Bluefield Delegation Presses State Road Extension at Pulaski
A large audience in Pulaski heard Tazewell county and surrounding districts urge roads improvements and allocations from the Virginia state highway commission. Speakers argued for Bluefield area routes including a gap from Sanders Drive to College Avenue Bluefield and criticized delays while noting widespread county backing. The meeting marked southwest Virginia’s largest road gathering in years with many delegations including Washington and Scott counties seeking hard surfaced or through routes.
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Tazewell
Puski
Virginia State Highway Commission
Tazewell County
Pocahontas
Falls Mills
Binefield
West End
W. L. Sexton
Bluefield College Road
College Avenue
Bluefield
W. Va
A. Tynes
Tazerwell County
Virginia
Court House
Dickenson
Scott
Russell
Grayson County
Ruth Henderson
Buchanan County
Scott County
Russell County
Washington County
J. H. Hassinger
Congress
Washington
Smythe County
ILANS Aims to Raise 3 Million to Put Prohibition on Shelf
At a New York dinner, speakers including Slayton chairman of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment Butler president of Columbia University Wadeworth former U S senator from New York and Hill a leading anti in the House outlined plans to raise three million dollars to push prohibition off the shelf.
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Ilans
New York
Slayton
Association Against the Prohibition
Butler
Columbia University
Wadeworth
United States
Hill
Congress
Wytheville Welcomes Guests to New Modern Hotel
Visitors over to Pulaski road meeting spent the night at the George Wythe hotel, a 45 room hostelry with every room having a bath. The town’s citizens dressed in Sunday clothes for the occasion as many ladies greeted visitors with warm welcomes.
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Pulaski
George Wythe
Virginia
Wytheville
Virginia Sidelights and Christmas Photo Ad
Christmas photographs offered at Brenckenridge Studio downstairs at 620 Princeton Avenue with phone 400. Women join the sunlit chorus as Pu laski road meeting draws a large turnout of supporters and critics alike. Ruth Henderson, member elect of the general assembly from Russell and Buchanan counties, praised the highway commission while urging Buchanan County receive more attention. A lady from the audience spoke up about local needs.
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Brenckenridge Studio
Princeton Avenue
Pulaski
Fair Sox
Virginia
Mies Ruth Henderson
Council
General Assembly
Russell
Buchanan
Highway Commission
Buchanan County
George Wythe Hotel Opens in Wytheville with Reception
The handsome modern George Wythe hotel in Wytheville was formally opened Tuesday evening with a largely attended reception hosted by management. Visitors from Bluefield and other points attended the event.
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George Wythe
Wytheville
Bluefield
Hornets organize for basketball and local talk at Pulaski Road
Scott county hosts a lively day with broad representation of trades and professions. A Grayson County minister asked the commission to remember Grayton county in prayer. The Parent-Teacher association sets December 13 lyceum at the Virginian theatre with tickets to come. The Hornets form a team under captain Donte Janutolo and plan competitive play. Dirt roads suffer from recent freezes and thaw. hard surfacing remains distant per state highway discussions.
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Pulaski Road
Grayson County
Grayton County
Parent-Teacher Association
Virginian Theatre
Hornet
Hornets
Donte Janutolo
Proud of Record Norfolk and Western Wins Harriman Safety Medal
Local Norfolk and Western employees celebrate winning the E. H. Harriman medal for safety. Management issues a circular thanking families for the distinction. Attendees at a Pulaski road meeting from the east end include Dr. Stump N Clarence Smith Mayor B T Graham J H Harry Frank St Clair W L Sexton Hudson Huffard H C Callaway R G Russell Robert Harman L A Tynes and Senator S J Thompson.
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Norfolk and Western
E. H. Harriman
Eystem
Pulaski
Dr. Stump
N. Clarence Smith
B. T. Graham
J. H. Harry
Frank St. Clair
W. L. Sexton
Hudson Huffard
H. C. Callaway
R. G. Russell
Robert Harman
L. A. Tynes
Palace Gellar Revisits Guy Fawkes Legend at Parliament
London December 7 Underneath the Palace of Westminster the Yeo men of the Guard with red tunics and gold lace inspect corridors as Parliament resumes its 1927 session. Effigies of Guy Fawkes are burned nationwide and street crowds beg for pennies amid Bonfire Night traditions.
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London
Palace of Westminster
Parliament
Guido Fawkes
House of Lords
House of Commons
Elizabeth
James Guido
Guy) Fawkes
Flanders
Fawkes
Pueblo girl wins national safety essay prize trip to Washington
EN thirteen year old Bethel Pugh of Pueblo Colorado won a national safety essay contest by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce. More than 400000 entered the competition and she earned a trip to Washington.
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Bethel Pugh
Pueblo
Colo
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Insurgent Oklahoma Legislators Target Johnston Administration
In Oklahoma the anti Johnston faction plans to press investigations into Governor Henry Johnston’s administration. Johnston seeks an injunction to stop them. a grant could lead to contempt of court. The four leaders of the opposition are shown, including Graham Hill Johnson Knight.
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Oklahoma
Henry
Guy Fawkes Plotters and Lewes Bonfire Societies
The article recalls Guy Fawkes being seized during the Gunpowder Plot and brought before King James I. Fawkes confessed in the Tower of London and was hanged with other plotters near Parliament. It notes the Lewes Sussex bonfire societies dating back to 1606, each keeping its own lineage and processions.
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Lord Monteagle
Guy Fawkes
James
Tower of London
Fawkes
Parliament House
London
Sussex
Lewes
Corn production up slightly amid Balkan concerns
Washington reports the department of agriculture notes Balkan corn yields are disappointing while five European countries foresee higher harvests. The American crop is estimated at 2,753,249,000 bushels, up four percent from 1926, with fourteen nations totaling about 3,211,256,000 bushels in the Northern Hemisphere outlook.
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Washington
Balkan States
Department of Agriculture
Giants Pick Site for 1928 Spring Training
The New York Giants chose Augusta Georgia as the site for their 1928 spring training session. This confirms Augusta will host the team during the preseason period and prepare for the upcoming season in Major League Baseball.
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Giants
New York Giants
Augusta
Little Green Capsule Claims Quick Rheumatic Relief
An advertisement extols a green capsule named Allenrhu Number 2 that allegedly ends rheumatic pain within hours. It outlines a dosing plan over two days then daily use, promises prompt relief and full refund if dissatisfied, and credits Goodykoontz Drug Co. with the guarantee.
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America
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Violinist Mme Gray Shevinne Delights Bluefield Institute
Mme Gray Shevinne, a renowned violinist, performed at the Bluefield Institute on Tuesday night. The artist presented a varied program from works by Viewxtemps and Sarasate to descriptive sketches, winning wide acclaim and reinforcing the institute’s reputation for bringing high caliber performers to the community.
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Mme
Gray Shevinne
Bluefield Institute
Mme. Shevinne
Viewxtemps
Sarasate
Alabama Faces Hardest Season Under Wallace Wade
Wallace Wade led Alabama to its poorest season since his tenure began, enduring a string of losses and lowered expectations as the program sought to rebound from a difficult year.
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Wallace Wade
Alabama
Wade
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Bluefield Folk
Bluefield College
Sveral Hundred
William H. Stayton
John Philip Hill
James Wadsworth
Nicholas Murray Butler
Cole
P.S
Lyceum
Giles
Bland
Westminster
Yeomen of the Guard
Utsara
News OF the Colored People
Jamaica
Bluefield Produce & Provision Co
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric & Mpg
Peery Building
Blueheld
West Virginia
Bell Phone
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