Giant Pounding Mill dynamite blast planned for Thursday
Definite plans take shape for discharging 60 000 pounds of dynamite in a massive blast at the Botley quarries near Pounding Mill. One thousand fifty pound cases, twenty five tons of explosives, and thirty six holes prepared along a cliff 160 feet high will send a corner of the cliff crashing into the quarry. Sam Russell of Du Pont will oversee loading and detonation. Thousands are expected to witness the spectacle. Also, William Taylor Ascue of Pain Lick Va died Tuesday afternoon at 4 from a gastric hemorrhage aged 43. Funeral services set at Paint Lick with Rev William A McKee presiding.
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Botley
Gullers Ert
Sam Russell
Russell
du Pont Powder Company
William ‘Taylor Ascue
Pain Lick
Mr. Ascue
Russell County
Virginia
Henry Ascue
Paint Lick
Ilk Garden
Paint Jack
Axone
Abram
Lpsa Oo
Harvey
A Atudent
Richlands
Richlands News Highlights and Local Deaths
Richlands notes celebrate the Laymen's Club banquet and missionary society events, merchant Myers opening a real estate agency, and school literary programs. Local deaths include infants from pneumonia fever in Richlands and death of Presley Deskins of Pounding Mill, with funeral services and interment details. Community updates cover open play dates, church services, and area personal notices.
Death of Mrs. Martha Houchins in Bluefield
Mrs. Martha Houchins, 63, wife of Columbus Houchins of North Richlands, died suddenly Tuesday at 3 PM at her son J. W. Houchins’ home in Bluefield West Virginia after two weeks seeking medical aid. She lived much of her life near the city and survived by daughters Avanting and Mary, and sons Floyd Pete and Ira V. Houchins. Remains moved to Richlands. funeral services were held at the home and burial followed at Hickmak Cemetery.
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J. W. McClothlin
Jewell Ridge
George Hicks
Cedar Bills
Cedar Hi
A. H. Welkle
Steelaburg
Mary Ann Houchin
J. W.,houchins
Bluefield
W. Va
Columbus Houchins
North Richlands
Houching
Ozo
Houiching
Ty Jrers
Hek
Woif
Alvanting
Mary Houchins
Floyd
Pete Houchins
Alfredson
Ira V. Houchins
Richlands
Hickmak
Poison claimed many dogs in city mystery
Several dogs died from unknown poison Saturday and Monday across streets and owners premises. About ten dogs, some of fine breed, perished from deliberate poisoning believed placed to harm city dogs. The act aroused strong indignation among owners and residents.
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Tim
Bible Test Given At Richlands High School
A Virginia Sunday school association test was given to Richlands high school students to measure Bible knowledge and Sunday school attendance. Rev Douthat tabulated results, showing a good average. The article lists sample questions about Hebrew history, the Bible, and Jesus miracles.
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Richlands High School
Morrising
Virginia Sunday School Association
Virginia
Clyde Douthat
Jerusalem
Christan Trartor
Bethany
Jesua
High School Baseball Practice Opens at West Richlands Diamond
High school baseball practice began Monday under coach Kenneth M. Hicks with about twenty five aspirants competing for spots. Tryouts will filter out inefficient players, leaving a strong team, as optimistic fans anticipate a capable lineup this year. The diamond near the brick plant in West Richlands has been prepared with scraping and shoveling improving field conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth M. Hicks
West Richlands
Junior Senior Banquet a Successful Social Event
The annual junior and senior banquet held Friday in the Shell Hole drew a large crowd at the local school. Twenty two juniors and eighteen seniors attended with six faculty members as guests. Activities started at 8 pm with dancing and games until 10, followed by three course refreshments at 11, with short talks from class presidents and faculty. The hall was decorated in crimson and white, the senior colors, and guests departed about 11:30 feeling the evening well spent.
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Shell Hole
Legion Hall
Che
Revival Opens at Christian Church with Two-Week Series
Revival meetings opened Saturday at the Christian Church under New Wf. D. Coffey, state evangelist. Services will run two weeks or more, at 7 40 each evening, featuring illustrated gospels and photographs on canvas. All are invited including members of other churches.
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Christlay Church
Wf. D. Coffey
Christan Church
From School Teacher to Great Eminence
A Western Pennsylvania farmer’s son became a district school teacher then a medical student. After the Civil War he practiced medicine in a now-off Pa area, aided patients by horseback, and later moved to Buffalo New York. There he launched a medicine later sold widely as Golden Medical Discovery by Dr R V Pierce.
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Pennsylvania
Buffalo
N.Y
Toudry
R. V. Pierce
Hia Golden Medical
Aeti Golden Medical Discovery
Buttes
Raven and area social notes from Premier Red Ash week
W A Hearn of Shiefield visited Mr and Mrs J F Kearie earlier week. Mrs Clarence Spangler of Prince ton called on sister Mrs J B Gambert. Raymond Johnson of Pounding Mill visited John M White. J B White made a business trip to Bluefield. W N Lambert and son Fred did business in Raven Wednesday and Thursday. Misses Frankie and Araga McNeil of South Clinchfield were guests of Mrs A S Hand at Premier Red Ash. Mrs Hand hosted a dance with Louise Elizabeth Billie Guesple Araga and Frankie McNeil Bessie Whit Chara Muslard Richlands, Perry Gillespie Paul Hart, T L Lowe Will Richlands, G N Booth, George Wille Parson, Willard Casey, Robart Earnest Horton Sebular Leedy Henry Taylor. Refreshments served. Horton brothers visited relatives in Big Stone Gap. Henry Taylor traveled to Norton. Mr and Mrs N C Gilleaple were ...
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W. A. Hearn
Shiefield
J. F. Kearie
Clarence Spangler
Princeton
J. BR. Gambert
Raymond Johnson
Pounding Mill
John M. White
J. B. White
Bluefield
W. N. Lambert and Son
Fred
Raven
Frankie
Araga McNeil
South Clinchfield
Hand
Red Ash
Louise
Elizabeth
Billie Guesple
Lois Hingstal
Richlands
Araga
Frankie McNeil
South Clincfield
Bessie Whit
Chara Muslard
Perry Gillespie
Paul Hart
T. L. Lowe
W Richlands
G. N. Booth
George
Wille Parson
Willard Casey
Robart
Earnest Horton
Sebular Leedy
Henry Taylor
Earnest
Robert Horton
Big Stone Gap
Norton
Mra
N. C. Gilleaple
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Charles B. Resveau
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Presley Deskins
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N. T. Ringstaff
A. H. Eubanks
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Laymen's Club
W. W. McNeil
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A. B. Weikie
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Maxwell
W. Guthrie
W. E. Myera
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Poe Society
Lanter
Methodiat
Axb Pais
Ney Ma
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Steeleburg
Mattie Williams Hospital
Owney
Christan Hage Yoe Society
Christian Church
Abaionay Aoniery
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CE Elant
Richlands Tee Company
Eula Johnson
Menburke Achool
Patsy Warren
Nole
Ada Warner
Robert
Lebanon
EB. K. Worley
Pulaski
A. P. Lipford
Beecher Lawson
Berwin
East Main Street
Nettle Elswick
Pearl Caleman
Coaldin
Miss Elswick
Berpaya Barrett
J. W. Rimmer
Glenhurke
Flosala Mende
Tulial Gouch
Eugene Hilton
Hubert Davis
Emery and Henry College
Tazewell Avenue
Fila Baker
Coaldan
Paul Davis
Jaeger
Lois Ringstaff
Wees Louise
Elizabeth Cities
Albert Davis
Pansy Gilmore
Mra. W
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Railroad Avenue
Billy Williams
Putnam
Conah Gilmore
C. C. Hyatt
M. Zeigler
Misa Kora Hyatt
Sinking Waters School
C. T. Altizer
Jeff Mitchell
Cadat Bint
W. R. Kitta
A. R. Uniderwoont
Radford
Vivian Bikins
Washington Square
W. R. Willams
Pikeville
Thas
Eagle Hotel
Underwood Bros
Richlands, Virginia
Jtehlands
Jotel
Rample Covmn
J. T. Wygal
Star Theatre
Pipyene
Micheer
Martha Houchins
O. A. Terrell
Fairfax Avoue
Homie
J. J. Delph
T. A. Mlanegan
M. J. McGuire
George R. McCall
For. Hart
Charles C. Adams
Harry Vo. Lindesy
W. B. Penny
Aily
Draper’s Specialty Shop
Ladies Auxiliary
Presbyterian Church
Q. R. Smith
Fairfax Avenue
Presbyterian
Second and
Lee St Reets
Kesston
J. V. Fox
G.R. Smith
Migs
Suster Kincasinen
Kegsurevi
C. H. Peery
Myrs
Henry ‘Norman
Home Missions
W.E. Penny
Richlands Roap of
Boy Scouts
Cedar Bluff Theater
Star Theater
J. 3
Barva
Raven, VA
Troon
Dalton
New Bridge
Main Street
W. E. Myers
Richlands, VA
S. W. Gabriel
Richlands Ice CO
West End
Clinch Valley
A. R. Underwood
Mgr. Richlands, Va
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