Pulaski Lawyer Ends His Life After Warrant Fight
Arthur G Miller a 40 year old Pulaski lawyer died instantly from a self inflicted gunshot wound after officers tried to serve a warrant charging drunkenness indecent exposure and disorderly conduct. Miller had lived in Pulaski eight to ten years coming from Ivanhoe. Police chief J R Carper and Lt M C Pierce found him on a bed then in the hall after he picked up a revolver and fired. Several liquor bottles were found at the scene. Efforts were made to contact his relatives in Pittsburgh.
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Pulaski
Arthur G. Miller
Miller
Br Officere
J. R. Carper
M. C. Pierce
Caffee
Ivanhoe
Pittsburgh
Uniform Labor Legislation Conference in Harrisburg
Harrisburg hosts a morning conference with forty two U S Department of Labor representatives and ten eastern states to discuss uniform labor legislation. Gov Pinchot opens stressing national economic planning to avert future depressions. Delegates include Ethelbert Stewart Charles F Sharkey Agnes L Peterson and Mrs Clara Beyer. States represented span PA WV RI OH NY NJ MA MD DE CT.
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Harrisburg
Department of Labor
United States
Pinchot
Ethelbert Stewart
Labor Statistics
Charles F. Sharkey
Butterflies of Fashion See Trimdon Cup Classic
Ascot England June 18 Butterflies of fashion gathered to see General Charles Lamb ton s Trimdon win the classic gold cup as a storm drenched the pageant and royal procession. Trimdon narrowly nosed out Lord Granley s Singapore while Salmon Leap and Brumeux trailed in unplaced amid wet conditions and royal discomfort.
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Ascot
Eng
Charles Lambton
Trimdon
King George
Queen Mary
Royal Box
Lord Granley
Singapore
Arthur James
Salmon Leap
A. K. Macomber
Brumeux
Vera Cruz adopts law restricting priests
Mexico City June 18 The Vera Cruz state enforces a new law limiting priests to one per 100000 inhabitants Archbishop Leopoldo Ruiz Y Flores says he will not name the eleven priests permitted to officiate under the measure He warns that enforcement could virtually close churches for priests The law carries fines of 500 dollars per violation There are over 2000 churches in Vera Cruz and a population around 1100000 mostly Catholic leaving only eight priests other than bishops allowed
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Leopoldo Ruiz _ Y. Flores
Senator Davis Picks Max to Whip Strip at Camp
United States Senator James J. Davis visited Max Schmeling's training camp in Conneaut Lake Park Pennsylvania on June 18 and accepted an invitation to share cherries with Schmeling. He said Schmeling would defeat W. L. Stribling in Cleveland in July.
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Conneaut Lake Park
United States
James J. Davis
Max Schmeling
Battler
W. L.youns
Cleveland
Autogiro Demonstration At Greenbrier Airport
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia June 18 members of the Society of Automotive Engineers gathered for a summer session to view a Navy autogiro and a dozen other aircraft perform aviation maneuvers at Greenbrier airport. The event also included a golf tournament and field events for about seven hundred members.
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Autogiro
W. Va
Soclty of Automotive Engineers
Greenbrier
Nothing Like It Says Lovely
An advertising note praises MELLO GLO face powder made with an exclusive French process. It claims longer wear, pore reduction, a smooth natural blend with any complexion, a fresh youthful bloom, no irritation, no flaky or pasty look, and no skin dryness. Marketed by Easley Penn Drug Store.
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Easley-Penn Drug Store
Luncheon Honors Circle No 5 Members at Mrs Barton’s Home
A 1 o'clock luncheon at Mrs. E. C. Barton’s North Street home honored Circle No. 5, First Christian church, marking the last missionary meeting of the year. Mrs. H. G. Lipes assisted, three courses served, pink yellow decor, with several named guests. A handkerchief shower followed, gifts presented by Mrs. D. W. Tabor.
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E. C. Barton
North Street
Circle No. 5
First Christian Church
H. G. Lipes
H. Abshire
W. T. Jackson
Ben Johnson
D. W. Tabor
R. B. Slagle
H. H. Lucas
R. 8. Baker
T. C. Phillips
W. C. Gilmore
Barton
Bluefield Cotillion Hosts Annual Homecoming Dance Tonight
The Bluefield Cotillion club presents its annual homecoming dance this evening at the West Virginian hotel from 8 PM to 2 AM. Morrison's Collegians of Memphis Tennessee provide the music for the event.
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Bluefield Cotillion Club
West Virginian
Morrison's Collegians
Memphis
Tenn
Bar rett Bride Weds Hall in Bluefield Va Ceremony
Miss Bonnie Barrett daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Barrett of Tazewell road married Mr Charles Keemer Hall son of Mrs N R Hall and the late Dr W S Hall of North Tazewell on June 16 in Bluefield Virginia. The Rev Paul Simms officiated and attendees included Mrs Hall and Mrs John Crockett. Barrett was a county teacher and Farm Bureau bookkeeper. They will reside in North Tazewell where Hall is in business.
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Bonnie Barrett
J. P. Barrett
Tazewell Road
Charles Keemer Hall
N. R. Hall
W. S. Hall
North Tazewell
Bluefield
Paul Simms
West Graham Methodist Church
Hall
John Crockett
Dinner Party Honors Newleyweds at Walton Avenue Home
Mrs J I Clingenpeel hosted a dinner Wednesday at 7 o clock at 2009 Walton Avenue for immediate families of Miss Hattie Bryant and Mr William A McCue whose marriage was solemnized May 30 at Christ Episcopal Church. Guests enjoyed a pink and green color scheme and a gracious menu.
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J. I. Clingenpeel
Walton Avenue
Hattie Bryant
William A. McCue
Christ Episcopal Church
Mountaineer boys hike from First Presbyterian to Rocky Gap
East End Sabbath school group from First Presbyterian Church on Tazewell Street leaves at 1 30 for an afternoon at Rocky Gap. About fifteen to twenty boys, with invited friends, bring bathing suits and supper. Rev. S W Moore leads the trip and plans a late-evening return with games and swimming.
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Mountaineer
East End
First Presbyterian Church
Tazewell Street
Rocky Gap
S. W. Moore
Joint meeting of Junior R A and Junior G A
A joint meeting of the Junior R A and Junior G A of First Baptist Church is set for this afternoon at 3 o clock in the annex. All members are urged to attend.
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R. A
G. A
First Baptist Church
Annex
Tri-district union meeting at Center Street church
This evening at Center Street church Princeton the monthly Tri-district union meeting convenes at 8 o clock with reports from the young people's assembly at Abington. The gathering will cover changes in laws offices and camp with discussion and a large punctual attendance expected.
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Center Street Church
Princeton
Tri-district Union
Young People’s Assembly
Abington
Pollyanna Luncheon Circle Sees Annual Party Held
Members of circle 4 at First Christian church held their annual Pollyanna luncheon and party. The gathering took place Thursday at the home of Mrs. D. C. Mitchell on North Street. Mrs. J. H. Rosenheim of Roanoke, former circle leader, was succeeded in the post by Mrs. Mitchell.
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Circle 4
First Christian Church
D. C. Mitchell
North Street
J. H. Rosenheim
Roanoke
Circle
Mitchell
Final Pollyannas meeting closes missionary year
A luncheon followed by a business session saw the Pollyannas exchange vows of secrecy as guests Dr. and Mrs. Ben S. Johnson Mrs C S Cheyney and Mrs Craft and Mrs L S Nichole attended. The circle exceeded its annual pledge and reported strong progress in its work during the past year marking the year-end meeting.
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Ben 8
S. Johnson
C. S. Cheyney
Craft
Circle
Eastern Star Northfork meeting and installation
Northfork Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, meets this evening at Northfork. Officers report at 7:45 with one candidate to be initiated, meeting at 8 o clock. A public installation of officers follows at 9:30 with services by Mrs. Vera M. Wasley, worthy grand matron, Bluefield.
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Northfork
Order of Eastern Star
Vera M. Wbasley
Bluefield
Little Florence Witt Returns Home From Roanoke
Little Florence Witt is at home from Roanoke where she has been recovering. Her welcome visit included family, neighbors, and well wishes as she resumes daily life after returning.
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Florence Witt
Roanoke
Bluefield Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travel
Mrs Virginia F. Hall returns to Pulaski after visiting her daughter Mrs G L Clark on Fairfax street. Mrs Clarence R Brown comes home from Lyrachburg. Miss Anna Crockett remains hospitalized at Bluefield sanitarium for appendectomy. Leonard Pasley visits Bramwell from Washington DC. Miss Elitha Morris visits Albemarle street sister Mrs Fleshman and joins Miss Lena Morris. Mrs H B Bouldin and Miss Edith Gilmore visit Bluefield. Mrs Kerfoot discharged after tonsil operation. Edward Giles and family host Ruth McPherson and family from Lynchburg as visitors.
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P. Blair
Blair
Virginia FH. Hall
Pulaski
G. L. Clark
Fairfax Street
Clarence R. Brown
North Street
Lyrachburg
Anna Crockett
Rogers Street
Bluefield Sanitarium
R. P. Gammage
Bronwood
G. M. Gammage
Helen Peery
Bramwell
Harrisonburg
C. Allen
H. B. Bouldin
Edith Gilmore
Freeman
W. Va
Bluefield
Injured foot notes and visitors in Bluefield area
Reports say Mrs Perry sustained an injured foot of minor seriousness while Carolina avenue details. Mrs John White of Charleston, a former local resident, visits friends in Bluefield. Mrs D M Peterson of San Francisco visits her mother on Summers street. Walter Griffith of Vineyard Street underwent a serious operation at St Luke's hospital Thursday.
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Carolina Avenue
Perry
John White
Charleston
Bluefield
D. M. Peterson
San Francisco
Cal
Theodore Diler
Summers Street
Walter Griffith
Vineyard Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Mrs John Hays Hammond Dies in Washington
Washington reports the death of Mrs John Hays Hammond at age, with her renowned husband beside her. The couple celebrated a golden wedding anniversary on January 1. three children Harris John Hays Jr Natalie were present, Richard remained in Paris. She authored books on South Africa and led reform efforts including Militia of Mercy and prison reform initiatives.
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Washington
John Hays Hammond
South Africa
Militia of Mercy
Harris
John Hays Jr
Natalie
Richard
Paris
Lux Soap Ad Praises Youthful Smooth Skin
The testimonial extols Lux Toilet Soap for giving skin a soft glowing look and youthfully smooth, refreshed appearance, claiming long term use yields appealing results and regular cleansing.
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Lux
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