Elevator Shaft Fall Proves Fatal
James Bane Peery, 8, of Marion Virginia, an officer of Peery Wholesale Grocery, died after falling into an elevator shaft at the Marion plant. He was found unconscious at the bottom after leaving the second floor door open, and died in Abingdon hospital. Surviving include his wife Frances Adkins Peery, a son Wikerson, and parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Peery. Funeral at Marion Presbyterian Church today at 10, interment Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, at 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peery Wholesale Grocery Company
Marion
Abingdon
James Bane Peery
Tazewell
Mr. Peary
Mr. Peery
Frances Adkins
Wikerson Peery
W. W. Peery
William Peery
North Tazewell
Elmore Peery
Yukon
Presbyterian
Maplewood
House Sends NRA Plan To Senate Righberg Resigns
The House approved a resolution extending NRA authority to April 1, 1986 and repealing presidential power to enact mandatory codes. An amendment to end the president’s power to approve voluntary codes failed 72 to 177. Maverick proposed blocking suspension of anti trust laws, but failed 134 to 157.
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HOUSE
Senate
Righberg
NRA
High Court
Rep
Jenkins
Ohto
Representative Maverick
Democrat
Texas
Roosevelt and code debate shift in Congress
The article notes Roosevelt seeking to transfer chair duties to the next administration and the AFL executive council reconvening after denouncing the NRA. It reports Congress backing a 12 month plan to retain NRA staff for statistics, while the House rejected a move to empower the trade commission instead of the president on voluntary codes.
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Hichberg
Roosevelt
Richberg
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
NRA
House
Ways and Means
Trade Commission
Zipeledy
Massachusetts
Knights Templar Elects Officers at Bluefield Commandery
John F. Parker elected thirtieth commander of Bluefield Commandery No 19 Knights Templar at annual officers’ election. New officers include James L. Albright generalissimo T Frank Mastin captain general Mayo M. King senior warden Allen T Buchanan junior warden Ira S Nichola prelate Lester M Carper treasurer Millard F Thompson recorder Warren E Brooks standard bearer William P Ryan sword bearer Laula D Wilmore warder James Nelson captain of guards Noel F Wickham renters Rev T S Petars associate prelate Archia S Hooker associate prelate. The commandery mourns Sir Thomas J Phelps former prelate. memorial read by Ira S Nichols. Several members died during the year. services for Ruth Barbe Coling and others noted. Body of Coling to Welch for funeral Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Parker
Daily Telegraph Publishing Company
Blusfeld
Knights Templar
James L. Albright
T. Frank Mastin
Mayo M. King
Allen ‘Tt. Buchanan
Ira
Nichola
Lester M. Carper
Millard F. Thompson
Warren E. Brooks
William P. Ryan
Laula D. Wilmore
James ©. Nelson
Noel F. Wickham
Ira S. Nichols
Templar
Charles W. Akers
John L. Bruner
Joe H. Davidson
Okey J. Douglass
Samerson L. Plera
John A. Cofling
RK. F. Collis
Patara
Oleh
Evanston
Ind
Siyeheia
Pee
Welch
Welch Mathods
Monte Viste Park
Princeton Road
Coliing
Ruth Barbe
H. K. Barbe
McDowell
Flames Cause Minor Damage to Maple Street Dwelling
Fire at 117 Maple Street caused $75 damage to a dwelling owned by the board of education and inhabited by BE Ws Shinewall. Flames originated from stove ashes left on the front porch after kitchen stove cleaning, with discovery about 11:30 p.m. The blaze had made considerable headway before detection.
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Maple Street
The
Board of Education
BE Ws Shinewall
Mother and Son March Calmy 10 Death on Scaffold
Continued from page one. The Rev. Bolton spoke briefly to witnesses. The clergyman's talk was biased. Mrs Carey’s body was cut down at once and the rope replaced. An identical procedure followed a few games later as Howard stepped from his cell.
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Bolton
Missouri area near peak stage floods western Missouri
Damaged highways bridges and railroad lines in Kansas and western Missouri are noted as flood waters overwhelm the region, with Missouri mouth area remaining deserted. A two week bumper wheat and corn crop was submerged in fields. In Huntington W Va two men confined clerk Mrs Ludington in a closet and robbed an electrical shop for about 70 dollars.
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Kansas
Missouri
Misouri
Huntington
W. Va
Pune
B.C. Ludington
Mra.Ludington
Opening Night at Bluefeld Country Club Society Event
The season's formal opening featured a charming dinner dance with a 200 guest cabaret setup. Shirley Brown directed the floor show with Mrs Harry Ceson assisting. Evelyn Chambers led dances, and Misa Dorothy Lankford showcased “Sophistication.” Harold Vawter sang “The Dream Man” and a night of music followed by James Angel’s “The Man on the Flying Trapeze.” Decorations were by Mrs Edward McQuail Jr and dinner by I G Rocky Schorr with Nelson's Nighthawks providing music.
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Bluefeld Country Club
Shirley Brown
Harry Ceson
Griasom
Aqngs
Blair ‘Stone
Ray Evans
Niambers
Misa Evelyn Chambers
Misa
Dorothy Lankford
Stan
Mina Phyllis McCue
Misa Lankford
Harold Vawter
Anny
James Angel
Gang
Dward McQuail Jr
I. G
Rocky) Schorr
Nelson
Nighthawks
Vivene Studio Ends Program Series at Ritz Building
Vivene Studio closes a sequence of events featuring Studia weak with an Aladdin and His Lamp theme. An art exhibit displayed student drawings and paintings amid refreshments while guests received a token gold coin and shorthand notes.
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Studia Weak
Vivena Art and Expression Studio
Ien
Ritz
Matty
Aladdin
Shirley Foster
Reital
Dally Bible School Opens at Brat Baptist Church
Monday morning the Dally Vacation Bible School will open at Brat Baptist Church and all children are invited to attend. The session runs five days a week for two weeks from nine to twelve with teachers from Richmond led by Lucilia Hudgins. No fee for attendance or books.
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AL the Brat Baptist
Lucilia Hudgins
Richmond
Special Service at First Presbyterian Church Tonight
The First Presbyterian Church will host a Sunday evening service at 7 45 with a musical program including congregational singing and a duet by Henry Fortune and a solo by Mr Fortune. Rev Joe B Overmyer will deliver a sermon titled Gods Message for Today with topics Has God Spoken So Whom Did He Speak and What Did He Say. The hour long service invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Henry Fortuna
Bluefield
Mr. Fortune
Joe B. Overmyer
Ile
Manny
Antham
Wildermare
Daly
Scott
Wenry Fortune
Ackley
Joe B. Overnyer
Henry Fortune
Jenetth
Lerana School Closing Exercises Set for June 16
Lerana School at 2109 Jatterson Street will hold its closing exercises next Saturday morning at 10. The event marks the end of the term with students and staff expected to attend.
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Lerana
Jatterson Street
Personal note on Dr Clair's New York study visit
Dr Charles Sgt Clair Jr returns from New York where he completed months of postgraduate study at the New York Bay?? Harbor infirmary. Hyde V Halley has been at his hang on Augusta street for the past period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ‘S.gt. Clair Jr
New York
Board Pushes Avenue Raiser Bill Toward Passage
City officials debated an avenue raiser bill and a new ordinance drafted with the city attorney’s input. Members claimed the board would decide final action, while others criticized proposals and urged enforcement of existing laws on hawkers and peddlers to bolster city revenue.
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Mems Ners
Kwass Fa
Kingdon
Kelty
J. Kell
Lions Club
West Virginian
Kell
Dr. Well
Businana
Une
Bluefield
Stanley Baldwin Sets Up Cabinet in Wartime Britain
Stanley Baldwin forms a wartime cabinet with key ministers and officials named. Notables include Lord Londonderry, Lord Halifax, J H Thomas, Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister, the Marquis of Zetland, Sir Godfrey Collins, Malcolm MacDonald, Walter Runciman, Sir Bolton Eyres-Monneill, Kingsley Wood, Oliver Stanley, Walter Elliot, Ernest Brown, William Ormeby-Gora, and Anthony Eden, reflecting a broad executive team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Londonderry
Lord Halifax
Domin‘one
J. H. Thomas
Philip Cuntille-Lister
India
the Marquis of Zetland
Scotland
Godfrey Collins
Malcolm MacDonald
Board of Trade
Walter Runciman
Admiralty
Bolton Eyres-Monneil
Kingsley Wood
Board of Education
Olver Stanley
Weatherford Held for Grand Jury After Street Fight
James Weatherford, a colored man, fought Patrolman H G Elsasing on Pulagiri street during an arrest attempt. He appeared before Magistrate H B Kitts, waived preliminary hearing, and was held for Mercer county grand jury on charges of resisting arrest and malicious assault with intent to kill. Bond set at $1,500. fined $10 and costs on a separate charge of drunkenness.
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James Weatherford
H. G. Elsasing
Pulagiri Street
H. B. Kitts
Weatherford
Mercer County Grand Jury
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Arden
Fretwell’s. Wee Fryers
John L. Parker
Bluefield Commandery
John A. Collins
Indiana
Cutierra
Macon
N. Car
Iicura
Potter Drug & Chemical Corp
Malden
Mass
Turkey
Zand
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Rica
Kelloggs
Missourt Anea
Pagene
Bluefield Country Club
CCC
Bastian
Bluefield Quota Club
Boatian
Ruth Tee Smith
Misa Blanche Armentrout
Misa Helan Spangier
Charles Carr
Cemp
Misa Armen
Charza
Cynthia Partarfield
Bland
B. G. Stiff
Grayson County
Ralph Hamaker
Aubfacts
Vivene Studio
Dally Bible School
Ald
Light
Kington
Lions
Keil Sai
Stanley Baldwin
Paya One
Grand Jury
Drakes
Wilson’s
N. Y
Kellogg's
Kahle & Ferguson
Bland ST
Kahle & Humphrey
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