Earnest L Bailey to Speak at Bluefield Chamber Dinner
Ernest L Bailey state road commissioner will speak at Bluefield chamber of commerce annual dinner next Friday evening. Born near Matoaka he is praised for his work amid funds shortages. Balloting for chamber directors begins today with seven vacancies and fourteen candidates in the primaries. Reservations available at the chamber by phone with an attractive program planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest L. Bailey
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Bailey
Mercer County
Matoaka
Josephine Bailey
Bluefield
Harry West
Clyde V. Bailey
Pocahontas Coal and
Auguste Street
West Virginia
Kump
Franks
Chamber of Commerce
Funeral services today for Sherman P French
Funeral services for Sergeant Sherman P French 27 will be held at First Christian church at 2 PM. The Rev Ben S Johnson and Rev O G Carnes will officiate with burial in Walnut Grove cemetery. French died at Walter Reed hospital from complications after an Fort Oglethorpe Ga accident two years ago while in the U S Cavalry. He was a Bluefield native taken to his sister Mrs Lee Niswander 417 Pearis street. Active pallbearers are Wilfred Crews John Cuddy Dennis Bragg Clifford Evans Ray Hemming and Raymond Farmer. Friends asked to bring flowers to 1:30 at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Sherman P. French
Walter Reid
Washington, D. C
Ben 8
S. Johnson
O. G. Carnes
Princeton
Walnut Grove
Bluefield
Lee Niswander
Pearis Street
Sergeant French
Fort Oglethorpe
United States Cavalry
Wilfred Crews
John Cuddy
Dennis Bragg
Clifford Evans
Ray Hemming
Raymond Farmer
Renperee
Bluefield Moose to Initiate Candidates
A large class of candidates will be Initiated into the Bluefield lodge of Moose Friday night at the Moose hall. Beginning at 8 o clock visitors are expected from surrounding lodges and light refreshments will be served after the meeting. The event features a report by Thomas H Scott on a Bluefield delegation visit to Old Sweet Springs proposed as a national Moose home site.
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Bluefield Lodge of Moose
Moose Hall
John W. Haldren
West Virginia
Bluefield Lodge
Thomas H. Scott
Bluefield
Old Sweet Springs
Monroe County
Bluefield Moose
Dionne Quintuplets Exercise Lungs In Crying Session
Corbeil Ont. The Dionne quints cry loudly as Dr. A R Dafoe reports the sixteen day old sisters are thriving Crying tests the babies lungs and nourishment described as satisfactory Mrs Ovila Dionne will rest in bed for a few days as advised by the doctor
Preacher Dies During Sermon In Gospel Hall
Toronto preacher Charles Shaw delivered a warning about preparing for death and then suddenly gasped for breath and died on the platform while addressing his audience at a small gospel hall in Toronto Ont.
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Toronto
Relieve Headache And Quiet Nerves In Three Minutes
A pharmacist crafted remedy named B.C. promises fast relief for violent headaches, nervous tension, muscular aches, colds, and neuralgia without habit forming drugs. Available in 10¢ and 25¢ packages at drugstores.
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B.C
B. c
Brother Reunites With Long Lost Half Brother After 42 Years
O N Edmunds of Bluefield Virginia retired Norfolk and Western foreman located his long lost half brother Ellis Edmunds after 42 years apart. Edmunds works as a Chesapeake and Ohio railroad engineer with Newport News HQ and learned of Ellis from a Newport News dispatch describing his whistle playing like a symphony. The Edmunds family hails from Wythe County and the brothers plan a reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. N. Edmunds
Bluefield
Norfolk and Western
News Dispatch
Newport News
Ellis Edmunds
Edmunds
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
O. N. Edwards
Wythe County
Ancient apple tree bears fruit after 142 years in Abb's Valley
Naturalist C T Booth of Bluefield says the old apple tree planted by James Moore about 140 years ago is 142 years old this spring. The tree measures twelve feet one inch around the trunk and has branches spreading widely on Oscar Moore's Abb's Valley property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moore
Abb’s Valley
Buckingham County
Virginia
Detroit
Oscar Moore
Abb's Valley
C. T. Booth
Bluefield
W. Va
Booth Ea
Miss Mildred Farris Wins Scholarship Medal
Miss Mildred Farris 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Farris won the 5 N Huffard scholarship medal after leading Graham high school for four years with an average of 92.2 and 18 1/2 units. Robert Bailey 17 earned 87.2 with 17 1/2 units and was close behind. Seventeen graduates received diplomas Tuesday evening as the glee club and music class presented a program and faculty members summarized the term activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Farris
Allen Farris
Montrose Street
Robert
Farris
Huffard
Glee Club
C. L. Alexander
Ted Fix
Evelyn Grabybeal
Hobert Rakes Eludes Pursuing Officers
A chase in Bluefield Virginia ends when Hobert Rakes escapes police after officers, armed with a Commonwealth injunction from Attorney Joe Gillespie, pursue him in a pursuit that ends without capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobert Rakes
Moonshine raid leads to chase and arrest in west town
Rakes escaped in a car abandoned in the town west end after confiscating four five gallon cans of moonshine. Kelley Harvey attempted to arrest him, drawing a gun. Betty Maxie, charged with handing the revolver, was jailed in Tazewell. Commonwealth's Attorney Gillespie investigated with deputies and county police in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rakes
West End
H. D. Bryant
Harrison Kinzer
Kelley Harvey
Pocahontas
Betty Maxie
Tazewell
Commonwealth
Gillespie
Bluefield
Harvey
Hockman Pike
Virginia Sidelights on Child Welfare Program
A Virginia feature notes W C T U related efforts in child welfare. The article outlines local attitudes toward reform and social services within the state, highlighting community involvement and the impact of organized reform groups on public policy.
W C T U Meeting Features Spiritual Training Paper
Mrs G M Goodwin led devotionals from Deuteronomy and opened with song Open The Door For The Children. Mrs Georgryle delivered a talk on Spiritual Training in The Home. Dr J A Rucker’s article What Price Revenue was read. Betty Crockett presided as reports from treasurer and secretary were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Goodwin
Bedford County
Sixth Month Birthday With Shade From New Awning Invite
The celebration marks six months and highlights a new awning improving shade. Readers are invited to drop in and inspect the modern meat equipment from Grunow.
Falls Millg Guinea Plastic Surgery Front Page Pick Up
The Ohio State Journal carried news of a plastic surgery performed on a Falls Millg guinea. J. A. Peake, a Falls Mill farmer, conducted the operation and the item was later noted in the Bluefield Virginia News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls
Ohio State Journal
Leroy Gerbig
J. A. Peake
Falls Mi
Graham Circuit Society Meeting and Upcoming Sportsmen Event
The Graham Circuit Missionary Society met at May's Chapel on June 6 with nineteen attendees. Rev. Bunts led the morning worship and ladies served luncheon. Southwest Virginia fox hunters plan a June 23 meeting at the George Wythe hotel Wytheville to discuss a fall field meet. J W Williams of Chilhowie will preside at 6 PM. The beach show may return at Tazewell fair. Patrolman J B McGlothlin resigns effective June 16 after more than a year on the night shift to enter the insurance business. city manager receives several applications.
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Graham Circuit Society
Graham Circuit Missionary Society
May's Chapel
Bunts
Tazewell
Fox Hunters
Southwest Virginia
George Wythe Hotel
Wytheville
J. W. Williams
Chilhowie
Tazewell Fair
J. EB. McGlothlin
McGlothlin
Tug Fork
Treat Gall Stone Colic With At Home Liver And Bladder Care
A Home Drug Co advertises literature and treatment for liver and bladder trouble from a recognized specialist. It claims 28 years of gratifying results, money back guarantee, and invites readers to clip the ad for a prescription service from 189 No Fourth Street Minneapolis.
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Write Home Drug Co
Minneapolis
Minn
Adv
Resignation Not Yet Replaced After Mc Glothlin Departure
Following the known resignation of Mr. Mc Glothlin the vacancy remains unfilled. Officials have not announced a successor or a timetable for appointment, leaving the post vacant.
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McGlothlin
Virginia Side Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits and Events
The column lists families and individuals visiting and staying in the area. Lambert sisters Mary Mariel and Elizabeth plan a summer at Sander’s Drive. Dr and Mrs W T Gillespie of Oak Hill visit with son Tommy and daughter Patey. Mrs Jennings has a son born in Christiansburg and other relatives visit from Bluefield Pulaski Charleston and Welch. Local events include the E L Holsapple Bible class meeting at 7 45 pm hosted by Mrs Painter with Blanch McCall and G A Reynolds assisting.
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Lambert
Mary
Mariel
Elizabeth
Sander’s Drive
W. T. Gillespie
Oak Hill
Folke
Tommy
Patey
Gillespie
W. F. Jennings
Christiansburg
Jennings
Margaret Briggs
Bluefield
P. R. Bates
W. D. Lowman
Pulaski
F. C. McCormick
Charleston
Edith McCormick
A. Ralston
Ralston
H. Dudley
Bluefield Sanitarium
Dudley
Order of Eastern Star
Eliza Williamson
Garnett Williamson
Washoe
Louisa Williamson
Harrisonburg
C. P. Painter
Blanch McCall
G. A. Reynolds
Five troopers named for Maryland centesary drills
Superintendent P. D. Shingleton of the state police announced five troopers to take part in charter day exercises marking the Maryland centenary. The riders will travel by motorcycle from Fairmont to Charleston and back, with R. P. Harris Clarksburg W V Wright Fairmont L W Emerick Weston A V Dodrill Morgantown J N Dupuy Elm Grove listed as participants.
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Charleston
W. Va
P. D. Shingleton
State Police
Maryland
Fairmont
R. P. Harris
Clarksburg
W. E. Wright
L. W. Emerick
Weston
A. V. Dodrill
Morgantown
J. N. Dupuy
Elm Grove
Baptist pastor conduct mission society meeting at church
This evening at the N. 8 United Holy Church Rev Mrs M L Glenn will preach for the Woman's Missionary Society and Men's club. Rehearsal for a rainbow wedding is today at 5. The Willing Workers meet at Mrs Gertrude Linkford's home 217 Reese street with refreshments to be served. the Men's club will offer ice cream and cake tonight in the church basement.
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N. 8
United Holy Church
M. L. Glenn
Woman's Missionary Society
Men's Club
Bethel A. M. BE
Willing Workers Club
Gertrude Linkford
Reese Street
Missionary Society Meeting at Edwards Memorial Church
The Woman's Missionary Society will meet at Mrs Rebecca R Johnson 208 Ellis street at 3 p m. A church program at Bethel A M E church Friday at 8 o clock features a five captain drill the Roberson trio instrumental Geraldine and Dreadie Seals speakers Henry Bandy and Albert Ferguson and soloist Mrs George Tynes of New York.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the
Edwards Memorial Presbyterian Church
Rebecca R. Johnson
Ellis Street
Bethel A. M. E
Roberson
Geraldine
Dreadie Seals
Henry Bandy
Albert Ferguson
George Tynes
New York
Woman's Missionary Society Meeting Notice
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Church of God will meet at 3 p.m. at the pastor's home 427 Church Street led by Bishop T J Cox the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Societ of the Church of God, Apostolic
Church Street
T. J. Cox
Welch Dinner Guests Include Mrs Sheppard and Mr Miller
Mr and Mrs Harry Capehart hosted dinner last night at Virginia avenue Welch with guests Mrs Clara Sheppard of North Carolina and Mr and Mrs Leon P Miller of Court street. Mrs Sheppard is visiting Welch to see her daughter Mrs Leon P Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Capehart
Virginia Avenue
Welch
Clara Sheppard
North Carolina
Leon P. Miller
Court Street
Sheppard
Federal Inquiry Into Utilities Is Ordered Continued
The Senate authorized the Federal Trade Commission to extend its investigation of public utility companies until January 1936. The resolution, moved by Senator Norrin of Nebraska, was adopted unanimously, noting prior plans to close the inquiry due to time and money limits. It states it remains in the public interest that certain corporations be investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Norrin
Neb
Six Voters Skip Ballot In Bluefield Town Race
Bluefield Virginia town election yields 502 votes cast, surpassing forecast for 500. Qualified voters who failed to meet six months poll tax law remained away. After September 1 council will include R. K. Crockett R. C. Anderson R. L. Longworth Carl Creasy and W. H. Speed with Speed and Creasy as new members.
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Bluefield
R. K. Crockett
R. C. Anderson
R. L. Longworth
Carl Creasy
W. H
Flannagan Byrd Rift May Stir Ninth District Politics
The split between John W. Flannagan and Senator Harry F. Byrd over the new deal sparks cross party discussion on Ninth district politics. The district representative backs the new deal and Tugwell, pitting him against Byrd as the cyclone-like dispute challenges Byrd’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flannagan-Byrd
John W. Fannigan
Harry F. Byrd
Tugwell
Byrd
Bugs and Trees Clash Over Chestnut Leaves
The piece notes June bugs feeding on chestnut leaves and calls Clear Fork an ancient enemy the Lady bird with jagged dagger. It quotes Bet C. T. Booth who studies trees bugs and birds saying June bugs do not feed on chestnut leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Fork
Bet C. T. Booth
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Toonerville
Fontaine Pom
Fox
Virginia News
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Joe Gillespie
Tazewell County
Ww. C. T . .U. A Child Welfare
Callaway
Penn
Standard
Fordor
DE Luxe Coupe
DE Luxe Tudor
DE Luan
Briolet
Ford
Universal Credit Co
Ford Finance Plan
Barrow Motor Co
Bluefield Ave
News OF the Colored People
Gladys Purcell
Hamilton Purcell
A. M. BE. Church
J. H. Collier
Kelvinator
Heidelberg Beer
Blatz Old
Blatz
Mary Roo
Imperial Ice Cream Co
Bluefield, W, VA
Sieur
Blats Brewing Co
Milwaukee
Old Heidelberg Ae el Lael Beer
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