Slemp’s Congressional Decision Due Today
Bluefield Virginia readers await a decisive statement from Big Stone Gap leader Dr. Bie Stone Slemp on whether he will accept or decline the Republican nomination for the ninth Virginia district. Slemp, a former congressman and national GOP figure, has hinted at a later decision while travels and local pressure mount in Bristol and Bristol convention origins.
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Big Stone Gap
Bluefield
C. B. Slemp
Congress
Virginia
Bristol
Joe C. Shaffer
Conaresa
Shaffer
Do. B. Slemp
Coolidge
Slemp
Pacific Coast
Washington
Ninth
Bie Stone Gap
Puzzle marks in John Hall death telegram mystery
Report says John Hall aged wanderer living in a Ford car near Kimball was not dead after a telegram claimed he was. Jim Hall of St Paul denies his father’s death and identifies a Joe Green as the supposed sender, while Welch residents are blamed for the telegram. The confusing case remained unsolved.
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John Hall
Kimball
Jim Hall
St. Paul
Joe Green
Hall
Dickenson County minister visits old friends during weekend
Rev. T. K. Mowbry of Dickenson County returns for a weekend gathering with former neighbors. He has served as a Presbyterian evangelist in the area and visits W. J. Osborne and Rev. H. H. Young families. The Mowbrys left over a decade ago, with son Thomas near Salem and siblings Mary and Bessie thriving in their marriages and work.
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T. K
Tom) Mowbbry
Dickenson County
Mowbry
Thomas Mowbry
Presbyterian Church
W. J. Osborne
H. H. Young
Mowbrys
Salem
John
Detroit
Mich
Missee Mary
Bessie
Tom
Serenade for Floyd Neal and Bride at Yellow Row Home
An old time serenading event honored Floyd Neal and his bride, formerly Miss Donnie Cable, on Thursday night at the bride’s Yellow Row home. Guests used cow bells horns tin pans and other noise makers.
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Floyd Neal
Donnie Cable
Yellow Row
Veteran predicts rain after longest day signals drought end
J D French, 92, Confederate veteran, near Falle Mills, says after June 21 the drought may break with copious rains. He cites hearing a distant locomotive whistle as a good rain indicator, noting the Pocahontas cracker train of the Norfolk could be heard several miles away.
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J.D. French
French
Falle Mills
Pocahontas
Norfolk and
New River Bridge Raised Seven Feet at Glen Lyn
Officials from Appalachian Electric Power plan a bridge across New River at Glen Lyn raised seven feet higher than original plans. The bridge will cross near Owen Ferry opposite the power company substation with cooperation from the firm.
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Appalachian Fleetric Power Company
Glen Lyns
Oweny Ferry
Appalachian Power Company
Or Nate
Coopera
Bridge Proposal Aims to Clear High Water Obstruction
A fragment notes language about elevating a bridge above the potential high water mark, indicating a proposed engineering adjustment to prevent flood-related obstructions. No dates or named entities are readable in the excerpt.
Virginia Sidelights and Local News Items
A church gathering at Memorial Baptist with Rev H A Willis leads a citywide effort by local ministers and congregations. Rufus Hankine from Washington DC visits with family friends Miss Ines Bradford on her first trip to the mountains. Veterans of the Spanish American War will receive pensions of 50 to 60 dollars monthly under a federal advance. Webster N Barlow, 40, dies in Chicago, son of the late A Barlow who ran the Barlow mines near Maybeury. survived by three brothers and one sister.
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Memorial Baptist Church
H. A. Willis
Rufus Hankine
J. B. Hanking
Washington, D. C
Ines Bradford
Miss Bradford
Congress
Chicago
Webster N. Barlow
Barlow
A. Barlow
Maybeury
H. P
Bluefield
W. HL
Appomattox
B. B. Barlow
Ethel
R. H. Angell
Remains Sent for Interment After Sorrowful Loss
The family of David Moore expresses deep gratitude for kindness shown after his death. Remains to be sent to Roanoke for interment. Special thanks to Herbert Hunter and Philip Holbrook of Davy West Virginia and J Glenn Dudley of Mayfield Virginia for their efficient aid.
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Roanoke
David Moore
Messrs
Herbert Hunter
Philip Holbrook
Davy. W. Va
J. Glenn Dudley
Maefield
D. D. Moore
Virginia Side Churches Stars Memorial Service Notes
The Rev. Herbert H. Young rector conducts prayer and sermon at 7 30 p m. The public is welcome. Holy communion and sermon at 11 a m with Sunday school and adult bible class at 945 a m. Young People's Service League at 7 p m. The public is invited.
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Tazewell
Herbert H. Young
Young People’s Service League
Preaching Schedule For Tip Top May's Bailey and Ebenezer Chapels
The Rev. W. D. Larrowe announces preaching services at Tip Top Saturday evening, May's chapel Sunday morning at 11, Bailey Sunday afternoon at 3, and Ebenezer Sunday night. The Rev. C. A. Wagner will preach at Bailey Saturday.
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W. D. Larrowe
Tip Top
May's Chapel
Bailey
Ebenezer
C. A. Wagner
Revival meetings and church services announced
Evening revival at 7:30 p m attendees urged to join all three services. Morning service 11 a m and 8 p m preaching by Rev H A Willis. Sunday school 9 45 a m with R Kenneth Newton superintendent Ruth Creasy in charge. Leagues meet as usual. Special church board meeting Sunday 2 30 p m. A hearty welcome to all.
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H. A. Willis
R. Kenneth Newton
T. P. Sims
W. H. Fleshman
Ruth Creasy
Jacob and
Israel
Providence of God
M. C. Hughes
Church Board
C. BK
Meetene
Virginia Side Personalities Highlight Local Visits
Mrs. Walter McCall, seriously ill at Bluefield sanitarium, shows improvement after an operation. Attorney J Powell Royall of Tazewell visits with his children, owner of the W B Morton residence. Mrs E D Binns of Richmond visits her sister Mrs H M Willis at the Baptist parsonage. Katherine Willis, a Coker College graduate, will teach at the Richlande school next term. Mr and Mrs K C Patty and daughter return from Scottsburg and visit South Boston and Chase City relatives.
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Walter McCall
Bluefield Sanitarium
J. Powell Royall
Tazewell
Mr. Royall
W. B. Morton
E. D. Binns
Richmond
H. M. Willis
Baptist Parsonage
Tazewell Avenue
Katherine Willis
Coker College
South Carolina
Richlande School
K. C. Patty
Patty
Scottsburg
South Boston
Chase City
U S Women Adopt Lorgnettes fad in Mexico City dining rooms
In Mexico City on June 20, a vogue among American women to carry lorgnettes and scan diners has spread. The trend began after a prominent American introduced the practice, and has since gained popularity in social dining settings.
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Mexico City
Rivalry Sparks Lorgnette Dining Gaze Uproar
A woman spots a social rival through a lorgnette in a restaurant. Such spectacles grow common as lorgnettes appear in greater numbers. Diners are amused by rival pairs who attempt to outgaze each other across tables.
Thirty Three Mission Workers to Go Abroad Soon
Thirty three new missionaries from twenty three states and seven foreign countries will depart soon under the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. They will meet their superiors for a conference before leaving. Forty American and four foreign colleges and training schools are represented in the group.
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Boston
INS
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Detroit Stock Exchange to Cost 500000
Groundbreaking has taken place for the new Detroit stock exchange building with a price tag of 500000. The structure is to be ready for occupancy in six months, officials said today in Detroit.
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Detroit
Detroit Stock Exchange
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Chalmer
Lassen
Bluefield Bottling CO
McCormick’s Banquet
Wilkins
White House
Southern Bisquit Co
California
Libby
Washington School Tablets
Q.S.S
Wal-Cott
Tetley’s
Lipton’s
Princeton
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Virginia Side Churches
ST. Mary's Episcopal
Graham Circuit
Memorial Baptist
Graham M. E
U. S
Mexico
Stock Exchange
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