Ant-Poll Tax Bill Stir Anticipated in Congress
The article reports Senator Pepper of Florida backing an anti-poll tax bill to abolish poll taxes as a voting prerequisite. It notes Virginia and eight southern states still require poll taxes, with expected political debate and regional reactions. It mentions Florida's experience and charges about voting disenfranchisement.
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Congress
Pepper
Florida
Cretain
South
Senate
Virginia
Wild Turkeys Venture Down Into Civilization
Walter Sanders reports a wild turkey hen left Sanders place in early summer and has not been seen since. He speculates she may have raised a brood and is now rearing her family in or near civilization. French Crawford and C. H. Anderson observed turkeys in nearby areas, noting several birds near W. L. Nash property.
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Walter Sanders
Civilization
Mr. Sanders
Sanders Place
French Crawford
Stadium Drive
C. H. Anderson
W. L. Nash
Missing pointer may return home to Farmville
A nearly white bird dog with black spots and a crippled fore leg vanished from a Stadium drive kennel at French Crawford's home two weeks ago. Owned by Frank Hunter of Bluefield Furniture, the pointer was acquired from a Farmville brothel. Dogs have been known to travel great distances to reach home, and residents speculate the dog may appear in Farmville for Christmas.
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Bluefield
Farmville
French Crawford
Stadium Drive
Frank Hunter
Bluefield Furniture Company
Inter
Death of Dr. W. L. McCray Mourned by Friends
Pioneer railroad men and colleagues report the death of Dr. W. L. McCray who died at Beckley on a Saturday. He earlier worked in telegraph at Norfolk and Western and served as yardmaster at Vivian yard forty years ago. In 1907 he moved to H. Q. Tower Bluefield before resigning to practice osteopathy in Beckley, where he continued his work.
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W. L. McCray
Beckley
McCray
Norfolk and Western
Vivian Yard
West End Tower
H. Q. Tower
Bluefield
Opening of Imperial Ice Creek plant draws large crowd
An official estimated about 15,000 people attended the three day opening of the Imperial Ice Creek company plant in West Graham. Crowds gathered Thursday through Saturday with attendees traveling long distances to join the event.
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Imperial Ice Creek Company
West
Graham
West Graham Church to Present Cantata
The West Graham Methodist church will render the "King Cometh" cantata Sunday at 7 30 PM. James Warden directs with Ruth Summers and others in solo parts as the church choir presents the program.
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West Graham Methodist Church
James Warden
Ruth Summers
H. A. Phillips
Kyle Barrett
Florence Barrett
John Black
W. E. Summers
Mack Tabor
Charlies E. Warden
Jack Summers
West Graham
Committee Checks Up On Needy For Yuletide
Mrs J D Hardner and her committee visited Monday to identify needy families to receive Santa Claus gifts this Christmas. The WHIS program was praised Sunday with participants thanked and the event described as moving along like clockwork.
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J. D. Hardner
Santa Claus
P T A to Meet at Dudley School This Afternoon
The Dudley School P T A will meet at the school building this afternoon at 3 15 o clock. A social ace will follow the business ses sion. Uncle Joshua Lockwood aged 84 rests at home on Vincel street after a slight stroke last Tuesday. He is a native of England with many friends in the Pocahontas coalfield. Verna Mae Purfeet led the G Girls to a 21 20 victory over Saltville in a double header, with Billy Maxwell’s squad showing strong start. Virginia traffic deaths rise. at least five killed over the weekend, bringing year total near 728.
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Dudley School
P.T. A
Joshua Lockwood
Vincel Street
Mr. Lockwood
England
Pocahontas
Saltville
Verna Mae Purfeet
Billy Maxwell
Virginia
Appreciative Reader From Bland County Praises Column
An anonymous reader in Bland County, R. F P. Compton, a prosperous farmer and dairyman, sends thanks for the long-running column. He mentions two sons, three dogs, a bear, rabbits, a coon dog, a pig, and 28 milch cows, and notes he receives his mail on the blank.
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Bland County
R. F P. Compton
Rocky Gap Politician Reader of This Column
Dr J A Davidson of Rocky Gap is noted as a member of the house of delegates and a reader of this column.
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Rocky Gap
J. A. Davidson
House of Delegates
Death of Roanoke postmaster John W. Wright at 44
John W. Wright postmaster at Roanoke died in Roanoke on Sunday after a year of failing health. He was 44 years old and had served in the role for many years.
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John W. Wright
Roanoke
Woman Finds Fruit Cake Recipe In Bag Of Eggs
A Bluefield housewife who clipped a Daily Telegraph fruit cake recipe misplaced it. A Sunday follow up found the recipe tucked in a bag of eggs, ready to start business immediately.
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Bluefield
Daily Telegraph
Wish for penny postcards from daily readers
The writer hopes all readers send a penny postcard and suggests printing their names at Christmas. J. H. Wagner of Mud Fork is named as a daily reader who enjoys Bluefield Virginia news, along with praise for Mr Waener, a prosperous local farmer and citizen. The note ends with a reflection that money can be lost but friendship endures.
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J. H. Wagner
Mud Fork
Bluefield
Waener
Virginia Side Personalities Guests Visit Before Holidays
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hedrick entertained Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Abbott of Hollywood California Saturday evening. Mrs. Abbott is related to local residents and will visit Logan West Virginia and Portsmouth Ohio to spend holidays with her parents before returning to California. S. L. Wingate returns home to improve health after time at his old Independence residence. Col E Walters Skedee Oklahoma auctioned leases yielding over 180000000 to buyers across thirty years.
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Alex Hedrick
Arthur Abbott
Hollywood
Calif
Abbott
Levi Bolen
P. A. Umberger
Bluefield-Bramwell Road
Logan
W. Va
Portsmouth
W. A. Lilly
California
S. L. Wingate
Independence
Penetro Nose Drops Promoted for Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts Penetro Nose Drops with soothing vapors that ease head cold misery, open nasal passages, and speed relief. It claims the product reduces cold misery time and prevents watery colds from lingering, priced at 25 cents.
Beav er Choir fund grows with Bluefield patron support
Generous response from Bluefield citizens supports Beaver high school A cappella choir fundraising for a scholarship fund to aid musical education. Over fifty patrons have already joined for the Westminster Choir concert in Bluefield on January 31, with many more to come and names listed among supporters.
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Bluefield
Beaver High School
Elizabeth Shelton
Westminster Choir
Joseph Bowen
8. Richmond
E. W. Horton
Low Risk
J. J. Lincoln
Harry Bowen
E. S. Baker
Choir concert supports Beaver A Cappella scholarship
The choir will perform on January 31 to benefit the Beaver A Cappella scholarship fund. Four members are currently students at Westminster Choir College in New Jersey.
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The
Beaver A Cappella Choir
Westminster Choir College
New Jersey
Will C Thomp son Named UMW District 17 Secretary Treasurer
The United Mine Workers of America designates Will C Thompson, field director of District 17 Williamson, as secretary treasurer and fiscal agent of District 17 effective yesterday. The announcement comes from the national headquarters detailing the new duties and responsibilities for the district post.
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International Union
United Mine Workers of America
Will C. Thompson
Williamson
Thompson
District 17
District 17 relieves president from detailed duties
Van A. Bittner, president of District 17, is released from daily supervision as the district’s financial operations have grown too large. The Pekin News of China is claimed to be the world’s oldest paper, first published 1,400 years ago.
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van A. Bittner
District 17
Bittner
the Pekin News of
China
Expert Radio Service at Brookside Garage
An advertisement notes guaranteed used radios available at Expert Radio Service located at Brookside Garage with contact phone 4898 in Bluefield VA.
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Expert Radio Service
Brookside
Bluefield VA
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