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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1941
Page
12
R H Bowden is pastor. Sunday school begins at 9 45 with Frank Carter superintendent. Morning service at 11. Evening worship at 730. The B Y P U meets at 630 with Miss Mabel Disher as leader.
Edward W. Hughes rector conducts morning service at 10:00 a m followed by paper schol Hamp Crawford superintendent Evening prayer and sermon at 7:30 p m listed for the church program.
Miss Jackie Pazelle formerly with the West Virginia state road commission in Princeton accepts a secretarial position to C Hoffman safety at Pocahontas Fuel company in Pocahontas.
Victor Day of Burbank California returned home after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Joe Meszler. He toured Chicago Flint Cincinnati and Tennessee en route and praised the Pocahontas Exhibition Mine as a top attraction. Mrs Paul Kovacs and son Paul Jr. accompanied Day to Los Angeles with Mr Day and will join him there.
The Pocahontas Woman's Club hosts a benefit card party at Real Club Rooms on Tuesday June 24 at 8 p m. Reservations can be made by calling Mrs Hamp ton B Crawford at prune 986.
The Bluestone Circle of the Baptist W M A met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Cuba Adams. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess Blevins after the regular program.
Rev. J. S. Jones of Bramwell West Virginia serves as pastor with services at 12 15 p m.
Catholic Church records McNulty as pastor at St Eliza's with Mass scheduled for 10 30 a m.
The Baptist Sunday school reports a successful Vacation Bible School with 115 students. Morning sessions start 8 30. Rev R H Bowden leads as general superintendent with teachers and officers named. The school commences at the local church Wednesday evening at 8 with a program showcasing student work.
M Fisher serves as pastor at the Methodist Church. Sunday School begins 9 45 a m with EB L Head as superintendent, morning service at 11 featuring a sermon on the Mount and choir music, evening worship at 7 45, and a musical program. Wednesday study 7 45, choir rehearsal Friday 7 30. Vacation Bible School continues next week from 9 to 11 with sessions noting a productive atmosphere for children learning.
Mrs J K Suit Jr hosted the Tuesday night bridge club with the event won by Mrs John and a visitor’s prize awarded to Mille Bishop. Also noted were prizes for Mrs Godfrey Elliott of West Virginia and Miss Kath- (text incomplete).
At a regular Local No 6050 UMWA meeting on June 7 officers for the ensuing year were nominated. Ballot items include Griggith for president Stith for vice president Jackson and Slater for financial secretary Shell for treasurer Berbert for mine committee Price Slater and Muse as door keeper Lively Jackson Levay Crawford Shell and Price for check weighman and Boone as additional. The current trustee board and chaplain Rev J C Stith were re elected by acclamation. Members note G I Hodge's improved health and plan a home setup in Re Wein to assist his return home.
The 13 bridge club met Wednesday at Miss Dorothy Wainwrights Abbs Valley home. Mrs William Wann won the high score prize among members and Mrs Prank Casterdale took the club high score prize. Evelyn Peters won the bingo prize and a bridal gift was presented to Mrs Wann, formerly Miss Mildred Les.
The Hungaran Ladies' Aid Society meets Wednesday June 25 at Mrs John Szaba home to celebrate birthdays of Mrs A Dobos Sr and Mrs B Bertok after the business session.
Mr and Mrs Bela Popp announce a baby boy born June 17. Mr and Mrs Speed Underwood report a baby girl born Thursday June 19.
Pastor B Bertok leads morning worship at 10 am and evening service at 7 30 pm. The Hungarian Vacation School announces a wiener roast and a prep for children on July at the Big Spring in Abbs Valley.
Members of Princess Pocahontas chapter O E S attended the Eastern Star meeting in Bluefield last Thursday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. M. K. White, Mrs. J. G McNulty, Mrs. L. G. Little, Mrs. Robert Vawter, Mrs. Floyd Wagner Jr., and Mrs. J. P. Curtis.
Edward Keith Goodloe arrived from Hawaii aboard the USS Mississippi and spent Tuesday and Wednesday with relatives in Pocahontas. This marked his first meeting with his daughter Dawn born April 4 1941. Mrs. Goodloe is the former Betty Miller.
The Loyalty class of the first Methodist church held its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening in the church annex with twenty three ladies present. The business session was presided over.
The Vaca Bible School began last Monday at the Coopers Methodist church in West Virginia and runs through next week. A pupil treat closes the final session and a public program follows at night. Classes include Beginners, Primary, Juniors, and Intermediates taught by named instructors.
The Pilgrim Holiness church began its annual tent meeting last Sunday at the ball park for a two week run. Reverend C. H. Dooley of Vinton Virginia leads the services.
Mrs. George Stanger and Mrs. R L Howard spent the weekend with the latter's son the Rev Julian Howard and Mrs Howard in Salem Virginia. E L Bailey and H C Heldreth spent the weekend in Huntington West Virginia with the latter's brother Charlie Heldreth and Mrs Heldreth.
The Tazewell North Tazewell Business Men's Association held its regular meeting with B W Strass renamed president. Committees reported on improvements to athletic fields roadside park retention wall and credit information exchange plan. A new plant location interest and marble carving venture were noted along with plans for a designated community day and Wednesday summer business closures.
Tazewell county draft board number 1 schedules July 21 registration for men reaching age 21 since October 16. Registration sites include Tazewell Courthouse, Richlands Town Hall, Pocahontas Amonate office, Crockett's Store Bishop, and Neel's Store Asbury from 7 am to 9 pm.
It is announced that E. R. Beverly will be relieved as welfare superintendent on July 1 after two years in the role. The board sets a June 27 meeting to name a successor, with Beverly expected to return to his home in Dickenson County.
A fragmented local item notes a group of workers repairing pens under foreman Morgan Whitta in an unspecified northern and western area. The wording is partial and unclear about exact location or company.
A North Carolina hunting bear brought to Burkes Garden caused fear among livestock and was sold after one day to Alton Brooks in upper Thompson Valley. Rev Harold Davis reports strong revival attendance as Prof George Freeman leads youth choirs. CCC work on Marion park continues with Sam Dooley visiting. Grade students in seventh to ninth grade eligible for U S Air Corps enlistment. recruiting officer notes education requirements are lower than believed.
Appalachian Electric Power crew installs modern street lighting under a new contract in Tazewell and North Tazewell. Glass globes hang from long arms to illuminate sidewalk and road. Incandescent lamps are 2 500 watts. Workmen expect completion in one week to ten days.
The Woman's Guild of Stras Memorial Episcopal Church will host a bridge party at Mrs. B. W. Stras home on Tuesday with play times at 3 PM and 8 PM. Refreshments and prizes provided. Tables reserved by calling Mrs. Haskin Little at the rectory.
The Fort Maiden Spring chapter DAR met at Mrs. Sayers Harman's home to plan the dedication of a schoolgrounds memorial to a pioneer soldier and explorer. Officers were reappointed and a radio program featuring Captain William E. Peery, descendant of William Peery, announced as part of the observance.
Miss Marie McNulty promotes the WPA art center in Tazewell with an exhibit of Mexican wood carvings by Petrecine Berele and ten watercolors by Virginia artists. The ground floor exhibit room will be open 2 to 5 daily for several days. Local sponsors will fund materials for needy students. civic clubs support the project.
Long list of locals and guests features Miss Carmen Semones at the North Tazewell school staff, Miss Ellen Apperson visiting from Rollins College, Miss Mary Lynch Crockett taking a Fauquier county welfare post, and other departures and visits. Geology professor Dr. Byron Cooper returns for summer data gathering, aviation training enrollments noted, and nursing staff activity listed along with regional connections and travel.
Bramwell West Virginia June 21 The Holy Trinity Episcopal church holds regular service at 11 o clock with rector Rev E W Hughes of Pocahontas presiding St Margarets Guild holds its monthly meeting Monday at the home of Mrs W B Martin in Coopers
The Presbyterian Sunday school opens at 9 45 with Harold Perdue as superintendent. Rev J S Jones the pastor presides at 11 o clock. Young peoples Juniors at 5 and Intermediates and Seniors at 6. Mid week prayer service Wednesday at 7 30. The Pilgrim church tent meeting at Bramwell is in progress nightly at the ball park in Coopers with Rev C H Dooley of Vinton Virginia as evangelist. Sunday school moves to the tent at 9 45 with services each night at 7 45.
The Methodist church announces a new school starting at 9 45 led by superintendent L H Burke. Pastor Rev Wagner will conduct worship services at 11 in the morning and 7 30 in the evening with the Young people's choir under John Burke directing special music at the evening service. A midweek prayer service is planned for Wednesday at 7 30.
The column lists visits and travels of Mrs. Russell Wooten and Rev. A. L. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bennett and others. Ann Bowen travels to Houston for a visit while Paul Tate, Marine Corps enlistee, is reported ill at Pearls Island base. Rowena Bonhan recovers after a fall and is moving about again.
Lorts Lick West Virginia June 21 The Ladies Ald of Pine Grove church will meet Thursday the 26th at Mrs P P Wallace home with Mrs J C Martin as leader. Winnie Wallace and Jean Hale attend state 4-H camp at Jacksons Mill this week.
Boissevain Virginia hosts a Missionary Society gathering on Friday June 21 featuring Mrs. Robert Dillon and Mrs. Lambert. H N Morris led the devotional after the business session as members enjoyed a social half hour. Activities included a ball park outing with teachers and progress notes.
Belcher travels to Hopewell Virginia for funeral services after brother Frank Holt is killed at work in Norfolk. He is accompanied by Bill.
Belcher family returns home Wednesday night. Fayetteville visitors Mr. and Mrs. Orville Davrs with J. E. Wainwrights host weekend. Wade Graham returns to Waldo Florida after visiting Al and family. Mrs. J. Wainwright and Dot visit Bluefield sanitarium for ear treatment. Mescal Wagner of Roanoke visits mother Mrs. Sam Wagner. Several attend Welch High School graduation Wednesday night. Betty Jane Stevens to stay with Mrs. McGinnis. Bill Johnson of Roanoke dines with S. F. Mitchell and family. Kathlene Truett returns home after two weeks at Bluefield Sanatorium. Milton Leidig leaves for Boys State at Blacksburg by Pocahontas American Legion. Ernest Belcher becomes assistant mine foreman at Jenkin Jones mines. Mrs. H. T. Akers and Mrs. H. N. Morris attend Eastern Star in Bluefield.
Raven Virginia June 21 Henry Kelly Bales 69 long time resident of Swords Creek died Sunday at his home from a heart attack. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the home conducted by Rev. Perry Herndon and others. Survivors include his wife and children Bessie Honaker Floran Elkins Pansy Boyd Mary Lane Mamie Bucklin Mollie Stiltner Vada McReynolds Rufus Charlie James Bales two sisters Mollie Plaaster Ollie Carter four brothers Balford Tom John Everett burial in Clarks Cemetery.
Mrs. Lawrence Lambert hosted a Saturday night party for her sister Frances Wilson turning eighteen. Guests enjoyed games and gifts were given to the honoree. Religious refreshments were served at a late hour to thirty attendees.
Mrs G W Ball Miss Wilson and Leslie Wilson attend funeral of Mrs Bruce Purvis at Monroe Virginia on Sunday. Miss Adele Reedy Knoxville student nurse spends sad vacation with her parents. James Bayas St Paul guest of daughter Mrs Raymond Gillespie Friday. Mrs A L McNeil and daughter Basham Virginia visit Mrs John I Crockett Sunday.
A baby boy was born June 21 to a widowed man named eS acles Frederick. The infant’s father was killed in a car accident several years ago.
A three act play titled Where's Granma is being rehearsed at Midway by the youth. A Daily Vacation Bible School opening at Midway church drew a large attendance. The two week program runs daily with classes starting at 1 30 each afternoon.
Miss Lydia Brooks and Eugene Butt returned from Emory and Henry college as delegates from the Midway church Young Peoples Evening services. Mrs. Margaret Sarver visited her son Charles in Washington and will visit Maryland relatives before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Calvard moved from Yards to Keystone with family. Mrs. M. M. Butt and sons Eugene and Marvin spent the weekend with relatives in Sweet Springs West Virginia.
At Annapolis the plebes are required to memorize the daily menu. One midshipman has turned this to profit by obtaining menus early, selling them to fellow plebes for 10 cents each, and earning about 25 dollars a week.
The article states aluminum is the most plentiful metal in the earth's crust, highlighting its widespread presence. It notes its abundance compared to other metals and underscores its significance in geology and material science.
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