Beauty Contest Sparks City in Bluefield
City residents react to a local beauty contest report as Hud son Huffard and Mr. Young receive praise. The ladies' guild advances church improvements including closets and cabinets and seeks approval for the annual overhaul of the church and rectory. The vestry thanks the guild for contributing to church debt as St. Mary’s invites newcomers to services.
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Young
Hudson Huffard
Ladies’ Guild
Guild
St. Mary's
Tiller home burned near Shelby Heights leaves total loss
The E. E. Tiller residence west of Shelby Heights was destroyed by fire Saturday morning, a total loss. Defective flue blamed. fire alarm at 8:25, fire truck arrived soon but location beyond city limits. Neighbors discovered blaze in a two story frame house. most belongings and meat and fruit from empire house saved. nearby apple trees damaged. Water supply issues and water main extension discussed by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Tiller
Shelby Heights
Tiller
Rans Carter
Empire House
Dudley Land Company
Business Men's Club Endorses Pisgah Celebration
The Blaeneld Virginia group filled the hall for a lively meeting with a donation dinner from the Methodist church ladies. Speakers included Miss Charlone Fraser, Rev Roy Early, and Mrs Higginbotham, praising Americanism and Wilson while touting the upcoming Pisgah pageant in Tazewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
Ed Methodist Church
Wagner
W. H. Harrell
J. S. Gillespie
Charlone Fraser
Pisgah
Woodrow Wilson
Miss Fraser
al Smith
Nawe
Roy E. Early
Will Rodgers
wTasewil
Lacy Tynew
Twin Cities
Higginbotham
Reever
Virginia Sidelights and Social News From Virginia
Virginia Sidelitghts note a Birmingham Jubilee club singing event at Memorial Baptist church with colored artists, a Monday night dance featuring Lucky Lindy, and a Spirit of St. Louis chaperoned by high Hat Novelty Company. Also reports Lexington trips by Mrs Williamson and son, a New York Europe trip for Rev Early and family, and local political candidacy news. St Louis Lindy craze cited with Miss Virginia Stone visiting in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Jubilee Club
Memorial Baptist Church
Phonoraph
Enniste
Spirit of St. Louis
High Hat Novelty Company
New York
New
R. EK. Early
Graham Methodist Church
J. A. Early
Harrison Thompson
Europe
ST. Louis
Virginia Stone
Ll. Alexander
Miss Stone
Public Schools of
New York City
Trail of the Lonesome Pine highway proposal discussed
The idea to name the state highway through Cumberland and into Bluefield the Trail of the Lonesome Pine fuels regional debate as Southwest Virginia Inc. reviews the plan for their booster trip. A romantically pictured pine sign is proposed along the route. Nearby, rumor circulates that "Peeper" Jack the Peeper is a hunchback and haunted by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonesome Pine
Cumberlande
Bluefield
Beauties Selected for Float Committee Progress Report
The committee assigning beauties for the floats has not finalized the full list yet but progress is noted. One matron will be a chaperon while agreement on seven other chaperons remains unsettled. Selection area includes West Graham I. F. C. with Binefield Virginia as the representing region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Graham I. F. C
Jack the Peeper sighted at Keystone sparks fear across Virginia homes
Report of Jack the Peeper circulating prompts Virginia women to secure windows and draw shades. A revolver theft is linked to the culprit. Police Chief Havens orders heightened patrols and ready force. Notice: Roland Bryant administers Charles A. Taylor estate. claims should be presented at West Graham Virginia, Route 1.
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Jack
Peeper
Keystone
Virgimia
G. W. Havens
Charles A. Taylor
Roland Bryant
Charlies
Wartburg church to hold June 19 services in morning
Divine services are planned at Wartburg Lutheran Church on June 19 at 11 a m with a sermon by W F Ducker Jr a theological student aiding Marion Junior College campaign during summer vacation. Services also occur on the first second fourth and fifth Sundays at 8 p m and the third Sunday at 11 a m all welcome.
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Wartburg Lutheran Church
W. 4. Ducker
Ducker
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Marion Junior College
Marion
West Point Officer Sees Dairy Industry Opportunity in Tazewell
Captain Mack Graham of West Point, visiting with his family, urged promotion of dairy business in Tazewell county. He suggested a million dollar investment in milk product manufacture and predicted future development. Captain Graham is an instructor at West Point, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Graham.
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Mack Graham
West Point
Tazewell County
Captain Graham
J. B. Graham
Fox Chases At Maxwell Draw Local Sports Men
In past cool nights on Deskins mountain the J. C. Beavers pack hosts several fine fox chases. Beavers, known as the hound man in Tazewell county, keeps enduring dogs that chase all day and night. Raymond Peery trails with Beavers and both men own valuable hounds.
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Maxwell
Deskins Mountain
J. C
Gospel) Beavers
Mr. Beavers
Tazewell County
Raymond Peery
Water Disappearing, Causes Scrutinized by Engineer
Engineer Graham discusses Bob Ruble's claim that local water has markedly diminished over recent years. He notes alternating wet and dry spells and suggests that mountain timber removal may prevent soil from retaining moisture as in the past.
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Graham
Bob Ruble
Westinghouse Appliances Demo Slated by Mrs Mill
Mrs J J Mill will give a public demonstration of Westinghouse household appliances at the Appalachian Power company parlors on the Virginia Side Monday and Tuesday afternoon. Housewives are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mill
Westinghouse
Appalachian Power Company
Virginia Side
Special K-DUO service urged for Kamella Knights
A notice announces a 3:30 PM service of K-DUOlansmen this afternoon. All Knights Kamella are urged to attend by order of the exalted cyclops.
St Marys Episcopal Church Evening Services and Financial Reports
Services at St Marys Episcopal Church tonight at 8 p m. The treasurer's report to the vestrymen shows stronger financial standing than expected and the secretary's report notes improved attendance compared with a long period.
Tazewell News Baseball Game and Local Events
The TNT club lost 2 to 1 to the Coalwood Robins on Friday with Wingfield scoring for Tazewell in the second inning. A wedding for Eleanor Shelburne and Joseph Keady was celebrated at 11:50 a.m. Friday, June 10, at the home of Mr and Mrs A G Russell, with details of attendees and music. The Ft Maiden Spring Chapter of the D A R held its June meeting discussing plans for the Fort Thomas Witten celebration and elected officers. Remodeling of the Tazewell district parsonage began and Dan Lynch’s new house progress is noted.
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Gratton
Omber McGlathlin
Raven
Raven, While Mak
Pandy
I. D. Collins
Collins
TNT
Coalwood Robins
Tazewell
Wingfield
A. McCall
Dason
Coalwood
Culloty
Baxter
Nidiffer
Mason
Hughes
Lassiter
Dunkle
Gilley
Witty
Cyphers
Sprague
Rev. T. A. Russell
Richlands
A. G. Russell
Fincastle Pike
Joseph Gerald Keady
Eleanor Shelburne
Anthony Pais
Mr. Keady
Geneva
New York City
Keady
Atlanta
Dillon and
Reed
Canada
Atanta
A. K
Ft. Maiden
E. L. Jackson
Fort Thomas Witten
Pisgah
Barnes Gillespie
Margaret Harman
G. A. Martin
Minnie Harman
Martha Coulling
BE. J. Cgreever
W. EF. Harman
A. VP. McKenry
Tazewell District
Tazewell Avenue
J. M. Carter
George Buston
Commencement notes and local visits across V M L region
Post commencement events in Lexington note Helen Lake Bottimore returning from Maryland and Mrs Chapman Belew visiting. Residents and relatives attend V M I graduation where Jesse Bottimore receives a degree. Several local residents travel, visit kin, or report storms and farm activity across Bluefield Bristol Norton and nearby towns.
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Lexington
Mies
Helen Lake Bottimore
Northeast
Mre
Chapman Belew
Mie
Elizabeth Bottimore
Ronie McCall
Mies Gertrude
Jesse
John Ellie Jackson
V. P. L Co
P. Carter
Baker
West
Falla Mille
Virginia Harding
St. Paul
M. B. Crockett
Henry Peery
Mrs. Peery
Ceres
Rose
John F. McGraw
Maryland
McGraw
J. B. Graham
Bluefield
Janice Steel
Fred R. Steele
Bristol
J. A. Leslie
Pineville
J. FE. Pearces
Leslie
Nancy
EF. L. Beague
Rose Mae
Chas
FE Harman
University of West Virginia
L. H. Clapp
L. l. Dickenson
Pennington Gap
Cedar Bluff Teas and Notices Highlight Local Week
The Y P M 8 of Cedar Bluff hosted a Japanese tea with a missionary program and refreshments. Miss Mabel Doggett led a prayer meeting on Wednesday night. The Church of God Sunday school held a picnic on College Hill. Closing exercises marked Bible school week at town hall with student exhibits. Local residents and visitors were noted in Cedar Bluff personals including Rev H L Hanshew and others.
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Cedar Bluff
Mabel Doggett
Kingsport, Tenn
Church of God
College Hill
Rev
Mra. Wilson
Bluefield
Bible School
H. L. Hanshew
Nicklesville
C. H. Peery
J. R. Williams
Monroe County
W. Va
BE. Clay
Athens
Ella Bowen
Dorothy Scott
W. G. O'Brien
Tazewell
Claude Priest
Grundy
Mrs Hughes Hosts Noon Dinner Party at Gillam Home
Mrs R B Hughes of Gillam entertained several friends at a Thursday noon dinner. The table showcased fine china and ample dishes. Guests included Mrs C S Breeding, R M Griffith, W F Greene, W E Bueh, Mary Bueh, Mrs Della Babb of Greenville Tenn, Mrs S W Nunnery of Algoma, Mrs J P Barkedale, G W Jones, Shannon Freeman, W W St John, and H A Henthorne of Gillman. Mrs Henthorne assisted. This marks the third in a series of dinner parties and the day was pleasant.
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R. B. Hughes
Gillam
Breeding
R. M. Griffith
W. F. Greene
W. E. Bueh
Mary Bueh
Northfork
Della Babb
Greenville
Tenn
S. W. Nunnery
Algoma
Northfork Personal Notes Mention Visits and Travels
W. E. Bush and daughter Mary returned from Greeneville Tennessee after visiting relatives. Miss Alice Powell plans a trip to New York and then Bradford England. Several local residents hosted gatherings at the Bush home and with Gillian, Breeding, and Henthorne families. Clouds travel at great heights with Mare's Tail appearing above 30 000 feet.
Forest Service tabulates 62 tree species in U.S. 1900 to present
Denver reports the Forest Service compiled figures showing 62 forest tree species known in the United States, with 1 177 forms when varieties and horids are counted. The service stresses standardizing common names to aid trade and public education on timber trees and woods.
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Denver
INS
United States
United States Forest Service
Forest Service
Village blacksmiths flourish in England
London on June 18 reports that despite many old world industries closing, village blacksmiths survive and flourish across the country. Home Secretary Sir William Joyneon Hicks notes in Parliament that blacksmiths thrive not from horses but from frequent need to repair farm machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Joyneon Hicks
Blackmith
Wet Paint Notice Sparks Turin Terrace Stir
In Turin a terse street notice reads Wet paint as a passerby urges a man named Mise to rise. The brief disruption centers on a hanging sign amid a quiet neighborhood, with local residents noting the unusual interruption and its unclear purpose.
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Mise
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