Fourteen Named For Seven Vacant Chamber Board Seats
The Bluefield chamber of commerce announced fourteen nominees for seven open director seats after a close primary. Ballots for regular voting will be mailed today and due Friday with a June 27 annual meeting set to elect and convene the new board.
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The
Bluefield
Semeeres
J. L. Alexander
FP. M. Archer
Conrad Brevick
Barrow
W. J. Cole
George Dunglinson Jr
L. D. Feuchtenberger
C. H. Goodykoontz
C. E. Lilly
Herbert Markie
H. X. Morton Jr
Lon M. Rish
Lawrence E. Tierney Jr
L. C. Fawlkes
Charles M. Montgomery
Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery
Chamber
W. 8. Anderson
BE. R. Bishop
R. A. Lampton
B. T. Philips
E. R R. Beamer
T. W. Broesch and
J. A. Koon
Local Lenders Convene On Credit and Pooled Accounts
A gathering of local business lenders praised credit bureaus and pooled credit agreements as tools to avoid bankruptcy. Speakers urged united support for the association and warned that without collective action the economy faces continued stagnation amid the depression era. A letter from Roger Babson echoed optimism for the business outlook.
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Christie
America
Christe
Henry
Pop) Kendrick
Roger Babson
Richardson
Ted
Bluefield Forum Highlights Plans and Gas Debate
An open forum in Bluefield featured remarks urging stable mood and steady work toward a shared vision. Spencer Armistead presented the "Bluefield day" report with interviews from merchants praising the venture and supporting its continuation. W A Light urged lower artificial gas rates and proposed substituting natural gas as a cheaper regional option.
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Bluefield
Spencer Armistead
W. A. Light
Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Linkous Dies
Pay Helen Linkous aged 3 months 10 days died at 11 10 last night at the parents home Greenbrier street after a two day illness. Survived by twin sister Freda Ellen and brother Howard Lee Linkous. Funeral arrangements had not been completed early this morning.
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Helen Linkous
W. R. Linkous
Greenbrier Street
Freda Ellen
Howard Lee Linkous
Church Service Announcements for Sunday
A. L. Shumate presides with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and an 11 oclock morning sermon. A. A. Allen leads the 8 p m service. Midweek events include a Wednesday prayer meeting at D m on Tazewell street and a 7 45 p m Sunday eve message on Grace. Daily Vacation Bible School begins Monday morning in June.
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Tazewell Street
Samuel W.ere
Edwin C. Wade
Paul C. Thomas
Christian Endeavor Society
Christian Science Services at Union Street
Christian Science services are listed for 417 Union Street with a Sunday school at 11 a.m. The morning sermon at 11 a.m. has the subject In The Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. A Wednesday evening meeting at 8 p.m. is noted. Readers are members of The Mother Church. All are cordially invited to attend.
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Christian Science Services
Union Street
Salvation Army Citadel
Raleigh Street
C. Ciller
Suny
Ladies Home League
First Christian
Bland Street
Ben S. Johnson
C. L. Ney
Bible School
Gray Russell
Africa
C. EB
Lois Hasselvan der Russell
Bne
Vesella
Grace Methodist
Thomas and
Rogers Streets
Charles W. Kelley
J .H. Hicks
R. BE. Lasenby
Claytor
Tor
Bluefield
Sunday church services and missions drive listed
Local churches announce morning and evening services at First Baptist Christ Episcopal College Avenue Baptist Salvation Army and others. Special foreign mission sketch by Miss Ima Motley, relief offering June 26, missionary talks by Gray Russell and Lois Hassel van der Russell, services at Grace Methodist Trinity Church and Christian. Summer Vacation noted.
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First Baptist
T. B. Peters
Cannery
Ima Motley
Southern Baptist Convention
One Peoples
Bible school continues through the week
Bible school will continue through the week with prayer and study sessions slated for Wednesday evening.
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Bible School
Pra
Church of God Services Invite Community
The Church of God at 117 South Street announces morning and evening services led by Pastor Paul W. Cook supported by Emory Craigs. Young People groups meet at 6:30 PM with a prayer meeting at 7:30 PM and a Friday evening Young People’s prayer meeting at 7:30. All are invited.
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Church OF God
South Street
Paul W. Cook
Emory Craigs
Sernon
Revival at Nazarene Church Draws Large Crowds
Corner Mercer and Bedford Streets hosts a revival led by Evangelist Mason Lee of Huntington West Virginia. Rev Perry Rood oversees Sunday school 9 45 with Howard Frasier as superintendent. Special sermons by Mr Bee Sunday at 11 a m and 7 45 p m with nightly services through next week except Saturday. Regular testimony meetings Saturday night and Sunday school 2 30 p m. Additional speakers include W W McNeal Rev Shumate and Rev Paul C Cook with various services and praise nights. The Mierson open for inspection after each service.
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Mercer and
Bedford Streets
Perry Rood
Howard Frasier
Mason Lee
Huntington
W. Va
Nazarene Church
W. W. McNeal
Shumate
Tor of Calvary Baptist Church
Paul C. Cook
Tor Church of God
Mierson
Bishop Taft on G C P Pledge and Prohibition
Bishop Canneen discusses the party pledge on liquor laws, noting it allows states to legalize intox icants while preserving federal power to intervene where prohibition exists. He identifies two key facts: the pledge asks Congress to propose a vote on retaining the eighteenth amendment or adopting a substitute, and that this becomes a campaign issue in Senate and House races. He will comment further after the Democratic convention's action.
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Congress
Bishop Canneen
Federal Reserve Banks Post Record Low Earnings in 1931
The Federal Reserve System reports 1931 earnings of 29.701 million dollars, the lowest since 1917, with net earnings 2.972 million after expenses of 27.04 million. Compared with 1930 net of 8.081 million, the report covers the eighteenth annual operations review.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Board
Boy 13 Sets 17000 Mile Fiji Trek For Cannibals
Chicago lad Hartley de Gerald, aged 13, plans an unaccompanied voyage to Fiji with a film camera after earlier Arctic travel. He travels first Chicago to Vancouver on the SS Niagara, then Honolulu, aiming to find friendly cannibals.
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Chicago
Hartley de Gerald
Fiji Islands
Arctic Circle
Vancouver
Honolulu
Veterans Bonus Bill Defeated In Senate By 62 to 18
Senate defeated the veterans bonus bill as Veterans gathered near the capitol amid protests and guard actions. Debates delayed the vote with many senators voicing support or opposition and Dill's amendment moving to bond funding was defeated. Police stationed guards and a meal wagons served veterans while a military band played in the plaza.
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Swanson
Bluefield Post Leads State Legion Convention Plans
Speakers praised Chief Stanley and Bluefield’s traffic safety record as Mercer county hosts Legion events in Bluefield. The convention will move to Princeton August 9 4 PM with a national speaker and continued committee activity through till the event.
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Westirginia Legionnaire
State Department
Hamric
Bluefield
T. ©. Morefield
Beckley
Stanley
Bluefield Post
Mercer County Memorial
Princeton
Princeton Postc
Three Bank Robbery Suspects Captured in Missouri
Vernon county officers report the arrest of three of five men in the Citizens National bank raid on June 17. The suspects sat in a parked car when seized. two rifles a sawed-off shotgun and pistols were found. Captors Sheriff W. B Butner and deputies brought them to jail after forcing two women customers to accompany them.
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Nevada
Vernon County
Citizens National Bank
Fort Scott
Kansas
W. B Butner
Fern Kerr
Bula Kepsey
Man Arrested on Booze Charge A History of Jail Time
Charles Hall a 52 year old Tulsa resident was arraigned on a liquor possession charge arising from more than 140 gallons of intoxicants. He has spent time in prison for embezzlement and grand larceny and was jailed again pending jury action.
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Tulsa
Okla
Charles Hall
Tulcaa
Bergslmer Hill
New
Mexico
Local grocery and service ads feature bargains and specials
Bailey Lumber company promotes payment plans while Dana's Beauty Solon na offers $1 permanents and summer hats. West Virginian Barber Shop lists reduced cuts and products, with a wide array of fresh produce and groceries from Yt Grocery Company. Phone 724.
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Children's Hair
Brookfield Buster
Five Men Arrested After Mine Area Disorder
Five men, Daniel Davis 26, Daniel Vispich 23, Timothy Warrington 21, Broncho Warriston 23, and Felix McLaughlin 88, were arrested in Amsterdam Ohio after miners reported four shots fired near the Wolf Run mine of the Warner company. Warner officials requested deputy sheriffs to patrol the area.
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Steubenville
Monere
Wolf Run
Warner Company
Amsterdam
Daddiel Davis
Daniel Vispich
Timothy Warrington
Broncho Warriseton
Felix Mclaughlin
Two Score Injured as Stands Collapse at Reading Fair
Reading, June 17. A bleacher at the Reading fair grounds collapsed under several hundred auto race fans. About forty injured were from the local area with twenty one treated at hospitals for scratches and bruises. The fall occurred as spectators rose to watch a skid ding car turn.
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Reading
Reading Fair Grounds
Capudine Promises Quick Relief From Nervous Headaches
A Nervous Headache ad claims Capudine relieves nerve strain fast without opiates or stomach upset. It emphasizes liquid form works faster than tablets and powders and is sold in 100 80c and 60c sizes with the usual dosage.
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Drugats
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