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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1939

Page

2

Notice of beer and wine license application in Pocahontas Virginia

I W Henderson lessee of Maple Shade Restaurant posted June 29 1939 to announce a beer and wine license application to the State Board in Richmond Virginia for on and off premises sale of beverages over 3.2 percent alcohol at Maple Shade Restaurant Central Street Pocahontas County Virginia.

I. W. BL Henderson Shade Restaura Coen Sty Virnia Hareny Make Bev Richmond Ginia Centra Street Pocahontas County Virginia W. B. Henderson

Graham High School Faculty Plans Seafaring Year

Graham Virginia teachers brighten the term with sea minded plans as Miss Maxwell Hull and Miss Frisner prepare cruises. New arrivals from the West Indies touch Dutch West Indies and head toward a San Francisco leg, while the faculty adjusts to the term with fresh peers and duties.

Graham High School Maxwell Hull New York West Indies Dutch West Indies Elizabeth Frisner West Coast San Fair Prancisco Epia Sc Va Hee

West Graham Girl Adopts New Pet

Four year old Alice Lee Callaway from West Graham, described as a merry child, kisses Pal the dog and presents her pet to Jack Reynolds in a warm family moment. The exchange leaves the girl happy as Pal finds a new friend in Jack.

West Graham Girl Ley Graham Squire B Newman Jack Reynolds Pal Alice Lee Callaway Alice Lee

Skyline Drive Fine but All Up in the Air

The Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah Valley Virginia is described as fine by users with praise for the route. However readers complain that in some towns the highway is cut off causing rubbernecking and delays as traffic slows to a speck.

Shenandoah Valley Virginia

Virginia Side Personal: Matthews Family Returns from World’s Fair

Mrs. F. Glenn Matthews and her sons Bobby Lee and Dickie returned home after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Richardson of Martinsville. They had been at the New York World's Fair and planned to stay in Martinsville for several days.

Better Ways to Prove Our Faith

A local editorial counsels safer expressions of faith this season, warning against harmful stunts with snakes. It urges readers, especially berry pickers and children, to avoid dangerous activities and emphasizes safer beliefs over risky demonstrations.

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Dog days start July 11 per O T zodiac

Virginia sidelight notes dog days begin later this year with July 11 as the start. The column warns readers to watch their steps amid this seasonal change. Corn outlook improves as July 1 arrives, with Bland county reports and a sense of rising corn prospects. Jay Toorean, Norfolk and Western railway fore man, to speak at Bluefield Business Men's Club in Palmer Hall at 6:15 this evening.

O. T Bland County

Holding Revival At Tannersville Christian Church

Rev Elton Dennis of Falls Mr leads a revival this week at Tannersville Christian Church. He will hold services at his own church on Sunday.

Elton Dennis Falls Tannersville Christian Church Dennis

New Flower Captures Attention on Tazewell Avenue

A striking new bloom grows in Mrs. J. M. Tanner’s garden on Tazewell avenue attracting neighbors. The stem stands tall and the silken petals resemble auburn curls, with many noting it as unlike any flower they have seen.

J. M. Tanner Tazewell Avenue

Negro Song Fest Draws Singers From West Virginia Towns

A Negro Song Festival will be hosted at the Baptist church here with performers from Huntington Charleston and Fairmont and participants from many towns in the state. Minutes indicate at least fifty singers will participate under the direction of Snead and Palmer as treasurer.

West Huntington Charleston Fairmont Snead Ev. Palmer Treas Baptist c

Preacher P. C. Carter to Speak at Blake Zion Church

Rev. P C Carter of Jones Street Christian church will preach at 8 p m tonight at Blake A M E Zion church with Star chorus and Zion Four quartet to sing. Genoa school Band Mothers' Club to hold meeting at Genoa high school bus a ng at 8 p m with special call for parents.

P. C. Carter Jones Street Band Mothers Genoa H Genoa High School

All Boys and Girls in the Band Questioned

The fragment mentions a band and asks about participation, but details and context are unclear. No names, dates, or locations are provided to specify the event or directive.

Local Church Groups Schedule This Evening

Aux Unit 39 meets at the Baptist church for a joyful gathering. Scott Sunday school Senior class assembles at Miss Louise Scruggs home at 6 p m. Edwards Memorial church society hosts a Chinese Checkers game in the church recreation room at 7 30 p m.

Scott Sunday School Louise Scruggs Society of the Edwards Mem

Foreign Exchange Report From New York June 29

AP dispatch notes a shifting dollar and rising war threat in Europe with bond and currency quotes. Rates cover Great Britain Canada Belgium Finland France Germany Italy Japan and other markets, listing percentages, bid offers, and cross values across major currencies and isd.

New York Washington Europe Great Britain Canada Montreal Belgium Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Italy Netherlands Japan Hongkong Shanghai Yugoslavia

Man Who Sacrificed Baby Is Held Insane

Washington Pa June 29 A sanity commission reported today that Clair Young, accused of sacrificing a baby, is insane according to the findings.

Washington, Pa Sanity Commission Clair Young

Death of Ada Davenport, 19 Months, In Kentucky Case

Patrolman J C Conway testified that Geeta Young claimed to kill her 19 month old daughter Ada by shooting on June 19 while using the phrase eyes of the Lord in order to go to heaven. Clarence Davenport 44, an Eastern Coal Corp employee from McVeigh Kentucky is identified in the case.

Ada Geeta J. C. Conway Young E Clarence Davenport Eastern Coal Corporation McVeigh, Ky

Miner Dies From Sunday Mine Accident Injuries

Williamson West Virginia reports a miner died from injuries sustained in a Sunday mine accident with the death occurring the following day.

Personal To Fat Girls Slim Down Tip

A brief note claims personal tips help fat girls slim down their faces and fix strict or back breaking effects, presenting guidance as a quick self improvement cure.

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