Camp Houston Blessings Planned By Christian Adventure Staff
The Camp Staff of Christian Adventure Houston met at Bland Street Methodist church to plan sources and programs for the Intermediate Camp at Camp Houston. Registrations already indicate a strong season with various instruction groups, worship plans, and outdoor activities led by church staff and volunteers.
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Christian Adventure Camp
Houston
Bland Street
Christian Adventure Houston
Jo-Marieompson
Bland Street Methodist Church
Camp Houston
Kimsall
Miss A Sprinkle
McDownu
W. Va
Enes Pierson
Grace Methodist Church
J. P. Byrd
Kimball Methodist Church
Robert Puqua
C. A. Hillman
Eckman
Master Workman
Hoffman
Jo-Marie
Fran“ea Thompson
Staple
Davy Thawing
Kimball
Anne Lilly
Georgie Sprinkle
Lola Lee Mustard
Betsy Kersey
Randy Bradshaw
Peggy Harris
Frances Thompson
Wharton Black
Helen Mooney
Agnes Pierson
Jo- Marie Thompson
Serena
E. A. Thompson
Bluefield
Camp Mather
Trio of Local Youths Enlist in U S Army Air Corps Vacancies
Sgt Preston P Parsons reports three more local youths have joined the U S Army. Otto V Morris, W Va. Mac Wise, Bluefield W Va. Robert A Stowers, Bluefield Va, in Hawaii and Panama assignments. Air Corps vacancies at Bluefield and Barksdale open to eighth grade graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston P. Parsons
Iam
Otto V. Morris
Prankstreet
W. Va
Ap- Ppt
Ant
Mac
Wise
View Avenue
Bluefield
Uncle Sam
Field Artillery
Panama
Robert A. Stowers
Taylor
Railroad Street
Stowers
Infantry
Hawaii
Air Corps
Barksdale Ld
U. S. Army Air Corps
Septene Parsons
Army
Ing
New Training Union Meets At Richlands Church
The Lebanon Associational Training meets at First Baptist Church Richlands Virginia Sunday at 2 30 PM. It is the first gathering with each church in the group to be represented. Rev Nelson Barker will open with a devotional and Rev Palmer will discuss the meaning of the services. W H Lester will lead the conferences as associational director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
First Baptist Church
Richlands
Nelson Barker
Palmer
W. H. Lester
Special Music Set For Bland Services
At the 11 o clock worship hour the choir will sing I Will Magnify Thee by Ashford directed by James Brown. James B. Wood will sing Go Wipe Away All Tears by Plaxton Harker. Bluefield district superintendent C r Eastwood will deliver the morning message in the absence of Dr P Eastwood with the subject The True Measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland Street Methodist Church
Ashford
James Brown
James B. Woodr
Plaxton Harker
Bluefield
Cr. Eastwood
P. Eastwood
Bradley's offers fashions and sales in town
Bradley's advertises play suits from 2.95 to 22.50 with new white hats dresses and coats. It promotes pastel and white outfits, bags, wedding gowns, and wardrobe services plus a June sale on percale print fabrics at 1.95. The ad lists other vendors Telegraph Printing and Vogue's Fur Storage while noting piano tuning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley's
Roosevelt Denounces German Propaganda and Neutrality Talks
President Roosevelt assailed German orders directing Nazi sympathizers in the United States to publicize a scare about Britain and accused certain Americans of being duped by German propaganda. He denied knowledge of any Japanese move toward a neutrality treaty with the United States.
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Roosevelt
Winant
Dermeny
Winans
United States
Germany
Japan
Cent
Charles A. Lindbergh
Willkie
America
Hitler
Churchill Replies On War Production Pace In Parliament
In a May 7 parliamentary session Prime Minister Churchill defends Britain’s war output, stating that every army is being mobilized as Hore-Belisha left the War Office, asserting progress amid criticism.
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Churchill
Britain
Hore-Belisha
War Office
City Churches Warn of Nazarene Tent Meeting Schedule
Rev C B Hail leads at 9 45 school with D B Panaite as superintendent Preaching at 10 45 on Christ in You the Hope of Glory NYPS 7 15 Lois Hail in charge Evangelistic service 7 45 The church sponsors a tent meeting in West H J Prazier of Coopers in charge of music Services each evening at 7 45 except Saturday
Regular meeting announced for Sunday night at 7 30
The notice invites the public to a regular meeting at the corner of Logan and Green Briar Street on Sunday evening at 7 30. It is signed by Brother 3 Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan and
Greenbrier Street
Brother 3 Son
Evening Services With Baptism Ordinance Noted
The notice lists an evening service at 8 with baptism to follow and a pastor blessing both services. A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 8 p m with Mrs C L Jefferies teaching at 8 p m.
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Ter
C. L. Jefferies
Queen Jeanne Strick Begins Reign at West Virginia Strawberry Festival
Buckhannon on June 6 marks the start of the two day central West Virginia strawberry festival with Queen Jeanne Strickling crowned by Road Commissioner Ernest L. Bailey. Governor Neely’s absence due to rain shifts crown to today while WV Agriculture Commissioner McLaughlin crowns Volga’s W. J. Arnold as festival king. A parade of 400 county school children enlivens markets, followed by the pageant Pantasia horse show and the queen’s ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
W. Va
Jeanne Stricking
Central West Virginia
Ernest L. Bailey
M. M. Neely
Neely
Morgantown
West Virginia University
W. J. Arnold
Volga
J. B. McLaughlin
Coalmen May Selections Signal Ongoing Contract Talks
Report from District 7 meeting notes 16 directors to two year terms with two new members Frank Taylor of Philadelphia and E R Pugh of Beckley. Re-elected include John J Atwater New York City R J Burmeister S S Nichols Edw Page and others Snyder remains board chair. No chairman named yet and July 8 re election planned. Cincinnati dispatch adds coal group unsure if mediation elimination proposal will pass district 8 covers parts of WV Tennessee and Virginia with district delegates named to meet in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Taylor
Philadelphia
Tams, Jr
P. M. Snyder
Mount Hope
Snyder
John A. A E
Algome
FE Ny
Cincinnati
De‘coals, Inc
Howe
West Virginia
Tennessee
Marcum
Manchester
Graham
Norton
Redgeeg
Detroit
R. D Campbell
Huntington
Former Princeton High Teacher Named Assistant Principal
A county education reshuffle appoints a longtime chemistry instructor from Beaver High and local junior high to the post of assistant principal at Princeton High. The change follows several years of service in Ramsey Fairview and Seaver Brin school assignments with Michael Smith noted as moving from junior high to the new Seaver Brin school preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins High School
Beaver High School
of and College
Principe
School staffing list released for McClain and nearby districts
The document outlines personnel appointments across McClain at McComas High School and numerous surrounding schools including Spanishburg Glenwood Matoaka Mercer Knob and other junior high and elementary posts. It lists principals for smaller one room schools and notes M L Smith assigned to Beaver and Hobart Young to Princeton along with additional names across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spanishburg
Fred Coffindaffer
Glenwood
James Williams
Matoaka
H. M. Wagner
Wade Junior High School
Stanley Martin
Bramwell
D. W. McCormick
Ramsey Junior High
A. C. Stowers
Oakvaie
Godfrey Elliott
A. C. Hinkle
Athens
R. . Klingensmith
Mercer
G. G. Auvil
Knob
Willis Chambers
Thorn
Paris
Lilly
Concord
Fred Rogers
Fairview
Helen Bryant
Ramsey
W. R. Cooke
Wade
A. H. Linkous
Moody Batley
M. L. Smith
Beaver
Hobart Young
Princeton
John Edwards
Piedmont
Alongonquin
Ricardo Martin
Barn
Basil Bennett
Pine Flat
Kelly Wooten
Hardy
Joe Eskew
Defense board fights strikes in aviation lumber and mills
A government labor committee of 16 members spanning AFL CIO and Railroad Brotherhoods seeks swift end to strikes in San Francisco Bay shipyards Inglewood California North American Aviation plants and Puget Sound lumber camps. President Roosevelt defers action while mediation continues as Byrd calls for firm decisive moves and possible labor rule changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Bay Area
North American Aviation Corporation
Inglewood
Calif
Puget Sound
Washington
AFL
CIO
Railroad Brotherhoods
Hillman
Roosevelt
Capitol
Byrd
Perkins
America
Virginian
OMP
Labor Committee
Defense Mediation Board
Toy
Mediation Board
United Automobile Workers
North Fliers
North American
Philip Murray
CTO
International Woodworkers
Murray
Ceme
Accidental pistol incident delays graduation in Point Pleasant
At Point Pleasant High School a pistol accident on the eve of the 101 graduates forced John Roberts to miss the diploma ceremony. Roberts remained in good condition the following day as officials reported the incident and the class processional proceeded without him.
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Point Pleasant
W. Va
Bopped Burgled Dunked Near River Incident
A man on a river walk in New York was assaulted by two youths who held him and took $24. The assailants grabbed him and forced him toward the water as a cooling act. The incident occurred on a hot day with onlookers nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wally Yonetz
Winning Contract in Swindle Hand from Bridge Column
In a contract bridge analysis, South as dealer embarks on a trump finesse to salvage the hand after West signals a mislead with a four of spades. East’s warning gesture reveals West's ploy, prompting South to shift to a club finesse and make the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
South
East
RAF claims hit raid on Rhodes and prior Syria link
Faced with dispersed fragments, the report notes a previous raid on Rhodes and claims of hits on hangars and runways. It states one plane destroyed and raiders reporting smoke plumes, with planes allegedly landing in Syria to continue their flight toward the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
Syria
Willkie Urges Unity to Direct National Effort
Willkie calls for a unified national plan to mobilize resources across government industry labor and agriculture. He demands centralized authority under one leader to build defense and meet Britain's needs while warning against political fragmentation and bureaucratic bickering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Vichy denies German troops in Ankara and Latakia base claims
French envoy Gaston Henry-Haye says no air borne axis troops have landed in French possessions of the Near East. He plans talks with Secretary Hull to discuss French American relations as Washington relays that peace efforts resist becoming an instrument of aggression.
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Syria
Ankara
Nazi Air
Latakia
Pers
Washington
Gaston Henry-Haye
Lebanon
Hull
Near East
Miaines
Funeral service for Mrs. Hattie Kendrick in Pocahontas
The funeral for Mrs. Hattie L. Kendrick is set for Friday at 1 PM at Community Methodist Church Pocahontas Va. The pastor Rev L N Hamilton will lead with assistance from local ministers and Rev J C Stith delivering the eulogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie L. Kendrick
Community Methodist Church
Pocahontas
L. N. Hamilton
J C. Stith
Pocahontas First Baptist to Mark 54th Anniversary
After re dedication services last Sunday the First Baptist Church of Pocahontas Virginia will celebrate its 54th anniversary this coming Sunday. There will be no services in the morning or at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Pocahontas
Virginia Women Host Baptist Missionary Convention
Beginning Tuesday night the Virginia Women’s State Baptist Missionary and Education convention will meet at the First Baptist church in Pocahontas. The sessions will close Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Convention
Virginia Women’s State Baptist Missionary and Education Convention
First Baptist Church
Pocahontas
Colored Churches Jones Street Christian
The Rev G M Dickerson pastor Bible school 10 am Sunday worship 11 am and 7 30 pm services with music by Mrs C C Carter and Mrs R E Keeling Children's day at 3 pm Christian Endeavor 6 30 pm Monday and Wednesday Bible class 7 pm Weiner at Mrs M J Rippey home on Mineral Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Street Christian
G. M. Dickerson
Bible School
S. M. J. Rippey
C. C. Carter
Christian Endeavor
R. E. Keeling
M. J. Rippey
Mineral
John Stewart Methodist and Bethel AME Church Notices
John Stewart Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 with G H Sinkford and morning worship at 11 featuring The Pattern Of Our Lives. Children’s Day program at 7 30 directed by Mrs E Green. Bethel AME pastor Rev J F P Little holds Sunday school at 9 30 with Robert Nance, morning worship at 11, and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stewart Methodist
Hubert C. Jones
G. H. Sinkford
Silver Star Childrens Choir
E. Green
Reverend Polk Leads Sunday Services at Local Church
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with George A Carey as superintendent Worship at 11 a m Evening service at 7 o clock Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 o clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewance
A. L. Polk
George A. Carey
Mount Zion Baptist Church Schedule
The Rev. Alexander Gregory presides over Mount Zion Baptist with Sunday school at 9 30 led by J C Hicks, morning worship at 11, Junior church conducts services, Missionary meeting and B T U at 5, evening worship at 6 followed by a children’s day program, meeting Wednesday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Zion
Church Schedule Announces Sermons By Rev Willie Canty
Brown pastor announces Sunday school at 9 30 with Pred Brooks as superintendent Morning worship at 11 Evening service at 7 30 led by Rev Willie Canty of Eckman West Virginia Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 Choir rehearsal that night at 7 30.
Church Announcements North Side United Holy Pocahontas and More
North Side United Holyafrican American church led by Rev M L Glenn holds Bible school 930 supervised by W D Green. Morning service 11 and evening service 8 with preaching Tuesday and Friday. Pocahontas Virginia church led by Rev John F Williams with Sunday school 945 and morning worship 1105. Lord's supper 745. Miss Willie Montgomery dies at local hospital funeral announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side United Holy
M. L. Glenn
Bible School
W. D. Green
Mount Calvary Baptist and Zion Church Notices
Mount Calvary Baptist Princeton West Virginia minister R V Coger announces Sunday school 9 30 John Gordon superintendent. At comerre-fether day round table service with subject What Can Father and Son Contribute for and quartette. Patier and sons dinner served at Martha Hampton home. Zion Rev J W Wise pastor church service 9 30 morning prayer 11 sermon by pastor Young Woman's Missionary meeting after church Varick Christian En-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Calvary Baptist Princeton
W. Va
R. V. Coger
John Gordon
Comerre-Fether
Vopmansen
Patier and Sons
Martha Hampton
Community study and Sunday school led by Rev. Edward Redd
A Baptist group gathers for a Sunday school session led by Rev. Edward Redd and organized by the Missional Society. The event focuses on religious instruction and community outreach within the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Ne Baptist Vise Ve. ‘Clocke
the Rev
Es Sunday School
Edward Redd
Superiwoman’s Missional Society
Meeting Notice From Mrs Home Members
A brief meeting notice indicates members are urged to meet at the home of Mrs. with attendance requested and details to be announced.
Saint Mark Baptist Arista Services Plans
The Rev. Peach Via pastor at Saint Mark Baptist Arista announces Sunday school at 9:30 with Marion Conrad as superintendent. A children's day program is scheduled for Sunday and the choir will rehearse Thursday at 6:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Mark Baptist Arista
Peach Via
Marion Conrad
Community Methodist Pocahontas Service Schedule
The Rev. L. N. Hamilton presides with church school at 9 45 led by James E Ravis superintendent Morning worship at 11 and evening service at 730 both by the pastor Youth Council meets at 6 with Mrs Nellie Brown leading Services at Community Methodist Pocahontas Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Methodist
Bethel Methodist Church Services in Bluefield Va
The Bethel Methodist in Bluefield Virginia led by Rev W W Ward holds Sunday school at 9 30 with J S Painter as superintendent Morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 30 Prayer meeting follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Methodist Bluefield
W. W. Ward
J. S. Painter
Tabernacle Church Services in Bluefield Virginia
The Rev. J. A. Palmer leads Tabernacle Bluefield Va with Sunday school 9 30 led by J H Sanders superintendent morning worship 11 evening worship 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Bluefield
J. A. Palmer
J. H. Sanders
East Graham Christian Church Service Schedule
East Graham Christian Church Bluefield Virginia lists Rev Eugen Patterson as pastor with Sunday school at 9 45 led by Luther Bailey superintendent. Morning worship at 11 and evening worship at 7 30. Prayer meeting is Wednesday night at 7 30.
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East Graham Christian Bluefield
Eugen Patterson
Luther Bailey
Hiawatha Baptist Church Service Notes
Hiawatha Baptist Church led by Rev. J W Henry with Sunday school at 9 30 led by J C Ramsey. Morning worship at 11 on The Glory of Youth. A brief Children’s Day program. At 3 pm the pastor guest speaks at Covel West Virginia with choir and congregation. At 6 pm Choral Echoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawatha Baptist Hiawatha
J. W. Henry
J. C. Ramsey
Covel
W. Va
Mill Creek Baptist Service Led by Rev J W Coger
Morning worship at eleven with a sermon by Rev J H Leftwich. James Fitch serves as superintendent alongside Rev J W Coger as church leaders.
New Century Methodist Church Princeton Services and Activities
The Rev. C and Webster pastors New Century Methodist. Church school at 9 30 led by Geneva Adams superintendent. Morning worship at 11 with child sermon. Evening worship features student day program The Fathers Garden. Vacation Bible School continues another week. Circle 1 meets Tuesday at Margaret Clark. Prayer meeting Wednesday. Dramalise club meets Tuesday night with Mrs Marq vis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Century Methodist Princeton
C. & Webster
Geneva Adams
Circle 1
Margaret Clark
Marqvis
Jenkins Jones Methodist Freeman Services
The Rev. Houston Tiffany will lead morning services at 11 o'clock with Sunday school at 9:30 led by George Woodson, superintendent. The church is Jenkin Jones Methodist Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkin
Bluestone Baptist Church Schedule in Bramwell
The Rev R H Mic Koy is pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 led by William Jefferson as superintendent Morning worship begins 11 and evening worship at 6 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 local church notices provide service times and leadership details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluestone Baptist
Bramwell
R. H. Mic Koy
Wm. Jefferson
Sunday program notes at the church service
The Rev E Browne leads Sunday services with 9 30 AM worship and 11 AM music by the senior choir. Sunday school and a children's day program are planned. A meeting is scheduled Wednesday under Hayden, the superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. "Browne
Pasage
Ward Hayden
Chilren
Veges
Special Choir Rehearsal At Jo Stewart Church
Silver Star Children's choir members must attend today at 12 30 for practice and are urged to be on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Star Children's Choir
Jo Stewart
Colored youths charged with burglary in Mountain View
Thomas Gray and Leon Lewis both 18 are held in city jail on charges of breaking into Mrs. Rangeley’s home on Mountain View avenue. Officers Weddell and Humphries arrested Gray on Clifford street. Lewis was captured by private citizens. They allegedly stole four pork hams, a radio, traveling bags, four suits, and $40 in perc meat. Entrance gained through back door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangeley
Mountain View Avenue
Thomas Gray
Leon Lewis
City
Art
Cecil Wededell
Roy Humphries
Gray
Clifford Street
Lewis
Miss Mary Barnett Improves Rapidly At Bluefield Sanitarium
Miss Mary Barnett, a patient at Bluefield sanitarium, is reported to be improving rapidly in current medical updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Barnett
Bluefield Sanitarium
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Telegraph Commercial Printing Company
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Roanoke
P. O
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Peage
New York Times
John Cudahy
Belgium
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Crete
Church OF God IN Jesus Name
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McClain
McComas High School
Oswald Jacoby
Merwin Mtaler
Released Syndicate, Inc
Four Aces
Eraph
Kosa
L& Os
RAF
Madame Marie
Bluefield-Princeton Road
National Broadcasting Company
Columbia Broadcasting System
Lindbergh
Vichy
News of the Colored People
C. W. Tiffany
Colored Churches
Bethel A. M. E
J. FP. Little
Robert Nance
First Baptist
John F. Williams
John D. Stith
Montgomery
Willie Montgomery
Princeton Tal
Wonder Water
St. Albans
Wonder
The
J. A. McDorman
Albemarle Street
Comte
Rene
Te. Sear
Gaels Ane
Mill Creek Baptist Coopers
J. W. Coger
James Fitch
J. H. Leftwich
Tazewell Orange Fruit
A. W. Cox
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