Virginia Gubernatorial Candidates Call for Neutral Officials
Norfolk candidate Joseph T. Deal accuses the machine of backing George C. Peery and misusing state stationery. He vows to accept defeat if he loses. Senator W. Worth Smith targets the six month poll tax law and voting by letter and all three candidates attend a Presse Association meeting in Norton on July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Joseph T. Deal
Norfolk
George C. Peery
Deal
Prese Association
Norton
Virginia Sidelights New Arrivals
Born June 9 a ten pound daughter to Mr and Mrs David Cundiff East Graham. Henry 8 Leffler West Graham a nine pound daughter Nancy Jean. St Marys Episcopal Church Bluefield Va the Rev Herbert H Young rector Woman's auxiliary to hold its regular meeting Sunday evening at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Cundiff
East Graham
Henry 8
ST. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Bluefield
Herbert H. Young
Woman's Auxiliary
Embro Warden Wins Declamation Medal at Emory and Henry
Bluefield Virginia native Embro Warden, a freshman from Emory and Henry College, won the declamation contest among six college students and earned a medal as the only college freshman. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J S Warden of West Graham Virginia. B M C meets Bluefield Business Men's Club heard Lewis of Washington DC speak on joining the American Automobile Association and its car owner benefits. C A Ralston presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embro Warden
Bluefield
Emory and Henry College
Warden
J. S. Warden
West Graham
Lewis
Washington, D. C
American Automobile Association
C. A. Ralston
Bluefield Summer Climate Praised by Southwest Virginia Inc
Evening coolness and nightly breezes marked a respite from a hot wave in Bluefield as Southwest Virginia Inc. promoted the area’s climate. The text contrasts scorching afternoons with refreshing evenings and hints at potential broadcast prominence for Bluefield’s summer weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Southwest Virginia, Inc
Virginia Pride Shines at Bluefield Celebration
Large crowd from the Virginia side gathered in Bluefield West Virginia on Saturday to enjoy a program sponsored by Southwest Virginia Inc. The event showcased local pride and drew many residents to participate in the communal celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Side
Bluefield
W. Va
Southwest Virginia Inc
Marriage plans for Bluefield teachers teased in local note
A local school circled item in Bluefield Virginia hints at several faculty weddings this summer. The note asks if the fortune teller had real insight or was joking and urges readers to watch for future announcements with an expected euchre reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Ox Fly Concerns Hit Tazewell County Graziers
Lon Davis of Burkes Garden warns Bluefield area ranchers that the ox fly problem is causing notable worry among cattle raisers in Tazewell County. Local farmers seek remedies as the pest emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell County
Lon Davis
Burkes Garden
Bluefield
Insect Trouble Binds Cattle Herds Across Regions
Mr. Davis notes a troublesome fly bred on cattle backs. The pest can trigger stampedes and is reportedly less common in Southwest Virginia but more familiar to northern areas. The disease vector fears and livestock anxiety drive concern among farmers and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Davis
Virginia
Reynolds Brothers Return After Emory Graduation
Robert M Reynolds, graduating Monday June 12 from Emory University in Atlanta, tops his business class and belongs to the University Glee Club and Sigma Chi. His brother George Rodney Reynolds, a medical student, stays in Atlanta summer with work in the x ray department at Grady General hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Reynolds
Atlanta
Emory University
School of Business Administration
University Glee Club
Sigma Chi National
George Rodney Reynolds
Grady General Hospital
Mrs Bettie Crockette Hosts Susanna Wesley Club Dinner
Misses Bettie and Nan Crockette of Bluefield Virginia hosted the Susanna Wesley club at their Virginia Avenue home. Twenty four members and twenty five visitors attended. President Mrs G M Goodwin led the program after dinner with songs and papers by Mrs Howard Gill Mrs Evans Omar Mrs Curtis Shufflebarger and Mrs C H Thorn. The meeting adjourned after voting as one of the year's best and will reconvene the second Thursday in July at Mrs Co P Painter's home with Mrs G M Goodwin as joint hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie
Nan Crockette
Bluefield
Susanna Wesley Club
Virginia Avenue
G. M. Goodwin
Jesus
Howard Gill
Evans Omar
Curtis Shufflebarger
C. H. Thorn
Co. P. Painter
Silver Tea by Graham Meth Dist Church Circle 3
Circle No 3 of the Graham Methodist church offers a silver tea on Tuesday June 20 at the home of Rev and Mrs C W Kelley. Afternoon session 4 to 6 and evening 8 to 9 with a musical program by artists from the two Bluefields. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Methodist Church
C. W. Kelley
Bluefield
Hospital dictates Virginia side items altering page
Several days of items on this page were dictated from a Bluefield hospital in West Virginia. The change may make the column appear a bit puny while readers' cooperation is appreciated and the handicaps are hoped to be removed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. Va
Kin of Mrs. Crockett Dies in North Carolina
Mrs. R K Crockett learns of the death of her aunt by marriage Mrs W P Stacy of Raleigh North Carolina She was the wife of Judge Stacy a member of the North Carolina Supreme Court An uncle of Mrs Crockett Mrs Stacy and her husband visited the Crocketts here a couple of years ago meeting local people the death occurred Friday
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R. K. Crockett
W. P. Stacy
Raleigh
N. C
Stacy
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Crockett
Crocketts
Doctor Henry Davis Plans New Graham Practice
Dr Henry C C Davis moves from Grundy to Bluefield VA and will open offices at the C A Neikirk residence on Walnut Street near the Bank of Graham. He arrives with wife Vida Looney and one year old daughter and will practice medicine in Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry CC. Davis
Grundy
Bluefield
Davis
C. A. Neikirk
Walnut Street
Bank of Graham
Vida Looney
Buchanan County
Graham High School
Russell County
Honaker
Local Girls in World’s Fair Contest
Bluefield Virginia aims to send at least one daughter to the Chicago World's Fair as part of a contest run by the Daily Telegraph. The local participants compete for a chance to represent the area in the international exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Tele
Local interest in exciting race and bygone World's Fair memories
Local girls show strong interest in an upcoming race described as exciting. The item recalls the Chicago World's Fair from forty years ago when many couples from the area honeymooned there and witnessed exotic sights including the Eskimo and a tribal king's coin demonstration.
Real estate demand rising in Bluefield Virginia area
Local real estate people report greater demand for Bluefield homes with many new families settling in during the year. They predict rental homes will be scarce by early fall and foresee a broad building boom starting soon nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Funeral rites today for Dr J R Hicks
Funeral and burial services will be held today in Dickerson Maryland for Dr J R Hicks 76 a former prominent Clear Fork physician and local figure. Hicks was injured when his car collided with a truck near his Dickerson home.
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Dickerson
J. R. Hicks
Clear Fork
Virginia Side Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs G B Stevens return from Roanoke to spend summer with relatives. Their daughter Mrs M S Linkous of Roanoke and Miss Gretchen Bell Crosswhite visit. Mrs R M Saunders returns from a Roanoke weekend. Mrs C E Young of Parkersburg WV visits Stevens family in Brown Avenue. Mrs W L Sexton Jr hosts Miss Marie Brand of Waynesboro. Camping party near Rocky Gap includes E B Witten and E B Callaway. Mrs Ralph Crosby of Staunton visits sister Margaret Sexton with her daughter. Mrs Mildred Cecil, visiting sister Ken Gilson, returns to Miami. H C Callaway came back from Bluefield sanitarium.
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G. B. Stevens
Roanoke
M. S. Linkous
Gretchen Bell Crosswhite
R. M Saunders
C. E. Young and Children
Parkersburg
W. Va
Brown Avenue
W. L. Sexton Jr
Lovers’ Lane
Marie Brand
Waynesboro
Virginia
E. B. Witten
EB L Callaway
Rocky Gap
Ralph Crosby
Staunton
Margaret Sexton
Mildred Cecil
Ken Gilson
Miami
Florida
H. C. Callaway
Bluefield Sanitarium
R. R. Madron
Madron
L. W. Lambert
North Tazewell
Elizabeth Steele
Big Stone Gap
Evelyn Russ
Bluefield
W. L. Stephenson
Hayter Thompson
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond
Archie M. Young
Seattle
Tazewell
T. Ritchie Peery
William G. Young
Oregon
The
Orient
Picnic Honors Pauline Humphrey Before College Move
A delightful Cedar Bluff function Monday night honored Mise Pauline Humphrey who left Tuesday for college in Athens. Guests included Miss Pauline Humphrey, Virginia Bane, Virginia Wingo, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Norman, Mrs. John Scott, Bob McGuire, and Walter Thacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Bluff
Mise Pauline Humphrey
Athens
Pauline, Humphrey
Virginia Bane
Virginia Wingo
H. G. Norman
John Scott
Bob McGuire
Walter Thacker
Meeting Closes at Presbyterian Church Under Dr Arrowood
The evangelistic meeting at the Presbyterian church led by Dr W W Arrowood closed Friday night. Eleven members were received into the church Sunday morning. Dr T H Spence preached an interesting sermon at 11 oclock Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. W. Arrowood
T. H. Spence
Conference Attendance By Church Youth
Mrss Velma Philipps Jimmy Humphrey and Buford Claypool left Tuesday to attend the young people's conference of the Presbyterian church at Sullins College Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Philipps
Jimmy Humphrey
Buford Claypool
The
Presbyterian Church
Sullins College
Bristol
Personal notes from Cedar Bluff and nearby towns
Local social column lists visits and travels of residents across Cleveland Jaeger Middlesburg Rock Princeton War Kegley Cedar Bluff Teze well Thompson valley Norfolk Pounding Mill Athena and Bluefield. Names include Miss Mary Alice Ashbrook Miss Rena Kiser Mr and Mrs Wingo Mr A Cruey Miss Erma Clay Mrs C H Peery Mrs Sam Ward Mrs M Foes Mrs Paul Peery and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alice Ashbrook
Cleveland
Rena Kiser
B. W. Wingo
Fred Johnson
Pounding Mill
Guy Barlow
Pearl Woody
Jaeger
Virginia Wingo
A. Goodwin
Middlesburg
Lorraine Smith
Ewell Ridge
J. T. Smith
Amanda Sheffer
Rock
Charles Sawyers
Princeton
John Abshire
Bluefield
Jones Chapel
Joe
James Wilson
Stanley Wingo
Kegley
Cedar Bluff
Erma Clay
Athena
Collge
Kyle Shamblin
War
A. J. Cruey
Robert Brewster
C. H. Peery
Sam Ward
Thompson Valley
M. Foes
Paul Peery
Tezewell
H. W. Woodhouse
Little Son
Norfolk
J. Edd McGuire
Pat Mann
Legion faction backs repeal of eighteenth amendment
Charleston Va June 10 The American Legion through the United Repeal Council reports 90 percent of members favor repeal of the eighteenth amendment Hetz na Pownall state commander and a repeal convention candidate urges members to vote and work for repeal to maximize the Legion timeline contribution
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
United Repeal Council
Hetzna Pownall
American Legion
Pownall
Tazewell Area Welcomes Visitors and Locals Return
Guests include Mr. and Mrs. James Tice and John Tice of Lexington Kentucky visiting O. C. Tice on Fincastle turnpike. Century of Progress visitors Prof. Steiner and Geiger party return from Chicago. Numerous locals and students arrive or depart for summer vacations and college visits in Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tice
John
Martha Tice
Lexington
O. C. Tice
Fincastle Turnpike
Steiner, Geiger
Jimmie O'Keeffe
Wade Coates
Bee Buchanan
Douglas Fleet
Dick Kelley
Chicago
Kate Johnson
Pocahontas
H. F. Ireson
Blacksburg
J. C. Ireson
Helen Johnson
Durham
N. C
Duke University
Courtland Jourdman
Childen
Knoxville
Monroe Graybeal
Roanoke College
Maxwell
Rufus G. Fletcher
Castlewood
Tazewell
Evelyn Baker
Phyllis Corvin
State Teachers College
Fredericksburg
T. A. Draper
Richlande
North Tazewell
Charley Iresoy
C. E. Ireson
Williamson
Ann Bowen
Salem College
Winston-Salem
The
Cove
Janice
Virginia Madron
Lebanon State School
Jewell Ridge plans to double output by June 15 in Richlands
Richlands Virginia June 10 The Jewell Ridge Coal company aims to double its production by June 15 by running day and night. It loads forty five railroad cars daily and employs over 750 workers, with plans to add about 100 more by early July. The firm is building its own power plant as the town plans to purchase power from them. A house fire in the Dalton addition damaged a bedroom and kitchen, with a small Daniels girl slightly burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands
Jewell Ridge Coal Company
Dalton
C. L. Daniels
Daniels
Missionary society meets at Mrs Hurt’s home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. F. F. Hurt's residence. Officers gave reports, stewardship was presented, and talks included The Deaconesses. Music featured Earl Hurt, Viola Ratcliff, and W R Williams, with guests Mrs. C. H. Witten and Mrs. W. R. Gilmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
F. F. Hurt
Stmnson
George R. McCall
W. H. McGuire
J. P. Shockey
Earl Hurt
Viola Ratcliff
W. R. Williams
C. H. Witten
Bluefield
W. R. Gilmer
Hurt
Missionary Society
G. P. Dunn
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Reception Honors Mrs. Charles Ireson Bride at Draper Home
A Fri reception for the bride Mrs. Charles Ireson, hosted by Mrs. T. A. Draper, drew about 175 guests. Guests greeted at the door included Mrs. George R. McCall and Mrs. John A. Tanner. summer decor, punch service, ice course, and songs by Mrs. Courtland Jouroman highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Draper
Charles Ireson
W. R. Williams
Lane l Ireson
Viola Ratliff
George R. McCall
H. F. Ireson
John A. Tanner
Johnson City
Tenn
W. J. Elgin
8. S. Hyatt
W. B. F. White
Evelyn Range
Local residents motor to Bluefield and visit kin in week
Mrs J W Cunningham and Mrs Bill McCall drove to Bluefield on Tuesday. Mary Mise of Burke's Garden visits Mrs W E F White this week. Several others including Bob Duff Laurence Lowe Jim Farmer Guy Flannery and Bill Hanse motor to Bluefield Wednesday. Various locals travel for business visits and family gatherings including at Pearisburg Cedar Bluff Jewell Ridge and Tazewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cunningham
Bill McCall
Bluefield
Mise Mary ‘‘Aesell
Burke's Garden
W. E. F. White
Bob Duff
Laurence Lowe
Jim Farmer
Guy Flannery
Bill Hance
Wednesay
W. H. McGuire
Bob Lambert
A. D. Pearson
Peariaburg
Horace Woodhouse
Woodie
Ed McGuire
Cedar Bluff
Riffe Boggess
Boyd Bogges
Dr Castello
Dick Hudson
Carl Neal
Bighop
Frances McCall
Emory and Henry College
J. Powell Royal
Tazewell
R. J L. Liddle
Clinchmore
Tenn
June Meeting Highlights From Iron Side Baptist Church
The Iron Side Baptist church held its annual June meeting at Greenville with Lindside attendees including M C Ballard D C Spangler and families, Catherine Spangler and others. The Ladies Missionary society met at Mrs G P Dunns home and the Union Charity club met June 4 hosted by Mrs A S Thompson with refreshments for members including Mrs S P Long and Mrs M C Ballard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindside
W. Va
Ironside Baptist Church
Greenville
M. C. Ballard
D. C. Spangler
Catherine
C. A. Ballard
G. P. Mann
Herbert Mann
Ruth
Sylvia Long
H. E. Comer
Union Charity Club
A. 8. Thompson
P. Long
S. P. Long
Lee Cantiberry
Frank Coulter
Ezra Ballard
D. P. McDaniel
Local Social Notes From Pearisburg to East Radford
Mrs. Ramsey Hazelwood, a Pearisburg hospital patient, has returned home. A Bluefield postmasters convention drew C. A. Ballard. Princeton visits included Mr. and Mrs. Spangler and Mr. and Mrs. Ballard. Union dinner guests included Mrs. A. W. Boon. Fred Boon of Huntington visited his parents J. W. Boon. Marshall Spangler started a new job in Princeton. Mrs. Comer and Mrs. Hazelwood visited Pearisburg hospital. Mrs. Letcher River of Orchard spent a couple weeks with relatives in East Radford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Hazelwood
Pearisburg Hospital
C. A. Ballard
Bluefield
Clarence Lusk
Springton
Kyle Boyd
D. C. Spangler
Princeton
A. W. Boon
Union
Fred Boon
Huntington
J. W. Boon
Marshall Spangler
H. BE. Comer
Hazelwood
Letcher River
Orchard
East Radford
Students return from colleges for summer vacation
Jenkin Jones West Virginia June 10 reports that students finishing term at Absent colleges include Mises Hugenila Vick of Averett College Danville Virginia Fern Murphy of Concord College Athens and Robert Vick of Bluefield College all returning home for summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkin Jones
W. Va
Mises Hugenila Vick
Averett College
Danville
Fern Murphy
Concord College
Athens
Robert Vick
Bluefield College
Jenkin Jones fans travel as McComas tops 11 victory
McComas beat Jenkin Jones on Sunday in a baseball game with the final score 11. The crowd from Jenkin Jones traveled to McComas for the matchup, witnessing the home team prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkin Jones
McComas
Bible Class Meets at Mrs Landon Brags Home
On Thursday night the ladies' bible class of the M. RE. church South met at Mrs Landon Brags home. Mrs Davis led the study while the president led the business session. Attendees included Madam es Lee Billup W A Quesenberry J B Davie Sam Greene P J Bailey C A Murphy and R K Ragan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. RE. Church
South
Landon Brags
Davis
Meadames Lee Billup
W. A. Quesenberry
J. B. Davie
Sam Greene
P. J. Bailey
C. A. Murphy
R. KR. Ragan
Pals Sunday Echoes Elect Officers After Meeting
On Thursday night the Pals Sunday echoe class held its business meeting in the club room. After a short devotional service the session was called and officers were elected for the coming year. They are President Thelma Andere, vice president Kibert, secretary treasurer Grady Aidual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Thelma Andere
Kibert
Mredeurer
Grady
Community Members Attend Social House Gathering
Attendees included Misées Thelma Vickers Beulah Young Lahoma Pardue Opal Goings Lillian Gravel Helen Aldish Forrest Caldwell Mildred Whitehead Helen Roach Lena Bealey Ferne Murphy Bernard Bragg Bud Hale Onie Hale Blbert Bolem James O'Brien Adrian Vance Dennis Boone and EB L Head in the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian Vance
Misées Thelma Vickers
Beulah Young
Lahoma Pardue
Opal Goings
Lillian Gravel
Helen Aldish
Forrest Caldwell
Mildred Whitehead
Helen Roach
Lena Bealey
Ferne Murphy
Bernard Bragg
Bud and
Onie Hale
Blbert Bolem
James O’brien
Dennis Boone
EB. L. Head
Local social notes from Bluefield Welch and Pocahontas region
Local residents from Tazewell Pocahontas and Welch visited friends and relatives across Bluefield Pulaski and Monte Vista. House guests included Emma Yeatts Vera Garrett and Frances Hudson while J L Atkinson underwent a nasal operation at Bluefield sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Peery
Tazewell
Emma Yeatts
Vera Garrett
Thomas Bowden
Pocahontas
A. J. Thompson
M. E. Luke
English
Suthers
Frances Hudson
Pulaski
J. L. Vance
Vance
P. J. Bailey
Bluefield
Buddie Vance
Raymond Murphy
Richlands
E. L. Head
J. L. Atkinson
C. W. Vick
Eugenia Vick
Stella Rector
George and
Clyde Vick
Welch
J. P. Curtiss
Bluefield Sanitarium
HH. F. Hancock
Frances
Mis
Ethel Sayers
C. A. Murphy
Fern
Eva
M. Bb. Luke
FE. L. Head
Shaneville
C. W. Atkinson
Lee Billups
R. C. Mitchell
Monte Vista Park
Sunny
Pembroke welcomes forestry camp and wool price rise
Pembroke reports wool price up to 30 cents per pound with about 28 000 pounds weighed at the freight station this week. Plans advance for a Forestry camp on the J F Williams estate in town near hospital and water services, housing two hundred workers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pembroke
J. F. Williams
Virginia Pritchard
Hudson
Salem
G. P. Williams
Mattie Lou Slemp
Sugar Grove
Willard
Leon
C. S Hoge
Williams
Roanoke
Cc. M. Draper
Bluefield
Grace Lumsden
Lynchburg College
A. W. Lumsden
A. W. Lumsden Jr
Budapest reports 23.5 percent rise in cost since 1914
The secretary of the trades union council in Budapest claims that Hungary's cost of living has increased by 23.5 percent since 1914. This figure reflects a significant price rise affecting workers and households across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Rades Union Council
Hungary
Legion band concert on porch at Pocahontas inn
Pocahontas Virginia June 10. A concert was given by the American Legion band on the porch of the Pocahontas inn last Sunday afternoon. About twenty five musicians participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas, Va
American Legion
Pocahontas Inn
Phenomenal plants grace Baach lawn in Virginia
Mrs Baach, mother of Solon Baach, planted ferns found in the woods on the lawn of The Maples twenty six years ago. They return each spring in profusion without winter protection. A magnolia tree, the only known one in the southwestern part of Virginia, grows on the Baach lawn.
Contract Bridge Club Hosts At Mrs Stump Home
Mrs Claude Stump hosted a Tuesday night contract bridge gathering on Water street with Mrs Herbert Butt winning high prize for members and Mrs Herbert Porter for guests. A sealed dessert accompanied the event attended by a list of members and guests. HONORING GORDON LITTLE Mrs Solon Baach hosted at the Maples Thursday afternoon with a young guest list including Gordon Little and peers enjoying an ice course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Stump
Contract Bridge Club
Water Street
Herbert Butt
Herbert Porter
Junius Ellett
Frank Ellett
J. B. Hurley
Herbert Noel
John Dennen
C. C. Hindley
Vaughn Pusey
Harold Renkin
M. J. Alexander
Hampton Crawford
Gordon Little
Solon Baach
Maples
Nancy Sproles
Elizabeth Crawford
Louise Gentry
Jean Guy
Bramwell
Sammy Garwood
Buddie Sproles
Buddie Bishop
Shower Honors Mrs. Paul Green at Local Tea
Mrs. 8. K. Osborne hosted a Tuesday night shower honoring her daughter Mrs. Paul Green. Guests included Mrs. C. M. Harmon, Mrs. R. H. Bowden, Mrs. J. C. Miller, and others from Bramwell Beckley New Jersey and nearby towns. A salad course was served and gifts were presented to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. K. Osborne
Paul Green
Green
C. M. Harmon
R. H. Bowden
J. C. Miller
Harry Murray
W. C. Catron
Brown
A. T. Draper
Thieves Break Into Garages Steal Gasoline and Tires
Thieves entered a brick garage on Water Street belonging to R. W. Wallace and stole all the gasoline from his car. Batteries were taken from Dr. Bennett's car in the same garage. The same night Kelly Salt’s nearby garage was entered and a new rim and tire were stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Wallace
Water Street
Dr. Bennett
Kelly Salt
Sunday services at Methodist church schedule
Sunday school begins at 9 45 led by W B Lowe due to Mr Salt's absence. Preaching at 11 by Rev A V Rudy. Intermediate and Young People's departments meet at 7 with worship, followed by an 8 o clock preaching service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Pocahontas Methodist Delegates Attend District Conference
Mrs. J. P. Curtis Mrs. H. L. Yo well Mrs. W. C. Minnick and W. B. Lowe will attend the district conference at North Taze well next Friday and Saturday representing Pocahontas Methodist church. Lay leader J. R. Young and Pastor Rev. A. V. Rudy will also attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Curtis
H. L. Yowell
W. C. Minnick
W. B. Lowe
Pocahontas
Frances Garwood Attends Youth Assembly at Emory and Henry
Miss Frances Garwood represents the Young People's division of the Methodist church at the assembly held at Emory and Henry College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Garwood
Young People’s Division
The
Methodist Church
Emory and Henry College
Eye Injury Sidelights in Wytheville Family Incident
Junius Ellett sustained an eye injury after a playful scratch from the nine month old niece of Mr and Mrs John H Crowgey of Wytheville. He is seen in dark glasses following the incident at the Bluefield sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junius Ellett
John H. Crowgey
Wytheville
Mr. Ellett
Eastern Star Meeting Friday Night In Alexandria Trip Report
The Eastern Star will hold a meeting Monday night. Worthy matron Mrs. M. Harry will recount her trip to the grand chapter meeting in Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
M. Harry
Grand Chapter
Alexandria
Miss Leah Baach To Visit Here From Goucher College
Miss Leah Louise Baach niece of Mr and Mrs Solon Baach and former music pupil of Mrs John Denner attends Goucher College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Louise Baach
Solon Baach
John Dennen
Goucher College
Raach Confirmation as Greensboro Student Set to Visit
A note states Miss Raach, currently a sophomore in Greensboro, North Carolina, has successfully completed her sophomore work and will soon be a guest of relatives in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Raach
Greensboro
North Carolina
Brother Dies of Illness in Richmond
Mrs. E. J. Ellett received a telegram Thursday announcing the death of her brother Walter Weisi ger in Richmond after years of ill health. The death was not unexpected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Ellett
Walter Weisiger
Richmond
St Elizabeth's Guild Plans July Catholic Picnic
The St Elizabeth's guild met at Miss Anne Lotite's home last Wednesday night to plan a Catholic picnic set for July 4 at the Browning estate in Abb's valley. The next meeting will be at Miss Bertha Tisosky's home on June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth’s Guild
Anne Lotite
Browning
Abb's Valley
Bertha Tisosky
Youth Tomorrow's Messenger of the Word at W M U meet
The W M U of a Baptist church met on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Junius Ellett leading. The program centered on the topic Youth Tomorrow's Messenger of the Word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. M. U
W. M.U
the Baptist Church
Junius Ellett
Community Notes Show Visits and Illness Around Pocahontas
Local columns record multiple visits and illnesses. Bobbie Wallace returns home from William and Mary to spend summer with parents. several residents travel to Roanoke Wytheville Richmond and Morgantown for visits and graduations.
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Mother
Henry Davis
Legion
Tazewell, VA
Louise Duff
John Warner
Richlands Personals
Bill McCallis
Ezra Ball
Jenkinsones
MAS
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Mra. C. W. Vick
Mra. G. A. Murphy
Mra
C. H. Martin
BIBLE
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A. C. Atkinson
George Hedrick
Bishop
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Gene Nelly
Little Eon
Gary
Clayton Collins
Madge Tabor
Boissevain
Fred Long
Miss Janevy
MOOSE
Bluefield Lodge
Order of Moose
Loyal Moose
Bester
Pocahontas VA
Eugene G. Jones
Legion Meeting
Fye
Bobbie Wallace
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
John Haldron
W. S. Pence
W. B. Heldreth
Anna Leigh Stump
Katey Stump
Nancy Nee
Wright
Switchback
G. W. Rouse
H. H. Widener
Billie Reese
Raymond Thomas
Frances Noel
C. C. Wilson
Charles Hogan
Jess Beavers
Beavers
EB. Whitehead
Mary Lee Draper
Dennis Draper
Covington
Bertha Draper
Sarah Ward
Huffaker
Bartow
Fla
Miss Ward
Jack Graham
Eddy Rhoades
Jarrett
Bennett
Smithfield
Herman Tingler
J. W. H. Lawford
Solon Raach
Sidney Block
F. E B. Wagner
Hal
Bluefield Monument Co
Wright and Wathews, Prop
Bluefield, Virginia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!