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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1947

Page

20

Continental Congress Of DAR Reviewed At Chapter Meeting

Maiden Spring Chapter DAR met at Mrs. Moss home in West Edge Tazewell for a program led by Mrs. R O Crockett and Mrs S H Dykstra reviewing the Continental Congress session in Ashington General Eisenhower spoke of maintaining armed forces to counter communism The chapterFather will elect officers at the July meeting and plan a July 8 picnic at the county club The Red Cross in Tazewell County votes to reorganize into three magisterial district chapters and petitions will seek charters Roy Woodward and Ashton Sinclair noted in duty shifts at TVA extension program

Tazewell Dar C. R. Moss West Edge Chap Peery R. O. Crockett Continental Congress Ashington S. H. Dykstra General Eisenhower L. L. Dickenson Minnie Harman Leesburg Tazewell Country Club RED Cross Tazewell County American Red Cross Roy Woodward TVA Ashton Sinclair VPI Lee County Sinclair

Temperance group hosts meeting in Riverside with plans for London 1950

The Tazewell union WCTU met with Mrs. Ward Peery as hostess. Mrs. W G O'Brien gave a devotional on Peter the Unusual. Delegate Mrs. P C Foote reported on the triennial Temperance World Convention in Asbury Park N J with the 1950 session set for London England. A donation to the Tazewell county eye clinic for underprivileged children was noted. A committee led by Mrs. C R Moss will propose officers for the next term. The July outdoor meeting will feature a picnic at Mrs H F Ireson's home. University of Virginia extension classes for county teachers begin Monday at Tazewell High School taught by Miss Smith from Washington DC, running six weeks for college credits.

Tazewell Union WCTU P. C. Foote Asbury Park N. J London England Tazewell County R. O. van Dyke C. R. Moss H. F. Ireson University of Virginia Tazewell High School Miss Smith Washington, D. C

Tazewell opens large West Main street business block

The Tazewell Eurpment and Motor company led by Harrison Kinser along with C R Brown R O Van Dyke and Noel M Walker opens Tazewell's largest business building on West Main street. The firm will run a general implement and motor business with equipment demonstrations. The third floor houses apartments for six families while Appalachian Electrical Power Co leases space for local offices and a collection counter.

Tazewell Eurpment and Motor Company Harrison Kinser C. R. Brown R. O. van Dyke Noel M. Walker Tazewell West Main Street Appalachian Electric Power Company Florida Roanoke

Heltzel Named C P Office Manager In Suffolk

A press release announces the appointment of Robert E. Heltzel to manage Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone's Suffolk office. Heltzel, a 1939 VPI industrial engineering graduate, served in the military and returned to duty in Richmond as staff assistant.

Heltzel Robert E. Heltzel Suffolk Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company VPI Richmond Mary Gray Thompson Vernon Johnson Sam B. Thompson Robert E. Jr Asiatic Pacific

Delegates To Attend Church Conference

Rev and Mrs Robert E Long and daughter will leave Monday for Summersville West Virginia to attend the district conference of The Church Of The Nazarene this week Delegates from the local church include R A Sisson Mrs A D Neece W G Williams and others Also a vacation tour of the park section of Canada is planned for Wednesday as a guest of the insurer represented locally. Mr and Mrs Ira Skeen of Columbia South Carolina have been in Tazewell this week visiting Mrs Skeen's mother Mrs R C Bailey and sisters Mrs L E E Anderson and Mrs John Surface Mr and Mrs T D Field and sons Tommy and Billy left today for Daytona Beach Florida Mrs S W Cecil her brother S A Hawkins and son Tip of Anawalt and L E B Anderson have been fishing at Smith Lake near Norfolk this week H Elmer Kiser county court clerk was a business visitor in Richmond on Thursday.

W. L. Baker, Jr Philadelphia Alex Meek Missouri Hampshire Betty Gard H. Y. Gard Leslies Fond du Lac Wis Richmond Robert E. Long Summersville W. Va Church of the Nazarene R. A. Sisson A. D. Neece W. G. Williams Park Canada Insurance Company Ira Skeen Columbia S. C Tazewell Skeen R. C. Bailey L. EE. Anderson John Surface T. D. Field and Tommy Billy Daytona Beach Fila Watson California Rena Watson Jack Watson, Jr Gary Anna Clemens E. Winston Clemens Hyattesville H. E. Swan Thorpe Community Bluefield W. P. Shrinner Mr. Shrinner A. Ryan Brownsville Dante M. L. Johnston R. H. Powell Wheeling VFW State Department William Hensley R. E. Click United States John Ritter Michigan Frances Ellen Leedy Aldertson Bobby Leedy S. C. Leedy Tommy Sutherland Ennie Gross Gross Virginia Davis Bluefield Sanitarium J. S. Sie Dorothy North Carolina Donald Keesling Don Anello Niagara Falls North Bay J. Eugene Mitchell Nancy Jean Norfolk O. P. Thorn Rocky Mount Fred H. Hawkins Vella Walker New York City Richard Holtz James Jurads Harmon, Va Freda Roe Welch Joe Bryant Ronceverte J. C. Newbold Thomas A. Fox Birmingham W. B. Hill Raymond Gross Billy and David Charleston A. J. Gross Hugh Hill Mack Shrader Detroit Helen Caroline Perry Salome Eberly Nancy Lois Kennedy Mineral Maria Berretta Iida Alfred Leo C.peraldo Berretta Leo Peraldo Cy Young Frank A. Witt Billy Witt Harmon Mae Witt Margaret Jameson W. A. Jameson Pascal Fayetteville Bramwell Marianna Hughes Jeanne Lotito Charlie Dixon Emory and Henry College Jack Beavers Angeles John Fox J. W. Fox Fox Smokey Beavers Nimrod Hall Bath County Eunice Rimmer Norton Ed Rimmer Clyde Bandy Irene Whitec Eldridge Brown Bob Repass H. G. McGlothlin Helen McGlothlin Leslie M. Mullens Coeburn J. B. Sanders Norvel Millender Danville Phyllis Horton Millinder Miss Horton Mary Washington College Fredericksburg

Pageton chapter installs new officers in year end meeting

Jenkin Jones West Virginia June 28 Pageton chapter No 132 OB N and met Tuesday. The chapter honored Mr and Mrs C A Murphy for retiring from office. Installation of new officers followed with Mrs Eva Kate Fine and others in charge. Memorial service held at the Methodist church for George Thomas Aldish. Mrs J G Robertson left for Cuba. Birthdays and visits noted plus Gary Methodist church schedule.

Lucille Carter Leroy Smith C. A.murphy Crystal Gravely S. Fine Grace Alley Mabel Budgeman Mellee Hancock Lucille Smith Helen Hughes Cora Casimo Evelyn Winfrey Marshall Dolly Daily Ada Clydy Spencer Ruth Iva Eaves Esther Margaret Miller Martha Ola Bradley Electa Betty Lou Blankenship Warden Mable Hall Sentinel Methodist Church George Thomas Aldish C. B. Dickenson M. D. Aldish W. T. Blankenship C. A. Murphy Board of Stewards Aldish Bramwell Raymond Stanley Worth W. Va Gauley Bridge Mike Aldish Pennsylvania Sizemore

Berwind Residents and Visitors Parade Across the Weekend

In Berwind West Virginia on June 28 several residents hosted and visitors traveled, with Carol Sue Waldron visiting Caretta, plus families dropping by Keen Mountain and Bluefield. Distinct locals including Mack Waldron from Grand Rapids and p M Waldron visited, while Miss Rankin arrived from Louisville for a parental visit. Betty Jo Rankin returned to Knoxville after a few days with her parents, and Clara Walker came from England for a stay. Lucien L. Renuart of Miami Shoals Fila was elected president of Optimist International at its 25th annual convention in Denver.

Berwind W. Va Carol Sue Waldron Caretta William Grimes Betty Bill Steve Sebastian Detroit Litz Aldrich Mitzi Margaret Ann Dorothy Ann Rankin Hew C. G. Rankin Clara Walker England Optimists Denver Lucien L. Renuart Miami Shoals Fila Optimist International Today

Opal JoReka Schafersman Marries Clifford A Bailey in Gary

Miss Opal JoReka Schafersman daughter of Mr and Mrs William Schafersman Lincoln Nebraska became the bride of Clifford A Bailey of Gary June 14 at the Gary Methodist Church Rev L E Crowson officiated The couple resides in Gary where Bailey works for U S Coal and Coke company Also notes on church leadership personnel and local visits and travels of residents.

Gary W. Va Opal JoReka Schafersman William Schafersman Lincoln Neb Clifford A. Bailey L. E. Crowson Blair Lincoln School of Commerce School of Music University of Nebraska Bailey Yukon Territory Canada Alaska State Capitol J. Trigg Woodward Abington, Va Mr. Bailey The U.S. Coal and Coke Company Elbert Obrochta William Obrochta Gary High School U. S. Army Aew Coal and Coke Company

Marriage Invitation for Ruth Martin Bride Virginia Ruth Hall

Grace Allen Martin announces the marriage of her daughter Virginia Ruth to Chester Lynwood Hall on Saturday July 12 at 4 30 PM at First Methodist Church Pulaski Virginia A reception follows at the Woman's Club in Pulaski Miss Martin is a niece of Mr and Mrs Arthur Watson of Gary Indiana.

Ruth Martin Grace Allen Martin Virginia Ruth Chester Lynwood Hall First Methodist Church Pulaski Woman's Club Martin Arthur Watson Gary

Haluski Obrochta Tie The Knot In Gary

Miss Mary Ann Haluski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Haluski of Elkhorn, married Frank Joseph Obrochta of Gary and Elbert in a double ring ceremony at Our Lady of Victory in Gary. Rev M Gleason officiated. attendants and family were noted. couple’s reception followed. honeymoon planned in Washington and eastern points.

George Haluski Elkhorn Mary Ann Haluski Frank Joseph Obrochta Gary Elbert Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church Father M. Gleason Mary Mrtz Dorothy Deledia Nelle Obrochta Douglas Sprigg Nick Semonco George Haluski, Jr Washington

Local Travel Tales From Bramwell and Nearby Areas

Residents report camping trips and visits across West Virginia and Virginia. Camille Peraldo Perry Davis returned from Fayette County Four H camp at Fayetteville. Several groups traveled to Hungry Mother Park Marion and Niagara Falls Canada with relatives and chaperones.

Bramwell W. Va Camille Peraldo Perry Davis Fayette County Fayetteville Bramwell Presbterian Church Eva Yon Grace Stacey Virginia Lee Hill Ann Tabor Peggy Hill Nancy Kennedy Hungry Mother Park Marion Jennings Hannah Northfork

Community Notes From Bramwell And Nearby

Local social and visiting updates list residents and guests in Bramwell Bluefield Welch and surrounding towns. Names include Roe Fox Hill Gross Perry Berretta Peraldo Witt Jameson Williford and others with travels from Detroit Washington D C and New York City. The piece also lists community committees and a closing program for the First Methodist church vacation Bible school led by Audell Davis.

First Methodist Church Audell Davis

Rotary Anns Picnic Jovial in Richlands I Aims and Officers

The Richlands Rotary Club held its annual Rotary Anns picnic at the Tazewell Country Club with Maxwell Methodist Church ladies serving a picnic supper. Judges and officers spoke including Justice A C Buchanan and Kenneth Williams who announced new club committees and leadership roles for the year.

Richlands Rotary Club Rotary Anns Tazewell Country Club Maxwell Methodist Church Doran George Beall Garnet Shufflebarger Kenneth Williams A. H. Kelley Andy H. Jenkins Williams Barnes Sanders Adel Castello T. Owens J. O. Perkins James P. Farmer Bob Jake Huffman Bill Thompson Lawrence Trice Gene Hurst Ira Jessee Flantry Club Andy Jenkins Bud Flannery Woodrow Robinson Bob Brown B. J. Cook Bob Williams Cris Aaron Powell Royall Joe White A. B. Williford Bill Williams Ludge Hunter

Westbrook Pegler on Raft and press agents in a drama

Westbrook Pegler continues on page four with reflections on the Raft case and the role of press agents and media figures. He notes intrigue around Raft and hints at uncovering how some journalists and radio personalities may resemble underground agents in shaping public perception.

Raft Underworld Bugsy Siegel

Underworld links in prizefights sports and crime lore

The piece surveys a tangled web of racketeering around prizefights and sports figures. It notes Frank Hogan’s anti racketeering stance, Joe Gould’s alleged earnings skimming from Joe Louis, Lucky Luciano in Havana, Siegel’s narcotics ties and the Hollywood elite’s complicity, suggesting an emerging criminal underworld across entertainment, sports, and gambling.

Frank Hogan Joe Gould Jimmy Braddock Joe Louis Jersey Camp Shanks N. Y Lucky Luciano Havana Luciano Siegel Frank Sinatra Miami Chicago Hollywood Las Vegas Nev Flamingo del Webb New York Yankee Miamis Palm Beach Bioff Willie Bioff Bugsy Siegel Raft California

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tazewell, Va Continental Congress of Dar F. W. St. Clair F. C. Warner Blue Hills Farm Woodward Vivian Grubb Cedar Bluff Mona Pounding Mill Trayer Jewell Ridge Patricia Snidow Luke Russell George R. Hanson AAA U. S Virginia Ell’ County R. R. Wall Tazewell Farm Bureau North Tazewell Chilhowie Riverside Block and Supply Company L. C. Turner J. A. Barnett Blue Grass Supply John C. Gillespie Elbert Wilson Jenkin Jones Roy Jessee H. F. Sparks C. S Jessee H. A. Dailey Alvis Jones C. B. Dickinson W. E. Tabor J. E. Culbersson E. S. Beasley Sparks Cuba J.G Buddy) Robertson J. G. Robertson Petersburg J. L. Hopkins L. B. Powell Sallie Michael Henry S. Carter Caroline E. W. Alley Kathleen Casimo Patsy Pyott Kelley G. French Pamela Greensburg, Ky Gary Methodist Church Berwind, W. VA Gary, W. Va Father Gleeson Michael Gleeson St. Patrick’s Church Mannington Sacred Heart Church Williamson Robert Goshorn St. Mary's Catholic Church Blacksburg Va St. Mary’s Church St. Joseph's Church D. W Yary Methodist Church WSCS R. H. Moore S. David Julia Sledge Fla Richard Wood Nassau Bramwell, W. VA Commercial Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Alex Anderson Ernie Hicks Bill Che Harry Bane Jackson Harry Patterson Ely Raymond Hull Amos Roydan James Williams Phil Oden B. J. Cash George Beass United Nations Budge Hunter Amos Roydon Richlands, VA Tom Carriger Hal Haws Maryville Tenn Legion Auxiliary Meets American Legion Auxiliary Marion Anuary Jack Kiser Eigth Westbrook Pegler Washington Monument New York Charlotte Trading Company P. O. Box South Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina West Virginia North Street
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