Photographer to Join Local Studio in Bluefield
J Vincent Lewis of Cleveland joins Breckenridge studios in Bluefield to showcase his camera studies including originals that won world acclaim. The display on Federal Street continues with additions planned. The studio, managed jointly by Lewis and R W Chandler, aims to expand as new business arrives.
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J. Vincent Lewis
Cleveland
Bluefield
Breckenridge Studios
Lewis
Federal Street
R. W. Chandler
United States
Leicester
England
Art Critics of
Boston
International Illustrated News
Times Wide World Photos
Sunset News
Daily Telegraph
Mr. Lewis
Chicago
New York
Breckenridge Studio
Express Packages To Be Delivered On Christmas Day
Railway Express agent C. W. Dickey announced deliveries will occur on Christmas Day. He warned of a busy holiday season and urged proper wrapping and clear addressing to ensure prompt handling of shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Express
C. W. Dickey
Railway Express Agency
Dickey
New Oil Range Types Demonstrated At Montgomery Ward
Demonstration of three new oil range types by Montgomery Ward drew a large crowd of Bluefield housewives on the store’s fourth floor. P H Seery of Chicago led the public cooking tests showing kerosene gasoline and gas burning stoves with a new heat radiation and circulation principle. Bread baked in kerosene oven without movement, biscuits in gasoline stove, and angel food cakes in gas stove all completed rapidly within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward Company
Bluefield
P. H. Seery
Montgomery Ward
Chicago
Bluefielders to Attend West Virginia Loan Meet
Several Bluefielders will attend the quarterly meeting of the West Virginia Association of Small Loan companies in Charleston. John A. Stupalsky of National Finance and Sam uel Turk of American Loan are slated to attend. Corum Cunningham cannot be present. About three million dollars is loaned in roughly 25 000 small loans, mostly to families with no banking facilities.
Escapeee Walter Murphy from Michigan hospital linked to McDowell man
Former McDowell county man Walter Murphy alias Bud Sparks, sentenced in 1921 for moonshine charges, escaped from the Michigan state hospital for the criminally insane with companion Milton Winchell of Ohio. Murphy reportedly fled May 6, 1922, and was later arrested in Michigan in 1930 after West Virginia waived claims. Murphy and Winchell are deemed dangerous by Michigan authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
State Penitentiary
Michigan State Hospital
Walter Murphy
Bud Sparks
Milton Winchell
Ohio
Murphy
Michigan
West Virginia
Winchell
Hempill Man in Serious Condition From Poisoned Liquor
Ed Johnson, 46, a Hemp hill resident and employee of the Kingston Poca coal company, was hospitalized in serious condition after drinking poisoned liquor Tuesday. He was taken to Grace hospital late yesterday after his illness worsened, with authorities reporting improvement since admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Johnson
Hemphill
Kingston Pocahontas Coal Company
Grace Hospital
Johnson
Infant Doss Girl Dies in Local Hospital
Little Hallie Doss infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Doss of Glen Alum died yesterday in a local hospital. Death was related to pneumonia. She will be buried in the Glen Alum cemetery this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie Doss
Sam Doss
Glen Alum
Pue
Oula
Toxoid Diphtheria Clinic for Young Children
The health office in McDowell County relief administration announces free diphtheria toxoid shots at 10 this morning for children aged 6 months to 6 years. The event will be held at the Clinic in the ERA building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Health and Nutrition
McDowell County Relief Administration
ERA
Emery Coleman Suffers Fractured Leg in Football Play
Emery Coleman, 16, of Bartley, sustained a fractured left leg Tuesday afternoon while playing football. He was taken to Grace Hospital for treatment and evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Coleman
Bartley
Grace Hospital
Petra described as Edomone capital and Nabaetean hub
Dr. McMurray spoke to the Welch Kiwanis on Tuesday about Petra the old Edomone capital and center of Nabaetean civilization at the time of Christ. He noted his visit to Petra during a prior trip to Palestine and called it the most interesting place he had ever visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petra
Welch Kiwanis Club
McMurray
Presbyterian Church
W. C. Williams
Palestine
Local Patients Treated and Discharged Across West Virginia Hospitals
Eugene Graham of North Taze well Virginia had tonsils removed at Stevens clinic on Tuesday. Discharged patients include Mrs Emmett Cole War Mrs C E Bennett Maitland Mack Godby Yukon Mrs Cecil Johnston city Mrs Edmund Lee and baby Northfork C J Hartsock Coalwood admitted to Grace hospital yesterday. Charged from Grace hospital Pete Consolo Premier Mrs G G Hills Wilco Alice Howell Bartley and Andy Jeffers War Mrs W M Boardman Gary receiving treatment at Grace hospital Coy Scott Hemphill had tonsils removed Tuesday at Grace hospital Alda Justice Jr Coalwood and Mike Meadors Hemphill were mentioned.
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Grace Hospital
Elizabeth Mack
Hemphill
Stevens Clinic
Norman Reed
Northfork
Virginia Gragely
Vivian
K. Gray
Isaban
Eugene Graham
North Tazewell
Emmett Cole
War
C. E. Bennett
Maitland
Mack Godby
Yukon
Cecil Johnston
City
Edmond Lee
Baby
C. J. Hartsock
Coalwood
Pete Consolo
G. G. Hills
Wilco
Alice Howell
Bartley
Andy Jeffers
W. M. Boardman
Gary
Coy Scott
Alda Justice Jr
Mike Meadors
Hi League entertains Louise Lively and benefit bridge
The Hi League of the Methodist church hosts Louise Lively at Mrs. L C Davis Via apartments tonight at 8. A benefit bridge tomorrow at Memorial building 8 to aid needy children for tonsil operations and hospital care. Public invited.
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The
Methodist Church
Louise Lively
L. C. Davis
Memorial Building
Junior's Woman's Club
Welch Personal News Highlights Local Appointments and Visits
Mrs. A. M. Davidson returns to Cincinnati after Welch visit. Gene Doyle of McKinney Va guests of Henry and Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. Sam D. Harris recovers from appendicitis at Stevens clinic and will soon come home. Gordon Reach of Gary visits Welch while shopping Tuesday. Claude Richard is born to Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Farthing formerly Miss Viola Mercer of Coalwood. C. A. Warden of Carswell spends Tuesday in Welch. Mrs. C. R. Hughes of Eckman shops in Welch Tuesday. Bob Groseclose resigns from Welch Daily News advertising to join Groseclose and Scott of Hempill. Mrs. L. E. Rogers ill at Maple Terrace. Mrs. H. L. Freeman returns from Snowville Va visiting her parents. L. E. Groseclose and J. S. Scott return from business trip to Pittsburgh Pa.
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A. M. Davidson
Cincinnati
Welch
Gene Doyle
McKinney
Henry Rogers
Sam D. Harris
Stevens Clinic
Gordon Reach
Gary
C. D. Farthing
City
Claude Richard
Farthing
Viola Mercer
Coalwood
C. A. Warden
Carswell
C. R. Hughes
Eckman
Bob Groseclose
Welch Daily News
Groseclose and Scott
Hempill
L. E. Rogers
Maple Terrace
H. L. Freeman
Snowville
Bears Giants to Play for Crown
The Bears prepare for the championship with Frankian at left end, Del Isola as reserve end, and Reeve as center relief for Hein. George Halas leads daily workouts in Chicago ahead of a Friday trip to New York and a Polo Grounds practice, with advance sales showing about 59,000 attendees expected.
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Frankian
Badgro
Johnny del Isola
Hank Reeve
Mel Hein
Bears
Chicago
George Halas
New York
Polo Grounds
Rocky Schon Leads Miami Golf Tourney Split Prize Plan
Pros vote 6 to 1 for two purse divisions in Miami event with total prize money raised to 12 600. The Bombing Squadron competes for 7 500 while the Pursuit Squadron teams for 5 000, featuring top names like Johnny Revolta Tom Creavy Ed Dudley and Jimmy Hines among many entrants from across the U S and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Revolta
Tom Creavy
Ed Dudley
al Watrous
Wilfy Cox
Johnny Golden
Jimmy Hines
Henry Cruci
Clarence Hackney
George Christ
Gene Kunes
Coaching upheaval and state court ruling shift sports scene
The piece surveys college football coaching changes including Gil Dobie at Cornell, Mal Stevens at NYU, Chick Meehan at NYU, Benny Friedman at CCNY, and Eddie Anderson at Holy Cross. It notes Vanderbilt and Tennessee plans, Neyland’s Army duty, and a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling finding pedestrians own crosswalk rights and motorists bear responsibility in accidents.
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Gil Dobie
Cornell
Mal Stevens
Yale
New York University
John F
Chick) Meehan
Little Manhattan
Benny Friedman
Michigan
City College of New York
CCNY
Tennessee
South
Southern Methodist
Southwest
Dan E. McGugin
Vandy
Alabama
Neyland
Bobby Dodd
Georgia Tech
Parker
Neyand
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Dry momentum grows as Virginia towns vote dry
The fall and winter dry wins in Saltville Bristol Pulaski Radford suggest a broad temperance push next year. Richland in Tazewell county votes on Friday with Radford already three to one dry. Rumors link ABC board head Major H Heth Tyler to a year end departure amid expectations of statewide dry victory.
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Virginia
Saltville
Bristol
Pulaski
Radford
Richland
Tazewell County
Williamsburg
William and
Mary Colege
Virginia Sidelights Owns Old Clock
The family of Dr H. Davis in Virginia will again hear the tick of the grandfather clock owned by Dr Savis this Christmas. The German-made timepiece is said to be five or six centuries old and has a habit of running a little each holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. €. Davis
Savis
Germany
Republicans Urged to Vote the Ticket on Election Day
A brief civic note urges Republicans to cast their ballots for the Republican ticket on election day, appealing to party unity and turnout.
Santa Clara Gifts Reach White and Colored Children
The passage notes gifts going to both white and colored children with no distinction, stressing Santa Clara brings joy to all, ensuring every child receives a visit and presents regardless of race.
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Santa Clara
Pastor to preach at Falls Mills Church this evening
The Rev. George D. Weat of Bluefield Virginia will preach at Falls Mills Christian church tonight at 7 30. The visit underscores a shared local faith event with worshippers from nearby areas expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Weat
Bluefield, Va
Falls Mills
Revival at Little White Church Draws Big Crowds
Congregations gather for revival near St. Clair's crossing at the Little White Church in the Wildwood as Rev. C T Miller of West Graham Methodist and Rev. R W Watts of Rocky Gap lead services. Bluefield attendees join, while local pastor Rev. George D West comes from a long preaching family including grandfather Rev P D West and Rev J W West of Lynchburg. William West, a Lynchburg college student and George D West’s brother, is noted as a strong orator in the South.
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Little White
Wildwood
St. Clair’s Crossing
C. T. Miller
West Graham Methodist Church
R. W. Watts
Rocky Gap
Bluefield
George D. West
Christian Church
P. D. West
Mr. West
J. W. West
Lynchburg
William West
Lynchburg College
West
South
St Marys Guild Meets At Edna Hughes Home
The St Marys guild will hold a meeting this afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Miss Edna Hughes on Brown avenue. The Tazewell Russell bi county convention is set for Saturday December 8 at the Methodist church from 10 a m to 3 p m with President Mrs W B Greear of Cliffield presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Judson
Woman's Missionary Society, Baptist Church
S. KE. Carter
Woodlawn Court Apartments
St. Marys Guild
Edna Hughes
Brown Avenue
Tazewell -Russell
W. B. Greear
Cliffield
Outdoor basketball team planned at St. Clair's Crossing
St. Clair's Crossing school plans to form a basketball team that could inspire attention. The piece highlights outdoor play as healthy recreation, notes many Tazewell schools already engage in basketball, and suggests an outdoor cage tournament independent of indoor high school courts. It cites girls schools using outdoor courts regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair's Crossing
Tazewell
Old-Timer predicts fair weather after Indian summer
The article notes continued good weather in the Mountain empire and Old-Timer’s forecast of a long Indian summer followed by more favorable December conditions. Grass shows new growth and wheat fields remain green as the period progresses.
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Mountain Empire
Firemen Repair Broken Christmas Toys for Kids
Captain Ray Barnett and his crew have spent years fixing damaged Christmas toys for distribution to children. They take in toys of all types and repair needs to ensure every child receives a hopeful holiday gift.
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Ray Barnett
Virginia Side Personals Move In Norton Notes
Mrs. Fred Horne visits Norton to stay with her mother awaiting surgery at Norton hospital. Kenneth Summers, son of Mr and Mrs John Summers of Blue Stone valley, recovers from scarlet fever. Raleigh Compton, a well known local figure, is mentioned in the page segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Horne
Norton
Norton Hospital
Kenneth
John Summers
Blue Stone Valley
Raleigh Compton
Shadow Man Seen On Railroad Track Near Fairview
Citizens of Fairview discuss the shadow figure nightly seen on the railroad west of Hobo Inn. Reported silhouette resembles a large man appearing after darkness with no visible cause or source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Street
Hobo Inn
Illness and visits mark Bluefield area news
Mrs. J. B. Boyer and Mrs. Ella Chapman of Tazewell visited Miss Nannie Sexton who remains ill at her home. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. B. Nash of Ironton Ohio visit relatives here. The Needs are former well known Bluefield citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Boyer
Ella Chapman
Tazewell
Nannie Sexton
Sexton
T. EB. Nash
Ironton
Ohio
Bluefield
Eligibility policy shapes high school players in state action
At the Clarksburg meeting the board approved using past eligibility lists over birth certificates and affidavits to determine players' eligibility. Several state athletes were declared ineligible as part of the review. The board also cut basketball tournament entrance fees from ten to five dollars to widen sectional participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Clarksburg
Grain rates to western states move downward
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a downward revision of grain freight rates for export in the western district. It revised a prior court overthrown decision, setting higher rates for the Southwest and intermountain territories and lower rates for western trunk line territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Western District
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwest
Intermountain Territories
Western Trunk Line
Dog Quarantine Ordinance Passed by Tazewell County Board
At a special meeting of the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors held in the court house on November 30 1954 an ordinance was adopted banning dogs running at large in Clear Fork District unless muzzled for forty five days effective immediately. Violations carry a fine under five dollars. Publication ordered in Bluefield Daily Telegraph for three days and in Clinch Valley News.
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Board of Supervisors
Tazewell County
Court House
Frank T. St. Clair
J. F. Litz
Clear Fork
Usla
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Clinch Valley News
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Berryman Cleaners
Stewart St
Mexico
U. S. Capitol
Lazaro Cardenas
General Cardenas
Mexico City
Abelardo L. Rodriguez
Calles
Welch, W. Va
McDowell Countian
Michigan Insane Hospital
Moundsville
Doss
DR. McMurray
Welch Society
Bridge Club
George Leckie
W. M. MecCullock
James Prickett
W. R. Keyser
Jennie B. Payne
J. F. Fiery
M. W. Hutson
McCulloch
Leckie
Baptist Mission
Girl Scouts Council
Bears Giants
Rocky Schon
Miami
Miami Biltmore
Leo Mallory
New York Met
Byron Hardie
Bob Stupple
Hugh Moore
Albany
Chandler Harper
Portsmouth
I. C. Shorr
Stellar
W. Va
P. O. Hart
Columbus
Johnny Rogers
Denver
Col
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Toronto
Can
Ralph Hutchison
Bala
Fred Miley
Lexington
Charles Schneider
Concordville
Felix Serafin
Scranton
Charles Ball
Montgomery
Ola
Earl McAllister
Springfield
Hugh Kirkpatrick
Tate Springs
Tenn
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Baltimore
Henry Picard
Hershey
Wilfred Reid
Colorado Springs
J. A. Drucker
Labor Federation Building Trades Department
A. F. of L
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Frank Morrison
William Green
A. F
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Herbert Rivers
William McCarthy
John Posswhl
Dan Tracy
Gray
Bluefeld
Virginia News
Richlands
Caw Mill
Botetourt County
Sidney Caldwell
Gilmer Lusser
Fincastle
Potetourt County
Otter
Blue Ridge
Norfolk and Western Railway
Wheat
Supreme Court of the
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Supreme Court of the United States
Will
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W.va
Warner Bros.’ Military Music
Perit heiQem
West Point
Fastuseth
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Dickens
Henry Woll Phillips
Jane Wyatt
Florence Reed
Universal Picture
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