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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1928
Page
12
The state road commission closed the new Switchback Cut Off to Switchback to resurfacing and other work. A detour via the old main road crosses the Ennie schoolhouse end line and culvert, removing one railroad crossing. Bev Ellett, road supervisor, says the closure will last at least three weeks barring weather delays.
Coney Island opens today at 1 o clock with anticipated large crowds for the debut at Welch. The park features illuminated grounds the dance pavilion and swimming pool set for visitors. Water is treated and the facility cleaned with a vacuum system to ensure safety and cleanliness.
The first lady of the land drew about a thousand women to a Duluth beauty shop when news spread she was inside for a hair styling. She was photographed leaving the shop with J. Fitzgerald, her personal security guard.
The article touts the forthcoming Coney Island opening as a grand amusement project with decorative lighting, a park dance pit, and private party hire. It highlights three modern lunch strides, a full service filling station with repair and vulcanizing shops, and free water and air, inviting all citizens to attend since admission is free.
Mrs. Edward O T o le Jr and baby daughter returned from a Virginia motor trip accompanied by Mrs. Barney Kiges of Lima Ohio who will stay tonight before returning home. Judge and Mrs A M Wyatt and daughter of Highlands Virginia visited. Carl O Stahlman ex Welch chamber secretary spent time with friends. Mrs Juline Goodman and son Allen who were visiting Christiansburg Virginia return home to Ulacity. Judge S M B Cowling of Tazewell attends to business in Welch. William Grady of Keeton returned from business in Welch and Keystone. Mrs Herbert Cooper and son Jack from Bluefield visited relatives. J Rhodes president of McDowell County National Bank spent in Bluefield. Dr R V Shankio from Gary attended to business in Welch. Halsey Bailey of Laeger visited. Eugene H Lopinsky and Miss Esther Lopinsky of Taken moved to Herwind for boat trip. Mrs Eugene T Webber of Bellville Illinois arrives from Columbus Ohio to visit her parents. Mr and Mrs Slike Flynn of Bluefield were in Coalwood.
In 1892 Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin rose to global popularity as a mild safe laxative. The remedy, praised for daily use by mothers for children and elderly, spread through drug stores and remains widely bought for gentle relief of constipation.
Police in Meseilies France declare Jerome Prat the man behind three murders and the disappearance of fifteen women He hunted through France hiding in villas and using matrimonial ads to reach wealthy widows Authorities found 906 letters from women in three homes.
Delegations from many states press for a second place choice on the Democratic ticket while awaiting New York guidance. Senator Robinson of Arkansas leads, with Hull Tennessee Berkely Kentucky and others in close contention. Baker and Moody also discussed as potential running mates.
Paris observers note a fashion revival as garments feature rose shaded ostrich boas. Yvonne Prin temps, wife of actor playwright Sacha Gultry, was spotted wearing a rose boa in the Champs de Mara gardens, signaling trends in Parisian style.
Martin orders from Germany equipment costing 64 million dollars over six years. Two fifths of the business to French manufacturers and three fifths from Germany as reparations. An American brake is to be used. U S farmers elevator associations marketed over half a billion bushels of grain in 1926 27 valued at about 450 million dollars.
A trim black tailored coat signals a trend in feminine revival. Gan boas accompany coats and print dresses as daily fashion gains favor for a refined, era-inspired look.
Paris reports France will install air brakes on about 250000 freight cars, half of the nation’s rolling stock, within a program tied to reparations. The plan, delayed for a decade, moves forward as German reparations fund the effort.
Thieves entered Mr and Mrs Charles G Walker s home on McDowell Street during last Wednesday night and stole a gold watch and about 12 dollars in cash. The theft was discovered by Mr Walker and a police report was filed as investigators sought the watch description. A watermelon portion consumed at the scene is noted in the case as police pledge closer watch on night prowlers.
Minneapolitans can drink water without expense from a four-faucet artesian fountain downtown and a large public spring stand near the central business district. Both services are run by firms whose trade names are shown at the fountains.
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