Falls Mills Dam to be lowered for bridge work
The Norfolk and Western dam on Mud Fork will be lowered about four feet to allow state highway workers to rebuild the upper Mud Fork bridge. Swimming fishing and boating at Falls Mills will be suspended during the project, with work expected to finish quickly so patrons are not held idle for long.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
Mud Fork
Det
R. L. Longworth
Presi
Falls Mills
Mine Worker Killed in Coal Mine Accident at Brooklyn
Oak Hill West Virginia June 4 Leroy Pitman 27 brakeman at the Tin Coal and Coke Company Brooklyn was killed today when coal cars rolled him against the mine roof. He was employed as a brakeman at the Brooklyn mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
W. Va
Leroy Pitman
Tin Coal and Coke Company
Brooklyn
Plant Gladiolus Glacis for Late Flower Crop
Gladiolus bulbs may be planted until June 15 in northern states for blooms before frost. Primulinus varieties are small with delicate color, especially salmon pinks, often featuring yellow accents when mixed. Primulinus hybrids are promising but large varieties require staking, with deep planting four inches deep and eight inches apart for best growth and abundant blossoms.
Birthday Party Honors Maggie McClink
Mr and Mrs Edward McClink hosted a birthday party for their daughter Maggie on Mineral Street last Wednesday. The green and white color scheme featured a delicious ice course and lollypops for favors as guests included Ozella Robinosa Arlethia Robinosa and numerous others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McClinick
Mineral Street
Maggie
Misses Ozella
Arlethia Robinosa
Lyn Anna Marshall
Lorraine Prichett
Verle Reynolds
Laura —Aine Hairston
Gearldine Seals
Jaunita Harris
Lovine Adams
Messrs
Harry Manns
Harry Daughtry
John Harris
John Cheatham
John Scruggs
John Deskins
James Howard
James Johnson
Jessie Anderson
Frank
Community Leaders Honored At Local Event
The honoree received many gifts while attendees included Fuqua Owen Saunders Charles Washington Bernard and Issac Evans Lenoris Person Neville Clark Stanford Muse Stanley Taylor Harold Thomas Buddy Thompson Nelson Page and Carl Lewis. Mrs McClintick was aided by Mrs Nellie Evans and Misses Marie Harris and Rosebell Marshall. Meetings today include the Missionary Society of Union Baptist at 6 30 p m and Bethel A M E Senior Missionary Society at 4 p m with Mrs W P Hamilton at Spring street. Circle 1 Bethel Methodist Bluefield Va meets at 2 30 p m at Mrs Martha Howe home. Church of God tolk Circle 1 John Stewart church attend 3 30 p m at the church. Senior choir of John Stewart church rehearses at 7 30 p m.
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Bethel Methodist Church
Bluefield
Martha Howe
Colonial Party Sponsored by Junior High Mothers
The Junior High School mothers sponsor a Colonial party on Friday June 6 at 8 oclock in Genoa school gymnasium. A diverse program will be offered. Refreshments will be served free to adults.
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Genoa i School
Minister and family take two week vacation in Ohio
The Rev. J. F. Little pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church and his family are spending their vacation at Newcomerstown Ohio and will be away two weeks.
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J. F. Little
Bethel A. M. E. Church
Newcomerstown
Ohio
Mountaineers' State government formed at Boys' State
In Jackson's Mill West Virginia on June 4 Don Rice of Hanston and Bob Bradbury of Wheeling were chosen speaker of the house and president of the senate as 409 boys organized the Mountaineers State government. Gov with Jack Lee of Charleston began his term. other officers include Bob Bailey Slab Fork clerk Eugene Fourn Bluejay sergeant at arms Ronad Rutherford Buchannon door keeper and Frank Klos Wheels head service commissioner. Bill Stadley Clarksburg named superintendent of state ice over four police companies with 118 officers.
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Jackson's Mill
W. Va
Don Rice
Hanston
Bob Bradbury
Wheeling
House of Delegates
Senate
Jack Lee
Charleston
Bob Bailey
Slab Fork
Eugene Fourn Bluejay
Ronad Rutherford
Buchannon
Frank Klos
Wheels
Bill Stadley
Clarksburg
State Ice
Primary Phil Hopes for Summer in Texas Politics
The youngest Waugh brother Phil Philip will stay with Congressman Martin Dies in Texas this summer. He will witness the race among Johnson Dies and O Daniel in a hot Democratic primary while absorbing the political scene and Dies’s influence. Phil faces an unlikely but colorful summer as a spectator and participant in touring Texas politics.
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Philip
Waugh
Dies
Phil
Martin Dies
University of Virginia
Texas
New Deal
Johnson
W. Lee O’daniel
O’daniel
Will Risdon
Callaway Banquet Plans Are Complete For June Seven
The Henry C. Callaway Old Timer banquet in Palmer hall Graham Methodist Church will begin at 6 30 p m on June 7. A turkey dinner prepared by the church ladies led by Mrs Pearl Hall Hale will be served. Invocations by Rev G W Collins and a therogram with solos by Mrs Clarence S Harris and Mrs Ernest Williams will highlight the program. Short talks by friends of Mr Callaway and an in person Old Timer address close the event with many reservations already made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Callaway
Palmer Hall
Graham Methodist Church
Pearl Hall Hale
Therogram
Wade Prazier
Clarence S. Harris
Ernest Williams
Callaway
Attendees Told to Contact Sam Worley and Wade Frazier
Individuals were urged to get in touch with Sam Worley or Wade Frazier to confirm attendance by Friday morning. The notice emphasizes prompt contact and deadline adherence for participation.
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Sam Worley
Wade Frazier
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Fallo
Lydia E Pinkham
Westinghouse
Shumate Radio Service
Bradmann Bidg
Roosevelt
F. H. la Guardia
New York
Civilian Defense
Joint Board of Defense
News of the Colored People Co. W. Tiffany
RED Top
Inj Flavs
Red Top Brewing Co
Cincinnati, Ohio
Bluefield Ice & Cold Storage Co
Bluefield, W. VA
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Elkhorne Valley Grocery CO
Ystone, W. VA
R. W. Duff
Bluefield, VA
Missionary Society of the Union Baptist Church
Mable Hairston
Vine Street
Senior Missionary Society of the Bethel A. M. E
W. P. Hamilton
Spring Street
the Missionary Society of Its
Church of God Tolk
Jane Whitettaker
Powell Street
Circle 1
John Stewart Church
Otto Whireanew
Montgomery Ward
Federal ST
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Princeton Road
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