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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1925
Page
7
Princeton report from county agent W. H. Roberts and local editor Edna Perkins features Glara Weeks sharing community updates in the Virginia Coalfield area of Mud Center.
The Mercer County Farm Bureau gathered at the county courthouse on Thursday afternoon for their quarterly meeting. D R Dodd a pharmacy specialist from West Vic University spoke on seedia with an illustrated talk, drawing a strong turnout. Also note Hallowe en Square Dance at Seaton Hall Princeton from 8 to 12 tonight with prizes for costumes and admission at 1 dollar free for ladies.
Mrs. J L M Smith hosted the Women Missionary Society and the TFE L Sunday school class on Circle drive with autumn decor and a four o clock tea. Isabelle Brown hosted a Halloween party on Highland Avenue with fortune telling, games, costumes and refreshments as prizes were awarded to guests. The American Legion Auxiliary met with Mrs J L Hart on Highland Avenue and shared a salad course with Halloween favors. Circle No 4 of the Old Society presented a Halloween social at the Christian Church basement with music, recitations, ghost sighting, and more than $50 raised for the building fund.
Workmen finish the big improvements at the Virginian depot foot of Mercer Street. The west end waiting room will be the largest in the county and the building has been repainted. An extension at the southeast is planned for next year. Also noted are local marriage and divorce activity, a judge's funeral, a mistaken arrest, a bake sale, rental notices, and a Four-H Club leaders conference at noon.
The Merchants' Association convened a special meeting Thursday night with many members in attendance. The secretary Wilford McCutcheon resigned effective at 8 00n, to be followed by a successor around November as the association reports 65 members in good standing and a sound financial position. After talks on association work, the gathering proceeded with the planned agenda.
The text describes a flurry of political and business actions in Washington including a Cuban treaty context, a request to President Lee, a proposed Brigadier General appointment, a push by President Coolidge to stimulate consumer purchases during the Gold Sales campaign ending November 18, and the sale of the Collection Service Company interest to W. L. Harman who will run the collection company as the association severs ties with the bureau. A committee led by W. I. Wit, W. Ri, and F. K Ketron was formed to pick a new secretary.
The Rotary Club may sponsor a boys camp next summer if the idea from W I Roberts chair of the work committee is approved. Roberts offered to volunteer time and asked Kiwanis Club cooperation for a camp at the county 4 H camp during fair season. The weekly luncheon was presided by W S Dangerfield in Rev H Phipps absence with guests Thurman King Lyon Sevier John Nolle and WN Rangeley attending. Next week Joe Robinson district governor of Rotary will attend.
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest on Mercer Street lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and holy communion at 11 a m plus evening prayer at 7 30 p m. A Girle Friendly branch meets Wednesday 7 20 p m with Mrs. Russell Hare. guild Thursday 3 20 p m. vestry 7 30 p m Wednesday at rectory 205 College Avenue. Christianchurch Rev RK Sims pastor holds Sunday school 9 45 a m Elmer C Barton superintendent with sermons at 10 a m and 7 30 p m on Ambassador in Bonds and The Everlasting Kingdom. Endeavor societies meet at regular hours. worship with good music.
Princeton meets Bluefield at McNutt Field in wintery conditions as snow and coal dust threaten the field. The teams seek a season-saving win with Hale Pendleton Jackson Batley Brock Bradley Pingham Carver Jones Baker Wright lining up on the line and in the backfield. An exhibit of team photos and trophies awaits at Hale Pharmacy.
The B'nai Israel Sisterhood hosted a colorful Halloween dance in Eckman Community Hall with 125 couples, visitors from Bluefield Logan Williamson and Welch, prizes for best waltz, and gifts including a perfume bottle. Music by Davidson of Huntington energized the event.
Mr. Presser of Germantown a music publisher and founder of the Etude and the Presser Foundation suffered a stroke May 10 while at a Phillies ball game. He built the Etude in 1883 and opened the Presser Home for Retired Music Teachers in Germantown in 1911.
The ad touts Creomulsion as a twofold medical discovery. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes and inhibit germ growth, with creosote as a key ingredient and a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
Welch briefs note William McGutherie aged 23 to Jeasie Reynolds aged 19 both of Twit Branch applied for a marriage license yesterday. Another benefit dance for the Welch Athletic Club is set at the Memorial building tonight to honor visiting football teams with a good time assured.
Indictments against Cal Houchins for collecting and withholding fines from arrestees were shelved in McDowell criminal court on Thursday. Patsy Gattizi, a Tidewater Coal miner, fractured his left ankle in a slate fall and received treatment at Grace Hospital. The Concord-Morris Harvey football game at Welch today will charge $1.50 admission, despite earlier reports of a $2.50 fee.
The Kimball Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting Tuesday evening at the Houston M. EB. church South. The Gold team hosted the Green team and their ladies after the attendance contest concluded. Mrs. Nathan Spector performed two vocal solos and Bert Hylton, captain of the winning Green team, spoke.
The Six weeks contest wrapped with a close finish decided at the last meeting. Davis of Superior played Hawaiian guitar as Scrap ltron Quartet delayed their act. Mayor Turner awarded a razor set as alliance prize and noted charter members Bert Hylton and Misery Payne kept 100 percent attendance.
Williamson High School defeated Gary Hiigh School 12 to 6 on the Gary field Friday afternoon. The muddy field and heavy snow slowed play as Williamson used two halves with second string early. The Mingo boys denied scoring for Gary before Williamson’s first string scored two touchdowns in the second half. A large crowd watched the contest.
Rev E D Worley of Wel Methodist Church spoke to the Welch Kiwanis Club on the Boy Scout Movement its purpose aims and achievements. He outlined the movement and its impact and noted its role in guiding youth.
The Welch Club heard a talk on the Boy Scout Movement and the duties of a good Kiwanian by Professor Grose. New Kiwanis members were instructed in the group’s values, and the nominating committee selected for officers included Spot Gilmer Bob Wheeler Dr Kirkpatrick Ernest Grady and Dr Houston.
Theodore Presser head of the Presser Foundation and Etude publisher died last Wednesday at Samaritan Hospital Philadelphia. He was seventy eight and an uncle of Mrs. Russell. Cousing Frederick street the city.
A young attorney who aided in her defense offers to marry Miss Shunkai Hasegawa a nun imprisoned awaiting an appeal result from a temple arson conviction. The report mixes historical intrigue with theatrical flair and a provocative aside.
Meade of Welch was arraigned before Squire A Hufford on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses for soliciting fire insurance without a proper license and taking 43.30 from Andy Raptis of Caretta for a proposed 3000 policy. He was held on 600 bond for the January grand jury term.
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