Baseball Injury Fatal to Laurel Fork Teacher
Prof. O B Kyle 29 of Laurel Fork Carroll County and Laurel Fork High School principal died after a baseball foul tip struck his face during practice at the school. He is survived by his widow Ruby Boyer, parents, a brother Garnet Kyle and six sisters. Kyle was reelected principal and was a cousin of Graham High principal Z T Kyle.
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0. B. Kyle
Laurel Fork
Carroll County
Laurel Fork High School
Galax Hospital
Kyle
Z. T. Kyle
Graham High School
Ruby Boyer
John Kyle
Former Dispatcher Turn Gardener
Retired Norfolk and Western train dispatcher T. H. Lynch near Glenwood Park on the Bluefield Princeton road has regained health after retirement for ill health. He now tends his garden with notable energy and sun exposure, living in a cozy Lynch cottage with wife Mrs. Lynch. Lynch is a Union, West Virginia native who served as a dispatcher with Bluefield headquarters. Bluefield police chief G. W. Havens notes a local 50 acre Sanders field cultivated by J. W. Wade shows a premier wheat prospect, rivaling any in appearance.
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T. H. Lynch
Norfolk and Western
Glenwood Park
Bluefield
Princeton
Mr. Lynch
Lynch
Mrs. Lynch
Union
Monroe County
West Virginia
N. and W
G. W. Havens
South Dakota
Sanders Place
J. W. Wade
Havens
It Knows and Shows the Defective Unit at Once
A concise description notes that the device instantly identifies a faulty unit. The text highlights immediate recognition, implying a diagnostic capability or testing feature. No further context available within the fragment.
Prayer Meeting Set At Graham Presbyterian Church
Virginia residents are invited to a prayer meeting this evening at 7 30 PM at the Graham Presbyterian church. The announcement calls for community participation and devotional fellowship.
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Graham Presbyterian Church
George Crockett Bible Class Hosts Social Evening
Mrs Royster Bates and Mrs Glenn Mathews hosted the George Crockett Bible class gathering at Mrs Bates home. Devotional reading by Mrs Lee Harman followed by the Lord's Prayer. Plans for next month's class picnic. Five tables of rock played with top prizes to Mrs O L Thorn and Mrs T C Ramey. Winners included Mrs Luther Wingate and Glenn Mathews. Ice course served. Guests listed include George Crockett teacher and many couples and individuals.
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Royster Bates
Glenn Mathews
George Crockett Bible Class
Tne
Bates
Lee Harman
Mathews
O. L. Thorn
T. C. Ramey
Luther Wingate
George Crockett
Julia Saunders
Nam Crockett
Fred Horne
Howard Gill
C. L. Thorn
W. C. Anderson
Evans Omar
Nancy
Bill Wyatt
C. O. Bailey
Luther Bates
Curtis Shuffibearger
Red Cross Flour Shipment Arrives for Bluefield Needy
Bluefield Virginia received a Red Cross flour shipment to aid the town's needy. The note mentions that many communities are abolishing Red Cross flour distribution, at least during the summer season.
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Bluefield
Red Cross
Doctor J R Hicks in Maryland serious after crash
Mrs. Joe Pruett received a letter from a relative in Dickenson Maryland reporting Dr J R Hicks 76 formerly of Clear Fork remains seriously injured after an automobile crash last week. Hicks practiced medicine until the injury and his wife is sister of L K E Walker of Bluefield Virginia. Years ago Hicks left Clear Fork for Maryland and was followed by several families from the area who all prospered.
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Joe Pruett
Dickenson
Maryland
J. R. Hicks
Hicks
Clear Fork
L. KE. Walker
Bluefield
Flames Damage Harman Building and Contents
A fire Tuesday morning caused several hundred dollars in damage to the J. C. Harman store on Virginia Avenue and heavy damage to furniture stored on the second floor. The pool room on the first floor remained intact as firefighters tackled the blaze after 11 o clock, later gaining control though much furniture was ruined. The fire origin was undetermined and insurance status unclear.
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J. C. Harman
Virginia Avenue
C. D. Harman
Rites This Afternoon for Capt. Alexander
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 30 PM at the Presbyterian church in Tazewell for Capt John D Alexander 92 father of C L Alexander of Bluefield WV Burial will be in Tazewell cemetery The funeral party will leave Norton in the morning for Tazewell Captain Alexander died Monday at the home of his daughter Mrs F D Kitts in Norton He was for years a prominent Tazewell businessman and widely known in southwest Virginia
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Presbyterian Church
Tazewell
John D. Alexander
C. L. Alexander
Bluefield
Norton
Captain Alexander
F. D. Kitts
Virginia
Virginia Side Personalities Amid Illness and Visits
Mrs W P Barnett near Virginia Avenue shows marked improvement after a week of illness. Miss Lucy Jennings visits Snowville to see aunt Miss India Covey, while R L Poindexter also improves at his Falls Mill dam home. Miss Kate Johnson from Tazewell stays with sister Mrs E L Callaway. Dr C M Newton of Narrows visited his parents. Betty Jane Breckenridge born June 1. Tazewell county enjoys a welcome rainfall aiding crops. season praised.
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W. P. Barnett
Virginia Avenue
Barnett
Lucy Jennings
Snowville
India Covey
Mies Jennings
Graham High School
R. L. Poindexter
Falls Mille Dam
Kate Johnson
Tazewell
E. L. Callaway
C. M. Newton
Narrows
J. M. Newton
W. C. Breckenridge
Betty Jane
Jersey Youth Bicycles 886 Miles To World's Fair
Emile Rodney 21 of Elizabethton New Jersey rode a bicycle from New York to the world’s fair in 11 days. A wheel meter on the bike showed 886 miles covered. Rodney is a University of Virginia graduate and made the trip to attend the exposition.
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Chicago
Emile Rodney
Elizabethton
N. J
Rodney
University of Virginia
New York
Frame resigns from WVU extension director post
Morgantown West Virginia June 6 Nat T Frame former director of the agricultural extension division of West Virginia university says his dismissal was aimed at discrediting organized agriculture in the state. He blames personal factors for his removal while the board cites payroll favoritism lobbying and fund misuse.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Nat T. Frame
Agricultural Extension Division
West Virginia University
Frame
University
Board of Governors
Theard
B. G. Smith
Clarksburg
College of Agriculture
West Virginia Farm Bureau
Fire equipment massed after double alarms in Bluefield
Bluefield fire crews responded to two alarms within five minutes as disinfectant smoke from Stewart Erwin’s home triggered a blaze scare on South Powell street. The second call from North Powell and Allen street brought reserve units from the South Side station.
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Bluefield
Central Station
South Powell Street
Stewart Erwin
Erwin
North Powell and
Allen Streets
South Side
MITCHELL TELLS QF STOCK DEALS
New York June 6 Charles E B Mitchell testified at his tax evasion trial about buying back 18,300 bank shares he once conveyed to his wife to claim an income loss. He said market declines and huge loan obligations created pressure, while counsel advised re purchasing the stock amid proposed gift tax law.
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New York
Rbecause
Charles EB. Mitchell
National City Bank
J. P. Morgan and Company
Corn Exchange Bank
Mitchell
National City Company
Guy Carey
Steuer
Caray
Two New Members Admitted to Rotary
Bernard McClaugherty Jr a young Bluefield attorney and J L Morrow of Metropolitan Life Insurance were admitted to Rotary at the Bluefield club meeting. Rev Jennings W Hobson spoke on Rotary ideals and ethics and J L Lewis of the American Automobile Association gave a short address. The club elected J B Moseley as delegate to the international convention in Boston June 26 to 30. Visitors included C Bishop, president of the Danville Rotary Club.
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Bernard McClaugherty Jr
Bluefield
J. L. Morrow
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Rotary
Bluefield Club
Jennings W. Hobson
J. L. Lewis
American Automobile Association
J. B. Moseley
Boston
C. Bishop
Danville
Rotary Club
Car Loadings Rise Slightly Despite Memorial Day Holiday
New York Chicago and North Western railway freight traffic last week remained near the prior week’s peak for 1933, despite Memorial day. Loadings totaled 20,760 cars, down from 21,425 the previous week and above 17,448 a year ago.
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New York
Chicago & North Western Railway
Court to End Term
Charleston reports the supreme court will end its regular spring term Saturday with the next term opening in September. Special terms may be held during the summer.
Ladies Missionary meeting at 4 at 101 Genoa Ave
News of the Golored People reports the Ladies House Missionary Society of the Church of God Apostolic will meet at 4 oclock at the home of Mrs Sallie Hayes located on the third floor at 101 Genoa Avenue. Funeral services for Valerie M Hill are set for today at 3 pm at John Stewart Memorial Church conducted by Rev T G Howard. Hill died Sunday morning. surviving relatives include her mother and father Mr and Mrs Moton Minnis husband Arthur Hill three sisters Gladys Ruth and Pauline and two brothers Archie and Clarence. Cars for the funeral should be at 1060 Bland Street by 230 pm.
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Ladies House Missionary Society of the Church of God (Apostolic
Sallie Hayes
Genoa Avenue
Valerie M. Hill
John Stewart M. E
T. G. Howard
Evangelist Elder Dickerson at City Meeting House
Elder L. L. Dickerson, a young evangelist, visits the city delivering inspiring sermons. His services begin promptly at 8 p.m. and have drawn large audiences in recent evenings.
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L. L. Dickerson
United Dry Forces Plan May Meetings at Y M C A
The United Dry Forces announce two upcoming meetings at the Y M C A on June 11 and June 13 on Scott Street. Beginning Thursday morning two women workers will hold an open forum from 10 to 1 and 5 to 8 p m. Mrs. W P James leads the 10 to 1 shift with literature and election info for June 27. Pauline Watkins covers 5 to 8 p m that day. organizers invite all temperance workers to attend. Mrs Lalia Brown, recently operated on May 22 at Browns hospital, is improving.
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United Dry Forces
Scott Street
W. P. James
Pauline Watkins
Lalia Brown
Browns Hospital
Mentha Pepsin Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Ailments
An advertisement touts Dave’s Mentha Pepsin as a fast acting remedy for gas indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief from gastritis dizziness nervousness headaches and insomnia caused by stomach distress and notes Goodykoontz Drug as the local supplier.
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Dave
Dare
Goodykoontz
Torea
Vacation Trip Reports Pleasant Day Away
Raymond Morton, Miss Grace Howard and Mrs. Bertha Hunt motored to Glen Fortie West Virginia and Roanoke Virginia Sunday with a delightful day spent as they visited the mother at 249 Kidd street.
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Kidd Street
Raymond Morton
Grace Howard
Bertha Hunt
Glen Fortie
W. Va
Roanoke
Rev A L Lowe to preach at Blake's Chapel A M E Zion
The Rev A L Lowe who led a revival here last fall will preach tonight at Blake's Chapel A M E Zion. The public is invited. Dorothy Hester, noted acrobatic flyer, has opened a flying school at Portland Oregon.
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Dorothy Hester
Portland
Ore
Business Men Elect President in Bluefield Association
The Bluefield Business Men's Association elected Wade H. Harry, head of Harry Hardware, president, succeeding Clark V. Foland whose term ended June 1. J. Hudson Huffard of Bluefield, Va., was chosen as vice president.
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Wade H. Harry
Clark V. Foland
Bluefield
Board Minutes Note Re-elections and Directors Named
Henry Kendrick was succeeded by G. A. Lawhead as treasurer after re election. The board of directors includes Harry A. Goodykrantz J. B. Erwin Hermann Kichner L. E. Poe L. A. Jackson and W. R. Keesee in addition to officers.
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Henry Kendrick
G. A. Lawhead
Harry A. Goodykrantz
J. B. Erwin
Hermann Kichner
L. E. Poe
L. A. Jackson
W. R. Keesee
Don Quixotes Helmet Inspires Alder-Son Broaddus Grads
Dr. Norman W. Cox pastor of Fifth Avenue Baptist Huntington delivers a graduation address at Alder son Broaddus College using Don Quixote's Helmet as the central theme. The ceremony honors graduates and aligns literary allusion with moral leadership.
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Philippi
Norman W. Cox
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Huntington
Don Quixote
Alderson-Broaddus College
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