Isherwood to Speak at Business Men's Dinner
Col. E Isherwood of Waynesburg Pa will address the annual Business Men's association dinner at 6 45 tonight in the West Virginian hotel. Secretary Fred Christie will present the annual report and four new directors will be elected. Retiring directors are Ed McQuail B E Tabor Harry Kammer and A J Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. E. Isherwood
Waynesburg
Business Men's Association
West Virginian Hotel
Col
Isherwood
Fred Christie
Ed McQuail
B. E. Tabor
Harry Kammer
A.J. Cole
J. A. Coleman
J. W. Waters
Guy H. Lawhead
H. H. Stuckman
L. A. Jackson
A. J. Cole
Guy Lawhead
Col. Isherwood
Association
Questionnaires Mailed To Registrants By Board
Questionnaires were mailed to registrants listed with names and addresses across Bluefield and surrounding areas. The notices include individuals tied to railways, coal firms, and local businesses, with several addresses in Bluefield West Virginia and nearby towns.
Funeral services for Mrs Ethel Poindexter in Bluefield
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Woolwine Poindexter 64 die yesterday morning will be held this afternoon at St Marys Episcopal church. The Rev H V Clary and Dr Hobson will officiate with interment at Maple Hill Cemetery. She was a longtime church leader and Red Cross worker in Bluefield. Survivors include two sons William Poindexter of Radford and Robert Poindexter of Petersburg and a brother William Woolwine of Memphis. Her husband R L Poindexter died several years ago. The family and local prominence noted in Giles and Pocahontas counties is referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Woolwine Poindexter
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
H. V. Clary
I +ficiate
Hobson
Christ Episcopal Church
Bluefield
W. Va
Maple Hill Cemetery
Poindexter
Lafayette McNally Woolwine
Malvina Dunreath Woolwine
Pearisburg
R. L. Poindexter
William Duneath Indexter
Radford
Robert Lee Poindexter
Petersburg
William N. Woolwine
Memphis
R. B. Williamson
Bluefeld
Poiexter
Pocahontas
Woodwines
Giles County
Teachers Receive Contracts Along With Pay Checks
Bluefield teachers received their May pay and new contracts for the next year. The piece praises the faculty as hardworking and notes ongoing underpayment of Virginia teachers. It condemns long-term political incumbents and cites a liquor-boosted salary promise that did not materialize.
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Osd
Bluefield
Virginia
Questionnaires Sent to Registrants by Local Board No 2
Local Board No 2 in Tazewell county mailed questionnaires on June 9 to be returned by June 19. Names include John Thompson Dills James Emmett Robinson Edward Earl Tabor Bernard Jennings William Arms Guy Wilson Buchanan Rufus Howard Matthews Robert Lee Kirtner Frank Steve Eskut Jr Ray Crockett Etter Samuel Joseph Thompson James Raymond Johnson George Rusag Garrett Clarence Hoge Mahood Jr William Allen Sarver Paul Anderson Hammond Glen Wood Allen Maurice Aker Harman Paul Mills Franklin Westmoreland Brooks Martin Burkett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell County
John Thompson Dills
North Tazewell
James Emmett Robinson
Bluefield
Edward Earl Tabor
Burkes Garden
Bernard Jennings
Falls Mills
William Arms
Guy Wilson Buchanan
West Graham
Rufus Howard Matthews
Robert Lee Kirtner
Steve Eskut, Jr
Pocahontas
Ray Crockett Etter
Gratton
Samuel Joseph Thompson
James Raymond Johnson
North Holston
George Rusag Garrett
Clarence Hoge Mahood, Jr
William Allen Sarver
Paul Anderson Hammond
Glen Wood Allen
Maurice Aker Harman
Paul Mills
Shelby Franklin Westmoreland
Brooks Martin Burkett
Memorial Services Held by Lodgmen
Impressive memorial services were conducted Sunday afternoon by the Bluefield Virginia Odd Fellows and Red Men for deceased members. The services were held in the Odd Fellows and Red Men's building with W. E. Stevenson presiding. Rev. Dupuy Wagner of Falls Mills was the chief speaker. Other speakers included Mr. Stevenson. E. V. McFarland secret, district deputy of the Red Men, W. M. Painter and Emory Summers attended. Co. W. Matthews, 93, a charter Red Men member, was among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Odd Fellows and
Red Men
Odd Fellows and Red Men's
W. E. Stevenson
Dupuy Wagner
Falls Mills
Stevenson
E. V. McFarland
Odd Fellows
W. M. Painter
Emory Summers
W. Matthews
The
Red Men's Lodge
Grundy Sidelines Guild to Meet Tonight
St Marys Junior group will convene at 8 oclock this evening with George Walker of Nemours. A Bluefield West Virginia resident seeks a companion announcing a good home for a suitable woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Junior Ad
George Walker
Nemours
W.a
Virginia traffic police push to reduce highway accidents
A. E. Andes, Virginia motor vehicle officer, returns from Richmond after attending a policeman school. Delegate W. Darden, running for governor, proposes expanding traffic officers to cut vehicle accidents as a campaign plank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Andes
Virginia
Richmond
W. Darden
Gillespie Family Attends Virginia Military Institute Graduation
Mr and Mrs Jess Gillespie and Mrs R B Williamson traveled to Lexington on Sunday to witness the Virginia Military Institute commencement exercises. Williamson’s sons attend VMI and Samuel Gillespie, son of the Gillespies, is enrolled there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Gillespie
R. B. Williamson
Lexington
Virginia Military Instiute
Worms for Early Birds Delight Robins and Catbirds
The early birds enjoy a feast as rains pass and worms appear. Robins and catbirds pair their breakfast with ripening cherries, enjoying a balanced diet in pleasant weather.
Spray Recipe Wanted for Grape Vines
A lady seeks a spray recipe for grape vines and asks A A Wallace to call Old-Timer immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Wallace
Anderson Declines Candidacy for Tazewell House Seat
After speaking with R C Anderson, he will not run for the house of delegates in Tazewell county this year. He cited insufficient time to campaign and to fulfill office duties. Dr J W Witten remains the only announced candidate for the current seat, with C M Hunter likely to run again and a third Tazewell citizen possibly entering the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Anderson
Anderson
House of Delegates
Tazewell County
J. W. Witten
C. M. Hunter
Hunter
Tazewell
Old-Timer Dinner Draws Many Old Friends and Guests
A Palmer hall dinner gathered 178 attendees including Mrs Marshall Dunn and Mrs 5 W Bennett from Peterstown and visitors from Fredericksburg Bowling Green Princeton. The event featured a book-form collection of letters arranged by 8S N Workey for future rereading and expressed thanks to contributors for the vacation dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Hall
Peterstown
Marshall Dunn
5. W. Bennett
H. H. Young
Fredericksburg
Pearl Young Reynolds
Bowling Green
Kyle McCormick
H. R. Ballard
Princeton
N. Workey
Backers Sought for Bluefield Team in Local Baseball League
In Bluefield Virginia the drive to place a team in the Bluefield Kid Baseball league continues. R H Tabor and W O Schrugs promote the Falls Mills Bluestone side while backers for the Bluefield team are sought. Eligible players are boys under 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Falls Mills
Bluestone
R. H. Tabor
W. O. Schrugs
Falls Mills-Bluestone
Draft age debate shifts over and over
The piece comments on changing draft age rules from 21 to 24 and back and forth, noting prior adjustments to 19 to 26. It mocks the inconsistency and jokes about introducing uniformed youths armed with a toy or pop gun, referencing Italy for comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
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Gol.oherwood
Pennsylvania
Business Men’s Association
Wen Lot
Meiner W . Press Co
Fse
James
Yi Ae Ve
Hati
Hugh Stuckman
Stuckman Tire Service
Albert James Walker Ag
Hagerwilly Bros
Nance Pranklin Sturt Salvation Army
E. Va
Mary W. Va
Farmer
J. D. Scott
W. J. Cole
Joseph Eldridge Dod
T. Bluefield
Edger William Uainitz
Pecan Coal Co
McComas
Leo Montford Morelli
Una Ralph Harold Huff
Huffid
W. Va Printing Co
Bluefie
Lionel Ye Burks
Lee Harrison
Sland Otho Dixon
Jories Martin Lloyd
Harold Eugene Wenanens
H. . Burnopp
Willie James Fitts
Claytor Motor Sales
David Lawrence
C. W. Caffee
Paul Dixie
N. & W. Railway
Breefeld
Andre Jackson Nutrine
Chicago
Ill
Kelly Jacob Melvin
Ey Samuel McGraw
Preresseer Co
Akron
Ohio
Ogram Graham Crockett
E ‘Tabor
Apluehiela
W Va
Ralph Ernest Marrs
du Powder Co
W. Vinal
Westinghouse
Shumate Radio Service
Virginia News
MAG
Virginia Side City
Randolph Carbaugh Hinkle
John Walter Shupe
Jacob Ivan Lambert
James Theron Gist
Frank Mason Millsap
Columbus Virgil Carter
Chas
Allan Porterfield
Newport
Clyde William Carter
Sherman Edward Davis
Guy Eloanza Cundiff
Cecil Stallings Spurgeon
Jeff Lewis
John Pochcik
Perry Marshal Brinegar, Jr
Earnest Walter Harless
N. Tazewell
John Frederick Putcis
Steve P
Harold Vernon Tate
Dewey Elmer Meritt
Tip Top
Benjamin Harold Cunningham
Lodgmen
Falls Millis
Clinch Valley
W. E. Summers
Norton
Wise County
Graham Presbyterian Church
Lawrence Dean
Schenley Street
W. T. Reed
Mountain View Avenue
Mr. Mattingly
Mr. Moore
M&m
MR Moore
WATT
Mattinglys Moore
Frankfort Distilleries, Inc
Louisville & Baltimore
de Soto
Plymouth
DeSoto
DeSoto Division
Chrysler Corporation
Detroit
Michigan
Bowes
C. B.S
Mercer Garage
Scott and Raleigh
St. Claia Or
Ralph Flanagan
Nere
Army
Navy
RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Ralem, North Caroling
Palm Springs
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