Dyer Funeral Services Today for Local Resident
Funeral services for a local resident are held at the home on RR Avenue this afternoon at 1 o clock conducted by Dr Edward Brubblewield pastor of the First Baptist Church. The body will be taken to Roanoke Virginia for interment at Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rr Avenue
Edward Brubblewield
First Baptist Church
Roanoke
Fairview Cemetery
H. A. Henthorne
W. D. Shutt
H. H. Ball
Luther Hale
Don Watkins
P. C. Gray
Messrs. Dalton
Carter
Gilliam Coal & Co
Arlington “A Coke Co
Gilliam
W. Va
Myrtie Mae Sweener
Athens
Abe ——— Henderson
J. Jr
Bhut
Charleste
Barbara Henderson
Aoen Tones
Mary Katherine Harrington to Wed Frederick Saunders Tinder Jr
Miss Mary Katherine Harrington of Lillybrook will marry Mr. Frederick Saunders Tinder Jr. on Saturday, June 17. Mrs. F. S. Tinder and Miss Buford Tinder to host a bridge evening Friday, June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Katherine Harrington
Lillybrook
Prederick Saunders Tinder, Jr
Buford Tinder
Tinder
Bridge
Library for Children Sponsored by Scouts and D A R
The Girl Scouts and Junior D A R will sponsor a children's library starting Thursday June 15 in the Memorial building music room for ages 3 to 11. Mothers are urged to bring children each Thursday morning for story hour. Each Scout will collect ten books for the library by June 15 and oversee operations led by Carol Anderson Virginia Basham Carol Beckwith and Pauline Bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Building
Carol Anderson
Virginia Basham
Carol Beckwith
Pauline Bird
Myrtle Bane Circle Meeting Planned at Mrs Covey's
The Myrtle Bane circle of the First Methodist church will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 with Mrs Paul Covey on Highland avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Bane
The
First Methodist Church
Paul Covey
Highland Avenue
Corrigan Debuts in The Flying Irishman at Royal Theater
Douglas Corrigan makes his screen debut playing himself in The Flying Irishman at the Royal Theater in Los Angeles. The film stars Dick Powell and Ann Dvorak and features Corrigan in a promotional appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Corrigan
Royal Theater
Dick Powell
Ann Dvorak
Preden
Meeting erupts near old state road after sheriff arrival
A Sunday gathering at an open air site along the old state road faced disruption as Sheriff H. ker G. arrived to oversee the scene. The all day meeting, led by Beeson, continued amid tension and crowd activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old State Road
H. Ker G
Aes
Beeson
Local cream station at Fairmont store operated
Richard Snidow now runs the cream station at the Fairmont creamery located inside the farm bureau store, taking charge of daily operations and customer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Snidow
Fairmont Creamery
Farm Bureau
Knob Band Association Convened Meeting
The Knob school band association met Monday night with chairwoman Mrs. Joe Tomekin. Short talks reviewed the band's page for the summer months. Joe Chambers and principal Clark discussed the next association meeting set for October.
Mercer farmers report record seedings under 1938 conservation program
County agent P. L. Miles notes 15 farms in Mercer seeded 5307 acres of legumes and grasses in 1938, up 162 percent from 1936. ACP included 133 acres alfalfa and 36 acres bluegrass, plus 3886 acres of winter legumes. total urban aid to farms reached 19868.66 dollars for soil conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
P. L. Miles
Nouba
Mt Miles
Miss Rowena Carr Plans Donora Trip Then Camp Stay
Princeton personals note that Miss Rowena Carr departs Thursday for Donora Pennsylvania for a two week visit. On returning she will proceed to Washington DC for a nine week Girl Scout camp from June 29.
Princeton Society Recital Set for June 9 at Memorial Building
Priday night in Princeton features a recital by Mrs. Billy Bashler in the Memorial building at 8 p m listed performers include Orville Martin Sara Kir brick the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Bashler
Orville Martin
Sara Kirbrick
Brush Creek Farm Woman's Club Meets This Afternoon
The Brush Creek Farm Women's club will meet this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs. H. C. Thornton on Bluefield Road. Mrs. R. W. Faulkner will lead the lesson. Circle 10 of the First Methodist Church led by Miss Frances Robertson will meet Thursday night at 8 with Miss Mary George on Harrison Street. A day change from Friday to Thursday night is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush Creek Farm Woman’s Club
8. C. Thornton
Bluefield Road
R. W. Faulkner
First Methodist Church
Frances Robertson
Mary George
Harrison Street
Vera Johnston Circle Meeting Announced For This Afternoon
The Vera Johnston circle will assemble at 2 PM at Mrs. 8. C. Courtney’s home on John Shuff with leader John Shuff. Tonight at 8 PM the John Shuff group will meet with leader Mrs. Shuff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Johnston
8. C. Courtney
John Shuff
Shuff
Princeton Quota Club Names Officers and Members
The newly organized Princeton Quota club will be represented by its president Mrs. Nelle Mc Intosh Noel and two members Miss Pearl Robinette and Miss Tuesday night. Mrs. Noel will go to Wyille Va today to board a train for New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Quota Club
Nelle McIntosh Noel
Miss Pearl Robinette
Pioneer preachers pictured at local church event
J W West of Lynchburg Virginia appears at First Church of Christ Straley Avenue tonight to present a talk on fifty pioneer preachers of the Church of Christ. The program includes a picture display and details on their lives hardships and the mountain work with notes on Jimmy Johnson, founder of the local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. West
Lynchburg
Church of Christ
Straley Avenue
Jimmy Johnson
Miss Roles Hosts Caroline Hylton Circle Evening
Miss Roles hosted the Caroline Hylton circle on Monday evening with Miss Tressie Williamson presenting the program The devotionals featured by Hartley and others included a solo Lord Remember Me by Mrs Wynn The fellowship hour revealed six month capsule sisters and listed new members with several names noted for future reference
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Roles
Caroline Hylton
Tressie Williamson
L. P. Cormany
Jdr
Hartley Sanders
George Hylton, Jr
Lilisses Tressie
Jackie Feazell
Beulah
Billie Shumate
Grace Perking —_ Woodson
Annie Mitc
Dessert bridge party at Appalachian rooms on Walker street
Miss Rowena Carr and Miss Mary Elizabeth Hale hosted a Monday dessert bridge gathering at the Appalachian rooms on Walker street. A Japanese scene with pink and white colors and place cards set a festive tone, with tallies and favors enhancing the theme. Prizes were awarded among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowena Carr
Mary Elizabeth Hale
Appalachian Rooms
Walker Street
Group prizes awarded in four-table competition event
In group one Miss Bertha Hale won the high score prize and Mrs. Frank Holroyd the pen prize. Coup two awarded to Miss Madie Month for high score and Miss Louise Beavers for the floating prize. Others went to Miss Hale and Miss Madie T Howе at tasting in serving. The guest list included several Misses Irene and Virginia Nos, Wanda Linkenhaker, Thornton of Athens, Madie McGlothlin, Gertrude Poston, Frances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Hale
Frank Holroyd
Madie Month
Louise Beavers
Miss Hale
Madie Tmhowe
Ateting
Serving
Local Notables Return From Hospital and PastorsVisits
Herbert Holt arrived home from Huntington where he stayed at the veterans hospital for back injuries from an automobile crash several months ago. Mr and Mrs G B Gadd drove to Oak Hill to hear Rev Shirley By preach. Mr Donnelley led meetings at First Baptist church here. Returning from Oak Hill the Gadds visited relatives in Beckley and Mabscott. Mr and Mrs James F Hoge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Holt
Huntington
Veterans Hospital
Gadd
Oak Hill
Shirley
Donnelley
First Baptist Church
Beckley
Mabscott
James F. Hoge
Plans for Submarine Thetis Disaster Rites and Inquiry
At Birkenhead widows and sweethearts prepare for a somber cruise after the Thetis submersible sank in Liverpool Bay with 99 men. Plans called for a broad public inquiry, while survivors recount grim escape attempts and the Davis apparatus.
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Birkenhead
England
Blyton
Liverpool Bay
Oiis
Johnson
Cammell Laird
Frank Shaw
Earl Stanhope
The
Admiralty
London
House of Lords
Dollar Makers Market Expands Business Through Credit and Delivery
A teeming New York food market reports rising sales after implementing a profit plan that boosts customer loyalty. Partners work on the floor to know shoppers by name, offer credit and delivery, and keep losses low with careful credit selection. Prices balance between typical market and delivery rates, applying equally to credit and cash buyers.
Spray Tactics and Bordeaux Mixture for Grapes
Instructions discuss spraying grapes with Bordeaux mixture to prevent rot and disease. Tips include timing from fruit size BB to half grown, spray residues, and pest control with added lead arsenate and molasses. A note mentions safety with poison use on grapes and potential residue concerns at pick time.
Application for Rink 15 Permits Delayed by Council
Application to operate a skating rink in a church area was filed with the city council and held for church officials review. Three building permits were approved for separate properties with costs listed, and bills totaling $909.29 plus a semi monthly payroll of $251.59 were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fist Baptist Church
Dr. L. Ere Zarage
Htonaker
C. G. Labieaie
South Ninth Aoe
Leo L. Lambdin
North Walker Street
Eight Fugitives Escaped McDowell Jail In Monday Break
McDowell County jail saw eight prisoners escape Monday night through wall damage in the juvenile quarters. Sheriff and state police launched a manhunt with no traces found by late Tuesday. Suspects include Julius Matney and George Jewell. authorities pursue leads across counties and states.
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Welch Bureau Daily Telegraph
McDowell County
McDowell
W. E. Sutter
Julius Matney
Hurley
George Jewell
War
State
Henry L. Harvey
Sal
Matney
Buchanan County
Charlie Hawkins
Davy
Texas
Green
Church
Taylor
C. Marshall
Welch personals note arrival of Miss Phyllis Jones in Welch
Miss Phyllis Jones a student at National Business College Roanoke Virginia has arrived in Welch to spend the summer vacation her parents are Mr and Mrs Harman report states he has returned to his home in Welch after a two day visit
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Phyllis Jones
National Business College
Roanoke
Welch
Ones
Im Harman
Welch family visit to Birmingham and Mrs Brewster head west
Mrs C D Brewster Jr and her little daughter from Welch are in Birmingham Alabama visiting relatives. Mrs William Lester of Welch departs for a western tour including Old Mexico the San Francisco fair and visits with friends.
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C. D. Brewster, Jr
Welch
Birmingham
Ala
William Lester
West
Old Mexico
San Francisco Fair
Kimball Store Damaged by Early Morning Fire
A fire at the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company store in Kimball caused about 500 in damage. The blaze, starting around 3 am Tuesday from a short circuit, damaged the A and P building and surrounding area.
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Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Kimball
Rites Planned Thursday for Red Bird Resident Jim Stubbs
Last rites will be held Thursday at 1 p m in Valley Baptist church Roderfield for Jim Stubbs 50 year old resident of Red Bird who died at his home of a tear ailment. Stubbs a native of Alabama had worked as a machine runner for Red Bird Coal company and lived in McDowell county. Services will be at Saeger Memorial cemetery at Roderfield.
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Valley Baptist
Roderfield
Jim Stubbs
Red Bird
Alabama
Stubbs
Red Bird Coal Company
McDowell County
Saeger
Dry Goods Trade Report From New York Markets
June reports from Worth Street show inquiry in cotton cloths with small actual sales. Prices held firm for fabrics. Rayon trade notes indicate continued demand for wear fabrics and silk sheets show firmer demand with limited supply.
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New York
Worth Street
Ices
Silk advance stalls as mills report steady output
Woolen mill activity remained brisk with deliveries. Burlap trade quiet and unchanged. In Richaod West Virginia on June 6 state trooper B F McLaughlin reported Harold Collins aged 32 a former Charleston resident shot himself dead at his home in Dille yesterday.
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Richaod
W. Va
B. FP. McLaughlin
Harold Collins
Charleston
Dille
Welch Church Prayer and Mission Circles Schedule
Regular prayer meeting at 7 30 pm in First Methodist Welch led by the pastor on Heaven. Baptist Circles and Ann Judson circle hold Thursday meetings with transportation from the church to 2 15 2 00 and 2 30 respectively. Methodist circles of the First Methodist Welch list multiple chairmen and venues including Summers Street and Maple Terrace for Thursday sessions ending with 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Welch
Om Forum
Baptist Circles
Ba Missionary Soc
Charles Tutwiler
Tutwiler
Southwood
W. W. Edwards
Cecil Johnston
Co. McDonald
Hamby
Maple Terrace
Ann Judson
Gladys Bivens
Missionary Society
First Methodist Church
J. Wee
Effie F. Beavers
Charles
Hicks-Perrinents
Percy Gillie
A. C. Lyon
John David
Summers Street
Hattie Mitchell
Community meeting spots listed with chairmen names
The record lists several meeting locations and times with chairmen and co-hosts. Summer street at 7 30, Hill Swope apartment at 2 30, Ho bart street at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Carper
Summer Street
Earl Layne
Pearl Burton
Hill-Swope
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Princeton Society
Harry Karnes
Princeton
Movie Guide
Mercer Farmers
College Town
Sam Holyrood
L. E. White
Uncle Seth Bauggess
Tom Barbery
Blaine Jennings
Brush Creek Farm Woman's Club
Circle 7
Jon Neal
Dollar Makers
Tazewell
Point Pleasant
Peggy Jacqualine Farley
Gallus Ferry
W. W. VanCourt
Royal Theatre
Nellie Don
Anton
Princeton, W. Va
Rink 15
Council
Lake Shawnee
Leo Steiner and His
Virginian Hotel
ROYAL
Dale LA Cel Li
T Lo
Russ Morgan
Pathe’s
Mercer
Hunt
WPA
Pinnacle Rock Bags
Roy Dishman
Arthur Wedgewood
Goorpe Branch
Hobart Street
America
Atlantia
New Gedford, Ma
Sosten Mass
Sale M Portland. Me
Rockland, Ms
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Detr Mich
Cleveland
Ohio
Cincinnati
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Norfolk
Baltimore
Pocahontas Fuel Company
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New York City
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