Development movement for Bluefield annexation urged in Virginia
The editorial argues annexing adjacent land to Bluefield Virginia is a natural result of regional growth. It states the move aims to protect territory under law, promote progress and prosperity, and seek cooperation among residents while warning against fear or opposition. A funeral notice for Mrs Walker is briefly mentioned, with tribute to her fortitude.
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Bluefield
Virginia
Atster
Real Estate Tax Assessment Effort Underway in Binefield
Local real estate is being assessed in Binefield Virginia as part of a five year cycle. Deputies Baldwin and Benbow have begun duties to uncover untaxed vacant lots and underutilized property. A town meeting at Memorial Baptist church on May 23 invites all citizens for discussion and a supper.
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Virginia
Binefield
Thia Town
R. B. Baldwin
C. T. Benow
Raserrota
Baldwin
Benbow
Memorial Baptist Church
Virginia Side
Tazewell County
St Ia
Mrs Walker dies at Falls Mills tribute to devoted life
Mrs Walker widow of W C Walker dies at Falls Mills after long illness. Survived by daughters Mrs G T Mitchell Mrs S W Huntiell and Mrs J C Walk, sons C W Walker R Walker and A Walker, a full brother A B Neel and half brother C B Neel, eighteen grandchildren. Reared a granddaughter left motherless by S R Nash death. Member of church with loyal teachings and Christian life. Funeral at Falls Mills today at o o'clock with burial in US Mills Cemetery.
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Telegraph
Falls
Mills
Mada
Walker
Tha
Tal W. C.walker
Miss Neel
Tara
Bi Glu
Anniecy
Alx
USA
Ware C. P
G.T. Mitchell
S.W. Huntiell
Myy
J. C. Walk
Falla “Mills
A. B. Neel
Clear’ Fork
C. B. Neel
Norton
Mya
Mra
R. Nash
Tovlts
Chris
How Many Terms Will Stuart Serve Question
Local supporters of Senator Mapp in the Democratic primary yesterday discussed Virginia politics. The piece notes widespread support for Byrd and mentions Senator Glass, with questions about how many terms the governor candidate might serve. It also includes a Mothers Day hymn by George Evans and a call for the Paul and Silas class banquet.
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Mapp Fin
Virginia
Carter Glass
Byrd
Glass
Glags
Nee Dows
Égard
Ebaler
H.C. Istart
Russell County
George Evans
Mr. Evans
Colored Training School Not Dead Yet in Virginia
The Colored Training School project in Bludfell Virginia remains active though funded slowly. Officials hold deed to two acres on the Graham place for over a year, with delays due to county funds. The effort, under Graham Betterment Association, aims to equip colored youths with skills for better livelihoods and seeks further donations and leadership involvement.
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Colored Training School
Bludfell
Atte
Tazewell
Graen Place
Graham Betterment Association
Bluefield
J. C. Holley
M. J. Free
J .E. Brown
Anderson
Victor in an exciting shark encounter near Miami
A Miami summer fisherman, A A Grant, faced a large shark that surfaced ten miles offshore. The shark seized the fish and prepared to claim the catch, but Grant stood his ground and resisted the predator’s advance amid the tense moment at sea.
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Victor
A.A. Grant
Miami
Fla
Grant
Eniyati
Fans anxious for ball season to begin in town
The town sits quiet as a few civic plans and political events roll on. Fans look forward to the baseball season while Mrs. Grant and family plan to visit Miami around June 15 and may remain only through the summer.
Methodist church under rapid construction with organ
Work advances on the new Methodist church as sewer lines are laid and a large pipe organ draws attention. Musicians from the congregation will take pipe or organ lessons, and the edifice aims for completion by September 1 before inviting the conference.
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New Methodist
Money and Gasoline Exhausted Same Time
Charley Church of Pocahontaa and Worley Peery of Bluefield Va lads sixteen and seventeen motored to Norfolk for scenery. They ran out of cash and gasoline at about the same time as officers in Norfolk asked for astrac ons. Tent meeting continues on Montrose street with preachers W Argue and J Freieh drawing large crowds at 6 o'clock nightly. Mr Argue described as a tall blooded Irishman and strong on avoiding evolution doctrine. Fruit crop in Tazewell county expected to be heavy with cherries plums peaches apples pears grapes and berries. apple frost observed in the Cove. May cold wave mentioned with ice and frost.
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Charley Church
Pocahontaa
Worley Peery
Bluefield
Norfolk
Montrose
W. Argue
Tazewell County
Young
Salvation Army Appeal Nears Finishing Total
Salvation Army workers in the county push to complete the $62,000 appeal for a permanent headquarters. Trade group chairmen lag in starting on subscribers, with reports expected today or tomorrow. Daily Telegraph plant employees alone show nearly $500 subscribed, a figure above the daily wage average.
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Salvation Army
Lste
Nure
Daily Telegraph
Iist
J. M.lewin
L. A. Hooper
Bryan
Raymond Harris Laid To Rest At Crumpler
Raymond Harris sixteen year old son of Mr and Mrs P C Harris of Crumpler died at his home Thursday after a lingering illness of Brights disease. The funeral was conducted by Rev Mr Dean of McComas and the remains laid to rest in Champlier cemetery. The Junior Order of American Me Snamies and Boy Scouts, of which the deceased was a member, took charge of the ceremony. Pallbearers were Frank Harris Everett Epperson Walter Carson Walter Setlif Author Lambert and Cope. The community is grieved to lose this esteemed young man and extends sympathy to the family.
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Raymond Harris
P. C. Harris
Trumpler
Brights
Mr. Dean
McComas
Champlier Cemetery
Order of American, Me
Snamies
Boy Scouts
Fieveased
Frank Harris
Everett Epperson
Walter Carson
Walter Setlif
Lambert
Cope
Setleff
Bluefield Compliment on Reception of Visitors
A letter praising Bluefield for the reception of the Charleston goodwill party has been received by C. W. Prager from Abney-Barnes Company. The note expresses gratitude for the entertainment and courtesies shown during the goodwill trip, noting a great meeting and appreciation for the city’s hospitality.
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Bluefield
Fta
Charleston
C. W. Prager
Abney- Barnes Company
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Keneral
Isadore
Cohen Co
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Castlewood
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Taylor
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Crumpler
Rome
William Newcarn
Newsam Coal Co
Peoria
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VAL Armayure Co
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Bluefield Furniture Company
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