Funeral Sunday for B A Hambrick Veteran Norfolk and Western brakeman
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM at 301 Side Park Street for 84 year old B A Hambrick oldest white brakeman on the Pocahontas division of Norfolk and Western Railway who died yesterday morning from anemia complications. Interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Survived by second wife Mira Hale and one daughter Annie Saul. Siblings listed include Mrs. John Wenger and Mrs. Robert Bhrader among others. Active pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Side Park Streat
R. Harbrick
Pocahontas
Norfolk and Western Railway
J. Cassidy
Raca Methodist Church
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield-Aramwell Road
Annie Saul
John Wenger
Narrows
Robert Bhrader
Wolf Creek
Fragler Smith
Hartan, Ky
Martha Davison
Bolasevain
Joan
Milam
Marvin
Douthat
Charlie Ball
Lea Lawson
A. Vengen
P. G. Deihiaxa, Jr
W. Whittaker and
HR. T. Jones
Naval recruiting post fills June quota and lists enlistees
The Hiuefield Navy recruiting office announced that it filled its June quota in the first ten days of the month. Nine applicants paused exams and began training at Hampton Roads. More filings for future consideration were invited, with hopes to raise July’s quota to fifteen. Enlistees for June included W. R. Wimmer and J. P. Lawrence from Bluefield. A. Rebuck of Bluefield. L. W. Beachley and J. K. Thomas and W. Perry of Williamson. R. J. Bailey of Pineville. J. W. Wodad of Halmon d. and H. A. Hart of Crandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiuefield Navy Recruiting Office
M. C. Walters
Hampton Toads
Walter
United States Alstrict Court
W. R. Wimmer
J. P. Lawrence
A. Rebuck
Bluefeld
L. W. Beachley
W. Perry
Williamson
Rj, Bailey
Pineville
J. W. Wodad
Halmond
W. Va
H. A. Hart
Crandon
C C Horn to Deliver Address Sunday
C C Horn of Roanoke general chairman of the Order of Railroad Conductors on the Norfolk and Western system will deliver the special address Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at Moose Hall. The memorial service was led by C R C Horn and is the sole regular meeting of the order with visitors expected.
Borah Silent On Landon Support Contained Remarks
The article records Borah's stance on Landon and the gold standard, noting disagreement with returning to gold without harming domestic economy or agricultural producers. It notes Republican leaders awaiting Borah’s position on Landon’s telegram and hints at campaign uncertainties and questions from reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Landon
Ince
Ihahown
Rockies
Renemen
Senate
London
Dee
Roosevelt
City and Coalfield Items Silk Shantong Sale
Fretwell's offers Silk Shantong in white and pastel shades at 49c yard today. Kell building Lusk Beauty Shop advertises permanent for 3.00, regular 6.00. Mary Lee Beauty Shop promotes shampoos and waves with new drying system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jyard
Antia
Tonur Patrona
Mary Lee Beauty Shop
Flionce
Mary Lee Beauty Show
Ptone
HOLG LOAN OFFICES REMOVE SIGNS FOR PAY HERO PLACEMENT
Washington reports HOLG orders led to removal of home loan office signs at 286 locations to insert Pay Hero notices for over 1 million homeowners. Officials say emergency loan demands met by June 1933, shifts focus to loan collection with 16 000 workers still on staff. Foreclosures started for some owners as HOPE bonds back mortgage assurances. Monthly payments average 24 dollars for 11 years, with over 10 million repaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Home Omera Loan Corporation
Oat Hne
Alice
Unanimous Knox Cast. Other Candidates Withdrawn
Delegates at the convention cheers for Knox with Landon and Vandenberg signaling support for the London Knox ticket. Vandenberg lauded the London-Knox selection as splendid and sturdy and pledged help though remaining in the Senate until 1940. Windy, noisy session featured nominations by Edge, Nice, and Little, with Myers lapsing into withdrawal as Unity became the keynote.
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Bertrand H. Snell
London
Landon
Vandenberg
Knox
Walter BE
Edge
New Jersey
Marty W. Nice
Maryland
Arthur W. Little
New York
Michigan
Wisconsin
Hs Dame
Suet
Nice
Rich Creek man dies in crash near Narrows Virginia
Kyle G. Smith a 37 year old filling station operator from Rich Creek Virginia died when his car plunged over a 100 foot embankment two miles west of Narrows. Smith and Everett Meadows escaped serious harm as the vehicle landed on Virginia Railway tracks and was struck by a westbound freight. Meadows, 28, received a fractured arm and minor injuries and was taken to St Elizabeth hospital. Smith’s body was taken to Willowton. Funeral planned at the parents home with burial in Willowton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle G. Smith
Rich Creek
Everett Meadows
Smith
Narrows
Virginian Railway
Botl
Narvrowa
Wehways
Pearisburg
Giles County
Marry King
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Emich
L. Smith
Willowton
Mercer County
Albert Smith
FB. Mayberry
Sandlick Methodist Church
Deserter of Infant Sought By Salvation Army and Police
Welfare agencies care for the baby as police seek a mother described as reddish hair about feet tall and 100 pounds. She wore a red dress, bare head, carried a second dress in a paper bundle, and left a rooming house. Anyone with information should notify the Salvation Army or local police. The girl reportedly tried to give the child away Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
State Executive Meeting of GOP to be Held Today
A condensed report from Bluefield and Huntington officials details Republican unity and preparations after the national convention. Prominent figures including Shott and Greer aid the drive as Knox and London loom large in the party's bid for unity and the vice presidential slate. Cal Knox, hailed as first mate, expresses pride in the nomination alongside Landon. The narrative highlights party cohesion and strategic campaigning across states.
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GOP
Vandenberg
Knox
Dickinson
Nice
Robert A. Taft
New York
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Stallower
Akill
London
Moses
Reed
Bingham
Chicago
Cal
Frank Knox
Ny Party
Ite
Hia
Chicago Daily News
Rough Rider
Hig
Gav
Alt M. Landon
Kansan
Hewamen
Cape Talu
Yeanlmaoye
Mon Oryeigh Sree
Solent Ee
Iganeens
Methodist Men Meni Manly B Luck Die in Bedford
Reading of a Methodist Men’s meeting notes suspension for July August. The item details a member Manly B. Luck’s fatal shotgun discharge at his Bedford home while dealing with skunks. funeral held at Bedford with interment in Oakwood. Survivors listed, including wife Ruby Scott Luck and children Jenny Wren and Mary Mitford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly B. Luck
Bluefield
Alvah G. Luck
Bedford
Oakwood
Luck
College Avenue
Thin City
John Russell
Mr. Luck
Bedford County
Georgia Luck
P. Luck
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Banner Held at Morning Star Baptist Church
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary Banner born September 2 1874 and died June 38 1936 at Morning Star Baptist Church. She leaves two daughters Sallie Howell of McComas West Virginia and Mya Elnora Hunt of Hot Cold West Virginia nine grandchildren and in-laws. Her husband William Pannel died a year and one month earlier. Reverend W A Pittard officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Banner
Sallie Howell
McComas
W. Va
Mya
Elnora Hunt
Hotcold
William Pannel
Morning Star Baptist Church
W. A. Pittard
Naval plane crashes near Quantanamo bay Cuba deaths two
An American naval plane attached to the Cruigar Memphis crashed into rough terrain near Quantanamo bay Cuba yesterday. It carried an officer and an enlisted man to their deaths. More details were unavailable.
Leslie Huts Back At Huffard As Tax Debate Splits Local Group
Bluefield Va businessman Leslie accuses Huffard of misrepresenting the Hualucas Men's association on the proposed municipal gross sales tax. Huffard had favored the measure. Leslie says most members oppose it. Union notes include by law changes and plans for a local post event and future Band/bugle corps convention preparations.
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G. T. Leslie
J. Hadeen Huffard
Hualucas Men's Association
Bitc~ Field
Hutford
Bunfriegs Men's Association
Lea Ite
Huffard
Tom
Lestie
Bluefield
Hutfard
W. Va
Wise
Bailey explains bonus payment and postal bond instructions
A dated postal notice outlines how to receive letters and the handling of adjusted service bonds. It covers carrier delivery, notice presentation, and identification requirements, plus bond redemption terms and post office procedures with a June 13 national broadcast detailing final preparations.
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Charleston
W. Va
Treasury Department
Treasury
United States
Washington, DC
Postmaster General
Blue Network
National, Broadcasting Company
Chinese Believe War Imminent as Troops Move South
Shanghai reports big detachments of the Nanking central government army marching southward and besieging Canton forces. Leaders in Nanking and Canton fear imminent hostilities. Troops move through the Yangtze valley toward Changsha as Nanking relies on air power.
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Shanghai
Nanking
Canton
South China
Hongkong
Hunan’ Province
Bg Ee
Nahrar’ d
Nanking Ja
Chiang Kai-Shek
Changhsa
Hunan
Kywantung
Yangtze Valley
Changsha
Pageant to be repeated Sunday afternoon at 3:30
The pageant Let Their Be Light, shown three nights at the Rameey school auditorium, will be repeated Sunday afternoon at 3:30. Geneticists report different types of white in poultry, noting varied crossing patterns between white Leghorn chickens and other whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rameey School
Laymens League Holds Fine Meet at Christ Church
The Laymen's League of Christ Episcopal Church in Bluefield held a meeting in the Sunday school room. Clark Evans, league president, presided as Mrs. Henry Trenor sang two solos. Dennis Thacker spoke on the Collect, Horatio, and Gospel from the Book of Common Prayer. The league announced July and August meetings would be skipped for vacations and the next session would be in September. Visitors included Verne Hinton and William Hoge. The dinner was provided by church ladies.
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Bland Street Methodist Men's
Trinity Methodist Men's Organization
F. Morton Wagner
M. A. Stevenson
Ralph Millar
Bundy Harvey
Ernest Henson
Bass Perking
Hubbard
Cubbard
Perking
Charles
Harrell
James
Wonlr
R. R. Regass
C. G. Gunn
State Department
Bluefield
Jackson
MNL
Hays State Inc
West Virginia Department of the American Legion
Bliefield
The
Post
Arnold Hard
Woodrow Lee
Billy Fowlken
Frank Walters
Lowman Music Company
Bitefield Driland Bugle Corps
Atate
Huntington
Christchurch
Ridley
Gary
W. Va
League
Hvans
Trenor
Edear Thacker
Thacker
B. E. Thacker
Dante
Christ Church
Evans
Verne Hinton
St. Mary's Church
William Hoge
Landon Nove On Enemy Landon’s Political Faith
A historical telegram exchange shows Alfred M. Landon’s embrace of republican principles and trust in American self governance. The message quotes Lincoln’s example and urges victory in the upcoming November election, noting a June 11 1956 Republican convention nomination. It also references a statistic on national illness averaging 7.3 days per person annually.
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Hettis
Lberty
Lincoln
Ale M. Landon
Snell
Landon
Alfred 2.Landon
Toneka
Kansas
United States
Eas
Bertrand HB
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B.A. Hambrick
Pocahontas’ Division
C.C. Horn
Forest City
Carl Henderson
Holg Loan Office
Cragh
Kyle & Smith
Comepanion
Faga One
Ko Shott
James 3B
Cleudenin
Daya Holeon
Jim Shott
H. C. Greer
Morganown
Alfred M. Landon
Topeka
Cleveland
Methodist Meni Manly
Dayton Dean
Charles A. Poole
Black Legion
Kingsley
News of the Colored People
Nixon Paint & Paper Co
DuPont
Kelvinator
Creek Cqal CO
R. W, VA
Cornett Elestric von
Wadle Vicente
Leslie
Buffard
Bailey
Laymien
Clark Evans
Landon Favors 'Nove
Mecca
Clorox
Llorg
Gila
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