Foster then and now notes on song and fame
A reminiscence traces Stephen Collins Foster from Pittsburgh birth on July 4 1826 to a career shaping American song. The piece highlights his early talent church visits and songs like Old Folks at Home while noting publishers profits and his shift from bookkeeper to music life.
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Stephen Collins Foster
Pittsburgh
Poster
Athens Academy
Cincinnati
Ned
Foster
Peters
Steven Foster
Radio Schedule for December 31 Broadcast
A scanned daily radio lineup lists program times and performers from 00:00 Joe Church to 4:30 Novelty Time. Notable entries include Lee Moore and Juanita, Pine Ridge entertainers, Lilly Mountaineers, Bar ny Nash Warлик Furniture Co and NBC News. The schedule features music acts, religious devotions, variety shows, and commercials.
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Joe Kelly
Edward OG
Robinson Town
Cbs Ca
Variatioe
Danes Music Orchestra
Mbs
Kay Kyser
Glenn Miller
Ore Raymond
Joe Church
Lee Moore
Juanita
Peyton
Lilly Mountaineers
Lilly Land Co
la Valley Boys Buskirk
Barney Nash
Warlick Purniture Co
Lee
Voices
Coca-Cola
Sunrise
Bluefield
NBC
Catoome House
Wonder Valley Gang
Lilly
Dawson Named on Defense Unit
O M Dawson named by the city board as a member of the local defense council to fill the vacancy from Carl Tabor’s transfer to Roanoke as general manager of Norfolk & Western. The board also approved an ordinance making underground gasoline tank owners jointly responsible and outlining steps to render abandoned tanks harmless.
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O. M. Dawson
Carl Tabor
Norfolk & Western Railway
Mr. Tabor
Roanoke
First Line
Luther G. Scott
Atlantic Greyhound Corporation
the Public Service
Bluefield
Central Fire Station
C. P. Painter
Ralph B
Margaret Gibson
West Virginia WPA project funds city recreation centers
Announcement from Charleston Virginia De December 30 reports that Senator Rosier has allotted 31 467 dollars to West Virginia for regime activities and recreation centers in defense areas. City offices will be closed on New Year’s Day.
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Cumberland Road
W. Va
West Virginia
Watch Night Service At Grace Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church hosts a watch night with a 7 30 to 8 30 prayer and praise service ending in the Lord's Supper. Old hymns will be sung. At 9 30 the Young People entertain with a New Year Eve party for college students home for holidays. At 11 30 the youth group holds a candlelight dedication of the Methodist Youth fellowship.
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Grace Methodist Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Special Service At Nazarene Church Tonight
The Nazarene church holds a special service tonight from 8 to 10:45 with a song service and prayers led by Rev L W Hail, followed by sermons from Rev John Cochran of Yards and Rev A L Belcher of Princeton. A brief 10:45 message by Rev C B Hail emphasizes prayer for democratic nations’ unity and sacrifice.
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Church of the Nazarene
L. W. Hail
John Cochran
Yards
A. L. Belcher
Princeton
C. B. Hail
Nazarene Church Hosts New Year Prayer All Day
A brief note states attendees should be willing to participate in a forthcoming event followed by a prayer at the altar closing at 12 15. The Nazarene church will be open all day New Year s day for prayer.
Prayer Service At First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church invites relatives and friends to attend a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m The pastor asks unassociated boys to join in prayer and urges families to participate in the service and prayers for the boys.
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First Baptist
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Upton Close
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Alfred Rumley, Jr
Frank A. Witt
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Arnel C. Musick, Jr
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