Memorial Day Observances and Local Notes in Oakvale
Community notes from Oakvale report Lula Guinn visiting D A Johnston family and Aaron Davis purchasing a Ford under Bowden's guidance. J B Wells repairs masonry at Bridge eight twenty, H A Johnston hospitalized at St Luke's, and Memorial Day activities include cemetery cleanup and four sermons by local ministers E W Tiller J H Barton Z F Mayberry and Powell. speeches well received.
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Lula Guinn
Rich Creek
D. A. Johnston
Ww. Donnaly
Bluefield
Aaron Davis
Bowden
A. Ray Johnston
Narrows
J. B. Wells
Norfolk and Western
H. A. Johnston
St. Luke's Hospital
E. W. Tiller
J. H. Barton
Z. F. Mayberry
Powell
Sunday School Lesson on Jehoiakim and Gods Word
The lesson portrays Jeremiah’s leadership and love for Israel amid rebellion and captivity. Jehoiakim burns the scroll containing God’s word, testing divine mercy, while stressing that God’s word shall stand forever as the ultimate anchor of hope. Closing exercises note Genoa Avenue school’s program and speeches by W Saunders and Bernard McClaugherty.
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Jehoiakim
Jeremiah
Necho
Oeypt
Jehoahaz
God
J. F. Stephens
Genoa Avenue
W. Saunders
Charleston
Bernard MreClaugherty
George Brown
Elkhorn
Bluefield
E. J. Gunn
Cleveland
Ralph Johnson
Tams
Bland Street
Pictor Cvenine
Dr. G. A Jene Ne
Biufield
Punshon the Con Man Faces New Term in Illinois Penitentiary
Chicago report details Frank H Punshon at eighty one with nearly sixty years spent in prisons. Once a famed con artist who specialized in gold bricks and swindling women he now faces a new sentence after an attempted scam involving a hotel draft. He reflects on changes in women and his hard life of crime.
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Jaeger
Bluefield
Kenova
Kaeger
Dry Fork
Laeger
Chicago
Frank H. Punshon
Punshon
Ilinois
Pola
Weatherford Family Visits From Pocahontas and Columbus
Mrs. Kate Weatherford and her sons Sem of Pocahontas and Theodore of Columbus visit relatives, highlighting ties between local families and medical circles.
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Kate Weatherford
Sem
Pocahontas
Theodore
Columbus
Swedish Schoolchildren to Learn Ancient Games This Summer
Swedish pupils in Skaane will study traditional folk games and dances alongside Swedish gymnastics this summer. Arrangements have been made for the program, highlighting a blend of cultural heritage and physical education in the province.
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Stockholm
Skaane
Folk Games Foreground at Swedish Camp for Youths
A summer camp on the Bos kloster estate in Skaane southern Sweden will host 1000 children and teachers using a system akin to American recreation camps for youth but emphasizing preservation of folk games and dances. The article notes a recent movement abroad to revive interest in old national folk games.
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Boskloster
Skaane
Dances Praised for Picturesque Wholesomeness in Contrast
The article extols traditional dances as superior to modern society dances for their picturesqueness and wholesomeness, presenting a nostalgic view of acceptable social movement and cultural standards.
National Benefit Life Insurance claims payout 1921 year
Home Office Washington DC and Bluefield WV details show National Benefit Life Insurance Company paid $132 109.67 in settlement of claims during the year ending December 31 1921. An advertisement urges readers to buy health endowment or life policies with flexible options and affordable payments.
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Washington, D. C
Blandst
Bluefield
W. Va
Hill Mercantile O We Promise Customer Satisfaction
An old style advertisement from Hill Mercantile Co pledges fair pricing and strict accuracy. It asserts no disputes over account errors and promises high quality to attract loyal patrons.
Matz Day Cleaning and Pressing Works Ad
Matz Hotel Building Raleigh street offers first class cleaning pressing and repairing services. Call 491 for prompt service and satisfaction guaranteed.
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Matz
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