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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1929

Page

7

Bluefield Va Renames Streets amid Census and State Aid Plan

Bluefield Virginia population stands at 3647 after council ordered a census in a bid to settle state highway maintenance rules. The town may keep current street names with planned transitions including Morton and Argent to College Avenue and a proposal to rename Wister and other streets to Virginia Avenue. state maintenance of main routes from Maple Hill Cemetery to the West Virginia line may begin.

Bluefield Virginia State Highway Commission West Graham Highway Commission Aple Hill Cemetery West Virginia Line Midway Three Miles Road Falls Ise Morton Argent College Virginia Avenue

Virginia Sidelights Local church programs and farm board appoinment chatter

The West Graham churchchedule lists a 9 45 a m service with a 6 20 pm Epworth meeting for youth and a 7 pm Senior League gathering The Rev T P Lima and Miss Rath Creasy lead sessions delegates report on Abingdon assembly Preaching at 11 and 7 45 involves The Unquenchable Fire and Jacob The Pocahontas Presbyterians expected at morning services Dr George H Gilmer of Pun in charge A separate note cites Walter Dickenson of Castlewood as a possible farm board appointee backed by major Virginia Republicans including former Governors and a Hoover action committee reflects his Virginia state board service and farm interests

T. P. Lima West Graham Epworth Society Fred Nash O. FE. Turley Abingdon Epworth League Rath Creasy Graham Presbyterian Church George H. Gilmer Pocahontas Walter Dickenson Castlewood Farm Board J. Dickenson Virginia Republcan Dickenson H. C. Stuart BE. Lee Trinkle Harry Flood Byrd C. B. Slemp Herbert Hoover Virginia State Board of Agriculture Russell Engin

Bumper Bay Crop Foretold In Southwest Virginia Weather

Farmers report a fine growing season with abundant grass in Tazewell and knee high bine grass in pastures. Indications point to a bumper bay crop across Southwest Virginia amid recent showers and warm sun. A local duck egg theft tale and a rising male singer from Falls Mills also feature in this scattered rural note.

Tazewell Yasture Virginia

Tazewell Bankers Hold Their Monthly Session

The Tazewell County Bankers association held its monthly meeting Friday evening in the Bank of Graham office with most members present. Attendees included R J Russ Glen St Clair J K Salt C Dennen R K Crockett and J Frank Anderson who had also attended the West Virginia Bankers convention in Bluefield. The bankers were guests of the Bluefield Business Men's club at a 6 o'clock dinner.

Tazewell County Bankers’ Association R. K. Crockett Bank of Graham Tazewell West Virginia Bankers’ Convention Bluefield W. Va R. J. Russ Farmers’ National Bank of Tazewell Glen St. Clair Bank of Clinch Valley J. K. Salt Bank of Pocahontas C. Dennen J. Frank Anderson Tw City National Bank

Debates Center On Virginia Gubernatorial Race

Dr John Garland Pollard and G Walter Mapp, two of three gubernatorial candidates, may clash in a joint discussion at Dinwiddie court house as the race quiets amid anti Smith Democrat maneuvers. Nomination hopes hinge on Richmond managers and Roanoke anti Smith Democrats gather June 26 in a bid to nominate Governor aspirants.

John Garland Pollard G. Walter Mapp Virginia Dinwiddie Richmond Pollard Mapp James Cannon Jr Rosewell Page Intercet Roanoke William Mosley Brown Washington and Lee University Brown

Loan license set at 150 dollars for crossing state line

At a special Friday meeting Bluefield council approved a 150 dollar annual license for loan companies moving from Bluefield West Virginia to Bluefield Virginia. Some proposed 250 dollars but settled on 150 after discussion. A lawyer advised the council could fix a local license as long as it is reasonable.

Bluefield W. Va Virginia

Birthday Party Honors Bess Laucyle Smith

A birthday party at the home of Commonwealth Attorney N Clarence Smith on Sanders Drive celebrated the sixth anniversary of their daughter Bess Laucyle with games ice cream and cake from 3 to 6 pm. Out of town guests from Pocahontas Bluefield and other areas attended along with many local friends and relatives. Prizes were awarded to Betty from Pocahontas and Tom Ed Dudley of Bluefield for best girl and boy, as guests departed around 6 pm with good wishes for the birthday girl.

Commonwealth Attorney N. Clarence Smith Sanders Drive Bess Laucyle Mrs. Smith W. &. Dune Ellen Dunn Wylie Louise Linkous Bluefield W. Va Louise Gentry Mary Hileen Gentry Betty Miller Billy Miller June Heldreth Joy Mammitt Shirley Pax Richards Dorothy Bowiden Josephin Kozma Anna Leigh Stump Helen Gibson Jackie Planner Vegey Jordan Stoffman Jean Harmon Nancy Spholes Pocahontas Peggy Williams Katherine Dunn Graveley Thomas Graveley Len T. Graham Mary Anne Morgan Gene Carter Katherine Newton Glenna Kamonods Kenneth Barnett Bobby Thompson Elizabeth Gilliam Tom Ed Dudley Lucile Edmonds Mararet Anne Eolwards Billy Dudley Garet Thorn Frances Anne Anderson Kenp Crockett Ilva Mae Anderson A. C. Linkous G. T. Gentry Nonpye Gentry W. A. Miller W. B. Hieldreth A. V. Sproles A. R Fox C. G. Hoffman Rev. R. Bowden M. B. Hammitt Betty Mi Tite Guess

Blind farmer Sid Nash runs Bluefield area farm unaided

Sid Nash of Springville in Blue Stone Valley has been blind for about thirty years yet manages every farm duty without help. He plows, milks, tends stock, fixes fences, and oversees all tasks, showing strong intuition for problems like down fences or open gates. He and brother W L Nash, a Bluefield merchant, are often seen in Nash store on College Avenue each Saturday.

Tazewell County Sidney Nash Mr. Nash Springville Bluestone Valley W. L. Nash Bluefield Nash College Avenue Sid Nash

Prospect for New Shirt Factory Draws City Interest

Virginia side residents show strong interest in a proposed shirt factory to be located in Bluefield West Virginia. Local committee notes favorable reception from Bluefield Virginia residents and expects increased payroll and employment for women from nearby Virginia communities.

Virginia Side Bluefield W. Va

Big Fourth of July Celebration Planned at Tazewell Fair Grounds

A large Fourth of July event is planned at Tazewell fair grounds with racing, riding and a midway show. Families are urged to bring baskets and water for a full day of entertainment under shade, promising a memorable outing. A Bristol Tennessee wedding followed, with Hazel Elizabeth Nash and George Greever Wilburn marrying in a quiet ceremony.

Tazewell Fair Grounds Bristol Tenn Hazel Elizabeth Nash George Greever Wilburn Bailey, Va S&s. R. Nash Batley T. H. Wilburn W. L. Nash

Pythians to Initiate New Members

A Knights of Pythias meeting is set for Monday evening at the Odd Fellow building where several candidates will be initiated into various degrees. The lodge convenes at o'clock for the event.

Pythians Knights of Pythias Odd Fellow

Virginia Side Personal Notes Highlight Local Movements

James Hughes returns from Lynchburg College with a solid record. Crockett Hughes eyes law at a leading university this fall. Elizabeth Mann of Kabridge visits with connections to Governor Mann. Pearle Young stays at the Episcopal rectory on Tazewell avenue. Catherine Peon of Rev. ls enjoys vacation. Coca, S. C. resident, attends college. Mrs. John A. Sykes from Artie recovering in Abingdon hospital after surgery. EB. L. Sykes of Sunset Inn is her son. Gladys Jervis visits with uncle C. Clatterjoe. Schuler and Crockett attend Emory and Henry. J. D. Uinansdnee sails for Key West.

James Hughes Lynchburg College Crockett Hughes Graham High School Bluefield College Elizabeth Mann Kabridge William Mann Pearle Young Tazewell Avenue Catherine Rev. Ls Coca John A . Sykes Artie Abingdon B EB. L. Sykes Sunset Inn Gladys Jervis C. Clatter Oe. & & Schuler and Crockett Ae Leone Emory

Local graduates and students back for summer programs

Fila visits Havana Cuba for two weeks. Elizabeth Sexton home from William and Mary teaches at Logan street school Monday at 9. Gilbert Eldride and family staying at Bailey. Roland Mes’ family visiting. Elizabeth Gillespie home from Harrisburg State Teachers for break. Jessie Philpot home from Lynchburg. Margaret Dudley visiting aunt in Charleston West Virginia.

Margaret Dudley Charleston W. Va

Church Army Workers Dotted With Visits and Travel

H P Melain and daughter Alice arrived from Marshfield Oregon to visit Mrs. Jane Dennen. A V Sproles was a business visitor in Welch. W F Farrell family spent weekend with relatives at Belsprings. Woode Dennen and C E Pritchard hosted guests from Gary. Johnnie Levi visited from Hartford.

H. P. Melain Alice Marshfield Oregon Jane Dennen A. V. Sproles Welch W. F. Farrell Belsprings Frank Woode Alfred Dennen C. E. Pritchard Gary Johnnie Levi Hartford Cennis Tom Jarvin Cleveland Evelyn Petera Florence Harry W. F. Shumate Vint J. K. Salt

Cedar Bluff News Briefs Woman’s Society and Local Happenings

Cedar Bluff Virginia reports on the Cedar Bluff Methodist Woman's Missionary Society meeting with 15 members. Presbyterian auxiliary circle gathering. highway resurfacing progress toward Raven and Honaker. and a long list of local residents visiting, traveling, or in school and hospital settings with names and places including Richlands Bluefield Norton Roanoke Banner Elk Tazewell and Charlottesville.

Independence Day Plans For Tazewell Fair

Tazewell Virginia June 15. The Tazewell Fair Association outlines a July 4 patriotic celebration at the fair grounds. Edard Oliver carnivals of Washington will present the main show with car races exhibitions and a strong field of young rider entries. A luncheon honored Miss Louise Jackson with gifts and a bridge party followed by prizes. numerous local ladies attended and discussed church and community activities.

Tazewell Theazewell Fair Association Fair Edard Oliver Carnivals Washington

Bridge Party Honors Louise Jackson Bride to Be

Miss Mary Rarn Gillespie and Miss Charlotte Hunter hosted a Monday afternoon bridge at Miss Gillespie’s home in tribute to Louise Jackson, the bride to be. High score went to Carey Harman. low to Mrs. Joe Keady. Jackson received a guest prize. A bridge-luncheon followed with about 150 missionaries from multiple churches convening in Bluefield for an all day council.

Louise Jackson P. D. Johnston Main Street Sweet William Columbine Miss Jackson John EB. Jackson C. R Brown G. M. Bowen R. P Copenhaver Bowen Thompse W. M. Gillespie Bow Stras D. W. Lynch W. T Gillespie R. C. Peery Richard Sadler Louise and Bess Jackson Mary Martha Coulling Alverta Greever Mary Rarn Gillespie Charlotte Hunter Bridge Gilespie C. M. Hunter James Hunter Martha O Keeffee Marie McNulty Carye Hayman Elizabeth Steele Beas Jackson Ida Jones Alverta Greever Mesdames Robert Battimore George Hurt A. G. St. Clair James Peery G. J. Keady Henry Preston Jr Ollie Kate Brittain Kate Hurt Beasie Jackson Carey Harman Meedames A. @. St. Clair Garland Peery James W. Peery Elmer Kiser Henry Preston Misa Jackson

Bridge Party At Mrs Buchanan’s On Tower Street

Mrs A C Buchanan hosted a bridge party at her Tower street home on Thursday evening with four tables in play.

A. C. Buchanan Tower Street

Missionary Society Meets At Nidiffer Home

The Mary O Keeffe Missionary Society gathered Tuesday at Mrs R C Nidiffer s home with a strong membership and leadership. President Mrs H F Ire son led devotions and a program on Broken Homes Rebuilt with readings on family changes and a focus on aiding the pastor s endowment quota.

Coonty Euperaruate Nidiffer W. H Phillips W. M. Sandera

TAZEWELL AREA PERSONAL NOTES AND VISITS

Miss Ollie Kate Brittain and Miss Kate Hart returned home from New York City. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Dunlap and daughter Glenna planned a short visit with Mr. Dunlap's mother in Lenoir City Tennessee. Katherine Kennolds, former Cove teacher, arrived from Wilmington North Carolina and will return to Lee Hall Virginia after visiting Jeff Gillespie. Dr. BE W Peery and family leave Delray Beach Florida after a month’s visit. Armistead Pobst and two children visited Grundy with his brother M Claude Pobst. Minnie Lawson of Wytheville, formerly of Burkes Garden, visited that community last week. Charles R. Moss returned from Cincinnati after selling calves shipped by the Tazewell County Baby Beef.

Cedar Bluff Helen Repass Fast Radford State Teachers’ College Marion Ratcliff Norton Mildred McQuire Bill Tom Watkins Bluefield M. L. Watkins Jennie Shrader Cedar Puff Bich School Mattie Williams Hospital Richlands H. W. Bane Katherine G. K. Wingo Mary Wingo Henry Norman Pauline Humphrey Ira Fuller Banner Elk N. C Narcia Wingo Roanoke Charlottesville H. B. Campbell Northfork J. R. Brown KR. B Lynch J. Brown A. J. Hall R. B. Brown Cr. Ong Save Mary Guyte Edward Chapman Peery Mr. Thompson Tazewell Misa de Thompson Jeff Gillespie Lee Hall BE. W. Peery Clara Willis C. Henry Peery Delray Beach Fla Armistead Pobst Moss B. L. Greever Richmond Greever Joe Baker Detroit Hortense Higginbotham Winston- Salem Knoxville Tenn Elizabeth Kelley Sullins College G. 8 Farmers’ National Bank Rane G. Peery Rane G. Jr Julian New York Margaret Peery Misa Rose Poteet KF. R. Garst Pine Street Elmore Buchanan James Hurt Niagara Falls Misa Kathleen Whitt New York City John W. Whitt Baptist Valley Ray Wall Hazel Hallis Wall Tazewell Avenue Lawrence Painter Hagerstown W. N. Painter Main Street BE. P. Moore Sweetbriar College Europe Rice Thomas Williamson Thomas John P. Gose Burkes Garden Nancy Lucy Craig Ward Williamsburg William and Mary College W. W. Arrowood Montreal M. A. Smith C. A. Thompson Mise Lucille Berwind L. J. Greever Princeton J. T. Heldreth Elizabeth Frank Wall Thompson Valley Hallie Wall F. M. Buhrman Wallace George D. Horton Mra Alex Beavers Hl. L. Combs J. W. Comba Bertha Combs Nannie Margaret Bertha Combs Buskill Dora Bunkill Ager Bristol T. Jessie Lawrence Barrett D. F. Belcher I. W. Cunningham Honey Barrett A. Barrett Bob Duff Mable Clark Charles Meade Charles and James Wilco Susan Kincannon Aliie Mae Jessie East Radford State Teachers College Rey W. L. Trivet Ruby Boone, N G. H. West Lucille Atwell Wilcoe Coalwood Nell Trivet Boone N. C G. H. Weat Geo, Brown Bob Lynchburg Rela Vea B. Altizer Emory W. I. Hanne Athens H. B. Saddler Helen Gilleeple Golding Billie Maxwell Scott Swords Creek Welch Oakhill

Local residents head to cities for health and study

Numerous Tazewell area residents and visitors travel for medical consultations, college courses, and family visits. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Greever, Miss Higginbotham, Miss Kelley, Miss Johnson, Mrs. Peery, Gov H. M. Smith, and many others visiting Richmond, Durham, Bluefield and New York venues.

Death claims J A Puckett noted in local obit page

The paper reports the death of J A Puckett and lists visitors and mourners, including relatives and neighbors. It records funeral attendance from several families and notes ongoing city and rural travels during the summer period.

West Virginia Briefs Chronicle Local Incidents and Appointments

Moundsville Carre body sent to former home for burial. Prisoners enter death cells at penitentiary as 28 others remain in custody. Grafton and Weirton reports include church and college figures, while Sutton brothers await murder and robbery trial. Morgantown library plans discussed. other local damages noted. Gate Garlow linked to fumes death. Quick tip promotes using scissors for food prep.

Moundsville Moundaville Millard Morrison Walter Wilmot New Jersey Grafton West Virginia Synodical Luther League Weirton Carl Hamill Bethany College Sutton—Brothers Farmer Martineburg Winde Tabler Pikeside Charleston Turner West Virginia University Pope Barney Boards of Control W. V. U. Morgantown Gate Garlow

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Highway Commission West Graham M. BE. Church Donald Sanders Juliet Mr. Sandere Mr. Sanders Business Men's Club Fred —_ Walls Mills Hugh Green David Daugherty Green Business Mens’ Club J. 8. Dalley TS. Gillespie J. B. Wagner Falls Mills Tazewell Bankers E- Lerce Martha Kiser A. G. Kiser Samuel Leece Mise Kiser Church Army Cedar Bluff, VA Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church T. M. Luttrell Raven Honaker Tazewell Fair Association Bridge Party Misa Hortense Hirginbotham Arion Avenue Mary Elisabeth Johnson Bernard Rhodes Coopers Hinton Graham Auxiliary J. G. Helvey Betty Crockett Graham P. L. Rowlett A. 8. Higginbotham Mary Davidson J. C. Heldreth E. C. Yost Albert Peery Ward Peery C. R. Moss L. A. Tynes North Tazewell H. F. Ireson R. Kiser G. D. Beavers Grat Surreon Mary Yates William Sanders Wwate H. Peery Lyde McCall Teachers’ College State Teachers’ College At Ada Burton Meda Brewater Daley Buchanan Leslie Buchanan Demarey Horn Bonnie Barrett Mary and Mattie Brooks Crockett Harman Embroidery Club Mra. H. G. McCall Fincastle Turnpike Church Workers Circle W. L. Baker Mary O'Keeffe Missionary Council Bolesevain Calvary Gratton Kinser’s Chapel Graham Circuit C. H. Witten Wade Hl. Peery FP. L. Rowlette Mra. S. M. Bernard George . Pile Higginbotham Cane Cuba Elizabeth Earnest Mra. L. A. Tines Mra. Tynes Sam Ward Aaron Russ Fincastle Turn- Pike George Bt Kiser Tazewe Avec Wright & Mathews Monuments OF Distinction J. A. Puckett The Associated Press Rm VW Scrreen Atwater Kent Radio A.C Srpcakra Tazewell Motor CO Talewell, Virginia
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