Bluefield Welcomes WVU Summer School With Record Attendance
Heavy rainfall delays the convocation for Bluefield WVU Summer School opening and moves it to 11 AM at Adams Street Methodist. Dr. Henry Louis Smith of Washington and Lee leads today’s program after delivering yesterday’s dedicatory speech. Enrollment from Bluefield and surrounding areas reaches about 300 students for the inaugural nine week term starting June 12.
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Bluefield
West Virginia University
Adams Street Methodist
M. P. Shawkey
Adams Street Methodist Church
Henry Louis Smith
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
United States
Smith
Ita
Virginia
Forty Hour Devotion Ends With Solemn High Mass
The forty hours of devotion at Sacred Heart Church concluded with a 9 o'clock Tuesday morning high mass. Very Rev. Father W. M. Burke presided, assisted by Rev. J. B. Ogiley and Rev. J. J. Hanley. The altar featured calla lilies, peonies, and candles, and the music enhanced the service, leaving a lasting impression on the community.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
W. M. Burke
V.F
J. B. Ogiley
P. P
Princeton
J. J. Hanley
Welch
Littlehurch
Dance Mania in New York Sparks Medical Debate
Physicians in New York label the long distance dancing contests as a form of dementia, sparking a debate over the activity and its health implications.
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New York
Metamora to Restore Courthouse Linked to Lincoln Era
Metamora Illinois plans to restore the 1845 Woodford County courthouse that Lincoln and other famed lawyers used. The state will acquire the building with restoration under L L Tobias to recreate its 19th century exterior and interior. J Cassius Irving, a local collector of Lincoln relics, leads the effort and will exhibit artifacts including a bed Lincoln used at the Metamora House and a Pekin lawsuit letter. A debate marker from 1858 remains as the area’s only current memorial.
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Metamora
Ill
Abraham Lincoln
Woodford County
Lincoln
Douglas
Ingersoll
Illinois State Historical Society
L. L. Tobias
Department of Public Buildings
Woodford
Metamora House
Eureka
American Legion
J. Cassius Irving
Pekin
Irving
Evangelistic Plans Promote Laymen's Club Efforts
Next Sunday at 2 30 Rev Mr Abrams new pastor of College Avenue Baptist will address the Billy Sunday club at Bland Street Methodist open to all. Extension workers depart Sunday morning for Gardner for an all day service with a full delegation expected. The following Sunday they travel to Spanishburg for another all day service noting past success. Local clubs Graham Giles Richlands Gary Bluefield show strong activity, urging volunteers to join in the harvest and service for Christ.
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Mr. Abrams
College Avenue Baptist Church
Billy Sunday Club
Bland Street Methodist Church
Law and Commerce
Automobiles
Gardner
Spanishburg
Graham
Giles County Club
Richlands Club
Gary Club
Bluefield Club
Worthy of Praise Letter Praises Telegraph Pictorial Section
Reader commends Bluefield Telegraph for its pictorial section and Easter comic, praising its quality and impact on West Virginia mining image. Letter from H S Shott editor cites public service and urges continued growth. Surgeon Sol J. Aarons dies under minor operation in London.
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College Ave
Bluefield
W. Va
H. S. Shott
Telegraph
London
Sol J. Aarons
Stolen automobile recovered by police
The Hudson coach belonging to S. V. Brooks stolen from in front of Bluefield Pharmacy was recovered by police yesterday afternoon. Two colored boys Red Baldwin and Vivian Holt took the car for a trip to Bristol. At Belfast Mills high water prevented crossing. officers redirected, and the youths planned to return the car.
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Hudson
8S. V. Brooks
Bluefield
Red Baldwin
Vivian Holt
Bristol
Belfast Mills
Dillon
Russell County
Bluefield Exposition Opens June 18 With Elaborate Music
The Home and Industrial Exposition starts Monday June 18 at 7 30 p m with a very elaborate musical program and daily band concerts. The tent is enlarged to accommodate more exhibits and a cross section of local industry will feature along with an automobile show and style show. Dancing is allowed in the evenings with music by the Broadway Melody Men s Orchestra and Cincinnati decoration firm will supervise city wide decorations.
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Bluefield
Coal Fields
Broadway Melody Men
Cincinnati
Giles County Billy Sunday Club Sees 18 Conversions
The Giles county Billy Sunday Club met at Thesalia church on Sugar Run last Sunday and eighteen were converted. Mr. Edwards and F Spencer led the service. The group plans to travel to Rich Creek next Sunday. Telegraph Want Ads bring results.
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Giles County
Billy Sunday Club
Thesalia Church
Sugar Run
Thesalia
Mr. Edwards
F. Spencer
Rich Creek
Rotary Club Feature Meeting Highlights Speech and Readings
The Rotary Club luncheon featured President Henry Louis Smith of Washington and Lee, Music Director Beckett, and Edna Wilburn. Attendees included Dr. Warner DuBose and leaders from nearby towns. Dr. Smith spoke on Lee as an Educator, noting his 1867 journalism school and English chair creation.
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Rotary Club
Henry Louis Smith
Washington and Lee
Beckett
Edna Wilburn
Warner DuBose
C. A. Pearson
W. C. Pollock
R. A. Sheffey
W. H. Trumbo
Jim French
Welch Club
Mercer
G. S. Kilkeson
Coalwood
W. Boatwright
Richmond University
The
Elks
Miss Wilburn
Dr. Benwright
Bluefield College
Flying Cloud yacht of Duke of Westminster fitted with seven baths
Brightlingsea England The Flying Cloud yacht belonging to the Duke of Westminster features seven bathrooms.
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Brightlingsea
Flying Cloud
Duke of Westminster
Calvary Fellowship Fund Off To Good Start
Calvary Fellowship Fund opened with donations from local supporters on the north side. Contributors include E. T. Spencer and W. J. Lilly at 100 dollars each, H. Rodgin 50, A. T. Newton 50, J. W. Scruggs 50, T. C. Odell 50, G. G. Blackwell 50, A. R. Bond 25, J. J. Price 25, R. L. Austin 50, and E. H. Glass 100. The appeal urged Bluefield residents to help reach a 10,000 goal for a worthy cause.
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Calvary Fellowship
Calvary Fellowship Fund
E. T. Spencer
W. J. Lilly
Henry Rodgin
A. T. Newton
J. W. Scruggs
T. C Odell
G. G. Blackwell
A. R. Bond
J. J. Price
R. L. Austin
E. H. Glass
Bluefield
Gifts for Men Women and Children Shown in 164 Items
The display features 164 gifts categorized for men women and children offering a wide range of choices for holiday giving. Each item highlights a distinct product line and price point.
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Ili
Lincoln-Douglas
U.S
W. R. Keesee & CO
Bluefield Avenue
Daily Telegraph
West Virginia
Cone
Yours Very Truly, R. L. Sutherland
Rice
Main St
Adams
N. Y
W. S. Rice, Inc
Adams, N. Y
Washington and Lee and
Isadore Cohen
Ca Jewelers
Princeton Ave
Cohens
Princeton Avenue
Par
E. Jackson St
Chicago
Navarre
J. W. Waters Co
the Reliable Jewelers
Federal St
Bldg
Apollo
Warlick Furniture CO
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