Bus Terminal Plan Filed For Bland Federal Scott Streets
The Flat Top Insurance agency acting for Atlantic Greyhound Bus Co and G T Leslie filed a building permit for a bus terminal and restaurant to be built on Bland Federal and Scott streets at an estimated cost of 10 000. The old Masonie building on Gand street would be used as part of the terminal and the board deferred action pending clearer plans and specifications until next week.
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Flat Top Insurance Agentisy
Atlantic Greyhound Bus Company
G. T. Leslie
Leslie
Bland
Federal
Scott Streets
Hows Glory
Masonie
Qand Street
Tahor's
Capone Pleads Guilty as Feds Intensify War on Gangsters
Al Capone pleads guilty to income tax and prohibition offenses in Chicago, a pivotal victory for federal agents led by the Internal Revenue Service and the Untouchables. Officials say New York will be the next major target with expanded efforts across Detroit Philadelphia St Louis and Cleveland as part of a nationwide crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capone
Chicago
Internal Revenue Bureau
Prohibition
Untouchables
George KH. Q. Johnson
Mitchell
Washington
Johnson
Springfield
Hoover
New York
al Capoce
Danainment
Jusfica
Internal Revenue
Detroit
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland
Smelling Salts End Boxing Bout in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles a boxing bout was halted after Tommy Santos, a preliminary fighter, received smelling salts from a frantic seconds man in his corner at the end of the third round with Martin Zuniga. Santos could not continue, giving Zuniga the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Tommy Santos
Martin Zuniga
Secon
Santo
Zuniga
Santos
Love, Deception, and a Rich Suitor in Oakdale
Irene faces a tangle of love and betrayal as Derry Meade and Irene wrestle with loyalty and desire. Meanwhile Gaylord, a wealthy fiancé, pursues Irene after a hastily delayed reunion with Derry. In Oakdale, tensions mount as past secrets collide with present vows.
Two Marines Die in Nicaraguan Skirmish Reported
Washington reports the death of two Marines attached to the Nicaraguan national guard in a skirmish with insurgents. The fallen are Lieutenant Lester B. Power of Calistoga California and Sergeant William B. McGhee of Chattanooga Tennessee. Power served as a captain and McGhee as a lieutenant in the native guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nicraguan National Guard
Navy’ Department
Lester B. Power
Calistoga
California
William B. McGhee
Chattanooga
Tenn
Power
McGhee
Native Guard
Son of C. R. Houchins Dies at Bluestone
Edward Leo Houchins, two year old son of Mr and Mrs C R Houchins of Bluestone, died at 3 yesterday morning at Dinefield Sanitarium after a two week illness from a stomach disorder. Body sent to Grundy Virginia for funeral services and burial today. Survived by parents and brothers Hazel Raymond Ray Warren and James Houchins.
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Edward Leo Houchins
C. R. Houchine
Bluestone
Dinefield Sanitarium
Grundy
Hazel
Raymond
Ray
Warren
James Houchins
Hawkes Funeral This Afternoon at Westminster Church
Funeral services for Robert A Mawkes of 1212 Augusta street will be held this afternoon at 2:30 at Westminster Presbyterian church. Interment in Walnut Grove cemetery. Rev C G Gunn and several pastors will lead. Bluefield Masonic lodge and Mercer lodge will conduct grave services. Died Monday after months of illness. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named. power bearers listed.
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Robert A. Mawkes
Augusta Street
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Walnut Grove Cemetery
C. G. Gunn
W. Moore
D. D
W. Hayne
J. G. Herndon
Bluefield Masonic Lodge
John Rodman
W. G C. Croye
Dr. H. G Steele
Harry W. Biges
Frank Booth
W. A. Counter
WY. Bateman
R. P. Bolen
Oswald Peters
C. W. Dickey
Wade Walker
W. W. Grear
LL. Wright
John 4. Powell
D D. Lott
W. H. Land
City Board Adopts Ordinances and Street Plan
The board reviewed a wall built near a private property and delayed a street lighting project on View avenue at Knox and Point streets. It authorized Scott street improvements from Federal to Raleigh with bids due July 14 and denied extending the temporary self service pump permit on Commerce street. Boxing promoter George Ordich requested a fight permit.
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Scott Street
Federal
Raleigh
J. W. Johnson
Commerce Street
Johnson
George Ordich
Portsmouth
Ohio
Rotary International 1931 Vienna Convention Speakers listed
Note the lineup for Rotary International 1931 in Vienna June 22 to 26 with vp founder incumbent president and world leaders. Almon J. Roth of Palo Alto leads with Paul P Horrigs of Chicago founder emeritus sending a message. Lord Robert Cecil Dr Louis R Grote and Edward A Filens appear to address delegates.
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Rotary International
Vienna
Almon J. Roth
Palo Alto
Calif
Paul P. Horrigs
Chicago
Lord Robert Cecil
England
Louis R. Grote
Germany
Edward A. Filens
Boston
Bluefielders Attend Unveiling Ceremony
Residents from Bluefield and surrounding areas travel to Peterstown for the unveiling of a monument honoring Monroe county pioneer settlers Christian Peters and Henry Hull. Under good weather, Peterstown anticipates one of its largest crowds, with extensive preparations underway.
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Bluefield
Peterstown
Christian Peters
Henry Hull
Monroe County
Brushfork Home Destroyed by Fire Near Brushfork
The home of W. H. Burnett near Brushfork was totally destroyed by fire that began around three o'clock yesterday morning. Fire officials suspect the blaze started from an off stave though the cause remains undetermined. Central Station firefighters answered a noon call from Bluefield avenue near Spruce Street. An automobile owned by Doe Smith, a tourist, was mentioned in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Burnett
Brushfork
Central Station
Bluefield Avenue
Spruce Street
Doe Smith
Schumann Heink Wins Suit Against Carewe
Los Angeles reports Madame Eiride, later Schumann Heink, and her son Ferdinand won breach of contract judgments in superior court against motion picture producer Edwin Carewe. She secured 75000 dollars, he 600 of 11000. The suits arose from failure to produce a film featuring the singer and her son, costing a season of concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Eiride
Schumann-Heink
Ferdinand
Edwin Carewe
Carewe
Firemen Sell Brew To Buy New Equipment
Philadelphia June 16 The Trainer fire department said it needed funds to modernize gear and began selling home brew. Two firefighters were jailed in federal court on possession and liquor charges after agents seized 8,200 bottles and 300 gallons of home brew at the fire house on Saturday.
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Philadelphia
Trainer
Day of Prayer and Fasting Observed by Methodist Churches
Bluefield Methodists observe a day of fasting and prayer at Bland Street Methodist Church with an 11 o clock service led by pastors from Bland Trinity and Grace churches and Dr J A Burrow. Evening services and noonday fast are planned as part of a southern Methodist observance urged by the college of bishops and the commission of spiritual life.
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College of Bishops
Bluefield Methodists
Bland Street Methodist Church
Bland Trinity
Grace Methodist
J. A. Burrow
Drealding
Blusfeld
Holston
Commission of Spiritual Life
General Conference
Negro farm hand is spirited away in Huntaville
Thomas Jasper a 2 Negro farm hand convicted in court yesterday of annoying a white girl in her home, was seized from the city jail early today by two unidentified white men who disappeared with him. Officials feared lynching as they searched for the trio. Jasper had been fined 100 dollars for disturbing the girl and was returned to his cell pending payment. A separate item reports Averill Hodge of Huntington drowned at a lake near Paris Illinois while vacationing, after cramps struck during swimming.
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Irene
Derry Meadow
Bla
Asa Orewa
Gaylord
Derry
Hits
Wifo
Alnro
Asa
Oakdale
Asa A
Town
Ile
Daldala
Old Town
Asi
Rene
Paii
Perry
Sin
Treas
Ivo
Corey
Haye Mona
Huntaville
Ala
Thomas Jasper
Polles
Sehlifa
Pollen
Jasper
Wen
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Prentins
Beryl
Alo
Ghylord
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Jody
Joses
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Wade
Cate Fage
Tome
Proniss
Horyl
Everet
Trena
Onkinte
Wxpoxa
Troup
Prontisa
Trans
Jhim
Diot
Tren
Trene
Denny
Derry Meade
Anania
Irena
Trone
Jove
Prentiss Mansion
Teuessa
Irens
Elks Ballroom
W. Va
Belton’s
Fla. Society
Florida
C. R. Houchins
Hawkes
Loxing
West Virginia
Fom
South Carolina
Kgaerr & Myers
Tonacco
Huntington
Paris
Averill Hodge
Way
Hodge
Washington, D. C
Norfolk and Western Railway
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