Buyers Look 10 Supply Sources
New York reports a shift in business thinking as industrial and commercial buyers stockpile supplies to guard against potential delivery delays from war and rearmament. The National Association of Purchasing Agents links higher business volumes to fears of tightened schedules and extended commitments, while arms programs sustain confidence despite losses in import markets and luxury lines. The stock market supports this view with a steady, upward trend despite the French surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Association of Purchasing Agents
Association
U. S. Prepa F
Happy Handful Class Meets in Duhring WV
The Happy Handful class of the Duhring Church of Christ met at Freda and Myron Taylor's home with Harold Scott leading. Plans were made for an ice cream supper on June 29 in Mr. Walls garage, sponsored by the senior class. Refreshments served to 23 members and one visitor. Next meeting to be at Mrs. J C Mitchells home with Jessy Mitchell leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duhring
W. Va
Duhring Church of Christ
Freda
Myron Taylor
Harold Scott
Wall
J. C. Mitchell
Jessy Mitchell
Church Services and Sunday School Schedule
Churches announce Sunday 10 o'clock service at Church of Christ with B. B. Hurst as superintendent. Choir practice and prayer meeting held Friday nights. Sunday school at Community Church at 11 o'clock with S. W. Foy as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
B. B. Hurst
S. W. Foy
Class Meeting Notes and Pie Supper at Wall's Garage
A class meeting met at Taylor on Thursday with Harold AN Scott. Notes mention hangings and a free pie supper provided by the class at Wall's garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Harold AN Scott
Wall's
Young Boy Breaks Arm in Fall From Ladder
Little Baal Shrader son of Mr and Mrs Joe Laredes fell from a ladder at a compound on 6th Tuesday. He was taken to Bluefield Sanitarium where the fracture was reduced and he is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Baal Shrader
Joe Laredes
Bluefield Sanitarium
Test Waters Open for Angler Reporting Program in Four Streams
Anglers will fish designated four mile sections on the Cacapon South Branch Elk and Greenbrier rivers and submit report cards on catches or lack thereof. Boxes marked and directions posted at endpoints and strategic points. The effort aims to gauge fish production and guide future stocking policies. penalties exist for nonreporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Fisheries
South Branch
Cacapon, Elk and Greenbrier River
Cacapon River
Morgan County
Mill Run
Joe Pana
Hampshire
Elk River
Kelly
Ivydale
Clay County
Greenbrier River
Solter
Pocahontas
Eac
U.S. Bureau of Fisheries
Flushing Bar Demands Cutters Save Nesting Birds
Conservation commission appeals to game workers to use a flushing bar during mowing to protect late nesting quail grouse and other birds. Install simple island of hay to lift cutter bar and spare nests, helping bird populations recover after severe winter losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Commission
Armer
Bald Eagle Act Aims to Protect National Symbol
The Bald Eagle Act sponsored by Senator David I Walsh and Representative Charles R Clason declares the bald eagle endangered and bans possession, sale, or transport across the United States except Alaska. Violators face fines up to 500 dollars or six months prison. Secretary Ickes can issue permits for taking or transporting eagles for museums, science, zoos, or when needed for wildlife or agriculture protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David I. Walsh
Charles R. Clason
Massachusetts
Continental Congress
United States
Alaska
Ickes
Local Social Notes Sketch Week of Visits and Recoveries
A series of visits and health updates from the region. Mrs. A J Stump returns home from Memorial hospital Princeton after twelve days, recovering from a serious operation. Mrs. Stump’s progress described as as well as could be expected. Several families visit Princeton and Bluefield including Mr and Mrs A J Dillon and daughter Mrs Harold Carter. Other angles include guests at Mrs E M WenSelaget and dinners with Mrs E M. extended travel and hospital stays across Athens Boissevan Beckley Rocky Mount Spray and McComas. Continuous updates on Illness and recovery among W Wall and Albert Hanks families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New c. WenSelaget Wonning
Gulf
E. M
H. W. Arrington Sr
Vice Ball
A. J. Stump
Memorial Hospital
Princeton
Charles Sadler
W. E. Wall
Athens
Wall
A. W. Pickett
Cott
Lana Gene
Bluefield
A. J. Dillon
Harold Carter
Lucy Dunman
Rocky Mount
Cora Mangrum
Belle Nelson
Gordon Mangrum
Spray
N. C
R. J. Shrader
Fred Hurst
Tom Helmandollar
Harald A. Scott
Paul Dillon
Gor Mangrum
P. Arrington
Arrington
Boissevan
Kathaleen Lusk
McComas
C. B. Mullin
Catherine Shrader
Bill Simmons
Duck Stamps Support Refuge Lands in Early Years
Early duck stamp sales funded refuges as five-year totals rose during the program. Officials note proceeds assisted habitat acquisition and protection while collectors boosted conservation efforts nationwide.
Duck stamp receipts fund waterfowl refuges and refuges upkeep
A government report shows the duck stamp program collected 3 472 582 dollars through 1939 40 with sales by year 1934 through 1938 and notes stamps finance buying developing and maintaining waterfowl refuges under the Migratory Bird Conservation Act while also supporting other refuges and related studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cay
Senror
Harold L. Ickes
Congress
Interesting Fish Facts From U S Bureau of Fisheries
The United States Bureau of Fisheries notes curious acts of certain species. The swellfish or puffer puffs up when excited, appearing like a tennis ball with mouth fins and tail. The triggerfish folds three spines on its back which can be erected to deter predators, resembling a firearm safety mechanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Bureau Fisheries
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Fish World
Creatures of the Shore: Land-Walking Fish and Angler Predators
The article describes sea creatures that traverse land or shorelines including mud sprinters, suckers or remo ras, and angler fish that bury in the sand. It notes how fins, color mimicry, and specialized adaptations allow limited overland movement or baiting prey. It mentions the sand crab or lady crab common from Cape Cod to Florida and hints at bacteria’s role in nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mud Springer
Africa
Riley
Cape Cod
Florida
Sand-crabs and bacteria meal experiment in jars
Ten tiny sand-crabs in quart jars with sea sand aged water and bacteria show feeding behavior. The crabs collect bacteria on antennae and ingest them, gaining weight but needing vast water to equal a human meal by weight. The study notes the large volumes required for comparable bacterial intake.
Switchback Club Hosts Evening Card Tournament
The Switchback frail at a young Brye c's encouragement club event at home, Wednesday afternoon featured three tables. High prize won by Nelda State, second high to Mrs. Barnes Gillespie, low to Mrs. J. H. Miller, floating prize to Mrs. L. V. Hedrick. Players included Mrs. Bene, Mrs. Whittington, Slate, Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Va
Young Brye c
Ba Urage Club
Nelda State
Barnes Gillespie
Low
J. H. Miller
L. V. Hedrick
Musical program at Maybeury Methodist Church
A benefit concert will be held at Maybeury Methodist Church on Wednesday June 26 at 7 30 p m for Circle No 2 of the Woman's Mission Society chaired by Mrs King. The program features local and out of town talent and a small admission will be charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybeury Methodist Church
Circle No. 2
Garner couple forecasts bridge work near Maybeury station
Mr and Mrs W T Garner of Amherst Virginia visited friends here on Saturday. Garner a foreman for the base company expects to work on a new bridge along the Norfolk and Western railway east of Maybeury station around July 15. Delays occurred as piers for the bridge were not completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Garner
Amherst
Gar
Norfolk and Western Railway
Maybeury
Memorial Services of the Improved Order of Red Men
The Improved Order of Red Men lodge holds its annual memorial service on June 30 at 11 a.m. in the Maybury lodge hall. Rev. J. H. Barton of Oakvale will deliver the traditional address as in previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Red Men Lodge
Maybeury Lodge
J. H. Barton
Oakvale
Pythian Memorial Service Held by Knights of Pythias
The annual memorial service of Knights of Pythias lodge No. 46 parency was held June 16 at 11 a m. Rev H Logan presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
The
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Parceny
H. Logan
Vacation Church School to Close Sunday Morning
The Daily Vacation Church School will hold final exercises Sunday at 10 30 with all divisions participating. Certificates will be awarded. The Maybeury Methodist Woman's Auxiliary meets Thursday at 2 30 Circle 3 led by Mrs Murphy will host and contest for new members ends. Church education meeting at Mrs J C Callaway home Wednesday evening with Rev O H Logan in devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chu
Rae
Maybeury
Local Social: Attendees Atks Phian Sisters Meeting
Attendees included Mrs. C G Duff, Mr and Mrs T P Caudill, Mrs J A Atkinson, Miss Mary Taylor, and others. Event held early morning with generalized social notices among Elgin residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
C. G. Duff
T. PF. Caudil
Atkinson
J. C
Dinner Guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Adams
Dinner guests Sunday included Mrs N C Vawter and daughters Clara and Marguerite Mrs Helen McGrady and two children Mr and Mrs George Mathena and their children Donald and Dorothy James Vawter all from Bluefield West Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Adams
N. C. Vawter
Clara
Marguerite
Helen McGrady
George Mathena
Donald
Dorothy
James Vawter
Bluefield
W. Va
Social Guests and Local Visitors List
Numerous residents and relatives are noted visiting in Bluefield Fries Foster Falls and Pulaski Virginia over the weekend and during the week. Names include Foote Adams Skewes Jackson Pudge Shra der Farmer and Sharp with several family gatherings and hospital recovery updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Foote
Foote
Virginia Adams
Ee Maisie Williams
Pulaski
Hal Skewes
Bluefields
Harold Eggers
Baby
Welch
R. P. Jackson
H. E. Pudge
J. C
J. C. Jackson
Wytheville
A. B. Litteral
Fries
C. Lance
Kenova
Lance
Switchback
L. C. Chrisley
Lois and
Marie
J. M. Thompson
Virginia
W. C. Dillon
J. A. Dillon
Aileen Altizer
Bill Bright
George Whitt
Bishop
C. E. Murray
Weir
C. M. Thacker
Sidney Elgin
Marytown
Lucille
Dorothy Dillon
Fred Hale
Falls Mills Christian Church
M. F. Rickman
Stevens Clinic
G. Gimmer
Bluefield
Athens Farm Woman's Club meets at Beckett home
The Athens Farm Woman's Club held its regular Thursday meeting at Mrs. T. A. Beckett's house with Mrs. G. M. Bird as co host. President Mrs. Oxley led devotionals and Mrs. Lois Neal directed music. The group discussed a pre school clinic and approved W. L. Williams as state camp delegate with Zettie Hash as alternate. The program focused on Planning for Economic Security and a WV Review report on Youth and the Spirit of Research. Twelve members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. Va
Athens Farm Woman's Club
T. A. Beckett
G. M. Bird
Oxley
J. M. Bailey
Lois Neal
W. L. Williams
Jackson Mill
Zettie Hash
E.C. Brammer
West Virginia Review
Spirit of Research
Tre
Mryde White Marries Elmer Phillips in Pearlsburg
Mrs. G. E. White of Athens announces the marriage of her daughter Mryde to Elmer Phillips of Speedway. The ceremony was held Wednesday June 12 in Pearlsburg Virginia with Rev. J. A. Young officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. White
Athens
Mryde
Elmer Phillips
Speedway
Pearlsburg Va
Rev
J. A. Young
Personal News From Athens Area Hints Of Travels And Recoveries
Miss Eula Hobbs leaves Priday for Charleston to join a party of teachers for a West tour. Miss Eileen Jennings of Athens recovers well after an appendicitis operation at Memorial hospital. Mrs. E. H. Jennings injures finger on a thistle while picking strawberries causing pain and infection. Bill Moore and Ralph Smith of Athens are recovering after operations. Mrs. Fred Cooper of Athens is reported as having an appendicitis operation. Harold Kennedy had a tonsil removal. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sage Jr. spend the summer with his parents while Mrs. Sage attends summer school at Concord College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Hobbs
Priday
Charleston
West
Eileen Jennings
Athens
Memorial Hospital
E. H. Jennings
Jennings
Bill Moore
Ralph Smith
Fred Cooper
Harold Kennedy
Robert Sage Jr
R. R. Sage
Sage
Concord Colege
Boarding into Health Newsline and College Moves
Mrs. O Han attends a missionary school in Emory Virginia this week while Helen Roberts returns to Michigan State College in Lansing after visiting her mother Mrs Rob Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Han
Emory
Helen Roberts
Michigan State College
Lansing
Mich
Rob Marsh
Camp Roland trip returns Scouts and leaders honored
Jenkin Jones West Virginia reports a No. 53 troop's camping trip to Camp Roland Virginia with Scoutmaster John Nolley and assistants. The bulletin also notes a pre school clinic on June 27 to exam children entering school and births for Charles Mallory and John Ferguson with a daughter Shir ey Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Roland
Bastian
Jack
Gene
Marion
Jesse O'Bryan
Edward Nolley
Fred Casimo
Junior
Roscoe Bennett
Junior Jones
Vernon Keys
Curtis McCormick
Billy Myers
J. B. Whitehead
Junior Sluss
Carl Lefleron
Douglas Ragan
Don Ray Lucas
Paxton Walker
Wayne Miller
Frank Pressley
Billy Basham
Lester Mahaffey
John Nolley
David O'Bryan
Ellwood Gravely
Bill Whitt
Ernest Webb
Charles Mallory
John Ferguson
Shirey Ann
Revival at O'Toole Church Seeks Public Attendance
Mrs. Tillman Fuller of Chattanooga Tennessee conducts a revival at the Church of God in O'Toole. The public is invited. Fuller formerly Miss Frances Sluss, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Sluss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Toole
Tillman Fuller
Chattanooga
Tenn
Church of God
Puller
Frances Sluss
Robert Sluss
Local families host visitors and travel stories across region
Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas and children return from Stone Kentucky after visiting Mrs Thomas sister Mrs A W Fulcher and Mr Fulcher. Miss Lillie Monk visits Mr and Mrs Clarence Fox. Mrs Wade Saunders and children dine with Mr and Mrs Sam Greene. Several residents attend events in Bluefield and Welch including Philco dealers dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Thomas
Stone
D. M
Jackie Planner Ant
Falls Mills
A. T. Idding
Iolding
R. G. Vickers
Jimmy
Wilcoe
J. E. Pressey
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GS. E. Thomas
Bask
Princess Irene
Netherlands
Quebec
Seigniory
Crown Princess
Juliana
Princesses
Irene
Beatrix
Sur
Bald Beale
M. Va
King
J. J. Har- Et
Hannell Arthur Ad- Elgin
Mary Ie Marthe Teylor
Merriman
Smith
West Virginia
J. M. Baldwin
Athens, W. Va
Genevieve Faulkner
C. W. Vick
J. H. Murry
Cheek
Alma Carver
R. N
Schoo
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A. Senos
Shumate Radio Service
Shumate Radio Batte Durvien
Brodmann Eeen
Eeks
New Westinghouse
ABC
Westinghouse
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