Grundy Booms as Locals Rush to Acquire Lots
Grundy Virginia experiences a flood of professional and business arrivals and land purchases. Garfield Wright of Bluefield plans to move and practice law here. James Belcher and Oliver Hiswick buy property for a large feed store. Thomas West and Steve Drake lease the Stinson Hotel for a restaurant. A. H. Goff buys Goff Bros. business for 38000. College Addition lots attract buyers as Mountain Industrial Institute expands dormitories.
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Grundy
Garfield Wright
Bluefield
W. Va
James Belcher
Oliver Hiswick
Maxie
Thomas West
Steve Drake
Stinson
A. H. Goff
Goff Bros
Mountain Industrial Institute
Industrial mobilization plans outlined by Hanford MacNider
Assistant Secretary MacNider told the Engineers Club in Philadelphia that the current major effort is industrial mobilization. He cited the bitter lessons of the great war and said the nation disrupted many household routines in a sudden push to arm for defense, even with allies' armaments behind the barrier.
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Philadelphia
Hanford MacNider
War Department
Engineers Club
Noted pacifist aims for expert emergency plans
Assistant secretary argues mobilization is a peace measure and a frank declaration to secure a planned, expert emergency structure rather than large armies. He stresses avoidance of war and favors a small, skilled nucleus and well conceived defense framework.
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MacNider
Plans Refr ig er ation Merger Announced
New York bankers announce a $10 million merger of Kelvinator Nizor and Grand Rapids Refrigerator firms into the Electric Refrigeration Corporation. Kelvinator and Nizor swap stock, Grand Rapids sold for about $6 million cash with debentures and treasury funds. New trading on the New York curb market is expected within weeks.
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New York
Electric Refrigeration Corporation
Kelvittator
Nizer Cororations
Grand Rapids Refrgerator Company
Kelvinator
Nizor
Grand Rapids Company
Children Deliver Aid at North Pole Santa Visit
The Twins Incho Pie and Nancy meet Mrs. Claus and Santa at the North Pole as Mrs. Claus worries about Christmas preparations and Santa battles illness. The elf driver guides the blue geese home while Santa prepares to describe tasks to help make Christmas happen.
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Santa Claus
North Pole
Incho Pie
Mrs
Mrs. Claus
Alf
Mister Claus
Willy Nilly
Nancy
Mra. Claus
Were
Santa
Inch O
Nick
Colored Folk News and Club Meeting Invitation
Mrs. W. C. Moore invites members and interested individuals to the Bluefield Woman's Improvement Club gathering at 144 Melcher street on December 17 at 4 o'clock. The club reports its three departments and encourages new memberships and civic social and educational welfare involvement. Visitors welcome.
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Woman's Improvement Club
W. C. Moore
Bluefield
Eight birthday party at Stott Street residents
A birthday party for Ha with games music and refreshments held on Stott Street. Julia received many presents from friends as they celebrated her eighth anniversary with evident appreciation. Genoa High school shows zeal and solid work under Prof. Hill boosting Bluefield’s school pride and future. Hon Harry J Capehart of Welch visited Bluefield and qualified for the U S Court.
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Stott Street
Julia
Genoa High School
Hill
Bluefield
U. S. Court
Harry J. Capehart
Welch
Washington visit earns Capehart federal qualification
From Washington he secured qualification to practice law before federal and supreme courts. Capehart holds his certificate of qualification and gains notable professional distinction. Personal notes mention J. H. Wodden returning from Philadelphia for real estate business and Prof. G. B. Miller of Bramwell visiting Cluefield on business.
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Washington
Federal
Supreme Courts
United States
Capehart
J. H. Wodten
Philadelphia
G. 8. Miller
Bramwell
Cluefield
Real Estate Transfers Filed in County Court Clerk Office
Real estate transfers listed show M Harman and husband to W J Cecil for a lot on Crane Creek at $100. J O R Harry and wife to B S D Stephens for 6.62 acres on Brush Fork at $1,152.10. D Stephens and wife to ? on Rid h- page fragment continues.
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M. Harman
W. J. Cecil
Crane Creek
J. Or. Harry
D. Stephens
Brush Fork
M Ridh
Fragmented Property Transactions and Notes From Local Market
The fragmentary text lists various parcels with locations Princeton Glenwood Bluestone river and deals or consideration sums. Mentions include McNutt Callahan Jonn Manin and Deaver Pond with estates and lots in multiple blocks and near roads, plus a note on elderly workers and business sustainability.
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Ard & Stephens
el Cc
McNutt
Glenwood
Adition
Princeton
Christie
J. H. Davin
W. Caktes
A. Cites
Bluestone River
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New College Addition
Ciitizens
Gusta Smith
Big Rock
College Addition
J. L. Looney
Glerk
A. B. Jewell
Arch Barnett
The
MR. Sykes
Caleb Sykes
Mudd Center
NEA Service, Inc
Dventures
Olive Roberts Barton
News of the Colored Folk
Mandy
GC. A. Rog
Circle of Happiness
J. W. Waters Company
the Reliable Jewelers
Federal Street
Bluefield, W. Va
Bluefield Furniture Company
Princeton Ave
JO Raleigh ST
Manuels
Mazer-Cressman Cigar Co., Inc
Detroit
Ant Hi
Whipe Vas
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