Municipal posts to be filled as new Bluefield council takes office
Following the June 12 election Bluefield Virginia prepares to appoint a new city commissioner of revenue city recorder city attorney and police chief on September 1. G W Havens is mentioned for police chief along with current force H D Bryant and W H Bane. The town hosts state prohibition officers and aims to decide appointments by early September. Laura Davenport to continue as city treasurer. other elective officials begin first terms. Taking effect after August levy decision the council plans further meetings and considers removing the school emergency levy amid talks on local finances.
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Commissioner of Revenue
City Recorder
G. W. Havens
Mr. Havens
H. D. Bryant
W. H. Bane
Prohibition
Laura Davenport
Elite Shoppe debts risk collection in July
Virginia notices warn debtors to settle all Elite Shoppe accounts by July 1 or face a collection agency. The article also notes local Wise and Lee counties operations by undercover men posing as clothing salesmen, with 147 arrests including a Norton police chief.
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Dave Morrisette
Wise
Lee
Norton
PTA Checks School Levy Results After County Defeat
The P T A members reviewed Tuesday's school levy election outcomes in Tazewell county. Bluefield Virginia precinct reported an even 350 in favor versus 348, while areas including North Tazewell Pounding Mill and Burkes Garden backed the measure less. Observers say the defeat may spark a broader awareness of school funding and needs despite the loss.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Tazewell
Bluefield
North Tazewell
Mill
Burkes Garden
S. N. Huffar
Virginia election analysis shows non political constitutional vote
Democrats and Republicans yesterday analyzed the statewide vote in Virginia. The election, seen as non political, aimed at a new constitution. Governor Byrd predicted broad support for the amendments, with GOP defectors scarce as shown by Ninth and Seventh district results.
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Virginia
Byrd
Byrd Backed Split Democrats Lose Vote in Power Move
The party rift over the amendment split the Democrats, allowing Republican strength to swing the result in favor of Governor Byrd and decide the outcome.
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Byrd
Evangelist Preaches From Book of Joshua at Christian Church
Rev. Mr. Smith led a sermon from Joshua chapter one at the Christian church. He urged choosing the Lord, stressed personal responsibility for family faith, and spoke on heredity and environment shaping the believer. Joshua cited as model for leading one’s household in faith.
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Mr. Smith
Christian Church
Joshua
Evangelist
God
Jesus Christ
Church of Christ
Choose Ye This Day Whom Ye Will Serve Sermon Note
A reflection on religious duty stresses that men must uphold Christian training in the home, not defer to wives. It cites Cornelius as example and urges fathers to lead, warning that earthly battles and pleasures pale against eternity. Salvation requires personal consent and surrender to Christ.
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Cornelius
Heaven
Hell
God
Christ
Remains of Mrs Benbow Browning Laid to Rest
The remains of Mrs Julia Benbow Browning who died Tuesday in Maryville Tennessee were buried in the Maryville cemetery. Her husband the Rev J W Browning pastor in Gate City is expected to be placed on the superanuated list within a year. Members of the Benbow family attended the funeral including sister Mrs Mattie Peters of Kansas City.
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Julia Benbow Browning
Maryville
Tenn
Benbow
Brown
Mattie Peters
Kansas City
Jacksonville Normal names twins as valedictorians
In Jacksonville Alabama the faculty could not distinguish Irene and Kathryn Flurry due to identical grades and named both valedictorians. The sisters shared the honor after finishing with the same score.
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Jacksonvile
Ala
Jacksonville Normal
Irene
Kathryn Flurry
Nature's own tonic S S S promises renewed strength
Tired readers are urged to try S S S a blood tonic priced at 33. Its claim is to refresh energy improve appetite and clear skin by restoring red blood. The ad cites 100 years of use with testimonials including Miss Ruth Gahm Los Angeles and notes availability in two sizes at drug stores.
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S.S.S
Ruth Gahm
Elden Ave
Los Angeles
Calif
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