Little Interest In Town Election In Richlands
In Richlands Virginia a town election is expected with two councilmen and a ward seat on the ballot. Voters must meet poll tax and residency requirements by election day to cast a ballot. Names on the slate include Painter and Devor among others. questions arise about how many councilmen are to be elected next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longworth
Polly Opat
Very Hille
W. M. Painter
H. He Oi Abd
H. ©. Broyles
East Ward
Ed Devor
J. Stowers
Evona Omer
C. S. Pippin
P, Painter
T. A. Cahorna
James F. Galloway
Price campaign for Virginia governor stirs long lead race
Speculation grows over J H Price of Virginia as he announces for governor a year and a half before the 1937 Democratic primary. Supporters claim momentum while critics wonder if the Byrd machine will block his bid. The presidential and congressional elections ahead of Virginia’s contest do not seem to dampen interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susit
Gay
J. H. Price
Virginia
Richmond
Price
Byrd Organization of
United States
Congress
Monroe County Wedding Attended by Local Family
The Monroe County event drew Mrs. Julia Hansberger and relatives including sisters Alosala and Minnie Clarke, Mrs. Gladya Bailey, and Mrs. Frank Hansbarger. The gathering connected the Hanabarger line with ties to Bluefield Virginia and Tetoratown, recalling past family reunions and a late 19th century wedding scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Rocnty
Julia Hansberger
Moore
Ja Tierney
Bluefeld
W. Va
Bluefield
Vargily
Rain Bringer Snake Legend Told In Local Tale
A very old Indiana saying claims killing a snake and laying the reptile on its back brings rain. A Wichita Falls area report notes a similar tale from Boots Milnapp, a Western Union messenger, who killed a racer frog in Teedy row and fixed it back to help cloud up and rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt
Boots
Milnapp
Wenteen Union
RESUME DRILLING FOR GAS AND OIL NEAR CLEVELAND
Five carloads of equipment from Charenton West Virginia and Cleveland Virginia are readied to resume prospecting for gas and oil near Cleveland Rudgell county. A contractor from Mount Pleasant Michigan is on the ground awaiting machinery. The contracting firm in Pehelium and Treas Oil company is involved. Previous parties connected with the file previously drilled a shaft of about a thousand feet deep. A Cleveland firm member believes the drill will target the shaft and work will continue until struck. Community excitement grows as the big oil firm nears resumption to strike gas and oil several miles north of Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charteaton
W. Va
Cleveland
Mt. Plennant
Mich
Pehelium and Treas O11 Company
Rudgell
Big of
Virginia Circle Nine met at Graham Methodist church
Circle No 9 gathered Thursday at Blanche McCall’s home with 14 members for devotionals and Bible readings. Guests included Mrs. C. Ro Grizam. the meeting opened with the circle hymn Oh Jesus I Have Promised and closed with prayer. Members answered roll with a Bible verse. refreshments of sherbet, cake and enflee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
Graham Metholst
Mra
Blanche McCall Thureday
B. Blankenship
Alels Capuiin
Plankanati
George A. Reyntlis
World Outlook
Br Forney Hutrhense
C. Teard
Billo
Leura Davenport
ST. Mary's Church
H. V. Clary
Delegates Arrive For GOP Conclave In Cleveland
Virginia sends 17 delegates to the Republican national convention with selections from the ninth and eighth districts. Some delegates are instructed for Gay Landon while 13 remain un instructed. Four at large delegates are Gol, Henry W. Anderson, Major Henry A. Wise, H. McCormac and H. L. Lawson. The Virginia delegation is seen as strong and capable to represent the party. A note on Col. Henry W. Anderson notes his presidential timber but his regional timing eliminates him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Cleveland
Roland HK. Chane
Fred Parke
Gay
Landon
Gol
Henry W. Anderson
Henry A. Wise
H. 4
McCormac
H. Ll. Lawson
G.O.P
Secret Marriages Among Local School Teachers
Local officials question how many Tazewell county teachers are secretly married and still teaching. A pattern emerges where married women lose eligibility, driving some to conceal nuptials while debt from education looms. The piece hints at social pressure and alleged courting by suitors who seek to keep the unions hidden to preserve jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell County
Mias
John Doe
Abe
Aingle
Suggestion for New Hotel Sparks Town Interest
A proposal to convert the Bang block into a hotel in Bluefield Virginia created local interest. The three story brick building, owned by Mr and Mrs Wiburne, was noted as a potential site for the new hotel amid reports the idea may be pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buofield,a
Bano
Wiburne
Bluefield
Hol Bane
Water System Bond Aims to Build Town Supply 1901
In 1900 to 1901 discussions centered on funding a town water system by bond, replacing springs and wells. Rumored typhoid concerns spurred action as residents sought treated water. Key figures included Graham Bernard Gomes and Rose, a Columbus native, who joined the effort and helped propel the municipal project forward amid political backing and local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Mary Citiend Archess Pew
Finaice
Syar Tum
Albay
Ror
Graham
Bernard Gomespany
R. Rose
Columbus
Phantas
Ceaptasil
Ering
Ater
Rene Techil
Aenea Nord
Bluefield and area water plants discussed at reunion theme
An item notes Bluefield Va municipal water plant valued at $300,000 and a modern filtration plant on the Hookman Pike. It also previews the planned BSC reunion at Pearlsburg, likely drawing many from Giles, Mercer and Monroe counties and other regions, with Peters town leaders behind earlier Ballard Spangler Callaway reunions drawing thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qolinch
Gratiam High School
Bluedtona
Bluefield
Hoekman Pike
BSC Reunion
Pearlsburg
BSC
Giles
Mercer
Monroe
Pets Dal- Ind
Welch
Lewis Clark Spangler
Six Confederate Vets Attend Memorial Services in Two Counties
Only six Confederate veterans in Tarewell and Glen counties were able to attend memorial services. Attendees in Tarewell included George W. Burnett aged 96 and others aged 94, 93, 90, 30, and 88. In Glen county, J. C. Shotter, 91, Bluefield, Va., was unable to travel to Tarewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarewell County
Tarewell
George W. Burnett
Mitton Harris
Qacar Correll
A. J. Steele
W. ©. Pendleton
C. W. Mathews
Glen County
Paarlabure
J. C.shotter
Bluefield
Tazewell
Graham High School Praises Return of Miss Baldwin
Members of the Graham High School parent teacher association express pleasure at the return of Miss Mamie Baldwin English mentor and standout teacher for next year. The faculty regards her as an outstanding and influential educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Baldwin
Graham High School
Mamie 8 Baldwin
Candidate for Bluefield East Ward Councilman Seeks Support
Voter notice from Bluefield Virginia regarding a candidate for councilman in the East Ward. Includes a quoted legal opinion from Abram P. Staples, Attorney General, about registrar eligibility after resignation and time since last election action. The election details mention dates and the registrar’s role in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram P. Staples
Virginia
Richmond Children’s Home Drive headed by Miro and Hale
Vensomar Virginia sidelight notes the upcoming Richmond Children’s Home drive in Bedford Virginia led by Miro and Pear Hale to boost support for hundreds of orphans. Kenneth Newton reports on Madison Wisconsin PhD progress and family plans at Camp Maria Olbrich. A wedding at St Mary’s Episcopal notes a mockingbird’s perch signaling good omens during the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miro
Pear Hale
Richmond Children'a Home
Birefield
Richmond Children’s Bone
Kenneth Newton
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Catharine James
Kitty
Willvaummer
Maria Olbrich
Lake
Winona
Birwa
Miaz
Bisa Williamson
Barnes Gilleapls
St. Mary's Spiacopal
Avery‘ Pote
Virginia Side Personal News on Williamson-Gilespie Nuptials
Mira Virginia Frasier is home from Fredericksburg with sister Milas Louies Frazier who spoke in Richmond. Milas returns today. their niece a Fredericks teacher from Fredericksburg attended the Gilespie Williamson wedding with Mr and Mrs Carl Gillespie of Tazewell and Garnett Williamson, daughters from Vivian and Mia, plus Clark Killy of Hoekman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira
Virginia
Frasier
Fredericksburg
Milas Louies Frazier
Richemond
Milas Louies
Milas
Predertekia
Robert
Plerle
Carl Gillespie
Tazewell
Agere Gerrgraay
Aion Eliga
Williamaon Barnes Gillespie
Garnett Williamson
Vivian
Mia
Clark Killy
Hoekman
Gilespie-Wilam
Impressive Rites Held for Billie Louise Whitt
Following her death on May 4 in Rochester, Billie Louise Whitt was honored at a funeral with a solemn service. The notice lists surviving relatives and local mourners, reflecting a small town tribute to a late resident.
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Rites Helo
Billie Louise Whitt
Four Counties to Grundy Picnic Adorns Four Counties
The 11th annual picnic of the four counties Bichandh Russell Dickerson and Tazewell will be held Sunday July 5 near Grundy instead of July 12. About ten thousand are expected with parking for 300 cars. Mountain musicians will appear from the four counties and two large trucks will broadcast music and speeches. Local judges and speakers from each county will attend. Attendees are asked to bring picnic baskets. plenty of drinks will be on grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bichandh
Ruussell
Dickerson
Tazewell
Grundy
Clarence C. Burns
A. A. Counts
Ruspells
A. Skeens
Walter Phipps
Willie Tiller
R. B. Wiliam
Buchanan
A. C. Buchanan
W. R. Williama
Tazewell County
H. G. McClothiln
Missionary Union to Hold Meet in City Title
The Women's missionary union auxiliary to the New Lebanon Baptist association will hold its 34th annual meeting at Richmand's Baptist church. June 11 speaker will be Miss Blanche Sydnor White of Richmond, Virginia, corresponding secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Tmissionary Union
New Lebanon Baptiat Association
Richmand's
Blanche Sydnor White
Richmond
Frank Shue of Bluefield to Speak at Revival
The Baydat church announces a revival starting Monday night June 3 with Frank Shue, superintendent of the Union Mission of Bluefield West Virginia, preaching. Shue is noted for his earnest preaching and past revival work and recently worked with B Howard Cadle in Tennessee during a series of meetings. The Baptist church invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baydat
Frank Shua
Union Mission
Bluefield
W. Va
Shue
Richlands
B. Howard Cadle
Uieason
Indianapolis
Tennessee
T J Murphy Sells Eagle Hotel Lease Equipment
T J Murphy who for seven years operated the Eagle hotel has sold his lease and belongings to a Mr Presne and is no longer connected with the hotel. Murphy is a candidate for mayor in Tuesday's election and will be affiliated with the Dixie hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Murphy
Eagle Hotel
Presne
Murphy
Former Residents Visit From Alabama Return to Georgia
Former residents Mr Gilmer and Mrs Ratcliffe visited here for a glass with Viola Ratcliffe. Gilmer, a former Russell County citizen, left Alabama after 37 years and taught school there before moving. Ned Gilmer, son of Mr Gilmer, arrived from Richmond where he studied to be a pharmacist and will stay several days before returning to Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
and. Stra
Gilmer
Dancy
Alabama
Viola Ratclitt
Russell County
Chtisen
Ned Gilmer
Richmond
Tazewell
Charles P. Gillespia
Chicago
Billie Maxwell
Mia
John A. Maxwell
New York
Ehe
Columbia University
Huth Kirk
Tazewell County
Ada Burton
Gratton
West Virginia
Mary Coulling
Tazewell School
Nashvills
Tenn
Peabody
Mra
Elmer Kiser
Nancy
Puck
Kiser
H. F. Peery
Rho
Jdell
Bluefield
Leitz
Misa Jan Witten
Avc
Davis
Daugh‘ter
Elizabeth
Akeron
Ohio
Love
Carbaugh
Lacy
Wally Davis
Newton Gilmer
Ala
Virginia
Viola Ratcliffe
Richlands
Marvin Mowong Sledy
P. Tacwwell
Dad Tynes
Bea Spee
Tonto Vale
Butord & At
Etary
Fialt
Mies
Nancy Bist
Neydens
Romnegn
Jompean
Eatrel
Nand
Ieee Ae Ae
Wi B. Robinson
Peery
Frieide
Elbert Stephenson
V. I. Stephenson
Thireflay
Washington
Garland
Earls
Fred
George Baumgardner
CCO
Petershire
Burkes Garden
B. Dickenson
North Tasewell
Lia Bone
Foster Falls
Henry Harmanald
Blackstone
Blackstone College
Katherine Harmon
Farmers Cheer All Night Rain Lifts Drought In Counties
An all night rain Wednesday brought relief to farmers in Tazewell and Russell counties. Soil had been dry to several inches, halting planting and requiring irrigation from streams. The cattle industry in Russell faced a serious condition per local observers.
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Tazewell
Rysasll
Russell
Richlands Circles Plan Meetings At Presbyterian Church
Circle 1 of the Presbyterian church will meet at Mrs W H Bandy's home Thursday afternoon. Circle 4 plans to meet at Miss Susie Kincannon's home on the stated date and hour. The Woman's Missionary Society will meet at 3:30 at Mrs Lart's home with Miss Kennath Williams assisting. Young People's Council of the Methodist church reports officers present and assigns dates for June meetings with several members named. Certificates and other local items appear in the notes with several names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Susie Kincannon
Womans Missionary Society
Ll Art
Keanath Willams
Moothly Council
Tig
Methodist Chruoh
Patty Orr
Virgty Palton
John Ratell
Francis Isbury
Harry Tarter
Mra
Day
Biosson
Kitchey
Landers
Jay Aliis Don
Branch Padburys
Margaratt Ann
Il An
Helen Maxwell
Patsy
Lee Kelly
Virginia Institute
Bristol
Mary Williams
Richmond
W. RB. Williame
Nella Smallwood
Mattie Williams
Virginia
Misa Evelyn Draper
Kingsport
Methodist Church
West Fork
Tazewell, County
Young People’s Union
Cedar Bly
Richlands
Huston Williams
St. Luke’s Hospital
Bluefield
Rotary Club
Jewel Ridge
R. Bar Hatcher
J. W. Ringetaff
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley
Ringane
Taréwal Virginia to host wildlife conference chair by Beverly Eltasa
In Tazewell County Beverly W W Eltasa Jr a member of Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries Commission will chair the Wildlife and Conservation conference to be held in Richmond starting next Friday and running through Saturday The gathering called by Governor George C Peary aims to organize a statewide wildlife federation affiliated with a national body formed in Washington last February Health work report notes vaccination of 2023 dogs against rabies plus 404 people inoculated against smallpox 2530 inoculated against typhoid and a diphtheria toxin treatment program A rainy week brings temporary drought relief to area farms with no major damage reported Memorial Day services honor Confederate veterans in Jeffersonville cemetery and a post service banquet for veterans and widows follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Christian Church
Maude Fleshman
He Christian Endeavor
Chesapeake Area
Lynchburg
Ning
Aplendia
Aurora Cecil
Paul Bhawer
Mary Brewster Carter
J. W. Dickeson
Dua Teresa McMullin
Margaret Gallop
Sylvia Lampert
Lina Jennings
Mrs. M. Clark
Margaret Pritchett
Martha Morrin
Elizabeth Walker
Eula Tate
Taréwal
Beverly WW. Eltasa Jr
Tazawell
Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries For
Virginia
Wild Life and Conservation Conference
Richmond
Salure
George C. Peary
Ature Wild Life Federation
General Wild Life Federation
Washington
Cithiona
Menthly
Board of Supervisors
Russell-Buchanen-Tazewell Ates Health Unit
Rex Steele
Mit Veterinarian
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Tazewell County
Jeffersonville
U. D.C
W. W. Arrowood
Lyde Tynen
Tazewell Avenue
H. A. Phillips
North Tazewell
Richlands Personal Notes Highlight Dance and News
A homecoming dance will be held Thursday night at the River Side inn. Hale and his Georgians provide music. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dalton announce the birth of a baby boy, Charles Edward. Local snippets cover students visiting relatives, summer returns from college, a church youth event, and community updates. United States military strength ranks seventh globally with Britain leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Side Inn
Hale
Charles Dalton
Dalton
Charles Edward
Alice Blewick
Bern Colleges
Almmer
J. Ry Smith
Geraldine
Blanch Nipper
Wytheville
Andd
Cecil McGuire
Gueets
McGuire
J. B. Smith
Healing Spring
North Carolina
Margaret Williams
Houston Williams
St. Lukes’ Hospital
Bluefeld
W. P. Farmer
Nona Huth Draper
Duke University
John Hyatt
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Baptist Women Meet in Grundy in Spring Assembly
The Hélen Henderson group of the New Lebanon association held a spring meeting at Grundy church on June 4 starting 10:30 a.m. Led by Mrs. S. W. Gabriel, the event featured prayer, scripture, and talks on mission study enlistment and stewardship by H. L. McGlothlin and H. Combe. A luncheon followed with afternoon sessions led by Rev. R. T. Newton and others, with nominations announced for group officers including leader Mrs. S. W. Gabriel and secretary Mrs. John Ramey. Attendees included members from Richlands, Grundy, Honaker, and Bluefield. the day closed with song, prayer, and a conservation service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hélen Henderson
WM. UL
New Lebanon Association
Grundy Church
W. Gabriel
Richlands
R.T. Wells
R. T Newton
H L. McGlothlin
H. Combe
Grundy
Ezra
Ada Wallece
Kirk Dickerson
Honeur
Jim Albert
Honaker
R. T. Newton
A. J.anderson
Ricklands
Mra
Brayer
R. Z. Wella
A. L. Anderson
H L. McGlothtin
Allus Vance
J. T. Melds
Jane’ Newton
Myrth Vance
Laundry Plant Planned for Richland Location
J J Sparta and H B Dillon of Kingaport advance plans for a one story laundry and dry cleaning building in Richland. The 70 by 140 foot facility would include boiler room garage, cost about 10000, with machinery totaling around 40000. Five trucks are expected and a 30 person starting staff with monthly payroll estimates between 1200 and 3500. The ironer alone would cost about 6000 and the plant would require 12 to 15 workers for full operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sparta
H. B. Dillon
Kingaport
Thear
Last Rites for John Boyd Killed in Mine Accident
Last rites were held Thursday afternoon near Jews dge for John H. Boyd, 28, who was instantly killed by slate fall Tuesday about 1 30 p m. Fellow workers witnessed the fall, and Boyd’s death occurred on Smith ridge following a long day of labor. Immediate family and friends attended at the Union Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyd
Jewsdge
John H. Boyd
Boyd
Perenla
Neveral Brothers
Smith Ridge
Union Hall
Return Engagement of Reno's Fun Makers
Reno's Fun Makers announce a weeklong engagement starting Monday June 8 at the Star Theatre in Reno. The act, a popular vaudeville novelty, has drawn ardent support from the theatre management and promises lively entertainment each evening at 21 cents per seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Many-Youra
R. G. Flannary
Star Theatre
Eny Pictures
Tha Lopalei
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Clinch Valley
Virginia News
Old Dominion
Monroe County
Thyeather
Charleston
James Harmon
Turewell
B. H. Witten
Princeton
Rhodell
Charlottesville, Va
Fred Litz
Uae
London
Minaouri
Pat Crow
Crow
Vensomar
Sidelights
Virginia Side
Frank Shue
UMD
Tazewell, VA
Drouth
Gardena
Meadowas
Norfolk and Eastern
William Crabtree
Hereford
Theo Speer
Birmingham
Blehop
Oscar Williama
Tarawell
H. Phillipa
Bluefield Sanitarium
Richlands Personals
G, W. Spark
Cadar Bluff
Thompson
Cleyenne
Thuredey
Charley Dalton
T. Newton
Mra. Newton
8. W. Gabriel
Poe
Lebanon
Afr
Britefa Holding
Grund
Spler
Helen Henderson
Richland
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