Would Change of Name Hurt Any
The Graham Daily News surveys how a name change to Bluefield would affect local businessmen and professions. It weighs impact on J W Shufflebarger blacksmith, J B Graham of the lumber company, sculptor R Kelly, EF Harman trader, farmer, and Charley Anderson banker, noting potential gains and minimal losses in a reorganized town. A downtown committee considers public order as a jazz band rehearses for an event with noise concerns.
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Graham Daily News
J. W. Shufflebarger
J. B. Graham
R. Kelly
E. H. Harman
C. H. Anderson
Shuattlebarger
Graham
Mr. Graham
Graham Lumber Company
Graham Faimber Company
Gragem
Bluefield
EF. H. Harman
Mr. Harman
Jersey
Charley Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Shindigs in East of Graham Stir Worry Again
Residents near East Graham hear complaints about repeated shindigs along the ear line. Organizers defend the events as harmless but critics say they are overdoing it and causing disruption.
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Graham
East Graham
H. P. Brittian Reported Improving in Tazewell
Report from Tazewell notes H. P. Brittian, longtime treasurer of Tazewell County, showing improved condition and that his illness is not as serious as once feared. Friends praise his efficiency and hope for a speedy recovery.
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Lazewell
H. P. Brittian
Brittian
Tazewell County
Virginia
Barnett Announces City Council Candidacy for June 1924
W P Barnett declares candidacy for city council in the forthcoming election set for June 10 1924. He emphasizes local service and community improvement aims.
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W. P. Barnett
Graham High to Stage Daddy Long Legs May Draw Big Crowd
Graham high school's senior class presents a four act comedy Daddy Long Legs on Friday April 4. Irene Reynolds stars as Judy Abbott with Olen Troy as Jervis Pendleton and a large cast including James McBride Stuart Bowman and many others. Tickets available from students.
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Graham High School
Irene Reynolds
Judy Abbott
Olen Troy
Jervis Pendleton
James McBride
Stuart Bowman
Cyrus Wykoff
Vernon Hinton
Abner Parsons
Alfred Dea
March Fools The Storm Awakens Wildlife Says Haymaker
West Graham pioneer Lindsey Haymaker notes a grand thunderstorm stirred animals and insects overnight. He claims the event signals spring arrival as March passes quietly into April.
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Lindsey Haymaker
West Graham
Radio Storm Effects Prompt Unexpected Clarity
Graham radio bugs noted minimal impact from a heavy electric storm on programs. Thunder drowned some broadcasts, yet radios remained clear at times, suggesting radio waves act independently of electricity as distinct atmospheric agents.
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Graham
Newcomer Likes United States Blue Grass Region
Mrs. Pete Janutolo and her husband with three children arrived from Buenos Aires last week. She speaks Spanish but is adapting quickly and expresses fondness for the States and this blue grass area. Her father was a prominent Argentine citizen who lived to 94. Maiden name Enilia Delgado. Neighbors called to greet the family, still resting from a 6000 mile journey.
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Pete Janutolo
Janutolo
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Enilia Delgado
Myr Janutolo
Talk of Baseball Boosts Graham Toward a Team
Local note urges Graham residents to back a seasonal baseball club as Lefty Thomas and Parson Goff visit Saturday. Emphasizes community effort, suggests several locals may lead, and notes town health improving with residents citing sport as entertainment. Also mentions Sallie Greever and Mrs Pierce improving.
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Graham
Lefty Thomas
Parson Goff
Geveral
Graham School Budget Seeks Levy Rise to 1.50
An appended message to Graham officials urges the board of supervisors to approve a 25 cent levy increase to raise the combined tax to 1.50 for the next fiscal year starting July 1 1924. The school board cites need for higher salaries longer terms and to meet interest on a 50 000 loan. If funds fall short the board may pursue additional revenue or cuts.
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Graham
Board of Supervisors
Local millinery sells 100 spring bonnets in one day
A Graham millinery shop reports selling one hundred spring bonnets in a single day. The Wahawakers place is noted and the union choir practiced again Sunday at Bubust church for the Master cantata, with Miss Bailey pleased with the improvement. The broadcast of the Master music will take about one hour.
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Graham
Wahawakers Place
Union
Bubust Church
City cleanup drive announced with prizes in view
Time to clean up fix up and paint up the city to expect an official announcement soon. Some premises already spotless while others wait for the drive. The Baptist church class party followed a business meeting with hostesses Mrs C W Matthews and Mrs J K Catron admiring white and green decor and the white carnation.
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T. E
T. EE. L
The
Baptist Church
C. W. Matthews
J. KE. Catron
Township council urged to decide school term length and salaries
A local official urges town councils to vote on levies, term length of seven or eight months, and whether to cut teachers pay. He notes town costs for running rural schools and asks for records of actions, plus continued local supplements and fuel/janitor expenses.
District official urges April board presentation on school budget
A. Grefver, division superintendent, requests that the document be in the hands of the minutes of the school board and also presented to the board of supervisors with the school budget at their April meeting. He asks for delivery from April 1 to 15.
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Board of Supervisors
Grefver
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BIG
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Bluefield Avenue
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United States
Union Choir
Riu
Mts
Warlick Furniture
W. Verora
Monarch
Sikrch
A. A. Hewitt
G. W. Hewitt
W. Va
H. S. Stafford & CO
Princeton Ave
North
Mercer Street
Big City
Princeton Avenue
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