Flannagan Seeks Third Term Amid Heated Primary Talk
In Bluefield Virginia a political note discusses John W. Flannagan of the Ninth Virginia district pursuing a third term while weather and crowd heat at Hungry Mother Park shape discussions. The piece reflects on shifts from Secretary Wallace to President Roosevelt and ponders Wallace’s reaction.
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Hungry Mother Park
H. C. Callaway
John W. Flannagan
Virginia
Wallace
Roosevelt
Bristol
Rprise
Gan
Flannagan
West Virginia Governor Seve Holt Lingers in Applause
A fragment notes Governor Seve Holt of West Virginia did not join in the applause around a moment late in a public event, suggesting a reserved or contemplative response despite others' cheers.
Bluefield Inn Porter Recalled by Pioneers
A reader indicates the Bluefield Inn Porter is recalled by the Pioneers. The recalling men recall a tune about the Bluefield Porter and the Inn, noting a dignified stance and a bass voice drawing listeners.
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Bluefield Inn
Virginia Sidelights Beetle Cure and Bass Season Notes
Beetle control tip suggests tying oats to vines to deter pests. Virginia bass season dates differ by region with July 1 opening west of the Blue Ridge and open east of it. Other notes mention a Tazewell squirrel season start and frost damage to street cherries. Miss Kate Handy of Welch reports a tower operator visit at the World’s Fair.
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Blue Ridge
Virginia
Tazewell County
Towerman
Kate Handy
Welch
York
Handy
Stuart Lamb Company Ships Fine Lambs Through Bluefield
Harry C. Stuart of Eli Garden raises cattle and grows sheep. Two carloads of fine lambs from the Stuart Lamb Company in Russell pass through Bluefield en route to markets. The sheep crop is reported good this year.
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Harry C. Stuart
Eli Garden
Stuart Lamb Company
Russell Pease
Bluefield
A. Lass
Old Timer Forecasts Thunder and Lightning
An aged predictor warns of two severe electric storms in June. He recalls farmers adding lightning rods to homes and advises caution during berry picking weather.
Frost date set for September 15
The notice mentions a frost date scheduled for September 15 and notes hay fever symptoms as a precursor. It references preparations such as gas masks and a statement from the Better Service club with Mrs. Bowle involved.
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Better Service Club
Bowle
Virginia side churches invite fathers to Sunday service
The churches request fathers to attend the eleven o'clock service with their children as Rev D Hat concludes a series on What We Believe with a sermon on Life Everlasting. Music will be provided by combined adult and youth choirs. St Mary’s Church notes Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Sunday events follow.
Church notices at Pocahontas and Mission Chapel
The text lists services at Christ Church Pocahontas with lay reader Wm Osborne and a 5 p.m. service. Sunday school at 10 o'clock under superintendent non eS Crawford. Mission Chapel on rds with Rev Ow ughes leading and a Sunday school at a listed time.
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Pocahontas
Crawford
E. W
Mission Chapel
Bey Oelocke Ee
Ow Ughes
Memorial Baptist Church Revival Set for June 30 Start
Pastor Jery invites the public to a revival at Memorial Baptist Church starting Monday at 9 a m with daily evening sermons led by Rev and a call for unity through faith. The revival runs through the week and aims to draw the whole community to attend.
Church Announcements Call for Attendance and Services
Text shows an old church notice urging all members to attend services. Morning sermon at 11 a.m. intermediates meet at 6:30 p.m. Senior Young People gather 7:15 p.m. Evening worship at 8 p.m. Come out to worship and participate.
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Wes Ore
James David Kitchin Jr Min Bible School
James David Kitchin Jr is enrolled in a Bible school program as part of a religious study path. The item notes his participation and the ongoing educational aim within the church association.
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James David Kitchin, Jr
Min. Bible School
Forest Festival officers to be named at Elkins meeting
Officials announced the Mountain State Forest Festival association would meet in Elkins on June 24 to name officers and arrange details for the festival set for October 5 to 7. Weather bureau notes forecast greases on coals and hot conditions.
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Forest
Elkins
W. Va
Mountain State Forest Festival Association
Altar-Bound Couples Seek Licenses Across Borders
June marriages drop as Mercer county license office reports a sharp decline after a new law. Clerk Bowling notes many couples may seek licenses in other states, predicting border counties will see few ceremonies and marriages grow scarce.
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Border County
Mr. Bowling
Guban Rotarians To Lunch With Local Club
A fifty member group of Guban Rotarians en route to the International convention in Cleveland Ohio will stop in Bluefield for a noon luncheon today at the West Virginia club. The gathering includes members from the traveling party.
Rotary meets in Cleveland with local attendees named
Rotary International session set in Cleveland in June 1923. Local Rotarians to attend include president C. E. Lilly and C. G. Taylor, among about twenty spouses and others travelling by bus. The event headline notes specific attendees and travel plans.
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Ramon Lorenzo
Rotary International
Cleveland
C. E. Lilly
Cc. G. Taylor
Former Bluefielder Killed by Train In Lynchburg
A former Bluefielder was killed by a railroad train last Tuesday near Lynchburg after recently arriving from Washington. He had played previously in Huntington Roanoke and Lynchburg and was said to have been ousted from a position before moving on.
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By & Thern
Probst
Huntington
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Washington
Federal Writers That Be Western Virginia
Federal Writers Project in Western Virginia produced guides and local histories during the New Deal era. Catalog entries note state workplace relief, archival surveys, and community resources shaping regional cultural documentation.
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Western Virginia
Galaxy champions to vie in 23rd annual trapshoot
Fairmont West Virginia hosts the 23rd annual trapshoot championships with plans announced for June 16. Noted galaxy champions and a former carnival ace are booked to compete.
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Fairmont
A Galaxy
Cauaiine Eee
Annua
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