Political quake rumors shake Tazewell county in 1933
In Tazewell county rumors point to splits within the Democratic party over delegates and a possible convention while Republicans push for nominations and battles in both Virginia state government races. Ed ward and Jack travel to Batavia Ohio for a family visit. others spend weekends in Tazewell. several local injuries and a death are noted with improving conditions and ongoing church involvement.
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Tazewell County
Democratic Party
House of Delegates
Democratic Organization
Tazewell
Virginia
Virginia Side Personal Notices Passages of Travel and Visits
Mrs Eugene Stowers and three children plus her brother Tom Metcalfe depart Thursday for a week in Washington DC. Mrs Halen Pallmore of Nashville is visiting her aunt Mrs Oo A Metcalfe. Pallmore's mother before marriage was Miss Fay Carper now deceased, sister of Mrs Metcalfe. Miss Mary Elizabeth Hillinger of Roanoke visits her brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Hop Boyd. Mr and Mrs C A Ralston with their two sons Carl accompany the party.
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Eugene Stowers
Tom Metcalfe
Washington, D. C
Halen Pallmore
Nashville
Rites Sunday for Mrs R C Mitchell
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 9 a m at Long Branch Methodist church Pax West Virginia for Mrs R C Mitchell a Mercer county native and former Jenkin Jones resident who died Wednesday afternoon at her Pax home from a paralytic stroke Burial is set for Monte Vista Cemetery on the Bluefield Princeton road at 1 p m Reverend G T Jordan and Reverend W G Flowers will co conduct the service
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Long Branch Methodist Church
Pax
W Va
R. C. Mitchell
Mercer County
Jenkin Jones
G. T. Jordan
Methodist
McDowell
W. G. Flowers
Long Branch Church
Monte Vista
Bluefield
Princeton
George Crockett Bible class meets at Mrs Bates home
The George Crockett Bible class of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet this evening at 8 o clock at the home of Mrs Royster Bates with Mrs Bates and Mrs Glenn Mathews as joint hostesses All members are urged to attend
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George Crockett
Methodist Episcopal Church
Royster Bates
Bates
Glenn Mathews
June Cold Winds Spare Warmth Across Town
June arrived with a chill that kept wraps popular Thursday as fires were kindled in many grates. The wind continued to blow, keeping residents cautious about outdoor activity and seeking indoor comfort.
Windy May Saved Local Fruit Crop From Frost
A strong May wind spared the local fruit crop from a late frost, preventing widespread damage. The gusty conditions aided early protection, ensuring yields for the season.
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Timer
West Graham M. E. Church Vacation Bible School Ends
The Daily Vacation Bible School finishes this evening at 7 45 with a public program. Layman's day is observed Sunday at West Graham Methodist Church with a noted program planned for attendees.
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West Graham Methodist Church
Miss Virginia Osborne Presents First Ripe Cherry
In Bluefield Virginia Miss Virginia Osborne sent in the branch with the season’s first ripe cherries. The gesture proved a cheery token, marking an early harvest and pleasing local readers.
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Bluefield
Virginia Osborne
Maple sugar shipment from Burkes Garden sent via Bluefield express
A shipment of one hundred pounds of pure maple sugar made in Burkes Garden was sent from the Bluefield Virginia express office on Wednesday.
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Burkes Garden
Bluefield
Signed to Reese Brown in Seattle by Burkes Garden figure
The note indicates a shipment was sent to Mr. Reese Bowen Brown of Seattle Washington by C. H. Moss of Burkes Garden. It is understood Mr. Brown plans another visit to Tazewell County later this year.
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Reese Bowen Brown
Seattle Washington
Burkes Garden Farm
Mr. Brown
C. H. Moss
Burkes Garden
Brown
Tazewell County
Garden Flourishes on Hotel Hill With Village Garden
Through Rev. B. W. Hughes, custodian of the property, Hotel Hill was planted in garden seed this spring to aid the needy. Several acres are under potatoes and other vegetables, showing promising growth and community effort.
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Hotel Hill
B. W. Hughes
Transplants and Bedding Plants at Broyles Greenhouses
Transplanted tomato and pepper plants cabbage plants and pot plants offered with seeds per dozen and by the dozen delivery in Bluefield West Virginia company O D mail orders receive prompt attention. Cut flowers and bedding plants available from Broyles Greenhouses at 110 North Street phone 1087.
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Bluefield
W. Va-Va
Co. O. D
Broyles
North Street
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