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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1940

Page

10

Father and Son Die After Auto Collision Near Clincho Va

Ather and his son Gerald Duty were struck by a car while walking along the highway near their home on the outskirts of Clincho Virginia. Mrs Ballard Mullins of near co was the driver. the vehicle struck the men again and one was injured but not seriously. Funeral services for the father and son will be held at Clinchco today with burial in Nickles Gap cemetery.

Clincho Roland Duty Gerald Ballard Mullins Near Co Hitling Auto Ine Clinchco Nickles Gap

Bluefield State College Chapel Program Invitation

Rev J F Little invited all students to attend several city churches as part of the first summer level program. The notice came from the community ministerial alliance.

J. F. Little Community Ministerial Alliance

West Virginia College Elects Grand Officers and Honors

Bluefield State Teachers college held joint sessions with the grand jurisdiction electing officers led by Alex as grand treasurer and G W Whiting as grand ruler. Rev R Gordon and James Ellis were named among others. Susie Marks honored by the Eastern Stars. The Dean's List includes Elizabeth Brammer for the second semester of 1939 40.

Alex G. W. Whiting Sean Ee R. Gordon Wheeling West Virginia James Ellis Joel Tay Charleston W. Va Susie Marks Bluefield State Teachers College Elizabeth Brammer

Notable Names Listed in Local Social Registry

A grouped listing names Joseph W. Connelly Silas E. Craft Mattie Elizabeth Dickerson Ruby Hutchinson Lewis canee Clarence H. Hamilton Mary Julia Harris Frances Phyllis Moon Walta Mahaffey Carolyn McNorton Lee Roy Perry Howard Peters Clara B. Rowland Mary L. Rowland Matiline B. Spencer Margaret Sterrette Vera E. Sandidge Arvelia J. Toles Margaret Terry Ann Sacolia Watlington Isabelle Wilson Cecil Inez Young appear in a community directory.

Joseph W. Connelly Silas E. Craft Mattie Elizabeth Dickerson Ruby Hutchinson Lewis Canee Clarence H. Hamilton Mary Julia Harris Frances Phyllis Moon Walta — Mahaffey Carolyn McNorton Lee Roy Perry Howard 8. Peters Clara B. Rowland Mary L. Rowland Matilene B. Spencer Margaret Sterrette Vera E. Sandidge Arvelia J. Toles Margaret Terry Ann Sacolia Watlington Isabelle Wilson Cecil Inez Young

Public Session of West Virginia Medical Society at Scott Street church

The thirty fourth public session of the West Virginia Medical Society meets at Scott Street Baptist Church on Wednesday at 8 o clock. The program features an invocation, readings, a welcome, public health address, music by the Scott Street Minute Men Chorus, and introductions of visiting clinicians and officers. Also noted is a memorial to Mrs Pauline Wallace and an auto accident involving G W Mack and Edward Gray near Charleston on Sunday afternoon.

West Virginia Medical Society Scott Street Baptist Church T. Brown Scott Street Minute Men J. E B. Brown Plat Top Medical Saale Nendont Latah State Coella Robinson A. G. Wlins Denmar Sanitorium Scott Street Minute Men Chorus Lorenzo Carter Scott Street Minute Chorus E. T G. W. Mack Reese Street Edward Gray Cincinnati Lola Mack University of Cincinnati Charleston Whicar

Birth Announcement for Berry's Newborn at 250 Burton Street

Mr and Mrs Lonnie Berry announce the birth at 250 Burton Street of a healthy baby. The message notes a joyful addition to the family and lists the parents as residents of the address.

Lonnie Berry Burton Street

Bluefield Forms New Executives Club Chooses Directors

Fifteen men elected as Bluefield executives club directors were announced after ballots. The first dinner meeting is set for tomorrow at 7 pm at the West Virginian hotel with Earl Parker Hanson as speaker. Around 200 guests expected. Directors include Oteve Cheyney Coaule Steele L E Tierney Alex Mahood Lon Rish Clyde Elliott and Lee Anderson all of Bluefield. Out of town directors are Peter Det Sey Denny Shuff of Princeton and Dr E C Wade of Blue Hanson. Hanson, a noted engineer and author, will discuss expanding the Monroe doctrine for European possessions in America and will autograph copies of his book As to Manuos.

Bluefield Executives Club West Virginian Earl Parker Hanson America Otevey Cheyney Coaule Steele L. E. Tierney Alex Mahood Lon Rish Clyde Elliott Lee Anderson Peter Det Sey Denny Shuff Princeton Huffard E. C. Wade Blue Hanson Harper's Readers Manuos

Massive Banyan Tree in Calcutta Botanical Garden

An East Indian banyan tree in Calcutta Botanical Garden has 3,000 small trunks with 230 larger ones. main trunk 13 years, ages exceed 100 years. It is said 7,000 people can stand among the trunks.

Calcutta

Sermons at Church of God in Christ on Rose Street

The Church of God in Christ on Rose Street invites the public to attend sermons tonight at 8 o clock led by Pastor EB Gibson. The announcement emphasizes community worship and spiritual instruction.

Church of God In Christ Rose Street EB. Gibson

Local residents scatter quick notes on Bland street

Dr. H. Wilson returns to Concord after visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Taffany on Vine Street. The Rev. W. L. Sanders and brethren attend the central national conference of the church in St. Louis, Mo. They plan to return Friday night.

H. Wilson Concord N. C C. W. Taffany Vine Street Wilson Brotherhood of Pained W. L. Sanders Theist Church St. Louis

Roanoke Meet Mirrors Virginia Democratic War Split

Transcribed pages show Virginia Democrats at Roanoke weighing war stance. Delegates allegedly favored a war resolution while opponents push to urge Congress against entering conflict. The piece links wartime debates to World War I history and local anecdotes.

Democratic Party Virginia Charles Roanoke Congress Virg

Roses Change Color and War’s Silent Marks

In 1938 Mrs. J. F. Daniel’s Horse Pen yard produced snow white roses, in 1939 they turned blood red, and this year they are white again. She sent two blooms and asked for an explanation. The piece muses that roses may reflect life’s tragedies, noting France’s white flowers after bloodshed.

J. F. Daniel

FHA Builds Easier Home Ownership with Safeguards

FHA explains benefits of home ownership under its plan. Government safeguards protect investments, with plans checked by the Federal Housing Administration for good design and suitable materials. Inspections ensure quality.

Federal Housing Administration

Backache and leg pains may signal kidney trouble

The report explains how tired kidneys fail to filter waste from the blood causing backache leg pains and general malaise. It warns that such symptoms can indicate kidney disease and urges medical evaluation.

Buck and Company Promote Homes For Your Money

Buck and Company advertise in territory pages offering better planned, better built, and better financed homes. They invite prospective buyers to visit Fite to learn approximate costs and monthly payments with Sears savings highlighted. Bluefield Home Builders, Inc. in the Peery building offers consultations on many house designs. Coceino County is noted as the largest in Arizona with an area of 18 623 square miles.

Ponce PHA Bluefield Home Builders, Inc Sears Roe Buck and Company Sears Exac Peery Coceino County Arizona

Virginia Sidelights: editor praises Mrs Burnop's gray fox

A Virginia column notes Mrs Burnop describes her pet gray fox as exceptionally cute. The piece highlights the editor's lighthearted tone and local whimsy surrounding the animal.

Mal

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