N and W Names New Industrial Appointments
The Norfolk and Western Railway announces L H Dun can named assistant industrial agent effective July 1 in Roanoke. L E Ward Jr. is appointed to establish chemical and ceramic industries with headquarters in Duncan. Both bring extensive experience in chambers of commerce and engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Duncan
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Norfolk and Western Railway
T. Gilbert Wood
Roanoke
L. E. Ward, Jr
Duncan
Bluefield
Four Bluefield Kiwanians Visit Kiwanis International Convention
A Bluefield Kiwanis delegation of four members, the largest in years, attends the twenty fourth Kiwanis International convention in Minnesota. Among those named are former West Virginia governor Hudson Hus, Mrs. Huf, and Sheb. The group represents Bluefield, Richlands, and county Kiwanis clubs.
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Bluefield Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis International
Minnea 4
Hudson Hus
West Kiwanians
Hufand Sheb
Bluefield
Richads
Rev Eastwood to Attend Northeastern Conference in Atlantic City
The Rev. C. G. Eastwood and his wife depart for Atlantic City to attend the jurisdictional conference of the Blue Methodist district. The meeting will shape church assignments for four years with possible election of a new bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Eastwood
Atlantic City
C. G. Eastwood
Atlantic Contra
Northeastern
Life Underwriters Reelect Officers at Meeting
The Life Underwriters group reelected its officers and voted to hold the next meeting Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Underwriters
Co Mg
Office Equipment Dealers Meet Set in Bluefield
In Bluefield West Virginia on June 15 members of the office equipment dealers association will hold their annual meeting after a session today. The meeting aims to discuss industry concerns and plan community outreach.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Aest
Imia
Bluefield 2
Senate Bill Seeks Higher Tax on Rectified Spirits
The House voted to start the tax at 30 cents and the Senate committee approved raising it to 40 cents in the tax on rectified spirits. Senator Byrd of Virginia said he would offer an amendment on the Senate floor.
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House
Senate
Byrd
D. Va
Aupiana Corporain
Navy
Bureau of Construction
Senate Finance
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
E House
Jesse Jones
Congress
City and Coalfield Items: Local Ads and Services
Roanoke welcomes Harry Haffen for monthly piano tunings. Advertising includes mimeograph paper, scratch pads, and printing services at Telegraph Commercial Printing Co. Bradley's showcases dresses, parasols, rocking chairs, and ready to wear week fashion. Pretwell's promotes low prices on week skirts and garments.
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Telegraph Commercial Printing Co
Bland St
Telephone
So-We-Va Youth Conference Opens at Bluefield College
The So-We-Va Youth conference begins Monday at Bluefield College with 50 delegates. George Earley Owen oversees the event for Virginia and the United Christian Missionary Society sponsors it. Harry Davis of Kentucky is dean, with co-presidents Mary Frances Douthat and William Laren guiding activities including chapel, classes, and evening vesper services.
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Bluefield College
Bluefield
George Earley Owen
Virginia
United Christian Missionary 450Ciety
Harry Davis
Kentucky
Mary Frances Douthat
William Laren
Beckley
Closing Exercises at Bible School at First Christian
This evening at 7 45 p m at the First Christian church the Daily Vacation Bible school will present its closing program. Songs Bible readings and salutes to the flag will mark the event led by Mrs Ben B Johnson and a staff of 16 with 110 pupils enrolled. A social reception followed after a display of handiwork and classroom displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Daily Vacation Bible School
Ben 8. Johnson
Allied Command Reaches Decision on Battle Plans
Allied leaders in London vow to fight to the last drop of blood amid denial of a French peace crisis. British air and sea forces strike German troops south of the Seine and in the Ruhr and Rhine Valley while reporting losses include Calypso and other vessels. Prime reports say Allies remain in close accord despite enemy propaganda.
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London
France
B.E.F
Dunkerque
Seine
Germany
Ruhr
Rhineland
Baden
Air Ministry
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Styrtle
R Come
England
de St. Quentin Emp
Re House
Anti-Trust Laws to Aid Consumers on Defense Costs
Charlottesville June 15 Thurman Arnold U S attorney general assistant said at the University of Virginia Institute of Public Affairs that mobilizing industry for defense would not raise consumer costs for necessities. He urged vigorous enforcement of anti trust laws to curb monopolistic practices in defense related markets. William L Rawson urged flexible approaches to bargaining limits to boost production in essential defense industries.
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Charlottesville
Thurman Arnold
U. S Attorney-General
University of Virginia Institute of Public Affairs
William L. Rawson
New York
The
American Bar Association
M. . Senting
Office of the
of Naval Navy
School supervision hours set by Christian Education committee
A two week period will feature two hours daily from Monday to Friday under supervision by a committee appointed by the Board of Christian Education. Members include Mrs. G. O. McGuire Miss Powers and Mrs. P. L. Williams. Friday's meeting celebrated the Grundy to Pikeville road opening with the Pikeville chamber of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Christian Education
G. O. McGuire
Area Dairy Promotion Week Aims To Boost Milk Use In Bluefield
Local commerce led by Jim Dodd organizes a week long campaign to raise milk consumption in Bluefield and nearby towns. Dairy experts from Virginia Tech and West Virginia University join ROTARY KIWANIS and chamber efforts, with a 2000 ton exhibit, milk drinking contests, hotel promotions, and a Friday dinner at the Appalachian building to conclude the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dodd
Bluefield
Roanoke
Dairy Council
Virginias
Bi Id
Burkes Elected President of Local Dental Club
Dr W G Burkes Grundy dentist was elected president for 1940 41 at the regular monthly meeting of the club succeeding C B Schubert. Dr P Q Daniels Big Rock was elected vice president, H J Huff re-elected secretary and made treasurer. The board voted to combine secretary and treasurer duties. J L Looney has served as chamber treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkes
W. G. Burkes
Grundy
H. J. Huff
Club
J. L. Looney
New Highway Opened Delights Pikeville Visitors
About 200 residents from Pikeville and nearby areas welcomed a motorcade led by William Tonsburg and the commerce group as they arrived at 6:30 pm. The event included a parade, banquet at the school, and remarks by Beasley minister Tom Oliver the superintendent Zack Justice highway engineer Bud White and J B Wells Jr mayor of Paintsville.
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Pikeville
Williamtonsburg
Commerce
Ely
Virginia-Kentucky
Grundy
K. J. Day
Beasley
Tom Oliver
Zack Justice
Eastern
Kentucky
Bud White
Prestonsboro
Convention Plans Altered For County Event
A local report notes the Grundy Weekly Review and Wilson Dean discuss a convention moved to a different location this year. A crowd of about 6,000 is expected to attend and the county funds will cover a noninterest bond to build a fence around the field.
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Grundy Weekly Review
Wilson Dean
Swastika Banners Fly Over Paris From War Smoke
A vivid Paris dispatch describes swastika banners over the Arc de Triomphe as artillery flames light the city and German officers remove caps to salute French soldiers graves. The reporter notes German occupation presence and compares to 1871 Versailles, asking whether Hitler will visit Paris.
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Paris
Arc de Triomphe
St. Germain
Clichy
Adolf Hitler
Warsaw
Alin Potilar
Versailles
German Empire
Wilhelm
Hitler
Chamber Offers 25-Cent Reward for Missed Bluefield Census
Bluefield West Virginia chamber of commerce offers 25 cent reward for each family found not enumerated in the census. Call the census bureau at 2311 to verify. The test caps at 40 missed families and will be repeated in Bluefield Virginia.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Chamber of Commerce
Census Bureau
Merriman Smith
Chamber
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles C. Williams
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles C. Williams, 55, who died Friday afternoon, will be held this afternoon at 2 30. The Rev. Douglas Bailey will officiate. Burial will follow in Tuggle Cemetery.
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Charles C. Williams
Douglas Bailey
Tuggle Cemetery
Paris Quiet Under Occupation Amid Postering and Shortages
The author notes German troops entered Paris with a divided authority between local authorities and occupiers. Public notices in shops and boards appear but in Paris posters are scarce and streets show few pedestrians. A party of officials, reporters, and chauffeurs lodges at the Scribe and Ritz hotels amid limited kitchen service and staff.
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Paris
Place de la Concorde
Place de l’Opera
Scribe
Ritz
High Command
Propaganda Ministry
Foreign Office
Real Summertime Treat at Jimmy's
Soft shell crabs are in season and at their best at Jimmy's. Enjoy pair today.
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Jimmy's
Rumor Wars Across Allied Ranks Prompt Cautions
The piece notes rumors aimed at shaking mutual confidence among British French and allied authorities. It cites a Reuters dispatch from somewhere in France describing no panic, while authorities deny any foundation in the claims. Reports say French forces are retreating to form new defensive lines with the river as the next barrier.
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London
O! Foundation
New Zealand
Australia
Union of South Africa
Senite
Mercies
France
Reuters
Paris
Russians March Into Lithuania Sparks Baltic Tension
Report notes Kaunas anxiety as Soviet forces enter Lithuania amid fear of troop shifts eastward. Mention of an ultimatum sent after talks with British and French ambassadors in Moscow.
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Kaunas
Lithuania
Moscow
Princeton Personal News Snapshot
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Simmons and family returned home last week after visiting relatives in Lakeville Virginia and Washington. They are spending time with Mrs. Simmons following a period away with relatives and travel in the region.
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G. L. Simmons
Lakeville
Washington
Pill
Watch Your Health and Your Health Will Take Care of You
Advice on staying healthy during changing weather and cold season promoting BI-TONE products. Claims these capsules pills and tonic guard health for a few cents. Encourages inquiries at local drug or industrial stores. A reminder that delay might become serious. The Buy-Word In Medicine.
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Bluefield C. of
L. &. Ward Jr
Bluefield Folk
Anaun
Glenn Ritchey
Naval Communication Reserve Unit
Navy Department Campeenieee Division
Washington, D. C
Ritchey
Richlands
Harry Haffen
Bland Road
Harry
P.O
Call Telephone
Scott Johnson
Daily Telegraph Printing Co
Bradley's
View York
Bible School
Allied Command
Trawiers
Moses Owl
North
Caroline Reservation
Camp Roland
West Virginia Council
Chief Owl
Bluefield District
William C. Snyder
Mrs. Charles
Williams
Vienna
Princeton
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