Byrd to Attend Pisgah Celebration in Bluefield Area
Bluefield reports large crowds expected for Independence Day festivities at Pisgah Fort. Commander Richard Byrd and George Peery are slated to attend. meetings and services planned with DAR and other groups sponsoring events. Knights Templar also listing a June 7 conclave. Red Cross flood relief fund rises past 400 dollars.
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Bluefield
Byrd
Richard FE. Byrd
Tazewell
Fort Wils
Piezah
Tigell County
Daughters of the American Revolution
The
United Daughters of the Southern Confederacy
Knights Templar
Graham Commandery
J. D. Hinegardner
RED Cross Fund
Red Cross
Red Men
Cr. W. Mathews
J. W. Shannon
Carter
Ebenlezer
Bear returns to Bluefield hotel and hugs rescue boy
A black bear owned by Captain Miller at a Bluefield hotel vanished for a year then returned wearing a collar. It scampered into the kitchen, grabbed a colored boy employed by Miller, sparked screams, then relaxed as the bear expressed joy at being home.
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Captain Miller
Bear terror ends as captain's pet is killed
J. W. Baldwin recalls Captain Miller's bear which caused excitement when it returned home and attacked a colored porter before the animal was finally killed after becoming spiteful and mean.
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Captain Miller
J. W. Baldwin
Virginias tax lien notice and sale for unpaid dockets
A Virginia notice warns that corporation taxes unpaid after Monday will be placed on the lien docket at the courthouse for levies on property. Also listed is a for sale or rent ad for an eight room house near the school and car line. A Bluestone valley farmer reports groundwater loss and urges caution to towns, while a business group considers a sidewalk drive with property owners likely to cooperate.
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Court House
AG. W. Havens
Beightroom House
James F. Dudley & Son
Bob Ruble
Bluestone Valley
Mr. Ruble
Falls Mills Road
Virginia State Highway Commission
Pulaski
Wise County
Aidalide Hargraves
Mildred Jones
J. E. Smith
Ivy Patch Delights Passersby North of Clinch Valley
Wild ivy in full bloom along the Sam Mason place north of the Clinch Valley railroad and south of the Crockett home attracts attention from Norfolk and Western trainmen passing by. The scene is described as a riot of colors by observers.
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Sam Mason Place
Clinch Valley Railroad
Crockett
Norfolk and Western
Fox Hunt Delights Local Hunters on East River Mountain
A group of six to eight men and boys joined a fox chase Friday night on East River Mountain. The hunt followed the fox over rugged terrain as the pack pursued a swift quarry amid the moonlit hillside.
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FOX Hunt
East River Mountain
Dr W C Pearce to Speak at Multiple Churches
Dr W C Pearce, an internationally known Sunday school head, will speak at 11 30 at the Christian church this morning. He will also address Pocahontas at 3 30 this afternoon and Tazewell this evening.
bumper weed crop reported by Tazewell county farmers
Tazewell county farmers report a bumper weed crop with farmers claiming weeds will grow regardless of weather and that the farmer who keeps down the weeds deserves a prize. Mrs. Scott hosts visitors including J B M Carter and G R Jennings of Virginia. The Bluefield Billy Sunday club plans a trip to Hiawatha this morning.
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Tazewell County
Scott
J. B. M. Carter
Charlottesville
William Hi. Gordon
Richmond
G. R. Jennings
Joe and
Armistead Scott
Caretta
Hattie G Scott
Hiawatha
Bluefield
Billy Sunday Club
Former Local Ball Men Making Success
Local baseball fans note Vic Sorrell now with Toronto pitching well while Lefty Thomas struggles early with the same club. Sorrell remains Detroit property and Thomas linked to Washington, with John Monday hitting home runs at Norfolk and Hayworth signing with Columbus as a Red farm system asset. Brumfield Shell Burton Wade and other ex Graham Red Sox stars follow the Blue Grays closely.
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Sporting
Vic Sorrell
Sorrell
Toronto
Lefty Thomas
6Ame
Lefty
Sorrel
Detroit
Thomas
Washington
John Monday
Norfolk
Hayworth
Columbus
Cincinnati Reds
W. W. Brumfield
Diamond
Sid Shell
Jim Burton
Rat Wade
Graham Red Sox
Blue Grays
Water Witch Tale Recalls Maple Acre Well Test
C H Bolton veteran Mercer county well digger recalls the water witch story. An old man claimed to use a peach twig to detect water and correctly predicted a strike near Maple Acre. Bolton says the test to the witch is taxing and leaves a watcher in a trance-like state before Bolton moved on to Kenova.
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C. H. Bolton
Mercer County
Mr. Bolton
Mr Bolton
Kenova
Businessman Considers New Ventures After Sale
On a business trip, the individual notes he has sold his well rigging outfit and is evaluating opportunities to enter other ventures. He did not specify industries or plans, stating only openness to new business efforts.
Virginia Side Proposes Dinner Boost for Southwestern Virginia
The Virginia Side Business Men's Club plans a free dinner for Southwestern Virginia Incorporated visitors at Palmer Hall and then a booster trip across into West Virginia. Local hosts cover the costs as club members discuss roads schools and trade benefits while eyes stay on the final invitation outcome.
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Virginia
Southwestern Virginia Incorporated
Virginia Side
West Virginia
Bluefield
Puainess Men's Club
Palmer Hall
The
Methodist Church
George C. Crockett
8. N. Huffard
H. C. Callaway
J. S. Gillespie
R. K. Crockett
Hudeon Huffard
K. C. Patty
Burkes Garden
C. W. Pierce
Pioneer Colored Divine Buried Here Yesterday
The funeral and burial of Rev. W. H. Pleasants a pioneer colored Methodist preacher were held yesterday with large attendance. He died Friday at age 69 after a 15 month illness. Native of Rockbridge county he came here from the Washington conference to pastor the local church at Gary. Burial led by the colored Elks lodge with several ministers present. survived by widow and several grown sons and daughters.
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W. H. Pleasants
Mr. Pleasants
North Side
Rockbridge County
Washington
Gary
Colored Elks Lodge
Virginia Side Personal Notes and Local Plans
Mrs. C. A. Ralston underwent an appendicitis operation at Bluefield Sanitarium on Saturday and is reported to be recovering well. Miss Grace Perdue from Tip Top visited this week with her cousin Miss Helen Legdy. The Graham Methodist ladies missionary society nears completion of plans for the annual festival set for June 16 with ticket sales expected. Miss Maggie Neel assists Dr. H. B. Frazier and is on vacation while he attends his son Henry Frazier’s graduation at William and Mary and daughter Virginia Frazier’s at Fredericksburg. Miss Maude G. Shell has returned.
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C. A. Ralston
Bluefield Sanitarium
Grace Perdue
Tip Top
Helen Legdy
Fairview Street
Ladies Missionary Society of the
Graham Methodist Church
Maggie Neel
H. B. Frazier
Frazier
Henry Frazier
William and Mary
Virginia Frazier
Fredericksburg
Maude G. Shell
Rev H H Young suffers another tragedy at home
A telegram reports the sudden death of Rev H H Young's brother in law Dr Burrows of Fairfax. Funeral services for Dr Burrows and the infant daughter of Rev Young will be held in Williamsburg, Virginia this afternoon. Miss Bettie Ann Shell of Logan West Virginia plans to visit her grandmother Mrs A V Sheil this summer.
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Bettie Ann Shell
Logan
W. Va
A. V. Sheil
H. H. Young
Burrows
Fairfax
Mr. Young
Williamsburg
Virginia
Lovely Reception in Tazewell Marks Charming Afternoon
A social reception in Tazewell, Virginia, Thursday afternoon at Mrs A Graybeal's home delighted over a hundred guests. Hosts Mrs Graybeal and Mrs W L Painter welcomed attendees, with Mrs O E Hopkins assisting. Music by Mrs W P Eastwood and Miss Margaret Steele complemented the yellow and green decor and mint trimmings.
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Tazewell
A. Graybeal
Graybeal
W. L. Painter
O. E. Hopkins
Graybear
W. P. Eastwood
Margaret Steele
Gladys Painter
Martha Kiser
Kathryn Kiser
Craig Ward
Gertrude McCall
Elizabeth Kelly
Kathryne Painter
Consolidation urged for German states
Berlin reports Dr. William Kuelz former minister of interior proposes uniting the German republic into four great states. North Germany would form Prussia Saxony and Thuringia with others, Central Germany would merge several small states, South Germany would include Bavaria Württemberg and Baden, Austria would become the fourth state.
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Berlin
German Republic
Austria
William Kuelz
Bismarck
Kuelz
Lord Balfour Keeps Youth Formula Secret
London June 4 Lord Balfour the elder statesman among Britain's ex premiers was asked at a trade function for the secret of perpetual youth He spoke cautiously offering generalities and pivoting to another topic while his vigor in tennis driving and health was noted by observers.
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Lord Balfour
London
Lord Roseberry
Britain
Paisley Prints For Spring Cotton Fabrics
Paisley patterns printed in authentic colors to be used in cotton fabrics for spring.
Roach Gains Ground in Bathing Beauty Race
Hollywood July 4 Mack Sennett once led bathing beauties in Cinemaland but Hal Roach now presses for top billing as he signs and shoots new girls. Lupe Velez Viola Richard Edna Marion become Roach’s notable bathing starlets while Sennett shifts focus to other slapstick ventures.
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Dan Thomas
Hollywood
Calif
Mack Sennett
Cinemaland
Hal Roach
Roach
Sennett
Righ
Lupe Velez
Mexico City
Miss Velez
Douglas Fairbanks
Viola Richard
Viola
Edna Marion
Edna
Saint Lazare Prison Loses Women Convicts
Paris reports the Saint-Lazare women’s prison ceases to be a penitentiary with sentences moved to Fresnes prison near Paris citing light and air and a nursery for children. Saint-Lazare remains a house of infamy housing women of ill repute and those held for investigation or trial.
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Paris
Saint-Lazare
Fresnes
French say Lulli composed America myth debunked
Paris June 4 French critics claim Lulli, musician to Louis XIV, wrote the tune later used as My Country Tis of Thee and God Save the King. Historians note Haendel allegedly passed it to George I as his. They cite the St Cyr school performance honoring Louis XIV after illness.
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Paris
King
Hell
Louis XIV
St. Cyr
Mme. de Maintenon
God Save the King
Holstein Women Keep Bobbed Hair Taboo Despite Fashion
Berlin reports Holstein remains free of bobbed hair among native women. The region’s beauties wear long braids and prize traditional hair. Barbers display braided styles to attract customers while Holstein women embrace other fashion trends and fashion journals.
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Berlin
Holstein
Grand Duchy
Kiel
Ploen
Germany
Long ropes of pearls drape the neck in dark beads
In a style note the piece describes heavy pearl strands and dark afternoon beads worn in multiple wraps around the throat, suggesting a layered, elegant display. It emphasizes the visual impact of long pearl ropes and the option to wind them several times.
Fate Denies Artists as Fascist Plan Seizes Art Exhibits
Rome reports a new Fascist scheme aims to place art on a sound economic basis by giving the state a monopoly on exhibitions. Minister Fedele asserts art will be integrated into national life, with a special committee selecting works and banning private shows to curb ostentation and opposition.
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Rome
Garrets
Signor Fedele
Signor
Fedele
Department of Fine Arts
Fidele
Congregation Rises Against Its Pastor
Berlin reports a Brunswick pastor denounces public school calisthenics attire as improper and immoral. He withholds communion from girls for a year, sparking parental outrage and a boycott by gathering at home churches. The consistory transferred him after months of empty pews.
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Berlin
Grafhorst
Brunswick
Guardian of Morale
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