Sanders estate development fuels Bluefield growth
A long awaited development proposal for the Sanders property in Bluefield Virginia promises industrial expansion as buyers eye the five acre tract and surrounding ten acres. The plan follows Governor Stuart’s forecast of Bluefield becoming a manufacturing hub amid political vote tallies in Virginia. A separate report notes a grass fire on the Virginia side of Tazewell Avenue, sparking brief danger for nearby residents.
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Sanders
Tazewell County
Virginia
Ganders
Greater
Bluefield
H. C. Stuart
Tele
Tazewell Avenue
Princeton Boy Hero Saves Couple From Drowning
A seventeen year old Princeton youth, Randolph Charlton, rescued Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Spangler from Wolf Creek on July 5 after Mrs. Spangler stepped into a suction hole and sank. The hero rushed to aid, revived the unconscious woman, and saved the pair as spectators watched.
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Narrows
Randolph Chariton
Princeton
A. P. Spangler
Wolf Creek
Chariton
Carnegie Heroin Fund Commission
Virginia merchant hails new freight station as best in class
W B Morton, pioneer Virginia side merchant, tours the new million dollar Bluefield freight depot and says it is as well equipped to handle freight as St Louis union station is for passengers. He credits the designers with a grand vision. For Rent Four room cottage at Emory Court by G M Goodman.
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W. B. Morton
Virginia Side
Mr. Morton
Bluefield
Union Station
St. Louis
Famous Dills Spring Doing Its Best Under Drought
Veteran town manager Dadle warned the spring is at a record low and water cannot be obtained when none exists. Mr. Pickle noted the springs rely on earth supplies and urges patience and water conservation while the Dille Spring continues to function as well as possible.
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Dadle
Pickle
Dille
Big Water Wheel Stopped by Trout at Shawver Mill
C G Stowers owner of Shawver Mill on Clear Fork investigated a knock in the big water wheel and found a California trout had become tangled in the wheel, halting the mill's operation.
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Shawver Mill
Clear Fork
C. G. Stowers
Rains Hit New Lebanon Baptist Association Meeting
Rain fell in Tazewell as the New Lebanon Baptist Association met the town’s county seat for the first time in fifty days amid scripture readings and church delegate remarks. A reckless driver received a thirty day sentence from Squire B M Newman with Motor Vehicle Officer W C Breckenridge witnessing the ruling. Margaret MacDonald hosted friends at her Highland avenue home with games, music, and pink and blue decor while refreshments were prepared by Mrs. MacDonald and assistants.
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New Lebanon Baptist Association
Tazewell
John
Aenon
Salim
Sa Ee Co Ae
New
Carie Denas
Tazewell County
Squire B. M. Newman
W. C. Breckenridge
Margaret MacDonald
Highland Avenue
MacDonald
W. F. Wills
L. E. Wille
Pearl Tabor
Nuisance gravel piles along road cited in letter
A letter from B. P Ish to H. C. Callaway criticizes gravel piles along a Virginia road in Tazewell county. The writer claims piles threaten auto travel, clog ditches, and hinder passing, urging newspapers to push for elimination of the hazard.
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Mr. Parrish
H. C. Callaway
Bodstor
Bluefield
Setete
West Virginia
Virginia
Tazewell
Real thrills in Contraband on stage at Virginian
The piece highlights S real experience filming Contraband with Noah Beery and S. Real McKee, noting McKee’s athletic build and boxing background. Filming included multiple knockdowns as McKee insisted on authentic fight scenes, supported by Wilson and Raymond Hatton in the cast adapting Kell’s novel for the screen.
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McKee
Wilson
Raymond Hatton
Saturday Evening Post
Clarence Budington Kell
Virginian Theatre
Ladies' Aid to Meet at West Graham Thursday Afternoon
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist church will meet in West Graham with Mrs. Alex Ruble Thursday at 2 o'clock. All members urged to attend as an important meeting.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church
West Graham
Alex Ruble
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