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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1950

Page

5

Concord Choir to Be Heard at Athens Church Sunday

Concord college choir directed by Prof. Edward Steiner will perform The Shepherds' Christmas cantata by Martin J. Luvaas at the 11 a.m. worship service of Athens Baptist Church. The program features soloists James Queen Lia Voglio Bonnie Aliff Isabella Frazier and ensembles with The Shepherds and All Hail the Power of Jesus Name among others.

Concord Choir Athens Church Concord College Edward Steiner Martin J. Luvaas Athens Baptist Church the Fields Abiding Hark Shepherds James Queen Lia Voglio Bonnie Aliff Little Town of Bethlehem Bethlehem Isabella Frazier the Shepherds Manger Mary Elmore James Yost Arthur McInturff the East Peggy Hampbrick

Elks To Hold Last Houseparty Of Year

The BPC Elks plan the final house party of the year at the Douglas street home tonight at 8 30. A turkey dinner will be served.

Elks BPC Elks Douglas Street

Forestry tour planned for 4-H winner Modoc McKenzie

A followup tour of Modoc McKenzie’s woodland improvement project on Oakvale road will be held during Christmas vacation. New 4-H Forestry award winner and Potomac State College student Modoc McKenzie will lead the tour with A. B. Lion district extension forester announcing. Interested 4-H members and adults may attend.

Modoc McKenzie Potomac State College Oakvale Road A. B. Lion

Two Businesses Change Ownerships

Michael D. Adams Jr sold his White Diner to Fred Steele effective yesterday. Adams plans to move with his family to Albuquerque New Mexico next week to be near Mrs Adams parents. Roy L Saunders sold his Crescent Dollar stores Thorn street interest to partner D B O Bryan.

Michael D. Adams, Jr Fred Steele Adams Albuquerque N. M

Kee Street Wesleyan Guild Plans Shut-In Boxes

Members of the Kee Street Wesleyan Guild will bring fruit and meet at the church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock to prepare boxes for shut-ins.

Kee Street Wesleyan Guild

Betty Alt Circle Hosts Christmas Dinner Meeting

Mrs T H Hurt hosted the Betty Alt Circle gathering at her Bluefield Road home for a Christmas party. Seventeen members and guests enjoyed a pot luck dinner followed by a devotional and Bible lesson led by Mrs E R Shutt and Mrs Felty, who invited the group to meet in January.

Betty Alt T. H. Hurt Bluefield Road Omer C. Belcher E. R. Shutt Felty

Princeton Personalities Move Home for Holidays

Mrs. A. H. Barber departed Wednesday to return to Falls Church Virginia and was joined by her sister Mrs. J W Brown who will spend Christmas with Mrs Barber. B Lanton ill with undulant fever is reported improving at Memorial Hospital.

A. H. Barber Falls Church J. W. Brown Barber B. Lanton Memorial Hospital

Final Settlement In Damage Suit in Circuit Court

Judge D. M. Easley entered orders finalizing damage actions. Andrew M. Cox and James R. Perkey settled their claims against H. G. Meador in circuit court yesterday.

D. M. Easley Andrew M. Cox H. G. Meador James R. Perkey

Princeton Churches Plan Christmas Worship

The First Methodist Church led by Rev. B. W. John holds church school at 9 45 a m with Bill Bowman as superintendent, and morning worship at 11 00 a m the pastor preaching on the subject Test of Character. The Vesper choir directed by Brookes M Davis will sing Christmas. Union Prayer for Peace is at 7 30 p m Sunday at the First Baptist church.

B. W. John Bill Bowman Brookes M. Davis Margott First Baptist Church

Church Schedule for Johnnie Bradley Pastor

Sunday school starts at 9 45 led by Chester L Blevens superintendent. Morning worship at 11 00. BTU meets at 7 00 pm. Evening worship at 7 30. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7 30.

Johnnie Bradley Chester L. Blevens BTU

Church Services and Bible Class Schedule

The Rev. Walter E. Hoskin serves as rector. Holy communion is at 8 a.m. An adult Bible class and church school led by J. H. Hanger, superintendent, meet at 9:45. Morning prayer and a sermon are at 11 o'clock.

Walter E. Hoskin J. H. Hanger

Wonderful Name and Handel Messiah Highlight Church Services

The R and B Cox church offers Sunday school at 9 45 with H J Crute as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features a sermon The Wonderful Name and music including Grace West on piano and choral pieces. Evening worship at 7 30 is a World Peace union service broadcast on WLOH.

Ben W. Cox H. J. Crute Grace West Biggle Schubert Harris Princeton Civic Chorus WLOH

Seventh and Straley Church Services Schedule

James W. Nida is minister with church school at 9 45 a m led by Rufus D Munsey superintendent General services at 10 45 and 7 30 Special singing heard weekly Fellowship Wednesday 7 30 pm YPM 7 8 and Choir practice 8 9 pm Thursday Pastor and choir heard on WLOH Sundays at 2 pm

Straley James W. Nida Rufus D. Munsey Wloh

Christmas program and services at Thorn McNutt church

At the Thorn Street and McNutt Avenue Baptist church Rev. Clayton D. Sweet leads Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Special choir music and sermons follow. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. A Wednesday choir practice and a Friday 4:00 p.m. youth meeting are planned with charity activities and gift exchanges. Radio devotionals air daily at 8:45 a.m. on WLOH.

Thorn Street McNutt Avenue Clayton D. Sweet Robert E. Toler Baptist Training Union C. D. Sweet Norma Thompson Flora Testerman Robert Toler Women's Missionary Society Young Women's Auxiliary Girl's Royal Ambassadors the Sunbeams WLOH

Local Plant Head Rotary Speaker in Princeton Talk

Sam Laufer general manager of the Princeton Maiden Farm plant spoke to the Princeton Rotary Club about the brassiere industry. He noted 120 styles exist, Maiden Farm makes 27 styles from 8 basic designs, with 350 manufacturers overall. A new plant in Thorn street will hire 150 girls, boosting payroll, while the club endorsed Frank McKenzie for Rotary district governor. Visitors included C S Cheyney and John Nash.

Sam Laufer Princeton Maiden Farm Rotary Club of James Hedrick Laufer C. C. Linkenhaker Thorn Street John A. Womeldorf Andrew Black James Wood

Knob School PTA Holds Christmas Program and Reports Progress

Knob school PTA met with president Mrs. Paul Covey presiding. The sixth grade under Bess Hale performed The Shoemaker's Guest and sang with a vested choir. The band played Silent Night and other carols. Projects include auditorium blinds and west-end beautification. Brownie party planned for December 19. next meeting February 22 with Open House and Fathers’ Night. ERNEST WORKERS CIRCLE elected new officers at Silver Springs church Christmas party led by Mrs. Roy Saunders. Greenview WSCS schedule changed to December 19 at 10:30 a.m.

Bethlehem Princeton Friendship Garden Club PTA Harry Duncan Vance Miller Bess Hale P-Ta Charles Whittaker Ernest Workers Circle Silver Springs J. D. Viperman Roy Saunders Pansy Chambers Faye Hichman Pearl Pitcher Cockman Bill Wimmer Margaret Bish S. D. Karnes Wipperman

Settlement House Gifts From First Methodist Junior Department

Children of the Junior department at First Methodist church Sunday school will bring gifts of books games and toys on Sunday morning December 17. The presents go to Scott's Run settlement house.

Settlement House First Methodist Church Scott's Run Settlement House

City Churches Gather for Pentecostal and Episcopal Services

The Pentecostal Holiness church on Cherry Street lists Sunday school at 9:45 a m and morning worship at 11 o clock plus an evening evangelistic service at 7 30 led by Rev W W Carter of Roanoke Va Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7 30 The Rev Roy W Wood is pastor At Christ Episcopal Church Corner of Tazewell and Duhring streets Rev Frank Rowley rector services include Holy Communion at 8:00 a m morning prayer at 11 with church school and Bible class led by E D Wells A Christmas party for the church school is at 4 p m followed by Santa Claus A youth fellowship supper and play practice run Thursday 5 p m An early Sunday service from 11 a m to 2 30 p m is noted The Bible and Mary Baker Eddy writings are available for reading or purchase.

Cherry Street W. W. Carter Roanoke Roy W. Wood Christ Episcopal Tazewell Duhring Frank Rowley Holy Communion E. D. Wells Santa Claus Oung People’s Fellowship

Jehovah's Witnesses Meeting Schedule at Bland Street Hall

Public lecture Sunday 3 p. m. Watch tower study 4 p. m. Bible study Wednesday 8 p. m. Service meeting and theocratic ministry school Friday 8 p. m. at Kingdom Hall 202% Bland Street.

Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall Bland Street

Union Mission Activities and Revival Services Planned

Union Mission at 1210 Princeton avenue lists Sunday school at 2 45 p m and evening service at 7 45 p m Cottage prayer meetings run Monday Tuesday and Saturday nights Jail service Wednesday and a Thursday 7 45 p m prayer service in the Chapel A Friday prayer service at West Graham Mission Revival meetings continue at the Chapel through Sunday led by Rev B G Carnes Board of directors to meet Tuesday December 18 at Union Mission Home 421 Scott street

Union Mission Princeton Avenue M. R. Dodson West Graham Mission B. G. Carnes Union Mission Home Scott Street

First Church of Christ Scientist Notices Bland Street

Sunday school and sermon at 11 am on the topic Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. Wednesday service at 8 pm. Reading room at 111 Bland Street open daily Monday through Saturday. all are invited.

First Church OF Christ, Scienti Bland Street

Presbyterian Christmas Service Schedule and Events

The Night When Christ Was Born will headline the sermon by Pastor John A. Womeldorf at 11 o clock with music directed by W S Herring. Sunday school begins at 9 45 with Earl Hadden as superintendent. Pioneers meet 5 30, Youth Fellowship 6 30, Juniors and Junior choir Friday 4, Children's Hour Saturday 10 am. Mid week service Wednesday 7 30 and choir rehearsal 8 15. Children’s Christmas program Friday evening December 22 at 7 30.

John A. Womeldorf Ralph Goodall Presbyterian Christ W. S. Herring Earl Hadden

Guardian Qualifies as Guard for Delores Ann Helton

Alva Elswick qualified as guard for Delores Ann Helton in the county clerk’s office. Bond set at $100 with Elbert Elswick as surety.

Alva Elswick Delores Ann Helton Elbert Elswick

Radio Schedule Highlights Morning to Night on WLOH A M

Radio WLOH lists a full day of programming from 1 reveille to 10:55 sports final. Shows include Adventures of Princes Pet Whispering Strings Stars on Parade Tiger Review Rex Eleanor Morning by Request Rev Hilton Riders of Purple r M Luncheon Melodies Whispering Strings The Bandstand Evangelistic Youth Hour Afternoon by Request Old Time Hymns Supper Serenade Saturday Sports Roundup Public Health Talks Old Sarge Record Roundup Perry Como Bongs Lions Torlection Saturday Night Dancing Party News and Sports Reports plus Melody Time and News slots.

A.M Reveille Melody Mountaineers Stars On Parade Tiger Review Rex Aready Farm Paul Hall Treasury Sarge Perry Como Lions

Christmas Program and Church Meetings at LDS Chapel

Sunday school at 10 30 a m Relief Society and Priesthood meetings at 6 p m Evening sacrament service at 7 with Barbara Hansen Pauline Halterman and William A Hall as speakers MIA to present The Story of the Carols Wednesday December 20 at 7 30 p m All meetings at the LDS Chapel 137 Preston Street

Relief Society Priesthood Barbara Hansen Pauline Halterman William A. Hall Mia LDS Preston Street

North Bluefield Va Church Services

The Rev N G Smiddy pastor at North College Avenue Bluefield Virginia. Sunday school 10 am led by Arnold Shrewsbury as superintendent. Morning worship 11 o clock Evangelistic service 730 pm. Midweek prayer service Wednesday 730 pm YPE Saturday 730 pm.

North College Avenue Bluefield N. G. Smiddy Arnold Shrewsbury

Local Church Schedule at 2205 Bluefield Avenue

The Rev. Robert E. Mortensen serves as minister with Walter Tabor in charge. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m, morning service at 10 45, youth service at 6 30 p m, and evening evangelistic service at 7 30. Christmas program practice is Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings, with midweek prayer on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Bluefield Avenue Robert E. Mortensen Walter Tabor

St Marys Episcopal Church Sunday School and Meeting

Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by W E Osborne superintendent Evening service at 7 30 with sermon by Rev Ridout Congregational meeting set for 6 30 p m Monday December 18 in Williamson hall Dinner to be served by the Woman's Auxiliary

ST. Mary’s Episcopal

First Church of God Announces Weekly Schedule

Rev H Clay Dunaway presides with Sunday school at 9 45 led by Mrs W H Ealy. Morning worship at 10 45. Young peoples meeting at 6 30 led by Mrs Kyle B Shelton. Evening service at 7 30. Bible study and prayer Wednesday 7 30. Choir practice Thursday 7 30. Radio program on Station WKOY Saturday 9 00 to 9 30 a m. Junior choir Saturday 2 pm directed by Mrs S R Martin.

First Church OF God H. Clay Dunaway W. H. Ealy Young Peoples Kyle B. Shelton WKOY S. R. Martin

Immanuel Lutheran Church Advent Services Schedule

At Immanuel Lutheran Corner of south Mercer and Duhring streets, Sunday Bible school with Christmas programs at 9 45. Worship with sermon Begin ning with Jesus at 11. Luther League gathering at 5 45 with luncheon then Christmas service in Primary rooms. Vespers at 7 30 with Advent Christmas music by Beaver A Capella choir and instrumental accompaniment. Pastor Paul L Royer.

Immanuel Lutheran South Mercer Duhring Luther League Beaver A Capella Paul L. Royer

Colored News Meetings Change Schedule And NACP Meet

The Weekly Youth hour radio program moves from Thursday to Saturday 3 to 3 30 p m. The NACP will meet Sunday at 3 30 p m in Jones Street Christian church. Officers will be elected and committee reports presented.

NACP Jones Street Christian Church

Christmas Vesper Service At Caroline Community Home

The weekly vesper service was held at the Caroline Community home with Mrs. Annie Hill leading devotions and Mrs. Corrien Holland directing music and Christ birth quotations. Mrs. Armenta Wood read on Christ and Holland spoke on Sharing with the Less Fortunate. Miss Hannah Bell will lead next week. the Christian Service department plans a Christmas program and Pollyanna with Miss Olda Mae Bell in charge.

Caroline Annie Hill Corrien Holland Christ Armenta Wood

Funeral services for Mrs Ada B Saunders

The funeral for the late Mrs Ada B Saunders of 109 Ellis Street will be Sunday at 3 PM from Bethel AME church. Rev T B Scott and Rev Arthur Mitchell will officiate. She was daughter of Hugh and Margaret George of Tazewell Virginia. She is survived by six Saunders children and six grandchildren. Flowerbearers and pallbearers specified. Cars for family at 2 15 Sunday.

Ada B. Saunders Ellis Street St. Mary’s Hospital Bethel Ame T. B. Scott Arthur Mitchell Saunders Hugh Margaret George Tazewell Jessie Saunders Jessie, Jr Eddie Warren Estill M. Saunders Washington, D. C Owen Saunders Bedford Thelma Brown Youngstown James E. Saunders Louise Owens Oliver Saunders Bluefield Bethel Church

New York Butter and Eggs Market Report

Butter and eggs prices in New York on December 15 show eggs at 10 108 for bulk wholesale, with whites priced from 62 to 64 cents for various qualities. Butter holds at 212 457, steady, while creamery butter with AA to C scores ranges from 66 to 34 cents.

New York

Bulls Push Chicago Grain to New Seasonal Highs

Chicago grain markets closed with all wheat lard soybean and soy bean oil contracts reaching new seasonal highs. Cash grain reports show No 2 Yellow wheat at 1.7142 and No 3 at 1.65 percent, with Nos 4 at 15734 to 5854 and oats listed as none.

Chicago Board of Trade

Worthless Check Losses Estimated At 300 Million Annually

The article notes that some estimates place annual losses from worthless checks as high as 300 million dollars, highlighting the scale of the issue and potential impact on financial institutions and businesses.

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