Police Chief Contested in Bluefield Council Vote
Bluefield Virginia council and mayor settled the police chief matter after a tied vote. J B Wilson named day chief and George Havens appointed night officer with equal salaries after a $25 cut to the day chief. Havens agreed to night chief role, while a crowd gathered at city hall amid rain and sewer sidewalk discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Side Council
J. B. Wilson
George Havens
Patty
Havens
Wilson
Messrs
Dudley
Anderson
Barnett
Tobe Neel
Mathews
Shuffiebarger
Osborne
Frank Neel
Rail Callers and Song Drive Rail Work Efficiency
A historic account describes Drewie Morrow, a colored rail caller and postmaster, whose singing and cadence organize Norfolk and Western rail crews. His leadership allegedly boosts productivity by about twenty five percent, with figures like Jim Bill Smith and Frog Johnson as noted figures in the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drewle Moron
Zane
Daddy
Billy
Greever Avenue
Drewie Morrow
Steel Gang
Bill Sarver
Morrow
Drewile Morrow
Norfolk and Western
Jim Bill Smith
Frog Johnson
Ates Wong
James Queen Held for Action Grand Jury
James Queen, a teenaged suspect in the Falls Mills stabbing of De Witt Walker, was held for grand jury action after a preliminary hearing before Laurire B. M. Newman. He was sent to Tazewell to await the grand jury. The report notes sympathy for the youth and discusses the influence of alcohol and hostile street forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Queen
de Witt Walker
Falls Mills
Lcauire B. M. Newman
Tazewell
Wasteful Eating Campaign Fails To Convince
A reader reports years of dieting on toast and tea with severe weight loss and pain but credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for dramatic health improvement. The claim targets stomach and intestinal ailments including appendicitis and offers a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
School Spirit Runs High After Virginia Gide Triumph
Enthusiasm grows at Graham High School as teams return from the University of Virginia with a state literary cup. Miss Evelyn Graybeal is absent due to her uncle C. J. Graybeal’s death, while James Hughes, a junior, drew attention for leading the school in the big meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Hich
University of Virginia
Evelyn Graybeal
C. J. Graybeal
James Hughes
Remains of A V Shell Arrive in Bluefield
The remains of A V Shell, who died Monday morning in Logan, arrive by train No 4 in Bluefield this morning. He will be taken to his home on Brown Avenue with Creed Wilson and Robert Beavers. Shell, a Giles County native, lived in the area for years and supported a large family. He was seventy, and son Bernard Shell traveled from Logan to Bluefield after news reached him late Monday. The funeral arrangements follow.
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A. V. Shell
Logan
Bluefield
No. 4
Creed Wilson
Robert Beavers
Mr. Shell
Brown Avenue
Giles County
Bernard Shell
Funeral services set for this afternoon at Methodist church
A funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Methodist church with interment in Maple Hill cemetery. Rev. S. W. Moore will lead the service, assisted by Rev. R. EF. Barry. Pallbearers listed include active members R. K. Crockett and Dr. H. B. Frazier among others. honorary pallbearers named J. E. Baylor and W. B. Morton.
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Maple Hill Cemetery
S. W. Moore
R. EF. Barry
R. K. Crockett
Quiet Falls Mills After Sunday Knife Clash
Falls Mills settled back to quiet after a Sunday evening confrontation that left blood spilled. A local Friday to Saturday report cites a lad from the coal field and a Flat Top Yard sweetheart as cause, with a sobering visit by Queen of Lick Branch and officials pursuing a bootlegger who sold him liquor, blamed for the incident.
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Falls Mills
Is Mills
Queen
Lick Branch
Flat Top Yard
Jim Queen
Gus Savers Hurt in Yukon Mines
Mrs J M Kitts reports her brother-in-law Gus Savers was perhaps fatally injured in Yukon mines Monday night. Two of his children live with Mrs Kitts. she will take the children to Yukon to be with him. Mrs Savers has been dead several years.
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J. M. Kitts
Gus Savers
Yukon
Mr. Savers
Mrs. Kitts
Kitts
Dr. Witten
Funeral for C J Graybeal at Monte Vista Cemetery
The funeral of C J Grayeal, Morvus Nemours merchant, was preached yesterday from Grace Methodist Church on the Princeton road. Interment followed at Monte Vista Cemetery. Rev Frank Y Jackson and Rev C H Logan officiated. Burial rites were in charge of the Masonic Lodge of
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C. J. Graybeal
Nemours
Grace Methodist Church
West Virginia
Monte Vista
Princeton Road
Frank Y. Jackson
C. H. Logan
Masonic Lodge
Funeral Service Held for Mr Graybeal in Richmond
Pocahontas mourns as Mr Graybeal dies Saturday in Richmond after kidney trouble. Remains were brought to Miss Kate Lovracher's home. her sister is married to Mr Graybeal's brother. Many relatives attended yesterday and floral tributes showed the high esteem for the deceased.
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Pocahontas
Graybeal
Richmond
Kate Lovracher
City Hall Proposition Puts Citizenship to Citizens
City council hears proposal from J Barbee and S N Hufford to erect a modern city hall on a rental basis with purchase options. A mass meeting is planned Saturday night to explain details and discuss public sentiment on the project.
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J. Barbee
S. N. Hufford
Pasteur Treatment Begins for Billie Sexton
The Pasteur treatment arrives and is given daily to Billie Sexton twelve year old son of Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Sexton after a rabies exposure from a doe attack. Only a minor hand abrasion was found and Billie shows no ill effects. Authorities say Pasteur serum is a proven rabies preventive with no documented failures.
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Billie Sexton
V. L. Sexton
Billie
Circle No 1 Meeting At Presbyterian Church
Circle No 1 of the Presbyterian Church meets this afternoon at o clock at the manse. All members are invited to attend. Mrs Amanda Brown sister of Dr Loriner from Chicago will be present for the circle gathering.
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Circle Meeting
The
Presbyterian Church
Loriner
Amanda Brown
Chicago
Eagle sighting near Abingdon by hunter Tom Mc Call
Hunter Tom Mc Call, while pursuing crows in the mountains near Abingdon on Monday, spotted a large eagle. The bird measured about six feet from tip to tip and weighed over ten pounds.
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Abingdon
Tom McCall
Large Bald Eagle Killed Near Bristol Line
Report from Bristol line passengers noting a large bald eagle killed yesterday after an incident on the railway. Authorities were alerted and the event drew local attention from observers and transit staff.
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Driueffield
Bristol
Ward to Sing at Memorial Baptist Church Saturday Night
Will Ward and Virginia Side Caruso headline a lively program at Memorial Baptist Church on Saturday night. The concert features a well known colored male quartet and sextet performing until the end of the program.
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Will Ward
Virginia
Caruso
Memorial Baptist Church
Repass Orchestra Visits Matoaka Amid Brace For Team
The community braces for Repass and his players as the Repass Orchestra toured Matoaka, drawing local attention to the visit and its cultural impact.
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Repass
Matoaka
Injured rail worker Witten returns home to Bluefield
Rail accident victim John R. Witten, hurt Saturday, has recovered enough to go home from his Bluefield residence after brief visits with his father Dr. R M Witten. A stray dog missing on Montrose Street is also reported, with a Virginia license 178363.
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Sndineer
John R. Witten
Bluefield
R. M. Witten
Montrose Street
Jme
West Graham
J. C. Baldwin
Delco-Light Offer for Farm Homes with Easy Terms
A Delco-Light dealer promotes complete plant installation and wiring for farm homes. The full package includes plant, fixtures, bulbs, and wiring for 248 dollars freight included, with a small down payment and easy installment terms. Details and dealer contact in Dayton Ohio are provided by Delco-Light Company, a General Motors subsidiary.
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F. O. B. Dayton
Delco-Light
Mississippi
Delco-Light Company
Dayton, Ohio
General Motors
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Og Bluefield
J. S. Wilson
Neutrodyne Receiver
W. Va
Action Grand Jury
J. C. Graybeal
Monte Vista Cemetery
Wister Street
the Fashion Shop
City Hall
Pasteur
Brag
Tess
Fred
Bess
California
Golden West
Bluefield Baking CO
America
Saas
Eber H. Roush
Bluefield, W. VA
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