Goforth Freight Lines Gains Official Recognition
The Interstate Commerce Commission recognized Goforth Freight Lines as a common carrier based in Bluefield, West Virginia and Bluefield, Virginia. Arthur Goforth, owner, announced that ICC approval has been granted and the line now operates under federal supervision with about fourteen drivers and daily freight ranges from 60,000 to 100,000 pounds depending on season.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commmission
Goforth
Arthur Goforth
American Truckers Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hnes
Toc
Ius
Pure Water and a City’s Water Service Sign
A discussion of the West Virginia Water Service company and the effort behind delivering clean water. The article notes six to eight hours for chemical settling and filtration to remove fine particles before the water reaches residents. It emphasizes the significance of the corporate limits sign and the community’s work to earn it.
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Tawna
West Virginia Water Service Company
Pure Water Rule Keeps Bluefield Supply Pure
The West Virginia Water Service company and Bluefield city health department monitor the water daily and sample at intervals to safeguard purity. The system aims to ensure continuous cleanliness from source to tap, presenting water as an elixir of life for residents.
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West Virginia Water Service Company
Bluefield
Roosevelt Leaves Card At Red Cross Head Home
Washington February 14 President Roosevelt during a short automobile ride this afternoon stopped and left his card at the home of Rear Admiral Cary T Grayson head of the Red Cross. The incident highlights the President's routine engagements during a quiet day. Estacada Oregon Mr and Mrs J C Duus mark 55 years of marriage having never bought an egg statistics show they saved about $600 over their marriage.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Cary T. Grayson
Red
Red Cross
Estacada
J. c. Duus
Virginia Business College Promotes Security Through Training
The Virginia Business College touts social security via education and training. It highlights high school completion, specialized postsecondary courses, and ongoing self improvement as paths to employment in business. The school offers secretarial, accounting, and administrative training, with an employment department aiding placement.
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Virginia Business College
Dr Malcolm Price Dies in Charleston
Dr Malcolm Ripley Price a 7 year old dentist died in Charleston of pneumonia. Native of Newport Virginia he specialized in orthodontia and practiced there since 1903. He served as a dentist in the Spanish American War and is survived by his widow Mary Buckingham Price formerly of Radford Virginia.
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Charleston
W. Va
Malcolm Ripley Price
Price
Newport
Mary Buckingham Price
Radford
Skunks Invade Upper Park District in Oakland
Residents of the fashionable Upper Park district over looking San Francisco Bay petitioned the city to remove skunks after a wooded canyon nearby became home to several animals. H G Porter, a homeowner, said the skunks have multiplied and now invade residence property.
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Sekunes
Snooty
Oakland
Calif
Upper Park Boulevard
San Francisco Bay
H.G. Porter
Welcome To Bluefield Strangers New Residents Page
In line with the chamber of commerce effort to greet newcomers Bluefield lists new residents and invites citizens with knowledge of relocations to call the secretary. Last Week's Newcomers To Greater Bluefield include C R Campbell and Barbara from Roanoke J W Petro from Wilkes Barre Ida Whitehead and two in Giles street H W Rash and two children 2237 Washington from Kingsport Crewen 320 Stowers from Kimball T M Caldwell and three children 913 Highland from Charlotte N C
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Chamber of Commerce
Bluefield
W. C. Snyder
Woman's Club Legion Auxiliary
Greater Bluefield
C. R. Campbell
Barbara
Warlick
Giles Street
Roanoke
J. W. Petro
Franklin Street
Wilkesarre
Ida Whitehead
Eckman
H. W. Rash
Washington Street
Kingsport
Tenn
Crewen
Stowers Street
Kimball
T. M. Caldwell
Highland Avenue
Charlotte
N. C
Rules and proprieties of bridge for fair play
The article urges strict enforcement of the 1935 International Bridge Laws and proprieties to ensure enjoyment. It notes penalties for infractions such as bids out of turn and exposed cards, while acknowledging occasional waivers for courtesy. It contrasts expert behavior with non experts and warns against misleading opponents.
Expert card play proprieties guide in bidding and play
The article lists proprieties such as slow deliberate play and avoiding signals or remarks that reveal a hand or mislead opponents. It notes that experts avoid breaches of these rules and adhere to the spirit of fair play as outlined in the game's addenda.
Driver of Death case in Bluefield hospital
Cor poral Hampton swore out a homicide warrant against John Gilbert of Crystal for the Crane Creek Road crash that killed Warnie Spicer, 25, and injured Walter Mills. Gilbert, hospitalized with multiple injuries, will be charged when able to be served. Spicer, employed by American Coal, died instantly. funeral set at Thomas Memorial Methodist church in McComas at 3:30 PM. Burial follows at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
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Hampton
John Gilbert
Crystal
Crane Creek Road
Thornhill
Warnie Spicer
J. B. Boyd
Gilbert
Bluefield
McComas
Spicer
Thomas Memorial Methodist Church
C. A. Hillman
A. M. Jessup
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield-Bramwell Road
Eee
Shaman's spring merchandise fills Bluefield shop
Shaman's in Bluefield showcases a spring atmosphere with daily arrivals of new men and boys clothing. The HoyA department displays David Copperfield shorts knickers and slacks in a premier boys line. Featured hats Boy Scout official lines and Pepperell fabrics appear alongside Stetson Led nats Manhattan shirts and brands like Hickey Freeman Michaels Stern Hyde Park Campus Toys Cortley McGregor and more.
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Shaman's
Hoya
David Copperfield
Lamb
McGregor
Sturchboy
Ead
United States
Bhaman
Manhattan
Hickey - Freeman
Michaels-Stern
Hyde-Park
Campus Toys
Cortley
Allgator
Samson
Fleet Takes Workout Before Big War Games
Los Angeles February 14 The U S fleet moved through squally weather off southern California for a last major workout before the annual mid Pacific war game set four weeks hence Admiral Claude C Bloch led 88 warships and about 500 fighting planes in secret maneuvers the sea time to be governed by weather. Montgomery West Virginia February 14 George Reon 71 a longtime executive at Babcock and Coal died after months of illness He helped build the Baltimore and Ohio railroad then led a lumber firm in Louisiana before returning to Clifftop after the Louisiana company passed to Pittsburgh based Babcock Coal and Coke.
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Los Angeles
United States
Eet
California
Claude C. Bloch
Lewisburg
Montgomery
W. Va
George Reon
Babcock and Coal Company
Clifftop
Bean
Baltimore and Ohio
Buckhannon River
Louisiana
Babcock Coal and Coke Company
Pittsburgh
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Goforth Freight Lines
Pure Water
West Virginia Water Company
Easley-Wilson Co
Peery
ILL Red Cross
Community Savings and Loan Company
Bluefield Real Estate
Elka Ride
Bland
Raleigh
Dupe Oroletinn Aree
Bluefeld Ave
NEW National Cleaners & Dyers, Inc
J. B. Wooldridge
Mer
Automobile Service
Bluefeeld
Jimmy’s
Princeton Ave
Pastencer
James Bantis
Taso
Goodwih
T' Indersell
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Bluefield Flora! Company
Peery Bldg
Carter Motor
A. P. Carter
International Motor Trucks
Bland & Ellis Ste
Business College
Malcolm R. Price
W.va
Berryman
Cordell Hull
British Broadcasting Corporation
Georgia Lumber CO
Euutay Tema Wade Es Cine
Accounting Department
West Virginia Business College
The
Honaker
Thomas E. Mclain
Evi
Four Aces
Ioaling Sea
William
Norman H
Hatfield & Cole
Bland Gt
Eureka
Wast Va
W, VA
GAA
Hospital
Bluefield Cab Co
P. G. Deshaso
Mercercoalg
Tae
Shaman’s
Shaman‘s
Princeton Avenue
United Mine Workers
Trig Graham
Riddle John Repass
Chariie Mather
J. Gillenwater
Everett Kennett
Gite Bailey
Bill Repass
Tommy Jar
Beatrice Brown
Geraldine
Annie
Jacqueline Spicer
Folowing
Andrew
Johnny
Robert
Alvie Spicer
Ed Spicer
Montcalm
Alice Cramer
Bertie Peery
Herndon
Dora Scott
Lydia Thompson
Bertie Rust
Fleet
Goforth Freight Line
Genuine Forest City
Eta
Bluefield C724
Power CO
Bland, Street
Associated Hospitals, Inc
Bland Street
West Virginia Water Service Co
A Salem
SG Cts Rollator
Lowman Music Company
Raleigh Street
Platnick Brothers
Princeton, W. VA
DE Sooto
Mercer Garage
Batelgh
Scott St
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