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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1942
Page
3
Hungry residents queued for rationed sugar, lining up 25 hours before in front of the library. The crowd gathered Tuesday morning despite a crowded building, as Mrs. James Gillespie led a capable committee. Blanks ran out late, with word the public will be informed when more are received. The committee did not meet that day.
The auxiliary of the Graham Presbyterian church will meet this evening at 8 at the church. Mrs. Harry G Thomas of Mullens is a booster for Mullens West Virginia. Mrs. Thomas in Bluefield with her mother Mrs M G Creswell visited Old-Timer. Mullens praised as one of the best towns in West Virginia. Mrs James E Prench returned from Camp Claiborne La with Miss Ruby Nestor Princeton. Weather hot and not minds it. Mr and Mrs George Butler on vacation in Ohio. Butler linked to Armour and Company of Bluefield. The Mattox family notes same names of fathers. two daughters Betty Jo and Sonya Lea. Kangaroo radish in Charles Richardson Bluefield garden sent to Old-Timer. Return from visit by Mr and Mrs W R Robertson and children to Parkersburg with Mrs Wade Hampton. Robertson family resides at 500 area. Lost article from Amonate noted by Miss Mabel Brotherton.
The request asks to duplicate the misplaced item and mail it immediately. Instructions emphasize rapid handling and prompt shipment, stressing careful reproduction and accurate forwarding to the intended recipient.
Miss Anne Syphers of Highland avenue Bluefield West Virginia found a stray female puppy and kept it at her home awaiting the owner. Call phone 1836 to claim. Farmers report wheat cutting in Tazewell county this week with fields yellow and improving conditions after rain.
Fink left yesterday for vacation plans possibly returning to Texas. Mrs. Z. M. Dove won a county contest in the oldest town event. A Bluefield note mentions the oldest indoor well county in Virginia Beartown. Roses near the Norfolk and Western station fence attract inspection rounds. Sugar-related chatter centers on S. C Bane of Bluefield working at Sugar Bowl and securing sugar from the Wisconsin river with a local contracting firm.
Rubber tires and inner tubes pile up at a local depot. Blumfield Virginia is expected to show strong results when the drive ends. Mode T casings have arrived at the Barnett Brum field garage. The campaign may provide Uncle Sam with much needed rubber.
Northfork and Keystone members of the Woman's club of the twin cities joined R G Boatwright president of the Federated Woman's clubs of Virginia at a joint West Virginia clubs meeting in Falls Mills. They lauded Austinville for its 65 acres on Falls Mills road with over 500 fruit trees and a secluded cabin tucked back from the highway among trees and vines.
Mrs Saund ers served as her sister's maid of honor in the Woods nuptials. The announcement states Mr. and Mrs John Hester and others involved in the marriage events as listed in society notices.
Virginia side personals report Mr and Mrs R K Bruce and children Evelyn and Kenneth from Columbus visiting T C Tibbs family in College Avenue and relatives in Saltville Richlands and Norfolk. Mr and Mrs J from Saltville and Mr and Mrs A Tibbs from Richlands also visiting. Mrs Ernest Williams and son Charles Jack Williams of Norfolk visiting Bluefield Matoaka and North Tazewell this week with Mr Williams joining later.
In Greybull Wyoming a shop advertised men's socks at 10c each but the customer learned 10c per sock. He agreed to take one pair and asked the clerk to hold the second pair in Will Call.
The marriage is announced for June 22 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hester in Eckman. Rev. Alexander Gregory officiated. The couple will reside in Eckman after the ceremony.
Prof. Douglas Froe will conduct the third period of the Victory Garden short course this afternoon at 2:45 in room 113. He will discuss soil preparation. Mrs. B. J. C., club agent, will present a brief segment.
The First Baptist Church of Pocahontas Virginia marks its 55th anniversary with morning and evening services. Rev Dr R Hence junior and senior choirs will perform as Pastor Rev John F Williams leads the congregation. Nearby notices include community updates and occupation details for area residents.
Sergeant Elder K Reynolds earned a second lieutenant's commission after completing a three month course at the Air Forces Officer Candidate School in Miami Beach Florida. He will direct administrative and supply operations for the ground forces relieving pilots for flying duty. He resided on Tazewell Street Bluefield Virginia and is the son of George A Reynolds of Bluefield Virginia.
Four applicants were forwarded to the reception center for final physical examination and enlistment into the army of the United States. Sergeant Preston P. Parsons announced yesterday. Frem D. White of Princeton, West Virginia, is named among them.
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