WHIS Bluefield NBC salute features Graham McNamee on air
WHIS Bluefield aired an NBC Blue salute broadcast led by veteran announcer Graham McNamee as master of ceremonies. The program highlighted Ted Malone and Willard Robinson segments and showcased Lindsey Allley's Mere Man Mere Maid with Myles Foland.
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Graham
NBC Blue
Ted Malone
Mike
Chamber Music Society of
Lower Basin Street
Willard Robinson
Lindsey Alley
Lindsey
Myles Foland
Myles
RADIO IMBOREE SCHEDULE MASHUP OF 1960S CLUB NIGHTS
A fragmented listing shows a dense radio imbroglio with multiple segments and sponsor cues including Hillbilly Ja Bs Uncle Gus and Gang Lilly Mount Buskirk Bro Musical Clo News Chicago House Morning Salon Morning Devotional YWCA News Tot a l Rae Fuel Co Warlicks Lee Moore Tomekin s Forbidden Diary Feuchtenberger Bakery Topics Tunes Tips Coffee Co Forty Niner Singin Sam Coca Cola The Five Keys Heekin Ca Aineers Others Cc O Idies Ggets C.
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Bs-Tone Corp
Uncle Gus & Gang
Lilly Mount Lilly Land CO
Chicago
Evening Radio Schedule Including Dances And Concerts
A detailed Wednesday schedule lists 12 30 PM to 10 PM program blocks across sponsors Bluefield Rock Mineral Springs and First National Bank. Highlights include Cox Department Store Nickel Time Rock Mineral Springs and Mamie Lyles vocal performances. The lineup features orchestras, news, interludes, dance programs, and seasonal stories from Dec 18.
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Tonic Tunes
Bluefield Supply Co
Mineral Springs
Bluefield Hardware Co
Chicago
Sunrise
Chicago House
Rhythm & Romance
First National Bank
American Oil Co
Mamie Lyles
Hononlulu Conservatory
Willkie Favored To Lead The GOP In 1940
A Bluefield Virginia column endorses Wendell L. Willkie as the party’s best presidential nominee and calls for more Willkie style leadership. The piece notes war fears persisting and argues for strong leaders while touching on local topics such as a new dog in the Kell residence and a proposed east end site for a future Bluefield school. It also mentions Dr. Cerrito of Westerly, Rhode Island.
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Wendell L. Willkie
G.O. P
Willkie
Virginia Sidelights Bag Wild Turkeys on Friday 13
The Rev J D Kitchen pastor of the Graham Christian church bagged two wild turkeys in Nottoway and Green counties while hunting with P D Bratton Bluefield undertaker. He has a new turkey dog named Dana and treats hunting as a hobby. Bluefield Virginia glitters with Christmas decorations as shops display Santa Claus toys and festive lights.
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J. D. Kitchen
Graham Christian Church
Huntington
Nottoway
Green Counties
Mr. Kitchen
P. D. Bratton
Bluefield
Kitchen
Dana
Christmas Cards Arrive From Notable Friends
The piece notes early Christmas cards arriving and the joy of remembering friends during the season. It mentions a card from a friend in Tazewell and recognition from the WCTU. The overall message emphasizes giving happiness to others during Christmas.
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Tazewell
Useful Plant Draws Icy Community Support
A new ice cream plant gains favor for producing edible goods for all ages including babies and the elderly. Some towns oppose power industry expansions, yet this plant earns broad approval as a welcome local development.
Bluestone School Christmas Program Set Thursday Evening
Pupils of Bluestone school will present a Christmas program Thursday evening at 7 30 at the school house. Miss Ruth Yost is the teacher.
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Bluestone
Ruth Yost
Fireworks Ban In Bluefield Va Extends Year Round
Officials reaffirm a year round ban on fireworks in Bluefield Virginia including Christmas. It is illegal to shoot firecrackers or similar devices within town limits under municipal code.
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Bluefield
Emily Ann Hartzell Returns Home From Franklin Visit
Emily Ann Hartzell the 11 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George R Hartzell of Minneapolis has come home after months with her grandparents Mr and Mrs A G Wright on Franklin street She enjoyed the visit and is an enthusiastic booster for southwest Virginia.
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Emily Ann Hartzell
George R. Hartzell
Minneapolis
A. G. Wright
Franklin Street
Emily Ann
Southwest
Virginia
Pageant The Prince of Peace at Graham Methodist Church
The public is invited to a pageant titled The Prince of Peace presented by the Graham Methodist Church senior and junior choirs and church school in the church auditorium Sunday at 5 o clock Members are asked to bring their white gifts to the service.
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Grham Methodist Church
Special Program By The Bobowgram Union Friday
The Bobowgram Union hosts a special Christmas program at West Graham Methodist Church Friday at 7 45 pm. The public is invited to attend.
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Bobowgram Union
West Graham Methodist Church
Will Visit Dr and Mrs Phiegar for Christmas
Dr and Mrs O K Phiegar will spend Christmas with their daughter and son in law Dr and L N Grafton Owens in Dayton Ohio.
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O. K. Phiegar
L.n Grafton Owens
Dayton
Will Return Home After Funeral for Eugene Hale
Dr and Mrs L C Cerrito travel from Westerly Rhode Island after attending the funeral of Mrs Cerrito's brother Eugene Hale. Mrs Cerrito formerly Miss Ruth Hale is a graduate of ...
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L. C. Cerrito
Death of Clarence Hale Recalls Pioneer Days Around Ennis
The writer recalls Clarence Hale who died in pioneer days over forty years ago near Ennis. They roomed together at Hotel Ennis and became close friends. Hale hailed from a prominent Monroe county family as son of the late Mr and Mrs Luther Hale, and his mother was born Miss Peck.
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Monroe County
Community Christmas tree pledges urged in Bluefield
Residents who pledged for the Bluefield Virginia Community Christmas tree are asked to deliver their pledges to Mayor Carl Creasy or leave them at the town hall for processing.
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Bluefield
Carl Creasy
Susannah Wesley Club Hosts Christmas Pollyanna Party
The Susannah Wesley club will meet Friday at 2 30 p m with Mrs L W Bates and Mrs J H Bates as hostesses Mrs C L Shufflebarger and Mrs R A Crockett also assisting The event is described as the Christmas Pollyanna party and all members are urged to attend.
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L. W. Bates
Graham Heighs
J. H. Bates
C. L. Shufflebarger
R. A. Crockett
Virginia Side Personalities Visit Bluefield Shopper
W Dennis of Bastian, a retired C O railroad man, spent Monday in Bluefield Va for Christmas shopping. He bought property at Bastian and moved there last March and is adjusting well.
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Bastian
Bluefield
Dennis
Omitted Clergy Name Apology in Card of Thanks
Mrs. Coma Sesseoms and Mrs. Lizzie K. Johnson express regret for omitting Rev. Hubert C. Jones from their thank you card in Tuesday’s paper. The family notes appreciation for Rev. Jones' services.
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Hubert C. Jones
Coma Sesseoms
Lizzie K. Johnson
Bereaved family thanks friends after death of Rev W M Bonds
The family of the late Rev. W M Bonds expresses appreciation to friends for support and thanks Dr W M Wright Mr G H Sinkford and Rev T B Wright for faithful attention signed Mrs Louise Bonds and children
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W. M. Wright
G. H. Sinkford
T. B. Wright
Louise Bonds
Zion Chorus Meets for Evening Rehearsal and Conference
The Zion Chorus gathers tonight at 7 30 at the directress Mrs Della Mack home for rehearsal. The Rev W L Sanders district superintendent will lead the John Stewart church first quarterly conference at 7 30 tonight at the church, with officers and members urged to attend. Scientists say cats claw trees to shed ragged toenail fragments.
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Bluefield
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Accused Moonshine Ring Members Deny Charges in Court
Seven of 17 men charged with conspiracy to violate liquor laws denied involvement in a three state moonshine ring. Defense attorney Baer called several defendants from Ohio and Kentucky denials focused on knowledge of stills and transport to Huntington. Government witnesses testified about a witness who pleaded guilty to transporting over 6000 gallons, and agents raided stills in Lawrence county Ohio and Boyd county Kentucky. Three defendants had charges dismissed, fifteen indicted remain at large, and six pleaded guilty. Baer plans to call 17 more witnesses.
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W. Va
Philip Baer
Armour Adkins
Alto Butcham
Wayne
Herman Pine
Near Procteville
Conley Hunt
Buck Brammer
Chesapeake
Ervin
Fayette Township
Lawrence County
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Boyd County
U. S
Harry E. Watkins
Baer
Soot Discharge Threatens England Over Coal Use
The article notes that soot released into the air in England amounts to about three days of coal consumption for the entire country, highlighting environmental impact of coal burning and air pollution concerns.
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