Shower for Johnsons marks thirty first anniversary
Pocahontas Virginia November 22 hosted by Mrs Earl Dickens Mrs Jewel Lucas and Mrs Everett Fowler of Abbs Valley for Mr and Mrs J G Johnsons thirty first wedding anniversary. Guests played games and a salad course was served Prizes were awarded to Mrs Boone Thomas and Mrs Bill McCormick. Attendees included numerous local residents and relatives. Dr H Gray Russell Disciple missionary to Bolenge Africa spoke at the Christian church about Congo work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Earl Dickens
Jewel Lucas
Everett Fowler
Abbs Valley
J. G. Johnson
Mesdames Harve Brighthill
Stanley Ranger
Bill McCormick
Gilbert Mason
Fred Evick
Vernon Peery
Cecil Gravely
John Hawkins
Boone Thomas
Mary Zanborsky
Bull Crigger
Harold Brightbill
Wilams
McComas
John Young
Carl Boone
Boothe
Nell
Bramwell
Ernest Westmoreland
Jordan
Clyde Scott
Pauline
Zola Mae Johnson
J. B. Johnson
Joe French
Andy Dobosh
Mack Gravely
O. J. Ballard
Alfred Lively
Dewey Tabor
Kim Smith
Johnson
Africa
H. Gray Russell
Bolenge
Congo Christian Institute
Belgain
Tazewell
Christian Church
Dark Africa
Virginia Mason, Masinter elected Scottish Rite head in Virginia
Morris L. Masinter, a former Pocahontas resident now practicing law in Roanoke, was chosen prefi t of the Scottish Rite council of Virginia at the Danville meeting on October 13. Born March 11, 1893, in Pocahontas, he later studied in Roanoke and at Washington and Lee University, served in the 29th Division in World War I, and earned multiple Scottish Rite degrees.
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Virginia Masonic Herald
Morris L. Masinter
Pocahontas
Roanoke
Wasinter
Scottish Rite Council of Vnia
Danville
Virginia Masonry
W. and L University
Court of Honor
Rabban
Kazim Temple
Missionary society meets for foreign missions prayer day
The Woman's Missionary society of Pocahontas Baptist church met at the parsonage on Wednesday for an all day prayer meeting for foreign missions. Mrs. J O Johnson led a study using Fay Johnson Farmers Publishing Glad Tidings. Talks covered Baptist mission work abroad and a Lottie Moon Christmas offering appeal was made. A program is planned for December 8 evening service to take the offering. Lunch was served at noon and attendance was good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Pocahontas Baptist Church
J. O. Johnson
Fay Johnson Farmer
Lottie Moon
Miss Helen Lawford Thompson Hosts Turkey Dinner Party
Miss Helen Lawford Thompson entertained a small group for a turkey dinner at her Water Street home. The informal gathering featured light conversation and festive decorations in a quiet social evening.
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Helen Lawford Thompson
Water Street
District Methodist Society meeting in Tazewell
Mrs J K Salt Mrs L B Crawford and Mrs C M Fisher attended the district meeting of the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service held in Taze well on Tuesday. Born to Mr and Mrs Woody Mihalski a son on Sunday November 24th. Mrs Mihalski formerly Miss Kathleen Brooks daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Brooks. Born to Mr and Mrs John Imary a daughter Monday November 25th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Salt
L. B. Crawford
C. M Fisher
Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service
Tazewell
Woody Mihalski
Mihalski
Kathleen Brooks
R. C. Brooks
John Imary
Musical Notes From Pocahontas Noel Choir Practice
The Pocahontas high school's Glee club directed by Mrs. D O soles ney practiced for Christmas. The Tas Woman's club choir is preparing music for the December meeting.
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Pocahontas High School
D. O. Soles
Ney Sented
Tas Woman's Club
Christ Church Guild Meets Wednesday at Rec Center
The Christ Episcopal guild will meet Wednesday afternoon at the recreation center with Mrs C C Haga in charge of press arrangements.
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Christ Church Guild
Christ Episcopal Guild
Rec
C. C. Haga
Missionary Society Meeting At Local Baptist Church
The Baptist church hosts a Missionary Society gathering at 3 p m on Wednesday with the Women s Society of Service of the First Church set to attend. The notice confirms time and group names for the midweek meeting.
Woman's Club Meeting Scheduled at Club Rooms
A women's club will hold an afternoon meeting at the club rooms with Mrs. president set to preside. The event details are brief and indicate a local civic gathering likely focused on club business and community matters.
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Woman’ S Club
Woman's Club
Christmas Shopping Guide From Local Stores
Local stores offer a larger and more varied array of gifts for Christmas with special appeal for children. Read the Telegraph ads to find attractive items, aiding family gifts and thoughtful remembrances while saving time and stress as the holiday approaches with just twenty shopping days left.
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Telegraph
Church notices for Sunday services and communion
Edward W. Hughes rector announces Sunday school at 10 a m Hampton Crawford serves as superintendent Celebration of Holy Communion scheduled for 11 a m Readings and hymns to follow in the church calendar and local parish events.
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Edward W. Hughes
Hampton Crawford
Pisher Leads Church School and Evening Study Series
Do M Pisher pastor conducts church school at 9 45 a m with E L Heard as general superintendent Morning worship at 11 includes sermon At The Cross Lord's Supper to be administered Solo by W E Rhodes Evening worship at 5 30 features Jacob and special music by male quartet and young people's choir League gathers 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m First session of the study room Methodism's World Missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do. M. Pisher
E. L. Heard
W. E. Rhodes
Jacob
Rome
Bowden Pastoral Schedule with Paris Lambert Leader
R H Bowden pastor schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m B Y P U meets at 6 30 p m with Paris Lambert as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Bowden
Paris Lambert
Reverend Bertok Leads Morning and Evening Services
Rev. B. Bertok, pastor, conducts morning worship at 10:30 a m and evening services at 7:30 p m. The schedule offers two daily gatherings for worship.
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B. Bertok
Presbyterian Church Service Note
J. B. Jones of Bramwell pastor. Services held at 12:15 p m.
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Presbyterian Church J
Jones of
Bramwell
Mass at St Elizabeths Church Led by Rector McNulty
Pather J A McNulty rector of St Elizabeths Catholic Church conducts Mass at 8 30 a m in the parish. The notice outlines service time and church leadership for the morning observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pather
J. A. McNulty
St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church
Christmas Seals Drive Aids Tuberculosis Fight In December
Mrs. B. E. Ward, local chairman, notes growing interest in the tuberculosis problem and urges support for Christmas Seals selling throughout December. The seals fund the National Tuberculosis Association and its state, city, and county units, with a plea to help so progress may lead to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Ward
National Tuberculosis Association
Guild at St Elizabeth's welcomes three new members
Meeting at Mrs John Dorsie's home on Thursday evening the St Elizabeth's Catholic church guild admitted three new members Mrs Elio Cattaruza newly married Mrs Mae Knowles and Miss Hallie Anderson Names were exchanged for Christmas gifts and Mrs John Danko won the mystery box The next meeting will be at Mrs Joe Hrametz's home Refreshments were served.
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John Dorsie
Guild of
St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church
Elio Cattaruza
Mae Knowles
Hallie Anderson
John Danko
Joe Hrametz
Weekend Visitors and Students Leave Many Local Addresses
The community lists numerous weekend visitors and student movements. Mr and Mrs Wyrick and Mrs White attended the Tennessee Kentucky game in Knoxville and visited Miss Jackie Nowlin at the University of Tennessee. Others include patients and guests at Bluefield sanitarium Washington visits by Mrs W J German and family, Pulaski guest Rev and Mrs Fisher, and Thanksgiving helpers for E J Ellett in Martinsburg and Richmond.
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W. F. Wyrick
L. B. White
Knoxville
Jackie Nowlin
University of Tennessee
W. H. Lawford
Bluefield Sanitarium
W. J. German
Robert Goff
Goff
Washington
H. O. Sizer
Pulaski
C. M. Fisher
Helen Ellett
Martinsburg
Julian Ellett
Richmond
Carlyle Ellet
Greensboro
N. C
E. J. Ellett
James Thompson
Puel Company
Jenkin Jones
Jack Thompson
W. K. Maxey
Frank Lloyd
Frank Jr
Raymond Blankenship
Phyllis Rae
Charleston
West Virginia
Prances Yost
Ashland
Ruby Wood
Walter Harry
Dillon
S. C
Russell Sanderson
Harper Ward
Medical College of Virginia
B. E. Ward
Bill Young
Kennet Business College
Roanoke
A.T. Young
Isadore Harris
Ton Tack Ele
Warden Elbert W Wilson Disabled in Elk Season Incident
In Giles County during the three day elk season November 11 to 13, game warden Elbert W Wilson in regulation uniform was taken on duty. He was named to his post last December after a vacancy filled by Reese T. Bowen during H. S. Kinser’s incapacitating traffic accident. Kinser resigned after recovery to join Painter Motor Company staff in Tazewell.
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Tazewell County
Elbert W Wilson
Giles County
Southwest Virginia
Warden Wilson
Reese T. Bowen
H. 8. Kinser
Bland
East River Mountain
Painter Motor Company
Tazewell
Pocahontas Post Plans Regular Legion Meeting At Dig In
After a visit with Mr and Mrs Joe Greenburg Pocahontas post 14 American Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Dig In on Monday evening at 8 o clock Mrs C C Haga is substituting for Miss Mary Helen Caldwell at the Pocahontas high school during the absence of Miss Caldwell who has been away on account of the recent death of her brother a student at V P I 0 FE 8. CONFERS DEGREES At a call meeting held at the local Masonic hall on November 25 Princess Pocahontas chapter 112 Order Eastern Star degrees were conferred upon Miss Nell Prentice and Fred Tate Officers of Bluefield Va chapter 102 were in charge of the work the following taking a part in the ceremonies Mrs Pippin worthy patron M 8 Turner worthy patron Mrs Edna M Dudley associate patron Mrs Sallie Greever treasurer Mrs Macie Wallace conductress Edna E Dudley associate conductress Mrs Mary Hendricks marshal Miss Bessie Greever organist Mrs Alta Creasy Ada Miss Margaret Tate Ruth Mrs Bula Dudley Esther Hester B Nash Martha Virginia Akers Electra Mrs Ellen Lockhart warder The installation ceremonies were beautifully rendered and music furnished by Mrs J S Dudley and Arthur Wallace At the close of the meeting the worthy matron invited everyone to the dining room which was decorated in the Christmas motif where dainty refreshments were served Mrs Frank Wood and her efficient committee were in charge
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Joe Greenburg
Pocahontas Post
American Legion
Dig-In
C. C. Haga
Mary Helen Caldwell
Pocahontas High School
Miss Caldwell
Masonic Hall
Princess Pocahontas
Eastern Star
Nell Prentice
Fred Tate
Bluefield
Pippin
Turner
Edna M. Dudley
Sallie Greever
Macie Wallace
Edna E. Dudley
Mary Hendricks
Marshal
Bessie Greever
Alta Creasy
Ada
Margaret Tate
Ruth
Bula Dudley
Esther
Hester B. Nash
Martha
Virginia Akers
Electra
Ellen Lockhart
Dudley
Arthur Wallace
Prank Wood
Birthday Party Noted At Phillips Home In Falls Mills
In Falls Mills Virginia last Wednesday night Mildred Phillips was honored at a birthday party hosted by Betty Lafon and Margie Bailey at Mr. and Mrs. Joe Phillips home. Guests included Jacky Tabor Francis Thomas Junior and Mary Alice Hall Juanita and Harry Hall Preeman Turley Ruth Paynter and others. The event featured dancing games and a party plate. James Edgar Barnhill joined the U S Navy enlisting for training.
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Betty Lafon
Margie Bailey
Joe Phillips
Mildred Phillips
Jacky Tabor
Junior
Francis Thomas
Mary Alice Hall
Juanita
Harry Hall
Preeman Turley
Ruth Paynter
Bluefield
Harry Viers
Leeana Lorraine
Nancy Wi
Community Notes From Yards Virginia
Local column from Yards Virginia reports visitors including Maggie Baker and Margaret Baker from Abingdon Illinois along with Waynes Baker and E G Stuart of Cairo Illinois visiting M M Buttons family. Also notes S M Dangerfield learned of her brother Jim Durham s death in Charlottesville Virginia. R 8 Stader confined at home with illness. M M Butt and sons Eugene and Spent Sunday with sister Crea McGuire of Gan Mills W Va.
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Yards
Maggie. Baker
Ner Margaret
Abingdon
Waynes Baker
Mertens
E. G. Stuart
Cairo
Ill
M. M. Buttons
S. M. Dangerfield
Jim Durham
Charlottsville
Stader
Hope 10 Double Xmas Seal Drive in Tazewell
Tazewell Virginia November 30 volunteers under Virginia Tuberculosis Association sponsor promote the Christmas Seal Sale aiming to raise funds to battle tuberculosis. The chapter reports last year’s expenditures and outlines plans including mail campaigns, school units, broadcasts, and a 1941 objective to raise up to 2500 dollars for county work.
Forage Luncheon Hosted by Mrs G Russell
Mrs G Russell hosted a forage luncheon on Tuesday with five tables in play.
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Buenos
Benefit Bridge Party At Memorial Church Cra D C Tice
A benefit bridge event hosted by the Woman's Guild of Memorial Church is planned for Tuesday at Cra Mrs D C Tice. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Guild of Memorial Church
Cra
D. C
Tazewell Arts and Music Events Lead Local Culture Drive
The Tazewell Music Club sponsors weekly singing sessions at the Presbyterian church inviting all town vocalists to unite for a Christmas Monday night chorus. A big art display marks National Art Week with over 50 paintings and crafts from regional artists showcased in the Masonic building, featuring local and out of town artists plus a formal opening by Mrs. Minnie F. Killey. Draft notices sent from Selective Service announce draftees for 152 more men, with a half hour court ceremony honoring departing draftees, while Hemlock Cottage opens as a new gift shop showcasing Mrs. Pobst's crafts near Route 19.
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Tazewell Music Club
Presbyterian Church
Barney Stemp Fox
North Tazewell
Roy Graham Proffitt
Raven
Roanoke
Camp George Meade
Selective Service Draft Board No. 1
Jeffersonville
Tazewell County
A. C. Buchanan
Tazewell Circuit Court
P. D. Johnston
Tazewell
G. A. Pobst
Hemlock Cottage
Abingdon
Captured Still I8 Surprising McGuire In Illicit Operation
Carl McGuire is reported as unexpectedly engaged in an illicit operation. Authorities describe the scene as surprising and under investigation, with details scarce and no charges confirmed at this time. Local sources urge caution pending official statements.
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Carl McGuire
McGuire captured. whiskey and mash seized in crackdown
Laurel Creek crackdown nets McGuire after chase. 7 1/2 gallons of whiskey and a barrel of mash found. Courthouse basement storage guarded by Jailer Heldreth and his dog until legal use as evidence. Santa Claus opens Christmas windows in Tazewell area as merchants anticipate robust December business.
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Laurel Creek
Tazewell County
ABC
George Colton
Leslie DcMeans
Dan Taylor
Rufus Hagg
McGuire
Taylor
Albert G. Peery
Frumenti
Trubie Heldreth
Tazewell
North Tazewell
Santa Claus
Tazewell Study Club Sees France Program and Book Fund Update
The Tazewell Study club met Tuesday at Harmony Hall hosted by Mrs. Henry Preston Jr with Mrs. Chase Adkins assisting. Mrs. Albert G. Peery presented France covering political, financial, and industrial aspects before and during occupation, plus a look at Bank of France operations and industry shifts due to war.
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Tazewell Study Club
Harmony Hall
Henry Preston, Jr
Chase M. Adkins
France
Albert G. Peery
Bank of France
Elizabeth Belew
Conrad Litz
Brary
Marie McNulty
Hazel Ione Moss
Tazewell Woman's Club holds bi-monthly session at North Tazewell home
In a Wednesday gathering, Mrs. Sayers F. Harman discussed New Education in the U S and rural Canada’s motorized school room plan. Mrs. E L Greever spoke on The Press, tracing news gathering from early newspapers to today. Mrs. O C Tice showed a 150 year old paper to illustrate publishing service. Mrs Earnest entertained Mrs Hiley Brewster of Ridgeway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
E. L. Greever
O. C. Tice
Local notes from Tazewell and area on families and schedules
Kathleen Earnest hosts a house shower with many gifts as guests enjoy refreshments. Job updates include Daniel Earnest Jr joining a Radford powder plant and Eugene Lawson taking a position in Elbert, West Virginia. Tazewell High announces basketball schedule opening December 12 against Beaver and a county tournament planned for February. Dairy herd results from Tazewell and Wythe Bland associations show top producers, with W F Harman Jr posting a 924 pound milk yield and 60.1 fat. Frank Murray of UVA spoke to Richlands and Tazewell clubs in North Tazewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Earnest
Tazewell
Daniel Earnest, Jr
Radford
Virginia
Arman Earnest
Boissevain
Venona Earnest
D. P. Earnest
Clarence Jackson
Billy
J. L. Jackson
Elk Garden
Eugene Lawson
Elbert
W. Va
United Supply Company
L. T. Brugh
Tazewell County
Wythe-Bland
W. M. Saunder
A. R. Beavers & Sons
North Tazewell
W. F. Harman Jr
L. J. Crowgey
R. B. Painter
Cripple Creek
J. L. Brown
Carl Phillips
Wytheville
Virginia game wardens report quail short in Tazewell county
A statewide check up by Nolting shows quail supplies down in Tazewell with hunters reporting covies containing few birds due to severe winter and poor nesting conditions. Pheasants fared similarly. squirrels scarce early but improving by November 15 as their migratory rodent patterns shift. Acorns and walnuts are plentiful, hickory nuts below normal. rabbits scarcer than usual. Nocturnal hunts peak with opossum and raccoon drawn out. ground hog season closed to limit sports for certain hunters. Coons and coon dogs popular. several locals report high bag counts and kennel activity. Trapping looms as fur prices sag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Nolting
Game and Inland Fisheries Commission
E. W. Wilson
Tazewell
Wilson
Kentucky
Tennessee
Dewey Hunt
Adria
Ross Beavers
Dry Fork
Prince Edward County
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Sundaay Morning
Neighborhood News and Social Review
Pocahontas, VA
Elsa Cheek
Greta Robinson
Angelina Ritz
Ross
Mary Taylor
Bishop
Frid
Richlands
Missionary Society
Tuesday Bridge Club
E. W. Rhodes
West Water Street
Alison Prentice
Mildred Bishop
Sam Milchin
Virginia Macomn
Mitchin
Woman's Society of Service of the
Pirst T Church
Episcopal Church
First Methodist
ST. Elizabeth Guild
Falls Mills
Bailey
Palls Mills
Barberry
James Edgar Barnhill
Lu Barnhill
U. S. Navy
PF. G. McKenzie
Thomas
Ais
Ernest, Jr
V.P.1
V.M
Williamson
She Hummel, Jr
CCC
Natural Bridge
Tazewell, VA
HOPE
TB Register
Virginia Tuberculosis Association
R. E. Kitts
Sidney B. Hall
Greever
W. W. Baker
Chesterfield
W. G. Cline
R. E. Meade
W. L. Painter
J. P. McKenry
George W. St. Clair
Eliza Tynes
Grat M. Mullin
Charles M. Adkins
Grace Johnson
Ollie Kate Brittain
Kitts
Joe L. Mason
Parley
National Association
Poff
T. C. Bowen
River Jack
P. L Poff
Spartanburg, S. C
George van Lear
Garden Club
Jeff Ward
Pine Street
Higginbotham
Walrose
Phillip Killey
James Adair
Narrows
P. L. Poff
Spartanburg
Haun
Sterchi
Minnie F. Killey
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Southwest
Masonic
Killey
Dorothy Vermillion
Dublin
Mary Bonham
Louise Snavely
Chilhowie
Elmer Kiser
Prances Bundy
Cardome Academy
Georgetown
Mary Ball
W. G. Moss
Mary E. Johnston
Nancy Wardnage
NEW Enterprise
Willies
Beauty Shop
St. Clair Street
Berp
Earnest
Hiley Brewster
Ridgeway
Tazewell High School
Conley “Indow
Beaver High
Grundy
Saltville
Graham
Burkes Garden
Marion
Bristol
Frank Murray
University of Virginia
Bonnie Ray Stevens
Mer. Hazel Church
Selective Service
the Playhouse
Geo. Butt
Garage
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