvin Buster Davia Tha Blieald Sanitarium Sigmond Misa Thelma Sigmond Mra Mathena Lacy Ritter Ralph W. C. Edwards June Amelia Pizzin Pineville Mrac W Brooks Esther Wray Kathleen Serv Stewart Aad We Marcell Jr Neta Cook Violetts Minnie Canterbury Paul J. Blackshear Clarence Worrell Jadi Quh Mullens Bailey Hon Shannon Willy Cook Worrell Aon Win Te Worrell W. Worrell W. S. Brooks Glen Rogers Herndon W. C. Hall Welch Raymond Cook Harry J. Gault C. P. Taylor Glen Roxora C. K. Sixemora Ang Mahegaga Mnevile Rsunday Liebman Ant Count Hicks Paixa Cook

Ladies Aid Met at Home of Mrs Worrell

Mt. Correspondent reports the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Episcopal Church South met at the home of Mrs. Worrell with Mrs. Forrest Barnhart presiding in absence of the president. The meeting included prayers, songs, readings, and a tea after, with many local residents named as attendees or guests.

Pinerie We Va Ladies’ Aid Methodist Episcopal Church South Hirs HE. W. Worrell T Ha Atrs Forrest Barnhart Dalt Cook W. B. Corder J. O. Dodson W. L. Binith Neta Brooks Mra. Worrell Mra Wyta Smith Mra Wy Worrell Hunt Gurdear and Son Bobble Flee Childers Neida DB Swope W. L. Listth H.W. Conley Hetty Blakely

Matoaka Club Meeting and Local Accidents

Matoaka weekly meeting of the Matoaka Kitwonte club was held in the basement of the Metandist church with BP West of Hiawatha in charge and Rev. Joe P. Byrd of Springton as speaker. Coordinated by other local events, a mine accident injured Be In Shutt of Atcake and a separate incident in Narrows left Mrs. J. R. Milton bruised when a ford coop overturned. Local notices include marriages, visits, hospital updates, and a long list of residents traveling or ill.

Matoake Matoaka Kitwonte Club Metandist Hiawatha Joe P. Byrd Springton Northforks Keystone Northfork J. R. Milton Shutt Aatcake Wehonah Stt. Luke's Hospital Bluefeld Shute Fals Estate Ann

Montcalm Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Montcalm Utah district reports visiting relatives and friends from Bishon Ashland Springton Pocahontas Blueford and Rock View. Residents include Mr and Mrs George Martin and family Mr and Mrs Andrew Martin and children Mrs Richard Sadler and Goldie visiting Pocahontas and Mrs Marsh. A Steva Ashworth travels to New York on business. Beatrice Blackwell and Hazel Nigga host dinner guests. News notes also mention Miss Salty Warner with diphtheria and a fishing trip to Virginia.

Montcalny W. Va Jane George Martin Andrew Martin Bishon Hi. A. Blankenship B. D. Bailey Jean Lawson Wallace Presley Ashland Bowlinz Springton Garnet Shrave A. Steva Ashworth New York Beatrice Blackwell Hazel Nigga Albert Taylor Atate Palize Charleston Salty Warner Mia L. L. Gamilen Misa Minnie Abshire Jett Trin Virginia

Mullens Plans new advertising back of letterheads

Mullens chamber of commerce discussed an advertising plan to print a map on the back of business letterheads. The committee will select local merchants for orders and prepare statistics. They also urged road officials to let a 3 10 mile road contract between Rimore and Herndon in July if possible and sought a mail round trip Mullens to Pineville service twice daily.

Mullan W- Va Mullens Chamber of Commerce Advertising Committee Tocal Business Good Roade State Road Commission Wyoming County Court Rimore Herndon J. BH. Citalt

Hiawatha Social and Personal News Summary

Hiawatha West Virginia notes report a busy week with a missionary meeting at Mrs. BR Fixer home in Arista and an informal dance at Mr. and Mrs. Cai home for Miss Margaret Low James Bland. Delegates Harriet Hadden Catherine Raney and Mary Louise Harry returned from the Presbyterian conference in Lewisburg with six monogram letters. Numerous local residents travel to Lynchburg Worth Bedford Bluefield Cincinnati Norfolk Richmond Washington for visits, studies, and vacations.

Hiawatha W. Va Widamouth Missionary Saviory Mra BR & Fixer Arista Hastema Meadames Frank Taylor B. BR. Sebold J. H. Craft H. G. Johnston Ray Pierman BH. J. Glasscock Jarratt and Warden Bw Cai Margaret Low James Bland Joe Dinjace William Millsap Harriet Hadden Catherine Raney Mary Louise Harry Don Crozier Lans Murphy Mia Harry Presbyterian Young People's Lewisburg Dolegetian O Hiawatha Jonn C. Feegany Wen Lynchburg J.D. Brown Worth H. I. Kasey Mary Jana Batty Joan Tate Bedford Charles ‘Jones Northfork Mra Campbell Laurae Harry Virginia Smyth Bluefield Ming Virginia Briggs Gray Gilmer Cincinnati Conservatory of Music T. K. Bailey Luther Dixon Narrows T. C. Akera George Akers J. D Brown Bernice Cooper Richard Worrel Stallene Bra William Hancock Illmann C.J. "Moore the Jacobs Harry Cooper Ora Moore Bluafeld Hastard Cooper St. Jauke’s Hospital Villageiphis Cleveland Frazier Childen Mazel Ruth Garnele Billy Willamgon H. G. Sehnsten Lamily Mis

Royaltournment at Olympia May Propel Elizabeth Crown Hope

Ne of Hurone's popular royal families the Duke and Deane of York and their daughter Princess Elizabeth arrive for a royal tournament at the Olympia London. Princess Elizabeth a possible successor to the British throne.

Hurone Duke and Deane York Elizabeth Olympia London Elizabeth Ia

Birthday celebrations in Hand West Virginia celebrate eighteenth

Mrs Gilbert Aickinney hosted a large party to mark her daughter Threcia's eighteenth birthday with friends from Mullena Matoaka Basin Waynettle Monte Carlo and Herndon. Attendees included the Farris family McKinnes Graham Carter Testerman and McKinney families.

Herndon W. Va Threcia Gilbert Aickinney Ts Farris Mullena Luther J McKinnes Matoaka Gw, Graham and Son Haze Basin Marvin Carter Wayetleyile Li H. Testerman James Dee Gilbert McKinney Amell Baby June Fulpps Phippa Monte Carlo Henry Walk Mary Ellen Trales Fred Henley Fredrick Betty Sue Alpaca Mra G Bish Patsy Clinton Clark Sante Carlo H. Testerman Song Junior James Lee Raba Velma Duncan Clara Lee Jackie ShravwsiMiry Ril Tovdy

Weekend Socials Reach Virginia and Kentucky Visits

The report lists several residents and guests across Virginia and Kentucky, including Wy Falley, Gilbert McKinney at Bluefeld, M. Sneed visiting Victoria, Esther Wray and W. Ry. Hall in Spanishburg, and Mev and Mrs. Chambera hosting BA Mason and id Chambers from Tatenawood. Also noted are Mrs. OQ. ay Niones, Mrs. FM. Chambers shopping in Muilléna, and Allen Lusk from Concord staying at his home over the weekend.

Virginia Kentucky Wy Falley’ x Gilbert MckKinney Cour Bluefeld M. Sneed A Victoria Esther Wray Iouteen Sentor W. Ry. Hall Spanishburg Mev By NM Chambera Brothery BA Mason Id Chambers Tatenawood

Amigo and Area Residents Visit. Local News Roundup

Amigo West Virginia reports a steady flow of visits and trips among residents. Mrs Ror Matheris of Princeton and Mrs Bernard Mathers of Corlie are among those noted, with many heading to Beckley and Pineville for social events and family gatherings. Dr J A Wood of Pratt, president of Amigo Coal, attended to business, while others, including Nina Farmer and Marilyn Wood, planned extended motor trips to Washington Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Local families, schools, and shops are cited in a bustling community snapshot from Amigo and nearby towns.

Buteledge Hazy Charles W. Walker Marie Lydian Harylet Wood Chrisville J. A. Wood Pratt Tin Amigo Coal Companys Lewis Bowling Mullens George Blankenship Badelaine Jozeph Wood Jr F. M. Lee Alpeca Pineville Mra UL. Wood Charlotte Jimmy Jin Jefe Mondey Surveyor Vlett Wood Richard Shutter Malcolm Beckley Fred J. Wargrave Bluefield Joseph A. Wood Jr Loy Matherly Bernard Carl H. Mctivice Ruth Julian Lites Ata Shumate Stover Fred G. Wood Norfolk J. J. Hype Elmo Perry Littie Hubert McGuire Anes Hurl Prince On Wintford Gausle Milliam Concord College Athena

Sundas Sunday school class hosts picnic and Fourth plans

SF Correspondent reports the Sundas class of Mrs Mra Bare matured dente Marshes hold a Sunday picnic and a wether roast Thursday night. The Toasters band practices for the Fourth of July celebration while a Sunday school convention delegates meet in Mabacot with Miss Roby Polk leading the Children's World Crusade. Auto accident near Charleston injures Toy Waddell. one occupant killed. Sophia notes include visits by Mrs Mal Fosh to Roanoke and Pin Hook and local outings to Grand View Crab Orchard and Princeton hospital trainee Elva McElrath visiting home folks.

Sophia W. Va Sundas School Mra M. Bare Mabacot Cook C. M. Bare J. K. Posh Wi. Lowell Toby Poli Children's World Crusade Organization Roby Polk Dyke Daniel Br. L. D. Stoner Senator A Hutchison Hugh A. Dunn W. C. Waddell Mare Waddell Charleston Toy Waddell Mal Roanoke Pin Hook P. 1 Ballard Famjy Grand View Daniel Polk Miles Saile Wifte Rifte Crab Orchard Thuredas Elva McElrath Princeton Hospital and Bmirs Jose Mellstath Mark Hawley St. Albans

For Sale Prices Slash as Closing Out Lots and Farms

Prices are the lowest in fifteen years as we close out a number of lots and truck farms at sacrifice prices. If you want to own a home now is the time to buy. Write Princeton West Virginia for information.

Montcalm Giotto W. Va Princeton

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C. H. Murp World Club J. R. Belcher C. HW. Murphy Rock Viewpool C. H. Murphy Gladys Edith Murphy Junior Beard Arthur Weels James Parcall Omhar Spicer Verna Bell Verne Murphy Glyde Freeman Juve Hloise Frazier Edwards Pollyanna Club Sagamore Pollyanna Sewing Club A. P. Thompson Ponald Robert Farcell Mira Big Muepby Nou BY Ahern Clayton Shields Gildys Hromore Davy Leg Handricka Tosa Duncan Tipyle Matoaka, WA Edna Kennedy Misa Duvall Grim Well C Joyce Bramwell Midh Gvim Dra T. C. Dooley Matuska Bivefeld Alt G. Gilmer Lebanon Mina Virginia Braggs Richwood da Gray Gibney Cincinnati Saturay Otto Whittaker Matonka Glenwood Fork Thomas Lawler Hyde Mildred Francis Rawnedge W. B. Fabnr Mea Burton Clay Center Kaw George W, Finana C. E, Alay Young Son University May O. St. Zoll- QO Fr. Zo Charles Wheeler Jr Bluefield Hospital Amr A. W. Hell Elkhorn Stirs Martha Brown Dott Ath Mes Ray Burgess Two Sollk Elgond C. W. Murphy BR. Caldwell Macon Berrett Sarah Frances J. Garratt Alderson Leonard” Brown E. Oh. Straley Athans B.S. Clements Tlarry Payne Pladmont Newpore Mountain Lake Wy. Murphy and Son Lane Usiness Wesny Kya Godfrey Elizabeth Matton Kimball Chaiting Sfra. Het Holsten James Morgan Alice Bramwall Martha McCanias Gene Stelf C. H. Gilmer George Aketa Prother Tracy Akara Washington, D. C Mika Biegtam May Campbell East Radford Matouka Aed Witla Ruth ‘Lay Princedon Wpilig Ping Alga Mary Billings Middles Ro Crit Smith Wheeler Charles Biveae Hospital Tueaday Li Veat F. OH. Dillon Lashmeot J. Bimus Bailey Rock, Wits Muatoaka Afonday Milo Summers Joan Wenonah Air Ae i Gridley Reese Mays M. H. Hughes la D. Quillin Darts Reynolds O. M. Reynolds Monway Add Dtrs Walter MM. Ferrall Aloaiards HH. Shrewsbury J. Lee Galley BR. H. Grint Nanncy Poe I. C. Godfrey N. C. Hawkes Lyn Godfrey Ray D. Ayers Atash B. Anderson Lows Afatoaka Fugadas B. Sampson W. B. Tabor Mauriter ‘Mildred Anderson Bila Anderson Bramwell and Rivelleld William Baume Maleigh General Hospital Becklay Johare Ira Lynch Davis Charles Thrasher Wyco Caparian Higa D. Trent Sesuni George Hicks Jman J. O. Bantf Clydal, Holloway Ming Marcy Brances Harrold Jonsfoge Jr Mullony Frank Shannon Lon Shan-non Neowran Wittenberg R. DB. Baley Bob Wilder Nuriva Willam Warrew Calorio Guy Yeager William Pedneau Corinnet Mya William Spencer Covelate Glyde Sessler Joe Hindsley Troqugixe Richard Hewett Aoy Bill Shockey Derit Bork HA. Porter Bolesevain Mire S. Lee W. Py A H i Knapp Tnne Dickenson Clade Jaret Bnsoca Atvs A. HK Minter Frances George Fordham Powalion Do, Wilkinson Bridge Club Leator Fady Nash Bailey Mabel Culliney W. MM. Lewis N. D. Trent Wo Df. Stuby Monk Shewey W. M. Lewis Biabel Culliney T. L Ogle Tom Bliestane Jonh Culliney Mra. C. BE. McLaughlin Frank Dunmean Blehmond Monk Shewey Have and Heir Guests Mra. Shewey Rom Bluefield Ray Keeley Jeane Virginia Rae Roy Blake Oak HM R. D. Bailey Victor DeVault Muilens American Legion Auxiliary T Oo G. Crow Con Conrad Bheld Ilenda Aulens Katherine Salter G. Thomas Ty Lucado Ditton Forge Kinser Beckiey H. G. Thomas Hivefield Bots Wildes Beruff Jock Georgia Battery Xen Pauline Burley Vlalt Bry Muntington Berlin Hana Presbyterian Women's Auxilary W. R. Roney Emily Phalen Anns Praancea Phalen Herbert Craft Our Mission Schole S Tuckle Blake An. DB. Bunt Richmond Allsses Mary Jo Crozier Annsi Murphy Ronceverte M. B. Caldwell Margaret Holler E. Campbell Bertie Mary Jane Wallace Helen Freckles Lewe Tongaroni Ossie WWE Norrow Uo Marc Ioan Wy Neat BY Blosser Wray Kathican Senter Ror Omar Clea Blavins Eugene Chester Ure Joann Ise Donne Blevina Meadow Vinn T. Duncan Weiner J. Ky Fash Boosters Toasters Ands Brigey Lilly Land CO
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