Mary O Connor Faces Grand Jury Over Nancy Glenn Death
Philadelphia December coroner's grand jury held Mary K R O Connor for Nancy Glenn's death. Bail set at 5000 as inquest findings were challenged. detectives quoted an unsigned statement alleging Mary struck Nancy and left her in a mud-puddle. Witnesses testified about Nancy's condition and a material witness was detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Glenn
Philadelphia
Mary KR. O'Connor
Harry B. Kalodher
Nancy
Labor Day
Charles Hersch
Miss O'Connor
Moranz
Maria Kibler Phillips
Olympia Mast
Tony
Cooking demonstration at Genoa High School continues
The Genoa High School home economics class conducts cooking demonstrations nightly through Thursday under Miss Altha Allen. Team one with Mrs. Kemper West, Mrs. Lucile Edwards, and Mrs. Ballie Overstreet leads sessions using modern methods, stage viewing by audience, prizes donated by local firms, and sponsor Cofer from Rosnoke Gas Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa High School
Altha Allen
Home Economics
Kemper West
Lucile Edwards
Ballie Overstreet
Cofer
Rosnoke ‘Gaa
Bluefield High School Showcases Modern Facilities and Staff
Bluefield Virginia residents are invited to visit Graham High School to view its modern four year program. Principal Z T Kyle and department heads Miss Beulah Jones and Mrs Batty Kyle are highlighted for administrative efficiency and hands on demonstrations. The home economics department hosts a hosted dinner with students and guests, praising the school’s improvements and senior activities for the class of 1937-1997.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Marshall L. Shearer
Graham High School
Batty Kyle
Kyle
Miss Dillion
J. W. Hodnett
C. L. Shullebarger
N. Huffard
Marshall
Shrear
Z. T. Kyle
Foreat Thompson
H.C. Callaway
Huffard
Fourth Month School Aid Allotments To Be Mailed Dec 15
Charleston WV December 8 The department of education announced fourth month allotments of primary school aid totaling 1,352, requiring requisitions to districts in 16 counties. Notable sums include Fayette 87,710 Greenbrier 33,080 Kanawha 120,325 Logan 43,805 Mercer 48,175 Mingo 96,060 Monroe 11,840 McDowell 7,466 Raleigh 60,720 Summers 16,720 Wyoming 22,985.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Department of Education
Scheel Dalia
Fayette
Greenbrier
Kanawha
Logan
Mercer
Mingo
Monro
McDowell
Raleigh
Summers
Wyoming
Air mishap in the stratosphere shuts down sparingly
A bizarre air pressure incident Tuesday night caused a power lapse and chimney failure in one anecdotal report from Ed Breele of Tiller Terrace. Snow was observed in Bluefield West Virginia as residents noted weather changes while the W. C. T. U. meets at Graham Methodists Church with an executive session planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Breele
Tiller Terrace
Bluefield
East River Mountain
W. OT. U
T. U
Graham Methodists Church
Tip Top Man Joins Big Hog Club in Spectacular
Compton joins the great big hog club after slaughtering three hogs totaling 1,500 pounds. Neighbors helped wrestle the monster pigs as a trench was dug to cradle them. Hogs are scalded by heated rocks and iron scraps, then the family straps the hot carcasses before broadcasting the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compton
Great
Matoaka Girl to Coach Roanoke College Team
From Wytheville, R. P. Johnson presents Miss Zuma Haller of Matoaka with a feature on her family. Haller is elected coach of Roanoke Business College basketball and serves as assistant to the college secretary. Johnson notes grandfathers tied to local rail and courthouse service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matoaka
Roanoke College
Wytheville
R. P.johnson
Zuma Haller
Miss Haller
Waller
Roanoke Business College
Johnson
W. J. Haller
Haller
Clinch Valley Railroad
Mr. Johnson
Matoeka
New Gym Aims as Ideal Site for Christmas Dance
The new gymnasium would provide an ideal venue for a Christmas dance with northern maple flooring, seating for about 400, and a polished waxed surface. It notes people admiring a first lady on the night, and mentions President Part with his three hundred pounds as a graceful dancer, while Henry Ford is cited enjoying old time fiddlers and banjos. Also references radio audiences preferring barn dances over classical music. The Onion Bowl gridiron game is outlined with East Graham vs Bluefield Bluefield Va. details and team lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Seven Sets of Twins in One Family Apparently
The Bramwell road home of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Patrick saw a remarkable birth pattern with seven sets of twins on the Patrick side and six sets on the Horton side. Dr. H. G. Breels notes twins run in families, citing Mr. Couts, Ohio-born father of the latest twins, and the couple’s pioneer standing in Bluefield area society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
Patricks
Horton
Breele
Hungry Cardinal Befriends Kitchen Helpers in Snow
A half frozen cardinal hungry for food enters a Montrose street home kitchen after a window jammed by frost. Mr. and Mrs. McClintock thawed the sash and fed the bird six crumbs. The bird ate then flew away cheerful in the snow, a true story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. McClintock
Montrose Street
Mr. McClintock
Eastern Star observes Yale season in meet
A festive Christmas observance marked the Blus field Virginia Eastern Star December meeting in Harman Hall. Members arranged gifts for a Community tree while children spoke and performed as vest runners and carollers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
YALE
Blusfield
Virginia
Harman Hall
Arthur B. Hendricks
J. ID
Henegardner
Virginia Side Personall J P Davidson Stricken by Rip
Abbs valley farmer J P Davidson, a prominent local resident, has been laid up for several days due to a rip. The report notes the illness and ongoing recovery amid community concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Davidson
Abbs Valley
Fall-Proof Fudge Demonstration on WHIS Broadcasts
Miss Taylor demonstrates fudge with optional marshmallows while a fall recipe from Thrifty Tempting Meals for 2 or 4 or 6 is promoted during a WHIS program. The Pot Milky Way show airs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 am, followed by Musical Moments Revue at 11:30 pm featuring Graham McNamee, Vic Arden, and guests.
Morning Jamboree and Card of Radio Schedule
A radio programming block lists times and performers through the day including Lilly Mountaineers, American Coal Co, Red and Stooge, Shoppers Programs, Chicago House Furnishing Co, Sunrise Bottling, Norge, Bluefield firms, Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians, Barney Lynn and Chris, Rhythm and Romance, Gilbert’s Union Store, Major A A Knapp, Vic Arden’s Orchestra, Gene Fast Griffith, Fred Pendleton and His Rhythm Kings, and other acts with sponsors like Coca Cola Bottling Co and Montgomery Ward. The schedule features morning to evening segments, dances, and variety times across Bluefield area stations.
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Lilly Land Company
The
Lilly Mountaineers
American Coal CO
Gowbay
Jack and His Ranch
L. D. Peuchtenberger Bakeries
Bubletta Feed& Supply Co
Kansas Milling Co
Red and Stooge
Shoppers Proges
Poricy Matc Bakers
Whats New Superior Sterling Co
Bluefield
Singin
Coca-Cola Botting Co
Web
Chicago House Furnishing CO
Sunrise Bottling CO
Norge Lowman Brazie Co
TBIS
Bluefield Supply CO
Guy Lombardo
Royal Sanadian
Barney, Lynn
Chris Berene
Producta
8Hoppers
Gilbert
People's Loan Co
Dan Bradshaw
A. A. Knapp
VIC_ARDEN
Gene Fast Griffith
Fred Pendleton
Rhythm Kings
Radio Schedule Mosaic Across East and West Rivals
A dense listing of radio programs across the east and west networks featuring orchestras, soloists, comedies, news periods, and musical variety from 6:00 PM to midnight. It details acts such as Chick Webb, Amos ’n’ Andy, Bob Crosby, Cab Calloway, and more, with times and venues across NBC-W1IZ and CBS-WABC networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat
Johnnie Johnson
Chick Webb
Carol Weymann
Billy
Betty—went
B. Grayson
Amos
Andy
Malcolm Claire
Leo Reisman
Jan Savitt
Rudy Vallee
Radio Music Hall
Lerry Clinton
Barron Orch
Erst
Amos 'N' Andy
West
Jimmy Dorsey
Jerry Blaine
Happy Felton
CBS
WABC
Mary Sothern
Hilltop House
del Casino
Press
Eddie Danley
Herbert Foote
Ensembler
Hollywood
Kate Smith
Maj. Bowes
Buddy Clark
V. Bay
Cab Calloway
NBC
East
Harry Kogen
Orchestra
Tom Mix
Sketch
The
California Orchestra
M. Weber
Rakey
Tony Russell
Tenar Sala
Lowell Thomas
Escorts
Easy Aces
Mr. Keen
Lou Breeze
Gen Johnson
Lejdersingers
America
Chicago
E. le Baron Orch
Ella Schallert
Bob Crosby
Eddie Varros
Garwood van & Orchest
Red Cross aide quits in Wheeling after 12 years
Father G Brooks executive secretary of Wheeling Red Cross resigns to take another post after twelve years service. Director A W Garnett and four assistants depart Charleston to attend three day convention of state aid directors in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Wheeling
W. Va
G. Brooks
Wheeling Red Cross
Farley
Charleston
A. W. Garnett
Department of Public Assistance
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary O'Connor
News of the Colored People
Tera
Corres
Phone Een
Genoa School
North Side
United Holy Church
Jesus
James, Julia and
Mary Johnson
Edith Banks
Ronell
Dublin
Henry Banks
Carolina Club
Carolina Home
Bland Street
Mamie Pearis
Saundle
Egeon
Mary
Hanes
Garoting Club
O Matinet Nees
Ford
Virginia News
Tip Top Man
BIG Hog Club
Eant Graham
Hardy Hill
Tower
Grahama
Bill Dud
East Gra+ham
Crocket
White
Shelton
Mure Graham
Fawien
Dudley
Hal Pack
Pruitt
Goldman
Ullback
Wallace
Reeearch Laboratories
Bix Bruce Co
Ig Ie
West Virginia
Terminix CO
Huntington
M. Thord Matz
Virginia Side
Science
Graham McNamee Maesto
Vic Arden
Longsmiths
United States
WHIS
WEAF
Serlal
Peres
Kitty Keene
Yes
Jack Armstrong
Carter
Alee
Abe
George Olsen
Emery Deutsch
Dick Himber
Ae Masters
Wwes
Vicks Marca
Tou
Dante
GMC
Trlicks
Barrow-Stowers Co
Raleigh Street
Bluefield, W. Va
Sarver’s Garage
General Motors, Trucks & Trailers
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