Tazewell Bluefield Highway Work to Resume Monday
Pemberton and Rosenbaum, the contractors on the Tazewell Bluefield highway, plan to start work Monday morning after resolving wage disputes. Delays were caused by a quarrel between Virginia and the national administration over pay rates for laborers, with CWA wages at 45 cents per hour prompting contractor concerns.
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Pemberton & Rosenbaum
Tazewell- Bluefield
Bluefield-Tazewell
St. Clair’s Croseinz
Tazewell Road
CWA
Brother of Minus Hall Killed While Hunting
Minus Hall, a Norfolk and Western special agent based in Bluefield, received word of the accidental death of his brother Walter Hall who was killed hunting near Crum in Wayne County. The discharge from his gun caused instant death, and Minus Hall left Bluefield to reach Crum promptly after the telegram.
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Minus Hall
Norfolk and Western Special
Bluefield
Walter Hall
Crum
Wayne County
Mr. Hall
Hall
Pearisburg Native E. B. Phliegar Dies After Ill Health
E B Phliegar of Pearisburg died early yesterday after a period of declining health. He worked as a telegraph operator on the Radford division of the Norfolk and Western. Survived by his aged mother Mrs Tazewell Phiegar and four sisters and one brother. funeral arrangements not announced.
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O. K. Phiegar
HE. B. Phiegar
Pearisburg
Phiegar
Radford
Norfolk and Western
Tazewell Phiegar
Bluefield
Nettie Thrupp
Viola Cremer
Caruthersville
Maggie Saunders
Roanoke
Vena Phlegar
Foxes Plentiful in Little Egypt Report
Jones Bennett from Little Egypt reports grey foxes thick this winter north of Stony Ridge in Mudfork. He notes the foxes are long winded and would challenge any pack on moonlit nights. Bennett, a longtime observer, also mentions bagging two wild ducks yesterday near Falls Mills AM.
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Jones Bennett
Egypt
Stony Ridge
Mudfork
Bennett
Beret
Falls Millsam
Rodeheaver to Sing at Graham Methodist Sunday
The Graham Methodist church invites worshipers to a Sunday morning service featuring Homer Rodeheaver, noted evangelistic singer. He will lead the song service and take an active part in the worship.
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Rodeheaver
Graham Methodist
Homer Rodeheaver
Memorial Baptist and Graham M E South Church Notices
Memorial Baptist lists regular services Sunday 11 am and 7 30 pm with pastor H A Willis and Sunday school at 9 45 am. Every member canvass continues with plans for the new year and B Y P A at 6 30 pm. Graham M E South hosts Rev Charles H Williams with Sunday school devotionals at 9 45 am and morning worship at 11 requiring Homer Rodeheaver assisting in this service.
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Memorial Baptist
H. A. Willis
Graham M. E. South
Charles H. Williams
Homer Rodeheaver
Evangelistic Campaign Sponsored by Union Mission
Evangelistic campaign sponsored by the Union Mission in Bluefield Virginia with evening worship at 7 30 sermon by the pastor. League devotionals at 6 45 pm Sunday school at 9 30 am and evening prayer service at 8 led by William Osborne lay reader Young People's Service league at 5 30 pm.
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Union Mission
Bluefield
League
William Osborne
Young People's Service League
Christ Church Pearisburg Service Notes
The Pearisburg Virginia Christ Church holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning prayer and sermon at 11 o clock led by Rev E W Hughes.
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Pearisburg
E. W. Hughes
Pocahontas Sunday School and Evening Services
Pocahontas church announces Sunday school at 10 a m and evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 p m led by the Rev B H W Hughes.
All Saints Church Norton Services and Christian Church Schedule
Norton Virginia morning prayer and sermon at 11 by Rev John A Winslow of Big Stone Gap Va. Evening service at 7 30 by same preacher. Christian Church Sunday school at 9 45 preaching at 11 and 7 30. Christian Endeavor at 6 45.
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All Saints Church
Norton
John A. Winslow
Christ Church
Big Stone Gap
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor
Virginia Side Personalities Funeral for Lee Mills
The Rev. M. C. Hughes was called to Goochland C. H. Va. Thursday to conduct the funeral of an old friend Lee Mills. James Dean, brother of the Rev. Elmer W. Dean of Bluefield Va., is seriously ill in a Welch hospital.
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M. C. Hughes
Goochland C. H
Lee Mills
James Dean
Elmer W. Dean
Bluefield
Welch
Virginia Sidelights Turkeys Shipped From Cleve land
Shipments of Clinch Valley turkeys began for Christmas with a carload sent from Cleveland Russell County. Prices stay near the Thanksgiving level.
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Clinch Valley
Cleveland
Russell County
Birds Hesitate on Nest Building in Milder Winters
The feathered family delays home construction as milder winters continue in the Blue field area. Observers note this weather pattern is not unusual for recent years, with winters generally warmer than in older times.
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Bluefield
Plans for Six Months Work Noted at Gathering
A social gathering notes plans for the next six months of work after reviewing the last six months quota. The hostess served a dainty tea plate and Mrs. Harry Baldwin attended as a visitor.
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Harry Baldwin
Pioneer railroad man improves after long illness
Co. H. Jackson of Flat Top Yard, a veteran railroad man, has been on the sick list for a month but is improving slowly. It is his first illness in 27 years.
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Co. H. Jackson
Pioneer
Flat Top Yard
Mr. Jackson
Weather Forecast Hints More Sunny Days Ahead
Old Timer predicts many more pleasant days for the balance of the month and into next month. Birds continue to ponder over what the mild spell means for the season and local plans.
Woman's Missionary Society Holds Thursday Meeting
The executive committee met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Sheb Gillespie's home. Mrs. M. C. Hughes led prayer and Mrs. C. M. Jennings presided over the business session with strong reports from leaders.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Sheb Gillespie
M. C. Hughes
C. M. Jennings
CWA Work Returns as Graham High Repairs Proceed
With CWA workers returning to jobs and Graham high school undergoing repairs, the major sewage program is launched and business should improve as infrastructure projects restart.
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CWA
Graham High School
Bluefield Built-Up Hope as Skilled Labor Finds Work
In Bluefield Virginia a rush for construction jobs offers relief after lean years. The town seeks to provide employment for all skilled labor and workers, with demand rising for every mass project and every available man on the job.
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Bluefield
Bruce Johnson Injured in Rollover Crash Between Honaker and Lebanon
Prominent Honaker attorney Bruce Johnson was injured when his car left the highway between Honaker and Lebanon and overturned on a bank. Authorities reported the mishap occurred Thursday and he received medical attention.
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Bruce Johnson
Honaker
Lebanon
Get Together Meeting by Christian Church Group
Thursday evening gathering of Christian church group No 2 led by Mrs M C Hughes in the Sunday school room. Room decor featured evergreens red candles and soft lighting. Mrs Hughes chaired and Mrs W C Witten delivered impressive devotionals. prayer led by Mrs A B Leffel.
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The
Christian Church
Group No. 2
M. C. Hughes
Missionary Society Meeting Recap With Prizes
Mrs Sheb Gillespie Mrs J R Barnett and Mrs W M Keister provided a musical program at the meeting led by president Mrs O M Jennings who spoke on work in India. A social hour followed with 35 members. prizes went to Mrs Allan Farris for naming the most missionaries and Mrs W M Ketater for most words formed from missionaries.
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Sheb Gillespie
J. R. Barnett
W. M. Keister
O. M. Jennings
India
Allan Farris
W. M. Ketater
Santa Claus Delivers Food Aid Ahead of Schedule
In Tazewell County Bluefield Virginia will receive flour eggs and meat from a holiday relief distribution. Willie Witten of the estate welfare department visited to arrange the delivery of supplies yesterday in Tazewell.
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Santa Claus
Tazewell County
Bluefield
Willie Witten
Tazewell
Estate Welfare Department
Marriage of Miss Annie Howe Surface and Mr. Baxter
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Annie Howe Surface to Mr. Baxter. The notice states the couple wed recently and identifies the families and location, with standard social-page phrasing typical of society notices.
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Annie Howe
Mr. Baxter
Davis Couple to Be Honored by Tazewell Friends
Davis and his bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs 8S H Surface, will be received with interest by many friends. The bride has worked in the Tazewell clerk's office and the groom is with Clinch Valley Pharmacy. The wedding was held at First Baptist church in Bristol. The article notes the US spends about 50 million dollars daily on food.
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Davis
Tazewell
Pride
8S. H. Surface
Clinch Valley
First Baptist Church
Bristol
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