Bluefield Police Chief Turmoil Probed in City Council Split
In Bluefield Virginia residents discuss the suspended police chief as councilors split over his fate. Mayor Patcy Neel hinted at possible dismissal while Sid Bane and J B Wilson assist, with Wilson resisting a suspect during arrest and a tense emergency response unfolding in Buckthorn Mountain area.
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Sid Bane
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Giles County Awakens to Prosperity Amid River, Rail Growth
The county of Giles pursues rapid development with New River diversion talks, a major Appalachian Power House in Glen Lyn, a Virginian Railway power plant at Narrows, and several large limestone plants. Hundreds are employed with weekly payrolls in the thousands, signaling strong local expansion and new highways improving access.
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Giles County
Glen Lyn
Virginian Railway
Narrows
Peatisburg
Greater
Bluefield
Walkers Creek
Wolf Creek
Stony Creek
Monuments Rise on French Battlefields Since War Ended
Since the war more than 15,000 monuments have been erected on French battlefields marking sites of combat and honoring fallen troops. The wave of commemorations reflects ongoing reverence for military history across regions and communities.
Explosion Disrupts Orders Amid Connable Plant Incident
Reports say a major explosion at the Connable Alabama power plant caused orders to be misrouted to the Nemours plant. One or two lives lost and substantial property damage were noted. Nearby Birmingham area details reference powder shipments and car accidents in Princeton.
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MAKING INSPECTION BRIDGES ON CLINCH
J. F. Catron of Roanoke a new bridge inspector for Norfolk and Western joins officials in inspecting Clinch Valley bridges this week after his appointment following J. R. Anderson’s death. Catron, former Tazewell county resident, is brother to J. B. Catron. The Falls Mills Pocahontas Blackfield highway work is being scraped and leveled to ease travel while the state highway commission remains deaf and blind.
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J. R. Anderson
Tazewell County
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Bluefield
State Highway Commission
Flat Top Yard
Alleged Master Mind Bootleggers Is Jailed
Chick Bogie, identified as the alleged mastermind of the Virginia Side bootleggers, was captured in Nantahontas and brought back here in heavy manacles. He escaped ten days ago with three others from the Virginia Side chain gang after asking guards to be served pie. Acting Police Chief J B Wilson and Detective George M Callaway accompanied Bogie from the station to the jail. he faces almost four years more on bootlegging charges from the mayor’s court.
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Quarterly Conference Called at Methodist Church
The preaching elder W. Hendricka of Tazawell Va authorizes a special session of the quarterly conference to be held tonight. All church officers and lay leaders are expected to attend. Attorney George P. Crockett will present papers to be signed for loan completion. Roy E. Barly signs as orator.
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Improvements Planned by Maple Hill Cemetery Association
The Maple Hill Cemetery Association met on Monday outlining spring and summer improvements. Members behind on dues are urged to send payments to Mrs. W. W. Brumfield, secretary and treasurer, to finance the planned work.
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