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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1933

Page

3

Surprise in Store in Ninth District Governor Race

Senator W Worth Smith of Louisa predicts a big surprise in the Ninth district three cornered governor race. He says Peery supporters face a distinct surprise when primary returns from Ninth district and Valleys of Virginia come in, notes Deal strength limited to Norfolk. A fourth candidate may enter with a liquor plan as an independent. Republicans set July 4 nomination in Lynchburg.

W. Worth Smith Louisa Smith Norfolk Peery Valley of Virginia Byrd Deal Virginia Lynchburg

Virginia Side Churches Daily Services and Rally Day

Virginia side churches list Sunday school times and sermons across multiple towns including Bluefield Richlands Pocahontas Pearisburg Norton Big Stone Gap and Graham area with pastors Rev Herbert H Young Rev John A Winslow Rev BE Hughes Rev E W Hughes and Rev C W Kelley. The notice urges participation in services and notes Father’s Day observances and rally day theme A Day for Christ.

Christ Church Big Stone Gap John A. Winslow

Funeral for J. G. Bailey Draws Large Turnout Near Falls Mills

A large gathering of friends and neighbors attended the Thursday funeral at P. W. Wagner's home for J. G. Bailey who died Wednesday at his Falls Mills area residence. Ministers Rev. W. D. Larrowe, Rev. EB. Cole, and Rev. M. Quesenberry spoke on his strong character and church service. Graveside rites were conducted by the Masonic fraternity. Bailey leaves many mourners.

P. W. Wagner J. G. Bailey Falls Mills W. D. Larrowe Graham Circuit EB. H. Cole Kimball W. Va M. Quesenberry Castlewood Bailey Mr. Larrowe

Tazewell County Teachers Contracts Mailed

Tazewell county school teachers have been mailed their contracts with few personnel changes expected in Bluefield and Graham high schools. W. T. Fix and Z. T. Kye are slated to return, Shelby Heights academy will be closed, 35 teachers to be dropped, and schools reopen September 5 for the 1933 34 term.

Tazewell County Bluefield W. T. Fix Graham High School Z. T. Kye West Graham Shelby Heights Academy Virginia Osborne

Virginia Sidelights Beautiful Tree In Tazewell Area

A feature notes a wax cherry tree in EB Holeapple’s garden on Tazewell avenue and reports vandalism complaints from townspeople about cherry trees. It also covers a Baptist gathering from Bluefield at the New Lebanon association in Honaker and visits by Blanche White of Richmond. A Silver Tea event by Graham Methodist Circle No 3 is postponed to June 29.

EB. L. Holeapple Tazewell Avenue Bluefield Virginia Honaker New Lebanon Association H. A. Willis W. K. Graves J. A. Strickland T. M. Graviey Foster Thompson Joe Denny Blanche White Richmond The Baptist Church Silver Tea Circle No. 3 Graham Methodist Church

Dewberry Delights and a Dream of Capture in Virginia

Market reports note dewberries appearing with dewberry dumplings and praise for dewberry pie. Dream tale follows local police justice T A Osborne who dreamed an escapee prisoner was recaptured and, while walking to the station, learned the prisoner had indeed been rearrested.

Virginia T. A. Osborne Mr. Osborne Pond Coon

Believers Challenge Jail Inmates Over Dreams

Inmates in the jail hear quiet voices of those who doubt the dream claim. A handful of people insist they do not believe in dreams, despite ongoing appeals to hope and purpose behind bars.

Picnic outing at Hockman Pike with Graham church group

The Junior Christian Endeavor of Graham Presbyterian enjoyed a Thursday afternoon picnic beneath shade on Hockman Pike. Miss Virginia Mae Sowers serves as society president. Old-Timer predicts more hot weather soon, warning dirt farmers to expect rain.

Graham Presbyterian Church Hockman Pike Virginia Mae Sowers Raim

Regular services and revival plans at local church

Regular services are held Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. with preaching by Pastor H. A. Willis. The young people's choir sings Sunday evening. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. B. bk. McQueen is superintendent. BYP A meets at 7:00 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. Revival begins fourth Sunday evening as part of prep. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

M. C. Hughes Christ Jesus Christ Pocahontas Presbyterian Graham Presbyterian James F. Galloway G. E Vernon Ruble Charles Sowers H. A. Willis Bk. McQueen B. Y Tazewell Street Edwin C. Wade Paul C. Thomas Samuel W Moore Christian Endeavor Society Thomas and Rogers Streets J. H Hicks James R. Brown Washington and Albemarle G. Gunn W. L. Alley Lewisburg East Wayne Street Ee Calvary Baptist Howard L. Weeks Fred R. Christie S. P. Groseclose Marion Smith

Virginia Side Personal Farm News Roundup

Rev W D Larrowe spends Friday and Saturday at North Taze well for district conference. Mrs C E Prikman, ill recently, is improved. Ellen Cantrell returns from Christiansburg. Callie James leaves for Columbia DC to visit sister Mrs Glenna James Kennedy for about two weeks. Dr W T Gillespie returns to Oak Hill after a brief visit. his daughter stays longer. Mrs R K Crockett with Kemp Jr and June to spend weekend with Mrs Will Ed Peery. Mary Stacy Crockett and Frances Hall stay in Thompson’s Valley for the week.

W. D. Larrowe North Tazewell C. E. Prikman Tazewell Avenue Ellen Cantrell Christiansburg Callie James Columbia D. C Glenna James Kennedy W. T. Gillespie Oak Hill R. K. Crockett Kemp Jr June Tazewell Will Ed Peery Mary Stacy Crockett Frances Hall Thompson's Valley

Church Conference Opens at North Tazewell Holston District

Tazewell Va June 16 Special Tazewell district conference of the Holston annual conference Methodist Episcopal Church South is in session at North Tazewell opening with a preliminary sermon by Rev S B Vaught. Dr J D Long presided at the morning session and Bishop W N Ainsworth spoke at the 7pm service.

Tazewell Holston Methodist Episcopal Church South North Tazewell S. B. Vaught Reynolds Memorial Church Bristol Clinchview Hotel Woman's Missionary Societies Young Peoples Organization F. B. Shelton Board of Christian Education Ken. Woodward Lebanon

Church Announcements on Tazewell Street Schedule

Multiple church notices list services and schedules for Tazewell and surrounding streets. Details include sermon times, topics such as Is It Right To Make Drunkards and Breaking Divine Fellowship, church leaders, Bible schools, prayer meetings, and revival invitations.

Church Services At 601 Bland Street And Duhring Church

Details of morning and evening worship at 601 Bland Street with minister Ben Johnson and choir, followed by Sunday schedule at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Duhring and Mercer streets with pastor T E Peters. Includes Sunday school times, youth meeting, and invited attendance.

Bland Street Ben Mary Sther Marshall Otis Bivens

First Nazarene Church Schedule and Leaders

Corner Mercer and Bedford streets Perry Road pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Mrs J M Litton as superintendent Preaching by pastor at 11 a m in city jail at 3 p m led by Rev Mason Cole Evangelistic meeting at 7 45 p m led by Rev C R Johnson

First Nazarene Church Mercer and Bedford Streets Perry Road Mra J. M. Litton Mason Cole C. R. Johnson

Princeton Nazarene Church revival and new pastor aid

The Princeton Nazarene Church on Thorn Street announces a revival underway with nightly services 7:45 to 9 p m and 3 p m Sunday preaching by Rev Rood. Rev Thompson of Frankfort Ky arrives Monday as assistant pastor. he studies at Trevecca College and comes highly recommended. Regular Thursday preaching at 8 p m and prayer meetings Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p m. Everyone welcome. Trinity M E Church also lists services with Rev T S Hamilton preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m on Sunday and prayer 8 p m Wednesday.

Princeton Nazarene Thorn Street Perry Rood Thompson Frankfort Rood Princeton Trevecca College Nashville Tenn B. Hatcher Brother Croy Trinity M. E South College Avenue Washington Street T. S. Hamilton Kahle Epworth

Pilgrim Holiness Church Planned in Bluefield Service

The revival led by Ira M Ison in Bluefield continues for another week with nightly preaching at 7 45 pm The plan to organize a Pilgrim Holiness church in Bluefield will be discussed Sunday after the tabernacle service A Roanoke delegation of singers and Rev G H Butner assist in the Virginia district event I G Neal leads Sunday school at 9 30 am

Pilgrim Holiness Church Bluefield Tabernacle Bluefield Avenue G. H. Butner Roanoke Virginia Ira M. Ison New Albany Ind I. G. Neal

Young People Direct Westminster Service At 8

Westminster Presbyterian young people will lead Sunday evening worship at 8 tomorrow. Six attended the synod conference at Lewisburg, with one at the latter part. Participants include Cheery Rearden Betty Smith Eleanor Hall Leah Perry Dorothy Graham Florence Graham Martha Jane Williams. Guest speaker Miss Phyllis Madeira of Northfork. Rev. G. Gunn of Westminster presides and speaks briefly.

Westminster Presbyterian Lewisburg Cheery Rearden Betty Smith Eleanor Hall Leah Perry Dorothy Florence Graham Martha Jane Williams Phyllis Madeira Northfork Westminster Bluefield First G. Gunn Weastminster

Zoning Ordinance Posted Ahead of Bluefield Vote

Copies of the proposed zoning ordinance were posted in precincts for the July 5 election in Bluefield. Citizens may consult the city clerk or municipal representatives with questions about any provisions.

Bluefield

Plans Capitol Annex in Buenos Aires for 18‑story office

An 18 story office building has been planned in Buenos Aires by an unidentified developer. The project aims to add a Capitol Annex style complex with mid city accessibility and commercial spaces. Details on the construction timeline and exact site were not disclosed.

Capitol Annex Buenos Aires

Federal plan to house Works Department bureaus under one roof

The government intends to bring the outworks bureaus under a single roof rather than scatter them around the city, due to lack of space in government buildings.

Department of Out Works

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Virginia Side Churches ST. Mary’s Church Herbert H. Young Young People’s Service League Trinity Church Richlands A. Winslow Pocahontas BE. W. Hughes Pearisburg E. W. Hughes All Saints Church Norton Graham Macedonia Midway Graham M. E C. W. Kelley Carolina Fruit Market Princeton Avenue Federal St First National Bank Carolina Baptists Meet Memorial Baptist Church Alexandria Egypt Royal Air Force Niagara Falls National Biscuit Company Uneeda Bakers First Presbyterian Christ Episcopal Duhring Streets Jennings W. Hobson Grace Methodist Christian Science Society West Virginian Mary Baker Eddy College Avenue Baptist First Baptist Church Duhring Mercer Streets T. E. Peters N. Y. Pa Thelma Trent Blevins BROWN Bruehfork Pocahontas Air Transport Wva Kellogg’s Phes White House Calif Westminster Service Ches Davis Chicago Follies Mack’ Cash Mick Mack General Foods Chipso Dot Post Baker’s Candy Maxwell House Kes Phe Kansas Sion Compbettis B. Bacon
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