Roosevelt Hull Hold Conference In Private Hyde Park Meeting
President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull conferred in Hyde Park on August 5 to discuss world economic relations and the London conference. Hull denied resignation rumors and reported an active, virile delegation with recommendations for action during the recess.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Rotary Hull
State Department
New York
Hull
D. McReynolds
Aigred
Goat Castle Principals Sue for Big Damages
Natchez Mississippi report states retainers of Goat Castle sue P. Roberts for 32000 dollars. The case involves the slaying of Miss Merrill daughter of a former ambassador to Belgium. Dana and Octavia Dockery, once prominent residents, were jailed briefly then released for lack of evidence.
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Natchez
Mise
Richard H. G. Dana
Goat Castle
Mies Octavia Dockery
Mies Merrill
Miss Merrill
Dana
Mies Dockery
Arkansas
William Jamison 59 laid to rest in Craig Memorial
William Arcy Jamison 59 died of a heart attack early Monday and was laid to rest Wednesday at Craig Memorial Cemetery Abingdon Virginia after funeral services. He lived in Meadow View Virginia and was a farmer. Survived by widow and five children W E Jamison Wilcoe Evangeline Jamison Kermit Jamison Dell Jamison King Jamison two sisters and a brother. Also listed are numerous relatives and local acquaintances noted in a long community notice.
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Wilcoe
W. Va
William Arcy Jamison
Craig Memorial Cemetery
Abingdon
B. F. de Busk
L. M. Wheeler
Jamison
W. E. Jamison
Meadow View
Evangeline Jamison
Blacksburg
Kermit Jamison
Dayton
Ohio
Dell
King Jamison
Celia Wimmer
Bristol
Mary Jane Johnson
Holston
A. S. Jamison
Revival at Calvary Baptist draws growing interest
War West Virginia correspondent reports Calvary Baptist Church in War under Rev. J E Durham shows nine new members last Sunday night. The large congregation filled the services at 8 PM as revival continues to attract locals and visitors alike.
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War
W. Va
Calvary Baptist Church
J. E. Durham
Matoaka News Notes and Social Roster
Matoaka West Virginia reports community events and church notes. The Algonquin circle of the Matoaka Presbyterian women met at Algonquin with devotional remarks and home missionary updates. Local residents and visitors are listed including Sampson, Calvert, Boone, Spence, and Burton, with multiple visits to Bluefield Charleston Lewisburg and Ellsworth area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algonquin
Woman’ Auxiliary
Matoaka Presbyterian Church
J. W. Calvert
L. T. Edgerton
R. B. Sampson
Mesdames Graham
Spence
Walters
Thornton, Lucas
Calbert
Edgerton
Matoaka
Alma Boone
Northfork
Young People's rally in Narrows draws West Virginia visitors
Misses Ruby Hardin Meryleen Bailey Blanche West and Wayne Bailey joined B Grim at the Radford district Young People's rally in Narrows Virginia Tuesday. News mentions deaths and visits, including Roy Willard Jr's sudden death prompting a trip for John Farley family. Baptist Sunday school picnic held at Glenwood park. The piece notes the world’s highest dam in India at 280 feet and Hould Dam planned at 560 feet becoming the world’s largest.
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Luther Bailey
Marie
Maben
J. P. Fanning
Jaeger
J. B. Neal
Ward Wright
Sharples
Robert E. Echols
Fort Thomas
Babe Blevins
Garland Huret
Wenonah
Textbook problem in West Virginia remains unsolved
Charleston August 5 Superintendent of Schools Trent said the states textbook issue remains unsolved and grows more complex as it develops. He indicated another state board of education meeting will be necessary after the board had twice decided that the matter required further consideration.
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Charleston
W. Va
Trent
State Board of Education
School board backs yearlong book contracts stance
Trent noted the board will not seek changes for the next year and plans to avoid them if possible. The superintendent said contract issues with book companies remain open and renewal is optional. Previous contracts were yearlong. firms argued for five years, but the board disagrees. The date of a future meeting was not disclosed.
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Trent
Evelyn Warner Celebrates Tenth Birthday in Maybeury Switchback
Mrs. S. B. Warner hosted a Thursday evening party in Maybeury Switchback honoring Evelyn Warner on her tenth birthday. Miss Jack Nowlin won the guessing contest prize. Refreshments followed for a group including Mae Sells Jean Agnew Barbara Agnew Mary McNulty Faye Littereal Jack Nowlin Jean Nowlin Vivian Yates Audrey Funk Jewell Nichols Evelyn Warner Louise Sells Lois Owens Martha Owens Elva Teague and others.
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Maybeury - Switchback
W. Va
S. B. Warner
Evelyn
Jack Nowlin
Mae Sells
Jean
Barbara Agnew
Mary McNulty
Faye Littereal
Jack
Jean Nowlin
Vivian Yates
Audrey Jane Funk
Jewell Nichols
Evelyn Warner
Louise Sells
Lois
Martha Owens
Elva Teague
Local social notes from Princeton Bluefield and surrounding areas
C B Moore and Mrs C G Duff spent days visiting in Princeton and Bluefield. A buying trip to New York involved L T Punk and Mrs W E Owene. Agnes and Stella Runyon visited Mrs Frank Dodson in Crane Creek. Estelle Lessor has recovered from a teniel operation. Mr and Mrs C H Spencer were weekend guests in Byllesby Virginia. Mr and Mrs E B Johnson attended the funeral of his aunt Mrs Carter in Tazewell. The Grubbs have moved to Coalwood. Clarice Widener of Pocahontas visited cousin Pauline Wright. Jacqueline and Jean Nowlin leave for Norfolk with Tom Nowlin of War. Hazel King expected home from Washington Monday. Melvin Adams returned from Washington and Baltimore. Owens of Blackwood with son Terry ill. Mrs Claude Nowlin and Robbie Nowlin visiting Mrs Fred Wyrick. George Gasper of Keystone visiting Thomas and Matthew Wooten. Mrs H G Hammond and son Sam from Mortonsville visited Mrs C M Thacker. Bridge party at Pythian hall Tuesday night.
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Mary Meade
Honaker
Barbara Whitt
Narrows
Hermon Maulden
Bluefield
C. H. Meade
Margaret
Mary Helen Williams
Pembroke
D. R. Carter
Eggleston
M. McGhee
Irma
Bar! Haley
Lynchburg
McGhee
Harold Sample
P. H. Shelton
Christiansburg
W. H. Bahnam
Irvin Humbert
Clifford Hensley
Kimball Tues
George Loving
Keith
J. D
Seamers
Richmond
A. Hensley
Washington
E. I. Vincent
Welch
Max Michaelson
JL. Michaelson
Sidney
Betty Carr
Robina Richardson
Camp Marion Houston
Kimball
Graham C. Hatcher
Winchester
Hatcher
Ermenia Dinelle
Clarence Couch
Bess Asbury
Bradshaw
Hazard
Harlew
Ella Sharp
G. H. Disney
Coal
E. Power
Ernest Nuttall
Beckley
Berry
Gray
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles H. Painter
Dusty” Rhodes
Princeton
Roy Wright
Geo. D. May
Lancaster
C W. Murphy
Matoaka
Laura B. Clark
Rock
Alma Boone
J. W. Calvert
Algonquin
Walter G. Burton
W. W. Iarlee
Tudor
Charleston
R. B. Sampson
Lewisburg
Eva Hogseth
Harriet Peters
Union
Virginia Sampson
G. W. Rooks Tool
Betty Bradley
Bristol
Sarah Clements
P. R. Fommering
Douglas
Gilbert
Clifton Bailey
Percy Williams
Paul Whitees
Suny
W. W. Harloe
C. W
L. T. Punk
W. E. Owene
New York
Agnes
Stella Runyon
Frank Dodson
Crane Creek
Estelle Lessor
C. H. Spencer
Byllesby
E. B. Johnson
Mrs. Carter
Tazewell
H. P. Grubb
Coalwood
Clarice Widener
Poca
Terry
Claude Nowlin
Bobbie
Fred Wyrick
George Gasper
Keystone
Thomas
Matthew “Oote
H. G. Hammond
Sam
Mortonsville
C. M. Thacker
Pythian Hall
Wandie Lee Clay Weds Guy Goad in Family Home Ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Worth Clay announce the marriage of their daughter Wandie Lee to Mr. Guy Goad. The wedding occurred July 22, 1933, at the bride’s home with Rev. P. J. Goad officiating.
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Hiawatha
W. Va
Worth Clay
Wandie Lee
Guy Goad
P. J. Goad
Local Skim of Visits and Travels Across White Gate and Nearby Areas
Short notices enumerate visits and travels of residents and visitors across White Gate Virginia including Miss Gladys West, Miss Martha Frances Madox, Frank Taylor returning from Bluefield hospital, Paul West heading to Chicago for the World's Fair, and multiple households hosting guests in Matoaka Rhodell and nearby towns. The piece closes with a note on Rev. Bailey's progress and a historical mention of Death Gulch in Yellowstone Park and its deadly gas exposure.
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Gladys
Helen West
White Gate
Martha Frances Madox
Kimb
C. J. Moore
Frank Taylor
Bluefield
Arista
Paul West
Chicago
Roy Smith
Thomas
May Smith
Montgomery
Hugh Johnston
H. L. Kasey
Leonard Riley
Rhodell
Virginia Clark
Mareen Johnston
Harry Duncan
Paul Duncan
Shawnee
Louise Harry
Virginia
Cebert Bailey
Springton
Matoaka
Oral Moore
Sunny
Patsy
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Pollyanna Sewing Club
W. H. Basham
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J. R. Brown
Curtis Blanchard
George Vooke
N. G. Danner
Bill
Ses
J. E. Phillips
J. Long
Irvin Hombert
Ww. C. Banner
BY Williams
Hou
Bearded Lady
Elizabeth B. Moore
Ray Underwood
Beechfork
Weiner
Josephine Gridelli
Mildred Law
Ruby Underwood
Lola Sparks
Edith Bailey
William Allen
Frankie Payne
Paul Bucko
Wilmer Law
Clifford Beavers
Lacy Silcox
Billy Underwood
H. D. Bryant
Bryant
T. B. White
W. Eb. Herndon
HH. P. Misrack
A. B. Carr
W. R. Keyser
Welch Daily News
Nell Prentice
John Prentice
Ameigo
C. EK. Painter
Mise Carpenter
Big Sandy
Wednes
Uae
Blue Eagle
NRA
Elkhorn
N. W. Harmon
Lashmeet
W. P. Harmon
T. F. Maybeury
Lerena
F. D. Williams
Bramwell
Ruth Shelton
J. W. Frye
Luther McKinney
Irene Tibbs
R. L. Carrico
Roanoke
O. M. Bailey
Rock, W. VA
Miss Brancas West
India
Mary Helen King
C. B. Moore
C. G. Duff
Detroit
Hugh S. Johnson
Cleveland
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
General Motors
Pythian Sisters
W. A. Gose
Freeburn, Ky
Hiawatha, W. VA
Yellowstone Park
American Oil
American Oil Company
The
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Mexican Petroleum Corporation
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