Local notes and events from Graham area
The Graham area reports a revival of hore¢ shoe pitching among Dilvefield west yards workers with plans to perform at the fairgrounds on July Fourth. Four Minute Men led by J. No Wagman and W. Leslie organize in Tazewell and Graham counties to support Liberty Loan and War Savings efforts. Wheat harvest progresses in Clinch Valley with fields in Graham ripening. Kenny Sexton departs for Washington to work with Southern Railway. A planned auditorium show with chorus girls draws interest for tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilvefield West Yards
Irving
Fair Grounds
Oreenizine
J. No Wagman
Tazewell
W. Leslie
Tavewell County
Libery
Muga
Street Sales of Savings Stamps Net Big Day Total
On Wednesday the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company ladies sold War Savings and thrift stamps on city streets. The day’s receipts totaled 522 dollars with a city booth earning 837.75 dollars including fifty War Savings stamps. Booths 1 2 and 3 reported varying totals and stamps sold led by the Commercial Hotel and Thornton avenue corners. Grand total to date reaches 1182.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Princeton Avenue
Stewart
Booth No. 1
Commercial Hotel
Mary White
R. S. Webb
AH. DD. Carson
Josephine Long
Ernestine
Iaite
Georgia
White
Ruth Vass
Ora Gibson
Booth No
Honaker' S Corner
J. H. Winks
J. EB
Herman
Frances Chambers
Jean Brown
Mabel Cawley
Linnie Morrell
Madge Moore
Perro
W.8
Normal Course in High Schools Great Success
The state board of education in Charlestown reports over one hundred graduates earned first grade teachers certificates without examination after normal training in state high schools this year. With such success the program may expand to more schools to ease teacher shortages. thirteen high schools offered training last year and Utica's high school could be included next if deemed desirable and steps are taken without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Charleston
Heaver High School
Utis City
Golf at Country Club Forms Two Ball Foursome
A two ball foursome will be played at the Country Club golf links tomorrow afternoon starting at 2 pm. A thrift stamp goes to the couple with the lowest score. Readout lists many couples and substitutes for the event led by Mrs Campell with Mr Stringfellow and includes Mrs H D and Hend Mr Foote among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club Golf Links
Campell
Stringfellow
H. D
Foote
Helen Jordan
DD. W. Tanecok
Howard Meyers
Uilkeron
Virginia Jenks
J.T. Wilson
Pedel
Fd. Monn
HM. Smith
Tracy
Helen Keily
Bodell
Mics Hithershields
J. T. Thornton
Borden
Todson
Mire
Morrisen
Dungiinsen
Liebold
Markle
M. Barnes
Heuser
Marie
Neo
Walter Chambers
Pearson
Frank Ferrer
Mike Flynn
H. C Smith
Mr. Liebeld
C.F Hancock
Cecil Lilly
D. M. Easley
F French
Martin Garry
R. B. Parrich
Cinema at Colonial Packs The House for German Story
The Colonial packed to the doors for the premiere of My Four Years in Germany with four shows selling out. Critics praise the film as vividly lifelike detailing Ge rard’s embassy and wartime scenes including prisoners and depictions of the Kaiser. Today is the last chance to see the picture. Also notes report Belgian statues requisitioned for Germany and a Buffalo strike at Curtis plants with three hundred workers affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
James W. Gerard
Gerard
Kaiser
Vouue
Buffalo
N. Y
International Machinists’ Association
Curtis Aeroplane and Motor Corporation
Free sample of Broshee's German Syrup offered
An ad invites adults with coughs colds or bronchitis to receive a free sample bottle of Broshee's German Syrup at Bluefield or Fast End Pharmacy. The remedy is touted as fifty years of successful use providing restful nights and morning expectoration. Also notes Detroit post office employing thirty women mail carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Broschee
Detroit
Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments
Claiming to relieve eczema blotches ringworm rashes and similar troubles Zemo is sold at drugstores for 35 cents or 1.00 for a large bottle. The Cleveland Ohio based E W Rove Co promotes the liquid as non greasy easily applied and soothing, promising instant relief and healing of many skin diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rove Co
Cleveland, O
Guilty Verdicts in Espionage Conspiracy Case
In New York on June 20 a federal jury found Joseph F. Rutherford and seven followers of the Tate Pastor Russell guilty of conspiring to violate the espionage law. All eight defendants were convicted on all four counts and face up to forty years each. Co-defendants include William Bo Van Amhbureh, Robert J. Martin, Pred H H Robinson, Donte H Fisher, Clayton J. Woodworth, A Hugh McMillan and Giovanni De Cecea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph F. Rutherford
Tate
Russell
Dudge Howe
Rutherford
Wilhiam Bo van Amhbureh
Robert J. Martin
Pred H H. Robinson
Donte H. Fisher
Clayton J. Woodworth
A. Hugh McMillan
Giovanni de Cecea
Traveling sales pitch and wartime notices in a single column
An assortment of notices and brief items include a traveling salesman praising Vinci tonic as a health restore, with drugstores listed in Bluefield Princeton and Northfork regions. Also reported are factory layoffs at Pollack Stogie Company affecting hundreds, and wartime casualty notes including Canadian Victoria Cross recipients and specific air collision fatalities near Pawnee Field.
United States Guardsmen Wanted for Home Defense
An order from the local recruiting station announces acceptance for United States guards national army of eligibles with approved qualifications. Recruits receive uniforms and equipment and serve within the United States only. Applicants must be beyond draft age with prior service in armed forces or organized militia. After enlistment, posting will be designated by the department commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel P. Colt
United States Rubber Company
United States
Fregular Army
United Sates Guards
National Army
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Stogie Plant Closed Amid Wage Demands
Wheeling as of June 20 reports the Stogie Makers Union presented wage scale demands seeking a $2 per thousand increase, prompting immediate plant closure. The action centers on negotiations between workers and management to resolve the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
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Erva Bild
United
LEMP
Louis
McDowell Supply Co
Welch, We. Va
Graham Daily News
Graham
Jene St
Thorseshoes
Weet Yard
Clinch
Clinch Valley
Russell County
Ver Sale
Apply Quarry and Lime Company
Castlewood
Nest Wee
Greham
Ceople
Washington
Kenny Sexton
Warhington
Southern Railway
Mr. Sexton
V. J. Sexton
Arent G. W. Pile
Alderson
Rene Prg
Pa Ps
AML
Chieftain Mfg CO
Charleston, W.va
The
Delphian Society
Y. M. C. A. Fund
Penn
Harman Froyles
Maben
A. P. Penn
Tenny
Wyoming County
Broyles
West Graham
Williama
Norfolk
Newport News
Ma Point
Old Point
Mr. Williams
Font
Graham Boy
Roy
Williams
Ceffing
Wong Nicely
Kntiie Neel
Miss Neel
Graham High School
Ladies of the Christian Church
France
Denny Williams
Cape Mav
Mica Fila Williams
Trofired Mercs
Gr. Strong
Sraram Hich School
Witten Mill
Marcie and
Marie Thompson
Tasewell
C. WW. Matthewes
Chorley Wilson
Roanoke
G. M. Goodwin
Walter Beonbew
Northfork
Morehe
Roso Baldwin
Mra
Morten
Misa Filen
Misa
Jennie Vawter
Monroe
W.S
Pat da
Thornton's Corner
Margaret MecLaughlin
Lynette Wyatt
Clara Main
Prienehe Deuthat
Kathleen Harry
Beaver High School
Golf AY Couuntry Club
London
Belgium
Amsterdam
Sam
Russell Can
Be Giyen
Atlantic
Oowa
Vinci
W. . Brothersby
C. H. Goodykoontz Drug Co
E. B. Spangler & Co
Princeton
Northfork Drug Co
Pollack Stogie Company
Tte
Pollack
Ruy W.S
Sherdeen
Mise
Leo M. Hines
Ellenwood
Kansas
Francis M. Robrts
Watertown
Robert G. Moore
Elmwood Pivee
Ohio
Pawone Feild
Ottawa
Ont
T. EB. Chrysler
Newark
N. J
F. T. Gilmore
Dayton
W. S
UW. S
Pellac Company
Thistle Foundry & Machine CO
Graham, Virginia
Grandpa
the Sentaneedies Coe
Cincinnati
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