Funeral services for Martin Hawkins in Norfolk
Funeral services for Martin Hawkins, longtime Norfolk locomotive engineer, will be held at 2:30 P M at Firet Avenue church. The Rev J Taylor Stinson will lead, with the Rev R H Black and Rev C W Kelley assisting. Burial follows in Monte Vista cemetery. Active pallbearers from the Loyal Order of Moose include C P ee Ira C Willis L D Bowen EB T H W Davidson and others. Honorary pallbearers listed from a wide group including Frank M jen John W Haldren W G K F B Roderfer Dr E M Tanner and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Eawkins
Norfolk and Torn
North Mercer
Firetay Church
J. Taylor Stinson
R. H. Black
I) Baptist Church
C. W. Kelley
Grace Methodist Church
Monte Vista
Loyal Order of Moose
C. P.ee
Ira C. Willis
L. D. Bowen
EB. T
H. W. Davidson
C. L Neighbors
Paul Rex
C. E. Minnick
Frank M. Jen
John W. Haldren
F. B. Roderfer
E. M. Tanner
W. J. Hayton
W. H. Jackson
T. J. Mitchell
Louis Pastore
Oswelda Clanter
Flower Bearere
W. K. Bourne
BE. T. Old
J. F. Eaton
Patsey Small
Joe Puliano
G. J. Patton
A R. Mcintosh
C. L. Neighbors
B. Houchins
I. Coleman
T. J Mitchell
Laula Pastore
Oswaldo Clanter
C. K. Minnick
Revolt Claim Shocks Mexico In Exile Leader’s Rally
Jose Vasconcellos, defeated Mexican presidential candidate, declares a revolution is under way from exile in Paso, planning to return after Christmas to lead a bloodless uprising with hundreds of supporters clashing with federal forces against the Calles government and Ortiz Rubio era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso
Texas
Jose Vasconcellos
Mexico
Pascual Ortiz Rubio
Vasconcellos
Fog shrouds Northern London in twenty year worst cover
Dense fog blankets Northern London this afternoon and night causing a funeral procession to become separated from its hearse and not recalled until hours later. Officials describe the fog as one of the worst in two decades with visibility severely reduced across the city.
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London
City and Goalf ield Items
Community notices list a funeral gathering for Bro M B Hawkins at 2 o clock on North Mercer Street with car transport asked for by attendees. Also advertising for West Virginia Business College courses starting January 6 and College Avenue Baptist Church resuming services after heating repairs. Carlond Stayman and old Virginia winesaps offered at Masonic Temple corner room.
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Carlond Stayman
Old Virginia
Masonic Temple
Organize New Scout Districts in Southern West Virginia
The Boy Scouts of America will establish three new districts in southern West Virginia Summere county Wyoming county and Saeger. Carter Haley deputy regional executive Region Four will attend the 8 p m executive board meeting at Scout headquarters. The Junior Court of Honor meets 7 30 p m December 26 at Westminster Presbyterian church. The first winter camp December 28 29 30 at Camp Roland H Collar Bland county Virginia costs sixty cents daily or a dollar eighty for three days for star life and eagle Scouts only.
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West Virginia
Boy Scouts of America
Scout
Summere County
Wyoming County
Saeger
Carter Haley
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Bluefield
Suthern West Virginia
Counel
Edge Becomes Full Ambassador at Elysee in Paris
Walter E. Edge, succeeding the late Myron T. Herrick, presented credentials to President Doumergue and attended the Elysee in the president’s car. Doumergue lauded American aid in past wars and the two leaders pledged continued solidarity. The report notes Edge’s cordial reception and mutual gratitude for Hoover’s wishes.
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Paris
Walter E.dge
Myron T. Herrick
Doumergue
Edge
Elysee Palace
America
France
United States
Hoover
Alleged Connie Franklin On Stand In Arkansas Murder Trial
In Mountain View Arkansas on December 18 a man claiming to be Connie Franklin testified for two hours on the stand in a case where four men face murder charges. The defense rested after witnesses supported the impersonation claim and the judge explained possible verdicts and penalties.
Connie Franklin murder case goes to jury in Mountain View
Mountain View Arkansas December 18 the Connie Franklin murder case was sent to the jury shortly after ten o clock tonight Judge H M Bone said he would remain at the courthouse to receive a verdict if it should be reached within a short time The report notes the trial proceeding and the judge awaiting a possible verdict.
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Mountain View
Ark
Connie Franklin
M. Bone
Mountain View Jury Deliberates in Connie Franklin Murder Case
In Mountain View Arkansas jurors deliberated for 30 minutes before being locked up at 10 35 pm with orders to return at 8 30 am. Prosecutor Hugh Williams labeled the man claiming to be Franklin an imposter and sought the death penalty for four defendants. Defense lawyers accused witness Coleman Foster of bias and blamed a deep conspiracy for the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View
Ark
Connie Franklin
Judgene
Hugh Williams
Franklin
St. James
Coleman Foster
Judge renders unique verdict in divorce case
In Chicago on December 18 Judge Joseph Sabath faced Myrtle Mitchell and Charlie Mitchell in a divorce dispute. Each party claimed inability to support the other prompting a doctor examination to gauge who should provide support. a split burden hinging on health and finances emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph Sabath
Myrtle Mitchell
Charlies Mitchell
Warlicks Gift Show Displays Attractive Home Furnishings
Warlick invites shoppers to view an expansive gift show featuring picture frames in every size and style for any room. The display includes smokers, fibre rockers, cretonne upholstery, maple rockers, and rich chairs for men, end and occasional tables, library pieces, and 40 piece breakfast sets in green gold pink and rose with lamps. Calendars for 1930 are now being distributed.
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Windsor
Scrooge Refuses Charity As Christmas Eve Gloom Deepens
In a Dickensian scene, Scrooge rebuffs a charity appeal to help the poor. He shuns public alms, insists on anonymity, and states his business is his own, while London endures freezing fog, warming fires, and Christmas bustle. Marley’s knocker hints at the past as the night closes in.
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Scrooge
Bscrooge
Mansion House
St. Dunstan
Cornhill
Camden Town
Blindman’s
London
Marley
Radio Programs Across Cities In Eastern Time Schedule
The piece lists evening radio lineups for stations such as WEAF WJZ and WABC in New York and WHAM in Rochester, detailing programs from 6:00 pm to late night across multiple markets including Baltimore Hartford Pittsburg and Atlanta with performances by orchestras bands and talk shows and noting frequency and affiliated networks across the CBS NBC and local chains.
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The
Associated Press
WEAF
New York
NBC
Old Man Sunshine
Bob Pierce
Hotel Dance Orchestra
Wiz
Amos
Andy
WBZ
WHAM
KDKA
Rcckow
Hamilton Fish Armstrong
HAM
Kdka Vey
Lambert
Clear Channel
Subway Boys
Marylanders
WJZ
WIWIC
Hartford
Oso
Hotel Trio
WOR
Newark
Uncle Don
Dr. Payne
Little Symphony
Rangers
WCAU
Philadelphia
Baker Boys
Ebony Inn
Fur Trappers
WABC
University of Pennsylvania
KDAA
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Santa
Rochester
Bissett-McLean's
Schenectady
Quaker State Boye
Springfield
Sally Briggs
Lamis
WLW
Cincinnati
Tomy
WBAF
Ain Ee
Charlotte
WHAS
Louisville
WBAP
Wee
WSM Nashville
Happy Cope
Francis Craig
Wjar
Minetvel
WRVA
Richmond
Christmas shoppers visit Jimmy's Place the Busy Bee
Amid busy men, their wives and mothers visit downtown to shop. They hear much about the store and feel confident in the food quality and fair prices. The piece frames Jimmy's Place as a co worker in Bluefield's building scene.
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Bluefield
Jimmy
Busy Bee
Iron Bars Placed on Jail Windows to Increase Security
The city is installing iron bars across windows facing the auditorium roof to fortify jails. City employees are erecting Chrom J. O. steel bars that resist sawing. Bars prevent access to corridors and reduce attempts by inmates or outsiders to reach prisoners. Previously bars were saved but discovered before escapes.
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Chrom J. O
Buster Pence Dies Suddenly at 46
Buster Pence, 46, a former detective and long-time officer, died suddenly at his home 309 Rogers street. He had been in failing health the past year but his death came as a shock to relatives. Survived by widow Amy B. Rouse Pence and several siblings, funeral Friday at 2:30 p.m. at his home with burial in Walnut Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Pence
Rogers Street
Pence
Baldwin-Felty Detective Agency
Tazewell County
Boinsevain
Smyth County
Bluefield
Mercer County
Bramwell
Pendleton G. Pence
Jennie K. Pence
Amy B. Rouse
Glade Springs
Rowa Raines
Wayside
W. Va
Etta Walker
Freeman
Frank Huff
Whichville
Ohio
Guy Moore
Lottie Smith
Columbus
R. A. Pence
Victoria
James B. Pence
Hollywood
California
George Evans
J. H. Rouse
G. W. Rouse
June
Welch
Grace Rouse
Spanishburg
Ers Street
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Parcel pickup offer at Jimmy's dines during lunch
Readers can check parcels at Jimmy's during lunch and return later to pay for the service. The note emphasizes convenient pickup and repeat charging opportunities.
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Hawkins
Martin E. Hawkins
Baptist Church
Marquesite de la Motte
Victor McLaglen
William Russell
Mary Alden Stuart Holmes
Lena
Citizens Coal & Supply Co
Moose
West Virginia Business College
Honaker Ridg
College Avenue Baptist Church
Aera
Star
Life
Eagle Scouts
Rutherford
Boy Scout Headquarters
Raleigh Street
Birefield
Ambassador Edge
Elysee
Madagascar
White’s Pharmacy
Princeton Avenue
Bland Street
8S. M. Bone
Arkansas
Tillar Ruminer
State Hospital
Herman Greenway
Hubert Hester
Joe White
Bill Younger
Alex Fulks
Fulks
Milwaukee
Kenneth Strawn
Warlick
Carol
Charles Dickens
WCAB
Sunshine Hour
Countess Albiani
Rudy Vallee
Golden Dream
Santa Claus
Goodykounts Drug Stores
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Louis Roediger
WFI
WRC
WGY
WCAE
WFIC
WWJ
Wbri
WJAX
WIOD
WSEK
WSAI
WSM
WAPI
CKOGW
Singere
Alao Weei
WJAG
WGR
WTAM
KYW
WSB
Melody Moments
Steffy Goldner
Oliver Smith
Orchester
WTAG
Hal Kemp
WHKAF
WARC
CBS
WWNC
WLBW
WHP
WDOD
WDBJ
WKBN
Paul Specht
WLBEW
WOHP
WCAO
WFBL
WRRC
Leviton Ensemble
WKBW
WMAL
WOAC
WJAS
WADC
WKRC
WHAN
WNAC
WLAC
Frederic W. Wile
WCAC
WHK
Moods
WBRC
WROD
WEAN
WGHP
WLBL
WAIU
WBAN
Wsrp
WADOC
WHEC
Wpdod
WOAO
WFAN
Dream Beat
WDB
WJAL
Hotel Orchestra
DCAO
Guy Lombardo
NBC Chain
Central and Southern
WPG
Atlantic City
Reeve Bros
Fox
Cubs
Princeton Ave
Bristol Bus Line
E E Union
Bristol
Mountain State Transportation Co
Columbia Pictures
Colonial
Ray Cohen
Lee
Southeo
J.S. Compton
Mer, Richardson
Mia
J. Lavender McLaurin
Arthur B. Harris
J. Will Berry
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