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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1925
Page
3
Virginia’s one party tilt makes a Republican governor unlikely this year though some Democrats urge independents to reform their party. The piece notes Republicans show interest in Democratic primaries to influence education roads taxes and salaries, asking if Virginians tolerate elite control by officeholders and partisans.
A car load shipment of new road machinery arrived for Tazewell county. On tests along College road a caterpillar tractor tore down dirt banks near Bluefield College using scarifiers. County Engineer R E Meade and Supervisors watched promising preliminary results during trials on several dirt roads.
Two new Bluefield officials show strong Virginia ties by birth. W. R Grayem, native of Tazewell county, is son in law of former Mayor J. M. Smith of the Virginia Side and part of the Graham family. Mr. Roberts, nephew of W. L. Sexton, runs a law office in Bluefield. Their official duties center in West Virginia while their loyalties span both sides.
Falls Mills prepares for a ceremony at 2:30 with hundreds of hooded knights anticipated to participate. The event aims to attract the village’s biggest turnout in its history.
Edward Leedy, a disabled World War I veteran, was placed in the new Mt Alto Hospital for observation and treatment. W M Painter returned from Washington after accompanying Leedy and reported he is progressing, with C B Slemp noting a visit on July 6. Slemp and friends continue efforts to assist him as his compensation claim remains unresolved.
Circle No 1 of the Presbyterian Church met yesterday at the Baldwin home with Mrs K B Thomas as leader. Miss Featherstone led a discussion on Indians noting they are good singers often starting in high pitch of C and finishing two octaves lower, followed by refreshments and a lively session.
A reader notes a fine growing season in the east end of Tazewell County with frequent showers that leave the atmosphere hot and sticky. Reports from Bland County mention dry dusty roads elsewhere while this region enjoys near daily rain showers this season.
The West Graham Methodist Church held a large homecoming service last night with Pastor Rev H. Cole delivering the sermon. Ministers participated in a series of meetings leading to many professions of faith and several new members joining the church.
The new Methodist Church at Falls Mills will be dedicated on Sunday. Posters announce the event and indicate the Ku Klux Klan will have a prominent part in the proceedings.
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