At ninety, Granville Morrison recalls West Virginia’s early days
Bluefield Virginia area reports Granville Stl Morrison of Huntington turned 90 with a family dinner. Born 1839 in Braxton county he rode mail routes with the C and O later, witnessed Lincoln era elections, and tended a garden while recounting four generations of descendants and a pioneering life in Barboursville and nearby rail service. Morrison’s son C J Morrison became a noted West Virginia merchant.
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Huntington
Granville
Morrison
Gallagher Street
Mr. Morrison
Barboursville
Gayandotte
St. Albans
Braxton County
West Virginia
Lincoln
Stephen
Douglas
C. J. Morrison
Democratic strains loom as Bishop Cannon letter stirs Virginia race
The piece examines how Bishop Cannon's attack sparks intra party tension as three Democratic gubernatorial candidates, including Mapp and Pollard, weigh withdrawals to restore harmony. It notes the state organization backing Pollard annoys Mapp supporters and hints at a dramatic fall campaign with Cannon at the fore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Cannon
Virginia
Mapp
Pollard
G. Walter Mapp
John Garland Pollard
Ninth District
Dr. Pollard
Tidewater
Avere
Graham high school class of 1916 recalled in 1929 list
The Bluefield News publishes the 1916 class of Graham High School with eighteen graduates and the 1926 junior and senior rosters. It notes J. J. Lincoln as principal and lists teachers including Frances Broaddus and Louise Lefler. Names cover graduates and juniors with several faculty.
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Graham High School
Bluefield
J. J. Lincoln
Frances Broaddus
M. Louise Lefler
Caroline MacKay
Bertha Mae Cox
Louise M. Jones
Frances F. Ellett
Rose Stacy
Mra. R
N. Cully James
Henry Alderson Sexton
Christiana MacLeal Cameron
Béris Sluas
Mary Elizabeth Tiller
Ruby Snow Johnson
Ruth Barnett
Edith Cole
Gladys Scott
Mary Cameron
Pauline Sipes
Beatries Repaes
Early Alley
Herbert McClanahan
Lena Gills
Thomas Witten
Robert (Bush) Gillespie
Kenerly Sexton
Shirley Rules On Highway Change In Virginia
A letter from H G Shirley chairman of the Virginia state highway commission states a town that drops a road to reduce population to 3500 or less cannot reinstate it into the state system. The letter adds the state will spend equally on five miles near towns that cut to 3500. It notes possible loss of five miles from Shelby Heights to Bluefield line and mentions Sargent street and Sanders Drive. Also notes frost anxiety among Tazewell county farmers and a newborn son for Mr and Mrs W W Wells.
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H. G. Shirley
State Highway Commission of Virginia
Shirley
Shelby Heighte
Bluefield
W. Va
Sargent Street
Sanders Drive
Graham
No Man's Land
Dudley's Store
Maple Hilll Cemetery
Seniors Receive Their Diplomas at Graham High School
Dr. J B Sibley of Emory and Henry delivered the commencement address as Graham High School granted diplomas to eighteen graduates. The crowded auditorium saw many stand in aisles and applause from the audience.
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Sibley
J. B. Sibley
Emory and Henry College
Graham High School
Dr. Sibley
T. C. Schuler
Graham Methodist Church
Z. T. Kyle
Francie Hume Scott
Roanoke
Gratram High School
Guy Chandler
Robert Reynolds
George Ritter
Bernard Smith
Bernard Fleshman
James Warden
Howell Hardy
William Osborne
Maurice Jennings
Rebecca Wallace
Gladys Boswell
Muriel Lambert
Thelma Lampbert
Elenor Anderson
Janet Batley
Ella May Nash
Edna Tibbs
Audria Lane
Funeral services held for Graham C. Stowers
Graham Crockett Stowers aged 69 is remembered as a widely known citizen. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church with Dr. T. C. Schuler and Reverends Morrell and Sims presiding. Interment followed at Maple Hill Cemetery West Graham.
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Graham Crockett Stowers
Mr. Stowers
R. G. Dalley
Bluefield
T. C. Schuler
W. M. Morrell
Paul Sims
Methodist Church
Clear Fork
Stowers
Maple Hill Cemetery
West Graham
Virginia Side Personalities Visit Welch Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Sherry Lesler and Miss Joee Summers visited Mr. and Mrs. D W Sargent in Welch on Sunday with their young daughter Jane Fita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry
Lesler
Jane Fita
Joee Summers
Welch
D. W. Sargent
Recital at Edwardes Presbyterian Church Saturday Evening
Mrs Ruth Bodell Fox and Mrs Barbee violinists join James Elmer Brown for a News of the Colored People recital at Edwardes Presbyterian Church on June 7 in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News OF the Colored People
Ruth Bodell Fox
Barbee
James Elmer Brown
Edwardes Presbyterian Church
Giatto Junior High Holds Commencement Exercises
The Ant ioch Baptist church hosted the May 27 graduation ceremonies. Principal J W Moss of Kimball High delivered the address on ten lights for graduates. Diplomas were presented by Principal P J Hill. Coach Leon Rave plans to coach elsewhere. Mrs S Louise Gray will pursue postgraduate studies at Columbia University.
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Antioch Baptist Church
J. W. Moss
Kimball High School
Lenora Parker
Fannie Lilly
Thelma Hopkings
Estella Harris
W. J. Moss
J. M. Broaden
Leon
Rave
Baltimore
West Virginia
S. Louise Gray
Columbia University
Gray
P. J. Hill
Bluefield Man Held on Mail Fraud Charge
W. L. Houston, a Black resident of Bluefield, is held in city custody awaiting trial before a U S commissioner on a federal mail fraud charge. He was arrested yesterday by city patrolmen Massey and Houchins and Traffic Officer Wilson on a federal warrant. A prior similar charge had been brought against Houston.
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W. L. Houston
Bluefield
United States
Houston
Massey and
Houchins
Wilson
Williams Stops Pay in Fifth Round by Negro Heavyweight
New York report says Leo Williams, Negro heavyweight, defeated Harry Pay of Louisville, Kentucky, in the fifth round of a ten round bout at Dexter Park arena. Williams weighed 181 pounds, Pay 183 pounds. College baseball: Butler 3, lows 2.
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Williams
Pay
New York
Leo Williams
Harry Pay
Louieville
Dexter Park Arena
Fay
Unclear Medical Advice Promoted in Fragmentary Clip
A fragmented text promotes improper medical guidance about liver treatment and surgery. It mentions specialists, prescriptions, and decades of claimed results, urging action and monetary payment while lacking verifiable sources or clear context.
West Virginia Briefs A P News
Charleston: H B Cornwell former adjutant general named chief game protector. Morrison convicted and sentenced to hang September 13 for Bowen killing. Mrs Pearl Craig stabbed fatally, husband surrenders. Ott says resignations accepted in compensation dept. Morgantown: WVU board of governors transacts important business. Radio teaching plan announced for high school audiences state wide. Public service commission dismisses United Fuel Gas service applications. Martinsburg: Frederick Hollis 26 killed in auto crash. Clarksburg burglar steals 150 from safe, 3100 left in desk. Huntington: Marshall College commencement exercises held.
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Charleston
H. B. Cornwell
Morrison
Bowen
Pearl Craig
Ott
Morgantown
West Virginia University Board of Governors
Audentes of
Charleston Public Service Commission
Huntington Brick and Tile Company
H.R. Wylie China Company
United Fuel Gas Company
Martisaburge
Frederick Hollis
Martinsburg
Clarksborg
Huntington
Marehall College
There goes a fellow who chased for years for a job
A lighthearted note recalls a man who spent years pursuing political work and finally secured a position, highlighting the irony of his long pursuit ending in success.
Radio Programs and Stations Schedule Across Major Markets
Broadcast log lists WEAF and affiliates with hourly music, talks, and sports segments. Includes WABC WJZ WGN KDKA and numerous regional stations in New York Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit and more detailing times and program types.
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Clear Channel
WABC
New York
Wile
United States Navy Band
WFAN
Wnac Wean
WFRBL
WKBW
WADC
WHK
WLBW
WMAL
Paul Whiteman
WCAU
WNAC
WEAN
WFBL
WCAO
WIAS
WGHP
WSPD
WDBI
WTAR
WWNC
WLAC
WDOD
WRRC
Voice of Columbia
Orch
WCAC
whErRe
WLBEW
Guy Lombardo
WKRC
WEAF
WRC
WCAE
WTAG
WFI
Voters' Service
Panl D. Cravath
WTIC
WJAR
WCSH
WGY
Mayor Walker
N. Y
WEEIL
WIJAR
WLIT
WGR
WTAM
WSAI
Genia Fonarova
WFIC
Gene Rodemich
WFIT
WWJ
WEEI
WSATI
Wwrrc
WGN
WHAS
WSM
WSR
Exakimos
WEF
WOY
WEE
WSAIL
Bill Scotti
Hove
WRAF
Rob Pierce
Harold Sanford
Knickerbocker
Val
Ricir Dubinsky
Aleo Whas
Tireman
WRAL
KDKA
WBZ
KPDKA
KYW
OrchestratiansAlso Wrz
United Symphony Orchestra
Ham
George
WLWL
WOR
Newark
the Brakemen
Luke Higeine
Titnaville
Tango Orchestra
City Park
Masoncraders i
WAU
Philadelphia
Quartet
Band
Orchestra
Pittsburgh
Restor’s
WJZ
WHAM
Rochester
WIZ
Sax Smith
Cavaliers
WGY Schenectady
Backstage Life
WLW
Cincinnati
Diners
Hotel Orchestra
Cleveland
Ohio Caverns
Ed McConnel
WCOX
WIR
Detroit
Clear Girls
Amos
Andy
Progr
Charlotte Oso
Mme
Garrett
Louisville
Carl Zoeller
WSM Nashville
Craig
WRVA
Richmond
New Term In Jail Awaits Sinclair In High Court Ruling
The U S Supreme Court ended its term and affirmed six months in jail for Harry F Sinclair for contempt of court tied to jury shadowing. It also upheld a four month sentence for Henry Mason Day and a $1000 fine for W Sherman Burns, head of the detective agency.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Harry F. Sinclair
Henry Mason Day
Sinclair
W. Sherman Burns
Ohio
Miami and Erie Canal
Shriners
Eastern
Mississippi
St. Louis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City
Wichita
Gulf
George D. Haskell
Springfield
Mass
James B. Duke
Duke
Aluminum Company of America
Marshall Library to be named Morrow Hall
Huntington West Virginia June 3 The Marshall college library project funded at two hundred thousand dollars will be named Morrow Hall honoring Dwight Morrow ambassador to Mexico Announcement by James B Lakin president of the state board of control after a Rotary luncheon and a conference with Dr Shawkey The college commencement saw ninety graduates Judge Magnus A Kavanaugh of the Chicago Superior Court spoke on crime policy urging law simplification enforcement churchgoing spirit and family respect for law.
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Huntington
W. Va
Marshall College
Morrow
Dwight Morrow
Mexico
James 8. Lakin
State Board of Control
Ambassador Morrow
Lakin
Mr. Shawkey
Magnus A. Kavanaugh
Chicago Superior Court
America
Jury awards $954 for right of way damages
In Mercer circuit court a jury awarded $954 to A. D. Preston and others in condemnation proceedings for a two acre right of way along the Princeton-Glen Lyn road through Preston’s Hale’s Gap property. Commissioners previously set $1,200. defense contends the road ruins a potential cement plant site. Trials resume Wednesday.
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A. D. Preston Et Ale
Mercer
Mercer County Court
Princeton-Glen Lyn
Preston
Hale's Gap
Preston Letoad
Walter G. Burton
A. M. Mahood
John Kee
Hugh G. Woods
A. D. Preston
W. B. Crawford
Tanner
Trial Opens in Deputy Killing Case Amid Crowd
A large opening crowd filled the court as deputies Crowe Worley and McReynolds face murder charges. Defense argues two key witnesses are unavailable, potentially shaping jury deliberations. trial resumes after a midday recess to complete a 20 member panel.
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Crowe
W. H. Worley
James McReynolds
G. H. Widener
Robert Lloyd
Otis Smith
Meadowview
Lloyd
Smith
Widener
Kendrick
Sterling Dutton
Paul Phelps
Dutton
Phelps
Dayton
Phepa
Abingdon
Phélps
Alt
Von Stroheim Stars in The Wedding March at Colonial
Erich von Stroheim returns to the screen in The Wedding March directed by himself. The Vienna based tale post World War I unfolds with a moving story and a corps of favorite actors led by ZaSu Pitts. The Technicolor Corpus Christi procession before Vienna Cathedral adds opulent visual spectacle.
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Erich von Stroheim
von Stroheim
Vienna
ZaSu Pitta
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