Richlands High School staff list announced for new term
The Richlands High School faculty for the upcoming term includes Principal C R Six from Tenn and multiple teachers from Virginia towns such as Rural Retreat Halifax Farmville Dublin and Bedford. Returning staff noted include Misses Anna Cassel Nellie Miller Phisabdeth Powell Doris India Howell Laelia Foater and Annie Perrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands
le Seil
Ee Se Ceres
C. R. Six
Mise Rena Parsons
Radford
Mise Elizabeth Carter
Halifax
Viola FE. Ratliff
Mise
Mary J. Bibb
Doyleevillee
Anna Cassel
Nellie Miller
Phisabdeth Powell
Doris India Howell
Laelia Footer
Annie Perrow
Miller
Cassel
Mise Dumbeth Carter
Raven
Ocder Bluff
J. B. Altizer
Hattie
Biddle Preas
Margaret Webb
Maude Steele
Glenna
Bluff Co
Lowryn
Wihel Gtrong
Dorthy Dra- Mar
Mary &M. Boer Tant Peart
Richlands Ball Club Shines In Fast Class Action
Smoky at Lebanon fanned 17 Richlands batters in a 6 2 win over Tazewell while Rule pitched well for Richlands. Reed, slumping at short, misplayed chances as Coalfield fans witnessed a debut by Blues days. Revival in Honaker led by Rev J M Ker boosts local enthusiasm.
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Lebanon
Richlands
Tazewell
Weaver
Rule
Portsider
Blues
Coalwood
Phil
Wyser
Blues Iays
Ray Prince
Coalfield
Backwoods
Reed
Bluefield
Miners and Farmers’ Supply Captain Nets Big Angling Catch
E W Wilson of the Miners and Farmers Supply Company and a companion landed two sizeable fish in a notable angling moment. The event occurred in camp nearby where the pair joked with a group of ponemen.
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E. W. Wilson
Ponemen
Modern Cold Storage Plant At Underwood's
Underwood Brothers east Front Street plan to install a new cold storage facility within ten days. A glass front display case linked to the refrigeration system will show meats while keeping them at freezing temperatures. B W Barnett oversees the installation as customers tour the progressing equipment and await its opening.
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Underwood Brothers
East Front Street
B. W. Barnett
Underwood's
Underwood
Murray Accepts Job as Foreman in Eagle Shops
L. Murray of laegar West Virginia was named shop foreman at the Eagle Motor Company on East Main Street following E K Worley’s resignation. The firm adds day and night service and a new truck with a crane to tow disabled cars, aiming for prompt roadside aid.
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Eagle Motor Company
East Main Street
E. K. Worley
L. Murray
Laegar
W. Va
Murray
Eagle
Doctor McConnel Heads to Canada on Vacation
Dr. McConnel of the BE L Jacob Sten Company left Saturday evening with his brother in law and family for a two week vacation in Canada. They will tour Ontario and Alberta among other provinces by automobile.
Haystack Fire Destroys Large Stack in West End
A haystack in the west end burned completely on Tuesday between five and 12:30. The blaze lasted about two hours and caused an estimated loss of 75 dollars. The stack belonged to James Lester, a west end resident.
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West End
James Lester
Neighbor Accused as Fire Destroys Property Stack
The owner said the neighbor's young son is strongly implicated as he plans to prosecute the boy after a fire burned his property stack. Firefighters tried to save the stack but it was completely consumed.
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Laster
Crabtree Buyer Leaves for Eastern Markets
Miss Dassie L Ball of J B Crabtree & Co departs for New York and eastern markets with a full millinery and ladies apparel line for the Suffolk avenue firm. She will head the new department, supported by her sister Miss Mary V Trall, as plans emphasize quality materials and up to date design. Death comes noon to Mrs John Picknick of Raven Va at Mattie Williams Hospital. She leaves a seven day old infant, husband, and community esteem. Remains interred Monday at Short DANCE venue. Jeb Kelly orchestra returns to Richlands Tuesday for another dance program. John Robinsons circus arrives Bluefield fair grounds tomorrow, the first big show of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dassie L. Ball
J. B. Crabtree & Co
New York
Suffolk Avenue
Crabtree
Mise Ball
Mies Ball
Mary V. Trall
Picknick
John Picknick
Raven
Mattie Williams Hospital
John Robinson
Fair Grounds
Bluefield
Goemmoan
Miet Lee
Breiher Lee
Will Horton
Cedar Bluff
K. K. Witt
Bill Reese Williams
Pineville
Miss Draper
Stone Gap
Alverta White
William and Mary College
The
American Legion
Lynchburg
G. B. McNeal
Jonesville
Richlands
de Adams
West
Purchased Man Story of Love and Tragedy
A sentimental romance from Richlands Virginia centers on Gerald Cranston and a purchased man figure. R G Flanary manager notes a dramatic tale of romance and sorrow unfolding in the town.
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Gerald Cranston
Cattle shipment from Russell county begins early this season
Early fall shipments of cattle from Russell county have started with carloads sent from the Blackford area. About 180 head of fine export steers from the Fletcher estate were shipped, average weight near 1400 pounds. Prices in eastern markets are around ten cents per pound despite dry pasture.
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Russell County
Blackford
Raven Nest School House Burns Down
The Raven Nest school two miles from Cedar Blu on Dry Fork of the Norfolk and Western was burned Monday evening last week. Suspicions of arson circulate in the rural area as the unused building was set ablaze. The school board will relocate to the nearby church for the coming term and plans to rebuild the school soon.
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Raven Nest
Cedar Blu
Dry Fork
Norfolk and Western
Richlands
Junior Boy Scouts Take a Two Day Camping Trip
The Richlands Junior Boy Scout unit enjoyed a two day camping trip to Little River from Friday to Sunday. Under Scout master Jesse F. White and assistant Ned Gilmer the group fished swam and enjoyed camp life at Wardell Virginia. Names include Marvin McGuire Toadie Meade Junior Thompson Newton Thompson Junior Davis Lyle Sublette Robert Dye Roy White George Reynolds and Billy Belcher.
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Richlands Boy Scout Organization
Little River
Wardell
Jesse F. White
Ned Gilmer
Marvin McGuire
Toadie Meade
Junior Thompson
Newton Thompson
Junior Davis
Lyle Sublette
Robert Dye
Roy White
George, Reynolds
Billy Belcher
TWO KILLED IN RAVEN MINES IN W VA AREA
Two men died when a large rock toppled in the Premier Red Ash Coal Company mines near Raven. Rhailne Newberry, 20, of Mill Creek and Noah Colley, 35, of Haysi Va., were buried by the fall and recovered after about an hour of strenuous work. Newberry is survived by his parents and siblings. Colley leaves a wife and five children. Burial for Newberry took place at Short Cemetery near Raven. Colley was taken to Haysi for burial. The accident drew a large crowd from Raven and Red Ash communities as rescue teams worked the scene.
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Raven
Rhaine Newberry
Mill Creek
1 Creek
Noah Colley
Red Ash
Tazewell County
Premier Red Ash Company
Haysi
Rhule Newberry
Short
Mil Creek
Ednesday
Premier
Red Ash Coal Company
Infant Dead Two Weeks Old At Jewell Ridge
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Carle Altizer died Friday night after a brief illness at their home near Jewell Ridge. Interment followed the next afternoon in a nearby cemetery. Clayton Davis of Honaker has worked for a week moving the old theatre on Suffolk avenue to a new foundation.
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Jewell Ridge
A. Torton
Sandy Huff
W. Va
Misa Ollie Pack
Doran
Billy Pat
Charles Rosseau, Jr
Mattie Wilams Spital
Anne van Dyke
Bluefield
Elkins
Clincho
Jack Pletcher
Clifto
Mard Gilmore
North Richlands
Charles Childress
Ford Childress
Chicago
Richlands
Margaret Wilson
Roanoke
Nona Ruth Draper
Suffolk Avenue
Paul Davis Jaeger
J. D. Elkins
John R. Scott
Tom's Creek
George Dawson
Pikeville
Herbert J. Davis
Emory and Henry College
Vis
Carle Altizer
Clayton Davis
Honaker
Death of H Beavers Absent from Home in Busthead Virginia
The community mourns H Beavers a respected citizen of Baptist Valley after he died from heart trouble near Busthead Virginia. He went out after a Sunday meal and was found face down in a nearby field late at night. Funeral services led by Rev Ezra Linkous with 800 attendees. He is survived by a wife two brothers a sister and seven children with two predeceased. Bus passengers in London have doubled since 1919.
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H. Beavers
Busthead
Here
Beavers
Baptist Valley
Batley
Ezra Linkous
Cedar Bluff
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richlands and Bluegrass Section
Budget OF News
Ibe
Jeb Kelly
the Legion
Richlands, VA
Richlands Post
Richlands Ball Club
J. M. Ker
Swords’ Creek
Chevrolet
Buick
Goodyear
Firestone
Eagle Motor CO
J. L. Maust
Virginia
Eagle Shops
Shaw
B. L. Shaw
Appalachian Power 2
Comoe
East Radford
R. B. Berry
Berry
State Highway Department
Cove
W. P. Boggess
Margaret
Messrs
Rayith
John C. Scott
Jeasie
Joseph White
Adel Castillo
Melvin Brown
Eville
Abingdon
Points
Rich Valley
Draper's
New Y. City
T. A. Dra
Miss Drake
Louisville
Star Theatre
Urhage
STAR
R. G. Flanary
Mgr. Richlands
BOY Scouts
C. C. Hyatt
J. T. Jesse
R. &. Duff
M. H. McGuire
Masons
Masonic Order
Callahan
Alexandria
Sol Raach
Pocahontas
Padgett
Independence
B. F. Ball
T. H. Olinger
Jackson’s
Jackson’s Drug Store
Neal Colley
Rhuie Newberry
Harry V. Lindsey
Johnny Reese
Mattie Williams
John A. Etiear
Narcie B. Pretenes
J. B. Crabtree
St. Clair Crabtree
Ay Crabtree
Middletown
N. Y
Harry V. Deey
Julia Crabtree
N. C
Fell Uery
Joseph H. Beavers
London
B. W. Barnett & Compay
Draper’s Specialty Shop
First National Bank
Draper
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