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July 16, 1937
Clinch Valley News
Tazewell, Jeffersonville, Tazewell County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Large crowd at Four-County picnic in Hangar, Buchanan County, with speeches by local attorneys, Judge Skeen, Congressman Flanagan, and Dr. McConnell assuring the republic's stability.
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LARGE CROWD AT PICNIC
One of the largest crowds ever assembled in Buchanan county was present last Sunday at Hangar, where the Four-County picnic took place.
Among the speakers on the program were J. H. Simpton, Grundy attorney, Bruce Johnson, attorney of Honaker, Judge A. A. Skeen, of Clintwood.
Tazewell county was represented on the speaking end of the program by Attorneys J. Powell Royal and Garnett Shufflebarger.
The picnic was held for the four counties of Tazewell, Buchanan, Russell and Dickenson.
Congressman John W. Flanagan, was also present and made an address.
Dr. J. P. McConnell, of State Teachers' College, East Radford, made a few remarks and explained to the throng why he felt no fear for the republic's failure.
One of the largest crowds ever assembled in Buchanan county was present last Sunday at Hangar, where the Four-County picnic took place.
Among the speakers on the program were J. H. Simpton, Grundy attorney, Bruce Johnson, attorney of Honaker, Judge A. A. Skeen, of Clintwood.
Tazewell county was represented on the speaking end of the program by Attorneys J. Powell Royal and Garnett Shufflebarger.
The picnic was held for the four counties of Tazewell, Buchanan, Russell and Dickenson.
Congressman John W. Flanagan, was also present and made an address.
Dr. J. P. McConnell, of State Teachers' College, East Radford, made a few remarks and explained to the throng why he felt no fear for the republic's failure.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Four County Picnic
Buchanan County
Public Gathering
Political Speeches
Congressman Flanagan
What entities or persons were involved?
J. H. Simpton
Bruce Johnson
Judge A. A. Skeen
J. Powell Royal
Garnett Shufflebarger
Congressman John W. Flanagan
Dr. J. P. Mcconnell
Where did it happen?
Hangar, Buchanan County
Story Details
Key Persons
J. H. Simpton
Bruce Johnson
Judge A. A. Skeen
J. Powell Royal
Garnett Shufflebarger
Congressman John W. Flanagan
Dr. J. P. Mcconnell
Location
Hangar, Buchanan County
Event Date
Last Sunday
Story Details
One of the largest crowds in Buchanan county attended the Four-County picnic at Hangar, with speeches by attorneys J. H. Simpton, Bruce Johnson, J. Powell Royal, Garnett Shufflebarger, Judge A. A. Skeen, Congressman John W. Flanagan, and remarks by Dr. J. P. McConnell on the republic's stability.