Barter Theater Presents The Petrified Forest in Bluefield
Barter Theater in Bluefield hosts Robert E Sherwood’s The Petrified Forest at the Colonial tonight at 8 30 led by Conrad Nagel in the leading role Nagel is joined by Ruth Nagel Robert Porterfield Richard Gaines and a strong cast with John Eaton Jerry Uchin Elizabeth Moore Warren Stevens and more Set design by W Craig Smith costumes by Patricia Havens and stage management by John Morley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Porterfield
Barter Theater
Petrified Forest
Robert E. Sherwood
Bluefield
Conrad Nagel
Arizona Desert
Nagel
United States
Tay
Ruth Nagel
Miss Nagel
Wellesley College
Hollywood
Leslie Howard
Herb
Richard Gaines
Philadelphia Story
Mr. Chisolm
Gaines
Abe Lincoln
Illinois
Patrick Henry
Virginia
Boze
Herbert Nelson
John Elliott
Duke Mantee
Gramps
John Eaton
Jerry Uchin
Jason
Elizabeth Moore
Warren Stevens
Jarene Bakewell
John Morley
Joseph Haworth
John Riffel
Jack Parsons
James Harlan
Ann Alexander
W. Craig Smith
Patricia Havens
Questionnaires Mailed By Local Board To Registrants
During April no fatal accidents were reported for scheduled air service as the nation's airliners flew about 11 000 000 revenue miles. The list of registrants includes Albert Ray Henson, George William Linken haker, William Raymond Howell, Vernon Tickle, Eugene Sidney Hotel Matz, David Wilson Seebereeel, Jimmy Rantis, Walter Reed Kidd, Grover William Brewster, Harry Coen Smoot Jr, Robert au currence, Samuel Netting, George Paul Rees, Ernest Lee W with various Bluefield and related company affiliations in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ray Henson
Oe Telephone Co
Bluefield
Qeore
Glen Hunt
Call Puel Co
Bluefeld
W Va
Sidn Berlin Belcher Lamber Co
Bluefiela
George William Linkenhaker
Viian Railway
Princeton
W. Va
William Raymond Howell
C- 7 Lumber Co
Blue
Vernon Tickle
N& W Railway
oAnson, Jr
N & W Railway
Eugene Sidney
Matz
David Wilson Seebereeel
Messnmeny Jimmy Rantis
William Ote Guider
Barrow Stowers Co
Walter Reed Kidd
Bluefield Water Works
Leon Burman Prench
City of
Grover William Brewster
WPA
Harry Coen Smoot, Jr
I & C 8 Co
Good
George Paul Rees
Ike Shott
Ernest Lee
Armature Ate
Bieweld
Moses Kelley, Jr
Sherry
W. A
Thomas
Truxton Stiles
Ernest
Stevien
Scheduled Air Oe
Polly-Wolly-Doodle Keeps Swinging Through American Nonsense
Mel Barnett, Hillbilly emcee of the Hillbilly Barn, battles family worry as Freddie fights whooping cough while the nation riffs on the stock song boom from Polly-Wolly-Doodle to Hut-Sut. The piece traces how nonsense tunes become cultural staples and muses on wartime morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly - Wolly
Eudoebten
Sigmundth
America
Bowery
Little Big Horn
Wall Street
Boss Tweed
Blackwell's Island
General Custer
Mel Barnett
New York
Atlantic City
Freddie
Mel
Aline
Stew O'Dell
Benny Dunbar
Ed Kitts
Margaret Sublette
Raze R. Blade
Louis Douthat
Sammy Snider
Red Clark
Angel
Pixy
Bluefield Gossip Notables and music flare in town talk
A colorful Bluefield column débuts with chatter about Freddie’s health misadventures, Paul Mason’s arrival feud with Charleston, and residents dispatching with jokes on radio hosts. Wit and whimsy spill over as locals recall captions, riffs, and stalled plans along Greenbrier river and beyond.
Radio Schedule Rounded by Morning Lineup
Radio Friday June 27 presents a long morning block from 5:00 to 3:30 featuring local acts and sponsor mentions. Notable items include Lee Moore Tomchin, Lilly Mountaineers Lilly Land Co, IVORY SILHOUETTES, and Kroger’s Hearts in Harmony with a late Rev Peyton program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Moore
Tomchin
Lonesome Pine Fiddlers
Lilly Mountaineers
Lilly Land CO
Wonder Valley Boys
Judie
Julie Blue
Chicago
NBC
Breakfast Flyer
Chicago House
Woman’s Radio Journal
Poca
Fuel Star
MG Warlick
Moore
JFG Coffee and Coffee Co
Superior Sterling
Coca-Cola
Sunrise Varieties
the Sunrise Bottling Co
Tonic Tunes
Bluefield Supply Co
Mineral Springs
Bluefield Hardware Co
Kroger
Rev
H. H. Peyton
Radio Schedule Highlights From Evening Program Listing
A dense page lists a full day of radio programs and acts from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Featured items include songs by The Three Suns and The Dancing Sisters, Navy talks, NBC News, and various orchestras. The schedule notes time blocks, station mentions, and sponsor hints, with many cross-listings and program repeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Suns
Ireene Vickers
Edwin Do. Hill
Cbs-Basic
Chicago
Cbs-West
Willard
Mbs
Cbs-East
Nbc-Blue-East
Nbc- Shoe West
Cbs
Cbsxie
Nbc-Red
Nbc-Blue-West
Paul Douglas
Nbc
Amos and Andy
the Symphonets
Cbswest
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Nbe-Red
Dr. Caldwell
Dancing Music Orchestra
Nbec-Blue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Conrad Nagle
Colonial Theater
Glenmore
Glenmore Distilleries
Louisville
P Raze R. Blade
Pollyanna
Otto Whitaker
Paul Mason
West Virginia
Hillbilly
Tommy Dorsey
McCoy’s
Galperin
Paul
Charleston
Static
Eddie Steele
Charley Hodges
Greenbrier-Pocahontas County
Greenbrier River
Chell
Keyhoter
Stalin
Hitler
RADIO
Juanita
Joe Stalin
Paris Commune
NEWS
Your Home & Son
M. W. Douglas
Appalachian Electric Power Co
NBC News Room of Thews
Howard & Shel Nehi Bottling Co
Ae Pelieve
Sports Today
THE
Korn Kobblers
Fessenmeier Brewing Co
Gems OF
Melody American Oil Co
NBC Listen America
Music For Reading
Marten
Cbs West
Mbs-East
Lucille Manners
John Gunther
Jean Cavall
Nbc-Blue
Kate Smith
Russell Nett
Elmer Davis
Abe Lyman
Ben Bernie
Hbe-Blue
Gabriel Heatter
Uncle Walter
People's Playhouse
Ilka Chase
Fred Waring
Musicale
the Vagabond
Convenient
Federal St
Princeton Ave
Merce
St. W. VA
Ie UC Akia
Absorbine JR
Tral
N. R
Edwards’ Olive
Johnson
Rinso P & G
U. K
Lady Esther
Woodbury
Vitalis
Prince Albert
George Washington
Union Leader
Granger
Velvet
Tie Doan
Tampax
Griffin’s
Skol
Tazewell Orange Fruit
Sea Island
Automobile
Bluefield Automobile Club
Scott Street
Goodyear Materials
Goodyear
Goodyear Tire
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