Bear Den Rescue Tale From Wytheville
A Virginia bear rescue recounts John Warden escaping a savage bear inside a high pen built by Tobe the trapper. Witnesses recall a chaotic scene as the bear mauled his coat and jeans before John was saved by Tobe and the bear owner with a club. The account, told by Warden and peers, highlights a harrowing childhood incident from about thirty years ago.
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Daniel
Ligne
Ljuna
Noah
Bluefield Virginia
Ita
Waite
Hie Ie
Treal Witd
Heta
Jonn
Waren
West End
Waldon
Wytheville
Tobe
Hyinter
Big Aime
Joan
Woodan
John Warden
Ben
John
Hoya
Yahe
Beautis
Jobn
John War
Lin
Warden
Sunday Parade Encourages Church Attendance Boost Plan
Report notes a large, enthusiastic turnout last Sunday at 7:45 p.m. and a goal to raise attendance from seventy two to one hundred this Sunday. A parade formed near Twin City National Bank at 9:30 a.m., with observers praising the crowd and message from the teacher.
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Twin City National Bank
Rand
Candidacy Rush for Bluefield High Principal Job
Prospective candidates seek the Bluefield Virginia high school principal post as Prof Rabbitt leaves for Charlotte County. An UVA master's holder and current Virginia high school administrator is among applicants, amid renewed vacancy notices and looming June term. Presbyterian service notices also included.
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Ketnia Silo ‘High School
2. B
Rabbitt
Charlotte County
Bluefield
Virginia
University of Virginia
Selvat
Robbitt
Pastor's Texts and Crusade Meeting Note
A church notice lists a sermon title Take my yoke upon you and learn of me The hour is 7 30 and the Christ Endeavor will meet at 6 50 prior to the event
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Chistiup
Lula Nance
Mapp Support Grows in Ninth District Campaign Tour
Wytleville business leader R P Jonson, head of Lakes-to-Florida Highway Association, reports strong sentiment for Senator Walter Mapp in the Virginian gubernatorial race. He says not all support favors Byrd, noting Mapp gains and road advocates backing the Accomac candidate amid county visits and canvassing in Scott, Dickenson, and Wise.
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R. P. Jonson
Wytleville
Walter Mapp
Johnson
Senator Mapp
Byrd
Tobinson
Scott, Dickenson
Wise
Accomag
Damages Awarded in Court for Auto Collision
In Squire B. M. Newman's court Friday evening attorney W. L. Sexton sued Princeton Power Company for $23 claiming $14 in damages to Sexton's car after a collision at the west end street four months ago. The car owner testified he planned to appeal after the verdict awarded half the claimed amount.
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Squire
B. M. Newman
W. L. Sexton
Princeton Power Company
Maui
Squire Newman
Whitey
Sexton
Snake Sucks Eggs Not Harming Hens In WV News Item
Fragmented notes describe a snake that sucked eggs under a setting hen in Gratton WV. The incident was reportedly brought by railroad worker H Goung, with no injury to the hen. Additional clippings mention church corrections and civic drives in Bluefield and nearby areas amid local council chatter.
Bland County court opens at Peartburg with Judge Kegley
A Bland County court session starts Tuesday in Peartu burg with Judge Kegley presiding. The event marks the next phase of local judicial proceedings and invites public attendance at the courthouse.
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Bland Cioenst
Peartuburg
Kegley
Moonshine Plant Captured West of Glen Lyn After Raid
Officers led by T. M. Gravely captured a large moonshine operation Saturday west of Glen Lyn near the Monroe line. The still was hot but operators had fled as raiders arrived. Two stills were found in the same community and destroyed, with a considerable quantity of mash poured out.
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Glen Lyn
Monroe (Isles
T. M. Gravely
Gaston Shumats
New River
Peterstown
Rich Creek
Atlee Smith Seriously Injured In Car Wreck Thursday
Atlee Smith a well known local figure and brother in law of N Hufford was seriously injured Thursday when his car left the road near Giles County and overturned down an embankment He was taken to Pearisburg hospital for surgical care and may remain there for some time He was en route from Roanoke to his home in New Port when the accident occurred Also notes on PTA meeting and church society events in Virginia.
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Atlee Smith
Brotherin-Law
N. Hufford
Mr. Smith
Pearisburg
My. Smith
Roanoke
Darken Hair with Wren's Sage and Sulphur Compound
An advertisement touts Wren's Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken hair naturally. It promises gradual greys disappearance after a few applications and notes the preparation is sold by Wrsth's Bage and Sulphur Company at drug stores for easy use with a brush.
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Wren
Abbs Valley caves and near misses echo Kentucky legend
Abbs Valley cave near Bit days and holidays entices boys deep underground. Tales tell a mile-long reach from the mouth to the big spring supplying Pocahontas. In past years boys nearly suffocated by torch smoke. they saved themselves by teamwork and climbing out together. Caverns famed for beautiful formations and rumored openings stretch toward Bluefield Virginia with Hobo Inn as a rumored entrance.
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Floyd Collins
Kentucky
Abbs Valley
Tazewell County
Abbe Valley
Roma
Pocahontes
Tosiig
Abba Valley
J. J. Wagner
Wis
Hurkes Garden
Bluefield
Virginia
Long Ago Debate Recall Near Springville Valley
The piece recalls a sixty year old joint debate between Fay ette McMullin and General William Terry at Springville in the Eluestone Valley. Pioneers like Luther McMullin and Paris McMullin attended. McMullin won the district seat for congress while nicknames such as Governor were noted for McMullin. The old log and tree stand as relics while the speakers have passed on.
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Fayette McMullin
William Terry
Springville
Eluestone Valley
Squire Luther
Paris McMullin
Andy Broyles
H. Gillesple
McMullin
Terry
Con
Johnson
Wytheville
J. H. Gillespie
B. Nash
Springvilla
Funeral service for Mrs Ann Spracher held at Highland Ave Lutheran
A large attendance gathered Saturday for the funeral and burial of Mrs Ann Q L Spracher widow of W L Spracher. The service at Highland Ave Lutheran Church was led by Rev Paul Royer pastor of Buriofala with relatives from Burkes Garden Tazewell and nearby areas attending. Interment followed at Maple Hill Cemetery beside her husband.
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Ann QL. Spracher
W. L., Spracher
Montrose Street
Highland Ave
Charea
Paul Royer
Buiofiala
Burkes Garden
Tazewell
West End Residents Seek Free Mail Delivery Extension
A west end petition asks for extended free mail delivery. The document notes 56 houses in a block and that only four former renters are affected, with some petitioners currently receiving mail from the West Chilham office.
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Tha Vitivene
West End
Splendid Location Furniture Factory Prediction
A. P. Buchanan of the west end notes a Drexel North Carolina furniture factory background. Frank A. Hildebrand, with the Drexel plant, predicts Bivefield furnishes the best vocation for a furniture factory and foresees a large factory being established here soon, citing progress.
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A. P. Buchanan
Drexel
N. C
Mr. Buchanan
Frank A. Hildebrand
Bivefield
Mr. Hildebrand
Special Selection at Ay Presbyterian Church
Miseva and Annig Amato announce a special selection at the Virginia Site church service at 9 o clock. Belief and announcement accompany the event as listed in parish notices.
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AY Presbyterian Church
Miseva
Annig
Amato
Virginia
Presbyterian
Eprvicgs
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Silas
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Siustana
REA
Mervice. Ing
Presbyterian Church
Bliefield
B. Baldwin
Kerman
W. M
Lorimen
Gener Assembly
Graham
Blueflald
Dad
Virginie
Mapp
Mouse
Wade Jr
House Auya
Rey
M. D
Alex
Andar
Laan Etill
Hougs
Bluefeld
Vas
Association
Biusteli
Leve
Wlona
Miniytava Association
Las
ATD
Chean
Virginia Side
Civic League
Agen
Blusfield
Yiutory
Palmer
UESDA
C-Tracher
Lwahers . Association
Hardy Inn
Nada
Tendanes
Thia
Tha
Setoy
AD Society
All Society of the West
M. E. Church
Mins
Mahood
Alli Mangibers
A. Marlin
Coopar
Guilford
Martin McDonall
Dent
J C. Beard
Yn Gotter
St. Luke's Hospital
Misa Margaret Vernon
W. Va
M. A. Ruble
McDonald
Beard
B. A. Denton
Glen Alyn
Denny Williams
Albert Wyatt Attiy
Romains Il
Gage
Vance Wells
Sara
Z. A. Strickland
Bhrefield
West End Methodist
Ideal Hat Shop
Lufa Lance
Paducah, RY
Nantes
Ike
T O
Joe Neikirk
Richmond
Norfolk
Berlin
Coolidge
White House
Rochester Herald
Ann Spracker
Chic
the Ideal Hat Shop
C. H. Moore
Moore
Bluefield, VA
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