Norfolk and Western net income rises in May report
New York June 13 (4) May net operating income for the Norfolk and Western railroad is estimated at 2 800 000 by President Arthur C Needles, compared with 554 111 in May 1928. June loadings are 4.7 percent ahead of last year and the current month’s income should equal or exceed June 1928. The Icelandic people have unusually long lives with an average age of 61.
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New York
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Arthur C. Needles
Iceland
Bankers Motorcade Visits Elk Garden and Stuart Farm
A mile long motorcade of seventy two bankers and companions traveled from Welch to Elk Garden Virginia to attend a gathering hosted by ex Governor Henry C. Stuart. Rain interrupted plans for an outdoor picnic but guests were feasted at Kirk Garden Memorial church and later toured the Stuart farm with about 1800 head of cattle noted.
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West Virginia Bankers’ Association
Elke Garden
Henry C. Stuart
Stuart Mansion
Kirk Garden Memorial Church
Virginia bankers and ladies host a grand Elk Garden picnic
A lavish Virginia hospitality event served fried chicken ham and eggs as visitors from Bluefield and neighboring towns enjoyed a perfect outdoor feast. An escort of traffic officers led the motorcade to Elk Garden and back, while Miss Frances Smith and Dorothy Fuller welcomed guests at the county line. Governor Stuart praised bankers and discussed Virginia West Virginia relations. The return trip ended smoothly around 9 40.
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Virginia
Elk Garden
Rr.w. Combow
Lebanon
T. M. Graveley
Bluefield
W. C. Breckenridge
Tazewell County
Kaney Boyd
Rugcell County
Russell County
Flk Garden
Frances Smith
Dorothy Fuller
Bernard MecClaugherty
Commercial Bank of Bluefield
Stuart
West Virginia
Vacation Bible School Registration Near South Bluefield
Registration for the Daily Vacation Bible School of South Bluefield will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Saturday at 9 o'clock. Children who register then receive a registration button. The school opens Monday at 8:90 with an intermediate class for ages over 13 led by Miss Mary Lair as class superintendent.
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Bible School of
South Bluefield
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Mary Lair
Wesleyan Class Banquet At Bland Street Church
The Wesleyan class of Bland Street Methodist church led by Ralph Millar holds a banquet this evening at 6 15 at Hamilton Hall. James Perkine and his winning attendance team are guests of honor. mothers of the Wesleyan boys led by Mrs W T Douthat will serve.
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Bland Street Methodiat Church
Ralph Millar
Hamilton Hall
James Perkine
W. T. Douthat
Philathea Class Social at First Baptist Church Annex
The Philathea class of the First Baptist church holds a social at the annex this evening at 8. Full attendance is desired.
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First Baptist Church
Annex
Child in Recital At Rick’s Piano Rooms
Roselyn Weinberg daughter of Mr and Mrs H Weinberg will appear in recital this evening at 8 at Rick's Piano Rooms. The public is invited.
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Roselyn Weinberg
H. Weinberg
Ariick
Business Women's Circle Meets at 7 45 Tonight
The First Presbyterian church group will gather this evening at 7 45 with Miss Elizabeth Gwinn of Raleigh Terrace leading the session.
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First Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Gwinn
Raleigh Terrace
Local Notes On Discharges And Illnesses In Bluefield Area
W A Hancock has been discharged from Bluefield sanitarium and remains improving at home on Grant street. Mrs C W Doak is ill at her Rogere street home. Mrs W Becker and family plan a Saturday trip to Mansfield Ohio to visit daughter Mrs Marshall McCormick. Minna Kay Thompson has gone to Baltimore due to son James F Thompson’s serious illness. she is accompanied by cousin Mrs G M Potter. Her son S B Thompson will drive to Baltimore to join there.
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W. A. Hancock
Bluefield
James F. Thompson
Washington
G. M. Potter
San Francisco
8. B. Thompson
Baltimore
Proposals to Ratify Debt Agreements Fail in Paris Chamber
Paris June 13 The finance commission of the chamber of deputies rejected proposals to ratify by decree the Franco American and Franco British debt settlements. Premier Poincare had supported decree ratification but key deputies demanded formal parliamentary procedure. A jurists commission, asked by Poincare, found decree ratification constitutional.
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Paris
Finance Commission
Chamber of Deputies
Poincare
House Endorses Farm Bill in 250 to 113 Vote
The Day In Washington reports the House backed the administration farm bill by 250 to 113. Other actions include the census reapportionment bill moving to the White House after Senate approval and calls for a congressional probe into prohibition enforcement. Senator Borah urged tariff limits on farm products. Ira C. Copley denied FTC charges linking him to power interests. The Senate balked at repealing the national origin immigration quota basis.
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House
White House
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Rris
Congressional
Representative Schafer
Wisconsin
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LI Cane
Lindy
O.K
Pat Ofrete
Sorvce
Tom Smith
Garden Spa
C. C. Frazier
Flat Top National Bank
Malden Spring
Elk Garden Methodist Church
Pat
Vacation Bible School
Peacock, Sherwood, and
Menihan
Rosaine and Allen
J. I. Kwass CO
Aaron’s
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield, W. VA
Philathea Party
Business Women's Club
Ira C. Copley
Federal Trade Commission
Nor
Bran
Battle Creek
Ray Matz
Danang
Jefferson Hill Bluefield
W. Va
Princeton Ave
Vogue
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