Veteran Minister Dies in Bristol
The Rev. C. R. Stradley, 65, a Holston conference minister for 37 years, died after 14 months illness in Clinchport Virginia. He served in Virginia and Tennessee with pastorates at Castlewood Appalachia Honaker Stonega Cumberland Gap. Funeral Monday at 11 a.m. in Bristol with burial at Emory Virginia. Survived by his widow seven children and four sisters.
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C. R. Stradley
Holston
Clinchport
Southern Methodist Church
Emory
Hiwasene College
Governor Kump appoints and reshuffles state boards
Governor Kump fills several state posts including for the unexpired terms of Henshaw and Coffman. Appointments to the boards of education and road commission reflect Democratic majorities. Some resignations from the public service commission are awaiting action, with prior appointments dating to Governor Conley era.
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Charles G. Gain
Martinsburg
State Board of Education
J. B. Henson
W. F. Roberts
Buckhannon
Estate Board of Education
J. B. McLaughlin
Big Chimney
Road Commission
John W. Grove
Petersburg
William McKell
Glen Jean
Roy RR. Horner
Clarkeburg
Edward T. Hitchman
Wheeling
Public Service Commission
Board of Control
Bradley
Lakin
Kump
Coffman
Conley
Chambers
Brady
John Baker White
Charleston
White
Kump Ag
C. BE. Nethken
Alex F. Mahood
Henson
Board of Education
Senate
Hengon
Supreme Court
McLaughlin
Agriculture
Salvaging Completed of Large Freight Truck Wreck
A large transfer truck wreck on East River mountain May 23 injured three. The salvage was finished yesterday by an employee of Sarver's garage after Frank Singale of Cleveland arrived with the wrecked fleet owner. Injured: James M. Smith 41 of Pritchard West Virginia Tony Zingale 17 and Joe Youcella 27 of Cleveland. They remain patients at St. Luke's hospital.
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Sarver
East River Mountain
Frank Singale
Cleveland
Ohio
James M. Smith
Pritchard
W. Va
Tony Zingale
Joe Youcella
St. Luke's Hospital
The
City
Jimmy's New Restaurant Serves Crunchy Soft Shell Crab
A new eatery named Jimmy's debuts with soft shell crab rolled in cracker crumbs and fried to a crisp golden brown, offering a crunchy shellfish dish for diners seeking seafood comfort.
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Jimmy
Lost glasses and assorted items advertised for sale
A local ad lists white gold bifocal glasses reported missing on Bland Street with a liberal reward offered. Also advertised are suede fabric gloves, bluefield greenhouse plants, secretarial courses, a seven room house for rent, and a round trip World’s Fair ticket for sale via aeroplane.
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Bland Street
Final approval of Gold Bill sparks heated debate in Senate
After hours of debate the Gold Bill passed 48 to 1 and 88 to 26. Senator Reed denounced the action as dishonest and dishonorable while Senator Borah urged ceasing tribute to the gold standard for the sake of the American people.
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Congress
Pennsylvania
Reed
Borah
Idaho
Seven Gunmen Rob Two Illinois Banks
Seven gunmen robbed two Cul lom banks simultaneously in Cullom Illinois. They wounded two presidents Doris Coash and Frank M Kopp as they forced hostages across the street. Loot totaled five thousand dollars. One robber is believed wounded.
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Cullom
Ill
Viligantes
Doris Coash
Frank M. Kopp
Special Session Advances Budget and Tax Measures
West Virginia lawmakers approved a $24.4 million two year budget and moved to tighten state finances. The senate passed a 3.2 wine tax with licenses for producers, wholesalers, and retailers, and a per quart tax. a reduced teacher salary scale was extended to 1935. a delinquent land bill and public lands reforms were also advanced.
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Senate
House
Theovernor
West Virginia
Gome
Charleston
W. Va
Agriculture Department
Conservation Commission
Road Commission
Game, Fish and Forestry Commission
Public Lands Corporation
Conservation Department
Mrs Nannie D Grim Dies at Rocky Gap
Mrs Nannie D Grim 35 died at her Rocky Gap home shortly after 11 last night. Wife of the late James B Grim she is survived by two daughters Mrs R P Allen of Hoge Street and Miss June Grim of Rocky Gap. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
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Nannie D. Grim
Rocky Gap
James B. Grim
Thirty-Five Juniors Receive Diplomas in Davy Exercises
In Davy West Virginia on June 3 thirty five junior graduates received diplomas at Methodist church exercises. The Rev Williame of Welch delivered the address. Invocation was by the Rev.
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Davy
W. Va
Williame
Welch
Frog Legs and Scallops At Jimmy's Sea Food Garden
Menu note highlights frog legs and scallops offered at Jimmy's Sea Food Garden. A brief feature presents this seaside eatery as a dining spot with a simple listing of seafood fare and inviting ambiance.
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Jimmy
Welch High School Grads Celebrate With Bonfire Picnic
Welch high school honors include G M Moreland and R B Shrout receiving diplomas. Margaret Holbrook delivers valedictory, Ruth McCoy presents class history, Marie Chadwell class will, Emma Vase prophecy. Epworth League graduates from Welch attend surprise hike at Shady Grove with bonfire, picnic supper and games. Honor guests Thelma Robertson Jessie Knight Ealine Hogan Roy Rose Lillian Crockett.
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G. M. Moreland
R. B. Shrout
Welch
Margaret Holbrook
Ruth McCoy
Marie Chadwell
Will
Emma Vase
Epworth League
Welch High School
Shady Grove
Thelma Robertson
Jessie Knight
Ealine Hogan
Roy Rose
Lillian Crockett
Local residents host visitors and students depart for Athens
Miss Nellie Gray of Welch visits town on Wednesday. Lois Liddle Grace Hawkins Maud Gilley Carlton Hastin and Albert Crockett return from Athens where they attended school. Mrs. G M Moreland visits daughter in LeNoir City Tennessee. Jasper Fleenor Carretta visit relatives Sunday. Russell West and children stay with her mother J R White. Pearl Boggess and Frances Staten leave for Athens for summer. Dr Brewster and wife move from Greenbrier county. Lois Liddle returns from Athens after attending Concord College.
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Nellie Gray
Welch
Lois Liddle
Grace Hawkins
Maud Gilley
Carlton Hastin
Albert Crockett
Athens
G. M. Moreland
LeNoir City
Tenn
Jasper Fleenor
Carretta
Russell West
J. R. White
Pearl Boggess
Frances Staten
Mrs. Brewster
Greenbrier County
Concord College
Social Visit Notes From War Eagle West Virginia
Miss Verna Williams and Donald Coffey of Williameon visited their mothers in War Eagle. Ken McCormick and Ishmael of Twin Branch stayed a week. Mary Lou Cole at Concord college vacations with A B Cole. Hattie Samson and Mrs W E B McKinney head to Princeton for summer and Concord college. Howard Radford visiting Williamson friends.
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War Eagle
W. Va
Verna Williams
Donald Coffey
Williameon
W. J. Williams
J. K. Coffey
Ken McCormick
Ishmael
Twin Branch
Russell
Williams
Mary Lou Cole
Concord College
A. B. Cole
Hattie Samson
W. EB. McKinney
Princeton
Jimmy's Club Steak Dinner Offered At 50 Cents
A local notice promotes a club steak dinner at Jimmy's with a price of 50 cents per portion. The event promises a mouthwatering meal and informal gathering for community members to enjoy.
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Jimmy
Prince Wilhelm Gives Up Throne By Marrying Commoner
Bonn Germany June 3 Handsome Prince Wilhelm eldest son of the former crown prince marries below his royal station and relinquishes his claim to the German throne. The 26 year old prince now Louis Ferdinand von Hohenzollern is a globe trotter who worked at the Ford plant in Dearborn Michigan and is the brother of Wilhelm.
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Bonn
Germany
Wilhelm
Hohenzollerne
Dorothea Vonace
Louis Ferdinand Hohbenzollern
Ford Automobile Plant
Dearborn
Michigan
Louis Ferdinand
Elkhorn Adults Elect Junior Missionary Officers
In Elkhorn West Virginia on June 3 the Junior Missionary society elected officers for the next quarter with Ruth Hawthorne as president Irene Shannon vice president Margaret Fitzer secretary treasurer Roberta Reed Mary Shannon as program committee and Clarence Dunford as corresponding secretary Hazel Burton named sponsor. Local residents Dr. and Mrs W B Young attended Lewisburg graduation and several families were guests in Kimball and Pearlsboro over the weekend.
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Elkhorn
W. Va
Junior Missionary Society
Ruth Hawthorne
Irene Shannon
Margaret Fitzer
Roberta Reed
Mary Shannon
Clarence Dunford
Hazel Burton
Local Folks Visit Kin and Attend Band Concerts
Social notes report several visits and visits and gatherings across Blacksburg Pearisburg and Bluefield including Mr and Mrs J F Karr and others attending the V P L band concert in Blacksburg. Further visits include Mr and Mrs J F Whittaker in Pearisburg and Miss Edythe Burton staying with her parents in Roanoke.
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J. F. Karr
Blacksburg
Rachel Karr
Elizabeth Karr
Emma Karr
Harry Brinkley
Harmga
Robert Karr
J. F. Whittaker
D. R. Whittaker
Pearisburg
Joe Hicks
Pulaski
Edythe Burton
Roanoke
J. C. Burton
Billy Young
Lewisburg
Louise Campbell
Sheffy Massie
Bluefield
W. Va
Virginia Campbell
Mythe Hash
Morgantown
C. H
Storm Hits Valley. Woman Killed As Lightning Strikes Home
A violent electrical storm swept the upper Ohio valley near Wheeling tonight. Mrs. Lloyd Snyder, 25, of near Vanderbilt, was killed when lightning struck the porch where she stood. Debris ignited a fire as her husband extinguished the blaze. Trees and buildings were damaged and power lines toppled.
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Valley
Wheeling
W. Va
Upper
Ohio Valley
Lloyd Snyder
Oandeville
Speer Wins Wilmington Mayoral Race by 4500 Votes
Dr. William H Speer, Democrat, was elected mayor of Wilmington by about 4500 votes over Republican Frank C Sparks. Sparks conceded with a telegram. Democrats also swept several key city offices, carrying Wilmington for the first time since 1917.
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Wilmington
Del
William H Speer
Frank C. Sparks
Delicious Chop Suey At Jimmy's New Restaurant
A brief notice announces Jimmy's new restaurant serving chop suey daily. The item highlights daily meals and the opening of a new local eating venue in town.
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Jimmy
Mrs Nannie R Sproles Visits Kin Amid Travel
Mrs Nannie R Sproles of Poca hontas traveled from the Pettyjohn home on Carolina Avenue to Lynchburg Virginia to visit her uncle J P Pettyjohn. She accompanied Mr and Mrs C D O'Brien of Bluefield Virginia visiting Mr O'Brien's mother in Lynchburg. Miss Mary Harry of Williamson is staying with her sister Mrs Lawrence Mahood and Mr Mahood at 241 Boone Street.
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Nannie R. Sproles
Pocahontas
L. M. Pettyjohn
Carolina Avenue
Lynchburg
J. P. Pettyjohn
C. D. O'Brien
Bluefield
Jimmy's Place Sunday Outing Offers Delicacies
For the Sunday outing you can obtain many delicious products at Jimmy's place.
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Jimmy
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