Baker to Head Retail Bureau in Greater Bluefield Days
Earl Baker named manager of the Mon Ward store as the retail bureau leader for the chamber of commerce. J. B. Galbraith exits after six months of service, praised for his outstanding work, as the bureau reshapes its directorate to organize the upcoming Greater Bluefield Days trade event and related committees.
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Greater Bluefield
City
Earl Baker
Mon Ward
Chamber of Commerce
Bluefield
Bureau
Brier
J. B. Galbraith
Instrumen Bureau
Galbraith
Georgia Lumber Ceeteceene
Baker
Greater Bluefield days tree sale boosts regional trade
Merchants will be told this week about a two day sale at the Greater Bluefield days tree event to draw shoppers from eastern markets. A campaign including motorcades and goodwill visits has raised trade despite a slump and a plan to finance promotional activities was adopted. J. Of Virginia will attend and Mrs C A Lilly will preside over a luncheon at noon.
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Bluefield
Are
Clyde Stephens
State of
Virginia
C. A. Lilly
Bluefield, Tendent
Convict Road Worker Dies in Grundy Storm
A severe rain and wind storm near Grundy Virginia killed convict Frank Carr and injured James W Braxton as they sheltered under a torn building four miles from Buchanan county seat. A third inmate escaped with a broken leg while Major M Youell requested construction with metal sides.
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Buchanan County
Virginia
Frank Carr
James W. Braxton
Bedford Franklin bar backs Judge Hopkins for U S judge
Judge A C Hopkins of the thirteenth West was endorsed Tuesday by the Bedford and Franklin County bar associations for the new federal judgeship in the Western District of Virginia. Both groups praised his service as judge in their counties since his ascent to the bench.
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A. C
Thirteenth West
Bedford and
Franklin County Bar Association
Western District of Virginia
A Comets
A. C. Buchanan
Tazepel
Gift from student body to WVU loan fund
Morgantown West Virginia June 87 the student body budget commission donated 100 dollars to the West Virginia University emergency revolving loan fund.
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U. Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
Student Body Budget Commission
Coalfield Mission Board Meeting Set in Princeton
The Coalfield Mission board will meet at the First Methodist Church in Princeton on Tuesday June 14 at 10 30 am with Mrs J G Nichols and other items on the agenda. Women from Princeton are invited as are pastors and members of other denominations. Ladies of Princeton will serve lunch at 12 30.
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The
Coalfield Mission Board
First Methodist Church
Princeton
J. G. Nichols
Birth Notices for Virginia Mae Blunck and Elizabeth Byrd
Mr and Mrs William H Blunck Rexburg Idaho announce the birth of Virginia Mae Blunck. Mrs Blunck elected to the nursing career at St Luke's Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jess W Byrd 1912 Ohio Street report a daughter born June 5 weighing seven pounds named Elizabeth. In Belgium French is spoken officially while Flemish is the majority language.
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William H. Blunck
Rexburg
Idaho
Virginia Mae Blunck
Jess W. Byrd
Ohio Street
Elizabeth
Belgium
Summer School Bible Courses Open Next Monday
The Summer Bible School returns June 13 through College Avenue Baptist and Westminster Presbyterian churches in Bluefield. Co principals Rev Howard L Weeks and C G Gunn lead in a program covering Old and New Testament passages, catechism material, and New Testament studies for ages 12 to 18. Sessions run 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. with the course equating to six months of Sunday school.
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College Avenue
M. C. Young
John Breth
Bluefield
Chalet
Palestine
Ln “Coer: Poorll Neon Seere Oes
Alata
Mothers' club luncheon at Appalachian Assembly Room
Announcements show the Mothers' club of the Junior Drum and Bugle corps hosting a luncheon today from noon to two at the Appalachian Assembly Room with public invitation. Other notices include a Faymee A business meeting of the Tri-District Young People's union Friday at 7 45 p.m. at Bluefield lodge and a Home Makers' class hosted by Mrs Denny and Mrs Davis. The W M A annual meeting of the New Lebanon Baptist association occurs today in Lebanon Virginia, with Blanche White as correspondence secretary.
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Mothers’ Club
Appalachian Assembly Room
Tri-District
Young People’s Union
Agg H
The
New Lebanon Baptist Association
Lebanon
Blanche White
W. M
Mexican national food commission urges meat industry controls
The newly formed Mexican national food commission urges federal control of sanitary measures for slaughtering animals and packing meats to ensure safety and standards across the industry.
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Mexican National Food Commission
FASTEETH a New Denture Stabilizer Promises Secure Fit
FASTEETH, a greatly improved powder, claims to keep false teeth firm all day on upper or lower plates. It supposedly prevents rocking slipping or popping out, leaves no gummy taste, is alkaline, and allegedly makes breath sweet. Available at drug stores.
Mrs A J Williams Injured After Fall in Bluefield Residence
Mrs A J Williams is in Bluefield Virginia after a fall at her daughter’s home. The notice also names Mrs J W Hockinet of Bluefield.
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A. J. Williams
J. W. Hockinet
Bluefield
Catholic Conference Held by Central West Virginia Parishes
The semi annual Catholic conference was held by central West Virginia parishes with Rev. P. H. McDermott of Clarksburg serving as diocesan dean and presiding.
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West Virginia
P. H. McDermott
Clarksburg
Local Resident Severely Injured In Jefferson Street Crash
Mrs. C. W. Huffman of 126 Jor oS. ae, seeks escape from a backing automobile at Jefferson and North streets. Bennie Baer of Beckley, driving east, struck the Huffmans as they crossed. Mrs. Huffman suffered an eight inch scalp wound and possible fractures. Mr. Huffman unhurt. Baker rushed Mrs. Huffman to St Luke’s hospital. he reported the accident to police.
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C. W. Huffman
Joros
Jefferson
Jefferson Street
Mr. Huffman
Baker
Mrs. Huffman
St. Luke's Hospital
Rev Sullins Doser Opens McComas Meeting
The Rev Sullins Doser of Bristol opened a revival at Thomas Memorial church McComas last night. The meetings will run two weeks following a series of cot prayer meetings held at McComas in anticipation. Dosser recently completed a revival at Lafollette Tennessee.
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Sullins Doser
Bristol
Trinity Methodist Church
Thomas Memorial Church
McComas
Dosser
Lafollette
Tenn
Rock-A-Way Tablets Promotion at Goodykoontz’s
Goodykoontz's Drug Store offers a box of Rock-A-Way Tablets for a fifteen day treatment at $2.00. Includes a free diet list from a famous physician and a satisfaction guaranteed money refund policy.
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Goodykoontz’s
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