No Increase in Virginia Non-Resident Licenses
A Virginia official disputes a Bluefield article claiming non resident fishing licenses cost 17.50 yearly. Mr. Surface says licenses remain 2.50 each for non residents, while hunting and fishing combined may total 17.50 if misread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Shell Surface
Tazewell County
Surface
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph
H. Lesler
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Lefler
West Virginia
Plane strike at Berry field kills one injures another
Richmond Indiana June 2 William Murphy of Muncie piloted a plane that struck high tension wires during takeoff from Berry aviation field near Richmond and caught fire. Murphy was burned to death and Clifford Helms of Muncie was perhaps fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
William Murphy
Muncie
Clifford Helms
Berry Aviation Field
Here
Murphy
Lucas from Ohio wins national spelling bee
Dean Lucas of Congress, Ohio, won the third annual national spelling bee held in Washington. Seventeen newspapers across the country supported the event. Thirteen girls and four boys aged 10 to 15 competed. The text notes federal income tax revenue details, citing $79,385,904 as the amount from incomes between $100,000 and $150,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dean Lucas
Congress
Two Letters Praise Lydia B Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Two women from St Joseph Illinois and Paterson New Jersey report improved health after using Lydia B Pinkham Vegetable Compound. Mrs Goldie Shoup says it is wonderful and bettered her health while Mrs I Storms cannot praise it enough and recommends it to friends. The letters suggest health improves mood and family life when women regain strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia B. Pinkham
Goldie Shoup
St. Joseph
Ilinois
J. Storms
Lane Street
Paterson
N. J
Mrs. Shoup
I. Storms
Shrine Club Dance at Masonic Temple Friday Night
Community notices list a Shrine Club dance at Bluefield Masonic Temple Friday evening June 24 from 10 to 2:30 with men only and contact R. Sheppard, phone 1454, plus ads for real estate, business services, and local shops in Bluefield West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrine Club
Masonic Temple
Bluefield Lodge No. 85
A. F
A. M
W . Lester M. Carter
New Soldier May Splendid Shoot Have Hard Time At Algoma
General Grant Parton of Boissevain Virginia enlists in the U S Army and heads to infantry training in the Hawaiian Islands. A Bluefield Algoma meet produced a tie, then Bluefield won the shoot off to claim the 430 of 500 target score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algoma
Boissevain
Hawaiian Islands
General Grant
Grant Parton
United States Army
Sam
Rant
Grant
Bluefield
French
Thompson
Thompoon
T Bird
Bluefield I
Dodanie Bluefield
Heatwaves Claim Multiple Lives Across New York
Summer heat intensified as two drownings were reported and three people collapsed from the high heat and humidity in New York on June 23, with conditions worsening after the second day of the heat wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lindbergh Air Mail Stamp Appears in Bluefield
The new Lindbergh air mail 10 cent stamp has appeared in Bluefield. A letter from Little Falls Minnesota bearing the blue stamp drew attention when the recipient noticed it after nearly destroying the stamp. The stamp, over an inch long, features an airplane, with France on the left and eastern U.S. on the right and a line from New York to Paris marking Lindbergh's flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh Air Mail
Bluefield
Little Falls
Minn
France
United States
New York
Paris
Charles A. Lindbergh
Ayers Injured As Motor Car Jumps The Tracks
W G Ayers 24 of Roanoke Va assistant signal supervisor for Norfolk and Western railway was badly injured when his motor car left the rails near Lindsey West Virginia yesterday afternoon at about twenty miles an hour Ayers was thrown clear sustained bruises and cuts and taken to Bluefield sanitarium for treatment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Ayers
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Lindsey
W. Va
Ayers
Bluefield
Bluefield Sanitarium
Dismissed Teachers to Seek Hearing in West Virginia
Dr. A S White and Dr. Watson Salvage, dismissed Marshall College professors, will request a hearing before the state board of education. The move follows a conference at the college president Dr. M P Shawkey's office with George M Ford, state superintendent of education, in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
A.S. White
Watson Salvage
Marshall College
State Board of Education
M. P. Shawkey
Shawkey
George M. Ford
Two Hurt In Rail Crash At Honaker
Ben F. Hillman and Thomas Deskins were seriously injured when Norfolk and Western passenger train No. 6 struck their Ford coupe at a crossing near Honaker Virginia. Both men were taken to Mattie Williams hospital in Richlands with grave injuries including a fractured skull and chest injuries. The crossing is a noted hazard due to a curve obstructing view for both drivers and train crews.
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Ben F. Hillman
Coeburn
Thomas Deskins
Raven
Norfolk and Western
Honaker
Waitman
Deskins
Richlande
Mattie Williams Hospital
Deekine
Hillman
Richland
Clinch Valley Division
Hillman and Kins
Coeburn Produce Company
Richlands
Famed Oklahoma Bandit Captured Near Grand Canyon
Oklahoma outlaw Matthew Kimes, jailed in Tulsa, was captured in Grand Canyon National Park after a brief exchange of gunfire with rangers. Earlier, Kimes admitted identity following the arrest of Mr and Mrs G H Kady at the cottage edge of the canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Canyon
Ariz
Matthew Kimes
Oklahoma
J. P. Brooke
Grand Canyon National Park
Kimes
G. H. Kady
Tulsa
Okla
Six Held on Slaying Count Inquest Key Evidence
The article reports six people held on a slaying charge following an inquest. County Attorney Royall attended the inquest and aided gathering evidence used to obtain warrants against the suspects. The piece notes the arrests occurred yesterday morning and credits Royall's role in securing the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royall
And It Is Very Fine All Silk Crepe
An article highlights a selection of luxurious silk crepe fabrics celebrated for their sheen and drape. It notes color options, suitable use for dresses and blouses, and the fashion appeal in ready to wear collections.
Safety Meeting At Spring ton Mines Open House Draws 350
The Spring ton mines safety committee held an open house with more than 350 employees and families attending. R D Tate spoke on cooperation for a safe year, Clarence Lusk discussed the program, and the U S bureau of mines presented Play Safe First Aid and Mine Rescue educational pictures. A two reel comedy entertained guests and music was provided by The Silent Players. The next meeting is set for July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Committee
Springton Mines
Kingston Pocahontas Coal Company
R. D. Tate
Clarence Lusk
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Woodmen’s Lodge Holds Meeting in Red Men’s Hall
Bluefield camp No. 9595 Modern Woodmen of America held a well attended special meeting in Red Men’s hall with Venerable Consul J. M. Patterson presiding. R. L. Keadle introduced a class. Charleston district deputy A spoke. Field deputies J. J. Williams Beckley and H. E. Thomas were present. a panoramic photo was taken and a buffet lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Camp No
Modern Woodmen of America
Red Men's Hall
J. M. Patterson
R. L. Keadle
Charleston
Ws District Deputies Association
MW. A
J. J. Williams
Beckley
H. E. Thomas
Unpardonable Sin Theme Draws Crowd at Wade School
Dr. B. DeGarmo preached on Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit at the Wade school building with a full audience. He outlined upcoming sermons including Moses' Choice Thy Will Be Done and Moral Man and scheduled a boys and young men gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4. B. DeGarmo
Wade
Special music by Wade School Junior Choir
In the Wade school building the program will feature special music performed by the Junior choir, adding a notable musical highlight to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
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Tazewell
Lucas
Ohio
Mountain State Transportation Company
Binefield Union
Lebanon
Abingdeo
Bristol
Matoaka
Bristolbausee
Johnson City
Knoxvile
Beckles
Thurmond
Hance
Harry L. Greenspon
Bluecfield, W. Va
Hanging R. Sheppard
Red Ash Coal Co
Jefferson Street
W. A. Suiter
West Bluefield
C. H. Gil
Honaker Beauty Shop
Gabrieleen
Manhattan
James Carlos
Florida
Moose Legionnaires
Mercer Legion No. 136
Moose Hall
Frank M. O'Brien
Great North Mooee
Joe Zenk Sausage Factory
Reese St. N
Grand Rapids
Burroughs
Henry Rodgin
Normal Business College
Bluefield Avenue
W. H. Cunningham
Altamont
Ltc
Out
Washer Company
Lindbergh
Ben
F. Hillman
Middle West
Flagstaff
Muskogee
Arizona
Taff
Clark Compton
Perry Chucuake
Covington
Sallisaw
Tetter
Cutiura
Ermine Johnson
Brownsville
Townes
J. S. Compton
Bluefield W. VA
Springton
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Cape Henry
Ocean View
Norfolk & Western Railway
W. J. Wiley
Home Jewelry Co
Bluefield, W, VA
Woodmen’s Lodge
Degarmo
Mangus - Phillips Shoe Co
Princeton Ave
Jackson Henderson
Asprey
Lic
Nature
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Hale’s Pharmacy
Princeton, W. Va
M. G. Whitlow Hardware CO
Princeton Avenue, Bluefield, West VA
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