Youths Prevent Heavy Fire Toll at Parsonage
Six boys aged 9 to 12 rushed into the Methodist parsonage kitchen on Tazewell avenue and smothered a fire that threatened curtains after Mrs. Williams left a roast on the electric range. Led by Junior Turley Dick Gravely and Junior Hudgins the youths escaped injury though their hands were scorched. The fire department arrived soon after and followed the boys’ quick work.
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Tazewell Avenue
Williams
Charles H. Williams
Junior Turley
Dick Gravely
Junior Hudgins
R. K. Crockett
Dry laws to stay enforced in Virginia amid debate
Bluefield Virginia reports officers will continue enforcing the Biplin tion law until a state liquor control law is enacted. Rev J N Harman from Tazewell argues prohibition fighters have not surrendered, citing more than eleven hundred dry votes in Tazewell County House of Delegates race as proof of lingering dry sentiment and a future search for Virginia liquor regulation in temperance interest.
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Bluefield
Virginia Drys
Tazewell
J. N. Harman
Drys
Friends of Prohibition
Harman
House of Delegates
Tazewell County
Virginia
Elk Low Propagation Rumors Stir Giles County
Local sportsmen query the fate of the Giles County Elks said to haunt No Business Creek and Sugar Run. A year ago we noted scarce elk and questioned whether they would propagate or be hindered by unseen factors. One elk per season is not impressive.
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Giles County
Sugar Run
Cow Returns Home on Armistice Day Tale
A Williamson family reports their milking cow vanished as son Paul Hale left for service in World War I. After widespread notices and ads failed, the cow reappeared the day Paul returned from the war, mooing in the Hale lane as the young soldier came home. Paul Hale is nephew to Robert and Charley Davis of Bluefield, Virginia, who corroborate the tale.
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Williamson
Tom Hale
Paul Hale
Colors
Paul
Hale
Robert
Charley Davis
Bluefield
Council Sets Deadline on Payment of Taxes in Bluefield
The Bluefield Virginia town council fixed January 10 1934 as the deadline for paying 1933 taxes without penalties. The meeting authorized Cityee Eddie Ruhel to buy extra fire hose and to investigate road roller insurance. Officials noted no reply yet to a PWA loan application filed November 29 for a major sewage project and a separate school repair loan request from the Graham high school district.
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Bluefield
Wias
Eddie Ruhel
PWA
The
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Graham High
Virginia Side Personal Notes Report Health and Visits
The column lists several health updates and visits across Virginia. Mrs Vicie Haymaker is critically ill but slightly improved at Maxwell. Mrs S M Hinkle of Norfolk visits with daughter Elizabeth and son Samuel, guests of Mrs W C Presley in Mon Trose street.
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Maxwell
S. M. Hinkle
Norfolk
Elizabeth
Samuel
W. C. Presley
Montrose Street
Presley
Mary Effler
Jenkin Jones
Effler
Washington, D. C
A. Wright
J. S. Gillespie
Lynchburg
Robert E. Lucas
Pembroke
Kenneth R. Lucas
Virginia Avenue
H. C. Davis
Grundy
Dillard
Davis
O. K. Phlegar
Thelma Phlegar
Columbus
O. J. W. Wade
Tazewell Avenue
Black snake spotted near Pounding Mill on rails
A Clinch valley Richlands local crew reported a black snake as long as a fence rail seen on the right of way near Pounding Mill by J. W. Franklin and others. The sighting is linked to coming warm weather. Also notes Woman’s Missionary society Circle No 1 and 2 will meet Thursday at 2 30 at Mrs. T A Armes home with Mrs. J W Baldwin cohosting.
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Clinch Valley
Pounding Mill
J. W. Franklin
Richlands
Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church
T. A. Armes
J. W. Baldwin
Indian summer cools frost with springlike day in Florida
Residents note warm Indian summer weather with temperatures near 70. A light frost Tuesday morning ended the cold spell, allowing the sun to return and make the day feel springlike despite winter dates.
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Florida
Bluefield
Virginia requires green inspection tags on vehicles
Virginia law mandating green inspection tags on all cars went into effect December 1, but many owners appear unclear on the requirement. W. C.
Breckenridge Urges Green Tag Display for All Drivers
Deputy motor vehicle commissioner Breckenridge returns from vacation and urges every car owner and driver to display the green tag to comply with state traffic regulations.
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Breckenridge
Attorney General Rules on Liquor Import for Personal Use
The attorney general states that repeal of the federal prohibition amendment does not change West Virginia’s prohibition laws. He says possession of bonded liquor in the home is not illegal if lawfully acquired, and mere transport within the state is not an offense without intent to violate prohibition. Manufacturing and sale remain illegal.
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Shingleton
Kox
Holt
West Virginia
College Stars to Be Guests at Banquet
Frank S. Easley will act as toastmaster at a Friday dinner at Jimmy's restaurant at 6 30 hosted by local business leaders for Bluefield college's undefeated football team. Short talks will be given by Dr. G T Thornhill and Dr. Albert H Hoge. The team finished the season as the nation's top undefeated scoring unit with Pete Young as leading scorer.
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Frank S. Easley
Bluefield College
Jimmy
G. T. Thornhill
Albert H. Hoge
Pete Young
Dr Willis Peery Dies in Florida at Sixty
Dr Willis Peery a native of Burkes Garden died at his West Palm Beach home after a long medical career in Rural Retreat Lynchburg and West Palm Beach He was about 60 and a cousin of Virginia Governor elect George C Peery Survived by two daughters Mrs Charles J Gose of Blacksburg and Clara Peery with his wife predeceased him.
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Burkes Garden
West Palm Beach
Fla
Lynchburg
Peery
Thomas Peery
Tazewell County
George C. Peery
Virginia
Thomas E. Peery
Retreat
Europe
Charles J. Gose
Blacksburg
Clara Peery
Ford Automobile Damaged by Fire Near Scott Street
A Ford parked on Scott Street was slightly damaged by fire shortly before 11 last night. The blaze started in the rumble seat, likely from a cigarette. The Virginia-registered car is believed to belong to a member of a nearby CCC camp near Bluefield.
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Scott Street
Virginia
C.C
Bluefield
Bituminous Coal Codes Face Long Test Under NRA
The bituminous coal industry seeks to extend its code beyond a 90 day trial as negotiations push toward fair prices and wage stability. Operators note improved understanding and cost controls, yet warn rivals like oil and gas threaten coal jobs. Officials urge interagency price alignment and potential Appalachian Plan models amid calls for broader self government.
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Iron and Steel Industry
Appalachian Coals, Inc
Code Authority
NIRA
Petroleum Administrative Board
Johnson
Lewis
Maryland
Congress
Chicago
Mississippi Valley
Southwest
For Sale Upright Grand Piano Epworth-Williams
Epworth Williams piano for sale at $700 suitable for church school room studio or home. Terms arranged. Address Piano care Telegraph. Christ Church Guild hosts 6 o'clock turkey dinner Thursday December 7 at the church 50c.
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Epworth-Williams
Christ Church Guild
Cleaning and Gas Industry Tensions Highlight Local Notes
New Rainbow Cleaners advertises dry cleaning for furs velvets and knits in a call to action. A Crawford's shooting match for turkeys and chickens is noted. The piece then discusses natural gas price promotions coal gas industry relations and anticipated NA P A style code negotiations with industry conferences and worker conditions.
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Rainbow Cleaners
Industry Turns Toward Market Promotion After Coal Code
The coal industry moves toward cohesion with a push for a comprehensive market promotion and research program led by Bituminous Coal Research, Inc., under West Virginia operator John C. Cosgrove. Operators seek funding beyond code meetings as they prepare to focus on market promotion.
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Bituminous Coal Research, Inc
West Virginia
John C. Cosgrove
Eagle's Neutral Stance Amid Global Ideologies
An analysis notes the eagle as a democratic emblem avoiding bold fascist or communist colors. It favors a gray tone, shifting temporarily to blue, reflecting a cautious, nonaligned stance rather than a firm political allegiance.
Jury Deliberations Continue In Marmet Dam Slaying Case
In Charleston, federal court a Weir trial on manslaughter charges over the Marmet dam deaths from 1932 stalled with no verdict. The government says dam construction was negligent while the defense denies it. Meanwhile the West Virginia boxing tournament opens tonight at Ramey Auditorium with top local and state fighters, sponsored by Bluefield Post No. 9 American Legion.
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Charleston
Edward Weir
Chester Ryan
New Marmet Dam
Rameey Auditorium
West Virginia
Jimmy's
Jimmy’s
Bluefield Post No. 9
American Legion
Jimmy’e
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