Special Traffic Men Are Removed From Offices
A new law ends state county and public use of special traffic officers. The Bluefield Automobile Club was notified that all special officers are being revoked by C. F. E. Hiner. Today is the last day they may arrest violators. The change shifts enforcement to state police and regular officers without need for arrest fees.
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Inet
State Road Commission
Bluefield Automobile Club
C. F E. Hiner
Automobile Department
Princeton church service honors veterans with songs and flags
In Princeton a Memorial Day service featured the choir singing Freedom's Heritage and Brave Hearts Lie Still. Judge Maynard spoke to applause, with veterans from the American Legion, auxiliary, national guard, and boy scouts present. Wreaths were laid on Oakwood cemetery graves, and flags were displayed at half and then full mast. May 14 is the next flag display day, tied to Flag Day.
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B. Ogle
Maynard
H. C. Hays
L. H. Vermillion
Ren . B. Randall
America
American Legion and Auxiliary
National Guard Company
Boy Scouts
Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Legion
Oakwood Cemetery
C. H. Woods
Legionaries
Elgood
Pride
Yonder World
Tuesday to Be Divorce Day in Circuit Court
The case of H. C. Baugh administrator against R. E. Lazenby was tried Thursday and Friday and remained under jury consideration at a late hour, the jury reportedly hung.
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H. C. Baugh
R. E. Lazenby
There Was a Girl Prominent Physician Became Toy Doctor
Erie Pa May 30 What drove Dr York physician to give up mending bodies and tend toy patients He hid from friends and kept a toy hospital until his mother left him 50000 His breakdown in New York and seven years in an asylum are noted His friends guess an unnamed girl but Erie children know he helped every child with a broken toy
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Erie, Pa
Charles F. Hastings
John Hugh
New York
Pittsburg
Erie
Case on Virginian Railway death ends without verdict
Judge Herndon discharged the case of J F Caudill administrator of Monroe Sexton v Virginian Railway Company after a day of trial over Sexton’s January death at Matoaka. The plaintiff seeks $10,000 claiming Sexton was working on a railway bridge when struck by a train. Tuesday brings a crowded divorce docket with about sixty cases scheduled, though only about half may be tried.
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Herndon
J. F. Caudill
Monroe Sexton
Virginian Railway Company
Sexton
Matoaka
Princeton Curb Market Opens June 30 Under City Ordinance
Starting June 20 Princeton will host a curb market where housewives can buy fresh produce from farmers. The market will be at city property near the Mayor's office and open Wednesdays sunrise to noon and Saturdays sunrise to 1 p.m. If a holiday falls on a market day the market moves to the preceding day. Sellers must bring produce to the market for direct sale to consumers.
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Princeton
Market Open Rules and Penalties
The market will allow vendors during open hours with any seller of food products able to offer goods to customers and may also sell neighbors products for convenience. Overseen by the health officer and police chief as market master, with first come first served stalls. Violations carry fines from five to twenty dollars.
Princeton Tennis Drubs by Elkhorn in Singles Loss
Princeton's tennis team fell to Elkhorn after winning the doubles easily. T. Harlan and Woolwine lost the top singles while Umberger defeated Harlan and DeLozier beat Woolwine to seal Elkhorn's match victory. Straley, Princeton's key player, was out due to a broken wrist but expected to return soon.
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Princeton
Elkhorn
Straley
T. Harlan
Woollwine
Umberger
DelLozsier
Harlan
DeLozier
Woolwine
Wasted Parking Space By Those Who Need It Most
Bluefield Automobile Club urges better use of downtown parking to ease motoring conditions. Drivers waste space by parking too far from curbs or unrelated to fire hydrants. Confusion over local ordinances leads to inefficiency. motorists should learn rules and park considerately.
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Bluefield Automobile Club
Dream Home progress reports plastering and interior work
Interior construction advances as rough plastering finishes next week and carpenters move in to install trim and woodwork. Electrical and plumbing nearing completion, with stairs and radiator layout planned to maximize furniture space. The feature front walk uses dark red Bland county stone with grass sod, drawing visitor praise. Numerous visits expected this week.
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Bluefield
Bland County
Education does not lead girls off from marriage
A USC study from 1920 to 1924 surveyed 610 of 992 graduates to test if higher education steers women toward careers or marriage. Findings show 262 became wives, 139 teachers, 52 in arts, 12 law, 9 banking, 3 ministry, and small shares in nursing, agriculture, welfare, and social work. In Tokyo, police end free trolley rides, linked to rise in petty theft in December and January.
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Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Joe
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