Canal Zone Defenses Deemed Inadequate by Republicans
Washington reporters say two Republican House members, Harness of Indiana and Bradley of Michigan, concluded Canal Zone defenses were inadequate after visiting Panama. They urged frontline aircraft and anti aircraft detectors, criticized Panama’s government as mercenary and recalcitrant, and suggested defense stations outside the zone and ongoing aircraft from production lines.
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Washington
Republican House
Panama
Canal Zone
Representative Harness
R. Ind
Harness
Bradley
R. Mich
Britain
Panama Canal
America
Canal
Winter Camp Plans Revealed by Scout Executive Acuff
Scout Executive J C Acuff announced a winter camp for Boy Scouts at Camp Roland opening Thursday and closing the next Wednesday. Thirty five youths may apply, with 25 slots reserved for those in good physical condition, ages 14 and up, at 3 50 per scout.
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Acuff
J. C. Acuff
Camp Roland
Hott
O. B. Robert
First Baptist Church Opens Evening Meditation Hour
The First Baptist Church at Mercer and Duhring streets will stay open Tuesday evening until 11 as a place of rest meditation and worship. The pastor Rev T B Peters invites all to enter for quiet worship with no entrance requirements. Scripture readings and prayers will be led from 7:30 to 9. There is no prayer meeting Wednesday night.
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First Baptist Church
Mercer and
Duhring Streets
T. B. Peters
Submarine Grampus Launches Successfully at Groton
The submarine Grampus was launched at Groton Connecticut with a traditional ceremony. Sponsor Mrs. Clark H. Woodward, wife of Rear Admiral Woodward, attended as the sponsor. The 1,475 ton craft cost about $3,000,000 and is one of eight submarines ordered in 1939.
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Groton
Conn
Electric Boat Company
Clark H. Woodward
Woodward
Third Naval District
Darden Friendly With Both Sides In Virginia Race
Political note from Bluefield Virginia discusses Rep Celegate W Darden as a strong Virginia figure seen as friendly with both Byrd and anti Byrd factions. It mentions possible support from Rep Flannagan and a primary showdown between Darden and Ash ton Dovell, speaker of the house, with Byrd neutrality likely. The piece also shares local social notes about Dr Harlow R Connell and family ties.
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W. Darden
Virginia
Darden
Byrds
Flannagan
Ashton Dovell
Dovell
House of Delegates
Byrd
Waterrarden and
Reunion of Cameron Family Planned at Thistledown Bluefield Va
The Cameron family plans a reunion at Thistledown in Bluefield Virginia. John Cameron and his wife with two children Betty and Donald arrived from Willmar Minnesota. Dr L L Maurer and daughter Jane from Hartford Connecticut expected today. Mrs Hauter formerly Miss Cameron and Mrs John Farquhar with son and two children Ellen and Cameron from Cooper will join. Cameron is a trainmaster for the Great Northern railroad based in Willmar.
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J. P. Cameron
Thistledown
Bluefield
Cooper
Farquharson
Mary Cameron
John Cameron
Great Northern Railroad
Willmar
Santa to Arrive at Bluefield Fire Station for Gift Distribution
Santa Claus is due at the Bluefield Virginia Avenue and Walnut Street fire station at 4 PM with gifts tagged for distribution to nearly 500 people. A brief program precedes the distribution, and organizers led by Ray Barnett urge orderly arrival and соблюдать crowd control.
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Santa Claus
Bluefield
Virginia Avenue
Walnut Street
Ray Barnett
Virginia Sidelights Old Timer's Yule Greetings
Christmas cards pour in as the writer thanks readers and friends across the area for their thoughts. A snowless Christmas is noted with kids hoping for belly busting fun next time. Bluefield Virginia churches were packed Sunday for Christmas cantatas and pageants.
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Bluefield
Fens Rcirs
Distant Kin Discovered in Family History Search
The writer describes meeting a distant relative or uncovering a shared thread in family history. The tale emphasizes unexpected connections and the sense of finding common ground across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunny
Legal notice fragment regarding denial of liability
A fragmentary legal notice dated December 14 1940 states denial of liability and claims failure of consideration, with mention of La C Fowlkes Jr and an individual named Irvine. The text is incomplete but indicates a contractual dispute and sale-related implications.
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la C
Mr Walters Sends Christmas Greeting to All
Mr Walters and his family receive wishes for a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year in Bluefield where he visits every Friday expressing the pang of life fresh from the arm.
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Clear Fork
Bland County
J. W. Walters
Bluefield
Walters
Mr. Walters
Rainbow Over Western Sky At Christmas Sparks War Sign Talk
W J Osborne and others witnessed a vivid rainbow across the western horizon Christmas morning. Local readers note the unusual sight and speculate it may presage an approaching major conflict or war ending soon.
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YALE
W. J. Osborne
Traffic death toll climbs in Virginia this year
By Friday 745 people were killed in Virginia automobile crashes this year, highlighting mounting road dangers across the state and prompting calls for improved safety measures.
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Virginia
Virginia Side Personalities Share ChristmasVisits
Virginia side personal notes list students and relatives home for Christmas. Jack Ralston Billy Witten Sam Ashworth and James Garst return from VPI others include Samuel Gillespie from VMI and Billy Dudley from UVA with Tom Ed from Washington and Lee. Also Karl Ralston at St Marys Kentucky arrives. families in Bluefield Petersburg Columbia and Richmond are mentioned along with Gretchen Crosswhite.
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Jack Ralston
Billy Witten
Sam Ashworth
James Garst
Samuel Gillespie
Billy Dudley
University of Virginia
Tom Ed
Washington and Lee
Bluefield
Karl Ralston
St. Mary's College
Kentucky
Conrad Callaway
Philadelphia
Great Bruefield
Sara Strickland
Richmond
Alice
Eris Bingham
Columbia
D. C
Eris
Butler University
Rosameee
R. C. and
F. Anderson
Gretchen Crosswhite
Graham
Petersburg
In Memory of Robert Benjamin Anderson
In memory of Robert Benjamin Anderson who died six years ago today. The one we love is gone and no one can ever fill his place. We remember how he smiled and the comfort he gave to all. His life here on earth is o er and his crown in Heaven has won. His Mother and Father Mr. and Mrs J R Anderson.
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Robert Benjamin Anderson
Earth
Heaven
Expert Radio Service Guaranteed Used Radios
Expert Radio Service advertises guaranteed used radios for sale or trade at 4898 Bluefield VA. Contact details include phone 4898 and location in Bluefield, Virginia.
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Expert Radio Service
Bluefield
Midnight Service at St. Mary’s Church Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve midnight service at St. Mary’s Church will begin at 11 15 p m with celebration of the Holy Communion by the Rev Hugh V Clary.
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St. Mary's Church
Hugh V. Clary
Police Chief Reminds Bluefield Ban on Fireworks
Police Chief George Sarver warns Bluefield Virginia residents that the anti firework ordinance applies to private premises as well as public areas. Some citizens appear to misunderstand the scope of the ban.
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George Sarver
Bluefield
Christmas Candlelight Communion at John Stewart Church
The Birth of the Christ Child will be celebrated on Christmas morning at 5 30 at the John Stewart Methodist church with a candlelight communion service. The Rev John Franklin Little pastor of Bethel A M E church will deliver the Christmas message. The service will be highly ritualistic and impressive commemorating the Nativity of Jesus and ailing as in past years.
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John Stewart Methodist Church
John Franklin Little
Bethel A. M. E
Jesus
Christmas Service Plans At Local Church
The Silver Star Children’s choir will sing carols and anthems during a candle procession and holy communion at the church. Music includes Adeste Fidelis Benedictus Et Filli Et Fillae Panis Angelicus Allelusia and Gloria. After worship, women ministers organize Christmas baskets for the sick and shut in. The Garden Lovers club decor plan is postponed for the season under president Mrs. J W Moore.
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Silver Star Children’s Choir
S. E. Greene
William P. Greene
Gounod
Christiansen
Panis Angelicus
Franck
Allelusia
Mozart
Farmer
H. C. Jones
Woman's Christian Service
Community Tree Program At Genoa Today
The annual community Christmas tree program will be conducted at Genoa High School today. The event gathers residents for a seasonal display and shared celebration at the school.
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Genoa
Genoa High School
Christmas Gift Distribution At High School
This afternoon at 4 o clock all children with tickets for presents must attend the high school to receive gifts. Old Santa will be present to ensure each child receives a present.
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Santa
Local Personal News From Kimball and Bluefield
Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Enders of Kimball join Mrs. Wash Huffman and Mrs. Maxine Davis with Bi and Iris Davis for a Sunday trip to Floyd Virginia. Mrs. H L Dickason of Bluefield State Teachers College is improving at Providence Hospital.
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Mervin Enders
Kimball
Wash Huffman
Maxine Davis
Iris Davis
Floyd
H. L. Dickason
Bluefield State Teachers College
Providence Hospital
Dollar Bills Cover Street in Richmond
Three men riding through Richmond on December 23 found a street literally covered with dollar bills. Two men picked up eighty dollars between them while the third stayed in the car. H. F. Claiborne and Phil Gassco alerted their plant manager who notified police, who speculated a Santa Claus hoaxer may be behind the loot.
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Richmond
H. F. Claiborne
Phil Gassco
Santa Claus
Drowns in Ford Water Near Barbourville
Barbourville Kentucky December 23 Arthur Pridemore 40 drowned when his overturned car pinned beneath in a foot of water in Richmond creek near Barbourville Two companions Perry Lewallen and Archie Partin were thrown clear but could not rescue him.
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Ford Water
Barbourville
Arthur Pridemore
Richmond Creek
Here
Perry Lewallen
Archie Partin
Pridemore
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