War bond bazaar to open in Bluefield with multiple booths
Civic clubs in Bluefield prepare a fifth war bond bazaar at the Appalachian assembly hall tomorrow at 7 pm. Sponsors include the Junior Woman's club with Mary Barnett in charge. Booths from thirteen organizations offer food, games, and fundraisers as they aim to sell bonds and stamps. a $25 prize goes to the top seller at 11 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Appalachian Assembly
Kazaar
Mary Barnett
American Association of University Women
Beta Sigma Phi
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
Rotary Club
Nation of Merchandise
West Virginia Prepares War Loan Campaign in All Counties
Charleston June 10 UP West Virginia readies for the opening of the war loan drive next week. State Chairman A C Spurr says the 55 counties are organized and ready to raise a record 81 million dollars with detailed plans and active committees in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Lecal
West Virginia
Mountain State
A. C. Spurr
Pairmont
Soviet Attack Threatens Eastern Front Withdrawals Rise
Action reports heavy losses for OM with over 10 tanks destroyed and downed aircraft totaling 24 enemy planes. German commentator Von Olberg on Berlin radio calls it unclear if this signals a broad Soviet assault or a diversion for the summer offensive, noting suspected non Russian concentrations near Pskov and Ostrov.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transocean
von Olberg
Berlin
von Oilberg
Pskov
CENSOR REFUSES
The dispatch notes six intercepts distributed by censorship to the state department the OSS and British censor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Office of Strategic Services
Scout Committee Plans Camp Attendance and Outdoor Program
The Narrows Boy Scout committee met at the General MacArthur hotel to discuss helping scouts attend one week of council camp from July 2 to 23 and to plan a diversified outdoor program for the troop. Attendees included Tom Hurst chairman Bill Ross scoutmaster Harmon Haworth S A Mansfield Paul Myers Ed Nagel Harrell Russell and B Sperow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narrows Boy Scout Committee
General MacArthur Hotel
Tom Hurst
Bill Ross
Harmon Haworth
S. A. Mansfield
Paul Myers
Ed Nagel
Harrell Russell
B. F. Sperow
Youth Adult district meeting attendees listed in Kimball
Kimball West Virginia June 10 attendees from here to Gary for the Youth Adult district meeting include the Rev L E Crowson M T Jones Mr and Mrs Paul Bailey Mr and Mrs Clarence Eddins Mr and Mrs C R Jewel Mrs Glen Ritchey and many others Mrs Sweeney hosted a missionary circle event at her home with Miss Lazelle Surratt leading devotion and Mrs L V Belcher reading scripture.
Mission Study Class Sparks Local Interest
An unusually interesting mission study class sponsored by a local group drew attention from residents and prompted questions about its purpose and schedule.
Deaths notice for Patty Ann Few daughter of Evans
Four year old Patty Ann Few, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Howard Evans of Squire, died last night at Bluefield sanitarium after illness starting June 1. Father serves in the navy and was with her at death. She was admitted June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Ann Few
James Howard Evans
Squire
Bluefie Sanitarium
Gratton W. Burke 60 Dies After Illness in Pearisburg Hospital
Gratton W. Burke of Pembroke Virginia formerly of Bluefield died yesterday at St Elizabeth’s hospital Pearisburg after months of illness. He was born Grapefield Bland County and worked for Tri City Traction in Bluefield. Survived by wife Edith Hearn and children Hazel Mildred Helen and Kyle. sisters Mary Bailey and others. brother W C Burk. Funeral Monday 2 30 pm Hawkins Funeral Home Eggleston officiated. interment Walnut Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratton W. Burke
Bluefield
Pembroke
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Pearisburg
Grapefield
Bland County
Tri-City Traction Company
Edith Hearn
Hazel
W. H. Simpkins
Eggleston
Walnut Grove
Hawkins Funeral Home
Funeral for Mrs Bertie Farris in Bluefield
Funeral services for Mrs Bertie C. Farris 49 held at her parents home Reynolds avenue Bluefield Va with Rev J C Spurlin in charge. Interment Maple Hill cemetery. She died at 1124 Virginia avenue and is survived by her husband two sons one daughter and one grandchild plus several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie C. Farris
Virginia Avenue
B. M. Newman
Reynolds Avenue
Bluefield
J. C. Spurlin
West Graham Methodist Church
Maple Hill
Farris
B. M
Elvira Neggs Newman
Burkes Garden
W. Va
Everett Purdue
Harry Hickman
Washington, D.C
William Hickman
Delores Purdue
C. E. Burress
Adie Haun
Lindsey Farley
Nannie Compton
This City
J. A. Wallace
Springville
J. H. Wilson
Conway
D. C
Jo H. Newman
Mountain Home
Tenn
Ted H. Newman
L. Collins
Divefield
Houston
R. V. McGuire
C. H. Vance
Austinville
Virginia
Collins
Grayson County
Koppers Company
Carswell
Sunset
Beckley
Houston Woman's Society session at church noted
The Houston Woman's Society of Christian Service held an all day session at the church on Wednesday with Rev. L. E. teaching "For All of Life." Mrs. J. Will Bailey and Mrs. T. E. Organ assisted. A luncheon was served to about twelve attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Woman's Society of Christian Service
L. E
J. Will Bailey
T. E. Organ
Americans breach Cherbourg peninsula in major Normandy push
Allied forces under Gen. Bradley press advance from Isigny toward Cherbourg cutting lines into Caen and Valognes. Heavy fighting includes Carentan and Ste. Mere Eglise as German floods hinder progress while Montgomery sets up advance HQ and air forces fly nearly 2000 sorties against German positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar N. Bradley
Isigny
Cherbourg
Trevieres
Carentan
Rey
Paris
Armé
Red
Caen
Tebourg
Valognes
Bernard L. Montgomery
France
Develents
VA. 8
Normany
U. S S
Jersey Island
U.S
J. Weaver
Berlin
Orne River
Normandy
U. S
Ste. Mere Eglise
Bayeux
Bradley
Allied airmen land on continent and build emergency strip
Allied airmen pushed farther into enemy territory as C-47 troop transports landed on a newly prepared 1,600 foot strip. Lt. Col. J. J. Livingstone and Lt. Col. Max McCrory led engineering teams to complete three strips within hours. British and Belgian squadrons patrolled the beach area before returning to base after refueling and supporting operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Air Force
Britain
J. J. Livingstone
St. Louis
Max McCrory
Martins Ferry
Ohio
Second Tactical Command
Nevada picks him and Stassen gains votes in several states
The report notes Nevada selects a candidate, 24 states plus Alaska Puerto Rico and DC back Brickers. Stassen earns 34 votes from three states while five other contenders have single state support. Governors Arren and Criswold have freed their pledged votes. It also mentions Canada’s indigenous and Eskimo population at about one percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Him
Alaska
Puerto Rico
District of Columbia
Brickers
Harold E. Stassen
Earl Arren
California
Dwight Criswold
Nebraska
Itmann Scouts Attend Army Show in Charleston
Mullens West Virginia June 11 Itmann Scoutmaster C L Cook and troop members head to Charleston for a six day Army show at the armory. The display includes American German and Japanese equipment with a chance to meet two Congressional Medal of Honor heroes Lt Ernest Iders and Sgt Charles E Command Kelly. They are joined by Mrs Cook and nephew Jack Beavers. Also noted is Mark Phillips 22 bust from petty officer first class to apprentice seaman a promotion through training at Asbury Park and MIT. The report also mentions Dwight Phillips and Jack Rhodes in naval service with other Rhodes family members in Wyco. Burial services held at Sunset Memorial in Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest ]Ders
Charles E
Commando
Mark Phillips
J. C. Phillips
West Mullens
Navy
Premidshipman School
Asbury Park
N. J
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mark
Brooklyn
Phillips
Dwight
Maritime Commission
Jack
Norfolk Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Irene Rhodes
Betty Rhodes
Sally Rhodes
Shelby Jean Rhodes
Wyco
Harry Rhodes
Point Pleasant
Raymond Rhodes
Bill Rhodes
Santford Rhodes
United States Army
Paul Rhodes
United States Navy
R. Bright
Mullens Methodist Church
Sunset Memorial Park
Beckley
Mullens Rotary Speaker Praises Wartime Leaders
John D. Farmer Mullens postmaster spoke at the Rotary luncheon on the distinction between inducted men and West Point soldiers. He cited World War II leaders and Eisenhower's World War I experience shaping his wartime leadership. A Mullens softball team was formed with Charles C. Cassinelli as manager and will join the newly organized city league. Pineville Mayor A A Browning attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
A. A. Browning
Pineville
Mullens Chamber Plans July 3 Dance for Playground Fund
The Mullens chamber of commerce met with eleven members and four visitors to plan a town dance. Sponsored by local businessmen and the Junior Woman's Club, proceeds fund the community playground. An out of town orchestra will perform. venue TBA. C V Feller reported on railroad crossing signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens Chamber of Commerce
Wyoming Hotel
Junior Woman's Club
H. A. Pierce, Jr
Herbert Sumney
Robert Woods
Howard Griffith
C. V. Feller
Mulens
Auxiliary Meeting Plans Memorial Service Change of Venue
The ladies auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Train Men met with ten members present. They announced memorial services for Sunday and agreed to move future meetings to the friendship hall from the lodge hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
The
Brotherhood of Railroad
Friendship Hall
Lodge Hall
Memorial Service for Lodge Members Scheduled at First Baptist
Memorial services for the lodge men will be held at First Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon June 11 at 3 p m. The president of the Brotherhood will give the service purpose after invocation. Secretary will read roll call, chaplain offers prayer, and male quartet provides music. The pastor delivers the address and the choir sings hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Railroad
First Baptist Church
Brotherhood
Poppy Sale Tops County Fundraising Milestones
The American Legion auxiliary report shows a record breaking poppy sale with over 300 dollars likely to be raised, the highest in four years. Mary Kathryn Lusk led sales in Mulins winning top prize while Sylvia Porterfield and Betty Jo Poster earned second and third prizes. About 2,500 poppies were ordered and 2,400 sold. The auxiliary membership reached 80, the largest in four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Co. V. Feller
American Legion
Mary Kathryn Lusk
Muliens
Sylvia Porterfield
Betty Jo Poster
Death of Charles Watt Rhodes in Wyco at 62
Charles Watt Rhodes 62 died at his Wyco home early Saturday. He is survived by his wife Bessie Rhodes two brothers Robert Rhodes of La Junta Colorado and James Rhodes of Wyco seven daughters including Mrs John Wikes of Wyco Mrs James Moorefiéd of Wyco Mrs Joseph Lawrence of Peterstown and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Watt Rhodes
Wyco
Bessie Rhodes
Robert Rhodes
la Junta
Colo
James Rhodes
John Wikes
James Moorefiéd
Joseph Lawrence
Peterstown
Cabin Creek Pool Expanded by Local Scout Project
The Cabin Creek swimming pool was widened and deepened by a power shovel over two days. Itmann Boy Scouts have sponsored the pool for two years and pursue no profit from the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabin Creek
Itmann Boy Scouts
Funeral services for Homer Wickham in Christiansburg
Funeral services for Homer Wickham father of Mrs Callie Beckelheimer of Mullens were held Monday in Christiansburg Virginia. Mr Wickham died at his Roanoke home on Saturday as Mrs Beckelheimer traveled there yesterday to be with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Wickham
Callie Beckelheimer
Mullens
Christiansburg
Wickham
Roanoke
Beckelheimer
Birthday Party Honors Dallas Adkins at Itmann
Mrs and Mrs R Adkins of Itmann honored their son Corporal Dallas Adkins with a birthday party Friday evening. Cpl Adkins stationed at Camp Real California celebrated his twentieth birthday. The event also honored Miss Billy Jean Edwards of Itmann celebrating her sixteenth birthday. Guests played games and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Adkins
Itmann
Dallas Adkins
Cpl. Adkins
Camp Real
California
Billy Jean Edwards
Truman McKinney Birthday Party at Home
Truman McKinney, son of Mr and Mrs Pred McKinney, was guest of honor at a Friday birthday party at his home. He turned fifteen and received many gifts from friends. Games were played and refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman “McKinney
Pred McKinney
Truman
Mullens Forms Four-Tam Softball League
A four team softball league for older men in Mullens will be organized, said high school coach Lester Ingram. Games will be played at Ruby field with teams representing the Virginian Railroad shops Rotary and Lions clubs and city merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
Lester Ingram
Ruby Field
Virginian Railroad
Rotary and Lions Club
Merchants
Mullens Opens Community Playground Behind High School
About sixty youngsters attended the opening of Mullens community playground on the high school lot this week. Coach Lester Ingram oversees the project which opened at 9:00 am Monday and already has $300 secured toward the $500 goal for summer operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
Mullens High School
Lester Ingram
Forum Club
Women of the Moose Lodge Organized at Special Meeting
A lodge of Women of the Moose was formed this week by wives of Moose members at a special Wednesday evening gathering in the Moose hall. Talks on Moose lodges were given by Mrs. Hattie Bowling and Mrs. Notie Laxton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the
Moose Lodge
Assembly Hall of the Moose
Moose Lodges
Hattie Bowling
Notie Laxton
Gillespie Begins Studies for Degree at Northern Seminary
Rev. John R. Gillespie pastor of the First Baptist Mullens writes his family he is starting work toward a degree at the Northern seminary in Chicago Illinois. He left two weeks ago to take a six week course. Rev. J M Criswell pastor emeritus conducts church services in the absence of the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Gillespie
First Baptist Church
Pageant by Baptist church children for Children's Day
The children's department will present a Pageant next Sunday during morning worship in the sanctuary. A special offering will be taken to support the mission quota and Christian education efforts worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Department of the Baptist Church
Service Men Transfer Updates From A. Thomas Family
Three sons of Mr. and Mrs. A. Thomas have been moved within the armed forces. Pfc Amene Thomas serves in New Caledonia after four months in Marine infantry. Pfc Wal lace Thomas moved from Camp Swift Texas to England. Corporal William Thomas reassigned from Camp Pickett Virginia to Camp Grant. Loyd Whitenack visits relatives in Mullens after 21 months overseas and returns to Pageton to see his parents. Technical Sgt B M Lewis on ten-day leave at Camp Joseph T Robinson visits his brother in Allen Junction. Harold Stovall, Avn Machinist Mate First Class, on leave visiting Mullens relatives after four years in the navy. Private James Dunlap visits sister and brother-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Thomas
Armed Service
Amene Thomas
New Calendonia
Marine Infantry
Wallace Thomas
Camp Swift
Texas
England
William Thomas
Camp Pickett
Camp Grant
Loyd Whitenack
Forrest D. Lilly
Mullens
Pageton
B. M. Lewis
Joseph T. Robinson
Maryle Lewis
Allen Junction
Harold Stovall
Avn
Bob Stovall
Irene Stovall
Harold
James Dunlap
Pfe
Irvin Kidd
Charleston
D. C
Luther Kidd
J. T. Davidson
South Mullens
Fort Woods
Estil Reedy
W. C. Reedy
Corrine
Cpl
Reedy
Camp Maxey
Howard McClain
Ashland
Savannah
William E. Bowen
Viginian Railway Company
Fort Smelling
Minn
Mulens
Marian Teaford
J. F. Teaford
Lewis Gale Hospital
Roanoke
Robert P. Repass
United States Army
Africa
Bermuda
Robert L. Atwood
Edwin D. Cook
Glen Rogers
Europe
Thunderbolt
William Tilley
H. L. Tilley
Kopperston
Ashford General Hospital
Grace Hospital
Welch
Veterans’ Hospital
W. G. Jones
Herndon
Sergeant Jones
Camp Buter
N.C
Raleigh Register
War updates and local families connected to service members
South Mullens news detail serves as a roster of service members with notes on their stations, promotions, injuries, andcomings home. It lists Pvt Dunlap at Port Woods Mo and Sgt Ritchie reported missing in action then captured. Also mentions Merchant Marine Charles Filson on leave, Andrew Dantoni promoted to captain, and Lt Edwin Cook awarded an oak leaf cluster for meritorious aerial flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Davidson
South Mullens
Pvt. Dunlap
Port Woods
James E. Dunlap
Princen
Paul Ritchie
C. C. Ritchie, Sr
Oceana
Miss Marquarete Pack
Mullens
Sgt. Ritchie
England
Merchant Marine
Charles W. Filson
Rosabelle Farmer
Chester
Sun Ooi
Roanoke
Andrew “di” Dantoni
Andrew Dantoni
Punta Gorda Field
Fla
Dantoni
United States
Europe
Desert
Sicily
J. W
Whitt" Barnes
St. Louis
J. W. Barnes
Mrs. Barnes
Lady Allen
Amelia Horah
Betty Oe
Pittsburgh
Piano Tuning and Home Services Visit Roanoke Expert
Harry Haffen of Roanoke will be in town at least one week every month offering piano tuning service. Customers may phone or write the West Virginian hotel or P O Box 2455 Roanoke Va. Lawn mowers sharpened by machine with 24 hour service. Carter Motor Co. offers screen doors and windows with Bailey Lumber Company noting plenty available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Haffen
Roanoke
P. O
Carter Motor Co
Bailey Lumber Company
McDowell County Sets $2 459 000 Bond Drive Quota
McDowell County announces a Fifth War Loan quota of 2 459 000 led by R L Page county chair. Series E 791 000 Series F and G 187 000 Corporation 1 481 000 total. Local clubs run bond booths as campaigns expect strong home front support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
R. L. Page
Welch
Page
McDowell
Parents Plan Second Youth Center Meeting
Parents and others will meet at 7pm Tuesday to firm up plans for a second Web Youth Center for children under 14. The center, originally for 14 to 18 year olds, seeks younger participants and announced a contest with war stamps as prizes for naming the center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Web Youth Center
McDowell Road Project Wins Federal Backing in WV
Charleston June 10 Road Commissioner Ernest L Bailey announced federal approval for West Virginia s largest postwar highway program. A 1 686 840 plan will fund a two lane 22 foot concrete highway and a bridge over Elkhorn creek on U S 52 at Maitland toward Big Four in McDowell county eliminating a crooked underpass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Ernest L. Bailey
West Virginia
Elkhorn Creek
Maitland
Big Four
McDowell County
McDowell Circuit Court To Open In June Docket
McDowell Circuit Court will open with eight appeal cases on the docket for the first Monday. Judge Thomas H. S. Card presiding. Jury trials set June 12 through 16. Uncontested divorces June 19. contested divorces arranged by parties. Appeal cases listed for Monday include Chambers vs Hatfield Motor Co and several other civil actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Thomas H.S. Card
William Chambers
Hatfield Motor Company
Robert L. Gibson
Joe Hassen
Charley Johnson
Joe Smith
Max Turk
James Dickerson
Nick Gemrose
John Freed
Bernie Belcher
Sam Fong
Ott C. Terry
Hugh Parker
Mrs. Jack Booth Succumbs Friday in Washington D C
Mrs. Jack Booth formerly Miss Gertrude Hancock of Superior died Friday in Washington D C after a short illness. She was born April 18 1917 in Wythe County Virginia to Vivian L Hancock and Nancy McGee Hancock. Survived by husband and a brother Petty Officer William Red Hancock US Navy stationed at Pingit Idaho. Funeral plans tentatively set for Tuesday at Superior Maitland Church with interment Beasley Cemetery near Hillsville Virginia. Body arrived yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Booth
Gertrude Hancock
Superior
Washington, D. C
Superior Maitland Church
Beasley Cemetery
Hillsville
Local funeral plans set for Hancock home move
The remains will stay at a local mortuary until Monday when they will be moved to the Hancock home in Superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Superior
Browns Creek Man Wounded in Italy War Action
Pvt. Lawrence Green Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Green of Browns Creek section was wounded in action in Italy. The war department notified his parents the wound is not serious and he has been moved to a base hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Lawrence Green, Jr
Lawrence
Browns Creek
Italy
War Department
Wounded Soldier Sent To Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Coleman of Wilcoe report their son Pfc. Roy L. Seteeen has been admitted to Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington for further treatment after a wound that resulted in the loss of a leg. The Colemans left last night to visit him for a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Coleman
Wilcoe
Pfc
Roy L. Seteeen
Water Reed General Hospital
Washeen
Welch Briefs Overseas Soldier Sent to Pacific Front
Sat. Charles Lovett, infantryman in the 0 army, has gone overseas according to his father W B Lovett of Welch. He is believed to have been sent into the Pacific war theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lovett
Army
W. B. Lovett
Welch
GI Bill Aims To Aid Veterans With Jobs Education And Care
The proposed measure offers unemployment pay of 20 dollars weekly for a year for veterans out of work within two years of discharge. It provides up to a year of schooling or college funding, with 500 dollars for tuition and 50 dollars monthly for subsistence plus 25 for dependents. It also allows federal employment service assistance and veterans administration hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Employment Service
Veterans Administration
Narrows Kiwanis Club Hosts Prison Reform Talk
Narrows Kiwanis Club heard Rev. O'Farrell Thompson recount Lorain or Sing Sing heroism by one man who inspired inmates to beautify the courtyard with trees. Warden Bowes cited the man’s lasting impact as the audience pledged to live the motto We Build through plans for hope. Guest attendance included Mrs. E S Gregory and others. Bond Drive canvass volunteers meet at MacArthur hotel Monday and Tuesday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowes
Gregory
E. S. Gregory
Harrell Russell
Frank Hest
W. C. Grimm
Kenova
W. H. Fitz- Patrick
MacArthur Hotel
Stolen Car Found Wrecked in Va Creek
Police report a Bluefield State College student D F Dunlop said a car stolen Friday from in front of the post office was found wrecked in a creek between Pocahontas and Boissevain Virginia late Friday. Deputy McLaughlin found the vehicle and the 22 chickens and five pounds of butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Dunlop
Bluefield State College
Pocahontas
Boissevain
McLaughlin
Virginia Police
Dun
Dunlop
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mercer
B. G. Otey
Natonal Ao
McDowe
Wyoming
Robert D. Bailey
Syneee
Robert Page
Seton & Quotes
Wyoming County
Scout Committee
Narrows
Patty Ann Evans
Gratton W. Burk
A. R. Wood
Shirley Wood
Hey
Wood
Hazel Wright
A. J. Lawson Jr
Havace
A. J. Lawson
Josie Reed
Spanishburg
Newport News
Camp Patrick Henry
Leonard Lackey
Greensboro
N. C
Neta Dickens
High Point
W. L. Mills
Ray Reed
Paul K. Jackson
A.S. Bailey
Tommy
Sidney
Saeger
E. Organ
Warren Reed
Camp Stewart
Vergie Brown
Ethel Vaughan
Jeanne
Buckhannon
Howard Vaughan
Baltimore
Vaughan
Bailey
W. Paul Bailey
Sawyers
U. S. Navy
Troy Sawyers
Fami
Nevada
Canada
Mullens, W. Va
John D. Farmer
Moose
Jean Layton
Jean Selvey
Ernestine Farmer
J. K. Tuggle
Jigger
J. B. Harmon
Mary Lusk
Horace Wells
Asbury College
Wilmore
Edna Wells
Raymond Wells
Emma Flynn
Nel Me Rae Flynn
South Muliens
Bernice McCreary
L. F. McCreary
J. A. Davis
Doris Thomas
Joe Mangus
N. W. Maultsby
Swettsie Carter
Lewisburg
Welch News
McDowell Road
McDowell Circuit Court
Welch Briefs
Narrows Kiwanis Club
Just
Taylor’s
Drug Store
Princeton Ave
Landora
Beauty Shop
Coal & Coke
Little French Beauty School
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