Lawton Nominated for West Virginia Lions Head
W D Bill Lawton Mount Hope businessman is the Mount Hope Lions Club choice for district governor at the Parkersburg convention June 15 17. Lawton a Fayette county native heads Lawton Jasper Motors Inc and is noted for civic work on the Mount Hope board of education and church groups in Mount Hope and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope
W. D
Bill” Lawton
Lions Clubs
Parkersburg
R. W. Bailey
Lawton
West Virginia
Fayette County
Lawton-Jasper Motors, Inc
Board of Education
Mount Hopes
Young Men’s Bible
Nd Presbyterian Church
Mount Ope
Bill) Lawton
West Virginia Lions Clubs
Army slates action to end lumber strike delays
The eight to ten daily planes at North American Aviation in Inglewood California drive the defense effort as United Auto Workers CIO calls a strike. The army warns the walkout must end by Monday with return-to-work orders and noninterference by pickets. Possible actions include draft deferments, suspension of federal benefits, blacklisting, and pressure from public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Aviation Corporation
Inglewood
Calif
Defense
United Automobile Workers
CIO
Early
Britain
UAW Broadcast Plans Skipped Coast Release
UAW head orders a coast not to release a broadcast while a separate coast broadcast runs between 9 15 and 12 30. Pickets outside a Los Angeles suburb plant hear the union produced track. Dick Frankensteen speaks at a mass meeting urging a 75 cent hourly wage and 10 cent raise. The walkout was called Wednesday by W P Goodman amid mediation board talks in Washington. The union claims 7 000 members among 9 000 production workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Angeles
Ollywood Park
Dick Prankensteen
Prankensteen
Mediation Board
Frankensteen
W. P. Goodman
Washokey
Ts. Shop
Berlin Denies Report of Policy Statement
Berlin refutes a published policy statement as inaccurate and asserts readiness to receive an important announcement. The Sunday edition notes officials denying the report and preparing for forthcoming communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Broadcas
Bluefield Board Changes School Principals Stir Local Debate
Streets talk of the county board of education blitz in Bluefield as C. W. Jackson H. H. Bolen and M. L. Smith face sudden principalship changes. Community members decry lack of notice while Beaver high students react with dissatisfaction. Leo Steiner reorganizes his band and staff at the Telegraph reflects on departures and office memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Bluefield
C. W. Jackson
H. H. Bolen
M. L. Smith
Board of Education
Beaver High School
Beaver High
Jackson
Bolen
Rand Taylor
Carol Douthat
Telegraph
Carol
Emmy
Rand
City Voters Map Primary Precincts and Locations
The notice lists 14 city ward precincts for Tuesday's primary with specific polling places including Wade School Highland avenue Bea ver High School Thomas Street Martin Building Mercer Street Pinefield Avenue Muni Building Bland Street Lowmans Music Store Raleigh Street Whitethorn School Fettview School Rockbridge Street South Ride Fire Station Bland Street Lee Street Grocery Lae Street Prince ton Avenue Webb's Storeroom Jogan Street Puchanan's Storeroom Bramwell Road Reese Street Tilson's Garage Lewis Street Bluefield Welding School and related streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade School
Highland Avenue
Beaver High School
Thomas Street
Martin
Mercer Street
Pinefeld Avenue
Muni
Bland Street
Lowman's Music Store
Raleigh Street
Whitethorn
Whitethorn Street
Fettview
Rockbridge Street
South Ride
Lee St
Lae Street
Princeton Avenue
Webb's
Jogan Street
North Ride
Roanoke
Mercer Streets
Puchanen's
Bramwell Road
Bluefield Funeral Home
Reese Street
Tilson's
Lewis Street
Bluefield Welding School
Strawberry Fete Closes With Fantasia Pageant and Ball
Queen Jeanne Strickling’s reign ends as sixth annual Strawberry Fete concludes in Clarksburg West Virginia. West Virginia University student rides in parade of bands floats and units while judges award 25 trophies. Bartlett Buckhannon Gordon Postn Parkersburg Ruth Hart win. awards also given for last night’s show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Strickling
West Virginia
Clarksburg
West Virginia University
Menenss
Oe Bartlett
Buckhannon
Gordon Postn
Ruth Hart
Parkersburg
Gaited mares in Buckhannon show at open five gaited events
Betty Sammel of Parkersburg headlines a three gaited and fine harness class with Ruth Harris and Mrs. French Sexton among participants in Buckhannon. Ralph en Buckhannon also listed in open five gaited competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Sammel
Parkersburg
Ruth Harris
French Sexton
Buckhannon
Ralphen Buckhannon
Beer Regulation Tightens Control on Brewers and Ads
Officials announce monthly reports on beer regulation. Brewers and distributors cannot sponsor athletic events if participants lack bona fide employer status. Gifts to retailers are banned. licenses may be revoked. Tax lists of agents and expenses required to curb sales inducements. Salesmen barred from setting up shop during retailer visits. Ads limited to 600 square inches. window signs prohibited. Cash payments minimum 50 cents. bans on refunds for flat beer and serving in unlabeled bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Ex Sing Sing inmate Pitts’s decline after sports and jail
Former inmate Pitts, once a ballplayer and hoped actor, faded after prison. Warden Lawes discouraged film or vaudeville pursuits, noting Pitts later coached at Valdese High and worked as a hosiery mill knitter. He died three hours after a stabbing and Lawes said he paid his price to society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warden Lawes
Pitts
Valdese
Junior Chamber Postpones Tuesday Meeting to June 17
The junior chamber of commerce meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening has been postponed to Tuesday, June 17, according to Ralph Huff oalary. Also noted, James Buchanan remains the only American president to die a bachelor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Cording
Ralph Huff Oalary
James Buchanan
Bluefield Shrine patrol to join Indianapolis imperial council trip
The Bluefield Shrine club patrol and Kedem Temple accompany Illustrious Potentate Dr. James F. E. Nelson from Bluefield to Charleston to connect with the Charleston patrol and Gold Band for a special train to Indianapolis to attend the imperial council opening June 10 11 and 12. The Bluefield unit lists captain W Frank Bond and many officers and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Harry L. Moore
Warren E. Brooks
Kyle L. Bruce
Charles R. Brewer
George E. Dean
Victor R. DeVault
Thomas F. Dick
Charles W. Dickey
William T. Elliott
William T. Elswick
Ray S. Graham
Jess S. Grosclose
Fred A. Harris
John B. Harry
Walter C. Harry
Harry L. Henderson
Otis J. Hyston
Mayo M. King
J. Lynn Kirk
James E. McMullin
W. Lane Nash, Jr
Charles M. Rudder
Clyde C. Sarver
George W. Seavers
Harold G. Stafford
J. Arthur Wallace
Harry P. Walters
Ben H. Williams
J. F. Willis
Community organization announcements schedule changes and meetings
Local clubs circles and church groups in Bluefield area publish meeting times and locations. Elsie Clor circle meets at 1644 Princeton Ave Wednesday at 2 30. Delta Beta Kappa at 7 30 Monday. Business Women's circle Tuesday 7 30. W M S Wednesday 2 30. Twenty Club Tuesday 7 30. Bopsy Bee Garden Club 3 30 Monday. Bluefield Chapter 66 Eastern Star 8 Monday. Erlene Arlor circle Tuesday 7 45. Coalfield Mission and W S C S Tuesday. Appalachian Hall Women's Auxiliary 12 00 to 2 00. Eva Sanders circle Monday 7 45. Allegheny Garden Club Friday 2 30. Junior Business Girls Wednesday 6 at Y. Young People's council Tuesday 6 supper at Y. public affairs committee YWCA 7 30. Jo Marie Thompson leads discussion. Marion Peterkin circle Tuesday 7 45. executive board W A Presbyterian Wednesday 1 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Council
Jennie Clark French
E. W. Harris
Bluefield
Jo-Marie Thompson
Mine Union Rejects Koppers Proposals
The CIO United Mine Workers union refused to accept a Koppers offer for striking workers at Follansbee and East Stubenville plants to return during talks. Any settlement would be retroactive to the May 29 walkout. Federal conciliator John O'Connor left the state, leaving negotiations at a critical juncture with about 200 workers at East Stubenville and 400 at the other plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Stubenville
Deaths and Funerals Mrs C V Brooks 43
Funeral services for Mrs. C. V. Brooks 43 will be held this afternoon at 2 30 at the Church of God on South Street conducted by Rev. W D McGraw following her death on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Brooks
Church of God
South Street
W. D. McGraw
Callaway 13 Honor Guest at Banquet
More than 175 friends of Henry C. Callaway retired railroad telegrapher attended a banquet in his honor at Palmer in Bluefield Virginia. W H Prazier was toast master and vocal solos were rendered by nee C G Harris and Mrs W C Pruett. Sam Worley read letters from railway officials praising Callaway’s service. Gifts were presented and dinner was served by Graham Methodist church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Callaway
Palmer
Bluefield
W. H. Prazier
Nee Cc. G. Harris
W.C. Pruett
Bertha Greever
Sam Worley
Mr. Callaway
Graham Methodist Church
Music in City Churches Today
Bland Street Methodist and Trinity Methodist host morning and evening services with choirs featuring solos by Mrs N C Stanley Mrs H M Trenor and Mrs E M White plus organ by James Elmer Brown. Selections include I Will Magnify Thee My Jesus I Love Thee God Shall Wipe Away All Tears and Psalm He That Dwelleth My World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland Street Methodist Church
Ashford
N. C. Stanley
Plaxington Harker
James B. Wooldridge, Jr
Jesus
Meredith
Co. J
Abe
Maaunk
James B. Wooldrige
James Elmer Brown
College Avenue Baptist Church
H. M. Trenor
Hosmer
Lon M. Rish
E. M. White
College Avenue Church
Trinity Methodist Church
J. Stainer
May Lew
Dedication Service At Union Mission
A special service at the Union Mission tonight re dedicates the redecorated chapel with W. W. McNeal as principal speaker and his son Wallace providing music. The Union Mission auxiliary funded the redecorating. Regular services are Tue Thu Sun at 7:45 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Mission
W. W. McNeal
Beaver Pond
Wallace
Beauty Shop Moves to Murphy’s Store Beginning June 9
Mrs Helen Hearn Caffee joins Mrs Wright in the Vogue Shop as the new operator. The Vogue Shop invites all former patrons to visit the relocated beauty shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Wright
Wright Beauty
Oakvale Road
VOGUE
Beauty
Murphy's
Helen Hearn Caffee
Wright
Neely Addresses WVU Graduates in Morgantown
Governor Neely urged WVU seniors to join a crusade to abolish war and curb unemployment. He warned Axis powers and praised U S opportunities while receiving an honorary LLD. Several Morgantown Wheeling and Welch students won prizes in commencement exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
Neely
West Virginia University
Germany
Italy
Japan
United States
Wheeling
Welch
University Field House
James F. Brown
George H. Flowers
Tax Commission
Richard G. Stansbury
Board of Governors
John W. Brockhardt
Elizabeth D. Richards
Margaret J. Stancks
Charles I. Travelli
Margaret Lou Bullard
Local Personal News Highlights From Morgantown to Welch
Mr and Mrs Garland Litton of Ashland Ky attend graduation at West Virginia University for Mrs Litton s brother Bill Kitts Bluefield Also wedding of Miss Virginia Preston and Mr Don Hutchinson at Welch attended by several local families Mrs Fred Davidson improving after a hospital stay Mr and Mrs Charlie Fogelman visit Winchester Virginia Roberta Fogelman Dorothy Nicholson of Winchester join Fogelmans in Reservoir Street W V residents plan trips to Richmond Virginia and Lexington Kentucky this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Litton
Ashland
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Litton
Bill Kitts
Bluefield
Jack W. Bell
Margaret
Janet
June Rice
Gordon Frizer
Clarice
C. L. Cruise
Nancy
Ernest Litz
Virginia Preston
Don H. Hutchinson
Welch
Fred Davidson
St. Luke's Hospital
Bluefield-Princeton Road
Charlie Fogleman
William Fogelman
Winchester
Roberta Fogelman
Dorothy Nicholson
Charlie Fogelman
Reservoir Street
W. W. Kersey
Don
Betsy
Richmond, Va
Wythe Avenue
James R. Dudley, Jr
Whitethorn Street
Lexington
Washington and Lee University
Dudley
University of Virginia
Bill Dudley
Ed Hancock
Knoxville
Mae Nadine Page
George Page
Houston
Tex
Josie Page
North Street
N. F. Wickham
A. C. Stinson
H. J. Gilbert
Ve —Arenes
St. Petersburg
Florida Mill Academy
J. Gilbert
Austin Atin Andie and Son
Tenn
Matoaka
Ante C. Godfrey
Louis
Local Notices Include Shopping Ads and Social News
A collage of items lists store offerings at Telegraph Commercial Printing Co and Pr etwell s stock. fashion notices from Mademoiselle s announce cotton evening dresses. a fur storage service in Bluefield. piano tuning by Harry Haffen. rental for a double garage. travel notes on students visiting Washington and Lee and the University of Virginia. several social updates about locals and visitors including weddings and hospital stays.
125 TO GRADUATE AT RADFORD MONDAY
Radford State Teachers College will graduate 125 students at the twenty seventh annual commencement Monday at eleven o'clock. Dr William T Sanger of the Medical College of Virginia will address the class. Diplomas will be conferred by President David W Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers College
Radford
William T. Sanger
Medical College of Virginia
David W. Peters
Paul H. Bowman
Bridgewater College
Radford College
Petain Decides on Africa Policy After Talks
The article notes Petain’s claim to reclaim Africa territories seized by de Gaulle forces. It questions cabinet unity over collaboration with the axis. Weygand reportedly stood loyal to Petain amid negotiations with Germany and tension with Darlan over North African troop commitments.
Visiting Preacher To Be Heard Here
The Rev. E. T. femagen professor of church history in the South lecture on What In the World Is God Doing. At 7:46 p.m. First Presbyterian and Westminster join at college for evening service with Synodical Training school and hear Dr. Thompson’s addresses from the West Virginia Synod meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Femagen
South
God
First Presbyterian
Westminster
College
Synodical Training School
Thompson
Synod of West Virginia
Police To Meet In Williamson
Williamson West Virginia will host the state convention of the Fraternal Order of Police from June 16 to 18. Officers listed include Clarence Custer of Wheeling president Harry Becheler Huntington vice president Marvin Nichols Fairmont secretary and Leslie L. Harris Wheeling treasurer.
College Summer School To Start At Bluefield College
The college announces a summer school start tomorrow morning at nine oclock at Bluefield College. Dr B C Wade president. Registration will be held all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield College
B. C. Wade
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lions Club
W. D. Lawton
UAW Head
Lions
Otto Whi
Blitzkreig
Leo Steiner
Carl Davis
Randolph Wagner
Ducky Widener
Johnny Lester
Leroy Poythress
Joe Small
Dick Daisey
Emboner
Paul Thomas, Jr
City Voters TC
Russell Leslie
Maude Leslie
Margaret Evans
Leslie’s Beautybox
Federal St
Indianapolis
Bluefield Shrine
Indiana City
Imperial Council
Elsie Clor
First Baptist Church
Mina Brown
C. B. Pruett
A. H. Hurd
Delta Beta Kapp Sorority
Marjorie Kincaid
College Avenue
Business Women's
W. M
Twenty Club
Mary Berkeley Hobson
Tazewell Street
Bopsy Bee Garden Club
E. C. Wade
Mary Evelyn MccDougle
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Erlene Arlor
Kenneth Addington
Coalfield Mission
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Princeton
Jom Nichols
Appalachian Hall
Christ Episcopal Church
Eva Sanders
Mage Louthan
Bluefield Col
Allegheny Garden Club
Olint Bailey
Avill
A. Morrisey
Y. Quarters
Pinnacle Rock
Marion Peterkin
Carl Hendrickson
Lyndale Avenue
Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church
Mine Union
Koppers
Billy Cooper
U. S. Naval Reserve
Thomas H. Cooper, Jr
Bland Road
John Cooper
Pocahontas
Callaway
WVII
M’‘Callie
Doug Millar
H. M. Mitchell
Albemarle
McCalle School
Chattanooga
Dramatic Club
Telegraph Commercial Printing Company
Car Telephone
Telegraph Commercial Printing Co
Bland St
Harry Haffen
P. O
Mademoiselle's
Mademoiselle’s
Thomas Gilliams
Kyle
Petain
Williamson
the Vogue
Western Union
Beckley
Pulask
Abingdon
Weyl
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