Proposed Airmail Line Boosts Bluefield Advertising
Local Business Men's club member suggested Bluefield join a Richmond to Chattanooga air mail route. Support grows with Senator Swanson and others, with newspapers in Richmond and Washington spreading the idea. The plan would include Norfolk to Chattanooga and connect Richmond Lynchburg Roanoke Bluefield and Bristol via an air port in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Richmond
Chattanooga
Washington
C. B. Slemp
Swanson
Atlanta
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Bristol
Business Men’s Club
Present Drouth Not As Severe As 1925 Report
The current drouth is not as bad as the 1925 spell, though meadows are nearly a failure and hay crops look light unless substantial rains come by August. Farmers note corn can endure dry spells while young and hope for relief as the drought since March continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drouth
Tazewell County Girl With Fine School Record
Louise Leffel, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Jeffel of Shawver Mill Virginia and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs A B Leffel, began school in 1923, finished seventh grade this term, earned elementary certificate, never missed a day, led her classes, president of the 4 H Sewing club, and has been a standard five point pupil each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Leffel
W. G. Jeffel
Shawver Mill
A. B. Leffel
Louise
Mule Roots Nest of Copperhead Snakes
George Waddell, a Mud Fork farmer, recalls a tale of his mule facing a den of copperhead snakes while plowing. The mule kicked with both hind feet, scattering the snakes and escaping bites. He notes mules may smell poison reptiles better than dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Waddell
Swat Committee Faces Fly Trap Shortage and Rewards
The P T A committee on swat reports trouble in making traps that meet Virginia state health board specs at a price to popularize them. The health board has adopted a standard fly trap and urged its use. Local carpenters can mass produce them, and big cash prizes await the person catching the most flies this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T. A. Committee
Swat
Virginia State Board of Health
State Board of Health
Managers sue former wife of Bartheimess over show exit
The managers of the musical comedy You Don't Say sued Mary Hay in New York for 50000 dollars claiming she ran out on the show. Hay denies the accusation that she quit the cast without notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hay
Richard Bartheimess
New York
Harman Lodge to Host Official Visit on Friday Night
The district deputy grand master will visit Harman Lodge No. 222 on Friday night June 6 and all members are urged to attend. W. F. Baylor signs as Worshipful Master. Seylor Lumber Co earns Ha Ber Som Shirt box contract and Virginia Side shirt plant employs seventy five workers with heavy daily shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Baylor
Harman Lodge No
Seylor Lumber Company
West Graham
Virginia Side Shirt
Redbird omens forecast wet weather in Lynn hollow
Paris McMullin, a pioneer, watched redbirds perch on Wednesday and bet a friend rain would arrive Thursday. When drizzle began Thursday afternoon, he claimed the omen foretold wet weather, noting the bird sign’s long reliability despite the Cardinal’s forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Hollow
Paris McMullin
Pioneer
McMullin
West Graham church circles host June 6 program
Circles one and two of the West Graham Methodist church plan a miscellaneous program at the home of Mrs. Fred Nash in West Graham on Friday night June 6 at 8 o clock. The program includes music by the West Graham orchestra readings and contests and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Graham Methodist Church
Fred Nash
West Graham
Local Friends Support Bishop Cannon in Lobby Controversy
Local commentators say Bishop James Cannon Jr. enjoys majority support in the region over the lobby committee questioning. They urge questioning Murray Hooker and other 1928 campaign figures, noting Cannon’s lifelong commitment to prohibition and his unwavering stance despite opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cannon Jr
Murray Hooker
Virginia State Democratic Committee
Bishop Cannon
Mammoth blast put off in Pounding Mill quarry
Captain C. M. Hunter reports the mammoth blast at Pounding Mill quarry used 35000 pounds of dynamite in 21 holes, set off twice yearly with no property damage, while Bluefield Virginia to boil drinking water until further notice due to Bluestone river supply. J. W. Baldwin signs mayoral notice. J. T. Walthall notes booming local real estate activity and eighteen buildings constructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Hunter
Bluefield
Bluestone River
J. W. Baldwin
J. T. Walthall
Walthall
Man Arrested for Whisky Possession Fined in Mayor's Court
Randolph Anderson of Baptisl Hollow was jailed six months and fined 50 dollars after night officer H D Bryant arrested him for possessing four gallons of whisky. Anderson said a stranger left the liquor near his home and he obtained it in good faith. He plans an automobile tour with his family to West Virginia and the Carolinas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Anderson
Baptisl Hollow
H. D. Bryant
Anderson
Wou, Go
Miss Cully James Home for Vacation from Bristol High
Miss Cully James, who taught at Bristol high school this term, is at home for vacation. Her sister Miss Glenn James, teaching at Hopkinsville Kentucky, is expected home today. Miss Janet Bailey returns from Martha Washington College for vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cully James
Bristol High School
Glenn James
Hopkinsville
Janet Bailey
Martha Washington College
Relief from Constipation Promised by Rexall Orderlie
A Battle Creek physician cites constipation as a major misery and introduces Rexall Orderlie tablets. The tablet draws water into the colon to soften waste for a gentle natural movement without habit. Take one nightly chewed tablet for relief by next day. Available for 25 cents at Rexall Drug Stores including Rice Drug Company Princeton W Va.
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Battle Creek
Rexall Orderlies
Rexall Drug
Rexall
Rice Drug Company
Princeton
W. Va
Lose Pounds of Ugly Fat With Kruschen Salts 85 Cents
A nostalgic advertisement touts Kruschen Salts promising weight loss of about 15 pounds per month with an 85 cent bottle lasting four weeks. It links fat loss to increased energy, better health, and clearer skin, urging daily half teaspoon doses and light activity. Goodykoontz Drug Stores and Horner Pharmacy are named as local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Goodykoontz Drug
Princeton
Horner Pharmacy
Local residents return for summer from colleges and schools
The item lists many area students and families visiting or preparing for next terms. Eleanor Anderson is home from Marion College. Ruth Hale plans to train in a Brooklyn hospital. Carl Gillespie back from William and Mary for law. Rowen Gillespie to Holden, West Virginia. Virginia Hinton takes a vocational teaching post. Miss Ellen Taylor visits from Russell County. Dr. and Mrs. Sallander plan trips to Clifton Forge and Richmond. Lewis Falls visits from Roanoke. the Baldwins travel with daughter Lucy. continued notes on local education and employment activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cation
Eleanor Anderson
Marion College
Ruth Hale
Graham
Brooklyn
N. Y
Miss Hale
Joe Hale
Falls Mills Road
Carl Gillespie
William and Mary College
William and Mary
Rowen Gillespie
Holden
W. Va
Bowen
Graham High School
W. B. Jones
Bennett
Buckhannon
Jones
Mount Hope School
Virginia Hinton
Harrisonburg
Misa Hinton
M. D. Hinton
Bramwell School
Ernest Williams
RR. V. Crockett
Tin Ton
Ellen Taylor
Russell County
A. G. Taylor
Tazewell Avenue
Clifton Forge
Richmond
Teadhers
Dr. Sallander
Goodykoontz
Lewis
Falls
Roanoke
R. E. Baldwin
Misa Lucy Baldwin
Sanford to Bluefield train crew arrives today
A transport crew travels from Sanford Florida to Bluefield to arrive today for service. The exact times and details are not clear due to damaged OCR text.
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Sanford
Fla
Bluefield
Gold Star Mother Hurt in Fall Down Stairway
Rheims France June 5 The visit of American gold star mothers and wives to France continues despite strain and accidents Mrs D J Smith of Billings Montana fell down stairs today may have broken two ribs but x rays were deferred and not yet certain A group motor car had an accident nearby but occupants escaped unscathed
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Rheims
France
D. J. Smith
Billings
Mont
Pilgrim group arrives as battlefield tours begin
The fifth group of American women arrived this afternoon with no trouble reported. The 130 pilgrims will start their tour of battlefield cemeteries tomorrow.
Tennis Suits With Shorts Skirts and Tuned Blouses
The latest tennis outfits feature shorts or skirts and tuck-in blouses. Players may remove the skirt for tennis play and wear it later for country or casual wear.
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Virginia News
Senator Swanson
Virginia
Tazewell
West Virginia
North and
South Carolina
I. Miller
Outlet Store
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield, W. VA
Sheliz
SHELL
Bell Oil Products Service
Beckley
Mullins
Hinton
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