Denardo Funeral This Afternoon At Graham Methodist
Funeral services for Frank Denardo 39 will be held this afternoon at 3 o clock in Graham Methodist church. He died Friday evening in Richlands after a long illness diagnosed as cirrhosis of the liver. Burial will be at Maple Hill cemetery with the Masonic order in charge and Methodist Sunday school members as flower bearers. Pallbearers include Grat M Bailey J E Williams Dr H B Frazier Dr O K Phiegar George P Crockett George A Reynolds M H McGuire Kenneth C Patty. Relatives from New York City are expected on train No 1 arriving at 1 30 this afternoon.
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Graham Methodist Church
Frank Denardo
Richlands
Denardo
Pete Tizen
T. C. Schuler
Maple Hill Cemetery
Masonic Order
Methodist
Grat M. Bailey
J. E. Williams
H. B
West Virginia rate expansion eyed for Virginia adoption
Herbert Markle of Appalachian Electric Power tells Bluefield Business Men's Club that WVU rate changes may be applied in Virginia if the plan proves successful. He notes most Bluefield consumers would benefit financially while a minority could pay more initially as the goal is to boost overall power use and expand business. The process in Virginia requires filing with the state corporation commission and publishing for public comment.
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West Virginia
Appalachian Electric Power Couny
Virginia
Frida
Bluefield
Herbert Markle
Markle
State Corporation Commission
C. S. Carter
Virginia Bankers Association
Carter
Dominion National Bank of
Bristol
Emory and Henry College
Martha Washington College
Bristol, Va
Federal Reserve Board
Scott County
Big Stone Gap
Tennessee Man to Summer in Bluefield’s Heat
A Tennessee man named John McMullin, 79, visiting Buffalo Bill in town, plans to reside in Bluefield during the hot season. He once traded in western horses, speaks English Spanish and French, and advocates repealing many laws. Also, a Warsaw Ky. farmer reports a quail living with his chickens, waking them each morning and roosting with the flock.
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Buffalo Bill
John McMullin
Tennessee
McMullin
Congress
Bluefield
Representative Edith Nourse Rogers in Capitol Smock
Massachusetts congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers wears a trim black and white smock at the capitol. The cool summer costume is the handiwork of sixth grade girls from her home district.
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Edith Nourse Rogers
Massachusetts
Congress
Capitol
Washington
Virginia Sidelights on W C T U and July Holiday Mix
The Virginia chapter of the W C T U fed the Bluefield Business Men's Club in Palmer hall with black raspberries as dessert. The state debates how to observe its two Fourths of July with July 5 designated a legal holiday causing confusion for people and firms.
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Bluefield
Palmer Hall
Virginia
Richmond Board Declares Married Women Eligible as Teachers
The Richmond school board stated that married women may teach in the city and that marriage does not bar a wife from teaching. Outstanding married women would not be prevented from employment due to marriage.
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School Board of
Richmond
Celebration Favored for Bluefield Falls Mills Road Completion
Citizens of Falls Mills Flat Top and Nemours neighborhoods favor a fall celebration to mark the final completion of the state highway. The event would honor a long awaited community milestone and reflect statewide significance.
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Bluefield
Falls Mills
Falls Mills - Flat Top - Nemours
Narrow escape as truck spills load on road
J. T. Mathena, a Pocahontas division freight conductor, nearly escaped serious injury when a contractor's truck spilled part of its load onto his automobile at a narrow bend on Bland mountain. The report notes the accident occurred in a restricted road section. Harman lodge No. 222 A. F. and A. M. calls a 2 p.m. meeting for burying a deceased brother. The town asks citizens to limit water use to domestic needs due to reduced supply and pumping inefficiency. Mayor J. W. Baldwin urges no lawn sprinkling or car washing.
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J. T. Mathena
Pocahontas
Bland Mountain
Harman Lodge
A. F
A. M
W. Frank Baylor
H. RB. Frazier
Fighting Ninth Democrats Nominate Shaffer At Bristol
The Ninth Virginia district GOP holds a July 12 convention in Bristol with Joe C. Shaffer likely to be the nominee. Speaker Nick Longworth and C. B. Slemp plan to attend, aiming for a record turnout and a strong reception for Longworth.
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Bristol
Longworth
Ninth
Virginia
Joe C. Shaffer
Shaffer
Asl
Tinkham
James Cannon Jr
Congress
Nick Longworth
C. B. Slemp
Big Stone Gap
Gap
Slemp
Bluefield
Br'stel
National
House of Representatives
Mr. Longworth
Rumors of Jack Neal at Hoot Gibson Wedding Stir Bluefield
Local chatter centers on 13 year old Jack Neal who hitchhiked from Bluefield Virginia to Los Angeles to see cowboy star Hoot Gibson. Telegrams between Los Angeles probation officers and Jack’s relatives hint at no definite plan for his return while reports confirm his arrival in Los Angeles.
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Jack Neal
Sluefield
Los Angeles
Hoot Gibson
Jack
Hoot
Associated Press
Jack Noel
Bluefield
Hearn Kills Large Viper in Bluefield Yard
J H Hearn shot and killed a large blowing viper in his yard on Jefferson Street Bluefield Virginia Friday evening. Neighbors watched as sparrows reacted to the danger and the incident left residents anxious about a possible mate nearby.
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J. H. Hearn
Jefferson Street
Bluefield
Mr. Hearn
All Thrills Not Reserved for Present Generation
J. D. French, 92, of Falls Mills recalls that excitement over new wagons in Giles County matched that of modern cars. He notes drag sleds and four wheel wagons defined wealth and progress in his youth, reflecting on transportation’s evolving thrills.
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J. D. French
Falls Mills
French
Walkers Creek
Giles County
Gulf Refining Foreman Expected in Short Time
The Gulf Refining Company foreman in charge of the Bluefield Va plant construction is due soon. Pending reports say the Parkersburg W Va project leader will oversee. The company bought an acre by the Norfolk and Western line for a Bluefield distributing point costing over 50 thousand dollars. Seventy five workers will be employed during construction. The Bluefield distributing plant is anticipated as a major regional facility.
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Gulf Refining Company
G. L. Taylor
Parkersburg
W. Va
Norfolk and Western Railway
Bluefield
Improve Roads Near Richlands In Virginia
Richlands Virginia June 28 the state highway department began resurfacing the Raven to Claypool Hill road. Drivers report tar and rock tossed against vehicles on this rough stretch. In a few days workers will finish the two mile section from Raven toward Grundy recently surfaced with rock.
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State Highway Department
Raven
Claypool Hill
Richlande
Highway Department
Grundy
Local Man Kills Copperhead During Weed Cutting
Reece Witt killed a large copperhead while cutting weeds along the state highway near Claypool Hill on Thursday morning. The reptile lunged at him and he struck first, ending the threat.
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Reece Witt
Claypool Hill
Birthday Party for Ann Gibson Repass Honoring Fifth Year
On Wednesday afternoon a birthday party was hosted at the parents’ Second Street home for Ann Gibson Repass turning five. Games entertained the young guests and at 5 o clock refreshments were served to a long list of attendees including Ruth Draper Mary Boggess Marion Flanery Nelia Flanery June Belcher Mildred Barrett Helen Thompson Irene Underwood Helen Burton Nancye Padbury Margaret Adams Bobbie Flanery Jimmie Cunningham Jimmie Maxwell Billy Underwood Charles Bradley Orr Jr Jimmie Lindsey Billy Johnson Billy Pat Denards George Fred Howard Bobbie Rangelesy Billy McCall John T. Kelley John Wilson F F Wilson and Earl Shaw.
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Little Ann Gibson Repass
Second Street
Mieses Ruth Draper
Mary F. Boggess
Marion Flanery
Nelia Flanery
June Belcher
Mildred Barrett
Helen Thompson
Irene Underwood
Helen Burton
Nancye Padbury
Margaret Adams
Bobbie Flanery
Jimmie Cunningham
Jimmie Maxwell
Billy Underwood
Charles Bradley Orr Jr
Jimmie Lindsey
Billy Johnson
Billy Pat Denards
George Fred Howard
Bobbie Rangelesy
Billy McCall
John T. Kelley
John Wilson
F. F. Wilson
Earl Shaw
Sunday Services at Raven Methodist Church
Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching in morning and evening worship led by Rev. Robert Regan.
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the Raven Methodist Church
Robert Regan
Obituary for S M Simmons at Red Root Ridge home
S M Simmons aged 56 died at his Red Root ridge home last Sunday of Brights disease after a two year illness. A Baptist church member known in the local area he is survived by four daughters and two sons. Funeral services were held Monday with Rev Griffith and Rev Singleton officiating. Burial followed in Simmons cemetery nearby.
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S. M. Simmons
Red Root Ridge
Here
Baptist Church
Griffith
Singleton
Simmons
Raven theatre to reopen Friday night after purchase
A. F. McGlothin and Edward Hand purchase the Raven theatre from Den C. Boyd and plan to reopen Friday night after the venue had been closed for a month. Mrs Mae Shreve Pack's funeral was held at her home near Bust Head and burial followed in Shreve cemetery. Farmers around Richlands report variable wheat yields and drought effects, with recent rain helping gardens and corn. The Pierain-Delphiam society met at Mrs W R Williams home with Mendelssohn and Chopin as topics. A baby boy named William Porter was born to Mr and Mrs John R Boggess of Tazewell at Mattie Williams hospital.
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A. F. McGlothin
Edward Hand
Raven
den C. Boyd
Mae Shreve Pack
Mattie Williams Hospital
Bust Head
Ezra Linkus
Shreve Cemetery
Doran
Pierain-Delphiam Society
W. R. Williams
George R. McCall
Mendelssohn and
Chopin
John R. Boggess
Tazewell
William Porter
W. P. Boggess
Richlands
Altizer generation reunion and singing at Daily's chapel
An all day singing and reunion will be held at Daily's Chapel on Sunday hosted by the Altizer generation. Mr and Mrs W L Padbury and family visited friends in Coalwood Sunday. Frances Dalton returned to Bluefield for work after a relatives visit. Jo Morgan and Bert Morgan have been ill but show improvement. Ruth Padbury visited Louise Edmunds in Bluefield last weekend. Madeline Yost returned to Bluefield Friday.
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W. L. Padbury
Coalwood
Frances Dalton
Bluefield
Jo Morgan
Bert Morgan
Ruth Padbury
Louise Edmunds
Madeline Yost
Clinchfield Hospital
Dante
Henry Childress
Rebecca
Columbus
C. G. Scott
Swords Creek
J. R. Scott
Robert Vencill
Tazewell Avenue
Tazewell
Jack Barmett
J. T. Wyegal
Railroad Avenue
Ollette Robertson
Miss Nance
Guy Davis
Raven
Richlands
Claude Kitts
Harlan, Ky
G. C. Harris
Virginia
Irene
Reece Witt
Maxwell
Lydia Wyatt
Cedar Bluff
J. B. Crabtree
G. H. Givens
Lebanon
Richlands School
Lebanon High School
Georgie Witt Farris
Wilder
Allene Elkins
J. W. Dickenson
W. Va
Fred Amato
Pete Tizen
Frank Wheeler
Stone
J. D. Elkins
Herbert Wheeler
Beckley
Washington Square
Fred M. Lindeey
Galax
H. V. Lindsey
Ruth Turmer
Mattie Williams Hospital
Henry Roberts
Red Ash
Alice Harman
James Maxwell
Sam Cecil
Gene Cecil
June Horton
Huntington
Social Roundup Echoes Visits Across Bluefield and Tazewell
A flurry of visits and travel spans Bluefield, Bristol, and Tazewell areas as friends and relatives stay with hosts, attend weddings, and tour local sites. Notables include Miss Virginia Fields, Miss Zelma Smith, and Wioford Horton visiting Bristol, and John Barnie of Troy, New York, guests of Paul Frost in Bluefield.
New Dixie Cafe Opens East of N and W Depot
The New Dixie Cafe will open in a new building just east of the N. & W. depot on July 2. Rooms are reasonably priced with hot and cold water and a promise of courtesy to everybody. Mrs. R. H. Hudson.
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N. & W. Depot
R. H. Hudson
Local Social Roundup Includes Bluefield and Tazewell Visits
Ss Helen Maxwell and John Rangeley with T. L. George and Robert Joyce attended a Bluefield Country Club dance Thursday night. Several residents were noted visiting Grundy, Kingsport, Raven, and Huntington with shoppers and guests listed. Page Eleven continues with more society news.
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Helen Maxwell
John Rangeley
T.L. George
Robert Joyce
Bluefield
Edward Clark
W. Gabriel
Tazewell
Julia Williams
Maxwell
J. B. Jackson
Jane
Kingsport
W. A. Jessee
Otis H. Nash
J. C. Elswick
Grundy
Alice Barnes
Jame Robinson
Joe
Boyd
Mill Creek
Alice Mae Jessee
Alice Harman
Joe Harper
Charles Adair
T. H. Steele
A. J. Coleman
T. C. Lowe
Bluefield Sanitarium
M. Zeigler
Otis Hopkins
H. L. Combs
Bertha
Allen Johnson
Willie Millsap
St. Paul
Pearl Carter
Chldren
Roanoke
David Cartwright
Ivory Clark
Guthrie Hospital
Huntington
W. Va
Alice Hall
BE. R. Campbell and Son
Eckman
Campbell
A. A. Campbell
South Road
Willie Brown
Lula Brown
Newhall
A. P. Lipford
Honaker
Rosa Steele
Daw
John R. Crawford
Lick Lott
M. C. Lee
Frances Shreve
Cheap Plated Combination Mattress Promises Comfort
The Bluefield Mattress Company advertises a plated combination mattress with a cotton felt covering and wood-wool filling. It notes a three to five year life, sanitary design, and a patient asthmatic sleeping better, urging readers to ask dealers and contact Box 267 Bluefield, Virginia.
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Louisiana
Bluefield Mattress Co
Bluefield
Virginia
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Saltville
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Frances Padbury
Barnes Blankenship
Bland County
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Lower Main Street
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Durham
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E. K. Hurt
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A. D. Parson
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