Move to repeal law under way in Virginia
The Joker in a state statute banning cooperation on highway improvement triggers criticism and a movement to repeal by the next General Assembly. Districts say debt burden is heavy without regional aid and question authority over Pocahontas and Bluefield to block cooperation with nearby towns in road projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
General Assembly
Tazewell
Pocahontas
Bluefield
Fells Mills
One
Clear Fork
Gratton Abbs Valley
Boissevain
Tazewell County
Fox Hunters Club Proposal Sparks Debate and Interest
An organized fox hunters club proposes private hunts with the risk of losing a hound and replacements. Supporters back a modern bred dog approach while critics back the traditional pot licker. The movement draws enthusiasm and promising details may come before the fall opening.
Sacred concert delights crowd on Mrs Pindexter lawn
A large Sunday audience gathered on the lawn of Mrs. R L Pindexter to enjoy a sacred concert by the American Legion Municipal Band conducted by Professor Bell. The crowd responded with appreciation to the program and quality of music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Pindexter
American Legion Municipal Band
Bell
Cherry Trees Create Japanese Fairyland in Virginia
Cherries from Tazewell and Russell counties are gathered into box cars, with Bluefield to Falls freight routes imagined as a bumper crop. Trees are propped to support heavy limbs and red cherries, as Swords Creek features a prolific display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Russell
Swords Creek
Southwest Virginia
Keep Out Morning Sun To Cool Your House
Uncle advice on cooling a home for hot season. Close parlor rooms before the sun to trap cool air, leave windows open at night with screens, shut at daybreak while drawing shades to six inches from the sill, then air out at sundown and keep windows open all night. Showers in Tazewell County help crops. corn knee high and growing well after rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Jash
Uncle Hugh
Tazewell County
Tazewell
Alma Smith Sees Surprise at Local Improvements
Miss Alma Smith of Princeton visiting Virginia Side expressed surprise at the many improvements noted and the rapid growth observed during her visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Smith
Princeton
Virginia Side
Smith’s Death Noted After Years With Spangelers Department
A brief notice recalls aeene Smith who spent years here and will be pleasantly reDie. She had been associated with Spangelers Department Store before passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeene Smith
Mies Sth
Spangelers Department Store
Swimming pool toll rising as drownings warn
The passage notes deadly drownings linked to swimming pools and urges state or federal safeguards. It mentions a life lost in water, describes widespread incidents, and calls for controls on promiscuous bathing to protect youths.
Democrats Leave Early at Bristol District Convention
Delegates meet in Bristol to nominate a candidate with Tazewell slated to depart Court House at 7 am. Also notes a summer Radford State School session opening and local residents Gladys Peery Eulalia Com Ashworth and Mrs W McVey welcoming a newborn daughter born Sunday the 13th.
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Bristol
Will
Ae Court House
Radformal School
Ford
Gladys Peery
Llowene Moore
Eulalia Com
Bi Ashworth
Moore
W. McVey
East Street
Mrs Ken Groetser Heads to Cincinnati for Visit
Mrs. Ken Groetser departed Monday for Cincinnati to spend several weeks on a visit. The report notes she has again been offered a position or opportunity, though details are not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Groetser
Cincinnati
Greiser
For Sale or Trade Six Room Bungalow on Falls Mills Road
Attractive new six room bungalow on Falls Mills Road two hundred yards through Calvert. Price $5,500. Owner will take good lot or automobile worth $1,250 and balance at $39.00 a month without interest. Or accepts small cash payment and balance in small notes. Call Easley-Wilson Co or T O J Wilson Bluefield W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls Mills Road
Calvert
Plumbing shop moves location across from Thompson's Coal Yard
The notice states that BADKINS has moved his plumbing shop and is now located across from Thompson's Coal Yard on Logan Street, with the phone number 38 for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce Badkins
Thompson
ShannonUdale to Host Regular Dance Nights
Shannondale plans regular dance nights with the Ge r Orchestra at the pavilion as remodeling completes. The move aims to attract crowds during warm weeks while hundreds enjoy the pool and expect more visitors to Shannondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannondale
Forte Ger Orchestra
SS Reenaty
West Wing
Virginia
Local Faulkner Family Reunion Highlights Social Dinner
Bluefield residents Mrs H B Faulkner and J B Faulkner of New Hope joined relatives including Mr and Mrs Sutton Caffee and L Faulkner siblings at Union street for a long awaited gathering. Anna Caldwell greeted guests and presided as hostess while the old homestead now occupied by the Repass family sparked nostalgia as a centerpiece.
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H. B. Faulkner
Bluefield
J. B. Faulkner
New Hope
Sutton Caffee
Neoton
L. Faulkner
Union Street
Faulkner
Anna Caldwell
Poo
Repass
Asher Bible class elects delegate to national meeting
Miss Elizabeth Gwinn was unanimously chosen as delegate from the Asher Bible class to the National Federation of Asher Bible Councils meeting at Winona Lake in July. The local council will hold its September picnic at Lake Place, home of Mrs. H. L. Shott, with social events planned by Mrs. T. H. Claggett on June 24. Former members are invited. Effie Ludermilk led the meeting, Constance Schwartz presented the lesson, Mae Shelton gave a reading, and First Presbyterian ladies provided luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Gwinn
Asher Bible Connect
Wea
National Federation of Asher Bible Councils
Winona Lake
Lake Place
H. L. Shott
T. H. Claggett
Effie Ludermilk
Constance Schwartz
Mae Shelton
First Presbyterian Church
Most Impressive Wedding at Sacred Heart Church
The ceremony will unite Miss Mary Henderson and Mr. John Budner in Sacred Heart Church with a nuptial high mass. It is set for Monday June 21 at an early hour in Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Mary Henderson
John Budner
Burke
Social Afternoon at Bluefield Country Club Honoring Guests
Mrs. Charles M. Scott hosted a charming afternoon at the Bluefield Country Club with praise for her sister in law Mrs. W. P. Morton of Hazard and Mrs. Rob Beck of Dallas visiting Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Hoge. Great baskets of roses and attractive guest prizes were featured. The high score prize went to Mrs. Ralph Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Scott
Bluefield Country Club
W. P. Morton
Hazard, Jr
Rob Beck
Dallas
Texas
A. H. Hoge
Morton
Beck
Ralph Taylor
W C A Board Meeting Urged for Tonight at the Y
Mrs John Dillard presents low prize canes at eleven tables while a salad and ice course are served. The board of directors of the W C A will meet this evening at 7 45 at the Y and full attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dillard
Heltons Welcome Son John Ref Ford Noel Born June 12
Mr and Mrs J W Helton announce the birth of a fine son named John Ref Ford Noel born June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Helton
John Refford Noel
Local Social Notes Highlight Prominent Visitors and Travel
William Seigel a young New York attorney passed through Bluefield en route to Bramwell to join Mrs. Seigel and daughter Gay. Numerous visitors and movements include Mrs Lacy A Wise to Athens, Katherine Shindell returning to Washington from Rochester, and Dr J Francke Fox with Dr R C Rogers back from Rochester. Local residents and relatives attending funerals, joining relatives, or traveling to events are noted, with several shoppers and travelers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Seigel
New York City
Bluefield
Bramwell
T. Maupin
J. F. James
T. W. Joyce
Richmond
P. M. Joyce
Joyce
Katherine Shindell
Rochester
N. Y
Washington, D. C
Virginia
Mae Rolen
Ae A. W. Harmon
Bram
J. Francke Fox
R. C. Rogers
Marine
Mamie Palmer
Kimball
City
Marvin Tabor
al Williamson
Eagleston Springs
Walter Brooks
Martha Washington College
Abingdon
Epworth
D. W. Vaughn
Appalachin
Spond
Mr. Vaughn
Frank Vaughn
G. L. Peters
Ed Oom Taplesten
Oscar Sotteebee
Asheville
N. C
Joe Cook
Pageton
Cook
C. F. Wilson
Jack Jenkins
Sanders
Bunny
D. B. Lyons
Roanoke Weekend Visits and Travel Plans Mentioned
Sylvia spent the weekend in Roanoke. Mr and Mrs Roy G attended a Saturday ring for the Talley concert. Jim Green of Welch visited Bluefield on Sunday. Chester Pugh left Saturday with John Pennel for New York bound for Venezuela. William Thompson of Roanoke spent the weekend in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia
Roanoke
Roy G
Jim Green
Welch
Bluefield
Chester Pugh
John Pennel
New York
Venezuela
South America
William Thompson
City
Police Court Deals In Multiple Cases Monday
Several police court cases were heard in the city court on Monday. W. B. Turner and W. P. were fined five dollars each for trespassing on Norfolk and Western property. They are suspected of deserting the U S Army at Fortress Monroe and are being held for local recruiting authorities. J. W. Summers failed to appear.
Court Fines and Fees From Local Case Ledger
Cure 00 deste ee ter St Yale and his aero sum of was forfeited. Haywood Braxton paid $10 on $1 charge of . Richard Ward was fined $25 sent six jail for five days on assault. D W Johnson charged with running by a street stop sign was fined $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Yale
Haywood Braxton
Richard Ward
D. W. Johnson
Very Dashing Cape Fashion for Cavalier Attire
A new military cape for cavalier style appears in chiffon and cafe hues as well as additional fabrics. The piece aims to showcase dash and elegance suitable for contemporary dress, blending historic flair with modern textile options.
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Ginin
FOX Hunters’ Club
Ace
Watton
Kiind
The
United States Rubber Company
Java
Sumatra
United States
Far East
R. Keesee & CO
A’ W. Va
Bailey Garage
Matoaka
W Va
Harper’s Garage
W. Va
T. &. Bodkins
Gors
Easley-Wilson Co
T. O’j. Wilson
Bluefield, W. Va
Boggs & Goodall
ROO Iit
Bluefield Ave
Bluefiel
Logan Street
Asher Bible Class
Rialto
Pat O’mally
May McAvoy
Fane Hatton
Robert Henley
Norte
Appalachian Electric Power Co
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