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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1935

Page

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Child Injured By Automobile In Giles County

A four year old girl, daughter of Me and Mrs Yo T Flesgerald, was fatally injured when she ran into a car driven by Mrs Fred Grant of Christiansburg Virginia near Nate Rows Giles County. The car was returning to Christiansburg from Bluefield when the incident occurred shortly before 8 pm. The child was taken to St Elisabeth's hospital at Pearlsburg. Mrs Grant reported the accident and received a nurse while authorities prepared to continue the driver home without bail during the investigation. Fred Grant, proprietor of the Virginia Inn in Christiansburg, is Mrs Grant's husband and is well known in the area.

T. Flesgerald Naterows Avening Fred Grant Chriatianaburg Christianaburg

Mrs J W Lindsey of Bluefield Dies Funeral Sunday

Mrs J W Lindsey longtime Bluefield resident died at 11 30 yesterday morning at home 126 Gilestreet after three years illness Her birth August 3 1863 in Wytheville Va daughter of Barton P Smith and Mary Elizabeth Utley She married James R PMaher February 1831 at Wytheville and later J W Lindsey on April 14 1896 Three children survived one died in infancy Ruth Lindsey William K Lindsey and a granddaughter list three grandchildren eight great grandchildren and two half brothers Funeral at Bland Street Methodist Church Sunday at 8 00 pm with Reverends Stevenson and Wiley officiating Burial at Monte Vista Cemetery

J. W. Lindasy Bluefield Gilestreet Lindsay Bor Wytheville Barton P Mary Elizabeth (Utley) Smith James R. Pmaher Mra G. W. Bligs King City Calif Birefield J. W. Lindsey Norfolk and Western Railway Bland Btreat Methodist Church Ruth Lindsey William K. Lindsey Charleston W. Va Lindsey Bland Street Methodist Church Lfe Ladies’ Auxiliary The Order of Railway Conductors Iona Hopkins Hospital Baltimore William J. Gault Inglewood N. J Richard Bires Sue Carter Lindsey Earl Baker Washington, Ind Utley Baker

Senate debates holding measure continues on page one

Debate centers on constitutionality of a bill as NRA court ruling stirs donor fears. Wheeler argues the decision does not affect the bill and asserts the senate must pass legislation to eliminate holding companies to justify regulatory commissions.

Au Prems NRA

Road construction worker injured on Bluefield to Prineton highway

Claude Slump, a Price Construction auto mechanic, was hurt when a hoist dropped while dumping stone and cement for a paving project on the Bluefield Prince ton highway. He remained at St Luke's Hospital with head and scalp lacerations and other injuries.

Claude Slump Price Construction Company Thasday Bluefield Princeton St. Luke's Hospital Stump Ilana

Embroidered Luncheon Cloths and Cleaning Services

Hand embroidered Egyptian cotton luncheon cloths 36 by 86 with four napkins 68 each at fretwell’s. Cleaning and moth proofing for storage with new rainbow cleaners and laundry. Permanent wave service offered at Mary Joe and Mary Lee shops with soft water benefits and assurance of satisfactory work. Call 1020 or 2780 for details.

Callus Rainbow Cleaners & Laundry Croquignole Mary Joe Beauty Shop Releigh Street Mary Lee Beauty Shop

Bluefield Young Man Dies in Welch

Earl Burton, 20, a Kroger Grocery clerk in Bluefield, died at Grace hospital Welch at 9 38 yesterday of pneumonia. He worked last Saturday night, fell ill, then was moved to Welch hospital on Monday. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Robert L Burton of 200 Rinsell street Bluefield born Graham Virginia April 24 1916 and lived here all his life. He was an active member of the Church of God Young Peoples department on South Street. Survived by his parents and brothers Clarence Carl Eli ashath and Geraldine. Funeral Friday at 2 30 at Church of God pastor Rev W C McCraw. Burial Monte Vista Park. Active pallbearers listed. Flower bearers were Church of God Young People ladies.

Earl Burton Kroger Grace Hospital Welch Hurton Mr. Burton Robert L. Burton Rinsell Street Thin Graham Lfe Young People’s Department of Church of God South Street Clarence Carl Eiisahath Geraldine Bluefield W. C. McCraw Monte Vista Park H. Q. Burnamp Bob Stallard Ted Burnopp Clarence Rutherford Stanley Brackenridge Curtis Davideon Whitney Scyphera Ralph Wansum Young Peoples

Inter Literary Contest to Be Held at Bluefield College

The Inter Literary Society contest is set for Saturday at Bluefield College. Dean C. W. Owen announced participants Carl Dawson Norma Lee Davin Barnhart Taylor Christina Staele Bane Underwood Edwin Wilhus Mildred Farria LeRoy Kante with Jaunita Bowman presiding. Entertainment will feature a college quartet and the Colegjo trio.

Hie John Marshalla Callege C. W. Owen Carl Dawson Norma Lee Davin Barnhart Taylor Christina Staele Bane Underwood Edwin Wilhus Mildred Farria LeRoy Kante Jaunita Bowman College Quartatee Charles Rosa Alien Ramee J. C. Walters James Pryor Cole Jogo Missca Frencea Barret Christine Steal

Mrs C B Campbell of Princeton Dies Suddenly

Mrs Q H Campbell, a well known Princeton resident and wife of a leading local business man, died suddenly at home on Highland avenue at 10:00 last night. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Q. H. Campbell Princeton Bual Highland Avenue

Bnai Brith Lodge Plans Evening Meeting and Buffet

Bnai Brith Lodge No. 967 will hold its regular meeting tonight at 4 Welock in the Mars hotel club room. A special program is arranged and a buffet supper will be served after the business meeting. Members, their families and friends are urged to attend.

B'nai Brith Lodge No. 967 Welock Mars Hotel

Methodists Hold Bluefield District Session at McComas

The Bluefield district conference opened last night in McComas with Rev J A Davia delivering an inspiring sermon. Rev FE Lundy administered the Lord's Supper as pastors attended. the morning will begin at 9:30 with devotional by Rev G B McCrary of Athens.

Bluefield McComar J. &. Davia Northfork Tavis Montcalm McComas FE. Lundy G. B. McCrary Athens J. N. Hillman Emory and Henry College Boyd M. McKeown Nashville Tenn American Bible Society New Thomas Memorial Church H. E. Kelso Oklahoma Memphis Keelao Prebalar Abingdon

Esso Dealers Meet to Discuss Advertising Plans for 1935

About 160 Esso dealers from Richlands Princeton Kimball Yukon and Taeger gathered at the West Virginian hotel to hear the Fisso Marketers advertising and sales promotion program for the rest of 1935. C C Mulheren led the meeting and R J McDaniel from Charleston delivered the principal address stressing dealer responsibility to provide courteous instant service and strong newspaper advertising. C A Newland noted the advertising plan aligns with public wants, while a note mentions Mrs Rich a Bruce Carrington of Forest Hill as Patrick Henrys desk owner in a related item.

Is Clear C. A. Newland

Bluefield District Conference Held at McComas Session

The Homas Memorial Methodist Church hosts the Bluefield district conference session at McComas. Details on date and schedule are not fully provided in the fragment.

Homas Memorial Methodist Church McComas Bluefield

Covenanter Boys To Hold Annual Banquet Friday

The Covenanter boys of the First Presbyterian church plan their annual banquet in the Babbath school room Friday June 1 at 6 30 pm The Ladies auxiliary will serve a supper All Covenanters and prenatal members are invited RSVP to James Young for head counts The event features a musical and oratorical program Janice Young presides and introduces numbers Reverends Overmyer Gunn Moore present Ray Evang entertainer will be invited to add laughs with Mr Eynans a favorite among the Covenanter boys.

First Presbyterian Church Babbath Aupper Benter Covenanters James Young Janica Young Joe B. Overmyer G. Gunn W. Moore Ray Evang Art Ho Mr. Eynans Covenanter Boys

Reversal of New Deal Ro temporary halt discussed

The discussion centers on NRA reforms to prevent monopoly and unfair advantages across regions. The speaker argues for a presidentially directed body to define fair practices and keep the NRA effective in regulating trade, addressing court critiques while preserving job prospects.

NRA Congress Itaalf Hno Johnson

Labor, tariffs, and steel indicates congressional power

A speaker warns that extended workers hours and wage cuts threaten labor, shops, and child welfare. He cites a gray iron foundry lowering costs to starve wages, challenging Michigan industries and labor protection, arguing the Supreme Court did not eliminate Congress power to shield states from such import pressures.

Birmingham Alabama Michigan AU Dre NRA Schochtar Poultry Company Congress

Falls Mills Postal Exams to Be Held

The United States civil service commission announces an examination to fill the vacancy of fourth class postmaster at Falls Mills Virginia. Applications close June 24 and the exam will be held at Binefield. Kansas reports 4162 miles of all weather dustless highways and 1723 bridges since April 1 1917.

United States Civil Service Commission Falls Mills Binefield Kansas

Stunters to Fly at Airport Sunday

A Sunday afternoon stunt flight program at Municipal airport announced by manager Harvey Anos features Har vey Neumann Clarence McArthur Joe Jacobson and Art Davis performing acrobatic maneuvers. Parachute stunts include a delayed opening drop from 16 000 feet with survivor trail and a 1910 Curtiss Wright pusher flown by McArthur, piloted by a noted ace who began flying age 12.

Harvey Anos Harold Neumann Clarence Mcl Arthu Joe Jacobson Art Davis McArthur

Mrs Breela’s Mother Mrs Steele Recovering in Mullens

Mrs Steele mother of Dr W B Breela of Mullens is recovering from illness in the town.

Indianapolis Speed Races At St Luke's Hospital

James Watts travels from Rogers Street in Indianapolis to attend speed races at St Luke's Hospital, detailing a local outing amid medical facility context.

St. Luke's Hoapital James Watts Rogers Street Indianapolis Ind

Nervous Tension In Middle Life Cardul Ad

A testimonial from Mrs. C. McCracken of Clyde North Carolina describes Cardul as highly regarded by women for middle life tension. She reports early change, nerves and insomnia easing after taking Cardul, noting it strengthened digestion and overall health. She recommends it to other nervous ladies and cautions to consult a physician if it fails.

Mra C MM. McCracken Clyde N.C

Public wary of banking bill threats to deposit safety

The piece warns that the omnibus banking bill, especially Title II, threatens depositor protections by allowing government control over open market operations of the Federal Reserve. It argues that such power could enable the state to finance deficits, freeze or seize bank assets, and put depositors at risk while shifting control from bankers to politicians.

Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Board Reserve Banks Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve Bank

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