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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1941
Page
1
A fragmented BBC NBC CBS schedule lists musical programs, talk showcases, and dramas across a full day from 9:45 AM to midnight with multiple network strands. The text ends with a scientific note on blood plasma being flown to England by clipper plane, colorless fluid carrying red cells.
Bluefield Virginia residents react to Missouri efforts to unseat Governor-elect Forrest C. Donnell amid Democratic resistance. Donnell led by 3600 votes as Lowell Thomas reports St. Louis demonstrations criticizing the Missouri legislature. Citizens warn of further protests as democracy faces strain.
A Bluefield report describes a mild season with coal orders down from 1939-40 levels. Faucets of January show fewer coal deliveries, while old pioneer recollections recall peach trees blooming in January and a winter possibly in 890 or 1891. The Bluefield Va Child's Study club meeting is postponed to February 12.
The Lonesome Pine Fiddlers, heard on WHIS at 5 45 AM and 2 PM Tuesday through Friday, face a court case over operating a dance without a license but remain a busy touring act. They work with sponsor Bi Tone Corp and have promoted products from picture rings to auto supplies while appearing on WPAY WSAZ WJLS WBTH and WCHS. The group led by Gordon Jennings features Curley Ray Cline Cousin Ezra and Lazy Ned, and also performs as the Old Bar X Buckaroos with a strong fan mail response and frequent stage engagements. They perform at the Four Way Skating Rink on Saturdays with Mel Barnett and receive support from local authorities, while news notes cover other hillbilly acts and venues across the region.
A detailed station lineup lists shows from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM with acts such as Hillbilly Jamboree Uncle Gus and His Gang Lilly Mountaineers Buskirk Brothers Holden Brothers and more. Programs include news breakfast clubs devotional moments instrumental contrasts variety segments and a range of music programs from jazz to waltz time and tango influenced pieces.
The Rev H Arthur Phillips presides at Virginia Side Churches with a full week of services and activities. Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 50 including holy communion Epworth leagues at 6 45 evening worship at 5 30 Board of stewards meets Tuesday at 8 parsonage Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 Circle 2 Thursday 2 Circle 1 Friday 7 30 choir practice Thursday 7 30.
Memorial Baptist church lists Sunday events with times and leaders. Preaching at 9 45, church school 10 30 led by N F Earn est, morning worship 11 with subject Finding the Faithful, Baptist Training Union 6 30 led by Bundy Beard, evening worship 5 30, mid week service Wednesday and choir practice at 8 15.
James David Kitchin Jr. minister leads Bible school at 9:45 a.m. with W. W. K. Bailey superintendent M. 8. Turner assistant. Morning worship at 11 includes communion and sermon The Golden Wedge. 5 p.m. Vesper worship with sermon Help Wanted Human. 6:15 p.m. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. prayer service and choir practice. Finance committee called meeting by order of the church official.
The chairman announces a regular monthly business meeting of the church board for Friday at 7 30 p m in Memorial studio with both elders and deacons expected to attend.
Sunday school begins at 10 o'clock led by Superintendent Hampton Crawford. Holy communion and sermon follow at 11 o'clock with Rev. E. W. Hughes serving as rector.
Yards hold Sunday school at 2 o clock led by Superintendent Henry Goosby. Bible class conducted by the Rev E W Hughes.
The Rev. W. S. Barbery preaches at Macedonia at 9 45 a m Midway at 11 a m Falls Mills at 730 p m Church schools meet at the appointed hours for the day.
FE. A. Shugart pastor with church school at 9 45 a m preaching 11 a m Young peoples department 6 45 p m preaching 7 30 p m Mid week prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m Board of stewards and official board meets second Tuesday 7 30 p m Both boards called executive session First Sunday natural day observed Sacraments of the Lord s supper and baptism observed members received letters announced Babies baptized A cordial welcome awaits all who will attend
Sunday services listed for St Marys Church include Sunday school at 9 30 a m the Young Peoples Service League at 7 p m and evening prayer with a sermon at 8 led by Rev H V Clary.
The first 28 days of January 1941 saw sixty Virginia auto fatalities, twenty more than a year earlier, averaging over two daily. A possible 12 month record could be set, prompting calls for drastic automobile traffic regulation at the upcoming General Assembly session.
Mrs. C. B. Bailey shares a striking pink cactus blossom from a plant described as half a bushel in size. Across town, Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Smith return from Fries after attending the funeral and burial of C. L. Smith, aged 79, a longtime barber with a 40 year career, survived by his widow and six children.
In a letter from Rev Tom Mowbray of Dante a son reports his aged mother seriously ill but improved. The Mowbrays are known in Bluefield Virginia where the late Thomas Mowbray Sr was pastor of Graham Presbyterian church for years.
The article discusses whether the evening meal is called dinner or supper, noting Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth using supper terms. It advises etiquette caution to avoid misnaming the meal and references how hosts signal that dinner is ready.
Mrs W J Benbow is home from Washington and Richmond. She attended the Roosevelt inauguration in Washington and obtained a good view of the president.
Services at the Graham Presbyterian church Sunday evening at 7 30. Sermon by the Rev. J S Jones. Sunday school at 9 45.
Roanoke veteran auctioneer W. S. Greenaway aged 87, famed for six decades of sales, has died. His longtime presence and distinctive bidding style were familiar to many Bluefield residents who recall his auctioneering career.
Congregation members consider moving Sunday services to about 12 20 PM instead of the current afternoon schedule to better suit attendance and reduce conflict with other activities. No final decision reported in the notice.
Mrs. D. B. Gillespie is ill with influenza at her home on Virg avenue. Her husband, Rev. D. B. Gillespie, who has also been ill, has improved and will be able to fill his appointment at the Midway Christian church Sunday evening.
An advertising block promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for constipation and sluggish liver bile. The copy claims the tablets stimulate bile flow, improve digestion of fatty foods, and tone intestinal action. Available in 15 30 and 60 cent sizes at drugstores.
This health advisory promotes basic prevention and two Vicks products Vatronol and VapoRub for cold relief. It suggests normal living, hydration, rest, exercise, and to use Vatronol at initial sniffles and VapoRub for chest or chest and back relief, advising physician contact if no quick improvement.
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