Ministers and speakers highlight Christian service program
A Cot We Thomas arranged program featuring four local ministers and a district spokesman was held yesterday in Peene at the Bluefeld lodge club meeting. Speakers included Peters on changes since his day, Rev. Overmyer on practical Christianity, Rev. Hobson on truth and honesty, Col Thomas Jr. Paul Thomas delivering a lively contrast, and Rev. Ben Johnson on the rewards of royal charity.
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Cot We Thomas
Peene
Bluefeld
CDK T. 2
Peters
Joe B. Overmyer
First ‘Presbyterian Church
Jennings W. Hobson
Wéetor
Christ
Episcopal Church
Theas
Col. ‘Thomas
Paul ©. Thomas
Ministava
Ben
Johson
First Christian Church
Nfs
Hobson
Ramsey Auditorium
Lions
Union daily vacation Bible school planned at First Presbyterian
The Union daily vacation Bible school of the First Presbyterian and First Christian churches will be conducted at the First Presbyterian church from June 1 to June 26. It serves children ages 4 to 15 with Beginner, Primary, Junior, and Intermediate departments. Rev. Jos B Overmyer will be general superintendent, with department superintendents Fraynes Halley, Mrs Ralph Gibbon, Mrs Fred Radford, and Mrs Clint Bailey. Mr Gibson Morrissey will direct music for the entire school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian First
Christian Churches
First Presbyterian Church
Jos B.overmyer
First Presbyterian
Regina Humphreys
Mins -Frayies
Hallevok
Mra
Ralph Gibgon
Fred 4.Radford
Clint Bailey
Gibson Morrissey
Tha Mualo
Choal
Bluefield Gun Club Plans Practice and Memorial Day Shoot
Members of the Bluefield Gun Club will trek to the traps this afternoon for their weekly practice shoots. Traps open at 2 o clock and members are invited to participate in upcoming midseason shoots as they prepare for the Memorial Day event and other major competitions.
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Bluefald Gun Club
Rairmont
Trans One
Igbera
Venta
Dlp
Mbera
Halen Alegures
Ice Zeta
Elvil Aviation
Fretwell's Dress Goods and Supplies Listing
Black white and color fabrics priced 85c yard at Fretwell's on Dinn Street. Concrete and brick sand available from Stewart Fel & Supply Co. Photo 229 or 4620. Office will be closed from July 16 to August for vacation.
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Fretwell's
Dinnd Street
Calt Stewart Fel & Supply Co
Marer’s Dent
Two Men Held On Moonshining Charges In Bluefield Jail
Two men are held pending a hearing before United States Commissioner Thomas H. Scott on charges of operating stills. Emmett Halley, 22, arrested in Mercer county by Constable J. Earie Bailey and Federal Agent J. R. Owen, and Millard Fletcher, 81, arrested on Carter Street by Lt. Wirt Bailey and Patrolman Jess Gilpin, face separate charges.
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Bluefield
United States
Thoma H. Scott
Emmett Halley
Hurricanes
Mercer County
J. Earie Bailey
J. R. Owen
Millard Fletcher
Hig Honta
Carter Street
Wirt Bailey
Jess Gilpin
Funeral Rites Today for Mrs Pennington
Funeral services for Mrs. Orthy At Pennington who died Thursday night at her daughter Mrs. F C Lawson's home in Bliefield Virginia will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Lawson home conducted by Rev Brain Hampden of the Peniscostat church Burial will be in Maple Hill cemetery West Graham Active pallbearers include Walter Negi Joe Hale Jr George Lawson Win Rose Charlie Boaten John and Andy Neal and Bort Hall
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Orthy
Pennington
F.C. Lawson
Sergeant Street
Bliefield
Lawson
Brain Hampden
Peniscostat Church
Maple Hill Cemetery
West Graham
Walter Negi
Joe Hale
George Lawson
Win. Rose
Charlie Boaten
John
Andy Neal
Bort Hall
Father of Miss Weaver Dies in Weaverville
Miles Minnie Weaver announces the death of her father B. H. Weaver at his home in Weaverville North Carolina. He died yesterday morning after a long illness at seven o clock. This marks the second bereavement for Miss Weaver within two months following her mother’s passing in March.
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Miles Minnie Weaver
Bluefield Y. W. GC. A
Weaverville
N.C
B. H. Weaver
Miss Weaver
Anti Landon nomination battle muddled by splits
Republican leaders from Knox and Borah clashed over backing for Landon while denying a coalition, as they pursued separate paths for the first ballot. John M. Hamilton signaled no united front, and platform talks proceed amid debate on gold standard and minimum wage. William Allen White was elected to chair the platform committee.
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Teir
Knox Foress
Boral
Landon
Knox
Sen
John M. Hamilton
London
Iepublican
Supreme Court Inet
Wiliam Allen White
Emporia, Jangas
Atong
Wnges
White
Kansas
Convict Damon of Gibson Killing Heard in Lorada Coal Camp
Testimony from Thompson Cook, Lorada store manager, described Gibson arriving drunk at night and demanding the store open. He said Gibson fired into the air as a crowd moved from the movie house. Other witnesses placed Gideon firing into the air amid the disturbance. The report mentions Damron’s past baseball career and Ruhr district gas digestion unrelated to the crime.
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Lorada
Thompson Cook
Gibson
Cook
Gideon
Damron
Mid-Atlantis
Suelen and Williamson
Knights Templar Install Bluefeld Commandery Officers
Albright was installed last night as Eminent Commander of Bluefeld Commandery No 1 Knights Templar. He succeeds Join L Parker, active in the Masonic fraternity. Ceremonies at the Masonic temple were led by W H Wade Sr, last grand commander of West Virginia. New officers include King, Mas tin, Rich allan, Brooks, Carper, Thompson, Nithole, Booker, Peters, Ryan, Wilmore, Reed, Wickham, Nolman, Reed. Bluefield commandery is the largest in the state with 656 members.
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Tl, Albright
T. F. Mastin
A. T. Richallan
W. HE. Brooks
L. M. Carper
M. F. Thompson
I. &. Nithole
A. 8. Booker
T. Ei. Peters
W. T. Ryan
L. D. Wilmore
B. H. Reed
N. F. Wickham
Sentinel
Nolnan
Reed
Athena
Booker
Parker
Blusfield
Tazewell Demos Name Delegates
Tazewell county Democrats meet in Blunfield June 5 1936. The document endorses Franklin D Roosevelt Carter Glass Harry Byrd John W Plannagan and Governor George C Peery. Delegates and alternates listed with many local names.
Wedding planning tips from a calm bride to be
Practical advice urges brides to delegate shopping to trusted helpers and decorators, plan ahead to conserve energy, and shop floor by floor at department stores. Tips include prebooking facials, naps, and a streamlined approach to trousseau selection to avoid nerves and exhaustion.
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Cours
Manhunt Follows Jersey Hold Up
A series of daring robberies continues in New Jersey, with the latest incident marking the sixth major hold up in months. The narrative references a railway crime near a busy commuter region, and mentions legal action surrounding interstate transport protection.
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Jersey
Batley and Shannon
Pineville
J. L. Carney
Roanoke
Princeton
High Court Ox's Heard Verdict Attracts Rail Staff
The High Court ruling drew wide interest from lawyers and railroad workers alike as spectators and attorneys debated its implications. The decision centers on a disputed matter presented before the bench, with reporters noting the courtroom's full turnout and concern over the outcome's impact on future cases.
Nation Honors Burns in Capital Funeral
The funeral in Washington featured Speaker Bockheed delivering the eulogy, marking a historic moment as the Speaker, succeeding Burns, spoke at the funeral of his predecessor. The ceremony reflected formal state traditions and a notable transition in the capital.
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Nation
Bockheed
Acausor
Washington
Senate approves new revenue measure amid tax debate
The Senate backed a revenue bill as lawmakers sparred over proposed taxes on undistributed corporate earnings. Senator Rack proposed a 20 to 30 percent levy on profits withheld from shareholders, but withdrew the amendment after Majority Leader Robinson of Arkansas said the president favored such ideas and would press them with conferees.
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Rack
D+Ala
Diack
Benator
LaFollette
P.-Wis
Robinson
Arkan- Sax
Jevins
Senate
House
Pete Holds Rum Vote Local Election Demand
Petition signers and parties waive jury trial and submit to the court on petition demurrer and answer. Judge Tanner awards a peremptory writ of mandamus ordering the council to call a local option election forthwith. Costs assessed against the city. the city must publish notices for two weeks.
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Tanner
Costa
Vets Face Penalties Over Improper Travel Bonus Claims
The notice warns veterans and inspectors about illegal handling of travel bonus payments. Falsifying veteran bonds or cashing checks sent to veterans can lead to prosecution by federal authorities. Penalties include five years in jail, fines up to $2,000, or both, and up to 16 years imprisonment in some cases.
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Accret Service
Ing & Government
National amateur golf championship set for Alderwood Club
The United States Golf Association announces the 1937 national amateur will be staged at Alderwood Country Club in Portland Oregon marking the second time the event is held on the West Coast Pebble Beach hosted 1920 and the national open went to Oakland Hills Birmingham Michigan in 1924 and 1937 details note the Portland venue and historical context for the event formation and previous hosts.
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GO West
Springsiata
N.J
United States ‘Golf Association Today
Alderwood Country Club
Portland
Ore
Pebble Beach
Calif
Oakland. Hilla Country Club
Birmingham
Mich
Blum Strives to End Industrial Strife in France
A French Socialist premier Blum plans to push labor reform by decree pending parliamentary ratification. He favors nationalization of war industries and a revision of Laval’s decree removing veterans’ government workers. Blum’s cabinet features three women, a historic first, and he arrives at a cabinet meeting in a modest car with liveried chauffeurs.
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Marketa
Blum
Bean
France
Roorne
Premiere of
Mie
Political meeting outlines state party plans
The article notes Smith identified as a demo lender in the fragmented report. Prominent party leaders and committee members gathered for discussions on the campaign ahead and a likely committee meeting. Senator Rush Holt said he would not attend. The May 12 primary elected members will select a national committeeman and committeewoman and arrange a judicial convention to nominate two supreme court candidates, to be held between August 1 and 15.
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Idatg
Rita
Rush ‘ D. Holt
Washington
O Wul
Supreme Court
Legion Charged With Bomb Plot
A Detroit area report states the Black Legion plot case continues with denials from suspects and ongoing inquiries. Prosecutor David C. Pence of Oakland County and Attorney General David H. Crowley plan discussions with Governor Frank D. Fitzgerald to determine any action next week.
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Black Legiozine
Louis
Sherry
Ford “Motor “Company
Harry H
Bennett
David
C. Pence
Oakland County
Pontiac
Samounead
David H. Crowley
Frank D.fitzgerald
Egeon wins feature at Charles Town race meet
Charles Town West Virginia June meet reports Egeon covering a mile and a sixteenth on a heavy track to win the day’s feature. Leo Egeon narrowly beat Col. E. Fiercé’s Passing Sun with Jobakheta third as four other starters trailed. First four races produced nose finishes. early winners were long shots. Daily double paid 231 20 for Capt Ewart Johnson’s Clyfton’s Agnes and Ry Skinner’s Star Special. Capt Johnson hosted four guests from Paris for the victory.
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Charles Town
C.ute
Egeon
Berkeley “Springs
Leo Egeon
Col. E
Fiercé
Sun
Jobakheta
Saar
Capt.Ewart
Johnson
Clyfton
Agnes
Ry.Skinner
Red Sox Defeat White Sox In Seventh Straight Victory
Boston tops Chicago 8 6 in a three game series opener before 1,000 fans. Jack Wilson debuted for Boston then lefty Ostermueller relieved as Chicago rallied in the ninth. Key hits include a five run seventh inning, Cronin Werber Foxx and Kreevich driving runs. Final: Red Sox 8, White Sox 6.
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Jane
Bostoh
Chicago
Sox
Red Sox
Jack Wilson
Boston
Chisox
Lefty Ostermueller
Chicagoi
Merritt
Sugar
Cals
Long Tratcliff
Kreevien
Cf Hans
Treiry Bonart
Caln
Fae Brown
C. Veee
Wilson
T S
Ostermueller
D Reseraee
Redcliff
Kreevich
Washington
Foxx
Ferrell
McNatt
Cronin
Werber
Radette
Cramer
Worber
braea—Plat
McNair
Hoxx
Baren
Dostan
Bhasas
Billr
Cain
Brown
Strikeota
Wilaga
Brawn
Wileson
Ostermueler
bill—Sewel
Intimates Aly May Quit League
The fragment hints at a prewar Europe scene with Schuschnigg and Mussolini amid tensions between Austria and Italy. Read as a dated dispatch, it suggests a Vienna return, health justification, and a looming crisis over war or peace in Europe and the Mediterranean, with distrust and rivalry shaping actions.
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Astake
Ethiopia
Schuschnigg
Vienna
Mussolini
Choléa
Europe
Mediterranean
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