Funeral held for Mrs Julia Browning in Maryville
Funeral and burial for Mrs Julia Benbow Browning wife of Rev J W Browning took place at 11 a m in Maryville Tennessee. She died Tuesday morning after brief illness while visiting for daughters wedding. Family and friends gather including Mrs A B Benbow and siblings. Rev EF Early will take part in the service. People travel from Kansas City to attend.
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Julia Benbow Browning
J. W. Browning
Holston
Bluefield
Maryville
Margie
Browning
Owning
Democrats Gather in Roanoke for Platform and Delegation
In Roanoke Virginia today the Democratic hosts of the Old Dominion meet to adopt a platform and name a delegation to the Houston convention. Delegates will head to Houston where a presidential nomination fight looms with Governor Alfred E. Smith favored by leaders but opposed by rank and file pro prohibition Virginians.
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Roanoke
Old Dominion
Houston
Texas
Alfred B. Smith
Virginia
New York
Confusing Dual Elections in Tazewell County Voters Scratched Ballots
In a double barrel election in Tazewell County voters faced cross filing on a long ballot and scratches amid confusion mixing a school levy with state races. Local PTA members felt combining ballots hurt the levy while Governor Byrd warned against pardons for drunken driving.
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Tazewell
Bluefield
Parent- Teacher Association
Harman Broyles Influences Votes In Virginia Election
A West Graham merchant named Harman Broyles draws attention as voters at a Bluefield precinct vote on Virginia constitutional amendments. Despite Harry Flood Byrd's urging, the short ballot amendments fail at the precinct by wide margins, with Broyles credited by locals for his perceived political influence.
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Harman Broyles
Modest West Graham Merchant
Virginia
Broyles
Commonwealth
Harry Flood Byrd
New
City Hall
Ninth District
Halle of
Congress
Tazewell
Shelby Helahta
Bluefield
Falle Mille
Palle Mille
Political Strategy Rumor Ties Broyles to Dems’ Election
Town talk claims Hoover and Curtis may hire Har man Broyles this fall to employ his mesmer poe on the Democrats during the election year.
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Harman Broyles
Hoover
Curtis
Mr. Broyles
Evangelist Talk Draws Delegations to First Christian Revival
Delegations from Falls Mills Bluefield Princeton heard Dr J H O Smith at a First Christian church revival in Bluefield W Va The service featured a medley by the choir and congregation and Mr Harrie sang sacred lyrics set to Carry Me Back to Old Virginia The sermon titled The Hidden and Revealed discussed mystery versus revelation and touched on divine foreknowledge and salvation.
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Falls Mills
Bluefield
W. Va
Princeton
J. H. O. Smith
Harrie
Old Virginia
Heaven
Babes
Simple Faith and Baptism in Christ
A devotional reflection on science versus faith. It argues God reveals Himself, urges unity around the manger and Christ, and emphasizes belief and baptism as essential for salvation.
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Oliver Lodge
God
Christ
Jesus
Virginia Sidelights P.T.A. Praises Bluefield Levy Support
The Bluefield Virginia Parent-Teacher Association played a key role in defeating opposition to the school levy. They registered a 348 vote majority at the precinct in favor of the levy. The article notes the county would bear the burden if the levy had failed and cites the town's need for about $190,000 for schools.
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P.T.A
Bluefield
Parent-Teachers Association
Tazewell County School Fund Fair Marks First Battle
Local ladies spent a day in the sun working for the school boys and girls of Tazewell county. It was the first battle and the P T A can be proud despite strong opposition.
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Tazewell County
Weather Improves Across Bluegrass Empire
The weather man reports a warm spell boosting crops across the bluegrass area. Corn is emerging and grass and meadows are thriving as fields respond to the conditions.
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Ecrops
Bluegrass
Fourth of July at Tazewell Fair Grounds Plans
The Tazewell Fair Grounds will host a Fourth celebration for all ages with entertainment and communal gatherings. The writeup notes political chatter about Al Smith and hints at a governor bid for Mrs. M. J. Caples of Norfolk, a Kansas City convention mention.
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Tazewell
Bluefield
Coalfields
Tazewell Fair Grounds
al Smith
Fashion Shop Ad Sparks Rush and Long Lines
The Fashion Shop placed an advertisement in the Daily Telegraph driving a rush and long waiting lines as shoppers prepared to visit. The notice mentions a location hint and a person named Misa Esther Nasiand of Sand-.
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Daily Telegraph
Misa Esther Nasiand
Nasland visitor considers Bluefield move from Illinois
Miss Nasland a prominent educator, with her mother, visits Bluefield and weighs relocating there for climate. The Naslands own an Eastern Virginia estate. Dry Fork report notes hot weather and a soaking rain Monday night. Trustee sale: J H Sluss property Bluefield Va offered at Bank of Graham June 25. bargain price through trustee G M Barger.
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With
Illinois
Bluefield
Miss Nasland
Naslands
Virginia
Dry Fork
Harold Speed
J. H. Sluss
Bank of Graham
G. M. Barger
Bond Issue Not Needed Says County Treasurer
H J Brittian, treasurer of Tazewell County, declares the school levy election unnecessary from the start. He notes funds available by January 1 including $50,000 to bolster the county school budget and reiterates that state and county schools should be financed by state and local authorities.
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H. J. Brittian
Tazewell County
Brittian
Bluefield
Brittlan
Towns Burdened by State and County Run Schools
The piece argues towns finance high schools for two months each year costing 7000 to 8000 dollars and questions the need for a proposed school levy election. It notes Bluefield Virginia and Tazewell county support shared regional schools with Bland county and Clear Fork district and asks whether towns should remain hands off in school management.
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Bluefield
Tazewell County
Clear Fork
Bland County
Virginia Side Personalities Visit and Academic Success
Miss Elsie Todd of Galax visits sister Mrs. W G Wagoner. Elizabeth Gillespie and Virginia Wagner study at Harrisonburg State Teachers College after earning good grades in the past term.
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Elsie Todd
Galax
W. G. Wagoner
Elizabeth Gillespie
Virginia Wagner
Harrisonburg State Teachers College
Liquid Zemo Keeps Scalp Clean and Healthy
Pleasant healing liquid Zemo massages into the scalp to destroy dandruff and ease irritation and itching. It penetrates soothes and cleanses the scalp keeping it healthy and preventing dandruff. A druggist sells 35c 60c and 1.00 dollars.
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Julia B. Browning
Burkes Garden
Urke
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Byrd
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Laquop
Dr. J. H. O. Smith
Br Economical Transportation
Chevrolet
O. K
Seriace
City Chevrolet Sales CO
Pinnacle
Chevrolet Sales CO
Pinnacle Chevrolet Sales Company
Princeton, W. VA
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Bluefield, Va
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Jersey Sportresses
Kansas City
M. J. Caples
Norfolk
HM. C. Callaway
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