Cossack Choir Delights Bluefield Audience At Ramsey Hall
A 25 member Don Cossack choir led by Nicholas Kostrakoff performed at Ramsey auditorium in Bluefield. The Prague formed troupe, touring since 1926, has now given over 3700 concerts with a blend of war songs gay tunes and sacred pieces. Critics hailed the group as the finest choral ensemble ever to appear in Bluefield. Intermission featured costume changes with satin blouses.
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Ramsey Auditorium
Bluefield
Chops Off Hand Incident Reported in Charleston
Elbert Snyder a 19 year old of Spring County is reported to have had his hand severed in an accident in Charleston on November 30 according to local dispatches. Fire and medical crews responded to the scene and transported Snyder for treatment. Further details on the incident and the involved machinery were not immediately available.
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Charleston
W. Va
Elbert Snyder
Hill loses hand after axe incident while chopping firewood
A man named Hill severed his right hand with an axe while cutting firewood today. He underwent emergency treatment and was reported in stable condition at a local hospital.
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Hill
Dr Speer to Meet Ministers Today in West Virginian Hotel
Dr Robert E Speer plans a 11 12 AM meeting with Bluefield area ministers at the West Virginian hotel Bridge room. He will discuss problems and opportunities facing the ministry and invite pastors to join in a personal conference on current issues.
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Robert E. Speer
Bluefield
West Virginian
Fatal shooting cuts Virginia banker on hunting trip
Thomas P Wells 32 assistant cashier at Richlands National Bank Virginia was fatally wounded by a 20 gauge shotgun during a hunting trip. His body was found near the town limits. A letter on the body directed attention to bank matters and papers. No inquest planned. He left a wife and two children.
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Thomas Pa Wells
Richlands National Bank
Virginia
Henry Robinson
Norfolk and Western Railway
C. B. Orr
Ae Bank
Orr
Well
Commonwealth
Carl
Brammer
B Automobile
Bluefield
Virginian Assumes Responsibility in Tar Feather Case
Narrenton Virginia reports a Warrenton businessman identified as Tan Montgomery, six feet tall and weighing pounds, taking responsibility in a tar and feather incident.
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Narrenton
Tan Montgomery
Warrenton
Authorize Purchase of Post Office Site in State Capital
Charleston W Va November 30 The government today authorized the purchase of a 431347 site for Charleston's post office district attorney said he was empowered to accept a coin offered several weeks ago by own
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Charleston
W. Va
Condemnation parcel bidders cut by ten percent
Six of seven parcels on the site bordered by Lee Dickinson and Washington streets faced bids below the Condemnation Commission value with a ten percent reduction. The composite action reflects a response to the assessment and expected development costs.
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Lee, Dickinson and
Washington Streets
Condemnation Commission
Elks Lodge of Sorrow Set With Memorial Address
Elks will hold a Lodge of Sorrow Sunday at 2 PM at the Raleigh and Blount streets lodge. Memorial address by Hugh Ike Shott Can. music by James Elmer Brown. Services honor 360 members who have died since the lodge here. Names listed include J Pitbladow E C Brawley George C Batley and G McCall.
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Elks
Elks’ Lodge
Raleigh
Blang
Hugh Ike Shott
James Elmer Brown
J. Pitbladow
E. C. Brawley
George C. Batley
G. McCall
Home cough syrup recipe promises quick relief and savings
An advertisement touts a cough remedy made by mixing 2 cups sugar with 1 cup water, then adding 2 1/2 ounces Pinex to a pint bottle. The syrup supposedly soothes phlegm, eases sore membranes, and provides powerful relief, with money-back guarantee if not satisfied.
Pittsburgh Coal Company Grievance Committee Report
Pittsburgh reports that the Pittsburgh Coal company informed a union grievance committee that two mines are down but does not expect further action at this time. The note reflects ongoing labor dispute activity in the region with no immediate escalation anticipated.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Coal Company
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Leo Steiner
West Virginian Hotel
Mary Stone Moseley
Helen Warden
DR. Speer
Wwe
Thomas Brammer Wells
Richlands Bank
Fauquier County
Igor Cassini
Ashington
Ian Montgomery
Cassini
Granson
United States
J. R. H. Alexander
Washington Times-Herald
Pat. OF
CME
Southern Office Supply
Bluefield, W. VA
Taylor's Drug Store
Princeton Ave
Federal Street
Lucky Giant
Coats
FBI
Safari
London
Princeton Avenue
The
Daily Telegraph
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