Local man faces robbery charge in Christmas store theft
Nelson Jackson, 38, of Bracket Street, was arrested by city police and charged with robbing B. J. Ashworth and Sons on Bland and Jones streets Christmas night. Police say he confessed, with loot partly recovered, and he will face a preliminary hearing before Magistrate W. W. McNeal. Jackson allegedly entered by breaking a toilet window and door, remained about 30 minutes, and exited via Vine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Jackson
Bracket Street
B. J. Ashworth and Sons
Bland and
Jones Streets
C. N. Wilson
Jackson
W. W. McNeal
Vine Street
Ashworth
Wirt Bailey
A. B. Lilly
Injured Local Man Shows Improvement
R. E. Gullion, an Appalachian Electric Power Co employee, shows improvement after a hit and run struck him December 28 while he walked near his home at the Montcalm and Bluefield Bramwell road junction. Gullion lies unconscious, a patient at Bluefield sanitarium, as authorities seek the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Gullion
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Montcalm
Bluefield- Bramwell Road
Guilion
Bluefield
Gullion
American Weekly Contest Winners Named in Washington Herald
The Washington Herald announces the American Weekly Contest winners in this week’s issue, detailing top placements and prize recipients. Readers are urged to check pages inside for full results and participant names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Herald
Roosevelt Attacks PWA Plan Calls for Direct Cash Aid
Theodore Roosevelt, former governor of the Philippines, told Philadelphia leaders the public works program is wasteful and urged direct cash aid for the unemployed, arguing it would cost half as much and provide security. He urged balancing the budget, higher taxes where feasible, and economizing government operations while proposing steps to address unemployment through work camps, RELief acts, targeted investments, and private sector funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Theodore Roosevelt
Philippines
Grand and Petit Jurors Selected for West Virginia Term
The winter term of the United States court for the southern district of West Virginia opens January 16 with drawn grand and petit jurors. New faces include George I. Neal as district attorney and assistants L. I. Via Charles M. Love Jr. and Warren A. Thornhill Jr. About 60 criminal cases are on hand, with total docket not expected to exceed 150. Jurors summoned span multiple towns including Beckley Bluefield Welch and Princeton, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court For
Southern District of
West Virginia
George I. Neal
L. I. Via
Huntington
Charles M. Love Jr
Charleston
Warren A. Thornhill Jr
Beckley
Grand Jury
R. A. Young
Snake Grove
A. J. Angel
Bluefield
Walter G Mason
Coalwood
A. K. Parker
Welch
S. M. Bledsoe
James Bryson
Lester
C P. Hylton
Littlesburg
Duck Griffith
Ghent
Silas Gore
Eades Osteopathic Physician Moves Office to 404 Peery
Dr E T Eades relocates from Mayer building to 404 Peery building in Bluefield. Shrine Club Dance slated Friday December 29 from 9 p m to 2 a m with music by West Virginians. Fretwells offers ladies coats and salts at clearance prices. Bluefield Normal Business College, established 1900, invites enrollments day or night at 603 Barley building. W H Cunningham founder and manager listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Eades
Mayer Building
Peery Building
Shrine Club
Bluefield Normal Business College
W. H. Cunningham
Local names list tied to Pineville and Bluefield figures
A fragmented list of individuals including Pineville residents Wm. McQuail and Dott, Bluefield names Erastus Wiley and G. K. Bailey, Athens figures Robert McClung and Sophia, plus several others such as J. G. Litton, Ralph P. Liddle, War, Clay ton Cook, O W Hefner, L I Bailey, Rock, F W Hardy and Key stone, suggesting a genealogical or directory snippet.
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Pineville
Wm. McQuail
Dott
J. G. Litton
Bluefield
Erastus Wiley
Athens
Robert McClung
Grandview
Ralph P. Liddle
War
Clayton Cook
Tame
O. W. Hefner
G. K. Bailey
Sophia
L. I. Bailey
Rock
F. W. Hardy
Keystone
Death of Lynchburg woman’s mother reported
Word Wag received yesterday of the death in Lynchburg Virginia of Mrs George C Barrett 72 mother of Mrs J Gordon 1208 College avenue Mrs Gordon was at her mother in laws bedside when the end came Dr Gordon left for Lynchburg after learning of the death Mrs Barnett had been in failing health for some time and died at her daughter Mrs Gail Pearsons Lynchburg residence Surviving are three daughters Mrs Pearson Lynchburg Mrs Gordon this city and Mrs Jennns of Kingsport plus six grandchildren and several brothers and sisters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
George C. Barrett
Gail Pearson
Pearson
Gordon
Jennns
Kingsport
Local religious and social notices from Wilson street area
At 200 Wilson street a sermon tonight by Bishop C F Kyle draws attendees while Elder J F Foster preaches nightly in Tazewell. Elder M M Jones returns from Asheville to serve as assistant pastor at the Bluefield church. B Y club gathers at Mrs D M Prillman’s 512 Park Street for a meeting. A turkey dinner at Mr and Mrs D M McGue on Allen Street hosts Rev C B McClain Rev J A Walker and others. Geraldine MccGue and Elizabeth Winbush return from Cooper visiting grandparents G S Saunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Street
C. F. Kyle
All Welcome
J. F. Foster
Tazewell
M. M. Jones
Asheville
Bluefield Church
D. M. McGue
Allen Street
C. B. McClain
J. A. Walker
Rosanna McGue
Liza Hairston
H. H. Dixon
Claire Crawford
John Hendrix
Geraldine MccGue
Elizabeth Winbush
Cooper
Clear-vision Ventilation for New Ford Car System
The advertisement touts a fresh air, unobstructed view ventilation system perfected in the New Ford. It highlights unobstructed view and constant airflow with dual carburetion for smooth operation across driving ranges. Includes I. O. B. Detroit origin, freight, delivery, tax, bumpers, spare tire extra. Authorized Ford Finance Plans via Universal Credit Company offer convenient terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. B. Detroit
Ford Finance
Universal Credit Company
Virginia Ninth District Politicking Ahead of 1934 Campaign
Rumors swirl around the Fighting Ninth of Virginia over the fate of John W Flannagan as Democrats weigh renomination. The Cyclone of Clintwood critiques state government in a famous radio speech drawing attention and laughter. locals debate party strategy and redistricting ahead of the general assembly.
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Ninth
Virginia
Old Dominion
John W. Flanadagan
Flannagan
Washington
High Command
Clintwood
Cara
John
General Assembly
Bristol
Virginia Sidelights Mocking Bird Visits Bluefield VA
A mocking bird visited Bluefield area on Christmas morning, perched in a trumpet vine by the Wit ten home, seen by Judge T A Osborne as a cheerful omen. Birds sometimes winter in the mountains, though many migrate south. Coal miners in Wise County resume work after the holidays, loading a solid coal train for movement east while the interstate railroad anticipates strong business next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
T. A. Osborne
R. M. Witten
Mr. Osborne
Wise County
Interstate Railroad
Sport the dog returns home after missing days
The valued bird dog Sport owned by Rev Charles H Williams reappeared at the Methodist parsonage on Tazewell avenue after several days away. Neighbors speculate someone may have penned the animal while it was missing, as the Williams family welcomed it back that Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Williams
Tazewell Avenue
Virginia Side Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs Vint Sexton visits Waynesboro while guests include Miss Louise Trayer from Abingdon Lince Craig and Miss Peggy Trayer of Pounding Mill who dined with Mr and Mrs R A Trayer in Bluefield. Louise Tunell travels to Tazewell for holidays. Margaret McClintock visits Williamson to see her sister Mrs Fred L Reed. Margaret Sowers of Bluefield W Va stays with Miss Virginia McClintock in Reynolds Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sowers
Bluefield
W. Va
Virginia McClintock
Reynolds Avenue
Virginia Birth Rate Shows Large Decrease
Officials report Virginia birth rate fell in the first ten months of the year, with 41,516 births compared to 44,679 in the same period of 1932. The drop is thought to be largely local, with a check planned to confirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Department of Vital Statistics
CWA Resumes Ridge Road Work Amid Complaints in Pickle Alley
CWA workers braved cold wind to toil eight hours on Ridge road and the new retaining wall in Pickle alley. Over one hundred men were at work on CWA projects in Bluefield area, while locals allege some heads of families are being underserved. A lawyer has been hired to investigate, funded by residents dissatisfied with distributions. County headquarters now sit at Tazewell courthouse.
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CWA
Ridge Road
Pickle Alley
Bluefield
Tazewell Courthouse
Embezzlement Guilty: Stewart Jones Sentenced in Virginia
Stewart Jones former clerk of the supreme court of Virginia pleaded guilty to stealing 80000 dollars of public funds. Judge Ernest Wells imposed a six year penitentiary term in Husting Court Richmond Charleston West Virginia on December 28. A mine foreman's examination for ninety five candidates is set for tomorrow and Saturday at the monitor by the department of mines with D McMurrer safety director leading the tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Jones
Supreme Court of Virginia
Ernest Wells
Husting Court of
Richmond
Charleston
W. Va
Manitor
Department of Mines
D. McMurrer
Finland France Seek To Connect Alleged Spy Rings
Finland and France pursue links between alleged espionage rings in Paris and the United States. Chief Reki of the secret service cites a possible connection among spied information, with American suspects including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gordon Switz arrested in Paris last week. Jacobson, Marie Martin, and Mme. Lidia Tehkaloff Stahl, among ten held in Paris, are linked to activities connected to Miss Martin's dinner party attended by Finnish society figures.
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Believe
Russia
Reki
Servce
Paris
Robert Gordon Switz
Ricki
Jacobson
Marie Martin
Mme
Lidia Tehkaloff Stahl
United States
Miss Martin
Shot Fired at Son by 81 Year Old Man in Ohio
In Youngstown Ohio Casper Powell 81 a frail white haired man was jailed for killing Mies Frances Garenne 22 with a pistol bullet meant for his son Harry 40 after a family quarrel about going to bed. Deputy said Harry was shot at but escaped. Frances employed as a domestic in the Powell home. The elderly man reportedly said Frances was one of the nicest girls he ever met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Ohio
Casper Powell
Mies
Frances Garenne
Harry
Powell
Sebring
Here
Misa Garenne
Frances
Harry Powell
Miss Carenne
Powell Annarent
Powell family tragedy shocks town as fatal shooting claimed
In a grim incident a man fired at a returning figure, hitting a girl in the right eye who died within minutes. Family accounts suggest the elderly Powell, cited as drinking that evening, was involved in the gunfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Representative protests oil conversion plan at Naval Academy
Representative Smith of West Virginia protested to Chairman Vinson against converting Annapolis Naval Academy power plant from coal to oil. He noted the academy burns 30,000 tons of coal yearly, mined in Bla district, and warned the move would harm coal and rail industries while clashing with administration aims. The National Coal Association joined the protest, highlighted by the Washington Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smith
West Virginia
Vinaon
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Bla
Vinson
National Coal Association
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Brackett Street
Ashworth’s
Spain
Juan Francesco de Cardenas
Roosevelt
New Yor
Theo Roosevelt
Manufacturers and Bankers Club of
U. S. Court
Fretwell’s
Lynchburg, VA
News OF the Goldrer
People
Church OF God Lin Christ
B. Y
B. Y. Club
D. M. Prillman
Park Street
Ford Dealers
FORD
Fld
Mocking Bird
Our Captain
York
Finland
France
Jor
Steckler’s Men’s Shop
Federal St
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