Community notices and college ads blend in city column
Public notices urge M. A. Gentry meeting at Bliefield Camp No. 9495 with officer elections. Winter term starts December 28 for Suramit City Business College. tax payments due by December 31 with penalties. Caloric furnace ad promotes heating and client references. Bluefield Normal and Business College advertises enrollment for secretarial and clerical courses. Rag rug weaving ad lists 216 Me ICulloch Avenue.
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Woodmen of
America
Red Men's Hall
Bliefield Camp
M. A. Gentry
V. C
HW. L. Moore
Suramit City
West Virginia and Virginia Weather Outlook
The report notes cloudy Sunday with mountain snow and a warm Monday, followed by fair conditions in West Virginia. Virginia sees a sunny Sunday and a similar Monday with some lingering mountain snow.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Winter Term Reopens Amid Health Measures and Personnel Changes
The article describes Winter Term plans with Dr Daret promoting treatment options for pain, the Graham offices open for consultations in January, and the Bramwell Schools reopening under sanitation rules. It also notes Virginia Supply Co executives Dudley and Johnson moving roles, with leadership shifts and Gaved promotions in Bluefield.
Former Bluefield Boy Lieut Woods Reported Dead
Dayton report states Mek Woods a former Bluefield boy was wounded in France earlier and a longtime contact claims he is dead. the note suggests disease or complications from wounds as the cause. District officials warn horse owners to reshod promptly and menaced shoes will be removed if neglected. Public library schedules fumigation and book return drives. WLC prayer service set for this afternoon at Calvary Baptist Church. obituary notes for Frank Ferrell and David Steele.
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Dick Woods
Dayton
Mek Woods
Bluefield
France
Woods
Wood
Payton
Lieut. Wood
WLC
T Us
Calvary Baptist Church
Local notes and sports from Castlewood district
Discoharve returns home from Baltimore after several days with the firm. J T Mathena recovers from influenza and can feint again. Cases of influenza in the family. one member remains well. Castlewood hunting trip by Myron March Hicks Fields and Supt J T Corey yields twenty four birds and eight rahiitw. Gertrude Dotson arrest status updated due to city attorney absence. Attorney H L Golelion moves law firm to Kelly Mayer building ready for January 1. Woman's Missionary Society of First Baptist to meet Sunday at 2 for annual officer elections. large turnout expected.
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Hont
Myron Mareh
Hicks Fields
J. T. Corey
Castlewood
City Treasurer Thanks Mrs Simpson for Kindness
City Treasurer Charles McMuctart, recently recovering from jaw abscess, expresses gratitude to Mrs Jir Simpson of 21 Ramsey Street for kindness shown during his son Mra W B Murphy’s illness.
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Charles McMuctart
Mra. J. Fr. Simpson
Ramsey Sr
Mra, W. Ib. Murphy
Public Schools Reopen After Influenza Closure
Public schools resume on Monday January 6 after several weeks closed for influenza.
Coal Shipments From Pocahontas Tug River Mines Decline
Week ending December 2 118 reports total coal output 360567 tons with 6589 hours worked and 1878 hours lost. Car shortages caused 72900 tons lost and labor shortages 39060 tons lost. mine disability 4456 tons and other causes none. Coal coked at mines 49045 tons.
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Pocahontas
Tug River
United States Fuel Administration
Aerial mail praised for efficiency in bad weather
Mrs J K F Steele visiting son Capt Harry G Steele in the city received a letter from Dunn K Steele now in the aerial mail service operating between New York and Washington. The postmaster general commended him for efficient work during a spell of severe weather.
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J. K. F. Steele
Harry G. Steele
Dunn K. Steele
New York
Washington
Neral
Mr. Steele
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promised For Stomach Trouble
A Bluefield girl recounts relief after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach issues. The ad claims the preparation clears mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments. Money back guarantee offered by White Pharmacy.
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Mayr
Arrested After Appealing Gage Case in Welch Hearing
W H Hampton express messenger was in Welch for a preliminary hearing after detectives seized seventy two quarts of liquor. He faced a 3600 fine and six months on the roads, appealed, with bond set at 2000 for a separate federal case. Hampton’s arrest follows a large probe into illicit liquor carried on trains.
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W. H. Hampton
Baldwin-lelts
Hyaor
Welch
John C. Sumers
Wo H. Whitt
Thompton
Offeer
Halerd
United States
B.C. Kvalley
Huntington
Hampton
Wytheville
Sanders, Crockett and Kee
Samuel Solins
J. Graham Eate
Kumpton
Bluefield
Morison
Ohio
Tose
A. C. Felts
Detective
Prohibition
Church Services and Sunday School Listings
Local church notices list Immanuel Lutheran First Baptist Church of God and Christ Episcopal schedules. Sunday school times vary with services at 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. plus sermons at 11 a.m. and evening hours for several congregations.
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Immanuel Lutheran
Church of God
J. O W. Lulkins
Christ Episcopal
Sunday church services and events listed
The article lists morning worship at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with Rev W M Morred and a Sunday school at 9:30 or 9:40 a.m. It mentions the Senior Epworth League at 6:20 p.m. A midweek prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Bethel A M E Church led by Rev C N Thompson invites all.
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Presbyterian
Geo. Fhillips
L. J. Moore
W. M. Morred
Epworth League
Olivet
Theastor
Ellyson
Bethel A.M. E
C. N. Thompson
Woll
Theater notice of new production at Colonial Theatre
Manager Wehrle announces the Colonial Theatre has secured a tremendous new production titled The Public Be Damned and will stage it soon.
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Wehrle
Colonial Theatre
Danmed
Vital Theatre Production Addressing Food Problems
A performance opens Monday about a critical food issue with impact on households across the United States and on struggling farmers due to its alarming findings. The production highlights consumer effects and the broader economic consequences threatening the farm sector.
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United States
Health officials report no deaths after flu ban lift
The health department records two new influenza cases and two pneumonia cases with no deaths. Medical experts estimate influenza exposure leads to illness within 24 to 48 hours, and six days have passed since the ban was lifted with no notable adverse outcomes.
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Health Department
Red Cross Christmas roll call enrolls 502 in Pinefield area
The Red Cross started its Christmas roll call in Pinefield with 502 members enrolled. The drive continues Monday and Tuesday in Bluefield as organizers aim for universal adult membership by Tuesday night. No funds campaign planned. emphasis on moral support through membership. Enrolling booths will be set up at local businesses. The 1919 slate marks Catherine’s centenary birth.
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Red Cross
Pinefield
Bluefield
American Red Cross
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Claude T. Dodiey
Virginia Supply Co
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Kelly & Mayer
Woman's Missionary Society
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Will Keen
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Gun Hill
R. Dirks
Elks Theatre
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Slongy
Willy
Intatndiogs
Eprofereor
Myr
Tie River
First Baptist
Midway Christian
J. Early
W. M. Snead
Bland Street Methodist
Deleton
Grace Methodist
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