Building funds sought for state building program
Washington April 1644 West Virginia senators and six representatives seek federal funds for a state building program. James A. Chathers urges quick action on about 800000 dollars for new units at Pine Crest Beckley Centaur Weston and Spring Run institutions, plus housing for girls at the state Industrial Home. An outright grant of 69200 dollars for a Jackson’s Mill auditorium is sought, with bond proceeds covering the rest. added plans include self liquidating project loans and voluntary payer contributions.
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Washington
West Virginia
State Board of Control
James A. Chathers
Ite
Chambera
Argu
West Vice
Einla Hes
Chambers
Poole Works Administration
Works Progress
Funda
Pinecrest
Beckley
Centaur
Jackson
Mil Chaurbers
Andrew Edmiston
Edmiston
Jon L. Smith
Miss Tazewell County Beauty Queen Planned at High School Event
A planned April 27 beauty pageant at Tazewell High School aims to crown Miss Tazewell County to represent the region at the Dogwood Festival in Bristol on April 30 and May 1. Contestants expect contestants from Bluefield and nearby areas with sponsors, committees, and judges to be announced.
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Bristol
Tazewell High School
Tazewell County
Dagwood, Pastival
Southwest Virginia, Inc
Tennessee
Bluefield
A. S. Higgionbotham
R. Moe
Tazewell
Jess Gilleapie
Mirae W. B. Duan
J. H. Hardy
H. C. Callaway
Chicago House Furnishing Company
J. H. Huttard
Helen Hutfard
Miss Saltutty
W. Va
Will
Virginia Sidelights Minister Convalesces in Bluefield
Rev H A Willis a popular Baptist minister of Bluefield Virginia sits up for an hour and a half in his room and feels fine after illness that began in February while attending a Baptist convention in Lynchburg His sister Mrs Hensie Willis of Orange is visiting him.
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H. A. Willis
Bluefield
Willis
Vac
Tazewell
Lynchburg
Hnesie Willis
Orange
Poll tax deadline nears in Virginia Ninth District race
Two weeks remain to pay the poll tax in Virginia to qualify for the election. The Ninth District anticipates a tight contest between Representative John W. Flannagen and Republican nominee R. E. Fuller as taxes must be settled at least six months before the vote.
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Virginia
John W. Flannagen
R. Ee Fuller
Nomines
High School Night Moves Hearts at Auditorium
A Charleston West Virginia high school graduate delivered a forceful sermon to a large audience. Tears filled two thirds of the congregation as he closed his section and several attendees rose to seek a better life. Sunday school teachers joined their classes for the event.
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Crancellor
Tate
Charleston W. Va
Babe Ruth
Julia
Polo Grounds
Giants
Dodgers
Gotham
Ruth
Funeral Services Held for Auto Wreck Victim Garlick
Funeral services for J. Mr. Garlick were conducted at his brother D. Garlick's home with many coalfield friends in attendance. Pageton Masonic Lodge oversaw the burial rites and Dr. Wiley of Bluefield assisted in arrangements. Garlick died from injuries sustained in an automobile wreck near Princeton after a Sunday hospital admission.
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Garelick
Garlick
Coalfield
Pageton Masonic Todee
Wiley
Bluefield
W. Va
B. H. Cole
Princeton
Oskvale
Windy opening drags bites for trout season in region
The wind blew hard on opening days of trout season and kept fish from nibbling. Anglers report few bites as streams in Tazewell Bland and Giles counties are stocked with thousands of trout since last year, despite good conditions elsewhere.
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Tazewell
Bland
Giles
Harp Recital Draws Crowd in Bluefield Va
Music lovers from Twrewell will attend a harp recital at Graham Methodist church in Bluefield Virginia on April 21. Miss Hazel Tone Moses, the girl with the golden harp, will perform under the Bluefield Music Lovers club auspices. A packed auditorium is predicted.
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Twrewell
Bluefield
A. S. Hig- Finbotham
C. R. Moss
Alout
Dogwood
Graham Methodist Church
Hazel Tone Moses
Wil
Virginia Side Personal News and Giles County Stockyard Sale
Missee Marele Heldreth and Elsie Akers left for Poolsville Maryland and Washington DC. Miss Haldreth is Bluefield exchange operator, Mrs. Barry with Rex returns to Danville Kentucky. Virginia Swain Hart visits from Lebanon, a Harrisonburg State Teachers College student, then returns to school with Miss Speed. Jimmy Lesler shows slight improvement at Bluefield sanitarium. Giles County Stockyard opens sale on Tuesday April 28 at Narrows with restock and weekly sales to follow.
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Missee Marele Heldreth
Elsie Akers
Misa
Virginia Mae Speed
Amateur Hour at Genoa High School Hi-Y club announces event
News of the Colored People reports the Genoa High School Hi-Y Amateur Hour with prizes for top infant, high school, and adult non-student acts. Tuesday April 21 at 8 pm is the date. The Revelation Center sponsors Social Contest Hours at the Carolina home 7 to 9 pm for adults 18 plus. Church notices list services and prayer bands with locations on Bland Street.
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Genoa High School
Reveation Center
Carolina
Adwitages
Leap Year Banquet Aids Mt Zion Bapt Church Program
The B Y P U Junior Missionaries and Vacation Bible School at Mt Zion Baptist church sponsor a leap year banquet tonight in the lower auditorium. R FP T club of Jones Strait Christian meets at 8 PM at Mrs Mary Rippey 116 Mineral Street. Bishop C F Kyle preaches at 7 30 PM. all are invited.
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Mt. Zion Baytiat Church
R. FP. T
Jones Strait
Church OF God IN Christ
Pentecostal
C. F. Kyle
Noted North Carolina minister to preach in Princeton
Bradgeitst J Gibson of North Carolina preaches tonight in Princeton and plans another sermon here. In his farewell sermon Bishop C F Kyle, minister, is mentioned as part of the event.
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Bradgeitst J
Gibson
North Caroling
Princeton
C. F. Kyle
Mintater
Colored personals and a tense disturbance case headline
Mrsé viarapcow and Miss Otheo Brown visit their mother Lula Brown in Virginia while Mrs Scott travels with Mrs Dora Rigging. At Avon New York a case before Justices Robert Wiard involves Emil Weaver accused of disturbing a home with seven traps. Weaver argues the home is undisturbed. German Lt Hauen chol and a pole railway notion end with a note on a failed plan.
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Welrtot
Otheo Brown
Harwich Port
Mass
Lula Brown
Blofield
Scott
Dora Rigging
Wierton
W. Va
Avon
N. Y
Robert Wiard
Justices of the Peace
Emil Weaver
Weaver
Sina Cadell
Spitzbargen
North Pole
Hauen~chol
Adlerika promises relief for gas and stomach issues
An old advertisement touts Adlerika as a cure for gas and constipation affecting sleep and heart comfort. It claims rapid relief from gas when lying on left side, with testimonials from Dr J L Bhoub and Mrs Jas Filler. Sold by Hankla's Pharmacy Princeton and local druggists.
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J. L. Bhoub
New York
Jas
Adierika
Hankla’s Pharmacy
Princeton
B. B. Spangler & Co
Drugpiste
Kid Preacher Draws Crowds at Graham Christian Church
Standing room was at a premium last evening at Graham Christian church Bluefield Virginia as Rev Clarence Greenleaf known as kid preacher from Charleston led a revival under the auspices of the young people. Delegations from Springville Tazewell county and from the Fria Christian church Bluefield West Virginia added to the attendance.
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Graham Christian Church
Bluefield
Clarence Greenleaf
Charleston
Springville
Tazewell County
Fria Christian Church
W. Va
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