German Foreign Office Warns U S Mexico and Panama
Berlin says it has information that British secret service operatives are planning to provoke disturbances in Central America to draw the Western Hemisphere into Europe's war. The plans include exposing German operatives in Mexico and sabotaging the Panama Canal with falsified evidence. The foreign office urges U S Mexico and Panama to forestall the conspirators and preserve U S Germany relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Foreign Office
United States
Mexico
Panama
Reich
British Secret Service
Central America
Europe
Germany
Panama Canal
Flanders
Britain
Rexall sale kicks off June sales at Goodykoontz stores
Rexall stores promote a health and beauty sale starting Friday June 7 for two weeks at East End and Fairview Goodykoontz locations. A June 3 item notes Mayor R L Early will not seek re election, two other candidates have filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall Health and
Gale
Goodykoontz Drug
East End
Fairview
Mullens
W. Va
R. L. Early
Bn Ag
Early
Public Auction Sought On Deed of Trust Property
In execution of a deed of trust dated May 25 1940 by KR EB Baldwin Lacie Baldwin J W Baldwin Janet K Baldwin and others to Andrew D Christian and A Biman trustees default on covenants has led to a public auction of real estate in Bluefield Virginia on June 22 1940 at 10 am in front of the Graham Building. The property includes lot with appurtenances in R E win Addition per plat on file in Tazewell County Virginia noting the street lines and boundaries as described in the deed. Andrew D Christian trustee and J K Sexton substitute trustee sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Baldwin
Lacie Baldwin
J. W. Baldwin
Janet K. Baldwin
Ore D. Christian
A. B. How Toes
Circuit Court
Tasewell
Virginia
Mes
A. Biman
Oe Hig Trust
Vine
Benton
K of Graham
Rginia
Jane
Bluefield County
Blake Street
R. E
Tazewell Ty
Andrew D
Christian
Sexton, JK
Millard Lureeon
Alma F. Burleson
Andrew J. Christian
A. R. Bowman
Tazewelley
A. B. Bowman
Eee
W. J. Sexton, Jr
Graham Building
Bluela
Harid Avenue
Trustees Sale of Valuable Property in Bluefield Virginia
Trustees auction of a residential property in Bluefield Tazewell County Virginia arising from a deed of trust dated May 25 1925 and modified by subsequent instruments. The sale credits the note holder and will occur June 22 1946 at Graham Building Bluefield at 11:00 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Virginia
Ballot error prompts rubber stamp fix in Bluefield council race
In Bluefield Virginia the East Ward candidate B. W. Harman appears on the wrong ballot end due to a ward misfiling. Judge Buchanan advises using rubber stamps on election day to align voter choices with accurate ward. Harman is a Norfolk and Western locomotive engineer and the town election is next Tuesday. Meanwhile a Portsmouth family tragedy follows a Greyhound bus collision injuring the Steele family. Ten children and relatives are named, with connections to Bluefield and Steeleburg. The article also notes a large church fellowship event at the Lawson home with local residents in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
B. W. Harman
Harman
A. C. Buchanan
Norfolk and Western
Rurtsmouth
Bluetiela
Steele
Imm Lazewell
Portsmouth
Greyhound
Steese
Steeel
J. B. Alley
Irene Kennedy
Coeburn
C. H. Steele
Steeleburg
Tazewell County
Andy H. Steele
Aon Steele
Fred Steele
Presbyterians in Bramwell Seeks New Pastor
Presbyterians of Bramwell Pocahontas and Bluefield in Virginia face anxiety over their popular pastor J. S. Jones. Williamson church invites him to preach Sunday while the decision rests with Jones after local meetings. If he leaves, Princeton’s Rev. W. R. Smith and Mrs. Smith might be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramwell
Pocahontas
Bluefield
J. S. Jones
Presbyterian Church
Williamson
Mr. Jones
Mingo County
Sam Moore
Moore
Ee Jones
W. R. Smith
Princeton
Jones
Condition of Local Man Critical in Ohio Incident
Edgar Steele, summoned to Portsmouth Ohio to be with his brother Andy Steele, remains in critical condition as the incident details unfold. The report notes hospital care and ongoing medical evaluation for both men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Steele
Portsmouth
Ohio
Andy Steele
Panhellenic Group Plans Social Events for Summer
Bluefield Panhellenic Association with sixteen present adopts by-laws at the University session. July meeting will host a social honoring girls home from out of town schools, chaired by Miss Kathryn Smoot with a committee of Mrs. James B. Wooldridge Jr, Mrs. Max Matz, Nancy Wilmore and Anne Beverly Wood. August social for girls away at school. Alumnae from southern West Virginia invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Panhellic Association
Herbert D. May
Kathryn Smoot
Jamesb. Wooldridge, Jr
Max Matz
Nancy Wilmore
Anne Beverly Wood
West Virginia
Daughter Welcomed on Montgomery Street
A daughter was welcomed Sunday in Montgomery with Mrs. Helen Lee Chapman, formerly of this city, now a resident of Kee. The birth marks a new arrival for the family and follows the couple’s recent move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren A Daug
Montgomery
Kee
Helen Lee Chapman
Local personals note travels and visits across towns
Mrs. W Lagga and Mrs Julian Mangus leave for Shenandoah valley and Jefferson Medical College where Mangus will receive a degree then attend the New York World's Fair. Roger Harris returns from Norfolk and Blackstone. Douglas Leckie family visit Maryland and Ohio relatives. Miss Mary Margaret Helmintoler arrives from New York to visit her parents. Ensign R R Stuart visits family after ten days aboard the Ranger. Mrs Flood DuPuy sits with daughter Mrs Stuart. Mrs Lillian Mastin improving at St Luke's. Mrs E B Caldwell remains ill at Bluefield sanitarium. Charles Jagnson of L Whittaker is a member of the tiny class at West Vir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lagga
Julian Mangus
W. Mangus
Shenandoah Valley
Jefferson Medical College
New York
Roger Harris
Lee Street
Norfolk
Blackstone
Douglas Leckie
Douglas, Jr
Columus
Ohio
Flood DuPuy
Covington
R. R. Stuart
Stuart
Lillian Moss Mastin
Augusta Street
St. Luke's Hospital
W. G. Prench
Highland Avenue
W. Laughbon
Harry Rudd
Roanoke
Laughon
Rudd
E. B. Caldwell
Bluefield Sanitarium
Charles i Ag
L. Whittaker
West Vir
Virginia Sidelights on Old Dominion Club Spring Event
Mrs. Douglas Parwood hosted the Old Dominion club for a covered dish supper on Wednesday evening. Guests enjoyed a style show and musical numbers by Miss Bertha Givens and Miss Sue McMullin. Attending members and guests listed include Mrs. M. L. Wagner Mrs. C. B. Linkous Miss Bertha Greever Mrs. J. J. Hodges Miss Jessica Mrs. Rose Hatchett Mrs. W. P. Wyatt Miss Sallie Graham Mrs. Douglas Parwood and guests Mrs. John McMullin Miss Sue McMullin and Mrs. Barrette Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Parwood
Wsday
Old Dominion Club
Bertha Givens
Sue McMullin
M. L. Wagner
C. B. Linkous
Bertha Greever
J. J. Hodges
Jessica
Rose Hatchett
Zodiac mix up predicts cold July and odd weather this summer
Ancient weather history warns of a repeat cold July this year with references to 1816 when summers were very cold. It notes corn and wheat prices from that era and cites a saying that severe winters follow by hot summers, then mentions a family reunion held recently.
Juries Sustained in an Automobile Incident
An early 20th century report notes injuries sustained in a motor vehicle incident involving a family member, Betty Lou, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. French of Highland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lou
French
Highland Avenue
Local church events and recitals fill this evening schedule
Mrs Harry Holmes presents piano recital at 7 30 pm in Lowman rooms for public attendees from 3 to 5 pm. Beaver A Catholic Bachats at Presbyterian church 6 45 pm directed by John Burke. Westminster auxiliary meets Wednesday 2 30 pm at church. Christ Episcopal circle at Mrs Carl Hendrickson home 7 45 pm with Margie Shumate Calvary Baptist circle banquet Thursday 7 pm to honor early year birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Holmes
Lowman
Beaver A Ca Bachats
Presbyterian Church
John Burke
Elizabeth Shelton
Carl Hendrickson
Marion Peters Circle
Christ Episcopal Church
H. Q. Cox
Margie Shumate
Calvary Baptist Church
J. L. Whittaker
Injured Boy Reported After Incident in Philippi
A 12 year old boy identified as Knight was seriously injured in an incident at Philippi, West Virginia, on June 3. Details were sparse as reporters awaited further information from local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippi
W. Va
Oeter Knight
Dream of plague in war zoo and Hitler’s prayer visions
The narrator recalls a dream during the war in which a plague breaks out in a European war zoo and fighting stops as leaders pray. Red Cross nurses provide aid to the sick while Hitler appears as a religious priest. The dream includes an American embargo on European ship landings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Red Cross
Hitler
United States
Locusts Sweep Across Mercer McDowell Regions
Reports describe a 17 year locust outbreak spreading through Mcell county areas around Hull Camp Houston Kimball and moving toward Bluefield. The insects swarm in trees killing limbs and prompting agricultural notices from Charleston to Postmaster Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcell County
Hull
Camp Houston
Kimball
Department of Agriculture
Charleston
R. L. Bailey
Mercer
Tazewell
Wild Animal Editor
McDowell
Bluefield
Prayer Meeting Canceled for Graham Methodist Wednesday
No Graham Methodist church prayer meeting Wednesday evening due to revival services at the Baptist church. Worship with the Baptist congregation. Adult council has also been postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Methodist Church
Baptist Church
We Will Win With Wendell Willkie Nomination
A brief political note questions whether Wendell Willkie will secure the GOP nomination for president and suggests a rallying motto We Will Win With Wendell Willkie. The text references party optimism and campaign strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Willkie
Dent
Hawks Visit Galax Couple in Local Gathering
Mr and Mrs Otto Hawks and their children from Galax visited Mrs Gladys Hawks at the weekend in a family gathering described in local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Hawks
Galax
Gladys Hawks
Virginia Side Personals: Miss Buchanan Visits Mecos Family
Miss Buchanan of Charleston, with the Department of Education, visited the Mecos family and spoke of enjoying legends in the Blue Ridge area. Vern on at St. Clair confirms the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Charleston
Visi
J. BE. Vernon
St. Clair
Department of Education
Bluefield
Exercises Held At Pocahontas High
Graduation exercises at Pocahontas High School featured a program with sermons solos and songs by the chorus. N Clarence Smith gave an inspirational address. H L Crowgey awarded diplomas and Ray om Dingus Huffman lectured as valedictorian. Medals were given for home economics athletics perfect attendance science and photography club achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Charles M. Fisher
First Methodist Church
D. O. Helms
Tatory
Ina Billings
N. Clarence Smith
State Conservation Commission
H. L. Crowgey
Rayom
Dingus Huffman
Pym
Bill Young
Helen Thompson
Hubert Davis
Nick Savko
Immen
Steve Savko
Weaver Promoted at Norfolk and Western Railway
FE H Weaver, known as a powerhouse director at Norfolk and Western Railway, is promoted to assistant powerhouse foreman. He succeeds M T Perry, who took over from Andrew Fraser, with Fraser retiring from the post on June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. H. Weaver
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
M. T. Perry
Andrew Fraser
Blue
Une
Newsman Don Garber Dies After Illness
Funeral services were held today for Don Garber a 36 year old newspaperman long serving as a local reporter for the Associated Press Seenery Saturday after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Garber
Associated Press
Woman from Bluefield Shares Benefit of World's Tonic
Mrs Messe Bouree of Sis Lape Street Bluefield West Virginia reports relief from constipation and digestion problems after using the Famous World's Tonic. She says the medicine improves digestion preventing postmeal suffering and heartburn and provides welcome rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messe Bouree
Sis
Lape St. Bluefield
W Va
Radio Schedule Broadcaster Highlights for Tuesday Evening
A dense listing of radio programs and time blocks across stations, featuring shows like Wolford's at 5:15 and BuskirK Family segments, musical theater, news, devotional items, and sports reports. Includes multiple company brands and regional program notes with a wide range of musical and talk formats and interleaved advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Sisters Wolford
Lee Moore
Tomchin
Buskirk Family
Bi-Tone Corp
Golden Jubilee Boys
Chicago
Lilly Mountaineers
Lilly Land Co
Hymn Singers
Paper OF the PharMacy
H. Heironimus
Mary Lee Taylor
Warlick
Dearest Mother Feuchtenberger Bakeries
Colonial Bulletin
Woman’s Radio Journal
Pocahontas Fuel Co
Aes Box Revue
Lark Purn. Co
America
Chicago House
Harry Horlick
Three Graces
Rhythm and Romance Bird
Supply Co
Alec Randolph
World OF Sports
Fesenmeier Brewing Co
Superior Sterling Co
Edsel Ford
Starcher-Conley
Balon Pepsi-Cola
American Oil Co
Brown and Williamson
American Coal Co
Mother Feuchtenberger Bakery
Keep In Tune With The Changing Seasons
Parents urged to guard child health as weather shifts bring frequent colds. Special tonics advertised as BI-TONE TO NIC aim to restore health and strengthen limbs and blood.
Radio Schedule Highlights Prime Time Western and Eastern Networks
A dense listing of nightly radio programs across NBC CBS and affiliated stations. Entries include orchestras, dramas, talk shows, comedies and news broadcasts with specified network chains and time slots through late evening peaks.
Special Recognition From National Furniture Review Honors Bluefield
Bluefield Virginia receives special recognition from National Furniture Review marking its fiftieth anniversary. The survey reveals dominant upholstery colors with burgundies plums and wines leading, followed by blue green terra cotta henna rust rose brown red turquoise beige and gold. J Hudson Huffard notes the tribute to N Huffard and to the fifth decade of service in home furnishings distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Furniture Review
Bluefield
J. Hudson Huffard
N. Huffard
National Retail Purniture Association
Eye For A Gal Continues In College Plot
Hannah Shrider bursts into the scene challenging Rossy McAfee with a bold claim and a blunt vow to enroll. Dr. Tollivar and Judy observe as Hannah testifies to her resolve, insisting she shares Rossy’s wit and sense. The scene ends with a defiant stand at the front room doorway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossy McAfee
Dr. Tollivar
Judy
Rossy
Hannah Shrider
Hill Church
Hannah
Ross Child Suffers Arm Break After Swing Fall
Kathryn Ross, daughter of Mr and Mrs Vergil Union street, fell from a swing yesterday morning. Taken to St Luke s hospital doctors said her right forearm is broken and she was sent home after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Ross
Vergil
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Nazi Foreign Office
Rexall Stores
Virginia News
Grant Street
Burk Lawson
Virgie
Myrtle Lawson
Hayes Lilly
Flat Top
Lawson
Panhellenic Group
Emo
Expert Radio Service
Brookside
A. Arere
Westminister Presbyterian Auxiliary
Pocahontas High
Weaver
Logan St
RADIO
Jack Geb
Ireene
Nbc-Wiz
Golden Gate Quartette
Cbswabc
the O'Neills
Bud Barton
J. Johnston
Mbs-War-East
Abner
Nbcweat
Cbs-Wabe
Aeolian Ensemble
Cbs-Midwest
Mbschain
Edwin C. Hill
Ed East
Weaf
Yvette
Paul Sullivan
Cbs-West
BiTone
Tire
Gargantua
Henry Ringling North
Ringling Brothers-Barnum & Bailey Circus
Madison Square Garden
H. V. Kaltenborn
Abered-Chain
Sam Baker
Mbs-East
Johnny Rents
Mabe-Weal
Nbe
Wjz
Edward G. Robinson
Che-Wabe
Ned Jordan
Mbs Ag Symphonic Strings
Wor
New England
Horace Heidt
Nbcweaf
Nbc
Cbs-Wabc
Mbs-Wor
Elmer Davis
We the People
Mbs-Chain
Fibber McGee
Mo Nbe-Weaf
Thelewers
Nbec-Wiz
Bob Hope
Roy Shield
Glenn Miller
Orchestra
Raymond G. Swing
Mbs-Wer
Cbswabe
Abs-wer
Uncle Walt Doghouse
Nbc-Weaf
Mbs-Net
Cbs-Wabce
Nbcwear-East
Fred Waring
Nbc-Red-West
Dancing Music Orchestra
Nbc-Wjz
Amos and Andy
Ccbs-Wabc
Ross Child
Cuticura Dintmenr
Atlas
Barium Reduction Corp'n
South Charleston, Ww
Gee
Hudson
Seel
St Ea
Detroit
Greever’s Garage
Bland Street
Peeefeld
Keystone City Garage, Inc
Keystone, W. Va
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