City Board Approves Permits and Street Plans
The city board discussed south end Tazewell street improvements and rejected a Randolph street approach. Building permits were granted for multiple residences and repairs on Gordon, Jones, Pearis, Peck, Wayne, College, Valley View, Woodland, Highland, and Elm streets. Lawson Brooks received approval to use the municipal auditorium for a July 1 dance and officer Baldwin will be paid through June on probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell Street
City Board of Directors
A. Morrissey
Randolph Street
Albert Jones
Gorden Street
Theo
Henske
Jones Street
S. J. Gibson
Pearis Street
R. W. Wartman
Peck Street
J. B. Belcher
Wayne Street
Pansey Ruth Snyder
College Avenue
James W. Anderson
Valley View Avenue
Jere
Mel Geordon
Woodland Avenue
C. K. Akers
Highland Avenue
A. R. Belcher
Elm Street
E. L. Saum
Taudium
Stella Shumate
Lawson Brooks
Municipal Auditorium
Thomas E. Baldwin
Police Department
Londos to Be Jimmy's Guest in Bluefield
Greek wrestler Jim Londos will guest of honor at Jimmies Restaurant during his Bluefield visit. The event, sponsored by the Bluefield chapter of the Order of Ahepa, precedes Friday's Sportarena wrestling card with Londos and other grapplers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Londos
Sportarena
Jimmie
Bluefield
Londos
Ahepa
Blueeld
Virginia Sidelights Reunion Planned
The Walker family of Mercer plans its annual reunion at Pinoak. Miss Velma Walker of Bluefield Virginia serves on the steering committee.
World's Tonic touted as miracle cure in West Virginia ad
A Page, West Virginia resident recounts long kidney pains and bilious spells eased by World's Tonic. The Portland ad lists multiple drug stores from Princeton to Bluefield and encourages others to compare symptoms with relieved users.
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Ad Rose
Hollow No
Pageton
W. Va
Page Coat & Coke Co
Princeton Bluefield
Virginia Phey
Bluefield
Northfork New Graham Phey
Northfork Drug
Anawalt Mullens Crawford's Storeteele
Matoak
Pineville
Wright's
Sobway Drug Co
Goodykoontz East End
Phey
Princeton Ave
Baptism Service At St. Marys Church Blesses Four Infants
At St. Marys Church on Sunday afternoon a Holy baptism was performed by the Rev Hugh V Clary for four infant children in a large gathering. Godparents include Pauline McClellan and several Williamson Gillespie Osborne relatives. The font used was a memorial gift to St Marys Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aur
Hugh V. Clary
Bap Hendrick Bracey
Robert Burwell Bracey
Altamont Hart Bracey, Jr
Welch
W. Va
Sally Burwell Gillespie
James Barnes Gille
Alexander McNeer
Edwin Alexander
Bus) McNeer
Bluefield
Pauline McClellan
Hendrick A. Bracey
Stirling L. Williamson
Ellen K. Williamson
H. B. Prazier
Thomas Nelson Williamson
R. B. Williamson
Margaret Crockett Gillespie Joyce
T. A. Osborne
William E. Osborne
Virginia Marcia Osborne
Funeral Rites Held for Andrew H. Steele in Portsmouth
Andrew H. Steele a native of Tazewell County died from injuries in a Saturday morning crash when a taxicab was struck by a Greyhound bus in Portsmouth. Funeral services were conducted from the Portsmouth home at 2 30 this afternoon. Interment followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. Steele survived by his widow Irene Kennedy and five children Henry 21 Joseph 20 Charles 18 Frances 16 and James 10. He is also survived by his parents and nine brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew H. Steele
Portsmouth
Greenlawn
Mr. Steele
Tazewell County
Greyhound
Ole Steele
Charles
Irene Kennedy
Coeburn
W. 8. Whitt
Bluceld
J. B. Alley
Ramsey audience savors Dr Lausen long talk at school
A Ramsey school auditorium crowd stayed with Dr. Lausen for longer than expected as he spoke beyond the usual twenty five minute mark, delivering a lengthy address that kept listeners engaged and hopeful for more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Dr. Lausen
Long and Perceptive Reflections on Fascination and Brilliance
A concise note describes enduring fascination and admiration for clever, entertaining brilliance. It reflects on time passed and the impression left by engaging ideas and performers.
Mercer County Singing Association Convention at Red Men Hall
Choirs from Bland and Tazewell counties will perform Sunday at the Red Men’s hall Bluefield avenue and Thomas street as the Mercer County Singing association hosts a convention. Question raised about the Sweet Singers of Sharon.
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Red Men's Hall
Bluefield Avenue
Thomas Street
Mercer County Singing Association
Bland
Tazewell
Sweet Singers of
Sharon
Family Moves Here Prominent New Residents Arrive in Bluefield
Mr and Mrs J T Wilson join Bluefield with daughter Virginia and son Carey. They moved from Bramwell and reside on Montrose street in a recently bought home. Virginia teaches, Carey works in Bluefield, and Mr Wilson is a retired Norfolk and Western agent. Mrs Robert Armes is their daughter.
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Bluefield
J. T. Wilson
Virginia Wilson
Carey Wilson
Wilsons
Bramwell
Montrose Street
Virginia
Wilson
Norfolk and Western
Robert Armes
Virginia farmer owns nine calves from one cow
Frank Bower of Rinmer Virginia owns Bossy the cow who delivered nine calves in seven years. The cow produced a single birth as a yearling, then twins on April 6 1938, May 19 1939, and March 31 1940, marking a remarkable record cited by P L Chafin of Richlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinmer, Va
Farmer
Frank Bower
Bossy
Wild Animal
P. L. Chafin
Richlands
Circle 1 and Childs Story Club Meet This Afternoon
Circle 1 of WMS at Graham Christian church will meet Thursday at 2 oclock with joint hostesses Mrs S L Peery and Mrs N P Reed. Childs Story Club meets at 3 oclock with Mrs E B Perdue and joint hostess Mrs L J Barbee Jr guest speaker Mrs William McClaugherty of Bluefield on How Much Freedom. Dizzy Dean Offer Sought by Hump league president for upcoming Bluefield coal fields appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.S
Graham Christian Church
S. L. Peery
N. P. Reed
D. B. Gillespie
Child's Story Club
E. B. Perdue
Virginia Avenue
L. J. Barbee, Jr
William McClaugherty
Bluefield
Dizzy
Hump League
Dizzy Dean
Pocahontas Coal Fields
Family Round-Up At Bluestone Family Home
A local gathering at the Nash family country home on Bluestone marked an enjoyable Sunday with a family feast. Dinner guests included W. L. Nash R. K. Crockett and C. W. Pierce from Bluefield Virginia. The writer noted his inability to attend this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Nash
Bluestone
W. L. Nash
R. K. Crockett
C. W. Pierce
Bluefield
When to Plant Cucumbers Says Seventh to Ninth
A reader asks about cucumber planting timing. The guidance points to the seventh through ninth days as ideal for seeds that grow above ground. It cautions against planting so early that cucumbers stay underground like potatoes.
NEW HOMES Looks like a building boom may be just around the corner for
A readable fragment hints at a surge in housing construction activity, with developers and municipal planners signaling a forthcoming wave of new home projects. The item notes potential rises in permits, labor demand, and local economic impact.
Seven new homes rise on Grant Street in Bluefield
Seven new dwellings on Grant Street Bluefield are under construction with modern conveniences. The C L Seyler Lumber Company handles the build and homes will be for sale or rent. Grant Street lies north of Virginia Avenue near Neels store in the west end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Grant Street
C. L. Seyler Lumber Company
Virginia Avenue
Co Os of Neel’s
Editor Ginther Named Grand Warden In Virginia Odd Fellows
B F Ginther of Brookneal Virginia a former Graham Banner editor was elected grand warden of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Virginia. He is editor and owner of the Union Star Brookneal a leading weekly newspaper in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Ginther
Brookneal
Graham Banner
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of
Virginia
Ginther
Union Star
Fingerprinting Rally Expected in Bluefield Virginia
Citizens request FBI representative to fingerprint all residents as a G Man may visit Bluefield for a town wide program. Officials warn polishing nails may affect prints while records could help in various ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
FBI
Tame young robins seen near Bob Douthat’s fence
A local report notes tame young robins in the area, warning that young birds often face danger. Yesterday a notably fine young robin perched on Bob Douthat’s fence, illustrating their approachable behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Douthat
Robin kept in care by Pedigo family ends in eerie surprise
Mrs Harry Pedigo cared for a robin with a broken wing at her Washington street home. The bird's recovery led to it becoming tame until an errand boy saw an owl in a nearby tree and the owl winked at him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pedigo
Washington Street
Pedigo
The Robin with the Broken Wing
The robin with the injured wing disappeared after the incident and Pedigo likely guessed its fate.
June Weather Brings Lush Growth Across Countryside
June brings warmer days with showers and sun boosting crops. Grass grows knee high as wheat sways, flowers flourish and blackberry vines show white blossoms.
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Jimmy
TVE
Fairview Pheys
Narrows
Dutten
Pearisburg
Witten
Jackson Drug Co
Jackson Picet Co
ST. Mary's Church
Coca-Cola
America
Cabelas
Bere
Coca-Cola CO
Bluefield Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Virginia News
Steele
New York
Hitler
Low Countries
Virginia Farmer
Nee
Federal St
Rees
Bath
Csicsce
Richelieu
Robins Tame
The
Old Quaker Company
Lawrenceburg
Indiana
H.p. Ford
Gilmore-Yosemite
Cellale
Starcher
Conley
Roanoke Street
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