Byrd nomination forecast by Bluefield writer
A Bluefield Virginia news writer speculates on Senator Byrd securing the nomination amid charges of government waste. The piece cites Byrd critiquing federal extravagance, notes shifting public sentiment, and contrasts Byrd with Secretary Wallace. It mentions May weather with several frosts and lists local names including Tabor Crumpler and Mrs Kerr Hunt.
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H. C. Callaway
Puteop
Genskerie Byrd
Aed
Benaulimroene
Byrd
Boece
Wallace
Lightfy Byrd
Senator Man
Russell County Enjoying a Banner Season
Russell County Virginia is reported to be enjoying a good season as the team posts strong results. Despite rainy weather affecting seven games, play continues with encouraging signs for the season ahead.
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Russell County
Prospects Fine for Bumper Fruit Crops
With June near, fruit prospects look strong for cherries apples and blackberries. Rain is needed to avoid waste as berry crops surge, with dewberries stunted until showers arrive and strawberries nearing ripening.
Picture of White Bird Appears on Post Cards
A bulletin urges placing a picture of the white robin on post cards and invites readers to submit favorite names for the albino bird. The note mentions the bird’s nest in City Park and that Bing Weel has his load ready for any prowling cats nearby.
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Bing Weel
Virginia Sidelights Church Meeting
Memorial Baptist church holds an important meeting at 7 45 p m on Wednesday June 2 1937. All members are urged to attend.
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Memorial Baptist Church
Kirksville Student William Graves Visits from Wisconsin
William Graves of Kirksville Mo and his sister Ruth Graves from Wisconsin visit their parents Mrs W K Graves. William finished his third year at Kirksville College of Chiropractic Surgery. Ruth plans a brief visit to Columbia DC to see sister Mrs A B Kennedy. Circle activities at Graham Methodist Church and local social notes follow.
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William Graves
Kirkville
Ruth Graves
Wis
W. K. Graves
Kirksville College of Ciel
Columbia
D. C
A .B. Kenedy
Bluefield Grays Draw Crowds as Heat Rises in Virginia
Bluefield Virginia fans flock to the Bluefield Grays as hot weather brings bigger crowds. The piece recalls Vic Sorrell and his old pitching style, noting how he would cross his heart before delivering the ball.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Grays
Vic Sorrell
Handsome Bluefield Home Begins On Graham Heights
Frank Pierce starts a foundation for a stylish new residence on Graham Heights Bluefield Virginia near G M Bailey's home in a area with many handsome houses. The Wrights home on Graham Heights is drawing notice as work continues. Mrs A M Allison and husband placed red wren boxes on Schenly Street weeks ago and the first visiting wren delighted them.
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Frank Pierce
Graham Heights
Bluefield
G. M. Bailey
A. G. Wright
A. M. Allison
Schenly Street
Plans for a large tour camp on Brush site
A report notes a major tour camp to be established on Brush, amid competition and local planning. Details remain uncertain as the proposal progresses, with officials weighing site suitability and community impact.
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Brush
Routo
Tree Cut Down At Norfolk And Western Freight Station
A large maple on the Norfolk and Western old freight station premises was being removed Tuesday by the city after being undermined by a street and deemed a menace. Funeral relatives arrive from out of town for W. H. Speed’s service listing numerous Williamson and Chaffin family members from Ohio, Virginia, Florida and beyond.
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Norfolk and Western
W. H. Speed
Williamsons
Mr. Speed
Phil Williamson
Lafe Williamson
John Williamson
Pomeroy
Ohio
Harry Williamson
Akron
Clyde Williamson
Warren
George Williamson
Williamson
Wallace Chaffin
W. L. Chaffin
C. Pe Chaffin
Logan
A. A. McCurry
Jacksonville
Fla
Custis Thacker
May
Hattie Scott
Richmond
George Moore
Harman
M. H
Booster Bus Club drives Shelby Heights service boost
Miss Bernice Carter, prominent teacher, organizes a Booster Bus club in Shelby Heights addition. She says the new motor bus service is a big boost to West Graham, with merchant Clarence Burton noting the improvement. Burton recalls the letter to Santa asking for a streamlined bus for West Graham.
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Shelby Heights
Bernice Carter
Carter
Clarence Burtom
West Graham
Burton
Santa Claus
Old St. Nick
Contract Wife Continued on Page Seven
A fragment from a serialized piece describes a woman wearing a jeweled snood and shining curls, with her thoughts on Don's view of her loveliness. The text shifts abruptly to a paleontological note mentioning a fossil dragon fly two and a half feet long found near Elmo Kansas.
Concord Alumni Gather Thursday in Athens West Virginia
Concord alumni will return to the campus Thursday for a net a nd dance for grads and present a class. Attorney General Clarence W Meadows will speak at the annual banquet in the cell dining hall Thursday at 7 o clock. The college will host former students from 2 to 7 with a dance at 9 in the gymnasium. The reunion features three generations of Concord alumni. oldest living graduate Mrs J A Shields of Welch class of 79 is noted. Awards for attendance distance traveled and oldest attending will be given at the banquet. Two class reunions are scheduled for Thursday afternoon with the class of 25 hosted by Professor S G Williamson and another for 1912, Williamson acting president.
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Athens
W. Va
Concord
Clarence W. Meadows
West Virginia
L. McGraw
Alumni Association
J. A. Shields
Welch
8. G. Williamson
Professor Williamson
Andrew J Honaker to be buried today veteran of Civil War
Andrew Jackson Honaker 93 a Confederate veteran died Monday evening at 7 15 at his son T G Honaker in Beckley born Radford Virginia died from age infirmities Survived by sons Houston Crumpler West Virginia Lee Logan and T G Honaker plus other relatives in Bluefield and Radford obituary details indicate burial today
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Andrew J. Honaker
Andrew Jackson Honaker
T. G. Honaker
Beckley
Mr. Honaker
Radford
Bluefield
Houston Honaker
Crumpler
W. Va
Lee Honaker
Logan
Funeral set for William H. Honaker in Beckley Virginia
The funeral for William H. Honaker will be at Beckley Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. Shirley Donnelly officiating. The American Legion will handle the obsequies. Honaker served in the 24th Virginia Infantry under General William H. Brown and in Bland county company F, with ties to Beckley and McDowell County families.
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Beckley
Elmer Henderson
Wallace Carter
McDowell County
W. W. Honaker
Prank
Harry Hon
Marfrance
Thurman Paxton
Mount Hope
Baptist Church
Shirley Donnelly
Oak Hill
American Legion
Mr. Honaker
General Loring
Virginia Brigade
24Th Virginia Infantry
Commencement Exercises at Bluefield State Teachers College
The 37th annual commencement at Bluefield State Teachers College filled the campus with graduates, friends, and alumni. Ormonde Walker of Wilberforce spoke on The New Objectives in the Education for Negroes. Degrees were conferred by Bernard McClaugherty as a state education board representative, with Dickason delivering a closing charge. Academic honors went to John T. Flippen for highest four year average, Mary White for home economics prize, and Della Houchins for freshman scholastic standing. musical performances by the Women’s Glee Club and Choral Club.
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Bluefield State Teachers College
H. L. Dickason
Ormonde Walker
Presiant
Wilberforce University
Matney
Bernard McClaugherty
State Board of Education
Dickason
Women's Glee Club
Bluefield
Death toll mounts to nine during Memorial weekend
West Virginia state police report nine deaths from auto accidents over the Memorial weekend. John Martellotto died in a wreck near Weirton and Harry Withers, reported as a Black man, died of injuries from a crash near Mayberry, Wyoming County. Through May, total deaths reach 39 for the month and 173 for the first five months, up 11 from last year.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
John Martellotto
Weirton
Harry Withers
Mayberry
Wyoming County
Missing 14 year old girl sought in Wheeling search
In Wheeling West Virginia on June 1 authorities asked residents to aid in locating a 14 year old girl who had been missing from her home since last Wednesday. She vanished from Wheeling and was last seen in the area near her residence.
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Wheeling
W. Va
May Eee
Kidneys Must Clean Out Acids
Ad warns that kidneys remove acids and wastes via millions of tubes and urges consulting a doctor about kidney disorders. Promotes Cystex as a guaranteed remedy claiming relief in 48 hours, or one week, with a money back guarantee. Cystex is priced at 3c per dose.
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