Book Reveals Old History From Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
A leather bound history circa 1840 loans details of Indian massacres and Shenandoah Valley sites in Virginia and Monroe county. It notes Grey Sulphur Springs, Abbs Valley, Salt Pond and Moore family massacres with local owners, and mentions General John Smith and Dumore’s War. Ownership marks include Jessee Cowger and Rev J D Pope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Pope
Bluefield Va
J. D. Pope
Renick
Greenbrier County
W. Va
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Monroe County
Giles County
John Smith
Smith
Dumore
Union
Joan Lybrook
Apps’ Valley
Abbs Valley
Tazewell
Absalom Looney
Col. Snidow
Jessee Cowger
Mr. Cowger
Mr. Pope
Interesting Letter From Ireland
Mr and Mrs W B Hale of Bluestone Junction share a notable update about their son Captain Ralph N Hale serving in Ireland. The letter traces family military ties from Captain Hale’s 1937 reserve service to his 1940 marriage and current posting, alongside mentions of Elwood Hale in the air corps and a 1865 Confederate era prison letter from the Hale patriarch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hale
Bluestone Junction
Ralph N. Hale
Ireland
Hale
CCC
Far West
Captain Hale
Dorothy Hutcherson
Ontario
Oregon
Elwood
Air Corps
Canal Zone
Delaware
Yankees
Evans Speaks At Bluefield Business Men's Club
Evans, a well known Bluefield humorist and businessman, headlined the weekend meeting of the Bluefield Virginia Business Men's Club. He opened with laughs then praised the club's long service and wished it success in coming years. W H Prasier led the program and W L Sexton Jr was chosen to organize the next meeting two weeks hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Ray Evans
W. H. Prasier
W. L. Sexton, Jr
Bluefield youths attend Bristol Young Peoples assembly
Delegates from the First Methodist church Bluefield Virginia took part in the Young Peoples assembly at Sullins college in Bristol. Billie Bowers Elizabeth Dittman and Lena Bell Shufflebarger represented the group at the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Bluefield
Young Peoples Assembly
Bristol
Billie Bowers
Elizabeth Dittman
Lena Bell Shufflebarger
Sullins College
Blackbird Sightings In Town Raise Curious Interest
Residents report a flock of large black birds in the 500 block of Tazewell Avenue. The birds differ from starlings and resemble the old fashion blackbird described in local lore, noted for its sizable, wild presence away from farms and mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell Avenue
Wheat Harvest Under Government Rationing
Walter Sanders of the Sanders estate reports wheat is fine and ripening early. Under rationing only 48 acres were planted last fall and harvesting is underway across the section with reaping expected around July 4. A letter from Private Samuel Horner in Norfolk notes soldiers receive the Daily Telegraph and sends a shell marked with a V symbolizing victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sanders
Sanders
Reaper
Sam
Samuel Horner
Norfolk
Horner
Daily Telegraph
Past Matrons and Patrons meet at Mrs. Pippin home
The Past Matrons and Patrons club of Bluefield Virginia will gather at 8 o'clock Monday evening at the home of Mrs Mae Pippin on Virginia Avenue for a meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Mae Pippin
Virginia Avenue
Memorial Baptist Church Marks Cummins Fifth Pastorate Year
Today closes five years of Rev. H. S. Cummins at Memorial Baptist church in this city. The 11 o'clock service reviews work across church departments with reports from several officers and closing remarks by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Cummins
Memorial Baptist Church
Local man reports 98 pound automobile casing find
Carlisle Yost unearthed a 98 pound automobile casing and received 98 cents as reward in the odd tale of a rural salvage. The find sparked curiosity about the largest items turned in to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Carlisle Yost
Outing Report From Camp Roland Highlights Girls
Misses Betty Nelson Mary Ethel Hendricks and Joy Leffel enjoy a pleasant outing at Camp Roland this week. The camp is described as a fine and popular destination for outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Nelson
Mary Ethel Hendricks
Joy Leffel
Camp Roland
Hay and corn harvest progress in local farms
Dirt farmers report a sunny week with wheat cutting and corn work. Hay harvest approaches as corn stands good and fences may soon yield to harvest pressure. Grass has grown well since June rains.
Registration details for Bluestone precinct
Registration place for the Bluestone precinct is Earle Scotts filling station. All men aged 18 to 20 must register on June 30 1942, born between January 1 1922 and June 30 1924. Registration runs from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Earle Scott serves as Chief Registrar for the Bluestone precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluestone
Earle Scotts
Earle Scott
Sugar Registration Regulations Issued
The local sugar committee will be at the library Tuesday at 9 o clock to receive sugar registrations. They will operate from 9 until 5 with ample accommodations and no rush. Tuesday is the date.
Virginia Side Personal Notes Include Visits and Births
Corporal Lee J. Yost of Camp Lee visits his parents on Virginia avenue. A son Wallace Averille III was born at St Lukes hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace E. Averille Jr. Mrs. Averille is formerly Helen Frazier. Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Rice of Richmond visit local families. Mrs. Steve Peery and Mrs. Leslie Pace of Churchville Md plan a Tuesday arrival to visit Mr. and Mrs. Peery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee J. Yost
Camp Lee
H. F. Yost
Virginia Avenue
Wallace E. Averille
St. Lukes Hospital
Wallace Averille
ITI
Averille
Helen Frazier
R. V. Rice
Richmond
A. Peery
Steve Peery
Leslie Pace
Churchville
Peery
French Hope and Fear as Allied Invasion Looms
A Berlin reporter describes French readiness to join a Western Front push against Germany and details civilian résistance plans behind the lines. He notes strong German coastal defenses, airfields, and garrisoned zones that could hinder landing forces, plus French eagerness to fight and die for liberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Berlin
Garde
Norway
America
England
Hitler
Garde Mobile
Reverend Elton Dennis Preaches at Local Church
Falls Mills Va June 27 Reverend Elton Dennis will preach at the Christian church at 1 PM and 7 30 PM Sunday. Epworth League of the Methodist church elects officers including Ernest Thomas Jr president Margie Bailey vice president Justine Wallace secretary treasurer Lois Lester assistant secretary all in Falls Mills and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls Mills
Elton Dennis
The
Christian Church
League
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Ernest Thomas, Jr
Margie Bailey
Justine Wallace
Lois Lester
Falls Mills clubs plan sewing drive and fishing season
A Falls Mills Red Cross sewing drive seeks more cooperation as unfinished dresses remain and 77 yards of material await skirts. The Falls Mills Fishing Club held its annual meeting at Falls Mills dam with Dr. J E Blaydes serving a picnic lunch and approved continuing lily pad eradication with University of Alabama chemistry support. The bass season opens July 1 and members may fish during the lily control experiment. The club will extend lake access to weekend visitors and hopes to resume swimming by mid July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Falls Mills
Chamber of Commerce
Seaboard
Directors and officers listed for the Shriners convention note
The minutes show Dr J E Blaydes as secretary and treasurer with directors E H Evans Pageton W B O'Brien Northfork John T Breath and Is Lungworth as president. Dr J E Nelson also a director was absent in Chicago for a Shriners convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Blaydes
E. H. Evans
Pageton
W. B. O’brien
Northfork
John T. Breath
Is Lungworth
J. E. Nelson
Chicago
Local Visitors and Family Guests Report Weekend Visits
Mrs. Dupey Wagner and her daughter from Decater Georgia visited Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Wagner after spending time in Rocky Mount Virginia. Curtis Neel of Bluefield Virginia and his wife stayed with Joe Shrader. Army sergeant William Baker from Fort Bragg North Carolina visited his parents E T Baker. Harold Cunningham and children from Tip Top Virginia called on Mrs. Jane Mathena. Ray Shrader J P Mitchem and passengers from Bluefield Virginia toured East Gulf West Virginia visiting John Thompson and family. Virginia Thompson Jay Thompson and June Thompson of Fairchance Pennsylvania were guests of Fred Thompson and family. Marion Butt and daughter Marion Drew Andrew along with Lee Butt from Norfolk Virginia visited Grat Butt. Helen Hambrick of Concord College spent a weekend with her parents R W Hambrick. Hazel Marrs of Amonate Virginia visited the Hambrick home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dupey Wagner
Decater
C. M. Wagner
Rocky Mount
Curtis Neel
Bluefield
Joe Shrader
William Baker
U. S. Army
Fort Bragg
N. C
E. T. Baker
Harold Cunningham
Tip Top
Jane Mathena
Ray Shrader
J P. Mitchem
Mud Fork
Louise Roland
Gladys
Ruth Taylor
East Gulf
W. Va
John Thompson
Virginia
Jay
June
Fairchance
Fred Thompson
Marion Butt
Marion Drew Andrew
Lee Butt
Norfolk
Grat Butt
Helen Hambrick
Concord College
R. W. Hambrick
Hazel Marrs
Amonate, Va
Bob Coleman
A. J. Coleman
Kingsport
Tenn
Ruth Ann Stinson
John T. Kelly
Wanda Cook
May Margaret Vernon
Phyllis Horton
Donnie Lambert
Bill Tarter
Ann Gibson Repass
Sullins College
Bristol
Byron Lambert
Bob Repass
Christiansburg
J. F. Kirby
Dan
Nancy
Kirby
W. V. Echols
Echols
Buford Cyphers
al Freeman
Abingdon
Henry Tomilson
Damascus
I. A. Steele
Fuiay
Elna Jane Echols
W. O. Echols
W. A. McFarlane
Pauline Dalton
J. K. McFarlane
Rosedale
James McFarlane
Jennings Hayton
Los Angeles
Calif
Boston
Mass
Mr. Hayton
J. L. Hayton
Mildred Hayton
New York
Norton
M. H. McGuire
Marion H. McGuire, Jr
Joe McGuire
Pete Tizen
Preddie Tizen
Johnny Tizen
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hot Springs
Ark
Victor Street
Grundy Hospital
J. V. Fox
Katherine Elkins
Judy
Clarence Fox
Jenkinsones
Pete Tizer
Norma
Tizen
J. C. Reed
Irene Brewster
Montcalf
Lizzie Miller
Lynchburg
F. F. Hurt
Willie Miller
Billie
McElray
Local youths activity and family notices in brief
Junior Lawson returns home after days in Youngstown Ohio. Junior Carter, son of Mr and Mrs George Carter, volunteered for the U S Army. Robert Carter, son of Mr and Mrs Lee Carter, was inducted into the Army this week. Mrs C B Sarver and Joe Ascue travel to Priday then Baltimore to visit relatives. Jerry Small, son of Mr and Mrs Bill Blankenship, sustains a broken arm from a fall at his grandparents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Lawson
Youngstown
Ohio
Junior Carter
George Carter
U. S. Army
Robert Carter
Lee Carter
C. B. Sarver
Joe Ascue
Priday
Baltimore
Jerry Small
Bill Blankenship
R. B. Blankenship
Ladies Missionary Society Meeting in Abb's Valley
Abb's Valley Virginia June 27 The Baptist church Ladies Missionary Society met with Mrs Sidney Harman and Mrs Lillie French as hosts A salad plate was served Members present included Mesdames Sidney Harmon Robert Ranger Charlie Jennings Bernard Jennings Roy Mathena Leonard Patrick Lillie Prench and four visitors An interesting program followed The next meeting is planned for the third Tuesday in July with Mrs Bernard Jennings and Mrs Charlie Jennings New baby Dolores Gay was born to Mr and Mrs Beauford Hypes mother formerly Dorothy Asbury A son Robert Lee was born to Mr and Mrs Aaron Williams mother formerly Elizabeth Ratcliff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbs Valley
Ladies Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Sidney Harman
Harman
Lillie French
Robert Ranger
Charlie Jennings
Bernard Jennings
Roy Mathena
Leonard Patrick
Lillie Prench
W. H. Dillon
Beauford Hypes
Dolores Gay
Dorothy Asbury
Aaron Williams
Robert Lee
Elizabeth Ratcliff
Miss Eloise Ratcliff Returns Home From Tazewell Visit
Miss Eloise Ratcliff has returned to her home after spending several weeks visiting relatives in Tazewell Virginia. Mrs G L Taylor and family visited relatives in Tazewell Virginia on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Ratcliff
Tazewell, Va
G. L. Taylor
Grazing Land To Be Reseeded
The U S Grazing Service plans to reseed about one million acres of western range land this year using native weeds and commercial seeds like sweet clover. Machinery will be used where possible, with broadcast sowing by horseback in rough terrain and sheep aiding seed coverage. The piece notes Taranto Harbor's World War I origin by the British.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
U. S. Grazing Service
Kentucky
New Casket Industry To Be Operating Within 30 Days
Richlands Virginia June 27 The 18000 square foot N J Hill Inc casket plant at the west end of Richlands nears completion with operation expected in about three or four weeks under L H McNeil general superintendent from Cleveland Ohio Victor Segar appointed plant superintendent and plans to move here in about a month The plant will start with about 30 workers rising to about 50 as production begins and will feed Cleveland and Chicago factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands
N. J. Hill, Inc
L. H. McNeil
Cleveland
Ohio
Victor Segar
Chicago
N. J. Hil
Hil
McNeil
Segar
Frank Hill
Dimension Manufacturing
Rich Suds
Dimension
Hill
W. E. Mullens
Mullens
Jewell Ridge church wraps up Vacation Bible School
The Jewell Ridge Presbyterian church completed its two week Vacation Bible School with 197 enrolled and 126 earning certificates for perfect attendance and faithful work. Ruth Burke received a seal for 14 years in Bible school, with others including Eleanor Jessee Betty Barnett Billy Jessee Roberta Smith and James Van Dyke earning years of service. The closing program was witnessed by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Ridge Wbs
Jewell Ridge Presbyterian Church
Ruth Burke
Lavencet
Eleanor Jessee
Betty “Ye Barnett
Billy Jessee
Roberta Smith
James van Dyke
Circle Club Activities Across Local Congregations
Circle No 1 met at Mrs Nossifs home with 14 members and 1 visitor. Mrs Padbury led as chairman, with devotional by Mrs Gil mer and Mission study by Mrs Williams. Circle No 2 gathered at the church with Mrs Tarter presiding during social hour a picnic was enjoyed. Circle No 3 met at Mrs Umbarger’s home with six members, Mrs McFarlane gave devotional and Mrs Zeigler led the program. The report lists many residents visiting relatives and attending conferences, plus several local guest visits and hospital news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Circle Circle No
Baptist Church
Vivian Davis
John Broun
Eva Lester
Farmers’ Home
Methodist Church
Nossif
W. L. Padbury
Gilmer
W. R. Williams
Harry Tarter
J. Umbarger
James McFarlane
McFarlane
McZeigler
Women’s Society met in Raven for study and plans
The Women's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Bob Lambert's Raven home with thirteen members. Mrs. Ireson led the book study and plans were made for the annual clinic at the next home meeting on July 2. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raven
Women's Society of Christian Service
Bob Lambert
Ireson
Funeral for Pauline Horton Held After Auto Tragedy
Funeral services were conducted last Wednesday afternoon for Pauline Horton 20 the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Horton who died from injuries in an automobile crash Saturday night Reverend Perry Herndon led the service and burial followed in Metney cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Horton
Bob Horton
Perry Herndon
Metney Cemetery
Daughter Born to Luther Stree Family in Jewell Valley
A daughter Wilma Jean was born Friday June 19 to Mr and Mrs Luther Stree of Jewell Valley. Both mother and child are reported going nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Stree
Jewell Valley
Wilma Jean
Local Social Notes Mention Bales Edwards and Wilson Visits
Mr and Mrs C D Bales or daughter Ruby Jean were visiting Mr and Mrs F E V Mecland of Bluefield over the weekend and attended the Red and Odd Fellows services. Miss Mary Ann Edwards of Bishaw was the guest of her grandfather Joe White. Charles Wilson of Fort Knoxly was the weekend guest of his mother Mrs Menda Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Bales
Ruby Jean
FE. V. Mecland
Bluefield
Mary Ann Edwards
Bishaw
Joe White
Charles Wilson
Fort Knoxly
Menda Wilson
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News Review
Clinch Valley
R'Chlands
Evans
RAF
Eiffel Tower
Paris
Ministry of Marine
Les Invalides
Wanda Wallace
Bramwell Road
Wanda
Old Timer
By Jean Graffis
Acme-Nea
Europe
Atlantic
Areae Ae Ee
MUCN
Unis
Saint Nazaire
Nemours News
Yards News
Abb’s Valley, Va
Thalian
Taranto
Company
Richlands High School
Hugh K. Cassell
Cassell
Kiwanis Club
Wimpy Jones’ Cafe
Ames Royden
Jay Stinson
Henry Norman
Davis Field
Doran
E. W. Clark
Harold Elkins
Elkins
Jacob and
Bethel
Ruth
Emily Kemp
Ben F. Brown
Oren Moore, Jr
Charlotte
Union Theological Seminary
Young Peoples Party
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Sullens’ College
Millie Jane Taylor
Vivian Thompson
Helen McGlothlin
Luther Thompson
Wise
Mrs. Hurt
Boots Baldwin
Earl Hurt
Gersdene
Johnny Mce-Clintock
Princeton
Shirley Fields
Bill Fields
Ralph Stanley
Mr. Stanley
Fort Thomas
J. J. Draper
George Draper
Draper
Anne Ellen
Georgianna
H. L. McGlothlin
Bobby
Harold McGlothlin
H. C. McGlothlin
Buchanan County
Nancy Hunter
June Wampler
Floyd Wampler
Robert Tarter
Tarter
C. G. Jeter
Carrie Lou
C. S. Powell
Rosa Buskill
James Kyle Buskill
Buskill
Washington
Elmyr Ree Hale
Welch
Jimmy Summers
Summers
Edward Jackson
H. V. Lindsay, Jr
Camp Greenbrier
Lewisburg
S. L. Robinson
Reba
Jack Betty
Phyliss
Castlewood
S. L. Robinson, Jr
Philadelphia
Penn
Cricket Jessep
Paul Jessep
D. J. Sutherland
Hank*Steele
Mattie Williams Hospital
Jack Horton
George Horton
Hugh Cassell
Kent
Big Stone Gap
Viola Ratliff
Winter Haven
Fla
Charles Hendereson
Henderson
FE. L. Jackson
Roanoke
Sarah Ascue
Hazel Looney
Grundy
Radford State Teachers College
John L. Ascue
Methodist
W.L. Painter
Tazewell County
Black & White
Edd Davis
Margaret White
Imemorials
Bluefield Monument Company
A. G. Wright Vera L. Weight
Bluefield, Virginia
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