Bluefield Rice Party Committees Meet On Relief
Harry W. Biggs general chair man of the Greater Bluefield Bowl of Rice party calls a 2:30 p m meeting of the general committee and county chairmen in his Law and Commerce building office. The session will review plans for support of the United Council for Civilian Relief in China ahead of the June 17 nationwide event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Biggs
Greater Bluefield
Biggs
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
United Council For Civilian Relief
China
Mississippi
Roosevelt
Council
Bluefield Va Council Forms Audit Dispute Committee
Bluefield Virginia city council in a special session recalled auditors from Covington and named City Attorney Hughes and Council member Omar to confer with the auditors. Mayor Longworth said Treasurer Painter will arbitrate and settle items if accounts are shown to be collectible and improperly charged off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
R. L. Persinger and Company
Covington
R. L. Longworth
Orth
C. P. Painter
Longworth
M. Crockett Hughes
Evans Omar
Painter
Gas Companies Continue Data on Gasoline Extraction
The report details companies extracting gasoline in the last 12 months and the gallons extracted. It notes B T U content of natural gas before and after extraction and seeks rules for sale practices. Commission engineers draft revisions to be presented before the hearing. Early cavalry consisted mostly of chariots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Piano Tuner to Visit Town Monthly in E.canoke
Marty Haffen of E.canoke will be in town at least one week every month to tune pianos. Call 2633-L or write to i Bland Street care of K. ev, Palmcrest silk prints and printed linen crash offered in sizes 14 to 20 for special 3.98 at Fretwell's. Dollar Day on hats at Campbell's on Stand Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herve
Marty Haffen
E.canoke
I Bland Street
Care &. K. Ev
Campbell's
Stand Street
Anawalt Merchant Tony Basseleros Dies After Illness
Tony Basseleros aged 47 a longtime Anawalt merchant died at his home after a lingering illness. He was among the first merchants in Anawalt and was known districtwide. Funeral services and burial are set for Sunday with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Basseleros
Anawalt
Basseleros
Woodlawn
Insurgent Push Near Castellon Faces Strong Defense
British and French shipping losses accompany the fighting as insurgents press toward Valencia. Moroccan troops and foreign legionnaires pound defenses near Albocacer while Galician units advance along the Rambia de La Viuda toward Lucena Del Cid. Alicante reports seven dead and 17 wounded as bombardments persist along the Mediterranean coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castellon
Spain
Valencia
Foreign
Albocacer
Castellon de la Plana
Rambia de la Viuda
Lucena del Cid
Madrid
Mediterranean
Alicante
Haven
Brisbane
Gandia
Army air crash witness recounts bomber wreckage
Yople described the bomber crash half a mile away with a heavy impact and explosion. He says one parachute clad airman remained in the wreckage while others perished, bodies loaded for mortuary transport. An Army investigation board led by Major Camblin from Chanute Field arrived to determine cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yople
Army Investigat Board
Roy W. Camblin
Hugo P. Rush
Stephenson
Chanute Field
Senate Approves Broad Revision of Bankruptcy Laws
The Senate backed a 271 page bill by a special committee to overhaul 40 year old bankruptcy laws. Senator O Ma honey explained the measure aims to remedy defects shown by experience. The House handled conference reports and minor measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
O'Mahoney
Wyo
House
Senate approves about 1000 postmaster nominations
Washington June 10 The senate confirmed today about 1000 postmaster nominations including Denny B Brown in Logan W Va Marion L Taylor Ansted Eulalie B Wheeler Elkhorn Arthur J Duncan Fayetteville JohnB Purryear Jr Holden John A Ball Mullens John L Dunn Kermit Della A Kelly Montgomery and Bess M Gwinn Thurmond. T Beatty of Essex England won the professional championship for roses at the Royal Horticultural show with a Dame Catherine of palest sulphur yellow in form and symmetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Denny B. Brown
Logan
W. Va
Marion L. Taylor
Ansted
Eulalie B. Wheeler
Elkhorn
Arthur J. Duncan
Fayetteville
Johnb. Purryear, Jr
Holden
John A. Ball
Mullens
John L. Dunn
Kermit
Della A. Kelly
Montgomery
Bess M. Gwinn
Thurmond
T. Beatty
Essex, Eng
Dame Catharine
Cots Sought for Drum Bugle Units in Fourth of July
Bill Smith, general chair of the Fourth of July committee, calls for cots for junior drummers and buglers from the two Virginias. Space at Armory, college auditorium, and junior high is promised, with 200 blankets donated and 300 more needed. dorm housing planned at Bluefield College and cots to be set in the gym and possibly the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E
Bill) Smith
State
Smith
Bluefield College
McCall Confesses in Kidnapping Case
J. McCall, in gray suit, admits guilt in the Skeegie Cash kidnapping. Hoover reports a detailed confession alleging accidental killing during transport, ransom notes, and involvement of R. A. Cash. FBI notes describe the sequence from ransom planning to disposal of the evidence as searches continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
McCall
G-Man
Cash
R. A. Cash
G-Men
Skeegie
Homestead
Mr. Hoover
Kamed Robbers In Virginia West Virginia Case Grows
Deputies Zeddock Waldron Joe Runyon George W Stinson and Constable Joe C McCoy aided the investigation. The search continued last night in the mountains of Virginia and West Virginia in lower McDowell county with no new clues found.
Landon Reynolds Talks at Clerks' Convention
The West Virginia Association of County and Circuit Clerks elected M. H. Hix as president at the closing session of its two day convention in Charleston. Morgantown will host the 1939 meeting with officers Charlotte Underwood A Rolla Williams L B Tully and A M Brown named for the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia Association of County and Circuit Clerks
M. H. Hix
Kanawha
Hix
Earl Wolfe Jr
Wood County
Morgantown
Charlotte Underwood
Brooke County
A. Rolla Williams
Pleasants County
L. 8. Tully
Fayette County
A. M. Brown
Putnam County
Colored swimming pool opens at Rock View Park
Rock View Park in Rock, West Virginia, reopens under Mrs. A. L. Calhoun and sons for exclusive use by local Black residents. It will operate day and night all summer with dancing, games, lunches, and soft drinks. patrons are asked to bring their own swimsuits. It is described as the first public colored pool in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock View Park
Rock
W. Va
Mercer
McDowell County
A. L. Calhoun
Rock View Pool
Colored Churches and Fellowship Meetings in Local Churches
The Colored Churches at 201 Wilson street and Jones Street Christian church list pastors and service times. Elder Ida G W Collie at 201 Wilson hosts two services with guest Elder Leapolean Montgomery. Jones Street Christian under P E Carter offers Bible school with superintendent C G Thompson and a children's program. Scott Street Baptist notes revival sermons by Rev W L Mason with ongoing revival and Missionary society meeting midweek.
Church Schedule Led by Rev. J. T. Cox and M. Young
Rev. J. T. Cox, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 45. M. Young, superintendent, directs morning worship at 11. Quentus worship at 8. Services Tuesday and Friday nights.
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J. T. Cox
M. Young
Meetings Discontinued by John Stewart Epworth League
The John Stewart Epworth League will discontinue meetings until the second Sunday in September. Cabinet members and the president ordered the pause. Members on vacation are urged to attend league meetings in places where vacations are taken.
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John Stewart Epworth League
North Side United Holy Bible School and Worship Schedule
Reverend Mary Lone leads at North Side United Holy Baptist Church Bible school begins 9 30 with superintendent M McGue. Evening worship at 8 o clock and Y P H A at 6 pm. Visitors welcome.
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North Side United Holy Rev
Mary Lone
M. McGue
Doseate
Church Schedules and Leaders Across Regions
Bethel AMF Bethel A M F lists Rev J F Little leading Sunday School 9 45 am with Dr C A Rogers superintendent and a 1 pm morning worship with children's choir. 3 pm children day program. 7 pm ACE league. 8 pm evening service with pastor sermons. Wednesday prayer 7 30 pm. East Graham Christian Bluefield VA shows Elder G W Roland and Mrs Eva Johnson in charges with 9 45 am Sunday School. 11 am worship. 4 30 pm Christian Endeavor. 7 30 pm evening service. visitors noted. Blake's Chapel Rev W H Blake pastor with 9 30 am Sunday School and Mrs Eva George superintendent. 11 am morning worship. 6 pm Christian Endeavor.
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Alexander Gregory
J. C. Hicks
A. Y. Polk
George A. W. Es
Christian Endeavor
NEW Century
M. E. Princeton
Charles 8. Webster
J. W. Hobbs
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ada Bynum
Ever Ready Club
Jones Street Christian
P. E. Carter
Bible School
C. G. Thompson
Bethel A. M. F
J. F. Little
C. A. Rogers
A. C. E. League
East Graham
Blake's Chapel
W. H. Blake
Eva George
Evening and Morning Services at Local Churches
Bluefield and Mount Zion A M E churches plan morning worship at 11 and evening services at 7 30 with Sunday school at 9 30. Rev Jenson Jones and Rev J C Henderson preach. choir to render music. prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert C. Jones
G. H. Sinkford
Silver Star
Brotherhood
Jenkin Jones
Bluefield
Va. J. Tor
J. C. Henderson
Church notices from Pocahontas and Wise Street location
The United Holy church in Pocahontas Virginia lists morning worship at 11 with Rev Pinkelum and a 3 PM sermon by Rev Hase followed by an 8 PM sermon by Rev Parker. The Church of Living God at 1516 Wise Street invites Sunday school at 9:30 worship at 11 and an evening service at 7:30 with a weekly event on Friday night.
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Church OF the Living God
Wilson Street
Ida G. W. Collie
Virginia Nance
Leapolean Montgomery
Gospel Prayer Band
Church OF
Living God
W. H. Horton
Wise Street
United Holy
Hiawatha Baptist Church Schedule
HIAWATHA BAPTIST Hiawatha West Virginia announces worship times led by Rev. Henry. Morning service at 11 includes a children's day message at 6:30. Evening worship at 7. Wednesday prayer at 3. Saturday usher board meeting at 4 and deacon board at 6 with monthly conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawatha Baptist
Hiawatha
W. Va
Henry
J.C. Sey
Saint Mark Sunday School and Morning Star Meetings Noted
Saint Mark Sunday school is set for 9 45 with Marion Conrad listed as superintendent. The Morning Star group will meet June 20 at the home of Mrs Gennie Bibbs for gatherings in the church community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arista News
Saint Mark
Marion Conrad
The
Morning Star
Gennie Bibbs
Governor Miller signs bills amid court test doubts
Governor Miller signs a billion dollar grant for a municipal light plant while doubting its legality and predicting a test case. He also signs a sales tax stamp bill and a bill to legalize gubernatorial appointments as 350 boys in Boys State vote on a constitutional amendment to let camp counselors name temporary officers each year.
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Miller
Ohio
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