Kentucky Hills Song Festival Opens in Ashland
In Ashland Kentucky the Kentucky Hills festival begins with songs celebrating joyful living and honoring the departed. The event features performances on a wooden stage near the century old ee House in the Wood and centers on the Traipsin' Woman Jean Thomas known as a court reporter who sparked mountain singing gatherings.
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Ashland
Kentucky Hills
Sylvan Ting
Muse
Jean|homas
Stucky Mountains
No 10 and 287 Pave Stores
Local reports note stalled paving projects at two stores numbered 10 and 287, with delays affecting storefront access and customer traffic. Details remain unclear on funding and approval timelines.
Father-Son Fete at Calvary Baptist Bluefield Saturday
A father son banquet is set for Saturday night at Calvary Baptist Church Bluefield to honor fathers on the eve of Father’s Day. The Rev Monroe Dodson will lead singing and Rev Jim Davidson will speak along with Pastor Dr Harry Alban. Sunday morning service at 10 45 will feature a homecoming memorial and hear West Virginia missionary Rev John Snedden speak. Young boys and teens join the morning program and the church choir, all male, is directed by Bill Smith.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Bluefield
Church Assembly
Monroe Dodson
Union Mission
Jim Davidson
Calvary
Peru
Harry Alban
John Snedden
West Virginia
Missionary of Baptist Churches
Bill Smith
The Law and You Pre Trial Conference
Public service column outlines what happens at a pre trial conference. Explains purpose, participants, and expectations for attorneys and clients in West Virginia court procedures. Provides guidance on preparation and potential outcomes of the conference.
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West Virginia
New War Gas Being Tested In Army Trials
A new tear gas derived from British and American research is undergoing Army tests with volunteers. It causes severe eye and respiratory irritation but reportedly does not injure lungs. It dissipates quickly in fresh air and may aid training even if not used in combat.
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Chemical Warfare Service
U.S. Army
Army
Plant cuttings for April propagation to place outside later
The article advises taking cuttings in April for house plants so they can be set outdoors by late May. It lists geraniums coleus fuchsia and other flowering plants as suitable for starting cuttings.
Red Men Elect State Officers At Williamson Convention
Bluefield members named to key posts in the Improved Order of Red Men and the Degree of Pocahontas at the state convention held at the Mountaineer Hotel in Williamson. Mike Fisher named great trustee and WV delegate for the September Great Council Session in Atlanta. New officers listed for Pocahontas and Red Men with several Bluefield attendees. The 1961 meeting date set for Huntington.
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Improved Order of Red Men
Degree of Pocahontas
Mountaineer
Williamson
Maud Wilson
Parkersburg
Pocahontas Mae Reffeitt
Huntington
Wenonah Cena Cremeans
Minnehaha Edna Lynch
Dunbar
Daisy Yeich
Nitro
Wampum
Ruth Paden
Madeline Archer
Elma Rutherford
Tepee
Fannie Campbell
Charleston
Forest
Beulah Justice
Taylorsville
Lorraine Myers
Newhall
Red Men
Vernon Cremeans
Sagamore Hubert Brewster
Sagamore
J. F Adkins
Rufus Justice
Sanap
C. L. Smith
Princeton
Paul Murphy
Howard Hastings
Forest Ray Berry
Martinsburg
B. F. Jones
Elmer Chapman
Orchestra Leader Praises Concertina As Greatest Instrument
An orchestra leader declares the concertina the greatest of all instruments, noting that much depends on perspective and how one views the instrument. The quip follows a playful line about how it is all ac cordion to interpretation.
Summer Registration At Bluefield State College Announced
Summer session at Bluefield State College runs June 3 to August 1 with pre registration hours 8 to 4 weekdays and 9 to 12 Saturdays. Courses include education, engineering, liberal arts, science, reading and art workshops for teachers, plus Civil Defense and UN topics.
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Bluefield Mate College
E. W. Browne
Louise Thompson
Charleston
Harriet Brock
New York City
United Nations
Visiting parents return for Bluefield District conference
The Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Lawrence of Riverfield Virginia will return from vacation by June 18 to attend the Planning Conference of the Bluefield District of the Methodist Church at Beth El Methodist Church. They are visiting families in Memphis Tennessee and Mississippi.
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J. W. Lawrence
Rivefield
Bluefield
Methodist Church
Bethel Methodist Church
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
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Mantellate Glass
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C. D Bowlings
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Katie Bowling
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Temp Automatic
Ate Refrigeration Co, Inc
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Electric Pty 3
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Athens, W. VA
Parker Bros
Alderson, W. VA
Quillen Lumber & Supply
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Bowling Furniture Co
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Keystone
Charles Budnick Howe
Matoaka
Corvin’s Continental Store
Meadowbridge
Thomas Howe
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W.W. B. F. White Sons
Tazewell, VA
Tazewell Furn. & Appliance Co
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Mahone’s Radio Shop
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