Name Contests Brighten Bluefield Page Changes
Readers submit suggestions for the new Bluefield page name with July 1 as the reveal date. The editor notes strong public interest, welcomes Sunday morning proposals, and thanks contributors for inspiring letters. A Richlands reader and Rev M O Alexander weigh in on possible names. Rain then helps farmers as a heat wave breaks.
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Bluefield
M. O. Alexander
J. J. McQueen
Virginia
State
Richlands
Biuegram Daily News
Bluegraham Booster News
Graham
Eyes on New York as Virginia weighs Democratic nominees
The piece notes all eyes on New York this week as Democrats consider McAdoo Glass and Davis with the first Smith supporter locally silent. Rep. George C. Peery of Tazewell attends the convention as the Virginia delegation backs Glass, likely to vote for him until nomination or elimination. The memory of Virginia sticking with Glass at San Francisco four years ago is recalled.
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Ninth District
New York
McAdoo
Glass
Davis
Smith
Georgia Cyclone Moves in Thick of New York Convention
Hon Wil D Upshaw of Georgia sits prominently as a potential vice presidential nominee at the New York Democratic convention. A Sunday conference with McAdoo and a meeting with McAdoo yesterday fuels talk that Upshaw could be the southern pick if McAdoo heads the ticket. Local supporters watch eagerly and see Upshaw’s chances as strong perhaps over fifty percent. Also noted is growing enrollment in the Vacation Bible School with free sessions from nine to twelve at the high school auditorium.
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Wil D. Upshaw
Georgia
Upshaw
McAdoo
Vacation Bible School
New Signal Code Set by Graham Fire Chief
Ray Barnett boss of the motorized Graham fire department unveils a three blast signal scheme for fires in relation to Bluestone River and the old freight depot. The automatic alarm is on the Bank of Graham roof garden and is telephone activated.
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Ray Barnett
Motorized Fire Department
Bluestone River
Graham
Telephone Central Office
Ray
Local office opens in Graham Virginia this week
The new office of For You! opens this week in the Baylor Barbee Building on Main Street in Graham Virginia. The phone number is 807 and the ad invites readers to use the services offered for potential profit.
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Baylor-Barbee Building
Main Street
Graham, Va
Rumor of Bristol Fitzney Wreck Spreads Through Russell County
Gossip swirled Friday about a supposed Bristol f itney wreck in Russell County with death tolls ranging from three to thirteen. Officials found no wreck or casualties, yet reports persisted, fueled by conflicting hearsay and rapid rumor cycles.
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Bristol Fitneys
Russell County
Bristol
Graham Fans Back Blue Gray Team in Open Season
Graham fans stand by their Blue Gray ball team as the season opens with optimisms. Picnics planned at Falls Mills Shannondale and Bluestone Valley spots promise family outings this season. Fox hunters report nightly runs near Graham Haymaker farm and Bluefield chase episodes continue near Shelby Heights.
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Graham
Imo
Tazewell County
Falls Mills
Shannondale
Burkes Garden
Dills Spring
Pisgahamy
Bluestone Valley
Black Satin Suit Shows Versatile Afternoon Style
The black satin suit offers a strictly tailored look or a softer feminine option. The jacket nips at the waist while the skirt includes an extra tunic. Pair with a white lingerie blouse or an embroidered blouse in colors. Ribbon pleats, red and white trim, and embroidered collar add detail.
District Methodist Conference to Convene in Graham
The Methodist district conference opens in Graham Wednesday with more than a hundred delegates expected. Hosts will assemble at the Methodist church Tuesday and many Graham homes will welcome visitors as the program is announced Wednesday. Local residents seek cool mountain breezes to beat the heat, with Mr and Mrs F W Frew arriving from the east for summer.
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Graham
F. W. Frew
Delightful Party Hosted by Mrs Burleson on Vincel Street
Mrs M F Burleson hosted a Saturday evening party and dance from eight to midnight at her Vincel street home. The setting featured white and pink roses with dancing, games, and late refreshments of ice cream and cake. Guests included Jewel Perdue Frazier Dorothy Richardson Lettie Perdue Ella Davis Edna Keester Louis Perdue Mrs Evans Omar and Mrs Pearl Poteet of Freeman. Mr and Mrs G J Smith traveled to Bramwell Sun g. Mr and Mrs W C Carden visited in Graham Sunday. Pearl Poteet spent the weekend on Vince street. Earthquake shocks are believed to follow along great faults in the earth.
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M. EF. Burleson
Vincel Street
Jewel Perdue
Frazier
Dorothy
Bertha Richardson
Lettie Perdue
Ella Davis
Edna Keester
G. J. Smith
Bramwell
W. C. Carden
Raham
Pearl Poteet
Vince Street
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain
Tens of thousands of thin people are urged to try McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets to gain flesh. A testimonial notes a woman gaining 15 pounds in five weeks while claims protect that every user should gain at least five pounds in 30 days or a refund. The product is pitched as tasty and stomach friendly versus traditional cod liver oil.
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McCoy
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Klan Donates to Widow of Local Fatality
The Ku Klux Klan gave a substantial donation to the widow of Ed Henderson of Davy who died after a fall from a pole at Twin Branch on May 21. Henderson was buried at Pocahontas on May 22 with Klansmen present. Merchants paid bills totaling 210.67 marked as Klan paid.
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Klan
Ed Henderson
Davy
Twin Branch
Mr. Henderson
Pocahontas
Opera Auditors Free to Dress As They Please in London
London Covent Garden lifts evening dress rule for the GO AS YOU PLEASE opera. Auditors may now choose attire freely, reflecting a broader relaxation in theater dress codes.
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Opera London
Convent Garden
Opera
Preacher Richard Lee Dies After 6000th Sermon
Rev. Richard Lee an itinerant preacher of Wigan England died at age 79 after delivering his 6000th sermon. Instructions note home remedies for removing chocolate and cocoa stains with borax and cold water, bleaching if needed.
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Wigan
Eng
Richard Lee
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