Three Giles County Towns To Hold Municipal Elections
In Giles County Virginia three towns Narrows Glen Lyn plan municipal elections for a single day. Voters in all three towns are urged by mayors to exercise their voting privilege. In Rich Creek the Youth Fellowship met and elected officers led by Ruth Mann as president and Geneva Scaggs as vice president.
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Giles
Narrows
Glen Lyn
Tnc
Rich Creek Youth Fellowship
Ruth Mann
Geneva Scaggs
Emogene Hudson
Betty Conner
Bayne Conner
Women circle meetings and scrap paper drive noted
Circle No 1 meets at 2 30 with Mrs H W Jennelle Circle No 2 meets Monday with Mrs J M The women s circle precedes the meeting Tuesday evening in the church recreation room with a covered dish in the church dining room at 6 30 Waste paper shipped On May 30 a railroad car of scrap paper was sent to Covington weighing 23 500 pounds gathered in Narrows Glen Lyn and Rich Creek by Boy Scouts and Future Farmers of America The drive relies on householders who saved monthly collections and town merchants who moved scrap to the post office box Next house to house collection is June 14 urging rounds up of old newspapers magazines and cardboard boxes for the boys The pulp shortage continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Narrows
Glen Lyn
Rich Creek
Boy Scouts
Future Farmers of America
Tazewell Conference Attended by Local Church Members
The Tazewell District conference at Bluefield was attended by Mrs. W A Wilk inson Mrs K M Hale Rev and Mrs Harrell M Russell and J L Dillon Dillon led the laymans address and was re elected associate lay leader and chair of Christian education. The session featured Holston conference presidents and was joined by Grover Gregory Guy Richa and several local girls and counselors including Mrs J Haven Hoge Jr and Mrs Eugene ette guiding the youths.
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Tazewell
Bluefield
W. A. Wilkinson
K. M. Hale
Harrell M. Russell
J. L. Dillon
Dillon
Christian Education
Eges
Holston
Grover Gregory
Guy Richa
Lois Anne Warren
Edna Anne Smith
Joyce Munsey
Connie Woodson
Mary Anne Dawson
Sarah Brown
Marguerite Kessler
Peggy Neal
Connie Newton
Ruth Mullens
Lorraine Kingrea
Christine Winn
J. Haven Hoge, Jr
Eugeneette
County religious education drive reports $1 391 raised
The county association heard Rev. M Russell lead Slccktown and Rev Henry Reynolds announce 1391 collected toward an 1800 budget for weekday school religious education. A schedule of pulpit exchanges across area churches was announced with no extra expense beyond visiting ministers’ entertainment.
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Pearisburg
Glen Lyn
Carson Wright
Pearisburge Presbyterian
Floyd T. Holland
Shady Grove Methodist
J. E. Guthrie
Newport Lutheran
A. B. Wing
Narrows Baptist
C. O’ferrell Thompson
Narrows Methodist
R. L. Parks
Big Stoney Creek
Giles County Red Cross ships 75.60 dressings to Louisville depot
On June 3 the Giles County chapter of the American Red Cross surgical dressings department shipped 75.60 dressings to the Medical Day Officer in Louisville Kentucky. Quotas for the county have been large in recent months and will increase as materials move overseas. In Pearsburg a Junior Woman's Club meeting at Miss Betty Cooper's home featured Miss Dorothy Younige and a Virginia State Police talk on public safety. The group planned a future fundraiser sale.
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Giles County
Amerag Red Cross
Louisville
Pearlsburg
Betty Cooper
Dorothy Younige
Margaret Hackett
Set
Hedrick
Virginia
Junior Woman's Club
Club Hosts War Drive Meeting At Theatre
Defense stamps and bonds were sold in the lobby during a theater sale of chances as part of the War Drive. Plans for a July picnic were announced and club by laws were revised. Hostesses served refreshments before adjournment.
Philomathian Book Club Picnic Surprise Gift Night
A Philomathian Book Club picnic at the Fla near Pearisburg drew members and spouses including D C and Mrs Ross Wright and Arizona guests. The event marked the seven wedding anniversary of the president, with J W Weisner and Mr Weisner presenting a surprise gift to Mr and Mrs Weisner.
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Philomathian Book Club
Fla
Pearisburg
Eee
D.C
Ross Wright
Arizona
J. W. Weisner
Weisner
Tea at the Folsom Home Hosted by Mrs Folsom and Mrs Hinrichs
Mrs Noel J Folsom and Mrs R R Hinrichs hosted a seated tea from 3 to 5 at the Folsom home. The event welcomed neighborhood families and parents including Mr and Mrs E B Gregory, with pastel flowers decorating the rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel J. Folsom
R. R. Hinrichs
Folsom
Circle meets at First Baptist church with program theme His Mighty Acts
The Business Womens circle of the First Baptist church met Wednesday evening. Miss Nina Thigpen presented the program on His Mighty Acts with participants Miss Thi, Mrs. A C Shull Jr., and Ashley Herbert. Mrs. L C Chali presided over the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Womens Circle
The
First Baptist Church
Nina Thigpen
Thi
A. C. Shull, Jr
Ashley Herbert
L. C. Chali
Halé entertains Winn family before Roanoke move
Mr and Mrs Ralph Halé hosted a dinner Tuesday for the H J Winn family prior to their move to Roanoke. Ten guests were served with garden flower miniatures as decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Halé
H. J. Winn
Roantke
Woman's Missionary Society Meeting at First Baptist
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. A L French. H Dewey Spangler led the Mid-America program and plans were made for Vacation Bible School. The group presented Mrs. French with a leatherette card case as she moves to King WV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
A. L. French
H. Dewey Spangler
Mid-America
Henry G. Reynolds
W. Va
My People
Circle No 1 Women’s group notes and personals
Circle No 1 of the Women’s Society of Christian Service met with Mrs. E Woodson and discussed Rural Work in Mexico. The issue included a surprise birthday cake for Mrs. Spencer and reports on recent fund totals. The Personal items list multiple visits travels and news of members and relatives, with several local and regional connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
E . Woodson
D. F. Hale
S. L. Kinger
Mexico
F. R. Seen
Spencer
Jerry L
Wilkinson
Hopkins
Ernestine Priddy
Weekend visits and travels across Wytheville and Bluefield
Local notes list numerous residents visiting relatives and traveling for leisure. Families at Wytheville, Bluefield, and Roanoke share weekends with kin, while others return from Huntington and Richmond. Several births, engagements, and employment moves are noted, including Miss Anita Jarvis visiting before tech summer session and Hazel Campbell taking a summer post with the armed services in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wytheville
Oea
Aees Fear
Soa Sut
Reais
Beathe
O. H. Hall
Co. R Adair
C. A. Brown
A Floyd Graly
Bluefield Sanimum
Barbara Adair
Madison College
Little
Aess
F. Hastewood
Phyllis Culp
Aouaane
W. E. Culp
Portsmouth
David Bod
Ratcliffe
Katie Campbell
Pauline R Williams
T. F. Massie
Rich Creek
C. B Williams
Graham
N.C
Fan Wright
Pauline R W Liems
Anarrows
E. D Coburn
New York City
W. O. Coburn and Son Department Store
Hazel Campbell
Armed Service
Washington, D. C
Seven Million Pairs Shoes to be Sold Ration-Free
The Office of Price Administration announced a national odd lot sale from July 10 to July 29 offering about seven million pairs of shoes with no rationing. Mens and womens footwear and boys sizes 1 to 6 are included, but children’s and misses’ styles are excluded. Prices will be at least 25 percent below June 1 levels.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Free Trial Offer for Asthma Relief in Summer
If heat dust and muggy air cause wheezing and restless nights send for a free trial of a remarkable asthma method from Frontier Asthma Co. No matter where you live or prior remedies, you can try this free trial at no cost. Address Frontier Asthma Co. 408N Frontier Bldg. 462 Niagara St. Buffalo 1 NY.
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Frontier Asthma Co
Frontier Bidg
Niagara St
Buffalo
N. Y
Recount in Princeton for Republican county court nominees
County court commissioner begins recounting votes for Republican nominees for Mercer County Court. Official canvass shows Clifton Bailey leading Ray B Cheatwood by fourteen votes. June meeting approved budget for Mercer extension. agenda includes agents Ruth Hurst W W Hamilton and stenographer Mildred Flanagan. Bowles authorized to marry in state. $1500 bond posted. Notaries Penn Scott Johnson of Bluefield approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Bailey
Matonka
Ray B. Cheatwood
Elgood
Farm Bureau
Mercer Extension Office
W. W. Hamilton
Ruth Hurst
Mildred Flanagan
Charles C. Bowles
J. B. Copenhaver
J. J. Penn
Luther G. Scott
Glenn Johnson
Bluefield
Princeton Society Meeting Change Notice
The Princeton Quota club announces a meeting this evening at 6 30 PM at the leg avenue replacing the Virginia hotel. Please note change of venue and time.
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Princeton
Leg Avenue
Virginian Hotel
Queen Esther Circle Plans Final Meeting of Church Year
The Queen Esther circle of the first Christian church will meet tonight at 8 o clock at Mrs. W. P. Kraushnar’s Thorn Street home. This will be the last meeting of the church year and new officers will be elected at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
First Christian Church
W. P. Kraushnar
Thorn Street
Mountain Laurel Council Meeting Tonight at Walker Hall
Mountain Laurel council 53 will meet at 7 30 in Walker hall. Urgent attendance requested as important council business will be discussed.
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Mountain Laurel Council
Walker Hall
St Agnes Guild to Meet at Margaret White's Home
The St Agnes guild of the Episcopal church will meet tonight at 7 30 at the home of Margaret White on Circle Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Agnes Guild
St. Agnes Guild of the
Episcopal Church
Margaret White
Circle Drive
Circle 4 Presbyterian Auxiliary Meets in June
Circle 4 of the Presbyterian auxiliary led by Mrs H B Wells conducted its June meeting with Mrs W B Morefield as hostess. Mrs W 8S Dangerfield gave a devotional and program. After business the hostess served ice cream and coffee to fourteen members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Auxiliary
H. B. Wells
W. B. Morefield
Dangerfield
Princeton Veterans Aid at Memorial Building Today
George Alderson deputy state service officer will spend today and Wednesday in Princeton to help county war veterans with claims and insurance adjustments. At the Royal theatre Harriet Hilliard and Peter Cockson perform in Swingtime Johnny with seven Andrews Sisters songs and two numbers by Miss Hilliard. At the Mercer theatre Spencer Tracy and Irene Dunne star in A Guy Named Joe, in a tribute to men in the air force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Alderson
Memorial
Princeton
the Royal
Harriet Hilliard
Peter Cockson
Johnny
Andrews Sisters
Royal Theatre Today
Miss Hilliard
Mitch Ayres
Mercer
Spencer Tracy
Irene Dunne
Guy
Joe
Mercer Theatre
Cast Includes Van Johnson and Barry in County Park Prospect
State conservation commissioners visit this county on July 7-8 to inspect a Camp Creek site three miles from the highway, 19-21, proposed as a State park and game refuge. Alabama Gunter named administrator of Paul C. Gunter estate in the county clerk’s office with a $1,000 bond, sureties Clifford Shrewsbury and Forest E. Beggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
Camp Creek
Alabama
Gunter
Paul C. Gunter
Clifford Shrewsbury
Forest E. Beggs
Elks Plan Flag Day Program Wednesday Night
Princeton Elks will host a Flag Day observance in the lodge room on Douglas Street at 8 PM Wednesday. Judge F Morton Wagner will be the principal speaker with a program featuring processional exercises, a history of the flag, altar service, songs, and an address on America.
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Princeton Elks
Elks
Douglas Street
F. Morton Wagner
W. I. Herrin
Ellis
Leslie E. Gadd
Esquire and Officers
Princeton Personal Notices Span Family Visits and Travel
Miss Bernie Daling visits relatives in Belington and Akron as she travels with family. Mrs J B F Yoak Jr and daughters return from visiting relatives with Dr Yoak and Miss Jean Yoak escorting them home to Logan. Hovatter family returns to Fairmont after visiting Highland avenue. Mrs Connor and children from Inverness stay with Orita Booker. Mrs Oxley and daughter visit E F Rumburg and Orita Booker. A shipyard uses the world’s largest cold thermos bottle at 297 degrees below zero for welding and burner work.
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T. A. Mansfield
Nova Scotia
Canada
T. A. Ragsdale
Mabel Ragsdale
Kenbridge
Tom Ragsdale
Blacksburg
Harry C. Ragsdale
E. G Simmons
E. M. Hale
McComas
U.D.C
W. G. Gwinn
W. C
American Medical Association
Lambert
J. H. Lambert
University of Ilinois
Urbana
Ill
Peg
Patricia Chariton
Roanoke
J. E. Sharnton
MacArthur
Hat Montague
H. Peck
Oteanwasa
Oteen
N. C
Thomas Priddy
Lois Whittaker
Eccleston
E. L. Shootey
Ooteon Brengle
Cumberland Md
R. Finley Thorvson
Thomason
B. T. Sells
Tazewel
Harre
Russell
G R. Fall
Ruth “Irk
Radford Stet Teachers College
Ralph Hale
Norfolk
Christine
Sten
Bernie Daling
W. W. Rogers
Highland Avenue
L. D. Cross
Belington
Akron
Ohio
T. E. Shillingburg
J. B. F. Yoak
Dr. Yoak
Jean Yoak
Logan
Betty Yoak
A. W. Hovatter
Fairmont
Mr. Hovatter
D. J. Hovatter
Peegy Ann
Larry
Inverness
Pla
Conner
Orita Booker
Harrison S
Richard Oxley
Dai*'ter
Lynn Lee
Charleston
Oxley
E. F. Rumburg
Liquor Possession Case Leads to Fine and Jail Time
A raid near Pinnacle Rock led to Percy Martin and Jesse Hopkins being charged with liquor possession. Martin faced one and a half gallons of moonshine in possession and sixty days in jail, while Hopkins, also colored, was arrested on Route 419 after a collision. Hopkins paid $10 plus costs for driving on the wrong side on a curve, and Win McKinney received a $25 fine for reckless driving after the Sunday collision on Route 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Place
Pinnacle Rock
William DeMoss
C. C. Christian Ana
Sheri Charles McGuie
Percy Martin
Lal Ween
Carr Monnay
Jesse Hopkins
Lindside
Aigu
Christian
Deput
McGuire
Claude Moses
Princeton
Hopkins
C. C. Elmor
Win McKinney
Trate C. C. Elmore
McKinney
Ian Christian
Conleyite
County Probation Officers Named
Recommended by county officials and appointed by Judge F Morton Wagner the juvenile court named Mrs Lida Taliaferro Mrs Ruth Sappington and Mrs Bessie B Rice as county probation officers. The appointees are department employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lida Talliaferro
Ruth Sappington
Bessie B. Rice
F. Morton Wagner
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Herbert Brown
Bridge Club
Eugo
Harry C
James Terry
J. W. Rockett
I. F. Saunders, Jr
W. D. Trout
Rockett
Ne Pndy
H. W.jennelle
Circle No
J. M
Vem Womens
Pure &T
Mee
America
Missionary Society
DIAL
Bluefield, West VA
Princeton News
Princeton Society
Shumate
Mercer and
Third Sts
Princeton, W. VA
van Johnson
Lionel Barrymore
Barry
Ethel Williams
James Gleason
Elks Plan Flag
ROYAL
Vo Va Ks
AN -O-m
Princeton Finance Company
Old First National Bank Building
Court House
Union Heating & Plumbing CO
Mercer St
Cornelia’s
Walker St
Goodykoontz
Rock ‘Street
Lilly Land Co
Coats & Suits
Coats
Atlantic
New Sedford
Mass
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Salem
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Rockland
Chicago
T. Cotton
Mich
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Cincinnati
Sertom
Setimore
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Pocahontas Fuel Company Incorporated
ONE Broadway
New York
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