Roanoke Leader R N Hill to Address Railway Clerks Meet
R N Hill of Roanoke president of the Association of Railway Clerks will speak at a Bluefield meeting tonight in the West Vic hotel lodge room. He will outline the union restructuring plan and urges all railroad clerical staff to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Hill
R. H. Hill
Roanoke
Association of Railway of the
Norfolk and Western
Bluefield
West Vic
Hill
Six youths accepted for June Navy quota
Six youths from Bluefield and surrounding areas were accepted in the Navy June enlistment quota at the local recruiting station after passing final exams. They will report to the Norfolk training station for preliminary instruction before joining the fleet. Named are Warren Lor of Carver Street Bluefield Albert Vernon of Billefie Virginia Thomas Jordan of Jefferson Street Bluefield Theodore Theodrotsikas of West Virginia and Stanley Stepanski of Hemphill, with parents listed for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Norfolk
Warren Lor
M. Taylor
Thorn Street
Albert Vernon
James E. Vernon
Billefie Va
Thomas Jordon
Fire Damages Sign Company Truck on Tolbert Street
A fire damaged a Standard Sign company truck on Tolbert Street early yesterday. Estimated loss was $25. Firemen were misdirected to the scene by a miscommunication cited by Chief E. L. McClure who left for Tyler Street before returning. The blaze started about 2:30 a.m. and part of the damage is blamed on the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Sign Company
Tolbert Street
E. L. McClure
Tyler Street
Mrs. C W Huffman Improves After Mishap
Mrs C W Huffman at St Luke's hospital is improving after a backing car struck her, she fell to the curb striking her head. She suffers a severe scalp wound and other injuries, but recovery is predicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. W. AY
Jordan Street
Huffman
St. Luke's Hospital
Pleased to Meet Harry Haffen in Town for Monthly Visit
notices mention Harry Haffen of Roanoke planning monthly stays in town for about a week. Also promotional items for Bailey Lumber Co and Fretwell's store with prices, plus a Masonic notice for Bluefield lodge 85 funeral service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piato
Harry Haffen
T.oanoke
Bland Street
Care &. & Bailey
Prisoner James Johnson Held After News Stand Breakin
James Johnson a 19 year old colored youth formerly imprisoned in Mercer county is held on another charge after being seen near a News company store at 1 Prin avenue and 2 Seen in the store by a passerby police report. He fled through a rear window and was pursued by patrol cars before Magistrate Kitts and the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Johnson
Mercer County
Prin Avenue
Princeton
Johnson
Ios Zeereee
Kitts
Cai
The
Grand
Giles County Family Treated for Rabies After Pet Bite
Mr and Mrs J J Williams and their three children of Hoges Store Virginia are treated for rabies following a suspected infection from their pet. The family's dog reportedly bit another dog and a cow, both of which died of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Williams
Hoge’s Store Va
Williams
Accidental death ruled in convict Carr's case near Grundy
Commonwealth's Attorney F W Smith of Buchanan County Virginia determined Carr's death during a wind storm near Grundy was entirely accidental. A second convict James W Braxton was injured and a third narrowly escaped, with three men seeking shelter under a damaged building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
F. W Smith
Buchanan County
Vhrna
Carr
Virginia
Grundy On
James W. Braxton
Last Rites Today for J. R. Helton
Funeral services are held at Gross Methodist church at 2 30 PM for James R. Helton 59 who died Wednesday at his Mulberry street home The Rev J T Browning will officiate with the Rev G Collins listed as assisting Burial takes place at Monte Vista Pur cemetery with the Masonic lodge in charge Helton a well known conductor for Tri City Traction Co and former Richlands merchant was survived by a daughter Mrs H A Kirby misnamed in yesterday’s notice as Bluefield Washington DC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gross Methodist Church
James R. Helton
Mulberry Street
J. T. Browning
G. Collins
Monte Vista
Pur Cemetery
Masonic Lodge
Mr. Helton
Hilton
Ada
H. A. Kirby
Bluefield
Washington, D. C
Helton
Tri-City Traction Company
Richlands
Marmola weight loss remedy advertised in old brochure
An old ad promotes Marmola as a universal weight loss treatment claiming to reduce excess weight and cure thyroid related metabolism. It touts long sold products with over twenty million boxes distributed and positions Marmolate as safe and effective with no other treatments claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susvetien
Plano forming for Rice Party in Bluefield event
Harry W. Biggs assumed general chairmanship of the Greater Bluefield Bowl of Rice party and outlined duties for committee chairs. Arnold Porterfield will direct the June 17 dance at the Westview hotel to raise funds for relief in China, with contributions collectable at local banks and pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Biggs
Greater Bluefield
Biggs
Arnold Porterfield
Porterfield
William C. Snyder
R. Sworth
United Council For Villan Relief
China
Weet Vee
United States
Day
Port
Aie
Binefield
Walter C. Pollick
First National Bank
Ralph Fauns
Andss
Uefie
James McNeer
Teen Graham Pharmacy
Bluefield
Ten Enrolled in Bluefield Driver Training Course
Ten persons have enrolled in a summer driver training course sponsored by the Bluefield Audio Club. Classes begin at 7 30 tonight at the West Virginian hotel under the supervision of Ted Smith safety director. Road work starts Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Audio Club
Ted Smith
West Virginian
Smith
General Cocke Former V M I Head Dies in Richmond
General William H. Cocke 64 former VMI superintendent died tonight after four years of ill health. He led VMI from 1924 to 1929 and served in World War I as a major with the Army General Staff College at Langres. He earlier fought in the Spanish American War as a lieutenant with the Fourth Missouri Infantry. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
William H. Cocke
Virginia Military Institute
Army Eneral Staff College
Langres
Fourth
Missouri Infantry of Volunteers
Virginia
Georgia Army Officer details on Major Brooke death
General Singleton stated Major Brooke was at maneuvers when his wife was found at 12:15 pm and that signs of injury indicated she did not die from a fall. Investigators placed his time of death about two hours earlier, with Brooke guarded at the post hospital for shock and his daughters Barbara and Carolyn present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tary A
Brooke
Singleton
Barbara Brooke
Carolyn
Lindberghs Near Carrells Through April Land Deal
The Lindberghs will gain land this April as title passes from Norbert Lafont to a corporation led by Mrs Alexis Carrell wife of the scientist who co developed the mechanical heart with whom Lindbergh has collaborated The sale involves a foreign stakeholders under French law complicating the process on St Gildas Island where Lindbergh has visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norbert Lafont
Alexis Carrell
Carrell
Lindberghs
St. Gildas Island
Lindbergh
Haythe Declares Candidacy for State Senate Nomination
W C Haythe announced his formal bid for the Democratic nomination in West Virginia's Tenth Senate District from Hinton. He had just resigned from the Bituminous Coal Commission to pursue the race, signaling a major shift in his public service career.
Negro trio charged with robbery held in county jail
Three Black men were charged with robbing Walter Greenup of 285 dollars near Pocahontas. Louis Miller confessed at a hearing and was held for trial. Norman Ward and Martin were arrested and jailed. Ward and Martin face further proceedings next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Greenup
Ontas
Tazewell County
Louis Miller
Greenup
Hilton
Tazewell
Eckdahl
Miller
Albert Peery
Grandma Miller
Norman Ward
Ein
Ward
Kantas
Martin
Simmons
Bram
Flood bill passage details a complex levee and reservoir plan
The measure expands federal funding to 30 percent for select levee and reservoir projects in the Ohio river basin, with local cost sharing remaining at 100 percent for some works. Estimated spending exceeds a billion dollars, listing numerous sites in West Virginia, Ohio, and Virginia with projected land, damage, and construction costs for flood protection and related infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkley
Ohio River
West Virginia
Kanawah
Burnsville
Steer Creek
West Fork
Kanawha
Summersville
Birch Big Sandy Ag
Fishtrap
Clintwood
Haysi
Twelvepole Creek
East Lynn
W. Va
Untington
Westmorland
Ashland Ry
Parkersburg
Huntington
Guyandotte
Wheeling
South Wheeling
Martins
Warwood
Buckhanan
Belliare
New Martinsville
Middle
Ben
Point Pleasant
St. Marys
Proctorville
Russell
Wheelings Island
Ing Creek
Riverview
Belpre
New Cumberland
Mason
Brilliant
Pomeroy
Moundsville
Ralph Smith to Headline Laymen's League Meet
Ralph W. Smith of Appalachian Electric Power company will headline the Laymen's League of Christ Episcopal Church meeting in the Sunday school rooms tonight at 6. Dinner served by the Senior Guild. This is the league's final formal gathering of the summer before July and August adjournments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Smith
Applachian Electric Power Company
E G Smith To Speak To Sons Of Revolution Leaders
E G Smith of Fairmont will address the West Virginia Society of the Sons of Revolution at Bluefield College during the annual meeting. Smith, incoming president of the state society, will speak at the Saturday banquet as the event consolidates major business in one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. Smith
Sons OF Revolution
E. G. Smith
Fairmont
Board of Governors of
West Virginia Unity
West Virginia Society of the Sons of Revolution
Bluefield College
Smith
West Virginia Society
British ships bombed as lone insurgent raids continue
A lone insurgent warplane targeted British ships off Castellon de la Plana and Denia harbor injuring and killing crews. In two weeks ten ships were attacked with 60 seamen killed or wounded. Britain pressures Mussolini while officials claim raids aim to cripple international commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isadore
Castellon de la Plana
Benicasim
Francisco Franco
Britain
Yrence
Benito Mussolini
Madrid
Castelion de
Denia
Re Gandia
Martinsburg Journal Editor Hosts Fourth Annual Educational Tour
Gilbert C. McKowan, editor, called the association’s fourth annual educational tour. He presented speakers and introduced caravan members as guests and hosts prepared to welcome them. The group plans to depart early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert C. McKowan
Martinsburg Journal
Bluefield hosts visiting Panhandlers with talks and tours
Morning events included a visit to Washington and Lee University and V M S, with G William Ropp of Martinsburg welcoming Bluefielders. Rev J C B McLaughlin spoke on Panhandle counties. Bernard M Ic cluding ees discussed Bluefield as a favored area. Judge D M Easley praised the visit. Eastern Panhandlers caravanned from Princeton to Pocahontas and back via Grassy Branch and Falls Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Covington
Lexington
Washington and Lee University
G. William Ropp
Martinsburg
Berkeley County
J. C. B. McLaughlin
Panhandle
Berpeame
Joe Horne
Ml 1
Herbert Miller
Gilbert McKowan Breele
Bluefield
Bernard M. Iccluding
D. M. Easley
Bil German
West Virginia
Congress
F. R. Wagner
Shepherdstown
Princeton
Pocahontas Oy
Grassy Branch
Catch Falls Mills
Pinnacle Rocks
Incomplete Budget Delay Aims for Inquiries
A partial article notes delays in a pay bill with representatives from justice labor commerce and treasury, plus the securities and exchange commission and the FTC. It states $500,900 would finance the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice, Labor Commerce and Treasury
Securities and ¢Age Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Luise Rainer Seeks Divorce From Clifford Odets
Luise Rainer files suit for divorce from playwright Clifford Odets in Los Angeles. Rainer previously won acclaim as a top actress, with two years cited for her performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luise Rainer
Odets
Los Angeles
Clifford Odets
Ring Stolen From Bland Street Home
The home of C. Hurrie at 1809 Bland Street was entered last night. A ring was stolen after the back door was left unlocked while the residents were away. A complaint was filed with city headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hurrie
Bland Street
City Fee
Chinese flee Hankow and Canton as Japan bombs Wuhan era
Chinese retreat from Hankow to the Yangtze and Canton as Japanese air and field artillery attack intensifies. Reports claim Chinese defenses withdrawn from Chengchow though Japanese naval landings near Nanking face strong resistance amid heavy bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankows
Yangtze River
Canton
China
Chengchow
Nanking
Oan
Witnesses Recall Abduction Tied to Harlan Coal Probe
In London a witness recounts men forcing Isom into a car while saying they aimed to identify him as a union man before a Wagner act conspiracy case involving 66 Harlan county mine operators and officials. Titler cites the men accusing Isom as they shoved him, while Isom denies his name and mentions being taken to see Harry Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titler
Isom
London
Harlan County
Andras
Harry Bennett
Harlan Central
Smithers
Labor Trial Witness Bribery Allegations Split Prosecution
London reports that during the Harlan labor trial, a former witness charged several defendants with attempting to buy a government witness. The claim surprised even the prosecution and added a new dimension to the courtroom drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buy
Harlan Labor
Witness Testimony Shapes Evans County Shooting Case
Deputy Kelly Foxx testified at cross examination about seeing Frank White, former sheriff, near Evarts Kentucky with a rifle shortly after the February 9 1937 killing of 19 year old Bennett Musick son of a United Mine Workers official. Foxx described a gunfire blaze and White leaning from a car window as shots were fired toward the Musick home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan County
Anes
Kelly Foxx
Frank White
Fomer
Evarts
Young Bennett Musick
United Mine Workers America
Bennett
Marshall Music
Musick
Fox
Sant White
Board Control Clash Over Chesapeake Corp Stock
Legal conflict arising from Young's injunction seeks to oust control of Chesapeake corp as trustee of a majority stake. Efforts to enlarge the board to shift control were halted by unprecedented votes from minority holders and a largely academic fight as management gains temporary ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young, Quarry
Chesapeak Corp
Rie
Owever
Ye Peak Corp
C. and
Items of Interest from Early 1900s Notes
Camphor is produced by steam treatment of camphor tree wood. During the Russo Japanese war over 50 000 cases occurred in Japan. The first institute for the band in China is slightly larger than Ireland. The amount rent for s is 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fcor
China
Ireland
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Legion
Bluefield Post No 9
American Legion
Rastreet
Sweat Post
Chamber of Commerce
Post
C. W. Huffman
Ats
Retnar, Inc
Cincinnati
Lance
Bailey Lumber Co
Bluefield Lodge
A. F
J. R
Richlands Hilton
Masonic Temple
W. M. L. M. Carper
Bailey Lumber Company
Bradley
Bradley's
Giles
J. R. Helton
PLANO
Rige Party
Cocke
V. M. I. Head
Georgia
Haythe
Ralph Smith
Laymen’s League
S Shensi
Portugal
Neville Chamberlain
Rialto
Tex Ritter
White Flash
Tex
Wonder Horse
Harlan
AML
Melvyn Cas
Douglas Young
Lelonial
Warner Bros. Present
Louise Rainer
Deep South
Lew Catesn
Stars OF Tomorrow
Blanche Delott School OF Dancing
Young
Desert
Loretta Young
Richard Greene
William Boyd In
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