Funeral for George Crockett to be held at Graham Methodist
Funeral arrangements for George Crockett set for 2:30 this afternoon at Graham Methodist Church with Reverend Charles H. Wilvary in charge. Interment in Crockett family cemetery in West Graham follows. Crockett, a longtime Bluefield lawyer and Bluefield, Virginia native, died Friday morning after a brief illness. The community reports hundreds of visitors at his home on Virginia Avenue to pay tribute and sorrow. Crockett, who practiced law in Bluefield WV, maintained citizenship in Bluefield VA where he was born and raised. His funeral is expected to be the largest in town history, and expressions of sympathy have poured in from Bluefield merchants and associates where he was longtime president of the Bluefield Merchants Association.
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Coorge
Crockett
Vromlucht Bluefield
Torney
Grahim Methodist Church
Itfermedt
Crockett Family
West
Graham
Chatles H. Wil- Varia
Graham Metholat
Bluefald
Bluefird
W. Va
Bluefield
Porran
Bluefeld
Grockett
CWA Delegation Seeks Pay for Work
A delegation of CWA workers from the Fiat Top-False Mills area arrived in Bluefield with foremen Tabor and Hereford to demand overdue wages for road labor performed weeks earlier. They reported threats of hunger at home as Christmas neared. Officials at local welfare HQ were contacted. men claim they were sold off two weeks ago and have had no clear information on status. Foremen promised to reach state officials before escalating to national authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Bluefield
Fiat
RH. Tabor
Horaford
Welfare Department
Tabor
Hereford
Faith of Pioneer Nurtured by Enduring Faith in West Virginia
A county tale recalls a Mingo county pioneer who faced a forest fire with calm faith. When asked how he would defend his property he said nothing, claiming action had long been settled. Momentary winds shifted the blaze away just as the fence line stood.
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Mingo County
West Virginia
Trader Creek
Mingo
Faith
Nativna
Iugle
Tradar Creek
Virginia Side Personal Roundup for Christmas Holidays
The Virginia side personals note a Christmas motor trip to Florida by Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Wright, visits to Norton, Farmville and Columbus, Ohio, and gatherings with relatives. Several locals including Miss Carmie Denarda, Miss Margaret Dudley, Miss Louise Bowen, Miss Thelma Phiexur, and others plan holiday visits or return home. A funeral is mentioned for George I. Crogale with arrangements in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Wright
Forlly
Florida
Carmie) Denarda
Bluefield
Embrey
Miss Bowan
Witten
Ignee Eva
Hilzabeth Chleapin
Helen
W. Va
Robert Pleriigr
John Oglesby
Pulaski County
Waxn Bluefield Durne
Jon Ailleaple
Ming Thelma Phiexur
Columbus
Ohio
Miag
Louise Spracher
Hichlanderfercher
Mra
B. T. Sells
Morrintown
Tenn
George 1
Crogkale
Irgi Frezier
Howe
Fred A Tauke
Misa Frazier
Mike Bally Benderos Wit
Richlands
Christiera le Willig
Baltimore
Mrs Peters to be buried in Kansas City
Friends mourn the death of Mrs Mattie Benbow Peters at her home in Kansas City after a long illness. She was born in Binefield Virginia and was popular in the community. Her mother Mrs A A Banbow has been in failing health, and recent family losses weighed heavily. Mr Peters requested a Kansas City burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kauead
Mra
Mattie Benbow Peters
W. G. Peters
Binefield Va
Mra. Peters
A. A. Banbow
Bares Moure
June Archer
Priday
Ichmond
Florida
Carey Harman
New York
Silas Harman
Columbia
University
H. G. Peery
Ridney Peery
Bristol
S. B. Vaught
Margaret Copenhaver
Tet Thee
Pauline St. Clair
Hayter Thaopsos
Sara Buchanan
Istary Beldwin College
Staunton
SKY GAZERS ARGUE STAR POSITION IN SKY DEBATE
The dispute over the position of a bright star seen in the southern sky grows among notable skygazers and patrons. Mrs John St Clair of Tasewell, a leading local astronomer, suggests referencing her observations and knowledge to settle the question. Her aunt, Mrs W S Anderson of Bluefield, WV, has been following the discussion and related theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasewell
Mra
St. Clair
Annie Hartiner
W. 8. Anderson
Bluefield
W. Va
Pioneer recalls days of fifty years ago in town celebration
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Baylor prompted reminiscences of early town life. Married December 18, 1883, at a hotel run by Mrs. Baylor's father, the couple's story evokes a time with few residents from their era, no Slouch valley Mine, and a town laid out by the Graham Land and Improvement company. High-mettled horses and polished buggies framed a genteel social scene amid modest early amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Baylor
Baylor
Jessee McCall
Haytor
Lida M. McCall
Daylor
Tazewell
Uteham
Young contestant wins four cups at Wise county fair
Four year old Joseph Stanton, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Horne of Blusfeld Virginia, topped 398 entrants at the Ramsey auditorium Modern Woodmen event winning four cups for the highest average in health related laying. He previously swept a baby contest at Wise county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Auditoriam
Joseph Stanton
Fred Horne
Blusfeld
Joseph
Wise County Fair
Buffaloes Two Trailblazer Mystery Near Mechanicsburg
A Christmas bear tale recalls two men attacked by a buffalo near Mechanicsburg in a vast wilderness. One climbs a tree while the other circles a hollow log as a bull bison charges. The scene ends with the editor vowing to uncover the outcome amid holiday wishes and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsburg
Sesin
Wild Animal
Open Winter Like That Of 1855 In Local Talk
Old Timor interviewee recalls weather patterns from 1855 and 1856 with a warm lead to Christmas then snow in March. J Beard notes records of 1897 cold and lambs in cave freezing. Predictions for a white Christmas are uncertain while a 70 degree Saturday thermometer in Bluefield is noted. Merry Christmas message closes.
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J. ©. Beard
West Graham
Mr. Beard
Old-Timor
Bluefield
Tazewell OWA projects advance. funds total near 170000
Tazewell Va reports that thirteen OWA projects have been approved with work begun and total project cost including grants about 170000. Major item is a 22202.30 grant to Pornhontan for new facilities. a water supply project for Tazewell is pending at 300630.05. The county staff includes administrator T Garnette Shufflebarger and others. furloughs for CCC enrollees returned home for Christmas.
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Tazewell
Dee
Boura
OWA
Hichmond
Pornhontan
Taewell County
J. T. Heldroth
Tazswell
Schonard
Purewell County
T. Garnette Shufflebarger
Mise Julia Bt. Clair
Mies Gray Cox
H. D. Bryant
Kitts
Noell Giltexpta
Aténographera
C. WH. Perry Jr
Rustus Harman
J. N. Johnson Jr
Umekeapere
PWA
Richlands VA to Close School for Holidays and Upgrade
Richlands Va December 23 The Richlands school will close for Christmas for the holidays and resume in January. Improvements under the CWA will begin Tuesday on the Brown property and Dali lots to create a modern athletic field with drainage grading and fencing. The building will be repainted a new hall extension added and a concrete walk laid to the street. A Christmas program is planned at the Methodist church Sunday at 10 00 with services at 12 00 led by Rev P P Tahor. Local wedding and community notices follow with various visits and travels noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.'T. Miller
Danlor
Fred Nash
Richlands
Obrietwas
CWA
Brown
Dali
Methodtet
P. P. Tahor
Tip Top Va Crash Injures Several After Funeral Ride
In Tip Top Virginia on Monday a truck carrying mourners veered off a highway between Pocahontas and Sotascvia injuring several. Seriously hurt were Miss Bowman daughter of Vince Bowman with a fractured left hip and severe bruises, and Landeri with a broken rib. Miss Bowman improves at Bigfield sanitarium. Also noted is a marriage in Haltey where Lillian Mathena became Mrs Everett Patton on December 16 at Tazewell Medical church with C. W. Dean officiating. The couple will live with the Patton family. Bailey Ritter, a local farmer and miller, was admitted to hospital.
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Tip Top Va
Pocahontas
Sotascviia
Mises Made
Bowman
Vince Bowman
Landeri
Miss Bowman
Bigefield Sanitarians
Beatrice
A. D. Patton
Froon
Halley
Local notes from Pounding Mill and nearby towns
The item lists residents and visitors around Pounding Mill Virginia with several illness mentions. James Anell is ill with pneumonia and in critical condition. Dorothy Saunders spent holidays with G. O. Carper’s family. A holiday shopping trip occurred in Richlands with Mrs. Will Anbury and others. Several visits among Bluefield and Norton residents are noted along with local families and neighbors visiting relatives.
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Pounding Mill
Will Anbury
R. A. Craig
W. R. Adams
Naoma
Lyda Elawick
Elva McGee
Richlands
John Baistinspie
Mise Catherine Lee
Mary Jane
Johnnie
Glileaple
W. , Steele
HR. A. Trayer
Bluefield
C. H. Trayer
Lawrence Ringstatf
Big Stone
Gap Camp
Hla Parante
Mre
L. W. Ringstat
Preston Sarver and Beulah Tabor Wedding in Princeton
Mr and Mrs Earl Sarver and Mrs Edna Dangerfield announce the marriage of their son Preston to Beulah Tabor of Bluefield on Wednesday December 2 at Princeton. The Rev Frank L Stuck officiated at the home of Lewis Chambers.
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Sarver
Preston
Beulah Tabor
Bluefield
Princeton
Lewis Chambers
Frank L. Stuck
Earl Sarver
Edna Dangerfield
Boissevain
Fern Caldwel
Gradle Caldwell
Jenkin Jones
Hazel
Buna Crawford
Bennett
Perdue
Misa Kun Crawford
Frank Surgeon
Dan Britton
Keystone
Hera
Fanny Tabor
Eugene Butt
C. B. Sarver
Charles
Helen Tabor
Haze Jones
Crusaders Push Plan Against Open Saloon in Chicago
The Crusaders a militant anti prohibition group unite with the Milwaukee division of the women's organization to urge governors to form a non political bi partisan state commission with power to curb liquor consumption on premises and bar seating arguing Chicago recent ordinance subverts the principle. A second item notes Kanawha County sheriff will repurpose a confiscated still to view turkeys for Christmas dinner at the jailhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Crusaders
Milwais
Women's Organization
Henry Horner
Springfield
Cooymission
Gom- Missiona
Hare
Charleston
W. Va
Sherif KR. C. Andrews
Kanawha
Lobbyists Hope to Profit as Publicity Grows in New Session
In Washington, lobbyists brace for a tougher public image and more advertising in Congress's next session. They expect continued demand for access to officials, with figures like Ickes and Jackson cited as influential power brokers. The piece notes lobbyists’ persistence amid government spending and details ties to Roosevelt era political networks and labor board actions.
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Rodney Dutcher
Ashington
Sueve Lobbyiata
Ea “Fixera
Thay Prova Pratt
Icken
Stround Public Works
Iokes
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Jesse Livermore
Wall Street
Park Avenue
Polite
News Syndicate Co
NEA
Buffaloes
Allens Sandwich Shop
Blue* Field
Santa Clause
J. R. Barenett
Misa Eiza Williamson
Santa Claus
Graham M. E
Soula Roy
Chagley H. Williama
Santa
Music Lover's Club
Lover's Chuir
Marie Lambert
College Arenue
J. H. McNesr
Ernest Willlame
Mesalab
Marle Lambert
Misa Tempe Osborne
Virginia
Tazewell, VA
Civilan Conservation Corps
Mt Tate Camp
Mia
Eefaon
John Copenlaver
University of Illinois
iChampaigne
Miau Edith Lotthmore
George Washington University
John 3. Hollimore
Mra. Birney
California
Birney
Mauda Moas
Burkes, Garien
Miami
Higginbotham
Castlewood
Misa Wilzahech Fisher
Jgeinbotham
Norton
Evelyn Haker
Misa Mamie Gillesyle
Bily Maxwell
State Teachers College
Frederickeburg
Junts Steete
Anne Bowen
Mary
Crockett Howen
Lanrie Thompson
James Peery
Noel Walker Jr
Reax Russell
William and Mary
Mra. Roser
J. W. Chapman
Noel M. Walker
Thurasday
Tri
Clactinath
I. Gillagpie
Victor Haker
Denal School
Northweatern
Christina
End Mra
We le Baker
Frances ‘Tynes Jefe
Philadelphia
Misa Lofty Peery
Janol-Rhyne College
Hickory
N. C
Roy W. Peery
North Tazewell
Sam €. Bowen
Alex Rusagli
Medical College of Virginia
Milas Ruth Peary
Goncord College
North Tarawell
Robert Spencer Mutin
Ally Coates
George and
Reea T. Bowen
George Rosenburn
Myron Kiser
Marion
Coul
Wiliam H. Kendall
Dry Fork
Fort Monroe
Thomas H. Ethelblute
F. H. Mahood
E. A. Koup
Chute
Karl Day
Air Mail
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Dearborn
Mich
Richlands, VA
Frogray
Williamon
Milas Dilean Brumfield
Ralph A. McBrayer
McBrayer
Jamee Brumfield
Kenova
Marshall College
Huntington
Wiliam
Duginoes
The
Presbyterian Church
Milas Katherine Fox
Anna Maude Bandy
Christus
Mise Louise Duit
Mary Margaret Carter
Ruth White
Francea McCall
Marvin McGuire
Homer Couch
Kvory and
Henry
Evestte Underwood
Vivian Reed
Marion College
James Peery Farmer
Milligan
Junior Ascue
Fork Union
Lyle Sublett
Pikeville
Ralph Agbury
Emory and Henry
Martha Williams
Mary Belle Hyatt
Virginia Intermont
Alice Zelater
Sarmville
Johnny Hyatt
V.P. 1
Frances Padbury
Radford
Numa Ruth Draper
Kingsport
Prasbylarien
W. L. Brown
Logan M. Brown
3. P. Schoolfield
Neldsville
N.C
Misa Francos Shreves
Burnington
J. B. Steele
Audrey
Jackie
Ude Steele
Jynica Lee
Hassell
Migg
Jamie Shreven
Buchanan
Suelo Kincannon
Barpes Sanders
Steve Sanders
Chilhowle Whuraday
Mires
R.G. Lambert
G. Réepiss
de A. Barrett
Roseeau
C. W. Ascuo
Gate
Berwind
Lowise Hawkins
Virginia Bane
Elizabeth Hurt
J. W. Cunningham
Kenneth Belcher
Me Eye Rouseau
Chrilatiana
George Horton
Don
Winifred
Ollie Peck
Claude Helton
Margeret
Pearl Shreve
Thuraday
Misees ‘Allen
Anna Maule
Linefield Thuraday
Fred Fitzer
Nortop
Ara
Roy Fitzer
Maxwell
Jimmy
Jeff
Misa
Cleo Orrie
A. Dowdy
Mindin
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J. B
Steele
Mua
Sally Hareris
Betty
Kenneth Lee
Thurada
Hasard
J. C. Montgomery
Milas
Mary Phyllis English
Tomy Beavers
Lacy Bus
Miga Lorravia Horton
Win
W. Gabriel
Pisree
Harold Kiltshaya
Cedar Bluth
Jack Tanner
T. A. Draner
Bud Drown
Big Creek
Ed Bandy
Mattie Williams Hospital
Neke
Misa Leuly Clark
Abingdon
Tip Top
Walter Mathena
Bailey Ritter
Tod Miller
Bivefield
James Anell
Pnesmonia
Waa
Dorothy Saunders
Mra. G
Carper
Princeton Road
Phtmlor
Hazel Thacker
Mise Himme Inman
Raven Tuasday
T. Sparks
J. L. Ringstat
Episcopal Church
Gordon McBride
Methedrat
Government Oper
Gapital
James L. Bernard
Ickes
Sa Peraons
Robert Jackson
Democratic National Committee
Bernard
Jadkacca
Jackson
Byatyong
Pbtease
Inalde
Arthur Mutlen
Nebraska
J. Bruce Kremer
Montana
Roosevelt
Moase
Billiny
Rob’ Warner
National Labor Board
Fleher Blankenhorn
Wayne
NRA En- Clayes
Johnson
Johnsop
Wagner
Virgin Islande
Rex Tugwell
Pub- Ma Works Board
Tugwell
United States
Interom
St. Croix
Bluefield Monument Co
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