Production boom drives U S war plane output surge
NEA Service notes President Roosevelt urged fifty thousand planes in a year. by 1942 production targets rose to sixty thousand with rapid industrial acceleration after December. Experts say output expands in fighters and bombers, magnesium and aluminum gains, steel limits, and tanks ramp up as the war effort accelerates nationwide.
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Roosevelt
Hitler
Washington
Pearce
Ber
Tokyo
Eame
Ich
Germany
Japan
Italy
France
Powhatan Kyle Church Circle Meets In Powhatan
In Powhatan West Virginia on a Thursday afternoon the Upland Powhale church circle met at Mrs H B Sheets residence. Several members attended along with visitors including Jo ey Snow who has shown improvement and Norman Isherwood’s niece Edith Isherwood ward. Sisters will plan a summer school.
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Powhatan
W. Va
Circle of the Upland
Powhaehurch
H. B. Sheets
Powtan
Isi
Joey Snow
Norman Ishered Eetre
Ward Isherwood Rafee Eo
Keystone Vacation Bible School Enters Second Week
Keystone West Virginia June 6 The Daily Vacation Bible School of the Methodist church moves into its second week with about sixty five enrolled across three departments. Classes run daily 9 to 11 am in the junior high building under Rev Hillman and superintendent Mrs Goade. A Monday night defense work meeting at 8 pm in the junior high school will feature Vernon Callaway lecturing on gases. Defense workers are urged to attend to boost local readiness.
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Keystone
W. Va
Bible School
The
Methodist Church
Hillman
Nm Goade
Defense
Vernon Callaway
Welch
Virgil Bailey
E. W. Dye
James P. Eailey
West Virginia
Crite de Defense
McDowell County
Dye
Family Moves Into New Home In Salem Area
Mrs. Glen Williams and two children relocate into the residence recently occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wise, who move to Salem, Virginia.
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Glen Williams
Byr
Dennis Wise
Salem
Home for Vacation
Miss Jackie Callaway, a William and Mary college student in Williamsburg Virginia, returned home Thursday for a week's vacation between terms and expects to return Sunday for the summer session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Callaway
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
Jackie
Piano Recital at Keystone Junior High Opens Season
Pupils of Charles H Cassell presented their annual spring piano recital Friday night at Keystone junior high auditorium. The program featured a duo piano piece and showcased students Callaway Francis Carol Christie Sarah Gene Cornett Mary Janes Evelyn Juant zee Sylvia Bruc Dye T V and Wally Pennington and Frank Robertson.
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Charles H. Cassell
Keystone
Callaway
Francis
Carol Christie
Sarah Gene Cornett
Mary Janes
Evelyn Juantzee
Sylvia Bruc Dye
T. V
Wally Pennington
Frank Robertson
Home Nursing Classes At Local Building
Mrs H P Evans a graduate nurse instructs a home nursing class with about twenty students enrolled. The twenty four hour course will not be completed until sometime in July.
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H. P. Evans
Joint Circle Society Meet at Methodist Church
Four circles and the Women's Society of Christian Service will meet at 8 o'clock led by Mrs. H. H. Callaway's circle for the devotional service and social hour hostessing. The gathering will close the event.
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Joint Circle Society
Four Circles
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
H. H. Callaway
Keystone Junior High Tops County Essay Contest
Miss Betty Mansfield, ninth grade, won the $50 first prize in the County Essay contest sponsored by the Carter Coal company. Ten others received honorable mention, including Frank Robertson Mary Jane Con lon Billy Beckett Dean Higgins Betty Joe Ferrell Rebecca Dunman Ann Form Katheryn J Garland Douglass McDowall won a separate defense unit award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Junior High School
Betty Mansfield
Carter Coal Company
Frank Robertson
Mary Jane Conlon
Billy Beckett
Dean Higgins
Betty Joe Ferrell
Rebecca Dunman
Ann Form- Katheryn J Garland
Douglass McDowall
Jenkinjones Couple Announce Local Marriage in Carrollton
Mr. and Mrs. J. Bryan Whitehead of Jenkinjones announce the marriage of their daughter Josephine to Earl Greene French of Jenkinjones and Pocahontas. The ceremony took place on April 4 in Carrollton Kentucky with Rev. Homer Moore officiating.
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Jenkinjones
W. Va
J. Bryan Whitehead
Josephine
Earl Greene French
Jenkinjones and
Pocahontas
Carrollton
Homer Moore
Preach
M. R
Blue
Welch family hosts dinner guests in courtesy visit
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stacks and children Margaret and Prank of Welch were Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Hancock and daughter Frances.
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Sam Stacks
Margaret
Prank
Welch
H. F. Hancock
Frances
Sixth Grade Class Enjoys Weiner Roast on Mountain
The sixth grade class promoted to the junior high school Thursday enjoyed a weiner roast on Boissevain Mountain. Their teacher and principal W. C. Myers accompanied them. Readable names include Dorothy Spangler Naomi Sluss Betty Burnette Jacqueline Young Henry Webster Maynard Smith Junior Pulton Robert Poszich Kenneth McCommick Lawrence Siluss Donald Shadly Edward Dillion Everette Hall Orlie Mahaffey Jinnie Shepherd Dickie Helmandollar Ray Williams and Virgie Keys.
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Boissevain Mountain
W. C. Myers
Dorothy Spangler
Noami Sluss
Betty Burnette
Jacqueline Young
Henry Webster
Maynard Smith
Junior Pulton
Robert Poszich
Kenneth McCommick
Lawrence Siluss
Donald Shadly
Edward Dillion
Everette Hall
Orlie Mahaffey
Jinnie Shepherd
Dickie Helmandollar
Ray Williams
Virgie Keys
Pre School Clinic Held by Dr Vick Office
A pre school clinic for children aged 6 months to 6 years will be held at the office of Dr. C W Vick on Thursday June 11 with white children scheduled at 9 00 am and colored children at 10 00 am.
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C. W. Vick
Georgetown Ky college student earns bachelor of science degree
At the annual commencement exercises in Georgetown Kentucky on May 25 Joseph Taylor of Jenkin Jones, son of Mr and Mrs James Taylor, received his bachelor of science degree. He completed majors in physical education and history.
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Georgetown
Joseph Taylor
Jenkin Jones
James Taylor
Taylor
Myers Family Moves Residence to Anawalt
Mr and Mrs W C Myers and daughters Nona and Donalene moved their residence this week to Anawalt. Mr ee for me Past two years been prin t the Jenkin Jones grade school.
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W. C. Myers
Nona
Donalene
Anawalt
Jenkin Jones Grade School
On Visit to Parents
Staff Sergeant Steve Dudost of Fort Knox arrived Thursday for a brief visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Dudost.
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Seargent
Steve Dudost
Fort Knox
Joe
Personal notices list visits and family travel highlights
Mrs. Raymond Murphy and daughter Carrie Lee visited then left. Mrs. Benthrone of Pilorence Ky. departed after visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Murphy and family. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Moore and son Stuart were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Alley. Robert Vick returned to Birmingham after a visit with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Vick visited relatives in Daltonone. Sonney of Bishop visited his father R. L. Sayers on Sunday. Miss Louise Lewis, employed in Charleston, spent the week here with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Colorado.
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Raymond Murphy
Carrie Lee
Benthrone
Pilorence
C. A. Murphy
R. H. Moore
Stuart
Gary
E. W. Alley
Robert Vick
Birmingham
C. W. Vick
Daltinone
Sonney
R. L. Sayers
Louise Lewis
Charleston
A. E
Trade Group Party Promotes New Buchanan Officers
Buchanan county chamber of commerce hosts a special party at Dismal Country Club on Thursday June 11 replacing the regular dinner. Co 8 Schubert Tim Wilding and Warren Roberts lead arrangements. A 3 pm secret prize handia eat tournament for members and guests opens the day with prizes for ladies and golfers. Reservations urged.
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Buchanan County Chamber of Commerce
Co. 8
Schubert
Tim Wilding
Austin Powder Company
Warren Roberts
Logan
Chamber
B.K. Wright
Chamber of Commerce
Masons Honor J. H. Stinson in Special Meeting
Sandy Valley lodge 17 A F and A M honored J. H. Stinson, their first worshipful master and fifty-year member, with a gold emblem in a special meeting at the Masonic hall. W. L. Dennis presented the emblem. Lawrence L. Lindsay presided. Stinson received a past master's apron on his seventy ninth birthday.
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Sandy Valley Lodge
A. F
A. M
J. H. Stinson
Mr. Stinson
W. L. Dennis
Lawrence L. Lindsey
Sandy Valley
Stinson
A. V. Shortt
John W. Matney
Diemel
Arthur H. Goff
Grundy
Virginia
Vacation Church School Starts Monday at Grundy
Grundy Methodist Church hosts a Vacation Church School from 9 a m to 11 a m for children ages four to fifteen starting Monday. Mrs Wesley F Ledford directs with teachers Rosalie Sutherland Dorthula Wolfe Marjorie McGuire Pierre Williams Rives Jones R G Griffith Madge Gilmer Betty Gillespie Lois McGlothin David McClanahan Billie Sutherland Mary Ann Griffith. Classes cover beginners primaries juniors and intermediates.
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Methodist School
Grundy Methodist Church
Wesley F. Ledford
Rosalie Sutherland
Dorthula Wolfe
Marjorie McGuire
Pierre , Williams
Rives Jones
R. W., Griffith
Madge Gilmer
Betty Gillespie
Lois McGlothin
David McClanahan
Billie Sutherland
Mary Ann Griffith
Grundy Church of Christ Opens Vacation Bible School
The Grundy Church of Christ begins its two week Vacation Bible School tomorrow at 9 a.m. for all departments from primary to intermediate. Teachers include Mrs. Kermit Looney, Mrs. Clyde Beck, Mrs. Charles Subiett, Mrs. Tom O'Neil, Mrs. W. H. Banner, Mrs. Clarence Greenleaf, Miss Clemie Clevinger, Miss Ruth O'Neill, Miss Lorraine Perry, Miss Melbawick, Mrs. Ester Damron, Mr. Charles, and Rev. Clarence Greenleaf.
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Church OF Christ V. B
Grundy Church of Christ
Church
Kermit Looney
Clyde Beck
Charles Subiett
Tom O'Neil
W. H. Banner
Clarence Greenleaf
Clemie Clevinger
Ruth O'Neill
Lorraine Perry
Melbawick
Ester Damron
Charles
Hurley Bible School Opens June 8 for Children 6 to 16
A Daily Vacation Bible school will start in Hurley on June 8 at 9 o clock. Children aged 6 to 16 are invited to attend this community program led by Miss Mary.
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Hurley
Mende
Mary
Nurses Aide Committee Meeting Led by Buchanan Red Cross
The Buchanan county chapter of the American Red Cross executive committee met at the county courthouse headquarters to discuss the Nurses' aide committee. C. H. Patterson chaired, with R. T. Stuart as vice chair and Mrs. Carl Cartzgrht as secretary. C. L. Chandler was named disaster chairman, succeeding J. B. Roller who resigned to join the U. S. army.
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Buchanan County
Chapter
American Red Cross
For Nurses
the . C. H. Patterson
R. T. Stuart
Carl Cartzgrht
C. L. Chandler
J. B. Roller
U. S. Army
Laymen's Rally Planned for Sunday June 14
A laymen's rally is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, with organizers inviting local residents to attend and participate in the event. Details on location time and speakers are not fully provided in the readable text.
DRIVE ON THE USO WAR FUND UNDERGRUNDY WEEK
The USO war fund drive moves through Grundy week under the direction of My W G R M Bryan. Contributions should be mailed or sent to A D McClanahan treasurer, USO war fund.
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USO War Fund
W.G. R. M. Bryan
A. D. McClanahan
Hurley News Highlights Local Personalities and Plans
Hurley, Miss Pauline Lester reports visits by Mr. and Mrs. A L Rash and Deloris in Kingsport Tennessee where Deloris will work this summer. Mr Gradie Muller announces the marriage of their daughter to Maurice Johnson who departs for U S Army service. Mrs Robert Branson of Pireco visits relatives while Miss Virginia Stapleton heads to Baltimore for work. A farewell surprise for Ruthillington was held at Rev Walkup’s home with several attendees listed.
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A. L. Rash
Deloris
Kingsport
Tenn Deloris
Gradie Mullers
Maurice Johnson
Te Va
Johnson
U. S. Army Service
Robert Branson
Pireco
Powell Stapleton
Virginia Stapleton
Baltimore
Ruthillington
J. W. Walkup
T. M. Howery
Clarence Brown
Gene du Beck
E. E. Snellenberger
D. A. Justus
E. \. Puckett
E. FP
Mullins Daughter Weds Johnson In Pikeville Ky
Miss Ruby Keith Mullins of Hurley wed Mr Marice Johnson of Gassway W Va in a June 3 ceremony at Pikeville Kentucky. Parents and Mrs Sarah Hall accompanied the bride. After the wedding Mrs Johnson will live with her in laws during the war while Mr Johnson sails for army service.
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Grady Mullins
Hurley
Ruby Keith Mullins
Marice Johnson
Gassway
W. Va
Pikeville
Sarah Hall
Mrs. Johnson
Johnson
Hubert Lovell
Funeral Service for Carl Smith in Grundy
Funeral services for Carl Edward Smith 33 of Grundy are set for 2 p m at Grundy Methodist Church. The Red Jacket Coal Company operator was killed Friday when his car became trapped under a slate fail at Keen Mountain. Interment follows in Grundy Cemetery with Ken Mountain U M W members conducting the service at the grave. Smith was son of the late Dolphus and Sally Me Glothlin Smith and survived by wife, three sons, a sister Mrs G W Moss of St Thomas. Pallbearers listed include C C Waldron Walter Meade C F Smith Porter Gibson H W Smith G E Adkins J L Looney Masten Goff Sherman Mce Glothin.
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Carl Edward Smith
Grundy
Red Jacket Coal Company
Keen Mountain
Grundy Methodist Church
Glen E. Boye
Garden Creek Methodist Church
Wesley F. Ledford
Wendall Davis
Grundy Baptist Church
F. C. Clark
Abingdon
Ken Mountain
Revenue
Virginia Industry Commission
Carl Smith
Buchanan County
Blackstone Military Academy
J. L. Looney
Masten Goff
Sherman Mce
Grundy Presbyterian Church Building Committee Plans Finishing Touches
The Grundy Presbyterian Church building committee met at Mrs. H. D. Price’s home to finalize plans for finishing the new educational building. Part of the structure is in use and the remainder should be ready for occupation within two weeks. Committee chairs include George Mamen and co members O Bishop W G Parish C W Hale C H Patterson FP W Smith A F W J P Looney C W Hurst R T Stuart and Rudolph Matney.
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Grundy Presbyterian Church
H. D. Price
Cnatrmen
George
Mamen Wi
O. Bishop
W. G. Parish
C. W. Hale
C. H. Patterson
FP. W. Smith
A. F. W . J. P. Looney
C. W. Hurst
R. T. Stuart
Rudolph Matney
West Virginia Official Named Director of Federal Employment Service
Walter M. Given Jr. is named director of the U S Employment Service for West Virginia by G R Parker regional director of the Social Security board. Given, a West Virginia native, has eight years in state government and prior banking and insurance experience. He succeeds A C Carey who resigned for a State R commission post.
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Washington, D. C
Walter M. Given, Jr
United States
West Virginia
G. R. Parker
Social Security Board
Given
West Virginia Department of Unemployment Compensation
State Department of Unemployment Compensation
West Virginia Employment Service
Department of Unemployment Compensation
Educa
Clendenin High School
University of Kentucky
A.C. Carey
State R Commission
Singing School Directed by B V Watson Opens in Harman
B V Watson of Elizabethton Tennessee will direct a singing school at Harman Memorial Baptist church starting Monday June 8 at 730. The program runs twenty nights with morning classes for children. Public invited.
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B. V. Wason
Elizabethton
Tenn
Harman Memorial Baptist Church
Watson
C. D. Lowe
Lowe
Narrows
Eva Landreth
Martinsville
Baptist Girls Auxiliary
Jean Morefield
Fred Russell
Alferd Moore
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R. E. Shipwash
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W. O. Bivens
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MM. Goade
Keystone Vacation Bible School
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Lewisburg
D. A. Atkns
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Berwind
R. M. Goade
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Fletcher Hardy Jr
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New York State
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Sammy Christie
Sinks Grove
W. D. McDowell
R. C. Puckett
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E. Va
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A. J. Preece
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Bluefield
Dave King
Williamson
Joe Elliott
Ee Seagantown
Pocahontas Fuel Company
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Rachel Marrs
R. H. Marrs
Louise Moore
Thomas Barnet
Moore Cemetery
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Holiness Church
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Civilian Defense Committee
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Masons
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Harman
J. G. Clark
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