Bluefield Delegation to West Virginia Chamber Meeting
Bluefield will send a large delegation to the West Virginia chamber of commerce annual meeting in Charleston on Thursday. Official Bluefield representation includes L. D. Feuchtenberger as president Jim Gills and Eddie Steele. Also attending will be four Bluefield directors E. A. Otey Hugh Shott Jr Lon M. Bish and W. J. Cole. Principal speakers include Leo M. Cherne and Dr. George S Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Charleston
West Virginia Associated Press
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
L. D. Feuchtenberger
Jim Gills
Eddie Steele
State Chamber
E. A. Otey
Hugh Shott, Jr
Lon M. Bish
W. J. Cole
West Virginia Hotel Association
Huston St. Clair
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Leo M. Cherne
The
Research Institute of America
Georges. Benson
Harding
Arkansas) College
Carter Coal Company War Bonds Pledge Drive
Eighteen hundred and seven by Carter Coal company employees pledged war savings through payroll allotments in a local drive. Olga No 2 mine Caretta tops pledges with 1047 signups, Olga No 1 with 713, Caretta 237, plus 60 miscellaneous company men and 48 salaried employees. Some employees bought bonds at banks and post offices. full percentages not yet released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Coal Company
Olga No. 2
Caretta
Olga No 1
Seaboard
Revival services extended at Pilgrim Holiness church
Bramwell West Virginia June 6 revival meetings at the Pilgrim Holiness church will continue for another week after two weeks of services led by W MAB and F THORNTON of Bramwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramwell
W. Va
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Circle and club notices from Mullens area society pages
Circle No 1 will meet at 7 30 with Mrs Frank Bowling Circle No 2 met at Mrs Lottie Smith s home and refreshments were served Circle No 3 met with Mrs Emma O Brien ten members and two visitors were present Mrs W E Powell led the program July meetings will be with Mrs Cora Johnson and with Mrs John Scott as joint hosts Past officers of Mullens chapter Eastern Star were feted at a banquet the theme fellowship A memorial service followed with many speakers and a mist presented to Mrs G Calloway Several Christian Service groups met with Mrs L G Bolen to plan gifts and activities A birth announcement for Raymond Gene son of Mr and Mrs Bud Sigmon born May 24 continues the local notices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Frank Bowling
Lottie Smith
W Haynes
Onerance Weetess
Cora Johnson
Circle No. 3
Senet
Emma O’brien
W. E. Powell
John Scott
Mullens
The
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Club
Eddie Are
Memu
G. Calloway
Mintons
Blacksburs
L. G. Bolen
Genia Straves
Lee Brooks
Darrell McGraw
Raleigh
Frank Holland
C. E. Stearts
C. L. Shannon Baird
Bud Sigmon
Corrin
Raymond Gene
Siamon
Trene Collinsworth
Cor
Cooper's Notes and Church Women Meet Deliberations
Church women meeting led by Mrs N D Perdue with Mrs Ray Hill as vice president, hosted by Mrs hostess and assisted by Mrs O Neil and Mrs H C Heldreth on the first Thursday in July. Cooper personals note L Morrissey and family visiting Ernest Morrissette, Bird headed to Florida for winter, Delia Corner visits Pocahontas residents, and Hmoe family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
N. D. Perdue
Ray Hill
Hostess
O'Neil
H. C. Heldreth
Mullens to elect mayor and commissioners Tuesday
Mullens West Virginia voters will go to the polls on Tuesday June 9 to elect a mayor and a board of commissioners. The Peoples Ticket is led by J Lee Selvey for mayor with William Brabbin and George T Strong Jr as commissioners, while William M Holroyd heads the Citizens Ticket with N A Thomas and Edgar Stone as commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
W. Va
Citizens of
Board of Commissioners
J. Lee Selvey
Peoples
William Brabbin
George T. Strong, Jr
William M. Holroyd
Citizens
N. A. Thomas
Edgar Stone
Baren H. Toler
M. H. Lusk
F. N. Stewart
Muliens
Ben Dunman
Church of God South
Aralph Mays
Josephine Damewood
V. W. Dailey
G. D. Kirk
Church of God
J. H. Griffith
J. HH. Griffith
Mildred Garyer
W. L. Carr
M. N. Stewart
Mullens High School
Ralph Mays
Ophie Lipcomb
Belar Gray
Lucy Lusk
George Bigas
Blackout Plans Set by Maliens Unit in Wyoming County
At a Maliens Unit meeting of the Wyoming County Civilian Defense council plans were laid for a blackout moved from June 22 to June 25. Senior air raid wardens named include J. Lee Gale C. Cook D. H. Arnold C. T. Hazzard Charles McKinney J. H. Griffith I. G. Bolen J. A Peterfish C. T. Clifford Baren H. Toler and A. A. Whitener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming County Civilian Defense Council
J. Lee
Gale C. Cook
D. H. Arnold
C. T. Hazzard
Charles McKinney
J. H. Griffith
I. G. Bolen
J. A Peterfish
C. T. Clifford
Baren H. Toler
A. A. Whitener
Circle No 4 Women’s Society meeting notes
Circle No 4 Woman's Society of Suntee met with Mrs A Gott. Mrs W M Rezzonico led the devotional service. Attendees included Mesdames Perry Cook B Brown H W Dus Kowagg M Rezzonico and Mrs Ken. The July gathering will be in a hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Suntee
A. Gott
W. M. Rezzonico
Mesdames Perry Cook
B. Brown
H. W Dushkoagg
M. Rezzonico
Ken
Revival Planned Near June Meet At Pentecostal Church
Beginning June 15 the Cohn Evangelistic party of Oklahoma City will conduct a revival at the Pentecostal Holiness church in South. R D Bailey coordinator of the county civilian defense council announces Hazylett of Logan will speak to the group. Master Masons of the sixteenth district of West Virginia will hold a joint meeting at the Masonic Temple in Bluefield Tuesday June 98. The district com
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Dodrill
Masons of
West Virginia
J. W Bluefield Lodge
Whittaker
E. E. Tomlison
Cohn Evangelistic Party of
Oklahoma City
Pentecostal Holiness Church
South
R. D. Bailey
County Civilian Defense Council
Hazylett of
Logan
Asonic
Bluefield
Retailers for Victory Campaign to Boost War Savings
A nationwide effort titled Retailers for Victory will launch July 1 and run through the month to raise War Savings Stamps and Bonds by utilizing retail stores as sales points.
Boy Scouts Promoted in Mullens Troop Roster
The Boy Scouts of Mullens promoted several youths to first class including Jack Bowling Robert Clowers Harry Platt and Jimmy Wade Merit badges went to Robert Clowers and Jack Bowling A 14 mile hike saw Jack Dunlap Nash Bailey Jr Charles McGraw and Eugene Winzinwith pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Mullens
Jack Dunlap
Donald Lege
William Stump
Sidney Markowitz
Jack Bowling
Robert Clowers
Harry Platt
Jimmy Wade
Nash Bailey
Charles McGraw
Eugene Winzinwith
Playground Opens With Community Backing
A summer playground opened Monday with George N Noiley in charge. The Community Forum sponsors the project with local businessmen and civic representatives driving the effort. Stork shower honors and various social events noted. Lt Henry T Agee on six day leave from Fort Bragg visited Mullens. Circle No 4 met Tuesday with devo by Mrs G A Seeley. attendees included Mrs Parker Strong from Princeton and Miss Mary K Lusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Noiley
Community Forum
Henry T. Agee
Fort Bragg
N. C
Charles Stone
J. K. Tugele
Otis
G. A. Seeley
Onnie Bailey
Bernard Stowe
John Are. J
H. Long. Kinzer
Oon Cation
Halie Becklahemer
H. P. Stewart
Harry Layton
R. £. Spencer
G D. Conner
Parker Strong
Princeton
Mary K. Lusk
Noted Army Man Henry J. Reilly to Speak at Bluefield Dinner
Brig. Gen. Henry J. Reilly O R C a renowned military authority will address the Bluefield Executives club at the West Virginia hotel Thursday evening June 11 The topic Americas Grand gee Rang the War will be given The dinner starts at 6 30 and wives may attend The appearance follows lectures abroad including Ft Leavenworth West Point Fort Sill Fort Riley and Ft Benning as part of army staff programs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Reilly
America
Bluefield Executies’ Club
West Virginian
Associated Executives Clubs
General Reilly
United States Army
General Staff Officers School
Ft. Leavenworth
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
Fort Sill
Fort Riley
Ft. Benning
Army
General Reilly Brings Vast War Experience to Forefront
General Reilly, a West Point graduate and former instructor, holds the Distinguished Service Medal and Croix de Guerre. With thirty five years in the Army and twenty observing foreign armies, he advised on military strategy for Fortune and warned of blitzkrieg. He has seen 20 battles in the Spanish Civil War and reported from France at the 1939 outbreak of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reilly
Europe
Asia
America
Fortune
Meral Reilly
West Point
Military Academy
Japan
China
Manchuka
Philippines
Africa
Central
South America
Army and Navy Journal
Neral Reilly
Munich
France
Emerald Oil promises miracle foot relief
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a cure for burning and aching feet. It claims rapid relief with simple application night and morning, promising happy feet without fuss and odors, available at druggists and Taylor's Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Taylor
Boissevain Revival Attracts Growing Attendance
The Boissevain Baptist church revival gains interest led by Coretta Mason with Prof. J. Lessey directing singing. Services run nightly at 8 o clock except Monday and conclude Sunday June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boissevain Baptist Church
Coretta Mason
J. Lessey
Elkhorn-Upland high honors 30 graduates in 20th annu
Elkhorn West Virginia June 6 a graduating class of 30 from Elkhorn grade school received diplomas in a May 28 ceremony with speaker Jess Rafsey. The 20th annual commencement at Elkhorn High School on May 29 honored 42 graduates led by speaker S L McGraw and valedictorian Tom Garbisch. Names listed include Hope Harrison Faye Tolliver Helen Harris Carl Farmer Mike Hornick Edith Dunman Helen Marin Rowena Roach and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn
W. Va
Jess Rafsey
Hope Harrison
Faye Tolliver
Hazel Richardson
Maggie Royal
Betty Hicks
Margaret Harte
Billie Croy
Helen Harris
Ruby Levert
Mary Semonco
Carl Farmer
Howard Harris
Joe Williams
Carl Dolinger
Glen Quessenberry
Teddy
Elkhorn High School
L. McGraw
Register of Concord College
Father Rafferty
Helen Marin
Edw. W. Richardson
Tom Garbisch
C. G. Ff
McDowell County Board of Education
Paul Barna
David Luther Burchette
Angelo Cagliostro
William Ernest Creed
Edgar Crigger
Martin Cristo
Thomas Garbisch
Tenton Nelson Horton
Lewis Harry Lunsford
Charles Neal
Mike Sheptock
James Smith
Lia Lucy Pais
Anna Josephine Perpich
Virginia Jennie Pullano
Rowena Beatrice Roach
Mary Virginia Roubin
Betty Lee Smith
Anna Agnes Slovick
Velma Allen Weaver
Shirley Mason White
Hacil Adwill
Graduation of Red Cross Nursing class held at Elkhorn school
Forty five persons graduated Tuesday night from a Red Cross Nursing class at Elkhorn grade school. Principal speakers included Mrs Robert Nowlin Colonel W E Eubank and James A French Civilian Defense coordinators. Approximately 500 attended the exercises with certificates awarded to many local residents and several students listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Elkhorn
Robert Nowlin
W. E. Eubank
McDowell County
James A
Fifth Congressional District
Cecil Wilson
Gi Headley
Myrtle Beckner
Dana Christman
Nancy St. Clair
Viola Herring
Virginia Wheatley
Sarah Broomfield
Brownie Bivens
Eskie Cox
Alma Cole
Victoria Campbell
Elsie Meisher
Wilmer Goodloe
Marie Headley
Agnes Hauk
Rachel Farley
Rosa Sciatto
Ella Harris
Mabel Harris
Lila Hale
Madge Roberts
Virginia Ruff
Maggie Price
Ollie Price
Icy Willard
Mary Francis Whittaker
Nellie Lafon
Thersia Rubin
Maggie Yates
Betty Browning
Helen Blevins
Mae Pickett
Winnie Herald
Helen Taylor
Mildred Harte
Anna Yates
Elizabeth Hicks
Lillian Hopkins
Gladys St. Clair
Margaret Dunman
Catherine Campbell
Edna B. Harris
Pearl Myers
Emma Bowman
Mary Capicotta
Rosa Genovese
Audna Wilson
Anna Hollis
Hazel Yates
Opal Harris
Angelina Zimblatti
Helen Bodnar
Evelyn and Mona Meadows in Lurich Virginia
Evelyn Meadows and Mona Meadows are noted in Lurich Virginia with family gatherings and visits. The entries record dinners hosted by Elmer Thomas and E M Thomas along with surrounding relatives and friends including Rev Carlton Wright from Rich Creek and others. A birth announcement mentions Jerry Brown Lewis son of M B Lewis of Marion and Evelyn Lewis formerly Miss Evelyn Meadows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurich
Elmer Thomas
Carlton Wright
Rich Creek
A. B. Wells
J. T. Turner
E. M. Thomas
Joyce
Ronold Skeens
Clara Whitlow
Charles Tuvener
E. B. Robertson
Glen Lyn
H. D. Roberts
Randolph and
H. D. Jr
Harold Blankenship
Blanche French
Lenard
Jack Robertson
Glen White
A. B. Wills
Mary Thomas
Athens
Jerry Brown Lewis
M. B. Lewis
Marion
Lewis
Evelyn Meadows
Lawrence Thomas
Kellysville
Henry Johnston
Laura Grear
Bessea
Dean St. Clair
Jack Neal
Abingdon
B. C. Jones
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U. Ofc
Carter
F. Thornton
J. C. Newbold
Newbold
Ew Wood
Ells
Columbus
Eugene Mitchell
Mitchell
J. R. McGlaughlin
McGlaughlin
Sandra
Carol
Pittsburgh
W. H. Haynes
Jewell Haynes
Pinecrest
Harold
Mond Grom
A. I. Gross
Phy
Ida Perdue
Buell
Alison
Alison B. Perry
Yon
St. Paul
Vank
Effie Maxey
Washington
Stewart
Maxey
George Craft
New York
Angela Cragua Thomas
Bess Jenkins
Newton
Sluefie
Ath Rehardeen
Paul Chambers
Mesdames
Hazel D. Toler
Hester Hargraves
Myrtle Hughes
Nora Lilly
Marie Smith
Grace Phipns
Anna Marguarite
Hester Hargrave
Jane Calloway
Myrtle Davis
Lackey Mister
Grace Phipps
Anna Goad
Stella Lilly
Prises Mullens
Pineville
Matoaka
Rock
Arthur R. Kingdon
Newfoundland
U. S. Army Air Force
John Markman
L. O. Gates
P. C. Compton
John Markham
L. G. Clay
Bill Cook
J. F. Teaford
French Damewood
A. L. Akers
Everrett Roles
Emitt Perdue
E. A. Sanders
R. Camper
Gen
Coal & Coke Building
First National Bank
WELCH
Boissevain
Upland
Doris Harris
Ernest Potter
U.S. Navy
Portsmouth
George Burchette
Gertrude Skaggs
Bluefield Sanitarium
Thursay
Paris Mills
Peegy
Doris Farmer
Lewis Pandel
Spanishburg
Walter Lucas
Joe Shupe
U. S. Army
Fort Benning
Mike Hopstock
Pennsylvania
Paul Hopstock
Mrs. Hopstock
Bincfield
Urniture Company
Rale Eigh
Lurich, Va
Evelyn and Mona Meadows
Montgomery
Federal Street
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