Telephone said to be vital civic asset by Wheeler
W W Wheeler assistant vice president of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone West Virginia spoke to the Kiwanis club describing the telephone as a civic asset essential to business and social life. He outlined the Bell system structure and services, noted by products from Bell Labs, and stated the goal of universal service enabling any person to talk to any other at any place.
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Kiwanis Club
W.W. Wheeler
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
West Virginia
Wheeler
Kiwants Club
Bell System
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Western Electric Company
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Bluefield Telephone Company
Ball Telephone Laboratories
n.Bluefield
Thomas H. Scott
W.W. W. Walker
W. C. Pollock
W. 3. Anderson
W. J. Bruch
Dr. Willam Green- Byan
R. L. Branscome
Clyde J. Stephens
Viei
G. R. Gish
The
Bluefield Telephone Companyv
T. Stamp
Beckley
Beckley Ki~ Wants Club
Tinda
Tom
Amos
Marvin
Beet
Binks
Han
Sin
Sin Amoy
Nibbans
Supreme Motor Oil Stands Severe Test
Gulf Refining showcases Supreme motor oil in a 100 mile per hour test at Indian Speedway supervised by A A A officials. D Bane, local Gulf rep, says results prove quality and supremacy. Moore, a famed racer, drove 100 miles in under an hour with no color or quality change in the oil.
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Gulf Refining Company
Gulf Supreme Motor
Gulf
D. Bane
Saya
Supreme Motor
Indianapolis Speedway
AAA
Chilton urged for attorney general post in Roosevelt cabinet
Huntington, W V, Dec 8 A statement by Whelter McCullough Huntington attorney and former Democratic state official says former U S Senator William F Chilton of Charleston may be chosen as attorney general in the Roosevelt cabinet McCullough notes Chilton as senior West Virginia senator and judiciary committee chair during Wilson term and cites his influence with Wilson era advisers Also noted is the death by hanging of boatman Clendenin camboat cook at his daughter's garage home. illness cited for several years
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Huntington
W. Va
United States
Williamn EF. Chilton
Kerleston
Attery
Roosevelt
Fo Whelter McCullough
Allormey
Aard of
cCullough
Wilson
Point Pleasant
Dowell Clendenin
Illith
Mystery at the house as Linda faces suspects amid death
Linda and Tom confront a tangled web after Cousin Amos falls to his death, with Marvin Pratt, Shaughnessey, Devos, Statlander and others under scrutiny. Linda recalls overheard talks, a balcony glimpse, and a shirt tied to a possible crime, as Dr Boyce orders guests to stay.
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Amos Peabody
Linda Averill
Ayorilly
Howe
Lindy
Linds
Kyle
Unda
Pratt
Amog
Shaughnessey Intkins
Rosie
Shaugnessey
DeVox
Linda
Tom
Suitlander
Marvin
Shaughaesney
Tre
Boyle
Ja Boyle
Dubhy
Statlander
Vaniseh
Amos
de- Vos
Mr. Shaughnoseey
Birth of Joan Thompson in Euia street News
A baby girl named Joan weighing eight and a half pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Lewis Thompson of Euia street. The John Stewart M E church Woman's Missionary Society held a meeting at the Thompson home with 31 attendees including district leaders. The Community Education meeting was postponed to December 13 and a memorial service was announced for Kent OMe, a janitor for Westminster Presbyterian church, with Rev H T James officiating and burial at East End cemetery. The article also touches on fashion trends, local theater, vocational guidance in Genoa High, and a literary program, plus a warning to teachers about approved library books.
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Lewis Thompson
Euia Street
Joan
John Stewart M
Mra. Thompson
Reeve Street
Mra
B. Green
Mamie Pearis
T. G. Howard
Mattie Trigs
Thompson
Cotty
Reet Baptiat Church
Kent
Bluefield
Weatiitster Presbyterian Church
H. T. James
Detroit
Scott Street
East End
Mit
Westminster Church
Bonyman
New York City
Nellie Cags
Annee Adame
Roanoke
Genoa High School Press Club Notes by Wade
Genoa High School annual activities include the Student Press Club event in the auditorium. Superintendent B.E. Wade spoke after introduction by Professor Nathaniel Wiley about his travels through wheat, corn, and cotton regions of the United States. General teachers meeting followed at 4 PM with address by Wade.
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Genoa High School
D Wade
Echoo
Misa A. Allen
Wade
Nathaniel Wiley
United States
Genoa Avenue High School
2. C. Wade
Wade Anld
Western Senator Makes Hasty Flight To Capital
Washington reports a stocky Western senator, Walter Walker of Colorado, rushed to the capital to take the oath of office after a 2000 mile air dash. Democrats held a one vote plurality but planned no shift in Senate control. Walker’s term was to be brief until a special election awarded to Republican Karl Schuyler, pending final certification.
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Washington
Senate
Democrata
Lutile
Chamber
Walter Walker
Colorado
Farmer ‘Labor
Walker
Senator Waterman
Karl Schuyler
Schuyler
Congress
Welch Boys Battle For State Title Share With Rivals
Three Welch boys earned positions as the state title tied with Huntington and Moundsville after victories over Welch and Northfork. Gary’s wins over Welch and Northfork secured second place. Big Creek handed Welch its lone defeat. Coaldiggers defeated Welch on Thanksgiving to decide the outcome. Walch edged Northfork for third, with Northfork fourth. McDowell county football reached a new high this season as Northfork, though fourth, would have won the county title in many years. Hartel's Northfork failed to beat a county rival for the first time since Dead Sea developed an aliment.
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Huntington
Moundsville
Gary
Welch
Northfork
Big Creek
Walch
McDowell County
4Ea
Hartel
Coal men gather for West Virginia Mining Institute meeting
Charleston hosts the twenty fifth annual gathering of West Virginia Coal mining institute as delegates arrive Tuesday and Wednesday. Marriott R. Degan and Ellsworth Shriver welcome attendees with Raleigh president to respond.
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Charleston
West Virginia Coal Mining Institute
Marror
R. P.degan
Ellsworth Shriver
Raleigh
Institute
Local man wins gem suit verdict in detinue case
Mrs. G. McCue of Bristol sued Samuel Turk over a diamond ring pledged as collateral for a $22,000 loan. Magistrate W. W. McNeal ruled for the defendant, ordering the plaintiff to pay court costs. The ring, valued at $750 to $1,000, had been alleged stolen from McCue during a 1920s automobile trip to Galax, Virginia.
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G. McCue
Bristol
Agatiet
Samuel Turk
W.W. W. McNeal
Galax
Turk
Boyal Joan Company
Ttim
Thia Wey
Mc.Neal
Guidenes
McNeal
Polansky
Asheyille
N. C
Mra. MecCue
Colatera
J. St. Hinckee
Bluefield
Hinches
R. L. Nichols
Mra. McCue
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Hirat
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Mr. Devos
Jove
Bunty
Amas
Missionaty Soctey
Marista
Colleen Moore
Norma Shearer
Los Angeles
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Arercises
N. Wiley
Dan H. Perdue
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Gulf Supreme
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Gulf Supreme Motor Oil
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