Prosperous Year for Graham Church in Bluefield
The 1941 record at Graham Presbyterian Church Bluefield Virginia credits Rev. J B Jones with reviving interest. The church's dilapidated building, abandoned Sunday school and inactive ladies auxiliary were renewed through Jones leadership and a fiftieth anniversary celebration. The congregation expanded Bible classes weekly and added kitchen planning while Jones ministers across two states and three towns.
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Graham
Bluefield
J. 8. Jones
Jones
Tion
Graham Presbyterian Church
W. Va
Bram Pocahontas
Bramwell
Dudley Banquet Tonight Honors Local Hero
Bill Dudley, hometown football hero, is feted at a West Bluefield banquet tonight. The event salutes his comeback and brings pride to his family and town amid hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Dudley
Bluefield
Bill
Bluefield Leader Col Thomas Dies and Town Mourns
The longtime Bluefield figure and former mayor is remembered as a prominent local leader. Peace to his ashes. The town honors the legacy of Col Thomas as a landmark in Greater Bluefield. Data from the era reflects community loss and reflection on public service.
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Thomas
Bluefield
Virginia Side Churches and Services Schedule
Virginia side churches list Sunday school times and services. Pocahontas St. Pauls Mission Chapel West Graham and Graham Presbyterian details include pastors, superintendents, Bible classes, youth groups, and upcoming meetings and sermon topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's Mission Chapel
Henry Goosby
E. W. Hughes
Princeton WPA street work scheduled in county seat
Princeton city engineer R H Thorne said a $127 682 WPA street project will resurface and recondition many streets in Princeton and surrounding county seats. Work will be supervised by city officials with plans submitted to the WPA office in Beckley and starting once approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Thorne
Princeton
M. Houchins
Department of Public Safety
Corrinne Booker
Democratic National Committee
Bluefield
Harley M. Kilgore
WPA
Thorne
Princeton Avenue
South Avenue
Ritchie Street
North Ninth Street
North Seventh Street
Lee Street
East Highland Avenue
North Second Street
Bluefie Avenue
South Fourth Street
East Harrison Street
Kee Street
McNutt Avenue
Beckley
Beaver Students Enter Speech Contest in Bristol
Seven Beaver high school students left the city yesterday morning to compete in the Appalachian Student Speech contest in Bristol today and tomorrow. Representing the Beaver chapter of the National Speech League are Dorothy Whittaker Louise Egbert Richard Barton Judith Stafford Betty Witherne Juanita Bruce and Janet Miss Leone Westover accompanied by public speaking instructor and Principal 7.
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Beaver High School
Bristol
Beaver Chapter
National League
Dorothy Whittaker
Louise Egbert
Richard Barton
Judith Stafford
Betty Witherne
Juanita Bruce
Janet Miss Leone Westover
West Virginia Engineers Meeting Postponed
The regular meeting of the West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers scheduled for December 20 has been postponed. The postponement was announced yesterday and details of the new date were not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Te Society of Professional Engineers
Fayette County Soldier Killed in Hawaii Attack
West Virginians lost seven service members in the Hawaii raid as the War Department lists Corporal Claude I. Bryant Summersville Private Robert L. Hull Jr Wheeling and Private Russell P Vidoloff Mahan Fayette County. State police and officials warn against tire sales before December 22 while civilian defense steps expand. Governor Neely orders Capitol dome lights out. Ernest L Bailey seeks vehicle readiness data as return rates lag.
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War Department
Claude I. Bryant
Summersville
Robert L. Hull, Jr
Wheeling
Russell P. Vidoloff
Mahan
Fayette County
Carleton C. Pierce
West Virginia
John W. Bosworth
Price
Washington
Neely
Capitol Dome
Kanawha Valley
Ernest L. Bailey
Bailey
Mrs. T. E. Jones of Tyler County Dies
Middlebourne, W V Dec 12 Mrs T E Jones mother of Orren Jones former member of the house of delegates from Tyler county and secretary of the West Virginia Bakers association died yesterday at her home Funeral services will be held Sunday She is survived by her husband and another son Harry Jones
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Middlebourne
W. Va
T. E. Jones
Orren Jones
House of Delegates
Tyler County
West Virginia Bakers Association
Harry Jones
Buchanan County Red Cross backs war effort and film trailers
At a December dinner meeting the Grundy news chronicled, the Buchanan County Red Cross pledged support to the War relief fund and authorized purchase of two movie trailers to show county residents how their donations aid the war. Mrs. H B Price, secretary, urged other organizations to follow the Chamber of Commerce guiding example.
Buchanan Men Listed Stationed in Pacific War Zones
Local authorities list Buchanan men stationed in Pacific war zones. Hawaii includes Army personnel Roland R. Ad Patterson, Barib3, lie, Grundy Grundy, Nichols, Mt. Heron inson, Grundy and Navy sailor Roy sykes, Grundy. Brazil Owen, Grundy. Philippines Army names include Woodrow Lester, Grundy, Alvie Smith, Stacy, Stuart H. Smith, Stacy.
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Pacific
Hawaii
Army
Roland R. Ad- Patterson
Barib3
Lie
Grundy Grundy
Nichols
Mt. Heroninson
Grundy
Navy
Roy “Sykes
Brazil
Owen
Philippines
Woodrow Lester
Alvie Smith
Stacy
Stuart H. Smith
Local Figures Linked to Hurley and Grundy Roles
Paul Cearberry of Hurley, Walter Smith of Grundy, Cornice M Street and Skeggs are named in a local notice listing residents and involved parties. The brief item records these individuals in connection with an unspecified civic matter.
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Paul Cearberry
Hurley
Walter Smith
Grundy
Cornice M. Street
Skeggs
Death of Mrs Myrtle Iron of Grundy
Mrs Myrtle Iron a Grundy resident died yesterday morning in Grundy hospital after a short illness. She is survived by her husband McCoy Iron two sons Robert of Grundy and Raymond in the U S Navy two sisters Mrs Bert Ra Keen Jr Miss Lucille and Esther Iron all of Grundy and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held this afternoon at the Grundy Baptist church with Rev L W Kersey officiating assisted by Rev Frank Clark of Abingdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Smith Iron
Grundy
Grundy Hospital
McCoy Iron
Robert Tron
Raymond
U. S. Navy
Ne. Riters
Bert Ra Keen, Jr
Lucille
Esther Iron
Grundy Baptist Church
L. W. Kersey
Frank Clark
Abingdon
Kingdom Conquests and Christian Attitude Sermons at Grun
Wesley FP Ledford, pastor, announces church services at Grun dy Churches Methodist. Morning worship at 11 with the Coming Kingdom sermon series subject Kingdom Conquests. Evening service 7 30 features The Christian Attitude in a World at War. Sunday school at 9 50 and Bible classes for men and women. Young people fellowship 6 30. Mission study by Woman's Society of Christian Service Wednesday 7 30.
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West Graham
H. Arthur Phillips
Tor
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Board of Education
Wesley FP. Ledford
Woman's Society of Christian Service
C. H. Patterson
W. . Parish
Youth meeting and church services schedule
Young people meet at 6 45 with Miss Marion Shultz and Keith Spur in charge. Kersey pastor. Sunday service at 9 45. John P Rolle superintendent. Morning worship at 11 o clock and evening service at 7 30. Sermons by the pastor. B T U at 6 30 with Elmer E Dixon director.
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Young People
Marion Shultz
Keith Spur
Kersey
John Prolle
Elmer E. Dixon
VanSant Presbyterian Church Services and Leaders
Patterson pastor leads Sunday school at 10 with Fred Short as superintendent. Evening worship at 7 features preaching by the pastor. Young peoples meeting Fridays at 7. Watkins Chapel led by W F Ledford with church school at 2 and worship at 3. Tarpon Springs spring water levels rise and fall with Gulf tides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vansant Presbyterian
C. H. Patterson
Fred Short
Young Peoples Meeting
Watkins Chapel
W. F. Ledford
Tarpon Springs
Fla
Gulf of Mexico
Bi Tone Laxative Pills and Remedies Ad
Vintage ad promoting Bi Tone products for constipation and relief from winter malaise. Claims Bi Tone Laxative Pills restore vigor and pep, with additional remedies including nose drops headache cure stomach acids and antiseptic solutions.
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Virginia News
Graham Presbyterians
J. S. Jones
Camp Lee
Osborne
Chicago House Furniture Company
Better Service Club
Trinity Methodist
Bill Coleman, Jr
Graham High School
Philippine Islands
Mercer County Sing Association
Mercer and
Streets
W. A
Panay
B. Lusk
Norfolk and Western
St. Luke's Hospital
Mr. Lusk
Terian
J Jones
Memorial Baptist
Cummins
W. Newton
Dudley
Virginia
Ohio
Maine
Tazewell Orange Fruit
Rineless
Freeman’s Wholesale and Retail
Calif
Ibs
Freeman's
Oppo
Watson's Bargain Store
Cor
Bland & McCulloch Avenue
Virginia Side Churches
Christ Church
Pocahontas
Hampton Crawford
American Bible Society
Presbyterian
Graham Presby
State
Charleston
West
Buchanan County Coalfield
A.C. Drive
Buchanan Chamber of Commerce
Richardson Gidg
Buchanan
Sanders Farm
Myrtle Iron
Grundy Churches
Methodist
First Presbyterian Church
William Crowe, Jr
Is A. M
Mill’s
Stokely’s
Stokely Finest
van Camp Pork & Beans
Kirk
NS Cb
Nomar
Doz
Tate
Mill's Food Market
Cross and Blackwell
Humphrey & Smith
S. Bland ST
Telegraph Commercial Printing Co
Bland Street
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