State Plans for West Virginia Employment Service
Charleston announced plans to establish the West Virginia state employment service under James H. McGinnis. The service will be a civil service merit system funded equally by state and federal Wagner-Peyser funds and coordinate with national reemployment offices. Since opening Bluefield district office has placed 1,734 jobseekers based on qualifications alone.
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West Virginia State Employment Service
Charleston
James H. McGinnis
National Reemployment Service
West Virginia Employment Service
State Employment Service
West Virginia Department of Labor
National
U. S. Employment Service
Public Works Administration
Bureau of Roads
West Virginia
C. L. Rolfe
Huntington
Cabell
Wayne
Lincoln
J. L. Campbell
Lewisburg
Greenbrier
Monroe
Pocahontas
Walter G. Francis
Logan
Boone
Mingo
J. D. Cartwright
Bluefield
Mercer
McDowell
George A. Watkins
Beckley
Raleigh
Wyoming
Summers
Fayette
Jeff D. Cartwright
Local Radio Amateurs Test Ultra Short Wave Signals
Thirteen radio amateurs from Bluefield and Northfork travel to Pulaski Virginia to take part in the American Radio Relay League field day. A portable five meter station operated at half a watt demonstrated clear radiophone reception despite its tiny size. The group plans further higher power experiments to explore ultra short wave behavior and interference-free transmission.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Northfork
Pulaski
Drapers Mountain
W. E. Duncan
American Radio Relay League
National Organization of Radio Amateurs
Mr. Duncan
W. B. Brown
Bluefield Club
Tax agents survey Bluefield tax payers expanded area
San Lambert field agent of the state commissioner will start an immediate survey of his territory beginning in Bluefield. The survey covers Mercer and Wyoming counties after dropping McDowell. Donald S. Renn will assist.
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San Lambert
Stateas
Bluefield
Mr. Lambert
Mercer
Wyoming
McDowell
Donald S. Renn
Commission
Society Notes Highlight Local Movements and Visits
D L Harman of Bland Va improves after surgery at St Luke s hospital and expects to return home this week. Princetonians Mrs D L Cottrell and Mrs Helen Rogers shopped here Monday. Dana Harris and Edythe Blake visited Beckley to see Miss Russell Frazier who runs the Harris beauty shop. Jane Rea of London Ohio to visit Miss Elizabeth Cornett Memorial avenue. Billy Hancock arrives from Charlottesville VA where he studies at UVA law. Clarence Montgomery arrives from Roanoke VA to spend the weekend with Buddy Caldwell College avenue. Dr and Mrs W H Sperow and Mrs Sperow s mother Mrs W S Stroman return from Union W Va. Mrs RB Reiner of Richmond VA visiting her parents on Virginia Court. Mrs W H Crabtree moved from Bluefield sanitarium to her daughter s home 1529 Highland Ave. Theo Steinecke and daughter Dr Olga Steinecke of Keystone guests in city. Dr Steinecke consults in Taunton Mass. Miss Peggie Shugart of Vivian visiting E P Watson s home en route to Glade Spring. A T Wilks of Huntington visits Mrs John B Hamilton Monroe Street. they return with Mrs Hamilton s daughter Jean. Mrs Thomas Rice of Beckley admitted for treatment at St Luke s. Miss Mary Wheeler of Richlands weekend guest of Elmo Ages Walton Ave. Mrs W D Cruise and niece Lucille Williams of Clinchco Va visiting Mrs Cruise s sister Mrs O L Gallimore. J P and E T Gills return from Lynchburg Va where mother Lennie R Gills underwent operation. Gills family remain in Lynchburg for days. N Albert Humphrey and wife move to Bluefield from Cleveland Ohio living in Mrs S A Woods apartment. Humphrey is local rep for Johns Manville.
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D. L. Harman
Bland
St. Luke's Hospital
D. L. Cottrell
Mis
Helen Rogers
Princeton
Dana Harris
Edythe Blake
Beckley
Russell Frazier
Elizabeth Cornett
Memorial Avenue
Billy Hancock
Charlottesville
Law School
University of Virginia
Clarence Montgomery
Bluefield
Roanoke
Buddy Caldwell
College Avenue
W. H. Sperow
Union Street
Union
W. Va
C. E. Kirby
Highland Avenue
Theo Steinecke
Olga Steinecke
Keystone
Steinecke
Taunton
Mass
Peggie Shugart
Vivian
E. P. Watson
Glade Spring
A. T. Wilks
Huntington
John B. Hamilton
Monroe Street
Hamilton
Jean
Thomas Rice
St. Luke’s Hospital
Mary Wheeler
Richlands
Elmo Ages
Walton Avenue
Thieves Take Money and Tobacco from Barber Shop
Police report a theft at W. B. Motley’s barber shop and pool room in the Elke building where $15.75 in currency and a small amount of cigars and cigarets were stolen. Entry was via a hole knocked in the glass door, allowing the robber to reach inside and operate the lock.
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W. B. Motley
Elke
Sergeant Sherman P. French Dies in Washington
Sherman P. French 27 a sergeant in the U S Army died at Walter Reed Hospital Washington D C from a stomach disorder linked to an accident at Fort Oglethorpe Ga two years ago He was a Bluefield native son of R E L and Margaret French His brothers and sisters include J J Greer Rocky Mount VA Kenna Welch Mrs T G Gilmer Mrs Lee Niswander Raymond Harold and James French Funeral planned at Mrs Niswander 417 Pearls Street with burial at Walnut Grove cemetery
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Sherman P. French
United States Army
Walter Reid
Washington, D. C
Fort Oglethorpe
French
Bluefield
Margaret (Griffith) French
Sergeant French
The
Christian Church
J. J. Greer
Rocky Mount
Kenna French
Welch
T. G. Gilmer
Lee Niswander
Raymond
Harold
Jamcs French
Pacific trade unions urged to enter strike
San Francisco June 11 A call to all trade unions to join the 25 000 strong Pacific coast maritime workers strike was issued by the longshoremen strike committee Officials of the International Longshoremen's Association predicted the walkout would spread to Atlantic coast ports Joseph P Ryan I LA president warned forceful harbor openings could trigger a nationwide strike The strikers committee said Painters Local 1158 backed a general strike and Atlantic coast dock workers were ready to join The San Francisco walkout tied up about 200 ships and more than 8000 workers were idle locally
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
International Longshoremen’s Association
Atlantic
Joseph P. Ryan
Seattle
William J. Lewis
Atlantic Coast
Lewis
Postmasters Named in West Virginia
The post office department announced six postmasters in West Virginia. Carl K. Little Cassie Wayne county Evelyn Hudnall Crown Hill Kanawha county James C. McGregor Highland Ritchie county Donald R. Houck Oteego Wyoming county Mrs Icie Stewart Rock View Wyoming county James F McClure Tango Lincoln county
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Washington
Post Office Department
West Virginia
Carl K. Little
Cassie
Wayne County
Evelyn Hudnall
Crown Hill
Kanawha County
James CC
McGregor
Highland
Ritchie County
Donald R. Houck
Oteego
Wyoming County
Icie Stewart
Rock View
James F. McClure
Tango
Lincoln County
Voters Elect 10 Officials in Municipal Election Today
Voters gather as polls open 4 48 p m to 7 31 p m in the Morton building for a city council race with three seats plus a two year term for treasurer. Candidates include R L Longworth L W Bates and others with wards West East and at large represented.
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Morton Building
C. L. Alexander
T. KE. Baker
W. F. Baylor
W. J. Osborne
Osborne
I. E. Bates
P. R. Bates
Mr. Bates
J. H. Huffard
W. H. Speed
R. L. Longworth
L. W. Bates
Carl Creasy
Arthur Peery
C. P. Painter
Joe A. Pruett
M. D. Hinton
Clarence Smith
Barrow Motor to Move Into Bluefield Quarters on Virginia Ave
Barrow Motor company will compete the job this week of moving into its quarters on Virginia avenue in Bluefield Virginia occupying the Blue stone Motor company building with its spacious floor space and modern arrangements.
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Barrow Motor Company
Virginia Avenue
Bluefield
Bluestone Motor Company
Snow family relocates to Bluefield from Gilliam
J. A. Snow moved his family from Gilliam to Bluefield Virginia and now resides in the Westward. He has spent many years with Gilliam Coal Company. The couple has four children, the eldest aged nine.
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J. A. Snow
Bluefield
Gilliam
Mr. Snow
Gilliam Coal Company
Mrs. Snow
Missionary Society to Meet at Memorial Baptist Church
The Missionary Society of Memorial Baptist Church will hold a meeting Wednesday at 2 30 in the church.
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The
Missionary Society of Memorial Baptist Church
Baccalaureate Sermon Delivered for Graham High Graduates
The Rev. Paul L. Royer of Bluefield West Virginia delivered a praised baccalaureate sermon to Graham High School's senior class. Invocation by Rev H Graham Keys and music by the Glee Club highlighted the service as diplomas are set for 8 o clock with 17 graduates to receive them. A S Brewer of Tazewell County schools to deliver the address. The sermon also honored the memory of Charley Peters and the upcoming commencement closes the term with a joint program and diploma ceremonies.
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Paul L. Royer
Bluefield
W. Va
Graham High School
J. Royer
H. Graham Keys
Graham Presbyterian Church
Glee Club
Ted Fix
Lucile Bailey
Kempy
A. 8. Greever
Tazewell County
Roger
Charley Peters
C. L. Alexander
Blanche White circle holds June meeting in Virginia
The Blanche White circle gathered at Mrs. Bill Pruett's home for the June session with Mrs. E. B Witten as leader. Mrs. Pruett led the devotional and Asa Taylor directed the program on Youth contribution to world mindedness. Participants included Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Myrtle Anderson, Mrs. J. T. Spracher, and Mrs. Witten.
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Blanche White
Bill Pruett
E. B Witten
Revival enters second week at Midway Methodist Church
The revival at the Midway Methodist church west of Flat Top Yard enters its second week with all congregations in attendance. Rev. Elmer W. Dean is pastor, assisted by Rev. Charles H. Williams of Graham Methodist. Preaching every night includes a great meeting with ongoing attendance.
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Midway Methodist Church
Flat Top Yard
Elmer W. Dean
Charles H. Williams
Graham Methodist Church
Impressive Memorial Service for George P. Crockett Held
Outdoor memorial service Sunday at Graham Methodist church honors late Attorney George P. Crockett. Speakers include Luther G. Scott of Bluefield with temperance remarks. W. C. T. U. members plant a maple and dedicate a bronze marker near a white rose monument.
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George P. Crockett
Graham Methodist Church
D. M. Jennings
Bluefield
C. H. Logan
Pocahontas
Vera Wright
Scott
J. K. Wagner
T. S. Gillespie
Fred Green
Ted Fix
Pulaski Politician J F Wysor Named For Road Post
J Frank Wysor a Democratic political leader from Pulaski county is named for a road post in recognition of a circular letter he authored last year urging state office holders to back George C Peery for governor.
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J. Frank Wysor
Pulaski County
George C. Peery
Wysor Appointed to State Highway Commission Vacancy
Wysor fills the vacancy caused by Henry Gilmer who joined VERA as head and left the post when E. R. Combs resigned to become state comptroller and chairman of the compensation board. Combs earns 6000 dollars plus 2400 as board chairman. Wysor is Pulaski County treasurer and new highway commissioner. Combs and another appointee hold four jobs amid a lengthy list of unemployed Democrats in Virginia.
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State Highway Commission
Comba
Virginia
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Mae Wade Webb
Funeral services were conducted Monday at Graham Methodist Church for Mrs Mae Wade Webb wife of Alley Webb after a long illness. The Rev Charles H Williams led the service and interment followed at Maple Hill. Friends visited the Wade home over the weekend to pay respects.
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Mae Wade Webb
Alley Webb
Graham Methodist Church
Charles H. Williams
Miss Virginia Frazier Visits with Noted Guest in Virginia
Virginia gossip notes Miss Virginia Frazier returns from Fredericksburg with guest Mrs N B Sacrey. Sacrey, a well known Jackson and Norfolk railroad man of Flat Top Yard, reports plans to trap Abb s valley copperheads. Also mentions Mrs C D Britten visiting Flat Top and Grace Fanning visiting Shelby Heights.
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Virginia Frazier
Fredericksburg
Sacrey
Camel Research Confirms Energizing Effect of Smoking
A New York laboratory reports a basic discovery that suggests cigarettes provide an energizing effect. The finding claims to restore natural energy in a harmless, delightful way and notes fatigue and irritability fade quickly. Camel smokers are said to experience a lifted mood and continued pleasure.
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New York
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Virginia News
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Metropolitan Opera
Fritz von der Becke
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Graham High
Callaway
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Witten
Anderson
T. M. Gravley
Mra. Pruitt
Mingo Yost
A. N. Anderson
Foster Thompson
Fred Yost
Spracher
Morris
Mra. Willis
J. G. Denny
Bluestone
J. F. Wysor
Berryman Cleaners
Stewart St
Mae Webb
Capudine i
BR. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
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