Elks Lodge Flag Day Observance Set in Bluefield
Bluefield lodge No. 269 and Princeton lodge No. 1459 of the BPO Elks will hold Flag Day ceremonies at the Elks home on Raleigh and Bland streets Monday at 8 p.m. Hugh Ike Shott will give the principal address, with Beaver High School band selections and Henry Fortune vocal numbers backed by Bill Saunders. All members and the public are invited to participate in the annual observance honoring the U S flag and its birth and achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Lodge
Princeton Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
Elks
Raleigh
Bland
Hugh Ike Shott
Bluefield
Beaver High School
Henry Fortune
Bill Saunders
United States
Local rail veterans honor long service and personnel
Conpellors named to succeed E W Woody list includes Charles L Littell of Columbus Ohio and J W Kerlin of Roanoke among veterans with 50 plus years of service. Jenks notes May freight runs 188 sections Norfolk to Columbus to Cincinnati all on time or ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Woody
Pocahontas
L. 8. Petty
Radford
Charles L. Littell
Columbus
Ohio
J. W. Kerlin
Roanoke
Shaffer
Servece & W
Jenks
Edward L. Richardson
Wiliam Strapp
Scioto
Edmonson Earns Masters in Electrical Engineering at V P I
Alfred Glenn Edmonson of Blacksburg completed the Master of Science in electrical engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg June 7. He earlier earned a B S in 1936, was elected Tau Beta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi, and was invited to interview with AT&T in New York for a long lines position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. P. I. Blacksburg
Edmonson
Beaver
Bluefield College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Tau Beta Phi
Phi Kappa Phi
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
New York City
Long Lines
Alfred Glen Edmonson
R. L. Edmonson
Miss Tynes Named Assistant to Pastor at Bland Street Church
Miss Mary Sue Tynes of the city has accepted a position as assistant to Rev W P Eastwood pastor of Bland Street Methodist Church. Trained at Scarritt College for Christian Workers Nashville she has directed Young People's Work and is well qualified for the post. The Vacation Bible School program under Children's Workers will begin at 9 oclock yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sue Tynes
W P. Eastwood
Bland Street
Giant July 4 celebration planned with guard mount and events
The West Virginia National Guard will organize a formal guard mount for July 4 observances. Local organizers including Weinberg and other managers will stage wrestling bouts and big stadium exhibitions. The Big Bluefield Junior Drum corps will perform, and parachute stunts are being arranged with the airport liaison coordinating cooperation with the legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia National Guard
Weinberg
Tran
Big Bluefield
Legion
William H Wade Burial Today
William H Wade 80 a widely known Bluefielder and prominent Masonic leader dies Friday evening at his Giles Street home. Services at 2 pm at Firstee church conducted by Rev Charles E Hodgins assisted by Rev T of the Fist Baptist church. Body to be taken to Christiansburg Virginia for burial with Masons and girls to accompany the motor hearse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Wade
Firstee Church
Charles E. Hodgins
Fist Baptist Church
Christiburg
Mr. Wade
Giles Street
City and Coalfield Items and Templar Funeral Escort
City and Coalfield Items note Silk Linen Navy offerings at special prices from Fretwell's with contact details for Bluefield Business College. A Templar escort for Mercer Lodge 160 will form for the funeral of Right Eminent Sir William H. Wade meeting at the Masonic Temple at 1 15 p.m. funeral at 2 p.m. M. F. Thompson, recorder.
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Templar
Mercer Lodge
William H. Wade
Masonic Temple
F. Thompson
Funeral notice for William H. Wade in Bluefield Lodge
Mercer e No. 160 A. F. and A. M. issue a special communication to conduct the condo funeral for Bro. William H. Wade. Members of Bluefield Lodge No. 85 are asked to assist. By order of the Worshipful Master Norman McDowell, Secretary. Also a Bradley's ad promotes leghorn hens in natural black and brown shapes.
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Mercere No
P of
Bradley's offers new Panama hats and tailored dresses
Bradley's features Panama hats and One and Two Piece tailored dresses ideal for office or vacation. White coats and Van Raalte made hose available. Skull caps displayed for AG customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley’s
van Raalte
Bradley's
Local Petitions and Visits Highlight North Carolina Notes
Miss Thera Lee Hoops of Radford State Teachers College travels to New York and Boston to visit schoolmates. Elma Gie returns from the Cincinnati Academy of Music with her class and is accompanied home by her mother Mrs Gillespie. Mrs Hayes Porterfield and daughter Miss Margaret depart Friday for Charlotte to visit Mr and Mrs J A Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thera Lee Hoops
Radford State Teachers College, East Radioa
New York
Boston
Elma Gie
Cincinnati
Tory of Music
M. Gillespie
Hayes Porterfield
Margaret
Charlotte
N. C
J. A. Williams
Lay Leaders to Speak at Grace Church Service
Grace Methodist will observe laymen's day with two prominent speakers. Hartleynders, Princeton attorney, will address the 11 o'clock service and George B. Halstead will speak at the later service. Rev. Bassidy urges all members to attend as special music enhances both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Hartleynders
Princeton
George B. Halstead
Bassidy
Tail-Waggers Club Offers 24 Hour Lost Dog Service
The Tail-Waggers club announced a 24 hour lost and found service for capital dog owners. A formal invitation asked residents to contribute $1 annually toward social security for less fortunate neighbors, with contact details provided and the club matron on duty by telephone to receive calls about found dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tail-Waggers Club
Washington
Roosevelt
Eggs valued as food source rich in nutrients
The text notes eggs are valuable as food because they contain fats iron proteins small quantities and B.
Christian O V E C Opens Tomorrow At First Christian Church
Arrangements are made for the opening of the Bible school at the First Christian church tomorrow morning at nine o'clock. Attendees up to seventeen years old should come by 8 50 a m if possible. The session lasts three weeks and ends with proper exercises.
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D. V
Grace School Vacation Church program enrolls 213
Under Mrs. R. J. Keyes as general superintendent, Grace Methodist church hosts a Daily Vacation Church school with 213 students. Claudine Crotty and Marie Phillips serve as corresponding secretaries, Elizabeth Bostian as treasurer, and a large staff covers sewing, art, music, and multiple assistants led by June Holt and Ivy Printz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace School
R. J. Keyes
Daily Vacation Church
Grace Methodist Church
Claudine Crotty
Marie Phillips
Elizabeth Bostian
June Holt
Ivy Printz
Hoge McCall Katherine Albright
Kel Dodson
Irene Suiter
Ou L. Albright
William Sear
Concord College to Formally Open New Dormitory Wing
Concord College of Athens will hold a formal opening of the new dormitory wing Wednesday at 8 o'clock. The public is invited to meet officers and inspect the attractive addition during a reception with a large attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord College
Athens
Intervention Sought in Wide Steel Strike
Deputies reopen Newton Steel plant controlled by Republic Steel Corp amid ongoing CIO action. As CIO members gather in a state park near Monroe to hear Van Bittner and Martin, troops divert attention from Monroe and park. Local officials plan traffic control and mobilize civilian police to manage crowds.
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Newton Steel Company
Newton
Republic Steel Corp
CIO
Monroe
Lake Erie
van Bittner
Chicago
Martin
Park
Daniel A. Knaggs
Mayorroe
Hancock Accepted to U S Naval Academy
Dick Hancock son of Mr and Mrs C B Hancock Sussex street has been admitted to the United States Naval academy Annapolis Md He passed the physical last week after qualifying in the mental test at Bluefield college where he completed a two year course Appointment came through Representative John Kee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Hancock
C. B. Hancock
Sussex Street
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Bluefield College
Hancock
John Kee
Whitney ships filly to run at Chicago
John Hay Whitney of New York sent his east champion filly Inhale a thousand miles to Washington Park for the Princess Pat stakes. A photograph finish crowned Well Rewarded at 18 to 1 over Hermana with 23,000 in attendance, as Inhale faded under heavy weight and failed to threaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Hay Whitney
New York
Inhale
Washington Park Race Track
Marie O'Hara
Ethel V. Mars
Milkyay Farm Stables
Hermana
Valdiia
Virginia
Buddy Haas
L. Balascki
Hermann
Haas
Ckleare Epencet
Two More Held In Beer Joint Slaying
Two more suspects are in custody over a fatal beer parlor shooting in Princeton. Witnesses recount Harris firing through a screen, and Mazie Brinkley dying from a heart wound.
Amelia Earhart completes third trans-African hop
Amelia Earhart lands at El Fasher Elfasher Elfasher after a 900 mile leg from Fort Lamy ending Africa segment of her round the world flight. A late start due to shock absorber issues delayed arrival and Khartoum eyed as next Sudan stop before India.
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Elfasher
Sudan
Amelia Earhart
Ourney
Fort Lamy
Africa
Khartoum
Here
India
Six Bodies Found In Closed Hospital Investigated
Philadelphia June 12 An investigation was ordered into the disposal of six bodies found in the basement of the closed Naturopathic hospital. Only five bodies purchased by the hospital are on record. Mayor Davis Wilson said one body appeared to be a woman and others were men. Two children reported noticing a odor at Stand hospital. Former superintendent Thomas J. Goldberg faced $4000 bail on a separate charge. Officials say bodies were for medical purposes and burial plans were incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Mazie
Trian
Harris H
Ing
Frede Puneral Service
Bridgeville
Universal Steel Co
Pittsburgh
John Fredeking
Fam
Princeton
Harrison Street
Virginian
Allen Brinkley
Kelleysville
Philadelphia
Naturopathic Hospital
Pennsylvania State Anatomical Board
Davis Wilson
Stand
Thomas J. Goldberg
Oe Hospital
Liberty
Romar
Wilson
Goldberg
Insurgent Flyers Bomb Bilbao in Fierce Offensive
Heavy fighting persisted at 10 p.m. as insurgent flyers bombed Bilbao and the surrounding area. Reports from the front indicated most zones between Bilbao and the front lines were heavily bombed or shelled during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilbao
Oyeeper
Germany and Italy Agree to Return to Nonintervention Patrol
London reports that Germany and Italy tentatively rejoin the non-intervention patrol over Spain after ships were bombed. A four power subcommittee, under Eden, outlines rules for self defense, safety zones, and joint consultation before retaliation. Opposing views from Russia loom over broader committee involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Italy
Spain
International Non-Intervention Committee
Anthony Eden
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Count Dino Grandi
Charles Corbin
Europe
Mediterranean
Almeria
Russia
Grea
Britain
France
Fire damages Beverly apartments in Charles Town
In Charles Town West Virginia investigators report an early morning blaze of undetermined origin caused 3000 to 4000 dollars in damage to the Beverly apartments. The incident occurred on June 12 and prompted fire department response. The report notes the property sustained substantial damage with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
Jefferson County
W. Va
Beverly
Paw Paw Seeks Municipal Water System OK
Paw Paw asked the public service commission for permission to install a municipal water system in a move to improve local utilities. The request was submitted in Charleston, West Virginia, on June 12.
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Paw Paw
OWN
Charleston
W. Va
Public Service Commision
Lawhead Named to Police Board in Princeton Area
The governor named Lawhead to the Princeton police board joining John Predeking and H B Pearis. Boards in Bluefield and Charleston were filled as part of West Virginia expansion under a 1937 act mandating examinations and nonpartisan appointments with terms set by appointing bodies.
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Princeton
John Predeking
Fraternal Order of Police
H. B. Pearis
New River
The
Virginian Railway
Princeton Chamber of Commerce
Bluefield
Holt
Twany
West Virginia
Praternal Order of Police
Chamber of Commerce
Order of Police
Force
Beckley
John P. Bonner
Clarksburg
Ralph Head
Elkins
Harry B. Moore
Fairmont
Frank E. Kuhn
Grafton
Paul Malone
Hinton
R. C. Hamilton
Huntington
F. C. Leftwich
Keyser
Marshall H. Carrier
Martingsburg
J. Roy Nadenhouseh
Moragntown
H. A. Davidson
Moundsville
Lawrence Trimble
Parkersburg
Robert S. Widemeir
Richwood
W. A. Hamilton
South Dalkelch
J. Randolph
Wellsburg
J. P. McMullen
Weston
James T. Cox
Wheeling
E. Holden
Williamson
Carr
Hampden Sydney Summer Session Opens At Bluefield
Hampden Sydney college opens its ninth nine week summer session at Bluefield college with registration at 9 a m and classes starting Tuesday. Dr Edwin C Wade Bluefield president predicts enrollment will exceed last year as nine week courses offer full semester credit and teacher certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampden- Sydney College
Bluefield College
Edwin C. Wade
Hampden- Sydney
Hampden-Sydney
Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
United States
Eggleston
Proneans
Hamarmoden
Sydney
Edwin Cade
H. B. Overcash
Wage
E Louthan
iCvacaee
D. M. Allan
Ro © Beale
W. H. Bell
E. M. Berry
Bluefield
F. H. Hart
Sanders
Business Administration
E. Trent
Ponce i
Bhashee A. Co. Wilson
M. R. Louthan
Assisteyo
Planning Board Aids Solons with New Aid Formula Study
The planning board, under C. E. Cornwell, surveys traffic and reviews a school aid formula. It has its own experts and awaits a full compilation of related ante data before a meeting is scheduled.
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Ephaets
C. E. Cornwell
Aan
Richlands Fiddlers Contest Set For Sunday
The Richlands Rotary club and Athletic association sponsor an old fiddlers contest in Richlands next Sunday June 20 from 2 30 to 7 30. Contestants include Lyle Keeney and others from WHIS Grand Old Opera and local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands Groups
Richlands Rotary Club and Athletic Association
Richlands
Lyle Keeney
Clay
Sarah
Sally
Sam
Kirk McGhee
Grand Old Opera
WSN
Marie
Marked Tree Counts as Arkansas Town Name
A concise note identifies Marked Tree as the name of a town in Arkansas, confirming its geographic designation within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
License Plate Service Opens June 15 for 1937-38 Tags
The Bluefield Automobile Club offers a 24 hour license plate service starting June 15 for 1937-38 plates. Applications go to Charleston each evening and return by bus the same day. check certificates and ensure licenses cover the correct car to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Automobile Club
Licens
Arese
Charleston
Bluefield
Missing Society Heiress Alice Parsons Feared Slain
Police fear for the safety of heiress Alice Parsons of Stony Brook after she vanished from a Brooklyn rooming house. An apparent ransom note demanded $25 000 or she would be harmed. Her husband William Parsons, a poultry farmer, urged police to delay searching to give abductors time to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ova
Stony Brook
William H. Rsons
Parsons
Duiies
Aid Office to Be Set Up in Pineville
John 8 Lambert of the Wyoming county public assistance council announces the council will separate from Raleigh county and establish its own office in Pineville starting July 1. The move follows a suggestion by the state department of public assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
W. Va
John 8. Lambert
Wyoming County Public Assistance Council
Raleigh County Council
State Department of Public Assistance
Potential Genius Undergoes Eye Restore Operation
Des Moines June 12 Surgeons at Mercy hospital announced 3 year old Carol Lynn Rowe blind since birth underwent surgery to remove a blood clot at the base of the brain optic nerve. Doctors hope relief of pressure will restore her sight though success cannot be guaranteed and months may pass before any clear result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Mercy Hospital
Carol Lynn Rowe
Carol Lynn
Kenneth W. Rowe
Creston
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Elks Lodges
Princeton and
Alfred Glenn Edmonson
Miss Tynes
Bland ST. Church
Bluefield Business College
Bailey Building
W.H. Cunningham
Knights Templar
Grace Church
Christian O.V.E.C
South Bluefield Bible School
Trinity
Westminster
First Baptist
Episcopal
First Presbyterian
Col Avenue Baptist
First Fan
Church of God
Irene Weaver
Secreyear
Gladys Udy
B. Harry
W. H. Hinchee
Kathleen Peck
Gretta Ales
Mary Laird
U. S. Naval Academy
Whitney
First Methodist Church
Narrows
French
Nell Hale
Phyllis Bane
Ferne Coburn
Mary Leta Johnson
Harold Hale
Nellie Wheeler
Laverna Kingrea
Mary Grey Brown
Frances Stafford
Ashley Herbert
Glenda Clevenger
Danise Correll
Frances Lovell
Cecil Wilkerson
Brinkley
Charles B. Davis, Jr
Glen Lyn
Jones
Bolten
Amelia
Lawhead
Planning Board
Solons
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