Bluefield Virginia approves annexation plan for Virginia Side
Bluefield Virginia Side council approves ordinance to annex West Graham Shelby Heights and Rollins Hollow, increasing population to about seven thousand once court ratifies. The measure backs a new streetlight upgrade, a paid fire department, and higher cemetery fees for outsiders.
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Virginia Side
West Graham Shelby Heights
Circuit Court
Siti
W. J. Onsborne
W. P. Barnett
Frank Anderson
Curtis Shufflebarger
Tobe &. Neel
R. H. Mathews
Frank Nee
J. 8
S. Dudley
Fulton Kegley
E. KE. Tiller
Shelby Heights
East End
Rollins Hollow
Bluefield
J. P. Gills
Appalachian Power Company
Virginia
Corbett Evans Ready to Meet Jack Sparks in Free Fight
The manager of Corbett Bvane says heavyweight Corbett Evans is prepared to fight Jay Starks in a free for all. Details are reportedly settled and the bout may occur after the Works baseball series.
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Corbett Evans
Jack Sparks
Corbett Bvane
Jay Starks
W Powell Hale Delights Small Audience At School
H Powell Hale, a noted lecturer and impersonator, entertained a small appreciative audience in the high school auditorium. Rain began falling as the performance concluded.
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H. Powell Hale
Virginia
Mondacht
Fourth School Soon Will Be Needed Here
The Virginia Side is growing and a fourth school is planned. A two room facility in Shelby Heights opened with Miss Eva Gillespie teaching first and second grades to serve Shelby Heights children. The new school began yesterday morning in the Molly Penn block. Circle No. 1 of the Presbyterian church meets at 2 pm with Mrs. F. M. Starling to discuss Pumpkin night and other matters. The PTA plans a bake sale at Thanksgiving and will meet at the high school Thursday at 3:30. Mrs. Robert Pierle and Miss Margaret Boutright visited, then returned to Logan after a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Grat Gillespie.
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Virginia
Shelby Heights
Eva Gillespie
Molly Penn
The
Presbyterian Church
F. M. Starling
Parent
Logan
Robert Pierle
Margaret Boutright
Mrs . Grat Gilleapie
As No Man Has Loved at the Virginian Theatre tonight
Historic figures including Jefferson Monroe Lincoln Burr and Lady Hamilton appear in the screen epic As No Man Has Loved presented by William Fox. The production mirrors Edward Hale’s 1863 tale A Man Without a Country with meticulous period detail and two large frigates built from battle portraits. For Rent Delightful three room apartment furnished or unfurnished in Bluefield Virginia.
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Jefferson
Monroe
Lincoln
Aaron Burr
William Hamilton
Virginian Theatre
William Fox
Edward Everett Hale
Rowland V. Lee
Turing
Battle at sea and storm scenes in Nolan and Bis sell film
A battle between a battle ship and a huge Escane ship unfolds amid Rakaeonet fighting with cut lasses. A terrific Cape Hatteras storm furnishes a dramatic backdrop captured by a camera. Edward Hearn stars as Nolan and Pauline Starke as Anne Bis sell creditably in this fine entertainment.
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Cape Hatteras
Edward Hearn
Nolan
Pauline Starke
Anne Bissell
Candidates Shake Brush for Voters in Richlands
Hon W P Boggess a Richlands Democrat running for the house of delegates from Tazewell County denies a canard linking him to Witten. Local leaders and supporters publicize campaigns while odd antics and jokes accompany events as teachers and possum hunts add flavor to the scene.
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W. P. Boggess
Richlands
House of Delegates
Tazewell County
Boggess
R. W. Witten
General Assembly
Renee
Rate
Bogauerss
Mires Bot
Oakvale
Colonel Browning
Akron
Good Year Rubber Company
Plans for Teacher Possum Hunt On Friday Night
A local committee plans a possum hunt for school teachers with Walter Breckenridge leading the effort as pilot and convoy chief. The hunt area is near Tom Iverson’s Bluestone Valley home, chosen for ripe possums, with emphasis on an orderly, non suspect event this year.
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Breckenridge
Evers
Ann
Walter Breckens
Virginia
K. H. Palmer
Tom Ifveson
Bluestone Valley
SQUIRREL FRIENDLY VISIT SHARES DAY ON PRUETT PORCH
A wild gray squirrel approached the Pruett home on Clear Fork on a Sunday afternoon. It stood on its hind legs at the window and eyed the family before scampering away. Mrs. Pruett fed the creature and hoped it would return, while Mr. Pruett said he would not shoot a squirrel that wanted friendship.
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Clear Fork
Stolen Cars Recovered In Virginia September Report
The Virginia monthly theft report shows fifteen cars stolen and fifteen recovered in September. Each entry lists the serial and license numbers along with the make, confirming a break even month for automobile rogues.
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Virginia
Varnish Turned Drink Prompts Police Probe
Vienna police expose a low priced varnish repackaged as a palatable liquor. Investigators halted sales after concerns. Steps were taken to ensure the beverage is harmless before resuming sale.
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Vienna
True Story Magazine November issue on newsstands now
True Story promises life derived tales with themes of love, temptation, struggles and triumphs. The November edition is described as gripping and human, with over two million readers and available at all newsstands.
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True Story Megazine
True Story
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Virginian Today
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Possum Hunt
Squirrel
Tazewell Country
Bill Warden
Highland Avenue
Villa Side
Fourth Avenue Hotel
Yytheville
Abingdon
F. H. Marshall
Vancouver
B.C
Marshall
Stromberg Carlson Radio
Stromberg-Carlson
West Virginia Armature Company Distributors
Phone 610
Bluefield, West Va
Baker Velour
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