Two New Scout Troops Form in Southern West Virginia
Cc. H. Atkinson announces formation of two new Scout troops in May for the Southern West Virginia council. Boissevain Methodist Church sponsors a 32-member troop with Douglas H. Garwood as scoutmaster and a named committee. Hemphill Capels area also forms a troop with nine charter members and a dedicated troop committee. Charles E. Woods, deputy regional executive, will visit Bluefield and Williamson next Tuesday and Wednesday.
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West Virginia
Cc. H. Atkinson
Methodist Church of
Boissevain
Douglas H. Garwood
Charles H. Duncan
John Malee Jr
H. E. Love
H. T. Akers
H. N
Charles E. Woods
Cincinnati
Bluefield
Williamson
Clark Hardware Anniversary Sale Opens Across Stores
The eleventh anniversary sale of Clark Hardware & Furniture began this week at the Bluefield store with broad price offerings on house furnishings. Stores across the territory report strong public reception as sales spread through departments during a two week event. Mr. McQuail toured major furniture markets to select displays while plain figures and strict advertising accuracy remain emphasized.
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Clark Hardware & Furniture Company
Bluefield
McQuail
Clark
Dunning to discuss birthday of Christ on WHIS Sunday
Bluefield businessman W S Dunning, famed Bible student, will discuss the birth date of Christ and calendar errors on WHIS Sunday at 12 30 PM. He notes a 1939 year count since Christ’s birth and explains historical timing mistakes in calculating years.
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Dunning
Christ
Bluefield
WHIS
Mr. Dunning
Trinity Young People to Organize Unit
Trinity Methodist church hosts a Sunday 9 40 a m assembly in Bolen’s classroom. The program outlines organization and plans for a junior division in the church school led by Barras with full attendance hoped for. Bob Lundy leads the evening meeting promising engaging activities for all young people.
Caldwell’s son graduation marks new Graham High milestone
Caldwell leaves for overseas service with Tazewell county friends as World War veteran reflects on dangers his son may face. June 6 will see the graduate wear a cap and gown, earning his diploma at Graham High School, a moment framed amid wartime memories and hopes for the future. The piece also notes many young boys under 15 could benefit from baseball for work and activity opportunities.
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Caldwell
Tazewell County
Graham High School
Guinea Pig Feed Puzzle for Carrier Agent
George W. Pyle of the Norfolk and Western Railway faced a feed dilemma for a shipment of three guinea pigs from Atlanta to a carnival that had already left town. Debates over proper nourishment included corn milk and grass while the law requires carriers to protect livestock. A carnival representative finally collected the pigs in Bluefield, easing Pyle’s concern about the trio multiplying in transit.
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George W. Pyle
N. & W. Railway
Atlanta
Mr. Pyle
Bluefield
Bastain
Mechanic Loses Left Eye In Accident In Bluefield
Charles Everet Ramey twenty one son of Mr and Mrs T A Ramey of Bluefield Virginia lost his left eye Wednesday in Grundy while using an electric drill A fragment pierced the eye and the ball was removed at St Luke's hospital Bluefield The operation was performed by Dr J E Blaydes Ramey was educated at Graham high school and had been employed as an auto mechanic since leaving school
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Charles Everet Ramey
T. A. Ramey
Bluefield
Grundy
Ramey
St. Luke's Hospital
Graham High School
J. E. Blaydes
Unidentified captive bird spotted near Benbow place
A mysterious wing clipped bird with four foot wingspan and chicken legs is living along Bluestone river near the Benbow place. It climbs trees and loves water, possibly captured near New river and brought to Pembroke area. It is kept by W. J. Benbow.
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Bluestone River
Benbow Place
New River
Pembroke
W. J. Benbow
Old Fashion Cussin Drunk Stages Scene by N W Station
A white man overdosed on alcohol and staged a public disturbance near the N W passenger station on Friday noon. Onlookers gathered as streetcar traffic halted until two officers placed the intoxicated man in a patrol car and took him into custody.
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Cussin
Veteran Witnesses Son Graduate From Graham High
William McGuire Caldwell, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Caldwell of Greever Avenue, graduates from Graham High School. Born April 24, 1918 near Pounding Mill, he was four months old when first seen by his father who fought in France during World War I. His mother was Herma Beavers before marriage.
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Graham High School
France
William McGuire Caldwell
W. O. Caldwell
Greever Avenue
William McGuire
Pounding Mill
Herma Beavers
Governor Peery to Broadcast on Unemployment Tonight
Governor George C. Peery will speak at 6 o clock this evening on WKVA Richmond. He will urge employers to cooperate in a statewide drive to place more people in permanent jobs and announce committees to canvass for a "more jobs" movement.
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WKVA
Richmond
George C. Peery
Churches and Services in Bluefield and Pocahontas Area
Memorial Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m with sermon at 11 15 a m and the pastor preaches at Bluefield College tonight. Episcopal and Presbyterian listings note services and installations while St Marys Bluefield schedules youth event and evening prayer with Rev H V Clary.
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MH. A. Willis
E. McQueen
Nonor Ehurch
Bluefield College
Memorial
Graham Presbyterian Sunday schedule and Stras Memorial service
The Graham Presbyterian Church notes a Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by James F Galloway superintendent. Worship at 8 4 p m with a sermon by the pastor. Senior league at 7 p m. Also Stras Memorial Tazewell Va holds Holy communion service and sermon at 11 a m by Rev H V Clary.
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Christ Episcopal
Graham Presbyterian
James F. Galloway
Stras Memorial
Tazewell
H. V. Clary
Virginia Sidelights Young Pitcher James Burton Jr
A local baseball scout noted a southpaw 11 year old named James Burton Jr among several youngsters at play on a sandlot, showing early signs of notable pitching talent. The report highlights his left handed throw and potential future as a standout pitcher in the area.
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James Burton Jr
Woman's Exchange Moves to Wagner-Hawkins Building
The Woman's Exchange has moved to the Wagner-Hawkins building in Bluefield Virginia with Mrs. Sidney Shell and Mrs. Shelby Lusk in charge. A Friday evening W C T U dinner at Miss Betty Crockett's home drew a large crowd where an elite plate with strawberry shortcake was served. Mrs. Ernest Henson of Bluefield WV, head of the W C T U in West Virginia, spoke urging continued fight against alcohol and outlined national W C T U plans. guest Mrs. A G Wright recalled Frances Willard’s leadership.
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Woman's Exchange
Wagner-Hawkins Building
Sidney Shell
Shelby Lusk
Betty Crockett
Virginia
Avenue
Bluefield
Ernest Henson
W. Va
West Virginia
Graham high school exercises cancel Sunday worship
Services in Bluefield Virginia churches are cancelled Sunday morning at 11:15 due to the Graham high school exercises. The event grounds the schedule and affects local worship plans.
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Bluefield
Graham High School
Piano Pupils of Mrs Willis to Perform Hymns
The piano pupils of Mrs H A Willis will repeat a program of hymns and songs at Memorial Baptist church Sunday afternoon from 5 to 6 o clock. Ann Lilly of Bluefield West Virginia will assist.
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H. A. Willis
Memorial Baptist Church
Ann Lilly
Bluefield
W. Va
Virginia Side Personal: Dr J R Martin New Pharmacist in town
Dr J R Martin arrives as pharmacist at Goodykoontz drug store in Virginia side notes he likes Bluefield and is a Pulaski native. He succeeds Dr Charles Britt who left after taking an offer from Grundy.
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J. R. Martin
Goodykoontz Drug
Bluefield
Dr. Martin
Pulaski
Charles Britt
Grundy
NEW OF THE COLORED PEOPLE CHURCH NOTICE
The Church of God Home of Saints at 200 Peck Street announces Sabbath school at 2 30 today and preaching at 8 30 tonight. Services all day Sunday led by Pastor Senior Bishop O B Brown.
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Home of Saints
Peck Street
O. Be, Brown
Gillespie Couple Off To Lynchburg Visit
Mr and Mrs Moses Gillespie Sr depart Saturday to spend the weekend with Mrs Gillespie’s sister Mrs F E Stattram in Lynchburg They also plan a Norfolk visit before returning home.
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Moses Gillespie Sr
State Liquor Attache Released After Task Complete
James Cavitt of Keyser, consultant to the liquor control commission, was released today as his job was finished. He aided in forming initial liquor lists and previously worked with the tax commissioner on revenue stamps before Prohibition ended.
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Charleston
W. Va
James Cavitt
Keyser
Liquor Control Commission
John A. Washington
Commission
Cavitt
Tax Commissioner
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Hemphill
Clark Hardware
Trinity Young People
LEE Theatre
Piscateo
Clubfield
Virginia News
Expressman
Mechanic
Peery
Virginia Side Churches
Memorial Baptist
Bastian Church
E. W. Hughes
Union Church
Pocahontas Presbyterian
H. J. Davis
ST. Mary's Church
Young People’s Service League
Taylor’s Drug Store
C. K. Wilson
Drakez
Kahle & Humphrey’s
Swift
Tiffany
Armour’s Cloverbloom
Kahle and
Humphrey
Church OF God
R.A. Tabor
Bland Street
Fryers
Trout
Lord Calvert
Libby
Sandy
Washington
Pillsbury
Rumford’s
Sundine
Webster’s
Cans
del Monte
Loaf
Carolina
Graham Crackers
Sunnyfield Flour
Iona
del Monte Pineapple
Sparkle
Gov’t
Calif
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