Bluefield Plans Modern Laundry Plant Venture
The West Virginia secretary of state issued a charter for Bluefield Laundry Corporation with $178,000 capital. Incorporators include G M Barges G A Leonard R L Batley T Tyree and G W Grover, with plans to build a pre proof Bluefield plant to launder repair and renew textiles for homes hotels hospitals and individuals. The project aims to be Bluefield owned with majority local stock and capital, with construction expected soon and a prominent Charleston organizer assisting.
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West Virginia
Bluefield Laundry Corporation
Chanler
G. M. Barges
2. A. Leonard
R. L. Batley
T. Tyree
Bliuefield
G. W. Grover
Charleston
Grover
Weat
Virginia
Bluefield
Atx
Bluefield Capital
Charles F. Dunn
Golden West Tours Draws Notable Interest Promoters
Golden West tours campaign attracts significant interest from Bluefield Garage management and multiple others who express surprise at the level of attention. The piece notes broad curiosity and potential backing from local promoters.
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Beingy
Golden West Tours
Bluefield
Missionary Society advisory board meeting in Bramwell
Bramwell church hosts a Tuesday program with lunch for arriving Indies and a 3 pm advisory board meeting led by Mrs. Te C. Anderson of Welch. Also noted is Cradia Roll Day at the 11 o clock hour next Sunday with baptism for babies, plus road work delays on the hill toward the school and unsafe plank walks.
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Method Lst
Woman's Missionary Society
Indies
The
Missionary Society
Te C. Anderson
Welch
Methodist Church
K. Haynes
Ralph Edwarda
W. B. Hil
Roanoke
Mra. Hill
J. H. Rickmon
Goldie Rickmon
Chirlatinnsburg
Williama
Mother's Day musical program at Hirst Baptist Church
A Mother's Day service at the Hirst Baptist Church features an elaborate program directed by Mrs. Frank Maynard with organ preludes, hymns, mixed and Appalachian quartettes, solos, readings, and a benediction. The event invites public attendance as part of a day of worship. Nearby society notes report Baptist association meetings, school meetings, and various local residents' weekend plans and movements.
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Hirst Boplist Dhurch
Frank Maynard
Elia Holroyd
David Littlejohn
Barger
Rivers Johnson
Cecil Johnson
Yous
Italy
Local Society Notes and Visiting Guests
Illness of Mrs. G. da Late affects family. Frank Price of the U S Navy stationed at Norfolk visits his aunt Mrs. W. B. Harvey at Bluefield Va. Mrs. W. L. Giles and Mrs. G. C. Beard of Roanoke spend weekend with Mrs. B. F. Draper. J. G. Blyert of Pittsburgh patrons the West Virginian Hotel for the weekend. Mrs. Emmett Mays of Matoaka among schooners Saturday in the MALY. Mrs. J. J. Anderson ends association with the beauty parlor at Honaker's Store. Mrs. C. B. Thornton remains at home on Lee Street.
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Milam
Northfork
Mra
Oakhurst Avenue
Misa Dorothea Pott
Harry Gander
Welch
William Greenspon
Huntington
Ooullats
J. D. Honaker
John J. Snidow
Pearlsburg
Martin Williams
O. Howard Royer
Roanoke
BH. C. Wade
L. B. Johnson
Drop
Cliff Street
Lurich
Johnson
John M. Mullen
Eietera
J. W. Mullen
Maude
Elizabeth Mullen
Bluefield
Lincoln
N.gc
Mim 1
Ms. Opperson
Wythe Avenue
J. W Mullen
Opperson
W. G. Ferrell
India
J. A Petty
G. da
Frank Price
United States Navy
Norfolk
W. 8. Harvey
Bluey Held
W. L. Giles
P. Beard
B.F. Draper
J. G. Blyert
Pittsburg
West Virginian Hotel
Emmett Mays
Matoaka
Waa
Charleston Orchestra To Visit Bluefield For Goodwill Tour
A 25 piece Symphony Orchestra from Charleston accompanies a goodwill special train to Bluefield arriving tomorrow evening. A concert is set for 8 p.m. at the West Virginian Hotel Mezzo floor, with a Get Together at 7 30 p.m. Visitors will tour the state from Bluefield through Beckley Mullens Welch Williamson Huntington Parkerburg Clarksburg Fairmont Grafton Phillips Buckhannon Weston Stouton and Richwood. The Charleston Chamber will lead this five day visit ending the sixth day.
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Charleston
Chamber of Commerce
Hefr
Bluefield
Beckley
Mullene
Welch
Williamson
Kenova
Huntington
Parkera Purg
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Grafton
Phillips
Buckhannon
Weston
Sutston
Richwood
Bible class at Memorial Baptist Church in Bluefield
Bluefield Virginia note inviting all strangers and especially those not attending Sunday school elsewhere to join the Memorial Baptist Church Bible class. Describes friendly fellowship and a lesson each Sunday. Also mentions Miss Davenport's operetta at the auditorium Friday evening drawing a large crowd.
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Waul
Silas
Memorial Baptist Church
Miss Davenport
Police Chief Matter Up Again Monday Night
The Virginia Side city council plans a regular session Monday night to revisit the appointment of a permanent police chief. J B Wil sol has filled the office for sixty days with F Buchan doing night duty. Some council members favor uniforms for permanent officers day and night, while others oppose. A recent incident in eastern Virginia saw a town sergeant disarmed by the county sheriff for not wearing a uniform.
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Virginia Side
J.B. Wilsol
F. Buchanan
Virginia
Winding Gulf District Coal Output Drops Week of May 2
The Winding Gulf district shipped 126000 tons of coal for the week ending May 2, down 10000 tons from the prior week and 75000 tons short of district capacity. Nineteen mines in the district produced the week of May 2.
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Winding Gulf District
Winding Gulf
Dream Home on College Avenues Attracts Broad Interest
The Dream Home, erected by J. L. Phillippe for Batley Lumber Co and associates on College avenues east of Maryland, draws wide attention in Bluefield and beyond. Promoters plan to offer the model for sale after completion, with many inquiries and a public viewing planned to showcase its innovative construction and perfect lawn.
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College Avenues
Maryland
J. L. Phillippe
Batley Lumber Company
Associates
Bluefield
Virginia
West Virginia
Laurette
Daily Telegraph
Numan Hand
Tiliders
Maofield
Dream “Home Hositor
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