Bluefield Business Men Discuss Boys and Girls Work
The Bluefield Virginia Business Men's Club spent its weekend meeting debating boys and girls work. W A Hanson of Bluefield spoke and answered questions while Dr W G Wagoner headed the committee planning a summer playground. The plan includes recreation halls and supervised play grounds, with a vacant lot offered by S N Huffard. The discussion noted vandalism by boys and the juvenile court's role, urging cooperation between business and Parent-Teachers associations to develop and equip playgrounds for summer use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. A. Hanson
W. Va
W. G. Wagoner
Virginia Avenue
S. N. Huffard
Huffard
Hanson
Business Men's Club
Parent-Teachers Association
Murder of I. M. Bond Shocks Many Friends
News of the murder of I. M. Bond on the Florida East Coast railroad where he served as agent shocked friends across the section. Bond had earlier worked for the Norfolk and Western at Tazewell Virginia and later in Tacoma. He married Eugenia Hall of River Virginia in 1900. the couple’s wedding was attended by Bluefield friends and the late Elizabeth Hale Cornett. Bond later engaged in coal and Florida real estate before his death. Funeral burial was expected Sunday at Tacoma.
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I. M. Bond
Florida East Coast
Bond
Norfolk and Western
Tazewell
Tacoma
Mr. Bond
Eugenia Hall
River
Montgomery County
Bluefield
Sale of Bluefield Real Estate Under Court Decree
Special Commissioner O. Crooktt will auction two parcels in Bluefield Virginia on July 14 1980 between 2 and 4 pm. The sale follows a chancery case Bank of Graham Seeteines nant vs Fullen Thompson's Administrators and others. Terms require one fourth cash and the balance notes with interest.
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Oir
Tasewellginia
Penarch
Bank of Graham, Seeteines Nant
Fullen Thompson
Bluefield
Tazewell County
Vigini
Pulic
Graham
A. Puckett
Fullen Trocenee
Virginia
Gilespie
East Street
Graham High School
RFR. L
Crooktt
Black Prince Stirbey Ready to Leave Romania
Prince Barbu Stirbey known as the Black Prince of Romania plans to close his Bucharest home and depart after King Carol returns from exile. Stirbey helped drive the exile of the wayward prince and now faces political change in Romania. Virginia brief notes report Madge Blankenship nine fracture of the collar bone after a sidewalk fall. Gov Pollard proclaims July 6 a legal holiday in Virginia for a long weekend. Katherine Hardy departs for Berkeley to attend University of California summer session then plans August tours before fall term.
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Barbu Stirbey
Prince
Romania
Bucharest
Carol
Prince Stirbey
Madge
C. B. Blankenship
Virginia Avenue
Mr. Blankenship
United States
Dostman
John Garland Pollard
Virginia
Old Dominion
Richmond
Katherine Hardy
Pocahontas
Berkeley
Calif
University of California
Miss Hardy
Bramwell School
University buildings rise rapidly at Atlantic University
Construction speeds ahead on the first unit of Atlantic University at Virginia Beach. Dr. William Mosely Brown, former Lexington figure and gubernatorial candidate on the coalition ticket, heads the project and promises hires of highly qualified professors with salaries above southern university averages. The institution plans to open this fall.
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Atlantic University
Virginia Beach
William Mosely Brown
Lexington
Virginia
Brown
Remains of David J Moore Brought to Sister's Home
The remains of David J. Moore, age 1, who died at Welch on Thursday, have been brought to the home of Mr and Mrs W E Summers on Montrose street. Mrs Summers is a sister of the deceased. Moore was born and reared in Wrights Valley and was a member of a pioneer family.
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David J. Moore
Welch Thursday
W. EB. Summers
Montrose Street
Summers
Mr. Moore
Wright’s Valley
Sunday School Picnic at Falls Mills Reported
The Graham Presbyterian church Sunday school held its annual outing at Falls Mills dam with games and a large meal. James F. Galloway and Vint Sexton Jr. led the event during Galloway’s vacation. Falls Mills Fishing club aids picnickers and visitors. Local shirt factory employs over ninety, with future plans to exceed one hundred workers.
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Graham Presbyterian Church
Falls Mills Dam
James F. Galloway
Vint Sexton Jr
Galloway
Falls Mills
Virginia Side Personal Notes In Reported Visit
Mrs. Walter McCall rests in Bluefield sanitarium after an operation. Mrs. C L Tabor of Midway hosted a weekend group including Mrs H M Tabor and her young daughter from Flat Top, Mrs B J Starling and daughter Margaret of Bramwell, and Mack Barbee and sons John and Francis from Akron with their friend Master Ned Reynolds. The group traveled to visit grandparents Mr and Mrs L J Barbee and attended by the boys.
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Walter McCall
Bluefield
C. L. Tabor
Midway
H. M. Tabor
B. J. Starling
Margaret
Bramwell
John
Francis Barbee
Mack Barbee
Akron
L. J. Barbee
Ned Reynolds
Prof Frank Graham Elected UNC President
Prof Frank Graham was elected president of the University of North Carolina to succeed Dr Harry W Chase who resigned to head the University of Illinois. Graham has been a history professor at UNC since 1914.
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Frank Graham
University of North Carolina
Harry W. Chase
University of Illinois
Graham
Boy Scout Banquet at West Virginia Hotel Recalls Event
A Boy Scout banquet took place at the West Virginia hotel last evening with attendees enjoying the gathering. Virginia side churches note services at St Marys Episcopal and Christ Church Pocahontas led by Rev. Herbert H. Young with prayer, sermon, and religious classes scheduled throughout the day.
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West Virginian Hotel
Christ Church, Pocahontas
Herbert H. Young
Service Leader Named for Next Wednesday Evening
Last Wednesday evening a note outlined plans for 272 meeting next Wednesday night with Joe Kitts set to lead the service.
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Joe Kitts
Revival meetings at Sunday church services this week
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with R Kenneth Newton as superintendent Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m revival services begin Sunday morning Meetings every evening at 7 o'clock preaching by H A Willis Attendance urged for the membership and an earnest invitation to all to join The Rev T C Schuler D D pastor J E Wagner Sunday school superintendent Epworth league at 7 p m Midweek prayer service Wednesday at 8 p m Presbyterian Church holds 11 a m service Sunday school at 9 45 a m full attendance requested Visitors welcome
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R. Kenneth Newton
Tor
H. A. Willis
T. C. Schuler
D. D
J. E. Wagner
Epworth League
Presbyterian Church
Sunday Worship Times and Sermon Titles
The Rev. T. P. Sims leads a church with Sunday school at 9 45 a m under W H Fleshman as superintendent The Hi league at 7 p m Junior league 6 30 p m and Senior league 7 30 p m Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m with sermons Isaac the Father and Salvation and Rewards Public invited Prayer meeting drew 136 participants.
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T. P. Sims
W. H. Fleshman
Isaac
Father
Study of soft metals for wider uses
The bureau of mines studies alkali metals caesium rubidium and lithium to expand commercial uses. Caesium and rubidium must be kept in vacuum to prevent spontaneous ignition in dry oxygen, while lithium serves medicinal and pyrotechnic applications. Caesium and rubidium aid photo-electric cells and radio tubes. Properties and natural occurrence of these metals are noted.
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Washington
Bureau of Mines
Bureau
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