Coal output up 61 percent over 1939 levels in Charleston review
The Charleston chamber of commerce reports 61 percent higher coal output than 1939, with electric power and gas ahead, manufacturers busier, and greater employment. Electrical generation hits all time high and May sales rise. state tax receipts show gains while building permits lag behind 1939 and 1938.
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Charleston
W. Va
Toe
AE Fg
Chamber of Commerce
Ees
Chamber 4
Evee Nee
Vances
NPS Will Take Firm Attitude Continues On Page One
A continued report describes the Nationalist Party stance as firm amid friction with old influences and hints at looming future changes. The article notes a speech by Arita outlining a broader shift from prior positions and signals a strategic realignment in the near term.
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Britain
France Calls for Moral Effort to Rebuild Nation
Public notice reports Marshal Petain urging all Frenchmen to rally for the effort needed to restore France morally and materially as new misfortunes and ruins accumulate after ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Marshal Petain
Famous Flier Dies In Action In World War II Tale
Rome to Chicago and return then Libya rumors likened him to successor to Mussolini. The official release described a pane shot down in a British bombing raid near Tobruk. The air marshal recorded him as a soldier adored for his shadow, with a black beard and fame across the Atlantic.
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Rome
Chicago
New York
Libya
Galeazzo Ciano
Duce
Piazza Venezia
Mussolini
Tobruk
Italy
Roanoke Piano Tuner Services and Local Shop Sales
Harry Haffen of Roanoke offers piano tuning in town for at least a week each month with contact at 2633 L or 1901 Bland Road. Ads list SaRee Shoppe clearance items, Bradley's dress rack deals, nylon hose, Patricia Princess slips, play suits, and assorted reductions across ready to wear and accessories.
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Harry Haffen
Roanoke
Bland Road
Harry
Russians Claim Military Error on Bessarabia Occupation
The article reports Soviet forces occupying Bessarabia amid mixed local reactions. It notes large Jewish communities frightened by possible anti-Semitism, and describes Belarussian and Bulgarian minority responses as well as Romanian fear of a dark day contrasting a national 21 year legacy.
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Bessarabia
Europe
Romania
Bland Methodist event and Princeton Garden Club meeting
The Bland Methodist church announces a 7:45 service with W W McNeal speaking before the Christian Endeavor group. A discussion on Sunday school and country children is urged. The Princeton Garden Club will meet at Mrs George Halstead on Hinton Street Monday evening to view Halstead's garden.
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Princeton Garden Club
George Halstead
Hinton Street
Win ‘View Iis
Halstead
Passion Play Film Shown In City On July 3
Bluefield residents are invited to view a new motion picture based on the Passion Plays of Freiburg and Oberammergau. The screening to benefit religious and educational aims will occur at 8 o'clock July 3 at the first Khristian church. Tickets not required. a freewill offering will aid expenses.
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Cen Bluefield
United States
Music in Bluefield Churches Today
Bland Street Methodist will feature Sanctus from St Cecilia Mass with a solo Hast Thou Not Known by Frank LaForge sung by Henry Z For tune Jr. Evening quartette includes James B Wooldridge Jr Maurice Morgan Henry A Portune Jr Pred Sanders performing At the Close of the Day and O Be Joyful in the Lord. First Christian Church offers Sing Praises to the Lord with 9 45 am broadcast and 7 45 pm youth conference program led by Mrs Ben G Sonnese.
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Bland Street Methodist Church
Henry Z. Fortune, Jr
Frank LaForge
James B. Wooldridge, Jr
Maurice Morgan
Henry A. Portune, Jr
Pred Sanders
First Christian Church
Tie Governat
Ben G. Sonnese
Circles of Local Churches to Meet Schedule
The First Christian church circles meet in July with leaders and host homes listed. Circle 1 hosts Mrs. C. Ruddier Jr. at 428 Albemarle Street and Circle 2 meets at the church with Mrs. W. Jackson. Circle 7 and Circle 8 also meet at church locations, led by Mrs. B. S. and others, with dates in July.
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First Chrisan
Frank Leader
Mr Ruddier, Jr
Albemarle Street
W T. Jackson
Ernest Hale
Leader
Wedpm
Lebanon ceremony joins Miss Hale and Mr Martin
The ceremony occurred November 23, 1939, at the Methodist Church in Lebanon Virginia with Rev. A. M. Seymour officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs Hale and the late James William Hale, is granddaughter to noted physician and Merceraptes. The groom, son of Mrs M Lytton Martin, studied at Concord State Teachers College and played in the college orchestra. They plan to reside in Princeton.
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Nebccssory
Hale Cardo Kenley Martin
Otdines
Methodist Church
Lebanon
A. M. Seymour
Hale
James William Hale
Merceraptes
Martin
Princeton High School
Concord State Teachers’ College
Delta 8 Epsilon Sorority
Alpha Psia
National Dramatic Fraternity
Concord
Bpanianbry High School
Eng Seendles
Athenmee Lodge
M. Lytton
Henene
Tary
Mercer County
Princeton
Dr Scott Jr To Be Interne At Rochester
Dr Charles M Scott Jr after earning his MD from Medical College of Virginia on June 4 is leaving for the University of Rochester School of Medicine in Rochester New York to begin his internship. He holds an A B from Harvard College class of 1936 and is the son of Dr and Mrs Charles M Scott.
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Dr. Scott, Jr
Rochester
Charles M. Scott, Jr
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond
University of Rochester School of Medicine
N. Y
Scott
Praden Tenn
Harvard College
Cambridge
Mass
Charles M
Rites At Bland Unite Popular Local Couple
Alphur Smith and Mrs unite in a Bland ceremony as the community gathers for a popular local couple’s wedding rites. Local officials and neighbors attend, celebrating the couple’s union with traditional vows and a reception.
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Bland
Bluefield Girl Becomes Bride At Capital
A Bluefield girl wed at the Capital home of Mrs. Préely Rohrer, 1121 East Capitol Street, Washington. Dr. Freely Rohrer officiated the ceremony.
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Bluefield
Capital
Préely Rohrer
East Capitol Street
Washington
Freely Rohrer
Pee
Navy
Miss Tabor and Mr Farley Wed In Pearisburg
Miss Ina Helen Tabor of Prince and Clyde Leonard Farley of Depteahe wed in Pearisburg on May 15 with Rev Hugh weekens officiating. The couple will reside in Princeton after the ceremony at the Coal and Coke company.
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Pearish Va
Ina Helen Tabor
Princeon Can Ie
Clyde Leonard Faram
Depteahe
Spears
Hugh Weekens Weio
Coal and Coke Company
Farley
Princeton
Church meeting and McGuffey Readers event announced
Mrs D C Mitchell leads at the church on Wednesday at 2 30. There will be a meet for McGuffey Readers at Mrs Ivan Price’s on Monday afternoon at 2 30.
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McGuffey
Ivan Price
Deiterson
Ceremony Of Much Interest Is Solemnized
The marriage of Miss Frances Elizabeth Clifton to Mr. Lawrence A. Unroe was held at the Methodist church in Bluefield. The bride wore poudre blue with pink rose and baby’s breath corsage. attendants Mary Webb and Lester Spangler wore Dubonnet and gardenias. The bride, a graduate of a local school and business college, and the groom, educated at Cralipolised American School, has worked in Bluefield six years at the Paramount Barber Shop.
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Frances Elizabeth Clifton
C. B. Clifton
Lawrence A. Unroe
Methodist
Parday
Ste
Mary Webb
Bluefield
Lester Spangler
Webb
Business
Pinance
Unroe
Paramount
West Virginia Golf Tourney Opens Monday
The West Virginia Golf Tourney starts Monday with both men and women in competition. First round matches begin July 2 with full flights, putt ing contests, and qualifying rounds in twosomes. Finals are set for July 5 with trophy presentations at 5 p.m.
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West Virginia
Bristol Wins In Match Of Golf League
Bristol wins in a golf league match at Roanoke with a tight team competition. The Bluefeld club trails by a few strokes as the final match approaches, with individual scoring led by an 83 in the A flight and a prior first 90. Mrs Rogers leads the putting contest by two strokes.
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Bristol
Ing
Roanoke
Bluefeld
Individ
R. O. Rogers
Death claims Monroe County man Price Gwinn died 1940 foreseen
Price Gwinn 73 a Peterstown merchant long warned he would die in 1940 for he believed God revealed the days left him His family erected a mausoleum marker reading Died 1940 and prepared his burial in New Hope church cemetery. He was born September 25 1867 and survived by a large family including four sons and five daughters and 27 grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 2 30 this afternoon at the New Methodist church with interment in the church mausoleum.
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Price Henry Gwinn
Peterstown
New Hope
Monroe County
George Gwinn
Petenstaninee Co
Bluefield
Price Gwinn
Henry
Mr. Gwinn
Lowell
W. Va
Harvey Gwinn
Baker Gwinn
Ember
Alice Ballengee
Ross
Gordon
Edith
Nellie
Homer Gwinn
D. C
George G
Paul Gwinn
Cincinnati
John Gwinn
Los Angeles
Edna Myers
Marion
Ind
Rosie Gwinn
Big Cavern
Okla
Lina Helms
Ruth Pruett
Mamie Everiene
Elwood
Methodist Church
Indiana
New Methodist Church
A. W Ruckman
Grundy club praised for nine hole golf layout
From Bristol notes Mrs J B Heilman was low from Bluefield with a 01 and Pauline Bartlett of Roa finished five strokes back after the matches. Tea was served at the Grundy club and members are congratulated on the sporty nine hole layout.
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Bristol
J. B. Heilman
Bluefield
Pauline Bartlett
Roa
Grundy Club
Mission D G B S Comes to Close
The Daily Vacation Bible school of the Union Mission holds its closing session. Organizers report a successful term with participation from local families and children.
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D.G.B.S
the Daily Vacation Bible School of
The
Union Mission
Ladies Day Event At Country Club
Ladies day at the Bluebed Counter club features Mrs J M Herndon and Mrs Dean Hosmer as hostesses. The Tuesday golf event will include a celebratory program and beverages for attendees.
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Bluebed Counter Club
J. M. Herndon
Dean Hosmer
Gee Bate
Lightning flatten police clock and alarms damaged
A lightning strike hit the old police clock Thursday morning and damaged the timepiece. Pat Patton, nearby, was knocked back but unharmed, while the bolt did not interrupt the police radio system.
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Peekee
Pat Patton
Local Man Wins Award for Sales
A B Doc Griffith, sales representative for Bluefield Yo pa pone Sesend membership sales of the United ete and Canada, received a pin for his sales achievements. Miss Pearle Brammer, secretary of the local club, announced the honor noting Griffith joined the club in 1934 and his efforts since then raised club membership and sales figures.
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A. B
Deaths and Funerals Notice Summary
Walter B Cook 63 of Lerona died at his sister's home after a year long illness. Funeral at sister Mrs Farley’s home tomorrow at 2 pm officiated by Rev Z F Scone. J M Gregg 106 Bee Street Princeton died Friday afternoon February 14 survived by wife and five brothers and one sister. Body to be taken to funeral home in Princeton for arrangements.
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Walter B. Cook
Lerona
L. N. Yere
Mr. Cook
Lert
Daniel P
Mahalia Cook
Ophfie Brammer
Z. F
J. M. Gregg
Bee Street
Princeton
N.C
Matoaka Plans Fourth of July Fight Card and Fiddle Contest
Matoaka will host a Fourth of July celebration featuring a boxing match between Red Clark of Wth and Neal Wolfe of Princeton, along with other bouts. Sid Clark promotes the event and a fiddling contest is also planned for the holiday.
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Matoaka
Red Clark
Wth
Neal Wolfe
Princeton
Sid Clark
Tazewell County C E Union Meeting Summary
The Tazewell County C E Union held a program led by Pound with refreshments. A letter from Sam Rao endorsed youth involvement. The meeting was part of a summer series to unite Christians and strengthen Christian life in the community.
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Tazewell
Cliffield Society
Pound
Sam Raa
Immanuel Lutheran Church Schedule Update
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces no services this fall season and notes new officers for the Mis. future events and schedule details are not provided in the readable text.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church Schedule
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Women's Missionary Society Plans July Meeting
The July meeting of the Women's Missionary Society is set for Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the home of Mrs E R Cregap with Miss Josephine Cline assisting and Miss Ginyds Belcher in charge of devotions. Circle 1 meets at 2:30 PM at 1405 Franklin Street, Circle 2 at the parish house, Circle 3 at 220 McCulloch Avenue.
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Sionary Guild
J" Suprawass
J. F. Olinger
Secre
R. H
Women’s Missionary Society
E. R. Cregap
Josephine Cline
Ginyds Belcher
Guy Cline
Franklin Street
BE. W. Lankous
D. H. Cline
Bisieini¢h
McCulloch Avenue
British Rhetoric and Nazi Raids Dominate War News
The report describes Nazi raids continuing as Britain pressures for peace talks with Germany amid fears of a German move against sea supremacy. It notes anti aircraft action over southwest England and German fighters shot down, with reports of bombardment across the English Channel. Polish troops cross into Palestine to join British forces.
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Germany
Britain
Ger
Richelieu
Jean Batt
Dunkerque
Strasbourg
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
England
Cairo
Palestine
Russians beyond ceded territory raise loyalty doubts
A dispatch notes persistent doubt about the loyalty of the fleet, especially ships at Alexandria and other ports, as Russians march 15 miles beyond ceded territory. An Italian armistice terms outline reportedly published in Morocco today calling for demilitarization of colonial areas. Neville Chamberlain will address Britain and overseas posts via BBC at 6 45 p m tomorrow.
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Ceded
Alexandria
One Correspon
Morocco
London
Neville Chamberlain
Ace Steatister
Por Lord the Council
British Isles
British Broadcasting Corporation
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Patricia Princess
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Christian Endeavor Soci
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M. Louthan
Mae Maynard
Princeton Avenue
L. I. Rumolvere
O. B. Kidd
W. I. Iddeee
Hoge Street
R. EB. Lazenby
Lasenby
G. T. Thornhill
H. Clark
Charlotte S . Athe
Ccw. Sr
Eal Tien
Guy McDonald
Highland Avenge
Ene
Nee. Oe Steed
BN. Dudegg
Circle
W. C. Bone
B. Houchins
Bedford
Miss Hale
Mr. Martin
W. M. Seymour
S Alphur Smith
Mrs
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Miss Tabor
Mr. Farley
Pearisburg
Dee Ee Pay Ses
Shane
Monroe
George Egbert
Tazewell County
C. E. Union
New York World’s Fair
ALL Expense
Annie D. Woolwine
Lee Street
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Adolf Hitler
Russia
Lord Strabolgi
Duke Ellington
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