Mayor Patty Defends Real Estate Assessments in Virginia
The Virginia Side assessment by R. E. Baldwin and C. T. Bembow drew Mayor K. C. Patty’s defense noting fair and equitable values based on twenty percent of a conservation cash sale price. He praised the equalization board and warned against reversing the new assessment, fearing town stagnation. Virginia papers highlighted Mrs Colwell's principles and a GOP stance by Noke candidate for public instruction.
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Virginia
R. E. Baldwin
C. Benbow
K. C. Patty
CC. T. Bembow
Equalization Board
R. B. Baldwin
T. Bembow
Bluefield
Pounding Mill
Tazewell
Noke
Colwell
Congregation hear Dr Grey in Bluefield meetings notes
The Bedford minister Dr J H Grey led a series of meetings at the Large Congregation Presbyterian Church with attendees from First Presbyterian West Virginia side and Rev Ss W Moore. Other churches contributed singers and the schedule listed 7 45 pm preaching each evening.
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Presbyterian Church
J. H. Grey
Bedford
First Presbyterian Church
West Virginia
Ss. W. Moore
Davidson College
Grey
Mintetera
Harris Hoge Plans Campaign Kickoff in Virginia
Hon Harris Hoge of Roanoke Republican nominee for Virginia governor will open his campaign next week with plans for numerous speeches and extensive tours of the Old Dominion before the election. The notice also lists real estate offerings in Bluefield and Roanoke with prices and agents.
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Harris Hoge
Roanoke
Virginia
Old Dominion
M. M. Colwell
Roa
Right Hand of a Law draws attention in Welch area
Rev William Grant Burleigh’s new book Right Hand of a Law dedicated to slain officer Mac Day attracts wide notice. The 236 page work includes seven cuts with Day in police chief, minister, and family scenes. It is predicted to sell well with thousands already engaged. In nearby news Clyde Prillman and Gladys Bailey move into a new home on Tazewell avenue gifted by her parents.
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William Grant Burleigh
Mac Day
Clyde Prillman
Tazewell Avenue
Gladys Bailey
Mra. C. B. Bailey
Splendid Piece Road In Tazewell County
Booster travelers pass through Russell and Tazewell counties on the new state highway opened down the river in Tazewell County. They assert no state or local authority objection to the route.
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Tazewell County
North Carolina
Russell
Pigeon Flock Causes Trees to Break in Old Timber Marks
Local reminiscence recalls wide flock flights of wild pigeons described by Williams indicating birds broke timbers when roosting in trees, recounting a past rural scene and the havoc caused by large migratory flocks.
What has become of wild pigeons in Bluefield
J G Litz asks what happened to the wild pigeons once common in Bluefield Virginia News readers note the dove is rare now and urge interest in birds among boys and girls.
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J. G. Litz
Bluefield
Virginia
Lecture on sex education in Pocahontas and Tazewell
The Virginia state board of health will present a sex education lecture and motion picture in Pocahontas on October 6 and in Tazewell on October 7. The showings, for men and women separately, are free with Mrs. Edna P. Fox presenting and Mrs. Fereba B. Croxton coordinating.
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Virginia State Board of Health
Pocahontas
Tazewell
Fereba B. Croxton
Educatiional Dieetor
Bureau of Social Hygiene
Croxton
Edna P. Fox
Eddna P. Fox
American Social Hygiene Association
New York
Richmond
Telephone rate increase requested for November
The notice outlines a rate hike agenda including a 25 cent per month increase for Matoaka business rates zero change for Matoaka. An individual line residence would rise 60 cents monthly while two party residence service stays at the current individual line rate. Pocahontas also sees a business rate increase of 25 cents per month with a 25 cent rise for residence lines and two party service at the reduced rate.
Telecommunication Rate Changes At Tazewell And Welch
A summary of rate adjustments includes a 25 cent per month increase for individual line residence and a 25 cent reduction for rural line residence plus rural mileage. Two party business lines are discontinued. Welch introduces a new two party business rate at 25 cents above present individual line business rate and adds a two party residence service at the same level as individual line residence. Long distance tolls shift to station-to-station lower rates for cheaper person-to-person, with explanations of service distinctions and commentary on growth in telephones and plant investment since 1914.
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Tazewell
Welch
New Discovery Flyte-It Promises Quick Freckle Removal
An advertisement claims Flyte-It removes freckles in four days and improves skin clarity and youthfulness. It touts easy use and a money back guarantee from Goodykoonts Drug Co. and other druggists. Purchase implies affordability and visible fading of blemishes.
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Goodykonitz Drug Co
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Virginia News
Messrs. Benbow
Baldwin
Large Congregation Presbyterian Church
Tazewell Road
Virginia Side School
Maury Barrett
Barrett
Mr. Barrett
The
Christian Church
Rodgersville
Tenn
Rogersville
Hawkins County
Tennessee
North
Caroline
Clear Fork
Rocky Dell
Peery Place
Jawis Evans
West End
Evans
W. P. Barnett
KENNETH €_ PATTY
John (Farmer) St. Clair
Bluefield Boosters
Carolina
Mr. St. Clair
Ohio
Garland
Dudley Land Co
Sargent Street
Bluefeld
Graham Realty Co
MR. Burleigh
Virginian
Edmund Lowe
Wes
Apple Pie
Matoaka
Cthe
Chicago House Furnishing Company
Bluefield, Va
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