Salvation Army appeals begin in Bluefield drive
The Salvation Army campaign opens in Bluefield with Captains canvassing homes tomorrow under C P Claytor. Adjutant Keiffer and Harry Greenspon led a radio appeal urging donations to cover food, fuel, clothing, shelter and medical supplies for the destitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Salvation Army
C. P. Claytor
Community Builders Organization
Harry S. Greenspon
Keiffer
Vasa
Evenstasee
Harry L. Greenspon
Greenspon
P. M. Joyce
Salvation Army of
Bluefield District
Iceland to Celebrate Thousandth Year of Parliament
London May 31 The thousandth anniversary of Iceland’s parliament will be celebrated with 2000 Icelandic Americans and 1000 Canadians from Winnipeg. Attending are King Christian of Denmark and Iceland, Crown Princes Olaf of Norway and Gustaf of Sweden, and British delegates. Festivities June 24 to 28 at Thingvellir include Law Rock speeches, althing session, Icelandic cantatas, plays, wrestling, dances, and horse racing, with housing in tents, ships, or Reykjavik. Iceland, once under Norway and Denmark, became a sovereign state in 1918 though Denmark handles foreign relations until 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Winnipeg
Iceland
Cme
Christian
Denmark
Olaf
Norway
Gustaf
Sweden
Rodney
Newton and
Marke
House of Lords
Robert Hamilton
P. J. Noel Baker
House of Commone
Leif Erikson
Vinland
New Bedford
Massachusetts
Grim
Ulflijotur
Lane
Thingvellir
Reyjavik
Althing
Ieland
Social notes from Sandlick and nearby towns
Local correspondents report ill Lou Ellep at home and multiple visits among families in Sandlick and nearby Princeton Bluefield Roanoke Glen Alum Oakvale and Littlesburg with revival attendance and moves to Princeton. Names include Holt Tabor Murrell Sheppard Farris Bailey Wright and Wrigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt Kirk
Louise
Cloyd Hall
Harold
McComas
George M. Bailey
John M. Smith
Princeton
R. C. Bailey
Oakvale
O. C. Wrigh
Plans Made for Methodist Meet in Bramwell
The Woman's Missionary Society ways and means committee in Bramwell West Virginia met at Mrs. Johnson's home to organize hosting the Bluefield district conference to be held at the local church June 17 and 18. Members will canvass by district and all church members are expected to join in entertaining the visiting preachers and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramwell Church
Bluefield
Smith
Thornton
S. BE. Maxey
Cash Register Robbed at Bramwell Market
A Thursday night break in at Bramwell Market led to the theft of about 80 dollars in cash and a pistol from the desk. No suspects named and no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramwell
Holy Trinity Church Hosts Summer Sunday Services
Rev. H. B. MeJaminson conducts services with holy communion at 11 am. Communicants and many friends will be glad to know Mr Jaminson will attend Holy Trinity church each Sunday during the summer months.
Stag Bridge Party Honors Scott Pack Birthday
Scott Pack hosted a stag bridge party at his home Wednesday evening in celebration of his birthday with friends and neighbors attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Pack
Methodist Church Services and Epworth Activities
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m by Rev. B T Sells. Mid week prayer on Wednesday at 8. Epworth league meets tonight at 7 15 and Epworth juniors at 6 45 in the Sunday school room noting time change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
B. T. Sells
Epworth League
Epworth
Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Meeting
Sunday school begins at 9 45 with 11 o clock sermon by Dr J Lee Allison of East Radford Va Mrs H C Lowry to sing a solo at service and a very important congregational meeting to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. Lee Allison
East Radford
H.C. Lowry
Baptist Church Evening Service Notice
The Baptist Church will hold an 8 p.m. worship led by Rev. W. B. James. A mid week prayer service is scheduled for Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Bramwell Woman's Club Prepares Last Meeting Before Summer
The Bramwell Woman's club will meet Monday at 2 30 PM in the Masonic hall for the final session before summer vacation. Mrs. P W Poff of Bluefield is expected to attend and Miss Minnie Moore leads the program for the month. Full attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramwell
Circle Meetings of Local Woman's Missionary Groups
Circle No. 2 of the Woman's Missionary Society will meet at Mrs. Sam Tabor's home Thursday at 7 30 PM. Circle No. 3 will meet at Mrs. Bob Hill's home Tuesday at 7 45 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
Sam Tabor
Circle No
Bob Hill
Brambling Club weighs Pinnacle in federal park reserve decision
In Bramwell the Woman's club debates including the Pinnacle in the federal park reserve. Members await the final decision with interest as Mrs. C. H. Lowry visits Mrs. F. S. Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Park
Bramwell Woman's Club
Federal Park Reserve
Grief at Son’s Grave Moves Gold Star Mother
The sorrowing mother collapses at her son’s grave in an American cemetery at Porain as thousands of mothers mourn at their sons’ graves for the first time since joining the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poraine
Mother Earth
Lina
Bluefield Folks Spend Week End and Welcome Visitors
Bluefield residents plan weekend visits with Mr. and Mrs. E S Baker and other locals travel to Charlotte and Roanoke for visits. Mrs Lowry to sing at Presbyterian church. Annette Hardaway visits sister Mrs Motz in Winifred. Born May 30 twins a boy and a girl to Mr and Mrs E K Haynes. Several trips to North Carolina and Virginia noted with names of friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
E. S. Baker
Lowry
Presbyterian Church
Annette Hardaway
Thurday
J. H. Motz
Winifred
State Federation
Jackson Mills
Goldie Rickman
Maude Freeman
Frank Wright
Charlotte
N. C
Mae Freeman
R. L. Parsons
R. L. Page
Berwind
Charles Williams
North Carolina
Virginia
E. K. Haynes
H. B. Luttrell
Worthy Hope
Victor Fredericksen
Blood tests accepted as proof of paternity in Germany
The Prussian supreme court ruled that properly applied blood tests establish paternity or maternity, setting a legal precedent for alimony claims by unmarried mothers. Experts testified that blood tests reliably show a child’s paternal or maternal relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Supreme Court
Germany
McDowell County Students Tour Washington D C
West Virginia Congressman Hugh Ike Shott hosted a McDowell County school group for Memorial Day and a Washington visit. The itinerary included Arlington, the Lee Mansion, Mount Vernon, and stops at the White House, Treasury, Capitol, Walter Reed, and Lincoln Memorial. The group, led by teachers and local hosts, planned a Tennessee trip through the valley before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hugh Ike Shott
West Virginia
McDoweLl County
McDowell
Welch
Charl Farrington
Tem
McGinnis Hatfield
Potomac River
George Washington
White House
Treasury
Capitol
Walter Reed Hospital
Lincoln Co
Washington Monument
Thelma Johson
Esther Harless
Kermit Grogan
C. T. Jackson
Mise Helen Henritize
Louise Cook
Walker Noel
Evelyn Bryant
Louise Organ
Boston Barrett
Lillian Gregory
Joe Johnson
Eva Sarver Clodah Ogle
Mary Ellis Leedy
Luther Lucas
Forest Hardy
Mary W. Williams
Virginia
Plants Take Growth and Color From Sun
At Mayo Foundation data from Charles Sheard George M Higgins and William I Foster show sun heat and red rays stimulate growth while violet and ultraviolet rays influence development. Yellowish green and blue light develop chlorophyll the green coloring matter to color plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester, Minn
Sunlight
Mayo Foundation
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Charles Sheard
George M. Higgins
William I. Foster
New Hatlines Debut With Sleek Hair-Friendly Caps
Off-the-hair hats debut with shallow crowns designed to sit poised atop shining locks. The article notes the fashion novelty markets emphasize comfort and modern style for diverse hairstyles.
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C.L. Holt
Monay
Steve Smith
Sand
Milton Bronner
North Atlantic
Ireland
Kentucky
Hekla
Eykjavik
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Johannes Johannesson
Reykjavik
Sandlick, W. VA
Methodist
Baptist Church
W. B. James
C. H. Lowry
Richmond
Goodyear
America
H. D
W. R. Keesee & Co
Bluefield Avenue
Anna Fredericksen
B. D. Maxey
Elva Maxey
Julius Dickerson
Roanoke
Dickerson
Staunton
C. D. Keister
Ada Whitmore
Swope
Edward Cooper
W. H. Boyce
J. W. English
Aubrey Martin
Christiansburg
Ada Scott
Claude Nowlin
Congressman Shott
Mayta
Maytag Company
Newton
Iowa
Philadelphia
Maytag
North Broad St
Pennsylvania
Mt.t
WJZ
New York
Pee. Theober
a / we
WFAA
Dallas
Hansan Keca
KGW
Virginian Maytag Co
Princeton Gs
W. Va
Elkhorn St
Ansaway
Untington, W. Va
Logan, W. Va
Elk Valley Maytag Co
Huntington Maytag Co
Logan-Williamson Maytag Co
Mullens
Beckley
Pennsboro
Williamson
Redmond Maytag Co
Wh .Perry Wale
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