Simple Ballot Instructions Highlight Bluefield Election
The article explains the new Virginia ballot requires a cross mark next to the chosen candidate and warns against marking the ballot unnecessarily. It notes three council seats and one treasurer seat are on the Bluefield, Virginia town ballot with candidates in East and West wards and mentions a mislisted candidate B W Harman. It also includes personal family anecdotes and unrelated local notes.
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Virginia
Bluefield
B. W. Harman
Mr. Harman
H. H. Gill
J. B. Brown
Evans Omar
E. M. Cecil
Harman
No Time for Politics Puts Damper on Nomination
The article discusses the strain on President Roosevelt if nominated for a third term. It notes he would have no time to refuse or accept and would be unable to campaign publicly. The GOP would highlight mounting debt and unemployment, while a White House statement would say he had no time to engage in politics.
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Roosevelt
GOP
White House
Graduates Honor Eckman Campbell Family Visitor
Around forty years ago Miss Elizabeth Keating and Robert P. Campbell grew up in the coalfield near Eckman and Northfork. The couple now lives in Oklahoma City with their son Robert Jr. They are visiting to attend local graduating exercises.
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Dorothy Campbell
Sweetbriar College
Lynchburg
Oklahoma City
Andry
Vassar College
University of Illinois
Robert, Jr
Busines
Campbell
Armour and Company
Ennis
Eckman
J. S. Phillips
Bluefield
Johnston
Elizabeth Keating
Robert P. Campbell
Northfork
Miss Keating
Mr. Campbell
Okla
JL. Johnston
Princeton
Senator Broughton
Broughton Johnston
Alonzo Burns Held in New York After Bluefield Tip
Bluefield Virginia police report a man calling himself Alonzo Burns, claimed to be a 1930 homicide convict, detained by New York authorities on a felonious assault warrant. The local department cannot confirm his identity or prior record yet.
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Alonzo Burns
Bluefield
New York
New Yorkes
Burns
Locust Swarm Advances on Bluefield in Three Fronts
A 17 year locust army splits near Bramwell with divisions moving toward Bluefield from three fronts. Wings marked with W noted on individuals as the swarm progresses. Eggs laid by mothers indicate ongoing infestation and expansion.
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Bramwell
Bramwell Road
Bluefield
Stan Net Mitraorth
Newway
Funeral Services for H. H. Brewster
Funeral services for E. H. Brewster 77 who died at his Belfast Russell county home Thursday night will be held this afternoon at 1 at the Belfast residence. The body will be removed to Tip Top for interment. Brewster was a retired farmer and a widely known citizen. One daughter Mrs Huffman Brewster lives at Tip Top.
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E. H. Brewster
Belfast
Russell County
Tip Top
Brewster
Huffman Brewster
Bluefield Summer Shifts Miss Prichett to Roanoke Office
In a Pure Oil Co transfer, Elizabeth Prichett moves from Bluefield Virginia to Roanoke for a promotion. She has worked five years with the company and will be accompanied by her mother, Mrs. C. E. Prichett.
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Elizabeth Prichett
Bluefield
Virginia
Pure Oil Company
Roanoke
Miss Prichett
C. E. Prichett
Daughters Attend VPI Finals Trip to Blacksburg
The passage notes a daughter visiting Roanoke for a few days and Miss Margaret Prichett traveling to Blacksburg to attend the VPI finals, indicating a regional college event.
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Roanoke
Margaret Prichett
Blacksburg
Red Cross Drives Donations at Bank of Graham
Saturday is a good day to hand in your donation to the Red Cross. Contributions will be received at the Bank of Graham. The West Graham Community club meets Wednesday at 2 PM with Mrs. Roy Durham and joint hostess Mrs. E C Lee. All members urged to attend.
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RED Cross
The
Bank of Graham
West Graham
Roy Durham
E. C. Lee
Evening sermon at St Pauls Mission Chapel
Rev E Hughes rector at St Pauls Mission Chapel preaches at 7:30. Sunday school led by Superintendent Henry Goosby at 2. Bible class conducted by Rev E W Hughes. Location: St Pauls Mission Chapel Yards.
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Crawford
E. Hughes
ST. Paul's Mission Chapel
Henry Goosby
E. W. Hughes
Holy Trinity Bramwell Service Notice
Morning prayer Holy communion and sermon at 11 led by the Rev E W Hughes rector at Holy Trinity Bramwell.
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Holy Trinity
Bramwell
E. W. Hughes
Miss Lorraine Crockett Wins Hillman Medal at Emory and Henry
Lorraine Crockett returns home with a Hillman medal for the girls oratorical contest at Emory and Henry. She is the daughter of Mrs. R. A. Crockett of Bluefield Virginia and the late Mr. Crockett. She will receive her degree this summer. Kyle Hedrick of Falls Mills, a former G Man and Bluefield College athlete, earned his A B degree from Emory and Henry and is home for vacation.
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Lorraine Crockett
Emory and Henry
Miss Crockett
R. A. Crockett
Bluefield
Mr. Crockett
Kyle Hedrick
Falls Mills
Bluefield College
Emory and Henry 'S
The
Vacaon
Graham Presbyterian Sunday School and Evening Sermon
Sunday school at Graham Presbyterian church starts at 9 45 with rapid growth. An 8 oclock sermon is delivered by the Rev J S Jones.
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Graham Presbyterian
Graham Presbyterian Church
J. S. Jones
Christ Church Pocahontas Sunday School Hours
Christ Church Pocahontas invites attendance at Sunday school at 10 oclock led by Superintendent Hampton.
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Christ Church
Sunday services and events at local churches
St. Mary's hosts Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Rev H V Clary leads 11 a.m. service. Wrights Valley Chapel holds Sunday school 10 a.m. Graham Christian lists James David Kitchin Jr as minister with Bible school led by RE M Cecil and W K Bailey. Regular worship, a parsonage vote, and events through June 11 14 state convention of dis-
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Graham Christian James David Kitchin, Jr
Bible School
RE. M. Cecil
W. K. Bailey
Christian Endeavor
Hazel
Friendship Circle
Village Church Announces Schedule for Sunday Services
Rev. H Arthur Phillips to lead morning worship at 10 50 with church school at 9 45 and sermon by the pastor. Young People meet at 7 p m Evening worship at 7 45 Prayer meeting at 7 45 Wednesday. Daily Vacation Church School 9 to 11 Monday through Friday under Mrs E E Summers invites all children up to fifteen.
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H. Arthur Phillips
E. E. Summers
Virginia Side Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Neal of Washington DC visit relatives with Neal a cousin of Mrs. Hannah Heldren. Elwood Creasy Arthur Wallace and C H Dudley attend Shrine convention in Memphis reporting hot weather. Mrs Sprinkle of Mullens and Mr and Mrs Hasken Weaver of Bristol visit Tabor families. Mrs J K Whitehead of Mayberry undergoes operation at Bluefield sanitarium and improves. Mrs W C Presley Jr hosts Mrs Robert MacNeil of Roanoke, tying to Virginia Intermont connections.
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A. J. Neal
Washington, D. C
Mr. Neal
Hannah Heldren
Wharton Street
Elwood Creasy
Arthur Wallace
C. H. Dudley
Memphis
Tenn
Sprinkle
Zenith Tabor
J. K. Whitehead
Maybeury
Ethel Baldwin
Bluefield Sanitarium
W. C. Presley, Jr
Robert MacNeil
Roanoke
Presley
MacNeil
Virginia Intermont College
Bristol
Large enrollment at Bible school at Priday Methodist
Vacation school at Bland Street Priday church reports strong attendance with rising enrollment. Primary leaders include Miss Willette Allen and Mrs. J Raymond Tilson, teaching "To Market to Market" while Junior classes study "The Land Where Jesus Lived" led by Elise Fridley and others. Intermediates directed by Jo Marie Thompson study "O Come, Let Us Worship." Frances Thompson oversees music and Eloise Dilcher crafts.
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Nd Street Methodist Church
Priday
Willette Allen
J. Raymond Tilson
Harry Burnette
June Shupe
Roger Harris
Marguerite Alexander
Jesus
Elise Fridley
Jeg Harris
Betty Repass
Ward Douglas
Janet
Elizabeth Fridley
Jo-Marie Thompson
Bland Street Church
Betty Boykin
Wharton Black
Frances Thompson
Eloise Dilcher
Skating party at the White Kitchen and upcoming picnic plan
A skating party occurred at the White Kitchen on Thursday afternoon. A swimming party and picnic are planned for next week. The note also mentions a migration pattern of South American indigenous populations, suggesting movement from North America via the Isthmus of Panama and possibly via the Antillean chain from Florida.
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White Kitchen
South America
North America
Panama
Florida
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