Recall of Early Town Names in Virginia and West Virginia
C D Terry of Bluefield Virginia recalls original names of Pocahontas Powell Bottom Bramwell Old Horse Shoe Elkhorn Peery Bottom Ada Long Fall Oakvale Frenchville and historic links to McDowell Bland and Franklin counties. He notes 1885 walk to Honaker Chapel and that he often remembers items read on this page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Bramwell
Elkhorn
Bluefield
Ada
Oakvale
C. D. Terry
Littlesburg
Mercer County
Mr. Terry
Powell Bottom
Alex St Clair
Terry
Pin. Hook
Peery Bottom
Long Fall
Oakville
Frenchville
Joseph Terry
Franklin County
McDowell County
Jenkins Jones
Fincastle
Honaker Chapel
Bland County
Local visit to Dr Locke in Canada draws groups from Bluefield area
Several Bluefield and Gratton residents travel to Ontario for rheumatism treatment with Dr. M W Locke and Dr A E B Kay, while editors tout foot care and circulation. Levi Neal and George Buchanan with their sons also seek help from the Canadian specialists as local chatter turns to feet and wellness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Canada
M. W. Locke
G. G. Goodwin
J. G. Nichols
Ontario
Goodwin
Locke
Gratton
A. EB. Kay
Levi Neal
George Buchanan
Grafton
China
Mrs. Jones
Dr. Locke
Rescue of Welch Collie Follows Plans by Jassie Aid
The Welch collie rescued Saturday as planned with a kidnapper handing the dog to friends. The dog, named Deserted, lived in a basement and never saw daylight. Miss Nancy King, Bluefield resident and runner up in a local beauty contest, will care for the dog now in good hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangeline Cisneros
Wild Animal
Bluefield
Jassie
Nancy King
Iss King
Mrarl Hal! Hale
Aks
Nothing Mysterious About Picking Max to Win
A writer explains there is no mystery in choosing Max as the winner of the Friday big prize fights. The piece cites experience and strategy, noting Schmel ing’s strength and Joe Louis’s youth as factors shaping expectations for a future champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max
Schmeling
Joe Louis
Democratic Demos Conclave Draftees Highlight Ninth District
Dr W R Williams of Richlands attends the National Democratic convention in Philadelphia. The Ninth District caucus in Norfolk named Williams Senator A B E Shumate Harry C Stuart R R Parker and alternates including Mrs Chase Atkin e of Tazewell active in politics for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Williams
Richlands
Philadelphia
Dr. Williams
A. BE. Shumate
Harry C. Stuart
R. R. Parker
Chase Atkine
Tazewell
Norfolk
Atking
New Playground Opens for Lower Lane Youth
The town announces a public playground in Lower Lane for all city children. Mrs. Foster Thompson supervises with assistants and residents are invited to use and name the park. The piece urges proper youth entertainment and urges boys and girls to romp, play, and join games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovers Lane Park
Foster Thompson
Silver Bullet Good Witch Cure Recited By Mercer Pioneer
C D Terry of Mercer recalled legends of witches and witchcraft during a visit. He told of Peter Raines of Monroe County described as a bearded man who told folk tales about witches. Raines claimed a witch could pierce a toe with hair and cows could milk bloody under curses. A witch might abduct an old man as a horse and a witch doctor would seek relief. One cure involved firing a squirrel rifle with a silver bullet at sunset behind a log.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Terry
Mercer
Mr. Terry
Peter Raines
Monroe County
McDowell
Raines
Growth in Bluefield Gun Club Attracts Members And High Scores
Interest in the Bluefield gun club grows as high scores are recorded. Members shoot Thursdays at the Hale cow lot bull pen on Falls Mille road. Roy Callaway and W. W. Brumfield post strong marks, while Pocahontas delegates contribute skilled snipers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Gun Club
Hale Cow Lot
Falls Mille Road
Roy Callaway
Pocahontas
Bluefield
W. W. Brumfield
Chest Clinic Held at Graham Methodist Church Monday
A diagnosis clinic sponsored by the Virginia state board of health will be held Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Graham Methodist church ladies parlor and pastor's study with Dr. C. W. Scott and Miss Mabel Niblock leading. Those who may have been in contact with tuberculosis cases are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Methodist Church
Virginia State Board of Health
C. W. Scott
State Board
Mabel Niblock
Tazewell County
Red Cross
August 30 Suggested Date for BSC Reunion
The August 30 date is proposed for the Ballard Spangler Callaway reunion. Pete Ballard is at Morgantown with WVU until late August, and H B Spangler is named treasurer with a $1 remittance to fund the event. The reunion is expected to attract at least five thousand people with added features this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard, Spangler
Virginia Side Personal Notes Include Roanoke Veterans Meet
Miss Virginia Cooper of Bluefield and a group from Bluefield attended a Norfolk and Western veterans meeting in Roanoke on Saturday. Other local residents traveled to Lynchburg for a Christian church meeting and to Martinsville to visit relatives. Williamson returns home from a fine record at VMI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Cooper
Bies Germain
Mia. Cooper
W. H. Frazier
J. B. Saunders
R. C. Anderson
D. H. Carbaugh
O. N. Edmunds
Bluefield
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Veterans
T. S. Gillespie
Harry Baldwin
W. C. Witten
Ellen Cantrell
Lynchburg
Christian Church
Mary Hutton
Christiansburg
Hutter
G. M. Goodwin
J. W. Lee
Eugene Martin
Everette Lee
Martinsville
Williamson
Reco
Is. R. B. Williamson
Ral Martin
Bramwell vs Bluefield Baseball Under Steam Age Scandal
A Bramwell club manager and future congressman Ed Cooper allegedly tossed a milk bottle to pitcher Hydal Barr during a Bell coalfield game in Bramwell. Barr, angered by a prior loss, pursued Cooper amid crowd cheers as a man fell from a tree and a local umpire situation sparked further tumult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramwell
Ed Cooper
Hydal Barr
Lee Longe
Bluefield
Norfolk and Western
Barr
Mr. Cooper
West Virginia
Cooper
Father's Day Service Planned at Graham Christian Church
The Graham Christian church observes Father's Day at 9 45 this morning with Dr W B Owen dean of Bluefield college as speaker. The Loyal Nights Sunday class sponsors the program with Mrs Walter Keister as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Christian Church
W. B. Owen
Bluefield College
Walter Keister
Local student winner bets on Schmeling
Ward Goodwin returns home from Troutville for the weekend as 16 year old Graham High School student Miss Margaret McClintock gains notoriety for her wager on Schmeling and winning the bet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Goodwin
Troutville
Margaret McClintock
Graham High School
Schmeling
Tazewell County Forms Soil Conservation Association
Acting under the domestic allotment and soil conservation act Tazewell County farmers complete the organization of a soil conservation association. The county committee includes George I Brown Cedar Bluff chairman West E B Bailey Cove Creek vice chairman and J Edd Hopkins Jeffersonville district member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Tazewell County
Soil Conservation Association
Washington
Federal Department of Agriculture
George I. Brown
Cedar Bluff
West EB. Bailey
Cove Creek
J. Edd Hopkins
Jeffersonville
Fourth Annual Sale of Purebred Rams at Tazewell Market
Tazewell county purebred sheep breeders announce the fourth annual sale of purebred rams to be held at the Tazewell Live Stock Market on the Fairgrounds, Wednesday July 1. The movement gathers wool and lamb buyers toward grade purchases, promoting flock improvement. Several purebred flocks in the county welcome the sale and the rams offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell County
Tazewell
Fairgrounds
Playground Popular Draws Tazewell Youth
Tazewell's supervised playground opened with John Richmond as athletic director of Tazewell High School in charge and draws many children daily. Baseball and tennis are especially popular among larger boys and girls while facilities are still being completed. Plans aim to engage younger children next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
John Richmond
Tazewell High School
TEACHER CONTRACT MAILING AND TAX LIST EFFORTS
Division superintendent A S Greever mails contracts to county teachers for next year to avoid disruptions in assignments. Treasurer W L Painter modernizes collections replacing tax collectors with mail notices after a successful Jeffersonville district trial. Joseph Pendleton 20 dies in Welch hospital following illness. funeral held in Welch. son of Fred W and Mary Kelley Pendleton from Tazewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Greever
State Department
W. L. Painter
Jeffersonville
Joseph Pendleton
Tazewell
Welch
Sterling
Fred W
Mary Kelley Pendleton
Mr. Pendleton
Pendleton family figure noted for post office clerk to insurance agency
The obituary notes a local figure who began as a post office clerk and later ran the F. W. Pendleton Insurance Agency before moving to Welch. He survived by two sisters, Fran cise and Rosemary, and brothers William and Fred, former Welch Daily News sport editor. Tazewell relatives include Col. William C. Pendleton, a Confederate veteran and Republican politician. Mrs. Glenn M. St Clair is listed as an aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Pendleton Insurance Agency
Welch
Joseph
Francise
Rosemary Pendleton
William
Fred
Welch Daily News
Tazewell
William C. Pendleton
Glenn M. St Clair
Local residents host guests from across towns and states
A long list of locals entertain relatives and visitors from Pearseburg Suffolk Beckley Wise Hemphill Charlottesville Norfolk Bristol Rowland Tazewell Roanoke Washington Kingsport and Baltimore. Guests attend university events bank meetings and political conventions while family members travel for conferences and family gatherings.
Marriages and church group elect officers in Raven area
Hazel Elswick of Berwind and Elbert Lane of Raven wed June 13 in Lebanon Virginia. Geneva Justice of Raven wed Prin tis Stiltner June 13 in Bluntville Tennessee. The Girls circle of the Christian church met with Mrs J J Draper for officer elections led by Trula Elswick president Ruth Blankenship vice president Florence White secretary Margaret White treasurer Mary Robinett program chairman and Margaret Wilson financial chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Circle
Christian Church
Mra. J
Local visitors and a healthful rise in whalebone value
Edward Steele and son visited relatives in Marion Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Carl Harrison and family returned to Hen dricks West Virginia after visiting relatives here. Ada Kennedy Margaret and Florence White and John M. White shopped in Bluefield Monday. Mrs. W A Seawell Mrs. Vess Mallory and daughter Frances and Norvella Jones of Richmond shopped in Bristol Tuesday. Dr Massey returned from a short stay in Richmond. Mr and Mrs Willard Casey and son Jerry left for a vacation in Norfolk Virginia. Born to Mr and Mrs Herbert Cox on June 14 a fine son. Va is visiting her sister Mrs W A Seawell. Whalebone once valuable has lost value due to substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Painter
D. H. Walker
Pearseburg
Wise
T. L. Shufflebager
Cove Creek
R. B. Scott
Hemphill
Helen Wood Shufflebarger
Bluefield
University of Virginia
Charlotttesville
Josephine
Henry Preston Thompson
Norfolk
Gertarde McCall
Washington
Richmond
W. W. Arrowood
Rowland
N. C
Ida McQueen
McQueen
A. G. St Clair
Tazewell
H. P. Brittain
Earl Stephenson
Washington, D. C
W. L. Stephenson
Tazewell Avenue
John BF. Jackson
Kingsport
Tenn
George Shelton
Garland Peery
East Tazewell
John Power
Baltimore
Charles M. Gillespie
Grace Adkins
John R. Beggese
J. F. Lits
M. H. Kiser
Edward Steele
Sammy
Marion
Carl Harrison
Hendricks
W. Va
Ada Kennedy
Margaret
Florence White
John M. White
W. A. Seawell
Vess Mallory
Frances
Norvella Jones
Bristol
Massey
Willard Casey
Jerry
Herbert Cox
Pounding Mill
C. E
Church of G
Anderson
Ind
W. B. Steele
Charlotte Asbury
Massanetta Springs
Margaret Williams
W. L. Spratt
G. A. Riley
N. & W. Veterans’ Association
Roanoke
A. M. Dorton
Cornettsville
C. L. Long
Maxwell
Laura Myers
M. H. Christian
W. C. Crabtree
Cleveland
Glenn Gillespie
Willisbury
C. A. Toner
William and
Bluejay
Will Mulkey
Ayers
Mary Long
Clintwood
Hunter Mulkey
Fred Owens
Finny
B. L. Foster
East Radford
W. H. McGee
Charles Jones Vis
Buchanan County Growth Sparks Real Estate Boom
A six month boom hits Buchanan county with auction sales of various lots promoted in the last three weeks. Prospective development foresees a progressive town near Garden Creek in twelve months with lots selling around 500 dollars. Coal deposits near Garden Creek are touted to come to market within a year and large club houses rise beside planned mines to house incoming workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan County
Garden Creek
Richlands Seniors Enjoyable Picnic and Nursing Gradients
The Richlands senior class of the Christian church enjoyed a Wednesday night picnic led by Miss Louise Hawkins with attendees including Isa belle McBrayer Albie Elswick Edna Meyers Mayda Quesenberry Billie Hagy Pauline and Mary Adams Margaret Helton Ruth Hagy and others. Ruth Hagy won a diamond ring in a popular girl contest. Ruth Padbury graduated with high honors from St Vincent De Paul hospital Norfolk and will pursue post graduate study in psychotherapy before returning home in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Louise Hawkins
Isabelle McBrayer
Albie Elswick
Edna Meyers
Mayda Quesenberry
Billie Hagy
Pauline
Mary Adams
Margaret Helton
Ruth Hagy
Bugs” Smith
Pauline Reedy
Alice Robinette
Johnnie Morgan
Jimmy Warner
Bob McDilda
Clarence Meyers
Powell Elswick
Harry Quesenberry
Needham Stacy
Claude Helton
Shannon
Ruth Padbury
W. L. Padbury
St. Vincents de Paul Hospital
Norfolk
Mt. Hope Retreat Hospital
Padbury
Hazel Elewick Becomes Mrs Elbert Lane In June Ceremony
Mr and Mrs William Elewick of Berwind announce the marriage of their daughter Hazel to Elbert Lane of Raven. They wed June 13 at Lebanon. The bride, a Big Creek high school graduate, is popular with Berwinds younger set. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs James Lane of Raven and works for Raven Red Ash Coal Co. They will reside in Raven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Justice
Raven
Geneva
Printis Stiltner
Bluntville
Tenn
William Elewick
Berwind
Hazel
Elbert Lane
Lebanon
Big Creek High School
James Lane
Raven Red Ash Coal Company
Severe storm and heat wave hit Richlands area
A severe electric storm and heavy rain moved through the region early Thursday after an extremely hot Wednesday with temperatures near 99.2 and 98.7. Residents sought relief in Clinch River as crops showed signs of revival after recent rains in upper Russell and lower Tazewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Russell
Lower
Tazewell
Richlands
Clinch River
Haig Circus Charms Richlands Crowd Across Afternoon Show
The Mighty Haig circus visited Richlands on Saturday with afternoon and night performances drawing one of the largest crowds in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haig Circus
Mighty
Richlands
James Beavers Funeral Held in Brandy Settlement
Impressive last rites were held at Bandy for James Beavers 66 who died at his sister’s home in North Tazewell. A lifelong Brandy resident he was held in high esteem. He leaves two daughters and three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Beavers
North Tazewell
W. W. Barnes
Brandy Settlement
Local Man Admitted for Minor Operation
Henry Hylton of Raven was admitted to the hospital last Saturday for a minor operation. He is the son of I. W. J. Hylton and his condition is much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hylton
Raven
I. W. J. Hylton
Royall appointed Dixie Grocery manager succeeding White
J Powell Royall Jr. resigns after three years as manager of the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company in Richlands to take over as manager of Dixie Grocery, succeeding Joe M White. Clark from Welch replaces Royall at the A P Store, a native of Waverly Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Powell Royall, Jr
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Richlands
Dixie Grocery Company
Joe M. White
Powell
Mr. Clark
Welch
Waverly
Two Boys Held In Drug Store Theft Incident
Town and county authorities rounded up two boys Wednesday night accused of the Jacksons Drug Store robbery last Saturday. Merchandise valued at 250 to 350 dollars was taken. one confessed, the other denied involvement. One boy is in Tazewell county jail, the other in the town jail. A watch sale led to recovery of part of the loot. The entry was through a back window. A hearing is expected tomorrow in trial justices court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Tazewell County
Richlands
Trial Justices Court
Tots Enjoy New 16 Inch Deep Pool Near Power House
A small pool near the power house built by Henry Tunsburg serves local tots. The 16 inch depth makes it ideal for children, while a Clinch river dam preserves low water for the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tunsburg
Clinch River
Davis Chapel Services Next Sunday All Day Event
Rev Peery Herndon and Charles Perkins of Sword Creek will deliver sermons in the style of the 1880s. The service runs all day and attendees are invited to bring lunch and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DAVIS
Davies Chapel
Peery Herndon
Charles Perkins
Sword Creek
Luckman Plans New Ready to Wear Store in Fletcher Building
Pulaski man Luckman visited town last week to arrange the opening of a first class ladies and gentlemen ready to wear shop. He is understood to have leased the Fletcher building on East Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luckman
Pulaski
Fletcher
East Main Street
Landmark razed in Richlands for new theater plans
Workmen began tearing down the old shoe shop behind Richlands Pharmacy, a downtown landmark. After dismantling is finished, crews will start construction on a modern theater as plans are drawn up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands Pharmacy
Richlands
Ninth District Names Delegates to Democratic National Convention
Dr W R Williams head of Mattie Williams hospital and leading Democrat named delegate to the Democratic national convention in Philadelphia. Other ninth district delegates are Harry C Stuart and Gussell Grazier. Alternate from Tazewell is Mrs Grace Adkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
W. R. Williams
Mattie Williams Hospital
Philadelphia
Ninth
Harry C. Stuart
Gussell Grazier
Tazewell
Grace Adkins
Improvements to Eagle Hotel Completed
Workmen finished remodelling the Eagle hotel early last week adding 34 modern rooms with running water and bath in each. The property is leased by Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Presse of Bluefield who bring a new dining room and banquet service to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Presse
Bluefield
Prease
Pocahontas
Clinch Valley
Tazewell County
Fourth of July celebration planned at Doran air port
A large Fourth of July event is planned at Doran airport on Saturday July 4 sponsored by Jewell Ridge local No 6167 of the United Mine Workers of America. The union cannot sponsor cantivals but locals may participate. The program includes a Miss Tazewell contest with prizes and an air circus with night flying and fireworks after dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doran
Jewell Ridge
United Mine Workers of America
Richlands Personal News Highlights Many Visitors
Richlands notes list Ms J C Ireson and daughter Mary Frances from Tazewell as guests of Mrs R L Ireson. W W Stevens and daughter Exie from Ontario California visit his sister Mrs George R McCall. J C Montgomery and daughter Betty return from Staunton Shenandoah Valley trip. Mrs J D Burton and daughter Helen visit Corburn. Oscar T Witten of Gary visits. Noel M Walker Tazewell mayor attends to business. Louise Kahle of Bluefield en route to Grundy visits. J Frank Yost, formerly of Tazewell County, now in Chicago, calls. L H Hunter visits Welch Rhodesfield. Ruth Padbury graduation at Norfolk hospital. Miss Winifred McGrathlin visits Bluefield. Miss Sloane Hall accepts position at Mattie Williams hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Ireson
Mary Frances
Tazewell
R. L. Ireson
W. W. Stevens
Exie
Ontario
Calif
George R. McCall
J. C. Montgomery
Betty
Staunton
Shenandoah Valley
J. D. Burton
Helen
Corburn
Oscar T. Witten
Gary
Greever Witten Sunny
Noel M. Walker
Community Notes From Pounding Mill on Friday Evening
The C. E. county convention drew a full house with a brief business session and a fine program. Several locals attend church events in Anderson and Massanetta Springs while others visit relatives and attend funerals and family gatherings across the region.
Epworth League Union Meets Amid Strong Support in Tip Top
In Tip Top on June 20 the Graham circuit Epworth League held a union meeting praised for broad church participation led by E W Dean pastor. J G Smedley president and Frances Whitt vice president were lauded for mobilizing a large youth membership across the Graham circuit. Mildred Moore and Glenn Mullin wed at the Tazewell circuit parsonage June 12 with Moore family ties to local schools in Tazewell and Bluefield. the groom is a Nemours farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tip Top
Epworth League
Graham Circuit
E. W. Dean
J. G. Smedley
Frances Whitt
Wedding of Louise Shinault and William Whitlow at Pearsburg
Miss Louise Shinault and William M. Whitlow married at Pearsburg on June 17. The bride daughter of D. K. Shinault of Tip Top and resident in Bluefield with sister Mrs. W. R. Woods. Groom son of Mrs. C. B. Whitlow of Bluefield, Beaver high school graduate, Bluefield college attendee. They left for a wedding trip to Washington and other points and will live in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Shinault
William M. Whitlow
Pearsburg
D. K. Shinault
Tip Top
Bluefield
W. R. Woods
Baltimore
C. B. Whitlow
Beaver High School
Bluefield College
Washington
Local Residents Visit Friends and Family Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs W R Witt and family of Cliff Yards spent Sunday in town visiting friends. Mr and Mrs D K Shinault were guests in Bristol last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Noah Mathena visited relatives in Powhatan on Sunday. Harry Leedy of Bluefield spent several days this week with friends and relatives, and Mrs Marvin Johnson visited Bluefield Tuesday night. Steve Mathena remains ill at home, unchanged after months. Mrs Pansy Leedy of Rosas visited her parents the Mathenas this week. Mr and Mrs Jimmie Hicks and daughter Willie Dean of Bell West Virginia visited Mrs Bertie Johnson and family Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Witt
Cliff Yards
D. K. Shinault
Bristol
Noah Mathena
Powhatan
Harry Leedy
Bluefield
Marvin Johnson
Steve Mathena
Pansy Leedy
Rosas
S. P. Mathena
Jimmie Hicksnd
Willie Dean
Bell
W. Va
Bertie Johnson
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Old Horse Shoe
Collie
Jafsie
DEMOS
BSC
Virginia
Tazewell, Va
Tazewell Personals
Raven, Va
Hazel Elswick
This Place
Lebanon, Va
Richlands, VA
Buchanan
Richlands Society
Star Theatre
Rudy Vallee
Flannery
Royall
White
Dixie Grocery
Eagle Hotel
London
Mayfair
Harve Burress
Burkes Garden
John Jones
Pisgah
Finley Ringstaff
Lucile Lovell
Prind Whitaker
W. J. Nunley
Nunley
Tom Mulkey
Zenith Tabor
Nannie Myers
Carter Long
Brewster Letcher
Kentucky
T. Sparks
Brewster
Mildred Grif
Grady Asbury
Amonate
Tom Steele
To Steele
India Potts
Sarah Asbury
Dick Asbury
J. Leona Harris
Union Church
Isaac Wright
Herman Lovelace
Milton Harris
Catherine Gillespie
Ruby Wyatt
Velma Phillips
RextSeele
Richlands Personals
Pounding Mill, Va
Mars. W. B. Steele
Walter Mathena
Monument CO
Wright & Mathews
Prop
Bluefield, VA
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