Senator Glago 10 Nominate Byrd for Democratic nomination
Senator Carter Glase of Virginia plans to nominate former Gov. Harry Flood Byrd at the national Democratic convention in Chicago this month. The speech in Byrd’s behalf is expected to be among the most forceful at the gathering, even if Byrd’s chances are limited. The article also predicts Newton D. Baker as the fallback nominee if Gov. Roosevelt fails to secure enough delegates.
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Carter Glase
Virginia
Harry Flood Byrd
Chicago
Byrd
Roosevelt
Newton D. Baker
Charleston
Robert C. Logan
Wheeling
Tom Gates
Congress
United States
Neely and
Hatfield
Congressman Bachman
Washington
It’s Time to Cheer Up Says New York Divine
Dr Edward Henry Tralle of New York told a large Memorial Baptist Church audience that the low mood could endure 800 years unless people change their living. He warned of a 400 year depression in the Lost Bible age and urged balancing the spiritual budget to improve times. Rev M C Miller of the Virginia Council of Religious Education attended and spoke. Mr Inor of Bridgewater Virginia, a Dunkard leader, has a new book on religious affairs just off the press.
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Edward Henry Tralle
New York
Memorial Baptist Church
M. C. Miller
Virginia Council of Religious Education
Inor
Bridegawater
South
Widow Mrs Fulton Kegley attends Bluefield college finale
Mrs Fulton Kegley of Bland widow of the late Judge Kegley came from out of town to attend the Bluefield college finale. She owns a large Bland county farm, managed by her, and is regarded as a leading grazier and dirt farmer in the area.
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Fulton Kegley
Bland
Kegley
Pierce Kegley
Bluefield College
Meter System Delays Water Bills Until August 5 1932
Water authorities announce no bill due until August 5 1932 under the meter system. A metered bill for June 20 to July 20 will follow. meanwhile consumers should monitor plumbing for leaks and waste.
Tidewater officials urged to study coal industry issues
The piece notes Governor Pollard appointed two western Virginia representatives to the seafood commission and suggests he designate two Tidewater gentlemen to visit and inspect problems in the coal industry, implying a lack of local knowledge.
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Seafood Commission
Pollard
Virginia
Tidewater
Revival Service at Memorial Baptist Church Opens with Davis
Morning and evening meetings are held at Memorial Baptist Church as revival progresses led by evangelist Rev. E. Gib son Davis of Beckley. Large congregations attend both sessions. Pastor Rev. H. A. Willis praises the force of Mr Davis. City musicians join the Baptist choir.
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Memorial Baptist Church
E. Gibson Davis
Beckley
H. A. Willia
Davie
Baptist
Bluefield Filtration Plant Opening Set for June 10
The new filtration plant on Blue Stone provided last year by Bluefield city will be formally opened in the evening of June 10. A program will be rendered with several short talks and music, followed by a feast hosted by the local businessmen's club.
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Bluefield
Virginia Side Personal News Highlights
Mrs S S Moore returns to Warriormine West Virginia after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J F Gillespie. Mrs Harold Speed visits her sister Mrs George Moore at Warriormine West Virginia.
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S. S. Moore
Warriormine
W. Va
J. F. Gillespie
Harold Speed
George Moore
B C Pain Relief Promises Quick Everyday Use
An advertisement touts B C as a pharmacist prepared remedy for menstrual pains and common ailments. It claims relief within three minutes, easing colds headaches neuralgia and muscular aches without habit forming drugs, offered in 10c and 25c packages.
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B. C
Get “B
Dornier DC-X Sister Ship Coaling Over Alps
The Dornier DC-X third sister ship of the large passenger air liner that recently returned to Germany from the United States is pictured coaling over the Alps on its way to Spezia Italy where the aircraft was taken over by the Italian government. The plane was built for Italy by Dornier.
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Germany
United States
Alps
Spezia
Italy
Dornier Company
Ice on a Bluefield trough hints at May frost
Virginia observers report ice thick as a knife blade on Jefferson street in Bluefield on May 30. Old-Timer recalls a May frost eight years ago that killed fruit and damaged grape vines, while Hearn notes a similar event eight years prior in the area. Mre F A Habersham of Los Angeles will show China pictures at St Marys Episcopal Church Friday at 8 pm, free to all.
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Bluefield
H. H. Hearn
Jefferson Street
China
F. A. Habersham
Los Angeles
Calif
Protestant Episcopal Church
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Birthday Party Honors Bernard Riley Nemours WV
Nemours WV report of a birthday party at Mrs J A Rileys home with guests listed and gifts noted. Graduation exercises at Nemours high school planned for Thursday night with class night program and a speech by J L Alexander. 4 H club meeting held with next gathering June 23. Local society and personal notices from Nemours and nearby towns.
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Nemours
J. A. Riley
Bernard
Mildred Jones
Francis Tate
Gladys
Betty Jane Tate
Elizabeth Barnett
Vinnie Marre
Jeanette
Christina Shumate
Nedra Tabor
Daniel
William Neal
Clifton Tate
Chester Woods
Howard Barrett
Fred Thompson Jnr
Margaret Shrader
Tommy Liddle
Hou Hagger
John and
Thomas Carter
Jakie Jones
Elsie Faye Riley
Riley
Helen Tabor
Hester Barrett
Dorothy
Alma
Jamnita Riley
Nemours High School
J. L. Alexander
Evelyn Brooks
Helen Gillespie
Edith Sarver
Ruth Butt
Edith Butt
Mary Dangerfield
Louise Thompson
Thelma Tompson
Nelson Scarbrough
James Thompson
Charles Sarver
Watson Neel
Nemours School
Mise Boggs
Roberts
Princeton
Stones hurled at citizen's home in Bluefield incident
John Seabolt of St Clair Crossing traveled to Bluefield Virginia to seek legal advice and buy a sawed off shotgun after a rock was thrown through his kitchen window at about 10 pm Tuesday night missing his daughter and her baby. Two stones struck the house and one landed inside the kitchen floor. Seabolt, returning from church, found no suspect. He and officers suspect the rocks were thrown from the highway. He then bought a shotgun, asserting the right to protect home and property. Seabolt is a Norfolk and Western worker at St Clair's Crossing and is described as a peaceful pioneer citizen.
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John Seabolt
St. Claire Crossing
Bluefield
Seabolt
Paul Trent
Shirley Trent
Norfolk and Western
St. Clair’s Crossing
Virginia game wardens reduced by nine in state
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries reduced the number of game wardens by nine, leaving 105 officers to protect the state’s fish and game. The cut does not affect any southwest counties.
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Virginia
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Fish and Game
Old Dominion
Miss Sara Strickland Heads to Jacksonville for Visit
Miss Sara Strickland left Wednesday morning for Jacksonville Florida for a sojourn. She will also visit her aunt Mrs. A H Johnson at Atlantic Beach while away.
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Sara Strickland
Jacksonville
Fla
A. H. Johnson
Atlantic Beach
Gilbert's Army Store Big Closing Out Sale Starts Today
Gilbert's Army Store at 218 Princeton Avenue near Harry Hardware announces a large closing out sale. Stock acquired from D. Scott of Welch is moved to Bluefield to fuel deep discounts on shoes, shirts, suits, raincoats, and hundreds of items for the entire family. The event begins this morning with anticipated one great bargain day linked to Bluefield merchants.
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Gilbert
Princeton Avenue
Harry Hardware Company
D. Scott of
Welch
Gilbert’s Army
Bluefield
Senegeret
Thefield
West Virginia Briefs Wheeling Racket Eers Must End
A Wheeling item reports city and county officials demand the end of the numbers racket and payment to local authorities. The brief notes authorities aim to curb illegal gambling and collect due penalties through coordinated enforcement.
Monongahela West Penn receives approval to discontinue service
Charleston, June 1. The Monongahela West Penn Public Service company was authorized by the public service commission today to discontinue electric railway service between Bingamon Junction Marion county and Wyatt Harrison county. Company figures showed the line lost $2,576 net in 1931.
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Charleston
W. Va
Registration Opens at Bluefield College for Summer Session
Registration in the summer session at Bluefield College has begun with students signing up in education, mathematics, history, and English. The process will continue until Monday, June sixth, when regular class work in all departments commences.
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Bluefield College
Bluefield College Forms New Tennis Team Under Dean Denman
The Bluefield college tennis team will be reorganized under Dean Denman for the summer session and will be glad to arrange matches with local clubs and nearby colleges.
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Bluefield College
Dean Denman
Visits Concord Strengthens Bluefield Concord Tie
Dr J Taylor Stinson visits Concord State Normal to strengthen reciprocity with Bluefield College. All regular catalogued courses and summer school courses at Bluefield will be recognized at Concord. Personal notes include Macintire Louthan visiting Richmond University graduate student, Robert Hughes and LeRoy Sale enrolling in summer school from Rock, and Willard Owen, tennis ace, to enter William and Mary next fall.
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Concord
J. Taylor Stinson
Concord State Normal
Bluefield College
Macintire Louthan
Richmond University
Robert Hughes
LeRoy Sale
Rock
Willard Owen
William and Mary
June grads face scarce jobs amid limited opportunities
Chicago reports the University of Chicago vocational guidance head Robert Woeliner says this June’s graduates will find jobs scarce and opportunities limited but not hopeless. The placement board aims to assist graduates through campus efforts and guidance programs.
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Chicago
Robert 8. Woeliner
The
University of Chicago
Vocational Guidance at University Expands Fields for Grads
University officials outlined a broadened approach to career planning through the vocational guidance department. Director Woellner urged expanding fields beyond law, medicine, and teaching, noting grocery store chains now offer opportunities for trained executives as graduates face crowded traditional professions and fewer office openings.
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Ates
University
Woellner
Independent Club Meets at Henry Ebbene's Tonight
The Independent Club's final weekly meeting is set at Henry Ebbene's residence tonight at 8 o'clock. Edward Buster Glenn serves as president.
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Independent Club
Henry Ebebvane
Edward Buster Glenn
Zion church home and foreign mission meeting announced
A. M. FE Zion church home and Foreign Missionary society will meet at Mrs. Eliza McKenney’s home on William’s street Thursday at 7 o’clock. Rev. J. A. Walker will speak on missions and other speakers are on the program. All welcome. Mrs. Jamnita Thompson, president. Rev. J. A. Walker, pastor.
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A. M. FE. Zion Church Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Eliza McKenney
William's Street
J. A. Walker
Jamnita Thompson
Church Program Invitation For Public Attendance
The public is cordially invited to attend a program at the church. Details of time and speakers are to follow in subsequent notices.
Convocation Club Serves Refreshments After North Side Holy Program
At North Side United Holy Church tonight the Convocation club, chaired by Mrs Augusta Daniels, will host refreshments in the basement after the program, with Mrs Lucile Wilson in charge of arrangements.
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North Side
United Holy Church
Mra
Lucile Wilson
Convocation Club
Ladies Aid Society to Meet at Mrs Lizzie Robinsons Home
The Ladies Aid Society of John Stewart M E church will meet this afternoon at 3 30 at the home of Mrs Lizzie Robinson Williams street Visitors welcome The Silver Star club met at Christing Grays Sunday with seventeen members present two new members added The meeting opened with Love Lifted Me and a prayer reading and business session followed A program included instrumental solos reading a duet and a reading Next meeting set for December at Helen Pettigrew 309 Elcer Street
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Ladies Aid Society
John Stewart
M. E. Church
Lizzie Robinson
Williams Street
Silver Star Club
EB. Green
Christing Gray
Elizabeth Richardson
Julia Ann Howard
Jesebel
Elijah
Christine Gray
Lee Tolbert
Izetta Hight
Lucile Tolbert
Mra
Robertson
Harris
Helen Pettigrew
Elcer Atreet
Prayer Band Meets This Afternoon at Mrs Green Home
The Women s Missionary band of North Side United Holy church gathers at 3 PM at Mrs James Green s residence 500 Bailey Street. Mrs Mary L Glenn is pastor.
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Women's Missionary Band
The
North Side
Oil Worker Spencer-Poe Dies in Personal Crisis
Spencer S. A. Poe, 64, oil field worker, died from shotgun wounds ruled self-inflicted after he told physicians he shot himself due to unemployment. Authorities report no foul play suspected. The death was linked to a personal crisis in the oil community.
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Spencer
S. A. Poe
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Andrew McMullen
Fred Thompson
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J. W. Morris
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Faye Quesenberry
Oakvale
Madoc McKenzie
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Golden Pond
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Mass
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Florida
Gilbert's Army
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Ambrose Habit
Ohio County
F. Witcher McCullough
Board of Control
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O. J. Rife
Kenova
C. F. McClintic
Marlington
J. M. Beale
Fred M. Hawking
Huntingto
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Hurriaville
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Glenn Ketterman
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