Georgia prison term for theft of World War II gun
Paul Spences of Roanoke Virginia was sentenced to five years at the Atlanta federal penitentiary after pleading guilty to stealing a Thompson submachine gun from a Bluefield West Virginia recruiting display. Co defendant Kelly Perdue had charges dismissed. The gun was taken from a display for the West Virginia state guard.
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Atlanta
Paul Spences
Roapee
Ben Moore
West Virginia
Spencer
Bluefield
Riy
West Virginia State Guard
Kelly H. 8
Perdue
Staunton
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pinefield
Victoria Michele Cunningham
Santa Monica
Calif
Federal Reformatory
Alderson
Cunningham
Reno
Rubvy Lee Edwards
Charce
Coast
Slayer Of Wife's Lover Gets Suspended Sentence
Army Captain Archie Miller aged 28 pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the fatal shooting of his estranged wife's lover, a fellow officer. In general sessions court in Bellevue Texas, Judge John A. sentenced the defendant to a suspended term with probation, citing provocation and strain after his overseas return. The case followed an earlier murder indictment over the December 28 shooting in Miller's apartment.
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New York
Army
Archie Miller
John A
Bellevue
Tex
Miller
Eugene Dale
Cr Powers Madel
Jonesboro
Funeral Notice for Ayster Jenkins Jr in Bramwell
News of the Colored People notes the death of 30 year old Ayster Jenkins Jr found at 825 Jones Street Bramwell. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Police contact numbers 253 or 267 for information.
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Bramwell
Ayster ~ Jenkins, Jr
Aid Club of Unionist Church Plans Evening Meeting
The aid club of the Unionist Church will meet at three o’clock p m in the home of Emma Abbott in Mineral.
Legion Post 39 Hosts Game Party This Evening
A game party will be held tonight at the Legion club rooms sponsored by American Legion Post No. 39.
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Legion Club Rooms
American Legion Post No. 39
Missionary and Ushers Meet at Local Churches
The North Side United Holy Church missionary society and John Stewart Church junior usher board will meet at 7 30 at the church. The Caro Line Home vesper service was held at noon, led by BE Fitch with music by Mrs de Keeling. Program participants included Mrs Mary, Miss Gladys Lewis, Mrs Woods, Mrs Dora Clark and Mars M Pearis. Next week Miss Almeta Thompson will conduct the service.
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John Stewart Church
Caroline Home
BE. Fitch
de Keeling
Mary
Gladys Lewis
Woods
Dora Clark
Mars. M. Pearis
Almeta Thompson
Banking Group Names Committee Members
W H Perdue president of Bluefield chapter American Institute of Banking appointed committees for the coming year. Educational committee includes A L Tyree Welch Miss Frances ton J H Lambert and others with Bluefield and Princeton banks represented. Publicity committee lists L V Harrold chair and members from First National Bluefield Flat Top National and Princeton institutions. Campaign lineup includes Brewer and Tibbs from local banks.
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W.H. Perdue
Bluefield
American Istitute of Banking
A. L. Tyree
Flat Top National Bank
E. H. Downs
McDowell County National Bank
Welch
Franceston Bank & Trust Company
Princeton
J. H. Lambert
Rocky Gap
Virginia
Hazel Jones
Princeton Bank & Trust Company
L. V. Harrold
First National Bank of Bluefield
George P. Peraldo
Thelma Parks
Brewer
First National Bank Ofluefield
Joseph Tibbs
Plat Sp Ieedicual Bank
375 Scouts Register For Camping Periods
J C Acuff says local Boy Scouts have 375 registrations for the first camping period opening June 30. Second and third periods July 7 to 20 are filling. about 10 vacancies remain in the first period July 1 to July 6. Fees are nine dollars per period per camper.
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J. C. Acuff
West Virginia Area Council
Boy
Cnicipal
East River Aviation Club Plans July 24 Party
East River Aviation Club holds a social event July 24 in the Glenwood Park recreation room at 9 p.m. The party replaces the regular meeting and tickets will be sold at Princeton Airport. Officers and honorary members were appointed and by laws amended to admit aviation enthusiasts as honorary members.
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East River Aviation Club
Glenwood Park
Welaek
R “Sandy
Alba
C. D. McIntosh
Princeton
Pearle Grimmett
Betty
Legion Posts Schedule District Conventions
Charleston WV June 26 The American Legion posts in three districts schedule conventions in weeks to choose a district commander and state convention committees. The sixth district convenes Mullins July 14. fourth district meets Elizabeth this Sunday. seventh district in Union July 7. In Montgomery the eighth district elected Lee Ray Smith as commander succeeding Bernard Bess. Mitchell Haddad was chosen vice district commander.
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Charleston
W. Va
American Legion
C. A
Bud) Tesch
Mullins
Elizabeth
Union
Montgomery
Lee Ray Smith
Mexiana Medicated Powder for Prickly Heat Relief
Mexiana offers cooling relief for prickly heat and minor rashes in hot weather. A family favorite for 40 years, the medicated powder provides versatile uses.
Senate Concludes Flood Bill Hearings in D.C.
The Senate Commerce Committee finishes three days of hearings on the House flood bill worth $900,000,000. It will meet Friday to draft final form for Senate action. Testimony highlighted two Virginia projects, the Salem Church dam in Fredericksburg area and related flood control works.
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Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Senate
Virginia
Salem Church
Neenock
Ericksburg
Combina
Huntington Man Falls Dead On Golf Course
A Huntington man died of a heart ailment today while at a golf club with a friend. The deceased is identified as a member of a local family, with no further details available.
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Huntington
Ee W. Va
An Club
Gotate Seender
Francis A
Elastic Side Sizes 25 to 32 Panels 127 Per Side
A brief note lists shoe or clothing sizes from 25 to 32 with elastic sides and panels 127 on both sides. It records a price of 4.49. The fragment implies a catalog or product spec but lacks full context or item name.
Coffee price and heat influence in postwar market notes
Coffey and Kessler discussion ends tragically when Kessler collapses on a golf outing. The report links pricing moves to imports and exports with a 2.075 cent rise in green coffee ceiling price. Stabilization Director Bowles cites Brazil assurances to maintain export volume.
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Chester Bowles
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Baw
Olive T
News OF the Colored People
Garfield Jenkins, JR
the Missionary Society of the
North Side
United Holy Church
Banking Group
Rivion
Mls
BBING
Bruce
Gala
Riley-West Post No. 134
Speng Ull
Bec Williams
Mann
Narrows
North Hope
Mullens
Northfork
Hinton
Mercer Street
Graham High
Joe Jason
Bluefield Music Company
William B. Caruth
Athens
Richard Wellock
Beaver High School
Legion Posts
AEA
Lapis vi
Iti
Cole
Sioes
Wards
Mets
Chilren
Tite
Montgomery Ward
Federal Street
Coffey
Kessler
Coey
S. Cuticura
Caas
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