Political scraps and candidacy squabbles in Tazewell
The October Bluefield News notes lively chatter in Tazewell county over House of Delegates races. Candidates Dr J W Witten and W P Boggess, plus Captain C M Hunter, stir talk as Republicans remain neutral. The piece mocks season politics and questions future developments, including quail season and local civic plans.
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Wrights Valley
House of Delegates
Tazewell County
J. W. Witten
W. P. Boggess
General Assembly
Republican County Committee
Boggess
Dr. Witten
Clinch Valley News
Mr. Boggess
G. C. Peery
Tazewell
C. M. Hunter
Hunter
Record of Mrs Noah in Regard to Dogs
Fragmentary column notes Mrs Noah and dogs in a whimsical Ark tale. Mentions quail season dates in Tazewell county and appeals to Virginia Side residents, with playful reference to old dogs and canine diversity.
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Tazewell County
Bluefield
Virginia
Noah
Open Winter With Few Snows Predicted
Chilly but not cold weather greeted Virginia’s side yesterday morning with a 35 degree reading. High winds masked the chill and frost has been sparse this fall, while forecasts expect an open winter with few snows and ample timber damage risk from heavy snows. Tazewell county bluegrass stays green and young wheat grows well as spring-like conditions persist.
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Virginia
Tazewell County
Tazeweil
One Party Government in Virginia Attacked in Campaign
Virginia campaigns feature attacks on one party rule as candidates contest for state treasurer and attorney general. Incumbent John M. Purcell faces Republican J. M. Bassett with A. H. Williams and John M. Parsons also seeking office. Governors race involves S. Harris Hoge campaigning against Byrd slate with M. Caldwell and Parsons touring the state.
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Virginia
John M. Purcel
A. H. Williams
Wytheville
Purcell
J. M. Bassett
Bassett
John M. Parsons
Galax
S. Harris Hoge
Parsons
M. M. Caldwell
Byrd
Hoge
Janice Meredith at Virginian Theatre Thursday Oct 29
The Virginian theatre grants permission to sponsor the film Janice Meredith featuring Marian Davis. The committee plans a joint presentation with details forthcoming. A note asks readers to ponder what the world will be like 999 years from now when the Virginian railway lease ends.
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Janice Meredith
Virginian Theatre
Marian Davis
The
Virginian
America
Virginian Railway
W J Hubble Dies at Ninety in Ceres Bland County
Death noted for W J Hubble aged ninety at his home in Ceres Bland County He was grandfather to Mrs Arthur Peery and Mrs Alice Peery of the city and kin to the Catron family J B Catron attended the funeral from this area Also details about a wrestling match at Virginia Side High on October 27 with Corbet Evans and Jack Sparks Tickets being sold The Virginian Theatre screens William Fox production She Wolves Lair described as Pari gay capital of frolic and fun with its satire and entertainment
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Ceres
Bland County
W. J. Hubble
Hubble
Arthur Peery
Alice Peery
Mr. Hubble
Catron
J. B. Catron
The
Athletic Association of the Virginia Side High School
Corbet Evans
Jack Sparks
William Fox
Virginian Theatre
Paris
Wolves Onscreen: Blase Delivers Vivid Urban Tale
Blase presents a sharply drawn film about urban survival with striking visuals. The Wolves story centers on a crew navigating danger, loyalty, and choice in a tense, atmospheric setting.
Senior Telegraph boy Hudgins noted for faithful service
The 87 year old Bluefield Telegraph delivery agent Mr Hudgins rises before dawn to serve the paper each morning. He has supervised the paper's rounds for about ten years and is praised for his faithful punctual work and genial character.
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John A. Hudgins
Bluefield Telegraph
Hudgins
Telegraph
Daily Telegraph
Sidewalk and Drain Work Underway on Greever Avenue
Grading has commenced for the new sidewalk as large drain pipes are laid on the north side of the street. Materials for fill come from the new Stovall hotel site on Greever avenue. A large force of men are excavating and laying the drain line.
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Highand Avenue
Stovall
Greever Avenue
Grounds to Catch and Cook Possums Located
Scouts visited the Bluestone Valley yesterday to locate beat grounds to catch and cook possums Friday night. The hunt will be broadcast from station STAPH over an Atwater Kent outfit installed by Ray Barnett and Walter Bram.
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Bluestone Valley
STAPH
Atwater-Kent
Ray Barnett
Walter Bram
Alela Recounts Night Under Dead Tree Amid Blowing Wind
Alela describes being tied to a dead tree as possums hid from a stiff wind building for Friday night. The fragment suggests a rural scene with animals seeking shelter and a looming event.
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Alela
Mother A. F. Hendricks Dies at Appalachia
The mother of A F Hendricks died at Appalachia yesterday. Funeral and burial are this afternoon. She is survived by two sons, grandchildren, nieces, and other relatives. She was a longtime church member and led a Christian life.
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A. F. Hendricks
Appalachia
Moving and Building Time on Virginia Side
On the Virginia Side building activity rises as new homes near completion. T L Smithdeal and Kenneth Lucas from the West Virginia Side of Greater Bluefield are erecting handsome modern homes in the Shelby Heights addition.
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Virginia
T L. Smithdeal
Kenneth Lucas
West Virginia
Greater
Bluefield
Shelby Heights
Local Homes Move In As Winter Building Continues
George Dodd and J B Dudley move or soon will into new properties on Tazewell avenue and Boyd street. Clarence Boyd and W J Crockett also relocate to newer homes, while Claud Harman continues construction on Montrose street. The Bluestone Motor Company relocates to a modern new home on Center street and the Methodists target an $86 000 church completion in the near future.
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George Dodd
Tazewell Avenue
Dudley
Boyd
Clarence Boyd
W. J. Crockett
Drive
Claud Harman
Maryland
Montrose Street
West End
J. T. Walthall
J. N. Morris
Virginia
Bluestone Motor Company
Moin
Ihs
Onter Street
Methodists
Five Day Epworth League Institute at Bluefield
A five day Epworth League institute will be held at Bluefield to educate league presidents officers and department superintendents. The program aims to clarify Epworth League work and improve leadership efficiency for all age divisions and chapters.
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Epworth League Institute
Epworth League
Yale
Pworth League
Bluefield
Epworth League Institute Schedule In Bluefield Va
Va starting Wednesday evening November 11 at 6 oclock and Thursday through Sunday evenings at 7. There will be study classes for various departments leadership sessions for officers four devotional classes and platform hour plus a 15 minute pep meeting each evening. A pageant will be presented by Princeton leaguers. Epworth Leaguers are invited to attend and register the first evening for credit on Christian culture diplomas.
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Whch
Princeton Leaguers
Holston
Martha
Epworth Leaguers
Bluefield
New Silk and Satin Fabrics Come in Fresh Colors
Featured borders include Crepe Satin with reversible wear in shiny satin or matte, 40 inches wide. All Silk Flat Crepe offers fine service and multiple shades. Silvertone Jersey arrives in blue rose red and more for fall wear at $2.25.
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Silvertone Jersey
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