Bluefield College Grants Diplomas at 24th Commencement
Twenty two Bluefield College students received diplomas at the twenty fourth annual commencement held at the editorium. Dr J Marsh president emeritus of Concord State College spoke on hearing what we seek, and Charlies L Harman was introduced as president elect to take over June 1. Awards were given for academics and oratory, with Minnie Jane Williams and Dorothy Pritchett among top recipients. A reception for graduates and guests followed in Wade home, decorated with peonies.
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Bluefield College
J. Marsh
Concord State College
Athens
Marsh
Edwin C. Wade
Charlies L. Harman
Dr. Harman
Caaien
Een
Dr. Wade
E., Dace
C. W. Owen
Calution
Harvey Neff, Jr
E. A. Leonard
E. A. Leonard, Jr
Dorothy Pritchett
Bluefield
Frank 58. Easley
Board of Trustees
Bluefield Colere
Minnie Jane Williams
North Taewell
Williams
Harold Lawber
New Jersey
Sigma Theta Sorority
Virginia Fallis
W. Va
Eleanor Ringler
Wade
W Ade
Thabet
Shirley Ann Mip
C. Wade
EM Louthan
State College
J. Frank Marsh
Controversy Over Senate Bid Shapes Democratic Race
The article details potential effects of a key retirement and an “unconditional” interim appointment on the state senate race. Leaders like Tuck and Byrd allies have shaped expectations while factions such as Dovell shift positions in a fracturing Democratic setup.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Burch
Decison
Tuck
Robertson
Smith
Darden
Edwards
United States
Harry F. Byrd
Godrick
Dovell
Miriam Vinson Carter obituary funeral service details
Mrs Miriam Lee Vinson Carter will have a funeral service at 3 o'clock with Rev BE Cavalier in charge. Interment will follow at Radford cemetery. The body was taken to Radford yesterday. The notice lists local names linked to the deceased and mentions Panerel services at West Graham Maple Hill at 3 30 p m today. She was raised by Mrs Pauley of Boissevain.
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Miriam Vinson
Miriam Lee Vinson Carter
BE. Cavalier
Ian Hon
Bailey
Radford
Boissevain
City Recreation Plans Yearlong Summer Programs
City recreation chief Lotito outlines a summer and fall slate of activities. New adult softball league, boys and girls playground games, a potential colored softball league at Weller Field, horseshoe league, art for youngsters, band music instruction, and a 100 pound football league for younger students. Partnerships with civic groups for coaching and sponsorship are planned, with fall programs including Negro activities and indoor winter leagues.
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Weller Field
Lotito
Richard B. Wellock
Beaver
Wellock
Bluefield Amateur Athletic Association
Spo
Bluefield
United States
Cross Court
Church
Amtire
Vogue Shop Offers Half Price Dresses and Coats
The Vogue downstairs department slashes prices on pastel dresses crepe gowns and spring coats to half price. Fretwell's base ball games and a late spring field day are planned with a focus on recreations programs and public input. Judge Wagner praises Fletcher FBI work as the Pioneer club awards are presented.
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The
Vogue
Government eyes coal sector contract shift in mines
The article notes plans for soft coal operators to meet with government officials to negotiate a contract with miners and to gain control of their properties. Secretary Krug questions welfare fund support and questions miners' willingness to concede, while acknowledging limited chances of concessions from Lewis.
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Ben Morell
Tors
Krug
Lewis
Trade Body Dinner Honors Bluefield Leaders and Members
Members of the Bluefield Pioneers club gathered at the dinner where Joseph H. Bowen, president of the chamber, presented certificates to a list of community leaders including W. Otis Bivens of Bluefield Coca Cola Bottling, Jess Delean Dee va Scott, Dr C. M. for St. Luke's hospital, C. H. Goodykoontz Jr of Pocahontas Collieries, Rev E. W. Hughes of Bluestone Bedding, W. B. Tullah of F W Woolworth, and others from Ravel Steam Laundry and Citizens Coal and Supply Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Pioneers’ Club
Joseph H. Bowen
W. Otis Bivens
Bluefield Coca Cola Bottling Company
Jess Delean Dee Va Scott
C. M
St. Luke's Hospital, Inc
the. C
Cloudburst in Detroit Area Kills Three and Damages Property
A late afternoon cloudburst in the Detroit area left three dead and caused extensive property damage. Among the victims were Kitrick, 31, and granddaughter Judy McKitrick, 8, from Melvindale who were rescued and taken to hospital. Mrs. McKitrick detained for observation. Frank Stuschì, 60, died after collapsing while recovering a flooded pool hall basement. The Weather Bureau logged 1.66 inches of rain in 90 minutes.
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Detroit
Daugh Kitrick
Judy McKitrick
Melvindale
Sandsucker Emery
Receiving Hospital
Frank Stuschi
Weather Bureau
Truman says maritime union hours cut to 40 face main issue
President Truman indicates a 56 to 40 hour week shift in the maritime union dispute is central. He notes the likelihood of a strike exists but pledges to keep ships running by any legal means, including potential navy involvement if necessary.
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Dea
Truman
Navy
War Ship Administration
Coal production in Pocahontas and Clinch Valley mines
The Pocahontas field saw little production while Clinch Valley truck mines operated during the strike. Seven idle mines were listed with no clear explanation for idle status. New RF workings included Angle mine Aubury Pocahontas No 31 and others at Vivian Lake Superior Premier and Turkey Gap districts. A Sunday courthouse hearing will address the UMW government negotiations.
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Pocahontas
Clinch Valley
Angle
Aubeury
Pocahontas Corporation
Ge Carswell Ig
Vivian Lake Company
Vivian
Superior
Premier Pocahontas
Premier
Turkey Gap
Coke Company
Mean
Der
Aes
Certs
Pittsburgh Produce Market Report May Day Prices
Readable fragments show Pittsburgh produce activity with potatoes trading around 28 cars steady and sacks priced 425 for May. Mentions South Osrol and Katahdins with limited legible details.
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Pittsburgh
South Osrol
Two Held On Liquor Charge Near Coalwood
Eugene Christian 22 Fred Christian 24 and James 37 released on bond after discovery of a 100 gallon copper still and an 80 gallon outfit on Sand Branch Clear Fork near Coalwood. Officers Wilburn Belcher and Oscar Cleghan said about 180 gallons of mash were destroyed. They face manufacture of liquor charges.
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Eugene Christian
Winfred Christian
James
Criminal Court
Sand Branch
Clear Fork
Coalwood
M. M. Day
Wilburn Belcher
Oscar Cleghan
Fifteen Prisoners Sentenced at State Penitentiary
Fifteen persons were sentenced to terms at the State Penitentiary in Moundsville yesterday. Among them are Robert Britt and William Holloway both 17 and convicted of second degree murder. Babe Johnson of Berwind also received a similar sentence. Several inmates face 1 to 10 year terms for break in and entering. Other defendants include James E Law Robert T Davis and Sherman Caudill with varying terms. Two parole violators Delbert Lester and Vernon Hamby were sent to serve original sentences of 1 to 10 years for grand larceny. All sentences run concurrently.
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Ngvireete Ane
Moundsville
Alls
Charley
Robert Britt
Welch
William Holloway
Babe Johnson
Berwind
Tom Nelson
Pred Johnson
Maybeury
Luther Green
War
William McIlvory
Northfork
William Ray Kirby
Raysal
James E. Law
Robert T. Davis
Superior
James Need
Enyan Sherman Caudill
John George Welch
Delbert Lester
Vernon Hamby
Child Struck by Automobile Escapes Injury
Four year old An awalt boy, Joe L. Yates, darted into McDowell street and was struck by a slowly moving automobile. He was knocked to the pavement but escaped serious injury and was taken to Stevens Clinic Hospital for examination.
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Joe L. Yates
Anawalt
McDowell Street
Stevens Clinic
Relief Workers Move Into Flooded Tioga County Areas
Relief workers from state agencies and the Red Cross rushed into Tioga county as new flood reports from Lawrenceville and surrounding towns showed widening devastation in the Susquehanna valley. Residents in Lock Haven Williamsport Sunbury and other hard hit communities faced property losses surpassing 3 million dollars with homes businesses and farms inundated by rapidly rising waters. A Red Cross field representative Cecile Kennedy described the crisis as escalating while many victims sought shelter in a cemetery or with relatives and friends as waters rose before receding toward higher ground.
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Harrisburg
State
Red Cross
Tioga County
Lawrenceville
Susquehanna Valley
Lock Haven
Williamsport
Sunbury
Paul Revere
Lawrencevile
le Cone eTivan
Mansfield State Teachers College
Meg “Cecile” Kennedy
Real
Cross Field
Mrs. Ira D. Martin Dies At Davy Home
Mrs. Ira D. Martin, 65, longtime Davy resident, died Thursday at her home after a long illness. She was wife of Ira Martin formerly with Winding Gulf Collieries. Funeral services were held at Davy Baptist Church. Interment followed in Saeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield.
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Ira D. Martin
Davy
Ira Martin
Winding Gulf
Davy Baptist Church
Saeger Memorial Cemetery
Roderfield
Welch City Council to Hold Regular Meeting Monday
Welch City Council will hold a regular meeting Monday at 7:30 PM in city hall. This session is noted as the last meeting before the municipal election.
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Welch City Council
C. P. Has Huge Backlog of Orders in West Virginia
Charleston May 31 The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company announced a backlog of 17 311 service orders held up by facilities shortages. It will spend over 5 500 000 this year to handle pending applications with a total of 30 000 000 planned over five years under the initial phase of the program.
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Charleston
W. Va
Chesapeake and Pe Telephone Company
J. R. B. Crigler
Overcharge on Cars Brings Fine and Suspended Sentence
Federal Judge Ben Moore fined Evielville Trading Center owner at Fayetteville $2,500 and imposed a suspended 12 month sentence plus three years probation for charging above ceiling prices on used cars. The OPA said Jones sold ten vehicles with about $1 018 in excess charges. The judge urged that profits not be made amid inflation dangers.
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Charleston
W. Va
Ben Moore
Tis Hones
Eteville Trading Center
Fayetteville
OPA
Jones
Moore
Rious
Protests at Vatican Envoy Role Stir at College Meeting
A seven annual Western Maryland college convention adopted a resolution condemning the White House envoy to the Vatican. It called for ending the ambassadorial role and urged Senate foreign relations inquiry into the constitutional basis of the Vatican connection. The resolution accused the administration of yielding to Catholic hierarchy and ignoring Protestant protests.
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White House
Western Maryland College
United States
Senate
State Department
Vatican
Senate passes emergency labor bill showdown vote margins
The senate narrowly defeated a motion to return President Truman's emergency labor bill to committee by a 42 to 40 vote. Support divided along party lines with Kilgore for, Burd and Byrd against. Taft proposed limiting the act to utilities and key industries. Revercomb supported the limit.
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Ida
Ball
Coe
Breen Ake
Lena Downey
D-Calif
Downey
Senate
Elbert Thomas
Utah
Interstate Commerce Committee
Ae Pepper
National Labor Relations Railway
Taft Roe
Sena Texas
Walsh
Massachusetts
Wheeler
Montansa
Taft
Washington
Truman
Kilgore
DWVA
Ohio
Revercomb
West Virginia
Burdh
Byrd
Virginia
Radcliffe and Tydings
Maryland
McKellar and Stewart
Tennessee
Bland Man Dies Of Gunshot Wounds In Personal Safety Incident
John B. Simons 51 Sectan of Bland county Wytheville died from gunshot wounds Wednesday. Dr Chitwood said the man was at a location two miles south of Wytheville with his wife when the incident occurred. Funeral arrangements were not known late last night.
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John B. Simons
Bland County
Wytheville
Chitwood
Simons
Puneral
Virginia liquor ration for June decreased
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board moves to curb continued whiskey shortages by reducing June rations. Current unrationed whiskies stay on the list, but monthly limits drop from two-fifths to one-fifth or one quart, plus one pint, with a new punch system to stretch remaining coupons through December.
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Richmond
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Jones
Annual Pony Penning Set for July 25 on Chincoteague
The Chincoteague local fire department announced the annual pony penning will be held July 25 drawing horse wranglers from Maine to Georgia. The event, part of a carnival tradition established about 25 years ago, traces its origins to 1662 when farmers released ponies to evade taxes on their horses.
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Chincoteague Island
Maine
Georgia
Ore
Charges Against French Troops Demand Siam Aid
A continued charges story details accusations against French colonial troops and includes a letter from Siam's minister seeking United Nations support to back Siam’s legitimate aspirations.
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Siam
United Naions
Mrs. Norsa Hamlet Dies At Pocahontas
Mrs. Norsa Hamlet age 49 colored died at her Pocahontas home Thursday afternoon. Survived by three daughters and three sons including Ray Bouser and Mrs Haitie Anderson of Pocahontas, Mrs Charlemaine Vinson of Huntington, Robert Hamlet of Geary, Luther Hamlet of Pocahontas, Ladonia Hamlet of San Diego. Funeral services at First Church Pocahontas with Sieth in charge. Interment at the cemetery.
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Norsa Hamlet
Pocahontas
Ray Bouser
Haitie F. Anderson
Charlemaine Vinson
Huntington
Robert Hamlet
Geary
Luther
Ladonia
San Diego
Gepateainioen
Casana
Poca- JC
Sieth
West Virginia Mercer County Legal Notice Summary
Philip Homer Christian appeared before a Mercer County Justice of the Peace and stated he is not liable for debts other than those contracted personally by Philip Homer Christian.
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West Virginia
Mercer
Towit
Philip Homer Christian
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