Southwestern Virginia Inc. An Eight Year Chamber Chronicle
A summary of Southwestern Virginia, Inc. founded in March 1855 in Pulaski Virginia as a regional chamber to boost prosperity in the mountain counties. Leaders included J P. McConnell, M T J Wallner, J L Spear, and H K Bowen. The organization emphasizes citizen unity, promotion of opportunities, and regional advertising through teamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Virginia, Inc
Commmerce
Homer
Virginia
Polaski
Southwestern Wirg 24, Inc
Imsteen
J P. McConned
M. T. J. Wallner
J. L. Spear
Boron
Mass
H. K. Bowen
Pembroke
Chamber of Commerce
San
White Mountain
Wytheville
New Diagnostician in Town Specializes in Motors
A new diagnostician arrives with expertise in motors, promising expert analysis of mechanical systems. The professional is described as knowledgeable in diagnosing and understanding motor performance.
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Diagnostician
Forests and streams aid wildlife through habitat work
A bulletin from the American Game Association argues that silvicultural practices reducing stand crowding help wildlife by enabling succulents to grow. Trails fire breaks and rights of way aid food and cover, while preventing large fires saves more wildlife than the work costs.
Treatment claims for blood pressure relief on free trial
An advertisement-style notice offers a free trial of a remedy to relieve blood pressure marketed by a Dr Hares Aw s at 1408. It describes symptoms such as shakiness and taste disturbances and urges sufferers to write for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renees City Pressier
Uaieces
Hares Aw
New Jersey Revises Game Laws to Boost Bird Propagation
New Jersey moves to restore game bird propagation with a rule change enabling licensed propagators in northern counties to take four quail for each female released before May from wild stock. The measure extends the pheasant hunting season by 35 days and allows four pheasants per female released. The policy aims to encourage farmers and sport people to raise game birds and promote game management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Colvill Bow
Elimination of Native Game Birds Across States
Rapidly changing policies aim to reduce native game bird populations in several states. Officials cite conservation and regulatory concerns as they implement new restrictions on hunting and habitat practices to protect ecosystems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mucey
Maybeury Epworth League President Attends Virginia Conference
June 10 report notes Bill Def left Friday for Emers Virginia to represent the Maybeury Epworth League in a conference there this week. Def serves as league president and is active in business and social affairs.
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Maybeury
Bill Def
Emers
Maybeury Epworth League
Def
Local Students and Residents Named in Bulletin
Miss ing from a Trecent operation for appendicitis. Mrs James Ellwood Jones is spending some time at her home there. Ed Cooney received treatment at the Bluefecanitarium Saturday for injuries received in a mine accident. Guy Farmer, student at West Virginia University, is spending time with his mother. Jim McNulty spent several dates this week in Morgantown. Miss Margaret Barnett will leave Thursday for Emory and Henry College after spending spring vacation with her parents here. Seeet and Peréve, R. B Noel, and Warner Waistman Wises teackie See Shields were shopping in Bluefield Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ellwood Jones
Ed Cooney
Biuefecanitarium
Guy Farmer
West Vir- Bfizla University
Jim McNulty
Morgantown
Margaret Barnett
Thermsday
Emory and Hears College
Seeet
Peréve
R. B Noel
Warner Sah Sinan Wises
Teackie
See Shields
Bluedeld
Teesdar
Circle No. 1 at Maybeury Wo hosts Nancy Ryan visit
Circle No. 1 of the Maybeury Woman's Club welcomed visitor Miss Nancy Ryan. Mrs. J. C. Callaway led the program for the evening.
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Nancy Ryan
J. C. Callaway
Grobb and Grubb Family Friends Attend Local Gathering
Mrs H P Grobb hosts a cheerful get together with Polly Aus Grubb and Fare Litteress among guests. Local friends, neighbors, and community figures attended, sharing light refreshments and conversation.
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H. P. Grobb
Blevins
Polly Aus Grubb
Honor student is news publisher in Fremont Neb
Norman Carlton 32 earned Midland College bachelor degree with high honors while working as a newspaper publisher in Oakland. He commuted 30 miles weekly for classes and games, balancing football and basketball with volunteer duties and the honor society, and was named Midland’s most versatile student for the second year in a row.
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Fremont
Neb
Norman Carlton
Midland
Oakland
Circle 3 Meeting of Maybeury Missionary Society
Circle No. 3 of the Maybeury Missionary Society met at Mrs. E B Johnsons home. The meeting day was led by Mrs Perdwe. Eight members attended and one new member was added to the list.
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Mre
E B. jJohnson
Perdwe Ag
Federal aid aids Rio de Janeiro home builders
The federal government assists officials in buying homes by allowing departments to contribute up to sixty percent of salaries directly to home construction or purchase programs in Rio de Janeiro.
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Home Builders
Rio de Janeiro
Local Social News From Shawsville and Nearby Towns
Mrs. RO Cunningham travels to Shawsville due to her mother's illness. Numerous residents visit relatives across Bluefield Rocky Gap Widemouth and Bretwell. Clyde Jenkins recovers from a ball game injury. Joe Sheerga attends services in Prince ice. Byron Copenhagen and students at Radford State teachers college are noted.
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RO. Cunningham
Shawsville
K. G. Dixon
Leckie
Mike Shoda
Ren
Widemouth
A. T. Foote
Rocky Gap
Hilda Lusk
Lord Richman
Severa
Gaye
Bretwell
W. W. King
Blue Geld
Marie Higgins
William Ronyom
Crane Creek
F. H. Resges
W. B. Dillon
Cam
Bere
Guy Ferguson
Anstead
Carl Peery
Clyde Jenkins
Cer Clark
Chicago
Joe Sheerga
EB Johnson
Marion
Sephew
Katin Byron
Copenhaver
Nepcy Ryas
Radford State Teachers’ College
A. Widener
Gunde Portas
Mary Wright
Gay 'O Parmer
Darling Fool and the Wedding of Monnie O'Dare
Monnie O'Dare prepares to marry Charles Eustace and leave Belvedere joining a life of wealth and opportunity in the east. The scene contrasts Mrs Briggs and Maud’s wedding plans with Monnie’s hopeful future amid family expectations and past memories.
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Monica O'Dare
Kay
Mother
Bill
Webster Addition
Hank Harnett
Mark
Charles Eustace
Monnie
Bermuda
Charles
May
Dan
Timg
Belvedere
Mill House
Monnie O’dare
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Region Chamber Exploits Section
Homer K. Bowen
Nevada
Mercer
Phese
BY Ahern
I-Am
United Mates
Federsl
Bulletin of
American Game Association
North Dakota
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Conservation Corps
Uhe
Fifth Avenue
New York
Jersey
Briggs
Rissy
Miss Anstice
Cincinnati
Gertrude
Riesy
Mrs. Brice
Bussy
Edith O' Dare
Bissy
Main Street
Edith O
Momme
Carrene
William C. Grunow
Warlick Furniture Co
N. Mercer Street
Woodrum Roofing CO
Princeton
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