Injuries Fatal to Blacksburg Man After Assault
Martin James Breana ham of Blacksburg Va died Sunday of head injuries from the previous Tuesday night assault near home. He was a Concord College alumnus and Mountain Lion football player, later an electrical trainee at VPI. Survived by wife Ramona Holden and his family. funeral plans set for Blacksburg.
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Martin James
Toney) Breanaham
Blacksburg
Bresnahar
Christanaburg
Concord College
Rites Held Sunday For Miss Rosaline Cohen
Rosaline Cohen of Charleston West Virginia formerly of Blue Meld died Saturday night after illness. Funeral services were Sunday at Monte Vista cemetery conducted by Rabbi Julius Kravetz with Rev Slifkin assisting. She is survived by mother Mrs I L Cohen and brother Eugene Cohen. father and a brother preceded her.
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Ies Rosaline Cohen
I. L. Cohen
Charleston
West Virginia
Blue Meld
Ilness
Monte Vista Cemetery
Julius Kravetz
Slifkin
Miss Cohen
Eugene Cohen
Mrs R E Smith Dies in Monroe Funeral Wednesday
Mrs R E Smith, 70, died Sunday at her home near Greenville Monroe county after a paralytic stroke. Funeral at 11 a m Wednesday at the home with burial at Monte Vista Park Heile Finnenon road. Survived by husband three daughters Martha Smith W R Sheets and F J Kyle and two sons R and Leonard Smith, two brothers Joe and Sam Wallace, one sister Mrs Maggie Pyne. Many relatives noted in obituary.
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R. E. Smith
Greenville
W. Va
Monroe County
Monte Vista Park
Bheile Finnenon Road
S. Smith
com_munity
Martha Smith
Bluefield
W. R. Sheets
Princeton
F. J. Kyle
Huntington
R. Smith
Leonard &. Smith
New Market
Joe Wallace
Sam Wallace
Maggie Pyne
California
Smith
A. L. Smith
A. C. Smith
F. H. Smith
H. L. Smith
Alderson
Nies Florence Smith
Kin of local folk dies in Baltimore
Jonn W. Snyder traveled to Baltimore after learning of his aunt Mrs. Bernie Cline's death. The 90 year old Baltimore resident died Saturday night and funeral and burial services were held there yesterday.
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Baltimore
Jonn W. Snyder
Bernie, Cline
Cline
Funeral Held For Edwards Infant in Bluefield
Infant Ann May Edwards died leaving parents Mr. and Mrs G E Edwards of 210 Allen Street Bluefield. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 4 PM by Reverends B T Underwood and W B Underwood at the Edwards home. Burial followed at Walnut Grove Cemetery. She is survived by her parents a sister Nahoma Ruth and four half brothers Junior Lacy George and Ernest Edwards all of Bluefield.
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G. E. Edwards
Allen Street
Ann May Edwards
B. T. Underwood
W. B. Underwood
Walnub Grove Cemetery
Nahoma Ruth
Junior
Lacy
George
Ernest Edwards
Bluefield
Eden Ousted Betrays Old Policy Amid Chamberlain Shift
Fragmented parliamentary debate sees Chamberlain rally conservatives to new foreign policy aligning Britain with Italy and Germany. Eden, Britain’s former foreign secretary, faces political jeopardy as he warned against appeasement while Mussolini and Hitler push for immediate negotiations.
Navy Plane And Crew On Unexpected Visit
Navy aviators and cadets landed at Bluefield airport Sunday around 11 00 am after forced down by dense fog en route from Pensacola to Indianapolis. They rested at the Mars hotel overnight and resumed the flight at 11 30 am after weather delays. Lead by Lieut A M Ferguson the group planned to refuel in Huntington before continuing north for a basketball game. Co pilot A Emerson and Ensign Buzz Berries were among the crew. Bluefield officers noted the emergency plan through Bluefield prepared for such a diversion. An initial 10 30 am attempt to resume was halted by low ceilings. a second try followed after a one hour wait.
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Giant
Tri-Motor
Ford
Bluefield Airport
Pensacola
Fla
Indian
Pols
Ind
Mars Hotel
Lieut
A. M. Ferguson
Naval
Huntington
Lieut. Ferguson
Bluefield
A. ©. Emerson
U. S, Naval Reserve
Buzz” Berries
Annapolis Naval Academy
John Massie
Eden resigns as Britain’s war policy sparks Commons clash
Amid a heated Commons debate Eden declared a Spain settlement more vital than striking terms with Mussolini. He quit the government over Italy's wartime propaganda, railing against threats and urging restraint. Chamberlain received support from Conservatives as Labour moved a censure, calling Eden’s resignation a surrender to Mussolini and a blow to Britain’s defense.
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Italy
Eden
11 Duce
Great Britain
Bruccolii
Spain
Chamberlain
Labor
Labor Party
Clement Attlee
Mussolini
United States
Ethiopia
Sense of Commons
Bradley Testifies Before Senate Investigating Committee
A U S Senate investigative panel heard Bradley recount meetings with General Motors and Chrysler representatives during Gov. Davey’s 1934 campaign. He offered to cancel obligations from Poulson in exchange for help selling concrete pipe to the state, taking a 50000 commission, while noting highway audits showing GM 500000 and Chrysler 300000 reserved from 1800000 in 1935 auto purchases. GM later denied contributing 25000 to its campaign.
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U.S. Senate
Cipcisane
Bradley
Poulson
General Motors Corporation
Chrysler Motors
State Highway Department
General Motors
Chrysler
Davey
G. M
Government Set Back in Price Suspending Case
A federal circuit court halted several price suspensions in Cleveland, railroads, and New York after claims the price-fixing commission set minimum rates illegally without a public hearing. Carter Coal Co won an order to require the national bituminous coal commission to produce its record, challenging the legality of the price minima.
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Hosford, Jr
City of
Cleveland
New York Association
Commission
New York
Federal
Carter Coal Company
National Bituminous Coal Commission
Ita
City and Coalfield community ads and notices
A crowded page of classifieds and community notices lists furniture sales at Warlick and Warlek stores with discount 3 piece suites, beauty shop services, dry cleaning pickup, and local lumber advertising Gold Key homes. It also covers PTA Founders Day remarks, Ladies Aid George Washington birthday program, club meetings, and Scout Troop 39 Gypsy camp fire dance with Harlem Hot Shot music.
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Boy Scouts of America
Jones Street Hall
Harlem Hot Shot Orchestra
Winfred Gray Rites At Bland Death Notice
Winfred Gray died Saturday at his father W A Gray’s home in Bland. Survived by his father, step-mother, a sister Mrs J H Stevens and five children. Funeral service held Monday with burial in Bland. Local notices also include a Washington dinner event and lodge meeting notices.
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Winfred Gray
W. A. Gray
Bland
J. H. Stevens
Cigarette Sparks Fire at Bluefield Shoe Store Awning
Firemen were called to Federal street where an awning in front of the Bluefield Shoe company store caught fire. Investigators said a lighted cigarette tossed from above started the blaze, causing only slight damage to the storefront.
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Central
Bluefield Shoe Company
Federal Street
French Cabinet Warns Hitler Over Nazi Plans in Austria
The French cabinet sent a second warning to Reichsfuhrer Hitler about Nazi plans in Austria and affirmed continued backing for Czechoslovakia, but London offered no reply.
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Reichsfuhrer
Hitler
Austria
Czechoslovakia
London
Safety Campaign Shows Results In Bluefield Record
G E Callahan Mercer County Safety council secretary says 1937 brought Bluefield its best record. He notes efforts to enforce traffic laws, curb out of town drivers, and protect pedestrians. Data from Jan 1 1934 to Feb 14 shows 244 Bluefield arrests with most for overtime parking and many paying fines at police headquarters.
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Bluefield
G. E. Callahan
Mercer County Safety Council
Callahan
Broadway
Paris
Matoaka
Athena
Princeton
Tazewell
North Tazewell
Seager
Tn Bluefield
Shott to give radio address closing Defense Week
Hugh Ike Shott Bluefield publisher will close the local National Defense Week with a WHIS radio address at 8 30 p m speaking for 15 minutes on American Preparedness and European Far East conditions The Reserve Officers association sponsored the local program and last week radio talks were made in high schools A climax came Thursday with a joint program by the Better Service club and the Reserve Officers association at Ramney auditorium following a patriotic parade.
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Hugh Ike Shott
Bluefield
WHIS
Shott
Europe
Far East
Reserve Officers Association
Better Service Club
Ramney Auditorium
Narrows Plans Religious Census And Easter Events
The First Baptist Church of Narrows led by Rev. Ernest E. Northend will conduct a community religious census from April 3 to 10 to map church affiliations. A Passion Week series of talks, Easter Sunday message, and a cantata by R. M. Stults follow, with revival services beginning April 17. A Democratic banquet and a county post event are scheduled, along with various personal notices and travel updates from local residents.
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Narrows
Ernest E. Northendr
Jesus
R. M. Stults
Jaime
Brotherhood Day Observed In Bluefield With Diverse Leaders
Catholic, Protestant and Jewish communities unite for Brotherhood Day in Bluefield at Ramsey School Auditorium. 8 o'clock program includes remarks by Isadore Cohen and George Richardson, choral numbers, and addresses by Father Burke Rabbi Kravetz and Dr. March. National and state chairs named. large crowd expected.
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Bluefield
Ramsey
Isadore Copen Anerman
George Richardson, IV
J. D. Ritchen
Graham Christian Church
America
Beaver A Capella Choir
Elizabeth Shelton
W. C. Snyder
Biuefield
M. Crockett Hughes
W. M. Burke
Church of the Sacred Heart
William Byrd
Beaver A Capella
Julius Kravetz
Ahevoth Sholom Synagogue
Peter Lutkin
Beaver
George Richardson
Isadore Cohen
W. J. Bruch
Jimmy T. Thornton
Roosevelt
Holt
Arthur Compton
C. J. H. Hayes
Roger Straus
George Richardson, Jr
James T.thornton
HL. Dickason
E. C. Wade
I. Steckler
Herbert Markle
W. L. Boykin
Henry Rodgin
W. J. Cole
G. Schleseberg
S. N. Worley
W. Jackson
R. K. Crockett
G. L. Parr
G. T. Thornhill
Fred Udy
J. T. Lynch
C. W. Ewald
F. A. Golda
L.J .Tierney
Fascists Jubilant and European Diplomatic Shifts Discussed
In London debates over Eden and Chamberlain reveal a cautious outlook. Observers see Mussolini likely to gain British recognition of Ethiopia and continued Mediterranean leadership for Britain, with France following London. Germany seeks home consumption gains while delaying central Europe actions, and talks hint at a possible four power pact if Anglo Italian ties warm. The liquor mailing bill moves to the Senate after House approval.
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Europe
Sll
Eden
Chamberlain
London
Berlin
Paris
Rome
Mussolii
Britain
Mediterranean
Mussolini
Withera
France
Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Tokyo
Far East
Japan
Italy
Washington's Birthday Closures Across Bluefield Banks and Offices
Bluefield banks and all federal offices will be closed today in observance of Washington's Birthday. City directors defer their regular meeting to Wednesday afternoon. Schools conduct exercises honoring Washington, with National Defense week ending devices. Hugh Ike Shott delivers a radio address at 8:30 p.m. on WHIB, while Ramsey auditorium hosts a “Brother 2000 Day” program at 8 p.m.
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Bluefield
Ely
County
Hugh Ike Shott
WHIB
Ramsey Auditorium
Giles County Man Struck By Automobile Injured
William Cumbee, 24, of Maybrook, Giles County, was badly injured Sunday night after being struck by a car near his home. He suffered a broken arm in three places plus back and head injuries at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Pearisburg. Driver Arthur Williams Jr. of Begleton said he saw Cumbee in the road too late to avoid the collision and he was not held.
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Jerry Woods
C. Lb. Woods
Jerry
Tazewell County
Vaw
Witten’s
Bluefield
Mahood
Huff, Andrew
Thomas
Tabernacle Baptist Church
J. A. Palmer
Willam Cumbee
Maybrook
Giles County
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Pearisburg
Cumbee
Arthur Williams, Jr
Begleaton
Sherifl
C. W. Kanade
Williams
Gov Holt Seeks Extradition of Cecil Britt in Auto Theft Case
Governor Holt yesterday requested the extradition of Cecil A. Britt from Newport News Virginia to Bluefield for an automobile theft charge. Bluefield Chief of Police Ni Wilson carried papers to Charleston for extradition papers and then to Richmond to seek Governor Price's approval. If approved Britt will be returned to Bluefield late today after arrest at his mother's home last week upon Wilson's request.
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Holt
Cecil A. Britt
Bluefield
Newport News
Ni Wilson
Charleston
West Virginia
Wilson
Richmond
Price
Price Granta
Boverant Wilson
Britt
Chief Wilson
Dr Wade Addresses Bluefield Kiwanis on Washington
Dr Edwin C Wade president of Bluefield College gave a scholarly address on the life of George Washington to Bluefield Kiwanis. He argued Washington embodied five roles: statesman military genius progressive farmer and a good clubman and churchman. The club voted 65 toward a $20 monthly PWA day nursery rental and urged Rotary Lions and Quale clubs to support the project.
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Edwin C. Wade
Bluefield College
Lfe
George Washington
Bluefield Kiwanis Club
Wade
Europe
Hiller
Mussolini
Washington
PWA Day Nursery
Rotary, Lions and Quale Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Mornday
Luuncheon
WPA
Greater Bluefield to Host Two Day Trade Day Festival
Stores prepare festive window displays for Friday and Saturday promotions in Greater Bluefield days events. Merchants plan elaborate bargains with many retail shops showing extensive merchandise on sale for two days. Chamber of Commerce official James A. Coleman says displays will be revealed Thursday night. Local newspapers announce the city wide sales and cooperation from theatres hotels restaurants and garages aim to boost trade.
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Greater Bluefield Days
Daily Telegraph
Sunset News
Third fugitive sought arrested in Charleston case
Prosecutor Watts said no reward likely for two of three men charged in the First National Bank of South Charleston robbery. Judge Barnhart had authorized $1,000 for information leading to arrest and conviction. State police Tallman noted two cars used in the crime were bought last fall by Duvall and Jackson, with money divided after reaching the wooded South Hills area. Ward’s statements described the drivers and routes to Logan and back toward Charleston. The arrest of the third fugitive on February 15 was not announced until last night.
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Charleston
Tallman
Ward
Duvall
Jackson
South Hills
Logan
W. Va
J. Blackburn Watts
First National Bank of
South Charleston
Alvin Barnhart
C. C. Tallman
State Police
Author
Yeu
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Blacksburger
Martin James Bresnaham
Concord
Rosaline Cohen
Monroe
Edwards
Murthy
Iain
Hehches
Lie
Commons
Harry Halton
Roanoke
Warlick Furniture Store
Warlek Furniture Company
Lee
Henderson's Dry Cleaners
Bailey Lumber Company
Gold Key” Homes
Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary
Jessie Hairston
Fannia Webb
Lilian Trigg
P.T. A
Samantha Prunty
Jeasie Hairston
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid ‘Society
John Stewart M. E
Charles ‘Thompson
Lyles Quartett
Myrtle Campbell
Kathleen Anderson
Young People’s
Mount Zion Baptist Sunday School
le Femme Bridge Club
Charles Perry
Reese Street
Jones Street Christian Church
Geraldine Charlton
Reese Pries
Alice Ghent
Ellen Beath
Erdie Trigg
Bhiefield
Mary Snow
News of the Colored People
C. W. Tiffany
Coreesp
W. D. Moore
Melcher Street
A. L. Polk
Alma C. Adams
Maggie G. Me
Knight
M. T. Whitico
Simpson Lodge
St. John No
P. & A. A. Y Masons
Masonié Temple
Jones Street
Erma Johnsot
Council
RADIO
Narrows, VA
Ules County
Action and
Anquet
Church of of
Young Democratic Club
Ges County
Narrows High School
Bob Anderson
Miss Boguess
Young Democratic Lube
Virginia
John W. Flannagan Jr
G. E. Via
Besoco
Etta Aris
E.E. McGinley
Bluefeld Sanitarium
James A. Newton
W .Va
T. A. Lambert
Charleston General Hospital
R. L. Heslip
Chillowie
McConnell
Ernest E. Northen
Mat. Northen
Kiwanis Club
Clintwood
Capital District
Northen
C. W. Thompson
Hopewell
L. M. Thompasa
R. T. Linkous
C. C. Adair
Virginia Association of Counties, Incorporated
E. D. Coburn
Peoria
Brotherhood
W. T. Thornton
Harry Krammer
Tors
Dino Grandi
No. 10
Downing Street
Grandi
House
Senate
GILES
GOV
DR. Wade
George Washington Marks Club
North Side Nursery
Hudson Huffard
War
Clyde J. Stephens
Ernest B. Northern
Charles R. Adair
Galaxy of Bargains
Greater Bluefield
Ex-Lax
Lax
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