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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1942
Page
5
Local Associated Hospitals, Inc., presents a non profit hospital plan emphasizing service over cash. Members pay into a common fund to cover necessary hospital bills, with benefits determined by physicians and provided in service. The policy focuses on family protection, unlimited use of medical services, and no cash payout.
Dr A J Martin cites 1940 Census figures showing 14 million fewer children and 35 million over 45, with 28 percent over 45 and rising spectacle use. He warns by 1980 less than 45 percent under 20 and over half over 40, predicting widespread reliance on glasses.
The plan operates over nine years with 13 000 members and provides more than 125 000 annually in services. Members only need to inform the hospital office manager to file a claim and avoid red tape.
A public notice explains the purpose of insurance to protect property against various hazards. It cautions most owners insure against fire but overlook other risks. The extended coverage endorsement provides convenience to policyholders for broader protection.
Extended Coverage Endorsement protects property against windstorm hail explosion riot smoke and aircraft or vehicle damage. It offers protection from common perils at a nominal cost and invites mail or phone requests to Citizens Underwriters at the Peery building.
Tazewell Livestock Market reports prices for 350 head. Weights range from 65 to 210 pounds across various grades. Cattle include cows common and medium at 9.00, canner and cutter at 5.00 to 7.50, bulls and geldings 8.80 max, sows 12.80 to 13.00.
Morgantown West Virginia June 22 513 students at West Virginia University may be enrolled in the army deferred service program awaiting completion of college work before called to service Lieut Col Orton said today.
War Production Board eases its April 9 order by allowing extra private building with existing quotas. Residential work over 500 dollars, agricultural over 1000, other projects over 5000 must still fit overall limits. Used materials and labor costs not counted, repairs exempt if architecture remains unchanged.
Over 175 summer students enroll with 50 more matriculating bringing attendance to 175 as forenoon and afternoon classes run as war measure. Night classes on Monday and Thursday evenings. Mine Payroll Accounting draws unusual interest with no extra cost. Participants include VPI VMI Hollins WVU WV Tech Bowling Green Berea Sweet Briar Concord State Teachers Bluefield College and other colleges.
Wartime urging emphasizes life insurance as a core essential for families. The piece argues adequate coverage supports housing, education, and ongoing security, citing MacArthur and M S Eccles on the role of insurers in funding government bonds and protecting beneficiaries. It frames insurance as defense on the home front and a means to sustain children until adulthood.
Community notices include a 2:45 pm lecture on Victory Garden courses at Bluefield State Teachers College with speakers from West Virginia University extension services. Also listed are Red Cross canteen class, Junior choir, civic meeting at Genoa High, Bethel A M E stewardess board, Needle Craft club, and a single ring ceremony for Vannie Woods and Abe Saunders with elaborate church decor and musical preludes.
Tynes Temple in Rocky Gap Virginia invites friends to its annual reunion on June 28. A spiritual program is arranged for the day. Dining will be served free on the grounds.
The sanctuary of Scott Street Baptist Church was the scene on June 17 for the marriage of Miss.
Radford Virginia resident Mr. and Mrs. Woods will spend their honeymoon in Virginia. The couple plans a romantic getaway within the state, celebrating their marriage with a trip to local sights and venues.
Abingdon livestock market shows lambs mainly 12 to 15 per hundredweight with various weights and finishes. Cattle include steers stockers and feeders 9.60 to 10.00, cows common to medium 8.00 to 9.20, hogs average around 14.00 with light and heavy weights 12.70 to 13.80.
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