Tourists View Feathery Cross Mystery at Claypool Hill
Two well dressed women in a New York car with a uniformed chauffeur visited Claypool Hill in Tazewell county to see a mysterious feather cross found in a pillow at the J. R. Lowe home. The cross has puzzled locals as visitors from New Mexico Arizona and other states look on. The cross formed in the pillow remains unexplained after years of growth and inquiry.
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Claypool Hill
Tazewell County
Virginia Sidelights Extending Power Line to Cliffield
Forces work on poles to extend electric service from Maxwell to Cliffield in Tazewell county Virginia. Maxwell previously had power from Appalachian Electric Power company. Snake sightings noted with a large rattler killed by Elmer Harman and Bob Dillon near Snake Den across Sanders estate mountain.
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Maxwell
Cliffield
Tazewell County
Appalachian Electric Power Company
River Mountain
Elmer Harman
Bob Dillon
Snake den
Sanders
Walker Discovers Water by Peach Tree Limb Incident
A man named Walker used a tree limb to probe for water near a wall at Rastaville. He struck a gusher, revealing a water source.
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P. Walker
Rastavilie
Wonderful Chief the Star Horse of McMillion at McComas
Norfolk and Western features the superb exercise of Wonderful Chief a fine snow horse owned by M R McMillion N and W agent at McComas McMillion is described as a breeder of high grade horses with bloodlines rising in demand.
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M. R. McMillion
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McMillion
Nutting Move To Bluefield Virginia In New Lane Nash House
Mr and Mrs H W Nutting relocate from Cincinnati to Bluefield Virginia living in the Lane Nash asbestos house on College Avenue. He is tied to the Personal Finance company of Bluefield W Va. In a reminiscence Paris Wagner recalls aging to disgorge a frog amid raw fish lodged in a bass meal.
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Cincinnati
Bluefield
New Lane Nash
College Avenue
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W. Va
Paris W. Wagner
Wagner
Calf flood victim found dead near Wagner farm
A day old calf swept away in heavy rains was recovered by Joe Hale a mile from Grover Wagner’s home. The calf was jammed through a drain across a tracks in the rushing water.
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Grover Wagner
Masons to Have Banquet Tonight in Harman Lodge
Bluefield Virginia Masons plan a grand banquet at 6 30 p m to celebrate renewals with Harman Lodge No 22 A F and A M counting about 125 guests. Wade H Frazier will be toastmaster with Rev E W delivering the invocation and Eastern Star members serving.
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Eastern Star
Wade H. Frazier
E. W
Grand Lodge of Canada
PTA Cooperates in Drive to Improve City Park
The PTA works with the Park Association on plans to improve the new park owned by the town. The goal is a community center where adults and children may gather for recreation and exercise.
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Belief Guffey Bill Could Aid Local Coal Trade
A Bluefield Virginia coalfield spokesman says the Guffey bill, once in effect, may boost the coal business here. He notes sit-down strikes hurt West Virginia coal fields and argues steel remains central to business, with many workers idle impacting industry. Government experts add corn prospers on slightly acidic to neutral soils.
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Bluefield
Guffey
West Virginia
Recreation Card Club Meet At Carolina Community Home
The recreation card club sponsored by the recreation center will gather at the Carolina Community home on Bland Street today at p.m. for public benefit and strong attendance is urged. Mrs. Mary Emma Graves of Freeman West Virginia died after a long illness on Wednesday evening June 9. funeral arrangements will be announced.
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Mary Emma Graves
Freeman
W. Va
Bethel A M E Church Choir Rehearsal Today
The junior choir of Bethel A M E church will rehearse today at 4 30 in the church. Mrs J P Livisay of Princeton returned home after attending commencement and will have children baptised and received into church membership.
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Bethel A. M. E. Church
J. P. Livisay
Princeton
Enerotee Service Access Announcement
A brief notice announces new access to services for Enerotee users. It outlines eligibility and contact points for more information. The item emphasizes streamlined entry and present onboarding steps for affected individuals.
Ever Ready Club Meets on Anniversary at Blakes Chapel
The Ever Ready club of Blakes Chapel meets at 7 this evening at Mrs. Belle Smiths home on Upper Jones Street to honor the tenth anniversary of graduation from West Virginia State College. Mrs Livisay graduates Cum Laude in 1927 with honors. Also present are George Williams and Charles Rutherford. Sunday brings regular children’s day exercises at John Stewart Church with a children's choir directed by Mrs. S E Green.
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Belle Smith
Jones Street
West Virginia State College
Livisay
George Williams
Negro State Board of Education
Charles Rutherford
John Stewart Church
S. E. Green
Military Rites Held for Fred Vincent Veteran in Alaska
Military funeral services were conducted in Clarksburg West Virginia for Fred Vincent a U S Army veteran of 30 years who died in Alaska on May 25. Vincent served in the VA region and was laid to rest after rites held on June 10.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Fred Vincent
Alaska
Boys State debates legislative immunity for session
Jackson's Mill W Va June 10 Young Boys State members push a constitutional amendment to grant legislative privilege during sessions. The proposal would shield lawmakers from arrest for non treason crimes while in session, with a special election to decide if approved. The event includes a speech by Agriculture Commissioner McLaughlin and a flag display by Col Waldron.
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Supreme Court
Ape
Ame
American Legion
West Virginia Legion
Senate
J.ne McLaughlin
William H. Waldron
Huntington
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Cecil M. Lafon
Anawalt
Myer Kahana
Buckhannon
Jack Horr
Ferrell
Honeersburg
Rogers
Clarksburg
Virginia Side Personal Notes
Leon Gill nine recovering from a broken arm suffered at his grandparents home Mr and Mrs W G Crockett were present Mae Speed home from Haburg State Teachers college for vacation J S Dudley Jr home from Washington and Lee university for the summer vacation
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W. G. Crockett
Wv Mae Speed
Haburg State Teachers College
J. S. Dudley, Jr
Washington and Lee University
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