Woman's Bowling Event Big Success in Dallas 1948
The Woman's International Bowling Congress held a bustling Texas tour with delegates from Columbus and Dallas contending for the 1948 event. Dallas won 166 to 149 on the second ballot after Toledo withdrew, with Columbus promising a comeback in 1949. The meeting approved rule changes, supported youth programs, and planned new all star sectional tournaments and an educational program.
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Kansas City
Dallas
WIBC
Texas
Columbus
Toledo
Springfield
Mar
Tha Merrill
Grand Rapids
Michigan
National Bowling Council
Chicago
Ilinois
ABC
Candle and
Bowling Proprietors of America
Woman's International Bowling Congress
Woman Bowler” Magazine
Best Gifts for Father’s Day at Local Stores
Father’s Day approached as Goodykoontz Drug Store and Rexall Store advertised gifts for Dad. Men shaving sets from Yardley Houbigant Stag Old Spice, plus billfolds cards tobacco cigars pipes and high grade pipes. Stores offer wrapping delivery and mailing for Father’s Day purchases.
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Goodykoontz Drug Store
Rexall
Bland
South Streets
Yardley’s
Houbigant’s
Stag
Election of officers after wartime suspension
Election of officers for two, three and one year terms was held marking the first such vote since 1942. Elected for two years were Jeannette Knepprath Milwaukee president Jewell Starr Dallas second vice president Philena Bohlen Los Angeles fifth vice president Alberta Crowe Liverpool executive Pearl Switzer South Bend executive. For three years were Jolia Lasher Albany third vice president Marian Brister Kenosha treasurer Nora Kay Beloit sergeant at arms Ruby Clark Wagner Amarillo executive Margaret Reitz Omaha executive Winifred Berger San Rafael. For one year terms were Berdie Speck St Louis 15th vice president Phyllis Wheeler Council Bluffs fourth vice president Emma Phaler Columbus secretary Ann Ziesse Detroit executive Alma Spring Grand Haven executive Ann Wood Cincinnati executive.
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Will Eeen
Jeannette Knepprath
Milwaukee
Wis
Jewell Starr
Dallas
Tex
Philena Bohlen
Los Angeles
Cal
Sth
Alberta E. Crowe
Liverpool
N. Y
Pearl
Margaret Reitz
Omaha
Neb
Winifred Berger
San Rafael
Berdie Speck
St. Louis
Phyllis Wheeler
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Emma Phaler
Columbus
Ohio
Ann Ziesse
Detroit
Mich
Alma Spring
Grand Haven
Ann Wood
Cincinnati
One Policy For Five Major Hazards At Citizens Agency
A comprehensive dishonesty destruction and disappearance policy covers employee theft forgery and related risks for money and securities inside and outside premises. It promises broad protection including burglary hold up and larceny with added features and lower cost than separate policies. Citizens Underwriters invites inquiry at the Peery building offices, telephone 5159.
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Shaefer
Res
Citizens Underwriters
Peery
Telephone 5159
Warlick Furniture Promises Value Quality and Service
Warlick Furniture promotes answers to homemaker questions on delivery quality and value. The store touts 28 years of reputation for fair dealing and enduring style with modern designs and affordable prices. Rhubarb leaves offer a tip to brighten aluminum pans.
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Warlick Purniture Company
Warlick’s
Warlick Furniture Company
Het Lick
Warlick
Neatford
Surgical Service Plan Nears Start in West Virginia Counties
Surgical Service Inc recently organized plans to begin operation in Mercer and McDowell counties once licensed. W A McCue of Associated Hospitals Inc says forms have been filed and the agency will offer medical surgical and obstetrical benefits on a small monthly payment plan in Mercer McDowell Wyoming and Monroe counties. The plan endorsed by the West Virginia Medical Association and Mercer and McDowell Medical Societies aims to help the public meet unexpected surgical operations while providing protection against sickness and accidents. Officers include Dr C M Scott president Dr G L Straub vice president W A McCue secretary treasurer with a board of doctors and executives from Bluefield Welch Princeton and surrounding areas.
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Surgical Service Inc
Mercer
McDowell
W. A. McCue
Associated Hospitals, Inc
State Insurance Commissioner
Wyoming
Monroe
McCue
Associated ‘Hospitals, Inc
West Virginia Medical Asociation
McDowell Medical
West Virginia
C. M. Scott
Bluefield
G. L. Straub
Welch
Charles Chapman
C. I. Cheyney
R. H. Edwards
J. J. Markell
Princeton
Tri City Company Promises Improved Bus Service
A Tri City Company pledges better daily bus service in Bluefield West Virginia and surrounding areas. Officials cite wartime shortages and traffic by private cars but assure patrons faster schedules and increased buses as new equipment arrives. Cooperation and patience from the public are requested to reach previously untapped routes and maintain reliable service.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Scouts Plan Big Camp Attendance at Roland Virginia
J C Acuff scout executive reports 250 boys signed for summer camping at Boy Scouts Camp Roland Bland Virginia with only a few vacancies. Opening June 30 will include representatives from each West Virginia area council. Improvements include a movie program for bad weather, a post exchange, and a modern refrigeration unit to preserve food supplies.
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J. c. Acuff
Roland
Bland
West Virginia Area Council
Acuff
Free Textbooks For Grades One To Eight Expanded
W. R. Cooke announced that about 60 000 free textbooks will be distributed to students in grades 1 through 8 who are enrolled. The program, continuing since 1941, uses state text book funds. about half the state’s counties now receive allocations while regular bookstores will still sell books to those who prefer to buy. The program adds no extra work for teachers.
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W. R. Cooke
Board of Education
Cook
Scaly Adoeedy
Cooke
School supplies and books to be provided to students
Cooke stated students will supply penis paper and other supplies while texts will be supplied by the school. Book orders were taken at term end and textbooks will reach pupils by the first day of the new term.
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Cooke
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