Tazewell County, Virginia, Newspaper Articles: Clinch Valley News--12 April 1940 Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Michelle Burress http://www.cvnotes.com ==================================================================== Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ==================================================================== Clinch Valley News 12 April 1940 LOCAL NEWS Nancy Mae ABEL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.F. ABEL, of Asberry, died in the Catawba sanitarium at Catawba, Va. on March 27. she was born at Asberry on April 12, 1920. Surviving are her parents and the following brothers and sisters: John W. and Robert ABEL, Mrs. Stanley WYATT, Mrs. W.E. VANHOOZIER, Misses Sallie, Annie, Mary, Eunice and Nell ABEL. She is also survived by an uncle, John ABEL, of Asberry; one sister, Katherine, preceded her in death 2 years ago. Funeral services were conducted at the home of her parents at Asberry, on March 29, by her pastor, the Rev. B.F. DEBUSK. Interment was made in the cemetery. Nancy was united with the Methodist church at Wesley Chapel at the age of 13, >From the time of her conversion till death she lived a beautiful Christian life, attending church regularly, taking her place always in her class at Sunday School, and vacation Bible Schools, and in the church choir, prior to her fatal sickness. John MARTIN, age 78, was in the bull pen when his case was called, charged with drunkenness, and having a small portion of "cross arm" liquor on his person, and much of the same inside. The officers encountered MARTIN on the road stagering and probably saved his life by getting him out of the way of traffic. He promised the court to behave in the future, and a fine and jail sentence was suspended. Two young men confessed being drunk and disorderly in public places, and received fines and jail sentences. Dolly ROBINSON, Nancy LESLIE, Sidney COULLING and John Estil THOMPSON will represent Tazewell High School in the State Latin tournament at Marion on Saturday. Harry TARTER, of Raven, was a business visitor here this week. Dr. GROSECLOSE, local veterinarian, who has been under suspended sentence, was required to begin serving his time, according to the judgment of the Trail Justice, because he had broken his promise. There is much demand at this season for a veterinary's services. The unfortunate man is a victim of alcoholism and appears to be unable to control himself. The Shawver Mill Rural Youth Club held its regular meeting April 3 at the home of Ralph FOX. The president, Billy NEAL, called the meeting to order with 28 present. A report was given by Ruthola LEFFEL about the committee meeting held in March. Community projects were discussed and it was decided to have "home ground improvement." Home projects were also discussed for the girls and boys. Thomas LEFFEL gave a list of home projects for the girls while Mr. PHILLIPS gave a list for the boys. We will meet in May at the home of Billy NEAL. After a few years absence from the lineup of the Virginia Fair Association, Tazewell has rejoined the circuit and is going ahead with plans for one of the best held here for many years. The committee made responsible for it's promotion by the board of supervisors consists of H.S. KINSER, John I. DEBORD and T.E. ROSENBAUM. At an executive meeting held last week in connection with the board the inclusion of a racing meet to replace the rodeo exhibiting for the past two years was decided upon and is expected to heighten interest in the project. A fifth day was added to tentative dates previously announced, September 11-14, inclusive being the official schedule. Department superintendents are as follows: Sheep, Alex MEEK and Joseph MOSS. Show and race horses, T.E. ROSENBAUM. Draft horses, W.G. COX, and Walter SAUNDERS. Dairy cattle, Ross BEAVERS, and Bill SHELBURNE. Beef cattle, B.M. PRIODE and Albert PHILLIPS. Poultry, Albert PHILLIPS and Mrs. W.G. LEFFEL. Farm crops, G.I. BROWN. Four H club work, Miss Martha Wade ALLISON, B.M. PRIODE and Albert PHILLIPS. Woman's handiwork, Miss Ruth LEECE. Flowers, arts, curios, Mrs. R.W. BLESSING. The Thompson Valley demonstration club met with Mrs. W.T. BUCHANAN on April 4, with 13 members and 1 visitor present. Meeting was called to order by the leader, Mrs. O.H. BUCHANAN. The minutes of last meeting read and the roll called. New business was discussed. Library is at Mrs. W.H. HAGER'S home. If you want a book to read, call and get one. Mrs. Mary MCBRYDE, landscape specialist, from Blacksburg, gave an interesting talk on "Yard Improvement," which was enjoyed by all. The hostess served refreshments. We will meet with Mrs. W.H. HAGER in May. Mrs. Fred R. STEELE left Saturday for Cleveland, Ohio, to visit her daughter, Mrs. Russell BLACK. Miss Ora DILLS is back working at 5 and 10 after an absence of several months, due to illness. The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Frazier SPURGEON of North Tazewell, has been named Ronald Kenneth. George JENNINGS, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.N. JENNINGS, is ill at the home of his parents with chicken Pox. Miss Virgie TAYLOR and Miss Margie FARMER, of Tazewell, passed the weekend as guests of relatives in Roanoke. Mrs. Jeff HIGGINBOTHAM is a patient in the Bluefield Sanitarium, where she underwent an operation on last Tuesday for appendicitis. Miss Ruth BANNER, of North Tazewell, passed the weekend as the guest of her parents in Falls Mills. Mrs. Virginia NEWMAN owner of Virginia's Beauty Shop, is recovering from an attack of influenza. Misses Elizabeth and Katherine WYRICK, of Springton, West Virginia, were visiting friends in Tazewell on Wednesday. Mrs. P.F. HOWELL, of Tazewell, and Mrs. S.J. AGNEW, of Floyd, are visiting relatives in Washington, D.C. Mrs. S.B. BURTON spent the past weekend in Lynchburg as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene BURTON. W.H. PHILLIPS, of North Tazewell, has moved his family to Princeton, West Virginia, where he has purchased a farm. Mrs. Bob PRIODE has returned to Tazewell from Castlewood, Va., where she was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. WHITTAKER. Love B. ROUSE, commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Bristol, was a Tazewell visitor Wednesday. Charles D. LARIMER has had several weeks of a fight with colds and sore throat. He expects to be back on the job soon with the Appalachian. Dr. James PEERY, of Germantown Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., was the guest last week of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wade PEERY, of North Tazewell. W.T. BARNS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clint BARNS, of the Cove, was elected Censor of the Virginia Tech chapter of Alpha Zeta, the national honorary agricultural fraternity at a meeting this week. Mr. and Mrs. W.B. DUNN, of Bluefield, were visitors to Tazewell Wednesday. Mrs. DUNN has long been interested in civic affairs in the county, and is still carrying on. Mrs. Albert GREEVER suffered a painful injury to her right hand at her home in Burke's Garden Monday morning. She accidentally fed her hand into a washing machine. Dr. Bill COATES was the guest of his father and mother, T.F and Mrs. COATES Sunday. The young doctor is on the home stretch of his medical course, and will soon be looking up a spot to hang out his shingle. The Rev. C.F. LUNDY has recently returned from Rhoda, Va., where he conducted a very successful revival, some thirty-five professions having been made in the campaign. Stuart WHITELY, of North Tazewell, returned Wednesday from New York where he has been buying merchandise for J.W. WHITLEY and Son. C.H. PEERY, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Henry PEERY, of North Tazewell, is passing the spring holidays as the guests of his parents. Mr. PEERY is a student at K.M.I. Mrs. J.D. FARMER and daughter, Miss Louise FARMER, were in War, West Virginia, Tuesday to visit Mrs. Holman WATERS, formerly Miss Nell FARMER. Lloyd R. YOUNG, of the Welch post office, and his brother, B.T. (Ben Tucker), were here this week to king over the situation, and inquiring about the new Sunday fishing law, which becomes effective about the first of July. The Misses Marie and Frances MCNULTY and Hubert PEERY have returned from Charlotte, N.C. where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam PEERY. While there they enjoyed a tour through the famous Azalea and Magnolia gardens of Charleston, S.C. The Rev. Burke CULPEPER, coming here early next month in revival meeting, is said to be a real chip off the old block. His father was a great Methodist preacher, many people here having a fond recollection of his preaching here. Mr. H.W. POBST, who has been ill at his home here for several weeks, was reported on Thursday as being much better. Mr. and Mrs. W.T. GILLESPIE have returned from a rejuvenating visit to Hot Springs, Ark. Mr. GILLESPIE thinks his health, has been improved, and it is believed that when the golf bug begins to buzz around in earnest, he will throw his cane away and pick up his clubs. T.G. SHUFFLEBARGER, of Richlands was a member of the Resolutions committee; John G. O'KEEFFE, of Tazewell, Credentials and Hubert PEERY, of Tazewell, permanent organization. Dr. and Mrs. HALEY and others were recently in Bristol to hear the distinguished Dr. STOVES talk to a missionary meeting. The doctor is well known here, and lived in the St. Clair home at the time of a revival meeting which he conducted here. Walter THOMPSON has emerged from a battle with flu, colds, sore throat, and the accompanying and seasonable evils. His brother, Dan THOMPSON, has reverted to his childhood days and contracted the whooping cough, which has kept him busy (and awake) for several weeks.