Bluefield to Lead U.S. 21 Promotion Caravan North
Bluefield will host a week long push with Charlotte and other cities to promote U.S. 21 from the lakes to Cleveland. The Great Lakes to Florida Highway Association will send three local men joined by hotel, chamber, and newspaper contact teams to showcase the route as the fastest connector with good conditions and scenic value. Leaders Weiss er Bowen of Wytheville and Al Bechtold of Charlotte travel with C. L. Corpening of Statesville as they begin tonight, with W. J. Cole and Harry Burnett joining later along with Eddy Steele and Art Oliver to accompany the caravan north. The drive reflects rising travel interest on U.S. 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Charlotte
U. S
Great Lakes
U. S. 21
The
Lakes
Florida
Weisser K. Bowen
Wytheville
al Bechtold
Highway Association
C. L. Corpening
Statesville
Local Union Meeting Attendees Listed From Anawalt
McDowell West Virginia reports a union meeting in Anawalt with attendees Rev. D F Wyrick Jr Miss Hazel Bowman Miss Myrtle Bowman Georgia Spring Walker Carter and Pete Ful as noted by Mrs James Dixon correspondent from McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
W. Va
James Dixon
Local residents visit friends and relatives in neighboring towns
The community from Virginia and nearby towns, including Bowman, Bowles, Norris, and Reynolds families, visited relatives and friends across Keystone, Narrows, Princeton, Gauley, and Welch. Several recovering from operations and trips to Welch hospital are noted among the social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samene Bowman
Stanley Bowles
H Keith
Ville
F. Reynolds
Wm Norris
J.cunningham
James Dixon
Bland Spencer
Keystone
William Norris
Caretta Wedsay
Cora Phillips
Narrows
Parley R
Newton Bowman
Hazel
Myrtle
Robert Hash
Ransom
James
Dees
Ella Lee
Gauley
Maude Tate
Princeton
Reynolds
Co. P. Gravely
Welcheney Hospital
Carless Poff
Hter
Sophia
Hugh Poff
Alva Trent
North Carolina
Church Circle plans December meeting in War
Wart Va area notices report Circle No 2 chaired by Mrs J W Gates will meet at Mrs Charlie Colemans East War on December 5 at 2 30 pm All members urged to attend Pollyannas to be revealed at this meeting Calvary church regular business meeting notes minutes include Christmas party plans December 19 and choir practice Birth announcements list several local families welcoming new babies Dr J G Anderson Jr noted as dentist and community member Cordisco funeral notices report Mrs Tresa Cordisco 64 died November 22 in War with services at Cordisco home Rev E P McDonald officiating burial at Woodlawn near Bluefield. L M Auer elected president of local organization.
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Wart
Circle No
Calvary Church
J. W
Bob Humphreys
J. T. Linkous
C. L. Porter
Charlie Coleman
Bert Edwards
R. M. Berry
E. M. Creed
J. G. Anderson Jr
Stevens Clinic Hospital
Welch
Anderson
McDowell Dental Clinic
Asheville
N. C
Cordisco
Tresa Carorino Cordisco
Miss Cordisco
Italy
Joseph
Pete
Patsy
E. P. McDonald
Woodlawn
Bluefield
Miss Mary Falke Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Miss Mary Florence Falke underwent an emergency appendectomy Saturday evening at Grace Hospital, Welch. She is a student at a nearby college, and Thanksgiving holidays were spent with her parents.
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Mary Florence Falke
Grace Hospital
Welch
Jewell Altizer
Earl Tickle
Arthur Williams
Pineridge
Yukon
Harry Booth
Excelsior
Havace
W. A. Carr
Wayne Creed
War
John Creed
Elkhorn
Honaker
L. B. Padgett
Revival at Coalwood Community Church Starts December 1
A two weeks revival will begin Sunday December 1 at Coalwood Community church with Rev Carl Looney of near Grundy Virginia conducting the services. The Rev Mr Looney formerly pastor of the Keystone Eckman Methodist charge now devotes his time to evangelistic work. Services will begin each evening at 7 o clock.
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Coalwood
Coalwood Community Church
Carl Looney
Near Grundy
Mr. Looney
Keystone- Eckman Methodist
Excelsior Baptist Church Announcement Schedule
Excelsior Baptist Church lists Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 45 with church choir music. Evening services follow at 7 30 p m and B Y P U meets at 6 30 p m. Mid week praise and prayer services are held each Wednesday.
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Excelsior Baptist Church
Leg Broken Child Treated At Welch Hospital
J. D. Smith, young son of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Smith, broke his right leg after a fall from a fence. He received treatment at Welch hospital and was later discharged to return home.
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J. D. Smith
G. C. Smith
Welch Hospital
Band Mothers Meeting Urged at War Excelsior Junior
All band mothers are urged to meet at the War Excelsior junior location. The notice calls for attendance by guardians and supporters to discuss band activities and upcoming events. Requires prompt participation from families involved.
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Excelsior
Victory Rebekah Lodge No 70 Convene Tuesday Evening
Victory Rebekah lodge No 70 will convene on Tuesday evening at 7 30. Initiatory degree will feature the regular meeting. Following the initiation a social hour will be held. It is urgent that all members of the degree staff be in attendance and prepared to give the work.
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Victory Rebekah Lodge No
Bundles for Britain drive raises 64 dollars
The War drive last week collected 64 dollars and a large bundle of warm clothes. Major contributions came from the War Kiwanis club and the Women's Society of Christian Service of the War Methodist church. Active participants included Margaret Anners, Jean Potter, Mary Elien Misrach, and Cecil Buko.
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Britain
War Kiwanis Club
Women's Society of Christian Service
War Methodist Church
Margaret Anners
Jean Potter
Mary Elien Misrach
Cecil Buko
Oo Dyer Little
R. J. En
Red Cross Workers Knitting in Sweaters Mufflers and Shawls
All women now knitting for the Red Cross are urged to continue work on sweaters mufflers and shawls. The call emphasizes sustained effort to supply garments for those in need and supports community relief during ongoing wartime shortages.
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RED Cross
Local knitters urged to complete tasks by December 12
Community notices urge completing projects and sending them with Mrs. R. V. Myers for the next shipment. Additional yarn arrived for men and women sweaters and mufflers. Various house guests visit in Welch Yukon War and nearby towns. A UK casualty statistic notes one British man in fifty died or was wounded in World War I.
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R. V. Myers
Farewell Party For Mrs. Ross Elliott Moves To Affinity
Springton correspondents report a farewell gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Johnson in Springton on November 30. Mrs. Ross Elliott leaves for Affinity, West Virginia, where her husband Ross A. Elliott is employed. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Sigman, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Haynes, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Johnson, Mrs. M. C. Thompson, and others. Gifts were given to Mrs. Elliott.
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Springton
W. Va
E. H. Johnson
Ross Elliott
Affinity
Ross A. Elliott
Clyde Armstrong
Nelson Sigman
Sam Haynes
M. C. Thompson
Ray Haynes
George Lester
Guy O’donnell
Jaanita Ball
Louise Johnson
Elliott
Ninth Birthday Celebration At Mrs Haynes Home
Mrs Haynes hosted a Friday evening party for her daughter Bernice Jane’s ninth birthday. Games and contests entertained a group of girls and boys with Mildred Childers as prize winner. Refreshments served to a long list of attendees including Dorothy Thompson Eddie Patricia Brehm Bretta Johnson Loretta Johnson Joe Haynes Jo Ann Haynes Lois Black Louise Jones Delores Jones Effie Roberts Jean Price Cameron Lois Buchanan Betty Sue Pope Mildred Ruby White Loraine Collins Jeanette Haynes and Bernice Haynes. Mildred Childress assisted. The honoree received many nice gifts.
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Sam Haynes
Bernice Jane
Mildred Childers
Dorothy Thompson
Eddie
Patricia Brehm
Bretta
Loretta Johnson
Joe
Jo Ann Haynes
Lois Black
Louise
Delores Jones
Effie A Roberts
Jean Price
Cameron
Lois Buchanan
Betty Sue Pope
Mildred
Ruby White
Loraine Collins
Jeanette
Bernice Haynes
Mildred Childress
Mrs. Haynes
Thanksgiving Visits Across Town Reach Roanoke and Tazewell
Mr and Mrs Gordon Carter of Matoaka spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Sam Haynes. Elizabeth Haynes, studying at Little Prench, remained with the Haynes family. Bettie Black and Mary Beard returned to Roanoke after Thanksgiving at home. Mr and Mrs George Laster and family visited Tazewell for a birthday party honoring Lester’s aged father.
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Gordon Carter
Matoaka
Sam Haynes
Elizabeth Haynes
Little Prench
Bettie Black
Mary Beard
Roanoke
George Laster
Tazewell
Lester
Gold Medal Haarlem Of Capsules Adverts
An old pharmacal ad promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Of Capsules for overtaxed kidneys and irritated bladder. It claims immediate action as a safe stimulant diuretic, urges purchase at drugstores for 36 cents, and warns not to accept substitutes.
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Beaver High School
Helen Warden
Prim Priscillas
John Alden
H-Y
Lacy Edwards
P. F. Warns
George Co. Smith
Paul Williams
Floyd Detamore
Dayton, Va
Detamore
Janet Queen
R. EB. Campbell
East War
Robert Lewis
Campbell
Carrie Smith
Fromfly
Davy
Saeger
Big Creek
L. M. Auer
Alexander
Patricia
Beatrice
Tims Vewet
Tal
Henry Rodgin Co
Rodgin
Rebekahs
Bradmann
Bland St
Lite
London
Women’s Volunteer Service
City
Byron Gates
Roger
A. C. Young
Blacksburg
Marvin Yost
Diana
Louis Mahone
Shaman’s
Princeton Ave
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