Weekly News Review of Twin City Inj and Visitors
A scan of a weekly Twin City column lists numerous local residents and visitors. It notes Mrs L C Austin and brother Eugene Cornett called home due to illness, and multiple small trips or returns to towns like Bluefield Princeton Bristol and Welch. Several officials, lawyers, and merchants are recorded as transacting business or visiting towns such as Wytheville Pearisburg and Floyd, with mentions of Atlantic City and Philadelphia trips for family folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isses
Irene Myers
Rachel A Em
H. B. Mil
G. C. Cockerham
Bluefield
Paul Breedings
Billie Wray
Paul Anderson
Princeton
A. K. Parker
Bristol
Koslow
Williamson
Anne Hopkins
Emory
Arry C. Harris
L. H. Clark
A. Creager
Ohio
H. P. Henderson
Salisville
M. Cartrieht
Welch
T. M. Taylor
Kimball
Margaret Horne
Glade Sovring
Dill Munter
Kingsport
Tenn
Rk. G. Daniels
Pageton
Pearisure
W. D. Kable
A. IL. Tebor
J. H. Bilbrew
Washington, D. C
B. H. Hodces
L. A. Osborne
D. H. Hurt
Knoxville
C. W. Hale
Roanoke
J. M. Gaines
Lynchbore
J. P. Davis
L. R. Craft
Laegar
Harriett McNeil
Floyd
Airs
W. P. Leewer
H. Bane
R. A. Anderson
Treedines
Fred Smith
J. A
Business Visitors Reported in Tazewell and Welch
Bennett, W. G. Buchanan of Welch, J. QO. Mitchel of Bluefield, and Dr T Epling of Welch were in town Friday for business. W. J. Taylor drove to Princeton, and J. B. Copentaver left for a weekend at home in Princeton. J Murphyalso visited Welch for business Friday.
Methodist Sunday School membership contest ends with women winning
On April 20 the Methodist Sunday school ladies and men held a membership contest from April 5 to win the most new members in April. The women added twenty four members, the men twenty three who attended two Sundays. The losing side will host a banquet for the winners with the men to prepare and serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumiay
Methodist Sunday School
Flower Vases Presented to Society Members
The ladies' missionary society of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Frank Harris's Elkridge home on Wednesday afternoon. Sillver flower vases were presented to Mrs. W. R. Thompson and Mrs. G. C. Cockerham, who plan to leave town soon. The two faithful members will be greatly missed. A salad course was served after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Frank Harris
Elkridge
Sillver
W. R. Thompson
G. C. Cockerham
Thompson
Cockerham
Students Prepare for Northfork District Contest
In Northfork school old auditorium, fourth through sixth graders competed with 26 entrants. Five girls and five boys advanced to Monday to select one girl and one boy to represent Northfork district grades school. Recitations drew strong cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northtorkalah
Northfork
Billie Cornett
Thelma Henderson
Sadie Seltzman
Jeteille Forman
Bernice Adkins
Claude McCarthy
Robert Taylor
Junior Green
Marvin Nelson
Earl Thornton
Haworth League Sunday Night Meetings Invite Visitors
The Haworth league of the Northfork Methodist Church hosts weekly Sunday night meetings attracting a growing 25 member group. A cordial invitation is extended to all, especially the wounded, with visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haworth League
Northfork Methodist Church
Jearuue
Wounde
Kiwanis to Sponsor Boy Scout Movement in Northfork
An enthusiastic Northfork Kiwanis meeting decided to sponsor the Boy Scout movement with a committee to set a troop site and date. Another panel will plan a possible summer camp on the Govan river. The club also pledged a declamation medal for the Northfork district high school contest and awarded an attendance prize to Chas Budnick. Visitors included A H Cobo and Bill Wilson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork Kiwanis Club
Boy Scout Movement
Kiwanis Club
John B. Cruise
R. Mason Hall
PF. Weeks
J. H. Bane
Frank Houston
Chas. Budnick
Keystone Weekly Review Keyston e Chamber of Commerce Meets at Bank
Keystone Chamber of Commerce held at the Finest National Bank building with plans for free parking signs. FE Pais offered a vacant lot near the bank for public use and a Fourth of July celebration was proposed. Attendance prizes and a banquet were set, with a committee to coordinate with local groups. Leonard Lielanan and Kenneth Banks helped Welch high school place in a speed typing contest, earning state meet eligibility. Baseball home games schedule announced with season tickets promising, plus a social honoring Mrs. H White of Bedford at a Westfield party hosted by Mrs. L M Rish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
Keystone Chamber of Commerce
National Bank
FE Pais
Bank Funlding
Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Fred L. Ray
O. V. Cosgrove
H. V. Reynolds
J. E. Bowling
J. E B. Cruise
Pais & Vecellio Company
A. Zamblein
Gillette
L. C. Fowlkes
H. G. Houston
Keystone
Leonard Lielanan
Welch
Kenneth Banks
Welch High School
Bluefield
Matoaka High
Charleston
Huntington
Buchanan
W. Banke
Bridge Street
Pocahontas Division Schedule for Norfolk League
The latest Keystone News dispatch announces the official schedule for the Pocahontas division, featuring six teams in Norfolk. Details specify game dates and matchups, outlining league play and key dates for standings and broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone News
Pocahontas
Norfolk
Virginia King Undergoes Operation After Illness
Friends report Miss Virginia King was taken ill on Tuesday and rushed to St Lukes Hospital where she underwent an appendectomy. The operation went well and she rests as well as can be expected. she is a member of Excelsior Class at the Methodist Sunday School WesBURTON III Mrs M W Barton Suffered Illness After Operation at St Lukes Hospital this week and hopes to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia King
St. Lukes’ Hospital
Miss King
Methodist Sunday School
Wes. Burton III
M. W Barton
St. Luke's Hospital
Letters and medals awarded at school sports ceremony
The school honored football players Cope Bower Watson Willard Liddle P Anderson Lusk Ramsey Davis Thornton Marellio Brincefield G Anderson and Wray with letters while girls and boys basketball recipients included Dillon Lone Witt Thornton White Holloway Leftwich Wilcox B Long Cove and others. A new curtain donated by Clark Department Store and Lewis Drug Company was presented to the school in gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
McDowell
Louise Hartford
Myrtle Ball
Visa Margaret Horne
The
Shah
Lillie Long
Harry Renn
Jess Ramsey
Paul Anderson
Medels
Coam Hartel
Cope
Bower Watson
Willard
Liddle
P. Anderson
Lusk
Ramsey
Davis
Thornton
Marellio
Brincefield
G. Anderson
Wray
Dillon
L. Lone
Wit
Bertha We Circle Meets to Plan Future War Efforts
The Bertha We Circle gathered Wednesday at 2 PM at leader Mrs Wei Beane's home. The session opened by the leader and focused entirely on business plans for the circle's future war efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha We
Wei Beane
Circle Meeting at Mrs Dooley Home
The Georgia Tynes Circle met at the home of Mrs W F Dooley in Westfield on Tuesday afternoon at 5 o clock. The meeting was in charge of the program and attendees discussed circle activities and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Tynes
W. F. Dooley
Westfield
Guarantors Luncheon Highlights Chautauqua Plans
A Keystone meeting of Chautauqua guarantors drew about forty five guests in the Christie building Westfield. Dr Paul M Pearson of Swarthmore Pa president of Swarthmore Chautauqua spoke on Ideals and Service. Mrs Reynolds Miss Cunningham Rev Selis and Rev Atkins also spoke. Keystone Chautauqua programs for June were outlined and a missionary curtain project for the parsonage was started by church women. A Bluefield district preachers conference will be held May fourth to seventh at the Methodist church with nightly services and home hostings. A surprise party honored Hilda and Alfred Shinowitz with games, refreshments and rivalries at the Shinowitz home. J J Stuart returned from Charleston reporting an eight hour motor trip to Keystone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upshaw
W. D. Upshaw
Northfork
Georgia
Methodist
Northfork Wich School
Chautauqua
Christie
Westfield
Pearl Reynolds Circle
Methodist Missionary Society
J. E. Cruise
Paul M. Pearson
Swarthmore Pa
Swarthmore Chautauqua
Floya E. Cunningham
Eckman
H. T. Selis
Kimball
D. A. Atkins
Keystone
Bluefield
Mae Laxarus
Landgraff
Richard and
Joe Stevens
Kexman
Gilbert Banks
Harry Bell
Bernard Woodyard
Karl Epting
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Twin Gity News
Northfork- Clark
Crescent Motor Company
McDowell County
Clark Side
Welch-Northfork Buick Co
H. A. Vawter
Epeworth League
Guide Post To
First National Bank
Northfork, W. Va
Northfork Club
BOY Scouts
Clunic
Liguor
Tony Sveticki
Lick Branch
Lowe and
Gibson
Lautre J. A. Lay
High School News
Keystone Weekly Review
Western
Wilcoe
Bluestone
Rosen’s Stores
H. J. Giles
Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
H. B. Reynolds
J. B. Crulee
St Kk. White
M.D. “Vatt
Pearl Reynolds
Bertha Webb
Jace Hermanson
J. J. Stuart
White House
White House Baking Co., “Bakers
White House Milk Bread
W. Va
Chandler
Coach Imperial
Pikes Peak
Chandler Bluetender Campbell
Kimball Garage
West VA
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