Samuel H. Bane Dies at Whitegate Sunday
Samuel Henry Bane, operator of the Whitegate flour mill and longtime Giles County board of supervisors chair, died Sunday noon at his home after a brief illness. Services will be held at Whitegate at 11 this morning. Burial in Whitegate Presbyterian Cemetery. He was a former justice of the peace, Mason, and Presbyterian deacon, survived by wife Lou Stevens of Warrenton and three sisters.
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Whitegate
Samuel Henry Bane
Atte
Giles County Board of Supervisors
J. E. Guthrie
Whitegate Presbyterian Cemetery
Bane
Mr. Bane
Samuel Baker Bane
Board of Supervisors
Masonic Lodge
Presbyterian Church
Lou Stevens
Warrenton
T. S Miller
C. B. Taylor
Whi
S. B. Johnson
Johnson City
Tenn
Winning Contract and Poor East Lead Cost Contested Hand
Bridge note discusses a hand where misdefense by West cost a contract. South debarked with Ten of hearts and clubs, while East signaling with hearts allowed Declarer to ruff and secure the contract. The piece emphasizes letting partner lead and errors in heart play that shifted the outcome. It also briefly mentions London's Reminiscence exhibition with free admission.
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West
East
Hearts
Declarer
Diam
West Som
Wes Ck
Sean Ewe
Santa Claus 10 Bring New Buses In Bluefield
In Bluefield Virginia a stream lined bus order replaces old street cars that carried Walter Adkins and his wife 35 years ago who rode the first Bluefield street car. A E Tabor recalled the ride and the car hopping like a frog.
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Bluefield
Walter Adkins
A. E. Tabor
Santa Claus
Alfa and Omega
Narrows Sportsman Hunts With Kodak
Dewey Spangler, a Narrows sportsman, used a Kodak for a hunting stand with two bird dogs on both sides of a fence. The photographer captured an unusual moment, suggesting camera hunting as an alternative to guns. Dr W G Wangores notes few birds in Tazewell county while nearby Galax reports sparse birds. locals warn gun hunters may face ostracism for Bob White kills.
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Dewey Spangler
Narrows
Kodak
Mr. Spangler
Snap
Tazewell
W. G. Wangores
Galax
Dr. Waggoner
Bob White
Bluefield Business Men's Club to elect officers
The Bluefield Virginia Business Men's Club will choose its next year’s officers at the upcoming meeting. The board will elect the president and secretary, with current officers Carl E. Creasy as president and A. G. Taylor as secretary. At the weekend session, Henry Fortune performed a solo accompanied by Mrs. H. Co. Hauser, and Donald Nicewander, an 11 year old, delivered a notable reading.
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Bluefield
Carl E. Creasy
A. G. Taylor
Henry Fortune
Country preachers who stay home are forgotten heroes
The article reflects on pastors who remain in their hometowns to build the church. Rev. L. D. Chandler, born in Peterstown and leader of the Baptist church in his hometown, is highlighted as a local figure known as Lena Chandler in Monroe and Giles counties. It contrasts him with country boys who seek fame in cities. The piece ends with a science-like note about the moon being full when its longitude differs by 180 degrees from the sun.
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L. D. Chandler
Mr. Chandler
Peterstown
Baptist Church
Monroe
Giles
Lena” Chandler
Mr Chandler
Jasper Chambers
Chambers
Graham Methodist to Host Friendly Tacky Party Friday
The friendship department will host a tacky party at 7 30 in Palmer hall with fun for all. Mrs C K Hall of North Tazewell will speak at Graham high PT A meeting this afternoon, as district PT A chairwoman.
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Graham Methodist Church
Palmer Hall
C. K. Hall
North Tazewell
P.T. A
Graham High School
Hall
Girl Reserves Meet at Graham Methodist Church
The Gra ham Methodist church Sunday school meets this evening at 7 30 o clock and will render a program.
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Graham Methodist Church Sunday School
Condition Improves for Hart Child Ahead of Christmas
James Hart ten year old son of Rev H D Hart and wife has been ill and confined at home for weeks but his condition is improving and he looks forward to Christmas now.
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James
H. D. Hart
Monroe County clerk battle heads to courts
In Peterstown the county clerk contest between Republican Trnoid Broyles and Democrat incumbent Fred H. Dunn escalates. After an 11 vote win on the third count Broyles seeks to overturn ballots and pursue court challenges in county and circuit court, with Sherman Ballard coordinating the contest.
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Peterstown
Monroe
Trnoid Broyles
Fred H. Dunn
Dunn
Broyles
Circuit Court
Sherman Ballard
Choir Rehearsals and Club Meetings Announced
The Silver Star choir of John Stewart M E church rehearses at the church today. Junior choir practices tonight at 7 30. The Carolina club meets Bland street at 6 p m. Mount Zion Usher Board gathers at Mrs. Mary Mitchells Lawson street at 7 30. Ministerial Alliance meets at John Stewart church today at 10 a m with public invited. Reverend Carter to preach at Blakes Chapel tonight at 8 for missionary society.
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Silver Star
John Stewart M. E
John Stewart Church
Carolina Club
Bland Street
Mount Zion
Mary Mitchell
Lawson Street
Clara Poteat
Ministerial Alliance
P. E. Carter
Jones Street
Daltons Visit Saunders and F H Few on Jones Street
Mr and Mrs Pete Dalton of Pocahontas spent the week end with Mr and Mrs James Saunders and Mr and Mrs F H Few on Jones Street. Mr and Mrs Thornton Hale hosted a Sunday dinner at their Jones Street home with Rev Alexander Gregory, Mr and Mrs Mack Evans, Sow Justice, Miss Nell Young, Marshall Harris, and Mr and Mrs Joseph Lee as guests.
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Pete Dalton
Pocahontas
James Saunders
F. H. Few
Jones Street
Thornton Hale
Alexander Gregory
Mack Evans
Sow Justice
Nell Young
Marshall Harris
Joseph Lee
Carr
Walter
Arthur Carr
Durham
N. C
Sallie Jaynes
Baltimore
Radford State Teachers’ College
Uth
Justine
E. E. Northen
Lynchburg
Ee Oe
E. W. Wheeler
Florida
J. Harris Smith
Friends
Chattanooga
Tenn
Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist
Co. Newton
Thigpen
Glen Lyn
Lucy
Jefferson Hospital
Roanoke
Jack Johnston
Charleston
W. Va
F. P. Hale
Calotabs Promoted For Cold Relief In Newspaper Ad
Calotabs are advertised as a valuable aid against colds. The copy says millions use one or two tablets first night and repeat later if needed. It claims Calotabs cleanse the intestinal tract of virus laden mucus and toxins and act as a diuretic.
Monroe County Clerk Election Recount Shifts Result
In the November vote the Democratic ticket won most offices in Monroe county except county clerk where Republican A H Broyles led by six or seven votes. A recount by the county court first gave Broyles the victory by three, then a third count awarded the seat to Mr Dunn by eleven votes, drawing wide interest.
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Monroe County
A. H. Broyles
Monroe
Broyles
Dunn
Mr. Dunn
Lewis and Executives Excused of Violations
John Lewis Vice President Phillip Murray and Secretary-Treasurer Thomas Kennedy were excused on contempt charges tied to interfering with operations at Ruthbell Coal in West Virginia. Six union pickets faced trial while Judge Hughes dismissed the three officials for not residing in the state.
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Kingwood
W. Va
John Lewis
United Mine Workers’ International
Lewis
Phillip Murray
Thomas Kennedy
Negollow
Ruthbell Coal Company
A. G. Hughes
West Virginia
Hughes
Pipaalac
M. J. Surdock
Foster Lines
George Heis
Frank Heiskell
Fred Heiskell
Ben Bennett
Tunnelon
Memory Specialist Entertains Bluefield Kiwanis Club
Bluefield Kiwanis members heard memory specialist Robert H. Nutt of Greensboro entertainers at a noon meeting. Alice Stringfellow solicited support for the Cooperative Concert association membership drive. Fats from roasting mats referenced early lamp fuel transitioning to olive oil in the Mediterranean.
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Bluefield Kiwanis Club
Robert H. Nutt
Greensboro
N. C
Alice Stringfellow
Cooperative Concert Association
Sheb Gillespie
Bluefield Ministerial Association
Frank Stuck
F. C. Cook
Northfork
D. M. Dean
Charleston
Narrows Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Local Activities
In Narrows Virginia on December 3, the Kiwanis meeting featured guest introductions by J P Cofer and Ray A Harrison of Bluefield clubs. A new non denominational Christmas choir project was planned with Woman's clubs, plus various locals attended events and travels noted.
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Charles Atkinson
Wood
America
Virginia
Woman's Clubs
Lillie Missionary Society Elects Officers for Year
The annual meeting of the Lillie Missionary Society at Narrows Methodist Church elected officers for the year. Mary Priddy was named president and Harold Hale vice president. Other appointees include K M Hale recording secretary, E M Hale coresponding secretary, G C Kirk general treasurer, Charles A Pierce local treasurer, Jennings Bailey local chairman, E E Woodson publicity, J L Warren World Outlook, S L Kingrea Mission Study, Frances Coburn baby special, Edna Hale supplies, C M Hale spiritual life, M C Coburn social relations, Hazel Campbell secretary of children’s work, and J D Beller orphanage agent.
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Lillie Missionary Society
the Methodist Church of
J. L. Warren
World Outlook
8. L. Kingrea
Frances Coburn
Edna Hale
C. M. Hale
M. C. Coburn
Hazel Campbell
J. D. Beller
Christmas Lights Set for Town Business District
E D Coburn and a crew install real Christmas trees and lighting in the town business district for December 9 opening.
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E. D. Coburn
Social Visits Across West Virginia and Kentucky
Mr and Mrs E F Lovell of Fireco West Virginia were guests of relatives last week. Little Miss Charlotte Ann Hale stayed with cousin Miss bettie Booth at Welch West Virginia over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Charles Shannon and daughter Bettie Cecil of Harlan Kentucky visited sister Mrs J A Vaughn briefly.
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C. L. Cecil
Dublin
Bettie Warner
Saeger
W. Va
Willie Coburn
J. H. Warner
E. F. Lovell
Fireco
Charlotte Ann Hale
Bettie Booth
Welch
Charles Shannon
Bettie Cecil
Harlan, Ky
J. A. Vaughn
Tragic Buckhannon Hunt Ends in Teen’s Death
In Buckhannon West Virginia 13 year old Harry Curry was fatally shot on the last day of the open season. Haymond Bias 19 a Buckhannon Upshur high school athlete said Curry walked in front of his gun as he fired. No inquest deemed necessary. The incident occurred while the boys returned from a hunting party.
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Buckhannon
W. Va
Harry Curry
Troy Alkire
Haymond Bias
Buckhannon-Upshur High School
Curry
Alkire
Pocahontas Coal Group Launches Detroit Area Drive
The Pocahontas Operators association begins an extensive ad campaign in the Detroit Metropolitan area to promote Pocahontas coal. Secretary W. E. Koepler reports highly gratifying early results and a plan to continue for weeks. Ads stress coal quality and origin from three counties in West Virginia and Virginia. A field man is assigned to Detroit for direct contact. a large four column Detroit ad ran Sunday ending with Pocahontas vs Association Bluefield, W. Va.
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Pocahontas Operators Association
Detroit
West Virginia
Virginia
Pocahontas Coal
Pocahontas Vs Association
Bluefield
W. Va
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