Oppose Rail Link Move Stirs Bluefield Chamber Meet
Bluefield chamber of commerce directors unanimously oppose absorbing the Norfolk and Western railway by the Pennsylvania rail plan and reject a US Chamber referendum on federal curtailment of production. They also weigh business continuity and employment issues, and adopt safety and service measures with the national society council to boost local industry and safety programs.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
Pennsylvania
Binefield Chamber of Commerce
Fia
United States Chamber of Commerca
Agresmenta
Shooting Victim Younce Dies After Back Injuries In North Tazewell
The article notes Younce was shot in the back during a confrontation in Tazewell county and died from kidney and intestinal injuries. He was a North Carolina native who moved to North Tazewell five years ago and starred in football. A widow and one child survive, with funeral services planned at Maplewood Cemetery after the body arrived Monday.
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Hash
Younce
Lusher
Blaa
Mash
Wisn
Bishop
Jal
Mqnor
Yornce
Yonca
North Caro~ting
North Tazewell
Tazewell High
Tazewell
Wiforta
Tazawell
Taver
North Tazawell
Window Smasher Steals Watches From Tinsley Store
City police reported late last night that A F Tinsley found watches missing after a window was shattered in his jewelry store on Federal Street early Monday. Initial details suggest the robber fled but was nabbed after being surprised by an officer.
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A. F. Tinsley
Federal Pareat
Fraternal Lodge Meeting and Noted Advertisements
A stated communication of Blie fold Lodge No 83 A F and A M will be Tuesday night December 8 at 7 30 at Manonte Temple. A vote will be taken on the proposed name admission to the Grand Lodge constitution. Business of importance. A good attendance desired. Lanea Silk Crepe Creasex Reg 275 and 12.60 for 6. today only. Dalley Amber Company ads for auto glare and plants in many towns.
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Masoxle
Bliefold Lodge
A. F
A. M
Betn
Manonte Temple
Admieate
Grand Lodge
L. M. Carper
Intalio
Planta
Dinefield
Mullens
Matonka
War
Dalley Amber Company
Fratwall's
Blind St
Truck plunges down embankment into train tracks
Till Yates of Keystone lost control of a Ford truck that plunged 200 feet down an embankment toward Norfolk and Western tracks between McDowell and Ashland. The passenger train struck the vehicle, carrying it several feet before stopping. Yates escaped major injuries but cut his head and sustained a gash as he climbed from the wrecked cab.
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Till Yates
Keystone
Pissenger
Eeg
Yates
Vpainter Furniture Company
Lont
McDowell
Ashland
Norfolk and Western Railway
Powers death fate debated in West Virginia case
Harry F Powers faces trial with prosecutors urging a verdict mandating hanging after accusing him of premeditated murder for profiteering in a case tied to a death chamber and missing persons from Park Ridge. The defense questioned the state's ability to prove the charges and Powers named himself an atheist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anoan
Park Ridge
Vic
Mia
Lemke
Law
Gary Woman Awarded Verdict in Prohibition Case
Anna Stocko of Gary received 1600 damages in a 16000 suit against St L Taylor Tsadore Katzen and Midebrand in McDowell circuit court. Jury verdict filed about 1046 p m after a night session. Suit stemmed from Anna Stocko’s arrest by prohibition officers on September 1 of the year.
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Anna Stocko
Gary
McDowell
St. L. Taylor
Tsadore Katzen
Prohibition
Uff
Aesajan
Christmas Tree Plans Set For Eleventh Dinefeld Event
The Binefield Community Christmas Tree Association held its eleventh annual meeting at the chamber offices to plan the Christmas Eve distribution at the Municipal building. Santa Claus visits for needy children were reaffirmed with about 1,109 children slated to be served. a $1,000 fundraising goal was set alongside toy, candle, and nut donations coordinated by committees and WHIS radio support.
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Binefield
Santa Claus
Organizat
Associationa
Hen H. Williams
Santa Clara
Christma
Wilnon
Junior Guild of
Christ Episcopal Church
Whis Hue
Ben H. Will Mame
J. F. Wills
Ping Wera
Bay- Four
Harvey Amon
Pocahontas
Sante
Hia
Northland
Aoan Werkere
Charity Organitationa
Clyde Wilett
Ben H. Williams
Norvin Ovrom
Andrew Bailey
W. A. Boatain
W. N. Clagett
Booker
Wall
Auto collision injures four near Kegley on Sunday
A Yello touring car driven by W O Willa with family and a Plymouth coupe carrying L H Read Wayne Doifig collided on the Princeton Beckley road near Kegley Sunday afternoon. All occupants suffered bruises but none seriously hurt en route to Neckley for a funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Willa
Bland
Neckley
L. H. Read
Glen Murgon
Wayne Doifig
Princeton-Beckley
Olga Daugherty
Funeral attendance set for mother of Mrs Willa
Sheriff J Otta Bowling and State Trooper W B Stacey investigated a Friday accident and arrested Epting and Read. They were arraigned yesterday before Magistrate G Dame on a charge of being drunk and fined 19 dollars plus costs each.
Link Cheek Artist With Old Grime Noted in Penney Case
Thompson has been jailed since, denying knowledge of the Penney transaction. Clerks identified him as the man who presented a $46.60 Penney check on November 16 after buying a bill of hoards. A shoe with Penney hide marks was found, and a dress and coat bought that date were recovered at his home by local officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Clerke
Senate foes fear loss of control over pro tempore vote
Washington December 17 Republicans in the Senate warned of possible Democratic gains if the revolt against George Moses of New Hampshire continues. Leaders cautioned that balloting could produce chaos and threaten Republican control, with only 46 votes needed to block Democratic support and events unclear as Western independents clash with the GOP.
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Moses Fignt
Washington
Dac
Senate
George Mones
New Hampshire
Democrata
Daya
Moses
Hemthe
Watson
Indiana
Isala
Mogea
Democrats
Onoup Yews Republicana
Farmar
Japan Ready to Accept League Plan for Neutral Zone
An authoritative spokesman said Japan would consider a League of Nations suggestion to create a neutral zone in the Chinchow area. China’s government washed its hands of the proposal and Japan warned of an imminent danger of outbreak, depending on Chang.
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Tokyo
Chang
Chinchow
Japan
League of Na~tions Council
Frank Merlane Nabbed in Wisconsin
Chicago dispatch reports gangster Frank Merlane known as a public enemy was arrested near Madison Wisconsin after a long pursuit. He was flown to Chicago by police and tied to the killer of his wife and two dogs, with the case described as a major gangland operation. A separate court note in Kingwood West Virginia covers Evelyn Warader's murder trial and a dream evidence claim.
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Chicago
Frank
Erlang
Madison
Wic
Pat Roche
McErlane
McErlane Dis
Slaly
Legion Official Commends Post Legions Drive Reaches 343 Members
Bluefield Post No. of the American Legion reports 343 paid up members, 193 percent of quota, with a goal of 500. National bulletin places West Virginia in fifth nationally. Adjutant M. M. Woodyard quotes a congratulatory letter from Frank S. Samuelson praising the post’s distinguished service and strong member involvement as a sign of continued loyalty in 1932.
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Bluefield Post
American Legion
Weat
Virginia Department
M. M. Woodyard
Frank 8
Samuel Susiatant
Poat
Enecia
Haynz
Appreciation for WHIA Sunday All Day Broadcast
Expressions of thanks poured in from listeners far and near for WHIA all day Sunday broadcast from 2 a m to 5 p m. The management announced the start of a series of all day programs weekly under local firm sponsorship. Programs are transmitted by electrical transcription and feature a theme song and recurring characters.
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WHIA
St Nnon
Winding Gulf Operators Elect Charleston Man President
A. W. Laing of Charleston was chosen president of the Winding Gulf Operators' association at the annual meeting held in Beckley. He succeeds W. A. Richards of Bluefield. L. T. Putman of Beckley was elected vice president and P. Gernay of Mount Hope as secretary treasurer. The gathering drew a large turnout.
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A. W. Laing
Charleston
McAlpin Coa) Company
Bockley
Mr. Laing
W. A. Richards
Bluefield
L. T. Putman
Beckley
Raleigh-Wyoming Mining Company
P. Gernay
Mount Hope
C. G. B. Smokeless Coal Company
Tresqular
Brother of local men succumbs in Saltville
W. H. Surber, 54, of Saltville, Va., brother of B. B. Surber of Fifth Street, died last evening at 7:30 at his home after a tang in cancer. No funeral plans yet. Survived by three brothers, a sister Ellen Surber of Saltville, and father W. J. Surber of Saltville.
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W. H. Surber
Saltville
B. B. Surber
Fifth Street
Thin City
Hig
Dea
BK. Burber
Bramwell
A. H. Surber
Williamson
R. C. Surber
Pulaski
Ellen Surber
W. J. Surber
Don t Dig Itching Skin Wash Ad Flicker
Advertisement for Dr David s Sanative Wash promising quick relief from itching by targeting skin germs. Claims relief within minutes and money back guarantee if drugstore bottle not available, with Owens & Minor Dept 61 Richmond Va as sender.
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Dr. David
Owens & Minor, Dept. 61
Richmond
Society notes on PTA and church circle meetings
Wade PTA meets this afternoon at 3 in the school auditorium with a pupil play directed by Miss Tempe Osborne and a talk by Miss Minnie Weaver. Yates Intermediate R A meets tonight at College Avenue Baptist Church. circle serves refreshments and Week of Prayer observed. bring bank offerings. Circle 8 W M S First Baptist plans Pollyanna sale. W M S College Avenue Baptist to meet Wednesday at 2:30 for officer elections and important business. large attendance requested.
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R. A
College Avenue
Bailey
College Avenue Baptist Church
Otter
Officers' Training Day Missionary Meeting at Bland Street
Officers' Training Day for lua field district held at Bland Street Methodist church begins at 10 o clock. Twenty nine auxiliaries for 1632 will be present with Matron secretary Mrs. M. B. Reynolds in charge and assisted by Mrs. L. A. Tynes Mrs. J. H. Kyla Mrs. R. B. Platt Jr and Mrs. O. C. H. Witten. Opening devotional by Mrs. S. W. Hayne and closing consecration at 12 15.'''
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Missionary Societies
Luafield
Bland Street Methodist Church
Mra
B. Reynolds
Kayatona
L. A. Tynes
Tazewell
J, HW. Kyla
Northfork
R. B. Platt Jr
Wytheville
CO. H. Witten
Tazewell Afftriat
5. W. Hayne
Local lodge officers and committee names listed
A fragmented roster shows Hayton as vice president with Grace Houching as chaplis and Mary Clark as secretary. Other roles include Maude Robertson treasurer Nelile Neal collector China Lambert warden Ethel Austin conductress Mavis Morgan chair, Mary Boyd trustee Havel Puntbenith third trustee Maggie Norton representative Mary Johnston alternate representative Mary Clark aide guard Margaret Muncey outside guard Maude Boyd flag bearer Pearl Mowles pianist Evelyn Norton medical examiner C Slusher and assistant Dr W Horton.
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Mary Clark
Margaret Muncey
Maude Boyd
Pearl Mowles
Mra
Filling Bridge
Many Magazine
Evelyn Norton
C. Slusher
W. Horton
YWCA Committees Schedule Meetings and Events
The YWCA Cheyney membership committee meets this afternoon at 3 30 to plan the January membership meeting with full attendance urged. The headquarters committee convenes at 2 30 to discuss Christmas decorations and preaching. The Globe Trotters club gathers at 7 30 for volleyball practice followed by a candy making class and Christmas program work. Mrs J T Ashley returns from Dayton Ohio visiting Charles Harman in National Military Home hospital. Mrs J W Mungey hosts Welch visit, Mrs W M Looney at New Midway home. Mrs Harry Bova and Miss Sadie Hackney are week end guests of Mr and Mrs W J Marat Jr. B Houching treatment at Blackfield sanitarium for knee injury from N and W shop fall.
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The
Y.W.C.A
Mra
J, Cheyney
Globe Trotters Club
J. T. Ashley
Dayton
Asbury
Charles T. Harman
National Military Home Hospital
J. W. Mungey
Wairmont Street
Welch
David Cook
W. M. Looney
New Midway
Harry Bova
Logan
Misa Sadie Hackney
W. J. Marat Jr
B. Houching
Black Field Sanitarium
N. and W. Shopa
Local Youth Held For Juvenile Court
T. H. Crumbfield Jr. a 17 year old youth confessed to threatening his mother Mrs. Oakle Tuite Pel1 1708 Ronceverte Street with a knife. He was committed to Mercer County Jail to await action of Judge George L. Dillard.
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T. H. Crumbfield Jr
WH. B. Kittwatterne
Oakle Tuite Peld
Ronceverte Street
Mercer County
Dudge George L. Dillard
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Tazewell Mian
Tinsley
Radio Beauty
Rte Claus
Westinghouse Colomaire Jr
Fradio
Nghi Radio Dealer Voy Cee Paly Co
New
Henry Rodgin
Thain
Athiest
Clarksburg
W. Va
Harry F
Powers
Jas
Omicara
Fowers
Bryin Mayers
Pittsburgh
Paychintria
Galnar
Clarssburg
Ehap
Pepe Auten
Welte
Link Cheek
Garner
Hoover
Manchuri
Frank Merlane
Wisconsin
Legion
Gulf
Warlick Furniture Co
Wade P.T. A
R.A
W. M
First Baptist Church
B. B. Perfater
Annel
Pollyanne
Ladies Society of the B
Moose Hall
Berhel Bowles
Mildret
Dr. W. M. Jarrett
Coal & Coke
Y. Quarters
Globe Trotters’ Club
Virginia
J. S. Compton
Telegraph Commercial Printing Company
Bland ST
Freckles
BY Blosser
Dio
Wral
Wwe
Pop
Emery
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