Mc Boatwright Speaks to Lions on High School Curricula
Miss Anna Boatwright of St. Luke's School of Nursing addressed the Bluefield Lions Club at their noon meeting. She argued high schools must better prepare students for higher learning and life, criticizing current curricula for allowing too much choice and urging insistence on beneficial programs. The club backed a state revenue-sharing proposal to support financially burdened municipalities, noting Kiwanis Rotary and Lions clubs approved the measure.
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Anna Boatwright
St. Luke's School of Nursing
Bluefield Lions Club
Kiwanis
Rotary
Lions Clube
3-Year-Old Hall Child Dies After Prolonged Illness
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hall the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Hall died at 9 40 last night at his parents home 1135 View Avenue The death was attributed to a tumor The child had been ill for more than a year Funeral services will be held at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon at the Church of God South Street conducted by Rev We D McGraw and burial will follow at Maple Hill cemetery in Wet Graham He is survived by his parents and brothers James Leon Raymond and Robbie as well as maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Short of Adkins Va and paternal grandmother Mrs Virginia Hall of Blue Senile Wy Porter and Robert Wassum John Wise and Paul Turman.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hall
Frank M. Hall
View Avenue
Church of God
South Street
We. D. McGraw
Maple Hill Cemetery
Wet
Graham
James
Leon
Raymond
Robbie
Fred Short
Adkins
Virginia Hall
Porter
Robert Wassum
John Wise
Paul Turman
Solons Prepare to Speed Work in West Virginia
The West Virginia legislature moves quickly with measures on divorce standards, teacher pay raises, and state fiscal actions. Bills approved include higher teacher salaries by up to 46 monthly, a $10 raise for basic salaries, and a $1,200 payment to H. J. Poling for prosecutor work. Other actions adjust court term dates in Braxton, Gilmer, Clay, and Webster counties and allow the sinking fund to return $5,140 to Mercer county. Debate over a budget-boosting teachers' salary bill resumes Monday. Counties and officials named include Senator J Patrick Beacom, H. J. Poling, and the Barbour court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Patrick Beacom D.cabell
House
H. J. Poling
Senate
Barbour
Poling
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Mercer
Braxton
Gilmer
Clay
Websler
Sinking Fund Commission
Mercer County
Haldren
Monongale
Wyoming
Bibb
Raleigh
Budget Commission
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Rex
Funeral Services for Mrs Viola Cash
Funeral services for Mrs Viola M Cash wife of Ernest M Cash a Norfolk and Western engineer will be held at 107 Duhring Street Bathday afternoon The Rev W P Eastwood Bland Street Methodist Church of which Mrs Cash was a member will officiate assisted by Rev Jennings W Hobson Christ Episcopal Church burial will follow at Walnut Grove cemetery Active pallbearers are J E Gerald F E Francisco M M Tabor Ed Brally R R Woltz Joe Wilds J R Winter and H Di Meulden Flowerbearers are members of Mrs George Strader circle of the Woman s Missionary Society Bland Street Methodist Church and neighbors Mrs Cash died Thursday morning at Bluefield Sanitarium
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Viola M. Cash
Ernest M. Cash
Orfolk
Western Engineer
Duhring Street
W. P. Eastwood
Bland Street Methodist Church
FE. W. Francisco
M. M. Tabor
Ed Brally
R. R. Woltz
Joe Wilds
J. R. Winter
H. di Meulden
George Strader
Woman's Missionary Society
Cash
Bluefield Sanitarium
Velvet Dinner Dresses Offer At Fretwell's Store
Velvet dinner dresses in green purple and burbonnet colors were cut from 9.75 to 3.50 today at Fretwell's Blandstreet. James G. Litz handles insurance and the nearby University of Thrifthofte in two Virginias.
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Fretwell's
Blandstreet
James G. Litz
Cnth
University of Thrifthofte
Virginias
Roosevelt Targets Expanded Supreme Court Speculation
Washington reports circulate about possible Roosevelt appointments to a larger Supreme Court. Names include Felix Frankfurter James Landis Donald Richberg and senators Robison Wagner Johnson and George. Chief Justice Hughes noted a 70 age fit in a Columbia lecture Roosevelt quoted.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Patieles
Supreme Court
Mr. Roosevelt
High Tribunal
High Court
Felix Frankfurter
Harvard Law School
James M. Landis
Securities Commission
Law Scow
Donald Richberg
NRA
Senate
Joel T. Robinson
Arkansas
Robert F. Wagner
Hiram Johnson
California
Walter B. George
Georgia
Ex-King Seeks Cash For Wedding And Sandringham Sale
A royal insider says former King Edward seeks government or family pension and cash from Sandringham to fund a wedding. Talks center on selling the Sandringham estate to King George VI and Queen Mary, amid reported price disputes and parliamentary opposition.
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Feld
Edward
Sandringham
George VI
Mearder
Mary
George V
George
Rescued Miner Recalls Terror of Entombment
A rescued miner recounts days of terror underground after a collapse. The article notes three fires during the crisis causing over 500000 in losses and two more in the last day from gas explosions. An earlier blast at Andrew Collings Asphalt plant caused about 50900 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Collings Asphalt Company
Vigor of German colony return drive outlined by Ribbentrop
London reports a vigorous campaign for the return of German colonies will be opened by Nazi ambassador Joachim von Ribbentrop as soon as excitement over his salute to King George VI subsides. A high official source says concessions may be needed if Britain yields the mandates and discussions resume on a Western security pact supported by Britain and France.
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London
PIA
Joachim von Ribbentrop
George VI
Britain
Tong
France
Adolf Hitler
Westminster Presbyterian Church Scout Anniversary Service
Youth will lead tomorrow morning's Westminster service with a Boy Scout anniversary program and the new junior choir's debut. Scout Executive Charles H. Atkinson will speak on the movement's history as Rev. C. G. Gunn delivers a message. Troop 19, led by James Nelson Jr. and long guided by Dr. J. B. Nelson, will receive an Eagle Scout badge for Ralph McCue. the event includes the presentation of the scout law and performances by Miss May Bailey's junior choir. The public is invited. the observance ends Monday night with Troop 19's dinner.
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Westminster Presbyterian
Charles H. Atkinson
C. G. Gunn
Ralph McCue
Roya A. Harrison
Westminster Church
James Nelson
J. B. Nelson
Westminster
Chas
H H. Atkinson
R. A. Harrison
Melchizedek
Mississippi Flood Refugees Move by Train Amid Losses
Refugees from the Mississippi flood moved by special train to Huntington after a day of rising losses. W. M. Auxiar, 67, died of pneumonia and Edith Eskew, 29, died after the first refugee arrival. Red Cross reported adequate facilities in Huntington and about 1,600 homeseekers were cared for. Snow slowed repairs but highways remained open and debris removal continued in Parkersburg Huntington and Point Pleasant.
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Red Cross
Huntington
W. M. Auxiar
Edith Eskew
Homains
A. E. Haan
Parkersburg
Point Pleasant
Road Commission
Sit-Down Strikers Ordered Arrested In GM Talks
Conferees maintain a no talking stance as protests continue over GM naming sole bargaining agency for workers. Arrest warrants loom for strikers and leaders, while GM presses to resume production if a settlement is reached. General Motors cars face a near standstill as talks unfold in Washington. Senator Neely plans to summon union leaders to testify on the strike. Sidney Hillman pledges a $24000 initial contribution to the UA W A strike fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Washington
Neely CD. W. Va
Co. I. O
Lewis
Senate
Highe- General Motors
Martin
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Refugees Express Gratitude to Red Cross Amid Flood Aftermath
The report notes 60 flood refugees remaining and contains letters of appreciation to the Red Cross from South Charleston Bluefield Kenova and other towns. One correspondent William Howell thanks the Bluefield chapter for its kindness while another from Kenova praises the aid received. In Williamson the Coal Operators Association reports weekly coal output of 235,600 tons for the week ended January 29, up from 198,650 tons a year earlier.
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Red Cross
South Charleston
O. K
Bluefield
Williamson
W. Va
Williamson Coal Operators Association
Westminster and Bland Street church announcements
Westminster Presbyterian Washington Albemarle list of services for 27th Boy Scout anniversary Troop 19 with Eagle badge presentation and Scout program. Bland Street Methodist offers morning and evening worship with sermon topics, youth program, steward and education meetings. Church notices include Pentecostal Holiness Wayne Street Calvary Baptist Immanuel Lutheran First Christian College Avenue Baptist Episcopal Grace Methodist Church of God Trinity Methodist plus event details and speakers.
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First Christian Church
Bland Street
Ben S. Johnson
C. S. Cheyney
Bible
Church
C. E
Alfred Nixon
L. A. Thomas
C. W. Houseman
Servic Fee
Otis Bivens
Railway Unions Threaten Strike Over Overtime Pay
The National Railroad Adjustment Board granted the unions $60 000 in overtime pay two years ago. The railroad demanded court approval for payment and has carried the matter before District Judge Charles E Woodward. The railroad, in receivership, seeks contempt orders and a showing of cause at 10 A.M. tomorrow from union vice presidents summoned to answer the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Railroad Adjustment Board
Walter
Charles E. Woodward
Woodward
Inter
Judge reform plan stirs Congress and markets
President Roosevelt urged a major reorganization of the federal judiciary, prompting immediate debate among Democrats and Republicans. Leaders warned against packing the court, while markets tumbled on uncertainty. Critics argued the plan could drift toward dictatorship and strain constitutional powers.
Hoover Attacks Roosevelt Plan to Pack Supreme Court
Former President Herbert Hoover denounces President Roosevelt proposals to alter the supreme court as an attempt to pack the court and subjugate the judiciary to executive power. He urges Congress to delay action until the people voice their views, while deeming some subsidiary items admirable.
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Congress
Republic
Hoover
Herbert, Jr
Allan
Roosevelt
New York
Herbert Hoover
Supreme Court
Dykes to Battle for Third as Mesner Seeks Turnover
Chicago Feb 5 Jimmy Dykes 40 will likely play third for the White Sox this season unless 19 year old Steve Mesner from Los Angeles can take the job. Dykes, praised by Southside fans, says youth must earn the spot and notes his solid 344 batting average and 120 RBIs from 1926. He warns holdouts Zeke Bonura Luke Appling Jack Hayes and Rip Radcliffe to report on time or face consequences.
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Chicago
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Los Angeles
Steve Mesner
Upper Darby
Lou Comilskey
Steve
Out
New York Yankees
Wth
Detroit
Cleveland
Zeke Bonura
Luke Appling
Jack Hayes
Rip Radcliff
Bonora
California
Texas
Virginia would escape change for decade yet
Richmond Virginia February 5 President Roosevelt proposed a plan to appoint a new judge for each federal judge over 70 years old, but Virginia would not be affected for well over a decade. Virginia has three district judges Luther B Way Robert N Pollard and John Paul all in their fifties.
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Richmond
Roosevelt
Virginia
Fedeeral
Luther B. Way
Norfolk
Robert N. Pollard
John Paul
Harrisonburg
Notice to Public on Insurance Agents in Virginia and Nebraska
Notice states G. C. Jackson of Bluefield Virginia not a representative of Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association United Benefit Life Insurance Company or B B Vi Cox manager Roanoke Virginia. A separate item notes meed lawns and fields at Stella Nebraska bloomed early in January with dandelions and puzzled observers.
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G. C. Jackson
Bluefield
Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association
United Benefit Life Insurance Company
B. B. Vi Cox
Roanoke
Stella, Neb
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Hall
Solons
Viola Cash
Eugene H. Farley
Carter Nove
Johnson
Tribunal
Hughes
Columbia University
Mississippi
Confersium
J. Millar Watt
Capa
Hamilton Hall
Board of Stewards
Church Board of
Christian! Education
Bland Street Church
Pentecostal Holiness
Wayne Street
B. T. Underwood
Calvary Baptist
Highland Avenue
R. J.tyler
M. Burns Wornal
J. W. Farmer
Clayton, Ga
Carl A. Tolley
Christian Science Society
Bailey Building
Lla
TV Corinthians
Mary Baker Eddy
God
Immanuel Lutheran
Mercer and
Duhring Streets
Seromon
the Beaver A Capella Choir
the Friendly Church
Paul L. Royer
Picture Service Committee
J. B. Galbraith
M. M. Wood- Yard
College Avenue
Howard L. Weeks
Prof. McLain
B. Y
Christ Episcopal Church
Tazewell
Jennings W. Hobson
Princeton
Bramwell
Grace Methodist Church
Thomas and Rogers Streets
Eugene Hubert Cassidy
W. D. McCraw
C. Early
Trinity Methodist B&b
Shirley Foster
R. E. Edwards
Boy Scouts
Scout Movement
Bristol
Trinity
Uniontown
C. W. Martin
Cummings
Robinson
White House
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Guffey
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Glass
Bailey
North Carolina
Puberd
Wall Street
AAA
Raps
Minneapolis
Minn
Fec
Frederick A. Stinchfield
The
American Bar Association
Stinchfield
Bar Association
Silas H. Strawn
William Howard Taft
Kabtara
John Kee
Chloe S. Haynes
Rose
Seilville
Greenbrier County
Fdr
White
R. Me
Bridges
Holt D. W. Ward
Caloniel
Bobby Breen
Sata
Muh May Bodbon
Shamss Butterworth
Warner Bres
Annale
Eanan Muir
Warren Hull
Jimany Dykes
Rose Bench
Bob Steele
Vita Review
S Today
Paramount Club
Chas. Ruggles
Alice Brady
FIY Theatre
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