James William Simon obituary in Bluefield
James William Simon 23 a popular Bluefield man died 5 30 am at St Luke s hospital after a month illness He was born January 8 1913 at Williamson came to Bluefield at age five worked with father in confectionery and fruit firm on Federal street Known as Fata he belonged to Presbyterian Sunday school Survived by parents two sisters Alice and Frances and brother Pred Funeral at Christ Episcopal church Monday 2 20 pm conducted by Rev Basil Karbawy and Rev Jennings W Hobson Burial Walnut Grove cemetery Pallbearers listed including Dexter W Tabor Jr and Bob Jesses Honorary Pallbearers noted.
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James William Simon
Bluefield
St. Luke's Hospital
Mr. Simon
Williamson
Joe Bimon
Willamson
Christ Episcopal Church
Basil Karbawy
Brooklyn
N. Y
Jennings W. Hobson
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Dexter W. Tabor Jr
Bob Jesses
Bl Hendricks
Willard Earley
Lenwood Lucas
James Porterfield
Frank Dunn
Marvin L. Serguson
Reginald Wickham
Bob Hon
Bartley Miner Seriously Hurt In Auto Crash Near Welch
Mike Gonzalla a Mexican miner from Bartley West Virginia was admitted to Grace hospital Welch after an auto wreck at Junior Poca one mile from Welch. Jon Vaciak 81 also of Bartley driver of the car is held in Welch jail on a charge of reckless driving. Vaciak escaped with minor injuries while Gonzalla is in critical condition. He was pronounced when admitted to the hospital.
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Mike Gonzalla
Bartley
W. Va
Grace Hospital
Welch
Junior Poca
Jon Vaciak
Vaciak
Gonzalla
Local Shops Mall Curtain Deals and Beauty Services
A cluttered local page lists bargains on curtains and home textiles from Fretwell's and Croquignote styles. Beauty shops Mary Lee and Matz promote perms, finger waves, shampoos, with contact details. Also noted are used appliance sales at Ware Hek'a and Warlick Furniture, plus a noon fried chicken special at Raleigh Hotel and a Needlework class ad from 603 Bailey Building.
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Matz Beauty Shop
Matz Hotel
Ware
Warlick Furniture Store
Reservationa
W. I. Alley
Vineyard St
Collision Leaves Two Coal Company Workers Injured
State police investigate a crash involving Vaciak who was driving at high speed and veered off the road after side wiping a Welch driver, Q L Spinge of Welch. Both victims are employed by Pont Creek Pocahontas Coal Company and hospitalized with serious injuries including a fractured skull.
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Vaciak
Q L. Spinge
Welch
State Road Commission
Pont Creek Pocahontas Coal Company
Jury in Trial of Woman Discharged
In Rockville Maryland jurors failed to reach a verdict in the trial of Anne Lyddane a 21 year old bank secretary charged with conspiring to murder her husband Francis Lyddane. After nine hours of deliberation the panel was deadlocked and discharged by Judge Charles W Woodward.
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Rockville
Jane
Anne Lyddane
Francis
Stam) Lyddane
Charles W. Woodward
Panies
Holt Seated Question Faces Senate After Long Debate
The Senate weighs Holt’s seating as age legality is challenged for the first time. Committee members split along party lines with Democrats supporting Holt and Republicans opposing. Connally reserved judgment, King and Dickinson abstained to study the constitutional question, while a majority report by George is planned for Tuesday.
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George
Brown
N. H
Legat
Hatch
Nmj
Ind
Gachman
Tenn
Gore
Okla
Daly
Wis
Hasings
Del
Austin
Johnson
Calif
Connally
Tex
Senstorg
King
Utah
Dickinson
Lowe
Holt
Senate
Charles W. Holt
Margaret Nichols
Iikins
Auto-Cho Chugh Fatal to Autoist
A vehicle crash near Berton Virginia left Clyde Kirk a Bluefield college graduate of 1930 dead. The party, delayed from a carnival, traveled from Bluefield to Berton with Luck girl joining in Bluefield. The Kirk family ties include C. W. Kirk and N. L. Kirk farming near the brother’s estate. funeral plans expected in Bluefield.
Uncertainty In Roanoke Power Depart Ments Spreads
Unclear reports say reductions in the motive power department began the first of the month at Roanoke. The power order affects all points on the system. Over the past two weeks mines in the Norfolk and Western territory have been mentioned in connection with the broader disruption.
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Bael
Roanoke
Motive Power Departmente
Norfolk and Western Territory
Wage Conferees Gather as Guffey Plan Faces Backlash
Wage negotiators meet in the capital on June 24 amid strong industry opposition to the Guffey bill, which critics say would place government in direct control of coal and other major industries, undermining self governance and prompting broader constitutional concerns. Production data show coal stocks rising as soft coal talks stall and hard coal output jumps in early June.
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United States
Washington
NRA
Bureau of Mines
Pennsylvania
SKEET SHOOTER HITS HIGH MARK AT BLUEFIELD
C W French set a local skeet record by hitting 24 of 25 in a 21-target event at Bluefield Gun Club. He finished with 43 for top overall, followed by Lee Hall 39x60 and R G Maxwell 37x60. Regular 25-yard event saw C H Bivens win 47x60 with Di Beury 46x60. Rainy weather drew better attendance than expected and East Meadow Lark in Keyser will host upcoming zone and state shoots.
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Bluefield
C. W. French
French
Lee Hall
R. G. Maxwell
H. L. Peak
West Virginia
Bluefield Club
C. H. Biveng
W. C. Snyder
H. H. Radcliffe
G. L. Edwards
A. J. Smith
Frank Simmerman
L. C. Andrews
OC. E. Brooke
Jess Grogeclose
Charley Lacy
G. B. Maxwell
Lyle James
H. Ll. Peak
J. BE
Blaydbs
C. H. Bivens
M. W. Sinclair
Bunny Kirtner
G- L. Edwards
Grosecloge
Simmerman
Brooke
W.M. Ferrell
Stanto Hop Fails at Wichita Port Flight Attempt
Post plans to modify the Winnie Mae for a trans continental subatratosphere flight but fails at Wichita Port. He seeks to beat a world record with theLockheed-Vega built Winnie Mae carried Harold Gatty on the 1931 around world flight. Post previously flew solo around the world in seven days 18 hours 49 minutes, landing in New York on July 22 1933.
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Post
Winnie Mae
Harold Gatty
New York
IMF War Threat Peage in Chaco Vary Ween News
In this era of political strain the NRA faces scrutiny as war threats loom in Chaco and public confidence frays. Washington shows uneven enthusiasm while preparations for new legislation and political recalibration continue. The GOP grass roots rally in Springfield promises a possible perfect 1936 path, stressing independence, sound currency, a balanced budget, and workers’ protective measures. News items include kidnap cases, Dionne quintuplets custody talk, royal matters, and a large Shriners convention, with international events and political reactions noted.
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Supreme Court
NRA
Washington
Hyde Park
West Point
Congress
White House
Washington Observera
Springfield
Thea
Dionne
North Bay
Ont
Valin
England
David Darrah
Chicago Tribune
Italy
Huey Long
Senate
Reinsdorf
Germany
Finland
Durban
Natal
South Africa
Jersey City Livestock Market Report
Jersey City market notes for June 15 show 9 600 head of sheep and lambs with 4 460 direct. Lambs steady with good springer prices around 9.35. sheep offerings nominal according to U S Dept of Agriculture.
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Jersey City
U. S. Dept
Outlook for 8 activity smooths at Springfield debate
President Roove-Velt presents the issue of federal versus state authority over national social and economic problems. Republican leaders push for states rights while Democrats emphasize the need for federal solutions. The president adopts a wait and see stance, denying immediate constitutional change.
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Springfield
Roove- Velt
Belove
Notice to avoid publication as delinquent for 1934 taxes
J C Fanning, Sheriff and Treasurer, warns readers not to publish his name as a tax delinquent for 1934. The notice directs attention to another location in the paper for full details and urges compliance with the official record.
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J. C. Fanning
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Janes W. Simon
Bartley Miner
Fretwell's
Mary Lee Beauty Shop
Naieigh Street
Nendereon Cleaners and Laundry
Bland Atrest
Wormerly the
Rainbow
Raleigh
Maefield Business Vallete
Bailey Building
W. GH. Gunningham
Dave
Mre
Stella Jones
Gradmann
Mount
Everest
Watson’s
Wormler
Betsy Brown
Beatrice Taffeta
Rale Price
Watson’s Price
SILE
Atson Juan Bargain
Bluefield, W. VA
Millar Watt
AOLT
Mize
Miles Virginia
E. Ray Kirk
Berton
Capital
J. W. Waters Co. Jewelers Federal St
Blaufeld, W. Va
G. S. Hagar
Bailey
Wichita Port
Chaco
Pera One
Weyerheauser
Norman Millen
Morton Mitkle
A. R. Dafoe
Imajesty
Atlantic City
Federal
Bluefield Supply CO
Federa
Jersey City Livestock
Forest City Times
Forest City
The
Bluefield Hardware Co
Bluefield Gas & Power Company
Bland ST
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