Bruce Crawford Possible Independent in Ninth Virginia Race
Bruce Crawford, Norton publisher and writer, may run as an Independent in Virginia's Ninth District against Representative John W. Mannagan. Republican leaders show cautious interest, while John d G. Anderson praises Crawford as a capable, intelligent candidate fit for Norton voters.
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Bruce Crawford
Norton Pub- Vehet Anc
Ninth
Virginia
Diatrick
Crawford
Congress
John W. Mannagan
Russell
Innea
Hdtman
Bristol
Norton
John d G. Anderson
Anderson
Bruce
Animals Write Code of Ethics Like Humans, Writer Says
A Norfolk and Western engineer asks for a bear feature noting wildlife ethics. The essay contrasts animal conduct with human law, citing crows keeping watch, bears as crafty wanderers, and harmony at water holes, while warning of pot bear encounters in Virginia injuring children.
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Norfolk and Western Locomotive
Animal Kingdom
Virginia
Roanoke Celebration to Feature Bluefield and Clinch Valley
Bluefield and Clinch Valley counties prepare a prominent role in Roanoke's July 4 6 6 celebration by Bouti western Virginia Inc. Predictions note southwest Virginia counties will exhibit historic and Intersat material with a grand pageant led by Hudson Huffard of Bluefield. Antiques and local crafts are sought as displays highlight coal timber bluegrass and scenic mountains in a three day event.
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Bluefield
Clinch Valley
Roanoke
Boutiwestern Virginia Inc
Hvery
South- West Virginia
Intersat
Hudson Huffard
Bluefeld
Southwestern Virginia Inc
Danald Uoones
Tasewell Clifsen
Virginia Press Backs Byrd New Deal Attack
Virginia newspapers largely back Senator Harry Byrd in his split with the Roosevelt administration over the New Deal. The observed dailies align with Byrd against what they call attempts to “Hitlerize America,” criticizing the administration and asserting self-directed editorial control.
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Virginia Press
Byrd New Deal
Virginia
Harry B. Byrd
Foosever
Tas
America
Senaor Cartar Glasé
Laumbes
NTA
Blue Earle
Vera men start work on projects tomorrow
Fifty men will resume work Monday morning on the Ridge road and the unfinished West Graham sidewall as ordered by welfare headquarters. Work on the West Graham walk was suspended April 1 when the GWA packed ita ing ant mulled in ite shell. The town will furnish up for the men as needed and supply materials.
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Graham
Legal Welfare Headquarters
Graham High School Commencement Week Opens
Commencement activities begin next week with a bacculaureate sermon by Rev Paul L Roger of Bluefield W Va and related exercises at the Graham high school auditorium. Key events include a community celebration with church involvement and a diploma ceremony slated for June 42.
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Graham High School
Paul L. Roger
Lutheran Church
Bluefield
W. Va
Unusual scene as mother with nursing babe rides freight
A young mother about twenty rode an empty box car on a Norfolk and Western freight through Clinch Valley, with her infant nursing in her arms while her husband slept beside burlap sacks, witnessed recently on the train.
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Clinch Valley
Bluefield Va City Election Promises Three Council Seats
A week from Tuesday Bluefield Va holds municipal elections to choose three of five council seats and the city treasurer. The mayor is selected from council members and serves as chair. Bluefield uses a town manager government with five council members, four wards, and one at large member.
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Bluefield
Lattor
Bivafield
Ba Eer
Arko
Virginia Sidelights Juristean Church Circle Meets
Virginia sidelights report local club activity with Group 3 meetings led by Mrs J R Garnett and Group 4 led by Mrs W M Kelster. Notables visiting Bluefield area include Suffolk and Newport News officials, and local residents share injuries health updates and travel notes.
Funeral attendees from Raven and Cedar Glunt area
June 2 reports list attendees at the Mrs. O. C. Lowe funeral held at Cedar Glunt. Named mourners include Lea Alles Maynard Mrs. Charles Green Mrs. Sarah Ready Mr. and Mrs. Joe White and daughter Margaret and sons Paul and John M. Mrs. Jim Hawking Mrs. Rud Robinette and daughter Mary Mr. and Mrs. TH Lambert of Biystove Hall Lambert Miss Muriel Cantbert Mrs Agnes Lambert at Bluefield visiting relatives Wednesday.
Pending liquor control order reshapes Virginia distribution
A new sales order by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will allow liquor orders from dispensaries statewide starting Monday, with shipments must be made by rail. Debate arises over board authority on private property and proximity rules near liquor stores. Dispensaries slowest in Richmond, Norfolk, and Newport News as dry campaigns form in other areas amid rising drunkenness claims.
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Baverage Control Board
Ospreen
Virgina
Iquer Board
Richmond
Iiquor
May Day pageant crowns May Queen at Cedar Bluff
High school exercises at town hall May 21 and a May Day pageant on May 30 at 6 45 pm featured Virginie Atos crowned May Queen. Birthday pageant “A Scoun in a Missionary Home” by the Woman's Presbyterian auxiliary held in the church basement Wednesday at 8 pm. Local notes record a conference attendance, circle meeting scheduled, and numerous personal visits and travels among Cedar Bluff residents including Mrs R L Williams, Fred McGuire, Pearl McGuire, and others, with illness news and a funeral in Hupilst Valley.
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Cedar Bluff
Town Hall
College Nili
Virginie Atos
Woman's- Presbyterian Auxllary
Residents Attend Funeral and Visit Families Across Town
Reports from Canela and surrounding areas note Mrs Deck's family returning from Mullens after attending the funeral of Mr O Dara at Bonvevert hospital. Edna Beaver of Maxwell visits her sister, while Mrs Hagg and daughter host a visitor. Multiple residents travel to Caretta Coalwood and Prenter for family matters and a brief trip to Ameshero, Pa.
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M. V. Francis
Coalwood
Meade
Manrtay
Besil Brammer
Prenter
Frank Balag
Aulkey
Herbert
Jimmy Kreneh
Anawalt
Aarneshero
Aring Mra
Mulkes
Ancient Locat Terrapin May Go To World's Fair
A 228 year old terrapin named Mathusala may be exhibited at the Chicago Century of Progress. The manager has corresponded with the World's Fair to arrange a display. Earlier, a 250 year old terrapin was shown at the St Louis exposition in 1900. Experts note the shell inscription dates to 1708 and regard Mathusala as gentle and learned.
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Mathusala
Chicago
St. Louia
Mathasala
Ehell
Poe
Days of City Will Hold Rally in Bluford Va
A rally at 2 30 pm in the Graham Methodist Church auditorium Bluford Va aims to launch a campaign to oppose liquor sales in Tazewell county The Tazewell district Methodist conference pledged to oppose the establishment of liquor outlets across several counties The afternoon meeting is open to all opponents of liquor not limited to any church or temperance group
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Tazewell County
Methodist
Cty
Graham Methodist Church
Blugford
Ljs
Tazewell
Methodist Conference
Jy Aesaion
Methodists Ofles
Taze
Church Services and Local Social Roundup in Mills, Va
The Rev. Hi W Deane will conduct Sunday services at 10 46 AM at the Methodist Episcopal church. The Mountain State club will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs I E Cumby replacing the previous plan with Mrs Perkins Gregory on Wednesday at 8 o'clock. Visitors included Mrs T R Reynolds of New York Mrs John Tucker Big Stone Gap C T Church Kingapfort Mrs W B Church and Mrs Ruby Gihan of Bluefield. Misa Hartle Carter has been at Beckley hospital to be by the bedside of her niece Sarah Ann Caldwell of Muljeng who remains seriously ill. T W Anderson has been ill and unable to work for a week. Mr and Mrs Frank Benson and Mr and Mrs Herman Evans of Detroit visited at the home of Mr and Mrs John T Johnson. J L Forest Willis Hawley and Marion Harry were in Bushanon county this week. F Harry Carter of Caratta was at his parents home this weekend. Jane Formatta visiting at her grandfather J L Forest and Miss Willie Forest. Ned and Don Brookshire of Lainor NC visited aunt Mrs F T Ernent Sunday. Mrs Aliia Sheppard visited Bluefield Friday. Mrs Florence Bowling of Keystone was a visitor here Tuesday.
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Falla Mills
W. Deane
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mountain State Clumb
Ad Mra
I. E. Cumby
Perkins Gregory
M.C. Whitley
T. R. Reynolds
New York
John Tucker
Big Stone Gap
C. T. Church
Kingapfort
W. B. Church
Ruby Glhaon
Bluefield
Misa Hartle Carter
Beckley Hospital
Sarah Ann
Sam Caldwell
Mul - Jeng
T. W. Anderson
Frank Benson
Herman Evans
Detroit
John
Johnson
Forest
Willis- Hawley
Marion Harry
Bushanon County
F Harry Carter
Caratta
Lacy Morgan
Roanoke
Brushfork
C. W. Ascue
C. T. Underwood
Pete Tizen
H. G. McGlounlin
Charles Baker
Chicago
W. P. Spratt
Louise Dunn
Bluefeld
R. W. Liddle
Mattie Williams
Nieely
Mary Stinson
Wittens Mill
Yisiong
C. F. Brown
I. W. Cunningham
Richmond
Kenneth Balecher
Robert. Hikins
Taeger
Z. S. Maxwell
Margeurite
Mabel Clark
Grundy
Myre
A. R. Underwood and
Ray and
Bill
War
Mra
I. T. Jessie
Mrnr
KH. B. Sadler
John Joyce
Burley
Burley Houching In Birefield, Mrs. John Heaton
Alstera
H. A. Barreth
Charles O'Malley
James Peery Farmer
Milligan College
Johnson City
Tenn
Beulah Buskill
HK. Woody
Kingsport
Tens
Roy Witwer Jett Priday
Augusta Miliiary Academy
Fort Daflance
Bobby
Mra. I. W. Cunningham
Georgia Tee Gose
Virginia Bane
Virginia Lake Luttrell
Henry Barrett
Tazewell
George R. McCall
Winfred
Medical College of Virginia
Wilmer Renn
Callie Fields
Zelma Smith
Clyde
Blowing Rock
N.C
Cecil Clarke
Henry Cha Iress
Lake Shawnee
Oscar Jessie
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Cleveland
Booneasy
Kell Underwood
Marion College
Marion
Bert Ratcliffa
Logan
James Maxwell
Nay Wolf
Qe Y. Altizer
EB. Horton
Pounding Mill
Yau
M. ©. Hughes
George Owens
Christian Endeavor
Mra Hoxel iThacker
Union
Medusa Lowe
David Lowe
Eusthead
Leroy Hawkins
Paul Myers
Carl Ringetatt
Rex Stedle
Billy
John H. Gillespie
Familly
Cedar Bluff
Wart
Little Son
Amonale
Lizzie Brawator
C. Hy Trayer
Pegsy
Thomas
Walter
Hattie Perkins
Martha Spatka
J. T. Pruatt
C. H. Robinette
Samuel and
David
Richlands Christian Church
George Burton
Sterling Gney
Princeton
T. Spark
Tom Mulkey
Richlands
Fred Johnson
RL. Bile
Blair Griffiths
Cornellsville
Martha Sparks
Virgil Stinson
Yault Davis
CCC
A’ Qunt
Will Agbury
Ward Dennison
Delmar Dennison
Amonate
Charlotte Agbury
Coeburn
Anti-Superstition Society
Local notes from Monte Vale and surrounding areas
A sequence of society items from Monte Vale Virginia and nearby towns notes births including twins born May 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Yates and another baby girl born May 31 to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Glover, plus a Lost Mill picnic attended by multiple residents, a ladies' shower for Mrs. Tarry Cooke, school attendance at 97 percent with Norma Theiss at 99 percent, and several short social mentions including visits, dinners, and teachers departing for home.
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Amonate
W. Ya
Mra
Bui Glover
Pammi Nellie
Jim Yates
Norma Theiss
J. J. Phillips
Blahon
Amonata
Revival closes at Christian church in Richlands
Richlands Virginia June 2 The revival closed Wednesday night after three weeks of services with twenty four new members joining the church. The event featured a large choir and songs led by A R Frost of Ben. board. A group conference of young Deeps from nearby counties formed unions to meet monthly with officers to be elected in July. Also reported are a club play Aaron Boxes Freshman by Sir Galahad, a senior trip to Mountain Top lake, summer tutoring plans, a recital by Miss Rogelio Ireson pupils, and a long list of local personal notices and upcoming commencements.
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Christian Endeavor Society
James Peery Farmer
Elizabeth Withit
Eisabeth Elswick
Margaret Helton
Helen McBrayer
Feader
Ruth Hagg
John Draper Adult Coungel
Tos Young Deepls
Presbyterian
Tazewell
Buchanan
Dickenson
Jewell Ridge
Bluefield
Thompson Valley
Cedar Blut
Rishlande
Hayal
Grundy
Jewall Ridge
Hayst
Mia
Alma D. Heldreth
Tazewell County Union
Dickarson County Union
Fishing trip and local notices from Tip Top area
Mlally reports a fishing party leaving Friday for Sova creek with Cris Pucket Ted Johnson Thomas Johnson Hara Muthena Iona Junior Harold. Thieves steal a cow from Analiza Thompson premises. A calf missing, no lead. Stork brings daughter Christine Charity to Millard House May 129. Henry Calloway dies at home. Born Mary Kathleen Saunders May 30. Safety meeting attended by Joes railroad men in Bluefield. Local social notes list visits and gatherings in Tip Top.
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Tip Top
Sova Creek
lStreama
Cris Pucket
Ted
Thomas Johnson
Hara Muthena
Iona
Junior
Harold
Cove Creek
Stork
Millard House
Christine Charity
Henn
Exo
William Q. ‘Baunders
Mary Kathleen
Joes Railroad
Bluefield
J. J. Johnson
Grat Snell
Bass Pauley
Marvin Johnson
Junior Johnson
A. H. Brewster
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Watchial
Walting Polleys
Exeot
Brute Crawford
Vera
Juristean Church Circle Group 3
J. R. Garnett
Barnett
Okey Yoat
Polly Anna
W. M. Kelster
Ueaday
J.I. Lampbert
Mre
A. P. Read
Magonla
Temple Jodge
KR. Barnatt
J. D. Hinegardner
H. B. Brazier
B. F. Quillen
Suffolk
Newport News
H. B. Frazier Jr
E. Weat
Ara. Frazier
Mita Beale
Mra. Frazier
Mra Dabel West
West
Senator West
J. J. Weel
George C. Peery
E. Y. Tiler
Tuekeyed Institute
Tuskegee
Ata
Turkegen
Hea
Ranred
J. P. Randolph
J. J. Burgess
Mt. Atry
Mize Keil Rinpson
Pocahontas
G. M. Goodwin
Helen Baldwin
Free Oake
He Bluefeld Sanitarium
Angarson Ronnick
Childreu
Vislt
J. M. Nawton
John C. Beard
Pioneer Railroad
West Graham
Callaway Hag
Vielt
Tanewell
Ally Peoty
Marion Ane Viello
Slater
Laffey
Columbia
Ohio
A. A. Talston
Bluefeld Sanitarium
Raven, VA
Sohn WM. White Gorrampandent
ABC
Virginia Siders
Young People's Coviaty
Circle
B. D. Humphrrey
R. L. Willams
Nancy White
BD. Williams
Misa Panpie Duncan
Milas Pauline Dalton
J. D. Goodwin
John Scott
Marlon
Fred McGuire
Betty Jane
Fred Dickengon
Prentonsburg
Ara Vlaithog
Pearl McGuire
George Duncan
Baptist Valley
Glen Rogora
Fred McCloud
Hongker
Walter Deen
Ireland
Leonard
R. L. Williama
Tueaday
Edgar Hale
Bluafield
GG. Wyatt
Virginia Wingo
Guy Barlow
Mr. i
W. J.irkelbach
Jaeger
W. B. Wingo
Charlottesville
Toy Metlulra
Welch
Mireos Kathleen Thrown
Nell Altizer
P.M. Aldizar
Fiarry Evans
Bartley
Migs Ettaabeth
McVelph
Tolallyey
M. Ruksell
Buylal
C. Lowa
Hupilst Valley
Shuler
Batles
Pat Yazens
Williams
Tom Weat
Harold Dysran
Grundy 'Theaday
Monte VA
Meelveen Pondent
FICNH
Lost Milla
Mme
Rr, Hopkins
Harry Cooke
Claudine Peery
Grace Wagner
Elizebeth Shrader
Peggy Price
H.W. Cyphers
Tarry Cooke
Marl Bartley
Mra. R. EK
Cassell
Miag
Norma ‘Therea
Elizabeth Strader
Grace Wagoner
Milas Gladys Lyons
Charles Gregory
Fr . Cassell
Rale- Uves
J.C. Baldwin
Raymond Christian
Howard Ratcliff
Louala
B. B. Cyphers
Guegt
Carl Badger
Peanayivania
Charles Mathena
Berwind
Tuesayy
Norma Thelig
Ravenawood
Biustiald
Athens
Aigé Hlizabeth Shrader
Bishop
H. A. Cassell
Ishop
Cruise
Dakkhier
Mary Alice
Diae Ggesis
Rk. Cansell
Francis Lambert
Ith Lowe
Leonara Taylor
Vaaieat
Kinit College
Ping
Aed 'i Grulne
Hichard Grieps
Angwalt
Thuraday
Add Ses
Harewell
J. L. Pain
Toe
J. B. Widner
Ratte Thvea
Scilool
Burkes Garden
Peacher
Teachera
Muth
Umbarger
Misa Frances Miller
Jessie Phillpot
Molly Re Jolly
George Ins
Burkes Garden High School
W. W. Arrowwood
Central Church
J. N. Hillman
Emory
Henry Colllege
Elmer Rhody Jr
Mary Sparks
Martha Hurst
Clint Moss
Rice Thomas
Williamson
Frances Miller
Lucille
Eliva
Bonié Miller
Mabel Bane
Robert
Joe
W. T. Miller Jr
Julian Wright
Chapman Straley
Carl Honeycutt
H. EB
Agee
Miss Long
Danville
Garden
Mr. Long
T Washington
Mina Francis Miller
White Gate
Jessis Philpott
Ruth Umbarger
Concord
N. 6
Richlands, VA
Aaron Boxes
Sir Galahad
Trinity Epiacopal
Mary Steele
Margaret Steele
Lucy Griffith
Ruby McGlothin
Eulah Blankenship
Josephine Wysor
Charlee Henry McGlothlin
Marvin Wilson
John Ratcliff
Hldridge Brown
Elsal Crawford
Herman Griffith
Warren Blankenship
Howard Groes
Richlanda Tiga School
Mountain Top Lake
Honaker
Sridey
K. M., Hicks
Lawrence Trica
Rogalio Ireson
Richlands High School
Miss Ireson
Earl Hurtso
Toota Harris
Catherine Cruise
Inez McGlothlin
Virginia Robinson
Wendolyn Humphrey
Ruth MacGlothlin
Lavonia Belcher
Mary Phylie English
Bessie Williams
Kathleen Cruise
Hazel Lavender
Mary Ruth Graham
Jackie St. Clair
Jean Cecil
Annis Johnston
Filomena Warner
Mary Loujan «Jackson
Betty Montgomery
Alice Frances Parson
Ann Gideon Repass
Junior Patton
Billy Jackson
Charles Iveson
Billy Beavers
Jimmie Warner
Johonie Morgan
Jimmy Rateliff
Bra
D. C. Lowe
Prof. Six
Stella Qanerton
Franklin
Mamie Morris
Galax
Louise Thomas
Gladys
Louise Sprecher
Sally Saunders
Ruth McHenry
Lynchburg
Billie Miller
Virginia Belcher
Jane Royall
Virginia Wagner
Blue Gald
Barthe Kads
Jonesville
Lora Dingus
Coeburo Va
Elizabeth Powell
Ashton
Mary Ollie Bowen
Neil Porter Boggesa
Ann Hyatt
Killen Garnett E. Rose
Jewell Ridge Coal Company
Kia
Beachord
Jones Chapel
Hia
C. MM. Rosa
Sight
Seabord
Goldie
Grace
Gertrude
George
Cloner
Gordon Rose
Rich‘lands High School
Fallown
Carl
Honeycutt
Marie Mulling
Octayia Wysor
R. Six
J. B. Crabtree
A. S. Groever
Hanteh Ascue
Kelly Crawford
Margaret Hamilton
Joseph Lee Warner
John Burton
Ametea For Humanity
Bix
Mr Greaver
Hannah ‘Agous
Edith Buskin
Davonia Belcher
Virginia Steale
Buva Kennady
Mary Phyllis Bingllah
Octavia Wysor
Edgar Ratcliffe
Gladys Wallace
Marlo Mullins
Joseph White
Willamsburg
Yorktown
Fortress Mouroe
Hampden Sydney
Bernice Jangen
Japan
Orient
Earl Hurt
A. D. Blade
Alles
Betty
Raymond Gennings
Miles Shizahath Powell
Nellie Miller
Miles Dorothy Scott
Harry Lindsay
Besse Peery
Apent
W. R. Wile Hames
R.T. L. Liston
Aon
Harry Bone
Cedar Blu
W. J. Penny and Children
New Lexington
H. V. Lindsay
Georgia
Leo Gose
West Virginia Business College
Bluefeld, Sun
Lake
Monay
Drs
Mary
Marijatet
Cartas
Ralph Asbwey
Bioty
Ir Huer
Portamarth
Ohlo
da Mae MoBrayar
Wellston
Mr Mra
C. Wi MoBrayar
Mlally
Analiza 'Thompson
Sone Ong
Henry Calloway
Jim Bowman
J. R. Bowman
Harry ‘Turner
Rocky Mount
Glading Turner
East Radford
Xepnt
Henry Nash
Blaine Uampton
W. W. Witten
Misa Klajabpava
Thuresay
Karrytt Bundy
Witter Vailey
Sam Bundy
Harve Sanders
W. W. Myers
Tasewell
Bluestone Mattresses
Bluestone Mattress & Pillow Company
Bluefield, VA
The
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Wright & Matheys
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