Greater Bluefield In Midst Of Lively Building Boom
Greater Bluefield sees its largest construction boom in 15 years with 3 4 of 2 million dollars in new or upgraded business structures. Key projects include West Graham ice cream plant, Consolidated Bus offices, a modern Bluefield bakery addition, and city improvements such as the Federal building rebuild and two new warehouses. The pace attracts new families and raises Bluefield’s profile as an economy and entertainment hub.
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West Virginian
Bluefield
Rial Ice Cream Company
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Wilcome Company
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Conbus
L. Lewis
Lynchburg
Field
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Williamson
Pikeville
Grundy
Clarence Heldreth
Tazewell
National Electric Coil Company
Lewis
Pet Milk Company
Northfork
Virginia
Eear Bottlin
Oe Hoge
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Crumpecker Democratic Group Announces Slate of Officers
Mercer Democratic Group selects new leadership with chairman Crumpecker and secretary Muriel Norfoot of Bluefield while Hall of Princeton serves as treasurer and Landon Reynolds plans to seek re election as president.
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Zuma Matoaka
Muriel B. Norfoot
Bluefield
Hall
Landon Reynolds
Emanuel Shuell Held On Charge Attempt To Kill
Serge arrested on downtown streets by Patrolman Leon French and Deputy L Dye. Warrant issued by Magistrate H B Kitts. Serge allegedly wrecked an automobile in an attempt to kill Emanuel Shuell at the municipal jail last night.
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Leon French
Depu'ee L. Dye
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Saeee Shuell
H. B. Kitts
Knudsen Granted Indefinite Leave Of Absence
New York June 3 Die ers of General Motors Corp granted indefinite leave to William S Knudsen president to devote full time to duties as member of many Knudsen officials said the leave carries no limit.
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Governor Wilson Narrowing Lead in GOP Nomination
In Des Moines Iowa on June 3 7 Governor George A Wilson advanced in the Republican nomination race amid a tightening contest. Campaign updates show Wilson gaining ground as other rivals lag behind.
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George A. Wilson
Graduates Receive Diplomas at Bluefield College Ceremony
Dr Bernard C Clausen urged graduates to value human rights as 86 seniors listened in Ramsey Auditorium Bluefield College honored students with scholarships medals and awards including top scholastic honors to Beverly Carr of Ta sewell Tenn and Nathan of Brooklyn N Y while Zane Ross Chilhowie Va and Mildred Copenhaver Virginia were noted for leadership and character.
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Huntington Newsman Heads Alumni Group In Patch Roles
A Huntington newsman who edits Herald-Dispatch and News-Leader was reelected president of the alumni group. He will speak at the annual meeting and lead efforts for the organization.
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Funeral services for J Howard Chisholm in Norfolk
Funeral services for J Howard Chisholm 70 a Norfolk Virginia resident and Lynchburg native will be held in Norfolk today with interment in Lynchburg. He was married to a late wife and survived by daughter Mrs Mary Berryman and sister Mrs A S Burnham. He was well known in Bluefield and visited frequently. The Shott family will attend the burial in Lynchburg.
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Leona Brinkley Virginia Side Dies in Tazewell County
Mrs Leona Brinkley Virginia Side dies in Virginia after a brief illness Funeral services are set for 2 30 PM at the Hill Cemetery Tazewell Va Jane Brinkley 24 identified as a relative in the notice.
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le Hill
Tazewell
Senator Pepper Predicts Il Duce to Rue Day With Hitler
Washington reports Senator Pepper of Florida faults Benito Mussolini for evil acts against civilization. He predicts Mussolini will be a vassal to Hitler if Italy aids Germany. The clash with Senator Clark over selling allied war supplies is noted as Pepper warns of a Fifth Column threat.
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Hitler
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Senate Today
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Clark
Canada
Edison Institute Meeting Opens In Atlantic City
Edison Institute's 8th annual convention opens in Atlantic City with about two thousand expected to register. For three days leaders discuss the power industry’s present and future, noting a 12 percent rise in consumption for the year ended June 1 and an industry construction budget near 644 million dollars, the highest since 1930.
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Chicago Police Raid Bartenders Union Meeting
State's attorney police raided a Chicago bartenders union meeting and seized 14 men including the head Romano and union records. Capt. Daniel Gilbert said the group would be questioned about recent operations as a circuit court suit proceeds.
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Frenchman Attacks German Air Field in Courageous Solo
Paris reports a Frenchman risked a solo attack on a German air field using an American built Curtiss aircraft. The pilot engaged enemy fighters in a brief dogfight and damaged one plane before being forced to withdraw as another craft prepared to take off.
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Bluefield Firemen Found Not Guilty in Contested Trial
The Bluefield firemen Porterfield and Alters faced a trial amid claims of contempt toward the flag. After two hours, the prosecutor moved to dismiss the case but defense urged acquittal to avoid stigma. Jurors reportedly hung ten to two on conviction. Alter, 37, serves in the local fire department.
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Alters
Canares
Public apology statement over flag incident June 3 1940
R H Walters and Arnold Porterfield issue a public, humbly worded apology for remarks concerning the flag. They state not guilty by a jury, affirm respect for the United States and willingness to serve if needed, and call for public understanding and forgiveness.
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Citi
United States of America
North Side
Court records discuss warrants and testimony in local case
The report notes a state warrant issue and witness testimony involving Porterfield a former Concord college student, who has worked there four years, with Fire Chief E L McClure presenting testimony and references to federal agent activity in the area. Witnesses include Scott Blankenship C H Palmer A R Hunter and Chief McClure.
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Concord College
E. L. McClure
Ittory
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W. C. E. Caldwell
Purdue
Scott Blankenship
C. H. Palmer
A. R. Hunter
Bombs Over Europe Challenge States Governors Meet
Duluth, Minn. June 3. Bombs over Europe blasted a tradition of the paternal governors conference today as 19 chief executives paused their usual nonconfrontational stance. Vermont Governor George D. Aiken introduced a defense statement backing mobilization in principle while avoiding a direct clash over Roosevelt authority. The first day of the conference also touched on relief efforts and wartime readiness.
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Europe
United States
Vermont
George D. Aiken
Fragmentary war image shows German troops at anti aircraft guns
A fragment from wartime reporting depicts planes riddled with bullets and German soldiers running belatedly toward antiaircraft positions, conveying a chaotic combat moment.
Concord Alumni Banquet Elects Ballard as President
More than 250 members of the Concord Alumni Association attended the college banquet in the dining hall Thursday evening. Arthur J. Pete Ballard of Welch was elected for the coming year. John Baker White of the state board of control spoke about the John Matt Cook property near Concord College and a possible state purchase. A. H. Spangler of Chatterey was succeeded as president.
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Concord Alumni Association
Arthur J. “Pete” Ballard
Welch
John Baker White
State Board of Control
John Matt Cook
Concord College
A. H. Spangler
Chatterey
Piano Tuning Visits Roanoke by Harry Haffen
Roanoke tuner Harry Haffen will be in town at least one week each month. Contacts include phone 2633 L, 1901 Bland Road, or P O Box 2455. Also ads for Ya Retail Wallpaper and Paint, Cottage curtain sets, and electric rug washing services with moving guarantees.
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Roanoke
Bland Road
P. O
Bridge Tournament Opens Late At Princeton Club
In a late start due to commencement exercises the Appalachian Wet Company Recreation Room hosts a four week bridge series starting tomorrow, June 3, with four Monday sessions. Winners receive a prize. notable participants include Mr and Mrs Ed Burton of Princeton who debuted in duplicate events showing strong defense.
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Appalachian Wet Company
Princeton
Ed Burton
Paris Bombardment Deepens World War II Alarm
Paris endured a brutal air raid as German bombers struck the city, hitting a school repurposed as a hospital and a second school killing and wounding dozens. Fire, smoke, and wreckage filled industrial suburbs while Paris residents sought shelter as observers noted the vast armada overhead and city-wide disruption.
Pirates to debut under artificial light in baseball history
The Pirates schedule their first game under electric lights against the Boston Bees. The inaugural night uses 210 million candlepower of illumination, enough to light a city of 25 000, with lights aimed to eliminate glare on the diamond and pitcher’s box.
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Boston Bees
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