Bluefield V. P. I. Alumni Win President's Cup
Virginia Polytechnic Institute alumni meet in Blacksburg to announce Bluefield chapter as winner of the President's Cup for the most active and outstanding alumni group in the United States. Washington DC was runner up. Presentation to be by W. N. McAnge of Bristol with new officers to be installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Alumni Association of
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Va. Tech
United States
Bluefield
Washington, D. C
W. N. McAnge
Bristol
McAnge
Hopewell
Richmond, Va
General Alumni Association
L. L. Koontz
Frank Simmerman
A. F. Horne
Creighton Campbell
Guy L. Farr
T. R. Fox
P. 8
Barrow
R. J. Cousins
Marcus Show Delights Bluefield with Four Sold Out Shows
Marcus Contentiontal Revue packed the Colonial Theatre for four performances in Bluefield. Leon Miller wowed with Terpsichore routines while Mada LeVelle spoofed opera soprano roles. A five-man tumbling act and dazzling dancers complemented a show hailed as Marcus A Borges best yet. The company plans a possible return engagement next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Marcus Contentiontal
Leon Miller
Terpsichore
Ballin
the Jack
Mada LeVelle
A. B. Marcus
Bluefield
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Marcus
Orient
Far East
Colonial
Max Matz
Fifteen Drunks Assessed Fines in Police Court
Fifteen drunks arrested over the weekend were arraigned in municipal court before Judge R. Reid Harding. Each received a conviction and a $12.90 fine. A separate DUI case was continued until next Saturday night with bond posted.
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R. Reid Harding
Funeral Held for Aubrey Thompson Mills at Crumpler
Funeral services were held Friday at Crumpler for Aubrey Thompson Mills 23 of Pinoak with Rev. Tom Jenkins officiating. He is survived by his father RE G Mills his stepmother his brother Clarence Mills of Pinoak and sisters Mrs Vance Blevins of Winding Gulf Mrs A Thompson Mrs Oswald Basham Miss Erma Mills of Rock.
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Crumpler
Aubrey Thompson Mills
Pinoak
Tom Jenkins
Mills
RE. G. Mills
Clarence Mills
Vance Blevins
Winding Gulf
A. Thompson
Oswald Basham
Erma Mills
Rock
Black Draught Proclaimed Reliable Family Medicine
The ad touts Black-Draught as a long trusted vegetable laxative used by many over forty years in Tennessee and Oklahoma. It claims relief for gas bloating after meals and constipation and urges families to try it as a dependable option.
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Tennessee
Oklahoma
J. B. Tedder
Spiro
Okla
Bristol Alumni President Donor of President’s Cup
N McAnge of Bristol donates the President's Cup to the Bluefield VA Tech Alumni chapter for being the most active and outstanding alumni group in the United States. Miss Mary Mills of Crumpler and her half sister Miss Joyce Mills of Pinoak are mentioned. He belonged to the United Mine Workers of America. Active pallbearers included Ray Walker J C Walker Vernon Basham Paul Nicholson Clyde Crotty Wilbur Walker. Flower bearers were Goldie Shrewsbury Mabel Shrewsbury Lorene Hurst Wilma Hurst Edna Walker Reva Walker Pearl Guthrie Lucille Neal Blanche Crotty and Jewell Dunavon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. McAnge
Bristol
Va Tech Alumni Association
Bluefield
Va Tech
United States
Mary Mills
Crumpler
Joyce Mills
Pinoak
United Mine Workers of America
Ray Walker
J. C. Walker
Vernon Basham
Paul Nicholson
Clyde Crotty
Wilbur Walker
Goldie Shrewsbury
Mabel Shrewsbury
Lorene Hurst
Wilma Hurst
Edna Walker
Reva Walker
Pearl Guthrie
Lucille Neal
Blanche Crotty
Jewell Dunavon
Rotary Talk by Dr. Frank Trotter at Bluefield Club
Dr. Frank Butler Trotter, retired president of West Virginia University, visits Bluefield to speak at the weekly Rotary lunch. He and Mrs. Trotter stay with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Shott Jr. in Morgantown. Trotter arrived yesterday from Salem Va after attending Roanoke College's 82nd commencement where he earned an honorary degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Butler Trotter
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Bluefield
Blind Bluefield College wedding in Bluefield Virginia
Miss Olivia Judson Brown of Blacksburg Va marries Edwin Smith Sanders of Smithfield NC at 7 30 Tuesday June 4 in the Chapel of Bluefield College Rev Joe Obermyer officiates in a small ceremony attended by relatives and friends. After joining they depart for a honeymoon and plan to reside in Blacksburg Va for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Bluefield College
Olivia Judson Brown
Blacksburg
Edwin Smith Sanders
Smithfield
N. C
Joe B. Ovérmyer
First Presbyterian Church of
Bluefield
Joanna Hill
Ida Patterson Circle Meets At Mrs Saunders Home
Ida Patterson circle of W. M. S. at First Baptist church will meet this evening at 7 45 at the home of Mrs H M Saunders 200 Third Street all members requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Patterson
First Baptist Church
H. M. Saunders
Third Street
Mrs Frank Keller Returns Home After Visit
Mrs Frank Keller, with her son Leo and granddaughter Margaret Ruth Keller who has been visiting her sister Mrs J C Thompson on Bland Street, has returned to Radford Virginia.
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Frank Keller
Leo
Margaret Ruth Keller
J. C. Thompson
Bland Street
Radford
S.S.S. Tonic touted for restoring red blood cells
An advertisement claims S.S.S. Tonic can restore normal red blood cell counts without organ disease, improve appetite and digestion, and renew energy. It markets a two week supply in red cell wrapped packaging and promotes economy in larger sizes available at drug stores.
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S.S.S
Annual meeting of State G E opens in Bluefield
The annual meeting of State G E opens with 7:15 PM organ preludes and a long program. Highlights include welcomes from city and churches, an address on youth conservation by Dr. Edward L. Reiner, and sessions on marriage preparation, organization, and junior workers. The schedule spans Wednesday with music, devotions, and public speaking events led by Rev. Joe B Overmyer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver High School
Elizabeth Shelton
Mary Jackson
Joe B. Overmyer
J. Ned Bryan
T. B. Peters
W. A. Light
Bluefield
Ruby Duncan
the Conservation of
Edward L. Reiner
Ruby Roberta
Tom Fred
Jasee M. Bader
School of Methods
Ernest Henson
Arnold Stalnaker
Frank Shue
Union Mission
W. Va
Gibson Morrisey
Reece Burns
Christian Endeavor World
W. Roy Breg
Guy H. McKee
Ben S. Johnson
Philadelphia
E. L. Reiner
Marion Smith
Jesse M. Bader
C. E
West Virginia
Edna Ramage
Intermediate C
Prefe Presbyterian Church
Blueeld
First Christian Church
Local Notices Highlight Shop Ads and Community Events
Bluefield items announce fabric sale at Fretwell's and a knit class at Knit-A-Wile School on Federal Street. Welcome bluefield service station opens near east end bridge run by Sutton W. Caffee. Also listed are Masonic notice for Bluefield Lodge 85 and Jr O U A M dance at Bramwell with Jack Dishmann. Several local residents receive updates on travel, health, and events.
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Welcome To
Bluefield
East End Bridge
Sutton W. Caffee
Building for the Master Program Outline
The two day session features music call to worship special music by Junior Vested choir a chalk talk building a beautiful life and materials needed for a beautiful life. Friday includes junior awards together with prayers instrumental solo and a closing benediction. A party will be given for all participants.
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Ruby Duncan
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Advertised Remedy
A 35 cent package of Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules is promoted to flush poisons and acid from kidneys and calm bladder irritation to reduce nighttime urination. The ad notes symptoms like scant passage burning backache leg cramps and puffy eyes as signs of kidney and bladder weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Delegates Head to Bluefield for West Virginia Convention
Juniors and junior workers attend the convention with speakers housed at the West Virginian hotel as headquarters. Sessions will be held at the First Presbyterian church and delegates will be entertained in Bluefield homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior C. E
West Virginia
Junior Christian Endeavor Convention
West Virginian Hotel
Flist Presbyterian Church
Bluefield
Republicans Call on Americans to Save Constitution
Republicans urge a protective tariff linking agricultural and industrial interests while a grass roots conference plans a declared platform. Arthur M. Hyde notes Hoover era views at Lincoln's tomb and cautions against admiration for totalitarian powers as resolutions committee shapes a GOP statement.
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Resolutions Committee
AAA
NRA
Roosevelt
Arthur M. Hyde
Hoover
Missouri
Lincoln
Springfield
Hyde
Mussolini
Hitler
Stalin
Resolutions
Harrison KE
Spangler
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
G men hunt snatch band with two suspects held
Arrestee and the flushing of Ma han reveal the hideout house where 9 year old George was held found today at Spokane. Hoover announces discovery of the fair in Washington as figures from a consulting firm show motor truck traffic rose 3.06 percent last year to 16,077,000,000 ton miles.
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Mahan
George
Spokane
Washington
Hoover
Simmons Man 13 Hurt In Wreck Near Pocahontas
W H Williams 30 of Simmons, a Pocahontas Fuel mechanic, remained unconscious at Bluefield sanitarium after a Saturday night collision between his Chevrolet and a heavy motor truck. He suffered base skull fracture and severe head injury with doubtful recovery. The truck was occupied by three Negro men, none injured, and restraint of further investigation by Tazewell county officers continues.
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W. H. Williams
Simmons
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Pocahontas
Bluefield Sanitarium
Williams
Roy Callaway
Mt. View Avenue
Robert Anderson
Tip Top
Tommie Johnson
John Rutherford
Wolfe
W. Va
Tazewell
Rites Today for Mrs. L. P. Evans in Bluefield
Last rites are set for 1:30 PM at Mrs. W. C. Trivett home Bluefield Virginia for Mrs. L. P. Evans 34 of Cinderella West Virginia who died Saturday after a lingering illness in Williamson hospital. Rev. George West will officiate burial in Maple Hill cemetery West Graham. Evans wife of Sycamore Coal electrician daughter of H. P. and Mrs. Pruett of Bartley.
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W. C. Trivett
Bluefield
L. P. Evans
Cinderella
W. Va
Williamson
George West
Maple Hill Cemetery
West Graham
Mrs. Pierce Adopts Fat-Reducing Kruaschen Salts Cure
Mrs. L. W. Pierce of Tiffin Ohio claims to have lost 50 pounds in six months using Kruaschen Salts with hot water and lemon. The advertisement asserts health benefits, lists Princeton agent Goodykoonta Drug Stores and E B Spangler Co as sellers, and promises a money back guarantee if results are not achieved.
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L. W. Pierce
Tiffin
Ohio
Goodykoonta Drug Stores
Princeton
E. B. Spangler and Co
Evans Rites Reflect Hometown Ties in Bluefield Area
The obituary notes the deceased formerly lived in Bluefield Virginia and was well known in the area. Survived by parents husband and children including Eugene, William, Donald, Dorothy, Doris, Ruth and Phyllis Brada of Cinderella with siblings Trivett Ray Pruett Mrs Ruble Thomas Ellen Pruett Fred Leney Vernie Junior Pruett all of Bartley. Active pallbearers named Tommy Neal Ed Barrett Carl Honaker Okey Rubble Charley Carbaugh Alex Rubble William Davis Tilden Heldreth.
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Bluefield
Eugene
William
Donald
Dorothy
Doris
Ruth
Phylliis Brada
Cinderella
Mrs
Trivett
Ray Pruett
William Ruble
Frank Thomas
Misa
Ellen Pruett
Fred
Leney
Vernie
Junior Pruet
Republicans Planned West Virginia Rally in Martinsburg Park
East Pan Handle counties Jefferson Berkeley and Morgan host a June 20 barbecue at Rosemont Park Martinsburg with delegates from Virginia and Maryland. National Chairman Henry P Fletcher will preside and Senator L J Dickinson will deliver the main address. Walter Hallanan and Hugh Ike Shott expected among attendees. J W Kaatle cites goal of forming a permanent eastern WV Republican group to restore normal government.
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Pan
Jefferson, Berkeley and
Morgan
Rosemont Park
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Virginia
Maryland
Henry P. Fletcher
L. J. Dickinson
Iowa
Walter S. Hallanan
Charleston
Hugh Ike Shott
Bluefield
J. W. Kaatle
Goal Companies Open Office Here in Bluefield
Central United Coal and Hanna Coal move forwarding offices from Charleston to Bluefield on the fifth floor of the Bailey building with L M Poff named shipping agent. The Charleston staff transfers to Bluefield while Dan H Pritchard resigns as vice president. The firms, headquartered in Cleveland and Chicago, will operate independently with large annual tonnage.
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Charleston
Central United Coal Company
Hanna Coal Company
Bluefield
L. M. Poff
Cleveland
Ohio
Dan H. Pritchard
Bramwell
H. M. Hall
Chicago
Central United
Jake Craig Nelson
Norfolk
Poff
Bluefeld
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Bluefield V. P. I
Tolumni
DR. Trotter
Rotary
Ida Patterson Circle
S.S
G. E
Knit-A-Wile School
Federal Street
Mary Lee Beauty Shop
Raleigh Street
Bluefield Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
L. M. Carper
Carl Clark
Sarah Katherine Thompson
Roy S&s. Thompson
Salem College
Winston-Salem
Everett Peterman
0. M. Semones
Frederick Street
Donald Pare@ons
Virginia Beach
L. A. Hooper
Oakhurst Avenue
Florence Ball
Jackson's Mill
C. E. Kirby
Highland Avenue
Mrs. Pierce
Eastern Panhandle
Fletcher
Dickenson
Mercer Street Armory
Roy Scott Post
Colored American Legion
Goal Companies
Hanna Company
Dizzy Dean
Lou Gehrig
Melvin Ott
Harold Schumacher
Guy Bush
Ellsworth Vines, Jr
George M. Lott, Jr
William T. Tilden, II
Lester R. Stoefen
Bruce Barnes
Gene Sarazen
Craig Wood
Tommy Armour
Willie Macfarlane
Helen Hicks
Denny Shute
Jim Bausch
George Barker
Leo Sexton
Helene Madison
Stubby Kruger
Josephine McKim
Susan Vilas
Harold
Dutch”) Smith
Georgia Coleman
Pete Desjardins
Sam Howard
Raymond Stevens
Jack Shea
Irving Jaffee
Bill Cook
Paul Thompson
Business Executve
P. W. Watson
Mel Ort
Mel
Hal
Florence Young
Abe
MI5
Charles F. Ryder
B. J. Repnoide
Ted. Co
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, Na
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