Army Recruiting Office Reopens in Federal Building
The United States Army recruiting station, closed for six years, reopened yesterday in the Federal building with Sergeant Fred N. Lawson in charge. The office will serve Bland and Tazewell counties in Virginia and southern West Virginia, accepting applicants aged 18 to 35 who are physically fit and without a criminal record.
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United States Army
Federal
Fred N. Lawson
Seagent
Cincinnati
Bland
Tazewell
Virginia
West Vir
Queen Crowned at Strawberry Festival in Buckhannon
In Buckhannon West Virginia on June 8 Louise Thorn, a dark haired entrant, was crowned queen while Louise Thorn fourth? was crowned queen. A parade and tribute honored West Virginia’s strawberry industry with Rus sell Westfall named strawberry king for his outstanding crop. State officials including Secretary of State William B O'Brien attended as sponsors from Upshur and Lewis counties.
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Buckhannon
W. Va
Louise Thorn
West
Russell Westfall
William
O'Brien
Cele- Upshur
Lewis
Crystal church hosts league meeting this evening
The League will meet at Crystal Church this evening with a pay set at 30. Nearly 900 members in Southern West. Assistant state adviser Gibson will give the principal address. The notice lists Bramwell Giatto Rock McComas Montcalm and Toaka by Con William Palmer or Stuart of Giatto as district residents. The Keyboard club also meets today.
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Crystal Chrischurch
U.samies
West
Woobert L. Gibson
Bramwell
Giatto
Rock
McComas
Will
Montcalm
Toaka
William Palmer
Stuart
Dear Miss Lindsay on the ideal man in grooming and manners
A reader letter sets out how a man must groom and behave to impress women. It stresses clean skin, fresh breath, nail care, no tobacco or dandruff stains, neat clothes, proper posture, tasteful color choices, politeness, opening doors, good table manners, and thoughtful conversation as essential qualities.
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Miss Lindsay
America
M. LC
Pinecrest Ave
Grand Rapids
Michigan
American Legion Post meeting moved to Bluefield campus
At 3 30 p m the Damon Roy Scott Post of the American Legion will meet at 8 o clock at Prof W F Nowlin’s home on the Bluefield State Teachers College campus. The Scott Street Baptist church Junior choir rehearses at 7 30 tonight at the church.
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Damon
Can Legion
W. FP. Nowlin
Bluefield State Teachers College
Scott Street Baptist Church
Aunt Still Holds Hope For Missing Aviator
AUNT STILL HOLDS HOPE FOR MISSING AVIATOR Testa dre ama Tommy Smith, a 24 year old flyer, had been missing for two weeks since the Atlantic crossing. The family was informed he did not reach England. An unidentified plane of the type Smith flew was reported seen in three different parts of the British Isles around the expected time.
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Testa Dre Ama
Tommy Smith
Atlantic
Smith
England
British Isles
Administration plans slow at Boys' State
The Huntington youth chosen to head the fourth annual American Legion State faced delays as lawmakers quibbled over proposals. Advisors to Wolfard of Huntington sought to clear the path for the event's adopted head but disagreements slowed the program and distribution of basic food provisions.
Webster Springs Fire Claims Second Victim
A suburban Cherry Falls house fire in Webster Springs West Virginia claimed its second victim, nine months old Dona Jean. The blaze destroyed the home and authorities reported the infant succumbing to injuries today.
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Webster Springs
W. Va
Cherry Falls
Dona Jean
Logan Man Killed by Train in Pulaski
A Pulaski man was killed after being struck by a train in Logan West Virginia. Initial reports indicate the victim was identified as a local resident. the accident occurred near the railroad tracks and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Logan
James links tax cuts to smaller government
James argued that tax cuts require public tolerance for reduced government. He noted taxes are not fair to all groups and cited 10 to 12 levies. Ames defended current taxes as scientific and improved, though imperfect, while WV taxes were claimed below 1930 levels. A R Martin predicted registration would reach 109 as clerks and county commissioners met after his remarks.
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James
West County
A. R. Martin
Association
Low Bid for Dyke Work Reported in West Virginia
June 8 dispatch notes Chief on E. May of the supply section of the U S Army overseeing dyke construction bids. The item highlights the low bid as the key detail in the military supply matter.
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Hun W. Va
E. May
U. S. Army
Huntington flood wall contract bid submitted
Engineers and Wynn submitted a low bid for the Huntington flood wall construction project. The bid covers the overall contract and relates to the state governed project scope.
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Wynn
Huntington
Dist Sanitarian Threatens System Installation Under Law
Dist Sanitarian M. K. Argenbright said the health department may force the installation system under a law passed by the 1939 legislature.
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M. K. Argenbright
Health Department
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