Scout Camporee Draws 175 Scouts at Bluefield Field
The annual Bluefield district Boy Scouts Camporee at Municipal Stadium showcased 175 scouts and leaders over two days. Competitions included first aid, fire building, chariot and wall scaling events, plus a Scout-O-Ramp ceremony led by H. H. Stuckman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Boy Scouts of America
Yester
H. H. Stuckman
George K. Theising
Jack A. Krees
Jesse Michelson
P. B. Durrell
Lambert Arrington
Ms Neckerchief
Cop 26
Midway
W. P. Hawkins
Harry School
P.T. A
Bland
J. Alien Snyder
Bland Kiwanis Club
Aubrey Stowers
Bland Street
Ray Patterson
Kiwanis Club
Andy Easley
Trinity Methodist Church
Jimmy Bobbitt
Roland
Camp Roland
Pioneer Telephone Man Is Honored By Group
W A Pankey vice president and general manager of Bluefield Telephone Co. received a life membership from the West Virginia chapter of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Presentations were made by Samuel J Richards. others honored include Col John J Lincoln and D J Strother with more awards expected. The Bluefield system began in 1893 with Pankey arriving in 1897. the firm grew to serve the Pocahontas coalfields and nearby Virginia communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Gish
Bluefield Telephone Company
West Virginia
The
Telephone Pioneers of America
W. A. Pankey
Telephone Pioneers Organization
Samuel J. Richards
Col
John J. Lincoln
Elkhorn
D. J. F. Strother
Welch
Fred M. Hawley
Bluefield
Mr. Pankey
W. P. Hawley
Pankey
Lynchburg
Graham
Princeton
Athens
Hawley
Bramwell
Bane Oe Vie Pers
Horn
Mrs. R V McGuire Hosts Circle No 2 Meeting
In Wilcoe West Virginia on Friday last Mrs R V McGuire entertained Circle No 2 at her home. Guests included Mrs Car Kely, Mrs D C Arnold, Mrs B A Grubb and Mrs C R Blanchard. Mrs A S Grubb taught a Bible study from Matthew. Mrs F H Martin led the refreshment program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcoe
W. Va
R. V. McGuire
Circle No. 2
Car Kely
Mesdames
D. C. Arnold
A Grubb
C. R. Blanchard
A. S Grubb
F. H. Martin
Bible School Under Rev McGuire Brings Joy to Children
A Bible school directed by Rev. R. V. McGuire has featured children studying the Book of Acts with help from Mesdames F. H. Martin W. T. Davis D. C. Arnold and Misses Elinor Davis and Elizabeth Lindsey. The students made booklets for shut in children, played games, and enjoyed the school immensely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. McGuire
F. H. Martin
W. T. Davis
D. C. Arnold
Elinor Davis
Elizabeth Lindsey
Wilcoe Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs. Kailing Home
The Wilcoe Sewing Circle gathered Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. 2. E. Kailing. Pollyannas were exchanged and refreshments served to Mesdames George Cheeks, D. C. Arnold, T. J. Kelly Sr., Carl Kelly, W. D. Liddle, ert McKinister and J. H. Row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcoe
2. E. Kailing
George Cheeks
D. C. Arnold
T. J. Kelly
Carl Kelly
W. D. Liddle
Ert McKinister
J. H. Row
Mrs. E S Kailing and relatives travel to Abingdon
Mrs. E S Kailing with daughter Norma Lee and Mrs. Bessie Collette left last Sunday for Abingdon Virginia to spend time with Mrs Kailing’s sisters. Mrs L L Nash and Mrs Tom Rudy left Friday to accompany them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Kailing
Norma Lee
Bessie Collette
Abingdon
Kailing
L. L. Nash
Tom Rudy
Local Social Notes of Virginia Travel and Visits
Mrs. Nashs daughter Betty Jean traveled to Roanoke Virginia then took a train to Washington DC to visit her grandmother Mrs Stacy Stone. Mrs Pred Sarver spent last weekend with her mother Mrs James Brumfield of Williamson and returned accompanied by her nephew. Mrs Frank Smith left Monday for vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs W A Williams of Bluefield and relatives in Staunton. Mr and Mrs J H Wilkes returned this week from Blackwater Virginia where they visited relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Sanitarium
Eugene Tate
W. C. Edwards
McComas
W. Va
W. D. Haynes
Williams
W. H. Haynes
Roanoke
Raymond Gibson
Judith Gail
Corp
Clarence Cowen
Glenn Scott
Cecil Cowan
Dorothy Haynes
Betty Jane
June Frith
Glade Hill
J. G. Newbold
Washington, D. C
J. G. Osborne
T. G. Osborne
Herman
Edmund Woody
FE. W. Woody
Charleston
Elizabeth Woody
Athens
Woody
Leonard Cole
Columbus
Ohio
Roland Toy
Elva Pasley
Bobby Paskel
C. W. Paskel
Peggy Freeman graduates from Ward Belmont preparatory program
Miss Peggy Freeman daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Freeman graduates from the Ward Belmont school Nashville Tenn Circle No 1 of WSCS meets at Mrs T J Thompson with eleven members and two visitors New member welcomed Mrs Cora Johnson leads program Circle 3 meets with Mrs Buford Maxey revival services at local Methodist church show strong interest Reverend Russell from Narrows leads singing Pastor Paskel preaches powerful sermons Capt A N Shultz and family hear from Paul after eighteen months in captivity via the International Red Cross
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramwell
W. Va
Peggy Freeman
Ernest Freeman
Ward-Belmont School
Nashville
Tenn
WSCS
T. J. Thompson
Lester
Clift Yards
Cora Johnson
McKinley Stacey
Mason Kelly
Russell
Narrows
Paskel
Paul Shultz
A. N. Shultz
Paul
The
International Red
Cross Capt Schultz a Japanese prisoner in the Philippines
News notes from Bluefield area detail residents and visitors. Capt Schultz is identified as a prisoner of the Japanese on the Philippine islands. The section lists multiple locals, visits, and social events at the Bluefield sanitarium and surrounding towns, including deployments and family news.
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Cross
Shultz
Philippine Islands
Sons Transferred and Illness Noted in Local News
Ralph is to be transferred from a warship in the Pacific to an advanced yeoman school in Pearl Harbor. Gene Shrader, son of Mr and Mrs H M Shrader, has been ill in recent days. Mrs Raymond West and children visited Mrs Myrtle Butt on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Gene
H. M. Shrader
Raymond West
Myrtle Butt
Miss Helen Tabor Group to Meet Wednesday Afternoon
The W. C. 8 will meet Wednesday at 2 p m at a home of Justin Sackett with Mrs E F P Bratton in charge of the lesson. Princeton R 1 lists Helen Tabor as a participant.
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Princeton, R
Helen Tabor
W. 8
Wil
Justin Sackett
E. F P. Bratton
Book Study at Church on Peace Topic Led by Rev Rhody
The W. 8. C. held a Tuesday book study at the church from 10 a m to 3 p m on the subject Peace. Rev F E Rhody led an interesting and instructive lesson with an afternoon evotional service. A covered dish luncheon for about twenty members followed. The Green View church society members were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. F. Rhody
Green View Church
Questa
Parkersburg Social News Notes
Miss Mildred Bradley of Parkersburg has been the guest of Mrs. Earl Hager for several days. Miss Nedra Tabor is confined to her home with mumps, with Mrs. Earl Hager and daughter assisting at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Bradley
Parkersburg
Earl Hager
Nedra Tabor
Roanoke Social Notices andmilitary Visit Highlights
Elizabeth Ann and Miss Penare Bradley visited Mr and Mrs W Price and Miss Gertrude Datiely of Roanoke during the first week. Pfc Joe Wagner stationed with the U S Army in California is spending his furlough with home folks here. The first balloon ascent in America occurred in Philadelphia in 1793.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ann
Penare’ Bradley
W. Price
Gertrude Datieley
Roanoke
Pfc
Joe Wagner
U. S. Army
California
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Municipal Stadium
COX
Shge Repair Dept
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Hinton
Pocahontas
Virginia
Mercer County
Bible School
J. PF. Thornton
Circle No
Buford Maxey
Bluefield & Vicinity
ImMjPesa
Imperial
Sheppard
Shaman’s Men’s Store
Pruett’s Pure Oil
R. H. Powell
Mademoiselle Shop
Roman's Market
S & H Green
Coopers News
Woman's Society of Christian Service
B. A. Martin
D. F. McMullin
N. D. Perdue
C. C. Niswander
W. J. Harris
Edward Niswander
Alene McMullin
Concord College
Pauline Atkins
Helen Niswander
Donald Niswander
Baltimore
Norma Martin
Frances Niswander
Alexandria
Buford Williams
Ramona Lee
Fred Byrd
Darwin Douglas
Ciara Sizemore
Tom Sizemore
Lucile
Elizabeth Wiliams
Minnie Williams
Marcus Goins
U. S
Frances Jones
Clarence Davidson
Kenneth
Roger
Anna
Imogene Byrd
Raven
Judy Cox
Raven, Va
Anna Byrd
Shelby Jean
Stuart
Joe Reeves
Shirley Blackburn
Helen
Fred
Jim
Billy Foster
Uncle
Sam
Charlie Foster
Richard
Jack
Don Jones
Per
Ee. Ae
Allen Edmonds
POST
Laquall
ESTEE
America
Philadelphia
Pia E Yi
Thomecan
Spreq
Wire
Pat Swan
Covoet
Uniterm
Crae
SPRED
the Bailey Lumber CO
Mullens, Matoaka and
War
Va, Grandy and Wytheville
Mullens
Matoaka
Virginie Grundy
Wytheville
Flintrote
Tareren
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