Jackson Urged to Enter House Race in Virginia
Rev F B Jackson a 34 year old pastor from Bluefield Virginia is urged to run for the Virginia House of Delegates seat in Tazewell County. Reportedly invited by dry forces and currently chief clerk to railroad executives he is seen as an independent candidate with a pending decision ahead of the November 2 election.
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House of Delegates
Tazewell County
F. B. Jackson
Ray
Jackson
West
Pocatas
Agust
Minnd
Virginia
Publc
All Souls
New Railway Pension Law Gears Up For Enactment
Report says a long debated railway pension bill is due to pass Congress soon. The measure aims to settle a deadlocked dispute between railroad management and workers with a negotiated agreement, replacing a rejected earlier version.
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Upfield
Bumper crops seen as fine rains continue
Farmers in Well County report a fine season since the week began. Crops look normal with grass thriving and meadows likely to be cut in July. Prospects send hints of a heavy fruit and berry crop if June passes, though some worry a jam may come this fall.
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Well
Virginia sidelights on weekend visits and hometown gatherings
A Virginia column chronicles Mrs Lena Peters and family with Mr and R L Peters in Elkhorn and visits by Mrs Sarah Lawson and Miss Lawson to Huntington. It notes Richmond visitors J P McLaughlin and Louise Frazier, and other local families visiting relatives, returning home for vacations or from out of town.
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Lena Peters
R. L. Peters
Elkhorn
Sarah Lawson
Creed Shelton
Lara Lawson
Huntington
Lawson
Miss Lawson
Ohio
J. P. MclLaughlin
Richmond
H. Frazier
McLaughin
Louise Frazier
B. D. Litz
Sally
Miss Loway
William Osspent
Mountain Lme
Fred Pelter
Pelter
Lanche McNeal
Buddy le
Richlands
All Bran Lifts Repute in Reader Letter
A Miss Bundy of Bennettsville writes that Bran improved her health after long discomfort. The ad claims Bran's fiber helps digestion and tone in the intestines, noting claims of general well being.
Virginia Side Personal Circles Plan Wednesday Meetings
Circle No.1 of the church will meet Wednesday at 2 30 PM with Mrs R V Crockett and Mrs C B Bailey. Circle No.2 led by Mrs W L Sexton Jr will meet at 2 30 PM with Mrs J T Vaughn. Junior Guild of St Marys Episcopal church will meet with Mrs H V Clary this evening at 8.
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R. V. Crockett
C. B. Bailey
W. L. Sexton Jr
J. T. Vaughn
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
H. V. Clary
Bluefield Teachers Attend Summer Sessions
Members of Bluefield Virginia school faculty attend summer sessions at co and universities. The article notes Virginia teachers must go to Duke or duck and mentions Miss Kate Johnson from Tazewell already on her way to Duke. She teaches at Graham High School.
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Bluefield Va
Virginia
Duke
Duck
Kate Johnson
Tazewell
Graham High School
Virginia teachers need raise and action now
A broadcast urging the Virginia governor to drop promises of future action and address teachers pay. The note notes delayed “next year” plans and criticizes politicians as slow to help educators. Also mentions a Canada trip for rheumatism treatment and a Florida Bluefield weather quip.
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Virginia
Hundreds at Artrip June meeting draw crowds in Russell
Hundreds attended the annual June meeting at Artrip in Russell county. Primitive Baptists observed the event with flowing beards and consecrated preachers, a long-standing regional gathering that reliably attracts large crowds.
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Artrip
Russell County
Gillespie Transferred From Tazewell to Wise County
Charley Gillespie, long time road engineer for Tazewell County since roads existed, has been transferred to Wise County. Friends in Tazewell regret the move.
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Gillespie
Charley Gillespie
Tazewell County
Wise County
Tazewell
Auto occupants unharmed in Bluestone wreck Saturday
A Bluestone Junction accident near Dead Mans Bluff left vehicles out of control but the occupants escaped injury. Report notes past accidents at the bluff with several fatalities and urges a sturdy fence to prevent repeats along the Virginia side near the N. and W. tower.
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Bluestone
Dead Mans Bluff
West Virginia
Bluestone Junction
West Virginia to survey natural resources data
State Geologist H. Price reports surveys will map oil and coal deposits and other resources to inform the Public Service Commission. The effort includes a salt brines study and a large scale coal survey planned after a total annual production of 100 billion cubic feet is analyzed for valuation.
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Charleston
W. Va
Public Service Commission
West Virginia
Ul H. Price
Price
John J. D. Preston
Commission
National Fertilizer Association Opens Thirteenth Annual Session
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia hosts a three day convention as more than 500 delegates expected for the National Fertilizer Association thirteenth annual session. Speakers include A D Strotham president L E Boost Maryland state chemist Henry G Knight chief of agriculture chemistry and others. Topics cover farmer problems farm income and soil erosion correction.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
National Fertilizer Association
A. D. Strotham
L. E. Boost
Maryland
Henry G. Knight
Norfolk and Western veterans to award fifty year emblems
John W. Snyder bluefield machine shop foreman and five N and W employees will receive the diamond insignia for fifty years service at the sixth annual veterans reunion. Others include William A. Rudy Edward L. Richardson William Strapp and Charles S. Smith. The event will feature Dusty Miller and a vaudeville show with 18 New York professionals.
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John W. Snyder
Bluefield
Norfolk and Western Railway
Veterans’ Association
William A. Rudy
Roanoke
Edward L. Richardson
William Strapp
Columbus
Charless. Smith
Norfolk
Dusty Miller
Ohio
Fisher
New York
Snyder
William C. Snyder
Ruth Rodeheaver Thomas
WDBJ
R. J. Snapp
Chabot
W. B. Carter
Mrs. Buchanan Dies in Charleston At 55
News notes the death of Mrs. H Buchanan 55 who died at home in Charleston. She was born in Tazewell county Virginia, daughter of the late Oliver Harper and Mrs Kitty Harper. Burial will be in Charleston. Lodge groups Bluefield lodge No 1 and John No 42 will hold Thanksgiving service June 20 at 11 at Bethel A M E church with Rev Keezee preaching. lodges meet at Jones street hall at 10.
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Buchanan
H Buchanan
Charleston
Tazewell County
Oliver Rper
Kitty Harper
LODGE
Aor
Bluefield Lodge
Herions of
Jericho
Bethel A. M. E
Keezee
Elkhorn
Bramwell
Jones Street
Society to Meet at Bethel A. M. E. Church
The Junior Missionary society of Bethel A. M. E. church meets at 210 South Spring Street the home of Mrs. Otis Lyles at 3 o clock today. Members are requested to be present.
Duke of Windsor to Wed in America Tonight
His Royal Highness the Duke of Windsor will wed her Grace the Duchess Windsor at John M. E. Church this evening. The ceremony is presented by the Queen Esther circle.
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Duke of Windsor
Duchess Windsor
America
John M. E. Church
Queen Esther
North Side Circular Club Meets At 204 Reese Street
Mrs. Ruby Johnson hosts the newly formed North Side Circular club for younger youths during school break at 3 30 today. Officers include Lovella Penn president Otis Johnson vice president Elisabeth Ridley secretary Jackqusville Johnson treasurer Joe Ridley Jr guard. Prank Harmon will attend and distribute pencils to each attendee.
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Ruby Johnson
North Side
Reese Street
Lovella Penn
Otis Johnson
Elisabeth Ridley
Jackqusville Johnson
Joe Ridley
Harmon
Heat Wave Sparks Talks and Legal Visits in London
Report notes a so called heat wave prompting donations and calls for legal advice as authorities invite lawyers. The piece also mentions new airplane tires in manufacture measuring five feet five inches in diameter and weighing about 360 pounds with tubes weighing additional pounds.
Postlethwaite Appeals To Voters On Record In Bluefield Primary
In a last minute plea for support, Postlethwaite touts 45 years residence in Bluefield and 44 years voting in his ward. He cites 30 years as an official officer and businessman, arguing his record in law enforcement and public service makes him fit to represent residents on the city’s board of directors.
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Tam
Governor Nice to Undergo Eye Operation Observation
Maryland Governor Harry W. Nice will enter Johns Hopkins Hospital next Monday for observation before an operation to remove a damaged right eye. The injury occurred in a fall prior to his election and had delayed the surgery due to state duties.
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Iiiin’ Is
Harry W. Nice
John Hopkins Hospital
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