U S Coal and Coke Company Holds Miner Meeting at Thorpe
About 400 Gary and Thorpe operations miners attended a morning meeting at Thorpe theatre chaired by Jeb Sullivan, with safety talks by W Grove of the Bureau of Mines. Certificates for long safety records were awarded amid musical interludes and tap dancing by local acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Coal and Coke Company
Thorpe
Thorne
Gary
Jthorpa
Jeb, Sullivan
United States Corl and Coke Company
Harry Moser
W. Grove
Pittsburgh
Bureau of Mines
Department of Interior
A. J. Burns
Tatna
Grove
Ula
Gary String
Simmons Brothers
Doyle Brothers
Mining courses to open Monday at West Virginia Univ
Mining courses will begin Monday in the Welch high school building under the supervision of D. H. McElroy assistant director of the mining extension department. The program, sponsored by the mining extension department at West Virginia University, aims to educate men in coal mining practices starting at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University
Weleh High School
D. IL. McElray
Mene Nn Abana
Howard Renomination Bid For Eighth Circuit Judge Seat
Béno F. Howard seeks the Republican nomination for circuit judge in the Eighth Judicial circuit. The convention runs between August 1 and 12. Howard has served as judge of the circuit for six years in McDowell and Mingo counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Béno F. Howard
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Howard Hing
McDowell
Mingo
Travis Named Assistant Prosecutor for County
Joseph G. Travis, a locally prominent Black attorney who has practiced law in the county since 1942, was named assistant prosecuting attorney this week by Acting Attorney Wilson Andarone. He succeeds Leon P. Miller, who resigned a few days ago to practice privately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Travis
Thia Weak
Wilson Andaraon
Travia
Hag
Leon P. Miler
Welch Personal Details From Richmond Visit
Earl Scott of Richmond Va has returned home after a two day visit in the city and more arrivals and departures are noted. Mrs L L Ashworth Jr and Verla Ashworth head to Morgantown to join a winter term at West Virginia University. Mr and Mrs Paw Jones and Miss Jahice Var million plan weekend in Waynesboro Va to visit Mr Jones' parents. Frances Davis, daughter of Mr and Mrs LG Davis, left for Dayton Ohio to attend a Girl Scout camp for a month. Relph Grimmett and daughter, visiting Huntington, will return today with her father Robert Kilgore. Anna Mary Hood, a Marshall College student, comes home for the summer with her parents. Mr and Mrs F Hood of Riveralds drive and Mrs F W Hervey and daughter sail to Wheeling to visit Mr Hervey's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Scott
Richmond
Mise Ella Wally
Gary
L. L. Ashworth
Morgantown
Verla Ashworth Herve
West Virginia University
Paw Jones
Jahice Varmillion
Wriday
Waynesboro
Mr. Jones
Frances’ Davis
Mres
LG. Davia
Dayton
Ohio
Relph Grimmett
Mr. Hervey
Logan
Ironton
L. A. Wilden
Mre. Bentley
Roanoke
Lon Wooten
Athens
J. A. Sasser
J. B. Taylor
Faylor
Saltville
Tobe Nash
Bluefield
Frank Hundley
Alpha Hundley
Amonate
Frank Benney
Bad Jacket
Alvin Wilson
Ja .Spandin
J. J
Bobby Hundley
Amanate
Howard White
F. Marin
Binsfiild College
Juanita
Wilcoa
Mra
Zeke Clark
Charlottesville
Bhalion
Dorothy
Christainaburgh
T. H. Shelton
Chas
Moore
Wayne County
FM. Bennett
Blyefield
B. Trent
Ming H the
Yost
Kimball
Steve Failing
Masale
Mila
W. A. Williams
Gon Harry
Bluesite
Mya
W. H. Basham
Epia
Clirney
A. T. Hall
Norton
Mr. Hall
R. L. Hutcherson
Huntington
Edna Mae Hutcherson
Gladya' Moore
Marshall College
Gladya Reynolds
Bluefield Business College
Curtis, Coeburn
Fer Vielting
Narrows
Mias Helen Pack
Anawalt
Ly V. Hedrick
Visiting Notables Share Springville Week Inquiries
Springville residents MBG K NASH report a week of visits including Miss Francie Yost in Radford and Clifford McAnnis with family near Cavitts Creek. Leffel in Bluefield, Bernard Carter from Pocahontas, and the Dennis reunion noted among local families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springville
Minses
Pagsy Paria
Margaret Wallace
Virginia Thompson
Binefield
Miss Francie
Yost
St Radford
Clifford McAnnis
Cavitts Creek
Mc‘Annis
Grundy
Toni
Leffel
Langs
Bluefield
Bernard.Carter
Pocahontas
Gary
Worstie Bone
Dennis
Winning Contract By the Four Aces Bridge Club Analysis
A long fragment explains a contract by the Four Aces, detailing bidding errors by South, misfired plays including a king of hearts mishap, and a redoubled score scenario. It reviews a hand where declarer misplayed, leading to a high penalty, with analysis of potential improvements and consequences for the score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four Aces
Arid Boere Tendon
Wridhnal Otellehy Pale
Moward Penyat Besian Avery Aller
Aretem
Dafortrour
Anand
South
Jens
Sonth
Acc
Aondes
Anat
West
Hla Quon
Hearts
Hin
Routh West North East
Reithl
Ahe
Alreaddy
Local Welch Post Office to Handle Bonus Bonds
Postmaster Mrs W L Wetherby and the Welch post office staff will manage the citys bonus bonds delivery next month. Registered letters containing the bonds arrive June 16 with about 360 pounds expected. Helpers named include G C Sexton service officer H B Reynolds American Legion McDowell County Post 3 I F Jenninga Veterans of Foreign Wars and Jesse Aguirre representative of United Min workers of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
H. B. Reynolds
McDowell County
American Legion
I. F. Jenninge
Painter-Porrons
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Jesse Aquirro
United Ming Workers of America
Jail Break Plot Foiled After Key Found in County Jail
Three men confined in the county jail were moved to the fall dungeon after a key resembling the one that opens the circuit court door was found. Jailor Watson Whyte said the men planned to break jail next week. A similar escape attempt from months ago left five men at large, with all but two recaptured and given longer sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Whyte
Seld
Five Way
Welch Knights Templar Meeting and Sportsmen Events
A Knights Templar meeting is planned for next Thursday in Welch at 7 80 oclock to nominate officers for the Grand Commandery. The McDowell County Sportsmen League will convene Monday at 7 30 in the county courthouse. McDowell County Girl Scouts plan Cookie Day next Wednesday June 10 to raise funds for Camp Miriam Hoston near Kimball opening in July for five weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight's Templar VO Amet
Knights ‘Templar
Masonie Templar
Welch
Generalissian
McDowell County
McDowell County Sportamen' League
Uo County Courtouse
Watch City Hall
Git
Girl Scouts
Miriam Hoston
Kimball
Falls Mills Virginia Visit Peripheral Notices
Falls Mills residents and nearby towns report weekend visits and social calls. Walter Graham of Tugwell and Mrs. Sam Caldwell visited Mr and Mrs L W Buckland. Sarah Ann Caldwell visited her parents. Arthur Harry and 800 of Ashland, Kentucky plan a weeks long visit. Mrs H P Liudes and family hosted outings. other local names appear in brief social notes across Falls Mills, Radford, and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls Mills
Walter Graham
Tugzewell
L. W. Buckland
Sam Caldwell
Sarah Ann
Muling
C. A. Cur Vtar
Arthur Harry
Ashland
H. P. Liueds
Myra
Raymond A. Doyle
Coalwood
D. Batley
Raley
Py Yaved
Mebaield
aUghter
Dorothy
Gon
C. Q
Radford
James Hop ‘Ing
Orgnge
Mary Motongla
Weathe
Tautou
Welgisele
Ars
Madge, Kirby
Bluefeld
Kimball Residents to Sail for Italy Vacation
Kimball West Virginia residents W T E Organ and Mrs Frank Gatisso plan a New York City departure Tuesday to sail on Conte de Salvio to Naples Italy. They will tour southern Italy and Sicily visiting relatives, with Miss Frances a teacher in McDowell county schools and Mr and Mrs Griueso prominent locals in Kimball.
Switchback Notes and Local Socials From Switchback
Switchback West Virginia correspondence reports visitors and family visits across Welch Dell Bluefield Princeton and Northfork. Mentions include Miss June Lucas nurse at St Luke's Hospital Bluefield returning home for vacation and social hosts such as Mr and Mrs Marvin Taylor and family. Also covers church vacation Bible school start dates and Pythian Sisters meeting with new initiates and out of town guests in Maboury temple. The piece notes the death of Bill Ryan of Putnam Virginia and sympathy to Mrs O H Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afd
Hokiman
Cald Whitehead
Milastice Taylor
Welch
Edgar Gray
J. W. Miller
Dell
Ray Reed
Kempton, Md
A. Need
A. K. Shrewbury
Rock
Vitele Brown
Ann
Mra
L. C. Lions
Grriand Ashworth
William Taylor
Taylor Ashworth Hays
Axton, Va
Marvin Taylor
Walch Sunny
Maboury Temple
W. &. Dillon
Goo
Carroll
Oacar Cut
Otder
L. B. Kirk
Bluufeld
John Bengey
Princeton
Sherga
Campbell
McConiss
Georga Castoli
Northfor
Wilcoe WV Methodist Church Activities Report
Wilcoe West Virginia church life covered from June 6 with Sunday school and worship services led by Rev Lolspelch. The World’s Friendship Club staged a Mexican play with credit to Mrs Basham and Mrs Blanchard, followed by a social. Legion boys attend citizenship camp at Jackson’s Mill June 2-6. Missionary Society met with prayers, scripture, and a club interlude. Senior league hosted a wild mushroom roast on Wickhorn Mountain. Local circles and social plans noted with hostess rotations and visits by members to Bluefield Lynchburg and Keystone. Continuous personal notes recount member travels, graduations, and family visits, plus funeral in Norton and community transitions.
Maybeury Notes Surprise Stork Shower Civics and Socials
Mrs Paul Jones hosted a surprise stork shower for Averetta Evans of Mayburry on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included C B Buckles Earl Music Charlie Trump and many others. HEDRICK notes bridge club at Switchback and circle meetings chaired by Mrs White Moore Spencer Hutcherson. Mayburry Epworth League held a tacky party June 6. Local obituaries and community personals list numerous visits and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jones
Stork
Averetta Evans
Maybourg
Jans
Mesdames C. B
Buckles
Earl Music
Charlie Trump
O. P. Netwell
J. H. Pigney
Lewis Perdta
Jesse Baker
Arch Long
Edd Call
J. A. Dally
C.G. Duff
Jack Callaway
Newt Bowman
John Smith
John Wolfe
Gera Little
Sheft Little
Kenneth Going
Misses Lojg Duff
Margaret Duff
Isabel James
Maybuery
Mra
Frank Perdue
Palle Mill
Everette Evans
Jentertains
BRI
H. M. Nichole
White
C. B
Moore
Spencer
Womans Missionary
Hasiery
Cirele
Mreé. Hutcherson
Kirby
Codnch
Maybeury Epworth League
Harold Sturgill
Stella Puryon
Margaret King
Lucille Dilon
Elmer ‘Bowman
Residents and visitors in Laeger West Virginia area note updates
Local notes recount relatives visiting in Virginia and Rosnoke, a death prompting calls, college students returning from Berea for summer, and several residents visiting Welch and Northfork. Community members share travel to Coalwood and Williamburg, with brief mentions of health issues and family gatherings among Miss Augil, Dorothy Reed, and Donald Pargone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damron
Mra
Jay Gentry
Northfork
Joan Augil
Dorothy Reed
Donald Pargone
Coalwood
T. B. Reed Jr
Steves Bitoo
Glon An Kin
Carsel Oney
Williaingon
Anne
W. F
Ladies Bible class and community notes from Jenkinjones
Local society column from Jenkinjones West Virginia details a Tuesday Bible class meeting at Mrs. J. B. Whitehead's home, noting a revival caused no meeting in May, along with reports of auxiliary groups, club activities, visitors, and several local residents’ comings and goings. It mentions Mrs. S. W. Riley as president, upcoming departures, and a hospitalization at Bluefield sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Bililps
Carl Sluas
Landon Brages
Farewell party and Bluewell personals notes
Misa Lil lian Hale hosted a farewell party Thursday night for Misa Teatatte Ratcliffe who moves to Bluefeld. About thirty friends attended with games and chocolate fudge. Bluewell personals include Mrs Vernie Lammie visiting, Mr and Mrs J A Harmon visiting Bluefield, L W Dalton family dinner, Faye Riley visiting Nemours, Miss Loonie Shrader visiting, and Harmon visiting from Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluewell
W. Va
Misa Lillian Hale
Misa Teatatte Ratcliffe
Bluefeld
Vernie Lammie
Brishfork
J. W. Mare
J. A. Harmon
Bitiefield
Paul Gibbs
L. W. Dalton
Worth WV Community Notes Fail to Count
Worth West Virginia residents are reported visiting relatives and attending events. Mrs F E Fencer and Mrs Karl Vincent took pre school dental work to Dr George C Via in Northfork. PTA president Mrs Vincent organized the dental drive. Betty Jo Honaker visited Cedar Bluff relatives. Barbara Holloway to receive treatment at Stevens Clinic Welch. Air circus attendance noted in Bluefield area. Ed Mitchell joins Pocahontas cleaning firm as track driver. F S Tate visited his mother in Bluefield and F Fender spent Sunday in Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Clinic
Welch
Betty Jo Honaker
Cedar Bluff
N. Young
Ho L. Young
Dorothy Brent
Cedar Blast
Bluefields
Bob Mitchell
Aon
Jack
Glen Hayes
F. Mitchell
Ed Mitchell
Dey Cleaning Company
Pocahontas
F. E. Fender
F. S. Tate
Bluefield
Unclear fragment yields partial reading from Montcalm area
The readable text fragment mentions Montcalm and Xi Va with scattered letters and incomplete phrases. No coherent event, persons, or organizations can be identified to form a factual summary.
Local visitors and transfers greet Herndon residents
Herndon West Virginia reports a series of social calls and travel among residents. Athena visitors Oxrey and Ben Rel called, while Mr and Mrs Dick Lefleroff planned Bowling Green summer study. Spanishburg guests H G Meador visited daughter Elmer Shelton and Migs Ala Wool wine from Princeton hospital was mentioned among guests. Other visits included P I Dilly and daughters Jesse and Patty from Princeton, and G P Auldridge with Carolyn Jang returning from Hillahora. Harold Warwood family trip to Morgantown with son Robert student at WVU, plus Luther Testerman family visiting Blac stone and Matoaka, and W L Kelly with Vivien visiting Narrows. John Martin family and Betty Sue visited Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herndon
W. Va
Oxrey
Ben Rel
Athena
Dick" Lefleroff
Bowling Green
G." Meador
Spanishburg
Elmer Shelton
Harold White
Ala Woolwine
Princeton General Hospital
Harold Warwood
Morgantown
Robert
W. V
Luther Testerman
Blacstone
Matoaka
Vivien
Narrows
John Martin
Betty Sue
Princeton
Local notices and society items from Virginia and surrounding areas
Rich Cheek Virginia June Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs J B Carson with Mrs We Gwinn leading After program and scripture study refreshments served by Awa Carson The Homemakers club meets with Mrs T Adair on Thursday Hieraration of Miss Jania Fugate agent Williams of U S Navy visiting parents Mr and Mrs C N Williams here Mr Wil Hiene and wife plus daughter Bien V Adale returning from Danville college for vacation Visitors Helen Ree He and others from Charleston W Van visited in area Meade Meadows of Rock? and other locals noted Regular social and club activity described with names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Cheek
C. N. Williama
Wil Hiene
Bien V Adale
Danville
Oakhill
Van
Aiasense
Helen
Charleston
Ara Ferrell
Tiler
Gilbert
Pecklet
Seley
Yinke Rends
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U.S
COKE
Thorpe Theater
J. L. Sullivan
Howard
Travis
Springville, Va
Nash
Hoth Aldea
Queen Jack Yatal Yatos
Pac
Bones
Harry
Mas. T. E
ORGAN
Morris Rider
Peerless
Coal
Company
Rider
Me. Dowell County
Havi
C . Rider
Pensacola
Fla
H. E. Hickman
Rocky
Prinae
Misa Ernestina Brown
Vivian Presbyterian Church
Robin
Harold Shaeffer
Martha Lesdy
Rose Bar
Carla Zatlo
Francesa Perking
Katharina Varellan
Betty Lou Moore
Polly Anena
Alicea Rigging
Sweet
Mary Francia Farris
the Sunshine Girl
Hither Davis
Enroute
Jack Leeds
Walts
Flower Farles
Betty McArdle
Cipyer Bloom
Erle Cars
the Dreamer
Pauline Shetlan
Sway
Betty Booth
Peach Blossome
Pierrota Serenade
Hunter Harrie
Tidewater
J. Payne
Pegsy Herrin
Nannies Kitts
Mre. Payne
L. D. Yoat
John Btaples
W. D. Gibson
Eddina
T. E
Leo Gatusuo
Jack Calabro
Paul Leeady Hava
Indlang
Weta
Ita
Shepherdstown
Wyaya
Hile Barenta
Rovangifra
Mise Mary Bell Maddox
Wligabeth Braplea
Bae Brother
Japles
V. Baloher
Doria
Rae WM
Lyon
Okie Tawkins
P. K. Hawking
Stgar Cook
Marion
J. R. Cook
Obie Henley
Jesse Franklin
C. i Grit
Tom Booth
W. W. King
Maysboury
H. Logan
O. H. Spencer
Bill Ryan
Putnam
Jone
Agnes Boole
St. Franceis
Hosital
I. M. Kerns
Stevens
Mya. A
T. Foote
Wermonday
Max Dawson
Betty Cole
Bramwell
W. H. Kaynes
Mies Lillian Lyons
Ivanhoe, Va
W. C. Lyonnn
G. C. Via
Sallie Callaway
North Fork
J. C. Callaway
A. C. Blake
Mildred Payne
Bottom Creek
Claude Slate
Li-C
Otey and Daughters
Crumpler
Wilcoe
Mbe
C. WI
Ashley
Wilco
Methodist Church
J. Lolspelch
A. Grubb
Miendre Davis
Reacher
Tha “World’s Friendship Club
Dus Mra
W. 5. Basham
Mre
C. R. Blanchard
Roya’ State
Nunnally
Jacbson’s Mill
Weiner
Seague
Wikhorn Mountain
Po J
Long
Circle
Sadie Hawkbert Chete
Stave Kalling
Wernes
Ernest Kalling
Lotspeich
Williard
Spivey
Caudill
Madea
Lotapeleh
Lindsey
Kelley
Scott
Wowhert
Steve Kalling
Beard
Galvin
W. J. Beard
Banner
Irving Howbert
Better Bervica Club
Mountaineer
Williamsaon
McGhee
Harvin
Taiher
Brooks
Lynchburg
Bill Lindsey
Dauprise
Keystone
C. M. Thacker
Burral
Mr. Ryan
Putnam, Va
Martha
Foote
Lucille Dillon
Extelle Teague
Lola Owene
Phylis Dillon
Agnes Foote
Bob Cunningham
Albert
Kastous
Aldo
Puls
Thomas Brown
Thomas Foote
Buddy King
Matthew Foote
Hughes Peers
Tha Hogteeses
Margaret Foote
Lucille On
J. M. . Thompson
Steve Gibson
Itman
R. de Gioson
W. Kx. Petery
Joan
Billy Marle
Myre
Haroald Powell
Billy Sim
L. B. Allen
Fred
Mya. J
Fowsl
J. H. Miller
B. Johnson
Entra
Bluefield Wednes
Pauline Wright
Glade’ Spring
Dayton Belcher
Bluefield Sanitarium
Worth Barker
L. A. Farmer
Elmer Weaver
Harl Jones
Clifton
N.G
Slater
Milas Wealth Light
Christiana
Buys
Clyde Twight
Louise Nestor
Conldate
Tuesaday
Mira
Mira Edith Owe Ee
Davie
Fae
Ea Wa
Pature
Apd
Ale
Qhite Bowie
Maybeury
Mas, L. Vv
Hedrick Gorreapondane
Maybeury Lodge No. 46
Knights of Pythlang
Matogka
Bram
Jenkinjones
MAS. H. FP
Hanooge
Regnar-Auxiliary
Woman's Missionary Sociaty
Durel
J.B. Whitehead
RG. Vickera
G. A. Murphy
Catherine Vaneacirela
Lee Billos
Hmilnsue Wagner
W. C. Hall
W. C. Jackson
R Gon
W. G.dr
Richmond, Va
C. W. Vick
Mozart Music Club
GW. Vick
Vanes
M. Jordan
H. F. Hancock
Frances Hancock
Donald Vanes
Catherine Hunter
Ethel Armbrister
B. W. Jordan
Jordan
G. French
A. Quenenberry
Logan County
As- 0
Bishop
R.L. Sagara
P.F
Casimo
Bluefield ‘Sanitarium
Asha
Katherine Hunter
J. L. Vance
J. W. Pearman
Pocahontag
Banks
Bar V
Peery and Son
Billie
A. 5
Peery
Charles E. Caldwell
Blusfield
C. A. Murnay
Misa Ferna
Eva
W.G. Reynolds
Lagheen
Stevens Cirnle
Charles Tickle
Alvin Hunter
W. J. Marshall
Davy
Sam Greene
Clarence ‘Cunningham
C. C. Cunninghan
Shawayille
Dennis Boone
Maurice Mure Phy
Bluefield College
R., Likens
Kelly French
Giles French
Abbs Valley
Ranke Jorden
Hig
GR. Hedrick
Beasley
Bobbie
Jonge
A. J. Thompson
Gons
Pocahontaso
Mr. Thompson
M. C. Wagner
Lita Misa Macel Scott
Dukling
Misa Magda Duin
Bluewell, W. Va
Montcalm
Xi Va
J. Re
Pun
Wits
Are
Walt
Rich Creek
Homer Miller
New Hore
W.va
Hope
Juap
Phickens
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