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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1925
Page
1
Various items include coal prices and ads for house rents and goods, real estate notes, a funeral notice for Hobart Porterfield, legal tax reminders, a large Montvale Addition lot sale, fishing markets and seafood arrivals, a report on Bluefield real estate activity, and several police court and juvenile cases with fines and charges.
Washington March 23 Assistant Secretary Wadaworth of Boston in charge of foreign loans and railroad advances has submitted his resignation but Secretary Mellon has not acted. The brief notice notes the resignation and pending decision by Mellon.
Dr A T Robertson, noted Bible interpreter, spoke at Bland Street Methodist Church on Philippians, delivering a series of lectures to a packed audience. His engaging yet precise style mixed wit with deep scriptural insight as he outlined Paul’s perspective for modern church life.
Bluefeld Kiwanis Club Monday read and rejected Senate bill No 14 aimed at limiting license taxes on automobiles. Two thirds of Kiwanis members own autos and voiced opposition. President Mendrick underscored active service over idle rules while Dr. Robertson of Louisville, Ky spoke to 93 attendees at the noonday lunch. Guests included J. S. Kirk Devil's Lake N D Frank Lowman Pulaski Rotary J A Bays Bluefeld C A Matney New York F M Col Her Bluefeld.
Mountain State Transportation Company adds two Cadillac buses bought via Cart Cadillac Agency for about 7500 each. The Bluefield Bristol service will use one bus daily in each direction on the old schedule, inaugurating soon with a round trip between Bluefield and Bristol. Buses are described as comfortable and modern for regional service.
At the Westminster Christian Endeavor gathering on Sunday night, officers were elected for six months. The slate includes Randolph Michael as President, Helen Hurd as Vice President, Trixie Potters as Secretary, George Capito as Treasurer, Bertha Deaum er as Corresponding Secretary, and Virginie Jeaumer as Usher. Committee chairs cover Music, Tenth Legion, Social, Quiet Hour, Missionary, and Program. Installation is planned for next Sunday night.
Wesley F McCallister, 27, a Chesapeake and Ohio railroad switchman in Huntington, was shot twice by his sister-in-law Morrison after a prolonged domestic dispute. One bullet hit his left leg, another his groin. Doctors said he would recover. Morrison was arrested and charged with shooting with intent to kill.
City directors will consider downtown parking restrictions at this afternoon’s regular meeting. The Retail Merchants Association recommendations from last week’s meeting will be taken up for action, with time allotted for public input. Citizens wishing to speak are urged to attend.
Bluefield will load its new aerial ladder truck from the Ahrens-Fox plant in Cincinnati today and expects delivery by week’s end. City officials notified the city manager’s office and firemen have prepared Central Fire Station for housing the new equipment. Peyton St. Clair of Mullens is visiting local friends and relatives.
Mr Sackeon visited Columbus today with Bluetea ldgt Chirlattha and several friends. The gathering learned with relief of his death, reflecting on the late moment and shared memories.
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