Funeral for J. J. Farley Includes Ku Klux Klan Quadrant Around Grave
Thousands attended the West End burial of J. J. Farley as Masons performed rites at Maple Hill Cemetery. The ceremony featured a quadrant formed by robed Klansmen, one man bearing an American flag and another an open Bible, followed by a cross burning and the singing of The Old Rugged Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Farley
Memorial Baptist Church
M. C. Alexander
M. C. Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Katherine James
Mr. Alexander
Maury Barrett
Bluefield
K. C. Patty
Maple Hill Cemetery
Harmon Lodge
Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Lodge
Farley
Ed Leedy to Return to Walter Reed Hospital
Edward Leedy will again receive hospital treatment at Walter Reed in Washington. Ted Johnson arranged the trip through the Huntington branch of the government service, with expenses paid by the government. W Painter accompanied Leedy. Friends claim his long illness came from typhoid inoculation in camp, though proof remains unsettled and they seek compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Johnson
Edward Leedy
C. E. Leedy
Walter Reid Hospital
Washington
Mr. Johnson
Huntington
Government Service
W. Painter
Leedy
Too Muddy For Bass Fishing Down Clinch Valley
Local anglers fear Clinch waterways will be muddy today after heavy showers. Bass season opens with anglers hoping for good catches, but streams were milky and uncertain last night. The bass is prized and challenging for fishermen.
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Clinch Valley
Ladies to Lead Reception for Senator Mapp in July
Local Democratic leaders announced a July 7 rally with Senator Walter Mapp as speaker. Virginia Side women and county groups will be prominent at a reception planned for the Pal ace Theatre. Mapp will speak at Pocahontas that afternoon, with a Pocahontas delegation expected to join, and crowds from Tazewell and nearby areas anticipated.
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Walter Mapp
Virginia
Senator Mapp
Palace Theatre
Mapp
Pocahontas
Tazewell
Gander neck pulling recalled as old time tournament feature
In bygone years the tournament featured a gander neck pulling. After the event an old gander was tied by the feet and a line of riders dashed by to grab the slick neck with soap.
Cross-Word Puzzle Clues and Random Word Snippets
Puzzle fragments list horizontal clues and partial answers spanning animals plants metals and actions. Items hint at vocabulary like jewel color, weather, body parts, and common objects. several entries resemble crossword prompts with missing letters or incomplete phrases.
McMurtry to Expound Psalm in Holy Land Tour
Dr. McMurtry from Colorado College presents his interpretation of the Twenty third Psalm on the chautauqua third day. He studied in the Holy Land to translate and understand the Psalm through shepherd life and real experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMurtry
Colorado College
eMurtry
Holy Land
Ancient sports told at fairgrounds on July 4
The article recalls cruel neck jerking of geese and a greased gander sport once popular. It notes such tricks were accepted in the past but now would be shocking, promising explanations of these old customs at the fairgrounds on July 4 with details to follow in papers.
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Fair Grounds
J. K. Turner Killed Under His Automobile in Roanoke
News of the tragic death of J. K. Turner at Roanoke after starting his car in gear. Turner formerly served as an empress as agent and operator on the Ahantas division and helped organize the Modern Woodmen. His first wife was Miss Dunn of Peterstown. His son lives with his grandfather in Peterstown. The community mourns his loss.
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J. K. Turner
Roanoke
Turner
Mr. Turner
Ahantas
Modern Woodmen
Miss Dunn
Peterstown
J. A. Dunn
Tazewell Pasture Land Revived After Rains
Tazewell county pastures receive new life after recent showers. Farmers report improved corn emergence and oats prospects. wheat harvest approaching. Short hay supply prompts sowing of soybeans or other short season crops to feed stock through winter. graziers note lush grass and healthier stock.
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Tazewell
Blue Rass
Tazewell County
Falls Mills Residents Consider Road Bond for Improvement
Falls Mills and nearby areas including Flat Top Yard and Abbas Valley show strong support for a bond issue to improve the local road network. Discussions continue along the Falls Mills Pocahontas corridor as residents urge action and seek feasible methods to fund repairs.
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Falla Mills
Falls Mills
Flat Top Yard
Abbas Valley
Pocahontas
Big Musical Program by Colored Singers
A major musical program by colored singers from the colored Methodist congregation is planned for July 10 at the white Methodist church. Sixty voices, trained by Professor Bion of Morristown Tennessee, will perform under circle No. 2. The event is billed as one of the most interesting programs on the Virginia Side, with anticipation high for the singers' voices.
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White Methodist Church
Professor Bion
Morristown
Tenn
Circle No. 2
The
Methodist Church
Virginia
Program to Finance Young People’s Outing
Fre. George Pyle has arranged a program at the Metho dist church on Thursday evening at 7 30 to raise funds for a young people outing. A small admission fee will be charged for the performance by the junior group.
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Clear Fork
George Pyle
Methodist Church
Thurada Evenin
Missionary Society Seeks Campout Support
The society aims to give all children a chance to enjoy the camping trip through a methodical plan. Entertainment is promised to be worthwhile and a churchful attendance is desired.
Sheep Growers Now Enjoying Prosperity in Lamb Market
Southwest Virginia sheep growers report strong activity in lamb shipments with Tazewell Russell and Giles counties citing fine flocks and top prices. J. T. Spracher, after six weeks in hospital for a ruptured appendix, hopes to return home early next week and continues to gain strength.
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Southwest Virginia
Tazewell
Russell
Giles Couny
J. T. Spracher
Mr. Spracher
North Carolina Visitors Praise Tarheel State Roads
Mrs. H. B. Frasier and Mrs. L. A. Hooper, guests of Mrs. Jack Lindsey in Charlotte, extol North Carolina and its splendid roads as notable state assets during their visit.
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North Carolina
H. B. Frasier
L. A. Hooper
Charlotte
Jack Lindsey
Kate Bane
Attention to items and theft notice at pharmacy
Items for this page may be left at Reynolds-Witten Pharmacy today or tomorrow for prompt attention. A stray vote box is provided. G W Pyle offers a reward in terms of the missing crank from his car if the thief provides his address so the crank can be forwarded.
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Bluefield
P. O
West Graham
Reynolds-Witten
Crank
G. W. Pyle
Mr. Pyle
Radford Good Town Hosts Thorne Daughters Visit
Misses Thorne daughters of Rev and Mrs A S Thorne spend hot season in Radford as guests of brother O H Thorne. They praise Radford as a fine community and living place. Dr W M Lorimer presides over a successful meeting in Franklin County near Callaway. Miss Mamie Sexton teaches a mission school there and her mother Mrs W L Sexton visited last week. Mrs W H Frazier of Roanoke travels with her daughters Margaret and Helen and son.
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Radford
W. M. Lorimer
Virginia Side Presbyterian
Franklin County
Callaway
Roanoke Times
Mamie Sexton
W. L. Sexton
Virginia Side
W. H. Frazier
Roanoke
Margaret
Helen
Hampton Visits Mother in Plainview
Mrs. Hampton is visiting her mother Mrs. Amanda Greever. Mrs. John Holton of Winston-Salem is staying with her sister Mrs. J. M. Smith on Ornley Avenue. Page Eleven.
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