Two Gubernatorial and Senatorial Candidates Suggested
John G. Anderson of Bristol proposes Colonel Henry W. Anderson and C Bascom Slemp as the top Republican tickets for U S senator and governor in Virginia this fall. Fred W McWane of Lynchburg is also talked about for governor as the convention nears, with former ties to Bluefield through his family foundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Anderson
C. Bascom Slemp
Virginia
United States
John G. Anderson
Bristol
Fred W. McWané
Lynchburg
McWane
Bluefield
Virginia Woman Seeks Flag From Postmaster General
Mrs. R. L. Poindexter writes to Postmaster General Farley not as a job applicant but to request a large United States flag for her Falls Mills tea room and the dam area. She envisions the Stars and Stripes proudly fluttering as sunset lights the dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Poindexter
Farley
Old Mountain Rifle Marksman In Tazewell County
Tom Kitts of Upper Clinch clings to the old mountain rifle and shoots squirrels from treetops with powder cap bedtick and patching black powder. He notes difficulty obtaining gunpowder as in earlier days while visiting his nephew Terry Tibbs. Heavy Sunday and Monday rains refresh vegetation across the region amid drought fears statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell County
Tom Kitts
Upper Clinch
Mr. Kitts
Terry Tibbs
Tibbs
Lower
Vine Valley
Virginia
Circle No 3 Silver Tea at Graham Methodist Church
Circle No 3 of the Graham Methodist church announces a silver tea for Thursday afternoon and evening at the Methodist Parsonage on Taze well avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
Circle No
Graham Methodist Church
Methodist
Tazewell Avenue
Revival Meeting Opens at Memorial Baptist Church
The revival series began Sunday evening at Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. H. A. Willis leading and Miss Lucy Temple Willis directing music. Services start at 8 PM nightly, continuing until further notice, with Miss Willis returning from Peabody Conservatory Baltimore as a gifted pianist and vocalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Baptist Church
H. A. Willis
Lucy Temple Willis
Willis
Closing Hour Sets 6 30 P.M. Closures for Blue Field Stores
Local merchants in Blue Field Virginia reach agreement to close all grocery stores at 6 30 p m effective this evening. The compact was reached Monday among merchants in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Virginia
Virginia Side Personal: Local Visits and Travel Notes
Miss Louise Stevenson, ill but improving, is kin to Miss Bissie Stevenson of the local telephone exchange. Miss Julia Saunders left for Roanoke for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Newton of Wake Forest N C with daughter Katherine visit home folks. Ray Hoover returns home to Tyrone Pa after visiting Mrs. H E Eschbach. Miss Gladys Looney of Grundy visits Mrs H C Davis on Walnut Street. Mrs T M Frazier and Mrs L M Bowman depart for Richmond. Miss Betty Crockett leaves for Milwaukee to attend the National W C T U convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Stevenson
Bissie Stevenson
Julia Saunders
Roanoke
Kenneth Newton
Wake Forest
N. C
Katherine
Ray Hoover
E. Eschbach
Tyroone
Gladys Looney
Grundy
H. (. Davis
Walnut Street
Looney
T. McCall Frazier
L. M. Bowman
Richmond
Betty Crockett
Milwaukee
Wis
Depreciation Advantage Highlighted for Certain Cars
A brief note explains that some vehicles depreciate less than others, making them a favorable choice for buyers and investors seeking long term value. The statement emphasizes relative depreciation, without naming specific models or brands.
Deal Calls for Long Ballot in Virginia Governor Race
Norfolk Democrat Joseph T. Deal campaigns in Marion and Bristol urging Virginia voters elect their officials. He vows to resign the current corporation commission if elected to push utility service at current dollar value and argues real estate taxes are excessive versus capital taxes as part of his primary bid alongside Peery and Smith in the Ninth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Deal
Norfolk
Virginia
Marion
W. Worth Smith
Deal
Corporation Commission
Bristol
George C. Peery
Tazewell
Mr. Peery
Senator Smith
Divorced couple meet unexpectedly in Bluefield
A Florida woman visiting an acquaintance in Bluefield Virginia arrived with a male companion. By chance her former husband from Tennessee called to say he would pass through and visit the same home. The surprised reunion occurred during a bridge game with neighbors present, all cordial and without prior knowledge of the other's presence. Neither party had visited Bluefield before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Florida
Tennessee
Snake Killing Contest Staged by Workmen in Clearway
W. J. McCloud, contractor for the Appalachiam Electric Power company, leads a weeklong snake drive on Mayberry mountain with five reptiles killed and belts bearing their scalps. Copperheads and rattlesnakes tally two and three as crews clear eighty miles of right of way. McCloud warns shin guards and vigilance against bites and promises weekly snake-situation reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachiam Electric Power Company
W. J. McCloud
Bluefield
Virginia
Mayberry Mountain
Death of Uncle John West Noted in Virginia
Mrs. Henry B. Frazier Jr. learned Sunday of the death of her uncle John West at his home in Waverly, Virginia. West was a brother of former lieutenant governor J. E. West of Suffolk and was publicly active. Mrs. Frazier departed Sunday evening to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Frazier Jr
John West
West
Waverly
Virginia
J. E. West
Suffolk
Funeral Rites Today for Mrs Elizabeth Hunter
Funeral services will be held at Grace Methodist church today at 3 o clock for Mrs Elizabeth Hunter 68 wife of Herbert R Hunter head of the Hunter Coal company who died Sunday at 1 45 PM at the Hunter residence 700 Bluefield avenue burial will follow at Monte Vista park She had been in failing health for years and died of cerebral hemorrhage The Hunters were early Bluefield settlers with Mr Hunter in business over forty years The family survived by her husband one son Alvin one daughter Mrs H G Shelton a sister Mrs J A Williams two grandchildren and two sons Herbert and George having preceded her active pallbearers and flower bearers are listed in the article
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Elizabeth Hunter
Herbert R. Hunter
Hunter Coal Company
Hunter
Bluefield Avenue
J. R. Brown
C. W. Kelley
Graham Methodist Church
Monte Vista Park
H. R. Hunter
Alvin Hunter
Katherine Elizabeth Hunter
Herbert
George Hunter
Donald and
Charlie Hume
E. L. McClure
J. W. Donohue
Mark Lindamood
E. B. Francisco
J. R. Counts
Carl Clark
R. W. Honaker
A. F. Stafford
A. M. Wilburn
W. R. Sprinkle
M. L. Mulkie
C. P. Claytor
Mary Bowles
W. C. Bane
Collins
CC. W. Ferrell
A. H. Hock
W. J. Hayton
John L
J. M. Boyd
W. A. Honeycutt
E. F. Looney
Emily Long
EF. B. Francisco
C. F. Davis
J. E. Keith
Tom Morrissette
Harry Burnett
M. G. Witten
John Land
John Kee
J. H. Hicks
W. W McNeal
J. M. Melihany
Leo Long
Everrett Clark
Gate City Association Set Meeting Schedule On June 30
Gate City association 56 will meet tonight at 8 o'clock at the Golden Rule hall Bland street. District meeting to convene Friday June 30 in the city. All members urged to attend to complete plans for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gate City Association
Golden Rule Hall
Bland Street
Just Us Club Meeting at Mrs Bertie Gibsons Home
The Just Us club gathered Thursday at Mrs Bertie Gibson’s home. After the meeting attendees enjoyed delicious refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just US
Just Us Club
Bertie Gibson
Juvenile Circle Meeting At Mrs Mary Alexander Home
Juvenile circle 873 gathered at 209 Park Street with the matron in charge. After the meeting a delicious course was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alexander
Park Street
Joyous Indiana Cruise Scene Captures Faculty Parade
On a cruise ship bound for scenic stops in Indiana and Wisconsin, Misses Dorothy Miller of Racine and Helen Viahakis of Rhinelander pose on the deck while other travelers visit towns including Springfield Peoria Terre Haute Anderson Muncie Paris Vincennes and New Castle.
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Toon
Springfield
Peoria
Iinces
Terre Haute
Anderson
Muncie
Paris
Vincennes
New Castle
Indiana
Dorothy Miller
Helen Viahakis
Racine
Rhinelander
Wisconsin
Notable Brown Family Saint Nicholas Gift Recipients
Brown Donald Glenn Arthur Brown David Rhodes Daniel Rhodes Laurence Hubbard Robert Parker and Harrison Brown are listed as recipients. Little Miss Brown received many nice gifts in a family holiday note from the era.
Birthday party honors little Billie Austin
Mrs Henry Austin and family host a birthday for Billie with games and gifts. Refreshments served by Mrs Rena Stewart and Mrs Bertie Gibson. A mass meeting at Jones Street hall Wednesday at 7 pm calls voters to elect the city board of directors. Barbecue plans announced for July Fourth at Paradise near the Big Vein tunnel hosted by local church and missionary leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Froe
Ridge Street
Lorraine
Estiline Brown
Argatha
Mary Froe
Agana Richardson
Betty Joe Mitchell
Lillian Parker
Billie Austin
Henry Austin
Austin
Rena Stewart
Bertie Gibson
Jones Street Hall
City Board of Directors
United Holiness Church of
Revival Began At St John’s United Holy Church
Boissevain Virginia report notes the revival at St John’s United Holy church started Monday with Elder Wooding from Gary leading the services. Everyone is invited to attend all meetings.
Holy Convocation Topic Stirs at N S United Church
The Rev J C Streets of Bishop Va preached on There Shall Be a Holy Convocation Sunday night delivering a message of truth through the power of God. His sermon touched many hearts with its spiritual focus.
Missionary Society Meets in Duhring with Eight Members
Duhring West Virginia June 24 Montcalm Methodist church missionary society met with Mrs J C Wall Thursday with eight members and five visitors. Local residents and relatives visited, and several townspeople were noted as ill or hospital bound as farmers reported good wheat crops.
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Princeton
J. C. Farris
W. Cc. Belcher
Bluefield
Princeton Road
A. W. Woods
Clyde
Bottom Creek
H. Tankersley
Coal City
Osie Bailey
Hector Bailey
Ernest Dillon
Bluefield Sanitarium
Dillon
S. Y. Gillespie
H. 8. Gillespie
Local Sports and Social Roundup From Montcalm Area
Mrs Brooke Hardy and daughter Brookie Lee along with Mrs H Gillespie and daughter Jean visited Rockview Thursday. A large crowd attended Sunday’s home game with Local winning. Edward Patterson and Landy Dillon traveled to Bluefield Thursday.
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Edward Patterson
Landy Dillon
Bluefield
Joyful youths honored for church work and travel notes
A young man earns a prize for church works led by Rev Mrs Mary L Glenn pastor. Admission is free with refreshments. Minnie Sargent Vanridge visits Martinsville area with Lydia Henskie on Jones street. Rev J R Brown and Grace Methodist church choir joined John Stewart M KB at a Sunday service. Nora Hunter returns from Bedford City. A coast to coast air line plans new type planes expected to reduce a 27 hour trip by over eight hours.
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Mary L. Glenn
Minnie Sargent Vanridge
Martinsville
Lydia Henskie
Jones Street
J. R. Brown
Grace Methodist Church
South
John Stewart M
Nora Hunter
Bedford City
Tramp Social Promised by John Stewart Church Group
This evening at Mrs. Joe Wilson’s Jones Street residence the Y W H M 8 of John Stewart church hosts a tramp social. The participant dressed most like a tramp will receive a prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wilson
Jones Street
John Stewart Church
Vote Gathering Takes On Speed And Endurance
The article urges contestants in a vote gathering contest to work early and solicit support from friends and neighbors. It notes many voters have not pledged anyone yet, and stresses calling everyone they know to secure votes and savings, with the list to be published again tomorrow.
Buck Kidnapping Conviction at Barnstable Prison Opening
Kenneth Buck begins a 24 year sentence for the kidnapping of Margaret Peggy MacMath as doors at Boston’s prison opened. The same jury acquitted his brother Cyril on a related charge after a Saturday night verdict.
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Barnstable
Mass
Boston
Kenneth Buck
Margaret
Peggy) MacMath
Kenneth
Cyril
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