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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1925
Page
21
Bluefield and vicinity residents hear that the Greenfield Gas and Power Company has filed with the Virginia Public Service Commission for an industrial rate cut. The plan mirrors successful rates used in Chicago and St Louis, aiming to lower general charges as well. The proposal, developed over months, reflects widespread adoption in major industrial centers.
The prospect of low cost fuel near Bluefield could spur development of Taw materials, inviting new industries, payrolls, and families to the area. Local officials expect stronger economic activity and population growth as manufacturing expands.
The booster meeting scheduled for Marion Virginia on Saturday April 4 is moved to April 11. The Marion Kiwanis Club plans a luncheon at 7 30 pm April 11 for officers and directors of Southwestern Virginia Inc with attendees from multiple localities tied to regional development.
Grace Methodist Church revival opens with full morning and evening services. Fayetteville’s Tom Scott directs song service. Rev Jackson preaches two powerful sermons on sin with parables. Evening 7:20 revivals continue through the week with youth service at 4 pm and strong attendance.
Local theatregoers learn that John Golden presents Seventh Heaven at the Colonial Theatre on Wednesday April 8. The production follows a two year run at New Yorks Booth Theatre with Austin Strong as author and the show billed as one of his finest successes.
London reports that Mormon missionaries claim they held more than 1,000 concerts across England in 1924, reflecting extensive outreach efforts. The figure underscores the group’s active public engagement during the year.
A fragment recalls Bee cham s Pills as a household staple for over six decades, loved by generations from mothers to daughters. The ad copy hints at enduring trust and familiarity, highlighting the product as a friendly health aid across years.
On April 1 National Biscuit Co will open a selling agency at 110 Walnut Street to speed distribution of fresh products to grocery stores. C. G. Hancock is named sales agent, advancing from Roanoke to Bluefield agency management after years of service beginning in 1919.
Sergt Pilot Henry Meech parachuted from a damaged aircraft traveling about 100 miles per hour near Biggin Hill. Two other occupants died in the crash, while Meech survived. The incident involved a wartime air mission with casualties among crew members.
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