Judge Crockett Seen as Front Runner for Western Va Federal Judge Seat
The 1931 Bluefield report notes Judge Henry McDowell retires soon and Robert C. Crockett of Tazewell is widely endorsed for the Western district of Virginia vacancy. Crockett’s backers include the home bar and many professionals, business leaders, and citizens across political lines. They hope President Hoover will visit Tazewell County as part of the appointment process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Henry McDowell
Great Southwest
Robert C. Crockett
Tazewell
Crockett
Hoover
Tazewell County
Virginia Dry Tide Still Loyal to Anti-Saloon League
Rev. Abe C. Jones, field agent for the Virginia Anti-Saloon League, reports Virginia remains dry and thousands stay loyal. He lauds the late Dr. Hempburn and notes Bishop Cannon Jr. is healthier. When asked about 1932 politics, Jones says Virginia would repeat 1928 and stay dry despite a wet platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe C. Jones
Roanoke
Virginia Anti-Saloon League
Bluefield
Points West
Jones
Virginia
David Hempburn
Anti-Saloon League of Virginia
James Cannon Jr
Day of Prayer Observed by M E Church South
The Virginia Sidelights notes a Day of Prayer June 17 observed with church cooperation. Graham M E Church invites members and friends to attend a Wednesday 8 pm service at the church. Card of Thanks for Samuel N Ruble details thanks from his family. Revival opens with Dr ER Poe of Roanoke leading at Memorial church. Kenneth Newton will study teaching at University of Virginia this summer with wife Katherine James and child remaining home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE. Church
South
Graham M. E. Church
Ths
Samuel N. Ruble
ER. D. Poe
Roanoke
Memorial Ye Church
H. A. Willis
Kenneth Newton
University of Virginia
Mr. Newton
J. M. Newton
Wake Forest College
Katherine James
Weathering Early Summer Prospect of Bountiful Crops
The article notes a bountiful outlook for grass, grain, fruit, and berries as June progresses. Hot days replace cool weather, crops begin to mature with wheat turning heads. It contrasts this year’s rain expectations with last year’s drought, saying people now carry umbrellas for rain.
Strawberry Market Sees Early Wild Hues
Local market reports arrival of wild strawberries, though in limited quantities. Notes the crop is large overall and the wild berries are said to have a sweeter flavor than cultivated varieties.
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Geome
Wheat crop praised on C W Graham farm near Christiansburg
In Montgomery county six miles east of Christiansburg on the C W Graham farm a one year late wheat field is praised as the best in the county. Last year drought forced Mr Graham to plow the wheat and seed a quick growing grass and peas while the fall crop also did very well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Christiansburg
C. W. Graham
Graham
Monroe County Finds Rich Early Crop Prospects
A trio including Graham Blue Geld train dispatcher co L Weekes W J Benbow and George Burge explored Monroe county reporting a promising wheat crop full ripening in Green valley and Red Sulphur Springs areas. They noted a large peach and cherry yield and said the region offers fine country. Local fox club hounds were missing after running a fox from East River mountain, with volunteers scouting for the lost hounds.
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Co. L. Weekes
W. J. Benbow
George Burge
Monroe County
Green Valley
Monroe
Fox Club
East River Mountain
Crowded Town Treasurer Office Sparks Tax Payment Push
Town Treasurer C P Painter reports a crowded office as citizens pay delinquent taxes, with late penalties waived for those returning today. Graham circuit W M S met at the Harman home with Misses Josie and Maria Harman hosting and leading a day of mission study and talks by Miss Rose Summer and Rev W D Larrowe. A picnic lunch followed, then the monthly meeting opened with Miss Josie Harman presiding and scripture by Mrs Jim Wilson.
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C. P. Painter
Graham Circuit
Josie
Maria Harman
Mr. Larrowe
Josie Harman
God
Jim Wilson
Woman's New Way in China and Local Discussion Recap
A brief page notes Mrs May Bowen on Woman's New Way in China and Mrs T H Gilliespie on Stewardship. Items from Bulletin credited to Mrs Helen Baldwin. Mrs W W Witten leads a talk on Local Children Needs followed by an open discussion. Louise Bowen presents a paper on What Bland Missionary Society Did Last Year.
Fire destroys Duke Dickenson frame cottage on Furnace Hill
A small frame dwelling owned by a colored woman on Furnace Hill burned Sunday night around 10 o clock. The Duke Dickenson cottage caught fire, the fire department arrived and fought the flames, but the house collapsed after burning despite efforts to save it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke” Dickenson
Furnace Hill
Home Town Circus at Harman Hall An Evening Event
Thursday night June 18 a radio voice will announce The Home Town Circus in RE Harman hall. The Friendship class of the Christian church sponsors four freak shows with clowns and wild animals. A ten piece band performs and a mammoth parade precedes the show, per Mrs Charley Dudley.
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RE. H. Harman Hall
Friendship Class of
The
Christian Church
Charley Dudley
One Cent a Day Pays Up to 1000 Policy Offer
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co offers a new accident policy paying up to 190 a month for disability and 1000 for death costs under a cent a day at 3.50 a year. Over 68,000 already hold the protection. Ages 10 to 70 eligible. No money required now. send name address age and beneficiary to receive a 10 day free inspection policy. No examination needed. offer limited.
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Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co
Dierks
Kansas City
Large Congregation Hears New Minister at Bluefield
The Graham Presbyterian church in Bluefield Virginia hosted its largest service in years as Rev Charles W Browning Jr began his pastorate. The congregation praised the sermon on Faith and a special musical program featured a solo by Mrs Jimmy McNeer with Bertha Greever as organist. Browning will also preach at Wytheville while Dr Jimmy Smith of Big Stone Gap leads the Appalachian Synod.
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P. H. Ritter
J. B. Greever
Roslyn
New Mexico
Victor Frederickson
Bluefield
W. Va
George Mahood
West Graham
Sam Hedrick
Falls Mille
H. H. Heldreth
John Harvey
Rural Retreat
Guy Ritter
Princeton
Dave Spracher
J. M
W. B. Neel
Walker Shawver
Shawver
Vint Sexton
Shenadoah Valley
Waynesboro
C. M. Thacker
Maybeury
Fredericksburg
Charles W. Browning Jr
Jimmy McNeer
Bertha Greever
Presbyterian Church
Browning
Wytheville
Jimmy Smith
Big Stone Gap
The
Appalachian
Cleveland bank robber released on parole in Ohio
Big Jim Morton was freed from Ohio penitentiary and moved to Columbus city prison awaiting extradition to Hennepin County Minnesota for grand larceny. Governor George White issued the extradition papers today.
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Columbus
Ohio
Big Jim Morton
Cleveland
Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus City
Hennepin County
Minnesota
George White
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Anti-Saloon League
Budweiser
Tos Tiree
P. & Graham Blue Geld
Lou Are
Baltimore, MD
Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra
N. B.C. Networks
U.C. T
Malah Clark
Huntington
Grand Sentinel
United Commercial Travelers
Washington
Maryland
Kentucky
District Columbia
West Virginia
Graham Presbyterian
J.C. Penney CO
Federal St
Flat Top National Bank
Toyos
Penney’s
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