Rubber Ersatz Defense Plots Synthetic Rubber Push
Facing a serious natural rubber shortage, U S defense authorities back synthetic rubber as a backstop. Reconstruction Finance Corporation approves 5 million dollars for four new factories each with 2 500 long tons annual capacity. Expansion aims to meet rising American demand and bolster military production.
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Wash
National Defense
America
Reconstruction Pinance Corp
U. S
Far East
Reich
United States Army
F. C
Navy Aviation Schools Open to Recruits
Navy establishes class A aviation schools at naval stations to train recruits in essential aviation work. Recruits undergo basic instruction in mathematics drawing blueprints and tool use before specializing as aviation metalsmith machinist ordnance or radio rated. Selection relies on prior schooling navy recruit test scores and conduct during training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval
Aviation Metal- Smith
Aviation Ofachinist
Stork Shower Hosts and Health Updates From Powhatan
Mrs. Carland McPeak and Mrs. H. B. Sheets hosted a stork shower at the homes of Mrs. Peake and Mrs. Sheets in Powhatan. Wally Pennnington is recovering from illness and may be out. Betty Yates is home from the hospital after an appendectomy. Etta Lemon remains confined to home. Mildred Leedy attended a preventive dentistry lecture at the University Club in Blueselg, with John Bro ner of Lewis State university leading the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Yates
Miles
G Springs
Pocenery
Lehman End
Etta Lemon
Mildred Leedy
University Club
Blueselg
John ©. Broner
Lews State University
Vacation Bible School Planned at Methodist Church
Jenkinsjones West Virginia June 21 plans completed for a Daily Vacation Bible School at the Methodist church starting July 20 for two weeks from 10 to 12. Teachers include Mrs W J Dietrich and Mrs F A, secretary Hancock and leaders C Myers and Rev G W Fox. Born at Welch Stevens clinic June 11 a daughter Judith Hill to Mr and Mrs J H Murry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Murry
Stevens Clinic
Welch
Judith Hill
Urry
Coteague
Van
Funeral Notice for Mrs Jenks in Lebanon Murmy
Dr and Mrs C W attend the funeral in Lebanon for Mrs Jenks the in law. The event marks the final rites for the relatives with Mr Jenks noted in the notice.
Local family visits span several states this week
Coleau of VB visits his sister with young Jack in tow. Mrs Camas of Gofteyville visits sister Mrs R Friday in Roanoke. Lizzie Boyd and daughter of Thomasville NC return home after a visit with M Baker family. Sharon Boone visits Amonate VA with Shelby r and Mrs Boone of Logan. Earl W Alley and daughter Louise return from a trip to Atlanta.
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Sharon
Amonate
Shelby R
Boone
Logan
Dennis Boone
Mary
Robert Boone
Earl W. Alley
Louise
Atlanta
Kostelanetz Bridges Middle Music And Stars
Andre Kostelanetz champions a range of middle music between song and high art on radio. The piece notes public taste shift toward lighter classical fare with works by Schubert Debussy and Tchaikovsky and mentions July appearances with the Philadelphia Symphony and New York Philharmonic plus Benny Goodman engagements and a WHIS broadcast of Hearts in Harmony.
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Amer
John Doe
Andre Kostelanetz
Kostelanetz
Middie
Radio Nn
Virgile Thomson
Schubert
Tchaikovsky
Chabrier
Kreisler
Musicrogram
Loch Lomond
Jeannie
Symphony Orchestra
Benny
Philadelphia Symphony
Robin Hood Dell
New York Philharmonic
Lewisohn Stadium
Philadelphe
Stravinsky
Goodman Tve
New York
Symphony
Pennyentworth
Searte Harmony
Penny
Pat
Hearts In Harmony
WHIS
Pioneers to Dance. Air Show Acts At Roanoke Event
Local notes announce Sons of the Pioneers headlining a dance at Stuart with other acts from Roy Hall and Grand Ole Opry stars at the Doran airport near Pocahontas. Also listed are Moore and Douthat performances, the Towne club dancing at Hills, and band leaders booked as guest columnists for STATIC during August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mous Sons of the Pioneers
America
Radio Sunday Schedule Sparks Morning Broadcast Lineup
A historical radio listing shows a full Sunday schedule from 8:00 am with NBC News and various programs including Deep River Boys and Thrills & Romance. The day features music, church programming, and later NBC News at 10:00 am followed by more shows and a 12:00 noon to be announced slot. The Monday line adds a 5:00 am Morning Round-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
White
Yoichi Hiroaka
AP News
The
Gordonaires
Church of the Air
Bluefield Supply Co
America
Feughtenberger Bakeries
NBC Lavender
H. V. Kaltenborn
Sammy Kaye and His
Oe Dante
His Orchestra
Joe and Mabel Lyos
NBC Foundation of Free
Radio Schedule Fragments Highlight Local Acts and Advertisers
A fragmented listing shows a daylong radio lineup with multiple acts and sponsors. Entries include Lee Moore Tomchin, Kentucky Ramblers, Woody Williams, Lonesome Pine, Lilly Jay Land Co, Wonder Valley Boys, Judie and Julie, NBCs Chanticleers, and corporate names like Draught, Bluefield Supply, Carter Coal Co, Kro Grocery, and Kro Banking.
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Lee Moore
The
Kentucky Ramblers
Woody Williams
Lilly Jay Land Co
Wonder Valley Boys
Judie
Julie — Blue
Warlick Furniture Co
Lee
Juanita
NBC
Ivory
Sunrise Varieties
Sunrise Bottling Co
Bluefield Supply
Rockral Springs
Bluefield Hardware Co
Chicago House
Carter
Carter Coal Co
Dan Wilson
Hearts In Harmony
Kro- Grocery & Banking Co
Radio Schedule Fragments From Eastern Standard Evening
Fragmentary listing shows a 12:00 to 1:00 block with programs like The Church of the Air Sermon and On Your Job Dramatic. Entries mention NBC and CBS network services and musical acts such as the New York Dance Music Orchestra amid last minute corrections.
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Radio City
Church of the Air
Cbs
Ffort Dix
Aay Lytell
Nies
Inee
New York
NBC String Symphony
Radio Schedule Snippet with Orchestra Programs and Films
A dense list of radio and television program slots across channels NBC CBS and others detailing orchestra programs, dramas, news and comments with varied names, start times and durations. The fragment lists multiple shows like News From European War, Metropolitan and regional orchestras, drama series, and music programs, reflecting a mid 20th century broadcasting from 6:00 to 10:59 PM.
Caliban From Caleb Continues With Tur NIP Gossip
Dialogue reveals characters Spikes and Angus discussing a character named Pitewater and Mr. Castaloni. The narration hints at a ride arranged by a boss and a curiosity about what the area around looks like. The tone remains casual and observational as the scene unfolds.
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Pitewater
Spikes
Mr. Pitewater
Mr. Castaloni
Cole
Angus
Wilcoe Vacation Bible School Opens at Wilcoe Church
Wilcoe West Virginia June 19 The Daily Vacation Bible School at Wilcoe church began Monday and runs through the week with Mrs. F. H. Martin directing. Helpers include Rev. and Mrs. R. V. McGuire Mesdames C. R. Moore Irving Howbert W. T. Davis and Mrs. J. C. Johnston and Miss Mary Frances Farris. Mrs. W. T. Nunnally to take Moore’s place last week. Evangelists Rev. and Mrs. Paul Grubb from Water Valley Mississippi are guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Grubb. Grubb plans to stay a few days and visit relatives in Welch. Danner Blanchard left for Max Meadows Virginia to visit grandmother. Jamison left for Kingston Tennessee to attend A. R. McCammon Jr. and Majorie Mae Elgin wedding in Knoxville. Mrs. L. L. Nash and daughter Betty Jean visiting Huntington. P. J. Long injured at Wilcoe N. and W. shops improving in Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch. Mrs. O. N. Ledon left for Max Meadows to visit parents. Mrs. Boothe convalescing after operation. Laura Jean Blanchard improving from rheumatism. Mrs. Lizzie Wagers of M.sfield West Virginia visiting at P. J. Long home.
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Wilcoe
W. Va
Wilcoe Church
F. H. Martin
R. V. McGuire
Mesdames C. R. Moore
Irving Howbert
W. T. Davis
J. C. Johnston
Mary Frances Farris
W. T. Nunnally
Moore
Paul Grubb
Watervalley
Miss
A. Grubb
South
Grubb
Ray Herndon
Welch
Frank
Marvin Grubb
Danner Blanchard
Maxmeadows
Aeses
Jamison
Mchonville Tenn
A. R. McCammon Jr
Majorie Mae Elgin
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Knoxville
L. L. Nash
Betty Jean
Je Stone
Huntington
P. J. Long
Wilcoe N. & W
Stevens Clinic
Long
O. N Leton
Maxm Ons
J. W. Boothe
Laura Jean Blanchard
Lizzie Wagers
Ms Field
Birth of a son for Mr. and Mrs. Ershall Sims in Bailey
Bailey Virginia June 21 announces the birth of a son named Frank Allen born June 18. Both mother and baby are reported as doing well. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Stowers and Mrs. Sarah Robinson with Kathleen Sparkes of Princeton, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Robinson and son of Coalwood, and Earl Tabor of Brushfork.
Community notes and hospital updates in Brushfork area
Mrs Dillie French is at home. Luther Durham listed for Bluefield sanitarium. Mrs Clayburn Booth went to Bluefield sanitarium after a fall at home. Frank Hodack spent the end at Gary. The Community club meets Thursday June 26 at Mrs Everett Patton's home with Mrs Herbert Patton assisting. Mr and Mrs Buford Tabor and Mrs Jim Tabor of Brushfork visited Mr and Mrs F H Davidson Sunday.
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Dillie French
Sunny
Luther Durham
Bluefield Sanitarium
Clayburn Booth
Frank Hodack
Gary
Everett Patton
Herbert Patton
Buford Tabor
Jim Tabor
Brushfork
F. H. Davidson
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Akron
Ameripol
Heve
Russia
Germany
United States Department of Commerce
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Navy Aviation
Powhatan-Kyle, W. Va
Lillian Leedy
Niagara Falls
Raze R. Blade
Surveysoruismica
New Yorks
Swank Casa
Acadio
Anfield
RADIO
Nbc Blue
Chicago
Nbe-Red
Tapestry Musical Orchestra
Nbc-Blue
Meet the Music Orches
Josef Marais
Howard Barlow
Orches
Kaltenborn
Nbc-Red
Nbc - Red
Delta Rhythm Boys
Roy Shield
Orch
Abered
San Francisco
Nbe-Blue
Cbs-Basic
Orc
Cbs-West
I. Q
Nbe
NYA Symphony Orchestra
Reg'lar Fellers
Pearson & Allen
World News
Cbs-Midwest
Wythe Williams
Chas, McCarthy
Star Spangled Theater
Helen
Cbs-East
Columbia Radio Workshop
Cbswest
American Forum
Imbs
S Family
Dancing Music Orchestra
Gabriel Heatter
Mbsbasic
Elmer Davis
Walter Winchell
Mbs
Parker Family
Fibe-Blue
Irene Rich
Bill Stern
Phil Lotteing
Bob Hawk
Nobody's Children
Abe-Red
CBS Workshop
Helen Hayes
For Your Information
Nbe-Chains
Britain
Bluefield
Ue Rhee
Caliban
Caleb
Swingmaster
Benny Goodman
Cootie Williams
Duke Charlie Christian James Mundy
New Consolidated Terminal
Princeton Avenue
Cain
Jones Barber Shop
Howard's PH Pharmacy
Keystone
Hodges
Kinslow's Drug Store
Elks Club
Jumbo’s Place
Pocahontas
W. EE
Bailey, Va
the Nassau
Bahamas
Shaman’s
Princeton Ave
W V.A
Genvinnee
Worsteo
Beau Brummell
U.S
Bluefield, W. Va
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