Narrows Man 13 Killed by Train
A Narrows youth Okey Dennis left for Pulaski after learning a possible link to a death near Dry Branch. The victim, identified as R. R. Tate of Roanoke, was found on the railroad track in Radford carrying a bag bearing the name Tate. J G Dennis and sheriff J C Fanning link the case to Mercer county records.
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Okey Dennis
East River Mountain Road
Pulaski
Dry Branch
J. C. Dennis
Logan Street
Okey Dendé
Radford
Roanoke
R. R. Tate
Narrows
Fretwell's offers bathing suits and lodge notices
Just received a sale of ladies and children's bathing suits in colors and prices from $1.26 to $4.95 at Fretwell's phone 334. Mercer Lodge No. 160 A M F and A M holds a stated communication Thursday at 7 30 D D G M will be present Visiting brethren welcome Norman McDowell secretary. A young pony wanted phone 916. The train victim case mentions a possible Bluefielder in Virginia and notes burial in Narrows.
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Mercer Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Norman McDowell
Virginia
Narrows
Ford Name Used on Anti Jewish Book Charged
The unauthorized use of Henry Ford's name on the anti Jewish book Der Internationale Jude was charged to day before a House committee investigating un American activities. The committee also heard Nazi propaganda circulates in the United States via Friends of New Germany.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Germany
House
United States
Friends of New Germany
Ford
The
Dearborn
Mich
House Committee
Weideman
Democrat
Michigan
Theodor Fritsch
Leipsig
President Roosevelt Tariff Measure Faces Senate Split
The bill would allow the President to negotiate reductions in tariffs to boost trade and requires a portion of metallic reserves in silver with presidential buying power. The Senate spent hours approving minor measures before debating the silver policy, splitting Republicans and silver state lawmakers over currency and inflation concerns.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Mixed Foursome Golf Open Season at Bluefield Club
A mixed foursome golf tournament will open the season at Bluefield Country Club on Saturday June 9 with play to begin at 1 30. If unable to play call partner and Mrs J B Pearson chairwoman of the mixed foursome committee.
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Bluefield Country Club
J. B. Pearson
A. B. Mahood
O. M. Deyerle
Ralph Hughes
J. H. Hardy
J. B. Moseey
Mrs G H Whittaker of Williamson Dies After major Operation
Belated notice reports Mrs G H Whittaker of Williamson died May 29 in Cincinnati Good Samaritan hospital after a major operation in early May. Survived by husband a Norfolk and Western engineer three daughters and two sons. Bluefield friends mourn her loss.
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G. H. Whittaker
Williamson
Bluefield
Winchester Woman Laid To Rest In Ohio
Mrs. Madge Bolton of Winchester Ohio her daughters Mrs Laura Simmons of Sardena Ohio Mrs Kathleen Crawford of Peebles Ohio Clarence Whittaker of Seamen Ohio and Ray Whittaker of Sardenia Ohio attended a funeral and burial service after she was a member of the Methodist church at Winchester Ohio Funeral and burial services were held at Peebles Ohio.
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Madge Bolton
Winchester
Ohio
Laura Simmons
Sardena
Kathleen Crawford
Peebles
Clarence Whittaker
Seamen
Ray Whittaker
Sardenia
Methodist Church
Kerr bill seeks tobacco grower penalty tax
The House approved a bill to impose penalties on tobacco growers who do not cut crops under voluntary farm administration agreements. Republicans protested that the compulsory production control plan mirrors cotton controls and would regiment farming and oppress American farmers.
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Washington
House
Senate
Committee selects Fletcher to lead Hoover aligned reform effort
The Hoover faction ends 48 hours of contention as Fletcher becomes party chairman in a harmony plan to rebuild support. Hallanan shifts to executive committee chair with Hamilton named party counsel, as power realigns among western and eastern leaders and potential youth depots emerge.
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Fletcher
Greencastle
Chicago
Harmony
Hoover
Water 5
Hallanan
West Virginia
West
Hallonan
John D. M. Hamilton
Topeka
Kansas
David Mulvaney
Hamilton
James Francis Burke
Pittsburgh
Graduation List Error Omits Bluefield College Diploma Name
Through an error in the report of graduates of Bluefield College who received diplomas at the commencement exercises on Monday, a graduate’s name was omitted from the published list. Officials say the oversight will be corrected in a forthcoming notice.
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Bluefield College
Clarke Hale remembered among top scholars and athletes
Clarke Hale ranked with the leaders of the graduating class for high scholastic averages. He was also an outstanding football and basketball player for the college.
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Clarke Hale
Clarke
Republican Platform Pledges for National Renewal
The document outlines GOP beliefs on free speech and radio discussion, opposition to bureaucratic control, the need for popular mandate, balanced budgets, federal-state balance, and democratic resilience. It urges voters to elect senators and representatives who will uphold these principles, signed by Charles D. Hilles, chairman. The text also notes a separate line about ice in muscle tissue, a non sequitur.
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Charles D. Hilles
Rev W M Sneed Delivers Sermon At Midway Revival
Rev W M Sneed preached a powerful sermon at the Midway Christian church revival with the theme Treasures in Heaven. Large crowds attend the second week of services. Tonight he will speak on The Great Invitation and Friday night on Mother Home and Heaven.
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Heaven
W. M. Sneed
Bland Street Methodist Choir Rehearsal Planned
The Bland Street Methodist church announces a choir rehearsal to be held at the Bland Street location. Members are urged to attend as part of the church’s musical preparation for upcoming services.
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Bland Street
Bland Street Methodist Church
Choir Rehearsal Urgency Prompts Large Attendance
Evening session at 7 30 features important anthems in preparation. It is urgent that a large percentage of choir members attend this and the upcoming rehearsals to ensure readiness.
Slayers Indicted in Officer Slaying Case
Ed Coffin Lacey Long and Robert Neal were indicted on first degree murder charges in Jeffersonville Indiana for the Monday night slaying of an Indiana officer during a high speed chase. The defendants pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Circuit Judge George Kopp. Great Britain shows about double the fatal accident rate per thousand vehicles compared with the United States.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Ed Coffin
Lacey Long
Robert Neal
Indiana
George Kopp
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J. B. Hoislman
Frank Simmerman
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J. P. Gills
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D. G. Rangeey
W. C. Slusher
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F. O. B. Detroit
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Ford Finance Plan
Barrow Motor CO
Bluefield Ave
Associated Junior Leagues of America
Elizabeth Taylor
Little Rock
Ark
Toronto
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New Orleans
Grunow Vacuum
Warlick Furniture Store
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Sneed
Great Britain
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