Medical advances and epidemics of 1033 to 1938 noted
Observations discuss epidemics and medical progress from 1033 to 1938, including dysentery outbreaks in Chicago hotels, the spread of influenza linked lethargy, and the 1938 presentation of surgeries such as lung and pancreas removal. It notes gland research on pituitary and adrenal hormones, Addison’s disease treatments, and vitamin isolation advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duride
Tlee
Poli
Chicago
Ian
Dre
Hwarta Graham
St. Louis
William, Dienhoff
Baltimore
Casey
Elands
Rome
Addison
Women Missionary Society and Social Notes in WUE Witcoe
A WUE Witcoe weekly page records the Woman's Missionary Society meeting at elrc with President Ira Laughter leading prayers and reports from committees. Items from the Tatters were read, and talks on Sacrificial Giving were given. A birthday party honors Laura Jean and Danner Blanchard. A Parent-Teacher meeting is announced for Friday at 8 PM. Personal notices list families visiting, funerals, and holiday visits. A local generosity story describes thirteen turkeys disappearing and a benevolent man returning them to police headquarters and distributing the birds.
Beginning of a New Year and Self Appraisal
A preacher urges readers to begin the year by honest self stock, discarding unprofitable departments and making positive resolutions. He warns against negative vows and emphasizes a proactive, faith guided approach, with Jesus Christ as captain. The piece argues for constructive change, accountability, and service aligned with Christian teachings for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
God
Anaroly
enHat
Hell
Christmas tales and deaths ripple through Goodwill area
Goodwill West Virginia and nearby communities report a busy holiday season with a Sunday school program, Santa visit, and numerous gatherings. Funeral notices for D M Scott of Montcalm and Ruth Perkins at Bluefield are noted, along with visits from family and long lists of locals visiting relatives in Bluefield Burlington and Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill
W. Va
Lee
Santa Claus
M . Epperly
Eleanor
Christianeburg
V. C. Johnston
Christiansburg
Rleutta
Lake Oliver
Case
Alice
Irla Bingham
B. W. Johnson
Eleanor Ep- Derly
C. Johnson
Pageton
Henry Arrington
Princeton
Siater
3. W. Roy
Ruth Perkins
Bluefield
Maybeury
John Vincent
Eugene Mills
Camp Craelk
B. Mullin
Edger Mabo
Bluefeld
Harry Yost
Vernon
D. M. Scott
Falls
Mills
Holiday visitors and local family notes in Herndon area
December notices list relatives visiting from Bluestone Coopers and Charleston, with Meador and Forbes families hosting over holidays. Mentions include Miss Theresa McKinney returning from Princeton, H. G. Meador's daughter with W. L. Kelly's family, and local hunts. Fox hunting success noted. Reba Kelly recovering in Charleston General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herndon
W. Va
W. T. Stanger
Margaret Ann Jennings
Bluestone
Louise Johnston
Coopers
E. L. Shelton
H. G. Meador
Spanishbure
Lacy McAillan
GO. Stannard
Matoaka
Theresa McKinney
Princeton
Hig
R. H. Brown
Rugtey
Herbert McKinney
C. Db. Wray
Rognoke
George Forbes
Reba Kelly
Charleston General Hospital
W. L. Kelly
Jack Blegins
Ski
ENCINONES WV Society Notes Military Echoes W Va
Encino nes West Virginia local notices recount church events, meetings, and social life including a Christmas week wedding of Miss N Bishop Jarvis to WYoster Stone in Welch. Reports name attendees, speakers, and families visiting, with holiday greetings and community reminders.
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Bishop Jarvis
Wyoster OC
Stone
Marrigké
Welch ‘L'Uesay
Rav
L. W. Pierce
Ametheist Church
Thomas M. Jarvis
Adkins District
Gary
Stones
Clyde M. Stone
Anawalt
Maytag Company
Welch
T. M. Jarvia
Mies Lena Beeslay
Joe Gabroski
Social Roundup of Visits and Holiday Gatherings
A long list of guests and family visits from Pocahontas to Welch highlights a Christmas season in the area. Yora Garrett Emma Yeatis and other relatives joined Mr and Mrs A J Thompson Christnive day, while Buddie Vancete and Joseph Turley spent time with kin in Rivetield and Ohio respectively. Several Bluefield Welch and McDowell residents, including Mrs P J Bailey and daughters, and Miss Forrest Caldwell of a regional business college, were noted as visitors or hosts during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayers
Roanoke
Rex Sayers
Anawalt
Q. A. Murphy
Harry Atkinson
National Bussinese College
Roatoke
Hera
C. W. Vick
Eugenia
Bluefield
C. Planner
Gydud
Jackie
Girlie Webster
West Vir
James B. Yost
Herbert Yost
Aubrey Y Walters
Crystal Flanner
Gary
H.F
Hancock
Bob Marshall
McDowell
Joseph C. Turley
Ohio
Robert L. Boone
FP. Boone
P. J. Bailey
CG. B. Caldwall
Man Thanks Friends For Kindness During Illness
Mr. W. Sheppard of the Blue Field Telephone Co residing at 107 Tazewell Street has been confined to bed since December 16 with a severe heart attack. He is recovering and wishes to thank his many friends for their kindness during his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
Ely
Sheppard
Bluefield Telephone Company
Tazewell Street
Sheen
Pearisburg Social Circles Note Holiday Visits and Fun
Varied social events fill Pearisburg from Friday night to midweek gatherings. Honored guests include Virginia Eaton from Berea College and Pauline Habernize of Radford Teachers College, with clubs hosting story sessions and junior magazine activities. Public meeting plans arise as U D CG hosts discussions and a speech sketch honors Arphy Moore and works by Harry Stillwell Davies. Local personal notices list visitors from Wise, Glen Lyn, Blacksburg, and other towns spending Christmas and holidays with families in Pearisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ristions
Miegudna Haten
Virginia Eaton
Hotte
Berea College
Berea
Pauline Habernize
Radford Brats
Teachers College
B.D. C
U. D. CG
Gavey Hotel
W. P. Miller
T. F. Witte
Bit Arphy
John Claypool
Harry Stillwell Ddwaria
Mies Annie Brotherton
John Worry
Pearisburg
H. C. Higginbotham
Welcit
James A. Woods
Elinor Clark
Wise
John A. Booth
Sarah
Aung Rosa Brotherton
Viola Garner
Juanita Higgens
Goodwill
W. Va
Louise Dwaney
Staffordeville
Alfred A
Clintwood
Zella K. Woodrum
Lucas
Leroy Lucas
Blacksburg
Guy Lucas
Walleville
Ballard Luicas
H. A.linkous
Marion
J. A. Woods
Mary’ Butler Ie
James Butler
Mullens
Mary Stafford
Richmond
J. R. Stafford
Fred Taylor
Roanoke
W. J. Taylor
Howard Hill
Thomasville
Pearlsburg
Mats Sue Thomas
W. H. Thomas
Virginis
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Tailore
London
New York
Hollywood
F. Frazier Jolke
William Goodby Loew
Adolphe Menjou
Fred Astaire
Anthony J. Drexd
Biddle
Philadelphia
Astaire
Quinla Blanchard
Laura Jean
Danner Blanchard
Virginia Beard
Geraldine Ashworth
Mary Lene Brooks
Dorothy Beard
Mary Elizabeth Martin
Ben Reese
Harry Carter
Marshall
Averil Basham
Harlon Taylor
Jackie [Moore
Dackle Howbert
Parent-Teacher Association
Birs
Hubert, Basham and Sone
Bushama
H. H. Mpperley
CG. A. Hensley
Glenwood
Levi Alen
DR Re A, Shugart
Forsilem
Jook
Thor
Jerusalem
Sonshui
Dyer
Eich
Quhring
Goodwill and
L li
Irene Barlow
Ot McComasg
Hunice Hurst
Burlington
iGlara Dillon
Lamar Mabe
Bobby
Beckley
Belcher
Blusfield-Princeton Road
Mra
J. Farris
Myra
Walter Kingrea
Detroit
Mich
Dewey Perry
Ferry
Gillispia
Thomas Hamlin
Bessie Harria
Lydia May Watking
Eunice Hurst
N. C
G. O'Donnell
Gardner
Jim Farris
Chdwren
N. EB. Shott
Sandwick
Sunny
A. W. Wood
Clyde
W. Vo
Gerald Scott
Berkley
Andy Scott
L. Shelton
Encinones
W.va Wiett
Mimmese
Tenkinjones
Nat
Young People's Sunday School
Eh Roots
W! Honda
Ctnea
J. J. Preasley
J. B. Davis
Sines
Beasley
Mei J.D Dievis
L.head
J. ‘i. Presely
W. L. Marshal
W. L. Gravely
A. Murphy
W. B. Tabor
Tom Dunn
J. L. ¥Ance
Bluefield Sanitarium
Bhugs
J. M. Barton
Ray L. Olson
Salt Lake City
Utah
Pearisaurg
Gorvanpordent
Pearishard
Dad
A.D. Getherlel
Bridge
Elch
Hinor
Minses Moty
Finley
Neilla de Wionle Brotherton
Mabel Snead
Jean Law
Janie Bingham
Hinor Clark
Rodney Milley
B. Fielda
Aninie Brotherton
Gwailinty
Bluefield, W. Va
Servile
Siorel
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