Gibson 10 Head Capital Police Chief of Charleston
Frank Red Gibson named chief of police in Charleston with 38 years old. He is a former state police captain and World War I veteran who recently resigned as Raleigh County deputy sheriff and will assume duties July 15 after a two week familiarization. He is married to Belva Feazell and has a daughter Thomasa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Red) Gibson
Charleston
Gibson
W. T. Gibson
Norfolk and Western
Mr. Gibson
Raleigh County
Beckley
John Britton
Beaver High School
Hattiesburg
Miss
Camp Dix
Department
Thomas E. Norton
Tyree
Hawaii
Belva Feazell
Joseph Feazell
Thomasa
Mountain Mission Students Seek Work
High school graduates at Mountain Mission School and Orphanage in Grundy Virginia seek private home or store work to earn money for clothing and other college admission needs. For information write Mrs. B. R. Hurley, Grundy, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Mission Schoo
Grundy
8. R. Hurley
New Library Adds Diverse War and Society Novels
Bluefield Public Library welcomes Pathe of Glory by Humphrey Cobb a Book-of-the-Month June selection alongside other new titles. Critics praise its powerful war narrative while additional novels including Dean Men Leave No Fingerprints Miss J Looks On and Roll River receive favorable notices from reviewers and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathe of Glory
Humphrey Cobb
Bluefield Public Library
W. V. Rynar
Madeline Johnson
Julius Schwartz
Bryce R. Kemp
Mabel M. Wheatman
Charles K. Jackson
Guy Turner
Gertrude M. Jaster
Helen H. Bonyage
Dan Waugh
Gunner W. Lareen
Gilbert Frankau
James Helton
Eton
England
Humphrey Pakington
Isabel Paterson
William Rose Benet
New York Times
Roll River
James Boyd
Emily Clark
New York Herald Tribune
Bernard de Voto
Saturday Review of Literature
Sylvia Thompson
Michael Feseer
Missionary Morrison Family Feted in Bluefield
A reception at Westminster Presbyterian in Bluefield honored Rev and Mrs John Morrison and their children Helen Jan and Janette before they return to Congo mission work. Sunday services celebrated their visit and Dr Morrison spoke on progress in missionary efforts. The Morrisons and their children stay with Mr and Mrs Robert H Moore and depart for New York this morning to resume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
John Morrison
Bluefield
Belgian Congo
South Africa
Westminster
Morrisons
Morrison
Helen
Neale Young Circle Meets at Firet Baptist Church
Neale Young circle gathers with Mrs. M W Mann on Locust Street Wednesday for a local church meeting at Firet Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neale Young
Firet Baptist Church
M. W. Manarn
Locust Street
Junior choir delights at First Christian church service
The First Christian church junior choir led by Miss Elizabeth Shelton and assisted by Mrs. P. S. Barrow performed a memorable evening feature. Dr. Samuel W. Moore awarded gold cross honors to Jimmie Thornton John Young Norman Lilly Yvonne Hall Louise Richads and Lois Linkous for one year of perfect attendance. June Ramage received honorable mention for a two year record and others were commended for strong attendance including Jimmie and Kenneth Kinsinger Carlyle Gentry Edith Ramage Jack Staniforth Frances Walker and Mary Katherine Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Elizabeth Shelton
P. S. Barrow
Samuel W. Moore
Jimmie Thornton
John Young
Norman Lilly
Yvonne Hall
Louise Richads
Lois Linkous
June Ramage
Jimmie
Kenneth Kinsinger
Carlyle Gentry
Edith Ramage
Jack Staniforth
Frances Walker
Mary Katherine Richmond
Senior Social At Green View Church Hosted By Ruby Russell
The senior young people of Green View church gathered at Miss Ruby Russell’s home for games and refreshments. Ice cream and cake were served by Ruby with help from her mother Mrs. E N Russell and Misses Louise and Ruth Croy. Attendees included numerous Misses and Masters from the church with several visitors and family members listed among the helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green View Church
Ruby Russell
E. N. Russell
Louise
Ruth Croy
Melba Turnell
Hazel Akers
Evelyn Wimmer
Elva Linkous
Lucille Dudley
Edna Taylor
Jamie Neal
Virginia Williams
Ruth
Elsie Croy
Gladys Shields
Arnold Croy
Lawrence Smith
Lawrence Wimmer
Bernard Wimmer
Ralph Adams
Lillie Bell Thompson
Helen Turnell
Helen Anderson
Andrew Peery
Glenn Smith
Marvin Shields
Henry Linkous
Byron Craft
Barnard Dudley
Fieldon Dudley
Emmett Williams
Junior Russell
Mission Study Class At Grace Methodist Church
Woman's Missionary society hosts a mission study class at Mrs EB H Cassidy home this evening at 1. Topic is Orientals in America. A large attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
Grace Methodist Church
EB. H. Cassidy
America
Synagogue Choir Sets Final Rehearsal Ahead of Thursday Program
The Synagogue choir will hold its final rehearsal this evening at 8 at the home of Mrs. Freda Frank on Ramsey Street. The program is to be given at the synagogue Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synagogue
Freda Frank
Ramsey Street
Sweet Briar College to confer degrees on June 11
West Virginia graduates play a notable role among 89 seniors at Sweet Briar College Virginia. Among those receiving degrees is Miss Mary Dunglinson of Bluefield daughter of Mr and Mrs George Dunglinson Jr. The count includes eight West Virginia students. Dunglinson completed work in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Sweet Briar College
Virginia
Mary Dunglinson
George Dunglinson Jr
Bluefield
Dunglinson
Graduates Named From Estate Circle Return to Class
Plans to return to Sweet Briar to receive the degree with her classmates. Other graduates from this estate are Laura Virginia Bobbitt of Charleston Julie Mose Peterkin of Parkersburg and Elizabeth Ellingham Crawford of Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Briar
Laura Virginia Bobbitt
Charleston
Julie Mose Peterkin
Parkersburg
Elizabeth Ellingham Crawford
Wheeling
Union Prayer Meeting at 621 Hardy Street
A union prayer meeting is scheduled for 7 30 PM at 621 Hardy Street with the topic Divine Love. The public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Street
Baby Howard Douglas Honaker Born to Mr and Mrs Honaker
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Honaker Jr. of Jefferson Street announce the birth of their son Howard Douglas Honaker. The event marks a family addition noted in this society brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Honaker Jr
Jefferson Street
Howard Douglas
Junior Philathea Class Meeting At Y Tonight
The Junior Philathea class of the First Baptist church will meet this evening at 7 45 at the Y. Every member is urged to be present. Members of Mrs Clyde Stowers group will be hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Clyde Stowers
Lois Russell Circle to Meet at First Christian Church
Lois Russell Circle of Circle Lole Russell group at Miret Christian church will meet this evening with the First Christian church in Bluefield Virginia at the home of Mrs Edna Dudley. Members assemble at the local church at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lole Russell
Miret Christian Church
First Christian Church
Bluefield
Edna Dudley
Local Social Notes From Bluefield Week End Visitors
Hunter McClung returned from Davidson College with classmates Field Horine and John Allen of Louisville as guests for the weekend. Milton McNeal left for Washington to take a position with Hill and Tibbets Ford dealers. The column lists several visits and travels among residents, including families from Bluefield, Pikeville, and Wytheville, with trips to Atlanta Boston New York and Balboa Panama Canal aboard noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter McClung
Davidson College
Field Horine
John Allen
Louisville
Naomi Shields
W. R. Self
Atlanta
Dick Wells
Harold Sword
Pikeville
Bluefield
Milton McNeal
M. C. McNeal
Washington
Hill
Wallace Frazer
Greenbrier Military School
Lewisburg
Forrest Hallett
Balboa
Panama Canal
Greenbrier
F. S. Hallett
Boston
New York
R. L. Thompson
Wytheville, Va
Bobby
Virginia Side Society Highlights Return from Marion College
Mrs. W. B. Neel of Hockman Pike returns from Marion where she attended the Marion College class of 1894 meeting. Of eight members six survive, with Mrs Neel among them. She was formerly Miss Elizabeth Sheffey before marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Neel
Hockman Pike
Marion
Marion College
Neel
Graham High School Commencement Address Noted
Graham students filled the auditorium for commencement as Rev. Paul L. Roger delivered the address with timely reflections. The 44 graduates will receive diplomas Thursday with Judge N Clarence Smith of Bluefield delivering the address. Contracts for next term are handed to teachers as district contemplates changes to the Tazewell schools and staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Roger
Thefield
W. Va
C. L. Alexander
Glee Club
N. Clarence Smith
Bluefield
Tazewell
Brother of local girl stationed in Manila
Roy Bane, Graham high school alumnus and U S Navy veteran of twelve years, writes from Manila to his sister Miss Della Bane. He sent a photo and says his ship will leave Manila around May 1 for Chinese waters. He is son of Mr. and Mrs. W H Bane of Bluestone valley and has a wife living in Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
P. L
Roy Bane
Della Bane
Graham
Graham High School
United States Navy
China
Japan
W. H. Bane
Bluestone Valley
Navy
Hawaii
Lost Fat Hint from Mrs McCausland of Pittsburgh
Mrs J R McCausland of Pittsburgh touts Kruschen Salts claiming an eight pound two week loss while eating normally. The ad urges readers to use a half teaspoon daily in hot water with lemon juice, promising safety and fat reduction, with local Goodykoonts Drug Stores and B B Spangler Co as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. McCausland
Pittsburgh
Goodykoonts Drug Stores
Princeton
B. B. Spangler and Co
St Clair Crossing Beats Honaker 11 to 0 In Baseball
The St Clair Crossing baseball team traveled to Honaker and shut out the Honaker club 11 0. The St Clair lineup includes Sarver Webster Guy Buchanan Eli Patrick Paris Barrett Ernest Stevenson Maynard Stevenson Curtis Stevenson Kenerly Stevenson Kyle Stevenson Lester Thompson and pha Webster who pitched. Claude Nash, a Graham high school graduate from Bluefield now superintendent of schools in an Ohio city division, is celebrated along with sister Pristine Nash, a Cleveland teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair’s Crossing
Honaker
Honaker Club
St. Clair Bays
St. Clair Crossing
Sarver
Webster
Guy Buchanan
Eli Patrick
Paris
Barrett
Ernest Stevenson
Maynard Stevenson
Curtis Stevenson
Kenerly Stevenson
Kyle Stevenson
Lester
Thompson
Pha Webster
Sunny
Claude Nash
Bluefield
Graham High School
Ohio
Nash
Cleveland
Priestine Nash
Blanc White Circle Meeting Tonight at Baptist Church
The Blanc White Circle of the Baptist church meets this evening at 7:45 with Mrs. N Clarence Smith on Sanders Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanc White Circle of the Baptist Church
N. Clarence Smith
Sanders Drive
Singing school and song festival planned at Gratton
Professor J A Lesley reports progress of the Gratton singing school and a big all day song fest at Mary's chapel on Sunday with many singers and short talks. A large song convention may be held soon in Bluefield Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lesley
Gratton
Mary's Chapel
Bluefield
Springville Visitor and Family News Note
Mr and Mrs Jack Stewart and their young daughter return from a motor trip to Pennsylvania and Washington. Miss Frances Yost a Springville teacher visited Bluefield on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stewart
Pennsylvania
Washington
Frances Yost
Springville
Bluefield
Death of Rex the Wit ten’s Dog
Rex the ten year old fox terrier, longtime pet of Dr and Mrs BK B Witten, died peacefully Sunday. He was cremated after being euthanized by Dr Green, leaving the Wit ten household saddened by the loss of a loyal companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
BK. B. Witten
Calf Born With Long Tail At West Graham
A calf born to W. L. Hale of West Graham sports a tail three and a half feet long, trailing on the ground as it grows. The unusual feature drew local curiosity as the newborn tail dwarfed typical cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Graham
W. L. Hale
Former Bluefield Boy Makes Good On Stage
Davenport Jones, a Bluefield native and son of the late J. E. Jones, headlined a visiting theatrical troupe in Bluefields Va. He is a renowned magician based in Chicago, famed for illusions that challenge the eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
J. E. Jones
W. Va
Dorothy Jones
Norfolk and Western
Chicago
Mr. Jones
Huntington
Friends attend Smith funeral in Bramwell
A large number of friends from Bluefield Virginia attended the funeral and burial of C. B. Smith in Bramwell. Smith died Saturday in Bluefield after an automobile accident in which he was injured and reared there with many good friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
C. B. Smith
Bramwell
Mr. Smith
Graduates Honored at Graham School Commencement
Mrs Henry Defore of Norfolk attends her daughter Miss Jane Hudsons graduation at the Graham school. Miss Ruth Graves visited a friend in Honaker. William Pruett will enter the hospital for an operation at noon. P W Davis learns of his nephew Henry Daviss death in Rocky Mount. H C Tabor of Falla Mille visits Bluefield Va on business. Mr and Mrs Tabor have read the Bluefield News for years. Mr and Mrs C F Suiter and children visit Mrs Suiters parents Mr and Mrs J C Holbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Defore
Norfolk
Jane Hudson
Graham School
Ruth Graves
Honaker
William Pruett
P. W. Davis
Henry Davis
Rocky Mount
H. C. Tabor
Falla Mille
Wanty Bluefield
Mra. Tabor
Bluefield
Relieve Headache and Quiet Nerves In Three Minutes
A pharmacist crafted remedy named B. C. promises rapid relief from violent headaches and nervous distress within minutes. Marketed for muscular aches colds neuralgia fever reduction and calming nerves without opiates, it comes in 10¢ and 25¢ packages at drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
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Frank Gibson
Mountain Mission
Supreme Court
Pearson Imsurance Service
Iphome
W.A
THE
United Woolen Ca
Princeton Ave
Pete Desjardins
Craig Wood
Golf
Stor
Lois Russell Circle
Orashi
Pluefield
Virginia News
Paul L. Royer
ST. Clair
Singing School
Memorial Baptist Church
H. A. Willis
Mary Stacy Crockett
Shela Pruett
Willis
LEE Theatre
Lee Tracy
Sally Eilers
Jimmy Durante
Leo Sexton
Reggie McNamara
Iron Man
Susan Vilas
Pepper Martin
St. Louis
Pepper
Craig
U. S
Smith
Mrs. C. FE. Suiter
Glen Alum
Saturday Evening Post
Bluefield, VA
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem
N.C
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