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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1926
Page
4
The June 1996 city election is four days away with a mayor, treasurer, and eight council seats at stake. The slate includes many incumbents and first time candidates, showing broad geographic representation across Bluefield.
The Democrats of Tazewell County convene in a mass meeting at the courthouse in Tazewell at 11 o clock to elect delegates and alternates to the district congressional convention in Bristol on June 15 where a congress candidate will be nominated. The meeting is chaired by county chairman M Hi Kiser.
Agitation over canine burying habits near Princeton draws attention to Dogs of Bluefield. Early spring activity leads to damaged gardens as dogs create bone yards on private property. Some elders view the practice as a superstition signaling famine, while others urge understanding of animal customs to solve human puzzles.
Bramwell could form a real baseball club this June as rumors spread of a Bramble w ort h league team. The editor notes town pride and wonders if Bramwell Pocahontas and Greater Bluefield might unite for a strong season.
A dodgy local note boasts Bluefield’s climate as consistently pleasant with cool summers and mild winters. It mentions Tip Top in Tazewell County as claiming near perfect conditions and hints at an advertising push for “Bluefield's Climate.” Presbyterian Sabbath school and sermon details follow.
Mrs. RE. Be. Martin of Pearisburg arrives with daughter Miss Yolande for a weekend visit, staying with Mrs. T. M. Gravely. Mrs. Martin, formerly Miss Myrtle Adingdon, is the daughter of Rev. RE. L. Adingdon and hasn’t been here in seventeen years.
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