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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1945

Page

8

Elks to Hold Hag Day Event Tonight

Local Elks club hosts Hag Day ceremony honoring Edwin C. Tabor posthumously with Medal of Honor and certificate. The program begins at 8 p m with Henry Fortune leading music, prayers by Rev J Murrell Helm, and speeches by Jarrett and Eddins. Public invited to attend.

Elks Nation of the Elks Medal Edwin C. Tabor Elks’ Club Henry Fortune Bluefield Howard Ktey Ruler J. Murrell Helm Bland Methodist Church Eddins, Esquire Jarrett Eddins Ross Pubic

Overseas Telephone Calls To Be Available

New York reports wartime limits on calls to Europe will be eased and service to overseas lines will begin Friday. Officials indicate radio and telephone networks will handle increased traffic as restrictions loosen.

New York Europe

Digestive Relief Through Unblocking Pills

A distressed reader seeks real relief from stomach issues by unblocking the digestive tract. The ad touts Carter's Pills as a remedy to gently clear the intestines so natural digestion can resume and offer genuine relief.

Nature Carter

World War II Censorship Limits Postal and Telecommunication Calls

Nations including United States Portugal Spain and Switzerland engaged in wartime communications policy. Officials noted that wartime restrictions restricted service to official and press calls, limiting personal or civilian use.

United States Portugal Spain Switzerland Yo Telephone & Telece Se

Medical Group Rejects Cosmetic Preparation Claims

Chicago June 13 American medical association researchers discredited claims that NEA cosmetic preparations with hormones remove wrinkles and restore youth. The council on pharmacy and chemistry of the association issued the statement, signed by 17 leading biochemists.

Chicago American Ieal Association NEA The Council On Pharmacy and Chemistry of the Association Physico- Biochemists

Rockets from Radford crowd pleaser attracts 1500

A large crowd of about 1,500 gathered at the local athletic field Tuesday night for the Rockets from Radford recruiting show. The highlight featured a towering aeons high flash from a searchlight powered by one of the show units, drawing the crowd as the script reader urged more workers for the Rad ord rocket plant.

Radford Radord

Budgets Adopted for County Offices Under New Law

County court approves calendar year budgets for fiscal year starting July 1. Listed are the county clerk's office 8400 dollars, circuit clerk 6200 dollars, sheriff 29160 dollars, and assessor 12000 dollars with other offices included under the new budgeting law.

Monumental Iron Serpent Celebrates Rhine Taming

In Dusseldorf a vast iron serpent monument honors the taming of the Rhine River whose floods plagued the city. The feature underscores Germany’s engineering feats in flood control and urban resilience.

Dusseldorf Rhine

Hag Day Observed With Medal of Valor Tribute

Hag Day ceremonies at Princeton Elks Lodge No. 1459 will feature a tribute to John W. Evans as the Elks Medal of Valor is presented to his next of kin. J. Evans died in France last November during the war. Principal speaker Vid Kirby of Concord College will address a crowd including Princeton Boy Scout troops as part of the Flag Day program.

Elks War Commission Elks Vid Kirby Concord College Boy Scout Princeton John Fredrick Cook

Princeton Area Personal Notices Point to Moves and Travel

Princeton notices list Miss Allice vates and Miss Bess Hale leaving Washington to work in the commerce department until fall. Dawn Jones Elizabeth Pennington and Nancy Greever depart Presbyterian church for a Young People conference in Lewisburg with Mrs G Williamson. Mrs Hedrick Bonham recuperates in Memorial Hospital after an operation. Mrs John Bensey and Miss Janis Cook return from Montgomery Alabama. accompanied by Mrs er Bensey and their son to join Flight Officer Roger Bensey stationed at Gunter Field Alabama. Leena Johnson returns from Columbus Georgia where son Bill Johnson attends officers candidate school at Fort Benning Georgia. Mr and Mrs C P F Dwyer of Highland Avenue plan to leave shortly.

Allice Vates Bess Hale Washington, D. C Commerce Department Dawn Jones Elizabeth Penington Nancy Greever The Presbyterian Church Lewisburg G. Williamson Hedrick Bonham Eighth Street Memorial Hospital John Bensey Janis Cook Montgomery Ala Er Bensey Roger Bensey Gunter Pield Leena Johnson Columbus Bill Johnson Ft. Bening C. PF. Dwyer Highland Avenue

Dwyer to Visit Mayo Clinic for Diagnosis and Treatment

Mr. Dwyer will travel to Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota for a diagnosis and treatment. He will be accompanied by Dr. John Yost and expects to be away for a week or longer. Mrs R B Parrish of Charleston visits relatives in this city. Mr and Mrs B Lanton and son Jacob return from a two week vacation in North Carolina.

Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Dwyer John Yost R. B. Parrish Charleston D. K S. L. Callaway B. Lanton Jacob Harrison Street North Carolina

Boy Scouts Hold Annual Camporee at Greenwood Park

About 100 Scouts and leaders from the Princeton Athens district joined the three day camporee at Greenwood Park. The event opened Tuesday night with a campfire and stunts by troops led by Ray Shutt and John Frederick. Activities included first aid nature study and relay races with a public court of honor awarding badges including three Eagle awards. Scouting duties such as meal preparation outdoor cooking and site building were demonstrated throughout the camporee.

Princeton- Athens Greenwood Park Ray Shutt John Frederick Princeton Dewey Bailey Advancement

Princeton Paragraphs At The Royal and Mercer theatre notes

The Royal presents Good Night Sweetheart with Robert Livingston Ruth Terry Henry Hall Grant Withers Thurston Hall Maude Eburne Ellen Lowe in the cast. Mercer screens Sunday Dinner For a Soldier featuring Anne Baxter John Hodiak with Charles Wininger Anne Revere supporting. A chancery suit, Helen Anna Hale versus Odell Hale, follows July rules. Early modern scurvy is noted as a deadly disease on long sea voyages.

Robert Livingston Ruth Terry Sweetheart Royal Theatre Henry Hall Grant Withers Thurston Hall Maude Eburne Ellen Lowe Mercer Theatre Anne Baxter John Hodiak Charles Wininger Anne Revere Helen Anna Hale Odell Hale

Downey Granddaughter Christina White Wins Music Award

Princeton Society announces Christina White of Morganton North Carolina formerly Princeton was named the most outstanding pupil at her music school and received the annual music award at closing recitals. She earned straight A grades this year in Morganton area schools. Christina’s mother Mrs C Robey Claywell was formerly Miss Maxine Downey of Princeton who won the gold music medal. The family attended Oak Ridge Military Institute closing exercises where their son Tommy White, Princeton native, completed two years of junior college work in one year.

Irvin A. Downey Christina White Morganton N. C Princeton Morgantow Gr C. Robey Claywell Maxine Downey Princeton School of Music Claywell Christina Oak Ridge Military Institute Tommy White Tommy

Women of the Moose Plan Ra tion of Officers

Women of the Moose chapter No. 855 held a jar meeting to finish planning the new year’s officer slate. The installation will be Friday June 15 at the Moose hall Harrison Street at 8 p.m. A large class of candidates will be initiated and a pot luck supper starts at 6:30 with members bringing covered dishes. Officers and escorts will wear evening dresses.

Moose Chapter Moose Hall Harrison Street

Delphian Literary Club Meeting At Mrs Santon’s

Mrs N E Santon hosted the bi monthly Delphian Literary club gathering Tuesday at 8 pm at her Highland avenue home. Summer roses adorned living rooms as Mrs Lilly Sutton led the meeting followed by a program led by Miss Ethel Nixon on Appalachian America with a talk titled Our Flags are High and.

N. E. Santon Delphian Literary Club Highland Avenue Lilly Sutton Ethel Nixon Appalachian America Nixon

Mountaineer Dining Event Hosts Guests and Members

Members and guests gathered in the dining room as refreshments were served with J and Mrs. Harry Karnes assisting. Invited guests included Mesdames R. B. Parrish of Charleston Ira Bradley Hartley Sanders and Dennis Harrington. Twenty members were present.

An J Harry Karnes Evets Mesdames R. B. Parrish Charleston Ira Bradley Hartley Sanders Dennis Harrington

Circle groups meet in local area gatherings

Circle No es Ellen Mitchell M Thornton on Highland avenue. Circle Three The Hannah Sutherland circle No 3, Mrs H J Crute leader, will meet this afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs C F Austin on South Walker street.

Ellen Mitchell M . Thornton Highland Avenue Hannah Sutherland H. J. Crute C. F. Austin South Walker Street

Camay Gray circle meets at Mrs. Smith home

The Camay Gray circle of the First Church led by Mrs. A M Robinson will gather this afternoon at 2 30 at 1108 Bluefield Avenue the residence of Mrs. Harry Smith for a group meeting.

Camay Gray Circle A. M. Robinson Harry Smith Bluefield Avenue

Circle Two and Circle Seven Host Meetings on South Ninth

The Delilah Straley circle No two led by Mrs Henry Clark will meet Mrs Edward Stubblefield on South Ninth Street. Circle No seven led by Mrs I M Smith will gather this afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs Warren Carrs home on South Ninth Street.

Delilah Straley Henry Clark Edward Stubblefield South Ninth Street Circle Seven I. M. Smith Warren Carr

Forum Club Meeting At Adhion Social Room

The Forum club held its regular meeting Tuesday night at the Adhion social room with Ms. Garland Brock hostess. Mrs. Ben Pletcher had charge of the program and gave an interest.

Forum Club Adhion Garland Brock Ben Pletcher

Freshments and Social Sours Spark Fresh Look at Society

A fragmented notice discusses social life and freshments, highlighting local gatherings and changing customs. Despite garbled text, the item signals a community attention to hospitality and sociable events in the period.

Nora Marx Circle Plans Year-End Meeting at Center Street

The Nora Marx circle of the First Christian Church led by Mrs. L. K. Wilson will meet Friday at 8 p.m. with Mrs. H. L. Glenn and Mrs. L. C. Chambers hosting. This is the final meeting of the year and officers for the next church year will be elected. Members should bring gifts.

Nora Marx First Christian Church L. K. Wilson H. L. Glenn Center Street L. C. Chambers

Memorial building recital features a long piano program

This evening at 8 o'clock in the Memorial building Miss Vera will present a piano recital with a list of performers including Myrl White Jean King June King Jimmy Noble Gene Noble Peggy Kester Bobby Jones Nora Farley Trudy Precht Anne Bauguess Virginia Lee Bowling Norma Muncey Nell Hurst Margaret Blankenship Shelby Martin Joan Fletcher Jodie Hunnicutt Anne Hunnicut Glenna Mae Luncas Lucille Herring Jannette Snidow Jackie Moore Lowell Morgan Patty Lee Glenn Patty Lou Lilly Norma Yeater and Frances Hale. Circle to meet Circle No 7 of the First Baptist church will meet this afternoon at 2 30 o'clock at the home of Warren T Carr South Ninth Lois Ely Circle The Lois Ely circle of the First

Church Meeting Tonight Led by Mrs Lula Mooney

Mrs Lula Mooney will lead a church meeting tonight at 8 o clock with Mrs M W Christie on Main Street and co hosted by Mrs Sarver.

Huge Oakland Bakery Uses Bikes for Mobile Ovens

In Oakland California a large bakery uses bicycles to move ovens spanning an area twice the length of a football field. Bakers travel with specially built bikes to transport heated ovens across the workspace.

Oakland Calif

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