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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1931

Page

2

Car Knocked Down Bank Near Princeton Injures Five

A bluefield area Chevrolet sedan driven by G J Chandler and carrying his wife and four children was knocked from the Beckley road near Princeton, tumbling down a 60 foot bank. Mrs Chandler and children Bety Ray and Charles Jr were injured. Betty Ray possibly internally hurt. Charles Jr. though bruised. Mr and Mrs H T Pennington were uninjured but involved. Nearby residents Milas Ruby Gadd helped transport the Chandlers to Memorial Hospital in Princeton where they rested.

G. J. Chandler Bluefield Mia Chandler Betty Ray Charles Memorial Hay Titel Princeton H. T. Pennington Beckley Road Pennington Mra Mrad IL Gadd Milas Ruby Gadd Chandlers Alan

Man With Iron Hair Ex army veteran profile

Ripley’s Explanations and cartoon notes cover Fred Holman a 47 year old former Army Corps Veteran. He retired after ten years service and received double time toward retirement pay. He lives at 2622 Linwood Ave Pittsburgh and enlisted at 14 in Burgh. Epworth Society and Methodist circles hold socials and meetings on lawn and in churches. Episcopal Guild and various Methodist circles set meetings with leaders named. An illustrated lecture Venice is to be given July 7 by Dr John A Sawhill with many notable travelers and a Princeton 4-H club program. A musical recital at Mercer guest school auditorium features many young performers.

Haa Ee Roatien Ae Philin Engine Company Npine Islands Hohman Enlves Linwood Ave Pitta Venice Iitla Princeton Presbyterian Church John A. Sawhill Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College Harrisonburg Sawhill Europe Bureau of University Travel H. H. Powers Bureau Loredo Taft Walter Miller University of Missouri Robin Tanner University of New York

Princeton Personalities and Local Travel Notes

A wave of local social notes lists visits and movements among Princeton residents. R H Lawrence of Huntington, plus others like Harry Thornton, Howard Hives, and R Crotty Jr, are noted as visiting relatives or traveling to Narrows Virginia.

R. H. Lawrence Huntington City Harry ‘Thornton Howard Hives R. Crotty Jr Narrows Sumlay B.D. Miller Roan Mae Miller Shalay Avenue Early Robinson Porest Street Gilen County W. C. Buchanan Chil

Child Injured in Automobile Wreck Near Gary Iowa

Fourteen year old Walter Winkle stepson of William Packowski of Gary Iowa is in Memorial hospital with a broken leg and arm after a Saturday evening accident on the Princeton Oakala road. The car reportedly went over a mountainside and others in the group were uninjured.

Walter Winkle William Packowski Gary Memorial Hospital Princeton-Oakyala Road Packowsk Frank Moore Louise Newhall Stavens cHmie Helle

Sills Probated and Local Arrests Reported in Princeton

Fiduciary orders entered in the county clerk’s office probate the estate of Nancy Blanche Holland with a 3000 dollar bond. Wills of J. H. Hager and Edward J. Shawver admitted to probate. executrix Bertha Shawver named. Dodson arrested for non support. police report. Presbyterian church votes against dissolving pastoral relations with Dr W E Davis. Jail probations granted for Janie Bowling and Bill Hubbard amid additional warrants. Large turnout visits to federal prisoners as hundreds attend at county jail.

M. Shrewsbury Graham Ben Johnston A. C. Campbell Janie Bowlng George I. Dillard J. Otis Bowling Bill Hubbard West Virginia George W. McClintic

Funeral Service Held for Stanley Hill in Poland Native

Funeral services were held Sunday at Tederfield for Stanley Hill, a Poland native. He died after tripping the finger with a string while seated on the ground, regarded as almost instantaneous. Hitt, a former employee of Kingston Pocahontag Coal Co. at Maryton, has no known relatives in the country.

Tederfield Stanley Hill Poland Sia Deatt Hitt Kingston Pocahontag Coal Company Maryton Authori Miay

TWO AUTOS COLLIDE NEAR BLACKWELL ESCAPES FOR FAMILY

Mrs. G L Lineberry and her young daughter escaped minor bruises after a Sunday crash near Blackwell when an overtaking maneuver caused a car to turn wide and topple. Both occupants were shaken but unharmed.

G. L. Lineberry Blackwell

Local News From Mohawk and Capels Area

Mohawk Mohawk W Va June 24 Mrs I A McCann returns from Russell Ky where she conducted business. Several residents visit relatives in Greense Creek and Capels. Thomason and family visit Capels Pineville Uno and Williamson area. Maxie Rosenbloom defeats Billy Jones in Philadelphia ten rounds. Rosenbloom weighs 174 pounds Jones 175 1 2.

J. Be Williamson Iseger Troy Ll Thomason Benny Uno

Londos and Reynolds Retain World Titles

New York June 29 Jim Londos of Greece defeated Ray Steele at Yankee Stadium before about 40,000 fans. Londos won in one hour 9 minutes 12 seconds with a double arm lock. Londos weighed 291 pounds, Steele 232. Jack Reynolds of Cincinnati beat Joe Perelli with a body slam in 8:25 for the world welterweight title. Londos and Reynolds retain world titles amid Latonia racing results with Lady Dean third in the Licking Valley handicap.

New York Jim Londos Greece Ray Steele Glendale Calif Yankee Stadium Londos Steele London Jack Reynolds Cincinnati Joe Perelli Reynolds Perelli

Veteran Turf Stars Show Way in Features at Aqueduct Latonia

New York June 29 Two veteran turf campaigners Stormy Dawn and Royal Julian led the features at Aqueduct and Latonia. Stormy Dawn returned after a near year layoff to win the Chrng handicap over seven furlongs in 1 26 flat by five lengths with Billour second, six lengths back.

New York Tarf Stormy Dawn James Butler Kama Royal Julian W. H. Whittehouse Aqueduct Latonia Billour

Tigers Release Wally Schang From Roster

Detroit June 29 Wally Schang veteran Tigers catching staff was given his unconditional release today Schang a former Yankees catcher played in many early games this season but has seen little action recently

Detroit Wally Schang Detroit Tigers Schang Yankees Tigers

For Sale 115-Acre Blue Grass Farm Near Rich Creek Va

Selling 115 acres in Monroe County about four miles from Rich Creek Virginia. Well fenced with a good orchard. Half upland suitable for crops, remainder good grazing land. Small house and outbuildings included. Very low price for quick sale. Inquiries to Princeton West Virginia.

Monroe County Rich Creek Princeton W. Va

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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Princetton GC. J. Chandler Fare Women's Clubs Farm Bureau JO. Koapa Hinton State Road Commission Anit Charleston Eltreit Marcer County Bluejay Lumber Company Princeton: Beckley Road Princeton-Oakvale Ripley Death Valley Grorge Hamilton Earl OF Orkney Virginia Hawaii Alasika Wendell W. Watkins R.M. Hoot Aidmore, PI Bunday Fred Holman Uphiain Might Army Corps Veteran Association Army Princeton Society Harry Karnes Epworth Society Epworth Junior Society First Methodist Church A. Shumate Park Avenue Mixa Polly Ang Fudge Good Times June Shumate Mesdames H. A. Shumate J. &. Greathouse Sara King Mary Killen King Virginia Hatchet Dorothy Porterfield Ruby Porterfield Madelene Allene Wiley Polly Fudge Jane Davis Virginia Matthewa Bernley Christian Gersidina Bivens Ruth Baker Leola Hoke Mary Abel Sara Ann Ballard Ruth Belcher Louise White Nell Perry Blolas Gott Helen Greathouse Dorothy Myars Mary Katharine Adkins Margaret Dangerfield Mary Lou Hoke Junior Evans James Gott Charles White Billy Kidd Eugene Blecher Merrel Moses Randolph Robinette Vera Davis Frances Evans Betty Jane Carter Mary Matthews Betty Nancy Eakin Besale Hoke Episcopal Guild N. P. Perking Walker Street Hogiese el Methodist Chela J. H. Reynolde H. Ey Spangler Ralph Bolln J. Si Kaetel W. H. Foater Mre. I. P Roy Eades J. J. Echols G. C. Hash J. L. Caldwell M. G. Harper Fender Mra. McNamira Princeton High School Mr. Isaacs Mercer Guest School Bille Bashler Edward Hash Atlen Reynolde Clara Bell Craft AnneHattee Hambrick Beroiece Peck Sarah King Nancy Shreweberry Ruth Hash Dorothy Carden Maurice Hogers Ethelyn Meador Hester Bradley Glenna Gott Wanda Linkeyhaker Billy Hazlett Rebecca Ann King Ina Tahor Bluestone Junction Flat Top Yards Glurka’ Gap Weyanoke Road Dren Jack Gene Roanoke Mis Earry Robinson Heir Quin Robinson Frances Tobingon OH. Bay and Son Liner Hall Vieir Talence Baltimore Misa Sallie Scott Cary Misa Scott Gartner EB. Spangler Washington Denny Shuff Elizabeth Richmond Crumpecker Janalla Opal Montgomery Frernda Knoxvilla Tenn Woyd Heaton Loyd League Paul Harkey Gay Powers F E. B. King A. S. Sims Virginian Lake Shawnee Jack Ralston State Health Department Shawnee Tisdale Division of Sanitary Engineering State Department, of Health D. D. Dodson J. Sam Bennett J. H. Price Pax Summmers County Bowling Dodson Cali Congregation of the Presbyterian Church W. E. Davis Dr. Davis Evergreen Presbyterian Church Memphis Bluestone Presbytery Law and Commerce Mercer County Welch Stevens Mya A. G. Mutherford Hridge James E. Wheatley Virginia Holman Nellie Gray B. Hampton Gray Wytheville James Virginian Crockett Georgia Allen Nelson Harrah Stevens Clinic J. J. Hanley Bluefeld C. Caldwell Anawalt Miles Mary Calloway Kensherwood Filizabeth Lucas James French Strother Gilbert Macmillillan Kenda George Sutcliffe Spencer Col. Thorne R. K. Bragonier Keystone Airs W. C. Payne Bramwell Albert Marly Stevens Cline Chmubley Hell Springs Sam Charles Moward Pikeville, Ky Mr. M Midwest S. M. Burgess Bridge Ollié Spurlock Edna Douglas St. Mary's P. K. Pierpont Spurlock H. G. Camper Cheater Harman Ph. Pierpont Jimmy Ballard J. Z. Brindley FL W. Hervey Goodridge Sala Dewis Cockilt Maxie Philadelphia Maxie Rosenbloom Lght Billy Jones Rosenbloom Jones Catawba Stable Eddie Ahearn Southland Playtime Lady Dean Dixlana Munyon Lilly Land CO Boots Ger Woure & Canap HO Yoon BY Martin Vesa Soria Nour Stinin Kean
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