Graham Presbyterian Church seeks pastor in Bluefeld Virginia
Graham Presbyterian Church Bluefeld Virginia plans to call a pastor following a Sunday service by Rev Sam Wiley of Salisbury North Carolina The visit will determine whether a pastor will be called The church faces potential dispersion without a shepherd and stresses community needs
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Sam S. Wiley
North Carolina
Graham Presbyterian Church
Bluefeld
Ore Sontgpen
Aeee Eeton, Jr
Sam Wiley
Salisbury
N. C
Wiley
Splen
Bird Builds Nest In Auto Springs
J R Arnolds of Poca hontas took his automobile to a garage for inspection when a wren nest with six eggs was found between the shock absorbers and the car frame. Arnold had used the car daily for thirty days prior. The bird appeared to have traveled while laying the eggs.
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J. R. Arnolds
Pocahontas
Arnold
Revered visits aim at pact between Pocahontas and Graham churches
Rev. Wiley recently returned from Scotland will lead services at the Pocahontas Presbyterian Church Sunday at 10:00 AM. The Pocahontas Presbyterians will join Graham Presbyterian Church at 11:15 AM. Church officers hope for a permanent plan from the joint visit and discussions.
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Scotland
Wiley
Presbyterian Church
Pocahontas
New Law for Women in Industry Sparks Confusion
The nine hour day forty eight hour week law for women workers, operative June 21, raises ambiguities. Some exemptions may apply to the whole act or only to parts. In Bluefield Virginia, women leave laundry jobs earlier, smiling at the shorter day. The status of stenographers is under study by the attorney general.
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Staples
Bluefield
Holt Injected Politics At White Sulphur Banquet
Commentary notes Gov Holt interrupted a public banquet by asking pointed questions about the New Deal and Roosevelt spending. The writer suggests Holt’s remarks were premeditated and aimed to court controversy, reflecting broader concerns at a nationwide editors’ convention.
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Frank Knox
Holt
Roosevelt
West Virginia
Mr. Editoral Association
Whit Sulphur
Gov. Holt
Louis Beats Schmeling in Heavyweight Fight Prompts Wheelbarrow Challenge
After Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmeling, Otis Neel and Sam Pruett wagered a wheelbarrow parade if Schmeling won. Neel would push Pruett from Neel's store in East Graham to the state line, while Pruett backed Louis. A crowd planned to watch the spectacle next evening and a public schedule was to be published.
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Marion
Joe Louis
Max Schme
Sam Pruett
Otis Neel
Neel
Pruett
Est
Graham
State Line
Schmeling
Louis
Bluefield Va Plans Big Fourth of July Celebration
For the first time in years Bluefield Virginia plans a major Fourth of July event to attract large crowds. The fair runs June 27 featuring attractions and numerous exhibits sponsored by local civilians.
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Bluefield
Civicanita
Virginia Sidelights Makes It Convenient
Joe Louis made it convenient for people who like to retire around ten o clock. The wild animal editor recounts a robin red breast that entered a chicken coop on the hillside and could not escape.
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Robin
Wild Animal
Thrush Song Brightens Back Yard Evening
A reader reports a brown thrush singing in the backyard near the coop, noting its bright earlit appearance and as a beautiful songster drawing attention in the quiet yard.
Fragmented Note on War Sentiment Amid Global Turmoil
Readable fragments describe reaction to war events and distant conflicts. The text references Japs and Spanish insurgents, noting sadness and the impact on hearts amid global turmoil.
Roses Shine As Beauty Of Gardens Across Bluefield
Rain has damaged roses around Greater Bluefield this summer yet thousands remain. The rose symbolizes love in floral language and is praised for transforming humble cottages into mansions with refinement, seen as a divine flower.
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Bluefield
Virginia Side Personalities and Local News Update
Mr and Mrs J K Whitehead Jr and their daughter Jane from Switchback spent the week with Mrs Whitehead's mother Mrs J C Baldwin. Lois Messick of Honaker visited relatives in Bluefield and went to Welch to see another aunt. The Ellen Graves class of Memorial Baptist church meets this evening at 7 30 in the basement for a pollyanna session. W C Cox, a World War veteran, was taken to Huntington Veteran hospital with Foster Thom. Elizabeth Kahle attended the Luther convention at Rural Retreat and visited Marion Wytheville. Mary and Bessee Ritter will visit Bluefield soon from Tampa. P H Ritter moved to a new store building on Virginia Avenue in the West ward. The new structure is modern and Ritter is a pioneer merchant of Bluefield. One British concern produces up to five million bricks daily.
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J. K. Whitehead, Jr
Jane
Switchback
W. C. Cox
Veteran Hospital
Huntington
Foster Thom
Elizabeth Kahle
Rural Re
Marion and Wytheville
Mises Mary
Bessee Ritter
Bluefield
Tampa
Fla
P. H. Ritter
Virginia Avenue
Mr. Ritter
Food bills show wide gaps in U.S. diet adequacy
Washington reports a Bureau of Home Economics study finds average weekly food costs vary by income. About one seventh of families in the two dollar per person class follow first diets, while nine tenths of those in the three dollar class have fairly nourishing meals. The study notes the wealthiest and poorest groups are excluded from the typical diet assessment.
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Washington
U. S
Bureau of Home Economics
Bureau
Utilities Privilege Tax Hike Proposed by City Council
A city proposal seeks to raise the utilities privilege tax from one per cent to a full one per cent on annual gross business, aiming to boost revenue. The measure faces debate as officials weigh impact on providers and consumers.
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Morgantown
W. Va
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