Firm Party Held At Glenwood
A large Automotive Supply firm gathering at the Mercer County suction center in Glenwood Park attracted over fifty attendees from four stores in Princeton Bluefield Norton and Pulaski Va. The event ran 2 pm to midnight with a 7 pm dinner by the Carr Memorial church Missionary Society. Entertainment featured jokes stories and group singing with a harvest themed setting and pheasant served from Mr Kinzie’s South Dakota hunting trip. Special guests included Fred P. Edwards H. C. Lag enby and Jim Carrick Mercer county agent.
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Automotive Supply
Mercer County
Glenwood Park
Princeton
Bluefield
Norton
Pulaski
Missionary Society of the Carr Memorial Church
Dan
Gates
Frank McKindle
Pore DA Ry
George H. Foresman
Sam H
Eddie Kays
John Wickham
Mrs. Foresman
H. C. Lagenby
Jim Carrick
Mercer
Brooks stationed in Germany with 264th Ordnance team
Claude R. Brooks, son of C. B. Brooks of 828 Bramwell Road, is stationed in Griesheim near Frankfurt, Germany with the 264th Ordnance General Supply team. He serves as chief editor in the stock records editton section of the Griesheim Ordnance depot. He departed March 30, 1946, hoping to return for Christmas. Prior to service he worked for Bluefield Supply Company.
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Claude R. Brooks
C. B. Brooks
Bramwell Road
Griesheim
Germany
Frankfurt Main
264Th Ordnance General
Brooks
Fire Marshal Warns Of Holiday Hazards
Fire Marshal Robert H. Kidd cautioned West Virginians that December sees the most fire deaths. He cited 33 deaths in December 1945 and 34 in December 1944, blaming holiday rush, Christmas trees, inflammable decorations, and indoor heating for higher incidents and urging extra precautions.
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Charleston
W. Va
Robert H. Kidd
West
Hendricks Child Struck By Auto In Bluefield
Anna Marie Hendricks, 3, daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Hendricks of 2031 Wythe Avenue, was slightly injured when she ran into a Bluefield Cab Co. cab. The driver, James Touchins, 19, of Bluefield, was held in jail on a reckless driving charge after the incident near St Luke's Hospital.
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Anna Marie Hendricks
Mra
Hendricks
Wythe
A Are
Coal Strike Fears Ruhr Miners Abroad
Ruhr miners in Essen fear the United States coal strike will disrupt relief supplies and tighten belts further. At Zoolverein pit workers discuss the impact with colleagues abroad while noting Germany’s official 3996 calorie ration still falls short for heavy labor. Erich Lefelder, a 38 year old Communist, warns Americans striking could affect coal exports and fuel future needs.
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Essen
Germany
Ruhr
United States
Zoolverein
Erich Lefelder
Gold Star Memorial Day Proclaimed by Governor
Governor Meadows proclaims tomorrow as Gold Star Memorial Day to honor West Virginia’s fallen in World War II. He notes the debt of gratitude to the 300,000 Americans who gave their lives and says the memory preserves national independence and citizens’ rights. The observance is sponsored by the National Council of American War Dads.
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Charleston
W. Va
Meadows
National Council of American War Dads
Indoor Yule Tree Lighting Rule Clarified
Washington reports John D. Small clarifies that indoor home Christmas trees may be lit despite coal strike dimout rules, while indoor trees in stores and business buildings and all outdoor lights remain restricted. Also includes a nut roasting quick recipe using nut meat halves oil salt and cooking fat.
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Washington
Santa Claus
John D. Small
Amonate PTA Thanksgiving Program and Community Notes
Amonate Virginia November 30 Baldwin P T A met at the school this week for a Thanksgiving program. Gwendolyn and Frances Humphreys performed two musical numbers. The society voted to buy Christmas treats for the school children. The first grade won the attendance prize. Home Room Mothers and teachers of the second grade served refreshments. Birth notice to Everette Hutchinson and wife for son Irolet Ray born at Bluefield sanitarium. Birthday party hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Greer for daughter Dot. games, contests and refreshments for Bobby Hutcherson and others. Margaret Clark of Radford College initiated into the German club there. Mrs Bob Dye returned from Clinch Valley Clinic. Mr and Mrs C E Brewster and son Roger spent Thanksgiving with relatives at Gap Mills. Mr and Mrs Roger Combs and Jonee spent weekend in Bris alim.
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Amonate
Baldwin P.T.A
Gwendolyn
Frances Humphreys
Elizabeth Greer
Dot
Bobby Hutcherson
Christine Donley
Shirley Brewster
Teddy Nicholson
Jimmy Hutcherson
Kay Spears
Rita Pruett
Ernest Lynn
Benny Lynn
Janice Rimmer
Betty Large
Mae Dotson
Jean Panies
Charlie Folden
Audrey No
Bob Dye
Clinch Valley Clinic
C. E. Brewster
Roger
Gap Mills
Roger Combs
Jonee
Brisal
Disabled Vets Day Observance Acknowledged by DAV Leader
Taft Johnson of the Disabled American Veterans Mitchell chapter No. 7 stated that the fifth anniversary of the first Sunday in December 1941 marks a fitting time to observe Disabled American Veterans Day. He notes growth in wartime veterans and disability recipients since Pearl Harbor.
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Taft Johnson
John
Pearl Harbor
Amercans
America
Egypts cotton exports rise in early season totals
Egypt's cotton exports from Sept 1 to Nov 27 reached 1,141,506 kantars, up from 713,730 kantars the previous year. From March 7 to Nov 27, barter shipments totaled 36,232 bales valued at 750,000 Egyptian pounds, mainly to Italy in exchange for textiles and artificial silk. Pecans, hickory nuts and English walnuts require no skin removal before roasting.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Italy
Dr Newman To Speak At VPI Alumni Meeting
Dr Walter Newman newly appointed vice president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute will guest speak at a VPI alumni meeting December 6 at the University Club at 8 p.m. Other VPI guests include C P Miles dean of the college and Mrs H B Redd secretary treasurer of the General Alumni Association. A film of a VPI football game will follow the address and an informal smoker will be held for all alumni.
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Walter 8. Newman
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
VPI
University Club
Newman
C. P. Miles
H. B. Redd
General Alumni Association
Mine Union Retains Virginia Attorney For SCC Hearing
Richmond Virginia November 40 The United Mine Workers retained Gordon B Ambler former mayor of Richmond to represent the union and its president John L Lewis in the Blue Sky securities law case set for hearing Monday before the state corporation commission Werne counsel for the Richmond Better Business Bureau filed the complaint alleging the union sells membership without complying with Virginia securities law Ambler said he had only just taken the case and might seek no continuance Lewis faces federal contempt charges in Washington Ambler noted his appearance concerns only the Virginia proceeding and Lewis may be unavailable for Monday的重要
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Richmond
United Mine Workers Today
Gordon B. Ambler
John L. Lewis
State Corporation Commission
Lewis
SCC
C. Victor Werne
Richmond Better Business Bureau
the Mineral Union
Virgina Securities
Verne
Itis
Ambler
Washington
Salvation Army Opens Booth in front of Cox’s Department Store
The Salvation Army started its first Christmas Cheer fund booth on Federal Street in front of Cox’s Department Store. Mayor A. Harry West was first donor, followed by shoppers as carols played and donations added to the fund for Bluefield’s needy by December 26. Ut. Charlotte Sarua and Captain Barton Baker staff the booth as donations support food and presents for those in need.
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Salvation Army
Cox's Department Store
Federal Street
A. Harry West
Charlotte Sarua
Barton Baker
Bluefield
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Glenwood
ASCO
Swift Review
Grace Nell Crowell
Jeffries Pharmacy
Feneral St
Bluefield, W. VA
Ea Bulova
Bo Mae Ae
Aia
Rene
TV8
Federal St. Ney Creeolt
Ralph M. Welch
St. Paul
Amonate, VA
Everette Hutchirson
Irolet Ray
Bluefield Sanitarium
Margaret Clark
Radford College
P. C. Clark
Binefield Furniture Company
Dr. Newman
Mine Union
Virginia
Alexis Smith
Baypaina
Thalne
Cavalie
Frinceton Ave
Decker Edge
Repid
W. Ve
Ortley
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