Judge to Rule in Contempt Case Against Sheriff and Official
Judge George W. McClintic will announce a ruling in the contempt proceeding against Sheriff J. C. Fanning and former jailor C. W. Thornton over the escape of two federal prisoners from Princeton county jail last August. The special session at 10 p.m. will also consider related matters including possible bankruptcies and chancery actions. William R. Albert surrendered last November while Bill Mullins remains at liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. McClintic
J. C. Fanning
C. W. Thornton
United States
Bla
Princeton
McClintle
Fanning
Manning
Thornhton
William R. Albert
Bill Mulline
Albert
Mullins
Iberty
Banks and City Offices Close for Washington Birthday
Banks post offices and city offices will observe the holiday. Livingston and Company brokers close due to suspension of cradling by virtually all murreta. The post office will store all mail and delay delivery until the following day. Only special delivery and perishables will be forwarded today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llyofold Banking Houses
George Washington
Livingston and Company
Brokera
Murreta
Urdova
Washington
Etore All Mall
Dlatvinu
Audhiolidogy
Ayel
Father Gocke Preaches Salvation Sermon at Sacred Heart
The Rev Dr Ve Gocke delivered a forceful sermon on Salvation titled The Purpose of Man during Sacred Heart Catholic Church Wednesday Lent devotion. He urged that souls are saved by Christ’s crucifixion and warned individuals control their fate, inviting Catholics to attend next week’s service as the choir performs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ve Gocke
Sacred Heart
Father Gocke
Carlo Pwn
Hla Peesion
Stes John
Goeka
Cnmch
Inquirer
Father Gocke Fa
Sacred Heart School
WHIS Airs Special DX Program With Local Singers
WHIS will broadcast a special DX program Friday at 1 input 2 oclock morning featuring Eddie Galloway Hays Beaver quartet Douglas Munches Heavy Fortune Harold Vacher and other local acts. The DX ratio letters are explained and the program aims to reach across the United States and into Canada and foreign countries. Bluefield residents are invited to tune in for the one hour broadcast beginning Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WHIS
Eddie Galloway
Flyshut
Hays Beaver
Douglas Munches
Heavy Fortune
Harold Vacher
United States
Ada
Bluefield
State Board to Review Summer School Policies
The West Virginia state board of education will convene tomorrow to consider summer school session policies at various institutions. Revision of teacher training areas will also be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
State Board of Education
Valentine Night Party At Bland Street Methodist
A Tuesday evening society party for the Young People of Bland Street Methodist Church was hosted at the home of Misa Ruth Stephen on Bland Road. The venue featured Valentine decorations and games, with punch cake and candy served. Attendees included Misson Mamis Carty Gladyn Carty Mildred Brawer Helen Nrower Betty Dil cher Virginia Van Dyke Mildred Mastin Pearl Harman Florence Weiser Gladys Walk Ruth Stephen son Carl Van Dyke Joh Wickham Dan Harry Mr and Mrs Stephenson and M K Harman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Ruth Stephenada
Bland Road
Bland Street Methodist Church
Valentine
Punch
Caka
Candy
Misson Mamis Carty
Gladyn Carty
Mildred Brawer
Helen Nrower
Betty Dilcher
Virginia van Dyke
Mildred Mastin
Pearl Harman
Florence Weiser
Gladys Walk
Ruth Stephenson
Carl van Dyke
Joh Wickham
Dan Harry
Mia. Stephenson
M. K. Harman
Bland Street Missionary Society Meets in Hamilton Hall
The Bland Street Woman's Missionary society held its February meeting with Mrs. B. T. Tyree presiding in Hamilton hall. Reports from the bulletin were read, a children’s program featured demonstrations by Mrs. Bert Nelms and others, and a group of children portrayed nations under the theme Jesus Loves All The Children In The World. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland Street
M.A. Stevenwott
Mra. S. Z. Sublette
Christian Social Relationship
Edward Frazee
Mra
George Williams
J. Wagner
C. Douglay
Moucley
Bert Nelms
Nelma
Harman Kirachner
Jesus
Jane Bhupa
Jane Preston
Korea
Elizabeth Ann Anderson
China
Virginia Montgomery
Japan
Eizabeth Montgomery
Cuba
Dorothy Ruth Jones
America
Jacqueling Johngson
Africa
Mrs Willis Recital Pupils at Wade Junior High Auditorium
Recital by Mrs Willis music class pupils scheduled Friday at 8 pm in Wade Junior High auditorium. Program features numerous instrumental and vocal numbers by Dorothy Pippin Bettie Lee Clark Katherine Albright Helen Dixon Ruth Pancake Nancy Jean Omar and others. Ruth Rader invites prospective members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ah.a. Willis
Wade Junior High School
Rogers
Protiwinsky
Katherine Albright
Armstrong
Dupre
Nall Bantan
Vardi
Orphia Lyn Ball
Mra
Willie
Fredericks
Sette Aw
John Williams
Helen Bower
Ruth Quillion
The
Lyons
Chaminade
Orphian Lyn Ball
Chadwick
Schuman
Triftkaus
Brown
Dorothy Bowden
Brahms
MacDowell
Helen Dixon
Elfen Janepple
Hoffon
Chopin
Ruth Pancake
Ann Meadow
Herman
Bagnall
Randolph Whittaker
Mozart
Artgonatsea
Magsonet
Nancy Jean Omar
Alpine Glawanon
Galbely
Lionel Waitt
Buarf
Mary Stacy Crockett
Scharge
Mendelssohn
Orphin Lyn Dallae
TE L Class Meeting At College Avenue Church
The T E L class at College Avenue and Baptist Church will hold a joint hostess supper Thursday at 7 40 PM with Mrs J B Francisco chairing the program and Mrs W V Meade assisting. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collage Ave
Baptist Clirch
Hureday
Francisco
Pronton Spat
W. V. Meade
Informal Dinner Honors Mr Crove Birthday at Hudson Street
An informal dinner party was hosted Tuesday evening at 416 Hudson Street to honor Mr Crove on his birthday. Attendees included Miss Char vin, Harold Matthews, and Mr. and Mrs. Crove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aivé
Ray Crove
Hudson Street
Mr Crove
Charvin
Harold Matthews
Mra
Croye
Hannah Truth-Seekers Meet At Trinity Methodist Church
A Bible class gathering of the Hannah Truth-Seekers at Trinity Methodist Church is planned for this evening at 7 45. The session will be hosted at the home of Mrs Sk Frampton on Albemarle Street with J E Clark serving as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Sk. Frampton
Albemarle Street
J. E. Clark
Choir Rehearsal Announcement at Blind Street Church
The Blind Street Methodist church choir holds a rehearsal at 7:80 PM with focus on the cantata and other important numbers. Director James Elmer Brown urges members to come prepared to work beyond the usual time and emphasizes punctuality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blind Street Methodist Church
James Elmer Brown
Mind Street Methodist group holds Monday circle meeting
The Bland Street Circle of Mind Street Methodist Church met Monday at 8 pm at Miza Spelden's home 206 Rogxars Avenue. Mrs Fred Whirris led the program with prayer and hymns, business included the miler and dues, Capsule packets were given by G C Cox, and Miss Spelden led Bible study while Miss Ethoril Mick spoke on ownership of possessions. Refreshments followed. March meeting planned at Ora Clarkson’s home with Mrs Jack Perking as cohostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migs Ora Clirkson
Boone Street
Mra
Jack Perking
Presbyterian Auxiliary Meeting Highlights The Christian Home
The Wonsn s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Pollock presiding in the president’s absence. Circle No. 3 led the program on The Christian Home, Dr. McMillan delivering a strong talk. Milvabeth McClaugh edy sang Home Sweet Home, accompanied by Mrs. Barrow. In business, Mrs. R. T. Bowen was elected president for the coming church year and Mrs. Frank Bane was reelected treasurer. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Thornhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonsn
Iret Presbyterian Church
Mra. W
Pollock
B. E H. Hancock
Circle No. 3
Mra
C. H. Goodykoontz
Christian Home
Dr. McMillan
Giollit
Sweet Home
Nise Milvabeth McClaughedy
P. §. Barrow
R. T. Bowen
Frank Bane
Thornhill
Quota Club Luncheon Highlights Personality Talk
Bluefield Quota Club met at the West Virginia hotel with speaker Miss Effie Loudermilk on Personality. Willamoon Quota’s annual party was reported by Miss Marthe Smith. officers were installed by district governor Miss Loudermilk. Decorations honored Washington and Quota International's 13th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Quota Club
Weat Virginian
Misa Effie Loudermilk
Willamoon Quota, Club
Marthe Smith
Bluefield
Adrian Barnett
Mies Loudermilk
Willlaw Gon Club
George Washington
Beulah Price
Alice Zimmerman
Miss Loudermilk
America
Trinity Book Club Meeting Tonight at Lundy Home
The Trinity Book-a-Month club convenes tonight at 8 o clock at the residence of John Lundy on Albemarle Street for its regular gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Book-a-Month Club
John Lundy
Albemarle Street
Grace M E Auxiliary Meets at Grace Methodist Church
Grace M E Auxiliary of Grace Methodist Church met Wednesday with 113 members and four visitors. President Mrs W E DeBrick opened the meeting. Mrs GeBrick and Mrs J G Nichols presented the afternoon program including hymns readings a vocal solo by Mrs Wilson Dunn and a play focusing on promoting friendship among children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of Grace Maethodist Churcn Mat
Mra
Wel DeBrick
GeBrick
J. G. Nichol
Chela
Samuel
Bela
Ty Alan
Helle Whaten
J. G. Nichols
Dewy Stump
John T. McMullin
Dianne Wagner
Korea
Gity And Corlftelg Items and Local Notices
Fragmented local notices include bakery ads, travel train plans for lodge No 492 meeting, a for sale seven room house on Jefferson Street, and a room at Commercial hotel. Also mentions Miss Mame B. Myers dedication to Korea and society minutes with several named attendees and officers.
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Jefferson Street
Miscellaneous Shower for Mrs Brown at Col lege Avenue
Mrs L K McCroskey hosted a Tuesday evening miscellaneous shower for her daughter Mrs Ernest M Brown a recent bride formerly Miss Virginia McCroskey. The Brown Brothers Ernest Jim and Buddy Witter performed string music amid games and contests followed by light late refreshments with guests listed including Hazel Bond H B Bailey G G Gibson Gladys Hall Moody Wilkison Don Stafford Rogalle Stafford Paul Taylor Jim Brown Leroy Sale Ruby Cundiff Sam Cundiff Vivian Snead Mary Shanenou Rex Slagle Bertha Harry Wade Bond Hazel Taylor Beulah Gibson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. McCroskey
College Avenue
Ernest M. Brown
Virginia McCroskey
Ernest Brown
Jim Brown
Buddy Witter
Brown Brothers
Mias Hazel Bond
EH. B. Bailey
CG. Gibson
Gladys Hall
Moody Wilkisgon
Don Stafford
Rogalle Stafford
Paul Taylor
Leroy Sale
Ruby Cundiff
Sam Cundiff
Vivian Snead
Mary Shanenou
Rex Slagle
Mise Bertha Harry
Wade Bond
Kelly Carter
Hazell Taylor
Bernard Wilkinson
Robert, Lintons
Josephine Vaughan
Mise Dalay Brown
Ethel Carter
Helena Ashworth
Mise Beulah Gibson
Personal notices from local area
Mrs. W C Snyder is improving at home on Albemarle street after an attack of appendicitis. Mrs. J M Richardson is ill with influenza at 118 North street. Dr and Mrs J Francke Fox Quirhurst have returned from a month in Florida. A P Sand L H E Sand and Mrs C G H Gills have been called to White Gate Virginia due to the death of their father W H Sand. Mr and Mrs J W Gilbert returned from Norfolk where they were called about the critical illness of Mr Gilbert's brother-in-law C W Murrall. Mrs Roy Steele of Jesse W Van, patient at the Bluefield sanitarium, has been removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Snyder
Albemarle Street
J. M. Richardson
North Street
J. Francke Fox
Quirhurst
W. H. Sand
J. W. Gilbert
Norfolk
Bluefield Terminal Better Service Club Meets Tonight
The Bluefield Terminal Better Service Club holds its monthly meeting tonight at the Municipal auditorium. Speakers include W. Nafé and P. RB. Conway of Roanoke on safety, and Lt. Col. Herbert C. May will discuss national defense. Vocal numbers by Debbie Adams and S. Libpuyder ung. Howard Welling presides as chairman.
End constipation safely with gentle laxative action
Thousands have ended their bowel worries by following safe regulation with liquid laxative action tailored to individual need. Do not give children harsh laxatives. use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for a wholesome, agreeable stomach friendly remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
The Liquid Test and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
A three step plan for using a liquid laxative to ease bowel movement is outlined. The text endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a widely used safe prescription for adults and children, noting its senna basis and measured dosing.
A Frank Statement from Caldwell Syrup Pepsin Ad
The statement defends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the ideal family laxative. It argues pills with mineral drugs give harsh regulation and praises the original formula of fresh herbs pepsin and senna as safe for children and expectant mothers, not causing bowel strain or kidney irritation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
State Aide Studies Relief Needs in Mercer County
Miss Nan J. Gerry of the state unemployment relief administration spends several days in Mercer County to study social welfare aid. She arrived in Bluefield last Wednesday and will present recommendations to the county welfare board. Gerry focuses on welfare relief rather than employment programs and has 18 years in family welfare work, including eight years as a field director for the Family Welfare Association of America led from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan J. Gerry
Mercer County
Bluefield
Miss Gerry
CWA
West Virginia
Gerry Haa
Family Welfare Association of America
New York
Cardus Promoted For Monthly Suffering Relief By Women
Thousands of women say Cardus reduces discomfort during monthly times and is sold at drug stores nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardus
CWA Leaders Head to Indianapolis for Meeting
William N. Beahler state CWA administrator will depart Charleston for Indianapolis to attend a Friday meeting of state CWA officials called by Howard O. Hunter. Beahler will travel from Indianapolis to Arthurdale for a conference on subsistence homesteads next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
William N. Beahler
Indianapolis
Howard O. Hunter
Federal Emergency Relief
Heshler
Arthurdale
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