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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1946
Page
5
Dr. Frank C. Wilbrandt head of Virginia Tech chemical engineering will speak at the Southeast chapter meeting. The talk covers atomic energy and peacetime uses of power with Bikini tests drawing interest.
The sessions are scheduled to continue until July 7 1946 with multiple public hearings and committee discussions slated across the period. Delegates from various organizations are expected to participate in the extended meetings.
Steele of 113 Ayden street Bluefield Va is scheduled to appear in Bluefield police court Monday night to face charges after his arrest.
Early yesterday officer 8 C Bane said Steele was arrested on the Norfolk and Western right‑of‑way near the state line at about 12 15 am. He suffered head lacerations and missing teeth, was treated at Bluefield, and could not explain how he got on the tracks or what happened. He was released on his own recognizance pending a drunkenness charge in court Monday.
The Marine Corps League invites any former Marine to join. The first local meeting is July 2 at 8 p.m. in the center bridge room of the Wester hotel to organize officers and charter. The group aids veterans in civilian rehabilitation and acts as liaison with the Marine Corps for enlistment and placement.
The Kimball area reports the Women's Society of Christian Service met June 21 at the church with officers absent. Talks on Evangelism and Peace given. refreshments served by Mrs. Hare and family. Also Miss June Franklin hosted a bridge party in Carswell for Miss Betty Eades, a brides-elect. New Kimball Eastern Star officers were installed with Mrs Babel Organ presiding, and officers from Wytheville, Keystone, Salt Lake City noted in installation.
A list of lodge officers is announced with Virginia Harris as worthy matron and Lacy Lumpkins as worthy patron. Visitors from Welch and nearby towns attend ceremonies followed by refreshments. Also reported is the wedding of Miss Mary Ann McDowell to Mr George Conway Ellins at Johnson Memorial Church with detailed bridal party, reception, and wedding trip plans.
Local social column records visits and trips as relatives and friends from Huntington and Princeton spend weekends with kin. Names include C Lucas and Dolleee Lucas visiting Princeton and Pem, with others such as Mr and Mrs Elwood Booth and Mr and Mrs W E Booth noted visiting relatives.
Bluefield hosts its first National Independence Week observance with five speeches over WHIS beginning this evening at 5 30. Speaker Rev James Salango a former army chaplain spoke on Freedom of Religion and will be followed by Bernard McClaugherty Jr attorney for the area rent control board on Freedom of Speech.
J. P. Gromes announced the local Marine Corps recruiting office will move from the crowded Linkous Motor showroom to share space with the Navy recruiting offices on the second floor of the post office building. The joint post office location will be used for a short time only.
Dr Charles G Gunn former Westminster pastor now at Louisville will preach both services today at Westminster Presbyterian Bluefield. A 7 45 memorial tonight honors four young church members Charles Clark Kermit Jones C A Clyborne Jr and Harry West Jr who died in the war. Dr C H Patterson will lead with American Legion and VFW delegations present and Henry Fortune as soloist. Westminster youth sponsor the rites.
June 29 report from Duhring highlights Miss Sara Jean Riner of Peterstown wedding to Myron Taylor of Duhring on June 21 in Peterstown. The Taylors plan to live in Indiana as Taylor starts a year of college and works near his new home. A family reunion at A J Jones home drew many relatives and friends from the area and Dewitt Howell of Los Angeles.
Bluefield prepares a three day exhibit ending August 24 to honor pioneer miners with 40 years in the industry. J Bailey chairs the pioneer miners committee. prizes will go to the longest employed and longest without air. Workers urged to send postcard applications to Box 244 Bluefield for participation.
An advertisement promotes Peterson's Ointment as a relief for itchy pimples and skin blemishes with a 35 cent box offered at druggists. It promises itching relief and soothed smarting with the balm improving skin appearance and comfort, including between toes.
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