Merchants and Buyers Week Set in Bluefield
Preparations for the semi annual Merchants and Buyers week in Bluefield begin with a kickoff on Saturday July 7. J F Salisbury Ben H Williams and BE J McMullen named to the entertainment committee as plans promise more features than usual. The Merchants and Buyers week charter was issued by the West Virginia secretary of state establishing the association with headquarters in Bluefield. Officers include H H Cheatham president Will C Easley first vice president J F Salisbury second vice president W M Roberts secretary E Omar assistant secretary C O McDougle treasurer. a six member board with Fred Faulkner. Headquarters are at the West Virginian hotel and the group aims to permanently establish Merchants and Buyers week in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
J. F. Salisbury
Ben H. Williams
BE. J. McMullen
Merchants and Buyers’ Week
West Virginia
Merchants and Buyers’ Week Association
H. H. Cheatham
Will C. Easley
W. M. Roberts
E. Omar
C. O. McDougle
Fred Faulkner
West Virginian Hotel
Financial trail in Lingle murder inquiry shocks Chicago
Records show Alfred Lingle deposited tens of thousands, cashed large sums at racetracks, and invested in stock accounts before his 1930 shooting. Investigators questioned source of funds, noting a $5,000 loan from Alder man Cronson and empty safety boxes, amid broader questions in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Jake) Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Michigan Boulevard
Charles F. Rathbun
The
Rathbun
Tribune
Lingle
Lake Shore Trust and Savings Bank
Long Beach
Ind
Nathbun
Berthold A. Cronson
Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Company
Congressmen's wives waive summer at home
Washington reports that President Hoover's stay in the capital through the summer keeps many wives of lawmakers from returning home. They plan to remain in Washington, with August trips only when the president travels west. Some plan picnics and porch time in place of grand receptions. Noted are Mrs. William Wright of Newnan, Ga., and Mrs. Charles L. Abernethy of New Bern, N C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Kokomo
Kalamazoo
Keokuk
Congress
Maple Grove
William Wright
Newnan
Charles L. Abernethy
New Bern
North Carolina
Alabama oyster industry begins comeback after floods
Alabama's oyster industry, paralyzed by the spring 1929 floods, is restarting with successful restocking and good prospects for next season. Commissioner I. T. Quinn advocates legislation to develop 200000 acres of oyster bottoms as packing plants in Mobile Bayou Labatte and Dauphine Island were mostly idle last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
I. T. Quinn
Black church notices and community events listings
A roundup of church activities and community events includes Bible school at 9:30 am led by Mrs. Alice Gent, services at 11 am and 8 pm with Rev. Charles Dickerson in charge, a Mt. Zion Baptist musical program on Tuesday at 8 pm led by John Dodson, and multiple notices on recitals, weddings, barbecues, and a large July 4 homecoming at Tazewell’s Wilbur church with sports and races for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Alice Gent
Charles Dickerson
Daisy Booker
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Young Peoples Club
John Dodson
Bluefield Sunday school to open. missionary day services listed
Bluefield Virginia Sunday school opens at 9 30 a m with J H Sanders as superintendent. Fifth Sunday missionary day features services at 11 a m and 7 p m conducted by Rev Wade of Bluefield W Va President Mrs Chasie Jackson. Entertainments planned nightly by club workers. Pastor Rev J A Palmer and reporter Sarah Robinson note gratitude for support at Mrs Hattie Ferguson funeral with flowers from Blake Chapel A M E Zion church members and friends.
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Bluefield
J. H. Sanders
Wade
W. Va
Chasie Jackson
J. A. Palmer
Sarah Robinson
J. W. Mason
Bland Street
Blake Chapel
A. M. B. Zion Church
Hattie Ferguson
Providence Hospital
Jaanita
M. L. Glenn
O. M. McGue
May Ollie McGue
G. O. Watkins
Joseph Douglas
Buds of Promise
Juanita Thompson
Varick Christian Endeavor
Bertha Carson
J. A. Walker
C. A. Rogers
C. W. Tiffany
Henry Bandy
P. A. Goins
C. C. Williams
Silvertone Quartet Sings at Local Venues Amid Demand
The Silvertone quartet fills engagements at city hall and white M F church and is booked for a local theatre. Mrs. Inez Jordan has recovered from illness. Sylvester Tucker returns from Logan to join the quartet. A Junior Church benefit aims to fund the group’s representation at the church association in Kimball next month, chaired by Miss Elreth Hayford with Rev J W Wooding as pastor and Virgie Davis as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvertone Quartet
City Hall
M. F
Inez Jordan
Sylvester Tucker
Logan
Church Association
Kimball
Elreth Hayford
J. W. Wooding
Virgie Davis
Lawn Party A Big Success At Scott Street Church
The junior chair of Scott Street Baptist Church hosted a lawn party at Mrs. Mathey’s Park Street residence. It drew what was described as the city’s largest attendance for such an event and was praised as a complete success with Mrs. Matney, the choir director, serving as sponsor.
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Scott Street
Mathey
Park Street
Local Health Notes and Regional Travel Updates
M. D. Lewis shows marked improvement after a three week illness. John Estes, once crippled by a nail injury, is much better. Mrs. Cleo Balakey, summer student, visited Beckley home over the weekend. Rev. Mr. Thomaz of Scott Street Baptist Church spent days in North Carolina for church appointments. Rev. L. Dabney attended the Flat Top Baptist ministers and deacons union in Welch. Frog and baby shark skin footwear emerge as costly new trends, bought by the inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Lewis
John Estes
Cleo Balakey
Beckley
Mr. Thomaz
Scott Street Baptist Church
North Carolina
L. Dabney
Welch
Ministers’ and Deacons’ Union of the
Flat Top Baptist District
Rubin and Cherry Shows to Exhibit in Bluefield During July
The Rubin and Cherry carnival will exhibit in Bluefield from July 7 to 12 at the airport park. City manager Elmer C. Barton announced a contract with show management for a library benefit with a guaranteed sum and a share of profits above expenses. The library serves 8,200 patrons and seeks funds the city cannot presently provide, so the event is expected to assist. The troupe brings 40 cars, 485 people, four bands, fifteen shows, and several rides after finishing an eleventh Charleston exhibition.
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Carnival
City
Bluefield
Elmer C. Barton
Bluefield Public Library
Barton
Library Board
Charleston
Bluefield Park
Miss Jean Brown to Tour Europe for Two Months
Mise Jean R. Brown daughter of Mrs. Sidney Brown left for New York and will visit France England Holland Germany and Switzerland on a Thomas tour. She plans to see the Passion Play and expects to remain abroad about two months returning to Bluefield in September.
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Mise Jean R. Brown
Sidney Brown
New York
The
Majestic
Mise Brown
Thomas
France
England
Holland
Germany
Switzerland
Miss Brown
Bluefield
Bolivian Rebels Seize Power in La Paz
Rebels take control as three army leaders Blanco Galindo Guillen and Sangines form new government. Amnesty declared elections promised within three months amid upheaval. Sailings from Puno to Huaqui delayed eight days. La Paz returns to quiet as factions reposition.
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la Paz
Lake Tititaca
Puno
Huaqui
Bolivia
Argentina
Blanco Galindo
Guillen
Sangines
Refugees in Legation in Paz Broadens Bolivia Crisis
Former Bolivian president Siles and his family sought refuge tonight in the Brazilian legation as a military board led by General Carlos Blanco Galindo governs Bolivia. The board includes three colonels and two lieutenant colonels amid a tense political standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paz
Siles
Bolivia
Legation
Carlos Blanco Galindo
S J Gibson Elected Head Of Red Men
S J Gibson was elected head of Calumet Tribe No 58 Imp Order of Red Men at the annual meeting Friday night in the Red Men’s building Bluefield Avenue and Thomas Street. Other officers elected were K H Patrick senior sagamore T J McGlothlin junior sagamore C K E Poe profit John L White trustee 18 months and C E Oliver keeper of wigwam. The degree of warrior was conferred on two candidates. A large attendance noted and district deputy great sachem John W Hirown expects a big year for the tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Gibson
Calumet Tripe
John W. Hirown
Great Sachen
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Amen
America
News of the Colored People
Jones Street Christian
Colored Citizens Community Council of
Jones Street Christian Church
Church OF God Apostolic
T. J. Cox
Princeton
Annie Morrison
Josie Tynes
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Edith Mae Hairston
Clarence Johnson
J. B. Watkins Jr
Levanna Watkins
Catrena Young
Mamie Brown
Clifford Street
W. H. M. Society
Walter Madison
Brown Avenue
Cornelia Ward
Woman's District
Madison
R. M. Pettis
H. J. Swann
High Street
W. B. Page
Ada Boham
Eliza Damera
Rosa Burger
Geneva Austin
Edwards Presbyterian
North Mercer Street
O. A. Connolly
Endeavor
John R. Rankin
D. M. Prillerman
Misses Johnson and Clark
Owen Saunders
Prillerman Brothers
George A. W. Carey
Tazewell
Tazewell County
Wilbur Methodist Episcopal Church
J. B. Carroll
W. H. Thompson
R. J. Tiffny
Tabernacle Baptist
Mrs, Ferguson
Taeger News
United Holy Church
College Grove
Institute
Franklin O. Nichols
Winship
Horace Mann
Studens
Sims
Bluefield Institute
W. C. Cook
MT. Zion
Masonic Hall
Colored Republican Organization
Mercer County
S. R. Anderson
Inch
Rubin
Cherry
Mrs. Jean Brown
Stiles
Continents
Austin
Milady
Bluefield Aus
Bluefield Ave
W. Y. Counties
Mercer, Mcdowell
Loming
Raleigh
Monk
LIN UU
Summers
Giles, Bland, Tazewell
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