Norfolk and Western Veterans Meet in Roanoke
The fifth annual Norfolk and Western Veterans association convention will be in Roanoke Virginia on June 20. About 1,400 veterans from all railroad departments are expected, with a morning session including addresses reports officer elections and the presentation of the diamond insignia to fifty year veterans by A C Needles N and W president. The afternoon features entertainment.
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Norfolk and Western Veterans Kasbolation
Roatoke
Roanoke
A.C. Needles
W. Perardant
Shtertainment
Glamorous Adventure and Fashion Scandal in New York
Natalie guides Gail through a social maze in New York's circles. A chance encounter links Gail to Rita Cordell and John Larne prize winner Madame Lizetta, revealing Natalie's edge in publicity and Gail's nervous steps toward a career in fashion and journalism amidst chatter about relatives and future plans.
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Hkea
Gail
Natalia
Cordell
Rita
Johnis
Larne Priza
Madame
Lizetta
Larne
South
Derek Hargreaves
New York
Lizetti
Mayba
Nervous Indigestion Relief Promised by Doctor Prescriptions
Fragmented ad copy touts a physician prescribed remedy for nervous indigestion and related symptoms. It claims rapid stomach and digestive relief, improved sleep, and stronger vitality without dieting, amid garbled OCR text and exaggerated health claims.
Beatty Heir Will Wed U S Girl in Tact
A dramatic social scene unfolds as Gail contemplates an option on young Searles while rumors of a betrothal swirl. Natalie hints at schemes, and Gail receives mysterious messages, including a call from Derek, hinting at plans and entrancing interiors.
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Gall
Natalie
Gail
Thia
Searles
Lancee
Ike
Blandin Connally
Schuyler
Derek
Earl, Beatty
Lord Borondale
Dorothy Sandes
London
Beatty
Jutland
Ethel
Marshall Field
Chicago
Local youths show baseball prowess in Bluefield
A segment highlights 30 to 40 boys aged 12 to 17 practicing baseball on a tower lot in Bluefield Virginia. The piece praises youth talent and coaching, noting baseball as a key social force and a model for teamwork in public addresses.
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Bluefield
Apsaker
Hla
Bagebal
Drought Signs Fuel Hope for Rain Across Southwest Virginia
In Bluefield and southwest Virginia farmers watch the sky as drought bites crops. Ground signs and occasional red dust hints hint at moisture near, while locals recall long odds and keep hopes on a 24 hour rain that could revive wheat oats and pasture. Old timers predict rain with the harvest moon tomorrow.
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Virginia
Lea County
Tazewell County
Virginia Sidelights Croquet Tournament Sparks City Interest
The city hosts new croquet grounds on the Witten Jot Walnut street and Ray Barnett vacant lot Virginia Avenue. Residents discuss summer plans including a blackberry jam. Winter frost hurt local berry yields and fruit crops like apples and cherries are scarce. The Graham Presbyterian church Woman's auxiliary announces a silver tea at the home of Mr and Mrs V J Sexton Jr with displays of hand work from 3 to 6 and 7 30 to 9.
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Witten Jot
Walnut Street
Ray Barnett
Virginia Avenue
Pat
Uae
Graham Presbyterian Church
V. J. Sexton Jr
Music lessons offered free at Logan School for youths
Children can join free music lessons at Logan Street School this afternoon at 2. Mrs Edna Kelster Anderson will organize classes covering fundamentals, instruments, singing, musical games, and music history. Anderson previously led school music programs and will continue this project at the Logan Street building.
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Logan Sheck School
Edna Kelster -Anderson
Gralius
Teaching Personnel Not Yet Definite in Bluefield VA
Several members of the Bluefield Virginia faculty have visited this week but contracts for the next term have not been arranged. The final staffing in Tazewell County remains unresolved until the terms are announced and contracts are issued.
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Menihera
Bluefield
Tazewell County
Reno
Eva
Master of former school teachers is Tazewell County man
In Bluefield Virginia a spartan record emerges of veteran educator GQ P McMuffin who taught his fourth public school by the era of 1878 he cast his first vote for Samuel J Tilden He taught for 87 years and then retired his life tied to Blusstowa valley in Tazewell county and poised for honor when a roundup of teachers of yesterday occurs
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Tazewell County
Bluefield
Nestor
P. McMuffin
Samuel J. Tilden
McMullin
Tilden
Blusstowa Valley
Yatterday
Vacation Bible School Enrollment Open
The Daily Vacation Bible School enrollment continues at Graham Christian Church. Open to children ages 6 to 14, with classes led by Mrs. Anna Cecil and other local church sponsors.
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Seasion
Graham Chriation Church
Starotta
Msgs
Anna Cecil
Paul Shawver
Alvin Carter
Mra
J. W. Dickerson
Mud Fork farmer kills strange five foot snake
W Waddell, a Mud Fork farmer, reported killing a five foot snake in a cow path on his farm. The reptile had a small head with plated spots and fought back before being slain with a corn hoe. Waddell wonders if it may have been a bull snake.
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W. Waddell
Virginia side personals in rough river paper style
Mrs Jon Barger returned Tuesday from a visit to Newport News and Norfolk. Miss Mamy Leo Baldwin was among those from Bluefields to attend the marriage yesterday at Richlands of Miss Frances Cassell.
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Jon Barger
Newport
News
Norfolk
Mamy
Leo, Baldwin
Bluefields
Richlands
Frances Cassell
EB Watson Ends Milway Career
The Norfolk and Western conductor Eldridge B. Watson wraps up a long service after 69 years. Born in Bedford County Virginia, he started February 1902 on the Pocahontas division and Radford Division earlier, leaving with a strong record and well wishes from the railway family. The piece also notes election law changes and voting method shifts to mark for the candidate of choice.
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Mammonth Electric-Motora
Bluefield
Hia
Hia Tran
W. Va
Eldridge B. Watson
Idettla
Watson
Bedford County
Virginia
Pocahontas
Norfolk and Western
Radford
Gervice
Captain Watson
Sample Ballot Missing Names in Town Election
A sample ballot was picked up on the street with all candidates marked. Three names are omitted, leaving only the guidance text and the turnout note. The item notes a town election and a ballot with missing candidate names.
Bluefield Citizen Links Alcohol to Local Tragedies
A Bluefield Virginia resident, living here for 10 to 12 years, cites about forty young men whose careers were blighted by strong drink, many dying from its effects. He lauds the local WCTU chapter for intensified temperance work, noting prayers, hymns, and education against the first drink.
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Bluefield
W. GT. U
W. CG
T.A
Eget
Birthday celebration for honored children with treats
Honored guests blew out candles and received ice cream cake and punch. The party listed many youngsters including Minsey Barbara Ann Mathebe Janet Claudette Dogs Pollyanna Yost Betty Arin Mary Leo Bord Sue Barbeire Ann Owen Wilson Weeks Witter Jo Hillett Denny Tommy Ruth Yost Anna Karlen Harrell Mastera Billy Kelly Richard Owen Ronny Ted Yost Bobby Anderson Jimmy Deraoh Douglas Joe Bill McCrary Jr George Reese Osborne Joho.
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Honorés
Minsey
Barbara Ann Mathebe
Janet
Claudette
Pollyanna Yost
Betty Arin
Mary Leo Bord
Sue Barbeire
Ann Owen Wilson
Betty, Weeks
Betty Witter
Jo-Hillett Denny
Tommy Ruth Yost
Anna Karlen Harrell
Mastera
Billy Kelly
Richard Owen
Ronny
Ted Yost
Bobby Anderson
Jimmy Dickéraoh
Douglas Joe
Bill McCrary Jr
George’ Reese Osborne
Joho
Young honoree receives gifts at Mrs Flaher event
Roman Wisher. Mrs Flaher was assisted by Mrs J Mooré. The young honoree received many the and useful gifts.
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Roman Wisher
Mra. Flaher
Mra. J. ©.Mooré
All Three Low-Priced Cars Compared by Plym outh Value
TM EURE MOST for your money When you buy this next new car Check All Three low priced cars Compare them on price terms features Today they're priced about alike But see how much extra value Plymouth gives you in economy safety
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Plymouth
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