Richlands News Mourns Monnie Runions Death
Obituary notes the passing of Monnie Runions of Richlands at Mattie Williams Hospital after typhoid illness. Born May 17, 1925 in Honaker, she leaves husband Luther Runions Jr and two children Patty Ruth and Claude Boyd, with burial at Sword's Creek.
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Richlands
Moray
Monnie Runtons
Mattie Williams Hospital
Maryville
Tenn
Monnie Runions
Honaker
Joan L. Boyd
Bristol
Mare Union
Patty Ruth
Claude Boyd
Luther Runions, Jr
Little Luther, Jr
Rugions
Sword’s Creek
Huge Bird Captured in Town Sells for Two Bits
Local tale centers on a five foot tall bird shot by twelve year old Robert Yopp. Observers debate species, with opinions split between eagle, hawk, and fishhawk. The creature, described as large and powerful, was sold for twenty five cents after collectors gathered for a look.
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Robert Yopp
the Brook
Lyn Addition
Ancient India married with modern light procession in Rangoon
Accounts describe a Hindu wedding in Rangoon featuring a night procession lit by glass flower bouquets powered by Exide Batteries. The display linked traditional customs with modern energy, using sixteen light groups and five battery packs, arranged by Sydney Webster & Co. Ltd. The scene drew large crowds as the city decorated for the event.
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India
Rangoon
Burma
B. J. Cook
Standard Motor Company
Exide
Sydney Webster & Co, Ltd
Exide Distributors
No Mother-In-Laws Allowed in Indian Lodge
Glacier Park Montana October 3 Blackfeet newlyweds begin life in an independent lodge as unwritten Indian law requires young married couples to live apart. Observers say the arrangement saves talk and gestures after years of operation.
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Glacier Park
Mont
Glacier National Park Reservation
Richlands Scouts Fall to Dante in Season Finale
The Richlands Boy Scout baseball team lost 15 to 10 to Dante, snapping a seven game win streak and ending their season. Players on the trip included Herschel Cyphers, Dick Asbury, James Higginbotham, Bob Higginbotham, George Draper, John White, Wilmer Benn, Clarence Jesse, G Ball, and Harold Kitts.
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Richlands
Dante
Asbury
Herschel Cyphers
Dick Asbury
James
Bob Higginbotham
George Draper
John White
Wilmer Benn
Clarence Jesse
G. Ball
Harold Kitts
Scouts Organize Basketball Team in Local Troop
T. L. Spence's Boy Scout troop forms a basketball team and plans matches with other Scout teams. Equipment including a basketball and goals have been purchased and readiness is growing for early games.
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T. L. Spence
Gam
Richlands WCTU Meeting Draws Large Local Attendance
The Richlands union of the WCTU met at Mrs. John J. Draper’s Raven home with devotionals by Mrs. Julia Crabtree and business led by president Mrs. W E F White. Music and readings followed, refreshments were served, and members listed include Mrs. S W Gabriel and Mrs. Viola Ratliff among many. Local theatregoers await the Ten Commandments at Star Theatre for a two day run starting Monday.
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Richlands Union
John J. Draper
Raven
Julia Crabtree
W. E. F. White
Viola EF. Ratliff
Mise Margaret Boagess
Mesdames
W. Gabriel
George W. Dawson
GR. McCall
A. P. Lipford
A. C. Gardner
W. B. F. White
W. R. Williams
Cc. B. Orr
P. EB. Tizens
F. F. Hurt
R. W. Liddle
T. H. Davis
Boyd Roggess
G. W. Jameson
H. A. Babylon, JR. Scott
J. P. Fisher
A. BE. Johnson
M. Zeigler
J. R. Maxwell
Margaret Boegess
Draper
N. O. Gillespie
A. D. Parsons
Frank Hearn
Star Theatre
Fester Cole Returns to Work at Richlands Rail Yards
Fester Cole of near Bristol returned to Richlands Tuesday morning and resumed his work as an employee in the local railway yards.
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Fester Cole
Bristol
Richlands
Odors of Cities Warn Travelers of Location
A traveler notes that cities have distinct smells helping visitors identify their location. He cites San Francisco with asphalt and wharves and Atlanta with pine knots and burning cabins, implying how urban odors reflect local industry and climate.
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Indianapolis
San Francisco
Atlanta
Negro Cabin
Plenty of Room Yet Says McFall on U S Population
Boston economist R J McFall of Massachusetts Agricultural College argues the United States can feed a population of 574 million, nearly four times the current number, asserting talk of crowding is unfounded.
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Boston
Mass
United States
R. J. McFall
Massachusetts Agriculture College
McFall
Revival Services Begin at Richlands Christian Church
Evangelist A G McCown arrived from Marion Va with Mrs Mac Gegory and the Stumps to lead a three week evangelistic campaign at the Richlands Christian Church. Dr Mudd’s revival in Marton concludes and McCown's meetings draw interest with daily 7 45 pm services and an 11 am session. Kilmer Downum announces a large October 17 auction of eighty five lots on the Rimmer estate in Richlands, managed by former owner R W Rimmer who moved to Bluefield Va.
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Tazewell County
Richlands
Tazewell High School
American Legion Hall
Bluefield
Tazewell Fair
C. Lester
Marengo
Ohio
Gaines Dye
Joseph H. Duff
Keystone
W. Va
Patsy
M. O. Warner
Beckley
A. G. Buskell
Lacy Meadows
War
Hazel Neal
Buchanan Mission School
Council
Apett
George Neal
J. C. Proffet
Welch Raymont Ellis
Sandy Huff
A. M. Byrd
W. G. Counts
Bristol
C. A. Byrd
Pensacola
Fla
Byrd
Virginia
Misa Dassle Ball
Milliard Gilmore
Lebanon
T. H. Olinger
J. A. Wilson
Radford
Cl Douthat
John Draper
Hattie Dalton
Raven
W. Gabriel
Lee Street
C. C. Hyatt
George R. McCall
T. H. Davis
Laura Turner
Mattie Williams Hospital
Cliffield
H. L. Stokes
58. W. Gabriel
Miami
Lena Altizer
M. C. Nicewonder
A. G. McCown
W. P. Farmer and
James Peery
J. T. Altizer
Edmond
Okla
Marion
Mac Gegory
Clarence Stump
Chilhowte
Mudd
Marton
Christian Church
McCown
Southwest Virginia
Kilmer Downum
United States Realty Auction Comepany
Ronenoke
Knoxville
St. Petersburg
R. W. Rimmer
West End
Ita
Rimmer
Card of Thanks for Richlands Swords Creek loss
The Runtons family thanks neighbors and friends for kind words and deeds after the death of our wife and mother. Luther Runtons and children express sincere gratitude for support during this time.
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Richlands Swords Creek
Mieces
Luther Runtons
Chilren
Clergymen Attend Haleton Conference in Chattanooga
The Rev. Clyde Douthat C B Howell and F F Hurt left Monday for Chattanooga Tennessee to attend the Haleton Conference whose first session began Wednesday morning in the city.
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Clyde Douthat
C. B. Howell
F. F. Hurt
Chattanooga
Tenn
Lyceum At Opera House Promises Entertainment
The first Lyceum program arrives at the opera house Wednesday October 28 at o clock with Miss Lura Forbes as impersonator and entertainer. The event is presented under the local B Y P U auspices and aims to support Lyceum as a community effort. Season tickets go on sale Friday October 16.
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Lyceum
Opera House
Lura Forbes
Owens Returns from Bristol Assignment
W E Owens the regular correspondent for this page has just returned from Bristol where he was in attendance for the assignment.
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W. E. Owens
Bristol
Edison Budget Plan for New Phonograph Promises Easy Purchases
Thousands of readers can own a wonderful New Edison Phonograph by paying a small initial amount and a few dollars monthly. The ad invites customers to visit and learn about this simple convenient plan of purchase and in home enjoyment.
Two Lectures on Moral Hygiene in Pocahontas
Two lectures on Moral Hygiene are set for Wednesday at the opera house in Pocahontas. Women may attend from 2 to 4 p m and men from 4 to 6 p m with no one under eighteen admitted. Both lectures are free and expected to draw a large audience.
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Pocahontes
Opera House
Weekly rock club honors at Mrs Sproles home
The weekly Rock Club met at Mrs A V Sproles's Walter street home on Tuesday evening with Mrs George Rosenbaum taking high honors. Unusually tasty refreshments were served and the next meeting will be at Mrs Sol Raach's. The Bridge Club met at Mrs C J Stump's on Tuesday September 29 with Mrs H L Powell winning high honors and Miss Bernice Block receiving guest prize. The Boys' Club benefits with W Powell Hale impersonator at the opera house on Saturday October 10 at 8 pm, admission twenty five and fifty cents. Auspices Boys' Club.
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A. V. Sproles
Walter Street
George Rosenbaum
Sol. Raach
Bridge Club
C. J. Stump
H. L. Powell
Bernice Block
W. Powell Hale
Opera House
Robinson
Falin and
Meadows
Charlotte Caldwell
Malinda Nicewonder
May Street
Gordon Little's Fourth Birthday Party Celebrated
Mrs. Sol Baach hosted a Friday evening party at her home honoring Gordon Little the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. L G Little. About twenty two children attended with games and attractive souvenirs. Refreshments included ice cream cake candy and popcorn.
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Sol Baach
Gordon Little
L. G. Little
Gordon
Sophomores Stage First Program of the Year
The Sophomores presented their first program of the year last Wednesday morning and it was enjoyed by all. The Girls Basketball team showed great speed in practice, signaling early team energy and talent.
Inventor perfects safer dirigible and village notices
Readable items describe a safety dirigible project progress and a busy community week. Society notes cover school returns after illness, birthday gatherings in Bluefield area, a large seven teenth birthday rock party at the Wynecoff home, and local B Y P U activities. Also listed are births, illness, visitors, travel for events, shopping trips, and a discovery of $55000 in oil bills found in an elderly beggar's room after his death in New Bedford Connecticut.
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New Bedford
Conn
Surprise Birthday Party for Elizabeth Yeates
Miss Pansy Butt hosted a surprise party Saturday for Elizabeth Yeates turning nineteen. About fifteen guests attended an afternoon with rock games and salad, followed by ice cream. Prizes went to Virginia Laxton for booby and Mrs L V Vandenburg received high prize.
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Pansy Butt
Elizabeth Yeates
Selma Tubliner
Esther Magrul
Marie Pennington
Ann Welford
Thelma Whitehead
Bonnie Mulholland
Virginia Laxton
Edith Munich
Pauline Gentry
Elizabeth
Eleanor Bailey
L. V. Vandenburg
Vandenburg
Revival Services Announced by Baptist Church
A revival series begins October 11 under the Baptist church. Sunday school at 9 30 a m G Thomas Gentry superintendent and B Y P U led by Wynecoff president. Preaching at 11 a m and 2 p m by R H den pastor. Topics include Conditions of a Revival and When its a Revival Needed. Meetings at the opera house.
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Baptist Church
G.thomas Gentry
B. YY
Wynecoff
H. den
The
Jbvan
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