Wytheville road funds urged by regional delegation
A regional delegation from Bland Wythe and nearby counties will attend a December 17 meeting in Wytheville to push the commission to raise the tentative $100 009 allocation for the Bluefield Bland Wytheville highway project. The effort involves the Chamber of Commerce the Automobile Club and local groups seeking heightened support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Bland-Wytheville
Chamber of Ferces
Automobile Club
Eld
Bland
Tazewell
Wytheville
Virginia
U. S
Cleveland
Ohio
West Virginia
United States
Virgnia
West Virginia Line
Atheville
Grand March Starts 1930 License Plates Drive
The Decora tion of motor vehicles with gray and black numbers to carry owners through 1930 is underway. The Automobile club urges early AAA member orders to avoid a last minute rush. License plates are valid from January 1, 1930 to January 1, 1931 and must be purchased to operate a car. France has 101 vehicle manufacturers while the U S has 142 and the U K 68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuefield Automobile Club
Lcense
The
Automobile Club
AAA
Simmons eerie Stat Tazewell Motor Co case heard
A court action involving Simmons, Th Gerege orpe, J. M. Martin, and the Tazewell Motor Co. was discussed in a local session. Details remain unclear due to fragmentary OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neesess BE. Simmons
Eerie Stat Tazewell Motor Co
Peveeseees Th
Geregeorpe and
J. M. Martin Wee
Preparations Underway for Annual License Tag Service
The club plans an annual license tag service open to members and non members. Non members will pay a small fee. The effort involves elaborate preparations and expected handling of the service.
Motorists Risk When Tying Sleds Behind Cars
Report warns drivers who hitch sleds to their cars face personal liability for injuries and create hazardous, impassable roads as thawing conditions worsen. Noted routes like Princeton-Glen Lyn and Athens to Goodwin's Chapel are in poor to fair shape, with only Model T and early cars maneuvering some stretches.
Princeton Glen Lyn Road Deteriorates in Cold Weather
Graded and unimproved dirt roads should be avoided in wet or thawing weather. Very little work has been done on roads in the past two weeks due to the extreme cold weather.
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Princeton-Glen Lyn
Athens
Goodwin's Chapel
Roderfield
Gilbert
lhefield-Bland-Wytheville
Big Walker Mountain
Star Vehicles
West Virginia and Old Virginia travel tale by R B H
A New York state writer identified as R B H describes travels through West Virginia and Virginia. He notes Williamsburg as a central southern hub with historic restoration funded by John D Rockefeller Jr and admires southern courtesy while recounting a Finger Lake tour promoted by AAA counsellors. He imagines Virginian road tours to showcase regional scenery.
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New York State
West Virginia
Old Virginia
Williamsburg
William and Mary College
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Lynchburg
New York
Bluefield
W. Va
Finger Lake
Florida
Finger Lake Association
Virginias
Distinctive Charms in Mountain Scenery in Winter
Describes winter mountain scenery with snow covered forests, ice glassing on trees, cobalt shadows on snow, and vivid sunset colors. Praises solitude and natural beauty distinct from summer, urging reinvigoration through snowy landscapes. Mentions pine sounds and forest quiet, contrasted with tropical warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soca
Tropics
Automobile production and registration statistics from 1928 data
The report cites 4,024,590 passenger cars produced in the US and Canada in 1928, with 11.5 percent open models. It notes 63,091 motor vehicle dealers, four cars registered in 1895, 1929 gasoline use projected above 15 billion gallons, and 31,778,203 world motor vehicles. It also mentions prewar automotive freight, carloads exceeding 3.5 million, tours representing 5.6 percent of registrations, average 293 dollars per vehicle in 1928, and 258 vehicles per service station.
Government lauds air travel service by AAA
Federal report praises the American Automobile Association for expanding aviation help to members. About 200 clubs provide airway maps and transport arrangements as aviation grows nationally. Clarence A Young notes civil planes surpass autos in 1900-era counts and Civil aviation expands with AAA support.
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A.A.A
Federal Director of Aeronautics
AAA
Clarence A. Young
Aeronautica
Department of Commerce
Congress
American Automobile Association
United States
Officials Commended For Roping Off Streets For Coasting
City officials praise the decision to rope off certain streets for coasting and sledding as a safety measure. The plan addresses past injuries and fatalities among children who coast regardless of danger. Educating children and enforcing safety reportedly helps prevent accidents and teaches obedience.
Direct through service from Columbus to Jacksonville opens
On Tuesday November 19 the Blue and Gray lines launched a long desired through route with Canas City Coach and Greyhound. It runs from Columbus Ohio to Jacksonville Florida with further connections into the Palmetto state via Charleston Bluefield Winston Salem Charlotte Columbia and Augusta. The Jacksonville Bluefield trip takes about 25 hours with meals and comfort stops. Passengers may overnight at terminal points and resume next day.
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Blue and Gray Lines
Canas City Coach Company
Greyhound Lines
Columbus
Ohio
Jacksonville
Florida
Palmetto
Charleston
Bluefield
Winston-Salem
Charlotte
N. C
Columbia
Augusta
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Wytheville Road
Lakes
West Virginia State Automobile Association
8S. P. Smith
State Road Commission
Bluefield Automobile Club
France
United Kingdom
Jerry
West Virginian Hotel
Radina
WVA
Bluefield Avenue
Greever’s
Bland Street
Shewey
Barnett-Brumfield
Walnut Street
Forres
Greever Avenue
A. Anawalt
Auto Shop
Uraushaw
Crowell Chevrolet Co
Princeton
Matney
Simmons
W VA
Tazze Will
Tastewell Motor Co
Thorpe
Gary Exchange
Leeeeree
Tee
Soos Federal Streets
Eee
Ene
Heatwood and
White
Pedera
East End Bridge
Barnett-Brumfield Garage
Porest-Wright
He Daniels
Dante Motor Co
Ss. L. Panning
Norwood
Galeeees
Matonks Motor Co
Ereesees
Hickman & Pettett
LEGAL
Eae
Glen Lyn Road
Dodge
Dodge Brothers
Detroit
Chrysler Motors
W. R. Keesee & CO
Painter Motor Co
Tasewell, Va
Hickman & Pettett Mallens
Johnson Motor Co
W. Ya
Bluefield, West Va
Callaway Motor Sales
Keystone, W. Va
Strike-Nicholls, Inc
Welch, W. Va
Two
Canada
Goverment Lauds Air Travel Service
AC Spark Plug Company
Fut, Michigan
West Virginian Garage
Raleigh St
Bluefield, W. Va
Greever's Carage
A. A. A. Service
Shewey’s Tire & Radiator
Bluefield Ave
Auto Insurance
Citizens’ Underwriters
Agency
Peery Building Call 291
Auto Electrical
J.s.groseclose, Prop
Bluefield Produce & Provision Co
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