Mrs George Dies At 77 In Bluefield Home
Mrs George, 77, died yesterday at her Bluefield home after a lingering illness. She lived in Bluefield for 60 years, born in Matoaka, daughter of O. J. Ellis, married at 20 to William W. George. Survived by seven children including Charles A. of Malooka, Cliff C. of Bluefield, Stella of Bluefield, and daughters Mrs. Sutton of Princeton and Mrs. Johnson of Bramwell, plus one brother and three sisters. Funeral at Memorial Funeral Home at 3 45 pm conducted by Dr. E B. Wiley with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Active pallbearers listed. Continuous obituary notes church membership and character.
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A. M. Sutton
Princeton
Carl Johnson
Bramwell
M. A. Ellis
Bramwell Road
FE. C. Wright
Matoaka
J. M. Bailey
M. J. Medley
Bluefield
George
Landon Praised as Leader to Victory by Hamilton
Senator Hamilton extolled Governor Landon as the capable leader to defeat opponents. He argued Landon’s business background proves his ability to manage payrolls and public funds, fighting monopolies and ensuring economy, merit-based appointments, constitutional upholdment, and fair prices for farmers.
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Landon
Hamilton
Roosevelt Speaks to Texas Group on Battlefield
President Roosevelt addressed a Texas audience on the battlefield as Andrew Jackson Houston the surviving son of General Houston and Governor James Y Allred welcomed him with Senator Sheppard aboard the president's special train this morning in Texas.
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Roosevelt
Andrew Jackson Houston
Houston
James Y. Allred
Sheppard
Texas
Democratic Committee Meeting Saturday At City Hall
A Democratic committee will meet in the directors room at the Municipal building Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock to discuss party affairs.
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Democratic Committee
Municipal Building
Kellogg’s ALL Bran Promoted as Natural Bulk for Constipation
Immediate attention to constipation is urged as it causes discomfort and may lower resistance to infection. Kellogg’s ALL Bran is advertised as a delicious bulk source that absorbs moisture to form a soft mass and cleanses the system. Two tablespoonfuls daily are suggested, served with milk or used in baking. Guaranteed by Kellogg Company and sold nationwide.
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Ellogg
Bareek
Steele Renamed State President at West Virginia osteptical meeting
Dr. Harry G. Steele of Bluefield was reelected president of the West Virginia Osteptical and Gynecological Society at its first annual meeting in Fairmont. Clarksburg chosen as the 1937 convention city. Officers named include Dr. William A. Crecraft, vice president. Dr. E. J. Humphreys, secretary treasurer. Dr. Walter Point, executive council member. Dr. A. Morgan Dearman. Dr. B. E. Beard. Attendance exceeded expectations with 27 physicians at both sessions.
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Bluefield
West Virginia
Osteptical and Gynecological Society
Fairmont
Clarksburg
William A. Crecraft
Wheeling
E. J. Humphreys
Huntington
Walter Point
Charleston
A. Morgan Dearman
Parkersburg
BE. W. Beard
George A. Ulrich
Jefferson Medical College and Hospital
Philadelphia
Steele
C. H. Maxwell
Morgantown
A. Morganarman
Walter W. Point
A. P. Hudgins
City Fathers Prepare License Tax Ordinance
City directors held an executive session to review the annually amended 1936 37 license tax ordinance. Minor changes were reported and the measure will be introduced next Tuesday for regular session consideration.
Officials weigh July 1 tax plan amid uncertain votes
The draft gross sales tax ordinance aimed at extra revenue drew no board discussion as directors met. Senator Borah left Cleveland without pledging support or revealing plans, while Governor Landon’s telegrams remained unheeded.
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Senator Borah
Idaho
Cleveland
Landon
Kansan Named on First Ballot in Hoover Nomination
Governor Landon pledged to support the party platform while adding his views as explanations. Hoover objected to omission of a direct gold pledge, but his message was not read to the convention. Rival candidates helped shape the early move toward Landon’s nomination.
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Landon
Hoover
California
Clarksburg GOP Meeting Returns Hallanan and Ebert
The Clarksburg GOP gathering reelected Walter S. Hallanan of Charleston and Mrs. Cara Ebert of Parkersburg as delegates to the national convention.
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Walter S. Hallanan
Charleston
Cara Ebert
Parkeraburg
More Rain Needed for State Crops in West Virginia
West Virginia agr officials report drought conditions persist despite a recent weekend rainfall. A joint survey shows moisture deficits from 1 to over 3 inches for April and May, delaying corn planting and hay growth while near normal yields depend on timely rains. Apple prospects are down to 36 percent from 66 percent a year ago.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Department of Agriculture
Romney Span Contracts Awarded by Road Commission
Charleston June 11 The West Virginia road commission awarded Romney bridge superstructure and substructure contracts to BE Mills Charleston and J M Francesa Fayetteville with bids 84210.68 and 33076 respectively. Bristol overhead in Harrison county held for later award with bid 137726.37 by C C Dodd Spencer. other awards include M K Topping for Romney bridge approaches and Brown Murphy Wright for Grassy branch to Cumberland turnpike surfacing plus hauling stone contracts in Randolph county.
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Charleston
W. Va
The
Road Commission
Romney Bridge
Hampshire County
Hampshire
M. K. Topping
Ironton
Mercer
Grassy Branch
Cumberland Turnpike
Capudine advertised as fast pain relief medicine
An advertisement touts Capudine as fast acting relief for headaches neuralgic and periodic pains. It claims instant effect due to liquid form and pre dissolved ingredients and notes it contains no opiates. Available in 60c 30c and 10c sizes at drug stores.
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