William G Williamson longtime railroad man dies at home
Glands G Williamson, a Norfolk and Western locomotive engineer, dies at 8 11 PM at his 1726 Vineyard Street home after two months illness. Funeral at 2 PM Monday from the Vineyard Street residence, conducted by Rev BE Wiley of Trinity Methodist Church with burial at Tarnwell. Survivors include his second wife Addie Clack Williamson and three children, plus one grandson Jack Peery. He had been a Bluefield resident for over 40 years and employed by N and W since 1889. He was a Mason and Shriner with service details and pallbearers listed.
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Glands G. Williamson
Norfolk and Western Locomotive
Alehe
Vineyard Street
BE. BE. Wiley
Trinity Methodist Church
G. W. Collins
Tarnwell
Williamson
Bedford County
Virginia
James A
Maria Daley Wiliamson
Williamson Waa
Misa Addie Clack
Frances Peery
Tazawell
Betty Jane
Virginia Arelaide Wilffamacn
Bluefield Lodge
A. F
A. M
Royal Arch Masons
Bluefield
Knights Templar
I. N. Fuqua
William Lee
Robert Peters
W. C. Blusher
J. B. Copenhaver
W. T. Alley
R. L. Bailey
B.D. Turner
Cayton Bweete
William White
Barney Phillips
Milton Avetin
Thomas Watkins
Garade
Dave Phelps
Frank Mastin
G. W. Calling
C. W. Armentrout
Gus Taylor
Stanttarth
William Otey
J. H
Woman Driver Posts Bond For Appearance
Grace Sharp connected with a government restraint factory in the west end was arrested yesterday after Toon by Officer J A Tabor. Bond of 110 dollars was posted for her appearances before Municipal Judge Reid Harding next Monday night.
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Grace Sharp
Tresa
Waa
Toon
Oparable
J. A. Tabor
Jude | Tk
Reid Harding
Dr Edwin Wade Speaks at Beckley Kiwanis Banquet
Dr Edwin G C Wade president of Bluefield College addressed Berkley Kiwanis Club last night as principal speaker at the Mather and Son banquet. Wade formerly led Bluefield Rotary and served as district governor of West Virginia Rotary clubs.
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Edwin GC. Wade
Bluefield College
Mather and Son
Berkley Kiwanis Club
Wade
Bluefield Rotary Club
West Virginia Rotary Clubs
Austrian Decorator to Deliver Lecture in Bluefield
Dr. Hun Kronhelm noted Austrian interior decorator plans a public lecture Monday night at 7 45 at the Bluefield Paint and Varnish plant of Georgia Lumber Company on Bluefield Avenue. Kronhelm, registered at the West Virginian hotel, is described as having wide experience and will share a message on interior decorating.
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Hun Kronhelm
West Virginian
Youth Confesses to Thrill Slaying of Glenn Child
A youth admits involvement in the thrill killing of Glenn Child as investigators pursue leads. A farmer said he saw a suspect near the swamp where the body was discovered. The article notes continued coverage and local reactions as the case unfolds.
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Glenn Child
Omer Fat
Fried Chicken Dinner and Community Notices at Local Venues
Fried chicken dinner served noon to 2 at Raleigh Hotel with gravy and comfort items for hot weather. Also notes on local business ads, a college inrailment drive, and a funeral service for Brother Claude G. Williamson at Masonic Temple. Dinner priced 50 cents with reservations.
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Raleigh Hotel
Masonic Nates
Blusfield Lodge No
A. FP
A. M
Masonic Temple
Claude G. Williamson
L. M. Carper
Alley
Vineyard Street
Shingleton Salutes New West Virginia Appointees
Point Meanant West Virginia June 21 seventy eight men chosen for state poller training were told by Shingleton you are at the spot with the citizens. The legislature funded the department and promised equipment. Seventy eight top graduates earned appointments. twenty two others with over 71 percent will be appointed as vacancies arise. Examinations for officers completed. promotions for a captain seven sergeants and eight corporals to be decided tomorrow in Charleston.
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Constable Totten Sentenced for Contempt of Court
Huntington WVa June 29 Constable I H Totten of Guyandotte district was sentenced to ten days in jail and costs for contempt of court after being accused by a judge of cooperating with law breakers by attempting to intimidate a witness Albert Cust of Catletts burg Ky testified for the state against Claude Carpenter Carpenter sought habeas corpus to stop extradition to Ohio Totten was granted a stay of sentence for 16 days to allow time for an appeal to the supreme court
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W. Va
I. H. Totten
Totten
Guyandotte
Supreme Court
Albert Cust
Catlettsburg
Gusto
Claude
Carpenter
Ohio
Tax bill push faces pressure to rush passage
The report notes pressure to rush the tax bill despite questions about the $240,000,000 revenue estimate. Officials say the president desires no delay and prefers refining the DIN to match his suggested measures, avoiding a broader tax system overhaul.
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Harrigan
Lurytaon
Observers Study Japan Army Amoves In Textbook Policy
Observers report Japan tightens grip on education, intensifying effort to remove anti foreign teachings from textbooks and promote true understanding of Japan's aims. Military training has been halted from schools amid the crackdown.
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Japan
Two moviemen die in airplane crash near studio
Hollywood, June 29. Charles Stumar Jr., 44, ace camelman, and Mary Wylie, 40, art director at Universal Studios, were killed when Stumar’s aircraft crashed north of here while inspecting scenes for an upcoming air thriller. Deputy sheriff noted the cable-type craft encountered mechanical trouble before the fall.
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Charles Stumar, Jr
Ace Camelman
Mary Jiaon Wylis
Universal Studios
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Dr Blaydes Dominates Skeet Course At Bluefield Shoot
Dr J E Blaydes uncased his gun and shot a perfect 21 at the eight stations to win the club award of 5 for the first perfect score this season. Roy Callaway posted 43 to take runner up as Tom Lincoln, a Yale graduate, joined the local skeet event with strong play. A total of 2,000 targets were fired in the afternoon with high scores across the skeet range and plans announced for a midweek skeet shoot during the busy 4th of July week.
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Yale
Lincoln
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J.C. Dally
Hte Firat
W. H. Ratallite
John Dally
J. 3. Lincoln 43x60; A. L. Smith 44050; W. 3. Snyder
C.F. Brooks
Tol
W. HH. Thomas
G. Tt. Leslie
YH. Cooper Jr
Alex Nelgon
R. H. Sinsley
D. A. Mitchell
W. M. Ferrelllixa
Prank Hunter
T. H. Cooper
Ed Bailey
Skeet
J. WB. Wlaydes
E. Callaway
Howard Peake
L. BE. Hall
Pem Lincoln
C. W. Brensoh
Frank Hunter
G. B. Maxwell
Jack Smith
F. Brooks
W. M. Jerrell
R. Smiley
P. D. Bratton
Yank Simmerman
Alex, Nelson
J. J. Lincoln
A. L Smith
Dr. M. W. Sinclair
D. H. Ratellite
D. CG
Leslie
Phillipa
DOUGHBOYS HOLD HALF LEAD IN SOFTBALL DIVISION
Doughboys built a 10-3 win over Elka and then defeated Supply 17-5 to widen division lead. Wike’s squad beat Supply 18-10 in the final game as the first half schedule nears completion. next week the second half begins July 10 with several makeups planned.
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Supply
Wike
Wadefield
Dooughboye
Aadvyartaga
Elka
Wks
Dawson and Goodman Reach Mississippi Final
Des Moines Ja. Juans 29. Jabonny Dawson of Chicago defeated Sid Richardson 7 and 6 in one semi final of the Mississippi tournament. In the other semi final Johnny Goodman of Omaha beat Leland Hamman of Paris Tex. 4 to 4?
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Jabonny Dawson
Chicago
Sid Richardson
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Boy
Johnny Goodman
Omaha
Leland Hamman
Paris
Tex
Ing Cheampion
Two Veteran Locomotive Engineers Retire After 91 Years
L Bhelton and J B Keith, longtime locomotive engineers of the Panahontas division, Norfolk and Western Railway, retired last night after guiding trains into Bluefield terminal. Their combined railroad service spans ninety one years.
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L. Bhelton
J. B. Keith
Panahontas
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Bluefield Terminal
Two Veteran Railroad Engineers Retire From Service
After a combined ninety one years on the Norfolk and Western railroad two Pocahontas division locomotive engineers retired Saturday and Sunday. R F Bol ton and J B Keith drove passenger trains into Bluefield and Williamson then left the throttle. Shelton born 1887 in Chatham Va and Keith born 187? in Littlestown Pa end long careers on the passenger division. Keith plans to stay near Bluefield while Shelton will pursue real estate and local civic work.
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Pocahontas Division
Bluefield Terminas
R. 4
Bholton
Bluefield
Norton
J. B. Keith
Williamaon
Wan
Norton F
Mr. Shelton
Shrawsbury
Shelton
Williamson
Francisco
Kolth
W. Va
Ender
Chatham
Beaver Pond
West Virginia
Elizabeth Shelton
Beaver High School
Roy J. Buchanan
Montgomery
Keith
Littlestown
Norfolk and Western
Here
Gettysburg
Near Collapse Fears Roil Capitol Week Highlights
Congress faces open revolt as administration aims to push key bills, with veto threats and court challenges looming. Debate focuses on TVA and relief programs while questions rise about Roosevelt's strategy to restore leadership. Washington eyes a new Supreme Court building set to host contentious sessions next fall.
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Torbher
Marty J. Hopkins
Harold L. Tekes
SAA
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Egal Move Hits Processing Taxes
The office of Secretary Wallace announced no reports have been received of a wholesale change in processing taxes. The reform appears to impose heavy penalties on those liable under the new measure.
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Kump and Neel Meet at Guptal
The article reports on a meeting between Kump and Neel at Guptal with main speaker addressing the constitution and state rights debate tied to the AAA amendments. Officials accuse talk of a general strike to defeat opponents in the senate. An executive committee of the state young men's Democratic clubs calls a Bluefield convention for September 27 and 28 to elect Ralph Hartman to succeed John Baker.
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Kump
Neel
Guptal
Young Men's Democratic Clubs
Bluefield
Ralph Hartman
Preston County
John Baker
Accused Huntington Woman Slayer Fails to Meet Bond
Huntington West Virginia June 29 Mrs Lizgle Bleving 45 could not raise 5000 bond and remains in county jail as charged with murder of Mrs Henry 48 a former Salvation Army worker from Pittsburgh. The judge set bond and friends failed to meet it. Mrs Bleving said she killed to stop Mrs Henry from harming her 14 year old daughter Nora. She said Mr Henry and his wife were intoxicated when the events occurred.
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W. Va
Lizgle Bleving
Hamry
Salvation Army
Pitsburgh
Common Pleas
J. Clay Worth
Floods Add Millions to Losses in South
Dallas dispatch reports devastating floods across central and southwestern Texas. Rain and cloudbursts pushed total damages by millions, with $16 060 000 added to losses. Twenty nine killed or drowned. Relief efforts underway for 1 000 homeless families and 6 180 affected households. Bridges and highways in Llano county and Colorado river area under repair costing over $2 000 000. Vice President Garner’s home region cited in totals.
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Texana
Texan
Ralief
Colorado River
Avastin
Llano County
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