Gooper Addresses Engineer Society Meeting
Edward Cooper Jr spoke at the West Wirae Engineer Society gathering last night on Bramwe pioneer settlement and the Pocahontas Maiteld project. The Robins Conveyor Belt Co of New York backed the presentation with comments on current surveying developments.
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Aswell
Pocahontas
Edward Os Cooper, Jr
Robins Conveyor Belt Company
New York
Society
Welch
Borne
G. D. Hylton
A J Tabor Rites At Maybeury Today
Funeral services for dia 74, of ale, who died early this morning, will be held at 2 o clock this afternoon at the Maybeury Methodist Church. The funeral was moved from the daughter Mrs Cora Little’s home to the church. Rev H Logan pastor of the church will preside.
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Rae
Maybeury Methodist
Cora Little
Logan
The
H. Logan
Solons Campaign Continued Amid Election Firestorm
fragmented speech attacks Roosevelt's New Deal debt rise from 23 to 38 billion dollars with 10 billion to be repaid by industry and workers. Barkley accuses Republicans and communists of manipulating the economy while noting the 1937 income and public sentiment.
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Hoover
America
Barkley
Rosevelt
The Chief Seeks Three Year Turf Title at Aqueduct
The Chief, ridden by Earle Sande, outran Stagehand and three rivals in the 50th Dwyver stakes at Aqueduct to claim a three-year-old turf crown. He finished the mile and an eighth in 1 48 2 5, just behind Discovery’s track mark as Mythical King and Can't Wait followed in the field.
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New York
Maxwell Howard
Stagehand
Aqueduct
Pennant
Discovery
B. F. Whitaker
Selznick
Naga
Chief
Earle Sande
Ah Hr
Mythical King
City and Coalfield Items Note Vacation Outfit Specials
City news notes that Harry Haffen of Roanoke will be in town for at least a week. Bradley's advertises reduced sport dresses, hats, and suits for vacation, with special cus and sales. A funeral notice expresses gratitude from the family of the late Orlando Ernest Chapman for expressions of sympathy.
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Piato
Harry Haffen
T.oanoke
Bradley
Orlando Ernest Chapman
West Virginia Senate seats to 32 under 1937 reapportionment
The state will elect 32 senate members under the 1937 reapportionment act with 17 candidates to be chosen in November. Filed candidates include W C Haythe Democrat Hinton in the tenth district A M Martin Democrat Barboursville fifth J E Helsley Democrat Berkeley Springs sixteenth George H Williams Democrat Wigan Grafton Den iseenth P R Garrett Harrisville Republican Oliver Kessel Ripley Republican Thomas Sweeney Wheeling Republican J D B Ealy Moundsville Spoone Democrat Ward Wylie Mullens Democrat Carl B Galbraith Wheeling Democrat G Q Young Buckhannon Republican William M Laeare Democrat A D Prunty Parkersburg Democrat plus 94 house of delegates members to be elected from various counties and districts.
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Senate
W. C. Haythe
Hinton
A. M. Martin
Barboursville
J. E. Helsley
Berkley Springs
George H. Williams
Asocrat
Wigan
Grafton
Deniseenth
P. R. Garrett
Harriovie
Oliver Ke
House of Delegates
Republicans Rally with Broad Speeches Across State
A large Republican meeting drew notable speakers including Mrs. Thomas H. Scott of Bluefield and Kyle McCormick publisher of Princeton's paper. S. R. Anderson and Hartley Sanders of Princeton, R. C. Lilly of Bluefield, G. K. White of Princeton, Roy Om of Montcalm, and Mrs. W. Moore of Bluefield assisted as party organizers amid strong attendance.
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Thomas H. Scott
Bluefield
Kyle McCormick
Princeton
S. R. Anderson
Hartley Sanders
R. C. Lilly
G. K. White
Roy Om
Montcalm
W. Moore
Fea
Loyalist Premier Rejects Armistice in Spain War
Madrid reports Premier Juan Negri n declares no armistice with the Insurgents promising victory in a war described as a struggle for a Spain free from invaders. Battles persist along the coast and in eastern Spain as Franco’s forces press and air raids cause casualties.
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Madrid
Juan Negrin
Spain
Tterranean
Ozanic Downed Amid Labor Campaign Turmoil
The piece describes a tense meeting between United Mine Workers officials and Ozank and his group during a PWA campaign event. Police remained neutral as Blizzard and others clashed verbally, with attendees leaving without violence. Several counties including Logan and Mingo are mentioned in the surrounding coverage.
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United Mine Workers
American of Labor
PWA
Unin
Ozank
Plat
Virginia
U. M. W. A. Nawha
Logan
Mingo Counties
Bluefield Luncheon Marks Pocahontas Mine Tour Scene
Editors invite Bluefield business leaders to a special police escort travel to a demonstration mine in Pocahontas. Col John J Lincoln W E Ber and officials from Norfolk and Western join the ceremony with Miss Florence Becker as Pocahontas queen.
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Coun' Club
Wil
Lewisburg
Bluefield
Hughe Shott
Iea
Virginia
Mecca
J. P. Gills
Norfolk and Western Railway
Show
W. O
Ken- Pd Momen
Conlenent
Markle
H. I. Shott
Col. J. J. Lao
C. E. Lilly
Frank S. Easley
J. H. Ae
Fourth of July Celebration to Feature Hundreds of Musicians
Bluefield plans a major July Fourth event at Municipal Stadium led by a large drum corps contest. The program includes bicycle races athletic events old fiddlers contest aerial stunts and various entertainments. The Mercer County Trial Council and United Mine Workers locals back a joint celebration with Legion support and potential coordination to avoid schedule conflicts.
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Bluefield
Eeperuen Bae Ee E Pu Sa Ai
Re Eely
Municipal Stadium
United Mine Pworken
Mercer County Trial Council
Sponse the Legion
United Mine Wise Ers
Hari Committee
Cooke Horne
Industrial Council
No-Hit Johnny Vander Meer Twins Dodgers Shadow Record
John Vander Meer pitched his second consecutive no hitter against the Brooklyn Dodgers. The veteran hurler matched Babe Ruth in timing, while analysts note only Cy Young has more no-hitters in a career. Vander Meer’s feat prompts reflection on the rarity and endurance of such a run.
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New York
Nana
John Vander Meer
Ed Dodgers
Brooklyn
Burles
Mr. Grimes
Johnny
Dodger
John
Jacob Mane Meer
Holape
Cereey
Jersey
Penerend
Aed
Paterson
Ther
John Tga
School of G
Deacon
George
Red Sox
Shore
Statell
Mr. Denton
Cy” Young
Hall of Fame
Mr. Young
Hughes
Dutch Leonard
Prang Ighes
Smith
Addie Joss
Breitenstein
Jim Galvin
al Atkisson
Illiam H. Terry
William Terry
Johnny Vander Meer
Bob Feller
Ant
Dodgers
Greenbrier Fete Delayed by Rain in West Virginia
Greenbrier county anniversary pageant in Lewisburg and White Sulphur Springs was postponed due to persistent rain. A 4 000 strong crowd watched a coronation ceremony, while plans for the Queen and the Greenbrier on Parade were deferred to tonight or possibly a later date. Bands from Bluefield, Clifton Forge and Covington performed in today’s field contest as tributes to Major General Mason and Major General John Hines were paid.
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Greenbrier
Clsbraton
Tion
Neld Lewisburg
W. Va
Holt Wes
of Greenbrier
Beckley Centennial Opens With Parade and Service
Beckley West Virginia begins a three day centennial celebration with a vesper service at an athletic field attended by about 5000 Sunday school children. A descendant of General Beckley will crown the queen as the city marks its 100 year history since General Beckley founded the town in 1838.
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Beckley
W. Va
Alfred Kley
Dr . Speer
New York
West Virginia
Confedree
Br Jordan
Clarence
Freight rate changes eyed for coal region carriers
The Interstate Commerce Commission notes net operating incomes under three percent for 1937 among land and West Virginia carriers largely outside exempt coal areas. It says these lines need more freight revenue to stay solvent and serve transportation needs, while intra state competition complicates granting increases. The commission will study modifications in related orders to balance shipper and consignee interests.
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Pittsburgh
West Virginia
C. and . N
Oene
Haporeiaie
P Coal Cemene Int
Sasace Fddedowever
Shi and Consignees
Vander Meer Mystery Clip Hints at Early Significance
Fragmentary notes reference Vander Meer and a looming reveal, suggesting an early career hint or prediction about a standout performance. The garbled text implies a forthcoming moment or gesture that marks significance in a historical context.
Notable arrivals at port with Jance family ties noted
Hand and other places of interest are mentioned as she expects to board the M V here in time. Jance is sister of Mrs Elio Pais and another relation to Weich, tying the individuals to the voyage plans.
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M. V
Jance
Elio Pais
Weich
Society sponsors eight successful musical event
A society sponsored a musical night at eight o'clock featuring a cast of actors and performers. The program included a reception and was well attended by the junior Friday group, with praise for the production and teamwork.
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Society
Canis Bar Tees
Frida
Misses Gene Stratton Jorden for Camp Leave
Brief notice indicates Gene Stratton Jorden and Joe tt M depart or miss a camp assignment with unspecified reason or schedule.
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Gene Stratton Jorden
Joett
Acc
SF Orden
Seligman Sisters Plan August Picnic After Meeting
The group held its final summer meeting Tuesday night in Seligman with a full discussion of business and plans for a children’s picnic in August. Mrs Julius hosted and the gathering included Mrs Buds, Spector, and others.
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Northtore
Seligman
Julius
Ecation
Busin
Seaslow
Ema Spector
Community Notes From Kimball and Nearby Areas
Residents report attendance at district center meetings in Kimball and a Mission board gathering. Several families relocate within Grundy Virginia while others visit relatives and celebrate local milestones.
Roosevelt Weds Year Old Joan Amid Tusks of Ceremony
A damaged notice describes President Roosevelt marrying a young Joan amid a public ceremony. The scene shows nervous onlookers and family members, including Anne Boettiger, seated with watchers and a sense of formal decorum.
Training Drills and Joe Louis Sparring Opinions
A June report surveys training drills and public expectations around Joe Louis and Schmeling. Observers differ on whether sparring translates to real prowess, with Braddock and Tunney cited and a mix of past heavyweight legends mentioned.
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Max Schmelin
Louis
Joe Louis
Popes Blackburn
Uhlan
James Braddock
Max
Edrondacks
Jim- 4
James
J J. Corbett
J — Pound
Sp Willard
Lend Orbeld
Ieee
Dempsey-Carpentier
Carpentier
James J
Tunn Tunney
Joe
Aie
Everroaay
Kote Bett
Revision of Neutral Act urged by Pittman
Senator Pittman calls for a complete revision of American foreign policy. He says Congress must review every phase of the neutral act and expose weaknesses to reshape policy at the next session. He cites recent events and argues reform is overdue.
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Pittman
Shington
Jame
Congress
Senate
Spain
Fresh Red Cobbler at Savory Tell to Perfect Ummy’s Restaurant
A local food item called Fresh Red Cobbler is described in a readers’ note pointing to Savory Tell and Perfect Ummy’s Restaurant as related venues. The wording suggests an aged dessert serving suggestion. The text emphasizes origin and dining context without confirming a formal event.
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Gooper
Engineer
A. J. Tabor
Maybeury
Benetes
Berlin
Sparken
Yocht Club
Alan Roy
Newampshire
Arthur B. Jenks
Roy
Daily Telegraph
Moe
W. Hf
Spurns
Negrin
Francisco Franco
Franco
Ozanic
England
Florence Becker
Newton Roberts
Bramwell
Pocahontas Operators’ Association
National Editorial Association
Miss Becker
Big John
BOILY
Young
Greenbrier Fete
Peetarar
Vander Meer
Keystone, W. Va
D. Y
Keystone Personals
Kimball
G. T. Jorden
Conia Mission Board
Tucker
Haw
Grundy
Terps
H. H. Calla
Catherine Ome
Ion Raymond Ter
Tae
Rolfe
Vicodin
Dhes Hardy
Roosevelt
Joan
Emer
Joan Amice
Sistie
Daug
Boettiger
Anne
China
Cnilea Eae
Futco
Gulf Jumbo
Vermont
UMMYS
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