Radical changes in Demos party at Philadelphia convention
Reporters note a New Deal driven Philadelphia convention with few Jefferson or Jackson images. Writers suggest a move to displace the old Democratic party, a 2 3rds rule change seen as keeping New Deal power, and bold predictions about Dixie realignment amid Byrd Glass Peery leads Virginia delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bluefield
Mark Sullivan
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Woodrow Wilson
Mississippi
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
Carter Glass
George C. Peery
Farley
Cat Fights Snake on Porch in Deadly Encounter
Mrs. J. D. Hinegardner of Vinced Street witnessed her cat Johnnie battle a venomous snake on the back porch. She knocked it down with a broom after a fierce struggle, but the snake later appeared to recover and reengage. The cat delivered multiple blows as it defended itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Hinegardner
Vinced Street
Johnnie
Tiny Twins of Stacy’s Geting Wide Attention
Mr and Mrs Early Stacy of Maiden Springs visit Mrs Stacy’s parents at Witten’s Mill while their twins draw attention. Mae weighed 14 ounces at birth and Vicie Mae is nourished from a doll bottle. The twins are noted as the smallest in Tazewell County to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Early Stacy
Maiden Springs
Henry Bowen
Witten’s Mill
Stacy
Mrs
Stacey
Mae
Vicie Mae
W. Witten
Stacy's
Defoe
Vicle Mae
Tazewell County
Virginia Side Personal Notes and Local Visits
Mrs J A Holmes travels to Martinsville to visit parents and plans Cleveland for summer with sisters Margie Dailey and Lena. Hazel and Lorraine Wimmer attend 4 H club course at Bluefield college. Mrs W C Crabtree and granddaughter Sara visit East Gulf West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Holmes
Martinsville
J. A. Hereford
Cleveland
Ohio
Margie Dailey
Lena
Hazel
Lorraine Wimmer
Bluefield College
W. C. Crabtree
Sara
East Gulf
W. Va
Norton
Esther Graham
George Hartsell
Minneapolis
Minn
A. G. Wright
Meeting to Consider Bluefield Athletic Field
Citizens invited to attend a Monday meeting at Sexton and Sexton office to discuss purchasing city land for an athletic field and playground. Bluefield council and Business Men's club members will review a baseball football playgrounds project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Sexton and Sexton
Ghostly transfer tale seeks readers for new thrill
A ghost editor teases readers with a true tale of spirit possession. The New York Times reports a departed wife possessing an 11 year old girl in China, guiding the husband and living again with him. The girl’s body is said to be loaned to the spirit while the story unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
China
Appalachian Electric to Build Power Line Through Tip Top
Tip Top residents welcomed news of a modern power and light line to be erected pending the Clear Fork connection. Landowners largely consented to poles across farms and work aims to start soon with completion by early fall. Birth notices: Mr and Mrs Frank Lawson announce the birth of daughter Betty Clara on June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tip Top
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Clear Fork
Frank Lawson
Betty Clara
Preaching Services Scheduled by Rev Don Gillespie
Christian church announces preaching services at 11 o clock in the morning and 7 30 p m at night by Rev Don Gillespie of Bluefield All church members urged to attend the morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Don Gillespie
Bluefield
Tip Top Personalities Visit Friends Across Town
Princeton couples Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lester spent Sunday with local residents and relatives. Bluefield visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sanders and Mrs. Hart. Portsmouth native Paul Joyce stays with grandparents, while Charleston visitors Mr. and Mrs. Bane Brooks dropped by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Lester
Princeton
A. H. Brewster
Walter Sanders
Bluefield
H. T. Snell
Paris Barnett
Pocahontas
Jim Bowman
J. R. Bowman
Jesse Hart
Walter
Party Honoring Miss Maggie Long At Mrs Ed Jackson Home
In Yards Virginia on a June Saturday night Mrs Ed Jackson hosted a congenial party for her sister Miss Maggie Long of Pocahontas. About thirty three guests attended enjoying amusing games and late hour refreshments in the home setting.
Church Notes Sunday Schedule for Local Congregations
Midway Methodist invites Sunday school at 10 30 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m St Pauls Episcopal chapel conducts Sunday school at 2 o clock with Mr Goasby as superintendent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway Methodist
St. Paul's Episcopal Chapel
Goasby
Miss Olivia Marshall Visits Narrows Area
Narrows resident Miss Olivia Marshall spends several days here with her sister Mrs. W. P. Sarver. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Butt and sons Eugene and Marvin visited relatives in Sweet Springs this week. Mrs. Eugene Caldwell of Brush Fork visited friends here Thursday. Mrs. Willis Sarver shopped in Bluefield Thursday. Mrs. S. M. Dangerfield has improved after illness. John Carter is able to be up after months in bed. Mr. and Mrs. Bass Blankenship and daughter Bonnie Jean visited relatives in Midway last Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia Marshall
Narrows
W. P. Sarver
M. M. Butt
Eugene and
Marvin
Sweet Springs
Eugene Caldwell
Brushfork
Willis Sarver
Bluefield
S. M. Dangerfield
John Carter
Bass Blankenship
Bonnie Jean
Midway
State road camp may move from Tazewell County
A Virginia state highway official states the Bluefield Tazewell highway camp will be relocated from Tazewell County after broken gaps in the Tazewell road are repaired. Rights of way disputes and court appeals over dam ages at Springville and Wittens Mill hinder negotiations and prompt the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell County
Tazewell
Tazewell Road
Bluefield
H. G. Shirley
Virginia State Highway Commission
Bluefield Tazewell Highway
Springville
Wittens Mill
Asa Taylor
Shirley
Sunday School Speakers Named At Virginia Church
Virginia Sidelights notes 9:30 a.m. Sunday session led by Andrew Walker and Rev S W Cobbs of Northfolk, W Va, with 11:00 a.m. and evening services to follow. Mid week meeting set for Wednesday at 7 20 p.m. Visitors include Mrs T E George Columbus Ohio Mrs W F Perry Rhodell W Va Mrs K Peck and Mrs David Lowman Bluefield W Va at the Newton home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Walker
S&s. W. Cobbs
Northfolk
W. Va
T. E. George
Columbus, O
W. F. Perry
Rhodell
K. Peck
David Lowman
Bluefield
J. M. Newton
Attractive Guests Visit Gillespie Family Circle
Mr and Mrs T S Gillespie entertain a visiting party from Holly New Jersey including Mr and Mrs Himer Page and daughter Ellen McGruthlin. Mrs Page is remembered as Mrs Dominic McGruthlin of Powhatan, formerly linked to the Powhatan Coal and Coke Company. Ellen was a child when the family left the coalfield after Mr McGrathlin’s death. Page joined the Gillespies for the weekend meeting of the local business men's club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.S. Gillespie
Holly
N. J
Page
Gillespie
Installation of Officers at Graham Church Missionary Service
At Graham Christian church a Missionary society installation was led by Mrs J D Hinegardner with Mrs O M Jennings placing new officers. Officers included W C Witten president and C C Nelson secretary among others in a formal service with hymns prayers and benediction. Joe Louis note ends with a quip about keeping him cool after the fourth round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the
Graham Christian Church
J. D. Hinegardner
Circle 4
W. W. Wells
Wells
Charlie Tate
Claudine Peery
Elizabeth Walker
W. C. Witten
W. M. Keister
C. C. Nelson
B. Elwood Creasy
J. N. Morris
J.D. Hinegardner
M. Dove
World Call
E. B. Breweter
Okey Yost
J. 8. Gillespie
Charles Dudley
Missionary Society
Kiwanis Convention Report From Bluefield Delegate
J. H. Huffard spoke at the Bluefield Virginia Business Men's Club Friday detailing the Kiwanis convention held in Washington. Huffard served as a delegate for the Bluefield Kiwanis Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Huffard
Bluefield
Business Men's Club
Kiwanis
Washington
Kiwanis Club
Return from camping trip yields 181 fish catch
Mrs. S. R. Vinson and Mise Audrey Vinson and Billie Vinson return from a St. Paul camping trip where they catch 181 fish. Mrs. Vinson brings home half a dozen baby catfish for pets. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stallard of St. Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Vinson
Mise Audrey Vinson
Billie Vinson
St. Paul
Drought Woes Reported From Paris Ky Visit
Dr. C. M. Fisher and family return from a visit to brothers James and Billy Davidson in Paris Kentucky and report severe drought conditions in that area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Fisher
James
Billy Davidson
Paris
Bluefield Business Men's Club Meets at City Park
The Bluefield Virginia Business Men's Club plans a meeting at City Park on Hockman Pike. Attendees will inspect the filtration plant and enjoy views of the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Bluefield
Business Men's Club
Hockman Pike
Grand Matron to Visit Local Eastern Star Chapter
Mrs Madeline Wallace worthy grand matron of the Eastern Star will visit the local chapter Monday night July 18 a banquet precedes the visitation. The regular July meeting will be held in the Masonic hall Monday night July 6 all officers and members urged to attend visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Wallace
Roanoke
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Railway Pension Act Awaits Supreme Court Action
The railroad pension law status rests on a ruling from the U S Supreme Court as the next move. The court may not decide before September. If it sustains Justice Bailey of the District of Columbia court, the 3 12 percent deduction from railroad workers wages would be refunded as in the prior case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice
District of Columbia Supreme Court
United States
Ier
Belef
Supreme Court
Bailey
District of Columbia Court
Thieving bear shot in Bramwell pig pen at Old Horse Shoe
In early Bramwell at Old Horse Shoe William Payne a skilled marksman tracked a black bear that had entered a pig pen under a bright moonlight. He fired killing the bear and saving the swine. The tale recalls pioneer hunter Ike and the Bramwell homestead.
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Bramwell
William Payne
A. K. Tabor
Brown Avenue
Mr. Tabor
Payne
Virginia
Clearoa
Mr. Payne
Ike
Local United Mine Workers elect officers in Raven
Raven Virginia June 27 local union 6199 United Mine Workers of America met June 20 and elected officers for the year including T. R. Brown president J. L. Wilson vice president John M. White recording secretary C. P. Taylor financial secretary John H. White treasurer Grant Elkins doorkeeper and a full slate of trustees mine committee hospital and burial funds grave and check weighmen officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raven
United Mine Workers of America
T. R. Brown
J. L. Wilson
John M. White
C. P. Taylor
John H. White
Grant Elkins
Dave Elkins
P. O. Palmer
H. J. Plaster
Columbus Hess
Paul Davis
B. H. Helton
J. C. Elswick
Howard Dye
James Lane
Bud Shelton
J. W. Elswick
R. C. Plaster
Sophrona L. Howell Returns Home
Miss Sophrona Lhlwell of Hot Springs Arkansas returned home Monday after visiting the home of Mr and Mrs George Robinson for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophrona Lhlwell
Hot Springs
Ark
George Robinson
Funeral services for Miss Callie Kendrick at Doran
Funeral services were held at Mrs. Ella Davis's home in Doran for Callie Kendrick 74 sister of Mrs. Davis who died Thursday after a short illness of heart ailment. She was daughter of the late James Kendrick and burial followed in the family cemetery at Doran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Davis
Doran
Callie Kendrick
Davis
Miss Kendrick
James Kendrick
Local Social Notes Highlight Virginia Robinson Visit
Miss Virginia Robinson and Miss Gladys Robinson return home from Emory and Henry College for vacation. Mr and Mrs Glen Casey of Red Ash visit Mr and Mrs Mallory. Miss ae Tungle of Winston Salem visits sister Mrs Bob Lambert. Miss Ocie Ratliff of Grundy visits town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Robinson
George W. Robinson
Gladys Robinson
Joe Robinson
Emory and Henry College
Glen Casey
Red Ash
M. $. Mallory
Ae Tungle
Winston- Salem
N. C
Bob Lambert
Ocie Ratliff
Grundy
Bluefield Young Republican Club Launches Membership Drive
The Bluefield Virginia young Republican club met with Don Poindexter to form a membership drive. Bylaw rules set ages 16 to 18 for membership, with officers and directors named and more to be added. Members or inquiries to Box 157 Bluefield VA. The club aims to be a militant political unit for the November Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Young Republican Club
Don William Poindexter
Virginia
Olin Astin
Ward Ratcliffe
Louise Tunnell Bernice Carter
Loraine Crockett
John Randolph Anderson
Old-Timer Predicts Dog Days Start July 3
An elderly forecast whispers that dog days begin July 3 and last forty days and forty nights. He claims heat, gloom, and odd weather lore around snakes with milky eyes and heightened responses.
Luncheon Guests and Missionary Circle Meeting
Mr and Mrs R F Cassell hosted guests including Mr and Mrs C C Cassell of Charleston and others from Keystone and Bishop VA. The West Virginia circle of the Woman's Missionary Society plans a meeting at Mrs C Brewster's home with Mrs J Hall leading the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. BF. Cassell
C. C. Cassell
Charleston
CC. C. Gregory
Keystone
H. A. Cassell
Bishop, Va
West Virginia
The
Woman's Missionary Society
Brewster
Enjoy Hayride Ends With Dancing After Triangular Outing
Thomas Vernon hosted a hayride to Triangular on Tuesday evening with dancing lasting late. Attendees included Peggy Price Lucille Johnson Katel Hael Tig Viola Blevine Gladys Hinkle June Caudill Georgia Robinson Juanita Patrick Elwood Cassell Dean Coffee Chester Robinson Ezra Gibson Jaude Muncy Junior Sizemore Roy Tizok. Clayton Ramsey died Friday morning at the mines after contact with a trolley wire and was thrown from a motor. Funeral details pending with burial planned for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Vernon
Peggy Price
Lucille Johnson
Katel
Hael Tig
Viola Blevine
Gladys Ann Hinkle
June Caudill
Georgia Robinson
Juanita Patrick
Elwood Cassell
Dean Coffee
Chester Robinson
Ezra Gibson
Jaude Muncy
Junior Sizemore
Roy Tizok
Surprise shower honors Edna Billups and Lora Lee
Mrs Edna Billups and her daughter Lora Lee of Amonate Va received a joint surprise shower at their home Friday evening A pleasant hour featured games and gifts followed by delicious refreshments for a long list of local guests including Mrs Cyphers Robinson Mrs Charles Monk Mrs Benny Waldron Mrs J E B Bailey and others
Tragic Child Run Down In Tazewell Road Accident
Four year old son of Mr and Mrs Blaine Pennington was killed when struck by a passing car on the Tazewell road near Amonate. Tom Alley of Tazewell escaped charges after the driver swerved to avoid the child. Last rites were given at Hartwell cemetery with Rev G W Fox officiating.
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Blaine Pennington
Tazewell Road
Amonate
Tom Alley
Tazewell
Hartwell Cemetery
G. W. Fox
Boy Scouts Camp Near Bandy Overnight Trip
About twenty five Boy Scouts from Amonate camped on Indian Creek near Bandy Saturday night and returned early Sunday morning. Patrol Leaders Charlie Smith and Steve Lizok led the group. Mr and Mrs G Morefield visited Mr and Mrs J W Riley at a tent site. The text mentions FP Cyphers and daughter in connection with the event.
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Boy Scouta of
Amonate
Indian Creek
Charlie Smith
Steve Lizok
Weiner Roast at the Ball Diamond
A Tuesday evening weiner roast for juveniles was hosted by Junior Cassell and Edgar Adkins. Chaperons included Mrs. J. E. Vernon and others. attendees listed include Grace Lyons Kathern Vernon Janice Lowman Mildred Perkins and several named youths at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiner
Ball Diamond
Junior Cassell
Edgar Adkins
J. E. Vernon
T. H. Lyon
Adkins
M. K. Harmon
Grace Lyons
Kathern Vernon
Janice Lowman
Mildred Perkins
Howard
Carl Boncngalione
Troy Stallard
Junita Elawick
Margaret
Local Social News and Visits Across the Region
Flapper Fanny relates Jean is visiting relatives in Chicago for days. Taylor Leonard, King College student, Bristol Tennessee, spends the summer here. Blonde Cruise, once at Bluefield sanitarium for arm blood poisoning, returned to parents in town. Mr and Mrs J E Bailey visited Falls Mills relatives. The Shrader and Lowman families visited in North Carolina. Hall family and Curtis family hosted in Pocahontas. Edna Billups and daughter Lora Lee plan Wytheville move. Vernon family visited Wade Lowman in Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Lee
Wytheville
J. B. Vernon
Wade Lowman
Bishop, Va
Revival at Grassy Spur continues as schedule shifts
Horsepen Virginia notes the Rev. Charlie Sublette will not lead Sunday services due to ongoing revival. Ladies' Aid to meet July 2 with Mrs. H. P. Buchanan. Local residents, visitors, and relatives are mentioned including Mr. and Mrs. Whitman ill at home and guests from Anawalt and Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsepen
Charlie Sublette
Grassy Spur Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
H. P. Buchanan
Whitman
Idlilan Yates
Anawalt
W. Va
Bertha Yates
Lee Billips
Jenkin Jones
Dewey Day
Grace
June Jennings
Bluefield
Frank Daniel
Carrol County
J. L. Patrick
Abb's Valley
Three Men Guilty in Drukman Conspiracy Trial
In Brooklyn a jury convicted Henry G. Singer former assistant U.S. Attorney Jacob Silverman electrical goods dealer and James J. Kleinman step father of ADA William Kleinman. Verdicts for Kleinman and Detective Giuseppe Dardis remained undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn, N
Drukman
Henry G. Singer
U.S
Jacob Silverman
James J. Kleinman
William W. Kleinman
Kleinman
Giuseppe F. L. Dardis
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Yards
Nana Anderson
Road Commission
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Joe Louis
Ice
Schmeling
Railway Pension Act
U. S. Supreme Court
Raven, Va
Young Gop
Betty
Betty M. van Dyke
Va. Ave
Binefield, Va
Clayton Ramsey
C. E
BOY Scout
MOBLE
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