Reactions of Dem Conclave Noted
The Democratic mass meeting held June 6 to select delegates for the Norfolk state convention stirred reactions after Bluefield Virginia was chosen for the event, a precedent. Judge Clarence Smith of Bluefield, longtime Democrat and campaign manager for the Ninth district candidate, was barred from attendance after offering a motion that failed, prompting a sharp exchange. A school-board moment featured a boy shouting partisan quips as a girl answered questions about rain and grass by naming God, highlighting partisan tension at the event.
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Norfolk
Bluefield
John W. Flannagan
Judes N. Clarence Smith
United States
Bluefield Enjoys Fine Season After Life-Giving Rains
The Bluefield community reports a good season since recent rains. Grass, corn, and gardens thrive while creeks run muddy and fields remain too wet to work. Bean vines bloom as bean beetles threaten the crops.
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Bluefield
Bean Beetle
Installation service for Rev. Graham Keys at Pocahontas
Rev H Graham Keys, pastor of Mine Field and Pocahontas Presbyterians, is to be installed as part time pastor of the Pocahontas church Sunday at 8 oclock. Dr W W Arrowood of Tazewell will preside with commissioners Dr R J L Liston Richlands Dr J P D Nickel Thompson Valley and elders W L Painter Tazewell and James F Galloway Bluefield named for the service Liston to charge the congregation Nickel to deliver the pastor's charge.
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H. Graham Keys
Presbyterian
Minefield
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Church
W. W. Arrowood
Tazewell
R. J. L. Liston
Richlands
J. PD. Nickel
Thompson Valley
W. L
Stunt Man purse snatch by quick car thief
Chicago girl Julia De Warle told police a man in a speeding automobile rode alongside her vehicle and snatched her purse containing 150 dollars before fleeing.
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Chicago
Julia de Warle
Steiwer Delivers Masterful Indictment at Cleveland Address
The keynote speech by Senator Seiwer in Cleveland Tuesday evening drew high praise as a masterful indictment of the New Deal. Assigned a key role by his party, he impressed as a big man with a clear, child‑accessible verdict. The speech left readers convinced the jury is seated.
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Senator Seiwer
Cleveland
The
Oregon Statesman
Virginia Sidelights on Gertrude Lynn Visit
Mrs. Gertrude Lynn and her son Billy arrived from Tucson Arizona for a visit in the area. She is the niece of G. W. Havens Mrs. W. L. Burton and Mrs. A. M. Lane and will be remembered here as Mrs. Gertrude Brophy. A former teacher, she was born and raised in Tazewell County.
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Gertrude Lynn
Billy
Tucson
Ariz
G. W. Havens
W. L. Burton
A. M. Lane
Gertrude Brophy
Lynn
Tazewell County
Miss Louise Worley Accepts Job at Eclipse Grocery
Miss Louise Worley, after completing a business course at Bluefield College, has accepted a position with Eclipse Grocery Company. The move adds a trained clerk to the Eclipse team and highlights Bluefield College graduates entering local business roles.
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Louise Worley
Bluefield College
Eclipse Grocery Company
Virginia Radio and Refrigerator opens in Callaway building
The Virginia Radio and Refrigerator company announces a formal opening in the Callaway building on Saturday June 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A new 1936 Kelvinator will be on display with experts to explain it, gifts for the lucky lady, and refreshments. Bluefield Gun Club shoots this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. High scores noted by Sharp Shooters of the club on Hale cow lot bull pen.
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Virginia Radio and Refrigerator Company
Callaway Building
Bluefield
Hale Cow
Young People Prayer Circle Meeting at Graham Church
The youth friendship prayer circle will gather at Graham Christian Church Thursday at 7 30 p m Miss Aline Flesh man to lead the program all young people from area churches are invited The service aims to foster fellowship and a cooperative spirit among church youth. OLDEST GUN Colt cap and ball revolver pattered 1858 owned by Bill Yost Bluefield Va in good condition and valued for its age.
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Young People's Friendship Prayer Circle
Graham Christian Church
Aline Fleshman
Bill Yost
Bluefield
Monroe Man Visits Bluefield Pioneers in 1890s Memories
Monroe County resident Mr. Hansbarger toured Bluefield Virginia on a Tuesday sightseeing and meeting pioneers. Located in 1897 and 1898, he worked in hardware and later for Norfolk and Western railroad under agent J. B. Saunders. While visiting he married Annie Peery and noted many improvements since those years. He remains a prominent Monroe farmer.
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Monroe
W. H. Hansbarger
Monroe County
Bluefield
Mr. Hansbarger
Norfolk and Western Railroad
J. B. Saunders
Hansberger
Annie Peery
No Cherry Time Leaves Birds Jittering For Fruit
The piece notes a cherry shortage affecting birds and people with no cherries for the season. It reflects anxiety over harvests and a lack of cherry pies or fruit in the local scene.
Wedding of Sallie Hambrick and M. R. Shrader at Memorial Baptist
Rev. H A Willis officiated Wednesday morning at the parsonage on Tazewell avenue for the marriage of Miss Sallie Hambrick of Lebanon and Mr M R Shrader of North Taze. The couple was described as a fine looking pair and the ceremony joined two local residents.
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H. A. Willis
Memorial Baptist Church
Tazewell Avenue
Sallie Hambrick
M. R. Shrader
Lebanon
North Taze
Honeymoon Trip Ties North Tazewell Residence Plan
The couple, employed by the state highway commission, belong to unknown Russell and Tazewell county families. They left for Washington to spend their honeymoon and upon return will reside at North Tazewell.
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State Highway Commission
Russell
Tazewell County
Washington
North Tazewell
Norfolk and Western veterans to gather for Roanoke reunion
Norfolk and Western railway veterans will attend their annual reunion in Roanoke on June 20. The gathering will unite hundreds of railroad workers, both men and women of all ages, for a wholesome event that pleases the attendees and offers a chance to reconnect with old comrades.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
Roanoke
How to Pronounce Senator Steiner Name Stywer
Readers learn the correct pronunciation of Senator Steiner as Stywer, clarified after ignorance among the audience. The author admits sharing the mispronunciation and offers guidance likening it to saying stywere on your eye.
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Senator Steiner
Bride in Dolly Madison gown marks 40th wedding anniversary
On June 9 1896 Mrs James FP Galloway celebrated the fortieth anniversary of her wedding at Christiansburg. Induced to wear her wedding dress the bride presented a gown reminiscent of Dolly Madison as children gathered nearby. She was formerly Miss Ellen Fagg daughter of the late Col and Mrs Fagg of Montgomery County a Graham Methodist Church leader and an officer in the Bluefield Virginia W C T U chapter.
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James FP. Galloway
Dolly Madison
Galloway
Ellen Fagg
Col
Mrs. Fagg
Montgomery County
Graham Methodist Church
Bluefield
Delegation Criticized for Norfolk Democratic Convention
From the west end of Tazewell county a criticism reaches about the state Democratic convention at Norfolk alleging that the delegation members are all wet.
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Tazewell County
Norfolk
Glamorous Adventure by Jean Sevnwright 1936 excerpt
Mary and Gail discuss unemployment after a lunch with friends. Natalie contemplates what to do next while Gail refuses to tell Derek about the job loss. Rosemary counsels quitting to teach Madame Lizette a lesson, highlighting the tension between work and pride.
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Mary
Natalie
Gail
Derek
Rosemary
Madame
Madame Lizette
Gail Seeks Work Amid Madame Lizette’s Closure
Gail leaves Madame Lizette’s and follows Natalie’s advice to seek work, but many exclusive shops are closed for summer. A discouraging day ends with Gail too tired to read a letter, then deciding to dine in the clubhouse while Derek and a friend are away at sea.
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Natalie
Gail
Derek
the Win
Ranch Offer Pushes Gail Toward Independence
Gail receives a bold cash proposition to sell Rancho Angelo in Arizona within ten days for 10 900, triggering thoughts of independence. She plans to wire back and accept while weighing her father Peter Everett’s possible land ties and Dick’s cautions as they dine in New York. The scene shifts to a dining room as Derek arrives with a shadowed agenda.
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Ariz
Miss Everett
Peter Everett
Rancho Angelo
Gail
Seh
Arizona
Derek
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NEA Service, Inc
Gulf
Sonja
Sonja Henie
Hollywood
Jean Hersholt
Dionne
Madame Lizette’s
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Langs
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Tazewell Supply Company
Tazewell, Virginia
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Kelvinator
Rca-Victor Radio Distributors
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