UDC Holds Meeting With Daughters of the Confederacy
Bluefield chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met Monday afternoon at the Appalachian assembly hall. Mrs. Reese T. Bowen was appointed state chairman of the Sydney Oon in the hall of fame. Highlights included talks on General Jefferson Davis, readings, solos, and a party plate served by hostesses.
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J. A
5. A. Bennett
Marc R. L. Shelsey
Bluefield Chapef
United Daughters of the Terry
Appalachian Assembly Tdi
R. B. Reer
Dh San
Paulana
H. Kitts
Lars. Kitts
Curry Harlee
International Correspondence School
William C. Harllee
Reese T. Bowen
Sydney Oon
C. G. Harris
Lewis H. Rei
Jefferson Davis
D. E. French
Er Davis
W. Thornhill
Antas
McIntyre
Bowen
Tollison Shrewsbury
Matoaka
Legion Auxiliary Plans Y Honor Gold Star Kin
Gold Star mothers wives and sisters of World War I and II are invited to an honor program by the American Legion auxiliary. Mrs. C. F. Davis president invites attenders Friday at 8 o clock in the Appalachian building assembly room.
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Bers
American Legion Auxiliary
C. F. Davis
Appalachian Building
Old Paint Rags and Papers Burned Outside Prompt Warnings
A note warns against burning old paint rags and papers outdoors and suggests using proper waste disposal to prevent fires. It emphasizes avoiding trash receptacles for such materials and advocates safer handling practices.
Club Calendar Entries For Bland Street and Trinity Churches
Schedule notes 2:30 p m WSCS of Bland Street Methodist in Hamilton 2:30 p m WSCS of Grace Methodist church exec 10:00 p m J M Herndon club with M Herndon 5:30 p m Sees Fellowship Bland Street church 8:00 p m Young People council Trinity church at church
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Bland Street Methodist Church
Hamilton
Grace Methodist Church
J. M. Herndon
Club
M. Herndon
Bland Street
Young People’s Council
Trinity Church
Miss Hobson and Mr Moore Wed in Social Whites
Last night at the Country club a rehearsal dinner honored Miss Hobson and Mr Moore. George W S Moore of the United States naval reserve and Anne Rogers hosted with 31 guests including family friends and out of town attendees. Pink white and crystal colors created a soft bridal theme.
Local Personal News Highlights Visitors and Arrivals
Miss Hilda Geordon returns from Chesapeake Beach to visit Capt W S McNeer and Mrs McNeer in Lynnhaven Va. Mrs Edward Konopka of Port Clinton Ohio arrives to visit her parents at 504 Albemarle Street. Goldie Nelson of Christiansburg and Bluefield underwent jaw infection surgery in Lexington Ky. Tommy Marple visits grandparents at 811 Albemarle Street for the summer. Lieut Harry K Danner and Mrs Danner visit his parents on August Street after overseas service. Richard Buddy a Bishop recovers from appendectomy at Bluefield sanitarium on Franklin Street. Lieut Col Charles G Day and Mrs Day arrive from New York to visit his Virginia Court parents. Mrs T B Kie and daughter Nancy of Fredericksburg and Mr and Mrs Webb Mason with Ginger visit the Day household. Lt Col Day returns from overseas after three years.
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Hilda Geordon
W. 8. McNeer
McNeer
Chesapeake Beach
Lynnhaven
Edward Konopka
Port Clinton
Ohio
A. Buchanan
Albemarle Street
Newark
N. J
Konopka
Goldie Nelson
Christiansburg
Bluefield
St. Joseph Hospital
Lexington
Tommy Marple
Thomas Marple
Merchantville
W. A. Pankey
Harry K. Danner
Danner
N. G. Danner
August Street
States
Kennedy General Hospital
Memphis
Tenn
Richard “Buddy” Mane
Roy L. Bishop
Franklin Street
Bluefield Sanitarium
Charles G. Day
Quota Club Meets With Arlene Geordon Presiding
Miss Arlene Geordon first vice president will preside at the Bluefield Quota club weekly luncheon today at noon. The meeting occurs at the West Virginian hotel while President Miss Minnie Weaver attends the YWCA girls summer camp at Camp Roland for two weeks.
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Arlene Geordon
Bluefield
Home Coming Day at Rock Baptist Church
An all day home coming at the Rock Baptist Church on Sunday June 24 will feature congregational singing, a quartet, testimonial services and old-time gospel preaching. Services start at 10 o clock. Rev. W. O. Keys is pastor. Everyone is invited to attend and bring picnic baskets.
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The
Baptist Church
Rock Sunday
W. O. Keys
Series Parties Planned For Miss Williams
A series of pre-nuptial events honor Miss Williams ahead of her wedding. Notes include luncheons and a bridal party at locations such as Oakhurst Avenue and Bluefield Country Club with Mrs R Graham and Miss Joan Lilly hosting.
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Miss Williams
Creighton
Lewton Roberts
Bramwell
Mary McCue
Lebanon
R. Graham
Joan Lilly
H S
Anne Rogers
Birth notices from Kingsport and adjoining towns
Mrs. Max Goins announces the birth of a eight pound daughter in Kingsport Tennessee. Another notice reports a son born June 7 at a sanitarium to Mr and Mrs Cooley H Alba. Additional births listed include a daughter June 16 at St Luke's hospital and other newborns with military family ties. An aerial photograph mapping effort aided the 1945 Census of Agriculture.
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Max Goins
Kingsport
Tenn
Patricia Elaine
Goins
Dee Raye
Canebrake
W. Va
Cooley H. Alba
Annie
Sandra
C. A.ne
J. Luke’s Hospital
Frances Moody Presents Pupils In Piano Recital
Miss Frances Moody presents her piano pupils in a recital at the Thomas D McComas. Appearing are Tommy Snow Colleen Hash Louis Murphy Mary Elmore Carol Murphy Margola Abshire and Ramona Neal.
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Frances Moody
Thomas d McComas
Tommy Snow
Colleen Hash
Louis Murphy
Mary Elmore
Carol Murphy
Margola Abshire
Ramona Neal
Final Plans Dinner Dance Completed at Bluefield Country Club
Dinner will be served 7 to 9 PM with dancing until midnight. A floor show at 10 30 PM will be performed by students from the Esther Irene Graham school of dancing. Reservations should be made by Thursday noon.
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Bluefield Country Club
Esther Irene Graham
Staniforths to Attend Maryland Nursing Graduation
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Staniforth and daughter Miss Bill Jack Staniforth will travel to Baltimore Maryland on Wednesday to attend the graduation of Mrs. Staniforths niece Miss Forest Dale Macom from the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Miss Macom is a Beaver High School graduate.
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W. B. Staniforth
Bill Jack Staniforth
Baltimore
Staniforth
Forest Dale Macom
School of Nursing
University of Maryland
Miss Macom
Beaver High School
Dear Miss Dix Advice for a Discouraged Wife and Mother
A reader seeks guidance on health and family respect. Dorothy Dix urges the mother to seek medical help, warns that she is harming her nerves, and suggests confinement in a sanitarium to recover while noting children and husband won't appreciate her sacrifice.
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Miss DIX
Mirror Test Warns Packard Owners of Engine Sludge
Wartime driving left engine sludge fouling piston rings and oil lines risking costly repairs. As gas becomes available normal driving resumes, sludge will cause double damage. A Packard dealer offers a Mirror Test to inspect the valve chamber and detect sludge, plus checks on brakes and steering to prevent accidents and extend engine life.
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Packard
Missionary Union Luncheon at First Christian Church
The Women's Christian Missionary Union of the First Christian Church will hold a luncheon today at 1 o'clock at the church.
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Missionary Union
Women's Christian Missionary Union of the
First Christian Church
Blissful then sad future warned in a love advice column
Ruth predicts happiness will be brief then deep sadness in a reader’s romance. The man shows no real commitment and would marry only to satisfy obligation. Advise keeping the friendship, viewing him as an object of pity rather than a lover, for gratitude cannot replace love.
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Ruth
Rain Delays Final Round in Rocky's Golf Tourney
Persistent rain halted play Tuesday at Country Club, forcing delays to Thursday starting at 9 30. Wet greens also postponed the Tuesday Ladies Day contest, shifting its one day event to later.
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Rocky
Country Club
Decline in U.S. Cotton Mills Over a Decade
The number of cotton spinning mills in the United States fell from 1046 in 1935 to 667 in 1944, a loss of 179 establishments or 17.1 percent over ten years.
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United States
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Cline
Army
Dan T. Charles
Bluefeld Sanitarium
Kate Kiddies Shop
One Kiddies Shop
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Taylor's Drug Store
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Dorothy DIX
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Packard PT Boat and Rescue Boat Marine Engines
Bluefield Auto Body CO
Bluefield Avenue
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Main Street
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