Coalfield and town items mix in a busy settlers page
Local notices list coal prices from Pocahontas and Ash Nut brands, with dealers Allen Biped and Callee, plus a range of household goods and services. Community items include an Old Time Fiddler Contest in Hinton, a skating hall schedule, and a plate supper at Sacred Heart Church. A baby found on Wilson street prompts police inquiry and Regional business notes from Texas suppliers.
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Dens Coal & Supply Co
Allen Biped Coal Company
Alone in Spite of Host of Friends Sermon Notes
Dr. Knickerbocker preached at Bland Street Methodist Church stressing personal solitude in moral choice and reliance on the Holy Spirit. He urged individuals to decide alone despite friends and pressures, and announced services at the Commercial Bank and church with a full week of talks and student engagements at Bluefield Telegraph office and Bluefield College.
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Dr. Knickerbocker
Bland Street Methodist Church
Ife
Wim
Commercial Bank
Knickerbocker Sermon Sparks Bluefield Vacation Plans
The Knickerbocker sermon lauds Bluefield as a city, with Dr. Knickerbocker announcing a vacation stay and family visit. The speaker notes strong religious motives may fail to bind people, and comments on revival collections draining local funds.
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Angela
Heaven
Hell
Ainner
Dr. Knickerbocker
Bluefield
Texas
Byary
Bluefield Precinct Sweep Reports Unofficial Returns
Citywide ballot results show a sweep across six Bluefield precincts with 3909 total votes. Report highlights precinct totals, including a humorous post counts moment as supporters react to the outcome and plans for a future Ramsey building community center.
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Gerga
Ramsey
Bondague
Telegraph
Precinct
Littlesburg
Bluefield City Board Delays Registrars Amid Charter Amendments
The Bluefield city board postponed final action on registering voters after a Senate Bill 169 amendment required two registrars per precinct. Officials debated costs and district boundaries while other matters included curbside wall permits on Albemarle Street, street width changes on Williams Street, and a National Music Week proclamation. Loyalty Day plans for the American Legion Dugout feature 250 boys with music, talks, and refreshments.
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City Board of Directors
Volere
Iw. B. Ross
Kahle
John Kee
Bluefield
W. KE. Ross
John @Ke
Democratic Executive City Committee
Thomas H. Scott
Republican Executive City Committee
W. E. Ross
A. Leonard
Albemarle Street
Washington
Jefferson
Leonard
W. A. Suttor
C. V. Hefner
C. M. Rudder
Williams Street
City Planning Commission
Boone Street
Wyoming Street
Warlick
Music Rooms
William ‘H. Thomas
Maple Street
Carolina Avenue
Ellis and Cooper Streets
J. H. Pearson
Oliver Building
Federal Street
C. H. Boone
Wasko
Rockbridge Street
Boone
Walice
Aldiey
Bluefield Post No. 9
American Legion
Legion
Spiller Hicka
Conrad Brevick
The
Legion Auxiliary
Forty Five Acres and Part of Fair Grounds Bought
City records note the purchase of about forty five acres east of the Fair Grounds for 23500 and a Bluefield Fair Grounds parcel for 25000. Bluefield College must dedicate a street strip and sewer access. city may use a portion for public purposes without charge if no conflict with prior engagements. Cash terms require deed delivery and compliance.
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iBitcheld
Virginia Realty Loan Company
Fair Grounds
Bluefield College
Fair Association
Bluefield Fair Grounds
West Virginia
City of
Bluefield
College Avenue
State Line
Fair ‘Grounds
College
Five Negro Boys Accused Of Robberies In City
Five boys aged eight to twelve were taken into custody by Captain Carter on accusations of a robbery spree. A traveling man reported losses of thirty dollars worth of samples and other valuables from his car on Scott Street. The Whitlow Hardware Company also reported entries and items stolen, some recovered by police. The cases will be handled by Mrs. P. W. Poff of the board of children's guardians before Judge George L. Dillard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Po- Nes KR. O. Carter
Scott Street
Whitlow Hardware Company
P. W. Poff
Board of Children's Guardians
George L. Dillard
Boys Operate City Government in Youth Training Day
Three Bluefield youths led the city during a directors meeting. Henry Shephard served as city manager while Carl Nichola and Andrew Armentront alternated as mayor and board chairman. The boys were instructed in municipal duties and showed strong interest in municipal work.
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Bluefield
Henry Shephard
Carl Nichola
Andrew Armentront
Fifteen Eggs Produce Fifteen Chicks in Bluefield
In Bluefield Virginia Mrs G W Olen on Craig Street hatched fifteen chicks from fifteen eggs though one egg failed. A rare event yielded two chicks from one egg joined as twins. The twin died but the other chick recovered after a ligature was applied by the mother with medical aid. The family celebrated the unusual hatch as a local marvel.
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G. W. Olen
Craig Street
Bluefield
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Coalfield
C. W
Tibercular
Otis Bowling
Hinton
HK. D.rone
Went
Glenwood Amusement Hall
Mandar
Dineheld
Care Telegraph
Army-Navy Salvage Co
Philadelphia
Hankla Grocery Co
Tad
Helen Jacelle
Werley P. Duncan
Mariannom Society
Sacred Heart Church
Faturday
Bland Street
Trinity
New York
Martin J. Garry
Robert A. Shelfey
Alara
Union ‘Street
Colored Red Crags
iBluefield
Scott Street Baptist Church
Wilson Street
Genoa Avenue
Bescot
Clowers
Brooks
Bluetlald Supply Company
Dallas
Roy Grewer
W Ford
Woodmont Crossing
Welch
Seema
San Francisco
Standard Ol] Company of
California
Altamont
Harry L. Greenspon
Sg Advertising
Verchandining Ideas
Peery Bulanng
N.Y
Tas
G. Lite, Agt
Perephone
Nixon
North Side
Covelers ‘Sotel
West Virginian
Rogero
Rusco
Bluefield Welding Company
Commerce St
Mercer Funeral Home
Moran Sore Funeral
Hall Radio Supply Co
Bradmann Building
R, L, Morris
Bluefield, W. Va
WM. H. Carr
RY 405 Coal & Coke Building
W. Va
Ca. Phoup
Madam Worden
Que Vish
Glenwood Park
Friston Mand
Regiotaarg Weeksat Legion
United Shoe Repairing , Corporation
Pystalbtone Bradmann Blag
Blend St
W, VA
Paros
Getthan
Ann Mehie
Cruise Bros., Inc
Princeton Ave
Florsheim
Lenett’s Boot Shop
J. S Compton
W. Tae
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Three Good Drug Stores
Number
Johnson’s
East End Pharmacy
Princeton Avenue
Fairview P
Blend and
Booth Stresty
Bluefield Pharmacy
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