Bluefield Chamber Of Commerce Elects New Directorate
Primary ballots go to 450 members with eight vacancies. New rule bans retiring directors from reentry. Top 16 advance to final ballot, eight are elected. Final vote by mail, deadlines Monday 7 p m and next Friday 7 p m. Current board notes several local achievements.
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Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
W. J. Cole
Coores M Durelinson, Jr
Bas
D. EB. French
W. EF. Gilkeson
FP. A. Leonard, Jr
C. EB Lilly
Sayler
U. S. 19
Lake Erie
Gulf of Mexico
East River Mountain
Islam Converts Among Negroes Reported in The Messager
A. T. Hoffert reports in The Messager that Islam recruitment among Black Americans has grown since 1920 with about 1,500 Negro Muslims in the United States. New York leads with 125 members under a local Negro in charge, Chicago has 300, and Indianapolis 56, while St. Louis hosts 75 under African American leadership.
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Messager
New York
A. T. Hoffert
Chicago University
Mr. Hoffert
Sadiq
India
Indianapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
United States
Vienna to Rebuild With American Gold
Vienna plans a five year program funded by a $30,000,000 US loan. The project includes 30,000 apartments street car terminals modern bath houses for school children 1600 workmen cottages a gas plant a cold storage house and grants for art sports and charitable institutions plus pensions to those with reduced incomes amid currency depreciation.
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Vienna
United States
Galville Boys Return to Homes in Saltville Case
William Sprinkle and Claude Taylor, last of Saltville quar tet, were released from Saltville arrest after their fathers paid fines. Sprinkle’s 30 day jail term was withdrawn and he received a $100 fine while Taylor was fined $25. Taylor’s father arrived from Saltville and fainted near the city jail before revival.
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Claude Taylor
William Sprinkle
Saltville, Va
Cr. Totten
Saltville
Young Taylor
Taylor
One Armed Athletes Shine in Three Sports
Chicago reports four middle western athletes proving one arm can rival two in baseball handball and golf. Feldcamp of Missouri pitcher tallies two wins and two losses with 11 strikeouts in a game against Iowa State. Paul of St Louis Central High shows prowess with five assists and a bare handed fielding double. Quam of Minneapolis dominates handball and Colvin opens with a 495 yard eagle at French Lick Indiana.
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Chicago
Middle West
Missouri
Minnesota
Henry J. Feldcamp
University of Missouri
Orville Paul
St. Louie Central High
Feldcamp
Iowa State
Paul
George Quam
Minneapolis
W. O. Colvin
Lick
Ind
Exams for Teachers Plan in Fairmont West Virginia
Fairmont West Virginia June 22 plan to require teachers to pass physical fitness exams. Dr H M Batson Marion county health officer reports several boards of education in the county favor the plan to ensure teachers meet health standards.
Crowds Attend Home Show and N W Band Concert
The busiest week of the Better Homes and Industrial Exhibit drew large crowds at the municipal auditorium with packed sessions. Highlights included Charleston exhibitions, dances, and a baby contest, plus prizes from local sponsors and a Norfolk and Western band concert on Princeton avenue with planned surprises and noted pieces such as Spirit of St. Louis.
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Municipal Auditorium
Danny Baker
Mise Ray Matz
Il Higginbotham
Auffenger
Bluefield Gas and Power Company
Ed Shumate
Lewis Furniture Company
Betty Matz
Bluefield Floral Company
Mra. Musick
Cole Baking Company
Mra. Kes Tickle
Southern Refrigeration Company
Ruth Williamson
Charles Eat
Walter Echols
H. P
W. R. Sprinkle
Betty Rae Clark
Carl Clark
Spirit of St. Louis
Princeton Avenue
Norfolk and Western Band
W. S. Bailey
Dick Ramace
St. Louis
Charles A. Lindbergh
United States Army and Navy
Washington
New York
Jewell
W. L. Zs
Vaicenia
Chenette
Olivette Myers
the Lancers
Gaylord Bleakley
Benj. B. Dale
Panama Revives Hal Fashion As Crown Creases Return
Panama hat fashion returns with fresh styling, showing how the crown is reshaped into tacks and creases while remaining a summer staple.
Forgetful Husband Misplaces Hat Riddle Headlines
Humorous exchange between husband and wife turns into a brief gag as he searches for his hat. The wife points to the sideboard and jokes about his next absurd find.
Actress Dorothy Mackaye’s Felony Count Dismissed
In Los Angeles on June 22 the defense won dismissal of one felony count against Dorothy Mackaye the stage actress. The judge ruled insufficient evidence to prove she was an accessory after the death of her actor husband Ray Raymond last April as the state rested its case. Dr W J Sullivan of Hollywood testified regarding concealment of the true cause of death.
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Miss Mackaye
Los Angeles
Dorothy Mackaye
W. J. Sullivan
Hollywood
Ray Raymond
Charles Burnell
Purification Plan Promises Health Through Calotabs
An advertisement urges readers to purify the body using Calotabs as a foundation of health. It claims chronic ailments are repaired by a thorough course taken once or twice weekly for several weeks and promotes a jam package with directions for 55 cents at drug stores.
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News OF the Colored People
James Woods
Bluefield
Aaron Woods
Pocahontas
Dublin
Alfred Wright
Bill Blakey
Beckley
Georgia
Foster Reed
Keystone
Truelov
Ferguson
Park Street
Princeton
Margaret Dotson
Helen
Jennie Gibson
M. E. Chirch
J. R. Hill
Junge
Kitchen Equipment Company
Raleigh Street
Bluefield, W. Va
Kitchen Equipment Co
W. VA
Zaki
Dewi
By Williams
Galtville Boys
Gongert
Earl Higginbotham
Walter Sprinkle
Preston Pope Satterwhite
Palm Beach
Satterwhite
Panama
Gharge
Mate
America
Wea
Warlick Furniture
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