Virginia Side Man Killed by Train
G. W. Shinault a 69 year old Bluefield Va resident died after being struck by an eastbound Norfolk and Western train near his home on Fairview Street. Fog prevented sighting. coroner's jury ruled accidental death. survivors include his widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Shinault
Bluefield
Fairview Street
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Shinault
Bowen Towers
Echoo
Jaeger
Cook
O. K. Phieger
K. C. Wimmer
G. W. Havens
Hinault
Hawkins Undertaking Establishment
Sinault
Imits
S H'Nenit
Tazewell County
Norfolk and Westera
James
Aspironal Liquid Cold Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Aspironal as a new scientific liquid cold remedy that clears the head relieves nasal and throat congestion stops mucous flow banishes headaches and the chilly ache. It claims gentle action on liver and bowels and promises refunds if relief does not come in two minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BAYER
Rabbit Hunter Wounded by Shot Fired by Dog
John Sanders of Bluefield Virginia, a well known colored man, was wounded in the leg while rabbit hunting Monday evening. His rifle discharged when his rabbit dog tripped the gun lock, the load striking him as he tried to flush a rabbit. Sanders was taken to his North Side home and was reported improving. The incident occurred in a ridge north of College Avenue.
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John Sanders
Bluefield
Sanders
College Avenue
Obituary notices longtime Bluefield resident dies
John Shinault of Bluefield Virginia and Frazier Shinault of Rossville Georgia survive with Mrs Walter Mutter of Pisgah and Mrs W C Breckenridge of Bluefield A brother James Shinault of Pocahontas County West Virginia and sisters Elizabeth Mutter of Squire and Jennie Akers of Honaker Funeral services at the Christian church Bluefield Wednesday at 2 30 pm conducted by Rev M C Hughes with interment at Maple Hill Cemetery West Graham.
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John Shinault
Bluefield
Frazier Shinault
Rossville
Walter Mutter
Pisgah
W. C. Breckenridge
James Shinault
Pocahontas County
W. Va
Elizabeth Mutter
Squire
Jennie Akers
Honaker
Christian Church
M. C
Hughes
Maple Hill Cemetery
West Graham
Enrollment at Grundy High School Increases
Grundy High School, led by Prof. J. E. Smith in his second year, reports enrollment nearly doubling to about 200 students with 43 seniors. The district draws from seven Virginia counties and six states including Virginia West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee North and South Carolina and Georgia. Elementary enrollment totals 176 as Grundy rises in regional education.
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Grundy High School
J. E. Smith
Graham High School
Professor Smith
Grundy School
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Grundy
Buchanan County
Huge sum named to complete road work in Virginia
H. G. Shirley, chairman of the Virginia State highway commission, cites 200 million dollars as the total needed to finish the six thousand mile system. Since 1922 the state has spent 70 million, with 120 million more required to finish ongoing highway improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Shirley
Virginia State Highway Commission
Old Dominion
Shirley
Shawver Visits Relatives Then Returns Home to Albany
Adam Shawver, who has stayed several days visiting relatives, left last night for his home in Albany Missouri. He is the brother of Mrs. G. P. McMullin of this city and has many other relatives in Tazewell county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Shawver
Albany
Shawver
G. P. McMullin
Tazewell County
Trinkle Weighs Senate Bid Against Senator Glass
From Richmond comes word that former Virginia governor EF Lee Trinkle may enter the Democratic primary to challenge Sen. Carter Glass for a U.S. Senate seat next year. Trinkle, now in Roanoke, has admitted the consideration but not a firm decision, while observers note the crowded field and Byrd Peery routes shaping Virginia politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
EF. Lee Trinkle
Virginia
Carter Glass
Richmond News-Leader
Trinkle
Senator Glass
United States Senate
Clase
Glass
Harry Flood Byrd
George
Roanoke
Officers Without Clue to St Paul Robbers
City police still seek suspects after a December 6 safe robbery at Clinchfield Lumber Co in St Paul. A $150 theft occurred with blood found on the safe door, suggesting a dynamite blast may have injured the robber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Clinchfield Lumber Company
Norton Man Injured When Car Hits Fast Train
John Wyatt, 24, of Norton, was seriously injured Sunday in Appalachia after driving his car onto railroad tracks as a Louisville and Nashville freight train passed. He is listed in serious condition at a Norton hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wyatt
Norton
Appalachia
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Wyatt
Richmond Hospital Surgery For Mrs Gravely
Mrs T M Gravely wife of the prohibition field agent underwent a surgical operation Monday night at St Luke s hospital in Richmond Dr Stuart McGuire treated her and she is a prominent Baptist church member. The report notes her local prominence and ongoing treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Gravely
Richmond
Stuart McGuire
St. Luke's Hospital
Gravely
The
Baptist Church
Last Minute Voters Qualify Under Poll Tax Deadline
A number of residents rushed to meet the poll tax requirement yesterday to qualify for the town election next June. The date was described as the final cutoff to satisfy the six month law.
Wrecked Hudson Roadster After East Blue Field Chase
A Hudson roadster wrecked in East Bluefield West Virginia early Sunday after a pursuit by W C Breckenridge and H D Bryant. The car struck the bridge and was badly damaged with a broken wheel motor and frame reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bluefield
W. Va
W. C. Breckenridge
H. D. Bryant
Moonshine Run Sparks Townwide Car Chase
West Virginia plate 114-664 car, believed from Mullens area, sped through town with occupants escaping. Forty gallons of moonshine were carried in the Hudson, drawing a rush of excitement as vehicles roared past residents during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Mullens
Hudson
PTA Meeting Set in Masonic Hall This Evening
The Parent Teacher Association gathers this evening in the Masonic dining hall for a monthly session. The public is invited and a program will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Masonic Dining Hall
Sally Litz to Return Home for Christmas Holiday
Local friends learn Miss Sally Litz famed songbird will arrive from New York to spend Christmas at her home. The noted performer plans a quiet holiday season with family and friends in town.
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Sally Litz
Songbird
New York
Virginia Side Personal News Note
Miss Clare Lay a local high school faculty member spent the weekend at Coeburn her home. Mrs L E B Hill of Columbus accompanied by her little son is here as the guest of her parents Mr and Mrs H S Lesler on Virginia avenue. Mr and Mrs L W Bates were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs A Z Litz at Tazewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Taylor
Tazewell Avenue
Memorial Baptist Church
Mrs. Taylor
Genevieve Glesom
Taylor
Clare Lay
H'St School
Coeburn
L. EB. Hill
Columbus
H. S. Lesler
Virginia Avenue
L. W. Bates
A. Z. Litz
Tazewell
Social News From Pocahontas and Bluefield
Bluestone reports a week of visits and shopping across Pocahontas Bluefield and Welch. Mrs T B Ogle and Mrs M T Perry called on Pocahontas friends Tuesday. Beach Dobbins and Ed Moore left for Philadelphia to take positions with the railroad.
Legionnaires Plan to Attend Big Rally in East Liverpool
C L Bodenhamer national commander of the American Legion will be guest of honor at East Liverpool Post No 4 rally on May 23. About five thousand legionnaires from Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio are expected to attend.
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East Liverpool
C. L. Bodenhamer
Eldorado
Ark
American Legion
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Ohio Power Completes Merger Plan To Take Over Suburban Light
The Utilities Power and Light Company one of the nation’s largest utility holds full control of Suburban Light and Power and Utilities Service companies with headquarters in Alliance Ohio.
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Liance, O
Utilities Power and Light Company
United States
Suburban Light and Power
Utilities Service Companies
Stimson Opts Outdoor Ride With Flesh and Blood Horse
Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson favors an outdoor trek on a real horse over indoor electric pony exercise. He is pictured riding Larry in Rock Creek Park, Washington.
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Henry L. Stimson
Larry
Rock Creek Park
Washington
Appraises Property of United Fuel Gas at Protestants Conference
J Paul Blundon of Keyser presented an appraisal of the physical properties of the United Fuel Gas company at a conference of Protestant attorneys in Charleston. He was employed by cities opposing an application of the company.
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Charleston
United Fuel Gas Company
J. Paul Blundon
Keyser
Blundon
Liquor runners elude officers after crash on county bridge
Two rum runners fled after their car laden with forty gallons of liquor crashed on the Mercer county road bridge at Bluefield's edge. Deputy W C Breckenridge pursued from Bluefield with H D Bryant joining in. The men escaped into railroad yards with evidence of injuries from the wreck.
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Virginia
Mercer County Road
W. C. Breckenridge
Bluefield
Tazewell Highway
Breckenridge
H. D. Bryant
Bryant
Municipal Utilities Protest Rate Increase Conference
Protesters from Huntington Williamson and Ripley voiced opposition at a public service conference on a proposed rate increase by the gas company. Municipalities pressed for fair charges and oversight during the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Huntington
Williamson
Ripley
Kerosene Fire Fatal to Ohio Woman in Parkersburg
Minnie Smith aged 46 died in a Parkersburg hospital from burns sustained when she poured kerosene on wood to start a fire at her Coolville Ohio home near here. The incident occurred earlier today and prompted local officials to investigate the accidental blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Minnie Smith
Coolville
Ohio
Deaths and Local News From Lurich Virginia
Little Jamie Haldren, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Haldren, dies at home aged under two weeks. Noel Haldren, eldest son, was killed on the railroad in August. Mrs Harry Herbert of Narrows visits son Rivers, ill at N and W station. Confederate chief William Shorter dies near Glen Lyn. Other notes include visitors and local movements around Narrows and Simmons.
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Lurich
Jamie Haldren
Tom Haldren
Elgood
Noel
Harry Herbert
Narrows
Rev Dabney to Preach at Bethel A M E Church
Rev L Dabney of Mt Zion Baptist will preach at Bethel A M E Church on Bland Street this evening at 8 o clock with the choir in charge. The stewardess board will supervise the service. Evangelist E L Petere from Winston will preach at East Bluefield Christian Church Wednesday night December 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dabney
L. Dabney
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Bethel A. M. E
Bland Street
Bethel Church
Stewardness Board
E. L. Petere
Winston
East Bluefield Christian Church
Ellsworth
Geneva Ellsworth
Pocahontas
Brown Hospital
North Mercer Street
Baptist Church
Johnson & Petites
Five Women Killed in Oviedo Powder Plant Blast
An explosion at a powder factory in Oviedo Spain killed five women workers and injured two others. The cause of the blast remains under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oviedo
Spain
Sure Way to Stop Night Coughs
A doctor prescribed Thoxine stops night coughs within 15 minutes using a different principle. Thoxine is safe for the whole family, pleasant tasting, and sold with a money back guarantee in 35c 60c and 1.00 bottles at Goody's Drug Stores White Pharmacy and other drug stores.
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Goody's Drug Stores
White Pharmacy
Good Drug
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Rumford
Rumford Company Executive
Rumford, R. L
Senate
Senaor Glass
Norton Man
Richmond Hospital
Luther Guild
George Miller
P.T. A
Bluestone, W. VA
Ohio Power
United Fuel Gas
East End Bridge
Lurich, VA
P. K. Dickinson
J. Gore
H. T. Adair
Vestiels
News OF the Colored People
Church Street
W. A. Hamlin
Christ Jesus
Glenn
Arid
Woo
Bluefield Avenue
Mee
Brunswick
New Brunswick
Brunswick-Balke-Collender CO
Chicago
Toronto
Radio Distributing Company
Fourth Ave
Huntington W. Va
Boggs & Goodall, Inc
Bluefield, W. VA
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