Memorial window dedicated at St Marys Bluefield
Impressive services at St Marys Episcopal Church Bluefield dedicate a memorial window for the late Robert B Williamson and Thomas N Williamson. Bishop R C Jett presided with a musical program by the choir and a Bible presentation to Mrs R L Poindexter from the Service League. The window, gift of the Sewing Circle and friends, honors the two influential churchmen and emphasizes Christian ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Robert B
Thomas N. Williamson
Episcopal Church
Tazewell Avenue
Bluefield
Bish
R. C. Jett
Roanoke
Jett
H. H. Young
St. Mary's Church
E. A. Hughes
James O'Keefe
J. W. Overstreet
Binefield
W. Va
J. Thomas Stockdale
Bramwell
Mr. Evans
R. L. Poindexter
Service League
Eliza Williamson
St. Mary's Sewing Circle
Robert Burwell
First Visit Here in Eighteen Years for Rev Horton
Rev B C Horton of Louisville arrives on No 4 for a vacation in Tazewell county marking his first visit here in eighteen years. He preached in the area long ago and married here to Miss Witten, sister of Mrs J C Holbrook and others. His last local visit was the funeral of the late A L Godfrey in Bramwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Horton
Louisville
Witten Horton
Tazewell County
Mr. Horton
Misa Witten
J.C Holbrook
Nannie Witten
Lindsey Haymaker
A. I
Ten Gallon Keg of Corn Whiskey Found Near Divides
Special Officer Sid Bane located another ten gallon can of corn whiskey in the oats field near the Divides after a July 4 morning wreck involving a high powered Hup automobile. Several men were believed to be involved in the incident and rum running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Bane
Divides
Stomach Relief Ad Prompts Free Trial Offer
A short advertising notice urges readers to call a druggist for a one in delicious digestant meals that promise delightful relief and offers the first dozen used at no charge.
Radio Program Listings Across Cities and Orchestras
Eastern daylight time listings show multiple stations with concert programs, orchestras, recitals, and dinner music across New York Philadelphia Newark Ottawa and other cities. Activities include orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic and University ensembles with various times and venues noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobs’ Chamber Sym
Martha
Wave
New York
Lige
Baselaniet Paviof
Lone
Venthers
WOR
Newark
Emily Hepler
California
Twins Flowers Coors
Manes
Uncle Wip —Comfort
Moonshine Seized After Auto Spill Near Divides
In North Carolina authorities recovered about forty gallons of moonshine from a can found near the Divides after an automobile spill. The incident led to the seizure as part of the investigation into illicit liquor.
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North Carolina
Funeral for Dr Frederick Bock Draws Large Crowds
Falls Mills and Flat Top Yards hosted the largest crowds in village history for the funeral of Dr Frederick Bock who died in Durham North Carolina. Hundreds attended the service and the dedication of the Falls Mills Methodist church with Ku Klux Klan involvement. Rev White of Richmond delivered the main address. A collection during the afternoon grew enough to fund the new church edifice. Rev O H Logan leads the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls Mills
Flat Top
Fred Bock
Durham
N. C
Falls Mills Methodist Church
Knights of the
Ku Klux Klan
White
Richmond
O. H. Logan
Bluefield Man Survives Run-In With a Poisonous Snake
J B Hankins of Bluefield Virginia recalls a startling morning when he stepped on a large viper on his Wister street stairs. The snake stunned the household but did not bite him. it was killed after the terrifying moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hankins
Bluefield
Mr. Hankins
Wister Street
Hankins
Nomination of Mapp Predicted by Slemp
Washington D B Slemp is quoted in Virginia papers predicting the nomination of Senator Mapp in the Democratic primary of August 4. He says it is dangerous for a tide to turn against a candidate three weeks before the election and notes Byrd faces opposition while Mapp gains support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
B. Slemp
Virginia
Senator Mapp
Slemp
Byrd
Man Arrested on Charge of Beating Woman in Pine Hall Park
John K Weeks of West Virginia Side was arrested by Chief J F Wilson on a warrant by Nanny Walk alleging Weeks beat her with a club at Pine Hall Beauty Park on the Hockman Pike. He is jailed awaiting hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Weeks
West Virginia
J. F. Wilson
Nanny Walk
Weeks
Pine Hall
Hockman Pike
Death Holds Seat Open in House of Delegates
The death of Mrs Helen Henderson in Knoxville Tennessee creates a vacancy in the House of Delegates for Buchanan and Russell counties. Henderson had been renominated by the Democrats of Russell and Buchanan to succeed herself for another term this year.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Helen Henderson
House of Delegates
Buchanan
Russell
Henderson
Local Political Figure Quietly Known in City
The text notes that she would have been elected without opposition this fall and mentions Mrs. Henderson who had visited the city on several occasions and was well known there.
Virginia Side Pastors Challenge Evolution Theory
Virginia Side pastors hoot at evolution and the claim humans sprang from jungle beasts. Rev. R. E. Earley of the Methodist church noted monkeys sometimes behave like people. He preached from Hebrews 2:6 and remarked on the topic during Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Side
R. E. Earley
Methodist Church
Early
These Folks Just Laugh At Hot Weather
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets advertised as a summer strength builder. Claims of high vitamin content and ease of use solve sour taste and smell for all ages. Available at drug stores for 60 tablets at 60 cents with a money back guarantee. Mrs. Luther Dorn of Clark's Hill endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
McCoy's
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Luther Dorn
Clark's Hill 8. C
Local Social Roundup Notes Visiting Kin and Guests
Mitchell and Bilizabeth attend as guests of the Baldwin and Pettey families. J A Deaton and son visit Bluefield relatives after a Coeburn weekend. Albert Tabor returns from Norfolk motor trip. Miss Slowene Moore travels to Springton to visit relatives R D Tate and wife. Rachael Oglesby visits Draper sister Mrs J R Gillespie. Mary Helm visits her aunt Mrs D N Mathews. C G Stowers, father of Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachael Oglesby
Draper
J. R. Gillespie
Morton
Mary Helm
Knoxville
D. N. Mathews
C. G. Stowers
Local Notables Face Illness and Travel in Adams Area
A. G. Dailey of Adams street suffered a stroke at home on Clear Fork Jr. Stowers remains in serious condition but friends expect recovery. Rev. B. C. Horton of Louisville Ky arrives Tuesday to visit his son Witten Horton and sister Mrs. A. J. Godfrey. J. R. Gillespie plans to start his own grocery business on the West Virginia side. J. T. Spracher is back from hospital and improving. Rev W. M. Lorimer, Presbyterian pastor, was taken ill Sunday morning and could not keep his appointment. Miss Gallie Wright of Lynchburg visits her aunt Mrs. J. S.
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A. G. Dailey
Adams Street
Clear Fork
Jr. Stowers
B. C. Horton
Louteville
Witten Horton
A. J. Godfrey
Olney Avenue
J. R. Gillespie
J. F. Gillespie
West Virginia
J. T. Spracher
W. M. Lorimer
Gallie Wright
Lynchburg
Section Draws Attention in City Amid Strong Collections
A city visit by a key organizer spurred substantial public interest as the group reported notable success in gathering attention to this section and boosting collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentenentre Vreis
Ise
Garment Disposal Delayed By Scarcity Reported
The dated note states garments left for more than 60 days will be disposed of in Dry Cleaning due to scarcity of fiber. A public notice requests not to harvest berries on the Saunders Naland Stock and Dairy Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor Irwin
Retail Merchants Institute of Chicago
Country Club
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Virginia News
Dervige
R. B
T. N. Williamson
God
Sublette Feed & Supply CO
Bluefield, W. VA
Bluefield Grocery Co
Ladies OF Bluefield
Elizabeth McClung
B. S
Appalachian Power Co
Daily Telegraph
United Press
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Lewiapha Stadium
le Peradis Orchestra
Aee
M—University
Race Kelly
Phaila Delphla
Candeliort
Tamberties Orchestre
Altoona
Gay
Tarrytown
HEE Op
Guller
WRC
Iarmonte
Pests
John C. Moran
Colt Perk Orchestra
wMar Sours Partmoute
Progrem
WORSM
Cleveland
Statler Orchestra
Vrland
Boeming
Chicago
Chapman
Ow Peake
Meath
Mee Palmer Miller
Des Moines
WDAF
Kansas City
Alerm
Sport Review
Lawceneld Organics
Bitestat van
Dallas
Wollen
Turadays
WCAP
Wan
Whae
Taternal
cNaw
CNRO
Satten Managements
Frederick Bock
ST. Mary's
Toms Creek
Wise County
Virginia State Board of Health
H. Puckett
Russell County
Lebanon
Puckett
C. M. Bowling
Paris, Ky
Typfeee
X. G
Jake Verge
Nergy N
Vitality
Gilles
Mire
Gilespie
Che DR
Palene
LA Petite
Adole
Josse & Wasry
Manufacturers’ and Wholesalers’ Association of
Y. M. C. A. Island
Fair Grounds
Honus Wagner
Elk
Carnegie
Honus
Nick Altrock
Buy In Lynch
ASSN
P. O. Box
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