Miner Ingenuity to Be Rewarded at Bluefield Exhibit
A display of miner invented gadgets will headline the Southern Appalachian Industrial Exhibit in Bluefield on August 17 to 19. Five $10 prizes await the best devices. Entries may include safety clothing such as hats and shoes that saved lives or prevented accidents. Committee members include C. G. Hoffman, Harry Payne, Roland Luther, and B. Housman as they organize the event held for five years.
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Bluefield
Bethene Work SP
Harry Payne
McComas
C. G. Hoffman
Roland Luther
Vivian
B. Housman
Notable local deaths and community notices from Pocahontas and Alexandria
An obituary recalls a long time Pocahontas resident whose death led to a Bluefield funeral procession. The report also covers Emory and Henry college commencement address by Ernest Early, social events at First Methodist in Pocahontas, and activities of the W M S and W C T U groups with meetings and scripture readings.
Young People Attend Emory and Henry Conference
Miss June Heldreth daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Heldreth and Miss Betty Ruth Early daughter of the Rev and Mrs Roy E Early will attend this week’s Young People’s assembly at Emory and Henry College representing the First congregation.
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Emory and Henry College
June Heldreth
W. B. Heldreth
Betty Ruth Early
Roy E. Early
Peooda
Poets and Piano Recital at Pocahontas Church
A piano recital and humorous readings drew a small audience Friday evening at the Poe Pocahontas Baptist Church. Miss of Pocahontas offered expressive readings that entertained those in attendance.
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Poe Pocahontas Baptist Church
Methodist Conference Set for Bramwell June Session
Bramwell residents prepare for the Bluefield District conference to begin June 14 in the local church with the first session Wednesday night. Lunch will be provided by the church women. Members report returns from vacations and travel, including Dr. J. C. Newbold and others visiting family.
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Bramwell
W. Va
Bluefield
Phi
Ee McNees
Mount al Mira
Virginie
Thomas
Cha Tenn
Roenaith
J. C. Newbold
Gavia Lee
Eve
Florida
Elkhorn-Upland Local Notes Half Loud With Names
Elkhorn Upland West Virginia June 10 Mrs George Pickette at Bluefield sanior um Ray Yates a Concord Soliders student opening vacation with parents hee and Mrs Melvin Yates Donald Hash returned after pony OEY days in Richmond visiting Atlantic City Philip Pullana business visit in Bluefield underwent operation at gu sani tarium Tuesday improving Pauline Relins Pe ont and Mil e S Ted Wheatley attended cao Sanmere naa uo Seavceans Monday night Nicholas a business visitor in Bluefield Monday Tabor Dunman Frank Harris wand Morris visiting Henry Harris Stevens clinic patient Saturday Miss Hazel Pennington ins ans Bluefield Tuesday Nicholas Krupey spending with parents Andrew
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Elkhorn-Upland
W. Va
George Pickette
Bluefield Saniorum
Ray Yates
Concord Soliers
Hee
Melvin Yates
Donald Hash
Richmond
Atlantic City
N. J
Philip Pullana
Bluefield
Gu Sanitarium
Pauline Relins
Mile
Ted Wheatley
Cao Sanmere Naa Uo Seavceans
Nicholas A
Tabor Dunman
Frank Harris wand + Morris
Henry Harris
Stevens Clinic
Hazel Pennington
Icholas Krupey
Ian
Bee
Andrew
Dinner at Pinnacle Highlights Local Office Change
Campbell, manager of the local office, attended a dinner at the Pinnacle restaurant last evening. Announcement was made at Northfolk high to the district of the Clarksburg office. Mr. Shaffer represented the engineering at 3 percent in 1938.
Vacation Bible School Sees 115 Enrolled in Boissevain
The Union Daily Vacation Bible School started last Monday at Methodists and Baptists in Boissevain with 115 pupils enrolled. It will continue through the week as all Bible school activities are taught. The quarterly conference of the local Methodist church is set for Sunday morning with Superintendent L Pierce of Tazewell presiding.
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Boissevain
Union Daily Vacation
Arterly
L. . Pierce
Tazewell, Va
Visit to Jo Rose Returns from Clinic for Appendix Operation
Capels West Virginia correspondent reports M V Francis recently returned from a visit with relatives in Jo Rose and has come back from a clinic after an appendix operation.
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Jo Rose
Mrs J M Cerraiponeent Personal Note From Bluewell
Bluewell West Virginia residents report Mrs J M Cerraiponeent as a guest of Mr and Mrs Albert Mitchell and Mr and Mrs William Sur for a period. This social note highlights local acquaintances and hospitality within the Bluewell community.
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Aecen
Albert Mitchell
William Sur
Pilot Lands on Old Port Not Realizing Error
Festner discovers bacteria contamination aboard aircraft after a pilot unintentionally lands on an old port landing strip. Investigation follows to determine exposure risk and source of contamination. Public health officials urge testing of all passengers and crew.
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Dorothy Lloyd Nolan
Maxine Sullivan
Lamour Tito Guitar
King OF the Underground
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Robert Taylor
Myrna Loy
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Investors Syndicate
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Bluewell
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