Auto powered washing and churning delights Graham home
In Graham West, Oscar Rolen converts an automobile engine to drive a washing machine and churn, speeding household chores. Local notes report girls basketball opener between Graham and Princeton on December 10 at Princeton, and Western Union to open a Graham office January 1 in the Bank of Graham building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Rolen
Graham
Mr. Rolen
Princeton
Graham Girls
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Office
Bank of Graham
Squire B. M. Newman
Western Union Telegraph Company
Bluefield
Norton
Herbert Lambert
West Graham
Norton Mattress Company
Lambert
People Flee North and East to Florida in Mass Rush
People rushing to Florida from the north and east push cots and beds onto sidewalks and open spaces as lodging strains rise. Officials report high arrival rates and growing demand for shelter and basic relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Bride Miss Snva Clark Weds Christopher Hylton Poff at Bramwell
Elizabeth Bowen Jones Memorial Church hosted the wedding of Miss Snva Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Jackson Lee Clark to Christopher Hylton Poff of Roanoke Va Saturday evening. The ceremony featured pink and white floral decor with a bell bouquet and Lohengrin march as the couple stood under an arch of mock orange blossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bowen Jones
Bramwell
Snva Clark
Jackson Lee Clark
Christopher Hylton Poff
Roanoke
Callejo
Elizabeth Stewart
Ruth Bodell
Georgette
Love Thee
Grieg
Ivan and
Bernard Clark
Christy Dennin
Pocahontas
Awbrey Martin
Bertha Deaton
Emily Guy
Katherine Hewitt
Marion Bryant
Miss Clark
Sufferings Ended After Seven Years
Mrs. Helen Phillips of Tempa Florida says Tanlac cured seven years of rheumatic pains and weakness plus a restored appetite. She reports full recovery of mobility and energy after one month of use. Tanlac is sold in Bluefield Matoaka Coal Dale and Hiawatha by listed local retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Phillips
Durham Street
Tempa
Fla
Tanlac
Bluefield
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Matoaka
Matoaka Pharmacy
Coaldale
L. D. Perdue
Hiawatha
Smokeless Coal & Coke Co
Bride Weds at Altar in Georgette Bridal Attire
In Bramwell the bride married Mr. Poff with the absence of the best man due to a sister’s illness. She wore georgette brocade and a pearl necklace gift from the groom as music and rituals accompanied the ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Roanoke after a New York departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poff
John D. Hewitt, Jr
Bramwell
Baltimore
Harvey
Miss Stewart
Mendelsohn
Clark
Mrs. Poff
West Virginia Faces Tuberculosis Crisis and Seal Drive
A West Virginia Tuberculosis Association survey estimates 30,000 residents suffer with tuberculosis in the state. Officials say early exam and segregation could cut deaths, and local efforts led by Mrs. F L Black aim to boost Christmas seal sales to surpass prior goals. Gov Cornwell and Gov Milliken challenge each other to raise percentages this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
West Virginia Tuberculosis Association
F. L. Black
John J. Cornwell
C. EB. Milliken
Maine
Christmas Seals Sales Strengthened by Proven Experiments
The Christmas seals movement refines its appeal this year with a solid foundation from successful experiments funded by past campaigns. Local workers can now justify each sale with concrete health policy results, as West Virginia continues its strong contribution. Ninety-five percent of funds stay for local work, five percent supports the national association, and the experiments inform broader disease combat strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
National Association
Ardelia Beauty Parlor Opens in Gary West Virginia
The Ardelia Beauty Parlor of Gary West Virginia opened for business on Monday November 29. Under the direction of Mme Ardelia Williams of Bluefield the parlor offers modern equipment and invites patrons, promising dedicated service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Gary
Ardelia Beauty
W Va
Childress and Brown
Mme Ardelia Williams
Bluefield
W. Va
Cardus Tonic Praised By North Carolina Woman
Mrs Wesley Mabe of Kernersville recounts a long battle with weakness and fatigue then credits Cardus Tonic with restoring strength and appetite. She says the remedy also helped her daughter become well and urges others to try it through their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernersville
N. C
Cardus
Wesley Mabe
Huff Andrews Thomas Company Discontinues and Surrenders Charter
At a November 3 1920 stockholders meeting in Bluefield West Virginia Huff Andrews Thomas Company unanimously resolved to discontinue business and surrender its charter and corporate franchise The Board will set aside funds to settle debts and distribute the remaining assets or proceeds of the corporation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huff, Andrews & Thomas Company
West Virginia
Bluefield
Andrews & Thomas Company
Corporate resolution notice for Bluefeld WV stockholders
The president must publish a notice in a general circulation newspaper in Bluefeld West Virginia once a week for four consecutive weeks. The notice certifies the adoption of the resolution and must be delivered to the West Virginia secretary of state with a publication certificate. Officers are empowered to act to carry out the resolution. Huff Andrews & Thomas Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefeld
West Virginia
Huff, Andrews & Thomas CO
Huff Andrews Thomas Co Incorporated Changes In West Virginia Trade
Notice declares Huff Andrews Thomas Co. Incorporated will carry on business as Huff Andrews Thomas Co. Incorporated a Virginia corporation with the same management stockholders and Bluefield West Virginia location. The new firm assumes the old obligations and continues the same line of goods and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huff, Andrews & Thomas Company
West Virginia
Huff, Andrews & Thomas Company, Incorporated
Virginia Corporation
Bluefield
W. Va
West Virginia Corporation
Huff. Andrews & Thomas CO. Incorporated
Train Schedules and Sleeper Routes to Norfolk 1920
Daily trains from Nes Whorfolkawestemn begin May 20 1920. Services include connections at East Radford to Bristol and Roanoke with sleepers dining cars to Norfolk Roanoke Philadelphia New York and Cincinnati. Departures listed from 9 30 am 9 17 pm 1 0 pm 4 00 pm 11 45 am 4 05 am and 7 10 pm plus 8 25 am and 1 50 pm to Norton and other stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Madford
East Radford
Bristel_and
Jocal
Roanoke
East
Loanoke
Sorfolk Partor
Bretter
Toanoke
Magerstown
Hagentown
Lynchbore
Philadelphia
New York
Shenandoah
Roa Wke
Kenova
Portarmouth
Ohio
Cincinnati
Columbus T
Harteston
Colmbus
Cicetonati
Star Motor Company Dissolves and Surrenders Charter
At a November 16 1920 meeting in Bluefield West Virginia Star Motor Company votes to discontinue business dissolve assets pay debts and distribute any remaining funds pro rata to stockholders after notice publication in Daily Telegraph. President W L Mustard signs resolutions and files certificate with West Virginia Secretary of State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Motor Company
West Virginia
Bluefield
W. Va
Daily Telegraph
W. L. Mustard
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THE
Graham Daily News
C. M. Chase
Tavares
Mrs. Chase
Mr. Chase
R. M. Witten
Robinson
Thompson
Tazewell
Burkes Garden
Richlands
Mary Cole Hankins
Miss Hankins
Houston
Bank of Halifax
Robery
Santa Claus
Texas
Redpath Lyceum
Clark & French Girls
Sam Pyle
Walter Hodges
Laude E. Compton
Nemours
Eugene Phiegar
Ocie Rolen
Eugene Martin
Iere
Arch Graham
Elk Garden
Rusell County
la Grippe
Hill
Glen Rosa
Maceioni
Star Soap
Rumford
Heekins
Vick
Arbuckle’s Coffe
Ketterton's
Lhe
Loe
Boe
Graham, Virginia
Tooenee
Popp-Clark
BR. Fogelman
Balboa
Canal Zone
Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Carolina
Nes Whorfolkawestemn
H. E. Mattox
DaIly Telegraph Printing Co
Bland Street
Bluefield, West Virginia
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