Board Awaited Statement On Bluefield School Changes
Mer cer county board of education member A J Cole said the board plans a formal meeting while C H Archer attends a Kiwanis convention in Atlanta. Changes include demoting Beaver High principal C W Jackson, transferring assistant principal Horace H Bolen to a Montcalm school, and moving junior high principal M L Smith to Beaver High as an instructor. Bluefield residents and parents seek clarification. other board members include V F Pol and D J Sexton along with Vermillion and Bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Cole
Mercer County Board of Education
Cole
Tendent
C. H. Archer
Archer
Bluefield
Atlanta
Beaver High School
C. W. Jackson
Horace H. Bolen
Montcalm
M. L. Smith
Parent-Teachers Association
Board of Education
Archer, Cole
C. V. Fpoland
D. J. Sexton
Bramwell
Vermillion
Princeton
John Bird
Delegates Named For SOWEVA Conference At Bluefield
Duhring West Virginia June 21 delegates from the Church of Christ to the SOWEVA conference at Bluefield college July 2 to 8 include Pauline Jones Freda and other listed members. The Ladies Aid circle No 1 met with Mrs B B Hurst with several members present led by Mrs Albert Muncey. The topic was All Nations Shall Know God and the next meeting will be at Mrs Cletis Shrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
B. B. Hurst
Albert Muncey
Cletis Shrews
Sewing Circle Meets At Home With Ten Members
The G Circle met June 12 at Mrs. Mac Shrader home with Mrs. Arnold Shrader presiding. Ten members and one visitor attended. Pollyanna gifts were exchanged and a social hour followed with refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled for July 10 in Bluefield with Mrs. Lewis Staton hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Shrader
Mac Shrader
Exaan
Lewis Staton
Bluefield
Personal Notices Include Visitors Baptisms and Travel
Taylor and sister Miss Taylor shopped Saturday. Joe H Pickett and family with sponsor Douglas Scott enjoyed a weekend with Rev John Staley who baptized Joe H Pickett at the railroad bridge last Sunday. Omnes and Jindee Geren of Riverside Calif arrived Wednesday night for a two week visit with their parents. Claude Collins family called to Wagner NC by serious lines of his Pete er Sire. Rose Collins and Nancy Argast of New Jersey visiting C W Car and relatives. Nancy Bell of Havace visited Carter and relatives in Salem Va. Funeral of cousin Mrs Ada Hatcher at Princeton Sunday with burial in the family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Miss Taylor
Joe H. Pickett
Douglas Scott
John Staley
Railroad Bridge
Omnes
Jindee Geren
Riverside
Calif
E. R. Garrett
Claude Collins
Wagner
N. C
Rose Collins
J. G Argast
Nancy
New Jersey
C. W. Car
Nancy Bell
Havace
Carter
Salem
Ada Hatcher
Princeton
Willowton News Roundup Miss Ina Meadows Visits
Miss Ina Meadows is visiting and staying with relatives in Willowton. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Meadows and children Vernon Freda and Keith are visiting kin in Alabama. Miss Winifred Arnold of Daisy Kentucky is visiting her brother Mr Arnold and Mrs Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willowton
W. Va
Ina Meadows
Ada Ae and
Moore
E. C. Meadows
Vernon
Freda
Keith
Ham
Ala
Winifred Arnold
Daisy, Ky
Arnold
Health Group Meeting Notices From Charleston Report
Health group schedules meetings in Charleston West Virginia at Blue State Park on June 21 and in Ogiebay on July 15 with additional July dates mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Blue State Park County
Ogiebay
State Motorists Seek Licenses for 1941 42 Plates
Clerks in the West Virginia license bureau extended hours to clear long lines of applicants for 1941 42 plates. State registrar W S Wysong said applications are about a week ahead of last year with roughly 180000 class A licenses issued so far. The bureau operates 8 a m to 9 p m to meet the July 1 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
State Automobile License Bureau
W. S. Wysong
State Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Masons Install New Officers in Mullens Lodge
Pineville West Virginia June 21 the Mullens lodge No 151 A F and AM held the installation of officers for the upcoming Masonic year. Illiam Clyde Senter served as installing officer with Harry Hartley as chaplain and Samuel P Pearis serving as lector. Refreshments were served by the Mullens Eastern Star chapter. New Mullens officers include William Ray Davis as worship master Carl E Price senior warden Robert N Smith junior warden McKinley Hobart Lusk treasurer Bryan Montague Bush secretary George T Strong Jr senior deacon and other line officers. A service board will meet at Mullens Friday morning 27 at 7 oclock then proceed to the national guard armory for induction into the armed forces for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
W. Va
Mullens
A. F
A. M
Illiam Clyde Senter
Pineville Lodge No
Harry PF. Hartley
Chaplin
Samuel P.ee Pearis
Order of the Eastern Star
Delmar W. Wheatley
William C. Worrell
E. Pierce Rose
Claude Uy
George C . Skeenan
Mullens Lod
William Ray Davis
Carl E. Price
Robert N. Smith
McKinley Hobart Lusk
Bryan Montague Bush
George T. Strong, Jr
Eucee % Smith
Burcham
Don Chileon
Samuel P. Pears Tyler
Marriage at Pineville Home of Rev J Emerson Hicks
Mrs Lettie Cox of Pineville married Saturday June 2 at the home of Rev J Emerson Hicks Baptist minister. Attendants included Mr and Mrs H L Austin Jr of Logan. Bride wore a suit with accessories and pink rose corsage. The couple will reside in Pineville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettie Cox
Pineville
J. Emerson Hicks
H. L. Austin, Jr
Logan
Green
Saitlie High Om
England
Miniveratie
Manchester
Hunter-Duncan Motor Company
Pine
Local game pro tector reports fourth arrest this week
L. A. Anderson said Thursday he had made the fourth arrest in the series of heated incidents at the local game. Details on the suspects and motives were not released by press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Anderson
Hayes Cook Surprise Birthday Party Held in Oceana
Hayes Cook of Oceana was surprised Friday evening on his 65th birthday. The event was hosted by Mrs. Hayes Cook and others. Guests enjoyed games and received gifts, with refreshments served to those in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes Cook
Oceana
Vs. Prench
Woman's Society Of Christian Service Meeting
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Oceana Methodist Church met with Mrs. Jessie McMillion Friday evening. Mrs. Wayne Cook spoke on Stewardship of God's Temple. A short session, social hour, and refreshments followed. Members present included Crites, Sadie Cook, Edna Brown, Bill Cook, Gladys Hatfield, Mae Cook, Vida Chambers, Dot Morgan, Letah Cook, Lois Beane, Jessie McMillion, and Miss Eual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.8
Letah Cook
Lois Beane
Jessie McMillion
Eual
Bride Club Entertained and Second Prize Awarded
The Bride Club hosted a gathering with attendees including Mrs. Jim and Mrs. Ven Crouch. Lois Beane received second prize while other guests listed were Mrs. J. N. Witenbury and Mrs. W. Beane among others.
Reindexing Project Costs Set Aside at Circuit Clerk Offices
A reindexing project for county records at the circuit clerk offices had seven hundred six dollars set aside for expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OKEH
Serwae or Babee Pourteen Idle Teas Meltied
The fragmentary text mentions Serwae or Babee Pourteen and refers to idle teas in Ming County. No clear event date or outcome is present, making a definitive news item impossible from the available readable words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serwae
Babee
Ming County
Madison hosts bridge and bingo social evening
Mrs C E Barrett and guests hosted a bridge and bingo party at a Madison home Friday. Four tables played with prize awarded to Aired Blankenship and a 1F day present to Mrs H Stewart. A salad plate followed for a list of attendees including Mrs F E Shannon Mrs W M Lewis Mrs A B Shannon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Barrett
Mgnéred Laghan
Madison
Georg F. Brown
Juanita Brooks
Ooks
H. Stewart
F. E. Shannon
W. M. Lewis
A. B. Shannon
George A. Brooks
Community group plans Friday church event
The hostess refresh ments to about ta members. The next meet the Friday evening at 7 o'clock after a covered dish dinner at the Baptist church for attendees age 27.
Vermin Control Contest Launched By Wyoming Club
The Square Circle Wildlife club of Wyoming county offers over $100 in prizes for a vermin control contest now underway. President Claire L. Cook of Itmann notes strong interest in the club’s wildlife warfare against game predators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Square Circle Wildlife Club
Wyoming County
Claire L. Cook
Itmann
Evening church meeting report notes social and business
A church gathering held in the evening of June 13 included Mrs Broot assisting with refreshments. The usual church business was transacted during the social period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broot
Women’s Society picnic at Pineville ball park
Members of the Women’s Society of Christian Service and their families enjoyed a Thursday picnic at Pineville ball park instead of the regular meeting. The next meeting is planned for June 26 at the home of Mrs. Lane Cooke with Mrs. J. W. Martin as joint hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Pineville Ball Park
Lane Cooke
J. W. Martin
Registration Required for All Men in County
All men who have turned 21 since act of 6 1940 and before July 1 1941 must register with the selective service board on July 1. A clerk from Mullens board office will be in Pineville all day July 1 to assist in registering locally. Submit to Mullens board office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ont Selective Service Board
Mullens
Pineville
eTs
Board
Chief to Visit Game Protector H P Povo
A state wildlife club in Wyoming through president Claire L. Cook accepts an official visit by H P Povo to the county on June 23. Charleston hosts the reception and confirms the affiliation with the Square Circle Wildlife club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Povo
Charleston
Square Circle Wildlife Club
Wyoming
Wyoming County Singing Convention Draws 500 in Baileysville
An estimated crowd of 500 attended the Wyoming county singing convention in Baileysville showing strong local interest and participation in the annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming County
Baileysville
Jury lists drawn for grand and petit jurors
Jury Commissioners Lewis Bolen and Karl C Lilly met Priday morning at the circuit clerk office and drew 16 citizens for grand jurors and 50 for petit jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Bolen
Karl C. Lilly
Priday
Dr Oberholser to retire after 46 years in federal service
Dr. Oberholser, a renowned ornithologist with the Fish and Wildlife Service, will retire June 30 after 46 years of federal service in Washington D C. President Roosevelt extended his appointment for one year to complete work on the birds of Texas. He may become curator at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberholser
Fish and Wildlife Service
United States Department of Interior
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Xas
America
Cleveland
Aew Museum of Natural History
Seltehees
Great Eastern Skeet Shoot Heads to Lordship Connecticut
Skeet shooters from across the country gather in Lordship Connecticut for the 13th Annual Great Eastern Skeet championships on June 20 21 and 22. The event features top ranking competitors aiming for the field crown in a fast paced clay bird contest at the Reming range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordship
Conn
Connecticut
Anfield
Record year for beaver trapping boosts Pennsylvania fur
In Pennsylvania trappers captured about 1200 beavers during a two week open season. The species, once exterminated, has rebounded due to restocking and wiser laws, marking a notable rise in a valuable fur animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Uncertain multi month period noted in fragment
A fragment references a period spanning several months this uncertainty appears in the context of a larger notice or report. Details are incomplete but imply a range rather than a fixed date or deadline. Further text would be needed to confirm the exact duration and implications.
Fragmentary remark on reading through eel texts
A partial archival note mentions enjoying reading passages about eels and curiosity about their behavior. The fragment hints at a reader’s interest but lacks full context or dates.
Coyote Trap Mystery Emerges From Brief Fragments
Reading note fragments mention a coyote trap scenario and a gun related stray remark. The text is incomplete, but hints at a wildlife or hunting incident. No clear location, date, or names are readable.
New York State Wins Hunting License Clarification
A brief local notice notes changes to hunting license rules in New York State. It outlines eligibility guidelines and where to apply, urging residents to verify requirements before the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Prospect for Canada Duck Prospects in 1941
Duck hunters may find the outlook favorable with prospects of crept Canada ducks improving. The black duck situation in Canada is also seen as promising, signaling better hunting potential this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Virginia deer study shows heaviest buck 230 pounds in Bath county
A Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries report by Donald J. Woolsey details deer tallies and weights. The heaviest recorded is a 230 pound Bath county buck, while many eastern deer reach greater shoulder height. western deer are taller on average but lighter in weight. The study notes county concentrations, cover differences, and legal hunting rules affecting buck sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Bath County
En of Game and Inland Fisheries
Charles City County
Commission of Gr
Eer Investige
Donald J. Woolsey
Blue Ridge
July term circuit court to convene here on Monday
The notice indicates the July term circuit court will convene here on Monday July 14. The local draft board at Mullens reported their week numbers from 1524 to 1623 and the funeral rites outline for Mrs. Eilia h Jackson who died after long illness. She was born October 14 1861 in Wyoming county and is survived by children Chester Cook Mrs E I Hill Victoria Jack Jesse Jackson and Greely Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Cook
Oceana
Raymond Cook
Oon
Enche OM
Margaret Cook
Toneda
Ocea
Wayne Rollins
Mary Cook
Rosa Cook
Stella Cook
Board of Selective Service
Mullens
Eiliah Jackson
Wyoming County
Abram
Rachel Belcher
Rockcastle Baptist Church
Ting
Cooper Come- Skin Fork
Chester Cook
Pineville
E. I. Hill
Key
Polio Case Reported in County As 14-Year-Old Dies
Fourteen-year-old Alvin Halsey of Maben died at home after days of illness diagnosed as infantile paralysis by Dr J F Biggart. Quarantine was placed on the family following the polio case, first in the county since last year’s outbreak, according to County Health Nurse Isabelle Durie. He was the son of the late Mack Hash and Mrs. and Mr. John Halsey at the time of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Halsey
Maben
J. F. Biggart
Isabelle Durie
Mack Hash
John Halsey
Rockcastle Baptist Sunday School Convention Opens
The Rev Karl C Lilly and Rev G P Goode organize a Sunday school convention at Rockcastle Baptist care on July 16 17 1907 with Hon William Cassius assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl C. Lilly
G. P. Laym
M. Parley
Rockcastle
Pineville Visitors Highlight State Writers Project Figures
Roy Lee Harmon supervisor of the state writers project in Charleston and Gooley editor Buckley of the Post-Herald visited Pineville on Thursday. Mrs Hazel Cook left town this week to join relatives in Prince Roses mother Margaret Livesay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lee Harmon
Charleston
Gooley
Buckley Post-Herald
Pineville
Hazel Cook
Prince Rose
Margaret Livesay
Local Wedding Announcement in Roanoke Area
Springton West Virginia June 21 Mr and Mrs Ray Haynes announce the marriage of their niece Miss Ruto to William Al The ceremony attended by Charlies Lewis Thomas Master Charlie Boy and Jane Thomas was held with attendees from Salem Roanoke and Norfolk and Western rail line family connections to Thomas the late Mr Simpson of Roanoke The couple now reside in Roanoke
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springton
W. Va
Ray Haynes
Miss Ruto
William al
Simpson
Ees . Com
Salem
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Thomas
Mr. Simpson
Charlies Lewis Thomas
Charlie Boy
Jane Thomas
Roanga? 16Th Street
Honorees Named at Party Attendance List
Prizes awarded to Mrs Lon Damron and Pauline Damron amid a gathering that honored Mrs Lon Damron and Mrs George Lester. Guests included Mesdames Lum Thompson Harry Fletcher Aline Foley Nelson Sigmon and Misses Kathleen Board Cecil Davis Clarence Davis Pauline Juanita Bonnie Bale and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Damron
Pauline Damron
Kathleen
Lon
Ami
George Lester
Mesdames Lum Thompson
Harry Fletcher
Aline Foley
Nelson Sigmon
Kathleen Bbard
Cecil Davis
Clarence Davis
Pauline
Juanita
Bonnie Bale
Mud Fork Notes on Local Moves and Convention Travel
Mud Fork, Virginia reports Ford Epperson moving his family to a new home and a departure for the second annual convention of the Virginia Industrial Council. Co M. Saas Jr of Fort Story is mentioned alongside C. M. Wager and Mr. and Mrs. in related notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mud Fork
Ford Epperson
Ronanoke
Virginia Industrial Council
Co. M. Saas Jr
Fort Story
Agner
C. M. Wager
Ee Ee Ee
Not Die Demmaee weed often as diplomatic file
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear text. readable parts suggest a diplomatic document context with scattered letters and names. No cohesive event, date, or entities emerge to confirm a definite headline or summary.
You Can Defend America booklet praised for national defense morale
A Red Jacket Coal Company booklet titled You Can Defend America is recommended for every American citizen. E. E. Ritter, president, asks loyalty and sacrifice as essential to defense, noting coal’s role and urging character build as the nation faces crisis. Production figures for mid year and 1940 are cited amid wartime context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Jacket Corporation
America
E. E. Ritter
Red Jacket Coal Corporation
Mr. Ritter
China
France
United States
Coal Powers Shifts Across Industries in War Era
Standard Oil of New Jersey converts oil burning equipment to coal at Bayway refinery to free tankers for government use while Socony Vacuum substitutes coal in Eastern Sea refineries. Reports say Roosevelt may push Waterway Project as defense measure with hydroelectric plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Bayway
Mie
John D. Rockefeller
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co
Roosevelt
Mansfield
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Coal development talks surface in Oming county
Reports from local coal circles in the past week indicate two new development projects under negotiation in Oming county. Pocahonne negotiates for lease of the Itmann operation while Red Jacket Corp plans a new unit on Williamson Branch near Pineville. Big W. of the company were recently seen on the site. Representatives of the Norfolk and Western, the Virginian, the Appalachian and A E Shumate are involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oming
Pocahon
Itmann
Thetas Fuel
Red Jacket Corporation
Williamson Branch
Pineville
Big W
Matoaka Hosts Bridge Party At Cook Residence
In Matoaka West Virginia on a Thursday evening June 19 hostess Cook organized a three table bridge gathering. Five tables competed with Mrs Johnny Kennedy winning high prize and Mrs Clifton Bailey taking the ting prize Murphy Tideee of the bingo. Refreshments followed for a long list of attendees including Mrs F C Goodall William Hardaway Blanken ship Bill Hughes Johnny Kennedy Bill Millsap Bonnie Mays ald Davidson Joe Minniaci and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matoaka
W. Va
Cook
Johnny Kennedy
Clifton Bailey
Murphy Tideee
F. C. Goodall
William Hardaway
Ugh
Blankenship
Bill Hughes
Bill Millsap
Bonnie Mays
Ald Davidson
Joe Minniaci
Y Sales
Cliff’ Bailey
Sean W. Aaron Roy
Hie
Boone
Atone
Calvert
O. Quillan
Local family hosts children's birthday celebration
Mr and Mrs Joe Jaber entertained many children at their home for the birthday of Dobby Sos and Katherine. Games and refreshments were provided for about 25 to 30 youngsters. The children gave generous gifts to Bobby Joe and Katherine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Jaber
Cos
Dobby Sos
Katherine
Bobby Joe
Layette Shower Honors Mrs Gene Dishner At Home
Mrs Gene Dishner was honored at a layette shower held at her home on June 13 afternoon. Guests included James Joe Testino Lester Eupha Mills Ollie Cline Joe Truitt Lee Walls Bertha Childers Izetta Martin G W Wood Testino Dorothy May Lester Francis Woods and others enjoyed refreshments and good fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Dishner
Prn
James Joe Testino
Lester
Eupha Mills
Ollie Cline
Joe Truitt
Lee Walls
Bertha Childers
Izetta Martin
G. W. Wood
Christian Union Holds Meeting at Mrs Hall Home
The Christian Union met Thursday evening at Mrs Prank Hall’s home. Mrs Hall led the devotionals before the meeting proceeded with its routine business and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Union, Ia
Christian Church
Prank Hall
Life of Simon Peter Highlights Ma toaka Sunday Class
The Forward Class at Ma toaka Baptist Sunday School met at Mr. Ele Leader's home to study The Life of Simon Peter. Arnold Harris was elected president with Joe Truitt as vice president and Pearl Truitt as secretary and treasurer. The program included an early event about Peter led by Mrs. Gilmer with Clayton Syres and others contributing. Social games followed with Prizes won by Mrs. Clayton Syres and Mildred Wimmer. Visitants included Elmer Harris and family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matoaka Baptist Sunday School
Sun
Ele
Simon Peter
Presiden
Arnold Harris
Joe Truitt
Pearl Truitt
Clyde Crotty
Roland Bailey
Wilbur McKinney
Geer
Peter
Gilmere
Wteen
Clayton Syres
Mildred Wimmer
Rene
Elmer Harris
Ey. L. Burchette
Opa Harris
Margaret
Mildred
Margaret Phyllis Harris
Births and Visits Highlight Matoaka News roundup
A list of local family events includes a newborn in the Hawks family and visits by Zenith Vernuefeld and Bailes relatives. The text notes travel to Baltimore for Mary Helen Honaker and various residents visiting relatives in Matoaka and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seem Hawks
Warren Gary
Hawks
Miss Zenith
Sam Vern Uefeld
Wee
C. L. Bailes
Ana
Matoaka Acake
A. Sublette
Iean
Noble
Smith
Rachel Pulton
Darby Pulton
Earaeen
Hugh
Princeon Ware
Gilmer
James Simps
Baltimore, Md
Tives
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Duhring and Cliff Yard
Clayton A. Miler
Pineville, W. Va
Walter Co. Byrd
Masons
Pineville Lodge
W. Ray Davis
Lective Service Board
National Guard
Atnas
Red Army
Germany
Russia
Moscow
McDowell
Mingo
Raleigh
J. D. Cook
W.8.c
Suppy Fy
William
Eld
Mas
Ross Elliott
MISG
Hettie Schrader
William C. Snyder
National Defense
Eel Peeseceen
Pocapanes
Association of American Railroads
Jefferson Barracks
War Department
Sioux City
Iowa
Coal Merchants Association
National Coal Association
The
Norfolk and Western
Virginian
Appalachian
A. E. Shumate
W. Wayne
Tabor
Layette
Christian Union
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