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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1925
Page
9
Report from Bluefield Virginia notes a new license tag requirement begins February 1 with potential fines for noncompliance. The notice emphasizes enforcement across Bluefield and surrounding areas.
J H Bates opens an office in the Morton building to represent Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co of Greensboro NC. The firm lists over 250 million in force and offers all approved life policies at low rates. Also notes on Christian Church services and local social visits.
A reader asks the Bluefield Virginia News to help name the Bramwell Road area around Poe's store as it grows. The note suggests a three B name linking Bramwell road Beaver Creek and the Poe's store neighborhood, promising to publish local family names and seek two families to form a one room school.
Snow fell mainly in the Clinch Valley area on New Year’s Eve, with little snow at Tip Top Burkes Garden and Tazewell. Norton reported 34 degrees and dry weather. Coasting thrived Thursday into night, then a misty rain Friday ended it. The forecast calls for more snow in January.
A Virginia stock law bans cattle sheep and hogs from state highways after February 1. Cattle may graze only in fence corners if tied. cows must not run at large. Motor officers will enforce the law starting February 1, with past instances of cows on the Bluefield Tazewell highway noted.
Snow on New Year revealed a surge of rabbits in Greater Bluefield's Virginia side. Rabbit tracks filled the town with sightings including a rabbit near the Presbyterian church yard and a rabbit leaving tracks at the new passenger station near the colored waiting room. Local theory attributes rabbits to vacant lots after cows were banished from corporate limits.
The Virginia motor vehicle Department announces a simple system for renewing car registrations. Previously registered vehicles will receive time cards by mail, and owners need only attach a certified check sign the card and mail it back to obtain new tags. The change aims to reduce prior tag renewal hassles.
The Young Peoples Mission Society of the M E church meets this afternoon at 2 30 led by Miss Gertrude Edmonds. Mothers with daughters fourteen and older are urged to attend and support the church’s young people in a banner year. Mrs Terry E Tibbs superintendent invites all members to be present.
Local radio bugs were highly entertained Thursday night as John McCormack’s golden voice wafted through space. The New focar program was thoroughly enjoyed and the radio was working finely.
Virginia Side Personals reports J H Sluss Construction Firm led by Mr and Mrs J H Sluss thriving since forming just over a year ago. R A Wells, ex Virginia side resident, sends New Year greetings from Dubuque Iowa where he works. The column lists numerous social visits and travel by local residents including Mrs R B Williamson and Mrs 7 N Williamson, Miss Dorothy Brewster, Ruth Williamson, Virginia Godfrey, Mrs G R Huggins, O J B Hankins Jr, Mrs Robert Perrier, Mrs Curtis Shufflebarger, Miss Willie Bailey and family, and Mrs Ward Martin with Christmas trips to Welch, Berea, Union, Cleveland, Pulaski, Norfolk and Richmond.
The piece argues the Negro adapts to the dominant white society, portraying cooperation as key to progress. It recalls a Beckley settler who feared colored workers yet later welcomed them, noting colored families on his land who proved useful and amicable to whites, urging mutual amity and responsibility.
A simple gargle using two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin dissolved in four tablespoonfuls of water. Gargle throat thoroughly and repeat in two hours if needed. Use only genuine Bayer Tablets marked with the Bayer Cross, sold in tin boxes of twelve for a few cents.
Genoa High School Douglas Literary Society formed in 1922 to develop talent and public speaking. Officers include Lucile Holt president Henry Bandy vice president Annie Reeves secretary Sadie Brown chaplain and more. Honor Roll students listed with high averages above 85 overall and 80 in any subject.
C W J Walker wins Matoaka mayoralty in municipal election with Progressive ticket sweeping offices except councilman M B Caldwell who loses due to partisan split. Bowman a Democrat defeats Caldwell. council candidates Wright Bailey on both tickets. results show Walker 188, Thompson 189, Batley 187, Godfrey 183, Mangus 168, Caldwell 173.
A three days cough is presented as a danger signal for chronic lung trouble. The ad promotes Creomulsion as a twofold remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and destroys germs, claiming creosote as the key healing agent. It urges purchase from Creomulsion Co in Atlanta with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
Council members listed include L. A. Wright at 124, J. Lee Bailey at 111, A. T. Pyles at 124, W. B. Caldwell at 134, and Mr. Bowman at 174, reflecting assigned figures in the minutes.
A notice urges Grace Methodist friends and members to attend stewardship meetings on January 4 5 and 6 at 7 30 p m under the lay men's movement. W W McNeal and Rev Roy E Early will lead the sessions on different days.
Manchester England Miss Caroline Herford aged sixty four a rare woman justice of the peace announces her engagement in a brief society note highlighting her public role and personal milestone.
A brief item notes a male quartet performing My Lady Chelo and Swing Along in a program featuring groups Shannon Four Christy Silver Bernie Clough Leighter Binghampton Kiwanis Quartet.
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