City Coalfield Sweater Yarn Arrives and Distributions
The Red Cross sweater yarn has arrived and Mrs. Brakey and the yarn committee will operate the Red Cross rooms this afternoon from 2 to 4 to distribute yarn. Citizens may call the club rooms to secure yarn for sweaters as the supply should meet immediate needs. Conductor P M Shrewsberry changes runs between Bluefield Norton and has years of service on the Clinch Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cross
Kan
P.M. Shrewsberry
This City
Wiliamson
Shrewsberry
Bluefield
Norton 1
Sinc
Clinch Valley
Pocahontas
Municipal Council Endorses Multiple Building and Policy Requests
Last night’s council session covered routine matters including approving J. W. Peters and L. E. Henderson dwelling projects on Wayne street and Augusta street, a $2500 church on Jones street, and a $4000 residence for A. F Kingdon. An American Defense Society petition drive was authorized, a truck purchase approved to replace the current fire team, Jones street assessments finalized, and no extra police hire was decided amid a vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Peters
L. E. Henderson
Wayne Street
J. H. Thompson
Jones Street
A. F Kingdon
Augusta Street
S. Aaron
Princeton Avenue
Building Committee
American Defense Society
Congress
G. R. Carter
Red Cross Benefit Not Largely Attended at Elks Opera House
The Smarter Set and theatre staff donated services for a Red Cross matinee at the Elks' Opera House. Admissions totaled 90.50 dollars with all proceeds sent to the American Red Cross Society. Despite a small turnout, the program included German retreat footage, dancing and singing by the Smarter Set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
The
Elks’ Opera House
American Red Cross Society
J. L. Cohen
Opera
Bluefield Concert Orchestra Plans Third Nationwide Show
The Bluefield Concert Orchestra led by James Elmer Brown announces its third concert. The program features a varied selection by Bluefield musicians and promises an engaging evening for local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Concert Orchestra
James Elmer Brown
Diamonds and Hearts charm Thorpe Theatre crowd
A December 4 8 o clock performance of Diamonds and Hearts at Thorpe Theatre was staged by the local club with cast members Henrice Kalstead Emma Powell Doctor Burton W K Peters Mrs Halstead and others. Proceeds benefited the Red Cross and the theater was donated by A N Harris superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorpe Theatre
Thorpe
Diamonds and Hearts
Henrice Kalstead
Emma _ Powell
Doctor Burton
W. K. Peters
Halstead
S. W. Parker
Dwight Bradley
P. A. Wiley
Amy Halstead
Mary Smith
Joel Gray
Louise Armour
Avraham Barnes
J. H. Miller
Hanna
Barnes
Stella Nelson
Sherif
W. C
Red Cross
A. N. Harris
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Bright Skin and Health
Discover Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are a vegetable compound with olive oil marketed as a calomel substitute. The ad claims they improve complexion, boost energy, and stimulate the liver and bowels with no dangerous after effects, selling millions of boxes at 10c and 25c.
Concert at Bland Street Methodist Church Features Roanoke Guest
In Bluefield at Bland Street Methodist Church at 8 15 on Monday December 17 the orchestra will be assisted by Miss Josephine Follansbee of Roanoke formerly of Bluefield. Vincent Paciliello concertmaster will also perform solos. No admission charged an offering will be received every lady invited.
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Bluefield
Bland Street Methodist Church
Josephine Follansbee
Roanoke
Vincent Paciliello
Virginia Coal Mine Sold to West Virginia interests
Norton coalfield news reports F D Kitts of Norton sold the Marsee Coal Company of Pennington Gap to West Virginia parties for 10000 dollars. Capt D H Barger of Placteld takes over the property, leased to Vandegrift Coal Company, both West Virginia men, with challenging railroad access but rich vein prospects.
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D. H W. Barger
Lee County
Marsee Coal Company
Norton Coalfield
F. D. Kitts
Norton
Pennington Gap
West Virginia
Kitts
Clinchfield Realty Company
P.H. Marsee
D. H. Barger
Placteld
Vandegrift Coal Company
Sunday church services and schedules in the city
Multiple churches list Sunday plans including Catholic Mass at 9 50 a m First Baptist with 9 30 Sunday school and 11 a m worship Calvary Baptist 9 45 a m Sunday school and 11 a m sermon Christ Episcopal 9 45 a m Sunday school and 11 a m prayer service Friends church 9 50 a m Sunday school 11 a m and 4 30 p m preaching, plus midweek meetings and league events for various congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Harry
Mabie
Christ Episcopal
B. Payne
S&s
U. S. Hamilton
Board of Stewards
C. T. St. Clair
Calvary Baptist
H. A. Lilly
James H. Franklin
J. H. Hicks
G. W. Hetherington
W. M. Morrell
League
George I
Phillips
L. L. Moore
Christ
Covenanters
Christian Endeavor Society
Norfolk and Western faces train crew shortages amid draft exemptions
Officials of the Pocahontas division report many employees have volunteered for military service and others plan to enlist before December 12. The railroad fears a serious cut in trained trainmen and is preparing to seek exemptions for men called under the draft to prevent crippling transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Norfolk and Western Railway
United States Regular Army
How to Prevent Croup in Children
Early signs include hoarseness in a child prone to croup. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promptly when hoarseness appears to ward off the attack and prevent danger and anxiety for the child.
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Chamberlain
T S
Christmas Unit or Overcoat Listing at Princeton Avenue
A. S. Woolen Mills Co lists Christmas unit or overcoat 815 and 18 Challenge Brand at 439 Princeton Avenue. The notice identifies the brand names and address for inquiries or purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4. S. Woolen Mills Co
Princeton Avenue
Challenge Brand
A. S. Woolen Mills Co
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J. I. Rice
Misa Essie .Kibler
Kimball
Maefield
McFaddin-Honaker
Theresa Honnaker
Clarence McFaddin
Kingsport
Tenn
Blountville
McPaddin
Imperial Hotel
Raleigh Street
City Hall
R. FE. L. Fleshman
Nothfork
Buueheld Sanitarium
Fleshman Haseen
Chas
T. St. Clair
Neumonia
Vick
J. Rice McNutt, Jr
Sterling Hardware Company
United States Navy
France
McNutt
Sterling Hardware Comany
New Rex
Bland St. A
Bluefield Market Co
Tvo
Care Daily Telegraph
Charles M. Mustard
Kelley and Moyer
Rex
Bell-Ans
Stier
Chas. M. Stieff, Inc
Lynchburg, VA
LOT NO
Lionaker’s
West VA
Mercer Street Overhead Bridge
Fire Department
Rhodes
Monroe
Heidler
Crowded Mouse
Bluefielder
Virginia
Church of God
Zacherias
J. W. Likins
Bland Street Methodist
Grace Methodist
Presbyterian
Railroad
H. H. Willhost
Tl. C. Smith 2 Bros. Ty Agency
Henry Rodgin
Tiffany
Nyal
Fylm & Greear
Princeton Ave
Tazewell St
Grafanola
Ery Service
Aaron’s
Lavallieres
Waltham
D. Schlossberg & Son
Colonial Theatre
Bluefield, W. Va
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