Bluefield Automobile Club Promotes Motorist Welfare
The Bluefield Automobile Club is a business organization of motor owners. It dedicates its resources to personal member service, visiting affiliated members, collecting and disseminating up to date road information, and safeguarding motorists in West Virginia and Virginia. Its general policy protects motorists' rights in local state and national matters and promotes tourist travel and service to visitors.
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Bluefield Automobile Club
West Virginia
Virginia
The
Automobile Club
Perils on Roads Emphasize Street Car Rules and Pedestrian Safety
A historical note on motorist dangers stresses obeying street car rules to avoid fines and jail. It urges drivers to pass on the right, stop five feet behind street cars, and proceed cautiously when turning into a car line while advocating pedestrian education and enforcement of traffic laws.
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Prae
Bluefield to Beckley Road Routes In Dry Weather Favorable
The survey notes dry weather makes detours passable with rough stretches from Hinton to Shady Springs and unimproved miles from Giratte to Herndon. Bluefield to Charleston and Welch to Huntington routes are recommended. Montreal trip praised after Roanoke.
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Hinton
Shady Springs
Bluefield
Matoaka
Herndon
Mullen
Beckley
Sluefield
Giatto
Giratte
Mollens
Charleston
Welch
Davy
Logan
Welch, Williamson
Huntington
Oak Vale Mountain
Roanoke
Blacksburg
Cambria
Elliston
Plackshoro
Fl Hott
Fillaton
Watch Air Pressure in Balloon Tires Warning
Motorists should guard against underinflation in balloon tires and follow dealer guidance. Lower pressure by three pounds from 27 reduces tire mileage by over two thousand miles. balloon tires have fewer fabric plies and greater air volume, causing more flex and wear. Pressure should vary with load and car make. consult dealers for proper inflation.
Bluefield Automobile Club Erects Signs to Guide Drivers
The Bluefield Automobile club has placed white enamel road signs on routes into Bluefield including Hinton Beckley Matoaka and Bramwell Welch. Signs read Bluefield in blue with A A A and Bluefield Automobile club, aimed at reducing cross roads confusion for motorists. Philadelphia expo grounds offer extensive motor tourist parking.
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Hinton
Beckley
Spanishburg-Ghent
Matoaka
Herndon
Bramwell- Welch Road
Bluefield
Bluefield Automobile Club
Glenwood Park
Elegy for the touring road in a dusty campground
A poem laments touring culture and the faded glory of travel by car. A caravan of travelers rests under tents as engines hum through the night and dawn reveals worn gear and flickering radios. The speaker condemns vanity and commerce while praising modest, humble journeys. The verse closes crediting STODDARD KING in Spokesman-Review.
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Stoddard King
Spokesman—Review
The Lure of the Road Appears in a Summer Drive Ad
The Bluefield Automobile Club offers a $10 prize for the best article up to 400 words about a vacation or road trip. Entries must be submitted by July 4 and appear in the July 11 issue of the Appalachian Motorist Guide.
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Bluefield Automobile Club
Appalachian Motorist Guide
Jefferson Ride Honorary Escort To Philadelphia 1926
Invitations issued for an official automobile escort from Monticello to Philadelphia to mark the Sesqui-Centennial and Jefferson centennial. The Thomas Jefferson Gig, a one horse carriage used by Jefferson, will travel June 25 to June 28 1926, ending at the Exposition.
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Thomas Jefferson Centennial Commission
United States
Monticello
Philadelphia
Thomas Jefferson
Hhis
Charlottesville
Virginia
Jefferson
Continental Congress
State Auto Association Meeting Planned in Wheeling WV
The West Virginia State Automobile Association meets in Wheeling on June 14 with Bluefield Club members A G Fox and Pearle Brammer on the Board. Key topics include Uniform Traffic Ordinance, license distribution, auto law enforcement fee system, road marking with the state road commission, and officer and trustee elections.
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West Virginia State Automobile Association
Bluefield Automobile Club
Wheeling
W. Va
Bluefield
A. G. Fox
Pearle Brammer
Miss Brammer
State Road Commission
Detour Map Issued by Road Commission
The state road commission issued a complete map of West Virginia and a copy is on display at the club office. The blue print map serves motorists well and aids travel across the state.
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The
State Road Commission
West Virginia
Club
Law of the Jungle Rooted in Pack Strength
A Kipling verse excerpt reflects the balance of power in the wild with the pack as the backbone and the wolf as its strength. The timeless rule is unity, and the pack sustains the individual within the order.
Exposition displays diesel engines and road upgrade plan
Eight official camps near the exposition grounds cater to motor campers. A proposed highway reroute cuts the New Orleans to Baton Rouge distance from 110 to 80 miles by eliminating 100 curves. The Sesquicentennial Exposition showcases the diesel engine as a major power advance with a large display. A $500 penalty applies to motorists ferrying an engine over water. The Bureau of Mines notes gas quality has remained steady for at least six years.
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New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Bluefield Automobile Club membership tops 400
The Bluefield Automobile Club nears 400 members with a net gain near sixty since the fiscal year end. Club supporters note public benefits from highway signs, safety efforts, federal aid influence, and tax reductions, while many non members use the club’s services and public works. The campaign Every Member Get a Member advances with growing participation.
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Bluefield Automobile Club
West Virnia
New Members Named After June 1 Campaign
The paper will publish the names and standings of new campaign members in the June 27 issue, detailing who joined since the campaign began on June 1 and their current positions.
Vehicle club emblems unlawful display statute section text
A 1925 statute makes it unlawful to display vehicle club insignia on a motor vehicle unless authorized by the club’s rules. Violators face a misdemeanor conviction with a fine between ten and fifty dollars. Passed April 15 1925 and approved by the Governor.
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American Automobile Association
Oetoe Smee
EB. Mann
Ude E. Taylor
Orri
Way
Brammer
B. F. Everitt
Bristol
Johnaon City
Ashville
Knorville
Chattanooga
Montreal
William Hicks
Mercer County
Exposition Grounds
Harry W. Biggs
Bluefield, W. Va
Insurance
Travelers’ Insurance Co
Law & Commerce Bldg
Lure of
Lucille
Cam Salt
Our Insurance Service
E. H. Easley Insurance Agency
Bluefield, West Va
State Auto Association
Kipling
BY the
Bureau of Mines
Raleigh St
Shewey’s Tire
Willard
Auto Battery Shop
Commerce and Stewart
Dodge Brothers
Graham Brothers Trucks
W. R. Keesee
Bluefield Avenue
Ford
Lincoln
Mercer Garage
Raleigh Street
Studebaker
Flat Top Motor Company
Bland Street
Motor Sales CO
Jordan—Willys-Knight
Republic Trucks
Chrysler
S. J. Kell
Hudson
Essex
Peerless
Bluefield Garage
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