Troop 19 Dominates Scouting Contest at Fair Grounds
About 125 to 150 Bluefield district Boy Scouts gathered Friday night for a series of drills and firemaking contests. Troop 3 took drilling, Troop 19 won fireman's carry and friction fire, Troop 17 claimed knot tying by default, with Troop 16 placing in several events. Judges included A W Reynolds Jr and A R Kyle. C P Claytor spoke urging summer camp signups and early application with fees.
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Bluefield
Fair Grounds
Flint
Troop 17
A. W. Reynolds Jr
Princeton
A. R. Kyle
C. P. Claytor
Collar
Memorial Program Honors Miss Burks Organist
On June 15 the African American South Ian church hosted a tribute for Miss Burks, longtime church organist, featuring Rev. Smith Mrs. Osie Preas and Rev. M Burks. Meals were served and the Campbell and Silver Tone quarters performed. Miss Burks plans to reside with her Charleston parents. Ruth and Gladys Minnis depart tonight for Washington to spend the summer. Zion Church announces services with Rev James S Davenport leading Sunday school at 9:30 p.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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Eed
Southian
Jones Street
Rev. M. Burks
Miss
Burks
Charleston
A. M. EB. Zion Church
James S. Davenport
Brotherhood
Odd Fellows Celebrate with Noted Speakers in Pocahontas
Residents gather for a community Odd Fellows celebration at the Community church in Pocahontas starting Sunday afternoon. Delegations from Bluefield Bram well Wolfe and Bosseva in join as Rev Arthur Williams delivers the principal address with several local figures assisting including John Martin and J E McClanahan coordinating the program.
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Pocahontas
Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellowes of
Bluefield
Bluestone Lodge
Bramwell
Rock Lodge of
Wolfe
Odd Fellows of
Bossevain
Rutha
Roy Scott Lodge
Pocahontas Elks
H. N. Stevena
James Woods
Sherman Clarke
Simuel Armstead
Rockledge
John Martin
Citien
BE. L. Pegram
Bluestone
Mary W. Free
Ruth Matney
Arthur Williams
Whilliams
Kansas City
J. E. McClanahan
R. P. George
Francis Jordan
Heasile Lilly
R. D. Matney
Johnny Howe Jr
Snodgrass Receives Enthusiastic Welcome at Colonial
Harry Snodgrass, famed for radio and phonograph renditions, wowed Bluefield audiences at the Colonial theater. Known as the King of the Ivories, he entertained with jazz and classical pieces, delivering famed prison-to-stage career after his release from Missouri penitentiary. He concludes his Colonial engagement today.
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Missouri
Harry Snodgrass
Harry
Colonial Theater
Bluefield
Missouri Penitentiary
Anytone
The
Colonial
Central American Marimba Band at Chautauqua
The marimba troupe led by Solis brings centuries old Central American musical tradition to Chautauqua. Their ensemble covers over 500 pieces without printed music and features a bass viol for full orchestral range from classical to modern popular tunes.
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Central America
Chautauqua
G. BE. Solis
Storm Dashes Flier to Death in Kansas
Emporia Kansas June 22 a severe wind storm or tornado struck near Lebo killing Wayne G Neville 29 Dallas Texas pilot for National Air Transport Inc first NAT pilot killed since route began two years ago. His plane crashed nose first in a pasture after taking off from Kansas City at 3 20 am mail carried to Dallas by relief plane. Neville a former Army Air Service test pilot and instructor was married four years ago in St Joseph Missouri.
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Emporia
Eas
Wayne G. Neville
Dallas
Tex
Lebo
Kas
Here
Neville
National Air Transport, Inc
Kansas
Kanena City
Garnett
Leb
Kansas City
Army Air Service
Love Field
St. Joseph
Granada Presents Colorful Twin Bill At Local Theatre
Granada theatre offered a two feature program including a comedy farce with Marie Prevost and Cullen Landis and the melodrama The Shield of Honor starring Neil Hamilton and Ralph Lewis. The show runs again today with similar lively mix of color and action.
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Granada Theatre
Marie Prevost
Cullen Landis
Neil Hamilton
Ralph Lewis
Flying Fortress Undergoes Tests at Langley Field
America's Flying Fortress a Key stone SB-6 bomber undergoes varied tests in Norfolk and Langley field to assess value as a war weapon. The six and a half ton aircraft carries 2300 pounds of bombs, 120 mph speed loaded, 14500 feet altitude, 75 foot wingspan, 1050 hp engines, and a crew of five with five machine guns and radio gear.
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Norfolk
America
Second Bombardment Group
Army
Langley Field
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News OF the Colored People
Ruth
Gladys Minnis
Washington, J
Shreveport Journal
SOLIS
Bland ST
Dr. Butter
Extra
Lamb
Bones
B. & B. Market CO
Hamburger
Unity Oleo
Choice
Armour’s Star
Good Humor Stores
Jamison
Jim Dole
Mountain Empire
Clark’s Welfare
Tidewater
Loyal Brand
del Monte
Ise
Wisconsin
Campbell's
van Camp
Bee
Pimiento
Johnson
Tamalier
Clark
Esskay
Walthamstow
Granada
London
Ashland
Daily Independent
A. & P. Brand—Noodles
Macaroni
Sultana
Alaska
Libby
Rex
A. & P. Brand
Rajah
Havonnaise
Santos
Nectar Brand
Cmt
Atlantic & Pacific
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