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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1944

Page

7

Miss Mason to Wed Aviation Cadet Frank McGregor

Miss Doris Virginia Mason of Tazewell Virginia plans to wed Aviation Cadet Frank Bobbitt McGregor of Columbus Mississippi. The ceremony is set for 3:30 this afternoon at the church in Tazewell with Rev M E N Linding officiating. Cadet McGregor is the son of Joel Ira McGregor and McGregor Houston, with details noted at a military post.

Doris Virginia Mason Joseph L. Mason Tazewell Frank Bobbitt McGregor Army Air Field Columbus Miss M. E. N. Linding McGregor Joel Ira MecGregor MccGregor Houston Tex

Garden Club to Open Victory Exchange 610

The Bluefield Garden club led by Mrs. L. Wellford and E. C. Wade under the women’s war activity committee plans open Victory Exchange 610 at 617 Bay Street with donated space by C. Warlick. Items for sale include elry glass china and small household goods in good condition.

Ora Bluefield Garden Club L. Wellford E. C. Wade Women's War Activity Committee E. W. Harris Mercer County Bay Street C. Warlick American On Auxiliary F. Woolworth and Company Kers R. H. Tyson G. Lavender J. C. Harry Mos Ethele Linkous E. F. Peake A. Morrissey Booth Debonnaire Club Thornton's Women of the Moose Federal S . Mn Sones Kresge Dollar

Bluefield Boy Pledged To Beta Theta Pi

Davidson College in Davidson North Carolina lists Ishall Carper of Bluefield as pledged to Beta Theta Pi. He is the son of Mr and Mrs L M Carper and joins thirty nine freshmen pledged across six fraternities.

Bluefield Beta Theta Pi Davidson Ie Davidson College Vidson N.C Ishall Carper L. M. Carper

Social News Notes From Falls Mills And Surrounding Areas

Mrs Lawrence Stone of Orlando Florida spent the past week with her sisters S L W Buckland and Mrs R J Wimmer of Falls Mills Virginia. Miss Mary Elizabeth Cook has yearned for Washington D C after a two weeks vacation with her parents Ernest and Mrs Cook Fourth Street. Miss Reba Meem will leave Saturday for Albemarle hall at Inia Beach where she will reside for two weeks. En route she will join at Blackstone Virginia by Mrs Mason Mallory of Lawrenceville. Mr and Mrs J Walter Lawrence and sons of Portsmouth Virginia and Mrs Walter Graham of the Creek Michigan have been visiting their parents L W Buckland at Falls Mills Virginia. J B Hall local realtor is a patient at Bluefield sanitarium under treatment for an injured shoulder from a fall. Master Bobby Ferrell has gone to Baltimore Maryland to spend the summer with his mother Mrs Georgina Zetlin. Mrs Gertrude Tribble is visiting her daughter Mrs Aams in Washington. Miss Evelyn Ayers returned Thursday from Bluefield sanitarium where she was a patient.

Lawrence Stone Orlando Fla S. L. W. Buckland R. J. Wimmer Falls Mills Mary Elizabeth Cook Washington, D. C Ernest Cook Fourth Street Reba Meem Albemarle Hall Inia Beach Blackstone Mason Mallory Lawrenceville J. Walter Lawrence and Portsmouth Walter Graham the Creek Mich L. W. Buckland Hall Bluefield Sanitarium Bobby Ferrell Baltimore Georgina Zetlin Gertrude Tribble Ruthams Washington Evelyn Ayers

Club Calendar Friday Executive Board Meeting

WSCS of Trinity Methodist church holds an executive board meeting Friday at 2 30 p m with Mrs W E Carr at 400 North Street.

WSCS Trinity Methodist Church W. E. Carr North Street

Ruth Class Meeting at Raikes Home Calvary Baptist

Mrs. W. M. Raikes hosted the Ruth Class at her Washington street home Tuesday evening. Mrs. L. K. Webb presided. readings and prayers were offered, reports shared, Pollyanna gifts exchanged, and games led by Mrs. Stephens. Visitors included Mrs. Theresa Brickey Mrs. J. W. Austin Miss Virginia Stephens Mrs. Nora Stephens Hilda Vencil and Larry Raikes.

W. M. Raikes Ruth Calvary Baptist Church Washington Street L. K. Webb Stroup Nora W. Patterson J. G. Foley Stephens Theresa Brickey J. W. Austin Virginia Stephens Nora Stephens Hilda Vencil Larry Raikes

Picnic by Loyal Bible Class at City Park

The Loyal Bible class of the First Christian church organized a picnic at the city park this evening at 6 30. Miss Thelma Bailey serves as chairman for the affair with C W Houseman as president.

First Christian Church C. W. Houseman Thelma Bailey

Park Event Details Urge Self Supplied Lunches

Those attending the event are told to bring their own lunches and proceed directly to the park. The note indicates assistance from the executive committee and emphasizes self provision and direct arrival.

Miss Crawford's Piano Recital At First Christian Church

Miss Ethel Crawford presents her piano students in a 7 45 p m recital at the First Christian church. The program features Marie Sagris Alice Faye Young Gail Roland Jacquelyn Bal ul Elaine Sarver and many others inviting the public to attend.

Ethel Crawford First Christian Church Marie Sagris Alice Faye Young Gail Roland Jacquelyn Bal Ul Elaine Sarver Billie Jean Roland Glenna Gay Brammer Janet Ferrell Elizabeth Russell Mary Elizabeth Riggins Doris Carter Zelda Hylton Jas Jennings Joyce Harrison Virginia Jimmie Ann Rantis Ann Lawson Sandra Grinstead Betty Ann Ferrell Ruth Shadburne Delores Bailey Jo Ann Riggins Phyllis Raikes Duane Meadows Billie Tabor Kathleen Tidwell Carolyn Cocke Evelyn Tabor Charlotte Jean Kirby Kitty Ellen Tidwell Paul Cocke Helen Houseman

Wrong Word Quashes Murder Indictment

Charleston dispatch reports Hansford Milam 20 of Putney faces murder charges for slaying Clyde Tuell 22 with the grand jury returning an indictment that cites the wrong month, casting doubt on the case in question.

Charleston W. Va Hansford Milam Putney Clyde Tuell

Judge Orders Quash and Sentences In Milam Case

Intermediate Judge Cyrus W. Hall quashed the bill citing a May grand jury error and remanded Milam to jail awaiting September grand jury action. Judge Hall imposed three concurrent prison terms of two to 10 years on Holton Vaughan for auto theft and additional terms for probation violations.

Cyrus W. Hall Milam Hall Holton Vaughan Vaughan

West Virginia Endures One of Its Worst Storms

Parkersburg West Virginia June 29 review of a week marked by one of the state's worst storms as the weather bureau station reports continuing difficult growing conditions and widespread damage.

Parkersburg W. Va West Virginia Weather Bureau

Tornado Lays North Central Counties Waste With 110 Dead

A tornado struck across northwestern and north central counties causing severe damage. The blast killed 110 people and injured many more. Statewide temperatures averaged 605 degrees, 2.6 below normal, with highs of 99 and a 33 degree low. Rain averaged 1.55 inches, Par sons recorded 3.50, Point Pleasant 0.04.

Hinton Pickens Parsons Point Pleasant

Uprooted Trees To Be Salvaged

Charleston West Virginia June 20 The timber production war project in the state moves to salvage uprooted trees as part of wartime efforts plans outline salvage operations and mobilization across counties.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia

Salvage Effort Estimated After Central State Tornado

Supervisor Ralph O. Smoot says about 1.5 million board feet of saw timber and thousands of cords of lumber suitable for mine props and posts can be salvaged in the three state area swept by the Friday night storm. The disaster caused 110 deaths in West Virginia. A project supervisor will be assigned.

Ralph O. Smoot West Virginia

Smoot Proposes Salvage Plan With Landowners

Smoot was assigned to develop a salvage program in collaboration with landowners, outlining responsibilities and initiating coordination to manage recovery efforts.

Before Using Dates Wash Them Well in Warm Water

A cooking tip advises washing dates in warm water before use to remove residues. The guidance stresses cleaning, not altering flavor or texture, and applies to common kitchen practice.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Mason F. McGregor Victory Exchange Garden Club Raikes Loyal Bible Class Miss Crawford Federal Street U.S Fox Armour Armour's Armour and Company Heaston Care Hobbie Bros. Music Company Roanoke, Va Smoot Chase Riff Mer Poplin Pinafores Ford Roy
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