Heroes Offer Lives in Vain Memorial Day Talk
Memorial Day address in Pocahontas cemetery by Rev. R. H. Rowden honors fallen soldiers from World War and earlier conflicts. He cites patriotism, duty, and sacrifice, recalling Commodore Perry, Nathan Coffin, and the price of liberty. A parade led by Hungarian orders and the American Legion Band precedes ceremonies at the church.
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Memorial Day
Pocahontas Cemetery
R. H. Rowden
Pocahontas Baptist Church
Soldiers of the American Legion
Jehovah
Moses
Commodore Perry
Nathan Coffin
Santiago
Manila Bay
America
Jacob
Flanders
Flandersfield
Flanders Field
American Legion
Pythian Hall
Masonic Hall
Corner Stone Laying Program at Hungarian Reformed Church
A detailed schedule outlines a corner stone ceremony for the Hungarian Reformed Church on Monday with Masons and Hungarian orders attending. The program includes multilingual prayers, hymns, and addresses by Rev. Horvath, Rev. Kalassay, Rev. Bowden, and Rev. Shelton, plus a banquet at Pocahontas Inn and a dance at Six Thirty Hall with Hungarian orchestra.
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Hungarian Reformed Church
Samuel Horvath
Grand Lodge of Virginia
Harry H. Greene
S .W. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
Bluefield
Alex Kalassay
Hungarian Orphan Home
Pocahontas Inn
Local Attorney Delivers Address at Burkes Garden
N Clarence Smith, prominent local attorney, gave the literary address to Burkes Garden High School’s seven graduates on Wednesday night. Judge T. Rees accompanied him as he spoke on "The High Purpose" with notable oratorical skill, leaving students with food for thought for the years ahead.
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N. Clarence Smith
Burkes Garden
T. Rees
Mr. Smith
Fraternal Orders to Participate in Parade
Local Hungarian Reformed Church congregation plans a parade involvement through community groups and fraternal orders. The article notes organizational participation and aims to showcase cultural and civic unity during the event, inviting readers to join or observe the procession.
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Hungarian Reformed Church
Town Council Meeting Promises Interest Next Wednesday
The regular monthly council meeting at City Hall will discuss sewer and street improvements, school building plans, and other public matters. Citizens are urged to attend to participate in discussions and express interest in town affairs.
Town license payment due before first June
Town notices warn that after June 1 any unpaid town license will be turned over to the police for action. Vehicle owners are urged to display paid town tags. recorder C. A. Dennen handles collection at the First National Bank during business hours.
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Police Department
C. A. Dennen
First National Bank
Pocahontas
Virginia
H. L. Crowgey
Inc
P. Haller
Richlands and Vicinity News Highlights
Local notes list residents in Richlands and nearby communities, including social events, church activities, and notable visits. A box supper fundraiser supports Raven Methodist improvements, a wagon accident left a Belfast to Honaker child critically injured, and Dr. J H Smith nears return from rheumatism illness. Baseball travel to Berwind drew crowds. several residents cited on hospital, mining, and business matters with multiple short updates.
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Belfast
Honaker
Blackford
J. H. Smith
Johnson City
Richlands
É. T. McNutt
Willams
L. A. Barrett
Bert Wallace
Hazel
Louise Duff
Newhall
W. Va
Alex Altizer
West End
Charlie Lee
Hobart Morgan
Namours
Mud Fork
C. H. Harris
Richlands Hospital
Luscian
George Buskell
Welch
Bowen Rayliff
Washington Square
Huntington
Ratliff
Hugh Spangler
E. Howell
Washington, D. C
W. A. McKee
Bessie Higginbotham
Princeton
Ola
Myrtle Phipps
James Wilson
Lick
Lee Phipps
Ray Longley
Bluefield
John I. DeRoard
Steelsburg
Roy T. White
Thomas H. Olinger
Betty Jane
B. Ball J. T. Altizer
Pocahontas
Walter Liddle
Pineville
Richlands High School
Fort Childress
Miners’ and Farmers’ Supply Company
Ella Baker
Maude Reynolds
Norton
Laura
Frances Cole
Owens Big Sale Draws Large Crowds Ending First Week
The Owens sale continues through next week with steady crowds and new bargain counters arriving daily from eastern markets. Local social notes mention visits, moves, and health updates from Pocahontas and nearby towns, while community groups plan a missionary program in Bluefield and a wartime film premier is announced for June 2 at the Palace Theatre.
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B. Y Pv
Bluefield
Pocahontas Union
Pocahontas
Biuefield
Baptist Church
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Marret Harris
Martha Williams
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Helen Draper
Susan Carr
Myrtle Lester
Elizabeth Zeigler
Elizabeth Durham
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Hettie White
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Raven Methodist
Eryone
Berwind
Portsmouth
Ohio
Grant Lowe
Luther Rumions
C. H. Meade
I. O. Perkins
Cedar Bluff
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Pounding Mill
Rifeess
Bob Johns
Jay Thomas
Bert West
Rodney Steele
John Boggers
E. M. Hicks
Ray Smith
William Sam Duff
Roy Duff
Belfast Mills
Mattie Williams Hospital
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Society
Davis-Crawford
Hazewell Crawford
Paul Davis
Bristol
R. L. Crawford
W. F. Davis
West Richlands
Oif
Ladies’ Missionary Society
J. B. Crabtree
Alex Looneya
Premier Red Ash
Premier Red Ash Coal Company
Richland
E. R. Dawson
Tip Top
Don William Poindexter
Lewis Creek
John R. Bogsess
J. B. Altizer
Eugene Hilton
C. T. Underwood
J. D. Hall
Flat Rock
Drill
P. H. Hagg
Tazewell
R. Ray
Roy Turner
W. M. Hilton
Julia Williams
Tom
Putnam
Eagle Motor Company
Bioo
Flint
Michigan
Chevrolet
the Eagle Motor CO
East Main Street
Richlands, Virginia
Owens
Davis
Pocahontas Son
Mr. Davis
Floyd McKnew
Pulaski, Va
Charles McKnew
POCA
Misa Frances Rector
Eilett
BT. Graham
Harry L. Rogers
Blacksburg
Graham
Katheridge
W. B. Heldreth
Mary Boray
Holsevan
Hubert Rogers
Palace Theatre
Pocahontas Post
The
Pocahontas, Virginia
Bebe Daniels
Bluebeard
Paramount Picture
Piggly Wiggly
St. Clair Street
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