Engineers Survey Bluefield to Tazewell Highway Plan
Engineers on the ground yesterday set stakes for a preliminary survey of a new modern highway between Bluefield and Tazewell. State engineers will first survey Shelby Heights and Saint Claires Crossing, then the old Fincastle Pike from the Sanders residence west. Improvements may include grade changes near St Clair's crossing to avoid the railroad and sharp curves.
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Bluefield
Tazewell
Shelby Heights
Saint Claires Crossing
Fincastle
Sanders
St. Clair’s Crossing
Fincastle Pike
West Graham
Revival sermons captivate parishioners at Baptist church
The Rev. H. A. Willis preaches each evening on God Rebelling Against God and Remedy for Sin. His well thought out messages aim to be understood by children and focus on Bible fundamentals. Services start promptly at 7 o'clock with special music nightly.
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H. A. Willis
Baptist Church
Bake Sale Saturday at Phil Cod Building
A bake sale is set for Saturday July 1 featuring delicious cakes and pies. Proceeds support local community activities at the Phil Cod building.
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Philcod
First local ripe tomato from Coaldale garden
The first locally grown tomato arrived yesterday from Coaldale raised in C. P. Tidwell’s garden. It was tennis ball size as readers are invited to send in samples to join the Tomato club. News also notes the death of Mrs. Ella Sue Trent in Kingsport Tennessee. She was a cousin of the late Mrs. John W Wade of Bluefield Virginia. Game notes predict a big fall crop of gray squirrels with common Bob White quail plentiful.
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Coaldale
C. P. Tidwell
Ella Sue Trent
Kingsport
Tenn
Trent
John W. Wade
Bluefield
H. S. Lefler
Tazewell County
Mr. Lefler
Tazewell Man Visits Section After Years
Local notes mention July 4 opening of the Gray Bear Milling dam in Maxwell for carp fishing with licenses required. H. S. Lesler, game warden, and deputies will issue licenses and supervise the event expected to attract thousands. The Maxwell dam last year saw a famed bass with a wristwatch mystery. The Gose dam in Burkes Garden will be drawn on July 15.
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Graybear Milling Company
Maxwell
H. S. Lesler
Tazewell
Maxwell Dam
Bluefield
Gose
Burkes Garden
Virginia Side Personal Notices and Local News
Roanoke resident C E Ballou, son-in-law of J W Wade of Bluefield, injured in a automobile crash and hospitalized in Roanoke. Louise Spracher to teach in Bluefield schools next term replacing Richlands tenure. Glen White residents Lee McCormick and Harry Aker visited Bluefield. J D Hinegardners to Chicago for World's Fair trip. Bluefield pioneer George W Dodd ill but improving at home. H Broyles to join Tazewell county delegation to Lynchburg Republican state convention on July 3.
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C. E. Ballou
Roanoke
J. W. Wade
Bluefield
Louise Spracher
Richlands
Lee McCormick
Harry Aker
Glen White
J. D. Hinegardner
Chicago
George W. Dodd
Reed
H. ©. Broyles
Tazewell County
Lynchburg
Maxwell Dam Will Be Emptied On July 4th
John Brown of Seattle visits Bluefield, recalls seventeen years since leaving Burkes Garden. He notes progress in Greater Bluefield and nearby areas and mentions his sister’s illness and death in Staunton. Brown is brother to R B Brown, a Seattle magnate, and his wife Miss Winn.
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Maxwell Dam
Greater Bluefield
John Brown
Seattle
Wash
Mr. Brown
Burkes Garden
West
Suristiansburg
Fox
R. B. Brown
Virginia
Miss Winn
Bluefield
Missionary Society Activities Highlight Local Churches
The Rev Mary L Glenn will preach at A M E Zion tonight for the senior Missionary Society. The Woman's Home Missionary society observed Woman's night with readings by Mrs J R McKnight and Mrs Alice Bailey and Bluefield quartet singing. The group meets this afternoon at 8 at Mrs Augusta Daniele's home 500 Powell Street. Mount Zion senior choir rehearses tonight at 7 30 at the church.
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Mary L. Glenn
A. M. E. Zion Church
Senior Missionary Society
J. A. Walker
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
North Side
Mount Zion
Sixty eight Names Added to Bluefield Vote List
Bluefield city officials added sixty eight voters to the registration books yesterday as the board completed corrections before the July 5 municipal election. With prior additions, about twenty five more, the city counts roughly 10 892 qualified voters announced city clerk Muriel Kerfoot.
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Bluefield
Muriel Kerfoot
Printing Supervisor Appointment in Huntington
In Charleston on June 28, Aleshire of Huntington was appointed supervisor of printing by the appropriate state authority, signaling a formal change in the printing department leadership. The notice confirms the appointment and the city involved.
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Charleston
W. Va
Aleshire
Huntington
Rice Krispies Promote Easy Digestion and Sleep
Rice Krispies are easy to digest and nourishing, served at evening meals as well as breakfast. They invite sound sleep. Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek.
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Kellogg
Battle Creek
Aleshire Named New Cabell County Supervisor
The board of control selected Aleshire, active in Cabell county Democratic politics, to succeed E. B. Hood, a Republican who resigned months ago. The new supervisor began work today.
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Board of Control
Aleshire
Cabell County
E. B. Hood
Minister James A H Barrett Dies After 40 Years Service
The Rev James Andrew Howe Barrett 79 retired Methodist Episcopal Church South minister died at his home. He served 40 years in eastern Kentucky and in Lincoln Braxton Nicholas and Logan counties.
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Barboursville
James Andrew Howe Barrett
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Kentucky
Lincoln, Braxton
Nicholas
Logan Counties
Billroy Comedians Bring One Night of Vaudeville to Bluefield
Billroy's Comedians, billed as The Greatest Show on Earth for the Money, perform Friday night in Bluefield with fifteen vaudeville acts including Rusty Scott and Norman Hinkle. The program features a pre show thirty minute band concert by Bob Fisher and his Palais Royales, a beauty chorus, and leading acts Miss Marion Roberts and Wayne Bartlett.
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Bluefield
Bob Fisher
Palais Royales
Nero
Billroy
Rusty
Free Adult Admission For Event In Big Tent Opposite Freight Station
An event advertises that adults will be admitted absolutely free. The big tent is set up opposite the N. and W. freight station, inviting attendance.
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N. and
Union Mission to Extend Meeting Through Sunday
The Union Mission will continue services throughout the week ending Sunday night. Herschell Abshire, studying in New York for the ministry, will speak tonight and F. W. Udy, a prominent churchman, will be the speaker Saturday.
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Union Mission
Herschell Abshire
New York
F. W. Udy
Welcome at the mission amid states restrict coasted hills
Seventeen states prohibit motorists from coasting in neutral on hills, while the mission promises a welcome to all who arrive.
Don’t Suffer From Sour Stomach Indigestion
Indigestion acidity heartburn and sour stomach often lead to serious stomach trouble. Dr Emil’s Adla Tablets counteract these conditions and give quick relief. Goodykoontz Drug Stores Inc Princeton by E. B. Swangler & Co druggists.
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Bemil
Goodykoontz Drug Stores _Inc
Princeton
E. B. Swangler & Co
Fashionable satin and crepe dresses with lace trimming
Formerly priced at $1.95 these satin and French crepe styles feature lace trimming and tailored cuts. Available colors include flesh, tea rose, blue and white in sizes 32 to 36.
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News OF the Colored People
Blake's Chapel
Missionary Meeting
Coaxer
Bluefield, W. VA
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Eczema
Cuthura
J. K. Thompson
Energy
Texas
Gucura
Potter Drug & Chemical Corp
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