Candidacy filings for city directors filed and circulated
The city filed petitions show Alex Walk seeking a seat on the board from the first district. W A Light of Cotlegs avenue filed first for membership. A notation for C W Godsay, from the same district now represented by Walk, circulated and filed. Three candidates thus far are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Walk
Imself
of ‘Directors
Rlot
Cityaturday
Ant
Edford
W. A. ‘Light
Cotlegs Avenue
Memrbership
Walk
Officers Recover Ransom From Girl Kidnappers Case
The Boston affair details a ransom paid to captors of a girl, with money moved from Detroit to Harwich by car and boat. Police, coast guard, and detectives traced the bundles of $20 and $100 bills, leading to the arrest of McMath, Buck, and Sawyer after a sting at Woods Hole and the Barnstable court. The final haul included $46,000 recovered from a tin can and $4,000 found loose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Harwich
Boston
McMathoy
Needham
Mra. Buck
General Needham
Rotary District Twenty Fourth Meet Opens at Jacksons Mill
West Virginia Rotary delegates head to Jacksons Mill for the twenty fourth district conference hosted by Weston Rotary Club under district governor Edwin C Wade of Bluefield. The theme The Boy Veransa The low mood is set with speeches by Louis A Johnson and Frederic Snyder and a May Day banquet and ball planned for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Evans
Fivans
Bluefield
Jackson's Mill
C. W. Jackson
J. 8. Mageley
Co. L.sayler
Jimmy Rantis
C. G. Taylor
Eldwin C. Wade
Twenty-Fourth District
Louis A. Johnson
American Legion
Robert ‘Husn
Richmond
Indiana
Rotary
Frederic Snydar
New York
Local Notices Mix Sale Ads and Tax Extension
Community notices list clothing sale prices and dining events, plus a tax collection extension. Mentions Fretwell's Evelyn Chambers dancing school, Raleigh hotel, and a Bluefield watchmaker ad. Tax treasurer announces a 2 percent discount for last half 1952 taxes through May 10 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fretwell’s
Evelyn Chambers
Raleigh
M. B. Pentlethwaite
Talks on Tariffs and Policy Between Japan and Italy
The article notes discussions and surveys of trade policy between Japan and Italy with invited spokesmen from Germany China and other nations. It mentions Roosevelt’s conversational aim and the president’s consideration of his legislative timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wworld
Jung
le Breton
Jhatmar Schacht
Hitler
T. Vu. Soong
China
Guecere
London
Congress
Dr E E Northern to preach at First Presbyterian
Dr E E Northern will fill the pulpit today at the First Presbyterian Church, substituting for Dr Samuel W Moore who is conducting an evangelistic campaign in Oak. Northern will preach at 11 o'clock and 7:46 p.m. services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. HB. Northern
Bluefield College
First Presbyterian Church
Samuel W. Moore
Oaka
Dr. Northern
Genoa High School Week Closes With Educational Program
Genoa High School and Philip G Jefferson host National Royal week closing events. A Bluefield State Teachers College pianist performed four pieces and narrated his Paris studies. Twelve Genoa High boys who attended the older boys conference at Fairmont returned with inspiring reports. Rev A L Polk addressed students on the Guide Right Movement sponsored by Kappa Alpha. A brakeman was killed near Lonaconing, Maryland, on the Western Maryland Railway while working on coal cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Bernard Walton
Bluefield
State Teachers College
Philip Jefferson
Algo
Paris
Ecole Normale de Musique
Geneva
Fairmont
John Fippen
A. L. Polk
Kappa Alpha Pai
Cumberland
John Dorsey
Benford
Thomas
W. Va
Western Maryland Railway
Ttna
Maryland Car Company
Lonaconing
Old Folks Hour Held at Revival
A revival at Trinity Methodist Church led by Rev. A. V. Rudy drew a good crowd for the Saturday service with a sermon on Lost Opportunity from Matthew 26 10. The event featured conversions, six new church members named, and an old folks hour noting local seniors as the region’s oldest triplets and long-married couples. Mr and Mrs Jett Wall directed the song service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodiet Church
A. V. Rudy
Christ
Rudy
Parsons
Isaac Griffith
Jane Mills
Mahala Riley
Maybeury
United States
Alice Williams
Haat River Avenue
J. N. Phelps
Augusta Street
T. 8
Hammilton
Preaent
Jett Wall
Sunday Schedule of Radio Programs and Musical Acts
A fragmented radio timetable lists Sunday and Monday program slots from 9:00 to 8:00 with varied acts including the Simmona Quintet, Rosewell Sisters, Dick Brooks and His Orchestra, Mrs. L. H. Thomp, the National Federation of Music Clubs, and the Princeton Quartet. Also noted are church messages, news flashes, organ performances, and studio segments with multiple silent or recorded entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divefield
Watch Tower
J. J. Philips
Simmona
Rosewell Sisters
Dick Brooka
L. H. Thomp
National Federation of Music Clubs
Harmon Calgar
Ed Gregory
Charles Caass
Ginger
Bouse Pours
Sunrise Bottling Co
Marajah
Moonshine
Nut Club
American Federation of Music
Studio
C. J. Cheyney
Dick Brooks
Princeton Quartet
Brown Brothers
Local social notes from Bluefield region
Dated entries detail numerous weekend visits and guests across Bluefield Pocahontas and Welch areas. Names include Mary Frances Laver, Dr W C Jackson, Miss Ruth Young, Miss Kathryn Doga, Robert Vick, Gd H Buckland Cyrus, Mize Margee Buckland, Mre W Dietrick, Stuart Bowman, Mile Casimo, J F Hurd, Lula Doss, A J Thompson, J L Vance, Donald, Thelma Vickers, H B McAdister, Mrs J W Pearman, C A Murphy, Virginia Allay, Mrs Beasley, Mrs Jack Thompson, Hmms Yeats, Maurice Murphy and Buddie Mee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances
Lave
North Carolina
W. C. Jackson
Tazewell
Ruth Young
Pocahontas
Kathryn Doga
Robert Vick
Bluefield College
Gd. H. Buckland
Cyrus
Mize Margee Buckland
Mre. W. Dietrick
Bluefield
Stuart Bowman
Tip Top
Mile Casimo
J. F. Hurd
Welch
Lula Doss
A. J. Thompson
W. Vick
Dr. Vick
J. L. Vance
Con
Donald
Arista
Misa Thelma Vickers
Northfork
H. B. McAdister
J. W. Pearman
Martin
P. J. Bolley
C. A. Murphy
Beasley
Bastida
Wed
Mien Hmms Yeats
Maurice Murphy
Buddie Meee
Stone wall erected in Bartley main office area
May 6 Bartley West Virginia reports a stone wall being erected in front of the main office building with grounds leveled for ditch improvements. The Bartley graded school closed its term Monday with a program in each room. Several grades had picnics near English Creek on Friday as pupils played games and gathered wildflowers. Local residents visited Bristol and Detroit trips noted. A Wiener ronat event was held at Hollywood Park with chaperones Rye and Ida Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartley
W. Va
Bartley Graded School
Informa
James Diouognen
Thomas Simion
Anes Monaghan
Ms Burkett
Eve Hite
Barl
Mick
Bristol
Misa Madella Hurriaan
Cliffield
A. Sayers
Luther van Dyke
Gary
FC. Carruthers
William Bourne
Detroit
Mace
J. R. Dyer
N. H. Dyer
Mra
M. Sayers
North
Tazewell
Mamie Goldin
Parkersburg
Ernest Childrens
Luther Law
Kimball
R. B. Salvetti
Local social notes and coal industry outlook at Bluefield
Local residents Kate Kilby and families visited Bluefield while Mr and Mrs Epperly and others traveled in from Salem and Maybeury. A Princeton engineer urges rehabilitation of coal markets, urging industry driven action to protect jobs and patronage as coal remains central to regional employment. Community events include a Wednesday Rock ylew dance attended by Andy Dillon and Miss Clara Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate’ Kilby
Bluefield
A. Epperly
Davy
Earl .Criner
Bert Hurst
Dlusfield
Lynn Swiker
Salem
Clift Yard
Joe Harte
Lamar
Maybeury
C. B.’ Mullin
J. C. Mitchell
Plane
Mullin
Ralph Gay
Shrewebury
Ginesr
Princeton
Mr. Shrewnbury
Andy Dillon
Mise Clara Dillon
Rock~ Ylew
Steels Rise as Markets Show Broad Upturn
Steel mills push output higher amid gains in grain lumber coal and general merchandise. Wheat futures hover near 0, with dollar wheat discussed on the board. PlymouthWis sales report cheese prices up 11 4 cents a pound. Employers pledge prosperity share and salary boosts around 10 percent to normal levels. AP survey notes unemployment relief rolls shrinking in nearly twenty cities including Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Plymouth
Wis
American Store Equipment Corporation of Carrott
Community social and local notes from Duhring
Mrs. Andy Pickett entertained about forty eight young people with a party Friday evening dancing was the diversion. News items include visits from Pulaski and Oak Hill residents, moves from Goodwill to Duhring, a church event at Church of Christ, and several local names linked to family health and a play at McComas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duhring
W. Va
Andy Pickett
Rubbard
Pulaski
Viatt
G. D. Hurst
Oak Hill
Emmett Maxey
Goodwill
Tel Christian’ Endeavor
Church of’ Christ
A. W. Wood
Bluefield
W. Carper
Clive
Jack McKinney
Devil’s Fork
J. C. Wall
Oscar Jones
Letcher
Bowman
Ernest Dillon
Matoaka
John Dillon
Rhodell
Jack Pletcher
Elizabeth Davie
Car loadings for week of April 29 rise
The American Railway association reports total car loadings for the week ending April 29 at 645,676, up 42,706 from the prior week but 18,521 below the same week last year. Mixed freight totals 206,200 cars, up 21,052 from the prior week and 6,574 above the year prior. Farm and merchandise totals show variability across commodities with coal and ore also noted for changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Railway Association
Coke
Mvestock
Policeman Killed by Terrorist Bombers in Havana
In Havana a terrorist bombing near the Heraldo de Cuba and AP offices killed Policeman Juan Fernandez and injured civilian Mario Leal. Authorities detained a man claiming to be Armando Leon after another blast at Campaneste and Neptuno. No property damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Heraldo de Cuba
Associated Press
Juan Fernandez
Mario Leal
Armando Leon
Campaneste
Neptuno Ousets
Industry backs plan to put men 70 to work
Friends of the administration led by Senator Wagner of New York advocate a plan letting each industry set its own minimum wage and hours to curb cutthroat competition and sweatshops. A drafter said the bill safeguards anti trust laws and labor rights and would seek more organized labor input before presentation to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
New York
Pageton W Va May 6 Mary and Martha class picnic
Pageton West Virginia May 6 Mary and Martha class of the Methodist church held a picnic supper after meeting at Mrs. W E Cook’s home. Attendees included Tehle and Edna Retter Ruby Shumate Helen Shumate Ruth Betty Margaret Cook Mildred White Mildred Osborne Lois Whitenack Kathleen Surface Mae Painter Ethel Michela Karlene Retrer and Pat da Meets. Pageton PTA closed its year with a meeting at the school. Topics included a devotional by Mrs L C Anderson and district superintendent Mrs L G Anderson on What Profit If I Gain the Whole World and Lose My Boy or Girl. The second grade performed a Mother Goose program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pageton
Elfth
W. 8. Wine
Pageton School Wins West Virginia Club Contest
Pageton school wins first and second places in the West Virginia club contest held at Gary. Six graders Snodgrass and Parks place high. The district rating stands at 7 percent, with Wilcoe contending for second. Personal notes mention local visits and travels, including Bluefield and Welch. An Athens to Alexandria air service with Crate Island as midway across the Mediterranean is planned for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pageton
West Virginia
Gary
Mation Snodgrass
Harry Parks
Hayling Ted
Wilcoe
Athens
Alexandria
Crate
Mediterranean
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Alex’ Ioeed
Logal Folk
GITY AND CONLFIELD. _ TM
Saile
Aule
George Greenacre
Federal Strat
Batley Building
W. H. Cundingham
Japan
Italy
E. E. Northern Will
Genoa High School
Philip G. Jefferson
Bladela
Trinity Church
M. West
J. B. Penman
H. N. Murphy
Methodist’ Church
Mises Maxine Basham
Kathleen Johnston
Anawalt
Milas Reba Basham
B. B. Pruett
Mr. Bruett
Pounding Mill
Methodiat Church
P. J. Batley
J. H. Davin
W. al, Gravely
Whitehead
J. L. Vallce
J. Nichole
P. J. Ballay
Shelby L. Lusk
Jenkin Jones
J. EB. Pressley
H. B. Milam
R. W. Ireson
Laura Shunk
B. Daniels
Walter J. Jennings
Horsspen
Nicholas
Mary Effler
J. &. Atkinson
Reed, Welch
Lola Preasley
S. I. Freeman
Grace Manner
Thuyman Bolen
B00
H Boissevain
Arch Baton
Jimmy Sult
Allen Wolvil
Jimmy’s
Princeton Mining
Goodwill and Clift Yard
Williams
McComas
Haworth League
Gens Cook
Memorial ‘Hospital
Earl McCoy
Bailey
Blaine
Fallon
Adustry
Lepworth League
Eee Moritiars
Te Saforth League
W. E. Cook
Tal Murray
C. C. Cochran
5. B. Freeman
Ruby Boggs
Margaret Cook
Hue Cothran
Pete Labroski
Alex Fodor
James Smith
Opal Lafon
Joe Volach
Willard Glass
Lawrence Blankenship
Loette Bostick
Thelma Yann
Dotis Parke
Borathy Kiix
Ruby Flewer
Jenna Frys
Marcella Juste
Thelma Stone
Pearl Anders
Evelyn Sima
Rudy Sim
Marion Bnodgrass
Thélmy Shumate
Teanle Shirrone
Christine: White
Head
David
Cook
Cramer Grubb
Grady Miller
Arnold, Miers
Buster
Sharrone
Lloyd Whitenack
Mary
Louise
Hoye
Hann
Lorraine J. Kirk
Virgie Mitchem
Stella Steelman
Ruth Smith
Margaret Wright
Payton White
Stevens Clinic
J. L. Penland
Charles’ Cummings
Mary Lambert
Mary Williame
Nicholson
Little Gon
Jack
Sammy Evans
WH. Evans
W. H. Surface
Mary Surface
Uncler
Shumete
BE. F. Wyrick
EB. H. Brave
Loulaville
Kentucky
Sara EK
Godwin
Blusfield
Provident “Mutual Life Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Westinghouse
Ducab
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