Man Seeks True Identity Of Orphan Adopted In Knoxville
A Knoxville youth calling himself Andrew Patrick seeks his real family after learning he was adopted as a child. The letter from Greeneville and a 707 Polk Street address in Knoxville are given as clues. Readers with information are asked to contact the Rinefield Va News to help verify his lineage.
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Andrew Patrick
Greenville
Rinefield
Knoxville
Andrey
Polk St
Reunion in Alabama Reveals Old Romance
The annual Confederate veterans reunion in Montgomery, Alabama, produced a romance about General W. S. Tagg and a Montgomery beauty from fifty years ago. The Alabama Journal featured a two column story on the front page portraying a northern heart that never married, and the general’s chivalry and decorations. The piece notes Tagg’s keeping a vow with a sweetheart who remained true but never wed, while Tagg’s later life yielded a physician son. Also reported: J. W. Clark of Bishop remains ill at the Shrine hospital after two weeks, the family having ties to Bluefield, Virginia.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bluefield
Citizen
W. S. Tagg
I Montgomery
Alabama Journal
General Mags
Fagg
Mate
Faggal
Hla
Atheart
Journal Story
Romania’s Wrastia Perex Arrives in New York
An article notes Wrastia Perex from Romania arriving aboard the S S Paris in New York en route to the Galveston pale trade exposition. It mentions her as a royal, highlighting a royal family presence amid strife with a tone of novelty.
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Rumania
Wrastia Perex
New York
S. S. Paris
Galveston
Texas
America
Brastia
Ten Percent Tax Cut Proposed at Joe Blocld Event
J S Dudley mayor announced a ten percent tax cut as part of the current year’s levy at a weekend Joe Bloc field Va Business Men’s club meeting. He credited Ruehl town manager with major town gains under the present administration and warned against cutting the levy now as risky. Ruehl backed a meter system for the town water plant, noting it could keep rents from rising and needed about $21,000 to make the plant self supporting after improvements. Applause greeted the remarks from Dudley and Ruehl.
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Joe Bloc
Eld
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Ruehl
Walter
Rueht
Deadline Monday for Bluefield delinquent city taxes
City Treasurer C. L. Puinter announced residents have until Monday night to pay overdue taxes without the 5 percent penalty. Those who fail will have property advertised for sale and incur the additional 5 percent penalty under the new city charter.
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Bluefield
C. 1
New City Chaster
Bear Club Plans Invasion of Bland County
Bluefely Virginia reports a bear invasion plan in Bland County as bears roam toward sheep and hogs. A large bear has crossed near Sharor Springs while predations are not yet reported. Hunters are warned not to shoot until the bear act is clear. Arrowood and Mrs Arrowood praise pastor arrival for the Tate Well Presbyterian church services at 11.
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Bluefely
Bland County
Walkers Mountain
Sharor Springs
Ee Fisulors
W. OW
Arrowood
Tatewell
Bluefield
Iue Rey
Brown
Presbyterian Church
Tazewell Avenue
Water Meter Proposal Faces Town Debate in Virginia
Residents of Lie town of MMuoPield Va discuss a proposed water meter system. Supporters cite conservation and cost savings, while opponents warn of higher bills. Council plans to implement the meters, forecasting a need for about $22,000 yearly to operate with improvements. Current income under $12,000, with rates already boosted 40 percent last year.
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Mmuopield
Valine
Me. Ruott
Syite
Virginia Sidelights and Scout News from Bluefield
Two girls were seen, entrance to a local store and cigarette purchase, their appearance not matching a billboard image. Hays Scout troop 24 from Bluefield attended the southweet Virginia jamboree at Coney Island with a long list of sponsors and leaders. Rev. Memer Anderson of Roanoke, former resident, spoke as principal speaker at a Bluefield Rotarian club meeting. Miss Tatrey Temple Williams, rural musician, welcomed home by local business leaders. she will perform at Memorial Baptist Church with her mother accompanying. Lucy Vorsple returns from Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore. The week’s mood notes a chilly but active period with optimistic farmers despite cold mornings.
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Virginia
Coney Island
Setua Broylesby
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Harry Macom
Robert Anderson
Pam Anderson
Lance Oblinger
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Joe Pisher
Max Graham
Harry Thompson
Robert Tabor
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Willis
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Peabody
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Baltimore
Early fruit ripening and local garden notes
In the Hump region fruit and berries are maturing with predictions of a bumper crop. Local notes include a Sunday school hike and picnic for Mica McMuhen's class, a perfect attendance record by 1-year-old Donny Priett, a cherry tree incident in Walnut Street, a Denver fishing trip with a single trout, and Old Timer’s frost lore predicting no more frost after February thunders.
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Ruth Davidson
Aurora Cecil
Hazel Bane
Marjorie Ramey
Myra Pruett
Donny Priett
William Pruett
Tazewell S Avenue
Truefield
Danny
Billy Kelley
Tle
Democratic leaders of Clinch Valley on move
Democratic leaders in the Clinch Valley region are organizing for the senatorial convention to be held early July. A contest exists for the state senate seat from Buchanan, Russell, and Tazewell counties with incumbent S. J. Thompson facing B. T. Wilson of Lebanon. The convention may be held at Honaker or Richlands, with strategists split between Tazewell and Russell counties. George C. Peery, a Ninth district leader, visited Tazewell amid talks that his supporters are calling him governor.
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Russey
Tazewell
S. J. Thompson
B. T. Wilson
Lebanon
Thompson
Wilson
Honaker
Russell County
Richlands
Tazewell County
Russell
George C. Peery
State Corporation Commission
Ninth District
Virginia Side Personal Notes From Shumate to Peterstown
Missea YWelon and Margaret Mc Greary enjoy several days with friends at Shumate Virginia. Miss Fairy Ashworth arrived after a visit with her uncle in Marion. Robert Reynolds is in Charleston on business. The Williamson family, Eliza, Louise and Tommy, will attend the Peterstown celebration. Mrs G W Pyle and Betty Crockett, back from Toronto, report on the W C T U convention. Burkes Garden homing speakers include Rev J B Greever and doctors Peery and Greever. Miles Virginia Boyd arrives to join cousins on Montrose street.
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Margaret McGreary
Shumate
Fairy Ashworth
Marion
Robert Reynolds
Charleston
R. B. Williamson
Misaes Eliza
Louise
Tommy
Peterstown
Mra. G. W. Pyle
Misa Betty Crockett
Toronto
Canada
B. Greever
Burkes Garden
Benton Peery
W. H. Greever
Pocahontas Scene of Many Parties and Gatherings
Pocahontas Va June 19. Community notes describe a Methodist sermon series at 11 AM and 8 PM with Rev A V Rudy. a bake sale for Greenville orphanage. a bridge party hosted by Mr and Mrs Stephen Boray. a large family reunion with dinner for 27. and multiple social visits, teas, and club meetings featuring local residents and travelers. The item paints a bustling social page with names, places, and events from Pocahontas and nearby towns.
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J. K. Sult
A. V. Rudy
Peter Remade
Filleagues
Woman's Missionary Society of the Meathodist Church
Greenville
Tenn
Stephen Boray
Charlotta Bt. Tivermont
Eugens Jones
Porahonina
Bridge
Eugene Jones
Itr
Jilva
Wilatt
John Crowgey
Wysheville
Th. B. Crowgey
Wytheville
Vermon Bilett
Pittsburgh
Arthur Bilett
Richmond
Rant Tillett
Tiffing Ellett
Juan, Carlyle
Halen Mary
Audrey Ellett
Paris Keeps Cool With Summer Muffs
Paris fashion notes summer muffs made of chiffon petals to match evening gowns. They differ from winter furs and are worn by thrusting them up during dances as a dramatic sleeve-like accessory.
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Striking Textile Workers Leave Barricades in Roabaix
After a nightlong occupation of a street by textile workers and communists the mob withdrew as order returned without bloodshed. Authorities prepared precautionary measures to prevent repeats of the clash with police during the celebration of a supposed victory.
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Roabaix
France
Tip Top Va Miss Georgia Johnson Marriage Notice
Tin Top Virginia reports the marriage of Miss Wallin Hager to Jack Davis of Burkes Garden on June 2. The couple honeymooned and planned to reside in Burkes Garden. plus church revival to begin with Rev. W L barreve and Rev. O B Dielen son leading meetings starting Monday night June ight. Local notes include social visits and community updates across Tip Top and nearby towns.
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Tin Top
Wallin Hager
Jack Davis
Burkes Garden
Howe
Sue
Rocky Gap Virginia bids on school building rejected
Bland county school board rejected all bids for the Rocky Gap school building after receivers were received on June 14. The board will proceed to erect the building with unspent funds and continue plans in Rocky Gap.
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Bland County School Board
Schoool Board
Eck
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