Bluefield Sees Landmark Bland Road Bond Victory
The Bland Road bond issue wins approval after two prior failures, enabling Bluefield to push toward WV line by January 1. The Chamber credits success to county cooperation, funds near seven thousand dollars on hand, and road contracts from Washington Street to Abshire’s Gap with grading by August 1.
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Bluefield
Bland County
Chamber of Commerce
Rocky Gap
Shirley
West Virginia
Appalachian Scenic Highway
Bristol
White Sulphur Springs
Hinton
Jardine
Virginia
Bland
Trail
Lewisburg
Seneca Trail Association
Rock and Beaver Pond
Mullens
Matoaka
Bluefield Handkerchief Plant to Open. 200+ Jobs Promised
Bluefield gears up for a new handkerchief factory by Ramage Manufacturing Co. More than 200 girls have already applied as the plant plans to hire 30 in the first unit with output and staff doubling within 90 days. A modern building beyond Hale Culvert will house the facility with potential threefold expansion.
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Ramage Manufacturing Co
Bluefield
Chamber of Commerce
Hale
Major Accomplishments 1925 26 for Bluefield Area
Summary of gains including securing a shirt factory and a handkerchief factory, delivering a 40 year goal of a road across Bland County, improving Abshire's Gap and securing Federal Route 21. The Bland Road Fund reached 7500 dollars, a North Carolina Goodwill trip and Coalfield Goodwill trip were conducted, census counted Bluefield population at 23329, summer tourist rates were set and 10000 illustrated Bluefield Fact Folders were issued.
Chamber activity highlights in Bluefield progress report
The Chamber details regional conventions hosted in May and January, a rewrite of by laws, census recount financing saving city funds, and extensive volunteer support. It notes rail and event arrangements, active directories, public inquiries, library growth, and improved quarters. It urges local support to boost Bluefield prosperity.
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City Board of Directors
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce promises 1000 percent return on dues
A Bluefield promotion touts Chamber of Commerce membership as a sound investment promising over 1000 percent annual returns. It cites wage benefits from a handkerchief factory and shirt factory, savings from summer tourist rates, and trade value from Bland Road to urge enrollment.
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Chamber
Bland Road
Bluefield
Summer tourist rates save Bluefield travelers money
Bluefield ticket officials estimate residents will save about 3000 annually with summer tourist rates now in effect this season thanks to the Chamber of Commerce. People visiting Bluefield from other points are expected to save a similar amount each season. Bluefielders should request round trip summer tourist rates to points with the same privilege. It will save you money.
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Bluefield
Chamber of Commerce
Bluefield Goodwill Trip Draws Big Responders Across Carolinas
About 200 residents in 68 cars joined a North Carolina Goodwill Trip praised as the city's greatest adventure. The one day tour featured stops from Bland to Elkin with large crowds and ovations despite heavy rain. A smaller 159 in 50 cars visited Pocahontas coalfields and received warm welcomes along the way.
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North Carolina
Bland
Wytheville
Hillsville
Mt. Airy
Winston-Salem
Concord
Salisbury
Charlotte
Mooresville
Statesville
Elkin
Pocahontas
Northfork
Kimball
Keystone
Welch
Gary
Bluefield Chamber Promotes City Growth and Prospects
The Bluefield Chamber issues an illustrated leaflet highlighting living conditions, industry, education, coal history, and growth. Ten thousand leaflets have been sold locally. expansion via out-of-town correspondence is encouraged. The Chamber funds publicity through goodwill tours and articles in Telegraph columns and national publications.
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Pocahontas
Chamber
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United States Chamber of Commerce
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Department of Labor
New York
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