Workers' council sets July start for unified church services
Kimball West Virginia June 15 The Workers' council of the Houston church met in the ladies parlor with E A Williams presiding. They will begin unified Sunday morning services on the first Sunday in July and hold 745 PM evening services in June July and August. A picnic for adults is planned for June 20. Committee to select location: K L Grogan J Will Bailey and Mrs T J Eads.
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B Kimball
W. Va
Workers’ Council
Houston Church
E. A. Williams
J. P. Byrd
Une
Weiner
Church School
K. L. Grogan
J. Will Bailey
T. J. Eads
Kimball Chapter Elects Officers. Installation Set
At the Kimball chapter No. 112 Eastern Star meeting officers were elected led by worthy matron Nellie Neal and worthy patron T L Lumpkins. Installation is planned for Tuesday evening June 25 with five officers to be named at that time. A separate note covers Mission Board meetings district conference attendance and a June missionary program with talks on life and work in Texas and Mexico and remarks by local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Chapter
Eastern Star
Manichall
Nellie Neal
T. L. Lumpkins
Eula Clontz
J. L Payne
Pearle
Oneta Jones
The
Society
Texas
Mexico
T. J. Eads
S. Akers
Local social notes and visits fill weekend events
Mrs Ethel Vaughan led a Bible study titled Exploring the Bible. Mrs R D Hamden presided over the circle meeting with social hour hospitality for members including Hamden Vaughan Gibson Newman Miller Booth Watson and others. Fred Jackson visited grandparents. Angeline Larkin headed to Chicago for a six month beauty culture course. Vergie Brown and Josie Reed visited Rock with their parents A Reed and Mrs James Sammons and her young daughter returned home.
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Fred Jackson
T. J
Angeline Larkin
Priday
Chicago
Vergie Brown
Josie Reed
Rock
A. Reed
James Sammons
Licenses, campaigns, and plans mark Tazewell June events
In Tazewell Virginia on June 15 a three day waiting period was added to license applications and a serological test is required. The county highlights a Living at Home program with demonstrations on planning and producing a farm food supply, library work, and roadside improvements. Janet Cameron leads the food demonstration effort with about 350 members.
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Tazewell
Tazewell Oe
H. Elmer Kiser
Tazewell County
Virginia
Presbyterian Church
Janet Cameron
Assistant County Agent Albert H. Phillips in charge of the TVA
Assistant County Agent Albert H. Phillips oversees the Tennessee Valley Authority work in Tazewell. The article notes his leadership role and the agency’s regional activities, highlighting local TVA projects and implications for the community.
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Albert H. Phillips
TVA
Tazewell
Unl
Sonn Patche Appointed Pastor of Wilmington Church
Sonnicentences announces Sonn Patche will assume the pastorate in Wilmington on July 1, joining the local ministry with duties to lead worship and oversee church programs.
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Sonn Patche
Wilmington
Sonnicentences
Tale Sume
Revival campaign underway in North Tazewell led by Gene
A two week revival in North Tazewell begins with Rev. Carl H. Wright assisting the local pastor Davis in the campaign.
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Tor
Tazewell
Carl H. Wright
Davis
Evening ginning event features Tazewell versus bishop
The operation begins at 7 30 with teams Tazewell and Bishop. Proceeds go to the Legion post.
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Tazewell
Ishop
Legion Post
New Bridge Planned Over Clinch River at Witten's Mill
Superintendent Garner of the Iron Company Roanokes prepares erecting a new bridge for the N. and W. Railway across the Clinch River at Witten's Mill to replace the inadequate structure. He is accompanied by Gemnes and the Crockett family during the project.
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Garner
Hee and Iron Company
Roanokeswell
N. & W. Railway
Clinch River
Witten’s Mill
Clinch Valley
E. Kine Crockett
Te Eamerae
Tazewell Study Club Closes Season with Leap Year Dance
The Tazewell Study Club concluded its season with a social hour and a Leap Year dance held at the town hall. The article notes the grammar school term relocation to the town hall and mentions plans to make the event public.
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Tazewell
Tee
Grammar School
Byrd Johnson Leads 4 Club Leadership Training Session
A clothing related leadership training session connected with the state experiment station at Blacksburg was held on Thursday attracting attention from girl members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd Johnson
State Eximent
Blacksbur
Purchase Lambs County Agent Priode Acquires Lieuten
County agent B. M. Priode acquires George W. Litton of Vv. P. 1 extension service as part of county agricultural program.
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Purchase Lambs County
B. M. Priode
George W. Litton
Vv. P. 1 Extension Service
Lynch to Visit Sheffield for Directors Meeting
Lynch expects next week in Sheffield for a directors meeting. Officials from each county have been invited to inspect mining fields and production properties in the area and observe operations for potential development and grazing considerations.
Livestock Market Reports Mixed Prices At Weekly Auction
The weekly livestock auction shows active demand with tops attaining around 13 dollars and pounds. Prices span from 4.75 to 86.20 for cows, with cann ers and cutters in the 4 to 4.75 range, and common runs averaging 4 to 6 dollars.
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Tazewel
Cadet Peery Earns Diploma at Governor Korn Commencement
Cadet Peery joined the commencement exercises led by Governor Korn and earned a diploma as part of a class.
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Korn
Peery
Memorial note honors graduate veteran and athlete
The graduate, member of Company A, received the distinguished military badge and the sharpshooter medal. He also belonged to the varsity track team and the company football squad.
Local social notes reflect visits and graduations in Tazewell area
Misses Helen Gillespie and friends visit Marion. Robert Peery earns B S at VPI and plans graduate studies. Anna Thompson receives diploma from Randolph Macon. Church delegates attend Lynchburg convention. Royall family hosts in Danville and Virginia stay. Several locals travel to New York Philadelphia and Lexington for business and education.
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Helen
Marion
Helen Gillespie
Bowen Jr
Fortuae
Irs
Robert
Randolph Macon College
Tazewell Christian Church
Lynchburg
G. Curtis Jones
Sheb Gillespie
Joe L. Mason
T. A. Pabst
Mary Sue Pabst
Harry Elmore
Janie Joe
Katherine Royall
Danville
Hubert Peery
New York
A. Higginbotham
Harry K. Bane
Philadelphia
Prof. Cooper
Wichita University
Ted Wi
Farmville
Virginia
J. A. Dunaway
Peery Lime Company
North Tazewell
National Lime Associate
P. MecKenry
Lacy Ellen
Pat, Jr
Senne
Douglas Jr
Eddie Burleson
Pia
Jacksonville
Washington & Lee University
Lexington
Lucie Gillespie
Grace Gillespie
Glenn St Clair St Clair Perry
Helene Stras
Ve Horn
Soe
Albert R. Gillesle
Charlottesville Va
Tazewell
Gillespie
Jeff Gillespie
Louise
Miss Curtis
University Hospital Nursing
Walter Baker
Plant Civia
California
W. L. Baker
Welch
An Tor Baker
Bluefield
Helen Kelly
Bowen
Charlottesville
Archer Royall
Ay LO
Royall
Law School
Os Council
Bridge Tournament Concludes Amidcard Play Confusion
In a tense bridge session North misreads the spade layout after a 2 and 3NT sequence, leading to a series of strategic finesses. East gains by holding the spade and club honors, while West’s queen of spades creates pressure on the defense.
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West
East
North
Ae Gates
Heart
Hearts and Diamonds
Divides Home Event Features Games and Music
A social gathering was held Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Osborne of the Divides. The evening featured games and music performances.
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Tip Top
Will Osborne
The
Divides
Local Personal Notices Highlight Area Visits and Travel
Mr and Mrs C W Patton and Mr and Mrs Henry ee of Cedar Bluff Va spent last week visiting Mr and Albert Lowe. Hawkins Brewster of Coalwood has stayed ten days with his parents Mr and Mrs A Brewster. Thelma Johnson of Bluefield has been visiting Mr and Mrs Marvin W. W. Mathena spent Sunday in Pocahontas visiting Martha Poole. Betty Jean Johnson left coal to several workers. Bertie Johnson visited Buss Helmandollar in North Tawewell.
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C. W. Patton
Henry Ee
Cedar Bluff
Albert Lowe
Hawkins Brewster
Coalwood W
A. Brewster
Thelma Johnson
Bluefield
Marvin W. W. Mathena
Pocahontas
Martha Poole
Betty Jean Johnson
Foun Valley
Grayson Bertie Johnson
Mrs. Buss Helmandollar
North Tasewell
Local Notes From Horsepen Includes Mrs Co Wyatt
Ambiguous item from Horsepen details a 7 p m meeting of a local society with Mrs Co Wyatt as correspondent. Names and exact roles unclear in OCR text. Further readable context references a Vee Bane eleetaeerh event and the pase tor.
Birthday Party For Mrs V A Nelson
Mrs V A Nelson hosted a birthday gathering at her home with sandwiches cakes lemonade and candy for many children Aretha Madditt Ben Pack and Ruby Vic attended. New arrival announced as Mr and Mrs welcoming a fine 8 1 2 pound girl.
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V. A. Nelson
Aretha
Ben Tae
Ruby Ee
Vou
Ceme
Ae Ee
Social Notices of Local Families
Mr and Mrs H P Buchanan Mrs V A Nelson and daughter Wodie Mr and Mrs C E te and Mrs Charile Myersen appear in a local society notice listing family affiliations and household connections.
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H. P. Buchanan
V. A. Nelson
Wodie
C. E. Te
Charile Myersen
Lake Shawnee to Produce New Crop of Smallmouth Bass
Lake Shawnee in Roane County will host a new bass program this summer with 100 brood smallmouth bass released and 12 acres stocked with gravel for nests. Production of largemouth bass shifts to Palestine hatchery as Shawnee concentrates on smallmouth, with bluegill and bluntnosed minnows to bolster food supply and potential streams stocked after draining the lake. Forest fire activity shows a 50 percent drop statewide due to favorable weather and enhanced patrols under a volunteer warden system.
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Shawnee
The
Conservation Commission
West Virginia
Palestine
Southe
Ada
Owever
Vile
Ohio Valley
Ee County
Ware
Sonseue
Ohio
Allegheny Mountains
South Branch
Roane, Wirt
Gilmer
Calhoun
Little Kanawha
Wetzel County
Middle Island Creek
Twelvepole Creek
Ohio River
Musky Fishing Tips Attract Big Surface Strikes Near Shore
The article notes musky fishing near weed beds and reefs such as Dynamite Reef in Lake of the Woods. It advises surface lures like flap-tails and crazy-crawlers, slow then fast retrieves, and strong, flexible rods to drive the hook. It also warns on proper handling and beached fish safety.
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Lake-of the-Woods
School Morning Crafts Include Crochet and Bird Houses
Students start each day with crafts such as crocheting and bracelet weaving plus making booklet matineag ing and bird houses. A play period is scheduled after work time.
Local Family Visits and Medical Updates Reformatted
Mrs Add Harmon of Beckley visits sister Mrs Clyde Niswander. Jimmy Lowe underwent tonsil operation in Bluefield. J Harris and bluefield resident spent the past week with relatives. D F McMullin and Mrs McMullin hosted a guest recovering at home after a Bluefield hospital stay.
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Martin
Elinie Elch
Add Harmon
Beckley
Clyde Niswander
Vies
Jimmy Lowe
J. Harris
Bluefield
A. Y
D. F. McMullin
McMullin
Local News From Pageton and Nearby
Miss Josephine Mullens of Sm man visits Mr and Mrs Hubert Gains. Miss Louise Herdyman of Eck man visits sister Mrs Onnie Hamm and Mr Hamm. Mrs Oscar Hayes returns home after a stay at Stevens Clinic. Mrs Roy Bridgeman resumes home after appendix operation. Howard Cochran visits in Virginia over the week. Sawyers Shumate and daughter Shirley visit Rural son Danny Nay of Laskin. David Parti and Ter R. E. Dietrich appear in local notes.
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Pageton
W. Va
Josephine Mullens
Smman
Hubert Gains
Louise Herdyman
Eckman
Onnie Hamm
Hamm
Oscar Hayes
Stevens Clinic
Roy Bridgeman
Howard Cochran
Sawyers Shumate
Shirley
Danny Nay
Laskin
Raychell
David Parti
R. E. Dietrich
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Mission Board
Coalfield Board
Northfork
T. J. Bols
T. B. Morgan
Roy Miller
Kimball
Auburn Moore
Carswell
Collier
Big Four
Garland Ashworth
Trinity Church
Divusion Church
BR. C
Ned
W. R. Keyser
Welch Daily News
Our National
John Hereford
Cemow
Happy
Gene Tibbs
East River Mountain
Tibbs
Tazewell, VA
Temperenceville
A. BE. Kitts
Emporia
Mrs. Kitts
Elizabeth
Walter Mathena
H . Va
Mrs. Co. & Wyatt
Horsepen
Vee Baneeleetaeerh
the Pasetor
C. E. Society
Flelel
William C. Snyder
Troy
Tober
Ghee
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Lucia McCulloch
Bureau of Plant Industry
Darrell Shumate
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