Officers Elected by Kiwanis Club in Bluefield
Hemkuhl-Shepherd president AC Lemkuhl heads Linefield Kiwanis after a meeting yesterday. W C Warlick is vice president, W S Anderson treasurer, W C Pollock reelected district treasurer, and a new board includes George P L Crockett Henry Ken trick and others. The club plans to begin year with new officers and helped host State Automobile Association delegates including remarks on good roads and community efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AC Lemkuhl
Hemkuhl-Shepherd Company
Linefield Kiwanis Club
W. C. Warlick
W. S. Anderson
W. C. Pollock
Tastee
George PL Crockett
Henry Kentrick
I. McMullan
Rd. E. Notsot
Ken Matty
Weller
Robert A. Sheffey
Nner
Asame Chareche
Khwants Elelos
Weel
Virginia Automobile — Association
P.O. Uordbreuk
Wheeling
Weat Yvirginia Automobile Association
Klwants Club
Virginia Automobile Associiation
He Plains For
Dd. N. Connally
Mantington
T. A. Cavandikh
Buntington
Ross
GC. Weller
Kiwanuis
A. Pearson
Bliefield Lions
Edith
Dayton Westminster Choir Singers
Lions
Kiwantana
State Automobile Association
Prank C Hager Ends Own Life In Hotel Room
Prank C Hager shot himself after purchasing a .22 revolver and cartridges at Bluefield Supply. A note addressed to Eliza, his wife’s maiden name, hinted funeral plans. Alice Alexander, a hotel maid, found the body. coroner's jury members listed include J A Donohue as foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee
Bluefield Supply Company
Bluefield Avanue
Powhatan
Hagary
Hager
Asie
Haager
Cleaning and sales notes from Richlands area
City and Coalfield items note dry cleaning and pressing prices for men suits and hats. A concert at Christian church on Liland Street hosted by Miss Gertrude Watts students. Reports of injuries from automobile accidents near Richlands with names and places. Local shop ads, notices, and a Christmas sale at Dixie Tailoring. Public notices from Eagles and a meeting at Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Liland Street
Gertrude Watts
Hager Death Reported In Bluefield Local Tragedy
The inquest found Hager died from a personal safety related wound. Funeral plans are on hold as relatives travel to Bluefield from Littlesburg and Huntington for the arrangements. Hager, born near Littlesburg, leaves a widow and five children and was active in several Masonic orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Henderson
G. B. Bulligan
Hager
Hawking Undertaking Company
H. J. Roark
Hardy Street
Huntington
Bluefield
Mr. Hager
Littlesburg
Wilza Cheatham
Beckley
Ralaigh
Sand Lick
S. J. Hager
Norton
B. C. Hager
Princeton
H., A. Hager
Naw Howe
Clyde H. Hager
Blue, Held
Ida Sondera
J. Roark
Virgil Harman
New Hope
Aye Kahle
Hattie Hanmibrick
Commandery and Shrine
Congress Opens With Many Bills On Its Program
The article notes a crowded Senate agenda as Congress convenes with numerous bills. It mentions illness in North Dakota and absences of Senator Reed, with oaths taken by Gould, W. Stewart, David I. Walsh, Harry B. Mawes, and Senator Robinson, highlighting party affiliations and state origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucan
Indiana
House
Joe" Cannon
Illinois
Washington
Walsh
Montana
Arthur R. Gould
Maine
Gould
Dawes
New Brunswick
Canada
Curtis
Mogoa
New Hampshire
Benator Hale
Congress
Repub- Moat
Senate
L Censen
Dickatela
New York
Hoover
Dickson
Iowa
Mississippi River
Hudson
Michigan
Gallivan
Massachusetts
Griest
Pennsylvania
North Dakota
Reed
Bmlaneuris
David
W. Stewart
David I. Wulah
Harry B. Mawes
Miawari
Robinson
Roapwb
Mountain State Transportation Company Bus Schedule Change
Mountain State Transportation Co lists bus departures from Kinsmuid Union Bus Terminal to Wazewall Lebanon Alingdom with departures at 8 00 a m 0 30 mm and 180 ppm 8 00 pm mm Wor Matoaka 6 30 p m 30 a m W760 wm 2 00 Youth 600 po on Wor Beckley 8 80 a m 1 30 p my 6 00 p m Bristol buses connect to Johnson City and Knoxville Beckley buses connect to Thur mond and Charleston Note schedules subject to change without notice
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Union
Wazewall
Lebanon
Alingdom Gud Firletol
Matoaka
Beckley
Bristol
Johnson City
Knoxville
Thurmond
Charleston
Pola
Fall and Doheny Trial Verbal Clashes on Peace Deal
Testimony in the Fall and Doheny trial featured sharp exchanges as Admiral Robison pressed questions about a Pacific peace deal and potential Pearl Harbor negotiations. The witness described urgency to conclude negotiations before Congress learned of the plan, while defenses cited state secrecy and foreign labor as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Arma Conferenc
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Robison
Congress
Robarty
Denby
Interior Duyurt
Adams Denby trial notes and oil case clashes
The proceedings reveal clashes over the BK Hills reserve lease issue and Denby’s remarks. Robison and Roberts spar over known loan involvement as Doheny endures arm treatment and the court blocks certain examiners. The coroner’s jury continues secret sessions while investigators question alleged enemies of Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denby
Roberts
Atleck
Robison
Navy
Rattle
Doheny
Ater
L. P. Barneson
General Petroleum of California
Hlic Hilla
Hogan
Bishop
Haveeen
Thousands of Mexicans Ready to Fight Calles
Tucson dispatch reports Adolfo de la Huerta, former provisional Mexican president, claiming thousands of Mexicans in the United States will cross the border to join a revolution against Calles. He says he could raise 600000 miners and soldiers if munitions were available and that anti Calles forces gain strength across southern Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
United States
Calles
Adalfo de A Huerta
Mexico
de la Huerta
Chaplin’s Wife Rejects 2500-Week London Offer
Liza Jrey Chaplin, estranged wife of Charles Chaplin, said she turned down a London revue offer of 2500 a week for 36 weeks. She cited duty to her babies and stated she is not interested despite the generous proposal. The offer was reportedly cabled by Harry Day, a member of parliament and theatrical producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Liza Jrey Chaplin
Charles Chaplin
London
Harry Day
Woman Arrested in Husband's Slaying in Oklahoma City
Edith M. Bishop was taken into custody today in connection with the investigation of the shooting death of Luther Bishop, a state detective, who was shot in the bedroom early yesterday. No charges were filed against Mrs. Bishop. A coroner's jury found two pistols Bishop allegedly kept beside him while asleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Dao
Edith M. Bishop
Luther Bishop
Mra. Bishop
Bishop
Plans for Bluefield Christmas Tree Event Unveiled
Community leaders formed a general committee at West Virginia Hotel meeting electing T C J Wilson as chairman and Ben I Williams as secretary. An executive panel from civic and fraternal groups will guide toy drive, tucking bags, and Santa visits with Beaver High School Band set to perform carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
T. C. J. Wilson
Ben 1. Willams
Hathasinam
Plana
Bluefield
Parent-Teachers Association
Santa Claus
West, Virginia
Santa
Beaver High School
Gas leak kills man. four others near death in Williamson
In Williamson West Virginia a broken pipe caused a gas leak in the Vaden home. Wesley Vaden died and his wife and three children were rushed to hospital in serious condition. The tragedy occurred as the family was awakened by the odor early this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson, W. Va
Wesley Vaden
Vaden
Ras
Ex Governor Freed of Liquor Charge
Bay Minette Alabama December 8 Charges of violating the prohibition law against Governor W W Brandon, seven of his friends and a negro servant, were nolle prosed in county court after Jack Daniels of Birmingham pleaded guilty to ownership of thirteen quarts of whiskey seized at a fishing camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Minette
Als
W. W.brandon
Jack Daniels
Birmingham
Acousticon Placed at Westminster Presbyterian Church
Dr and Mrs J H Blaydes present an acousticon with six ear-piece sets to Westminster Presbyterian Church to aid the hard of hearing. The device amplifies sound so deaf or nearly deaf parishioners can hear sermons and service details. Visitors with hearing difficulties are invited to use the acousticon at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Blaydes
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Jury finds Erdman Olson guilty in girl murder case
The case centers on a girl beaten to death and linked to Erdman Olson from a distant college town. Funeral services for Clara are planned, with search efforts for Olson ongoing as authorities seek Navy records and pursue multiple suspects nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erdman Olson
Outline defense in husband case continues
The outline notes that the defense described the defendant as tending to marry Miss Caldwell and referring to her as a friend and a nice Sirk. James Carothers, brother in law of Miss Caldwell, testified his wife told him of the CaldwellHubbard engagement in January 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Caldwell
James Carothers
Caldwell-Hubbard
Leesburg Broker Testifies on Mina Caldwell Engagement
J Goward McKillips a Leesburg real estate broker testified in a deposition that he knew Mina Caldwell for 25 years and was engaged to marry her. He said the engagement was broken before he disapproved of certain actions by Miss Caldwell and that he had advanced funds to purchase her wedding outfit, which Istar learned she used for other purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Goward McKillips
Leesburz
Fla
Mina Caldwell
Miss Caldwell
Istar
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Kiwanis Club
C. A
Lerakuh
C. Hager
South Blofield Extension, Inc
Opposiie N, & W
Prom Phone
Bluefield, W. VA
Aden
Harry L. Greenspon
Caippaigie
Bluebeld
Wehlands
J. H. Hamiited
Richlands
Chlands
Lnte
Mmock
Vowell
TeMands Drie Corporation
Marty Ja. Hogestom
Voneil
Willame Hospital
Pramod Mottues
GG. D. Wooda & Co
Bradmatin
Roy
Hriatman
Dixie 'Tal Joring Company
Sinceton
Oryani Books
Woods de Co
Bredmann
Weat Crahaut
Stamper's
Bramwell Road
P. 3
Cox, Northfork
Ae Va
Receiva Raward
Notic o—Eagles
Blue Annie
Order of Eagles
Pocahontan
Hagler’ Hall
Cliy
Basex
W. W
Bland Street
Bilnze
Dixie ‘Yatloring Company
Princeton Avert
Hted Men's Hall
Howard
Lee
Pharleston
Blue Chy Mun Boys
Arona
Alondarce
Moefield Shrine
Panea Masonia Templa
Marana
Hickoks
Shynx Club
Alt
Supreme Life Masuriqece
de Poague
Taquestet
W. M. Hedrick
Provident
Altamont
Stewart Street
Blufield Bottling
St. Louis
Florida
Cuba
Commercial Bank
Ely & Walker Dry Goods Co
Dolum
Borea & Goodall
Pago Beven
Mountain States Transportation Company
Fall and Doheny
AK Sail of
Honaker’s
Honaker Lakel
Nant
BK Hills
Chaplin
Giles County Lands
Circuit Court
Giles County
Virginia
Perrisburg
Pulaski
Walker's Creek
Pearseburg
Thomas J. Pearson
M. P. Farrier
Pearisburg, Virginia
Crowne Plalam
Cress
Linge
J. S. Compton
Padewenes
Ting and Operating
Val
New Bedford
Mars
T. C
Harry P. Wilbur
Kirla
Milicent Martey
Hazel K. Ricketson
Presbyterian Church
Mangus - Phillips Shoe Co
Bluefield, W. YA
Allen’s
Warlick Furniture Company
Buddy L
Whitlow Hardware Company
M. G. Whitlow Hardware Company
Princeton Avenue
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