Name Change Contest Nears Final Day in Graham Daily News
Readers vote on a new name for the Graham Daily News as Sunday closes submissions. Proposals include Bluefield Virginia News and Twin City News among others, with several Bluefield participants and local figures weighing in on a suitable title.
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Graham Daily News
the “World
Old Dominion
Times
Neighbors and Friends
J. Will Bailey
Kimball
West
Bluefield Virginia News
Mr. Clarke
Marmons
No Parking Signs Draw Attention and Warnings
Graham’s new no parking signs, mounted in buckets of concrete and weighing around 100 pounds, deter theft as would be thieves grab attempts may cut fingers. Mrs. L. J. Barbee hosts Julita Saunders of Williamson and Ruth Sawyers of Gallipolis Ohio who praise the climate during their visit.
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Graham
L. J. Barbee
Julita Saunders
Williamson
Ruth Sawyers
Gallipolis
Ohio
Sawyers
Miss Saunders
Padbury Accepts Signal Dept Post at Coaldale
W L Padbury accepts a position with Norfolk and Western signal department at Coaldale and moves his family from Graham to the new location. In Graham personals Rev KR H Anderson of Lynchburg preached at Mrs Ellis Crockett's funeral in Tazewell yesterday and visited briefly. Mrs McCall Frazier will spend the summer with Dr H B Frazier’s family. Miss Maxy Martha Davenport returns from Cleveland. Dr Martin has office rooms for rent over Mortons.
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Coaldale
W. L. Padbury
Signal Department
The
Norfolk and Western
Jis
Graham
KR. H. Anderson
Lynchburg
Tazewell
Ellis Crockett
McCall Frazier
H. B. Frazier
Washington
Maxy Martha Davenport
Cleveland
Martin
Mortons
Two Nominations In Old Salesman Contest
The Graham Daily News sparks curiosity with a query on the oldest salesman in the Bluefield field. Joe Coleman is named for selling shoes to a merchant under an apple tree, while Bluefield Mayor W. H. Thomas is also suggested for the honor in this early-days contest.
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Bluefield Field
Graham Daily News
Joe Coleman
Bluefield
W. H. Thomas
Thomas
Mrs El la Crockett Buried At Tazewell
Funeral and burial for Mrs El la Crockett took place in Tazewell yesterday afternoon. The service was led by Reverend Homer Anderson of Lynchburg. Crockett widow of Dr J H Crockett lived in Graham for years as he practiced there. She had lived with her daughter Mrs S A Presley who was formerly Miss Georgia Crockett. Another daughter Miss Besale studies at Peabody Institute Baltimore. Mrs Crockett was a Lutheran church member for years and was sixty two.
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Ella Crockett
Tazewell
Everend Homer Anderson
Lynchburg
Presley
Georgia Crockett
Graham
Besale
Peabody Institute
Baltimore
Crockett
Lutheran Church
Graham Swarming With Methodist Hosts
Graham hosts district conference as Rev. J. Strader of Honaker preaches opening sermon. Sessions at Graham Methodist Church draw many visitors and delegates. Guests praise the handsome new church under roof and slated for completion this year.
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Graham
J. Strader
Honaker
Graham Methodist Church
New Methodist Church
Typhoid Rumor Plagues Bluestone River Region
Reports claim Bluestone River waters carry typhoid germs with cases noted east of the Divides watershed. Local observers fear the river could be contaminating areas upstream and affecting public health as officials investigate the rumors.
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Bluestone River
Democratic nominating speeches shape convention clash
Nominating and seconding speeches continue before the Democratic national convention. Supporters of Governor Smith stage a loud demonstration after Franklin D Roosevelt's nominating address, while debates over Ku Klux Klan and league of nations planks loom. Also notes: Cyrus Woods resigns as ambassador to Japan, and several candidates are formally placed in nomination including Smith Houston Ritchie and Ralston.
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Associated Press
al Smith
Franklin BD
Roosevelt
William G. McAdoo
League of Nations
Calcutta
United States
Chalons
France
Cyrus BE. Woods
Japan
River Pollution Advises Caution Amid Typhoid Fears
The article urges keeping children away from the river as typhoid germs can be contracted orally. It warns residents to avoid river exposure until health concerns subside.
Bowling Match Honors 100th Birthday Winner
Benning Arnold celebrated his 100th birthday by winning a bowling match at Bournemouth.
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Bournemouth, Beng
Benning Arnold
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Pinhook Daily News
Galax
Alma Todd
W. G. Wagoner
Odd Fellows Hall
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Lenett’s Boot Shop
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Gernecath
Warlick Furniture Co
Buverieto
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