Kump Urges Action Against Bombings at Editors Meet
Former West Virginia governor H G Kump urged nations to band together to oppose civilian bombings amid China flood coverage. The National Editorial Association session heard calls for united pressure on Japan and a global response to end the agony of stricken civilians.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
National Editorial Association Today
H. G. Kump
China
United States
Japan
Editors Visit Opens Mine Show Tour in Pocahontas
A Bluefield to Pocahontas editor caravan tours the Original Pocahontas Mine as Florence Becker “Princess Pocahontas” formally opens the gates. Dignitaries include Col. John J. Lincoln and W. J. Jenks while Pathe News films interior shots of the dedication and coal seam demonstration.
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Bluefield Country Club
Pocahontas
Phor
Bluefield
Pocahontas Mine
Florence Becker
Bramwell
Show Mine
Pathe News
Col
John J. Lincoln
Pocahontas Operators’ Association
W. W. Loomis
National Editorial Association
Harry Bowen
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Herbert Markle
Appalachian Electric Power Company
W. J. Jenks
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
George Dungvice
W. O
Neval Pos Western Railway
Com
Bigness in industry means bad ness
The piece argues that large corporations erode the vitality of the economy and that the small business man remains the true foundation of enterprise. It frames concentration as harmful to opportunity and community resilience.
Beckley Centennial Drum Corps Winners Announced
Beckley centennial events featured a parade with many bands and drum corps. Beckley’s drum and bugle corps won first prize with Camp Fairdance second. the American Legion unit earned surprise recognition in uniform. Beaver high school band also appeared.
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Bluefield
Beckley
Camp Fairdance
American Legion
Beaver High School
Nature
Hinton
Drum and Bugle Corps
Beaver Band
Dutch Villa
Pocahontas mine tour draws visitors and rail displays
Weston official R H Pritchard and Edward Blake head party at the Pocahontas coal mine tour with N B Rhinehart H W Shields T H Clagett J V Sullivan Ned Smith and A Hardy among attendees. About 110 automobiles pass through as Pocahontas band plays for hours and Norfolk and Western showcases giant locomotives and coal cars to reporters and locals.
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Bluefield
Nat
Pocahontas
Shott
A. Hardy
Canon City, Colorado
Norfolk and Western
Dedication of the Original Pocahontas Mine Highlighted
The event in Bluefield earned wide praise for Herbert Markle and Eddie Steele who led the entertainment committee and chamber staff. The ceremony honored the mine dedication and hosted the Nationale association guests. Later writers from Lowell Thomas TV noted the show mine and Bill German as a valued guest. Beckley reception followed with honorary citizenship certificates and a centennial Queen Betty Jordan.
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Bluefield
Herbert Markle
Eddie Steele
Bill German
Beckley
Black Knight Country Club
Crowning of Greenbrier Queen Finally Held
Lewisburg West Virginia June 21 The coronation of Greenbrier Countys queen and the historical pageant were held after rain delays. Governor Holt returned from Beckley to crown Minnie Prazier Preston Queen of Greenbrier and observe Greenbrier On Parade. The pageant will be repeated tomorrow night. The first American automobile sold for export was steam driven and sent to Bombay India. Newspapers and crossword puzzles are popular diversions for air travelers.
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Lewisburg
W. Va
Greenbrier
Holt
Beckley
Minnie Prazier Preston
Bombay
India
College Heads Are Reappointed in West Virginia
Secretary David Kirby announced reappointment of presidents at 13 white state colleges. The two day session, ending with a joint meeting with the Negro board, produced a personnel list to be released soon. Reappointed were J. F. Marsh at Concord State Teachers and others including Joseph Leen Glenville and West Liberty. A. E. Krause was reelected superintendent for West Virginia schools for the deaf and blind at Romney.
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Charleston
W. Va
David Kirby
State Board of Education
Negro Board of Education
Concord State
J. F. Marsh
Fairmont State
Joseph Leen
Glenville
E. G. Rohrbough
New River State
nSw
W. White
West Liberty
Paul N. Elbin
A. E. Krause
West Vic
Romney
Dr Greenspon Heads to Richmond Meeting
Dr William Greenspon departs for Richmond Virginia to attend sessions of the American Academy of Optometry and the annual meeting of the American Optometry Association where he serves as national secretary of the orthoptists section.
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DR. Greenspon
Richmond
William Greens
American Academy of Optometry
Amercan Optometry Association
Greenspon
Sections of
Orthoptists
Pro Grid Record Shows Big Gains Across 1937 Season
The 1937 season produced over five new team records and four new individual marks. Slingin Sammy Baugh boosted aerial play, with league air efficiency rising to 38.5 percent and 1,543 passes attempted. Baugh completed 81 passes in 11 games, while Don Hutson and Tinsley set receiving and catch marks as teams improved on both ground and air. Green Bay led scoring with 220 points. overall league scoring rose to 1,424, and top defenses allowed few yards as Detroit Washington and New York trailed the Cardinals. The all star lineup reflected seven teams in the first eleven, showing a broader balance than two years prior.
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Earry
Slingin
Sammy Baugh
Arnie Herber
Washington
Chicago Bears
Baugh
Tinsley
Chicago Cardinals
Don Hutson
Hutson
Green Bay
Cliff Battles
Beattie
Bears
Battles
Greenay
Cardinals
Additional Donations Boost Local Relief Fund Total
Campaign chair Harry W Briggs reports several contributions to the civilian relief drive in China, raising the local fund to 1186 dollars. Donors include Broadway Shirt Company employees and Bland Street Church Sunday school, Princeton residents, and new Ten Dollar Club members. A noon deadline is set for next Monday with churches planning a Sunday morning collection. Contributions may be sent to W C Pollock at First National Bank. Hollywood boasts around 1450 movie extras.
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China
Harry W. Briggs
Broadway Shirt Company
Charles St. Clair
Bland Street
Church
E. C. Penn
Princeton
W. Richards
Penn
Mr. Richards
Ten Dolar
Ten Dolar Club. Mayor Wm. C Snyder and R. L. Longworth
W. C. Pollock
First National Bank
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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