Penalties for Radio Violators Grow With Shortwave Pacts
Federal communications commission warns on private radio secrecy as shortwave interception rises. Offenders face up to 10 000 dollars and two years imprisonment. A young man in Baltimore was jailed after intercepting a police call and alerting criminals. The rules prohibit divulging contents or purpose of interstate communications except to authorized recipients.
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Federal Communications Commission
Uio Commission
Une
Lia Corolusion
Daltl‘mora
Hone
Tan
Ama
Teausa
Former Virginia Siders Attend Tazewell Court
Patty of Roanoke represents Home Owners Loan corporation in Bluefield land damage case. Hddile Reuhl of Richmond and P. W. A. project inspector attend in Tazewell Va. over salt sale of Bluefield Gas and Power. Lawrence, injured in an open gag with blood transfusions, previously won $2,600 against Bluefield town. Present suit targets the gas company.
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KC. Patty
Roanoke
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Bluefield
Hddile Reuhl
Richmond
P. W
Wan
Ager
Tazewell
Bivefield
Bivefield Gas and Power Company
Ll. Lawrence
Lawrence
Virginia
Blinefiald
Owit
News of the Colored Women and Community Notices
The Bluefield Woman's Club meets at 4 30 p m at Miss J Lt Briloner s Park Street with a discussion on Individual Differences of Aduleren ce and Bernice Hill and Q M Rothe to sing. Roy Scott post No 58 American Legion meets tonight at YX cam Scott Street. business of importance and new members urged. Dunbar School basketball faces Boningham School Friday at 7 30. oyster supper at Be Mount or Haptat.
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Woman's Club
Bluefield
Roy Scott
American Legion
YX Cam Scott Street
Agusinesa
Debating Eve at Bluefield and Concord Colleges
Bluefield College will defend the affirmative in a BSU debate on the motion that the nation should prevent international shipment of arms and munitions. Concord College will argue the negative. Debates follow with Virginia Intermont and Morrie Harvey College. Participants include Juanita Bowman Ruth Grant Mildred Farris Marla Leavitt Leroy Katz Edwin Wilbur Charles Alderson James Litz Howard Williams and others. Social hour featured Valentine treats prepared by Mary Lowy Cary.
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Binehield College
Bsus
Ioen Wallage
Concord College
Athens
Bivefield College
Concord
Virginia Intermont College
Morrie Harvey Colton
Bluefield College
Ars
Juanita Bowman
Ruth Grant
Mildred Farris
Marla Leavitt
Leroy Katz
Edwin Wilbur
Charles Alderson
James Litz
Howard Williame
Bane Underwood
Dean
W. Owes
Deluters
Personal News Brief From Mr and Mrs Knight
Mr and Mrs M. Knight have returned from a several weeks stay at points to Florida. Dexter W. Tabor Jr. is at the home of his parents.
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M. Knight
Pointe
Florida
Dexter W. Tabor Jr
Surprise Shower for Mrs Stuart Garrett in Bluefield
A surprise miscellaneous shower was held Tuesday evening at 420 Third Street for Mrs Stuart Garrett, formerly Miss Mary Linkenhaker, hosted by Miss Sacha Hackney and the Linkenhoker women. Games and a lovely plate of refreshments followed the gathering as gifts were presented in a basket adorned with white crape and Valentines.
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Stuart Garrett
Bluefield
Misa Mary Linkenhaker
Misa Sacha Hackney
Mya
W. M. Tickenhoker
Third Street
Delia Gardner
Gertrude
Hazel
Virginia Taylor
Hlale Akers
Berty Tabor
Greyle Dilta
Gergia Anderson
Panny Burchetty
Irma Rey Dogton
Irena Doughton
Virginia Pearson
Vera
Lira
Sue Linkenhoker
Sadie Wackney
W. M. Linkenhoker
Mra
Young Woman's Society Meeting at Grace Methodist
The Young Womans Missionary Society of Grace Methodist met at Miss Hilade Johnston’s Highland avenue home on Tuesday evening. A song opened the gathering, with readings by Mrs. K J Keyes and prayers. Mrs Bernard Wnox spoke on the Sesquicentennial of American Methodism, plus talks on early life of Bishop Asbury and Churches of History. Mrs Pavtiia Morris led Bible study. business followed, and Mrs Robert Johnson, formerly Miss Mae Mure RAL, received gifts after a wedding preparation. Joint hostesses were Miss Johanna tan and Miss Virginia Cassidy with Miss Hetty Cassidy. refreshments were served.
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Society
Grace Methodist Church
Inet
Hilade Johnston
Highland Avenue
K. J. Keyes
American Methodist
Bernard Wnox
Bidliup Asbury
Mreo Wo A
Churches of History
Mrvs
Tom Morvlngtte
Mra
Pavtiia Morris
Robert Johnsen
Misa Mae Mure Ral
Sabiety
Misa Johnae Tan
Stubs Jey Marth
Misges Virginia
Hetty Cassidy
mMenis
Business Women Circle Meeting at Mrs Yarbrough Home
The Business Women's Circle of the First Presbyterian Church met Monday evening at Mrs Yarbrough's Shenandoah Avenue home with Mrs Yarbrough and Miss Ruth Bartlett as joint hosts. Mrs W H Pool presided as circle chairman. The opening devotional was led by Mrs Yarbrough who offered prayer and presented the lesson from Matthew 19 titled The Good Life.
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Mra
Yarbrough
Shenandoah Avenue
Yarbrough Sleo
Parti
Guaranteed For Bronchial Coughs Ad
An old advertisement touts a 450 cent bottle of Ok Ley as a guaranteed remedy for bronchial coughs. It urges readers to learn if they are ill and promises relief after a dose, naming local drug companies as suppliers and inviting purchases from Spangler Drug or Tringe Hs.
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Fere
Uffereaak
Spangler Drug
Campaign family and hospital notes in local column
On Highland avenue residents report improved health after a bout of fever. Mina Nancy Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs C Campbell of Alberta street recovers from an appendicitis operation done about ten days ago at St Luke's hospital. Beulah Price a popular employee of Flat Top National Bank is a patient at St Luke hospital undergoing medical treatment valued at four dollars.
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Highland Avenue
Mina Nancy Campbell
Mia
C. Campbell
Albematia Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Misa Beulah Price
Flat Top National Bank
St. Luk Hospital
President Roosevelt Praises Boy Scouts in Universal Film
President Roosevelt salutes the Boy Scouts of America on their twenty fifth birthday in a Sunset News film interview featured in the current Newsreal. The program also highlights other events including a Dolores Bortkewicz feature, a Cape May ferry accident with injuries, severe winter floods in California, naval academy gymnastics, a Red Cross drill in Mexico, a Grapeland tornado, a streamlined train test near Boston, a 200 foot parachute jump near CORTA Arizona, Olympic bobsled trials at Lake Placid, and a Madison Square Garden canine show.
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Roosevelt
Boy Scouts of America
Sunset News
Daily Telegraph Newsreal
Graham Mo
Nata
Gatheda Theater
Jdecanay Ismaelt
Kta
Darsthyid
Dolores Bortkewicz
Joliet
Cape May
Delaware’ River
Philadelphia
Thirean Peraona
Long Beach
Calif
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Mexico
D. 3
Grapeland
Texas
Beaton
Mass
Guodamstally
Cortard
Ariz
Laka
Placid
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Tazewell Man Is Fined On Drunk-Drive Count
D D Murray of Tazewell was arrested Wednesday night by city police and arraigned before Municipal Judge R Raid Hiarding. He was convicted of driving drunk and operating an auto without a driver's permit, with an aggregate fine of $77.90 imposed.
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Dd Murray
Tazewell
Bluefield VA Citizens Study Bond Issue Plan
Bluefield Virginia residents discuss a proposed refunding bond to avoid extra taxes. Citizens and businessmen weigh the plan, noting the aim to fund current needs without raising municipal debt. The group considers methods to meet obligations and avert tax increases.
Man Held On Charge Of Stealing Radio From Local Woman
A colored man named Ed White, identified by Hetty Monroa of Baptic Hollow, is held on a charge of stealing a radio from her home in Bluefield West Virginia. Fingerprints from the radio matched White, and Betty Monroa testified seeing him around her frame dwelling. The case, before Justice N Clarence Smith of Tarawell, includes tense confrontation at the bureau.
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Ed White
Bluefield
Hetty Monroa
Baptiat Hollow
Translant
W. Va
Betty
White
George Sarvor
Hetty
Transiant Bureau
N. Clarance Smith
Rial Justice
Tarawell
Trangeint
Fragmentary Quarrel Claims Damaged Radio
A damaged, half legible note accuses a "black rascal" of stealing and breaking a radio during a ladder incident, with garbled text about the radio's movement and damage. The fragment offers no clear identifications or dates.
Unruly Prisoner Struck by Bluefield Police Chief
Bill Compton of FurnaceHiivea was treated after an injury to the face following an altercation with Bluefield Va police chief George W Havens who allegedly struck him with an open hand while Compton faced charges of drunkenness. Dr N H B Frazier administered first aid and arranged hospital examination. Eyewitnesses confirm the blow was delivered with an open hand.
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Bill Compton
Furnace Hiivea
George W. Havena
Bluefield
Compton
Balug Locke
Itas
Havens Iit Compton
Aca
NH. B. Frazier
Havena
Woman Aids Auto Crash Victim at Scene
Miss Presley remembered as the daughter of Engineer and Mrs. W Presley of Montrose. She quickly acted after a crossroad collision damaged a wire and left Glen Brewer injured. She called a doctor and ambulance, then went to the scene to provide help.
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Miles Lucy
Kate Presley
Glen Brewer
Checker Players Busy Preparing For Tourney
Amid Hauptmann verdict excitement, checker players in Virginia Avenue practice for the tournament. New members join and enter the thick of the contest as editors note Napoleon as a stellar player who prized turning opponents into a corner.
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Checker
Hauptmann
Backar
Virginia Avenue
Napoleon
Virginia Bluefield Observes Court Verdict Surprise
Citizens in Bluefield Virginia react to the Hauptmann verdict with surprise as many had predicted mercy. Local attorneys forecast clemency while farmers anticipate improved ground conditions from February rains and recent warmth. Basketball games draw crowds at Graham High as independent Bramwell team plays faculty and girls. Music Lovers Club gathers February 18 to discuss chamber music. A Valentine tea hosted by Miss Vera Wrights Sunday school class at Graham Methodist church invites the public for a 7:30 event in Palmer Hall.
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Hauptmann
Cage
Bluefield
Mercy
Sevpal Focal
Graham High School
Bramwell
Graham High
Valentine
Vera Wright
Girtham Mathodlat
Palmer Hall
Dan Cupid
Virginia Side Personal Notes Highlight Local Health and Visits
Mrs. Lester Wallace shows improvement after illness while Mrs. Ht. B. Williamson also improves. Miles Armstrong, ex baseball figure from the Coal Field League, visited Bluefield with friends. Luther Wingate recovers from flu. Mrs. Alin Peery returns from Lexington where she visited her daughter. J. T. Spracher remains ill. Miss Margaret Myers returns to Roanoke with Miss Helen Frazier. Myers’s father was first cousin of the late William N. Doak, secretary of labor in Hoover era. radio broadcaster Mr. Greene is noted for a strong voice akin to Fred Greens of Falls Mills.
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Lester Wallace
Ht. B. Williamson
Miles Armstrong
Coalfield Jeague
Bluefield
Armatrong
Georgia Tech
Luther Wingate
Alin Peery
Lexington
Warren Tilton
J.T. Spracher
Margaret Myers
Roanoke
Helen Frazier
Myer
Waa
Wiliam
Water board bill would create Clarksburg city panel
A bipartisan water board for Clarksburg would be formed under a bill before the house today by Delegate Gaylord Democrat Harrison. The measure calls for a four member board with two Republicans two Democrats and the city manager. English replaces French as first foreign language in many Prussian schools.
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Water Board
Charleston
W. Va
Clarksburg
House
Gaylord
Harrison
Mesatre
Gold Medal for Kidney and Bladder Relief Ad
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem capsules as a harmless stimulant and diuretic to clear clogged kidneys and irritated bladder. It promises restful sleep and general relief from backache leg cramps and other urinary symptoms, urging readers to buy from a sun outlet in Holland.
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Haarlem
Rieht
Holland
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