Mer Open Meet Highlights Food Service Expo Schedule
The event outlines a full day program at the Bluefield hotel with sessions on sanitary food handling in hotels and cafes. Speakers include F H St Sohne and C A Patterson with demonstrations on coffee preparation. Exhibits run all day ending with an annual officer election and closing rounds in the evening.
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Leslie
Colectaiman’ Commmnates
Bluefield
Roberd
Domus
F. H. St Sohne
Robert J. Wilson
Washin
C. A. Patterson
Meat Service
Pfaelver
Chicago
Judy
West Virginian
National Association
Royal visit ends with crowd scene and guarded streets
A royal procession drew large crowds as Queen and King toured the city. Police lined the park edges while a cat distraction and limited arrests marked a quiet but tense day. Mayor La Guardia rode with the king and quipped about historic tensions.
Bradley's offers single day dress sale and specials
City and Coalfield Items notes a large variety of styles at Bradley's with a one day only sale and daily specials. Mentioned items include dresses coats evening wear and brassieres with a close-out rack and lower prices on petticoats and hosiery.
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Bradley
Turbulent Neighborhoods Amid Urban Change
The account sketches tense conditions in the Turk-Armenian area and San Juan Hill with a hedge of old brick and rough streets. It notes shifts toward quieter pockets as residents move toward 72nd Street and leafy Centres Passed.
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Greenwich
Hell's Kitchen
San Juan Hill
Germany rationing and anxiety over possible conflict
The article notes German efforts to endure shortages with reduced butter meat and coffee while awaiting potential entanglement. It cites government stockpiling and public sacrifice, plus expert observations that Europe will avoid major moves until after harvest. Experts warn incidents could spark unintended conflict despite leaders' caution.
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Germany
Lochner
Europe
Quiet of Hyde Park Hosts King and Roosevelt Meeting
Mrs Roosevelt described two tables for guests at Hyde Park while King George VI and Prime Minister Mackenzie King spent a quiet night in the Roosevelt home. Officials noted the talks would not be of major significance though the encounter carried symbolic value for Anglo American relations.
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Roosevelt
Gerrien Sever Ges Bee
Pough the King
MacKenzie King
Canada
Sar Lee
James Episcopal Church
England
America
Czech Policeman Slain by Germans in Prague
A Czech policeman was killed by German forces amid unrest in Prague. German authorities sought suspects among numerous detainees, with officials noting definite progress but refusing to identify suspects. A nurse described as a great danger was among those held for questioning as tensions rose in Berlin influenced commentary.
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Berlin
Deutsche lomatisch-Politische
Foreign Office
England
Weather outlook for West Virginia shows mixed showers
Local showers and thunderstorms expected with a slight warm up in the northeast and cooler conditions in the far west. Showers may linger Sunday into Sunday night, with a cooler spell continuing Monday across the state.
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West Virginia
Suncae
Conal
Monrinia
Social Security law amendments approved
Proposals would allow certain workers age 65 on January 1, 1940 or later to retire with pensions of 25.75 dollars for singles or 38.63 for married. The plan includes elderly widows and minor children, distinct old age insurance benefits, with state matching required.
Royal visit frames New York with fanfare and crowds
King and Queen arrive amid a sea of banners as a 21 gun salute booms from Governors Island. Crowds line the route past Battery Park, the World’s Fair grounds, and the federal building terrace. Police coordinate the royal procession through the city while bands play both British and American melodies.
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Tom
Department of Docks
Barnacles
York
Adison
Park
Fifth Avenues
George
LaGuardia
Crown
Mes
Evenigts
Coast Guard
Battery Pier
U. S. Army
Governors Island
Athem
Pangs Mead Oe
West Duane
96Th Street
Bridge
Central Parkway
Me George
Lewis J. Valentine
Childre
Fair Grounds
Gov
Samsalute
Federal Building
Britain
E.D.T
Graduates in New York greet visitors amid robes and cheers
In a crowded New York town area graduates and about half of a 400-person crowd gathered at Columbia University. Professors in mortar and robes welcomed them. President Nicholas Butler spoke as an orchestra played and the crowd heard a chant of God Save the King.
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New York
Columbia
Nicholas Butler
God Save the King
Deaths and Funerals Ezra E Brewster 60
Funeral services are set for Ezra E Brewster 60 railway bridge foreman of Norfolk and Western at 2 30 pm at First Church Bluefield Virginia The Rev J D Kitchin will conduct and fellow bridge workers will serve as pallbearers He died suddenly after a period of illness and is survived by his wife and several children including nurses Mary Brewster Carver and others from Bluefield and nearby areas
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Bluefield
Ezra
Norfolk and Western Railway
J.D. Kitchin
Bridge Force
Ted Bible
Tazewell County
William Thomas Brewster
Sally Brewster
Caldwell
Otis Caldwell
Christian Church
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Waylodge
Brewster
Ean Goueneese
Miss Brewster Mary Brewster Carver
Uefield
Winning contract in bridge column prompts debate
A bridge report details a winning contract and misread opportunities. Players discuss lead choices, bidding errors, and swing points that altered a near par score, with references to experts and specific plays.
Storm Claims Two Lives and Injures Dozens
A severe storm lashed the region with strong winds and lightning causing two deaths and scores of injuries. Lightning struck repeatedly as authorities warned residents to seek shelter and avoid exposed areas. Emergency crews worked through the night assessing damage and aiding stranded residents.
Old Feuds Forgotten in Historic Reunion
The Times reports a historic meeting where President Roosevelt and the king exchanged handshakes and the king and queen received a warm welcome in the United States. Viscount Halifax signaled Britain’s openness to peaceful settlements while asserting strength to fight if needed.
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George
United States
Times
Roosevelt
Viscount Halifax
Britain
Sunday Graphic Editoria
Miners Stage First Meet at Carswell
A dinner was held at Houston Methodist church for visiting officials judges and friends of the Day's known WHIS one artists. Miners from Charleston and Pittsburgh attended as part of a state compensation commission visit and related events.
Principal speakers announced at Tuskegee event
Dr. George Branche chief of neuropsychiatry at the SestaB veteran facility in Tuskegee Alabama will be among the main speakers at the forthcoming program.
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George Branche
Sestab
Tuskegee
Ala
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Los Angeles
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Gotham Accords
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Bril Riis
Bene
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Burgess Electric Co
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