Miss Lambert Honored By B and P Club
Miss Janie Marie Lambert president of the Business and Professional club received a surprise gift and a citation at a Monday meeting at the YWCA. Elizabeth Garland presented a wartime bond in her honor as part of club activities and a year in office tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Marie Lambert
Young Woman's Christian Association
Izabeth Garland
Ann Johnston
Helen Loyd
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Youngemen
Young Women's Christian Association
Blic
Ruby Brewer
Bernice McCoy
Ashford General Hoser
White Sulphur Springs
Ruth Sage
Effie Carter
Anne Johnston
Rosa Mariotti
Victory Exchange Stocked With Pre War Toys
A large influx of pre war toys and jewelry has reached the Victory Exchange and is now available to early visitors. A reorganized display of stock and a still life arrangement by Mrs. H D Smith drew praise, with sales including a Mexican hand wrought silver necklace set with turquoise and an oil painting. Local and visiting buyers from Virginia New York South Carolina and Washington DC have inspected the Exchange, the state's only facility of its kind, operating to convert unused items into saleable goods and to promote war bond and stamp sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Exchange
L. D. Feuchtenberger
Exchange
T. Claggett
H. D. Smith
A. L. Wellford
Mercer County War Activties Committee
E. W. Harris
Ral- Street
W. C. Warlick
Whitethorne PTA Father’s Night Friday
The Whitethorne school Parent Teacher Association will observe Father’s Night Friday December 8 at 8 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitethorne
Parent- Teacher Association
Club Calendar Circles and Circles Meeting Schedule
Wednesday 2:30 p m Circles of Trinity Methodist church at appointed places. Thursday 10:30 a m Bluefield Garden club at A hian 5:30 p m Intermediate Fellowship Bland Street church at gay 5:30 p m Business Women's circle First Baptist church at church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Bluefield Garden Club
Bland Street
Business Women's Circle
First Baptist Church
Miss Evelyn Smith Engaged to Sat. Clyde Potter
Miss Evelyn Smith of Coalwood is betrothed to Sergeant Clyde Potter son of Mr. and Mrs Jerome Potter of Big Creek The couple has no wedding date set Miss Smith attended Coalwood schools Big Creek high Perry business school and works as a cashier at the Six store Sergeant Potter served thirty three months in the South Pacific with a US Air Force unit before returning to the states The pair met during his service and are planning their future together
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Smith
Clyde Potter
Jerome Potter
Ood
Miss Smith
Coalwood
Wases
Big Creek
Perry Business School
Six
Sergeant Potter
Pound
Olga
States
South
United States Air Force
Wade Ninth Grade To Present Class Play Thursday
Wade Junior High Ninth grade mid year graduating class will stage a three act comedy Toby Helps Out by Anne Coulters Martens in the Wade auditorium at 8 PM Thursday. The plot follows pupils winning a county contest with a community house offer from a wealthy benefactor and features a large cast including Toby played by Stanley Swalls and a villainess Molly played by Peggy Nester with several students in key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Junior High School
Toby
Anne Coulters Martens
Wade
Florida
John Hambrick
Johnny
Ray Brooks
Mortimer
Stanley Swalls
Circles Host Christmas Party Time Change Notice
Circles at Immanuel Lutheran Circle 3 led by Mrs. L. D. Francis will hold a Pollyanna Christmas party at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. C. R. Panes on Mc Culloch Avenue with a time change noted. Circle 9 under Mrs. J. T. Robertson with Mrs. O. White of 1907 Bluefield Avenue and co hostess Mrs. F. A. Bell participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Francis
Pollyanna
C. R. Panes
McCulloch Avenue
J.T. Robertson
O. White
Bluefield Avenue
F. A. Bell
Pre Nuptial Affair Honors Bride Elect LaVerne Williams
A four table dessert bridge hosted by Mrs Artie Grinstead on Union Street honored Miss LaVerne Williams bride elect of Mr James Fair Jr The decor featured carnations snapdragons white satin bells and a miniature bride. High score went to Mrs Beecher Lawson low to Mrs W D Powell and Miss Hyde Jarrett won traveling prize. Mrs T H Williams mother of the bride to be won bingo linen guest prize. A dessert course of white cakes with a lily nut and coffee followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne Williams
James Fair, Jr
Artie Grinstead
Union Street
Beecher Lawson
Low
W. D. Powell
Hyde Jarrett
T. H. Williams
Lunch Room Reports At City Schools Show Meals Served
A federal panel review and FDA study cover Wadeld Pairview Wade Beaver and Ramsey schools. In October and November, Wadeld Pairview served 4 119 and 4 485 meals respectively, Beaver High 2 844 and 3 029, Ramsey 2 022 meals in 38 days. Wade runs supplementary feeding with ninth grade girls earning credits. Transportation students total 2 500 over 28 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Panel
FDA
Wadeld Pairview School
Beaver High School
Ramsey School
Gladys Corvin
Wade School
Frances Scyphers
Mrs. I. F. Hawley Returns Home From Illness Death
Mrs. I. F. Hawley of Dallas Texas came to be with her sister Mrs. J. T. Thornton on Bland road during the illness and death of Mr. Thornton and returned to her home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F. Hawley
Dallas
Tex
J. T. Thornton
Bland Road
Thornton
Grose Announces Birth of Son Richard Wayne
Mr and Mrs Sid Grose announce the arrival of a son Richard Wayne on December 1 at the home on Bluefield Princeton road. The baby weighed eight pounds at birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Grose
Richard Wayne
Bluefield-Princeton Road
Service Men's club hosts area women and guests
Fifty seven men and nine states are represented at the Service Men's club gathering with one native of the Philippines. A. A. 1st commissaire sent a $10 Christmas check, Fallen florists donated flowers, and two Alaskan dog team drivers toured the event. Mrs G W Lavender chaired with Mrs Thurman Vass as co chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Men's Club
A. A. 1St
Commissaire Intendant of
Voiture No
E. 5. Baker
Bramwell
G. W. Lavender
Thurman Vass
W. M. Currie
C. H. Goodykoontz
J. B. Belcher
J. F. Willis
Carson Mays
W. K. Lindsey
J. T. Hoback
Bernard McClaugherty
Garden Club to Hear Mrs Jackson on Christmas Literature
Bluefield Garden club members will hear Mrs C W Jackson speak on Highlights of Christmas Literature at the regular meeting Thursday at 10 30 in the Appalachian assembly room. Yearbooks will be available to all members present as announced by Mrs J M B Lewis program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Jackson
Bluefield Garden Club
Appalachian Assembly Room
Garden Club
J. M. B. Lewis
Minister Speaks At Rotary Meet Inspiring Peace Talk
At the West Virginian hotel Rotary luncheon Rev. Richard E. Evans of New York urged lasting peace after the war and warned of a future conflict if peace is not won with the war. Henry Fortune sang. James Elmer Brown played piano. Bill Graham welcomed as a new member. sympathy resolutions were read for J. T. Thornton. Visitors included Frank McKinzie Clench and Rev. Herman Jones of Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginian
Richard E. Evans
New York
Mr. Evans
Henry Fortune
James Elmer Brown
Bill Graham
J. T. Thornton
Frank McKinzie
Clench
Herman Jones
Bluefield
F. S. Easley
Navy official urges all-out war production for spares
Under-Secretary Ralph A. Bard said that 80 of every 109 combat rifles overseas and 85 of every hundred machine guns must be replaced annually. He urged a constant stream of spares to front-line troops until victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Navy
Ralph A. Bard
Kahle Speaks at Women’s Republican Club Meeting
James S Kahle Bluefield attorney spoke at the Woman's Republican club regular meeting in the Appalachian assembly room Tuesday afternoon Mrs Kahle discussed United government history since founding An urgent committee chaired by Mrs Stinson Mrs J M Tarman and Mrs H Henderson was appointed to recruit new members and boost attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Kahle
Bluefield
Woman's Republican Club
Appalachian Assembly Room
M. Tanner
J. P. Ies
Stinson
J .M. Tarman
H. Henderson
Liberty Ship Named for Former Governor Price
In Savannah Georgia on December 5 a Liberty ship was named SS James H Price in honor of former Virginia governor and Masonic leader James H Price who died in 1943 He began his political career in 1916 in the Virginia General Assembly later serving as lieutenant governor and governor Washington and Lee University graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Virginia
Old Dominion Masons
James H. Price
Louis Ware
Winnetka
Thomas Ware
Alee Temple
Price
Washington and Lee University
General Assembly of
Election Expense Statements Filed for West Virginia races
Budget Director Cleveland M Bailey winner in the third district reports receipts of 1000 from the Democratic national congressional committee and funds from the CIO PAC plus several small gifts. Paul B Ware Republican defeated for judge in the 19th circuit reports 581.94 in expenditures. Ben H Ashworth Democrat judge in the 10th circuit files no contributions and 1728.27 in expenses. Dan RB P Fi mming of St Marys reports 72.05. Democratic president pro tem of the state senate defeated for reelection in the third district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Democratic National Congressional Committee
CIO Political Action Committee
Paul B. Ware
Philippi
Ben H. Ashworth
Beckley
10Th Circuit
Dan RB. P Fieming
St. Marys
State Senate
Community Christmas Tree Plan Moves Forward in City Hall Meeting
The Community Christmas Tree committee met at city hall Tuesday afternoon to plan the project for the season. Sub-committee chairmen were appointed by J. R. Barnett, committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
J. R. Barnett
OPA Board Clarifies Canning Sugar Ration Rules
The OPA board in Bluefield Virginia states that applications for canning sugar with spare stamp 37 cannot be accepted due to expired allotment dates. It notes that the spare stamp O38 remains valid indefinitely and provides guidance for local boards on the handling of such stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Whowever
Bond Contest Urged On Virginia Side To Speed Victory
The article promotes a bond drive contest on the Virginia side with prizes of 150, 100, and 50 dollars. It urges buying E bonds for Christmas and for relatives in service, noting voting credits and the need to keep bond records with Secretary Co. L. Shufflebarger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Co. L. Shufflebarger
Past OES Officers Honored At Meeting
Past officers of the Bluefield Virginia Order of the Eastern Star chapter 102 were honored at a covered dish supper Monday evening and at the regular stated meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OES
Bluefield
Order of the Eastern Star
Meeting of Masonic Chapter In Norfolk
In the chapter room of Masonic Lodge Norfolk Walter Painter presided as worthy patron and Mary Hendricks as worthy matron welcoming honored guests. Miniature gavels tied with red ribbons were given to past officers, a $5 tuberculosis run was discussed, a memorial service remembered Mrs. Mary Abrams grand treasurer, carols, fruit cake, coffee and candy were served by Katherine Perdue led committee. Members wore formal attire and rooms were Yuletide decorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hendricks
Worth Rs Worthy
Walter Painter
Mary Abrames
Norfolk
Katherine Perdue
Graham Presbyterian Auxiliary Board Meeting This Evening
The executive board will meet at 7 45 this evening at the home of Miss Nancy Richardson. The notice specifies the Graham Presbyterian auxiliary gathering in a private residence for discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Presbyterian Auxiliary
Nancy Richardson
Committee to Meet for Youth Recreation Center Plans
The adult recreation committee will meet at the town hall Thursday at 7 30 PM to discuss further plans for the youth recreation center. R J Cousins of Bluefield Virginia will attend the meeting with the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Cousins
Bluefield
W. Va
Congressman Smith Patient In Hospital
Beckley West Virginia December 5. Rep Joe L Smith Democrat is reported as a patient in a hospital. The bulletin notes no further details about diagnosis or length of stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Smith
Beckley
W. Va
Joe L. Smith
Smith Quickly Improves After Hospital Stay
State man and eon or from then was in a hospital for treatment of a recurrence ailment. Smith's physician Dr R EB Newman said his condition was not critical and he would likely leave the hospital in a few days after returning to Beckley from Washington last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
R. EB. Newman
Beckley
Washington
Home Remedy Cough Syrup Recipe Promises Quick Relief
An at home cough syrup recipe claims swift relief for colds and big savings. It instructs dissolving sugar and water, optional corn syrup or honey, then adding 2½ ounces of Pinex for medicinal effect.
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Federal Street
Sat. Potter
Immanuel Lutheran
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Evel Co
Aria A
Bluefield, West VA
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SMC
Mrs. Jackson
Rotary Meet
James Kahle
Liberty Ship
Charleston
Cleveland M. Bailey
Secretary of State Today
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Tavewel
St Bluefield
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Bond
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RED Cross
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