Bluefield Man Collected for United Commercial Travelers Rise
Bluefield, 14 destined for singular honors in 1934 as Clark V. Fol, head of Foland Printing, will become supreme counsellor of the United Commercial Travelers. Foland’s election in Columbus follows a floor vote, a rarity in the 43 year history. He will head the organization in 1934 with Bluefield uniquely honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Clark V. Foland
Foland Printing Company
United Commercial Travelers
Knights of Grin
Columbus
Ohio
Foland
Supreme Page
George M. Peterson
Diwuth
Minn
Poland
H. C. Caspar
St Paul
West Virginia
Eucceed
J. W. Pickett
Wheeling
James G. Daly
Supreme Council
Bluefield Council
Supreme Sentinel
Bluefeld Council
Former Bluefield resident Mrs Portis dies in Wytheville
Mrs J W Portis 80 a former Bluefield Va resident and mother of W R Portis and Mrs W R Dalton died late night at her Wytheville Va home after prolonged illness Funeral arrangements not set She had lived in Wytherville seven years previously resided Bluefield for years Survived by husband and several children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Portis
Bluefield
W. R. Portis
W. R. Dalton
Wyileville
Portishead
Wyther Vlils
Blueeld
Stanford Tennis Star Defeats Barnes For Intercollegiate Title
Keith Gledhill, 20, of Stanford, defeats Bruce Barnes of Texas 9-6 6-2 1 6-4 at Merion Cricket Club to win the national intercollegiate tennis championship. California schools claim fourth cia cup. Stanford earns second title for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverfard
Keith Gledhill
Stanford University
Bruce Barnes
University of Texas
Courta Searsé Ware
Merion Cricket Club
Gledhill
Aline Clifford Sutter
Tulane University
New Orleans
California
Stanford
Patl Neer
Bud” Chandler
University of California
Remarkable multi generation family portrait noted in local clipping
The article describes Sabrina N. Robbins, 98, of Robbing Hill near Akeley, Pa., as mother-in-law to Mary Robbins, 31, and Jerushia Sanborn, left. Merlin Sanborn, 44, Jerushia’s son, is Harold Sanborn’s father, and Harold, 20, is father to a 3 year old girl, illustrating generations in one picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Sanborn
Sabrina N. Robbins
Robbing Hill
Akeley
Mary Robbins
Mra
Jerushia Sanborn
Merlin Sanborn
Harold Sanborn
Toth
Summer Weta Hats Sale and Service Offers
Summer data advertised at 1.85 instead of 1.95 marks a pricing error. French Hat Shoppe lists hats from 2.00 to 2.75 with half price on others. Stella Jones publicizes shop location opposite the post office. Also notes stenography courses, an airline passenger request for Washington trips, and Thompson's Radio Shop contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Hinta
Stella Jones
Bradmann
Man and two others held on chicken theft charge
Campbell Bowling Paul Moye and Burr Maxey were bound over 3750 bond for a Monday morning hearing before Magistrate 1 C Damawood on four charges of entering chicken houses without breaking The trio were arrested late Friday by State Troopers G F Parsons and I Crawford who found them near Wolfe Creek with chickens Four were identified at the county jail and three more await identification Also mentions a film and a club meeting with various names and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Bowling
Paul Moye
Burr Maxey
C. Damawood
G. F. Parsons
I. Crawford
Camp Creek
Wolfe Creek
Moye
Maxey
Cy Cottle
Evening social at Ashville hosts guests and members
Heaters assisted by Mrs. J. R. Ver million served a dainty salad courac. Guests included Mrs. Edward Stubblefield Miss Lucille Sloan and Mrs. C. L. Norment of Ashville N C. Members present comprised Mesdames W. Dangerfield W. E B. Davis J. P. Dyer Kate Garrett H. W. Hale G. B. Haletead W. OC. Kane H. D. Karnes B. B. Lazenby W. M. Morrell L. C. Porter W. M. Posten D. C. Ries Nelle Smith Lilly Jk. Sutton S. Tinder and J. R. Vermiliion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Vermillion
Edward Stubblefield
Lucille Sloan
C. L. Norment
Ashville
N.C
Mesdames W. 5. Dangerfield
W. E B. Davis
J. P. Dyer
Kate Garrett
H. W. Hale
G. B. Haletead
W. OC. Kane
H. D. Karnes
B. B. Lazenby
W. M. Morrell
L. C. Porter
W. M. Posten
D. C. Ries
Nelle Smith
Lilly JK. Sutton
S. Tinder
J. R. Vermiliion
Moratorium talk nears World debt solution proposal
Hoover aides and European leaders discuss a one year moratorium on war debts and reparations while Secretary Stimson tours Europe. Senator Barkley, injured in a recent auto crash, telegraphs support for the plan and anticipates returning home soon. Local note: Jimmy's serves soft shell crabs and shad today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vune Zita
Henry L. Stimson
Secretary of the Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Hoover
Stimson
Rome
Paris
Berlin
London
Barkley
Parkersburg
W. Va
United States
A. W. Barkley
Paducah
Congress
Rockland, O
Libel suit yields $125,000 damages for Kansas City matron
Josemine Fisiten, past worthy grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, shown in Independence, Missouri, after a jury awarded her $125,000 in a libel suit. She had sought $250,000, claiming state members circulated scandalous matter about her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MBS
Josemine Fisiten
Kansas City
The
Order of Nastern Star
Independence
Whe
Bluefield Playground Pet Show Receives Wide Attention
The Bluefield playgrounds held a pet show last Friday with over 160 pets and 633 attendees across four grounds. South Bluefield reported a mix of cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, and other animals, with awards for largest pet, most unique, and most outstanding. A week ahead plans include another parade at each ground while overall attendance dropped due to warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
South Bluefield Ground
South Bluefield Playground
Keeseo Langford
Duck
Buddy Gordon
Mary Lilly
Shenevey
Floyd Gardner
North Side
Nora
Northside Playground
Roanoke Street
Virginia Staveré
Mandey
Stony Ridge
Billy Tate
Mary Smith
Mildred Akers
Jack Whaten
Amaitost Ls
Mra
Duncan
J. C. Lovendar
W. EB
Whaten
L. M. Akers
East End
J. P. Brewer
B.K. Groth
Mra. MacHunmmon
Garland West
Arthur Lawson
Rita Tanner
Mable Miles
Alrin
West
Junior Coleman
Garnet Beard
R. L. Medkitt
Timmy Thomas
Lulu Akers
Mort
Garost Board
Crowe
WLC
Forlines
Elawick
Thomas
Louise ‘Thomt
El Paso Man Given Death Sentence in Chihuahua
El Paso resident William Jefferson Mooré has been sentenced to death in Chihuahua for the June killing of Antonio Visconte, a Juarez bartender. Mooré claimed the victim was Manuel Villareal, believed to have shot his father in El Paso five years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Gilly
Excelsior
Chihuahua
William Jefferson Mooré
el Paso
Texas
Antonio Vigsconte
Meers
Polics
Visconte
Balief
Manuel Villareal
Geer
Wall Street briefs and New England business notesJune 27
J Kulnger of Chevrolet says June will beat June 1939 and every remaining month this year will top the prior corresponding month. The New York curb exchange marked its tenth anniversary in the indoor building begun June 27 1931. New England manufacturing activity rose in May after seasonal adjustment, with growth slower than earlier months. The New York bank stock market showed a sharp weekly recovery with bank and trust shares valued at 10.1 times earnings and yields around 4.27 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. ,Kulnger
Chevrolet Motor Company
New York Curb Exchange
Broad Street
United States
New England
National Shawmut Bank of Boston
New York City
Holt, jIross &Troster
Bank and Trust Company
Record Heat Deaths and Crop Damage Across States
Heat waves push deaths by prostration across Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota as record temperatures hit South Dakota cities Sioux Falls Huron Pierre and Mitchell report readings near 100 plus degrees. Crops in Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin suffer in the milk stage as lack of rain endangers corn stalks and the agronomic reserve tightens. Knoxville and Chattanooga set new highs in Tennessee while captions mention local eateries and dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Lillnois
Towa
Deraturas
South Dakota
Sioux Falla
Huron
Pierre
Mitchell
Tazewell News Highlights Local Civic and Church Events
News Of The Colored People thanks students and Northside residents for fountain service. Wilber Memorial church hosts seventh annual homecoming on July 4 with two baseball games against Hiawatha and a program of meetings. Independent club meets July 2 at High Street home. memorial and church calendars list services, Sunday schools, and sermons across multiple local churches. varied social notes mention visitors, summer schools, and community activities in Tazewell and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Wilber Memorial Church
Hiawatha
Pocahontas
Uual
Charles Campbell
Saltville
B. A. Connely
West Indies
Connely
Misa Witten
Fancie Holley
Bluefield State Teachers’ College
E. N. Holley
Former bankers draw sente natUanta prison
A U S grand jury indicts bankers from Welch First National Bank for liquor tied to their collapse. Judge sentences Richard Baylee three years, John Thorn five, John Price five, Moses Hyman ten, citing misuse of banking for personal gain and deceiving depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SENTE
Natuanta
United States
First National Bank of
Welch
Huntington
Wall Street
Richard Ww. Bayiee
Atlanta
John Andrew Thorn
John Wesley Price
Moses Hyman
Hyman
Frazee's Kid Team Defeats Northaide at Weller Field
Frazee's Blue Boys toppled the Northaide nine 13 to 9 yesterday afternoon at Weller Field. Atwell and Coffee pitched well for the winners in a strong team effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazen
Blue Boys
Weller Field
Awote
Atwell
Coffee
Kruschen Salts Promises Weight Loss And New Vitality
A 85 cent jar of Kruschen Salts is advertised as a lifestyle aid that purportedly removes impurities, boosts energy, and promotes weight loss by improving kidney liver and bowel function. The copy claims a month’s supply yields pounds shed and renewed youth, with testimonials and store availability across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodykoonts
Rodefer's
Hankln's
Princeton
EB. Spangler & Co
Matoaka
Wright Drug Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Logal
Tou
Post
Barnes
Jimmy
J. S. Compton
Over & and Ie Store
Bluefield, W. FA
Service Shoe Shop
Bluefield Ave
News OF the Colored People
Bailey Block
Bluefald Poatonce
W. H. Cunningham
Washington
Nadia
Thompson
Commerce
Lite Northwoods
Gilbert Roland
Barbara Leonard
Louis
Northwest Mounted
Mooney
Georgius Sett
High
Sierras
Thrilla
Delprian
Dalphaln
T. Bird
College Avenue
E. W. Hale
Atrs
Frogess Scott Key
F. S. Tinder
West Virginia Review
Mellon
LAVAL
Municipal Honda
Federal Reserve Board
Latin America
Castle
Watersecretary Milla
Treasury
Hoovar
Jimmy's
Aaa
Aaymond Akers
Yalnnle
Ruby Brewer
Tazewel County
Mercer County Datryoen
Tazewell County Cooperative Milk Producers Association
W. H. Roberts
Mercer County
C. W. Boyd
Tazewell County Cooperative Mil Producers’ Association
William Fowler
Pawell County
Roberta
Mercer
Tazewell Association
Mercer Dairymen
Brant
Tazewell County
Plac
Tazewell Organization
Tazewell Group
Roberts
Buenos Aires
Minister of the Treasury
Wrey
Princeton Road
Glewnnod
Wall Street Briefs
TAL Sweet Shop
Reese Street
Northside
George Cisco
Nora Young
Louitza Cawthorne
Memorial Presbyterian
Carl G. Rolling
Christian Endeavor
MT. Zion Baptist Corner
Peek and
Bedford Streets
J. C. Wicks
P. A
R. B. Perry
Musle
Hendricks Funerat
A. T. Hendricks
Bla
Lebanon
the Baptist Church
Hendricks
National Benefit Life Insurance Company
Waashington
D. c
Dew Drop Court No. 1
Masonic Hall
Jones Street
W YA
Golden Gaile Baptist Church
T. Royster
W. W. Wingfield
H. Royster
Cismont Lodge
St. John Baptist Observance
Climont Lodge
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Opeo
Aol
Holt
John Stewart
J. A. Thomas
Alfred E. Goodwyn
Lawson and
Nash Streets
H.C. Yallaton
Ella Cox
Mra. K. Branch
T. J. Cox
Blake Chapel
A.M. B. Zion Church
McIlenry Holmes
Eva George
Bertha Cargon
J. A. Walker
Church Street
Mary L. Glenn
M. McGue
O. Metin
Sinkford
Epworth
Tabernacle Baptist
Nova Scotia
Jimmy’e
Helen Evans
Marysville
Joseph Witten
Walter Smith
Ethel Alvorta
W. E. Holley
Petersburg
W. C. Simpson
Excelsior High School
Atending
Bluntlard State Teachers’ College
Fannie Cousing
Henry Sinkford
Methodist Church
Virginia Tompson
Independent Club
Ciser
High Street
Pocahontas Colored
Beatrice Ward Coats
Charlenton
Albert Goats
Jennie Franklin
Aliss Virginia Thompson
Annie
Tirs
Morgan
R. L. Jackson
Armatesh
Andrew Free
Louisa Tansimore
Frag
Pocahontes
George Brae
Mudfork
Martin Frew
Loulea ‘Tanalmore
Bronnan
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. Ke, Hharel
Rosa Burger
Joe Ridley
New Century Methodist Church
W. R. Birger
Wash Huffman
MT. Carmey
Frank Wade
B. Y. Plu
Retorn
Senitha Dean
Wilford Dean
Freeman
Gracia Dameral
Dr. Brown's Hospital
R. H. Dameral
Latman's Association
Laymana Association
New Century Mex
Loulan Swann
W. B. Page
Manta
Toe
Jos Adams
Gracie Deneral
Georgie Clark
Clifton
Salem
Mr. Clark
W. &. Sanders
Pulaski
Kuatnese
L. D. Clayton
Dorothy Gibson
Beckley
Ardelia Harria
Mise Eleanor Lindsay
Cortez
Cap Frazee
Wallops Northsiders
W. R. Daniela
Richmond
Ulty
Waterlins
Reduca
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!