Radio Schedule Highlights From 1920s Daytime Lineup
A dense listing of programs and hosts across several stations with time slots from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, featuring musical acts, news, talk, and variety shows. Notable entries include Golden Jubilee, Lily Lane Co, Billboard-style segments, and sponsored segments by Sun Rise Bottling and Coca-Cola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Sisters
Buskirk Famili-Tone Corp
Golden Jubile
Chicago House
Lill Mounta Lilly Land CO
Hymn Singers
Graham Pharma
Eamo
Breakfast Club
Granada Guide
H. Heironimus
Chicago
Sun Rise Bottling CO
Mance Bird
Supply CO
Imper Singers
World OF Sports
Fesenmeier Brewing Co
Mamie Lyles
Seabierkomer Ieee Uc. Er Bak
Vad
Radio Schedule Fragments Show Early 1940s Network Lineup
A fragmented list outlines a morning to evening radio schedule with program titles and station codes such as NBC CBS WABE WJZ and various acts including Sketch-nbc Little Annie and Dancing Music Orchestra. Several entries mention news segments like Edwin C. Hill and Bill Stern Sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the O’neills
Nbec Weaf
Bud Barton
Nbc - Wiz - East
Scattergood Baines
Cbs-Wabe
Little Annie
Mbs-Wor-East
Abner
Nbc
Edwin C. Hill
Cbs-Wabebasic
Weaf
Malcolm Claire
Abe-Red
Bill Stern
Wjz
Hedda Hopg
Nbe-Red-Chain
Dancing Music Orchestra
Nbe
Paul Sullivan
Cbs - Wabe
Basic
Chicago
Cbs West
Mbs-Chain
Radio Schedule Highlights Late Evening Variety Lineup
A dense list of NBC CBS and ABC network programs airing from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Notable items include Mr Keen Dramatic Series, Burns and Allen, The Green Hornet, Kay Kyser College Show, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Amos n Andy repeats, and Lanny Ross repeated segments. Local station prefixes indicate east and west coast feeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeeweaf
Mr. Keen
Lanny Ross
Siva
Eae
H. V. Kaltenborn
Nbcweaf
Sam Baker
Wgn
Kwk
Wkre
Hollywood Playhouse
Nbc-Weaf
Nbc-Wie
Ben Bernie
Nbc-Wiz
J. Hersholt
Dr. Christian
Cbs-Wabe
Mbs-Chain
Elmner Davis
News
Cbswabe
Fred Allen
Kay Kyser
Frank Black
Nbc
Wjz
Glenn Miller
Cbs-Wabc
Cbswabc
London
Wabc
Mbs
Wor
Nbc-Wear East
Fred Waring
Red-West
Cbs-Wabc-East
Amos ‘N
Andy
Cbswest
Mbs-Chains
A. Mitchell
Mbs-West
Ed Hill
cbs-Dixie
Dancing Music Orchestra
Cbs & Mbs
Cbs-West
United Mechanics To Meet Saturday In Ninth District
The Junior Order United American Mechanics of the ninth district plans a June meeting at the Appalachian banquet room to promote more in the order. Previous gatherings were held in Princeton Mullens Weir Gary Rainelle and no meeting has been set for state level. State conductor J Bailey and other prominent members will speak. Refreshments will be served. Short business notes expected from Mullens Welch Brinoston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United American Mechanics
Appalachian Banquet
Princeton
Mullens
Weir Gary
Rainelle
Ot J. Bailey
Mullens Welch
Brinoston and
Rotarians Preview Coast Guard Film Program
Rotarian members viewed a sound motion picture on U S Coast Guard history presented by Lt Robert Lwn U S Navy. The club announced a slate of newly elected officers for the coming year to be chosen at the next meeting on Tuesday July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Robert L. Wn
U. S. Navy
Herbert Markle
PF. i Armistead
Charlottesville
Princeton
GOP Convention Drift Shapes Virginia Viewpoint in 1940 Race
Bluefield Virginia notes strong sentiment for Willkie and Dewey within the GOP and hints at a possible Willkie Dewey ticket. Governor Harold E. Stassen is highlighted as a rising asset. Outcome depends on first and second ballots as Philadelphia convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Willkie
Dewey
Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Virginia
Republican Party
Virginia Sidelights Over Weekend in Bluefield
Mr and Mrs Z T Kyle of Salem visited Bluefield to gather materials for their new Salem home. Kyle once served as principal of Graham High School and is now affiliated with Salem High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. T. Kyle
Salem
Bluefield
Graham High School
Salem High Sch
Woman's Club Eyes Weeds On Vacant Lots
A member reports members of the Woman's club eyeing the high weeds on vacant lots along nearby streets. A hose running incident is noted as a minor detail in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Ragweed Invasion Sparks Calls for More Housing
A rag weed infestation worries hay fever sufferers while a coalfield family struggles with housing. The report notes a need for more homes in Bluefield Virginia than Peterstown has on order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalfield
Bluefield
Peterstown
Dan Frazier Visits Pocahontas Mine with Family
Dan Frazier of Charleston visited the Pocahontas show mine yesterday with his wife. He worked in that mine fifty years ago and later engaged in mining in West Virginia. He is brother to Wade H. Frazier and Mrs. J. B. Saunders, and he and his wife are parents of seven children. His wife Miss Gertrude Baker of Pocahontas was previously a resident here forty years ago. Gertrude is now married and lives in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Frazier
Charleston
Pocahontas
Frazier
Ing
West Virginia
Mr. Frazier
Wade H. Frazier
J. B. Saunders
Hior
Lie Baker
Learning for Life adult school at Graham Methodist church
Interest grows for the Learning for Life program at Graham Methodist church this week. Mrs. H. D. Hart directed Monday and Tuesday devotions led by C Atkins. A duet by J E Wagner and Irene Gill performed Under His Wings. Tuesday devotional led by C B Blankenship. Rev H D Hart sang Finlandia. Wednesday features John Burk, Bramwell organist, performing organ melodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Methodist Church
H. D. Hart
C. Atkins
J. E. Wagner
Irene Gill
C. B. Blankenship
Finlandia
John Burk
Bramwell
Sub Deb Club Meeting in Bluefield at Eight
The Sub Deb club of Bluefield meets at eight o'clock with president Miss Madge Blankenship. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Madge Blankenship
Susannah Wesley Club Scheduled Meeting
The Susannah Wesley club will meet this afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs G M Woodwin East street joint hostess Mrs C B Blankenship all members expected to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Wesley Club
G. M. Woodwin
East Street
C. B. Blankenship
Annual chapel gathering expected at Wittens Millaa
A large congregation is anticipated at the annual homecoming in Chapel at Wittens Millaa. Details remain scarce as plans unfold amid local church activity and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittens Milaa
Voces Do Mill
Sidewalk Plan Considered by Virginia Side Town Council
The Virginia Side Town Council discussed a large side walk project for Bluefield including Virginia Avenue east Graham and College Avenue Shelby Heights and Sergeant Street. Because College Avenue is narrow the city may ask property owners to set back fences while the city funds sidewalk construction. The council ordered room expansion to accommodate visitors and invited citizen participation. Town Manager Jack Baldwin presented the tentative annual budget for 1940 41 totaling 39 300 in anticipated receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Virginia Side
Virginia Avenue
State Line
East Graham
Eone Avenue
Shelby Heights
Jack Baldwin
TAZEWELL TEACHERS UPSET OVER CONTRACT
Tazewell county teachers complain contracts omit promised salary increases despite Governor Price earmarking liquor revenue for raises and State Superintendent Hall assuring boosts. The Virginia Journal of Education reportedly noted extra funds for raises, yet teachers report no pay change and no clarity if the issue is confined to Tazewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell County
J. H. Price
Sidney B. Hall
Public Instructions
Virginia Journal of Education
Toe Ae
Eech Toe Sen
Virginia side personals note clergy attend pastors school
The Rev. Cicero Dobbs the Rev. H D Hart and the Rev H A oe of Bluefield Va attended the pastors school at Emory and anl and returned Dobbs teaches three Bible schools Falls Mills Ebenezer and Harmans chapel Mrs Grover Brown of Columbus is visiting her parents C P Painter Miss Katherine Metcalfe returned from Honaker where she visited her sister Mrs L W Boyd Mrs J E Williams ene R ND fans of the area re-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero Dobbs
H. D. Hart
H. A. Oe
Bluefield
Emory
Anl
Mr. Dobbs
Falls Mills
Ebenezer
Harman's Chapel
Grover Brown
Columbus
C. P. Painter
Katherine Metcalfe
Honaker
L. W. Boyd
J. E. Williams
Novelty Lodge and Cove Creek Notes in East River Mountain
Local items recall Van Worley and Mr and Mrs D C Worley visiting and returning to Beckley from Sane nis. Mrs J W Moore summers at Cove Creek while Novelty Lodge at Novelty Mountain is owned by Mrs Pearl Hale. Cove Creek praised for trout and scenery. C B Baldwin of Radford named chief security administrator. brother of Bluefield town manager Jack Baldwin. Harman’s chapel Ladies Aid plans an ice cream supper at 5 pm. Miss Bobbie Baldwin returns from Radford visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hontas
D. C. Worley
Beckley
Sanenis
G. C. Winney
Worleys
J. W. Moore
Cove Creek
Novelty Mountain
Pearl Hale
East River Mountain
C. B. Baldwin
Radford
Jack Baldwin
Bluefield
Baldwin
W. W. Alexander
Harman's Chapel
Bobbie Baldwin
Sharon Man George R Grosscope Dies At 58
George R Grosscope 58 longtime pay master for Carnegie Illinois Steel at Farrell and city controller of Sharon died at his home of heart disease. Funeral arrangements pending in Sharon Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
George R. Grosscope
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation
Farrell
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Ineers
Zorina
Richard Greene
United Mechanics
Coast Guard
Olonial
Monstram
Mutiny We Big House
Charles Bickford Barton McClane
Virginia News
Seth
Grumman Ting
THE
Deten Steinbeck
ROK
Cartoor
Norfolk > Western Railway
Horen Éa
Cincinnati
Mars
Coney Island
Linton
Tazewell
GMC
Barrow-Stowers CO
Raleigh Street
Bluefield, W. VA
Claytor Motors
Bland Street
MR. Mattingly
MR. Moore
Frankfort Distilleries, Inc
Louisville
Baltimore
Clenete
Martine
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