Gas causes death of Concord college teacher in Athens
Miss Bernice Akers 25 a Concord State Teachers college teacher died from accidental asphyxiation after gas escaped from a stove in her two room Athens apartment. Her roommate Miss Genevieve Yeager found her body about 8 30 am with gas jets burning and radio on. An inquest attributed death to accidental gas exposure.
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Bernice Akers
Concord State Teachers College
Athens
Jerry
Greenbrier Street
Miss Akers
Genevieve Yeager
Marlinton
John Wirtz
Miss Yeager
Concord State Teachers’ College Training School
Ramsey
Bluefield
Beaver High School
Concord College
West Virginia University
Dan Akers
West Virginia Water Service Company
Glen Akers
Janice Akers
Immanuel Lutheran Church
WHIS
Parent-Teacher Association
Athens P.T. A
State Education Association
Troop 1 Girl Scouts
Luther League
The
Lutheran Synod of Virginia
Daily Vacation Bible School
Bland County
Akers
Immanual Lutheran Church
Paul L. Royer
M. A. Stevenson
Bland Street Methodist Church
Monte Vista Park
Elenora Johnston
Madlyn Totton
Grace Leedy
Tommy Fallis
Rosella Ross
E. Frazee
Lutheran Church
J. Frank Marsh
Hugh Ike Shott
Mr. Gatherum
Fred Rogers
J. A. McGuire
W. C. Slusher
Thoxine Promises Fast Sore Throat Relief
An ad touts Thoxine as a quick sore throat remedy with a single swallow. It claims dual action easing soreness and irritation while also aiding cold symptoms, suitable for children and backed by a money back guarantee with 37c 60c and $1 bottles.
Kruschen Salt Diet Advice for Fat Folks and Diet Tips
The ad warns fat folks to avoid salmon and mackerel while eating green vegetables and limiting fatty foods. It urges a morning half teaspoon Kruschen Salt with lemon juice for elimination, promising more energy and daily bowel action, with prices around 40 cents and availability at Goodykoontz Drug Store and other outlets.
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Goodykoontz
Princeton
BEB, Spangler & Co
Italian Troops Guard Against Surprise Attack
A war dispatch notes Italian troops on alert with limited fighting men seen in villages. The population consists mainly of women, children, and old men as able bodied men are likely at the front, and a correspondent describes a goat slaughtered for a raw meat banquet.
Demand life of accused gunman in courtroom drama
The accused gunman sat stony faced in a wheelchair as his trial opened. He has a long criminal record including two prior trials for his mother’s slaying. Wounded in both legs by federal agents, he cannot walk. Donald C. McGovern, a federal agent witness to Klein’s death, testified today before the court adjourned.
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Pearing
Barrett
Donald C. McGovern
Klein
Elkhorn Upland church notices and social items
Elkhorn Upland Nov 30 church schedule includes Sunday school at 10 a.m. Epworth league 7 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. Bingo at Elkhorn graded school 7:30 p.m. Public invited. Personal notes list guests and visits from Bluefield, Gilliam, Crumpler, Knoxville, Maryville, Roanoke, Scranton, Huntington, and other towns. multiple local families hosting dinners and holidays. several residents ill or traveling. mentions of dances and dances at the West Virginian hotel in Bluefield.
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Elkhorn-Upland
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Elkhorn Graded School
M. W. Griffith
Ethel Pruett
Bluefield
W. H
Delores Burchette
Knoxville
Maryville
Tenn
James Price
Betty Henthorne
Gilliam
W. Va
Steve Moore
June
Masil
Crumpler
Margaret Graham
O. A. Sturgille
Herman
Madscott
Thursay
E. F. Campbell
Barbara
H. C. Campbell
Joe
Welch
J. A. Campbell
Margaret Burchette
R. A. Ruff
Margaret
R. W. Stevens
Stevens
University of Alabama
W. E. Martin
Elizabeth Martin
W. E. Martin, Jr
Robert Martin
Pat Flannagan
Priecilla Karr
Margaret Jones
Roanoke
Dewey Mentz
Links Grove
John Militt
Scranton
Nash
Wilcoe
Stacey Stone
West Virginian
James Gillispie
Berwind
Bill Akers
Gigantic Crowds To View Bluefield Santa Parade
Bluefield will host a gigantic Santa Claus Parade featuring real Alaskan reindeer and Santa himself. The event will showcase local talent and civic clubs marching or presenting floats as thousands gather for a holiday spectacle.
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Santa Claus
Bluefield
United States
Santa
North Pole
Britain strengthens air defense with four anti-aircraft divisions
Britain forms a division of four anti-aircraft groups to defend key cities from air attack. Each group, larger than an infantry brigade, will coordinate with the Royal Air Force as the service expands. The cabinet met to discuss broader economic measures the League of Nations may apply against Italy. Botanists note wheat grains can survive about seven years, refuting tomb grain sprouting claims.
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Royal Air Force
League of Nations
Italy
Missionary Meeting Granted Interest and Nominating Report
Mrs J Howbert led a meeting with several helpers to discuss Korean mission work. Stewardship and devotional duties were assigned by Mrs Okey Stapleton. The nominating committee presented its report and nominees were approved. Rev J H Lotspiech closed with prayer.
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J. Howbert
L. Laughter
P. H. Shelton
W. FE. Jamison
Cunrtin Blanchard
W. C. Banner
J. R. Brown
F. 8
Birthday Party Honors Bernice Haynes Fourth Birthday
In Springton Nov 23 Mrs. Sam Haynes hosted a party for her daughter Bernice Jame who turned four. Attendees and helpers included Mrs. F. S. Black and several children while cake and ice cream were served. Local residents visitations noted and families repositioned after weekend travels.
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Springton
W. Va
Sam Haynes
Bernice Jame
Haynes
F. S. Black
Jimmie Bowling
Lois Black
Mildred Childress
Rinky Swim
Jimmie Dale Moore
Betty Lee
Peggy Ward
Sammy
Harry Glasscock
Sammie Dere
Bernice Jane Haynes
Hobart Burton
Claude Boyd
Matoaka
Estil Burgess
J. H. Muncey
F. N. Caldwell
K. O. Moore
Kingston
Henry Snow
W. C. Beard
Ray Hayney
Memorial Hospital
George Snidow
Guy Porter
R. T. Childres
Revival Continues In Wilcoe With Pulpit Announcements
WGIE Wilcoe West Virginia reports a two week revival ongoing for several more days. The exact times will be announced from the pulpit by Rev. J. H. Lotspeich. Past sermons have aided the community and mori' services attract many attendees. The Woman Missionary Society met at the church Tuesday afternoon. the meeting date was moved from Thursday due to Thanksgiving with Mrs. F. H. Martin presiding.
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Wilcoe
W. Va
J. H. Lotspeich
Local community honors pastor with Thanksgiving surprise
Local residents surprised their pastor with a joyful old fashioned Methodist pounding last Tuesday afternoon. They shared bountiful provisions for Thanksgiving including a prize chicken and turkey for the pastor and his family.
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Fam
Thanksgiving Visits and Guest Lists Round Local Area
Many relatives and friends gathered for Thanksgiving and weekend visits across Bluefield Swords Creek Welch and Lynchburg. Notables include Mrs C V Jackson Mrs Cole Mrs Cole Mrs H F Brooke and family Mrs Irma Haley and Mr McGhee, and the Shanklins at Lynchburg. Other travelers include J W Brooks W J Beard Billy and Mr Hi Shanklin, plus Mr Mrs Shelton Mrs Taylor and Mr Grubb.
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C. V. Jackson
Bluefield
Cole
Swords Creek
Welch
Wilcoe
H. F. Brooke
Lynchburg
Irma Haley
M. M. McGhee
McGhee
Dorothy Shelton
Dot
Virginia Beard
Dawn
Nell Shanklin
J. W. Brooks
Nemours
W. J. Beard
Billy
Shanklin
Mosby Lawrence
Charles Wesley
Christiansburg
P. H. Shelton
John Maine
Roanoke
P. J. Long
A. E. Taylor
Laeger
Taylor
Martin Ashley
W. R
Simmons
Carl Ashley
Vanco Club
John Gray
Paul Grubb
Emory and Henry
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