Work Progresses On Bus Terminal In West Virginia
The Atlantic Greyhound Bus Terminal project on South Bland Street shows progress as foundation walls footings and basement work near completion. Contractors report long delays from difficulties and plan changes while moving to erect the terminal building with above ground structure and electrical work underway.
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The
West Virginia Engineering Company
Atlantic Greyhound Bus
South Bland Street
Construction Advances On Local Wall And Sewer Work
Wy Eee site reports completion of the retaining wall on the north side extending from Bland Street to the rear. Forms are in place and concrete pours slated in the coming days. A sanitary board crew is building a manhole on Bland Street to service lines from the terminal and the main trunk line.
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Orkmen
Bland Street
Sanitary Board
Mmain
Eight Men Leave To Take Army Exams
Four World War II veterans and four non veterans departed Bluefield for Fort Hayes Columbus Ohio to take examination for enlistment in the U S army. Veterans named Atkins McCutcheon Hinkle and Warner. Non veterans listed Hager Miller Marshall McMillion with their home towns.
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Bluefield
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Ohio
U. S. Army
Charles M. Atkins
Pocahontas
Janes W. McCutcheon
Bishop
Randolph C. Hinkle
Fred Warner
Sprague
Ralph B. Hager
Homer O. Miller
William H. Marshall
Dischargees Report To Local Board No 1
Four area dischargees reported to local board No 1 in the last two days. They are Paul Oakley Aust Montcalm Robert Eugene Gibson 1508 Hill avenue Roy Gene Eaton 316 Hancock street and Ercel F Holt Keystone.
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Paul Oakley Aust
Montcalm
Robert Eugene Gibson
Hill Avenue
Roy Gene Eaton
Hancock Street
Ercel F. Holt
Keystone
Marines Name Same Surnamed General and Private Run Together
Camp Lejeune reports a private named John Marston and a commanding general with the same name. A jesting remark “Tell it to the Marines” greets the private, who is not related to the major general. An anecdote recalls the mother calling from Franklin, Kentucky and being connected to the general’s home.
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Camp Lejeune
N. Co
John Marston
Marine Base
Pranklin Ky
Turk Gets Hot Firemen Get The Bird
Mrs Margaret Prenz faced complaints about a roast turkey that was too rare. She heated the bird in her cafe oven near closing time and hours later firemen entered the smoke filled cafe and removed the overcooked bird.
Elk Refining to Build Station on North Crowder Lot
Lilly Construction workers use a power shovel on the block north of the Crowder garage to excavate for a new Elk Refining Company station on a site previously used for a fill station. About 2,600 cubic yards of earth will be moved under the contract.
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Lilly Construction Com
Ad Street
Crowder
Elk Refining Company
Der Fuehrer’s Furz Beards Nazi Tache Ban Proposed
A German liberal daily Der Morgen reports a proposal to ban the Hitler style toothbrush mustache as a suspected Nazi badge in Germany. The piece notes suspicions and political debate surrounding the fashion trace of Der Fuehrer.
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Berlin
Germany
der Morgen
Ministerial Group Urges U S Vatican Representative Withdrawal
At the Greater Bluefield Ministerial Association meeting, a resolution urged the United States to withdraw its Vatican embassy representation. It cites the First Amendment and a 1867 law, asking the president to end the embassy and promote religious liberty in international accords.
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Vatican
Greater
United States
Center Bluefield
West Virginia- Virginia
United Nations
Committee On Public Relations
West Virginia
Virginia Senators and Representatives Press Statement
A brief notice from the GRE BLUEFIELD MIN ISTERIAL ASSOCIATION led by Rev. Harmon B. Ramsey announces a statement to state lawmakers and press. The fragmented text references political figures and a church group seeking to publicize views to Virginia legislators.
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Ginia
GRE Bluefield Ministerial Association
Harmon B. Ramsey
Services At Union Church Bluewell And Central Point
The Rev Mrs B Broughman will preach at Union church Bluewell tomorrow night at 5 o clock and at Smipes Central Point for both morning and evening services Sunday.
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8. B. Broughman
Union Church
Bluewell Aiter
Smipes
Central Point
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