Commerce dept to reimpose gasoline export controls
The Commerce Department said controls on export of gasoline and other petroleum products will be renewed for all foreign countries except Canada, effective June 30. The move aims to protect limited domestic supply and aid world recovery.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Canada
U. S
Department
Office of International Trade
Interior Department
Navy
Congress
OTT
UN LONESOME PINE Sequel of a Family of Birds by the Pine
The piece follows a mated pair that survived a harsh winter to repair a nest by March 19 and, after a May widowhood, found a new mate by mid May. Eggs were laid May 15 and hatched June 6, with fledglings leaving June 14. They perch beside the cherry tree for four days as house wrens nearby provide comfort.
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House Wrens
Jennie
Willie Wren
Birds and Their Nests Observed in May and June Days
The narrator details nesting behavior of various species including thrushes redwings red-eyed vireos towhees and hooded warblers. Nests range from simple grass and leaves to intricate woven structures with cocoons and fabric scraps. Observations cover nest locations heights materials egg counts and the impact of nearby blasting on brooding birds.
Pastor's School Opens With Evening Sessions
The Bluefield School of the Prophets began last night at College Avenue Baptist church with strong Baptist minister participation. Evening talks spotlighted Kingdom themes by Rev. John Tubbs and others, with music by local choirs. Morning sessions at Bluefield college cover Bible study and pastor related topics, plus recreation led by William Judy each afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield “School of the Prophets
College Avenue Baptist Church
State Training Union
John Tubbs
R. P. Hough
Virginia Baptist Orphanage
Blanche White
W.M.A
J. O. Williams
Baptist Sunday School Board
First Baptist Church
Memorial Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church
Bluefield College
Roy A. Helton
B. V. Peyton
James R. Bryant
William Judy
Charter Airlines Services Authorized in West Virginia
The Public Service Commission granted authorization for two charter airlines. Mountain State Airlines, Inc. received authority for non scheduled passenger and baggage service from the hydroport at Huntington. Wheeler L. Weigle, trading as the Greenbrier Air Service, is approved to operate from Boone's Field at Ronceverte in Greenbrier County.
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Charleston
W. Va
Public Service Commission
Mountain State Airlines, Inc
Huntington
Wheeler L. Weigle
Greenbrier Air Service
Boone's
Ronceverte
Greenbrier County
In Memory of John W Madison and Local Obituaries
Mr. John W Madison died eight years ago on June 8 1939 dear dad you are gone but not forgotten by those who loved you and miss you so much. Mrs Lucille Parks Mrs Gwendolyn Brown of Newark NJ and sons. Mrs Elizabeth Price Elliott 22 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charlie Price Freeman died Sunday funeral arrangements incomplete. Senior Missionary Society will be honored at a program and birthday dinner at the Appalachian Assembly Room on Wednesday evening at 7 30.
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John W. Madison
Dad
Elizabeth Price Elliott
Charlie Price
Freeman
Puneral
Senior Missionary Society of the
North Side
William Hickman Gordon Dies After Long Illness
William Hickman Gordon of Low Gap died Saturday night after a seven year illness. The body was taken from Fredeking-Seaver mortuary to his home. Funeral services were held at one o clock at home led by Rev W Wilson. Burial followed in a Wytheville Virginia cemetery. He is survived by wife Callie Spiller Gordon married 1917 two sons Thomas G and Mitchell Gordon of Princeton a daughter Josie Montgomery of Pulaski a Virginia sister Mamie Hobbs a Princeton sister and two brothers John Henry Gordon of Princeton and Taylor Gordon of Kentucky. He lived in Princeton forty years and belonged to the Baptist church.
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William Hickman Gordon
Low Gap Road
Fredeking-Seaver
Rev. W. Wilson
Wytheville
Gordon
Callie Spiller Gordon
Bland County
Thomas G
Mitchell Gordon
Princeton
Josie Montgomery
Pulaski
John Henry Gordon
Taylor Gordon
Kentucky
Mamie Hobbs
The
Baptist Church
Gospel Singer Beatrice Brown to Perform in Indianapolis
Mrs. Beatrice Brown and her gospel group from Indianapolis will appear at the Church of Christ located at 208 N Mercer street on June 26 at 8 p m. Elder A R Fleshman is the pastor and will present a program of gospel songs.
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Beatrice Brown
Indianapolis
Church of Christ
Mercer Street
A. R. Fleshman
Rotary Club Banquet Will Install Officers Tonight
The Rotary club of Bluefield holds its annual Ladies' Night banquet at Bluefield Country Club. District Governor elect Dr. J Frank Marsh of Athens will speak as officers are installed for the Rotary year starting July 1. Social hour at 6 with dinner at 7.
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Rotary Club of
Bluefield
Bluefield Country Club
J. Frank Marsh
Athens
Rotary
Young Woman Drowns in Big Coal River
Geneva Garrett 22 daughter of Mr and Mrs Dolliver Garrett of Surry was drowned while swimming in the Big Coal river at Logan West Virginia on June 23.
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Logan
W. Va
Geneva Garrett
Dolliver Garrett
Surry
Big Coal River
Barter Theatre Announces 1947 Bluefield Run
Barter Theatre presents Broadway style drama in Bluefield starting Monday July 7 1947 featuring the this season's company including two young Barter winners Helen Hayes selected. The season opens with John Loves Mary a great Broadway success as part of the Abingdon tradition since 1933 by Robert Porterfield drawing twenty two actors to perform outside major cities.
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Barter Theater
Robert Porterfield
Abingdon
Virginia
America
Helen Hayes
Gregory Peck
Jeffrey Lynn
William Prince
Charles Korvin
Hume Cronyn
Margaret Phillips
Augusta Dabney
Patricia Neal
Katherine Raht
Bluefield
John Loves
Mary
Beaver High School Veteran Awarded Distinguishing Medals
A Beaver high school veteran was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses and seven air medals for his service. He served with the naval air corps as an aviator in World War I.
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Beaver High School
Naval Air Corps
Elwood H. Spencer Earns UT Degree Plans Wharton Graduate Work
Elwood H. Spencer son of Mr and Mrs William H Spencer of Union Street earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Tennessee and will study for graduate work at Wharton School of Commerce and Finance in Philadelphia Pa He is a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.
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Elwood H. Spencer
William H. Spencer
Union Street
University of Tennessee
Wharton School of Commerce and Finance
Philadelphia
Spencer
Pi ‘Kappa Phi
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Charleston, W. VA
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News OF the Colored People
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Gwendolyn Brown
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Rotary Club
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