Bluefield Woman's Club backs school bond vote April 28
At a Monday meeting the Bluefield Woman's Club favored the proposed school bond issue to be voted April 28 and pledged support to Superintendent E C Wade. Members endorsed minutes and board recommendations, thanked local clubs, and discussed projects including a pottery exhibit and an anti tipping campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Woman's Club
E. C. Wade
Fe de Blade
8. C. Slaven
Henry Kendrick
Kiwanis Club
Jess M. Lewis, Jr
Rotary Club
Joseph M. Sanders
Lions’ Clube
Woman's Club
Cty
J. C. Turley
Black
F W. Udy
Slaven
Virginia Asher Bible Council Opens With Prayers
Miss Ruth Bedell sang two solos The Living God and Just for Today with James Elmer Brown as accompanist The session opened with a prayer by Mrs Lera Cox Miller and continued with readings and remarks from council members.
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James Elmer Brown
Ruth Bedell
Living God
Virginia Asher Bible Council
Mre
Lera Cox Miller
Minutes and reports highlight First Presbyterian church meeting
The March minutes were read by secretary Miss Ollie Clarkson. Treasurer Mrs. J. H. Henderson reported. Miss Lillian Mathena spoke for the employment bureau, and Miss Elmyr Barrett’s team led attendance. Miss Hattie Byrd conveyed the lesson story. A luncheon was served by First Presbyterian ladies. Announcement was made of the Virginia Bible Councils conference at Wi nona Lake in August. Miss Minnie Weaver noted the Easter breakfast at the Y next Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Clarkson
J. H. Henderson
Lillian Mathena
Employment Bureau
Elmyr Barrett
Hattie Byrd
First Presbyterian Church
National Conference of Virginia Bible Councils
Winona Lake
Minnie Weaver
Y. Quarters
Play Great Success at Buchanan Mountain School in Council
Students from Buchanan Mountain School presented a humorous and polished play at the American Legion Dug-out in Council. Highlighted by strong performances from Ruth Ranyon and Clifford Buckles, the show drew a full crowd, featured school crafts sales, and announced plans for a new infirmary with community support urged by Mrs. Henderson.
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Buchanan Mountain School
Council
American Legion
BR. A. Henderson
Clifford Buckles
Buddy Brady
New York
Ruth Ranyon
Mary Ellisa
Sunshine
Sanitarium
Mia
Whipple
Theresa Wingfield
Grace Mays
Bunch McCann
Kathleen Breeding
Mandelia McCann
Russell Mitford
Sylvia Dean
Kula Beaver
Noel Grizsle
Jim Anthony
Buddy
Miss Dean
Leonard Miller
Major Kellicott
Anthony
Misaary Deswen
Miss Gregory
Julia K. Butternip
Touleky
Billy Crabtree
B Y P U Social at First Baptist Church
The B Y P U social will be held tonight at 8 in the Y W C A rooms on Federal street. All church youth are invited for a evening of games and snacks as the events grow in popularity with a large expected attendance.
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Federal Street
Dr Northen to Teach Life of Christ Class
Dr Northen announces a Bible class at 7 30 tonight on the life of Christ attendance is desired and noted as important for parishioners and students alike.
Business Woman's Circle Meeting At Y Thursday
The Business Woman's Circle of the Woman's Missionary Auxiliary of the First Baptist church will meet at the Y on Thursday evening at 7 30. The gathering aims to discuss church and community work and plan upcoming activities.
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First Baptist Church
Pleasant Bridge Party At Fairview Apartments
Mrs J A Hammond and Mrs R W Nebinger hosted a Friday bridge gathering at Fairview apartments. Three tables of bridge provided entertainment with J K Miller taking first and Miss Ruth Bartlett second. Refreshments followed for guests Wir and Mrs R B Tate, Mr and Mrs C Gebhart, Mr and Mrs J K Miller, Mr and Mrs J A Hammond, Mr and Mrs R W Nebinger, Miss Ruth Bartlett and BK C Clark.
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J. A. Hammond
R. W. Nebinger
Fairview
J. K. Miller
Ruth Bartlett
Wir
BK. C. Clark
War Orphans Seek Home Through Legion Welfare Drive
Two World War II orphans, a two year old and a seven month old at Otter Lake Billet, face separation after their father Orvallo McKinley died and mother passed. The American Legion in Powler is coordinating care while a national endowment fund raises money for disabled veterans and orphans.
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Aman Legion
Otter Lake
Mich
West Virginia
Orvallo F. McKinley
McKinley
Camp Travis
Texas
Leota May
Colorado
Denver
Fitzsimmons Hospital
Benton County
Indiana
Benton County Board of Children's Guardians
H Ts
American Legion
Powler
Tnd
Legion
Sur Ngs
Simuar
Lydia Pinkham Herb Remedy Claims Cure for Ill Health
A letter from Mrs. E. Gouin of Los Angeles credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring health and avoiding surgery. She notes family use since age 14 and praises the product and Sanative Wash, mentioning numerous reader letters praising the remedy.
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Los
Angeles
Cal
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ogee
Adypth
Pinkham
Lodia 5
Packham
Legon seeks homes for orphans and helping mothers
A legion drive appeals to support mothers and keep children in their homes when possible. For the McKinley children whose mother has died the legion seeks suitable adoptive homes. A campaign is under way to aid orphans like these and asks the public for help today.
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Legion
McKinley
More pleas of guilty expected at Cincinnati
Federal officials anticipate additional pleas of guilty from the seventy one former municipal police officers and rural dry court agents indicted in a liquor and narcotics graft probe. Six defendants had already pleaded guilty before Judge Smith. Investigators said at least ten defendants remained to be called as the sensational trial loomed in the U S district court in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Federal Grand Jury
United States District Court
United States District
Smith Ru
Itey
Federal
Pleas Expected From Former Officers Amid Weakening Ranks
Officials anticipate pleas of guilty in the morning as confessions from the original six undermine the case. With the gradual erosion of the indicted officers' defenses, authorities see a strong possibility additional guilty pleas to follow.
Chicago Votes On Municipal Traction Ordinance
A traction ordinance approving elevated and surface line extensions and sixty eight miles of subways passes the city council and goes to Chicago voters in a municipal election. If approved, Chicago gains its first subway system and municipal ownership of carriers run by a non partisan nine member board representing the mayor and security holders.
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Chicago
Victoria Chamber opposes renewal of US Britain Japan treaty
The Victoria chamber of commerce passed a resolution against renewing the treaty governing trade with Great Britain and Japan. The pact is set to expire next year.
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Victoria
HB. CC
Victoria Chamber of Commerce
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Government to decide disposition of 400000 royalty claims
The Comptroller General will determine how to handle roughly 400000 in royalties paid to aircraft makers under a war cross license. The decision stems from an Attorney General opinion, with navy and war departments likely to proceed with future royalty contracts.
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McCain
Washington
Jly
McCarl
Sargent
Manufacturers Aircraft Association, Inc
Wright Aeronautical Corporation
Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Corporation
Wilbur
Navy
War Departments
Comproller General
Court of Clarms
Congress
Attorney General
Perkins
New Jersey
House Aircraft Committee
Manufacturers Aircraft Association
Naval Secretary
Miss Catherine Dews to Marry Count D'Azy
Announcement from Paris reports the engagement of Miss Catherine Dews of Providence Pittsburg and Pasadena with Count Charles Benoist D'Azy son of a former naval attaché in Washington. The note ends with a proverb about wisdom and folly.
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Catherine Dews
Count Dazy
Paris
Charles Benoist D'Azy
Dews
J. Howard Dewas
Providence
Pittsburg
Pasadena
Call
Count D’agy
Washington
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Woman’s Club
C. B. Wilson
W. A. Pankey
C. O. Stahlman
J. C. Nichols
J. R. Murphy
Hf. C. Weller
Bramwell
P. W. Poff
Marion Brock
Mercer County Fair
Princeton-Athens Road
R. J. Develin
Asher Bible Council
American Sugar Refining Company
Bona Wc Sugar
J. W. Waters CO
the Reliable Jewelers
Bluefield, W. Va
Flapper
Stmce, Inc
B. Y. P. U. Social
Dr. Northen
Business Woman’s Circle
Pleasant Bridge
Lydia E. Ar
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Henry Rodgin Company Jewelers
Leota May McKinley
Vanetsa Ellen McKinley
Municipal Traction
Mirplane
Gage
Julliette
Fanlay
Charlotte Haibes
Thornton-Laird CO
Bluc Seld
W. Va
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