Moose to Stage Piong Observe Labor Day Rally
The second annual Southern West Virginia Moose gathering at Shrawnee Lake plans a Labor Day observance headlined by Governor H G Kump. He will address Fairmont Monday morning and attend a Mercer county fete at 3 pm. A gavel sounding at 2:30 marks the speaking program by Thomas A. Scott of Trunield, with Judge Tanner welcoming.
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West Virginia
Shrawnee Lake
H. G. Kump
Fairmont
Mercer County
Princeton
Norty
Old Sweet Springs
Monroe County
Gure
Thomas A. Scott
Trunield
Weat Virginia Moose Association
Howell MM. Tanner
Merser-Wyoming Clout Court
Kump
D. &. French
New Virginia Side Numbers Shown In Phone Directory
Bluefield Virginia side numbers updated in fall Biuer Hold Telephone directory. About nine thousand copies printed by Commercial Printing. Old numbers replaced after toll abolition between Bluefields. Directory updated each spring and fall with a slight subscriber increase.
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New Virginia
Biuer Hold
Bluefielda
Virginia Siduan A
Former Bluefield Resident Elected to Phi Delta Kappa
Wellsburg area noted educator W. Young former Brooke County schools supt and well known publisher of educational books was elected to Phi Delta Kappa at the University of Pittsburgh. He and his wife Mrs. Young lived on Union Street before moving to Wellsburg two and a half years ago. A Wellsburg paper published a photograph of Mr. Young.
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Young
Wellabig
W. Va
Brooke County
BlueHald
Phi Delta Kappa
University of Dittsburgh
Blusfield
Union Street
Wellsburg
Wellsburgh
Prisoner escapes from convict camp at Lebanon
A prisoner fled from a convict camp near Lebanon around 1 pm Wednesday. The 28 year old white male is 5 feet 9.5 inches tall, weighs 108 pounds, with gray hair, brown eyes, a medium complexion and a gold tooth on both sides. He was wearing a gray hat. An alert was issued to authorities in Bluefield.
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Bluefield Polivea
Lebanon
Union Mission Seeks Home for Baby Boy
The Union Mission on Roanoke street appeals for an adoptive home for a healthy attractive infant of good parentage. Prospective adopters should contact Frank Shue, mission superintendent, preferably by letter.
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Union Mission
Roanoke
Mission
Deputy to Help Check Greenbrier Fair Tax
Langbert of Bluefield deputy state tax commissioner will be in Lewiabore Friday and Saturday to assist in checking tax receipts at the Greenbrier fair. The fair, a major West Virginia event, opened yesterday with thousands in attendance, including a contingent from Bluefield.
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Dam Langbert
Bluefield
Lewiabore
Greenbrier Fair
West Virginia
Mary Lee Beauty Shop and Raleigh Hotel Ad Listing
An old newspaper snippet advertises a Mary Lee Beauty Shop offering perms, facials, shampoos, and beauty services with phone listings. It also mentions Raleigh Hotel with meals and room and board, a Henderson Cleaners location at 1803 Island Street, and several discount offers for beauty wares and services.
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Raleigh Hotel
Mars Lee
Beltween Bland and
Faderal
Raleigh Street
Mary Lee Beauty Shop
Mary Leo Brailly
Henderson Cleaneré
Island Street
Rainbow
Bervica
Gasoline blast kills youth at Keystone theater
Jimmy Houchins a 12 year old Keystone youth formerly of Bluefield died after a gasoline fueled explosion drenched him while operating a popcorn and soda stand near the Keystone Theater. He was burned severely and died at Welch hospital after being rushed from the scene. He was the son of W C Houching, former Norfolk and Western railway conductor, and is survived by a brother William Houching of Keystone. The blast occurred about 7 p.m. yesterday and the cause was not yet determined.
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Jimmy Houchins
Keystone
Bluefield
Stevens Chale
Welch
Inia
Keystone Theater
W. C. Huuching
Norfolk and Western Railway
Young Houching
Valig Coate
Walch
William Houching
Keyatouc
Hearst Praises Smith as Leader Amid Election Debates
Hearst lauds Al Smith as a good leader while criticizing the Republican and Democratic factions. He argues Smith, regardless of faith, is a capable citizen and urges legal representation for the party. Major measures like the rail plan and wealth tax loom as signatures. Senator Glass’s Virginia visit and potential Roosevelt support add to the political backdrop.
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Democratic Party
Karl Mack
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
al Smith Hearst
Swith
Ito
Boilth
Gyal Og Nob
America
TVA
Senator Glags
Virginia
Keadleys
New Tax Envelopes Holding Group Faces Action
Ambiguous OCR text indicates a legal dispute involving New Tax Envelopes Holding Group and officials including Benatar Hgrrigan and Misalawinpi. Attorneys claim authority for assertions about the company moving ahead, while a deformation issue is reportedly raised by a company source amid regulatory scrutiny.
Legionnaires Attend Meeting With Delegation to State Convention
About fifty Terron naires and wives join Bliefeld's delegation for the American Legion state convention in Fairmont September 2 to 4. They depart Sunday morning, with Jim Iv drum and bugle corps and a bright color guard in tow. Travel is by large motor buses and some private cars. The only Bliefeld candidate mentioned for state chaplain is Charles G. Gunn, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian, endorsed at a district conference. Other officials named include Repass, James Rantia, I.14 Slifkin, T. Courtney Tanney, Dr. J. Toy Nelson, Herman Kirchner, Poe, Dave Wardan, Harry I. Moore Jr., W. Withersoon, and John W. Cahill.
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Bliefeld
American Legion du Fairmont
Dave Warden
Jimlv
Dell Tean
Oparate
Patrmant
Binefield
Atata
Charles G. Gunn
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Nivefield
Alnte
Legion Departnutes
Mingouri
South Caroln
Tocal
Repass
James Rantia
I. 14
Slifkin
the Hoy
Mr. Gunn
T. Courtney Tanney
J. Toy Nelson
Alteranter
Herman Kirchner
Poe
Dave Wardan
Harry I. Moore Jr
W. Withersoon
John W. Cahill
Cabinet backs Mussolini stance in African drive
France's cabinet spent hours debating Italian policy and war threats in Africa. President Lebrun presided as Laval reported cautious hopes for peace while seeking allied support and Geneva aid, with key ministers and officials named for diplomacy ahead of the League council meeting.
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France
Franco
Maly
Great Britain
Alwart Lebrun
Laval
Franca
Jilaphin
Avila
Haropa
Lavala
Geneva
Edouard Herriot
Paul Bastht
Henry Bereiger
Chamber
Steel firms plan ten way merger with Allegheny Steel
United States Steel Corp announced a plan to merge with Allegheny Steel, forming a ten company combination led by Benjamin S. Marless of Youngstown. L. A. Burnett, executive vice president, said he had no knowledge beyond the official announcement and others claimed surprise. Officials declined to comment until more details surfaced.
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Gig Steel Company
Hare Rlod
Big State Tonight
Néwa
Alnols Steel Company
Benjamin S Malrless
Younigatown
L. A
Fablesa
Car salvage mix up ends with car rebuilt
In Moline Wisconsin Richard Birkel reported a car theft on Saturday. He returned to find his car being dismantled in a garage. The proprietor explained workers mistakenly towed and damaged the wrong vehicle and Birkel’s car was ordered rebuilt at once.
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Richard Birkel
Mimijar
Tirkel’s
Tig
Ife
Birkel
Officers Uncover Bogus Currency in Attic Find
Federal agents and state troopers uncovered counterfeit money hidden in an attic above a former Princeton road home of Wilson A. Wilson in Bluefield. Denominations of mostly ten and twenty dollars were found crumpled and crudely printed. Wilson had been sentenced to twenty years in Iowa state prison for statutory charges. Additionally Rutherford and Ling, Inc received an interstate permit for freight between Bristol Bluefield via several towns, while a line between Marion and Richmond was denied.
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Princeton Road
Wilson A. Wilson
Omaha
Wilson
Bluefield
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Fort Madisson
pasiulcHa
Wes
Vic Slnla
Witaga
Romcoe Hunter
Wheeling
BBC
J Y ‘Wilson
Omahe
Hig
Pringoton Road
Rutherford Freight Lines
Virginia Corporation
Gourmie~ Ston.hie
Rutherford and Lings, Inc
Judge imposes so year sentence in Virginia case
In Tazewell circuit court A C Buchanan sentenced Nathaniel Young a seventeen year old Negro to fifty years in the state penitentiary for criminal assault on a white woman. Young admitted attacking the sixty plus year old woman who had cared for him. The court cited youth and discretion. Other cases were noted including Wesley Welch’s appeal from a thirty day sentence and a hung jury in a nearby assault case.
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Tazewell
A. C. Buchanan
Nathaniel Young
Atalo
Buchanan
Young
Eatimabia
Wesley Welch
N. Clarence Smith
Farabontas
Aeaulttat
Tottorrow
Chalp
Frank Shue to Close Week of Services in Elkhorn
Superintendent Frank Shue of the Union Mission will end a week of services at Elkhorn Baptist Church on Thursday night. The opening sermon was deliveredMonday by Rev. R. J. Tyler of Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. Clayton Sweet of Hurfield pastors Elkhrw Church.
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Frank Shue
Elkhorn
Union Mission
Elkhorn Baptist Church
R. J. Tyler
Calvary Baptist Church
Shue
Clayton Sweet
Hlurfield
Elkhrw Chiroh
Grid Classic Football Game Details Face High Attendance
A conference disclosed plans for the W. & J. football clash on Oct. 26 with an expected crowd around alx thousand. Attendees from V. B. I. city officials chamber of commerce and alumni chapters reviewed stadium readiness and WPA improvement plans. Ticket price set at 2 dollars including four cents tax. A coordinating group to promote the event is to be formed led by Monk Younger and Qorch Tilson.
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Apongors
Basia
Athiatre Officiala
Chamber of Commerce
Fireachoolay
Acrogés
Monk Younger
Qorch Tilson
V. FP
G. L. Farr
Appalachian Power
Itch Cure Ad At Goodykrantz Drug Store
An advertisement urges readers to visit Goodykrantz’s drug store for a bottle of Gatos Sanative Lotion promising to stop embarrassment and discomfort, claiming large bottle size and guaranteed relief.
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Goodykrantz
Oraus
VAL-ERB Introduc tory Bottle Offer On Medicine Friday
An advertisement touts VAL-ERB herb medicine with a Friday and Saturday introductory bottle for 25 cents. It claims relief for rheumatism neuritis stomach and kidney issues, promising fast digestion aid and toxin elimination, urging readers to try the new remedy and promising broader benefits for the body.
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Arthur
ValsErb
Urged Speeding of WPA Projects in Annefield
Telegrams from Y Witchet McCullough urged speedy submission of work relief projects to maximize benefits under the federal program. Annefield proposals include planning surveys, health van services, storm culverts, an incinerator plant, paving, a Bluefield college pool, city park improvements, and new playgrounds. Two Bluefield projects pending approval in Charleston total 57,000 dollars for utility lines and stadium improvements. Administrator McCullough warned Mayors and county clerks to reply promptly after surveys to secure funds for West Virginia towns.
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Y. Witchet McCullough
Sisterpa
Annefield
Vanaug Bn
Bluefield
WPA
Washington
Charleston
McCullough
West Virginia
Unclear text fragment hints at job program funding
Fragmented quote from administrator McCollough discusses proposed projects and funding limits. It mentions a large registry to employ unemployed residents statewide within federal and local funds, but the OCR text is garbled and only hints at a broader employment plan.
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McCollough
Producers Won’t Cash In On Death Of Rogers
The producers of Will Rogers films will not release or cash in on publicity from the actor’s death. A telegram to Hallie J. Gilbert of the Granada theater says existing Rogers titles will not be rushed out and new pictures will be handled in the same manner. The plan aims to respect the tragedy and avoid exploiting the death.
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Rogers
Will Rogers
Hallie J. Gilbert
Granda Theater
Old Kentucky
Wil Rogers
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