Death of Robert A. Hawkes in Bluefield
Robert A. Hawkes of Bluefield died last evening at St. Luke's hospital after months of illness from influenza complications. Born February 20, 1891 near Matoaka, he was a deacon and teacher at Westminster Presbyterian Church and worked as manager of A. P. M. Wholesale. survived by wife Mary Eldridge Hawkes and two sons, with funeral plans pending.
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Robert A. Hawkes
Augusta Street
St. Luke’s Hospital
Bob” Hawkes
Mercer County
Matoaka
Bluefield
Castner, Curran and Bullitt
A. P. M. Wholesale Company
W. A. Richards
Mary Eldridge
Albemarle Street
Masonic
Hfs Church
Hoover outlines tax revision and immigration stance
President Hoover defends administration amid economic strain, praising coordinated federal actions to avert panic. He cites wage maintenance, construction expansion, drought relief, farm aid, tariff protection, and immigration exclusion as core policies shaping recovery and future prosperity.
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Hoover
Hoover Vigoros
Doles
Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Banks
Farm Loan and
Farm Board System
Leader Heads Home After Ceremony For Memorial Dedication
Standing ovation and cheers mark the event as the leader departs for Governor Leslie's home to spend the night before an early departure for Marion Ohio to dedicate the Warren G Harding memorial.
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Leslie
Marion
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
City Receives Ford Fire Hose Truck in Bluefield
Bluefield authorities authorized Elmer C. Barton to purchase a new Ford fire hose truck. Placed at the South Side station, it replaces a ten year old unit and is described as a compact hose wagon with ample equipment for rapid service.
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Bluefield
Elmer C. Barton
South Side
Central Station
Sunday High Day Teaches Power From On High
North Side church notes report a high day with the Holy Spirit's power. Rev Mrs Mary L Glenn will preach at Masonic Hall Princeton West Virginia Wednesday night June 17. J W B Watkins and daughters depart for Columbus Ohio on a motor trip. Dr W C Mitchell returns from Beckley on business.
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North Side
Church Street
M. L. Glenn
Z. F. Brown
Mary L. Glenn
United Holy Church
Masonic Hall
High Street
Princeton
W. Va
J. W. B. Watkins
Levanna
Geraldine
Columbus
Ohio
Reltaives
W. C. Mitchell
Beckley
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LeRoy Brack
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Cairo
Til
Main
Little Men
Shantung
A. W. Cox
FORD
News OF the Colored People
Holy Chur
Spr
Cloverbloom
Armour Creameries
Armour
Armour and Company
Chicago
KDKA
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