Lawrence Quintet on World Broadcasting System airs novelty tunes
The Lawrence Quintet will be presented through the World Broadcasting System in a program of amusing novelty tunes. These are old fashioned Hill Billie selections done in a sophisticated manner. The Louis Schmeling fight will be summarized round by round from the Daily Telegraph and Sunset News editorial rooms, beginning at 30 p.m.
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Lawrence
Daily Telegraph
Sunset News
World Broadcasting System
Louie
Evening Radio Schedule From Bluefield Area Station
A detailed day long listing of programs across music genres news and sports with times from 6 30 a m through 8 30 p m highlighting acts such as Lilly Land company Harmony Band Correct Time and World Broadcasting System features plus a Louis Schmeling fight recap and multiple dance and variety programs by local stations and sponsors.
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Lilly Land Company
J. R. Woods
Flannagan Forces Defeated in Ninth District Caucus at Norfolk
In Norfolk on Tuesday the Virginia Democratic machine carried its slate 212 to 96 over John W. Flannagan allies. T. McCall Frazier led the Ninth district committee slate with W. L. Sexton Jr. elected as member. The vote reflected strong machine support and division within the Flannagan camp, with few counties remaining loyal to Flannagan.
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Virginia Democratic
John W. Flannagan
Norfolk
T. McCall Frazier
Bluefield
ABC
W. L. Sexton Jr
Flannagan
Lee Long
Dante
Dickenson
Washington Lee
Bristol
Tazewell
N. Clarence Smith
Ninth
Cr. S. Carter
Machine
George Lv. Peery
Virginia
Byrd Organization
J. H. Price
Bluefield Speakers Chart Metropolis Claim For Richlands
Richlands Rotary heard Bluefield speakers predict Richlands will become the Clinch region's metropolis. O. H. Carter of Norfolk and Western led a program at Richlands with Grady Graham and H. C. Callaway as guest speakers. Additional Norfolk and Western attendees included T. A. Draper and Pete Tizen.
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Richlands
Clinch
Bluefield
Longest underground drain to serve Pocahontas miners
A 22 mile tunnel described as the world’s longest underground drain will connect the Pocahontas Fuel mines in Virginia and West Virginia. It will serve Faraday Bishop Boissevain and Jenkin Jones, draining into Dry Fork near Canebrake. construction has progressed four years with three shifts. the tunnel runs through a coal vein and a modern track is laid its length.
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Pocahontas Fuel Company
Virginia
West Virginia
Faraday, Bishop, Boissevain
Jenkin Jones
Dry Fork Creek
Canebrake
Bishop
Faraday
Bluefield
Runner-up Will Not Contest in East Ward Council Race
Pippin, runner-up in the East Ward race, declines to contest Evans Omar’s election. Omar won 190 votes, Pippin 158, Stowers 150. Omar’s eligibility is disputed due to registrar service within a year of the election. The council will determine eligibility at its September 1 reorganizational session.
Vaccination Boost In Tazewell County Dogs
A census shows 2023 dogs in Tazewell County vaccinated under state supervision to guard against rabies. The report lists many breeds and towns including Bluefield and Richlands with a male predominance, noting the aim to immunize dogs from rabies.
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Tazewell County
Coalfield
Cove Creek
Whitaker Ridge
Coon
Tazewell
Poodies
Bluefield
Richlands
Airdales
Meet Former Bluefield Woman At Rotary Dinner
Following the Rotary dinner at Richlands on Tuesday we met the Presbyterian church circle members who served an inviting plate. Among them was Mia. Frank Anderson formerly of Bluefield Virginia and his brother W Anderson, residing at Richlands, are both getting along fine.
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Richlands
E. L. Jackson
W. R. Williams
Norfolk
Williams
Richlands Presbyterian Church
Viola E. Ratliff
Rosele Ireson
Miss Ireson
Ratcliff
Circle of the Presbyterian Church
Mia
Frank Anderson
Bluefield
W. Anderson
Roosevelt Snub Highlighted in Virginia Democratic Platform
Virginia Democrats meet in Norfolk and adopt a platform praising President Roosevelt while criticizing his national administration. The document expresses hope for the largest possible success from his future plans and credits Carter Glass as the author of the platform.
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Virginia
Norfolk
Roosevelt
Carter Glass
Virginia Sidelights Full of Enthusiasm At Ninth District Campaign
The article notes GOP enthusiasm after the Cyclone of Clintwood deflation and references a Mullin program at Graham Christian Church. It highlights Ann Mullen of Bluefield Virginia as a missionary in India for 16 years with a portrayal of her life from girlhood to present and a display of brass pots and other items.
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Clintwood
Mullin
Graham Christian Church
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Ann Mullen
Bluefield
Ann
Ina
Slade Family Returns From Nebraska Visit
Or and Mrs John A Slade and family of Greever Avenue return from a visit to Mrs Slade's mother in Freemont Nebraska. They report crops very good in the west. They witnessed a dramatic hailstorm as large as hen eggs carving a forty mile swath in Nebraska.
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John A. Slade
Greever Avenue
Warrensville Letter From N E Ramey on Norfolk and Western
From Warrensville North Carolina a letter has been received from N E Ramey the railway agent for the Norfolk and Western at Warrensville outlining railway matters.
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Warrensville
N. C
N. E. Ramey
Norfolk and Western Railway
Warrens
Colts Revolver Legend Tied to New York Fire
Mr. Ramey owns a Colts pistol described as a Lone handle silver mounted revolver made before 1850. He wrote to the Colts factory and learned the original New York plant burned in 1850 destroying records. The firm later reestablished in Connecticut.
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Ville
Legion Meeting at Big Inn in Pocahontas
Pocahontas Post American Legion No. 14 will hold a meeting Friday evening at the Big Inn. All members are requested to attend.
Amatos Tavern Opens On Virginia Avenue
Amatos Tavern on Virginia Avenue opens its doors offering free music and a lively atmosphere for all patrons. The new venue promises a casual spot for drinks, socializing, and entertainment in the neighborhood.
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Amatos Tavern
Virginia Avenue
Mr and Mrs Grouse Visit Bluefield On Way Home
Mr and Mrs Guy Grouse of California have been visiting Bluefield and left yesterday for home. They plan a Canada trip en route. Mr Grouse is a first cousin of M. W. Locke of Williamsburg Ontario. Mrs Grouse formerly Dorothy Frazier is niece of Mrs J B Saunders and W H Frazier of Bluefield Virginia.
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Guy Grouse
California
Bluefield
Canada
Mr. Grouse
M. W. Locke
Williamsburg
Ont
Grouse
Misa Dorothy Frazier
J.B. Saunders
W. H. Frazier
Drought Leaves Tazewell Farmers Optimistic About Crop Prospects
Despite a drought, corn in Tazewell county Tuesday stood tall and green with potential for a bumper crop. Wheat appears good though thin on the ground. early-planted corn may yield strong prospects for farmers in the region.
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Tazewell
Service Club Meet In Bluefield Friday Evening
The Bluefield Better Service club will convene Friday evening at the city auditorium Bluefield West Virginia. Members will hear children perform a program as part of the meeting agenda.
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Bluefield
Better Service Club
City Auditorium
W. Va
Conquerine Relief Promises Quick Constipation Aid
An advertisement for Conquerine claims rapid relief from indigestion constipation and insomnia by a plant based formula. It promises noticeable improvement within 48 hours and offers a money back guarantee with no dietary changes required. The ad lists Henge Co. of Lynchburg Virginia as the producer.
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Henge Co
Lynchburg
Graham Methodist Woman’s Mission Meeting Today
The Woman's Missionary society of the Graham Methodist Church meets at 10 o'clock this morning in Palmer hall for an all day mission study. Lunch will be served at noon.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the
Graham Methodist Church
Palmer Hall
Remains Ill J C Moore Notices Worsening Health
Remains ill J C Moore, who had been in failing health for some time, has not been feeling well recently. The notice states Mr Moore is at his home on Tazewell avenue.
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J. C. Moore
Mr. Moore
Tazewell Avenue
Bluefield Family Heads to Canada for Medical Care
A Bluefield Virginia party led by Mr and Mrs D A Metcalfe with son Tommy and daughter Misa Katherine traveled to Canada seeking treatment from Dr M W Lock. The group plans to visit the clinic and then relax at a shaded retreat for a few weeks.
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Bluefield
Canada
M. W. Lock
D. A. Metcalfe
Tommy
Misa Katherine
Loretta Young Heroine in Off Stage Drama
Hollywood report credits Loretta Young with quick thinking when a lamp sparked a fire during a Ramona episode. Ramon Lugo, age 2, and Young were enacting a scene when flames reached gauze netting and dry leaves. Young grabbed the infant and led them to safety as her dress burned but was saved.
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Hollywood
Calif
Loretta Young
Miss Young
Ramon Lugo
Radio Schedule Fragment From NBC Red Network Listing
A June 18 schedule lists programs across time zones with stations and shows including Women’s Radio Review Gene Arnold and Quartet Martha and Hal Songs and Amos ’n’ Andy All entries indicate a basic east to west network lineup with several To Be Announced slots and mixed local times.
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Cbs-Wabc Network
Wabe Wade Woko
Weao
Waab
Wnac
Wer
Wkbw
Wkre
Whk
Wir
Weau
Wjas
Wean
Wibl
Wsapd
Wijsv
Midwest
Wbhbm
Wfbm
Kmbe
Kmox
Whas
Kfab
Krnt East
Wbas
Wpg
Whp
Whee
Wibs Wea Wore
Whce
Ecfrb
Ckac
Wibz
Wmas
Wesg
Dixie—West
Wafa
Whre Em
Wdod
Kira
Wrec
Wlac
Wwl
Wtoc
Krid
Ktrh
Ktea
Waco
Koma
Wdbo
Wht
Wdae Whig
Wdbj
Wwva
Wmbg
Wajs
Wmbr
Wala
Ktul
Kgko
wWeooa
Wdnc
Wnox
Kwkh
Wegl
Wmbd
Wisn
Wibw
Kth
Wemk
Wkbn
Weeco
Wabt Ks
Wwx
Woc
Wowo
Mountain
Kyvor
Klz
Koh
COAST
Khj
Koin
Ktro
Kvi
Bibs
Kmi
Kwg
Kdb
Kgmb
Kgb St
Clyde Barrie
Lewis Gannett
Benny Venuta
East
Dixie
Press-Radio News
Wabe
George Hall
Orches
Renfrew of the Mounted
Frank Parker
Tower Town
Moneak Ensemble
Midw
Kate Smith
Boake Carter
Conecert Hall
Torchight Brigade
Walter O'Keefe
Col. Stoopnagie
Budd
Heidt
Don Bestor
Orch
Tommy Dorsey Orch
H. Kay Orch
Geo. Givot
Jacques Fray Orch
Orc
NBC
WJZ
BLUE
Whz
Wbza
Whal
Kdka Wear
Wxyz
Wiw
Weayr
Wmal
Wfil
Mid
Wsky Wear
Kwk Roil Wren
Wmaq
Kaso
Wmt
Wood Wire
Northwest & Canadian
Wtmj
Wiba
Kstp
Webe
Wday
Kfyr
Wis
Wiax
Wila
Wsun
Wiod
Wam
Wmec
Wib
Wapi
Wjdx
Wsmb
Kwoo
Wave Wese
Kgir
Kghi
Kex
Kga Wecar
J. Wilkinson
Wiz
Lowell Thomas
Easy Aces
Tony Russell
Lum
Abner
Xavier Cugat
Louis Schmeling
R. Morgan Orch
Shandor
Mrs Violin
Ruby Newman Orch
Ben Bernie
Nbc-Weaf
RED
Weaf
Wlw
Weei
Wtic
Wiar
Weab
Kyw
Whio
Wibr
Midwey
Ben Wcae
Wtam
Wwj
Weal
Ksd
Wefl
Who Wow
Waft
Webc
Kfyr Erect
Efc Swuuth
Wrva
Wptt
Wwne
Wave
Wjax
Wfla
Weun
Wsm
Wmc
Wsb
Wap
Wky
Wsoc
Wtar
Wfbe
Sere
Kgw
Women's Radio Review
Gene Arnold
Martha
Hal
White City
Madge Marley
Carl Landt
Gene Beecher Orch
Ford Bond
Billy
Betty
Amos
Andy—east
Edwin C. Hill
Frank Crumit
Rudy Vallee
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Lawrence Quintet
Louis-Schmeling Fight
Bluefield Hardware Company
Rock Cliff
Chicago House Furnishing Company
Sun-Rise Bottling Company
Grunow
Bluefield Supply
D. B. Cole
Welch
Burger Beer
Colonial Theater Review
Sarver’s
Feuchtenberger
Woods-Brevick
Rand Wagner
Chevrolet
Rubinoff
Associated Press
Lanny Rose
Jack Berch
Amos 'N' Andy
Roturo West
Phil Levant
F. Henderson Ore
Jesse Crawford
Henry Busse
Harl Smith
Virginia News
Machine State
Fighting Ninth
Rotary Meet
DEMOS
Gram
Grady Graham
Ww. M.S
Kelvinator
Virginia Radio & Refrigeration Co
Bluefield, Virginia
Jones-Cornett Electric Company
Rca-Victor Radio Distributors
Richardson & Stacey Hardware Co
Grundy, Virginia
TOYOL
R. E. Matticks
FORD
Bluefield Ave
UNION
PP Red Top Brewing Company
Gincénnet
Bluefield Ice & Cold Storage Co
Popular Street
R. W. Duff
Elkhorn Valley Grocery
Keystone
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