Gold trace may indicate strike in Mud Fork area
Report says a potential gold strike was found while drilling near Mud Fork in Tazewell County. Olley Walker of Bluefield Va worked the well for Tom Epperon, fetching a shiny metal sample fifty feet below surface. Locals recall legends of hidden gold related to distant visitors and earlier claims on nearby hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mud Fork
Tazewell County
Olley Walker
Bluefield
Tom Epperson
Walker Gaye
Stranger
Colorado
Eppereon Place
Falla Mille
Clear Fork
Rites Scheduled Monday for Mrs Mae Webb in Graham
Funeral services set for 2 30 PM Monday at Graham Methodist Church for Mrs Mae Wade Webb 32 with burial in Maple Hill She died Saturday at Bluefield sanitarium after weeks of treatment She was the daughter of J W Wade wife of Alley Webb mother of Mae and Nancy Wade Harvey two sisters one brother Erma Wade and Amos Wade are deceased The family residence is on Tazewell Avenue near the Graham Methodist church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Methodist Church
Mae Wade Webb
Maple Hill
Webb
Bluefield Sanitarium
J. W. Wade
Bluefield
Graham High School
Methodist Church
Alley Webb
Mae Wade Harvey
Nancy Harvey
C. E. Ballou
Roanoke
City election slate announced for Tuesday vote
The town will vote Tuesday for treasurer with candidates C P Painter Joe A Pruett M D Hinton Clarence Smith and for council at large L W Bates and R L Longworth W J Osborne withdraws but may still appear on the ticket One West ward contest Carl Creasy Arthur Peery One East ward contest P R Bates J H Huffard W H Speed One at large seat to be filled regardless of margin About 590 voters are qualified due to tax payment rules and officeholders take office September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Painter
Joe
A. Pruett
M. D. Hinton
Clarence Smith
L. W. Bates
R. L. Longworth
W. J. Osborne
Carl Creasy
Arthur Peery
P. R. Bates
J. H. Huffard
W. H. Speed
Flannagan Proposal Lets Farmers Raise Large Hogs
A Virginia bill by Rep John W Flannagan would allow a farmer to raise one hog up to 500 pounds or two hogs at 250 pounds each. Critics note it ties liberty to hog weight and mentions a 2000 pound potential under another plan. The measure implies pigs above 500 pounds could be subject to pre slaughter seduction.
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John W. Flannagan
Snell
Religious services paused to allow Graham graduation attendance
Bluefield West Virginia churches suspend morning preaching so congregations may attend Graham High School commencement in Graham Virginia. Services start 11 15 after Sunday school. Rev Paul L Roger delivers the sermon. School events include the play Kempy and diploma awards by A S Greever. The term ends with a Graham High Glee Club program directed by Langy Martin and Lucille Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Graham High School
Paul L. Roger
Lutheran Church
W. Va
A.S. Greever
Tazewell County
Glee Club
Langy Martin
Lucille Bailey
Virginia Sidelights at Peters convention in Indianapolis
More than forty delegates attended the W. C. Peters convention held in Indianapolis that week. Mr. Peters presided over all sessions. Delegates from here included C. B. Morton, Willie Anderson and W. J. Benbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Peters
Indianapolis
Mr. Peters
C. B. Morton
Willie Anderson
W. J. Benbow
Memorial Program for George P. Crockett at Graham church
In case of rain the memorial program will be at 6 50 PM in the Graham Methodist church auditorium to honor the late George P. Crockett. If not raining the program will be held outside. Mrs. C T Caudill of Graham avenue hosted Thursday afternoon for the Margaret Shumate circle of Memorial Baptist Church with good attendance and a salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Methodist Church
George P. Crockett
C. T. Caudill
Graham Avenue
Margaret Shumate
Memorial Baptist Church
Weddings on Schedule in Bluefield Month of Roses
Several weddings are on the schedule during the month of roses in Bluefield Virginia. Some may have already occurred but kept secret. Predicted marriages this year exceed last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Visits Here by W. B. Morton Founding Bluefield Pioneer
W. B. Morton, pioneer citizen and founder of Bluefield Virginia, is visiting relatives. He remains healthy and shows continued interest in public affairs. Morton was a merchant at Falls Mill and later Bluefield about sixty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Morton
Bluefield
Mr. Morton
Falls Mille
Tazewell County Crop Report Finds Mixed Yields Across Staples
Farmers report oats are dwarf and wheat is light with thin stalks. Corn and grapes show promise while berries and apples are plentiful or short depending on showers. Local conditions temper harvest expectations as fruit crops vary.
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Tazewell County
Bluefield E S Meets in Absence of Matron
In Mrs. Charles Dudley’s absence Bluefield chapter 1020 E S met in the Masonic room with Mrs. Virginia Speed presiding. Visitors included Mrs. Albert Hartsell of Minneapolis and J. M. Newton. July inspection by Emily Chinn and Louise Beale plus other past grand matrons was anticipated. refreshments followed. Group 4 Christian church met at Mrs. Lampert’s home with 13 members. devotionals by Mrs. Reed, poems read by members, and a Pollyanna party with gifts and refreshments concluded the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ss
Charles Dudley
Bluefield
Virginia Speed
Masonic
Albert Hartsell
Lake Harriet
Minneapolis
Minn
J. M. Newton
Grand Chapter
Virginia
Emily Chinn
Misa Louise Beale
Nellie Cosden
Mma Huddleston
Madeline Wallace
J. R. Barnett
H. B. Frazier
J. D. Hinegardner
A. G. Wright
W. H. Speed
B. F. Quillin
Walter Painter
H. B. Smith
C. L. Shufflebarger
Z. T. Kyle
Frank Anderson
Bill Tiller
The
Christian Church
W. M. Keister
J. T. Lampert
N. P. Reed
Freeman Holsapple
Edna E. Dudley
Alley Farris
Board to meet of Woman's Missionary Society
The executive board of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30 in the home of Mrs. Okey Yost 11 Vincil street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Rush Arnold at Home
The Arnold residence hosted a birthday gathering Thursday evening for Mrs. Rush Arnold turning fifty five. Music and games entertained sixteen guests with string music by Duke Mathews and his two young sons. Refreshments were served and many pretty useful gifts were given.
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G. R. Arnold
Rush Arnold
Duke Mathews
Don and
Cedar Bluff pitcher signed by Amonate club
Bernard Humphrey son of Mr and Mrs B D Humphrey of Cedar Bluff signs as pitcher for the Amonate ball club. He graduates with high honors from Emory and Henry College with no failures on any ticket and earns praise from faculty. Fans compare him favorably to Monty Weaver and note Weaver’s current whereabouts.
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Sigas
Bernard Humphrey
B. D. Humphrey
Cedar Bluff
Amonate
Humphrey
Emory and Henry College
Monty Weaver
Weaver
Mongoose May Aid Plant Of Snakes
B W Stras Jr of Tazewell suggests shipping a mongoose from India to Nemours powder plant to curb copperhead snakes without risking the powder. Stras, Virginia game commission member, notes mongoose prey on reptiles and resist venom, and has been used in zoos and circuses. Another proposal is using hot steam to kill snakes in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Nemours
B. W. Stras Jr
Tazewell
Stras
Game Commission of
Virginia
Mr. Stras
America
Senator J. E. West Addresses Bluefield Business Men
Senator J. E. West of Suffolk spoke to the Bluefield Virginia Business Men's club offering loyal service to one’s town and community. Colonel West, visiting with Mrs. West, also includes a personal note as a former Virginia lieutenant governor and longtime state political figure. The club sent best wishes to ill A. Ralston. Myles Foland Jr. sang two solos with Tommy Shawver on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE. West
Suffolk
Bluefield
Business Men’s Club
Senator West
Colonel West
West
H. B. Frazier Jr
Virginia
Old Dominion
Business Men's Club
A. Ralston
Myles Foland Jr
Tommy Shawver
Bear Club Advises Gunpowder Feed For Bear Dogs
Members of the Bear club advise feeding bear dogs gunpowder with care, using a well filled charger, to keep hounds from quitting tracks. Veterans say powdered dogs fight hard, bears roam for huckleberries, and the diet blends meat with honey and berries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Club
Beartown
Virginia Side Personal News Highlights Local Residents
Harman returns from Charleston to spend vacation with father and brothers. Mrs Burgess improves and hopes to return from Mt Airy NC hospital soon. Mrs Baldwin, back from Bluefield sanitarium, continues to improve after operation. Mrs Witten visits Norton after Bluefield stay. Mrs Dudley recovering well after Bluefield surgery and visitors allowed. Eleanor Witten and James Gillespie home from Lynchburg College with high grades. Mrs Benbow, ill for months, sits up and enjoys her garden. Eve Reynolds and Elder Reynolds depart for Atlanta for Emory medical school graduation. Mrs Williams of Tazewell seriously ill at home. Miss Gertrude Arnold returns to Roanoke after visiting parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. C. Harman
Charleston
Mr. Harman
J. K. Burgess
Mt Airy
N. C
Helen Baldwin
Five Oaks
Bluefield Sanitarium
E. B. Witten
Norton
J. A. Strickand
Charley Dudley
Eleanor Witten
James Gillespie
Lynchburg College
A. A. Benbow
Eve
George A. Reynolds
Elder Reynolds
Atlanta
George A. Reynolds Jr
School of Medicine
Emory University
D. A. Williams
Tazewell
L. M. Kerley
Bluefield
Gertrude Arnoll
Rush Arnold
Roanoke
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death
We express heartfelt thanks to many friends for kindnesses and sympathies during the death of our beloved son brother grandson and nephew and for floral offerings and rides. Special thanks to Mr Ted Fix for his kindness. Mr and Mrs H C Peters and Family Mrs Lena I Peters and Family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Fix
H. C. Peters
Lena I
Peters
Open letter to voters of Bluefield Virginia
A candidate for East Ward Councilman in Bluefield Virginia outlines a campaign platform emphasizing a balanced budget, fair salaries tied to comparable towns, cutting unnecessary expenses to ease taxes, strict law enforcement by capable officers, and adequate fire protection. The letter requests voter support and pledges honest, conscientious service if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Virginia
Lssues
R Baths
Richlands Va Governor Peery visits and high school rites
Governor George C. Peery visited Richlands at the home of his sister Mrs. W R Williams during a Tuesday evening stop and spoke to Emory and Henry College seniors on June 5. Richlands High School held its baccalaureate, class night, and commencement with speeches by local leaders and diplomas awarded to 25 seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands
Virginia
George C. Peery
W. R. Williams
Peery
Tazewell
Emory and Henry College
Richlands High School
Princess Senior
Virginia Steele
Edgar Ratliff
Virginia Robinson
Helen McCall
Lavonia Belcher
James Gilleapie
Harman Allison
John H. Crabtree
Carlton Craig
Euva Kennedy
Edith Buskill
Albert Horton Jr
Mary Phyllis English
Marie Mullitts
Octavia Wysor
Hannah Ascue
Kelly Crawford
Joe Warner
Margaret Hamilton
Johnnie Burton
J. B. Crabtree
Greever
C. R
Little Green Winding Lane
Mieses Lavonia Belcher
Injured Coal Worker Struck by Train Near Doran
Robert Lanford 21 an employee of Jewell Ridge Coal Corporation was seriously injured last Saturday night when a loose engine moving toward Norton knocked him from the track at Doran He stumbled while trying to avoid it and was knocked unconscious He was rushed to Mattie Williams Hospital with both arms severed near the shoulders and injuries to his head and face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lanford
Jewell Ridge Coal Corporation
Doran
Norton
Lanford
Richlands
Sanford
Mattie Williams Hospital
Senior Class Parties Honor Seniors At Gatherings
Mike Helen McCall hosted a delightful party honoring the senior class on Monday with about fifty guests. Miss Margaret Ann O’Neal’s home hosted another senior class party Tuesday night, with about thirty guests and delicious refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Helen McCall
Margaret Ann O'Neal
Attendees Named for Emory and Henry Church Assembly
Richland area parishioners Patsy Lee Kelly Virginia Robinson Mary Steele Ella Reedy and Octavia Wysor attend annual Emory and Henry college assemblies. The gatherings focus on Epworth league work across years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Emory and Henry College
Patsy Lee Kelly
Virginia Robinson
Mary Steele
Ella Reedy
Octavia Wysor
Epworth League
Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Hurt Home
The Missionary society gathered Thursday at the home of Mrs. F. F. Hurt with president Mrs. P. P. Tabor presiding. Assistants Mrs. Sadler, Mrs. Robert Harris. Mrs. Ted Jewell spoke on the council meeting. Mrs. Stinson led Stewardship. Mrs. C. C. Hyatt oversaw the program with help from Mrs. Harris and Mrs. W. B. White. A salad course was served to twenty nine members.
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the Missionary Society
F. F. Hurt
P. P. Tabor
Sadler
Robert Harris
Ted Jewell
Missionary Council
Stinson
C. C. Hyatt
Harris
W. B. White
Galahead club presents Aaron Boggs Freshman play
The Galahead club staged Aaron Boggs Freshman at the Trinity house before a large audience, delivering a lively drama that drew strong local turnout and showcased student acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Boggs
Trinity House
Revival Draws Crowds at Layman's Chapel
The revival at Layman's chapel continues with large crowds attending nightly services drawing locals seeking spiritual renewal and community gathering through ongoing sermons and prayers each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layman’s Chapel
Circle No 1 meets at Presbyterian church
Circle No 1 of the Presbyterian church met Thursday with Mrs. Ora Bandy presiding as chairman Mrs J V Fox led the program Special music was provided by Miss Margaret Boggess and Miss Mary Phyllis English Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Miss Anna Maude Bandy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
Circle No. 1
The
Presbyterian Church
Ora Bandy
J. V. Fox
J. C. He
Margaret Boggess
Mary Phyllis English
Anna Maude Bandy
Ladies' Aid Society Meets at Mrs Elkins Home
The Christian Church Ladies' Aid met Thursday at the home of Mrs J D Elkins. Miss Helen McBrayer led the program, and eighteen members were present as a delicious repast was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. D. Elkins
Helen McBrayer
Home From College List Of Local Students
A list of students home from college includes Bill Reese Williams of the University of Virginia Eroile Underwood Marion Dr Winfred McCall of Medical College Alice Ziegler Farmville Mary Belle Hyatt Virginia Intermont Roy Lee Ringstaff Roanoke Marvin McGuire Jr Emory and Henry Vivian Reed Marion Ruth White Emory Harvey Robinson Emory Frances McCall Emory Clyde Shrader Emory Bernard Humphrey Emory and Junior Ascue Fork Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Reese Williams
University of Virginia
Eroile Underwood
Marion
Winfred McCall
Medical College
Alice Ziegler
Farmville
Mary Belle Hyatt
Virginia Intermont
Roy Lee Ringstaff
Roanoke
Marvin McGuire Jr
Emory and Henry
Vivian Reed
Ruth White
Emory
Harvey Robinson
Frances McCall
Clyde Shrader
Bernard Humphrey
Junior Ascue
Fork Union
Rites for Mrs. John Bell Looney
Mrs John Bell Looney of Grundy died June 2 at Mattie Williams Hospital after a five year illness. Burial took place at Grundy Monday afternoon. She is survived by eight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Looney
John Bell Looney
J. P. Looney
Grundy
Mattie Williams Hospital
Richlands Personal News Highlights Local Movements
Miss Bernice Jansen returned to Richlands after missionary work in Japan. In Tazewell were Mrs. J. W. Shawver, Mrs. Woods, Toote Hudson and Bert West. C. B. Rankin and granddaughter Norma Joyce visited in Berwind. Families attended Emory commencement with Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Williams, Rev. and Mrs. P. P. Tabor and Virginia, and Mr. and Mrs. George McCall. C. C. Hyatt and A. H. Kelley went to Emory to hear Governor Peery address the senior class. Frances Rankin visited her brother in Berwind. Miss Ercile Underwood accepted a position in her father’s store. Wilmer Renn and Mrs. ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory
C. C. Hyatt
A. H. Kelley
Governor Peery
Frances Rankin
Berwind
Mise Ercile Underwood
Wilmer Renn
Amonate Ladies' Aid Shower Honors Guests at Lyons Home
A Virginia circle Ladies' Aid shower honored Mrs. Robert Asbury and two others at Mrs. J A Lyons home in Amonate. Guests joined in games and refreshments. Hostesses were Mrs. G C Nicewander and Mrs. Earl Bartley. The West Virginia circle set a meeting at Mrs. J Arthur Lewis home for Thursday evening June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amonate
Virginia Circle
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. A. Lyons
Robert Asbury
G. C. Nicewander
Earl Bartley
Meadames Asbury
Barlow
Rader
Billips
Dennison
Herndon
Sutter
Graybear
Lyons
Perry
Campbell
Bartley
Nicewander
The
West Virginia Circle
J. Arthur Lewis
Par Ent Teachers Association Elects New Officers
The Parent-Teachers Association elected officers at the last meeting. President is Mrs. E. F. Cyphers, vice president Mrs. Dave Matthews, secretary Mrs. Gladys Lyons, and treasurer Mrs. W. W. Billips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PT. A
Parent - Teachers’ Association
E. F. Cyphers
Dave Matthews
Mise Gladys Lyons
W. W. Billips
Personal notices from Welch and nearby towns
Mrs Sadie Price left Thursday for Lancaster Pennsylvania after time with her daughters Mrs Earl Bartley and Miss Peggy Price. Miss Helen Drosick returned to Boissevain after visiting her brother John Drosick. Mrs J W House and daughters visited relatives in Lebanon. Mrs Virgil Hedrick and her son visited Mrs Walt Bartley in Welch last week. Various local residents visited in Welch and Berwind with multiple quick transfers between towns. Eddie Nash ill with measles. Mrs J K Vernon and children met Edward Vernon returning from Ronney W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Price
Lancaster
Earl Bartley
Peggy Price
Helen Drosick
Boissevain
John Drosick
Welch
Lucille Mathena
Berwind
E. F. Cyphera
E. C. Taylor
G. C. Poe
Thursay
J. W. House
Hildred
Edith
Lebanon
Virgil Hedrick
Small Son
Pocahontas
War! Bartley
Charles Mathena
L. P. Mathena
E. F. Cyphers
J. A. Lewis
Roanoke
George Harvey
Hugh Catron
Tazewell
Nash
Nelma Widner
Thomas Vernon
Wade Lowman
Bishop
Eddie Nash
J. K. Vernon
Willis
Sylvia
Kenova
Edward
Ronney
W. Va
Melba Rose
Revival Services Draw Good Crowds in Pounding Mill
The Rev. M Hughes and Rev. George Owens host nightly revival in Pounding Mill with sizable attendance. A Richlands delegation attended. the choir and pianist Hazel Thacker provide music. Local visits include Mrs Tilda Steele at Bandy and family seeing relatives in Kingsport. Carlton Craig, 17, graduates from Richlands high school this week. Hugh Goodman returns from West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pounding Mill
M. ©. Hughes
George Owens
Richlands
Hazel Thacker
James Brewster
George Quesenbury
Tilda Steele
James Mulkey
Don Colling
Hunter Mulkey
Ernest Jones
Jones
Kingsport
Mise Helen Pyatt
Tip Top
Julia Williams
Carrie Williams
James Steele
Ellis McGee
Grat Steele
Paint Lick
Hurley McGee
R. H. Sheffield
East Radford
Catherine Lee Gillespie
Farmville
Farmville Teachers’ College
Carlton Craig
Richlands High School
Hugh Goodman
West Virginia
Bluefield
Vivian Sparks
Local Social Notes From Roanoke and Surrounding Areas
Roanoke guests included Mr. and Mrs. 8 L Oney along with Princeton and Aubry Sparks at Sunday dinner. Peggy Traver returned home from a grandmother visit in Draper Virginia. Mrs Aught Gilbert visited son Clarence Gilbert in Bluefield over the weekend. The Rev George Price and Houcher preached at the Church of God Saturday night. Mrs J E Nunley of Richlands attends the revival and visits parents Mr and Mrs G A Riley and sisters Anna and Mildred. Lawrence Ringstaff CCC camp spent midweek and weekend with parents Mr and Mrs L W Ringstaff. Mrs Margaret Griffith of Cornettsville Kentucky visits her mother Mrs Martha Sparks and other relatives. Mrs Carter Long and her two children of Maxwell stayed with mother Mrs Laura Myres. Mrs Mary Spratt is home from Averett College Danville Virginia. Mrs James Johnson, Gladys, and Mrs Fred Johnsson were dinner guests Thursday of Mrs Seymore Ringstaff. Mrs Margaret Griffith shopped in Bluefield Thursday. Mr and Mrs B B Pruett and Jenkin Jones were guests of Mrs S T Sparks Thursday night on their way to Lee County. Paul Owen, former student at Virginia Christian College, attended church here Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
G. A. Riley
Anna
Mildred Riley
Lawrence Ringstaff
CCC
Maxwell
Laura Myres
Mary Spratt
Averfette College
Danville
James Johnson
Gladys
Fred Johnsson
Seymore
Tip Top Section Reports Rain Relief and Rye Harvest
Tip Top Virginia June 9 The week brought occasional showers that eased drought concerns. Potatoes benefited most from the moisture as rye harvests proceed with favorable reports. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Pauley on June 7 a fine daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tip Top
Bruce Pauley
Children Day Program at Bailey Methodist Church
A Children's Day program will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Bailey Methodist Church, conducted by the Epworth League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childern
Bailey Methodist
Epworth League
Local Visitations Highlight Welch Residents and Nearby Guests
Mr and Mrs George Bowman of Welch visited relatives here along with Mr and Mrs Elmo Buchanan of Thompson Valley who spent time with Mr and Mrs 8S H Moore on Sunday. Several locals hosted guests from Clinchfield West Graham and Jenkin Jones during the weekend including Mrs Bertie Johnson and daughter Betty. Others noted were Mise Ollie Proffitt from West Graham John Merritt and Fred Casino Jr of Jenkin Jones visiting Bluefield and nearby towns. Sid Bane Bluefield and C B Bowling Welleston Ohio were among those visiting, and Mrs Reba Saunders Bluefield is spending a vacation with her parents here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bowman
Welch
Elmo Buchanan
Thompson Valley
H. Moore
Bertie Johnson
Betty
Clinchfield
Mise Ollie Proffitt
West Graham
John Merritt
Bluefield
Fred Casino Jr
Jenkin Jones
Helen Pyott
Bus Helmandollar
Tazewell
G. R. Boone
Mike
Basom Boone
Tom Potts
P. F. Casino
Kathleen
Jack Thompson
Billie
Sid Bane
C. B. Bowling
Welleston
Ohio
Charles Bowling
Reba Saunders
Death of Joseph R Buskill in Raven Virginia
Joseph R Buskill 48 general mine foreman for Excelsior Red Ash Coal died suddenly Thursday at noon. He leaves a widow and children Edith Ruby and Charles, two brothers Carl and Clarence, five sisters, and his parents preceded him. Funeral services held at home, body taken to Emmett Tennessee for burial. Rev Dan Graham of Blountsville officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raven
Joseph R. Buskill
Excelsior Red Ash Coal Company
W. M. Meadows
Edith
Ruby
Charles Buskill
Carl
Amonete
Clarence
Emmett
Tenn
C. H. Snow
Bristol
Ernest Booker
Thelma
Ossie
Beaste Buskill
Sullivan County
Dan Graham
Blountsville
Coal worker seriously injured at tipple incident
Seriously injured McKenry Mullens an employee of Premier Red Ash Coal was hurt while working on the tipple Thursday evening. He was taken to Mattie Williams Hospital Richlands for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenry Mullens
Red Ash Coal Company
Tipple
Mattie Williams Hospital
Richlands
Local Social Notes and Movements This Week
Wood has been a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Yina W. Robinson. Mrs. Palmer Blewick and children visited relatives in Taze well. Arnold Maynard left for Washington to take a new position. Edward Hand of Harlan Ky spent the week here. Louise and Billie Gillespie and Mrs. C. E. Hodges returned from a trip to Washington and Norfolk. A birth occurred to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Noel on Wednesday June 6. Mrs. Roy R. Reedy has been ill. Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Sewell and their son Billie left for Richmond and North Carolina. Dr. George Winiford McCall is replacing Dr. Seawell, who is expected back about June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexie Johnson
Castlewood
Yina W. Robinson
Palmer Blewick
Tazewell
Arnold Maynard
Washington
Edward Hand
Harlan, Ky
Louise
Billie Gillespie
C. E. Hodges
Norfolk
Joe Noel
Bally
Roy R. Reedy
W. A. Sewell
Billie
Richmond
Points
North Carolina
George Winiford McCall
Seawell
Judge Overrules New Trial in Dean Poison Slay Verdict
Greenwood Mississippi Judge S F Davia overrules motion for new trial of Dr Sarah Ruth Dean convicted of poisoning Dr John Preston Kennedy. Dean is admitted to bond pending appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Miss
S. F. Davia
Sarah Ruth Dean
John Preston Kennedy
Dean
Tazewell News Notes Many Local Social Visits
Tazewell residents report visits from relatives and friends to North Tazewell and nearby towns. Guests include Chicago visitors Mrs Edward OToole and daughter Mies Ann. tributes to nursing graduate Teddy Crockett in Covington. a Century of Progress trip to Chicago. and multiple regional trips to Rich Creek Cincinnati Cleveland and Bluefield as weekend socials unfold.
Burke's Garden Graduation Speaker Prompts Community Weekend
Burke's Garden Virginia June 9 news notes visitors from Amonate Rural Retreat Honaker and Tazewell spending weekends. Graduation exercises Monday at 8 pm in the high school auditorium feature speaker J N Hillman of Emory and Henry College. Graduates include Mary Sparks Frank Akers Andrew McGuire Elmer Rhody Jr. plus others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hurt
Tazewell
Trubie Meek
Lon Davis
Bob
Bluefield
Charles Gose
Wolf Creek
J. N. Hillman
Emory and Henry College
Mary Sparks
Fork
Frank Akers
Andrew McGuire
Saltville
Elmer Rhody Jr
Burke’s Garden
Lionel Smith
Hinton
Birthday Surprise Handsomely Fetes Mr I H Harry
Falls Mills Virginia June 9 relatives gathered for a six oclock dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs I H Harry to surprise him on his sixty ninth birthday. Those present include Mrs Sam Puckett and two daughters Doroth y Ann and Mrs Edgar Griffiths of Martinsburg Mr and Mrs J B Harry and daughter Louise of Hiawatha Mr and Mrs Walter Harry and daughter Florence of Boissevain Mr and Mrs Clarence Harry and son C M Jr Pocahontas Mr and Mrs M H Harry and daughter Meldora of Falls Mills Mrs Mary Burton left for Radford to join Mrs C O McDonald for a motor visit to Orange. Elizabeth Herrick has returned from Radford State Teachers college. Sarah Ann Cald well s condition is thought to be better. Mr and Mrs Claude Mebe of Boresevain moved to Falls Mills this week. Clarence Carter Jr returned from Berea college. Mrs Gus Compton has been
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls Mills
I. H. Harry
Harry
Sam Puckett
Dorothy Ann
Edgar Griffiths
Martinsburg
J. B. Harry
Louise
Hiawatha
Walter Harry
Florence
Boissevain
Clarence Harry
C. M. Jr
Pocahontas
M. H. Harry
Meldora
Mary Burton
Radford
C. O. McDonald
Orange
James Hopkins
Elizabeth Herrick
Radford State Teachers College
Sarah Ann Caldwell
Sam Caldwell
Muliens
Claude Mebe
Boresevain
Clarence Carter Jr
Berea College
Gus Compton
Recital Guests From UnUPERS WA Attend Pocahontas Event
UnUPERS WA Coopers West Virginia June 9 Among those from here who attended the recital given by the pupils of Mrs John Dennen at Pocahontas Monday evening were: Mrs Vernon Arrington, Mr and Mrs D F Mullin, Mr and Mrs C B Smith, Mr and Mrs J B Ferguson, Mr and Mrs P H Garland, Misses Sarah Niswander Elizabeth and Louise Sizemore Henrietta Mahood Joan McMullin and Alice Garland.
Miss Martha Watson Returns Home From Bramwell High
Miss Martha Watson returns to Pittsburgh after three years at Bramwell High School where she completed the class of 1934 while living with her sister, Mrs. E. L. Byrd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Watson
E. L. Byrd
Bramwell High School
Pittsburgh
Delegate Miss Garland to attend Young People's assembly
Miss Alice Garland, a delegate from the Young People's organization, leaves Thursday for Emory, Virginia, to attend a five day Young People's assembly at Emory and Henry College. Before returning home she will visit her sister in Bristol.
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Alice Garland
Young People’s Organization
Emory
Young People’s Assembly
Emory and Henry College
Bristol
Burglar Entered Frazier Home. No Theft Reported
A burglar entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Frazier Sunday evening. A family member saw the thief enter and others arrived to find him had escaped through a basement window. Nothing was stolen.
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Howard Frazier
Braves Edge Dodgers in 8-6 Victory to Even Series
Boston Braves used a five run surge in the final innings to defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers 8-6 in Brooklyn. The win ties the series a game apiece. In New York, Standard Statistics reports 30 favorable dividend changes last week versus 18 prior week, with 6 unfavorable versus 4 the week before.
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Standard Statistics Company
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