New Insect Threatening Bluefield Timber and Orchards
Farmers from Tazewell and Clear Fork report a new brown beetle like insect, size of a June bug, that bores into locust, hickory, apple trees and chestnuts. Joe Hunt of Tip Top brought samples to Bluefield for identification as it damages timber and leaves turn brown where penetrated. The insect emerges at night, troubling timber with buzzing sounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Joe Hunt
Tip Top
Bluefield
Wild Animal
Mr. Hunt
Clear Fork
W. Wa
Protests Against Bluefield Dispensary Likely Ineffective
Voters signed petitions protesting Bluefield Virginia dispensary opening, but legal avenues exist to challenge liquor establishments. An election could be called after six months of operation to decide whether the dispensary remains or closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liquor Board
Bluefield
Virginia
Virginia Allows Ten Round Boxing This Tuesday
The Virginia general assembly enacted a law legalizing boxing up to ten rounds, effective Tuesday after midnight. Max Baer reportedly won the world championship in ten rounds Thursday night, and a large boxing pavilion is anticipated in Bluefield, Virginia for major bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia
Max Baer
Bluefield
Extensions to Bluefield Sanitary Sewerage System
Public notice invites sealed bids for Extensions to the Sanitary Sewerage System in Bluefield Virginia. Proposals due July 6 1934 at 10 00 am in Town Hall Office of Town Manager Edward M Ruehl. plans from Wiley and Wilson Lynchburg and Richmond. bid bond and payroll bond required. financed by the Federal Public Works program. strict compliance with federal wage and labor rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Virginia
Ediward MH
Ruehl
Bluemen
Wiley and Wilson
Lyneham Va
Richmond
Ofice
Peoples National Bank
Lynchburg
Bluie Va
Neer
P. W
Empir
United States ‘Ag
Town Winscke
Virginia Sidelights Wedding Bells Heard
Rumors emerge about Bluefield Virginia school faculty considering signing a code of marriage as contracts move to teachers. Past year’s separations haunt the town as Edgar Steele recalls a German pocket knife with a curious inscription about Goodman’s beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Apostle Paul
Edgar Steele
Germany
Goodman
Old Timer forecasts rain delay as dry spell continues
Old Timer warns showers are not imminent with rain unlikely until red birds signal a change. Dog daye sets in July 3, but that is distant, as Bluefield reports rising dryness after a lighter summer. The outlook hinges on warmer weather before meaningful rain returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Worleys Improve After Illness in Denver
A card from Mrs. S. N. Worley reports both she and her sister Mrs. C. A. Worley are improving from recent illnesses while staying in Denver Colorado. Mrs. S. N. Worley traveled to Denver due to Mrs. Worley’s illness and became ill shortly after arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. N. Worley
Denver
Col
C. A. Worley
Homemakers Class Hosts Monthly Meeting at Memo rial Baptist
Mrs A Willis hosted the Homemakers class at Memo rial Baptist Church for their regular meeting. Mrs Mor ris presided with opening hymn Love Lifted Me and prayer. Reports by secretary Cecil Spurgeon and treasurer Andrew Wraser highlighted attendance and finances. Visitors included Mrs Moody Mrs Allred Mrs J T Spracher and Rey Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Willis
Memorial Baptist Church
Mra. Morris
Asa Taylor
Cecil Spurgeon
Andrew Wraser
J. 8. Dudley
H. A. Willie
KE. B. Witten
Moore
Moody
Allred
Mt. Airy
N. c
J. T. Spracher
Rey, Willis
Municipal taxes on schedule for new council
The tax question influenced the Tuesday election. The new council elected June 12 will take office September 1. They will fix the levy and appoint several key town officers, with other duties pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reorganized Council
Marriage at Bolesevain Unites Ethel Schupe and Robert White
A marriage of interest to friends was held Saturday at Bolesevain. Miss Ethel Schupe became the bride of Mr. Robert White. The groom is a cousin of Miss Bissie Stephenson of the Bluefield Virginia telephone exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolesevain
Ethel Schupe
Robert White
Bissie Stephenson
Bluefield, Va
Rose bug damages roses in Bluefield area
Several Bluefield Va housewives report a small rose bug causing damage to roses. The pest has varied in abundance over the years. Some flowers reportedly feed on insects and react defensively when approached by pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Birth rate drops in Bluefield area this year
Bluefield Virginia and nearby territory show a clear fall in births for the year. City registrar of vital statistics reports only two or three births in May, an unusual condition for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Mrs Burgess Nearing Home After Mt Airy Accident
Mrs J K Burgess injured in an automobile crash at Mt Airy North Carolina on May 15 shows rapid improvement and is expected to be brought home today. Her son Walter Sanders and daughter Miss Sally Sanders with Mr Burgess plan to go to Mt Airy to bring her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Burgess
Mt. Airy
N. C
Walter Sanders
Sally Sanders
Burgess
Prize Winner Setter Dick Derrick Dominates Roanoke Show
The Nor folk and Western magazine features Dick Derrick, a prize winning setter owned by J. R. Derrick of Bluefield West Virginia. Dick won high score as champion setter at the American Kennel Club dog show in Roanoke along with other awards. The well known Bluefield dog is popular among local sportsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western
Dick Derrick
J. R. Derrick
Bluefield
W. Va
Pocahontas
American Kennel Club
Roanoke
Ninth District Democrats Split Over Flanagan Rift
The Virginia Democratic split deepens as Ninth district members revolt against Representative John W. Flanagan. Flanagan previously attacked state agencies on radio and now critiques Senator Byrd. An independent bid by Bruce Crawford of Norton is favored by independents, forcing a choice between Byrd or the Cyclone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
United States
Roosevelt
John W. Flannagan
Flannagan
Harry G. Byrd
Ier
Bruce Crawford
Norton
Byrd
Fright Turns Black Cat White in Deep Well Tale
A jet black cat fell into a 300 foot artesian well near Goshen Virginia. Ten minutes later a white cat surfaced carried by the spring water. The owner found it on the condensary doorstep the next day with a pink ribbon and bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Goshen
Howali
Frank C. Thompson
William R. Terhune
Wilmot T. Mayken
Mr. Mauken
Woman's Missionary Society Elects New Officers
Thursday afternoon the executive committee of the Woman's Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. Yost with ten members. The year ends with strong reports and a fresh slate of officers including President Mrs. W C Witten and Treasurer Mrs. Robt J Scott. The society planned a Pageant of Brides at the church on Friday evening June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Org
Yost
O. M. Jennings
W. C. Witten
W. M. Keister
J. D. Hinegardner
Paul Shawver
Robt J. Scott
Okey B. Yost
World Call Society
Sheb Gillespie
K. B. Brewster
Virginia Side Personal News and Visits Across Town
Sidney Sanders returns from a week in Giles county visiting his uncle Paris Sanders at White Gate. Clyde Butt travels from Clairmont Florida to visit Ernest Boswell. Pageton guests Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Presley stay with Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Milan on Tazewell road. J. B. Saunders returns from Norton while Mrs. J. A. Strickland visits Norton. Miss Enid Cotes from Boston Kentucky visits her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. John Dittman. Enid accompanies the Dittmans home after Kentucky trip. Miss Maurice French summers with grandfather J. S. French in Boissevain. Mrs. Frank Smith and daughter Peggy Jean visit the Riggins family on North College Avenue with Mrs. W. A. Williams and her children from Wilco. Mrs. Arthur B. Hendricks leaves for St Paul Virginia to assist in a two week Daily Vacation Bible school. A baby boy Norman Charles born to Mr. and Mrs. Overstreet of Beckley, former Pocahontas residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Sanders
Giles County
Paris Sanders
White Gate
Clyde Butt
Clairmont
Fla
Ernest Boswell
L. L. Presley
Pageton
H. B. Milan
Tazewell Road
J. B. Saunders
Norton
J. A. Strickland
Enid Cotes
Boston
John Dittman
Mrs. Dittman
Kentucky
Maurice French
J. S. French
Boissevain
Frank Smith
Peggy Jean
Spots
Beckley
Norman Charles
Pocahontas
Snake dies of indigestion after swallowing rat
A Raleigh slate museum reported a chicken snake that died after a winter fast when a wharf rat in its cage was swallowed whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Slate Museum
CCC Camp Expansion Near Roaring Fork and Harman Birthday Tribute
In Tazewell county sixteen new enrollees from Dillwyn join CCC Co. 1932 to bring Beavere farm camp to 200 men and form a side camp at Roaring Fork in Poor Valley for summer. J Newton Harman Sr. marks his 80th birthday with family gathering and tributes noting his legal, political, educational, and literary contributions. Rain remains scarce as farmers report drought, low hay yields, poor wheat, oats, and fruit crops, while corn may improve with rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Dillwyn
CCC
Beavere Farm
Dry Fork
Roaring Fork
Poor Valley
Frank ©. Mahood
Camp Tazewell
132Nd
Tazewell County
Tazewell League Plans Active Month and Bingo
The Tazewell Community League held its monthly meeting to outline plans for an active month. Diphtheria clinic surveys were distributed. The ways and means committee hosts a bingo party at Clinchview hotel dining room Tuesday at 8 PM with prizes. Mrs. Ernest Kitts chairs, with Mrs. M. H. Kiser and Mrs. Rhea Moore on arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Tazewell Community League
Ways and Means Committee
Clinchview
Ernest Kitts
M. H. Kiser
Rhea Moore
Clinic for Crippled Children With Dr Roy Hoover
Roanoke orthopedic surgeon Dr Roy Hoover will hold a free crippled children clinic at the county courthouse in Taze on Thursday June 21. He will provide examination and professional advice and urges all crippled children in the county to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hoover
Roanoke
Tazewell
Court House
Colored Church Rally at Court House Main Event
The First Baptist colored church held a Sunday rally in the courthouse with N Clarence Smith as principal speaker. Prof J B Carroll presided and Prof Prunty of Elkhorn colored high school spoke. A 100 voice Negro spiritual choir performed and white attendees were numerous. A free will offering was collected to liquidate an overdue balance for church improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Baptist Church (Colored
Court House
N. Clarence Smith
J. B. Carroll
Prunty
Elkhorn Colored Igh School
Health Survey Highlights Tazewell Pupils Slipping Behind
A health survey by Prof. Harry Elmore of Tazewell High School shows county pupils lagging the average with an indifferent attitude toward correction. For 1951-32 term inspections, 28 percent had defective teeth with 2 percent corrected, 3 percent defective hearing with 3 percent corrected, 14 percent defective vision with 5 percent corrected, 54 percent defective teeth and 24 percent corrected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell County
Harry Elmore
Tazewell High School
Tazewell County Schools End Summer Vacation
This week closes all Tazewell county schools and about 225 teachers, with roughly 9,000 pupils, begin summer break. High school staff pursue further study, while Division Superintendent A Greever faces potential staff reductions to meet state minimum loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell County
Tazewell High School
Harry Elmore
Virginia
John Richmond
Nashville
Vanderbilt
Martha Coulling
Peabody
Nancy Ward
William and Mary
Outdoor Meeting at Benbow by Pentecostal Church
An all day outdoor meeting is designated for Sunday June 24 at Benbow by the Pentecostal congregation. The program for the day includes a schedule of activities and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benbow
Pentacostal Church
Local Residents Share News and Visits Across Town
James Peery returns from William and Mary for summer prep before Duke Medical School. Local families welcome relatives from Marion Bluefield Knoxville and Huntington while Miss Minnie Harman heads to Chicago Worlds Fair. Community members report hospital updates layman day speakers and college students visiting family homes across Tazewell and Wise counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Peery
William and Mary College
Hia
Medical
Duke University
Jim Bane Peery
Wilkie Bane
Marion
J. Elmo Peery
Joe
W. W. Peery
Minnie Harman
Chicago
Walter P. Stuart
Elk Garden
Methodist Church
Main Street
Henry Peery
Bluefield
Martin Harman
Richmond Hospital
J. W.buzz Peery
Ma Greever
Owell
Tenn
Carr
A. J. Denton
Knoxville
M. C. Williangs
Matilda
North Tazewell
Mary Coulling
Nashville
Peabody Normal
W. R. “Scotty
Lupton
Lebannon
Clifford Fuller
Appalachia
Tazewell
J. J. Greever
Karl Bundy
Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College
Paul Owens
Lynchburg College
G. FE. Owens
John Grat McGuire
Huntington
McGuire
Whitley
Grant Ireson
H. F. Ireson
Blacksburg
VPI
Ireson
Tazewell High School
Toe
W. L. Baker
Bettie Crockett
Peery
Fred Larimer
Martinsville
C. D. Larimer
Barnes Gillespie
Ollie Kate Brittain
Ithaca
N. Y
David C. Gillespie
Jane Royall
Armistead Jane Scott
Farmville
Royall
State Teachers College
Scott
E. L. Byrd
Coopere
Byrd
W. K. Baker
B. Angrist
Angrist
Naomi Dickenson
Johnson City
Laralice Hash
Janis Britts
Young People’ Assembly
Emory and Henry College
Aaron Russ
Vicars
Wise
POUNDING MILL NEWS BRIEFS REPORT LOCAL EVENTS
Pounding Mill Virginia correspondent notes Mrs. Co H Trayer and Peggy returned home after visiting Roanoke and relatives. Mary Sue Ringstaff and George Earl Owens left for Lynchburg. Mrs. W H McGee improves after hospital surgery in Richlands. Mrs. Madie Ingle remains very ill. Mr and Mrs Jim Asbury visited on Pounding Mill branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pounding Mill
Co. H. Trayer
Peggy
Roanoke
M. H. Christian
Mary Sue Ringstaff
George Earl Owens
Lynchburg
W. H. McGee
Richlands
Madie Ingle
Robert Petts
Jim Asbury
Community Notices and Visits Across Bad Valley and Nearby Towns
Local residents report a series of visits and gatherings. Sara Asbury visits her aunt in Tazewell while Mrs. Shrader remains ill in Poor Valley. Numerous relatives travel to see kin in Richlands Bluefield Bristol Princeton and Maxwell with church sermons and hospital news included.
Presbyterian auxiliary circles meet at Cedar Bluff
Cedar Bluff Virginia June 16 Circle No 1 met at 2 30 pm with Miss Eloise Shamblin eight members Circle No 2 met at 2 30 pm with Mrs B L Broun seven members and one visitor The devotionals and program given by Miss Mildred Meuire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Bluff
Circle No
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Eloise Shamblin
L. Broun
Mildred Meuire
Ladies Attend All Day Missionary Meeting in Pounding Mill
An all day missionary meeting in Pounding Mill drew attendees including Mrs. G. G. Wyatt Mrs. C. P. Russell Mrs. A. L. Mitchell Mrs. Leroy Hankine Mrs. Joe Whitt Mrs. Grant Lowe and Mrs. Wilson Phelps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pounding Mill
G. G. Wyatt
C. P. Russell
A. L. Mitchell
Leroy Hankine
Joe Whitt
Grant Lowe
Wilson Phelps
Death Visits Home Mrs Nixon Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs. L K Nixon 56 died at her home June 13 after a lingering illness. Survived by her husband. Funeral services conducted at the Methodist church Friday morning by Rev Leroy Hawkins and others. Interment in Jones Chapel cemetery. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Dillard Patton buried in Jones Chapel cemetery Wednesday.
Breaks Arm Hines Wiley Henkel Seeks Care After Injury
Wiley Henkel broke his right arm Thursday and was taken to Mattie Williams Hospital at Richlands for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Henkel
Mattie Williams Hospital
Richlands
Auxiliary To Meet In Presbyterian Circle
The Presbyterian auxiliary will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m in the church where members will discuss plans and upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Revival to Close at Presbyterian Church Service
The revival led by Rev. Mr. Walthal of Glade Springs and Rev. J T L Linten at the Presbyterian church will conclude Sunday night. Alven Cawdle of Cedar Bluff and Miss Nellie Keen of Whitewood wed at Grundy on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Walthal
Glade Springs
J. T. L. Linten
Cawdle-Keen Alven Cawdle
Cedar Bluff
Nellie Keen
Whitewood
Grundy
Cedar Bluff Personal Items Span News and Travel
Cedar Bluff society notes list births and visitors including Waneta Hess daughter born to Mr and Mrs Lamaa Hess. Items mention trips six weeks educational tour by Bessie Peery Pearl McGuire and Helen Repase. Other updates cover visits by H B Doyle and Lillian Hall, relatives in Draper Va. Illness Rose Mary Lattrell and travel returns of Exie Boyd Zola Clay. A shark remark notes 6000 teeth per specimen with one net used at a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Bluff
Lamaa Hess
Waneta
Silas Clay
J. E. Clay
Williamson
Joe E. Allen
Isaban
L. Cook
Bluefield
K. Gray
E. H. Spratt
Richlands
Mise Erie Boyd
Bessie Peery
Pearl McGuire
Helen Repase
Joe Russell
S. EB. Clay
Boone
N. C
Ed Clay
Little Rose Mary Lattrell
Silas Brown Jr
Washington, D. C
Zola
Cassie Clay
East Radford
Belle Mitchell
War
Election of town officers in Richlands Virginia
Richlands voters chose G W McCall as Mayor and J J P Williams H L McGlothin W M Gross T M Harris and J Montgomery to serve as town councilmen in the recent election. A hit and run accident injured Pisie Dye of Raven Red Ash when struck by an unidentified driver who fled toward Grundy. Dye received hospital care for head and body injuries and recuperated at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands
G. W. McCall
J. J. P. Williams
H. L. McGlothiin
Ete Tizen
W. M. Gross
T. M. Hartis
J. ©. Montgomery
Pisie Dye
Raven Red Ash
Red Ash
Grundy
Mattie Williame Hospital
Serious condition of Dock Mosley in Brooklyn
Dock Mosley of Brooklyn is seriously ill at his home due to heart trouble. Doctors report his condition as favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dock Mosley
Brooklyn
Mr. Mosley
Birthday Dinner Honors Thurman West at 25th Birthday
Mrs. Mattie West hosted a birthday dinner for her son Thurman West. Attending were Grevever Witten, Mr and Mrs G W McCall and son Billy, and James Peery Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie West
Thurman
Greever Witten
G. W. McCall
Billy and
James Peery Farmer
Warner Bays couple tried and honored in Bristol visit
Mr. Warner a North Richmond merchant and Miss Clara Bays were tried at Bristol on Sunday June 10. They returned home after a brief Bristol visit and were honored with a party Monday night where refreshments were served late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner-Bays
Warner
Clara Bays
Bristol
North Richlands
Parents Welcome Baby Girl Ann Gwendolyn Johnson
Mr and Mrs H G Johnson announce the birth of their daughter Ann Gwendolyn Johnson born Friday June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Johnson
Ann Gwendolyn
Clean-Up Day at Richlands Cemetery
June 30 clean-up day invites all Richlands residents with friends or relatives buried there to help. Dinner will be served in the cemetery by ladies of Richlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands
Richands
Richlands High Opens First Summer School Under Two Professors
Summer school at Richlands High opened Monday under Prof. R. M. Hicks and Prof. L. T. Trice. This is the first time the program has been held at the local high school. Regular courses are waived and all work is accredited. A school lasts eight weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands High
R. M. Hicks
L. T. Trice
Field Work Moves from CWA to VERA Funding
Work on the town athletic field began Monday under the CWA project but halted at half completion due to exhausted funds. Completion will proceed under the VERA project with foremen supplied by the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Enjoyable Picnic by Christian Endeavor Youth
The Christian Endeavor league held a Tuesday night picnic at Molly Harper. Young people enjoyed games and refreshments throughout the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor League
Molly Harper
Circle To Meet Mrs McCall With Draper Assistants
Circle to meet with Mrs. McCall next week with Mrs. T A Draper in attendance and assisted by Mrs. C B Orr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCall
T. A. Draper
C. B. Orr
WCTU meeting reports eighteen members present
The W C T U met with Mrs Roy White on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Jay Stinson as assistant hostess. Eighteen members attended. Mrs George Dawson led the devotional and Mrs W E F White led the business session. Participants on the program included Mrs M H McGuire Mrs George McCall Mrs H B Sadler and Mrs Jay Stinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. T. U
Roy White
Jay Stinson
George Dawson
W. E. F. White
M. H. McGuire
George McCall
H. B. Sadler
Sun Day School outing at Tip Top Lake
Allene Elkins led her Sunday school class on a weekend trip to Tip Top Lake with 22 members. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Claude Helton and Mrs. J. D. Elkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allene Elkins
Tip Top Lake
Claude Helton
J. D. Elkins
Local Notes From Bluefield and Nearby Visits
Greever Witten Dr I W Cunningham and Dr Adel Costello attended the ball game in Bluefield Sunday. Jean Brooks of Middleboro Ky is a guest of Robert Goodwin Al Freedman U S navy returned to his ship at Norfolk Sunday. Misses Claudia Lane and Bonica Eggens of Bristol are visiting Miss Kathleen Steele. Bill Steele of the U S navy is on leave at his mother’s home. Miss Mary Phyllis English left for Greenville Va after two years at Richlands high. Miss Nona Ruth Draper is home after attending school with Mr and Mrs C G Rankin of Ber
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrader
Poor Valley
Sara Asbury
John D. Gillespie
Tazewell
Billy Sparkes
Caretta
W. Va
T. Sparks
Burke’s Garden High School
Mattie Altizer
Will Asbury
Russell Perkina
Charlotte and
Grady Asbury
Mary Petta
Hall
Auta Lee Nunley
Peery Pruett
Richlanda
Hagel
Easter Lawson
Maxwell
Marvin Ringetaff
Geraldine Lowe
Cedar Bluff
Jamie Ringataff
Gordon Asbury
Hazel Lawson
Bluefield
Harry Petta
George Henry Ingie
Bristol
Alex Beavers
Richland
Sodell Johnson
Princeton
Claud Thomas
Margaret Griffith
Cornetteville
Mra
Martha Sparks
Nannie Myers
Carter Long
J. T. McNutt
Tate Jr
Bobby Currence
Blue
Julia Williams
C. L. McGlothlin
H. G. Cyphers
Hazel Griffith
Hamie Blankenship
T. J. Growers
Mary Phyllis English
Wanda Steele
Carlton Craig
Bud Watkins
Robby Fitzer
Augusta Military Academy
J. ©. Mogtwomety
Staunton
Washington
Virginia Robinson
Patay Lee Kelley
Ella Reedy
Octavia Wysor
Mary Steele
Emory
Nora Warner
Harry Stroupe
BE. L. Jackson
Short
Gladys McGlothlin
Paul Jessee
Grundy
Margaret Ann O'Neal
Sue Smith
Virginia Tabor
Camp Sequoia
M. A. Smith
R. L. Lambert
Johnson City
James Rennick
Columbus
Margaret Turpin
Lynchburg
Joe White
Nola Warner
Verl Corman
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Sid Lavender
Joe Bill Robinson
Marion
Adolph Warner
Luray
Virginia
Robert Warner
Arch Underwood
Jake Hogan
War
Jim Licatera
Williamson
C. B. Tr
H. J. Johnson
Sam Maxey
Richlands
Monay
Greever Witten
I. W. Cunningham
Adel Costello
Jean Brooks
Middleboro
Robert Goodwin
al Freedman
U. S. Navy
Norfolk
Claudia Lane
Bonica Eggens
Kathleen Steele
Bill Steele
Eve
Greenville
Richlands High School
Nona Ruth Draper
C. G. Rankin
Ber
Stump Within a Stump Proves Forest Mystery
A hollow chestnut stump in Buchanan county Virginia adopted a black gum and acts as a mother to the foster tree for years. The stump stands near Devon Junction in J D Harrisons yard and was photographed by Norfolk and Western officials. The inside gum is large and regrows after separation from the stump. Photographer J R Derrick captured the scene for the Pocahontas division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan County
Virginia
J. D. Harrison
Devon Junction
Norfolk and Western
J. R. Derrick
Pocahontas Division
Postmasters Named for Roosevelt Confirmation
The list includes Sidney H. Barnett of Bluefield Virginia and Frank Witten of Tazewell. It is believed all acting postmasters named will be retained for Senate confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney H. Barnett
Bluefield
Roosevelt
Frank Witten
Tazewell
United States Senate
Vera projects Vera forces push on in Blue Field Virginia
The Vera project directs workers on two sites in Blue Field on West Graham sidewalk and Ridge road with a summer relief program. About forty men are employed at thirty cents per hour, working two weeks then a similar layoff to rotate crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VERA
Bluefield
Graham
Ridge Road
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield, W. V
Clinch Valley
RUM Depot
OLD Knife
W. G. Battimore
John T. Cochran
Grand Chapter of
B. F. Quillin
Grand Chapter
Pearlaburg
Narrows
Bolt
John Flannagan
Tazewell, VA
J. Newton Harman Sr
Legion of Friends
Hattle
J. H. Huffman
Doran
James W. Harman
J. N. Harman Jr
Welch
Robert W. Harman
Harman
State Senate
Tazewell College
Earth
Florida
M. B. Nicewander
C. W. Brown
Cleveland Brown
Tazewell Personals
Pnming
MIL
N. T. Turner
Ray Turner
Charleston
S. T. Sparks
Carrol Wood
B. B. Stevena
A. N. Sparks
Sterling Oney
Vivian Sparkes
Cedia Bluff
Vaorrespondent
Richlands, VA
Wind
Katherine
Ksinia Steele
Bonica Keegens
Elk Garden Stables, Inc
Russell County
Lebanon
Lovely Lady
Frosty
Black Margaret
Roxie McDonald
Wonderland Chief
Harry C. Stuart
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