Chase backs old age pension in Southwest Virginia
State Senator Roland E. Chase of Clintwood Republican, while en route home from Welch, promotes an old age pension plan. A Norton letter cites 380 seniors endorsing Virginia enacting a pension law to match federal programs. Governor Peery noted Chase as the sole assembly member who has spoken on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland E. Chase
Clintwood
Bluefield
Welch
Senator Chase
General Assembly
Virginia
Chase
Norton
Virginia General Assembly
Peery
Wise
Dickenson
Virginia teachers demand restoration of salary cuts
Virginia school teachers press for restoration of years old salary reductions implemented under Governor Pollard. They argue rising living costs and annual summer school expenses make current pay insufficient for teachers to manage and justify the rollback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
John G. Pollard
Young Republican Clubs Planned in Virginia
Clarence R. Ahalt of Clarendon reports a meeting to launch statewide Young Republican clubs in Virginia. Ahalt serves as secretary of the Virginia Republican state committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence R. Ahalt
Clarendon
Virginia
Mr. Ahalt
Virginia Republican State Committee
Republican Hope for GOP Majority in Next Year’s Election
The piece notes the last attorney general race where a Republicans won and argues shifting political winds could push Virginia toward a Republican presidential majority next year. It highlights party prospects and voter sentiment in the Old Dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Dominion
Virginia Sidelights on Miss Graybeal’s Hopkins Visit
Miss Evelyn Graybeal, Graham high school faculty member, is a patient at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore. Surgeon Dr Handy operated to remove a small tumor pressing a nerve center, with hope she will fully recover and return to teaching this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Graybeal
Johne Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Miss Graybeal
Graham High School
Dr. Handy
Miss Graybear
Marion college president visits town and seeks students
Dr. E H Copenhaver of Marion Virginia spoke with townspeople and urged enrollment for his college during a visit. He is father of Margaret Sue Copenhaver a Graham High School faculty member and girls athletic director. He once led a Bluefield West Virginia college and noted town improvements since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Copenhaver
Marion College
Marion
Virginia Side Personalities and Local Visits
Virginia Gazette notes visits by Mr. and Mrs. William Osborne and Mr. and Mrs. Dodge Kyle of Glen White and mentions funeral attendance for Mrs. Martha Sparks at Pounding Mill. Malcolm Allan attends Radford summer session, teaching in Tazewell County. The McNeer family vacations at Salt Sulphur Springs in Monroe, with Miss Mary Wheelright hosting. A 19th century buggy on display at Salt Sulphur awaits a courting couple for a ride.
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William Osborne
Dodge Kyle
Glen White
Osborne
T. A
W. J. Osborne
J. W. Moore
Pearl Hale
Martha Sparks
Pounding Mill
Malcolm Allan
Radford
Briscoe Carlan
Misa Edith McNeer
Monroe
Mary Wheelright
McNeer
Monroe County
Ordinance Muzzles Dogs in Clear Fork District
At a June 22 1935 special meeting of the azewell County Board of Supervisors in the Court House the board enacted a mad dog ordinance. It forbids owners in Clear Fork District to let dogs run loose without muzzling and imposes a fine from five to one hundred dollars for violations. The ordinance is in effect for 45 days from June 22 1935 with exceptions for hunting dogs. Publication is ordered in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph and Clinch Valley News. The clerk is to publish the ordinance and the deputy signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Board of Supervisors
Azewell County
Court House
H. W. Bane
J. F. Litz
Clear Fork
Tazewell County
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Clinch Valley News
A. H. Surface
Dr Joe B Greever Celebrates 90th Birthday At Home
Dr Joe B Greever of Blueveld Virginia marked his ninetieth birthday today born in Burkes Garden June 26 1845 son of J J Greever and wife He fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War later taught organized churches and colleges and built a real estate firm now enjoying good health and daily walks in his old age The piece notes the changing world since his birth with references to railroads and pioneer settlement surrounding Southwest Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe B. Greever
West End
Blueveld
Burkes Garden
J. J. Greever
Greever
Graham
Reading
Tazewell County
Virginia
Dr. Greever
Judge Smith to Speak at Graham Methodist Service
Judge N Clarence Smith will conduct the regular mid week prayer service at Graham Methodist church this evening at 8 oclock. A cordial welcome awaits you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Clarence Smith
Graham Methodist Church
WAR LAUNCHED ON CHAIN BUCKET SHOP RACKETEERS
Washington reports a nationwide chain bucket shop racket has duped doctors lawyers professors and businessmen. Attorney General Cummings urged public help to crush the racketeers and said headquaters are in New York and Chicago. He warned victims they fear retaliation but vows federal action and prison for leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cummings
Justice Department
Associated Press
New York
Chicago
City payroll restitution and licensing actions discussed
The city board approved restoring part of February salary cuts if funds allow, authorizing 4132.35 to affected employees and the June payroll plus a weekly labor bill. A license tax on coal and coke sales was adopted, while barber and beautician license taxes were removed. A coal weigh sale ordinance and filling station permits were discussed.
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City Board of Directors
E. P. Mitchell
Jerome Katz
Bluefield
E. W. Horton
W. C. Slusher
Bluefield Avenue
Elm Street
Mary Bame
Local Ads Brighten Day With Specials At Fretwell s And Pen
Flat crepes in prints and plain offered at 69 cents today at Fretwell s on Bland street. Henderson s Cleaners Laundry at 1303 South Bland advertises cleaning and laundry service with alterations. Croquignole permanent wave 3.00 each or two for 5.00 at Mary Lee Beauty Shop on Raleigh street. Robin s Club Princeton road hosts a Thursday dance 9 to 2 with Fred Pendleton s orchestra.
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S. Bland Street
Henderson's Cleaners
New Rainbow
South Bland
Mary Lee Beauty Shop
Raleigh Street
Robin's Club
Princeton Road
Fred Pendleton
Propertylot 61 Genoa avenue cost 45 dollars
A listing notes a dwelling on lot 61 in section 800 along Genoa avenue with an estimated price of 45 dollars.
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Genoa Avenue
Mighty Offensive Against Crime in Metropolitan Looms
New York faces a major drive against vice led by Governor Herbert H. Lahman. He proposes a special prosecutor to oversee the vice investigation, signaling possible substitution of the district attorney William C. Dodge. Four candidates are named, including Hughes Jr and Medalie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herbert H. Lahman
William C. Dodge
March Grand Jury
Dodge
Charles Evans Hughes Jr
George Z. Medalie
United States
Thomas D. Thatcher
U. S S
Charles A. Tuttle
LaGuardia
Time Stands Still Raleigh Man Repeats Prison Terms
Luther Sherlin a 47 year old cement worker completed thirteen 30 day prison terms in 12 months by earning good behavior days, then getting jailed again immediately after release for intoxication. Black horses heat sensitivity noted. Civil service league says about 85,000 women work for the U S government.
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Raleigh
N. C
Luther Sherlin
Sherlin
U. S
Civil Service League
FHA Representative Speaks to Rotary on Housing Work
J Cruise of Parkersburg West Virginia dairy financial division head told Bluefield Rotary members about the FHA program and loan guidance during a clinic session. Joseph H Hoge hands over to Thomas H Clagett as the new president while three new members are welcomed and resolutions note T J Phelps passing.
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Parkersburg
Fianceral
Federal Housing Administration
West Virginia
Naval
Joseph H. Hoge
Thomas H. Clagett
Bluefield
Kiwanis Clus
Marion Smith
James Elmer Brown
Fount Knight
Virginia Supply Company
Louis D. Wilmore
William Gottlieb
Vogue Shop
T. J. Phelps
Rotarians
Clagett
Club
Minister Receives Honorary Degrees from Two Colleges
Bluefield friends of Rev. Martin Hopkins report that he has received honorary D ligrees from Hampden Sydney College in Farmville Virginia and Southwestern University in Memphis Tennessee during June exercises. Hopkins, a missionary in China, is finishing a year’s furlough and plans to return to China in August after visiting Richmond.
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Bluefield
Martin. Hopkins
Mia. Walton Sudduth
Falla Mills Road
Hampden-Sydney College
Farmville
Southwestern University
Memphis
Tenn
Hopkins
China
Presbyteriaa Church
Richmond
Mrs Owen D Young Dies of Heart Stroke
Mrs Owen D Young wife of Geneva Electric chairperson died at her Riverside Conn home after four years of ill health Funeral services are set for Thursday at the Universalist church in Van Homesville New York. She was formerly Josephine Sheldon Edmonds of Southbridge Massachusetts and a Radcliffe graduate. She is survived by four children and two brothers C H Edmonds of Wellesley Massachusetts and Stuart Edmonds of Winchester Virginia.
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New York
Owen D. Young
Geneva Electric Company
Riverside
Conn
Young
Josephine Sheldon Edmonds
Southbridge
Mass
St. Lawrence University
Canton
N. Y
Radcliffe
St. Lawrence
Mr. Young
Jim
Pocahontas and Tug River Institute Plans Anniversary Meeting
The Pocahontas and Tug River Mechanical and Electrical Institute will hold its monthly meeting Saturday at 7:30 in the Appalachian building Welch. Dr. C ft McDuffie of General Electric and Ear Period of Bethlehem Steel will speak on Electric Welding in Maintenance. Mr Penrod discusses What Happens After Welding. presiding is S 8 Cooper American Coal. first anniversary observed in September. J C Newman of Koppers part of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ft. McDuffie
General Electric Company
Ear Period
Bethlehem Steel Company
Pocahontas
Tug River Mechanical and Electrical Institute
Appalachian
Welch
Institute
J. C. Newman
Koppers Company
Peerless Coal and Coke Names Officials
The report notes T. A. Martin of the Peerless Coal and Coke Company serves as secretary-treasurer while the organization is mentioned in connection with its officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vice Pee
Organization
T. A. Martin
The
Peerless Coal and Coke Company
Tazewell and Smyth County Fair Dates Announced
C B Parnell announces schedules for Tazewell August 5 to 10 and Smyth Marion August 19 to 24 with horse shows featured. Fairs promise livestock and farm exhibits 4 H arts crafts and relics echoing past grand fairs. More than 2000 premium books mailed to potential exhibitors amid strong interest.
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Tazewell
Smyth County
Parnell
Marion
Dionne Five Gallons For 79 Cents At Station
A Kansas City filling station advertises five gallons of gasoline for 79 cents with a sign reading The Dionne Five gals for 79 cents. The quirky offer echoes the famous Dionne quintuplets promotion.
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Kansas City
Holt Thriving on Senate Life Adds 33 Pounds
Washington reports Senate's youngest member Senator Holt of West Virginia has gained 33 pounds since arriving in Washington. The piece notes his rapid weight increase and compares him to Barbour of New Jersey, the current champion at 250 pounds. It also mentions apple orchard yields rising to 6 000 bushels after beehives near trees aided pollination.
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Holt
Senate
Washington
West Virginia
Senator Barbour
New Jersey
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