Bluefield USO Plans For County Campaign
Local civic groups met at the Bluefield YMCA to organize a United Service Organization drive to raise 4000 for Bluefield and Princeton areas. The plan covers agencies like the YMCA, Catholic and Jewish groups, Salvation Army, and National Travelers Aid with a per capita budget of 16 cents.
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Young Men's Christian Association
United Service Organs
Bluefields
National Catholic Community Service
Salvation Army
Young Women's Christian Association
Jewish Welfare Board
National Travelers’ Aid Association
Bluefield
J. C. Gordon
W. E. Hartman
Knights of Columbus
James E. Mann
American Legion
West Virginia
Radio Wednesday and Nighttime Hillbilly Lineup
Listing of radio programs and performers including Son 6 00 Hillbilly Jamboree 5 15 Lee Moore 3is0 The Kentucky Ramblers Ry Williams and more with various acts such as Lilly Mountaineers Blue-Flash and Benny Dunbar. Schedule shows daily variety from 6 15 to 7 00 with multiple acts and interludes.
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Lee Moore
Kentucky Ramblers
Ry Williams
Lilly Mountaineers
Lilly Land Co
Wonder Valley Boys
Judie
Julie
Juanitahin Furniture Co
Ivory Silhouette
Bluefield Premieres Local Color Film at Granada Theater
Thousands in Bluefield flood Granada Theater for two day premiere of Bluefield in Reelift a full color portrait of the city. It features scenes of fire equipment civic clubs the Business Men's Association banquet radio station press and other local footage dedicated to residents shown at the Granada Theater today and tomorrow.
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Bluefield
Reelift
Granada Theater
Business Men's Association
Reelife
PTA Institute in Bluefield to Host State Officials
A one day PTA institute featuring six southwestern Virginia counties opens at First Methodist church Bluefield this morning at 9 45 with state officials on the program. Dr B B Bagby Richmond speaks on alcohol and narcotics effects at 10 10.
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P.T.A
Virginia
First Methodist Church
Bluefield
Palmer All
B. B. Bagby
Richmond
E. A. Shugart
W. B. Dunn
A. B. Hendricks
Clarence Spain
Abner Robertson
Berry D. Willis
Suffolk
Virginia Sidelights Bill Duff Family Flight Training
Mrs. Duff and her son William joined R. W. Duff in Florida where he instructs youths to fly. Bill Duff, pioneer aviator, served in the Royal Air Force in World War I, was shot down behind German lines, and survived. The cablegram from London reported him missing before he was confirmed safe. Mrs. Duff, formerly Effa Garland, taught at Graham High School. Their son is training as an aviator.
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Bill Duff
Duff
Effa Garland
Lincoln Memorial cabin inspires 1942 Republican drive
From Fort Knox Kentucky Mrs Janet B Hammond sends a photo of the Lincoln Memorial cabin near Hodgesville Kentucky urging Republicans to draw inspiration for the 1942 campaign. She predicts many Republicans will be elected to congress in 1942 and voters will be ready to go next year.
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Fort Knox
Janet B. Hammond
Hodgesville
Hammond
Congress
Castlewood church debt paid and dedication held
The Methodist church at Castlewood burnt the mortgage Sunday amid celebration. Dr. L. W. Pierce of Tazewell spoke, and the church was dedicated in fine shape.
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Castlewood
L. W. Pierce
Tazewell
Virginia voters hear Page in broad address for governor
Thousands heard Senator Vivian L. Page address last night as she campaigns for governor in Virginia. The Democratic primary is August 5 with three candidates. Republicans plan a Roanoke convention in August to nominate a state ticket. The piece questions voters’ views on liquor policy and candidates’ records.
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Virginia
Vivian L. Page
Page
Roanoke
Lake Shawnee
Norfolk
Doctor Provides Bird Sanctuary in Whitethorn
A visit with Dr and Mrs M W Sinclair reveals a bird sanctuary in their Whitethorn garden. Hummingbirds sip honey from red painted test tubes while a catbird and other species forage among arbors, vines, and nests. Dr Sinclair notes a pair of hummingbirds fed there for years and mentions winter grain feeding for birds.
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M. W. Sinclair
Whitethorn
Sinclair
Dr. Sinclair
Whitethorn neighbors share tranquil rural town life
In a quiet Whitethorn community, well kept lawns frame rustic homes as a bullfrog keeps time at dusk. Dr and Mrs Sinclair have two sons with the younger son playing piano during a visit from Mrs Jor of Waynesa arriving this week.
Fox Terrier up for adoption in Bluefield article
A Bluefield note offers a female fox terrier for disposition as a trade for another dog with teeth. The piece lists owner Mrs. C. R. Niblett of 2336 Princeton Avenue and frames Old Timer as the broker seeking a responsible caretaker.
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C. R. Niblett
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield
W. Va
Hitler
Virginia Side Personal Note on Grundy Visitor
Miss Eula Dennis of Grundy was a guest of Mrs. Harold Monday on her way to Fredericksburg to enroll in summer school.
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Eula Dennis
Grundy
Harold Monday
Fredericksburg
Ailes Appointed U S Commissioner for Eastern Panhandle
Martinsburg West Virginia June 17 The appointment of Attorney Stephen Ailes of Romney as U S commissioner for the eastern panhandle was announced today by Federal Judge W E Baker He succeeds H Marshall Homer who resigned Ailes is a grandson of John J Cornwell of Romney and Baltimore general counsel for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Stephen Ailes
Romney
U. S
Eastern Panhandle
W. E. Baker
H. Marshall Homer
Ailes
John J. Cornwell
Romney and
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Temperature Averages by Louisiana Regions
The mean temperature for the state is 67.4 degrees with the north at 65.2 and the south at 68.2. Data highlight regional Variations in climate readings across Louisiana.
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Louisiana
Whitewood High School Graduation Tonight
The Whitewood high school will graduate its first class this evening in the new auditorium, starting at 8 o clock. The program includes music, welcome by Curtis A. Cole, class history, last will and testament, valedictory by Harry McKinney, graduation song, address by Rev. Ben Brown, word from Principal George D. Pollard, and diploma presentation by Percy V. Dennis.
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Whitewood
Procavons
Curtis A. Cole
Mell Cole
Harry McKinney
Cooper Chorus
Ben Brown
Jewell Valley Presbyterian Church
George D. Pollard
Percy V. Dennis
Uchanan County
Grundy Sidelines Records With 57 Jailed Over Weekend
Seventy seven arrested during the week-end fill Grundy jail with a record for the year. Most cases involve drunkenness. Earlier the May 10 week-end saw 55 jailed, marking a prior high.
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Grundy
Grundy Methodist Vacation Church School to Present Program
The Grundy Methodist Vacation Church School will present a Thursday night program showing work the school has been doing. The event will be held at the church and feature demonstrations by the students.
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Grundy
Methodist Vacation Church School
Grundy church sharing program and Ladies Aid picnic report
The article outlines a school sharing program directed by Mrs. Wesley F Ledford with departments led by several teachers and music by Misses Griffith and Dennis. It also covers a Grundy Christian church Ladies Aid picnic at Noah Sayers home with numerous attendees and a reading by Mrs Banner.
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Wesley F. Ledford
R. K. Charles
Irma Powers
R. W. Griffeth
R. R. Terry
Helen Mcguire
Lois Smith
Pierre Williams
Mary Ann Griffith
Doris Dennis
Betty Gillespie
G. O. McGuire
Grundy Church
Ladies Aid Society
Grundy Christian Church
Noah Sayers
Banner
Dies Aid Society
Clarence Greenleaf
R. A. Harman
Kermit Looney
W. P. Raines
W. H. Banner
D. C. Mitchell
Bluefield
Amy deGafferelly
C. A. Beck
J. H. Harrington
Margaret Underwood
C. G Tolbert
Maggie Evick
Rhelin
S. R. Hurley
Zelma Cooper
Pauline Hendricks
Raymond Harrison
C. M. Sublett
Clyde Ratliff
Sayers
Mary Lynn Raines
Birth Announcement for Judy Anita Hale
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs J H Hale of Garden Creek on Monday. The infant has been named Judy Anita Hale.
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J. H. Hale
Garden Creek
Monday
Judy Anita
Grundy Young Folk Have Narrow Escape
Five young people from Grundy barely escaped death Monday night when their car plunged over a high embankment on the Grundy Raven road just south of Dismal bridge near the Amusement Center. Passengers included Pauline Raines Nadine Ratliff Harold Arrington William Skeens and Duck Hardy Ratliff suffered a broken nose and was hospitalized Arrington the driver said he did not realize the curve was so steep and could not make the turn the car overturned several times and was demolished.
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Grundy
Grundy Raven Road
Pauline Raines
Nadine Ratliff
Harold Arrington
William Skeens
Duck Hardy
Sunday School Officers Named
The Grundy Christian church elected Sunday school officers and teachers. Raymond Harrison was named superintendent and Elsie L. Sayers was elected secretary and treasurer. Other posts include W. P. Raines as Bible school teacher and W. H. Banner as Bible class secretary.
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Grundy Christian Church
Raymond Harrison
W. H. Banner
W. P. Raines
Elsie L. Sayers
J. H. Harrington
C. M. Sublett
T. K. O'Neill
M. E. Hendricks
Grundy
Marshall R. Yates Dies at 11 in Local Hospital
Marshall Ralph Yates age 11 died Sunday after four days as a patient in a local hospital. He was buried Monday afternoon in a family cemetery at Leemaster, a son of Mr and Mrs A D Yates of Leemaster.
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Marshall Ralph Yates
Leemaster
Young Yates
A. D. Yates
Harman YW A to Meet at Moriah Baptist Church
The Y. W. A. of Harman Moriah Baptist Church will convene Thursday at 2 o'clock in the church. The gathering aims to discuss activities and plans for upcoming events.
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