Roosevelt era details spark Virginia senate drama
A garbled Washington text cites Senator Byrd and a potential challenge from Governor Lee Trinkle of Roanoke amid Democratic party maneuvering. It mentions Roosevelts appointees, vacancy rules, and political figures like Swanson, Wes Adams, Worth Smith, and others in a tense prior to 193? primaries.
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Trinkle
Byrd
Senate
Harry
Bea
Gunther
Cauipeten
Contha
Ae Swanson
Roosevelt
Swanady
Te Virginis
Ainda
Mtn Ff
Norfolk
Artis
Lee Trinkle
Roanoke
Boms
Antiea
Jaeadtra
Bovator Byrd
Pete Primoary
Trinkls
Byrroup
Drantasaive
Demnio
Arate
Weetfordland Davis
Lt-Goy
J. By
Wesrikey Adams
Eat Segrsoration Commission
Worth
Smith
Joseph
Deal
Dad Gostatesa
Oyersor
Japan
Bluefield Bluefield Business Men's Club Elects Leaders
Gilleapie is named president and Le W. Bates vice president in Bluefield Virginia at the Business Men's Club election. Dr. Jimmy McNeer becomes treasurer and Tommy Tikwer secretary as six-member board sets new constitution. Club will meet Friday at Palmer Hall, Graham Methodist Church to observe Ladies' Night.
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Gilleapie
Bluefield
Bual
Néas
le W. Bates
Elso
Jocel
Jimmy McNeer
Tommy Tikwver
Gillgaply Ia
Business Men's Club Sinnice
Palmer Hall
Graham Methodist Church
WILL CONDUCT SERVICES AT BLACKSTONE CHURCH
The Rev. H A Wills, pastor of Memorial Baptist, left Saturday for Blackstone to conduct services at the Blackstone Baptist church for the dedication of two memorial windows honoring the late Mrs N J Jones. Willis formerly led Blackstone church for twelve years and is often invited back for services. The Jones daughter, married to a Holling College professor, arranged the dedication. Accompanying Willis were Mrs Willis, their two daughters and their son Rage an educated poodle.
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H. A. Wills
Memorial Baptist Church
Blackstons Baptist Church
Sra. N
Peery Takes Governor Post In Virginia Inauguration
A large turnout from the southwest region is anticipated at the January 17 inauguration in Richmond where Governor elect George C. Peery will assume office to succeed Dr. John Garland Pollard, who joins the Roosevelt administration as chairman of the Veterans claims department. The Virginia setup is expected to remain largely unchanged, while the liquor central bill heads to initial consideration as factions debate temperance oriented options.
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Richmond
George C. Peery
Tazewell
Peery
Old Dominion
John Qarland Pollard
Pollard
Roosevelt
Chaiman
Washe Seton
Fish tale from Clinch river preacher stirs odd memories
A recalled yarn by Corburn about a famed fish story from Clinch river fishers, told by a preacher and vouched for by many, though parts seem strange. The tale echoes Jonah and the whale with a groundhog twist, as a monstrous splash leads to a remarkable escape from a belly.
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Corburn
Onah
Blizzara
Cosburn
Roy Ely
Uae
Joost
Virginia Sidelights and Season Close Notes
Sidelights from Virginia report Sunday school at 9:80 am and morning services at 11 am led by Rev. B. W. Hughes with a Junior Young People’s Service league gathering at 6:50 pm. The open season on game birds and rabbits closed Saturday, with hunters mostly keeping to a few birds and noting declines tied to highway deaths. Community circle and church events dominate, including Golden Stars at Midway Christian church, Circle 4 activities, Friendship class at Chinese church with 45 members and six visitors, and Santa delivering gifts after a decorated meeting yesterday.
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Mary's Chunch Binsfield
B. W. Hughes
Young People's Service League
Virginia
Chinelisu
Dudley Teachsr
Membare
Aix
Mra. W. M. Kalter
Heauti
Santa
Mra
Vance Welly
Mire
Holanpale
Henry Baugh
Tam Shawver
Paul Shawver
Jesua Toney
Mra. Preedham
Sheb Dudley
Cora Lee Philpot
Gladya McMaullin
Catherine Catron
Carl, Rose
Little Dickay Bhawvor
Bluefield Fares During 1838 Recap In City Report
A 1838 Bluefield recap notes the town fared better than feared with limited epidemics and no hunger. It cites a growing but uneven economy, a new large business, and widespread reliance on emergency relief payrolls. Citizens hope for permanent improvement next year.
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Amare
Mystery gas sickens Botetourt families in night
In Botetourt County Virginia several households woke to a mysterious gas causing severe illness and deathlike symptoms. Authorities remain baffled as they investigate how a poisonous vapor intruded homes and affected sleeping residents in this puzzling incident.
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Botetourt
Old-Timer Predicts Heavy Snow This Winter
An elderly forecaster warns of a monster snow that could cover fields and cattle. Pioneers recall past blizzards as farmers brace for January or early February, urging graziers to shield livestock and protect sheds and feed stores.
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Gaedon
Slim clue leads to arrest of suspected store robber
Sherlock Holmes style deduction pinned a young man, Houston Payne of Bluefeld, Va., as implicated in a break in at the Repass store in Ceres last week. A bloodstained finger stall found at the store, identified by Dr. C. K. Phiegar, led to Payne who was arrested by Bluefeld police and turned over to a county official. About $200 in goods were stolen. Additional suspects were suggested after questioning.
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Sherlock Holmas
Repuss &Euarnstova
Ceres
Alore
Repass
C. K. Phiegar
Bluefeld
Houston Payne
Furnace Hill
Payne
Bluefield
Binod County
Tima
Repairs Under Way At Graham Led School Building
Repairs on the Graham led school building proceed slowly due to material delays. A paving job is underway and ground is broken for a new driveway, with a modern sidewalk to connect Logan Street.
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Nalnting
Logan Street
Logantreet
Personal notices from Tazewell area Christmas season
Tazewell Virginia personal column lists numerous visitors and guests over Christmas and New Year. Roanoke, Durham, Norfolk, Bluefield, Salem, Raleigh and Richmond connections appear. Local residents travel for visits, illness updates given for Mrs. Peery and Miss McKenry.
Russell County Unemployed Protest Aid Shortages
Local residents in Russell County protest lack of aid for unemployed amid Civil Works programs. Messages sent to the president cite low OW A signups and few employed, with about 951 registered but only twenty six working in the county. CWA payday notes about $1500 distributed on a Ridge road project paying 45 cents an hour for a thirty hour week. Virginia side personals list ill health and visits from residents across Bluefield and nearby towns.
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United States
Mai
Tha Lower
Castlewood
St. Paul
CWA
Checka
Ridge Road
Virginia Side Personals
Maude Short Wedding Unites Murry and Short Family Ties
Miss Maude Short, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Short, became aunt to William Murry of Chilhowie in a simple ceremony December 24 at the home of the bride’s aunt Mrs. Walter Simmons. Rev. E. T. L. Liston officiated. Mrs. Frank Goodman served as matron of honor, Glen Casey was best man. The bride wore a blue gown with matching accessories. bouquet composed of sweetheart roses. Dinner followed with friends and relatives, and the couple will reside in Chilhowle. Christmas party and Raven area social notes follow with local residents listed.
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Raven
Maude Short
George Short
William Murry
Chilhowie
Walter Simmons
T. L. Liston
Richlands
Frank Goodman
Glen Casey
Mrs. Murry
Chilhowle
Social Roundup in Falls Mills Area
Alls Mills Virginia correspondent reports a week of hospitality with many local visitors. Joe Graham from Brushfork road visited friends. Mr and Mrs W C Harry and daughter Florence dined with his father on Sunday. Mrs Charles Carter and daughters Mable Sue and Mary Burtong hosted Mrs John Beasly in Maybeury. Mrs Church of Bluefield visited her daughter Mrs Marvin Whilly. Fred Simmons of High Point North Carolina visited his sister Mrs Kara Hall. Cline Bekman visited his mother Mrs Alice Hall. Jim Burton, returning from Hingaport, visited family. HW Harry and Mr and Mrs Marion Harry visited Bluefield with Lawrence Mahood. Mr and Mrs Joe Carter of Inger were guests of their parents last week. G M Spangler of Detroit visited the home of Mr and Mrs E K Spangler on Friday.
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Liewt
Elmer Koup
Salem
Mamie St. Clair
W. W. Arrowood
Rowland
D. C
Lucy Hllen McKenry
East Tazewell
George C. Peery Jr
Morris Plan Bank
Richmond
Glenn M. Bt. Clair
J. A. Phillips
North Tasewell
Honaker
C. A. Pilling
C. Henry Harman
W. W. Peery
J. Elimu Peery
Yokor
Barnes Beavers
Walter Bernes
CCQ
Dry Fork
Walter Reed Hospital
C. E. Ireson
Williamson
North Tazewell
Sallis Ireson
Tha Rey
J. A. Engle
Hopewell
Tazawe
Engle
Aodars
BD. Johnston
Christucas
John BE. Jackson
Rufue Brittain
Jewel Ridge
H. Pp. Brittain
Mre. Hemet
Klogeport
C. W. Jones
Obrietmas
Falls Mills
Dee
Joe Graham
Brushfork Road
W. C. Harry
Misa Florence
Mra
Charles Carter
Mable Gad Sue
Mins Mary Burtog
John Beasly
Maybeury
Thureday
Church
Bluefield
Nre
Marvin Whilly
Fred Simmons
High Point
N. C
Viata Hia Slater
Kara Hall
Cline Fell
Bekman
Alice Hall
Jim
Amonate
J. W. House
Edith
Hildred
Lebanon
Melba Ross
Schehbeck
Brown Agnew
Bow” Cyphera
Gary
B F. Cyphera
Larkin Agnew
Pauline
Northfork
William Altizer
Rela
Bandy
Mathena
Berwind
J. L. Lyons
J. M. Frys
Saltville
W. M. da
A. C. Blake
Mildrad Payne
Welch
J.H. Barlow
Eckman
Loura Cruise
Tare
J. T. Cruse
Taylor Leonard
King College
Woodroe Cruise
Joe Tickle
Aow
Ronald Les
Mona Spiray
Coalwood
Kant Sutphin
Mea
Richard Movila
Charles and
Slolne
My. Morris
Princeton
Kyle Hallay
Dante
Cline Stone
B. B. Rader
Janking
Hutcherson
Ytuby Hutcherson
Danvile
Rosie Hutcherson
Highmond
Sam Teagay
Switchback
Vere
Aod
Charleston
Erie
Richlands Teens Injured In Auto Collision And Local Social Notes
Richlands Virginia reports a Sunday morning accident near town when car driven by Byrd of Raven struck a boy named Pete Beavers as he chased a ball into the street. Social items note a granddaughter marriage between Miss Uno Stinson and Chaster Harris in Richlands, with details of schooling and employer. community notices cover a new athletic field under the CWA, dinners, club events, and a parade of local residents visiting relatives across nearby towns.
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Richlands
Pete Beavers
Tom Beavers
Byrd
Raven
Quiet Christmas Observed in Tip Top Va
Joe Mh correspondent notes a quiet Christmas in Tip Top Virginia with no arrests. CWA idle for three weeks as men work in other sections. Millard Hees ill at home after pneumonia and typhoid. patient at Blufield sanitarium. Christian Endeavor Society installs John Mathews as president with several officers named. Social visits include Welch, Portsmouth, and Bluefield residents. Bailey Ritter recovering after Bluefield sanitarium stay.
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Tip Top
CWA
St. Clair Road
Millard Hees
Norfolk and Western
Blusfield
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
John Mathews
Malinda Dawson
Edd Dawson
Henery Hager
J. P. Bowman
Walton Mathens
Local Society Notes From Amonate Virginia And Nearby Areas
The Amonate Virginia Ladies Aid circle held its monthly meeting with Mrs Tom Cassell as hostess. Reports highlight a pie program and plans for January. Also announced are school openings on January 9 and several engagements and marriages in the region along with numerous local visits and holiday gatherings among families in Amonate and surrounding towns.
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Amonale
Virginia Ride
Ladical Aid Sociary
Tom Cassell
Weekend visitors and local guests in Bluefield area
A long list of residents and visitors is noted, including Miss Anafé Kitcannon, Mrs. J. D. Elkins, Mr. and Mrs. Pate Teen and sons, and others from Bluefield, Williamson, Gate City, and nearby towns. People guesting relatives, attending events, or traveling through the region are listed with brief mentions.
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Nishinada
Lodatadh
Woggend
Maxell
Tefonda
Nate York City
Mré
Graham Bandera
Allviile
Anafé Kitcannon
Mra
A. N. Crowall
Jos Crowell
Misa June Phitua
Bluefield
C. W
Pate
Avr
Underwood
Kathleen
Ruby
Gon
Billy
War
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Birmingham
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Feelr
Greensboro
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Werrenston. Va
W. L. Saxton
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W. P. Wyatt
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Washington
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W. C. McBreyer
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Jay Stingon
Maude Childress
Ralph McBrayer
Paul Owen
Isobel
Helen McBrayer
George
Parr
Trenton
N. J
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Bi Heath
Sandere Bryant
Raymond Crawford
Billis
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Maxwell
J. W. Heaton
M. H. Kiser
H. B. Kiser
Taxewell
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Alice. Zeigler
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Johnson City
Marguerite Maswell
Readford
Jack Tenner
T. A. Draper
Katherine Rogers
Bristol
G. BR. McCall
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Kingeport
Fover
M. Zelgter
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Coeburn
P. P. Tabor
Riral
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Jowell Ridge
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Joe Mh
Harry Turner
Rocky Mount
Gladus Turoor
Tata Teachers College
Radford
Sam Bundy
P. Bowman
W. A. Nott
Portsmouth
Ohio
Misa Besxta Gueary
Jon David
Tom Johnson
Chriatman
Fred Cassino
Jenkinones
Harbert Bowmann
Clneinnail
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Thompson Valley
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Bailey Ritter
Annie Rt
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Pocahontas Fuel Company
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Blueveld
Robert Orrender
B'snop
Mra. Orrender
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Ladies Aid Society
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Ada
Okla
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Blue Teld
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Bill Barnes
Kent’s Ridge
Nettle Blawick
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Henry Blewick
John C. White
W. P. Farmer
Washington County
L. H. Hunter
Mars @aret
Nancy Louise
Wee Lavonsi
Belcher
Theody
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