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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1926
Page
10
In Bluefield Virginia the community discusses whether Professor N P Reed should be rehired at Graham High School as school leaders grapple with Kyle’s recommendations. The Virginia Side council plans a special meeting to decide the levy issue.
Commissioner of Revenue J. Grat Gillespie reports Clear Fork district crops thriving with the best fruit crop in years and bumper potato yields. gardens look good and overall growth is strong across the county.
Democrats from this city attended the ninth district confessional convention at Bristol yesterday. Hon. George C. Peery of Tazewell was nominated for Congress. Included were C. T. Benbow S. N. Hufford I. V. Lyton K. C. Patty H. S. Lester and C. L. Shufflebarger. The delegation set here early yesterday morning and returned last night by bedtime.
Burglars entered Maxwell postoffice Monday night blew the safes and carried off the contents. The Tip Top postoffice was robbed last week and investigators think the same thieves may be responsible for both crimes.
Lindside in Monroe county readies for the annual meeting on Sunday headlined by the Billy Sunday Club of Bluefield. Hundreds are expected for a great feast and community gathering.
President Borne of Haiti attended a White House luncheon as a detail of diplomatic outreach. A McNary farm bill vote nears completion while debate shortens. Tacna Arica talks collapse feared by officials. Treasury collects 77,782,127 in war debt payments from foreign nations. Senate confirms O Conn or and Myers to the shipping board. May trade balance reported at 35 million by Commerce. House upholds Walters lean to his seat. Coolidge opposes universal military training in colleges as campaign funding probes continue.
The grove will host a large gathering for a feeding event with Hon W W MecNeal as chief speaker. The site lies on the Peterstown Union road along the new state highway, one of Monroe county’s oldest towns known for its fine citizenship.
Charley Holbrook reports the death of Bob a famous fox hound and possum dog from Wrights Valley. Bob was noted for going out to trap possums and returning with them uninjured to his master, a repeat performance that made him well known among hunters.
Tommy Shawver known as king of the Ivories on the J. B. Keith vaudeville circuit arrives for summer with his family. He plays piano for a musical comedy company with the Keith organization for 23 months and was praised by Ontario's premier after a Toronto engagement. Virginia Sideties praise Beaver High School commencement program likened to a college ceremony.
Advice on using small tables to create engaging group spaces in compact rooms. Describes butterfly and refectory tables, pairing with chairs, lamps, and decorative backgrounds. Encourages practical layouts for cozy nooks and living dining versatility. Write to Marian Moore for home furnishing guidance.
A birthday party was held with a candle extinguishing moment and refreshments of ice cream and cake. The guest list includes many young ladies and several ladies and misses attended. Mrs. Harry Myers of Indianapolis and relatives visit in the area.
Bluefield audiences will see The American Venus a beauty comedy presented today and tomorrow at the Colonial Theatre. The cast includes Fay Lamphier Miss America Esther Ralston Lawrence Gray and Paul Sterling with scenes from Atlantic Citys bathing beauty pageant and a quest to find a modern American Venus.
Stockholders meeting in Morgantown West Virginia approved increasing capital stock to 256000 and changing the name to the West Virginia Trust Company so the charter allows mortgage and trust business only. Attending directors include J M Gregg president of Bank of Morgantown and Judge FE Davis secretary. out of town stockholders from Huntington Wellsburg Wheeling Cumberland and New Cumberland.
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