Rum Ration Debate Dims Navy Alcohol Use In Britain
London reports on naval rum ration abolition talks as consumption drops. Churchill era efforts reduced grog, while current officials weigh further cuts amid shifting sailor needs. Meanwhile fashion in London shows fur skins, new dyes, and costlier cigars. Princess Mary to stand in for Queen Mary during absence and heads charitable engagements from Chesterfield House in London.
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Cameron Circle of Methodists Plan Bake Sale
The Cameron circle of the Methodist church met with Mrs Jim Osbourne with thirteen members and a visitor present. Mrs Martin chaired and devotionals were held. A bake sale was decided for the Saturday before Easter. Hostess and daughter served refreshments. Besylo Lake circle met at Mrs Thornton with eleven members and a visitor present. After prayer and reading Lake 15th chapter, officers reported and a bake sale planned for Thornton's store March 28. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Haynes. R B Smith and Maude Smith mourn the sudden death of their brother in law James W Wall. sympathies extended to Mrs Wall. Church notes: Sunday school 9:45, preaching 11:00 and 7:20, workers council at Mrs Thornton’s, Haworth Leagues 6:30.
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Lindeman
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Lake
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Haynes
Thornton's
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Misa Maude Smith
Hast Radford
Week prayer service and club notes from Bramwell
Week prayer service at the church Wednesday evening extends a cordial invitation to all to join the congregation at services. A failed Bramwell Woman's Club meeting discussed welfare work and district convention planning. Personal notices note travels, visits, and illnesses among local residents and a funeral resolution from Flat Top Lodge.
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Mia. P. W. Poff
Milleflota
Woman's Club
Construction Nears Finish on New High School Gym
In the coming days the carpenters will wrap up work on the school gymnasium. The floor is nearly done and final finishing touches remain. Mr Rittenhouse and Miss Hedrick plan to start gym classes next week, though some disruption is possible. Several hundred dollars worth of equipment is boxed in the office ready for setup in the gym. The new gym is nearly complete and will provide space for athletics and activity.
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Hinga
Clarence
Gymnnessinnawittorium
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School notes project and upcoming spring events
A report details equipment purchases for the year, vaccination-related tardiness, and a return to normal after an illness wave. It mentions nine new Scouts, Thursday meetings, a student play Clarence Decides in April, and gymnasium fund drives. Baseball practice begins with Trowbridge leading a strong lineup and a home series arranged with Welch, Northfork, and others.
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Aishatucci
Macadam
Welch
Northfork
Local Notes From Wilcoe Transcribes Town Gentry
Mrs W 11 Spangler and daughter Arbutus left Friday for Claremont to do their shopping. Irvin Trent returns home from Randolph Macon Academy due to illness. Mrs Bud Mi Dee shopped in Bluefield on Thursday. Roy Spangler visiting several days at Peterstown.
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Clarernnatt
Irvin Trent
Rendolph-Macon Academy
Bud Mi Dee
Bluefield
Roy Spangler
Peterstown
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