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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
6
An unidentified motorist and a Union ticket agent reported that two cars were crushed when train sections were moved after the train struck the automobile. The driver’s identity could not be ascertained.
City progress on Wayne street paving nears Carter street and work on the Bland street entrance near A. L. Watkins' undertaking establishment should finish soon. City Manager Emory Mitchell noted delays stemmed from 1939 improvements, with four homes and two apartments located on the extension about 100 yards south of College avenue.
Bluefield State College visiting group from Glatto attends lunch with president H. L. Dick ason touring college buildings. Attendees include Mrs Emma Lewis Mary Tatum Mrs Lula Harris Miss Ethel Tatum Mrs Charity Williams and Mrs Lon I Wreghht. O W Hunter chairs Mercer district committee inviting county men to the White sections event. Father’s Day program set for Sunday at John Stewart Church.
Men and women are invited to hear these addresses with the invitation extended to the young men and women of the community. The music will be rendered by a special men's choir directed by William P. Green.
Bethel A M E members will gather this afternoon at 5 o'clock for a church meeting. A special program is planned tonight at 8 o'clock at the Christian church with the public invited.
Unified services at First Christian begin 9 45 and close 11 15. The comm service and anthem will continue on the first Sunday of Gapteacher with ongoing evening services. Mrs Ben 8 Johnson will supervise the Sunday evening program for families with children enrolled.
A brief note highlights the dent of the school, the teachers, and children, emphasizing care, learning, and communal support within the era’s educational setting.
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