Phelps of Bluefield Dies at 73 After Sudden Heart Attack
T J Phelps a longtime Bluefield resident and former supreme counselor of the United Commercial Travelers died at 3 pm at his home 1400 Augusta Street. Born April 3 1882 in Boone’s Mill Virginia he built a career as a traveling salesman and Roanoke shoe firm founder later settling in Bluefield in 1906. He leaves a wife Maggie Mitchell a daughter Emma Horton and four brothers. Funeral at Augusta Street home Wednesday at 9 am with interment in Evergreen cemetery Roanoke at 1 am.
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Thomas Jackson Phelps
United Commercial
Bluefield
Augusta Street
Helpa
Lynchburg
Columbus
Ohio
Phelps
Howard L. Weeks
College Avenue Baptist Church
Roanoke
Evergreen Cemetery
Boone’s Mill
Franklin County
Virginia
A. J. Phelps
Alice Ann Boone Phelps
Vinton
Fishburn Brothers
Tobacco Manufacturers
Magic City
Brand Shoe Company
Mr. Phelps
Brand Company
Mise Maggie Mitchell
England
Emma Horton
E. W. Horton
W. 8. Phelps
J. F. Phelps
N. W. Phelps
First National Exchange Bank
B. M. Phelps
Dimity and Batiste Specials at Fretwell’s
Advertising note lists fabrics for sale at 29¢ and 19¢ per yard with fast colors, plus Croquinole Permanent Wave at $3.00 each or two for $5.00, from Mary Lee Beauty Shop. Royal Arch Masons Bluefield Chapter No. 20 holds Stated Convocation tonight at 7:30, annual officers’ election. AR. D. Payne secretary.
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Mary Lee Beauty Shop
Raleigh Street
Royal Arch Masons
Bluefield
AR. D. Payne
Phelps Remembered For Long Union Career And Civic Work
The obituary profiles John Phelps of Roanoke and Bluefield relates his fifty year Baptist faith and long union career. A member of Phelps family furniture Roanoke and sister Mrs. H D Shanks of Salem Virginia, he held high posts in Bluefield lodge A F and A M Knights Templar Beni Kedem Shrine and United Commercial Travelers. He served as supreme counselor twice in the national U C T and helped organize Bluefield council. A Democrat, he sought public office in Mercer county and on the Roanoke city board of directors.
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Phelps and Armatead Furniture Company
Roanoke
H. D. Shanks
Salem
Phelps
College Avenue Baptist Church
Bluefield Lodge No
Bluefield Knights Templar
Bluefield Council
United Commercial Travelers
Grand Council
National Organization
Graham
Bluestone Council
The
Order
House of Delegates
Mercer County
Abduction Rumors Swirl as Davis Ties Mystery to Bremer Case
Reports suggest crafty Pacific suspects sought to mislead investigators in the George Bremer kidnapping. Photographs of Davis circulated in Tacoma while Davis was seized in Chicago hours after George reappeared, prompting speculation about involved locals. A 65 page ransom bill list was released at justice channels as police hunted suspects.
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Bremer
Davis
Chicago
Little George
Justice Department
Los Angeles
Weyerhaeuser
George
Indo-Vin touted as natural relief for stomach ills
Bluefield residents hear claims of Indo-Vin a plant based liquid formula said to work with food to cleanse bowels relieve indigestion gas and related ailments. Authorities cite forty diseases linked to constipation and report 85 to 90 percent positive results though it is not a cure all.
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Bluefield
Goodykoontz Drug
Drivefield
Goodykoontz
Jackson Delivers College Address At Bluefield
Beaver high school principal Cr Jackson spoke to about fifty Bluefield graduates urging serious work and realism. The campus auditorium overflowed. diplomas were awarded by Dr Edwin Wade with numerous scholarships and medals given to top students including James Hantzes Blair Whitt LeRoy Katz and Bane Underwood.
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Cr. Jackson
Beaver High School
Bluefield
T. E. Petere
First Baptist Church
College Choral Society
Gibson Morrissey
G. Harris
Lewia Riel
James Hantzes
Pennsylvania
G. T. Thornhill
Bane Underwood
Frank 8Sley
Blair Whitt
Joyce Company
Leroy Katz
Isadore Cohen
Christine Steele
Bluegeld
J. W. Waters Company
U. S
John Chapman
Rodgin
Henry Rodgin Company
Virginian Literary Society
Virginia Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association
Henry Shell Surface
Tazewell
Bluefield College
Koontz
University of Richmond
Claron Sumner
James Martell
Wade
W. Owens
Impressive Rites Held for C B Smith
Impressive last rites were held yesterday at Bramwell for C B Smith a widely known local company executive whose untimely death Saturday afternoon shocked the community. Rev W H Foard conducted services at his residence and burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery with representation from nearly every Pocahontas coal company. Many flowers were laid in tribute.
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C. B. Smith
W. H. Foard
Bramwell Presbyterian Church
Woodlawn
Pocahontas
Memorial notice for Valari Moten Minis and funeral for Shack Mack
In memory of Valari Moten Minis, two years after her passing, and funeral details for Shack Mack who died Monday at Providence Hospital. Services announced by Church of God in Christ at 200 Wilson Street with Elder William Patterson as pastor.
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Church OF God IN Christ
Pentecostal
Wilson Street
William Patterson
NRA Steps Planned After Cabinet Meeting In 1933
President Roosevelt faces congressional warnings as aides discuss voluntary codes replacing the blue eagle. The NRA faces constitutional scrutiny from the Supreme Court while other New Deal instruments, including the AAA, loom under potential challenge.
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Supreme Court
Congress
NRA
AAA
Roosevelt
Funeral Rites Today for Mrs Helmandollar
Mrs C C Helmandollar 63 lifelong Tazewell resident died at her North Tazewell home after a month of illness. Funeral services at 2 pm today will be held at the home with burial in the Adria family plot. Survived by her mother Lucinda Graham of North Tazewell, husband, and children Loretta Hawkins Glen Buster Helmandollar Rosa Johnson Katherine Johnson Glenn Helmandollar Reese Helmandollar, plus two brothers Reese and Henry Graham and sister Mrs R C Sproles of Cleveland Ohio.
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Tazewell
North Tazewell
Adria
Helmandollar
Lucinda Graham
Loretta Hawkins Glen
Buster Helmandollar
Rosa Johnson
Katherine Johnson
Johnson City
Jenn
Glenn Helmandollar
Bluefield
Reese Helmandollar
Welch
Reese Graham
Henry Graham
R. C. Sproles
Cleveland
Ohio
Shirey Rites Held Yesterday Afternoon
Funeral services for Robert E. Shirey Jr. were held at 3 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Shirey with Rev. C. G. Gunn and Rev. Jennings W. Hobson officiating. Interment followed in Monte Vista Park cemetery. out of town relatives attended from Virginia and Ohio.
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R. E. Shirey
Augusta Street
Robert* E. Shirey Jr
St. Luke’s Hospital
C. G. Gunn
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Jennings W. Hobson
Christ Episcopal Church
J. M. Watson
Cincinnati
Charles Shirey
Waynesboro
Evelyn Davis
Pulaski
William McNutt
Princeton
Funeral Rites Today for Mrs. Alice Wyatt
Last rites are set for 2 30 this afternoon at Grace Methodist church for Mrs. Alice Wyatt wife of S K Wyatt renowned Norfolk and Western railroad conductor. She died at 9 50 Sunday night at St Luke's hospital after a period of declining health. The Rev E H Cassidy will conduct the service and burial will be in Walnut Grove cemetery.
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Grace Methodist Church
Alice Wyatt
S. K. Wyatt
Norfolk and Western Railroad
St. Luke’s Hospital
E. H. Cassidy
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Bluefield State Teachers College I Commencement Address
At 10 30 this morning the commencement exercises of Bluefield State Teachers College will be held in the Mahood hall auditorium. Garnet C Wilkinson assistant superintendent of public schools of Washington D C will deliver the address to seventy two graduates. Music will be furnished by the college glee clubs.
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BS. T. C
Bluefield State Teachers College
Mahood Hall
the Public Schools of
Washington, D. C
Garnet C. Wilkinson
Mrs. Alice Wyatt Rites Held After Bland County Life
Mrs. Alice Wyatt a Bland county native who resided here since 1909 died aged near the late 60s. Born Alice Myers she married in 1916. survived by husband Robert and Jack Wyatt of Bluefield, five brothers and sisters, an aunt Miss Nannie Kidd, and many church and lodge members. Pallbearers and flower bearers named from local families.
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Eral
Bland County
Portsmouth
Ohio
H. H. Kirk
Burton
Giles County
F. F. Farris
G. H. Jones
B. Perry
Fred Ferrell
R. A. Horn
F. A. Farley
W. K. Bourne
William Pitzer
W. H. Shupe
Jack Bowles
J. F. Ward
L. B. Kirk
W. C. Fone
C. L. Cruise
Lions Report on City Financing
The Lions Club of Bluefield WV suggests a lawful method to raise additional city revenue while awaiting legislative relief. The committee notes the city attorney’s possible agreement but cites reluctance to pursue it.
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Lions Report ON
Lion's Club
Bluefield
West Virginia
Local Personal News Highlights Return Trips and Visits
Miss Elizabeth Linkous returns to Richmond after visiting at home. Mrs. Becky Rush of Santiago California visits sister-in-law Mrs. A F E Bailey in Princeton Road. Melvin Cohen home for summer from Greenbrier Military School. Mrs. Corum Cunningham Jr. back from Miami winter. Mr. and Mrs. Barton and Harriet Ann return from Marion area visit. Mollia Hall back from three weeks in Roanoke. Roberta Marie Cohen visiting uncle Theodore Cohen in Washington. Ed Hancock returns from Appomattox and Charlotte County. Louise Frazier of Bluefield returns to Richmond after a short visit home. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Stephens and son Dick return from Greenville Ohio. Helen Parks of Crumpler spends weekend with Mildred Parks at Honaker home. Mrs. R W Honaker back from visit with sisters Mrs H.
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Elizabeth Linkous
Richmond
Becky Rush
Santiago
Cal
A. FE. Bailey
Princeton Road
Melvin Franklin Cohen
Greenbrier Military School
Lewisburg
Corum Cunningham Jr
Miami
Fla
W. O. Barton
Harriet Ann
Mr. Barton
Marion
Mollia Hall
Roanoke
Roberta Marie Cohen
Ieodore Cohen
Cohen
Washington
Ed Hancock
Appomattox
Charlotte County
Louise Frazier
Bluefield
Vua
Clyde J. Stephens
College Avenue
Greenville
Ohio
Helen Parks
Crumpler
Mildred Parks
R. W. Honaker
Mountain View Avenue
Local Social Notes Highlight Visitors and Travel
M Jarrett of Davy and Mrs. Robert Cowan of Baileyville appear in local society notes. Florence Clevinger of Davy visits sister Mrs. James Bailey on Jefferson Street. Mrs. E Chapman of New Haven Conn visits Bramwell Road host Mrs. Mary F. Daugherty. John R. French and Clinton Repass return from Indianapolis speed races.
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M. Jarrett
Davy
Robert Cowan
Baileyville
Florence Clevinger
James Bailey
Jefferson Street
E. Chapman
Newhaven
Conn
Mary F. Daugherty
Bramwell Road
John R. French
Clinton Repass
Indianapolis
Ind
Snider Spins Amonate to 10 Win
F. Snider delivers a standout performance to lead his team to a 10 win streak continued in a page eight recap. The article highlights Snider's pivotal plays and the decisive finish boosting the squad's momentum.
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F. Snider Twirls
Amonate
Amanda Thompson Returns To Ballot In Narrow Ward Race
In Glenville West Virginia June 3 Amanda Thompson the reshuffle candidate for mayor regains her name on the ballot after Roy Thompson withdraws his bid. The two candidate race now accounts for A L Cottrill the incumbent mayor and Mrs Thompson with Ivy Critt organizing a last minute effort including a sunbonnet parade. Virginia Thompson urged her father to concede and let Mandy run.
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W. Va
Amanda Thompson
Thompson
Roy
Mandy
Ivy Critt
A. L. Cottrill
Virginia
Mama
Beckley Minister to Preach Here Today
The Rev. Boyd Williams of the Church of God Beckley will preach at 7 45 PM at the Church of God on South Street Beckley. A large attendance is expected given his reputation as an able young minister.
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Church of God
Beckley
South Street
Bluefield Hosts State Lions Meet Opens Today
Bluefield welcomes Lions as the state conference begins with District Governor Mader praising expected success. Parkersburg’s Edwin R. Kingsley and the Parkersburg quartet entertain Rotary luncheon attendees while new clubs near Gauley Bridge are prepared to charter. Lawrence Sitter, state organizer from Chicago, planned June efforts to boost membership.
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State Lions
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Lions
van Camp
James Elmore Brown
Bill McDougle
Mr. Brown
Parkersburg
Porterfield
Kingsley
Hascall
Shinnston
Mannington
Pennsboro
Gauley Bridge
Lawrence Sitter
Chicago
West Virginia
Mercer County Holds Four Town Elections Today
Municipal elections are set for four Mercer county towns with Princeton featuring a heated contest after weeks of campaigning. Other towns voting include Bramwell Matoaka and Oakvale. War and Laeger in McDowell county also hold elections.
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Mercer County
Princeton
Bramwell
Matoaka
Oakvale
War and Laeger
McDowell County
Concord College hears Dr J F Oly on nonpartisan brain trusts
Dr J Frank Marsh of Concord College told graduates that modern advisory brains should guide lawmakers but not hold office. Virginia's Weat F. Sly urged proper administration of brain trust policies while stressing nonpartisan aims. Short talks by David Kirby and Bernard McClaugherty preceded degree awards for 40 A B graduates and 76 normal diplomas.
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Virginia
Concord State Teachers College
Ohn F. Sly
Wes @ Virginia university bureau of governmental research
David Kirby
Charleston
State Board of Education
Bernard McClaugherty
Bluefield
J. Frank Marsh
Police Hunt Two Stolen Autos In City Theft
Police are seeking two stolen vehicles reported since Saturday night. A 1934 Plymouth coach was taken from H. B. Hancock Jr. A Dodge coupe owned by Dr. A. C. Smith was stolen from in front of the Mayer residence on Princeton Avenue. A wire wheel tire and tube were also reported stolen from Mrs. George Barger Jr.’s car.
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H. B. Hancock Jr
A. C. Smith
Mayer
Princeton Avenue
George Barger Jr
Moody Captures Her First Match in Calm Victory
The Californian player Moody won in straight sets against her less experienced opponent. She controlled rallies with a stinger to her drives, dropping only ten points in the second game stretch and seven in the second set while moving her rival out of position for several winners.
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Helen
Deuce
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