Miss Lallie Litz Proposes Name Change for Graham News
Miss Litz suggests renaming the Graham Daily News after July 1 to Virginia Daily News with Bluefield Virginia as a proposed base. The contest spans state and national levels and invites reader suggestions with a free banquet at the West Virginian Hotel for the winner.
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Virginia Daily News
Lallie Litz
Grahemanly News
Miss Litz
Virginia Dailyews
Bluefield
Daily News
Graham
Linefield
Tazewell
Graham Daily News
Gulf
Eikhorn
Golde West
West Virginian Hotel
Governor Trinkle Invited to July Fourth Wedding
Governor E Lee Trinkle of Virginia is invited to a July 4 wedding planned with pomp and dignity. Dr Thornhill of Greater Bluefield suggests a bachelor field could arrange a double ceremony to ensure the real wedding proceeds as a notable event.
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Trinkle
E. Lee Trinkle
Vire Lee
Thornhill
Bluefield
Prediction of late Williamson verified prompts town merger
A 9 10 year old forecast by the late R B Williamson that Bluefield and Graham would become one town is confirmed by his handwritten notes found recently. The writer suggests the recent election result reflects an inevitable merger, urging cooperation for community betterment.
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Bluefield
Twin City Bottling Plant Opens Soft Drink Production
The Twin City Bottling plant, owned by Claud Harman and Ned Morris, will start soft drink manufacturing this week in the old hotel building. The Red Rock Ginger Ale building on Sargent Street is nearing completion and will soon begin operation.
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Twin City
Claud Harman
Ned Morris
Sargent Street
Gathering Wild Flowers by Outdoor Enthusiasts
The article notes Grahamites seeking wild flowers in nearby woods and mountains. Honeysuckle and fly honeysuckle varieties are popular and plentiful on Fast River Mountain opposite the city.
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Fast River
Kell Motor opens Callaway branch showroom in city
The Kell Motor Company opened a new branch office and display room in the Callaway building with C F Frazier Jr in charge and Mr Sweeney to oversee operations. The dealership handles Chrysler Chalmers and Good Maxwell cars and several sales were reported since the Wednesday opening.
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Kfll Motor Company
Kell Motor Company
Callaway
C. PF. Frazier, Jr
Sweeney
Chalmers
Church Plans Expansion for Growing Congregation
The Christian church will enlarge its building to add a large auditorium as the existing facility, only three years old, can no longer accommodate the membership. The project aims to begin soon to provide more space for worship and activities.
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of the Christian Church
New Christian Church
Dwelling Nearing Completion for Dr Eugene Witten
The new residence of Dr Eugene Witten on East Tazewell avenue nears completion and will soon be ready for occupancy. The lot was purchased from the late Squire J Boyd.
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Eugene Witten
Tazewell Avenue
Squire J. Boyd
PIONEERS RECALL GRAHAM NAME CHANGE IN TOWN HISTORY
Residents recall when Graham renamed the town Bluefield from Harman amid earlier ties to Harman and Pinbook. They note Philadelphia Grahams influenced the post office shift, with Colonel Thomas Graham credited for laying out the town and adopting his name.
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Graham
Bluefield
Harman
Grahams
Philadelphia
Pinbook
Harmen
Thomas Graham
New Town Rising at Shelby Heights
The Dudley Land Company moves offices over Baylor Barbee store and plans property heating operations. The Shelby Heights addition is owned by Dudley Land, with Bluefield men showing interest. In 1906 West Graham Investment Co bought 116 acres for 7500, and since last September over forty lots sold totaling 40000. A new town is being built there.
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Dudley Land Company
Baylor-Barbee
Shelby Heights
Bluefield
West Graham Investment Company
Weather Contrasts Mark South County Farm Life
Rain drenches Graham and Vicinity while Tazewell area faces drought like dust on streets. Farmers plow and work amid floods at Liberty Hill and wet conditions persist in Graham hindering gardens swamped with weeds. Elkhorn narrowly escapes flood danger as dust swirls over the county seat.
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Graham
Tazewell
Liberty Hill
Real estate activity grows in Graham amid twin city progress
D C Harman of Harman and Lincoln reports ongoing real estate activity in Graham with steady building and advertising in the Daily Telegraph. He notes modest Virginia side prices but expects gains as the twin city develops, urging timely investments near Bluefield College and other local facilities.
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Graham
D. C. Harman
Harman & Lincoln
Daily Telegraph
Virginia
Twin City
Bluefield College
Vacation Bible School Opens Under Misses Amberger and Repass
The program started last Monday in the high school building with Miss Amberger and Miss Repass leading. Ages six to fifteen may join at no cost, with separate teachers for under and over ten. Classes run 9 to 12 with two or three assistants. Officials expect about 150 attendees next Monday.
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Amberger
Repass
Miss Umberger
Miss Repass
Delinquent Taxes Notice for Graham Town VA
Unpaid taxes remaining on July 1 will be advertised as delinquent and collected by levy or other methods without further notice. W. B. Dunn, Treasurer, Town of Graham, Virginia.
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W. B. Dunn
Graham
Wells Barber Ship Expands with Third Chair Additions
The Wells Barber Shop adds a third chair as brother of I Cc Lyton becomes new barber. Mr Wells notes Graham’s rapid growth necessitates another barber, to be added immediately. The shop in the W H Speed building is remodeled from cellar to attic.
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Wells
I. Cc. Lyton
Graham
W. H. Speed
Norfolk & Western 251 locomotive pushes first train
The new Norfolk and Western engine No. 251, estimated at 414 tons, was seen in Graham yesterday. It pushed its first train up the Bluefield grade from Flat Top Yard.
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Norfolk & Western
Graham
Bluefield
Town sees real estate value rise says W J Cole
W J Cole stated that the Virginia side real estate is worth about twenty five percent more than a week ago. He commented this on Tuesday reflecting a positive move for his old hometown.
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W. J. Cole
Mr. Cole
Virginia
Paul and Silas Men’s Bible Class Meets Sunday
The Paul and Silas Men’s Bible Class meets at 9 30 Sunday morning in the basement of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Baptist church. A cordial invitation is extended to all men to come and be with us and a hearty welcome awaits you.
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Paul and Silas
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Baptist Church
Local Residents Return from Various Trips and Visits
Cecil McGuire Vint Sexton and Henry Frazier are home from Wil Mam and Mary College. Robert Pearly of Logan has visited friends this week. Dr and Mrs C M Fisher return from Bedford due to the death of Dr Pighers father. Mrs K B Thomas returns from Jonesville Tenn her old home. Alderson Sexton and wife return to Richmond. Miss Virginia Faust goes to Delorme to run Ritter Lumber Company club house and made friends in Graham.
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Cecil McGuire
Vint Sexton
Henry Frazier
Wil Mam and Mary College
Robert Pearly
Logan
C. M. Fisher
Bedford
Pigher
K. B. Thomas
Jonesville
Tenn
Federal aid highway system in Mid Atlantic states
The Federal aid highway system in Delaware Maryland Virginia and West Virginia totals 6512 miles. Since 1916, 540 million in federal aid has funded the system with Maryland and West Virginia receiving the largest shares. By April 30, 1711 miles are completed under construction or planned. overall system totals about 170000 miles nationwide with rough surface progression estimates of 60,000 surfaced and 4700 graded miles remaining.
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Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Campaigns Set to Spark Virginia District Race
The ninth Virginia district eyes a robust campaign after the national convention. Republican L. P. Summers of Abingdon challenges Democrat George C. Peery of Tazewell as Bluefield headliners expect heavy voting turnout and county seats to host key speeches. Observers predict a spirited, closely fought election this fall in Slemp's old district.
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Virginia
Bluefield
Slemp
L. P. Summers
Abingdon
Congress
George C. Peery
Tazewell
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Lottie Tabor
The family expresses gratitude for the kind and sympathetic help during the illness and death of their mother Mrs. Lottie Tabor. Signed by Mrs. Tobe Neel and brothers.
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Lottie Tabor
Tobe Neel and Brothers
Picnic Supper Honoring Pattie Higginbotham at Ebenezer
Mr and Mrs Hans Wagner hosted a picnic supper for their sister Pattie Higginbotham of Deland Florida as their summer house guest at Ebenezer After a ridge hike guests enjoyed a large bonfire to roast wieners Others present included Helen Jordon Edna Roles Alma Todd H R Lucas Dr G G Walters the Wagners and their daughter Helen Mrs B S Higginbotham and son Bane Hensley
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Hans Wagner
Pattie Higginbotham
Deland
Fla
Ebenezer
Helen Jordon
Edna Roles
Bluefield
Alma Todd
Galax
H. R. Lucas
Wee. D. C
G. G. Walters
Ontas
W. G. Wagner
Helen
B. S. Higginbotham
Bane Hensley
Gillespie building opens as modern hotel in Bluefield
Fred Amato furnishes the new Gillespie building as a modern hotel in Bluefield Virginia and announces the opening of the station with business ready to run.
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Bluefield
Fred Amato
Gillespie
Teachers Returning for Fall Term
Several teachers from last year are returning this fall. The school term starts on the first Monday in September.
AUGE STONE HALTS BLUE-GRAY TEAM AT Pulaski Park
Rube Stone from Virginia hurled a stellar 2-1 win for Pulaski over Bluefield in a three game set at Pulaski field. He fanned sixteen and benefitted from two diving catches including Massaman’s remarkable over‑the‑shoulder grab. Phillips led Bluefield with three hits but could not prevent the loss as Pulaski broke the invaders’ streak in the eighth inning rally.
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Rube Stone
Blue Ridge Mountains
Virginia
Bluefield Abaham
Bluefield
Pulaski
Rick
Ben Culp
Phillips
Invaders
Virginians
Clarke
Blue Grays
Stone
Davidson
Bluefield-Graham
Radford
Dreyfus
Burton
Massaman
Hobby Snead
Maseaman
Hall
Baxter
Graham
Honeycutt
Smiley
George Parker
Parker
Leaver
AB. Oa
Snead
Clark
Ross
Leavel
Hayworth
Omnes Holloway
Ence Baxter
Davison
Pumphrey
Gtone
Sacrifices
Balla
Culp
Schreck
Gillespies to Engage in Graham Business venture
The Gillespies from Tazewell plan to operate locally in Graham after J F Gillespie, a noted county merchant, purchased the Cash Grocery Company's store. T E Baker, previously managing the store, will shift to home building and contracting duties.
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Gillespies
Tazewell
Graham
J. F. Gillespie
Cash Grocery Company
Gillespie
T. E. Baker
Mg Ad
Dr. Ward
Green Lantern
Record breaking final tryouts name 102 for Paris team
The American Olympic Committee selected a team of 102 athletes to carry the American shield at the Paris track and field championships July 6 to 13. The two days of tryouts at Harvard Stadium produced several world records and Olympic marks, led by Jackson Scholz whose 20 metres time set a new world record.
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Cambridge
Maes
Paris
Harvard
New York
America
Jackson Scholz
New York Athletic Club
Robertson
Paddock
Allen Helfrich
Pennsylvania
William Richardson
Leland Stanford
Seayler Euck
Penn State
Ray Watson
Illinois A. C
Soapy” Watters
Severe storms lash northwest region causing floods and outages
Severe wind hail rain and lightning swept the northwest tonight with southern Minnesota and South Dakota hit hardest. In St Paul basements flooded street car service interrupted and power lines knocked out across the area.
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St. Paul
Minn
Northwest
Minnesota
South Dakota
Twin Cities
Pulaski Baseball Team Praised By Local Fans
The Pulaski baseball team drew strong local support for an excellent showing. Spectators closely watched the scoreboard after each game and praised the Blue4iay players while manager Dick Nebinger is credited with shaping a strong club.
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Pulaski
Blue4iay
Dick Nebinger
Beauty secrets of Edna Wallace Hopper unveiled
A 40 year stage star promotes four beauty aids inspired by France. White Youth Clay purges skin, two Youth Creams in cold cream and vanishing forms, a facial cleanser called Paolo Youth, and Hair Youth eyedropper treatment. Each product promises youth, firm skin, and fewer wrinkles with a money back guarantee.
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France
Paolo Youth
Edna Wallace Hopper
Sample Notice Contains Personal Address Fragments
Fragmented text shows names and addresses with unclear references. It mentions Mali, Edna Wallace Hopper Inc, and Keene with scattered lines about youth and facial youth products. No coherent event or action is evident.
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Mark Sample
Mali
Edna Wallace Hopper
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