Brakeman Andy Sheffey Dies In Train Yard Accident
Andy Sheffey 68, veteran Norfolk Western brakeman, was killed at Glen Lyn when he was crushed between cars being slit. Witnesses saw the fatal injury as the train en route to Bluefield. He lived at Radford and had served NW since 1906. Body sent to Radford for portal.
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Andy Sheffey
Norfolk and Western Railway
Glen Lyn
Hetras
Sheffey
Dwaln Durat
Saveral Perdong
Norfolk and Western
Tia
Sadford
Radford
Bluefield
Jaeger child bitten by stray dog in Bluefield
Tilda Dillon, 12, of Treger, visiting at 484 Frederick street, was bitten by a stray dog near the Jens Franklin home last evening. Her trousers were torn, and she received a painful leg injury. She was treated at Bluefield Sanitarium as police held the dog at headquarters. officials found no rabies signs.
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Tilda Dillon
Treger
Jens Franklin
Frederick Street
Atray
Bluefield
Palica
Mrs Sallie Shrader Rites Held Friday
Funeral services were held Friday for Mrs. Sallie Shrader 82 who died Christmas day at her son Blair Shrader’s home near Princeton Rev Mr Brown officiated at New Hope church burial followed at Smith's cemetery near New Hope She is survived by children Rujah Shrader of near Princeton D H Shrader of New Hope and Mrs Laura Smith of Brushfork She also leaves one brother H Q Hicks of Littlesbore Her husband preceded her in death several years ago.
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Sallie Shrader
Blair Shrader
Princeton
Brown
New Hope Church
Smith's Cemetery
New Hope
Rujah Sharder
H. Q. Hicks
Littlesbore
Aso
Funeral Rites Held for Deasing Child
Brief services were held at Hawkins chapel for 8 month old Mitle Clark Densing, child of Mr and Mrs David Densing, who died Friday night at Fairfax Street home from pneumonia. Rev O G Gunn of Westminster Presbyterian officiated. Burial followed at Monview Vista Park. Survived by parents seven sisters and brothers.
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Hawkins Chapel
Mitle Clark Densing
David Densing
Fairfax Atreat
O. G. Gunn
Westminster Presbyterian
Moni Vista Park
Tle
Father of Local Woman Dies in Chilhowie
Mrs. R. Dollnger of Franklin Street and Mrs. Amy Pencs of Tilaelly left for Chilhowie Virginia after receiving a telegram announcing the sudden death of H. W. Roush. He is noted as the father of Will Roush of Welch.
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R. ¥. Dollnger
Franklin Street
Amy Pencs
Tilaelly
Chilhowie
H.W. Roush
Roush
Will Roush
Welch
Coal Worker Loses Right Foot in Mine Accident
Brice Richardson, 20, of Elk Horn and employee of Upland Coal and Coke Co, suffered the loss of his right foot after a mine incident. His foot was badly mashed when run over by a wine meter, and it had to be amputated at the Hive-Hold sanitarium where he is a patient.
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Brice Richardson
J. B. Wehardson
Elkhorn
Upland Coal, and Coke Company
Political party rifts loom in Wisconsin and nation
Fragmentary wire copy discusses party divisions between conservative and liberal wings as New York delegates and state factions align. It notes Roosevelt’s opening to Congress and the 1938 37 budget, with calls for possible shifts but no major departures from New Deal fundamentals.
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Wisconsin
Minoja
Vo New York
Retiance
Mgr. Rongevelt
Buulch
Wilberty Jeagua
Foreea
Borah
Charles Mich
Ee Hose
Lew A
City and Coalfield Items
Containing our clearance sale with fleece lined gloves discounted from 1.96 to 1.47 and various domestic goods. Includes beauty services, a laundry, and a showroom with multiple shops listed such as Gallow, Henderson’s, Lusk’s, and Mary Lea Beauty Show. Also mentions Raleigh, Bluefield, and local business ads with contact phones.
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Fretwell
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Shrader
Mrs. Sarah Shrader 82 of Mercer county died at 9 20 Christmas morning at her son KR Shrader's home in Blacklick funeral services held at New Hope Church Friday at 11 conducted by Rev Maybury with burial at Smith Cemetery Survived by sons E B Shrader D E Shrader and Mrs W B Smith a daughter three grandchildren Violet Shrader Clara Ruth Wiles Verna Mae Shrader and three great grandchildren
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Sarah Aa. Shrader
Mercer County
KR Shrader
Blacklick
New Hope Dhurett
Maybury
Smith
Services Yesterday For Mrs Brammer
Punaral rites were held yesterday afternoon at the Matonka Presbyterian church for Mrs Vireshta A Brammer 64 wife of C Brammer who died at her home in Matonka Thursday afternoon after a lingering heart illness Burial was in Monte Vista Park cemetery She is survived by her husband and four children Misa Myrtle Brammer Paul Brammer Treaver Brammer and Besil Brammer Pallbearers were J H Wyner CH Glimer B L Davidson John P Batley J G Fanning and Roy T Wright
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Matonka Presbyterian Church
Vireshta A Brammer
C. Brammer
Matonka
Monte Vista Park Cemetery
Misa Myrtle Brammer
Matoaka
Paul Brammer
Mullens
Treaver Brammer
Blacksburg
Besil
Palmer Death in Boone Mill Virginia
Mrs J T Palmer 69 died at home in Boone Mill Virginia from pneumonia. She left a daughter Mrs Charles Slason of Roanoke and three sons J J Palmer Dillon Palmer and Earl Palmer. Six grandchildren survive with funeral at home and family burial ground.
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J.T. Pater
B. W. Dill
Highland Avenue
HL. Dillon
McDowell
Boone Mill
Mra. Palmer
G. L. Dillon
J. H. Dillon
George H. Dillon
G. Ty Nett
Ida Wright
Troundke
Guy Furb Named to New Position at Appalachian Power
Guy T. Murr, general superintendent, has been named assistant to Herbert Markie, division manager, a newly created post in the Appalachian Power Company. Murr joined in 1916 as an engineer, left for General Electric in 1910, returned in 1922, and has been general business superintendent since 1928. He is a Bluefield civic leader and former Lions Club president.
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Guy T. Murr
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Herbert Markie
Power Comepany
Gésistant
Dig Wiliity
Mr. Wurr
Apmitlachian Power Company
Ptya
Bluefold Lions Club
Southern West Virginia Council
Boy Scoule of America
Chamber of Commerce
NRA Opposition Spills into Congressional Debate
The piece notes business opposition to NRA measures with continued discussion on arms embargo and munitions policy. It highlights Senator Adams warning of a new unemployed class from federal relief and Senate action on the silver Purchase Act with Mexico's finance minister. Lonergan calls for safety standards and rest rules for vehicles after a bus tragedy at Hopewell.
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Sion
Adams
Colorado
Congressional
Morgenthau
Finance
Mexico
Eduardo Suarez
Longhorn
Connecticut
Lonergan
Hopewell
Christmas Window Gift Unveiled at Grundy Methodist Church
Sunday service conducted by Pastor Tha Tav Hy M Ruesil featured the unveiling of a church window donated by Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Williams and their six children. Special music led by Mrs. GO McGuire and D V Dennis, with the play The Message of the Magi performed by children. Socials followed with Mrs. G McGuire hosting a theater party and dinners hosted by Mr. and Mrs. F H Combs including guests and local townsfolk.
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Grundy Methodist Church
Tha Ttav
Hy M. Ruesil
R. E. Williams
Mra
McGuire
D. VY
Dennis
Ag Fallowa
Verta Hackney
Josel McGuire
Hugh Grubb
David Dalton
Beatrice
Doris Dennis
Hulda
Rachel Ann McGuire
Celuate
Beulah Childress
Helen McGuire
Dolly Grubb
Marjorie McGuire
Nana
Glays Comba
Rosalie
Opal Sutherland
Rachel Mulling
Josep
Thomas Burton
Mary
Catherine Wagner
Ls Angels
Nancy
Janet Payne
Marriette McGuire
Caryell Mullins
Dorothy Carr
Laval Receives Confidence Vote Amid Ethiopian Front News
The report notes a confidence vote for Laval as Napolitan fronts show a major Ethiopian counter offensive in the north. Ethiopians claim capture of Abbi Addi near Makale after fierce fighting and Italian hold on Makale persists. Wardens to entertain corps on New Year’s Eve with Drum and Bugle and Girls’ Drill teams invited to attend at city auditorium.
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Abbi Addi
Makale
St. Louis
America Legion
Dave Warden
City Auditorium
Girle
Boye
Rameey Auditorium
Community Christmas Tree Event At Amonate Theater
The Amonate community gathered at the theater on Christmas Eve for a United Ming Worker event. Fires outside helped those unable to enter as Santa Claus distributed gifts by five. Each club received fruit and treats, with gifts for all ages. Sunday school attendance averaged about 200 over three months, with 238 present last Sunday, led by Rev. G. W. Fox and church leaders. Mrs. J. O. Halt hosted a Sunday school class gathering with Santa favors and refreshments for many local youths. various local residents and relatives spent Christmas holidays with family, visiting and hosting relatives in the area.
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Amonate
United Ming Worker
Santa Claud
Tla
Ach Club
G. W. Fox
B. G. Bird
J. H. Sizemore
J. O. Halt
Santa Claus
Jackie Morefield
Hiwood
Harmon
Donald Wells
Jacob
Beau Mangus
Curtis Street
Edwin Bird
Junior Street
Join
Lewis Atwell
Arnold Asbury
Charlesa Larga
Melvin
Blankenship
2.C
Midnight Praise Service At Union Mission New Year Eve
Roanoke Roanoke street New Year Eve service begins at 11 p m with special music. Frank Shue, superintendent, invites the public to attend. The Union Mission reorganized Sunday school’s fourth session will be tomorrow at 2 30 with 180 enrolled and growing. The Montcalm choir, unable to perform elsewhere due to bad weather, is expected to sing at tomorrow night’s service.
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Union‘ Mission
Roanoke “Street
Frank Shue
Mission
Montcalm
Glenlyn hosts Mrs J L Knight bridge party and notes
Glenlyn Virginia hosts describe Mrs J L Knight and guests at a Friday bridge gathering with three-table play and festive decor. High scores were earned by Sarah Macon Mrs Raymond Chambers and C Green with prizes. Additional notes cover social attendees and a separate Thigpen hosted gathering with candlelight refreshments and prize recipients.
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Glenlyn
Dee
J. R. Crittenden
Crittenden Home
Mise Sarah Macon
Mra
Raymond Chambers
C. Green
Meedames N
J. Jesse
W. A. Thigpen
P. Tugrin
Mra. O. P
Sarah Macon
Warrenton
N.C
C. P. Shell
C.green
New Bern
Thigpen
North Carolina
Fred Saunders
L. Knight
Global tensions in 1930s era globe and politics
The report surveys Soviet sea defense expansion following Moscow and Outer Mongolian talks, Mongolian protests over border actions, and Uruguay severing ties with Moscow aligned leftist financing claims. It notes Lindberghs planning to move abroad for Jon’s safety, Roosevelt era regional planning debates, and Nye era political shifts including NRA abolition and senate changes.
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Trogsia
Moscow
Germany
Japan
Soviet Union
Manchukuo
Gkdiananeao
U. S
Lega Tlon
Montevideo
South America
Atlantic
Liverpool
Charles A. Lindbergh
Jon
England
United States
Vwiileh Iy
Ickes
Wallace
Perkins
Roper
Dern
Pellets
Hope4
Pygatetty
Assail
Smith Declines Visit Roosevelt at White House
Smith declines a White House visit with Roosevelt. The article notes his appearances in Boston and Newark as personal triumphs for Smith, not Roosevelt rallies. As editor of the New Outlook, he criticized the administration, once calling the devaluation plan "baloney dollars" and recently agreed to speak at a Washington dinner after accepting Jousti Shouse's invitation.
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Boston
Newark
Smith
Roosevelt
New Outlook
League
Jousti Shouse
Washington
Publicity Critics Slow Todd Death Probe
Deputy District Attorney George Johnson accused publicity seekers of hindering the Thelma Todd death inquiry. He said outsiders are turning the case into a publicity wagon, mixing honest evidence with obvious faking as investigators try to separate fact from fiction. Todd was found dead December 16 in a garage above the restaurant she ran with Ronald West. A coroner's jury attributed monoxide poisoning and urged further inquiry.
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Los Argales
Thelmas Todd
George Johnson
Johnson
Miss Todd
Ronald West
Atlantic
Jimmy’s
Fast Express
Trydor
Jimmy's
Norfolk and Western relief fund pays $175000 in third quarter
The Norfolk and Western Railway relief and pension fund distributed more than 175000 in benefits to members and their families in the just reported third quarter. Receipts totaled 268023.73 for the quarter, fund balance stood at 2144610.47, and cumulative payments since 1917 reached 5597990.11.
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Norfolk and Western Relief Fund
J. ©. Snavely
Ralief and Pension Department
Norfolk and Western
Heir of Textile Fortune Admits Kidnapping
Milne, heir to a textile fortune, confessed to a kidnapping after hours of questioning by federal agents. Authorities noted inconsistencies in his bondage and testimony. The case follows a earlier Indiana self kidnapping hoax ruled out by Judge Baltzell, who dismissed the indictment against Bomberger for faking a kidnapping.
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Washington
Milne
Federal Agenta
Indiana
Robert C. Baltzell
Indianapolly
Alen C. Bomberger
Tudge Baltzell
Bomberger
Judge L H Miller Sets Platform for 1937 Bid
Judge L H Miller outlines his platform urging no new taxes or rate increases unless emergencies arise. He supports re-enacting the consumer sales tax with exemptions and adjustments, pledges economy in state government, fair treatment of industry and labor, and upholds Republican party principles and constitutional government. He vows to submit a constructive platform to voters at the state election.
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Republican Party
Republian
Great
Tossta Jeadera
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