Filling Stations and Automotive Services Across West Virginia
A fragmented OCR list catalogs numerous filling stations and auto service businesses across West Virginia and nearby states. It mentions crowds of dealer names and locations such as Princeton, Welch, Matewan, Bluefield, and Daniels, with various garages, service stations, and car dealers noted in multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Raleigh Street
Greever's
Bland Street
Sanday
Shewey
Bluefield Avenue
United Auto Service Inc
Bland and
Ellis
Mullens
W. VA
Hickman & Pettett
Pocahontas
Geo
Butt
A Simmons
Simmons
Tazewrila
Tazewe!! Motor Co
Thorpe
Thorpe Garage
Gary
Twin Branch
H. W. VA
Coeburn Motor
Seftowel
Went Streete
McDo
Anawalt
Athens
Cheatwood and
White
Ineger
Crowell Chiewnaat Co., Inc
Kimball
Norwood Garage
Matonka
Matonka Motor Montcalm
Farley
Pasexee Hickman
Thern
Allea
Princeton Rock
Poocesooc
Ccceee
Nemenss
Consens
NNR
Tanewell
Twin
Welch
War
Ing
Virginia’ Avenue
Wayne Staton
Ling
Stalione
Seney Island
Gary and
Seer
Organized Movement For New Highway System In Virginia
An effort to build a federal highway system through the Monongahela and Shenandoah National forests is led by Col Floyd E Cunningham of McDowell County. He works with Senator Hatfield and aims to connect routes from Durbin to Job and Petersburg to North Fork via state and federal highways, promoting through travel and tourism to the two parks. The plan highlights scenic beauty, including Spruce Knob and azaleas, urging road development for easier access from multiple directions. Strong local figures from Virginia and West Virginia back the push to improve the region’s roads.
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Monongahela and
Sheanandoah National Forests
Floyd E Cunningham
McDowell County
William G. Conley
State Road
Byrd
West
Monongahela National Forest
Seneca Trail
Point Entered
Spruce Knob
Pendleton County
West Virginia
Virginia
Virginias
Colonel Cunningham
Shenandoah Valley
Cunningham
Durbin
Laurel Fork
Job
Forest
Petersburg
North Fork
Elkins
Franklin
Ignition Tune Promises Smoother Driving at Low Cost
An advertisement claims ignition tuning will enhance car performance and driving pleasure with a slight, affordable cost. It emphasizes improving ignition quality to boost engine responsiveness and overall enjoyment of the drive.
Beautiful Blue Grass Tract Described with Mountain Vistas
The tract is praised as among the state’s finest scenery within its boundaries except at Parsons. It features blue grass country and many towering mountains, noted by visitors as especially beautiful.
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Parsons
Changes in Highway Conditions Daily
Daily highway condition updates warn of closures for construction and repairs and detours when bridges or sections are out. AAA advises checking at the local touring bureau before trips and notes that map data may become outdated. Affiliated AAA clubs nationwide provide access to current road information during travel.
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AAA
American Automobile Association
AAA Touring Bureau
Invitation to Go on New England Tour
Local secretary receives invitations for a two week AAA New England tour. The trip, hosted by New England AAA clubs, covers transportation to Bridgeport and includes hotels meals and sightseeing at no cost to participants. Secretaries and representatives gain firsthand information on attractions highways and regional highlights.
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New England
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Ita
AAA
Giant Caverns Open to Public in Nerrows Virginia
The Giant Caverns in Nerrows Virginia are now open to visitors. The site features illuminated rock formations, a main chamber eighty five feet tall, ample grounds for picnics, drinking water, cool breezes, and plentiful parking ensuring an enjoyable public outing.
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Nerrows
Mother Nature
High Water Across Southern Sector Delays Travel
The AAA reports considerable high water in the southern and south central U S. peak not expected before June 10. Routes from Little Rock to Memphis are good but several towns including Elena Marianna Brinkley Cotton Plant and Hazel have no water. Dry routes via Memphis Wynne McCrory Cotton Plant and Dallas remain passable while Hot Springs Murfreesboro and Nashville Arkansas show no water. Information by wire is available on request and AAA clubs urge securing current details before travel.
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AAA
Little Rock
Memphis
Elena
Marianna
Brinkley
Cotton Plant
Hazel
Wynne
McCroy
Dallas
Murpheysboro
Nashle
Arkansas
Alabama
Automobile Club Sole Champion of Owner
The automobile club stands as the sole champion of the motorist against onerous legislation. It has fought unjust bills and supported roads and schools, arguing that proper roads and education are essential to the state's wealth and the cost of running it.
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Automobile Club
Auomobdile Club
State road bids set for Princeton Glen Lyn route sections
The state road commission invites bids for three sections on the Princeton to Glen Lyn road. Bids open June 25 with contracts let soon after, a 4.5 mile first segment, 4.6 miles second, and 5.5 miles third, all with stone surfaces to allow base settling before top coating next year. Additional bids cover six and three tenths miles Salt Sulphur to Rock Camp with bituminous macadam and a 13 mile section Rock Camp to Peterstown with stone base. Completion tightens a hard surfaced route from Princeton to Salt Sulphur, shortening travel to White Sulphur Springs and to Barton, Va, and completes the Seneca Trail infrastructure portending federal aid support.
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The
State Road Commission
Princeton-Glen Lyn
Lon
Rock Camp
Peterstown
Princeton
White Sulphur Springs
Raton
Maryland
Bluefield
U. S
Matoaka
Mullens
Bridge work near Spanishburg to open next week
Work on the U S 21 bridge at Spanishburg progresses well and is expected to open to traffic next week. The old one way bridge had poor approaches and several serious accidents occurred there, making the new construction a safety improvement.
Canadian customs form B50 guidance for tourists
Inquiries about Canadian customs are answered with instructions to complete Form B50 in duplicate. One copy stays with customs, the other stays with the tourist and is surrendered on leaving Canada. Officers at ports of entry provide forms free of charge. Required details include manufacturer, serial and engine numbers, car style and value, license number, extra tires, owner signature and address, and owner residence city or state.
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Canada
Bluefield Automobile Club Membership Surges in May 1929
The Bluefield Automobile Club reports a 20 percent rise in members in May 1929 over May 1928. Many members recruited new entrants this month and renewal rates were high, though a few April members and some May members had not yet paid dues at the close of May.
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Bluefield Automobile Club
Drivers Too Young or Too Old on the Road
The article argues drivers should be mature enough to remember traffic rules yet not so old they cling to outdated habits when horses and bicycles still roam the streets. It emphasizes balanced judgment and awareness of evolving street dangers.
Plate cleanliness tip for motorist awareness
The notice urges drivers to keep license plates clean as washability helps maintain legibility and safety on the road. It emphasizes regular cleaning to prevent dirt masking numbers and ensuring proper identification by authorities.
Safety revision urged for driver testing in West Virginia
Harold T. Tompkins calls for a new code committee to draft a mandatory driver examination before issuing a permit. The plan parallels states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey and aims to reduce auto injuries without heavy burdens on capable drivers. The proposal, backed by motor clubs, seeks a possible extra session to enact changes sooner.
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Harold T. Tompkins
Southern West Virginia Automobile Club
Senate
House
Conley
James A. Meredith
Fairmont
State Road Commission
Superintendent of Public Safety Department
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Tompkins
America
West Virginia
Kiwanis International Convention Planned in Milwaukee
The Kiwanis International annual convention will be held in Milwaukee Wisconsin from June 23 to 27. West Virginia delegates expect a strong showing and plans are under way. Local AAA club will provide automobile routings to attendees before the meetings.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
West Virginia
The Green Pig Opens Near Glenwood Park
The Green Pig, opened by KR. T. Peters, welcomes many Bluefield residents daily near Glenwood Park. The front is open to view, with white coated attendants serving a growing patronage. Barbecue style meat is cooked on one side, offering various sandwiches and soft drinks.
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Glenwood Park
Bluefield
KR. T. Peters
Patrona
Local Notes From Rock and Area
Miss Lilly Fielder of Sandlick visits relatives in Rock and Matoaka. Families from Matoaka Springton and Nemours enjoy church program at Rock Baptist. Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs J P Bolton on May 28. Residents and visitors from Bluefield Montcalm and Concord area noted in weekly tablet.
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Willard Davis
Bluefield Sanitarium
Fred Young
Jean Dalton
Montcalm
B. Y. P. U. Club of
John Wright
M. D. Foster
Sally Davis
Aubrey Davis
Willard Davie
Bluefield
D. B. Echols
Ray Shrewsbury
Newton Reed
Concord
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Virginian Hotel
Inc
Wyoming
Legal Service
Rivefield
Col. Cunningham
Senator Hatfield
Monongahela
Shenandoah Park
Auto Electrical
J. S. Groseclose
Kiwanis
Pontiac
Mich
General Motors
Oakland-Pontiac
Ceneral Motors
Hiad
Rock, W. VA
Citizens’ Underwriters Agency Insurance Service
Auto Tops
West Va
Top Co
Hinefield
Oentola
West Virginian Garage
Raleigh St
Bluefield, W. Va
Fisher Sport Equipment
Mercer Garage
Raleigh
Scott Steeteks
Narrows Motor Sales CO
Narrows, Virginia
Riverside Motor CO
Cleveland
Matoska, W. Va
Battery and Electrical Service
Toyall
Auto Starter Shop
Commerce St Hall Hankins, Mgr
Peerless Motor Cars
Our Service
Mohawk-Hobbs Guides
Bluefield Producer & Provision Co
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