Cloudy outlook of coal control in Washington
Washington reports a murky course for the coal division as Ickes weighs nominees for leadership. Possible appointees include Burlew and Slattery, both linked to Pennsylvania, with questions over salary and official rank shaping the decision amid the ongoing interior department reshuffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Onl Ickes
Ian
Interior
Ebert Burlew
Burlew
Coal
Ickes
Slattery
Greenville
8. C
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
National Conservation Association
Community groups recount Father’s Day themes in June meetings
In Matoaka West Virginia on June seven the Womens Missionary Society of the Baptist church held a Father Day aligned program led by Mrs O F Meadows. After dismissal refreshments included sandwiches lemonade cake and candy. The Christian Union met at Mrs W P Harmon home on June eight with Mrs Clara Hall as program leader presenting Paul the Great Leader and Miss Opal Foley presiding over a brief business session.
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Matoaka
W. Va
Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
O. F. Meadows
Christian Union the
Christian Union of the Christian Church
W. P. Harmon
Clara Hall
Paul the Great
Opal Foley
O. B. Wild
Students and locals in Matoaka share summer visits
Young residents such as Annabelle Murphy and Elizabeth Orton vacation with families in Matoaka. James Smith travels to Lego West Virginia for summer work. Local gatherings include Midway Christian Andrews services and relatives visiting in Beckley and Bluefield. Several attend West Virginia University commencement and others plan summer employment in New York Fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Murphy
Concord
Mary Caldwell
William and Mary
Elizabeth Orton
University of North Carolina
Virinia Orton
Concord College
Sarah Francis Ferrell
Mary Baldwin
Sarah Clements
Sullins College
Matoaka
James Smith
Lego
W. Va
Midway Christian Andrews
C. E. Pierce
Prank Sasser
Jackson
N. C
Sasser
F. D. Williams
Zennith Allen
Gay Wyatt
Beckley
O. B. Wild
Cincinnati
W. B. Tabor
S. M. Neal
Gallipolis
Nannie Day
Rock
Tee Foley
Grundy
J. B. Harry
Bluefield
H. K. Miller
Everette Thomlison
Otis Nickles
New York
York Fair
E. L. Phillips
Lou
Tona Wilson
Kingsport
8. W. White
Clayton Edwards
A Gee
Okey Gadd
Byte
Vation Esate
Browne Accepts Local Baptists Pastoral Role
Rev Browne accepts a pastoral post with the local Baptists and plans to join the city church soon. He has visited the city several times, made many friends, and his arrival is welcomed by the community and church members.
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Tors
Browne
Vacation Bible School Opens at John Stewart Methodist
John Stewart M E church hosts a one week vacation school with H Sinkford as principal and Mrs Pauline Ash as dean. Morning watch led by Mrs H E Sinkford, Silver Star choir directed by William P and Mrs 8 E Green. Teachers include Helen Campbell Mollie Price Florence Thompson Vivian Taylor and others. An outing planned by Mrs Ineta Ng and Children’s Day set for the fourth Sunday at 4 PM. Classes run 9:30 AM to noon.
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John Stewart
H. Sinkford
Aruaabenaaen
Pauline Ash
H. E. Sinkford
Morning Watch
Silver Star
William P
E. Green
Helen Campbell
Shela
Thon
Mollie Price
Florence Thompson
Vivian Taylor
Ineta He Ng
Fried chicken and roast dinner at Travelers Hotel
Diners can enjoy fried chicken with cream gravy for 35c or beef roast with vegetables at the Travelers Hotel. Doors open for meals between 11:30 and noon, offering a simple local luncheon option.
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Travelers Hotel
Colored playground set to open at Bluefield campus athletic field
The colored playground opens Monday at 1 PM at Bluefield State Teachers College athletic field and runs all summer from 9 AM daily except Mondays. Children must register at 1 PM Monday. Enter via Hill avenue back gate. the playground will have constant leadership during open hours.
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Bluefield State Teachers College
College
Hill Avenue
Carolina Club Meets at Bland Street Home
Members of Club Carolina held their monthly business meeting at the Bland street home with Mrs Mamie Pearis presiding. Activity chairmen discussed summer plans including rummage sales games and luncheons. The public is invited to visit the home daily 8 am to 9 30 pm.
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Carolina Club
Club Carolina
Bland Street
Mamie Pearis
Bluefield
Ever Ready Club Meets at Blake's Chapel
The Ever Ready club of Blake's Chapel A M E Zion met Monday with Mrs Lillie Pa street. Refreshments were served after a profitable session by Mrs Reynolds assisted by Mrs Christine Howard. Guests included Mr and Mrs Glenn Martin Mrs Sarah Cannon George Foster D J McClain Mr and Mrs H P Bundy Miss Georgiana Bowling Myrtle Richardson Valdoris Hollowday and Feba Price. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday night June 13 at eight at the home of Mrs Glen Martin 227 Davidson street with Miss Feba Price as hostess. Visitors welcome.
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Blake's Chapel
A. M. E. Zion Church
Lillie
Pa ‘Street
Reynolds
Christine Howard
Glenn Martin
Sarah Cannon
George Foster
D. J. McClain
H. P. Bundy
Georgiana Bowling
Myrtle Richardson
Valdoris Hollowday
Feba
Missionary Meeting At Mount Zion Baptist Church Today
Missionary group from Mount Zion Baptist Church plans a gathering today at 5 p m at the church. Members hope to discuss outreach and community programs.
Madison Rites Today At Church Of God In Christ
Funeral for John William Madison will be held at 1 p m at the Church of God In Christ on Reese street. Elder E J Gibson will lead. Pallbearers include T W White Earlie Rosser John Brown Boston Ward Briton Glasco William Campbell, with honorary pallbearers Harrison Woody James Banks. Burial follows at Oakwood cemetery. Friends furnishing cars are asked to meet at Sinkford parlors.
Reverend Hubert Jones to Lead WHIS Devotional Series
Rev Hubert C Jones pastor of John Stewart M E church will conduct a devotion over station WHIS for three days starting Monday from 9 30 to 9 45 each day He will be assisted by William P Green organist at John Stewart church
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Hubert C. Jones
John Stewart M. E
White Ministers Association
William P. Green
John Stewart Church
Marriage Announcement for Daisy Booker and Robert Holt
Mr and Mrs Joe Booker of 212 Peck Street hosted a Friday tea to honor their daughter Daisy whose marriage to Robert Holt of Bramwell was announced. The wedding occurred at Tazewell on June 2. The Bo Delicidus
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Joe Booker
Peck Street
Daisy
Robert Holt
Bramwell
Tazewell
Jaune
Funeral service for Edward Thomas at Mount Zion Baptist Church
Edward Thomas, who died at Providence hospital, will be laid to rest today at 3 30 p m in Mount Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Alexander Gregory will officiate and pallbearers include Robert Lump Edward Holley W D Green Adolphus Robinson Harrison Williamson Earl Nash. Friends providing rides should meet at W M’s home.
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Edward Thomas
Providence Hospital
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Alexander Gregory
Robert Lump
Edward Holley
W. D. Green
Adolphus Robinson
Harrison Williamson
Earl Nash
W. M
Summer session at Bluefield State College to start June 12
Bluefield State Teacher's College announces a summer school session beginning Monday June 12 with registration in the registrar's office after Monday. Classes run from 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with a 8:30 p.m. closing. The registration deadline is Wednesday. The program expects high enrollment and includes activities organized by faculty and student social committees.
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Bluefield State Teacher College
West Virginia
Summer activities listed for campus youths and adults
Afternoon play activities include picnics weiner roasts baseball tennis swimming dancing checkers and bridge. Summer session runs for six weeks with Saturday classes first five Saturdays to end August 4 to save students money and allow teachers to travel. Delayed kindergarten for ages 4 to 6 9 30 to 11 30 a m daily. registration June 13 at 9 30 a m. Elementary summer study and Boy Scout Institute start June 23. Sunday school registration planned. funeral today 1 30 p m for Miss Elizabeth Miles at East Beckley Baptist Church.
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East Beckley Baptist Church
Elizabeth Miles
Missionary Study Planned At Jenkinones Church
Mrs H F Hancock presided in Mrs Dalley's absence as plans formed for an all day missionary study at the church. Women including Mrs Ise Bilile, Mrs J E Gravely and Mrs Hancock will lead the lesson. The group decided to skip circle meetings in July and August with the next gathering set for June 15 at Mrs P F Casimo's home.
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P. F. Casimo
Weiner mash mallow roast on No mountain outing
Several members of the No 6 and No 8 store force traveled to the Overfio Well on No % mountain for a casual weiner mash mallow roast session marking a rare day off.
Teachers depart for Concord college summer session
Mrs Kelly French Mrs Wiley Dietrich Mrs Frank Shelton Miss Mamie O Bryan Miss Elea nor Crawford and Misses Mildred and Josephine Whitehead left Monday for Athens to enroll in summer school at Concord college The text notes Clyde Whitley Vick Jr son of Dr and Mrs C W Vick graduated at Bluefield college after two terms
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Kelly French
Wiley Dietrich
Frank Shelton
Mamie O'Bryan
Eleanor Crawford
Mildred
Josephine Whitehead
Athens
Concord College
Clyde Whitley Vick Jr
C. W. Vick
Clyde Bluefield College
Sunday School Weiner Roast At Scout Cabin
Mrs. R. L. Boone hosted her Sunday school class at the Boy Scout cabin on Wednesday evening. After refreshments the children enjoyed games and activities.
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R. L. Boone
Boy Scout Cabin
Hancock Family Visit Near Martinsville
Mrs. and Mrs. H. F. Hancock of Floyd Virginia and nephew P. Hancock Jr. of Prince George and Mrs. W. E. Taylor and Mrs. Nancy Holder spent Sunday visiting the Hancock daughter Mrs. Guy Wright and Mr. Wright in Martinsville. Beatrice Boone Princes Hancock and Raymond Murphy were also noted in attendance.
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H. F. Hancock Man
Floyd, Va
P. Hancock Jr
Prince Or
W. E. Taylor
Nancy Holder
Martinsville
Guy Wright
Wright
Beatrice Boone
Princes Hancock
Raymond Murphy
Bill Davis Speaks To Laymen's League On Youth Delinquency
The Laymen's League of Christ Episcopal Church heard Bill Davis deliver an address on Youth Delinquency. Davis is an honor graduate of Beaver High and a West Virginia University oratorical scholarship winner. Miss Marion Smith provided musical numbers with two solos by P P. T Ridley accompanying. A dinner preceded the meeting and the next gathering is planned for September.
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Laymen's League of Christ Episcopal Church
Bill Davis
Beaver High School
West Virginia University
Marion Smith
Bluefield
Ridley
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Thomas Rites Today
Bluefield State Teacher’s College
Oere
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Boy Scout Institute
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Geraldine Taylor
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Patricia
Kenneth Franklin
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Willa June
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Bobbie Ray Nichols
Bobbie
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Ann Basham
Bunky Bolen
Bernard Perdue
Joan O'Bryan
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Billie
Gene Nolley
Peggie Pardue
Roger Lee James
Marie Gilley
Harold Greene
Donald Webb
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Weiner
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