Bluefield mass meeting to push Independent School district
A large crowd of Bluefield taxpayers will attend an 8 o'clock meeting at Ramsey School auditorium. Sponsored by the board of education and local groups, the gathering aims to launch a move to create an Independent School district to safeguard the city’s school system against potential county unit legislation.
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Bluefield
Ramsey
Board of Education
Chamber of Commerce
Business Men's Association
Impressive Rites Held for Russell S Ritz
Impressive rites were held at Westminster Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon at 3 for Russell S Ritz prominent Bluefield citizen and esteemed lawyer who died suddenly last Saturday morning at his Mount View Avenue home. Rev G Guon officiated with Dr Samuel W Moore assisting. Burial was in Monte Vista Park Cemetery. Large crowd attended church services and cemetery ceremonies. Floral tributes reflected high esteem. Mercer McDowell and Wyoming counties bar associations served as honorary pallbearers and flower bearers.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Ussell
Ritz
Bluefield
Mount View Avenue
G. Guon
Westminster
Samuel W. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
Monte Vista Park
Rite
Mercer
McDowell
Wyoming Counties
Senators Trace Peruvian Bonds And Bank Resignations
The article notes bonds from Peruvians in default and details a rapid leadership shakeup at National City Bank. James H. Parkins becomes president after Charles E. Mitchell resigns, with Hugh B. Baker also stepping down. Horace Sylvester to act as interim chief executive.
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Baker
New York
National City Bank
James H. Parkins
American Red Cross Commbasone
Europe
Charles E. Mitchell
Mitchell
Senate France Committee
Washington
National City Organization
Hugh B. Baker
National City
Af Hitetes
National City Company
Horace Sylvester
Ite
Cleveland Mall Realized After Long Drive From Park to Lake
Cleveland aims to complete a grand mall plan born in 1899 after a $40 million effort. A city hall, county and federal buildings, a public auditorium and stadium rose along a parkfront, with an underground exhibition hall nearing completion. An unappealing structure is being razed as landscaping and fountains finish the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
London
Tom L. Johnson
Busy fields pay Carolina farmer in High Point
High Point, N. C. A 47 acre farm once a tobacco plantation now yields steady dividends for C. B. Shackleford. He keeps fields busy producing crops year round to support a family of seven and adds money to the bank annually. Several acres yield three to four crops yearly with winter cover crop aiding in oil building.
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High Point
N. C
B. Shackleford
Shackleford
Jehol Front: Japanese Pressures Slow as Winter Harms Advance
Japanese forces struggle against Chinese defense near Lingyuan and Chilfeng while weather and terrain hinder tanks and troops. General Mogi reports progress toward Lung-Chik wang junction, but frostbite and frost block operations. Supply units push fire and blankets to the front as casualties rise.
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Jehol
Chinchow
Chaoyang
Chienping
Jeko
Jaho
Kail
Gobi Desert
Mogi
Lung-Chikwang Junction
Kallu
Feng
Chiheng
Yoshikazu Nishi
Suzuki
Lingyuan
Sakamoto
Chilfeng
Japan
Ching
Sakamotoa
Maliu
Department of Supply
Ford Acts to Michigan Banking Plan to Protect Deposits
The Michigan legislature approved a plan urged by Governor Pinchot allowing banks emergency powers to omit withdrawals of deposits through today with deposits from tomorrow onward free from restrictions. Banks may use the power at their discretion. Pinchot says the measure will eliminate stigma from bank closings and safeguard new deposits while Norris of the Philadelphia district warns it may drain funds from safety deposits.
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Pinchot
New Jersey
George W. Norris
Philadelphia, Federal Reserve District
Canadian minister's daughter to wed American envoy in Ottawa
International importance centers on Miss Sybil Rhodes daughter of Hon Edgar H Rhodes Canadian finance minister who will wed James H Bonbright secretary at the American Legation in Ottawa. Bonbright acting charge d affaires Harvard graduate hails from Dorchester Massachusetts in a forthcoming serene social note.
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Sybil Rhodes
Edgar H. Rhodes
James
Masonic Lodge Notice and Local Ads Highlight Evening Events
Bluefield lodge No. 31 A F and A M announces a stated communication at the Masonic temple this evening at 1:30. Dixie Clothing promotes street car fare and spring line with a $17.50 starting price. Pedigo Building hosts ads for stenography and bookkeeping courses. New shipment of children's dresses at Fretivell's.
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Dixie Clothing Company
Bluefield Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Wisifore
I. M. Carper
Secreta
Secre
Bailey
Bluefelid
W. H. Cunningham
Fretivell's
Inaugural Party Heads to Washington for Roosevelts Day
More than sixty reservations have been made for Mrs Annie D Woolwines inaugural party. Bluefielders expect over a hundred to witness Franklin D Roosevelt take office. The Bluefield party will depart Friday night in three cars attached to Norfolk and Western train No 16. On arrival in Washington Saturday morning schedules are flexible. Return tickets are half fare and valid until March 10. Some plan to travel by automobile and an airplane party may form.
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Annie D. Woolwine
Woolwine
Oakvale High to Host Faculty Girls and Teachers Boys Games
Oakvale, February 25. The school announces a spring fundraiser with March 8 basketball games pitting women faculty against high school girls and male teachers against Weh school boys. Proceeds boost the school fund while admission rises. A musical recital for the school music fund follows Tuesday by the local music department under Ming Inez Johnston, featuring glee clubs, rhythmic bard, dances, and acts.
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Oakvale
W. Va
Ag A
Weh
Ming Inez Johnston
Embargo Talks Move Amid Far East Arms Debate
British and French officials weigh arms embargo for China and Japan amidLeague of Nations talks as the United States contemplates its stance. Speaker Garner questions late legislation and possible clashes with the president elect. Borah signals mixed views as the State Department watches developments.
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Arey
Garner
Hoover
Eleet
John Simon
China
Japan
Far East
France
League of Nations
United States
Great Britain
Borah
State Department
Trade Revival Call for Global Conference and Reforms
A group including Butler and Smith urged a world economic conference to restore trade, support tariff and debt concessions, and promote armament reductions. They argued for a balanced budget, broader presidential powers for reform, and government protection of banking, with debt revision and sound money as core goals. Weir backed war debt revision and sound money but opposed tariff changes.
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Butler
Smith
Congress
Weir
National Steel Corporation
Aslo
Reconstruction Corporation
Joana
Local man held on check charge in Mercer county
Howard Linkous of Roanoke street was held by Magistrate W W McNeal for the Mercer county grand jury on two counts for passing worthless checks. Unable to bail, Linkous was committed to the Mercer county jail awaiting grand jury action.
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Howard Linkoug
Roanoke Street
Mercer County Grand Jury
W. W. McNeal
Linkous Wes
Mercer County
Princeath
Former West Penn engineer found dead in hotel
George Gordon Bell a 66 year old former chief engineer of West Penn Power was found dead in a hotel room after employees alerted by his failure to leave. Bell had registered the previous Saturday and was discovered yesterday.
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Pittsburgh
George Gordon Bell
West Penn Power Company
Bell
Father of Eleven Cued in Crash
Phillip Peszato a 47 year old father of eleven, died from a skull fracture after a late Sunday crash near Princesa Poca store. Four other men, Jack Spence Pat Curtin Bernard Abbott and Mike Orban, were treated and released. Peszato, a Premier mines worker, died at Welch Emergency Hospital fifteen minutes after admission. Funeral at Gary Catholic Church with Father John J. Hanley conducting.
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Phillip Peszato
Premifar
Princesa Poca Etore
Pezzato
Welch Emergency Hospital
Jack Spence
Pat Curtin
Bernard Abbott
Mike Orban
Pretler
Grace Hospital
Welch
Peszato
Pazzato
Pezzata
Premier Minea
Daat
McDowell County
Gary Catholic Church
John J. Hanley
Thorpe Cemetery
Mayor Cermak Improves Slightly After Pneumonia
Mayor Cermak shows slight improvement six hours after pneumonia diagnosis following a bullet wound twelve days earlier by Giuseppe Zangara. Doctors caution against optimism as pneumonia and a weak heart strain the outlook while officials report the condition largely unchanged.
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Giuseppe Zangara
Roosevelt
Meyer
Dr Davids Sanative Wash Ad Claims Swift Itch Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Davids Sanative Wash as a cure for severe itching from scabies. It claims quick relief, explains parasites burrow into the skin, and promises money back if not satisfied. The ad lists Owens & Minor Richmond VA and prices as 60 cents with mail order options.
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Dr. David
David
Owens & Minor
Dept
Richmond
Pearisburg Activities and Obituary Notice Briefs
In Pearisburg Virginia Friday evening the chamber of commerce met at the Masonic hall with about seventy five members and a PT A plate served. A livestock meet was held at the courthouse Saturday afternoon. H B Martin Jr will represent Pearisburg High in the district declamation contest at Emory and Henry College. Circle No 4 of the Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday at Mrs Paul Duncan's home with hostesses Mrs Leah Sue Thompson and Miss Doris Miller. The Lion's Club met at the Savoy hotel Thursday night with seventeen members and two visitors. The W A meets Monday evening at Mrs Sam Hoge Jr's. Mrs Mattie T Clark, 90, dies at her daughter's home in Pearisburg. burial in Stuart Saturday. Winnie Brotherton entertained her bridge club Friday evening at 8.
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Pearisburg
Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Hall
PT. A
Clarence Cornett
H. B. Martin Jr
Emory
Virginia
Pearisburg High School
Emory and Heary College
Sam Hoge Jr
Clark
Mattie T. Clark
J. A. Booth
Stuart
Personalities and Visits Across Towns in Pearisburg
Local notes list residents and visitors including Finley Jean and Mable Snead visiting relatives in Buena Vista and Pearisburg, and numerous travelings among Bluff City Bluefield Norton and Dublin. Activities cover hospital discharge, lectures, and attendance at the funeral of Mrs Q W Breedlove with many local households mentioned.
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Mra
J. R. Jenkins
Bluff City
Buena Vieta
Republican Party
United States Government Bureau of Inimi‘ation
New York
Mise Hilla
Gordon
Bang
Pearlsburg
Caudill
A.D. Gerberich
Clarence Cornett
Bluefield
C. D. Croy
W. C. Caudill
Mable Snead
Elizabethton
A. L. Butt
C. L. Harshbarger
Norton
Kenda
Pearisburg
Mary Easley Hill
Farmville Mate Teachers College
Fnlundey
W. P. Er
George W. Layman
New Castle
Pearsburg
Bill Williams
Charleston
William
Foot Johnston
Brice Lyle
Slster
Frances Williams
West Jefferson
North Carolina
Charlie Williams
Q. W. Breedlove
H. G. Breedlove
White’ Gate
W. ©. Bresdlove
Pulaski
H. Ll. Bresdiove
Princeton
B. H W. Woodyard
D. B. Cunningham
Roanoke
Hattie Cecil
Dublin
Claude Akers
Weat Jefferson
Mia
Aker
C. A.yohnston
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