Sectional Strife Proved A Myth In Graham Town Vote
Analysis of Graham town election shows no sectional divide in the council race. Seven councilmen faced a tight margin with four west of Bluestone and four east, indicating geography did not drive votes. The piece praises Mayor Sexton and incoming ex Mayor J M Smith for a constructive administration and notes Smith’s broad support and public service. A church event at Episcopal church is noted with Rev John J Libby invited.
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Graham
Graham Daily News
West
SB Blyth
Yost
Mathews
Mink
Yon
Frazier
Coleright
Bluestone
Sexton
J. M. Smith
Ding
Episcopal
John J. Libya
Ore Gap
Twenty Years on Graham Council Ended by Defeat
In Graham Virginia council race Tuesday, veteran councilman Metcalf lost after twenty years of service including ten years as recorder. Fellow councilman Williamson also defeated in a tight race. The town, once a village, saw shifts as longtime officials exit. Meanwhile Wilbur R. Campbell, son of local residents, wed his boyhood sweetheart Margaret Greever and plans to return to Graham with his bride.
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Smith
Cigf
Graham
Mr. Smith
Rae Flay
Mm Graham
Virginia
Motcalthes
T. Willia
Mr. Williamson
Metcalf
Williamson
Wilbur R. Campbell
J.C. Campbell
Emory and Henry College
Graem
Engagement of Former Grahamite Announced
The clipping notes the engagement of Miss Mary Chamberlain to Dr Charles D Townes of Dr Charley Townes age and social status. The couple plan a fall wedding with a luncheon reception at Will Mary Court in Waverly Virginia. Townes a 1909 Medical College of Virginia graduate and Graham native is the groom to be in this society event.
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Richmond Times Dispatch
Charley
Ff Graham
Charley Townes
Townes
J. E. Townes
Salem
Graham
Weverly
Miss Chamberlain
Chamberlain Griffith
Ohio Wesleyan College
Delawaree
Ohio
Dr. Townes
George J. Townes
Martha Jane Davis
Martinsville
Medical College of
Virginia
Walton Construction Company Election Voter Turnout Report
H. M. Mitchell traveled from North Fork to vote in the municipal election. J. C. Murlock returned from East Radford to cast his ballot in the same local contest.
State Dental Board Meets in Wheeling This Week
The state dental board is in session this week at Wheeling with sixty applicants examined. Four members serve including Dr. Williams of Huntington Dr. J. R. Butts of Charleston Dr. Boydson of Fairmont and Dr. Beersauer of Terra Alta. The board will also elect a president to succeed the late Dr. Ilett of Parkersburg.
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State Dental Board
Wheeling
Williame
Huntington
J. R. Butts
Charleston
Boydson
Fairmont
Beersauer
Terra Alfa
Peresent
Itlett
Parkersburg
For Sale Plant Nursery Offerings and Floral Bouquets
For sale tomato plants all varieties pepper and beet plants 1.00 per 190 cabbage plants 50c per 100 potato plants and cut flowers funeral wreaths and bouquets a specialty phone South Bluefield Florist S-1-tf.
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South Bluefield Florist
Donations to Litz Orphanage Highlight Local Support
A list of recent donations to the Litz Orphanage in the city shows contributions from Col W H Thomas Bramwell and various companies including Algoma Coal and Coke, Hiawatha Coal and Coke, Smokelots Coal and Coke, Louisville Coal and Coke, Greenbrier Coal and Coke, and Virginia City Colories. Individual donors such as J C Till Ape teepee, H G Balveiy shed at 20 J D Dally, Greever Gillespie, U Peery, B W Stras, John W Campbell, CG Chapman, Hawkins, and W L Dennis from Grundy Va also contributed sums ranging from five to sixty-six dollars.
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Litz
W. H. Thomas
Bramwell
Algoma Coal & Coke Co
Hiawatha Coal &Coke Co
Coal & Coke
Louisville Coal & Coke Co
Greenbrier Coal & Coke Co
Virginia City Colories Co
J.C
H. G. M Balveiy
J. D. Dally
Greever
Gillespie
Meena
U. Peery
We Wien
B. W. Stras
John W. Campbell
Chapman
Hawkins
W. L. Dennis
Grundy
Words of Song About Lafayette Sought by Reader
A reader requests the full lyrics of an old song honoring Lafayette titled Welcome to Lafayette. The writer explains they lack the words, asks department readers to send the verse to the newspaper so the song can be printed.
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Lafayette
Calling Card Etiquette and Wedding Announcements
A reader asks about leaving a husband's calling card when visiting a couple and etiquette for wedding announcements. Advice says leave one card for each woman and each man in a household. For families with two daughters or two sons you may use joint envelopes. inner envelopes bear the exact names.
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Margaret
Helen Jones
Harris
Madame Merri
Simplicity in Louis XVI style drives spring millinery trends
Fashion notes show Louis XVI simplicity set to dominate hats and gowns. Cerise accents appear on white crepe de chine blouses while waists favor a natural line. Changeable silk hats feature a single bright rose. feather pyramids and plumed bonnets update headwear. Flowered mousseline de soie and blue rose foulards shape spring gowns.
Notice to Taxpayers at Beaver Pond Delinquent List
Delinquent taxes at Beaver Pond are being compiled. payment within a few days required or taxes will be returned delinquent. Deputy EB Carter for I J Bilison C M advertises bargains and urges readers to respond. Telegraph Want Ads promote results.
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Rome
Beaver Pond
EB. Carter
Princeton Council Chooses Officers For Year
Princeton June 12 special report: the new city council met in the court room with a crowd to appoint officers for the year. Lewis Hall named chief of police, T C Hubbard added to the police, D F Hale reappointed treasurer, Harry Barger as city assessor, Obenchain as city engineer, Woods and Martin as city attorneys, Bird and Vermillion on health matters. A street committee is Davis Thorn Lazenby and Vernon. An auto speed limit ordinance set at ten miles per hour with a $5 annual license tax. A curfew ordinance restricts children under twelve after nine in summer eight in winter without an adult. Also licenses issued for five marriages and county court proceedings discussed.
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New
Micu
Lewis Hall
T. C. Hubbard
D. F. Hale
Harry Barger
A. Obenchain
Woods & Martin
Drs. Bird & Ve
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Helps Woman Avoid Surgery
Mrs Rock of Paw Paw Michigan recalls suffering severe female ailments for two years and nearly undergoing an operation. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports regained health and strength, performing all housework, and urges others to try it instead of surgery.
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Orville Rock
Lydia E. Pinkham
Paw Paw
Mich
Ann Arbor
Lydia E. Pinkh
Inkham
Mrs. Rock
Cardul touted as tonic for women in Florida letter
A Tampa letter from Mrs. C. Corum praises Cardul as a preventive tonic for weak and overworked women. She claims it improved her mental state and vigor, endorsing the remedy after fifty years of use and urging others to try it. She lists a medical company address for more information.
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