New Mayor Wins in Citizens Progressive Ticket Victory
In a municipal election held Tuesday June ith, the Citizens Progressive Ticket led by R. Black won. Mayor John Black received 211 votes to W H Walters 117. council results show varied totals for Pybass Graham Sproles Bloch Litchford Dennen Owens Wallace Hicks Yates Puffenbarger, with 338 total votes cast.
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Citizens Progressive
Ee Pe R. Black
W. H. Walters
H. W. Hicks
C. N. Puffenbarger
Emma Yates
John Black
W. E. Pybass
B. T. Graham
A. V. Sproles
Sidney Bloch
J. E. Litchford
J. 8. Dennen
W. EB. Owens
Pocationtas Personals
J. B. Ward, Jr
Culpepper
James McNeer
Bernice Bloch
Barford Normal
Bloch
Elsie McNeer
Sol Baach
E. Owens
New York Life Insurance Company
Pocahontas
Roanoke
Keesling
Cecil Batson
Pee
John Nnen
East Water Street
John Dennen
New York
Conrad
Columbia
England
Scotland
Mr. Wallace
The Poor Loser article reprinted from Roanoke Times
Ruth Cameron reports a piece titled The Poor Loser that argues many people are poor losers. It describes two types of losers and urges readers to accept losses gracefully, admit when others are better, and pursue courage and intelligence in defeat.
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Roanoke Times
Ruth Cameron
Fourth of July Celebrations Planned in Pocahontas
Citizens in Pocahontas pledge a joyous Fourth with committees arranging shows ball games pie eating contests track races fireworks and other entertainments. Coal field visitors are urged to plan a trip and spend the holiday in Pocahontas.
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Pocahontas
Weather outlook hints at hotter days with showers
Forecasters predict a shift next week to warmer, drier days early on and cooler, more pleasant weather later. Local showers are expected as the week progresses.
Senate Committee I Investi tes Pocahontas
Undated note credits Col. James B. Browning for his Pocahontas history article series. Readers praised his work and the editor plans to publish more Browning pieces soon detailing Pocahontas early history.
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Cedit
Senate Committee I Investites Pocahontas
James 8. Browning
Col. Browning
Pocahontas
Pocahontas WIENER ROAST AND COMMUNITY GATHERING
Pocahontas Society and guests enjoyed a camp supper at Moore's Chapel Abbs Valley with a large group of families and friends. Activities included roasting wieners, singing old melodies, and games while residents await a similar event and a Fourth of July roundup is advertised.
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Pocahontas Epworth League
Moore's Chapel
Abbs Valley
J. A. Blankenship
May Warburton
Ebien Hart
Dorris Harper
Lotus Berbert
Ay Deaton
Pearl Deaton
Sylvester Lowe
Bertha Deaton
Jr. Kesee
Jack Lowe
Virginia Maxey
Bertha Butt
Herbert Butt
Elsie Dillon
Katherine Maxey
W. K. Maxey
Katie Cray
Maude Sult
E. H. Mitchell
Paul Daugherty
J. K. Sult
James Sult Jr
Richard Sult
Donald Gillies
O. C. Jackson
Grace Jackson
A. T. Draper
Dennis
Bertha
Mary Lee Draper
Jettie
Beatrice Jackson
Buddie Alexander
M. I. Jackson
Chas. Maxey
Mrs. Henderson
Clarence Henderson
Sallie Umbarger
Chas. Hogan
F. B. Jackson
Bailey Johnson
Eleanor and
Elizabeth Bailey
Wanda Lee Boyd
Carl Pennington
Pearl McNew
Regina Elmore
Hazel
Blanche Young
Samuel Mitchell
Marguerite Mitchell
Pat Pugh
Marie Pennington
Chas Hanna
Montell Hatchett
Charlie Hines
Record Breaking Crowd Expected at State Legion Convention
A record breaking crowd is expected in Danville on August 26 27 for a State American Legion Convention with nationally known speakers. Events include band concerts dances receptions golf boxing and aquatic sports. The American Legion Auxiliary hosts receptions and a grand ball while Danville women’s groups organize teas. Delegates travel by train then cars to Averett College housing and viewing a large swimming tank.
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American Legion
Danville
Danville Legionnaires
Legionnaires
American Legion Auxiliary
Averett College
Auxiliary
Graham Citizens Vote for Bluefield Name Change
The article notes Pocahontas residents praise Graham residents for approving a name change to Bluefield Virginia. It highlights a progressive spirit and successful effort in voting to adopt the new town name.
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Pocahontas
Graham
Bluefield
Virginia
Obituary of Elnora Lee White
Elnora Lee born 1897 in Charlotte county Virginia daughter of Stephen and Mary Lee died May 29 1924 at age 27 married Floyd White at Pocahontas Virginia May 18 1918 a Christian all her life she suffered months of illness prayed for deliverance and left behind a husband and many friends faithful to her church and Master.
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Elnora Lee
Charlotte
County
Stephen
Mary Lee
Floyd White
Pocahontas
Maybeury
Elnora Harper
Aaron Woods
Mary Franklin
Catherine Parker
Arlean Franklin
Roanoke
Fannie Kent Wade
Jenkin Jones
Rae White
Ode Bethel
Jessie Scales Aliso Obie
Eugene McCollum
Katan Rogers
Christina Hamlet
Fred White
Chas. Summers
Roseville
Berwind
Will Kirk
Con
Baptist Church
K. of P
Mary Kirk
Miss Watson
Marshall Robinson
Bluefield
Lomax Hospital
Robinson
First Baptist Church
Hairston
Reba Muse
Charleston
Lee Burns
Atsego
Elnora White
Wishes
M. RK. Church
Graham
Lavex Promised Free Treatment for Cataracts and Asthma
A French scientist’s drugless Lavex method claims to kill catarin germs in three minutes and clear head and lungs. The notice offers free postpaid treatment to one reader who writes for it, promising repayment by word of mouth if cured. Contact Smith at 442s Bid RA, Kansas City Missouri.
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Smith
Avex Ig
Kansas City
de Call Caldwell
Balloon Race Promises Radio Aided Eastward Flight
Three American balloons depart Brussels June 15 in the James Gordon Bennett trophy, with WBZ Boston radio coverage to relay messages to pilots. Vivid forecasts place the course across Belgium to eastern Europe, aided by meteorology and long wave broadcasts from the Atlantic seaboard.
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Brussels
Belgium
Continental
Mauier
Europe
United States
Westinghouse
WBZ
Boston Herald-Traveler
Boston Mass
Ward T. van Orman
Carl K. Wollman
San Antonio
Texas
Kansas City
H. E. Honeywell
United States Army
Norman W. Peek
Boston
Goodyear Radio Club
Akron
Whitinghouse
Belguum
Germany
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Hungary
Jugo-Slavia
Roumania
Bulgaria
Federation Agronautique Internationale
Atlantic Seaboard
England
France
Switzerland
Italy
Spain
Puncture-Proof Inner Tube Demonstrated In Chicago
A puncture-proof inner tube was tested in Chicago surviving 600 punctures without air loss. It promises 12 000 miles of mileage gain and requires no removal from the wheel. Priced like a normal tube, it offers agents a chance to distribute nationwide by contacting Mr. J. H. Gates at 9 West Illinois Street Chicago for details.
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Chicago
J. H. Gates
West Illinois Street
Adventures Of The Twins A Trip To England
The Twins and their fairy friends travel by Titmouse to England. They glimpse London Town and English primroses in the countryside. The journey continues as the group moves toward more adventures.
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the Twins
England
Nancy
Johnny Jump Uy
America
Johnny
Titmouse
London Town
John
Johnny Jump
London
Nick
Sword Captured in Turkey Presented to Queen Marie
Lampon reports at the Romanian Legation that Queen Marie received a sword captured in Turkey by a unit of British naval armored cars in Russia and Dobrudja. The ceremony was postponed until her visit to England as Queen of a restored Romania.
Flood debris cleared from Centre street after rains
Chief Rutherford ordered a Friday cleaning effort to wash mud and refuse from the hills into the streets. The lower end of Centre Street is usually muddy after heavy rain, but Pocahontas prides itself on its paved streets and substantial miles of paved road for a town of its size.
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Rutherford
Centre Street
Pocahontas
Baptist Revival At Local Church Opens Today
Rev J T Haley evangelist and Prof J Rushing singer begin revival at the Baptist church today and run through June 30 with final service Sunday June 29. Folks who recall Prof Rushing from Pocahontas will welcome his return and expect a strong meeting.
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J. T. Haley
J. Rushing
The
Baptist Church
Rushing
Pocahontas
Vines
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Bert Sovang
Debra McCann
Vincent
Peggy Funk
Kathleen Brown
Zimmerman
Detroit
Miss Zimmerman
Detroit, Michigan
Bertha Sovany
Butt Motor Co
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Legion Band
Chamber of Commerce
Baseball Association
Professor Miller
Legion
Miller
H. N. Felty
Szeghy
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Hungarian Reformed Church
Presbyterian Church
Alex Levi
Steghy
Pennsylvania
F. G. Phillips
B. O. Box
Wheel & Car Corporation
Buistul
Va-Teak
Olive Rogerts Barton
London Bridge
Vick Washington
Puss In Boots
Prince of
Wale
Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Illinois
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Ellett & Frazier
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