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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1922
Page
4
Local items include capitation tax notices due at sheriff's office and license payments for the year starting July 1st. Also advertised are sales of furniture plants hats and clothing, a moving sale of household items, and a sale at Marcus Tailoring Co. followed by neighborhood events and lodge notices.
The article notes that desserts often determine diner satisfaction and that pastry by an inexperienced chef can mar a meal. It emphasizes careful kitchen standards to ensure only the best in pastry offerings, framing it as a pleasure to dine.
West Virginia sees a Friday fair day with Saturday thunder storms and no temperature change. Virginia forecasts partly cloudy in the north and local thunder showers in the south Friday and Saturday with no temperature change.
Presbyterian Sunday schools held a large enjoyable picnic on the Hancock lawn in ideal weather. Mr. Hall, community service director, aided activities. At 6:30 tables overflowed with food and baskets went to the Salvation Army. Watermelons and ice cream finished the day as attendees anticipated future gatherings.
Season tickets for the Redpath Chautauqua, July 18 19 in Bluefield under the American Legion, go on sale today at multiple local stores. Tickets priced 2.50 for adults and 6 for children. no war tax due to Legion sponsorship. Public sale runs through July 13, with a Legion canvas to promote purchases.
The South Bluefield Association begins its season with a festive social on the old Community Home lawn at 7 30 this evening. A large crowd is expected and if it does not rain, the event will include Alexander's orchestra, tumbling, singing, games, and refreshments from a well supported committee. If rain occurs, the festival will be postponed to the following Saturday July 1.
The column lists Mrs. Robert Thompson ill at home on Stowers Street and many locals, including Mrs. J. Olinger Gladys Belcher Roberta Cowan and Miss Madge Chilton, traveling for schooling, visits, or recovering from surgery. Several births, business trips to Roanoke Cincinnati and Charleston, and company outings are noted along with visits from relatives and workers of Haas Tailoring and Ratcliffe Cestenene Company.
A seven month old child of Mr and Mrs Waitman Reed died when the Norfolk and Western Devon station burned after 10 30 am fire trapped residents on the second floor. Mrs Houchins narrowly escaped with her own child as flames and smoke overwhelmed the two story frame building. The station hands saved two trunks money and rail tickets. the fire left no other survivors, and the family of the child mourns.
Johnson, a respected Black resident of Bluefield, was fatally injured at 6 56 a.m. Wednesday when he was run over by a passenger engine west of the depot. Witnesses say he tripped while crossing cars and fell in the engine path as No. 18 was being moved. Reports vary whether he was thrown under the wheels or his foot became caught while stepping down from a car. His left forearm was severed.
A Bluefield resident and east yard brakeman died shortly after an injury. Johnson, about 45, married and longtime bluefield worker, was highly regarded for efficiency. Funeral arrangements had not been announced.
Brocaded coats paired with plain skirts create a smart contrast. Usually dark colors emphasize the gay jacket, a look featured in Telegraph Want Ads.
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