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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1929

Page

7

Slot machines debate advances license crackdown Bluefield

Bluefield officials discussed slot machine licenses after W. G. Solman’s permit was stalled by the board. Thirteen machines had permits issued during the clerk’s absence, prompting a plan to limit licenses after July 1 to machines that vend only merchandise. A separate natural gas franchise inquiry by W A Larner remained unresolved.

Bluefield Alderson Sexton W. G. Solman Raymond Sanders M. Perdue Onticenses Sanders McCue W. G. Salmon W. A. Larner New York

Norman Injured in Gar Accident Near Five Oaks Va

W. FE. Norman, traveling salesman, was injured in an automobile crash near Five Oaks, Virginia. He had several fingers amputated after admission to Bluefield sanitarium. C. R. Brown transported him to Tazewell for first aid before he was moved to Bluefield by W. FE. Peery.

W. FE. Norman Blue Field Sanitarium Five Oaks C. R. Brown Tazewell Bluefield W. FE. Peery

Norfolk and Western to form veterans group in Roanoke

Twenty long time railroad employees from many divisions meet in Roanoke on June 6 to form a temporary veterans association. Delegates from positions across the system will attend a 10 30 a m meeting at Hotel Roanoke followed by a 4 p m luncheon with railroad executives. The effort has widespread support among about 2000 employees and may reach 3000 members once organized.

Veterans’ Association Norfolk and Western Roanoke H. BE. Franklin Lambert Point Norfolk R. H. Conley Crewe W. H. Beadles W. B. Carter C. L. Baumgardner Galax E. E. Williams Eggleston W. J. Wiley Bluefield W. Va H. K. Elliott Columbus Ohio

Promise of Aid Helps Recovery of Grain Prices

A Northwest protest argues the tariff bill betrays farmers by failing to grant promised protection for agriculture. The telegram to Senate Finance Chair Smoot notes higher duties on manufactures offset farm relief and calls the special session for farmers’ interests. No vote date set as Smoot Simmons assemble four subcommittees for next week’s hearings.

House Northwest Smoot Senate Finance Committee Senate Simmons North Carolina

Harlow Faces June Term Federal Trial in Mercer City

Harlow Harlow of Ivy Virginia, held on $5,000 bail, was jailed by Commissioner Scott to await the June term of the United States district court. He was arrested Monday by federal and state officers, charged with transporting 25 gallons of liquor across state lines. A Willys Knight roadster driven by Harlow was confiscated by the federal government.

H. R. Harlow Ivy Mercer County Thomas H. Scott United States District Court Harlow Willys Knight

John C. Creig Named Special Policeman in Bivefield

John C. Creig, former Mercer county deputy sheriff, named special police officer for the City of Bivefield without pay. City board approved his pistol bond of 3500 dollars three weeks after appointment. Creig serves as a policeman at the Norfolk and Western railroad yards.

John C. Creig Mercer County Bivefield Creig Norfolk and Western

McCoy's Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain

An old advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as a guaranteed method for skinnier men to gain weight and improve health within 30 days. It claims success with a 28 pound case and offers a money back guarantee if a minimum 5 pound gain is not achieved.

Goodykoontz Drug Co

Radio programs schedule lists many stations and times

Eastern Standard time schedule for WABC WCAU WEAN WNAC and others shows daily 5:00 to 11:00 PM programs across networks with concerts, talks, religious services, and dance hours. Includes chain station listings and multiple city call letters, with notes on shared programming and station casts.

Clear Channel WABC New York Jane Macon Uncle Don WPE Atlantic City Hotel Concert Orchestra Carroll Tate WRAL Baltimore WIZ Brad Wral Ensemble WAU Philadelphia Financera WOR WARBC Kdka Pittshorehose WJZ Whaw Reebester Bame

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