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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1941

Page

35

Pocahontas District Methodist Conference June 11 12

The Tazewell district conference will convene at the First Methodist church in Pocahontas on Wednesday and Thursday June 11 12. Pastors and delegates from 32 charges attend with Rev L W Pierce in charge. Bishop Paul Kern to preach Thursday. Women’s Society serves noon meals. mine exhibit visit planned for delegates and public welcome.

Pocahontas Tazewell First Methodist L. W. Pierce Paul Kern Ladies of the Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church C. M. Pisher Jesus J. K. Salt Amera C. M. Harry Pocahontas Methodist Church

Missionary Society Meeting at Pocahontas Baptist Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of Pocahontas Baptist Church held its regular meeting at 2 o'clock in the church auditorium. Mrs J O John, presiding, with Mrs Miller and Mrs E B Bootbee in charge of the program.

Woman's Missionary Society of the

Abingdon Dance Crowd Enjoys Guy Lombardo Show

A large Abingdon crowd estimated at three to five thousand attended a Tuesday evening dance at a tobacco warehouse with Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians. Promoter Weinberg greeted guests while prizes at the bingo event were awarded to Mrs. L. K. Husted and Mrs. Wayne Givens.

Abingdon Guy Lombardo Royal Canadians Promoter Weinberg Carmen Lombardo Oldsters

Pentecost programs and community notices from St Elizabeth’s Guild

The St Elizabeth’s Guild met at Mrs John Danko’s home Friday with readings on Pentecost and a mystery box winner named Mrs James Skews. The Pocahontas page seeks news items and urges signed letters. Pearl Fisher solicits items and a Fuel Company news box attracts community updates. The Loyal Temperance Legion held its monthly meeting at the Methodist church annex Thursday afternoon.

St. Elizabeth's Guild John Danko Joe Hrametz George E. Adams Elio Cattaruza James Skews Nick The Loyal Temperance Legion W. C. T. U. For Children Methodist Church

Princess Pocahontas Order of Eastern Star Meeting Notice

Princess Pocahontas chapter Order of Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic temple Monday at 7 30 p m June 9 Mrs Della Artis will preside over the meeting Members are urged to attend as important matters relating to the order will be taken up

Princess Pocahontas Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Dellaartis

Local residents listed on visits and travel notes

Mrs. W J Moses of Shawsville Va visits daughters Mrs J K Peters and Mrs Frank Thomas. Frank Thomas returns today from Johnson City Tenn where he was a patient at the U S Veteran's hospital. The Turleys and daughter Lena plan a two week vacation in and around Columbus Ohio visiting relatives. Baachs return from Baltimore and Washington with Walter Reed treatment improving health. J E Parsons of Coeburn Virginia visits sister Mrs F F Johnson. Louis M Zaborsky leaves for Norfolk after a visit at Pocahontas. Edith Prentice returns home from Averett College Danville Va. L B Crawford hosts and Miss Elizabeth Crawford returns home from Charleston W Va. Bill Young accepts a position with Pocahontas Fuel company at Jenkin Jones. The Helmses and daughter Vida extend visit to Bethlehem Pa with relatives W L Helms and W C Moll. Rev and Mrs C M Fisher and daughters Pearl and Ruth attend Emory and Henry college commencement. Miss Mildred Cox at Radford State Teachers College for commencement and will receive B S in home economics. Mrs J O Johnson leaves for summer in Spartanburg S C. Miss Frances Garwood teaching at Saeger W Va visits Honaker relatives. Melvin remains for longer visit. Bobby Salt vacationing in eastern Virginia. W F Gillenwater of Nickelsville Va visits Hillman home. Dr Hon of Bramwell assists Dr Ballard during absence of D O Helms. Rev and Mrs R H Bowden at Harrisonburg Va where daughter Dorothy Bowden dates from Madison College.

W. J. Moses Shawsville J. K. Peters Frank Thomas Johnson City Tenn U.S. Veteran's Hospital Joseph C. Turley Lena Columbus Ohio Solon Baach Baltimore Washington Baach Walter Reed Hospital Heath J. E. Parsons Coeburn Virginia F. F. Johnson Louis M. Zaborsky U. S. Navy Norfolk Pocahontas Edith Prentice Danville Avertt College L. B. Crawford R. L. Poteet Charleston W. Va Elizabeth Crawford Bill Young Pocahontas Puel Company Jenkin Jones Cox J. O. Johnson Spartansburg South Carolina Frances Garwood Saeger M. G. White Dorothy Melvin Honaker Bobby Salt W. F. Gillenwater Nicklesville M. L. Hillman R. H. Bowden Harrisonburg Miss Dorothy Bowden Madison College

Home Demonstration Club Meets at Falls Mills

Falls Mills Virginia June 7 Miss Jettie French correspondent reports the Home Demonstration club held an all day meeting at Mrs H Barbara’s home in Yards. Chilton Ayburn demonstrated slip coverings and judged items. Lunch was served. July meeting set for Mrs 8 C Knode’s home. Mrs Pred Carter has returned from St Luke's hospital and is recovering at home. Mrs C Knode spent last weekend in Pulaski. An observation notes that 21 percent of total car mileage on Sundays is for business and essential services.

Falls Mills Home Demonstration Club H. Barbara Chilton Ayburn

Tazewell and North Tazewell Hold Election Tuesday

Tazewell and North Tazewell voters will choose mayors, recorders, treasurers and council members in off year municipal elections. The slate includes Carl C. Gillespie and Mrs C K Hall, with no major contests expected. other articles report on county finances, cemetery concerns, wool sales, garden club activity, and local civic plans.

Tazewell North Tazewell Bluefield Pocahontas Richlands Cedar Bluff Carl C. Gillespie T. A. Pobst Council Virginia Webb Recorder Webb

North Tazewell Club Elects Officers at All Day Meeting

The North Tazewell Community League held its annual meeting at the church annex with a covered dish lunch. Mrs. J. A. Dunaway became president as officers were installed, and the group, now a Class A banner organization after ten years, heard from Prof. Jack Witten who praised the league’s service.

North Tazewell H. D. Bryant Rose Whitley G. W. Beavers Jack Witten Cooper Hoback

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Reported Tuesday Evening

The American Legion auxiliary met on Tuesday evening at the post hall to discuss ongoing activities and upcoming community service events. Members coordinated volunteer efforts and planned a local charity drive to support veterans.

W. D. Seebert American Legion Memorial Hall

Tazewell Notes Hostesses Honor Mrs Chaplen at Society Meeting

Home of Mrs P O Bailey on Riverside Drive hosted a society meeting with Mrs J L Masony and Mrs R E Kitts as co hostesses. Mrs T E Caplen of St Paul spoke on organizational challenges and led installation of officers including President Mrs D M Hubbard and others. Delegates elected to the state convention in Alexandria were Mrs Herbert Ward and Mrs Hubbard with alternates Mrs Vandyke and Mrs Albert Peery. A piano duet by Betty and Bobby Bailey and several local attendees marked the gathering.

P. O. Bailey Riverside Drive J. L. Masony R. E. Kitts T. E. Caplen St. Paul Ninth District Committee D. M. Hubbard R. O. Vandy Betty Bobby Bailey Young Slaughter Elizabeth Kitts Chaplen Ward Peery Bailey Abingdon

Miss Mary Visits and Local Family News in Abb's Valley

Abb's Valley residents share weekend visits and illnesses. Kelley French and Edd French groups visit Giles French family. Buck Myers of Detroit spent with Hale at Groseclose. Mrs. Harman improving after illness. Several locals visit Bluefield and Boissevain. measles affect Wilma Gentry, Agnes Gentry, Betty Nipper. Elmer and Mrs. Gentry welcome baby boy Levi Thomas born June 1.

Abbs Valley Giles French Kelley French Edd French Jenkine Jones Jim Whitman Taft Huht Esarenes Abbs Vale Buck Myers Detroit Michigan Hale George Crockett Wade Jenenings Carl Harman Jenning Loyd Burroughs Bobby North Tazewell Mack French Elizabeth Boweman Boissevain Wilma Agnes Gentry Betty Nipper Bernard Jennings Bluefield Elmer Gentry Lievd Thomas

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