Christmas Eve Fire Destroys Powers Farm Home Near Springville
Miss Bell Powers nearly perished in a Christmas Eve blaze at the Powers farm near Springville. Branch of Pocahontas rescued her from a trunk fire while she tried to save belongings. The family plans temporary housing in the granary with three brothers to occupy it, and Jack Francisco hopes to own the old home someday.
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Powers
Springville
Bluefield
Miss Bell Powers
Miss Powers
Branch
Pocahontas
Miss Powis
May Neel
Bachelor Brothers
Charlies Arch
Dan Powers
Francisco
Everette
Jack
Pranicesco
Jack Francisco
Bluefield Railroad
Sherman Branch
Woman's Club Judges Award Yale Christmas Decorations
The Woman's Club judges awarded prizes for Yale area outside decorations. First prize went to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Metcalfe of Grahams, second to Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Dunning of Schenley avenue. Several residents received honorable mentions for beautified homes.
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Woman's Club
YALE
Jack Metcalfe
Grahams
E. C. Dunning
Schenley Avenue
Dunning
Temple Osborne
K Avenue
H. Dudley
Virginia Avenue
Ben Bates
Tazewell Avenue
Hudson Hufford
T. S. Lipes
Herbert Johnston
Jonah’s Villa
Sid Barnette
Shelby Heights
Virginis Side
Virginia Sidelights and Comets Stir Local Readers
A Virginia column muses on peace gestures by Senator Ings and past presidents, recalls Halley’s Comet sightings dating to 1909, and notes a revival at Book Mission under Rev. Sublette. It mentions Mrs. Crawford arriving to assist and signals a later evening time for daily observations.
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Greever Avenue
W. Sublette
Montcalm
C. B. Crawford
Covington
Family notes mix of relatives and Christmas greetings
The clipping lists relatives including Dr E A Shugart and Rev A Shugart family ties to Cedar s Virginia and Norton Virginia with Gardner Farms in Kentucky and Johnson City Tennessee. It mentions Mrs Bailey hosting a Christmas gathering with Tom Bennett Janet Carpenter and Robert Bar from Annapolis and notes Bennett was formerly Miss Phy Bar. It references life-saving service merging with Coast Guard in 1915.
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Methodist
Janet Carpenter
Ae 8. C
Robert Bar
Annapolis, Md
Bennett
Phy
Bara
Ont
Ted States
Coast
Bluefield Virginia Seeks New Industries and Growth
A Bluefield Virginia survey lists twenty five interstate factories and wholesale concerns in town plus one mile outside corporate limits. They employ roughly thirty to one hundred workers and expect more industries as the city offers cooperation and a forty nine thousand dollar appropriation for improvements.
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Bluefield
Virginia politics heats up as races begin
Virginia politics draws attention as governor bids and House races shape up. Rumor says W Darden may withdraw after a nod from Richmond and Byrd loyalist E R Combs met him before a Christmas governor bid. Tazewell County faces a hot House race amid early district conventions and poll tax strategy.
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Virginia
W. Darden
Richmond
Darden
E. R. Combs
Byrd
House of Delegates
Tazewell County
Subpoenas Issued for January Grand Jury Witnesses
Subpoenas are being served on witnesses called by the January grand jury to testify as deputy sheriffs prepare for the term. Judge John M. McGrath will convene the grand jury Monday January with a light docket forecast for Monday and Tuesday January 6 and 7. Prosecutor H. Pendleton notes one homicide case against Kenny Cline for fatal stabbing of Harlow Basham last Saturday. Trials begin Monday January 13.
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John M. McGrath
H. Pendleton
Kenny Cline
Harlow Basham
Fox Chasing Shifts to Nocturnal Sport in Region
The era of daytime fox hunting has faded as the sport moves to night chases. Local editors note nocturnal hunts to hear the pack cry, with reference to Mercer Bland Monroe and McDowell counties and nearby towns like Pulaski Wytheville Gate City and Summers County supporting the activity.
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Wild Animal
George Washington
Mercer
Bland
Monroe
McDowell
Bluefield
Pulaski
Wytheville
Gate City
Summers County
Bluefield native in Hawaii tied to wartime baseball fame
Staff Sergeant William F. Smith, son of Mrs. O. M. Myers of Bluefield Virginia, served in Hawaii with the Air Corps as a baseball catcher. The Hawaiian clipping highlights his right arm power, a home run capability, and his role as chief clerk at Hickman Field upon arriving March 20, 1940 with the 42nd Bombardment Group.
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Bluefield
William Smith
Smith
O. M Myers
Fairview Street
Air Corps
Hawaiiian Islands
William F. Smith
Hickman Field
Operaa
Missionary Sunday Set for January 12 at First Methodist
The First Methodist church designates Sunday January 12 as Missionary Sunday. Members are asked to stay home in the afternoon until solicitors come to request contributions to missions.
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First Methodist Church
Guaranteed Used Radios Miller Radio Service
Miller Radio Service advertises guaranteed used radios in Bluefield Virginia with contact number 4898 for inquiries and sales.
Richlands Honors Lighting Winners in Christmas Decorations
Richlands Virginia announced Christmas home lighting contest winners led by first prize to Mrs. C. B. Ireson and second to Mrs. Callie J. Fields while third went to Mrs. Gene Hurst. The town's streets and 100 trees were lit, with Main Street described as the longest decorated in the Clinch Valley.
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Richlands
Clinch Valley
R. L. Lambert
Cornel
8. Ireson
Callie J. Pields
Gene Hurst
Louise Duff
R. Lambert
Ieee
Teeter
Mike “Zeigler
M. McGuire
J. G. Rean
Santa Claus visits kick off fifth Kiwanis Rotary event
About 1400 children packed the municipal stadium Thursday afternoon as St Nicholas began his fifth annual visit to the community. Kiwanis and Rotary, now organizing the event for two years, have given the affair a big boost.
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Municipal Stadium
Santa Claus
St Nicholas
What Would Jesus Do drama at Richlands church theater
The Richlands Christian church plans a Sunday afternoon performance of What Would Jesus Do at Guy’s theater on December 29 at 3 p m. Admission is free with a free will offering for the church building fund. The event repeats a December 19 showing to accommodate more attendees.
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Richlands Christian Church
Jesus
Guy's Theater
Christian Church Building Fund
Tist
J. A. Womeldorf
Presbyterian Church
Classified Ad Lineup for Hair Treatments and Tools
An assorted listing shows pricing for Halliwell Kream and other permanents machine oils and shampoos. Items include machineless and oil based permanents, shampoos, oils, and a facial service with pack and wave options.
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Halliwell Kream
Chlorine breakthrough promises tastier drinking water
Prof Max Levine of Lowell State College described a new super-chlorination method to remove foul taste in drinking water. He argued taste issues arise from too little chlorine, not too much, and said the simple, inexpensive technique could be used widely to improve city water supplies.
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St. Louis
Max Levine
Lowes State College
Society of American Bacteriologists
Levine
Rocky Gap Christmas Program Highlights Sunday School Event
The Rocky Gap Sunday school held its annual Christmas program and tree at the Methodist church on December 28. Santa Claus gave each member a treat and Rev. E. G. Smith delivered the sermon. The page also notes the Hare Musser nuptials as a connected notice.
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Rocky Gap
Methodist Church
Santa Claus
E. G. Smith
Christmas News In Local Families Bedecked With Guests
The report lists numerous visitors and family gatherings around Bland and nearby towns during Christmas. Names include Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Tuggle hosting guests Mary Davidson Frank Payne Reuben and Harold Wohlford Evelyn Nunn Arlene Conley G W Musser Charles Musser and Tootsie Musser plus many Shraders, Burtons, and Petttons with varied trips to Washington D C Bluefield and Salem.
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Charietmas Gues
Dorotine Sheader
Mayrader
Anayward Thomas
Bedford
J. W. Shrader
Paw Shrader
Harmon
Scott Hutchison
W. D. Tuggle
Mary Davidson
Frank Payne
Washington, D. C
Reuben
Harold Wohlford
Salem
Arlene Conley
Chapel
Evelyn Nunn
Garland Musser
Tootsie
Gary
Charles Musser
Bluefield
G. W. Musser
J. M. Burton
Paul Burton
Olivia Burton
Round
Ott Caldwell
Hicksville
Eunice
Blanche Shrader
Bastian
P. M
Bill Pemberton
C. N. Pearton
Cooking Frozen Vegetables In Double Boiler Tips
The text explains two methods for cooking frozen vegetables. It notes that using the upper part of a double boiler without water preserves nutrients. For quick meals, cover the pan, bring to a boil, then simmer to finish. It also states that a male ostrich often weighs 1300 pounds.
Bailey Families Visit Relatives in Nearby Towns
Mrs. V. L. Burress and children visit Bluefield and Falls Mills this week. Mr. Randolph Bowen and daughter Janice visit G. V. Bowen on Cumberling Road. G. R. French and son from McCarr spend the weekend with kin, escorted home by Helen French. Ernest Durham, employed at Amonate, spends Christmas with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Dillon host dinner guests including G. B. French and son, McCarr, Ky., G. G. Wilburn of Bluefield, and Miss Bessie French. F. H. Davidson visits friends in Bluefield.
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J. E. Durham
E. J. Dillon
G. B. French and Son
McCarr
G. G. Wilburn
Bluefield
Bessie French
F. H. Davidson
Birthday Party Honors Miss Glenna Edmunds in Nemours
A Saturday evening celebration in Nemours honored Miss Glenna Edmunds on her eighteenth birthday hosted by her mother Mrs Edmunds and sister. Guests played games and were served a party plate by Mrs Edmunds with assistance from Lucille. Attending were Martha Neel Helen Hambrick Hazel Sadie Belcher Margaret Lucille Sarver Arminta Elizabeth Barrett Lucille Glenna and Margaret.
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Nemours
W. Va
Glenna Edmunds
Mrs. Edmunds
Lucille
Martha Neel
Helen Hambrick
Hazel
Sadie Belcher
Margaret
Lucille Sarver
Arminta
Elizabeth Barrett
Lucille Glenna
Local names listed include Edmunds and Thompson families
A partial list of individuals including Ann Edmunds Gloria Clee Thompson Billie Bryant Leon Hager Fred Thompson Clyde Cumby Junior Compton Ray Buddie Hendrick and Junior Edmunds appears in the page fragment, indicating a community roster or social notes.
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Ann Edmunds
Gloria
Clee Thompson
Billie Bryant
Leon Hager
Fred Thompson
Clyde Cumby
Junior Compton
Ray
Buddie Hendrick
Junior Edmunds
Local Family Notices From Fort Bragg Area
William Neel in Fort Bragg North Carolina spends Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs D H Neel. George Tate left Tuesday for Maryland to spend Christmas with his son and daughter. Ed Barretts celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary December 25 at their Nemours home. All children were home that day and many friends called. Nancy Vass of NewrE is visiting her daughter Mrs Brown. Arthur Barrett returned home from hospital Tuesday and is improving. E O Barrett and daughter spent Wednesday in Bluefield with Mrs Barber.
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G. Reynolds
Settle
London
P. Elswick
B. J. Moxley
Castlewood
Cricket Jesse
Sgt
Calman Shouse
Scott Field
Ind
Pei
Col
Vivian Allen
Oford
June Gardner
Nellold McGlothlin
Bowling G Ky
Dorothy McGlothlin
Mary Washington
Mary Prances Boggess
Thomas
Thelma Ritchey
Marion
Ray L. Ringstaff
Pearisburg High School
J. W. Ringstaff
Jimmy Safewright
Pocahontas
J. Safewright
Ruth Blankenship
Welch
W. Va
E. C.entsgan Sen
C. E
Lilly Brook
Earl Hatcher
Beckley
R. B. Ringstaff
Norton
Otis Whittaker
Fannie Whittaker
Bluefield
Bill Whittaker
Glen Ritchey
Washington, D. C
Princeton
Martha
Louise Huddleston
Ernest Joyce
Crumpler
William Neel
Fort Gragg
N. C
D. H. Neel
George Tate
Maryland
Ed Barrett
Nemours
Nancy Vass
New Re
Brown
Arthur Barrett
E. O. Barrett
Barber
Rees Named Head of Bluefield Business Men's Club
C T Rees elected president of the Bluefield Virginia Business Men's Club for the new year. H C Callaway named vice president and A G Taylor re elected secretary treasurer. Board members include C T Rees L W Bates Evans Omar E M Cecil A H Cannon and H C Callaway. Jack Baldwin completes director slate and new officers to be installed at next meeting.
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Bluefield
C. T. Rees
H. C. Callaway
A. G. Tayior
L. W. Bates
Evans Omar
E. M. Cecil
A. H. Cannon
Jack Baldwin
Cresent
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Halley
Virginia Side
Virginia Sider
Expert Radio Service
Bluefleld
Paul
Jessee
H. G. McGilothlin
King Coal Cafe
Nancy Hunter
Margaret Hunter
Dante
Helen Ritchey
Wert Smith
Radford
Lance Lettrell
Cedar Bluff
Mary Jane
Johnny Gillespie
Lois Little
Nancy Gillespie
Bob Harris
Cricket Same
Union Service
Hank Steele
Portsmouth, O
Gertrude
Beauty Shoppe
Va. Ave
McLain’s Business College
Thomas E. McLain
Pres
McLains
Glenn Ie
Hare-Musser
Katherine
Emory Hare
Chapel, Va
Bland, Va
Business Men’s Club
Mr. Merchant
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