Bluefield Daily Telegraph from Bluefield, West Virginia • Page 28

PAGE Section 3LUEFIELD DAILY TELEGRAPH, Bluefield, W. Va. Sunday Morning, April 26,1986. fllL Colored Teachers' Organization Convenes At Welch; McDowell County Superintendent Delivers Address The Mercer-McDowell Hound Table comprising the colored teachers of the two counties, and under the able leadership of Philip Jefferson of Mercer county held a one day session with "Teaching" IU; the general theme, at Welch Friday. The mornine session was In the form of a general assembly under the direction of the president.

The very Interesting and Inspiring addresses were delivered by Joseph Saundle. assistant superintendent, Mercer county schools, and: by George Bryson, superintendent of schools. Mr. Saundle, the first speaker on the brought the teachers a message on the for Adjustment. The speaker touched upon one of.the troubles with cation'as being', that.

of crystallza- tion. The school, and schooling of boys and glrle must be adjusted to tho good life about here and now, and the desirable changes that come must reflect themselves within the school walls. Tho speaker was loud In his pralBe of the county unit as the beet npssJble agancy, and set-up for the teaching of pupils and not books. Superintendent Bryson, the cipal speaker of the morning, was presented and introduced to the Mercer-McDowell Round Table by Assistant Superintendent L. A.

Watkins who told (he groui of the high qualities of the guest speaker not only as a thorough-going educator, but one high In civic ideals and purposes. The subject of Mr. Bryson's talk Education." In a verv graceful and easy manner Mr. Bryson developed something worthwhile for teachers to carry home In developing desirable character traits In pupils. He did not minimize the teaching of formal subjects, but pointed out lhat they were necessary for our economic existence.

Ho did, however, point out the necessity of stressing character education as fundamental for the type of citizenship the nation desliw. The afternoon session of the Round Table was devoted to sectional meetings on tho general theme of teaching In primary. Intermediate, Junior High, and Senior high schools. These sectional meetings were In charge of flectlonal leaders, and secretaries who reported their respective group activities to the general assembly for the benefit of all. Tho evening session was devoted to a general program.

Miss Eunice Willis, a Red Cross nurse, and one who has been working in the county Blnce January among pupils and teacher gave a Interesting, and Instructive lalk on general health. Miss Willis discussed three points as essential to good health. Reverend A. Watklns, the assistant superintendent of McDowell schools, concluded the evening session with a forceful challenging address of Education to Economic Life. The speaker deplored the fact'that sn many young people thought that (ho world thorn a nlaco or a job rather than the creation of a Job.

Education, said he not only teaches us how, but to do things. He otioted the Master Teach. i stand ye here Idle: go Into my vineyard and work and whatsoever is right I'll pay you." Officers elected as follows: President, Phillip Jefferson: first vice- president, Mrs. Jessie Froe Brown; second vice-president, J. P.

Llvlsay; third vice-president, J. H. Watts; secretary, Miss Nettle B. Wright, and treasurer, H. L.

Dlckason. 1 Musical selections for the convention aro furnished by the Kimball high school Glee club: Dunbar chorus, Gary high school Glee club and Mlsg Donally Pittard. All sessions were held In the Dunbar Junior high school. NEW OFFICERS ARI INSTALLED BY MOOSE POCAHONTAS, VA. MRS.

EBGESB G. JONES Correspondent REPORT SHOWS INCREASE IN NUMBER OF FACTORIES IN TERRITORY OF N. W. Bluefield lodge, No. 1079, Loyal Order of Moose, held their installation of officers meeting, Friday evening, April 24, at Mooso hall.

The following officers were Installed by Past Dictator, Dr. M. IT. Nicholson: Past dictator, A. H.

dictator, Clarence C. Walker: vice-dictator, D. M. Pullano; prelate. A.

Mcintosh: treasurer, B. Wagner trustee, three years, John W. Haldren; sergeant-at-arms, C. C. Tesso; Inner guard, N.

Creggor: outer guard, Leo Roy Blackwell, orator, Merrlman T. Smith. A delegation, headed hy W. II. Garlic, newly elected dictator of Ma- tonka lodge, No.

C51, was present. Members of the Moose leslnn are going in a body to attend a legion frolic, to be held at Welch, Sunday afternoon. Plans are being made for a large Initiation class In the near future. Several good talks Tor the benefit of the order were made. A nice lunch was served, after which the tweeting adjourned.

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April Mattle Bell Owens and Mr. Lewis Maxewell were quietly married Wed- nesda yevenlng at Charleston, April In, the Rev. Charles Harrington officiating. The bride la the charms Ing daughter of Mrs. Sam Herbert and she received her education in the Pocahontas high schoql.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Maxewell Sr. of Parkersburg, W. and he Is employed by Krog- ers' store in Charleston, where the young couple will make their home.

REVIVAL AT MISSION A revival Is In progress at the Pocahontas gospel mission. The Rev. II. K. Underwood of Fairmont, Is tho engaged evangelist- Mrs.

Underwood is assisting in tho special Tho Rev- Underwood will preach every night at 7:30 and also at 11 a. m. each Sunday. LAST KITES HELD Last rltce were held for Mrs. Eliza Deskins Leister.

75, in Tazewell at the Main St. Methodist church on Wednesday at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. C. W. Dean, assisted by the Rev.

W. W. Arrowood, pastor of tho Presbyterian church, of Tazewell, and the Rev. It- H. Bowden, pastor of the Pocahontas Baptist church.

Active pallbearers were Qr.it Mustard, Rowell Royall, Joe Barnes, James Harmon. Bates Maxwell. Frank T. WItten, James R. Little and Frazier Lester.

Mrs. Leister died at tho homo of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar J. Mustard in Pocahontas. Sunday night at 12 o'clock, the victim of heart trouble and complications.

Her homo was in Tazewell, whero she had lived a long and useful life. Mrs. Leister had been a member of the Methodist church since early childhood. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Clifton Dudley Bird, of Richmond, Mrs- Oscar J.

Mustard, of Pocahontas; Mrs. Mozello Leister, of Bristol, Joe Crockett and Mrs. J. Harry Howard, of Tazewell. Her husband, James Henry Leister and eldest son, Benjamin, preceded her to the grave.

PRACTICE MEETING Tho practice meeting held by the Princess Pocahontas, local chapter of tho Eastern Star was well attended Wednesday night. FAINFUL INJURY Little Hal Butt, while at play Sunday severely mashed his finger in the cellar door at his home here. A part of the finger was torn off. Hal is tho son of Mr. and Mrs.

Herbert Butt. SHOWER GIVEN Mrs. A. N- Honaker and Mrs. T.

A. French were joint hostesses for a shower, in honor of Miss Lillian Honaker, who is soon to become the bride of Mr. William Hershel Golden of Tifton, at the Honaker home, Tuesday evening. The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion, a color motif of green and white being used. The guests were entertained with a vocal duet by Misses Madeline and Dorothea Martin and a vocal solo by Gladys Jackson accompanied on tho piano by Mrs.

Robert Wright. A floral contest was thoroughly enjoyed, the winner being Mrs. Donald Gillies Sr. The attractive hon- oreo was the recipient of many lovely gifts. Delicious refreshments con- sistlne qf salad, cup cakes and coffee wer eserved.

The guest list included Mesdames Charles Dishman, C. C. Poindexter, L- B. Crawford, Cieon Crockett. O.

Phillips, H. B. Henderson, Robert Wright, Eu'less Crockett, Tom Cochran, J. P. Curtis, Donald Gillies Jame-3 Saferight.

Dan Tabor. Harry Murray, Roy E. Early. Harry Javins, C. M.

Martin. Walter Harry, J. K. Peters, and Eugene C. Jones, and Misses Virginia Whltworth, Frances Herman, Made Harmon, Madeline Martin, Dorothea Martin.

Gladys Jackson. The hostesses were ably assisted In serving by Miss Gladys Jackon and MIBS Ernestine Honaker. FESTIVAL In the tryout for the McDowell county orchestra, Miss Hannah McNulty was awarded second place for piano and Miss Sue McNulty was awarded third place for first violin. A festival will be given in Welch on May 10. in which the contestants for the county orchestra will be selected- Th i Misses McNulty the attractive daughters of Mr.

and Mrs. J. C. McNulty and aro students at tho Elkhorn high school, whero Miss Hannah is a senior and Miss Sue, a junior, WHITE SHRINE Mrs, Solon Baach, Mrs. L.

G. Grain, and Mrs. J. O. McNulty attended the installation services of the White Shrine of Jerusalem in Bluefield, W.

Monday eveniug. WINS HONOR Mlas Helen Bettelle, of Roanoke, has been elected president of the Musical association of the state Virginia- Miss Bettelle has great musical talent. She has visited Pocahontas on several occasions where she had made many friends. She is tho niece of Mr. and Mrs.

J. W. B. Lawford, prominent resident of Pocahontas. TUESDATTCLUB Mrs.

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Hurley, Sidney Bloch, Solon liaach, James Kellis Suit Jr-, C. C. Haga, M. J. Alexander and Misses Bernlce Bloch, Mlnla Davenport and Mary Cassell.

CITY DELUGED WITH MUMPS There are approximately two hundred cases of mumps in Pocahontas and vicinity. Not only are the koung ones afflicted but adults as well. Seven children were sent home from school out of one room Tuesday. Many of the teachers have not had it and some look quite worried, afraid they will be the next victim. POCAHONTAS METHODIST The Rev.

Roy E. Early, pastor. Church school, 9:45. Early Bible class meets in the citv council room. 9:45.

Ladies' Bible class in pastor's study, Mrs. Dan C. Tabor, teacher. Children's division, church annex, Mrs. J.

P. Curtis, superintendent. Adult and young people's worship, church auditorium, W. W. Synan, adult superintendent: Benny Gillies, young people's superintendent.

worship, 11:00 a sermon: "The Tragedy of the Insufficient." Evening young peoplo's worship, Miss Virginia Elmore, leader. Owen C. Phelps Jr. announces that the Easter offering was very gratifying. The Everyman's Bible class that meets at the city council room is invisiting every man to be present, especially May 10.

Mother's day. A red or white flower awaits every man in memory of Mother. Our church school offers classes for all iges and cordial welcome awaits vou to worship with us. Our pastor is preaching in a revival at Coopers, W. and our congregatoin will worship there Sunday evening.

J. P. Curtis, chairman of the board of stewards. POCAHONTAS PRESBYTERIAN The Sunday school meets at 9:45 a. XJ.

G. Craln, supedintendent. Young People's meeting at 0:30 p. m. Evening worship at 7:30.

A cordial Invitation is extended to everyone to worship with us. POCAHONTAS PRESBYTERIAN The Sunday school will meet at 9:45 a. nij Crain, superintendent. Always a good program. Young Peoples' ineeting at 6:30 p.

m. Evening worship and sermon at 7:30 p. m. A cordial welcome awaits you at all of our services. POCAHONTAS PERSONALS Mi's.

John Dcnnen is a guest of Mr. and 'A. V. Sproles in Switchback. Mrs.

Dennen, who has been cuite improved. Solon Baach, Dr. M. S. Bennett, Hampton Crawford, and Eddy Rhodes, attended the meeting of the Masonic lodge at Algoma, W.

Tuesda-' night. Mrs. Tom Gaines, who has been tho guest of her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Porter, and Dr. Porter at their home in 'Boissevain, for several months left Saturday for Norton whero she will visit Mrs.

Grover Walters. Herbert Porter and Miss Bernlce Bloch accompanied Mrs. Gaines to Norton. Miss Wanda Tingler Is ill at her home here. Mrs.

R. Brooks remains ill. Mrs. Sidney Shell spent several days last week in Bluefield- Little Andy Fleming is able to be out after a severe, cold. Mrs Cecelia MIchaelis, of Washington, D.

C. and Miss Rosalee Lion, of Baltimore, Md. returned to their respective homes on Sunday after being the guests of Mr, and Mrs. Solon Baach at their home "The Maples." Mrs. T.

W. McCann received treatment at the Bluefield sanltaraium Wednesday. Miss Betty Miller is quite ill at her home on Moore street. Mrs. Bowling Henderson and Miss Mary Helen Boyd were in Bluefield, Wednesday.

Miss Lena Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs- John Young continues ill at her home. The board of health vaccinated the people in Paradise last week. There are two cases of smallpox reported there. Evan Scott sustained several fractures ribs when he fell on his way to work Tuesday morning.

Will Hayden, an aged colored was seriously injured Tuesday wjien he was caught by a fall ot slate. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Harmon were called to Pineville last week on account of serious Illness of Mrs. Harmon's sister.

Miss Leah Young is 111 mumps. Mrs. Noll Gullion is in a critical condition at her home at Boissevain. Mrs. GulUan is tho only daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Myers, qf this city- Miss Nellie Boone and Mr. Bud Jeffery, were married at Tazewell last week, Mrs. Jeffery Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Charlie Boone. who reside near Pocahontas. The Ladles Auxiliary of Pocahontas, aro requesting all members to be present at the next meeting as they are electing new officers. Miss Pauline Johnson was indisposed several days on account of influenza. Mrs.

Luther Rudy has been suffering fro man Infected hand. But is much better now. Bill Saunders of Big Vein, was slightly injured Tuesday night by slate fall in the mines at Pocahontas. Mrs. Bonnie Whltson, of New York, spent several days In Pocahontas last week.

Mrs. Whltson is resident buyer for the Pocahontas Fuel comnany. Billv Miller Is ablo to be out after an illness. Joe Mitchell Is 111. Yvonne Deaton Is suffering from the effects of an abscessed threat.

Olaude Thompson is quite HI. Mrs. Charles Butt is ill at her home on Main street. Buddy Whltson. who has been se- rlously ill in Lynchburg for' some time, submitted to a serious operation last week.

M- B- Crowgey, principal of the Pocahontas high school is ill at the Ellett home. Mr, and Mrs- Talmadge Gwaltney, of Smlthfleld, arrived In Pocahontas Friday are the guests of Mrs. Gwaltney's aunt, Miss Emma Yates. Mies Euas Pais Is ill at her home here. An Increase of 16 percent during 1935 in the number of industries established and additions to existing plants in the territory served by the Norfolk and Western railway, is disclosed by the annual report of T.

Gilbert Wood. N. W. industrial and agricultural agent. Last year, according to the statement, 195 new industries and additions to plants, Involving a total investment of $13,640,500 and employing 6-813 persons, were established along the railroad.

This compares with 168 new Industries and additions for 1934. Of the total Industries for 1936, one hundred and nineteen were new plants representing an Investment of $6,671,500, while tho remainder wer 0 additions costing $6,969,000. Plants and additions established by states were: Virginia, 106; Ohio, 61; North Carolina. 14; West Virginia, 10: Maryland, 4. The diversification of the Industrial development of the territory is shown by the following figures: 36 plants for the manufacture of food and kindred' products: 31, textile and their products; 18, forest products; 15.

chemical and allied products; 14, petroleum products. Other Industries Included paper and paper mines and quarries, tobacco, stone, clay and glass; transportation land and water; printing and publishing, rubber, and Iron and steel. Tho report pointed out that "industrial development in the territory served by the N. W. has continued to forge ahead despite the depression." Increases in new industries established and additions made since 1931 were given as follows: plants; and DUANE KUHN CONTINUES SUCCESS IN NEW YORK Duane Kuhn, brilliant Northfork won the regional Klwanis amateur, hour contest In Bluefield on April 16, is continuing his dazzling performance at auditions in New Yo'rk city.

Hallle J. Gilbert, local promoter, was advised Saturday. Young Kuhn, who won out here in competition with amateur artists from several surrounding counties, was the only one of more than a hundred regional winners who received an encore by the audition committee. in New York, Kuhn will appear on Fred Allen's famous Town Hall tonight program over a nation-wide radio network. F.

F. Von Court accompanied the Northfork artist to the metropolis. ANNOUNCE COMMITTEES FOR STATE-WIDE STUDY L. A. Watklns, Welch; J.

S. Saundle. Princeton; Mies Clara V. Spurlock, Clarksburg: John H. Hill, Institute; J.

B. Elliott, Beckley; F. D. Cobbs, Logan; David Moore, Harpers Ferry; Earl Clay, Lewisburg; Summer Arter, White Sulphur Springs; Lee A. Toney, Fayetteville; I.

J. K. Wells. Charleston; George Williams, Elklns; James L. Scott, Glen Rogers: Mrs A.

C. Spurlock, Lakln. The main function of this committee is to create Interest In West Virginia in the work of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History by bringing Into the organization new members atd by aid- ing in the promotion of studies In Negro life and history. FREE A Booklet of Vital Importance to Prom STOMACH ULCERS DUE TO GASTRIC HYPERACIDITY A FREE booklet tilled with about Acid Stcmach It brlnga metsage ot hope and cheer, even It you are discouraged and have lost talth in all treatments. It points the way to quick relief.

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