Friendly Contest in Town Election
In a cordial municipal vote, victors and vanquished congratulated each other with little discord. R C Anderson backed meters but urged fair trial and lower water rates, while Pippin won strong council support in a race against Mayor Crockett. Painter was reelected treasurer, and a new council member will start September 1, replacing long-time police chief George Havens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Anderson
Anderson
Council
C. P. Painter
Pippin
R Crockett
Mr. Crockett
George Havens
Capitation Tax Law Catches Unwary Voters
The six months capitation tax trapped about 600 citizens in the municipal election on June 14. Critics say the tax dates back 30 years and note a preference for a 60 day payment window before elections. Voters often become election minded about two months prior to candidate filings.
Senator Roland Chase Visits Methodist Conference
Senator Roland E. Chase of Clintwood, Republican nominee for Virginia’s Ninth District, attends a district Methodist conference at Graham Methodist Church. He stayed overnight in Bluefield, to meet supporters and discuss the campaign outlook, predicting favorable reception and possible victory. He notes Republican capitation tax views and plans to open his campaign in August.
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Roland E. Chase
Clintwood
Congress
Virginia
The
Methodist Church
Graham Methodist Church
Chase
Bluefield
Senator Chases
Delegates Attend Tazewell District Conference at Graham
The Tazewell district conference convened Wednesday morning at the Graham Methodist church with about 100 delegates and visitors from Tazewell Russell Dickenson and Buchanan counties. Presiding elder Dr. S. D. Long led a gathering that included Emory and Henry president Dr. J. N. Hillman and others. Speakers included Rev P P Tabor and Rev F B Shelton with talks on youth work by Mrs Arthur Hendricks.
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Tazewell
Graham Methodist Church
Russell
Dickeneon
Buchanan
Reberry College
C. G. Hounshell
General Board of Missions
Roland EB. Chase
Clintwood
Mise Betelle Wagner
Evelyn Starling
Triangle Mountain Institute
Buchanan County
F. B. Shelton
Haleton
Bluefield
Mre. Hendricke Ia
Conference session open to public in Bluefield area
Reverend speakers from Honaker and Bluefield Va take active part in a district conference. Dr Hillman to address at 11 30 this morning. Sessions open to the public with meals provided by Graham Methodist ladies in Palmer hall. Conference adjourns this afternoon.
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KB. A. Philipps
Honaker
C. T. Miller
W. D. Larrowe
B. T. Sells
Bluefield
Secasons
Hillman
Graham Methodist Church
Palmer Hall
Hearty Welcome for Col. Saunders Family Returns to Town
The Saunders family, led by Col. J. B. Saunders, received a warm hometown welcome on their arrival from Williamson. Miss Julia Saunders and Sidney Saunders helped finalize their move into the W. R. Lewis residence near the Presbyterian church on Tazewell avenue, reuniting with Pocahontas roots and Norfolk and Western history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
J. B. Saunders
Lower freight rates cut costs for southwest Virginia livestock
Railroads announced reduced freight rates for livestock shipments effective August 1 1932. The schedule includes Pearlsburg Bluefield Tazewell Honaker and Dublin points. They estimate annual savings for cattle and sheep growers in southwest Virginia of about $100 000. Stock can be shipped under the new rates with these reduced charges.
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Southwest Virginia
Pearlsburg
Bluefield
Tazewell
Honaker
Dublin
Virginia
Cattle Shipments Routed Through Tazewell and Honaker
The claim notes that cattle could be moved to market cheaper by rail than by truck, with Tazewell and Honaker identified as among the most important cattle shipping points along the Clinch Valley.
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Tazewell
Honaker
Clinch Valley
Rainy spell boosts crops in Clinch Valley
Farmers report persistent showers across the state soaking soil and driving crop growth. An old timer notes that when the moon hangs over the mountain such showers may be expected, signaling continued wet weather through the week.
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Clinch Valley
Virginia Side Personal News Highlights Local Visits
Mrs Alfred Deaton and her son George Marshall left for Rocky Mount Virginia to visit family. Mrs R B Williamson, previously ill, is improved. Mrs Alley Webb underwent a blood transfusion at Bluefield sanitarium. Mrs Clarence Taylor from Castlewood attended the Methodist district conference with her daughter Margaret. Mrs E B Breweter and son visit Bellangee Virginia. Mrs M B Lindamood of Wytheville stays with sister Mrs Grover Wagner on Falle Mills road.
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Alfred Deaton
George Marshall
Rocky Mount
R. B. Williamson
Alley Webb
Bluefield
Clarence Taylor
Castlewood
Margaret
E. B. Breweter and Son
Bellangee
Y. Va
M. B. Lindamood
Wytheville
Grover Wagner
Falle Mills Road
Reading reform and the Turkish censor in Istanbul
In Istanbul the government censor Meliha Hanim has overseen publications since Mustafa Kemal's alphabet reform. Over seven months she perused all available works, shaping how reading unfolds in modern Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francie Bacon
Meliha Hanim
Istanbul
Mustapha Kemal
Periodical Output of City Publications Reaches 5000
In that period the city produced about 5,000 newspapers books and magazines totaling roughly twenty five publications daily indicating a thriving press.
Spain to honor 1898 heroes in new memorial mausoleum
Spain will enshrine 1898 campaign heroes in a memorial mausoleum to be built in Madrid with joint funding from the city and the federal government. The heroes fought against United States forces in Cuba and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
United States
Cuba
Philip
Pines
MAY INSTALL BUSES ON WEST END LINE
Rumors say Tri City Traction plans to discontinue street cars on the West Graham line and run buses instead to Maple Hill cemetery. The change would extend service to the corporate limits and replace the current street car stop about a mile from town. Approval would be sought from the Virginia state corporation commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri- City Traction Company
West Graham
Eet
Maple Hill Cemetery
Tri-City Traction Company
Virginia State Corporation Commission
B. C. Headache Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A North Carolina pharmacist created B. C. a multi ingredient formula to ease most headaches in minutes. Sold in 10¢ and 25¢ packages at drugstores. Also claims to relieve muscular pain fever neuralgia and nervous unrest without opiates or habit forming drugs.
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North Carolina
B. C
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Woods-Brevick Motor CO
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