Giles County AAA Elections Set This Week In Virginia
Giles county AAA votes to select county and community committeemen for the agricultural conservation program. Elections occur December 4 at multiple community sites and December 5 in Narrows with 7:30 p m start times. A joint dinner with Narrows Kiwanis is planned for December 7 at Hotel General MacArthur.
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AAA
Narrows
Giles County
Giles County Aaa
Glen Lyn
Creek
Thessalin
White Gate
Eggleston
Greenalley
Starville
Trigg
Pembroke
Nture
Baliton
School House
Agriculture
Christmas seal bond sale earns strong early results
The National Tuberculosis Association reports a solid start for the Christmas seal bond sale led by Mrs. C C Linkenhaker. Giles County shows sales figures, with Celanese Corporation of America purchasing the largest local bid and M P Lawrence of Appalachian Electric Power Plant Glen Lyn taking the second largest. Narrows drive auctions reach 133000 in bonds with 99610 50 sold in 2 24 F and G certificates. E bonds quota set at 74000 with 3381 25 bought to date.
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C. C. Linkenhaker
Giles County
Celanese Corporation of America
M. P. Lawrence
Appalachian Electric Power Plant
Glen Lyn
Narrows
Esa Ps
Tuberculosis X-ray Clinic Reports Results
A clinic held November 6 to 10 by Dr J A M Thompson from the state health department screened 101 people. Of 75 adults 19 were positive and 21 negative. 6 persons were recommended for sanitarium care.
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J. A. M. Thompson
State Health Department
First Infantile Paralysis Case Reported in Giles County
The health department was informed November 23 of the first infantile paralysis case in Giles County. The patient was a minor and not of age.
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Giles County
Health Department
Methodist Drive for World Relief Begins in Narrows
The Rev Harrell Russell of the First Methodist Church calls Narrows Methodists to join a drive of 25 million dollars as part of the Crusade for Christ post war service. Crusade council members listed include D L Dilon H W Hale E Coburn T B Johnson Ralph Ott Cecil Wilkinson and many others. A reception for church members families and Narrows ministers and wives followed at the First Christian Church parsonage hosted by Rev L B Bennett and Mrs Ett.
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Methodists of
Narrows
Harrell Russell
First Methodist Church
First Methodist Church Crusade Council
D. L. Dilon
H. W. Hale
E. . Coburn
T. 8. Johnson
Ralph Ott
Cecil
L. B. Bennett
Harrell M Russell
Kathryn Ellen Bowles
John M. Bowles
William Edward Snidow
Oscar B. Snidow
Pembroke
Snidow
Camp Hood
Texas
Christ mas Party Plans For Convalescent Soldiers
A Business Professional Womens club met Monday night at 7 at the Hotel General MacArthur. They planned a Christmas party for convalescent soldiers of Ashford General at White Sulphur Springs, in conjunction with the Pioneer club of Celanese Corp Narrows, on December 15 at the hotel. Each soldier will receive a small gift. The club will meet again December 7 with a committee.
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Business Professional Womens’ Club
General MacArthur
Ashford
White Sulphur Springs
Pioneer Club
Celanese Corporation
Narrows
Birthday Party for Peter Mansfield Brings Local Children
Mrs. 8. A. Mansfield hosted a Monday party for her son Peter turning four years old. The blue and yellow decor highlighted the playroom as guests included Arthur Delagrange Ebien Delagrange Milton Simpson Connie Poling Noel Folsom Jerry Hurst Joan Witt and Anne McGinley from Ripplemead Pearisburg and nearby areas. The Christian Youth Fellowship met Tuesday at the First Christian church with Mrs Alleta Lamb guiding a social night featuring bingo and relays. Eva Hardwick serves as sponsor as they plan a Christmas program.
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A. Mansfield
Peter
Arthur
A Ebien Delagrange
Milton Simpson
Ripplemead
Connie Poling
Pearisburg
Noel
Leslie
Folsom
Jerry Hurst
Joan Witt
Anne McGinley
Christian Youth Fellowship of the First Christian Church
Alleta Lamb
Eva Hardwick
Brownie Troop Meets at Narrows Home
The Narrows brownie troop was entertained Friday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock at the home of Mrs. 8 Mansfield, assistant.
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Woman's Club
Narrows
A. Mansfield
Community event recap with local leaders and participants
The play room was decorated for the party with brown decor. Winners in the games were Billy McNeil, Penny Anne Frazier, and Nancy Sue Burton. Mrs Mansfield led entertainment with A W McNeil Hazel Campbell and Henry L Smith assisting.
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Billy McNeil
Penny Anne Frazier
Nancy Sue Burton
Mansfield
A. W. McNeil
Hazel Campbell
Henry L. Smith
Local bank pays club members and 1945 club opens
The First National Bank of Narrows paid 5500 to 107 members of the club on November 21. The club for 1945 opens December 4. Social events include dances and dinners hosted by local families. Other notes mention church meetings, holiday visits, and a birth announcement in Johnson City Tennessee.
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First National Bank of
Narrows
Pageton Woman's Society to Meet December 6
Pageton West Virginia December 2 The Christian Woman's Society Service will hold its meeting on December 6 at the home of Mrs B P Preeman. Mrs Cecil Clark entertained a cup of ladies at her home last Tuesday honoring Mrs Bob White. Raymond Rash received an injury to his eye Friday at his work in the mines. he was treated at the Stevens Clinic Welch and returned home. The Sewing Circle met at the seen Sere day night.
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First Presbyterian Church
Pauline R. Williams
French
Foy Cockerham
B. F. Sperow
J. M. Kessler
Franklin King
P. O. Ivery
J. F. Graly
Lynch
Ted
Maxine Dayton
Shenandoah
Pageton
W. Va
of Christian Woman's Society Service
B. Preeman
Cecil Clark
Cup of Ladies
Bob White
Raymond Rash
Stevens Clinic
Welch
George Hall
Robert Lee
Hall
Marlene Smith
Buddy Smith
Norma
Jane Smith
Betty Jean Rash
Allen
Francis Itehead
Joan
Buddy Pennington
Marvin
Barbara
Jerry Ayers
Barbara Pol
Shannon Freeman
Nancy White
Sandy
Patty Ross
Flora
John
Henry Bridgeman
Jimmie Wilson
Oma Corrine
Donald
Willard
Peeey
Robert
Local Social Notes Highlight Family Weekends and Travel
Names of residents and relatives appear in weekend visits and travels to towns such as Lawrenceville Virginia Radford Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg with mentions of nurses students and families visiting or hosting. Several funeral attendance and guest visits are recorded including Misses Cuba Eva Hardwick and Dorothy Sorrells among others.
Local Notes On Travel And Health
Sunday greeting with Mr and Mrs Steve Shumate. Mr and Mrs Raymond Detrich and children spent last weekend in Troutville Virginia with relatives. Eugene Freeman seaman first class on leave with his parents here. Mrs Peyton White receiving treatment at Stevens Clinic hospital in Weich.
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Steve Shumate
Raymond Detrich
Troutville
Eugene Freeman
Seaman
Serene
Antenne Weer
Peyton White
Stevens Clinic
Weich
Oyster Stew For Cold Weather Supper
A steaming hot bowl of oyster stew fits cold days and helps milk intake for adults and children. Jimmy's Restaurant in Bluefield offers the dish, noting its easy digestion for younger diners.
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Bluefield
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News of
National Tuberculosis Association
Narrows Kiwanis Club
UDC
McComas
United Daughters of Confederacy
James Adair
Narrows Motor Company
Main Street
W. O. Woodson
R. B. Hudson
Renick
Alderson
Church
Dr. Caldwell
Savings Club
WMS
First Baptist Church
George Johnson
Pauline, R. Williams
Richmond
Sterling R. Johnson
T/S
R. Johnson
Hattiesburg, Miss
Enos Wag
Rich Creek
Wagner
G. L. Beamer
Chilhowie
Gresory
Bath County
Katherine Patricia Fine
Johnson City
Tenn
Parley Fine
Sue Johnson
Lieutenant Pine
Armed Services
Sue Woodson
Oak Ridge
Mae H. Johnson
Jefferson High School
Luvicy Bird
Gregory
Christiansburg
DU Pont
Crystal
Lucite
Roer Area
Alsdorf
Wurselen
Aachen
Belgium
Ameri
Aldenhoven
Hongen
Frenz
Eschweiler
Stolberg
Wenous
Julich
Kirchberg
Stetternich
Niederziers
Mergenich
Lendersdorf
Germany
Rotgen
Eupen
Miles
Moubed Pnideggen
Roer River
Lindern
Dusseldorf
Duren
Roer
Pageton, W. VA
B. G. Lafon
Pfc
Opal Lafon
France
Earl Davis
Childre Bottom Creek
R. P. Beamer
Mabel Beamer
W. L. Tiller
N. Showalter
Radford
J. L. Killoran
Drummondsville
Quebec
Canada
Harrisonburg
Neal
Edna Anne Smith
Mary On
One College
Fredericksburg
Han
R. B
Piper
Virginia
van Heusen
Mickey
Walt Disney
Silky
Cookie J
Firestone
America
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