Elk to Present Flag Program in Bluefield
Bluefield hosts its flag day program at the Elks lodge with music readings and short historical talks. Rev C G Gunn of Immeter Presbyterian will speak on The History of the Flag and soprano Sally Litz will perform with the Beaver Orchestra providing selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Lodge of Elke
Lodge of the Elks
Wan C. G. Gunn
Immeter Presbyterian Church
Gunn
Hu- H. M. Ner
Sally Litz
Virginia
Lite
Aplain G. D. Kendrick
James Elmer Brown
Howell M R. Linsolo
Paul H. Won
George M. Rev Jr
J Emmett Jon
Beaver
Esquire
Tennessee Man Freed on Possession Counts
At a hearing before Commissioner George McCall in Tazewell H L Neff of Bluefield Virginia and Bill Byrd of Tennessee were acquitted of liquor possession. Federal agents had arrested them in the Bluestone Motor garage where officers said more than ten gallons of whiskey were found in two autos. The autos were returned to their owners after acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCall
Tazewell
H. L. Neff
Bluefield
Bill Byrd
Tennessee
Bluestone Motor Company
Virginian Railway Wins Damage Suit
A directed verdict for the defendant was returned in the case Fitzgerald vs Virginian Railway Company in U S district court. The court session adjourned for the day as the grand jury was to be charged by Judge George W McClintic and criminal trials were slated to begin Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
FBIL
Fitzgerald
Virginian Railway Company
Agre
Weauiee Maet
George W. McClintic
Democratic committee to delay until after national convention
Morgantown officials report the Monongalia county Democratic executive committee will postpone forming a new organization until after the national convention. A meeting is set for July 7 to finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
Monongalia County
Democratic Executive Committee
Billy Sunday club plans Sunday trip to Bland convict camp
Members of the Billy Sunday club will meet at Hamilton hall at 2 p.m. Sunday and proceed to the Bland county convict camp. Contact C. P. Claytor or Lawrence Layne at the listed phone numbers to arrange transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sunday Club
Hamilton Hall
Bland County
C. P. Claytor
Lawrence Layne
Revival at Wade School House Continues with Services
In Wade, Rev. R. H. Black urged acceptance of God during a sermon from Luke. Three conversions followed. Services are set for 11 am, 2:30 pm, and 8 pm with community groups and visiting orders planning events and celebrations at the Wade school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade School
R. H. Black
Calvary Baptist Church
God
Wnre
Eithem
Christ
Women Observed At South Bluefield Christian Church
The Colored community marks Women's Day at South Bluefield Christian church on Jones Street led by Rev. H. Smith with 10 a m Sunday school and 1 and 3 pm sermons. Participants include Mrs Linkford Mrs Allen Miss Owens and others with a $1 contribution urged from members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway Church of Christ
HL. G Crowe
South Bluefield Christian Church
Jones Street
H. Smith
Aste Preas
H. Linkford
W. H. Allen
Alberta M. Owens
Myrtle Campbell
Carrie Gunn
A Zink Near Death After influenza in Bluefield
Mrs. T A Zink of Rogers street Bluefield, about twenty five years a resident, lay critically ill from influenza. Relatives remained at her bedside as of press time. She is mother to T W Zink of Keystone and others in Rogers street Richlands and St Bernardine California. Born in Montgomery County Virginia.
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T. A. Zink
Bluefield
Rogers Street
T. A. Draper
Richlands
J. L. Watkins
St. Bernardine
Calif
Zink
Montgomery County
Virginia
Earthquake Shakes Vera Cruz At 8 22 PM
A violent tremor struck Vera Cruz Mexico at 8 22 tonight causing buildings to rock for over two minutes. Residents rushed into the streets kneeling and praying for divine aid to avert further destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fparthouake
Vera Crus
Mexico
Traior
Dog Attacks Spark Alarm in Bluefield
A mad dog attacked several people in Bluefield yesterday forcing a citywide chase from the west end to Wilson Street. Chief S. W. Lewis killed the dog with a shotgun after three revolver shots failed to stop it. no confirmed bites were reported and a dog owner warning was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anmal
Wilson Street
S. W. Lewis
R. M. White
Bluefield Ice and Cold Storage Company
White
Frank Smith
West End
Lewis
Conta
Sorority Alumnae Entertain Students at Maple Shade Tea Room
Alpha Xi Delta alumnae hosted active members at Maple Shade tea room on Princeton road during summer break. Mrs J Pauw Udy president and Miss Anice Gott secretary acted as hostesses. Special guest Miss Maxine Brown Ince ton, Brenau student, attended.
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Maple Shade Tea Room
Princeton Road
Alpha Xi Delta
J. Pauw Udy
Anice Gott
Princeton
Maxine Brown, Inceton
Brenau
College Notables Include Mrs Perdue and Miss Burryman
Miss Frances Perdue of Gainesville Ga attends Randolph Macon College in Lynchburg while Miss Charlotte Burryman has taught at Marshall College during the winter session. Bramwell is noted as her origin.
Three Held on Booze Counts
Ruby Hensen of Hale's Gap and Myrtle Wingfield of Bluefield were arrested by State Prohibition Officer Eli Watkins after a high speed chase on Bland and Frederick streets. Hensen is jailed in default of $2000 bond on federal charges of possession and transportation of liquor. Myrtle Wingfield bonded for $500 and her mother Annie Wingfield bonded for $250 after officers found liquor and home brew at their residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Hensen
Hale's Gap
United States District Court
Myrtle Wingfield
Bluefield
Eli Watkins
Bland Street
Frederick Street
Fair Grounds
Watkins
Bailey
Williams Street
Annie Wingfield
Ruby Hensen Ts
Thomas H. Scott
Manes High Gun at Logal Traps in Bluefield Meet
H W Karnes of Princeton led with 98 at the third registered shoot by the Bluefield Gun Club. Sumpter Bluefield and Bennett Northfork tied for second with 93. Twenty-one shooters attended the event with visitors from Wyoming Algoma Powhatan Crozier gun clubs and E L Moss of Richmond watching.
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H. W. Karnes
Princeton
Bluefield
E. L. Moss
Richmond
Western Cartridge Company
Raliff
Sessler
McNew
Doss
Moss Enadocusdon
Biven
Sdeceens
Bennett
Tierney
Copenhaver
Baldwin
Weller
W. T. Mitchell
Beary
Olinger
Huddleston
Sale
Bush
McQuail
Oscar Mitchell
Ruddell
Claydes
Alcott
Hoffgan
Moss
Bailiff
Bivens
Thomas
Snyder
Dass
Bluefield Man Charged With Possessing Liquor
Bluefield resident George Jones was released on $500 bond after arrest by state prohibition officer Eli Watkins for possessing seven pints of whiskey. He is to appear in court Monday afternoon before Laurie W. McNeal, with a hearing set for 4 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jones
Bluefield
Laurie W. W. McNeal
Jones
South Bluefield
Eli Watkins
Society Notes From White Sulphur and Nearby Towns
Mrs R J Clarkson and daughter Evelyn travel to Hot Springs Virginia and Washington for about a month as part of West Virginia Bankers Association society coverage. D L Holtz and granddaughter Helen Coffey drive to Staunton Virginia for a weekend with relatives. Miss Glassie Carroll prepares to depart Ridge Street society activity continues.
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J. B. Belcher
West Virginia Bankers’ Association
R. J. Clarkson
Evelyn
Hot Springs
Washington
D. L. Holtz
Helen Coffey
Staunton
Glassie Carroll
D. M. Carroll
Ridge Street
Local residents enter consultative visit with visiting guests
A visiting party from Washington arrives to consult with Lewisburg staff. Miss Margaret Nelson returns home for an indeterminate stay. Miss Grace Hamilton of Huntington visits city relatives. Frank Maynard rests at home from West Virginia University. Mr and Mrs W E Whalen and children return from Roanoke and Hardy Virginia. Larry McCluntosh of Bluefield-Prince is ill. Mr and Mrs I France send Harry to visit Mrs Frante’s uncle Thomas Shelton.
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Jonesville
Afoe
Roy Callaway
Callaway
Frank Spangler
M. W. Zirkle
E. Va
Ware
Paul L. Royer
Royer
Margaret Witten
Tazewell
C. F. Tynes
Sarah Davis
Roanoke
Ben D. Morgan
Wineyard Street
George Burchett
North Wilkesboro
N. C
F. C. Burchett
Union Street
N. W
K. D. Evans
Betty Jean
Evans
Frank Johnston
Princeton Avenue
Mr. Evans
Laura Evans
Glenwood Park
C. R. Strother
Albemarle Street
Virginia
FE. Mustard
Paul
Charlottesville
Charles Mustard
J. B. Crockett
Herndon
W. Va
Bernard McClancherty
BE. S. Pedigo
Kenneth Igo
Pulaski
Trubie Farmer
Eckman
Oscar Tilley
Pontiac
Mich
George Cook
Melrose Street
South America
Atkins Construction Company
Frances Reese
Reese
Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati
C. L. Robison
Chester
Winona
W. M. Lankford
Jefferson Street
Thelma Watson
Princeton
J. T. Mason
Mise
William Greenspon
St. Luke's Hospital
Newman
Washington
Child
John B. Laing
Lewisburg
W. Ba
Nepew
Nelson
Sint Bieter
Werore
Margaret " Nelson
Grace Hamilton
Huntington
J. S. Hamilton
Hamilton
Bluefield
Frank Maynard
West Virginia University
Morgan, Town
W. E. Whalen
Maxine
Jack
Hardy
Larry Mccluntosh
Bluefeld-Princetoad
IL Francee
Harry
Ley
Frante
Thomas Shelton
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Gray
West Virginia
Bluefeia
Becviegton
Beckiey
Crakeston
Parkersburg
Weeroteano
Princes
Li Rail Transit CO
Deane, Tran Transit CO
Bird Transit CO
Ec Uerined
Cagnesv Trans
Bluefield Re. C
Jd. Stuart
Marion
Coronado Beach
Cal
J. H. Stuart
Linefield
KR. Rh. Stuart
College Avenue
Busy Bee
Raleigh Hotel
Bath
Raleigh Street
Warrick Plano
Red Ash Coal Co
Lola Houchell
Crockett
F. M. Dick
Walter McCrady
Greensboro
W. C. Shrader
Evelyn Swain
Bruce
Mabel Foglesong
Louise
Frank Ward
Josephine
Juanita Shrader
Irene Hilton
Harry M. Haffen
Weet
Virginian
Batley Lumber Co
Mer
N. F. Wickham
Boone Street
Elgood
Mies Viola Bethel
Ruth Mathey
Board of Education
County School Board
International Sunday School Board
Bible Department
Community Church
Peery
Gibson
Palace Theater
Stouts
Resolute Lodge No
Wolfe Order
Bramwell Crafts
Elks, Pythjane
Masons
U. S&s
the ‘Colored People
Scott Street
Scott Street Baptist Church
RK. KR. Richardson
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Missionary Society
Sctiool
Grace McCollam
Bennett College
Alberta Tettis
Mies Mathey
Jurdett
Louise Morgan
Charlie
Missta Middle White
OcleeKthel
Service
Rodefer
Dept
Spumoni
A. Zink
Pedigo
Bluefield, W. VA
State Line
Graham
Graham, Va
Wyrtle Wingfield
Manes
Logal Traps
Cumberland Heights
Society News
Bluefield, West Va
D. Scholls
Dr. Scholl
Mangus - Phillips Shoe Co
End We
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Forest City
By Sidney Smith
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Wran
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