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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1925
Page
10
Board of Supervisors members witnessed the test of new road machinery in Tazewell. The scene drew a crowd as officials observed how the large tractor operated. The piece questions Virginian awareness of state political activity and governor candidates amid a looming August primary.
Citizens gather on Sanders Drive and College road to view a new eight ton Caterpillar tractor. Board members John De Board Alex Bravers and Frank St Clair witness the test as county plans to invest in modern road machinery to improve feeder roads in Tazewell. County Engineer R E Meade outlines a plan to clear and grade College road then move to Hockman Pike Falls Mills and Mud Fork areas.
In Virginia and West Virginia politics discussion centers on Dr Rosenheim of Williamson. Observers claim he has extensive knowledge of the state's highways while others praise his qualifications for the vacancy on the West Virginia road commission.
About sixty singers from the colored Methodist Church in Morristown, led by Professor Wil latt Tipton of Knoxville, performed for white attendees. Raleigh Rodgers and Mrs. Wilson drew praise, with Arch Ward and Zephyr peasants on saxophones contributing fine work. a colored quartet sang Ona's Ark to audience applause.
The Day in Washington notes a 4 percent decrease of 182000 in the farm population last year, estimated by the Department of Agriculture. Under Secretary Grow departed for Swampscott to confer with President Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg.
United Press compiled guide shows July 11 timetable across zones with local services and concerts. Notable items include morning prayers and open air services, vesper broadcasts, and musical programs featuring violins and orchestras in Minnesota and Oregon markets.
Thursday evening bystanders noted a colored girl near medical college would have earned a degree as physician and surgeon within a year. Sarah Robinson earns support and belief in her future. W L Sweeney delivered a good well car to R G MacDonald in Ers town. MacDonald then married Miss Mary Talbot, a Drake University graduate and West Virginia teacher, at Centerville, Iowa.
District meeting of the Methodist Episcopal Church extends through Sunday at the north 6 street colored church. Mayor K C Patty welcomes attendees as Rev L H King delivers an able sermon. Sessions attract church dignitaries and a large crowd despite heat. Virginia Side personal items note Mary Martha Davenport’s return from Charlotte Court House after a wedding.
A new insect, identified as the Mexican bean beetle, appeared on the Virginia Side harming young beans. Joe Davidson of Graham Pharmacy collected specimens and found the bugs resistant to poisons, continuing to move after treatment. The source notes mystery over how the species arrived.
The Rt. Rev. R C Jett visits St Marys Church Bluefield Va Sunday at 11 for confirmation and the consecration of a memorial window to the late Robert and Thomas Williamson. Rector Herbert H Young invites Tazewell parish Giles county and the public to attend.
I M Harry predicts the largest crowd in Falls Mills history for Sunday afternoon as the town dedicates its new Methodist church. Knights of the Ku Klux Klan from Virginia and West Virginia are expected in greater numbers than the Dayton Tennessee ape trial crowd.
Miss Ruth Metcalfe returns from Tazewell where she attended Miss Battimore's party. Miss Mary Christie Royall of Tazewell spent a shopping week here. J C D Copenhaver and son John Dresden attend a convention of special agents in Chicago. Mr and Mrs L R Fisher leave for Bedford after visiting Dr C M Fisher's family. Walter Speed and family arrive from Philadelphia to visit his parents. Speed in Philadelphia automobile business doing well.
The Dilly Sunday Club plans a meeting tomorrow at Ilamuilton Hall at 2:50 p.m. Services start 2:30 promptly, with Rev. Frank Y. Jackson as speaker. Organizers urge all ladies to attend, dispelling the notion they are only welcome on special occasions.
In London on July 10 Charter House School faced Haverford College of Pennsylvania. The Americans posted 213 for 9 declared while Charter House reached 110 for 3 at stumps.
Airmail communications now operate linking London with Denmark Norway and Sweden enabling faster cross‑border mail delivery. The new routes promise quicker international correspondence, with aviation authorities highlighting enhanced regional connectivity and time savings for travelers and businesses.
An advertisement touts Ferraline as a concentrated mineral water treatment for stomach disorders with a money back guarantee. It claims fast relief from indigestion heartburn sour stomach and biliousness and offers a dollar bottle equaling many gallons.
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