Greenbrier Fair Plans Under Way in Lewisburg
Plans for this year's Greenbrier Valley Fair in Lewisburg include a Homecoming Week for Greenbrier Monroe Pocahontas and Summers counties. A special committee will contact former residents to invite them back for Aug to Sept 6 events. The fair features increased premiums, a stage show Revelations of 1936, Roberta's Circus, Jerry the Monk, a 12-piece band, fireworks, and Veterans Day events.
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Greenbrier
Greenbrier Valley
E. Lewis
Maxwelton
Roberta's Circus
Jerry
Monk
Domesday
Saher
Reenbrier County Horse Show
Gresmieter County
American Legion
7Th Legion
Bluefield man to receive PhD at Virginia commencement
Dudley Hutcherson, son of the late Mr and Mrs J R Hutcherson of Bluefield, will earn his PhD from the University of Virginia at Tuesday commencement in Charlottesville He has taught English at Beaver High School and holds degrees from 9 and Henry College and the University of Virginia He is a Phi Beta Kappa member His wife Anita Rometti of Bluefield will join him in spending the summer there Paganini rumor closes this fragment.
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Dudley Hutcherson
J. R. Hutcherson
Bluefield
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Hutcherson
Thomas Lipford
Jicherson
Beaver High School
9 and Henry College
Nveralty of
Virginia
Phi Beta Kappa
National Hary Scholastic Fraternity
Bailey church Willing Workers meet with Elizabeth and Virginia French
The Willing Workers class of the Bailey Method ist church held its monthly Bailey Virginia June 6 meeting at the Bailey church. Miss Elizabeth and Virginia French led the program. Afterward guests enjoyed a social hour and refreshments were served to about eighteen members.
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Bailey
Bailey Methodist Church
Elizabeth
Virgina French
Revival meeting ends at Bailey Methodist Church
The Bailey Methodist church concluded a successful revival series with a closing service on Monday night.
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Bailey Methodist Church
Baby Rachel Darleen Parham Born to Mr and Mrs Roy Parham
A baby girl named Rachel Darleen Parham was born June 3 to former Bailey resident Mrs Ida Hroyls and her husband Roy Parham. The child is the daughter of the Grundy born family and is part of the local community.
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Auhay
Grundy
Rey
Bluefield
Roy Parham
Bailey
Rachel Darleen
Ida Hroyls
Local Social Roundup From Roanoke Area Visits
Roanoke residents hosted and visited friends over the weekend with several households mentioned including Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Stanley and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Holman of Draper North Carolina visiting local hosts. Other hospitality noted involve Bluefield and Springville visitors and multiple local families including the Wilburn and Karr households with various relatives and friends called out.
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Jessie Willis
Roanoke
M. F. Stanley
Joe Holman
Draper
N. C
Raymond Clark
George Wilburn
Bluefield
Frank Wilburn
Springville
T. H. Wilburn
J. W. Karr
Virginia Bailey
Sadie Mu
Nash
Moonshine Charge Held by Federal Court in Carter Street Case
Millard Fletcher a 2 year old colored man was held on $1000 bond by Commissioner Thomas H Scott charged with operating a moonshine still. He denied the charge claiming someone used his name to frame him. Fumes rose from the Carter street still as officers arrived. Earlier Friday night Emmett Bailey was held on $1000 bond for operating a still nearby.
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Millard Fletcher
Thomas H. Scott
Fletcher
Carter Street
Scott
Emmett Bailey
Still
Bailey
Ada
Harmon's Writ of Error Denied in Will Case
Mrs. Mary Harmon of Los Angeles lost the second phase of her bid to challenge the will of her late father Governor Henry C. Stuart of Elk Garden. The Virginia Supreme Court refused a writ of error, upholding the Russell County circuit court ruling against her claim against the State Plant er's Bank of Richmond and others. Beneficiaries were the governor's nephews, known as cattle barons of southwest Virginia. Harmon alleges kinship influence in will drafting and seeks $2,000 annual income she says is unpaid.
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Mary Stuart Harmon
Los Angeles
Henry C. Stuart
Elk Garden
State Supreme Court
Wreneville
Circuit Court
Russell County
Virginia
Harmon
RCA Victor Shows New Radios in Welch Hotel
RCA Victor displays new radios at the Carter hotel in Welch on Monday through Wednesday June 8 9 and 10 under Jones-Cornell Electric company sponsorship. Welch distributor claims the 1937 Victor model is the finest yet and sets a new standard of perfection likely to attract many new users.
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Carter Hotel
Welch
Jones-Cornell Electric Company
French Airlines Receive Heavy Government Subsidies
Reports indicate certain French carriers receive subsidies covering up to 77.9 percent of their total income, highlighting extensive state support for the aviation sector and shaping market competition.
Constitutional Amendment Again Takes Headlines
Constitutional amendment news continues to dominate front pages with ongoing debates and developments highlighted by officials and voters. Analysts weigh implications as campaigns push for clarity on proposed changes and potential impacts on governance.
Labor and Court Clash Echoes in New Deal Debate
A pivotal Supreme Court decision sparks strong reactions from labor leaders and politicians as dissenters argue for social welfare protections for women and workers. Republican leaders weigh constitutional change ahead of the Cleveland convention while international tensions and domestic finance measure shape the political landscape.
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Supreme Court
Q.P
William Allen White
Kansas
Emporia Gazette
Dred Scott
Republican Party
White
Alf Landon
Old Guard
Tha Laeup Rai
Whiterior
Ndon
J. Henry Roraback
National Committee Mane
Conpeenee
Land Roraback
Charles D. Ae Wore
Sioateeman
New Yor
Connecticut
Hilles
Futhermore
London
New York
Indiana
Landon
Frank Knox
William E. Borah
White House
Henry P. Fletcher
Republican National Committee
Hoover
Cleveland
Winning Contract By the Four Aces
Bridge article discusses bidding balance and over/under bids in a recent duplicate tournament. It analyzes a hand where South and North misjudge bids, leading to varied outcomes and a Grand Slam possibility. Emphasizes matching partner style, avoiding psychic bids, and following practical bidding principles.
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South North
South
North
Clerly
Theodore Lightner
Mr. Lightner
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Report
Washington June 4 Treasury shows receipts 15 682 091.44 expenditures 42 209 844.93 balance 2 bin 870 872.62 Customs receipts world 5 320 394.92 fiscal year July receipts 8 684 576 731.95 expenditures 6 654 109 000.13 including 3 097 843 end expenditures Gold assets 10 419.09 pees hotel breakfast in bed cited as most appreciated by guests with free newspaper delivery near second.
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Treasury
Washington
Indulgences and a Father’s Forgiveness in a Home Scene
A narrative intertwines a boy’s kitchen mishap with a Catholic lesson on indulgences. The tale recalls forgiveness through a child’s confession and a family’s loving response, then shifts to brief local notices and personal greetings from Norfolk and nearby towns.
Oney Gap Visitors Share Weekend in Oney Gap
Mrs B A Bird and family from Affinity visit her mother Mrs Maria Belcher in Oney Gap. The Belchers host P W Belcher and children and Miss Tishie Belcher from Falls Mills with J S Wagner and J K Belcher in attendance. Giles Whitlow and family from Devils Fork join relatives, while Roscoe Shelton and family from Welch stay with M L Shelton. Mrs Herman Crotty and children also appear in the weekend roundup.
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Oney Gap
W. Va
B. A. Bird
J. K. Belcher
Giles Whitlow
Devils Fork
W.va
Roscoe Shelton
Welch
M. L. Shelton
Herman Crotty
Led ier whites meet at Home with Sixteen Members
Horsepen reports the Led ier whites gathering at a member’s home with 16 attendees and new officers elected for the coming year. A luncheon followed, prepared by Mrs Bail with help from Miss Jonesh Born. Mr. and Mrs. Alien on stn celebrate the birth of a girl May 30. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J L Patrick and relatives from Valley, Portsmouth Ohio, and Akron Ohio.
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Horsepen
Ier
Bail
Jonesh
Glee Stillwell
Alien
Stn
J. L. Patrick
Re- Valley
Bob Archer
Porthmouth
Clarence Aces
Akron
Ohio
Io Pion
A Daily Trust With God by Rev Norman W Cox
A devotional reflection on applying Jesus teachings from the Sermon on the Mount. It urges action over listening alone, building life on the rock of truth, with prayers for guidance to live by the Word. The note ends by mentioning China’s first commercial airline in 1929 between Shanghai and Nanjing.
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Mumsey
Daddy
Christ
Ee Literary League
Parkersburg
W. Va
God
Rev
Norman W. Cox
D. D
Jesus
Holy Father
China
Optiy
Shanghai
Nahng
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Cardozo
Brandeis
Justice Drone
William Green
Americae Federation of Labor
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Francis E. Townsend
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Hueyang
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Socialist Party
France
Albert Serraut
Sarraut
Leon Blum
General Confederation of Labor
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Chamber of Deputies
Italo
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Britain
Haile Selassie
Samuel Hoare
Pierre Javal
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Admiralty
Far East
North China
Canton
Ment
South China
Tokyo
Nanking
Joseph W. Burns
Tennessee
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House of Representatives
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Nashville
William 8. Bankhead
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House
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Siam
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A A Moyes
Ont A
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Norfolk
Poni O Deicke
A. Kase
Rances
Hher
Marvin Harvey
Misa Alvarick
Siance
Hishary
State Capitol
Oney Gap, W. Va
Sally Patrick
Hawkins
Hawkins Bluefield
Kelvinatol
United Pocahontas Coal Compler
Jones-Cornett Electric Company
Kelvinator
A-Vietor Radio Distributors
Grinder
Appalachian
Electric Power Company
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