Flag Day Observed by Eleg Lodge No 269
Flag day on Sunday June 14 will be observed with exercises by Binefield lodge No 269 8 P O and on Sunday afternoon at six o'clock The Hiks lodge program at the home Raleigh and Bland streets features a drum and bugle corps exhibition drill in downtown Raleigh The address will be delivered by M Crockett Hughes of Bluefeld VA and Henry Fortune will sing patriotic numbers A floral bell emblematic of the flag will be erected by lodge officers The Judge extends a cordial invitation to the public to attend and celebrate the birth of the flag
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Binefield Lodge No
Hiks
Raleigh
Bland
Rika
American Legion
M. Crockett Hughes
Bluefeld
Sister of Mrs Welch Dies in Pearisburg
A sister of Mrs J W Welch dies at St Elizabeth hospital Pearisburg after an operation. Mrs Meredith underwent surgery on Monday. Funeral and burial are planned for Newport Virginia on Thursday afternoon.
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Welch
Pearisburg
J. WV. Welch
Ripplemead
Pesponas
Chap Meredith
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Meredith
Pearlsburg Hoapital
Buriel
Newport
Conference of Catholic Clergy Held Today in Bhunfield District
The semi-annual clerical conference of Catholic clergy from Bhunfield district will meet today at the Sacred Heart rectory. Parishes from the southern end of West Virginia will send delegates. Rev. G C Gocke, pastor, will preside at the meeting.
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Bhunfield
Sacred Heart
Peleata
West Virginia
G. C. Gocke
Virginia Side Personal News and Vacation School
Virginia side notes report Douglas Crockett visiting grandparents in North Tazewe and helping with hay. Maryville Tenn trip for Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Anderson. Mrs. Williamson visited Welch to see her daughter. Dorothy Pippin and Margaret Tate return from Radford State Teachers College for vacation. Felix Ballard of Peterstown and Herbert Wills from Richmond College noted. Vacation Bible school closes Sunday evening June 14 with regular service. classes end Friday morning.
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Douglas Crockett
H. Harman
North Tazewe
Ry Horgo
R. C. Anderson
Tom Whits
Reve Mae
Maryville
Tenn
Williamson
Welch
Altamont
Bracy
Dorothy Pippin
Margaret Tate
Radford State
Classen
Sagete Ee
Conquering Conquerine a Digestive Aid for Quick Relief
An old physician’s prescription asserts Conquerine corrects stomach causes, aiding indigestion constipation sleeplessness and nervousness. Made from plant-based ingredients, it promises improvement within forty eight hours and no dietary changes, with a money back guarantee from Conquerimen Co Lynchburg Virginia.
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Tore Berious
Conquerine
Imen Co
Lynchburg
Vafady
Rooster in a jug stirs Bluefield readers over ethics
In Bluefield Virginia a fuss erupts over a Princeton rooster confined in a jug. Critics and supporters debate the animal’s treatment, comparing it to a circus fat man and a chained bear. The wild animal editor notes the rooster seeks food and attention yet will flee to the guillotine for a morsel. The piece questions public sentiment and the value of sensational publicity.
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Princeton
Aditor
Leo
Halling
Section 8
Whale
Burnham
Jennie Lynn
Ice Cream Supper for Lynchburg Conference Fund
An ice cream supper on Friday June 12 at 6 p m on the Graham Christian church lawn funds travel for the young peoples conference at Lynchburg college. Sponsored by local youth groups proceeds cover sending attendees. Cakes candy and other treats will be served.
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Graham Christian Church
Lynchburg College
Virginia Sidelights Tobacco Rain and Local Happenings
Local Virginia notes describe a “tobacco rain” prediction by Mayor W A Light of Bivefeld West Virginia who claims a forty year record of rain timing for tobacco planting between May 31 and June 6. Other items report church meetings at Memorial Baptist Graham Parish and Primitive Baptist flows, a heavy village rain in Castlewood Russell County, upcoming prayer services, and a barber’s home hidden by trees.
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Virginia
W. A., Light
Bivefeld
W. Va
Light
Wanted Passenger Auto Trailer For Rent In Bluefield Va
WANTED A passenger auto trailer in good condition with sleeping equipment for a couple of weeks. Call Graham Mattress Company in Bluefield Virginia.
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Graham Mattress Company
Bluefield
Demos Burned Out On New Deal In Roanoke Botetourt
Roanoke and Botetourt residents met Monday and many conservation workers encountered a shift among Democrats disillusioned with Roosevelt and Woodrum. Some doubt Woodrum can carry Roanoke if a strong Republican candidate runs. Railroad workers cite missed pledges and pay cuts, with anger over a 31 percent deduction and a radio listening fee notice.
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Roanoke
Botetourt
C. A. Woodrum
Roosevelt
Woodrum
Hoanoke
Roosevalt
Tulip Found With Five Blossoms At Keystone High
Misa Aurelia Huffman a home economics teacher at Keystone High reported finding a tulip with five blossoms in the rock garden at the school. She notified Mrs Buck Wriggle via Ripley, sending the unusual incident for verification, quoting the local quip about five blooms.
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Misa Aurelia Huffman
Miss Huffman
Buck Wriggle
Ripley
Garnett Shufflebarger to Receive Law Degree
Garnett Shufflebarger, son of Mr and Mrs T W Shufflebarger of Cove Creek and brother of L Shufflebarger of Bluefield Virginia, earns his law degree at the University of Virginia this week.
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Garnett Shufflebarger
Shuttlebarger’s Early Education and University Record
Shuttlebarger began training in Hinefeld Virginia and graduated from Graham High School. He completed a four year university course with a fine record, served as president of the Jefferson Literary Society, and appeared on radio broadcasts debating with other college peers.
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Shuttlebarger
Hinefeld
Graham High School
Jefferson Literary Society
Dr George B Taylor Preaches Murray Funeral
Dr George Braxton Taylor a respected Holling Baptist preacher led the funeral service for R E Murray at Troutville Baptist Church. He praised Murray as a model life for youths and noted his own strong resemblance to a Canterbury archbishop in bearing. Taylor plans a future visit to Bluefield to see relatives.
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George B. Taylor
R. E. Murray
George Braxton” Taylor
Holling
Troutville Baptist Church
Murray
Taylor
Troutville
Canterberry
Bluefield
Annie Mullens Program Will Be Observed Here
A Graham Christian church plans an Annie Mullen program to honor local member Annie Mullens Bluefield Virginia girl. The event will be held June 12 at 6 o'clock in the evening in the Graham church as part of a mission effort to spread the gospel in heathen lands, recognizing Mullen a Graham High School and Lynch graduate.
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India
Mahama Ganda
Annie Mullens
Bluefield
Graham Christian Church
Annie Mullen
Migs Mullen
Graham High School
Lynch
Mary Lee Beauty Shop and Trinity Choir Notices
White Fairie Gloves and fancy cuffs advertised with cleaning and pressing services. Mary Lee Beauty Shop promotes salon services, shampoos, and a new drying system with several phone numbers. Trinity Methodist church announces no choir practices tonight per directors.
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Blandetraet
Henderson
Mary Lee Beauty Shop
Mary Lee Beauty Show
Trinity Methodist Church
Supper Served For Church Benefit at NiOB Convocation
A hot dog supper hosted by the Convocation club of the NiOB at United Holy Church tonight invites the public. CEO Evan is listed in a misread line amid other garbled text noting Lewiston Idaho and a curious entry about a large pineal object with unclear details.
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Evan
Niob
United Holy Church
Lewiston
Idatio
Cules
Lumbey
Tributes for Borg Colléré Among Local Classmates
Borg Colléré, who left in 1820 for the foreign field, is remembered by former classmates from Tazewell and Bluefield, with ties to Grat Mullen and Miss Amy Mullen, both of Virginia, as a Christian church member.
Deadly Spider Found Near Falls Mills Reported
The World Animal editor recounts a black widow specimen found under a rock near Falls Mills by G. B. Cook of Graham West Virginia. Cook, listed as a Bluefield native, was employed at a Twin City drug store.
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Falls Mills
G. B. Cook
Graham
Wld
Bluefield
W. Va
Mt. Cook
Twin City
Spider Facts and a Lethal Black Widow Bite
A reader notes a cricket baiting tale ending with a deadly spider discovery. The piece explains the black widow is the most lethal spider and confirms it is an arachnid, not an insect.
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Seatehink
Epider
G Men raid Bluefield bootleg operation
federal agents swept into Bluefield Virginia on Monday, arresting several suspects in a liquor distribution ring and seizing liquor. one woman was taken into custody amid the operation as authorities pursued the crew behind the water illicit supply.
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Jon Bluefield
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Deum and Bugle Corps
Virginia News
Wild Animal
Woman's Missionary Society
T. SW Peters
Southern Baptist Convention
At &T
Loula
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Terlan Cinyoh
Mra
Ellen Cantrell
J.T. ‘Vaughn
W. H. Speed
Mra. H. Graham Kaya
Castlewood
Russell County
California
Primitive Baptist Meeting
Flowey
Primitive Baptists
Barber
FR. W. Crockett
Ac Ela
Lake Louise
Emerald Lake
Canadian Rockies
Soren
Anteeta
Ea Seine Re Bantt
Eels
Ravanin Arseus Bistenorgh, Bae Ee Es
Lasgory
Osteo-pathik
Shaman's
Dixie Clothing CO
Princeton Ave
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