Crockett Rites This Afternoon in Graham
Funeral services for George P. Crockett will be held at 2:30 this afternoon at Graham Methodist Church with Rev. Charles H. Williams in charge. Interment follows in Crockett family cemetery in West Graham. Crockett, a prominent Bluefield attorney and longtime resident, died Friday at Bluefield sanitarium after an illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Crockett
Bluefield
Graham Methodist Church
Crockett
West
Graham
Charles H. Williams
Bluefield Sanitarium
Avenue Here
Betty
Nan Crockett
East End
W. Va
CWA Delegation Seeks Pay for Work in Bluefield
A Bluefield report details a CWA delegation from Flat Top-False Mills with foremen R H Tabor and Hereford demanding overdue checks for road work performed weeks earlier. They claim layoffs two weeks ago left families hungry as they seek state official contact before appealing to national administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Bluefield
R. H. Tabor
Hereford
Welfare Department
Mr. Tabor
Mr. Hereford
Faith of Pioneer Nurtured by Legend of Mingo County
A West Virginia tale recalls a Trader Creek pioneer whose unwavering faith calmed a forest fire. When asked how he would defend his home, he simply said nothing, noting such care had been done long ago. The wind then shifted away, sparing his rail fence. Local memories persist of his steadfast belief.
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Mingo County
West Virginia
Trader Creek
War Eagle
Virginia Side Personal News Reflects Christmas Visits
Mr. and Mrs. A G Wright and family left for a Florida trip for Christmas. Miss Carmel Denardo returns home improved from Bluefield sanatorium. Dr E B Witten and wife plan Christmas in Norton with her parents. Miss Margaret Dudley home from Farmville for holidays. Miss Louise Bowen guest of Mrs J S Gillespie Embrey court. Eva and Elizabeth Gillespie to spend Christmas at Helen Virginia with Mrs Robert Pierlier. John Ogiesby, Pulaski county farmer, visiting daughter Mrs Joe Gillespie in Bluefield. Miss Thelma Phiegar home from Columbus Ohio for holidays. Miss Louise Spracher teacher from Richlands home for Christmas. Dr and Mrs B T Sells expected to attend funeral of George P Crockett in Morrisown Tennessee. Miss Virginia Frazier home from Fredericksburg for Christmas. teaches in Fredericksburg high. Miss Sally Sanders teaching at Richlands home for Christmas. Miss Lucy Temple Willis from Baltimore to her family at church in Baltimore area.
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A. G. Wright
Florida
Carmel Denardo
Bluefield Sanitarium
E. B. Witten
Norton
Witten
J. A. Strickland
Margaret Dudley
Farmville State Teachers College
Louise Bowen
Witten's Mill
J. S. Gillespie
Embrey Court
Miss Bowen
Witten’s Mill
Eva
Elizabeth Gillespie
Helen
Robert Pierlier
John Ogiesby
Pulaski County
Bluefield
Joe Gillespie
Thelma Phiegar
Columbus
Ohio
Louise Spracher
Richlande
B. T. Sells
Morristown
Tenn
George P. Crockett
Virginia Frazier
Fredericksburg
Frazier
Ricksburg
Sally Sanders
Richlands
Christee Deere
Lucy Temple Willis
Baltimore
Church of Baltimore
A. C. Buchanan
John Copenhaver
University of Illinois
Champaigne
Lll
Edith Bettimore
George Washington University
John S. Bettimore
Birney
California
Maude Moss
Burkes Garden
Miami
A. S. Higginbotham
Castlewood
Elizabeth Fisher
Higginbotham
Evelyn Baker
Mamie Gillespie
Billy Maxavell
State Teachers College
Janis Steele
Anne Bowen
Mary Crockett Bowen
Louise Thompson
James Peery
Noel Walker Jr
Rees Russell
William and Mary
James W. Harman
Laird
Elizabeth Carter
North Tazewell School
Halifax
Judge
J. B. Boyer
Winter Haven
Fla
Dental School
Northwestern University
Chicago
W. L. Baker
North Tazewell
Frances Tynes
Philadelphia
Lois Peery
Lenoir-Rhyne College
Hickory
N. C
Roy W. Peery
Sam C. Bowen
Alex Russell
Medical College of Virginia
Ruth Peery
Concord College
Robert Spencer Mullin
Billy Coates
George
Rees T. Bowen
George Rosenbaum
Hampden-Sydney College
Myron Kiser
Marioce
William H. Kendall
C. C. Co
Dry Fork
Fort Monroe
Thomas H. Ethelblate
F. H. Mahood
E. A. Koup
A. L. Caverney
Lieut. Cavenney
Berwind
Louise Hawkins
Virginia Bane
Elizabeth Hurt
I. W. Cunningham
Kenneth Selcher
Eva Rosseau
Christiansburg
W. A. Parr
Trenton
Bob Joyce
George Horton
Winifred
Ollie Peck
Claude Helton
Margaret
Pearl Shreve
Allen Elkins
Anna Maude Bandy
Fred Fitzer
Roy Fitzer
J. S. Maxwell
Jimmy
Mond
New York
Cleo Orr
J. A. Dowdy
Mindin
W. Va
Nola Warner
J. B. Steele
Sally Harris
Betty
Kenneth Lee
Hazard
J. C. Montgomery
Mis
Mary Phyllis English
Staunton
Tom Beavers
Lacy Buskill
Lorraine Horton
Winifred Horton
H. B. Sadler
F. F. Hart
Earl
T. M. Harrie
J. D. Elkins
Helen Maxwell
Logan
S. W. Gabriel
Pierce
Harold Kitts
Cedar Bluff
Jack Tanner
Kingsport
T. A. Draper
Bud Brown
Big Creek
Ed Bandy
Mattie Williams Hospital
Nell Boggess
W. P. Boggess
Rife Boggeese
Claude Kitts
W. G. Buchanan
Clintwood
Walker Smith
Jef Smith
Mrs Peters to be Buried in Kansas City
Mrs Mattie Benbow Peters wife of W C Peters and a Bluefield Va native died at her home in Kansas City Friends here mourn her loss and note her mother Mrs A A Benbow has been in failing health The burial in Kansas City was decided by Mr Peters at her request
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Kansas City
Mattie Benbow Peters
W. C. Peters
Bluefield
Peters
A. A. Benbow
Sky Gazers Debate Position of the Star
Old-Timer claims the blaze in the southern sky appears stationary prompting a clash among prominent sky enthusiasts. Mrs. John St. Clair of Tazewell, a noted local astronomer and Annie Bottimer before marriage, weighs in on the Bethlehem star question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
John St. Clair
Tazewell
Pioneer recalls days of fifty years ago in town
The Baylor golden wedding celebration prompts reminiscences by early settlers. J. B. Baylor and Lida McCall were married December 19, 1883 at a hotel run by her father Jessee McCall. Few original townspeople remain. Graham family origin, Clinch Valley line not yet built, Graham Land and Improvement Company laid out the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Baylor
Baylor
Jessee McCall
G. B. Stevens
Mr. Harman
John Harman
George Holly
Pocahontas
Clinch Valley
Graham Land and Improvement Company
Graham
Pennsylvania
Four Cups Won by Bluefield Baby at Fair
Four year old Joseph Stanton son of Mr and Mrs Fred Horne Bluefield Va won four loving cups at the Modern Woodmen baby contest held in Ramsey auditorium out of 328 entrants. He earned the top health average cup and swept multiple prizes at the county fair contest.
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Ramsey Auditorium
Joseph Stanton
Fred Horne
Bluefield
Joseph
Nan” County Fair
Buffalo Attacks Two Trailblazers Near Mechanicsburg
Christmas bear tale recounts two men attacked by a bull bison as elk and deer roam a prehistoric wilderness near Mechanicsburg. One climber hid in a tree while the other sought shelter by a hollow log after a frantic chase with the powerful animal. The outcome remains unclear as the editor promises more details later.
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Mechanicsburg
Bing
Buffalo
Wild Animal
Open Winter Echoes 1855 Weather Compared
J. C. Beard of West Graham notes the present open winter resembles 1856 with warm Christmas weather. He recalls 1897 as very cold with lambs’ feet freezing in the Cove. Old-Timer cannot promise snow for Christmas but cites unpredictable changes. Saturday’s sign shows a 70 degree Bluefield thermometer.
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J. C. Beard
West Graham
Mr. Beard
Cove
Bluefield
Virginia Sidelights Merry Christmas
Virginia letters reflect seasonal greetings and festive notes as the year closes. Community voices send warm wishes and goodwill across towns, expressing thanks and hopes for the new year.
New Year Greetings From Local Readers and Santa Visit
Readers send warm New Year wishes and goodwill. Ellens Sandwich Shop opens today in the theater building. The Bluefield fire department plans Santa visits for local children, with Mrs Barnett and Miss Williamson leading a toy dressing and tagging effort for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellens
Bluefield
Santa Clause
J. R. Barnett
Eliza Williamson
Santa Claus
Christmas Programs At Graham M. Fe Church
Rev Gaewee H Williame leads a 0:45 Sunday school Christmas program with a Santa visit and treats for each member. Morning worship at 11 features a sermon and seasonal music. A 7:30 sacred pageant replaces the evening service with a program titled Where The Young Child Lay directed by Mrs Fred Nash.
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Gaewee H. Williame
Santa
Co. T. Miller
Missionary Committee
Fred Nash
Christmas Program Delights Music Lovers Club of Bluefield
The Music Lover's club of Bluefield Va presented a December Christmas program at Miss Muriel Lambert's home on College Avenue. Mrs J H McNeer sponsored the event with performances by Mrs Ernest Williams Miss Sallie Litz and a duet by Mrs Col L Alexander and Miss Janet Batley. A paper on The Oratorio Messiah was read by Mrs A Ralston followed by a salad coffee and mint refreshments served by Miss Lambert and Miss Tempe Osborne.
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Music Lover's Club
Bluefield
Muriel Lambert
College Avenue
J. H. McNeer
Ernest Williams
Come
Sallie Litz
Co. L. Alexander
Janet Batley
Hallelujah Chorus
A. Ralston
Tempe Osborne
Tazewell CWA projects move ahead in county
Tazewell county CWA reports 224070 man hours largely consumed by 13 projects approved by the Richmond office. Major items include a $22292.30 sewer grant for Pocahontas and a $58073.72 school grounds improvement. A water line project in Tazewell town tops pending work at about $60649.05.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
CWA
Richmond
Poctahontas
J. T. Heldreth
T. Garnette Shufflebarger
Julia St. Clair
Mies Gray Cox
Richlands Christmas break. school to start January
Richlands VA December notes show the school closing for Christmas holidays and planned improvements under the CWA starting Tuesday. A new athletic field on Brown property will be drained graded fenced with a painting of the entire building and a new hall extension plus a concrete walk to the street.
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Richlands
CWA
Brown
Christmas program at Methodist church planned Sunday
A special Christmas program will be held Sunday morning at 10:00 o'clock for the primary department at the Methodist church. Services follow at 11:00 with Rev. P. P. Tabor in charge. No services are scheduled for Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
P. P. Tabor
Wedding of Hileen Brumfield and Ralph McBrayer in Williamson
A wedding held Thursday November 380 in Williamson united Hileen Brumfield and Ralph A. McBrayer. Brumfield, daughter of James and Mrs. Brumfield of Kenova West Virginia, is a Marshall College graduate and teacher. McBrayer, son of William and Mrs. McBrayer of Richlands, works as a machinist for the N and W Railway. The Rev. C E B Engles officiated at the Presbyterian church ceremony.
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Williamson
Hileen Brumfield
Ralph A. McBrayer
McBrayer
James Brumfield
Kenova
W. Va
Marshall College
Huntington
William McBrayer
Richlands
C. E B. Engles
The
Presbyterian Church
Christmas circle meeting at Miss Fox's home
The Business Girls circle of the Presbyterian church met Monday evening at Miss Kath erine Fox's home with nine members present. Miss Anna Maude Bandy delivered the devotional and Miss Louise Duff led the Christmas program.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Katherine Fox
Anna Maude Bandy
Louise Duff
Excerpted Holiday Returnees From Colleges Listed
Names of returning students and alumni from Emory and Henry College Milligan Fork Union Pikeville Radford Kingsport Farmville and Virginia Intermont with hometowns Baltimore Farmville and Virginia communities include Mary Margaret Carter Ruth White Frances McCall Marvin McGuire Homer Couch Ercille Underwood Vivian Reed Marilou James Peery Milligan Junior Ascite Lyle Sublett Ralph Asbury Martha Williams Alice Zeigler Mary Belle Hyatt Nona Ruth Draper Frances Padbury Johnny Hyatt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Margaret Carter
Ruth White
Frances McCall
Marvin McGuire
Homer Couch
Emory and Henry
Ercille Underwood
Vivian Reed
Marilou College
James Peery Farmer
Milligan
Junior Ascite
Fork Union
Lyle Sublett
Pikeville
Ralph Asbury
Martha Williams
Baltimore
Mary Belle Hyatt
Virginia Intermont
Alice Zeigler
Farmville
Johnny Hyatt
Frances
Christmas Party Held for Sunday School Children
A Christmas party was held Thursday evening at the Presbyterian church by the beginners and primary departments of the Sunday school. Approximately 45 youngsters attended.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian youth to present Christmas pageant Sunday
The young people of the Presbyterian church will stage a special Christmas pageant Sunday evening at 7 00 at the church replacing the usual Sunday evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Brown and Schoolfield Marriage Announced in Reidsville
Mr. and Mrs. W L Brown announce the marriage of their daughter Susan M Brown to S P Schoolfield of Reidsville North Carolina. They plan to reside in Reidsville where he is a resident. Also noted are visits and family updates including Frances Shreves of Burlington and various Bluefield gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Brown
Susan M. Brown
S. P. Schoolfield
Reidsville
N. C
Truck wreck injures several near Pocahontas and Boissevain
Walter Mathena reports a Monday afternoon crash on the highway between Pocahontas and Boissevain left several people seriously injured after attending a funeral. Miss Macie Bowman suffered a fractured left hip and severe bruises, and S. Lambert received a broken rib. Bowman was hospitalized at the Bluefield sanitarium as she slowly improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tip Top Va
Pocahontas
Boissevain
Macie Bowman
Vince Bowman
Lambert
Bowman
Bluefield Sanitarium
Marriage of Miss Lillian Mathena to Everett Patton
Miss Lillian Mathena and Mr. Everett Patton of Bailey wed on December 16 at Tazewell Methodist Church with Rev. C W Dean officiating. The bride, in blue, was attended by families including Mr and Mrs E H Mathena and Mrs A D Patton. The couple reside with Patton parents in Bailey.
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Lillian Mathena
Everett Patton
Bailey
Tazewell Methodist Church
C. W. Dean
Patton
Bluefield
E. H. Mathena
Beatrice
Bailey Ritter Admitted to Hospital
Bailey Ritter, a well known farmer and miller of this section, is in the hospital following illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Ritter
Illness at Bluefield Sanitarium Tells of Lung Abscess
Patient treated at Bluefield sanitarium for lung abscess following pneumonia. Condition described as critical after several weeks of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Sanitarium
Ill James Snell Backslide Amid Pneumonia Ordeal
James Snell, ill with pneumonia, is not improving as expected. Miss Dorothy Saunders, visiting the Carpers on Princeton Road, arrived Saturday to spend the holidays with her parents.
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James Snell
Dorothy Saunders
G. C. Carper
Princeton Road
Pounding Mill People Visit Relatives Here on Wednesday
Pounding Mill Virginia reports in brief as Mrs Will Asbury Mrs R A Craig Mrs W R Adams Miss Naoma Elswick Miss Lyda Elswick and Mrs Elva McGee shopped in Richlands on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John B Gillespie with children visited Mrs Gillespies mother Mrs W B Steele Wednesday. Lawrence Ringstaff of Big Stone Gap camp called on his parents and Mrs L W Ringstaff Tuesday. Mrs Hazel Thacker visited Miss Emma Inman at Raven Tuesday. Mrs S T Sparks and Mrs J L Ringstaff shopped in Norton Friday.
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Pounding Mill
Will Asbury
R. A. Craig
W. R. Adams
Naoma
Lyda Elswick
Elva McGee
Richlands
John B. Gillespie
Catherine Lee
Mary Jane
Johnnie
C. H. Trayer
Lawrence Ringstaff
Big Stone Gap Camp
L. W. Ringstaff
Sarver-Tabor Nuptials Reported at Princeton
Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Sarver announce the marriage of their son Preston to Miss Beulah Tabor of Bluefield on Wednesday December 21 at Princeton. The Rev. Frank L. Stuck officiated at the home of Lewis Chambers.
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Yards
F. S. Sarver
Preston
Beulah Tabor
Bluefield
Princeton
Lewis Chambers
Frank L. Stuck
Christmas Program at Methodist Church Scheduled
The Christmas program at the Methodist church will be given at 7:30 Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Yards Personal News From Local Residents
Mr and Mrs Hart Sarver and son and Mrs Edna Dangerfield visited friends and relatives at Boissevain Sunday. Miss Fern Caldwell and Gradie Caldwell of Jenkin Jones accompanied by Misses Hazel and Euna Crawford shopped in Bluefield Wednesday. Gabe Bennett is ill. Mrs G S Perdue Miss Euna Crawford and Frank Surgeon were visitors to Bluefield Thursday. Mrs Dan Britton of Keystone is visiting here. Mrs Fanny Tabor remains ill. Eugene Butt has been ill. Mrs C B Sarver and son Charles. Miss Helen Tabor Mrs Hazel Jones and Frank Surgeon shopped in Bluefield Monday.
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Hart Sarver
Edna Dangerfield
Boissevain
Fern Caldwell
Gradie Caldwell
Jenkin Jones
Hazel
Euna Crawford
Bluefield
Gabe Bennett
G. S. Perdue
Frank Surgeon
Dan Britton
Keystone
Fanny Tabor
Eugene Butt
C. B. Sarver
Charles
Helen Tabor
Hazel Jones
Crusaders Press Fight Against Open Saloon in Chicago
The militant anti prohibition Crusaders and the Illinois division of the women's organization for national prohibition reform urge Governor Horner to form a non political bi partisan state commission with power to revoke local licenses and push a law banning liquor consumption on premises. They condemn Chicago's bar seating ordinance as a subterfuge and call for limiting on site liquor sales to restaurants with food focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Crusaders
Illinois
Women’s Organization For National Prohibition Reform
Henry Horner
Springfield
Practical use found for confiscated still
Charleston sheriff R C Andrews of Kanawha county says a confiscated still will be used to view turkeys for Christmas dinner in the county jail. The unusual reuse aims to ensure inmates have a proper holiday meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
R. C. Andrews
Kanawha County
Publicity May Be Ad To Lobbyists
Washington reports that sophisticated lobbyists believe intensified publicity as fixers could still be profitable. They expect continued demand for their services as Secretary Ickes targets public works fixers while ties to Jackson and others reshape access to billions in government spending. The scene notes influential figures and a pattern of influence across PWA and the NRA era, with labor board actions reflecting ongoing government hiring and overtime policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dutcher Ashington
Congress
Ickes
Public Works
James L. Bernard
Ickés
PWA
Robert Jackson
Democratic National Committee
Bernard
Jackson
Force
Government monopoly plan for sugar and rum in Virgin Islands
Assistant Secretary Rex Tugwell leads a Public Works board push for a federal sugar and rum monopoly in the Virgin Islands. The plan envisions 6000 acres of cane land and a 500000 gallon still to convert molasses into rum, likening it to state socialism. Sale to the mainland would take 18 months to two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Croix
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Virginia
Jesse Livermore
Wall Street
Park Avenue
News Syndicate Co
NEA Service
Graham M. FE
Church, South
West Graham M. E. Church
Music Lover’s Club
Tazewell, VA
Barnes Moore
June Archer
Moore
F. G. Simmons
Clarence Hall
J. N. Harman
Hattie
Minnie Harman
Carey Harman
Miss Harman
Columbia University
H. G. Peery
Sidney Peery
Bristol
S. B. Vaught
Margaret Copenhaver
Betty Tice
Pauline St. Clair
Hayter Thompson
Sara Buchanan
Mary Baldwin College
Karl Day
Air Mail
Day
Dearborn
Mich
Yulkvide
Yuletide Party
Frances Shreves
Burlington
Audrey
Jackie
Eddie Steele
Janice Lee
Russell “Lee
Jamie Shreves
J. B. Altizer
Buchanan
Susie Kincannon
J. Barnes Sanders
Steve Sanders
Chihowle
R. L. Lambert
J. G. Repass
L Barrett
Rosseaua Rty
C. W. Ascoe
Junior
Billy
Ralph Brown
Charles Lee
Walter Mathena
PNG Mill
W. B. Steele
Episcopal Church
Gordon McBride
Arthur Mullen
Nebraska
J. Bruce Kremer
Montana
Roosevelt
Rob Wagner
National Labor Board
An Blankenhorn
Wagner
NRA
General Johnson
Johnson
NLB
Bluefield Monument Co
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