Appointment of Judge Seen Soon in Federal Force
The article notes a near-term appointment of a federal judge amid a new force, with strong interest in the choice. Senators from Virginia, Carter and a colleague, urged the Justice Department to consider their recommendations, signaling Judge A C Buchanan of Tate, Tazewell as the leading candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
United States
Virginia
Carter
A. C. Buchanan
Tate
Tazewell
Justice Department
Anderson brothers return from Roanoke College with diplomas
Robert and John Anderson, sons of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Anderson, return home from Roanoke College with diplomas and noted records. Younger brother Tom Willis Anderson completes his first year at the same institution this week. Old Timer adds that his zodiac is balancing again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiome
Robert
John Anderson
R. C. Anderson
Roanoke College
Tom Willis Anderson
June Weather Outlook and Crop Prospects Forecast
The text notes June as only the start of summer with references to sheep rain blackberry and dogwood winter. It hints at hot dog days to come and an early summer leading to Indian summer and melancholy days. Indicates expectations of bumper crops across varieties this year.
Norfolk and Western Meeting Planned at Graham School
Plans form for a Norfolk and Western railroad meeting to be held at the Graham school building on the evening of June 17. R C Anderson chairs the committee and invites N Clarence Smith to determine the principal dress. The program features a moons musicians greater lineheld I appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Graham
R. C. Anderson
N. Clarence Smithes
See Virginia First Promotes Norfolk Western Route
Mr Duff and companions toured Tazewell and Russell counties visiting Belfast, Maiden Springs and Chimney Rock while following the Virginia First campaign slogan. They missed the Lost Mill by error during their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia First
Norfolk Western Railway
Virginia
Hinegardner Denies Resigning If Elected to East Ward
J D Hinegardner candidate for Bluefield Virginia east ward council states rumors he would not serve are false. He pledges to qualify and serve the town if elected and to act in the town's best interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinegardner
J. D. Hinegardner
Bluefield
Dolls for cave children spark playful fox family scene
A cave dwelling family provides toys for children as baby foxes romp nearby. A well dressed passerby seeks a drug store named Hobo Inn and tours toward the cave, spotting dolls in her car. The Bible reference hints at home for the son of man. A western family has lived in the cave for nearly two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobo Inn
Bluefield Council Receives Auditor Report On Town Books
Bluefield Virginia town council met in regular session and received an auditor’s report by R L Persinger and Co Covington VA. The town manager said affairs were in better shape than four years ago. PTA members asked cooperation for a Bee NYA project to improve schoolhouse premises and the council agreed to lend support and address house numbering and existing errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
R. L. Persinger and Company
Coving
Jack Baldwin
P.T. A
Graziers Hurt by Low Wool Prices Across Southwest Virginia
Southwest Virginia graziers and sheep growers join a national disappointment as lamb and wool prices fall this spring. Wool fetches about half of 1927 values, with sales around 20 cents due to a dull market and broader recession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Virginia
Meeting on New Virginia Relief Set Up at Wytheville
A June 17 meeting in Wytheville will instruct on new relief work for southwest Virginia. The Virginia General Assembly created a new board, July 1 boards of supervisors shift duties to voting only. Tazewell County members are Harry Bane, Mrs. Beverly Stras, and Carlistle Reese. The old age pension for the aged is not authorized. the new old age assistance aid targets needy individuals with monthly aid up to 20 dollars, funded by government 1 cent, state 3 14 percent, and local 18 1 8 percent.
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Wytheville
Southwest
General Assemly
Virginia
Boards of Supervisors
Tazewell County
Harry Bane
Beverly Stras
Carlistle Reese
Miss Armstrong
Equalization Board Sits Here Yesterday
The equalization board of Tazewell county met in Bluefield on Wednesday to hear property owners seeking relief from excessive assessments. Several complaints were filed as the board prepares to continue sessions in Pocahontas County at the city hall with clerk W. B. F. White and supervisor Moss among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equalization Board
Tazewell County
Bluefield
W. B. F. White
Rottende Bos
Virginia Side Personal News Highlights Visits and Returns
Mr and Mrs George Breck of Cleveland Ohio visit Mrs H A Lefier connecting to family ties with Miss Sally Lefier. The Brecks plan a Canada estate while Mr Breck is noted in Cleveland society. Miss Virginia Mae returns from Concord College for summer break and Miss Nancy Jeane Omar comes home from Duke University for vacation. Mrs Fred L Reed and daughter Dorothy return to Williamson after visiting Mrs Reed’s mother Mrs T J McClintock. Mr and Mrs Garden Minton return with two sons to Bluefield after a Tampa Florida trip.
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George Breck
Cleveland
Ohio
H. A. Lefier
Breck
Sally Lefier
Brecks
Canada
Duke University
Sara Strickland
Richmond
E. B. Witten
Fred L. Reed
Williamson
Dorothy
Reed
T. J. McClintock
Garden Minton
Bluefield
Tampa
Fila
Youthful West Virginia legislators chosen in area post
Jackson's Mill West Virginia June 8 reports that area youths chosen by popular vote served in a joint session with the governor in a mock government setting. The federalists won control and filled senate and house leadership roles while area schools welcomed Homer A Rock y Holt as guest governor.
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Jackson's Mill
W. Va
House
Senate
Maney Peaesees
Sun distance myth and wild life remark
A fragment notes a claim that the sun is farther from Earth in summer than in winter and mentions a place described as the Wild. The text contrasts common belief with the stated idea about seasonal solar distance and wildlife reference.
Summer Session Opens at Blue Field State Teachers College
The Blue Field State Teachers College summer session began regular classes Tuesday after Monday’s registration. Classes start at 7 30 am and are popular with teachers. Registration is expected to exceed previous summers, says Dean G W Whitting.
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Bluefield State Teachers College
Llyod G. Smith
G. W. Whitting
Prodigal Son Revival At Blake Chapel
Mrs. F A Crenshaw conducts a revival at Blake Chapel on Wilson Street continuing through Friday night for envelope holders to report. She will preach on The Prodigal Son and Gulf Quartet will sing Friday night. Public invited. Ladies Aid meets today at 3 30 p m at John Stewart M E Church. Utility Club hosts 8 pm Carolina home starting a Friendship Campaign.
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F. A. Crenshaw
Blake Chapel
Wilson Street
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid Society
John Stewart M. E
Utility Club
Carolina
Sermons Inspire Bethel church and bluefield visit
The Bethel M. E. church in Bluefield Virginia hosts guest sermons that uplift the congregation. Baptism is planned for Sunday afternoon. Ladies Aid meets today at 2 30 at Mrs George Owens home with Miss Ruth Tiffany leading the Bible study. Miss Mary Preston dies at 69 in Bramwell funeral plans pending. Mrs J F Lewis M B Perais and J R McKnight attend district Woman's Home Missionary Society in Chattanooga.
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Bethel M. E
Bluefield
George Owens
Ruth Tiffany
Mary Preston
Bramwell
Mesdames
J. F. Lewis
M. B. Perais
J. R. McKnight
Chattanooga Town
The
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Winning Contract and the Four Aces System
The article describes a bridge hand where West defends with overcautious strategy and a focus on partner's supposed open club bid. North responds with one diamond, East shifts to one no trump, and South overbids to four spades. The defense ruffs clubs, declarer finesses a spade, and West’s misplay disrupts the defense as the hand proceeds.
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North
East
South
Declarer
West
Revival at First Baptist Poca hontas To Close
The revival led by Rev. John F. Williams at the First Baptist Church of Poca hontas will close Thursday evening. Rev. J. W. Coger has conducted the services this week, drawing attendees from the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
First Baptist
First Baptist Church
Bridge misread leads to four spade contract success
The narrative describes how West misjudged the diamond and heart holdings after the declarer played the three and East the five. Believing partner held hearts, West discarded two hearts, allowing the declarer to drop the queen, then force the king with the deuce and secure a four spade contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Declarer
Lifebuoy Advertised as Beauty Treatment for Complexions
A vintage advertisement touts Lifebuoy soap as a daily grooming aid for women, claiming it keeps them looking fresh and radiant. It stresses Lifebuoy as a beauty secret that tones the skin, though the copy cuts off mid praise.
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Virginia Sidel,anh TS
Freeseeple
Smith
Council
Dupont
BluefIeld Supply CO
Bluefield, W. VA
New VA
William Davis
Gary
Princeton
Jackson’s
Richard Malcolm
Clyde Judy
Fairmont
James O'Connor
Wellisburg
Judy
Jack Lawson
Weirton
Dale Simmons
Ronceverte
Wes Mi Ja
Homer A
Rocky” Holt
Arleston
Miller
Kenneth Skidmore
Elkins
William Bates
Clarksburg
Larry Patterson
Piedmont
Leslie Stifel
Wheeling
William Ezell
Charleston
Bernard Helf, Jr
Moundsville
Ian Fitchke
James M. Cogar
Camden-on-Gauley
Leneey Pedneau
Princeon
Earl Mcpron
Thomas Orr
Hinton
Fred Byrer
Martins
Con
John Amos
Faimont
Supreme Court
William Kidd
News of the Colored People
W. Tiffany
Corresp
Senior Missionary Society
Jones Street Christian Church
Washington
Nettie Washington
Day Street
Sinkford
Bland Street
H. C. Jones
East End
Genoa High School
R. C. Simpson
Cuore
Lifebuoy
General
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