New Bluefield Page Names Sought Amid Public Suggestions
The Bluefield Virginia page will reveal its new title on Tuesday July 1 as readers may vote on names. Readers proposed options include The State Liner and Bluegram Daily News. A rain shower aided farmers and cooled the heat wave, improving crops and comfort.
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Bluefield
M. O. Alexander
J. J. McQueen
Virginia
State
Richlands
Mbluegram Daily News
Bluegraham Booster News
Graham
Eyes on New York as Virginia weighs Democratic nominees
The old ninth district watches the Democratic race with McAdoo Glass and Davis as possibilities. Local sentiment favors the Smith supporter, while Congressm an George C. Peery, a Virginia delegate, backs Glass. The Virginia delegation is pledged to Glass and is expected to stay with him until nomination or elimination.
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New York
McAdoo
Glass
Davis
Smith
George C. Peery
Tazewell
Virginia
Senator Glass
San Francisco
Fire Chief Announces New Signal Code For Alarms
Ray Barnett head of the motorized fire department introduces a three blast system to indicate fires in relation to Bluestone River and the old freight depot. The automatic alarm sits on the Bank of Graham roof garden and is telephone operated.
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Ray Barnett
Motorized Fire Department
Bluestone River
Graham
Telephone Central Office
Ray
Local office opens in Graham Virginia building
A new office opens this week in the Baylor Barbee Building on Main Street Graham VA. The facility at phone number 807 offers services to potential customers ready to profit from their offerings.
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Baylor-Barbee Building
Main Street
Graham, Va
Georgia Cyclone Moves Toward VP Nomination
Hon Will D Upshaw outlines his path in the New York Democratic convention whirl with talk of a possible vice president slot. McAdoo discussions and McAdoo’s potential nomination raise the likelihood that Upshaw would be the southern choice, drawing strong local interest and belief his odds exceed fifty percent.
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Will D. Upshaw
Corzia Cyclone
Upshaw
McAdoo
Georgia
Vacation Bible School Attendance Grows at High School
Enrollment in the Vacation Bible School increases as sessions run from nine to twelve in the high school auditorium. The program is free to participants and gaining community interest.
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Vacation Bible School
Rumor of Bristol jitney wreck spreads in Russell County
The rumor claimed a Bristol jitney wrecked in Russell County with casualties from three to thirteen. Reports fluctuated from three killed to six then thirteen, but investigators found no wreck or injuries. The rumor persisted into Monday as people debated the numbers.
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Russell County
Geng
Graham Fans Rally Behind Blue Gray Ball Team
Graham fans stand behind the Blue Gray squad as the season opens with optimism for continued success. Weather interrupts picnics but offers plenty of family outings at spots like Falls Mills Burkes Garden and Bluestone Valley. Fox hunters near Graham report nightly chases near Shelby Heights and Bluefield highlights showcase the season’s lively outdoor activity.
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Graham
Tazewell County
Falls Mills
Shannondale
Burkes Garden
Dills Spring
Pisgahamy
Bluestone Valley
FOX Chase
Graham Fox Hunters
Haymaker Farm
Shelby Heights
Bluefield
Black Satin Suit Inspires Elegant Afternoon Costume
The black satin suit is shown as a versatile wardrobe piece. It can be a strictly tailored look or softened with a feminine touch as seen in the photographed ensemble with blouse options, embroidered details, and ribbon trim.
District Conference Arrives as Graham Prepares for Delegates
The Methodist hosts begin assembling Tuesday for the district conference to convene in the Methodist church Wednesday morning. More than a hundred delegates are expected and many Graham homes will be opened to visitors. The program will be published Wednesday. Also noted, Mr and Mrs F W Frew arrived from the east to spend the summer as Graham enjoys cool breezes.
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Graham
F. W. Frew
Delightful Party Honors Mrs Burleson at Vincel Street
Mrs M E Burleson hosted a festive party and dance on Vincel Street from 8 to 12 with white and pink roses adorning the home. Attendees included Jewel Perdue Frazier Dorothy Richardson Lettie Perdue Ella Davis Edna Keester Louis Perdue Mrs Evans Omar and Mrs Pearl Poteet of Freeman.
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M. E. Burleson
Vincel Street
Jewel Perdue
Mr. Frazier
Dorothy
Bertha Richardson
Lettie Perdue
Ella Davis
Edna Keester
Louis Perdue
Evans Omar
Pearl Poteet of
Freeman
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Gains
Advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as easy to take and stomach friendly. Claims a woman gained 15 pounds in five weeks and promises a five pounds minimum gain in 30 days with money back if not met. Sold by Goodykoontz Drug Co. and pharmacists nationwide.
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McCoy
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Klan Makes Donation to Widow of Ed Henderson
The Ku Klux Klan gave a substantial donation to the widow of Ed Henderson of Davy who died from a pole fall at Twin Branch on May 21. Henderson was buried May 22 in Pocahontas with Klansmen present. merchants in Davy marked bills paid by the Klan totaling 210.67 dollars and two further accounts are to be settled later.
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Klan
Ed Henderson
Davy
Twin Branch
Mr. Henderson
Pocahontas
London Opera Drops Evening Dress Rule at Covent Garden
The Covent Garden opera house in London has abolished the requirement for evening dress. Auditors may attend the GO AS YOU PLEASE production without formal attire.
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Opera London
Convent Garden
Opera
Man with Fifteen Jobs in Bangor Held Multiple Posts
Henry L. Stafforth a solicitor in Bangor has held fifteen distinct municipal positions with no vacation in thirty years. In Wigan Rev Richard Lee aged seventy nine died after delivering his six thousandth sermon. Chocolate and cocoa stains may be removed by borax and cold water or by bleaching if needed.
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Bangor
Eng
Henry L. Stafforth
Wigan
Richard Lee
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Raham
Pearl Poteet
Vince Street
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Iodine
Terey
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Cutiura
Georgia R. Danson
Grantville
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Malden
Appalachian Power Co
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Studebaker
Big Six Studebaker
Mountain Motor Corporation
Bluefield, W. Va
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