Return From Army Camps Boosts Local Community Efforts
Bluefield Virginia reports several youths discharged from army camps due to age limits return home. The soldier employment committee led by C Dale Harman organizes benevolence day, with a church rally at 2 p.m. to collect funds and report progress. Congregants urged to attend, men to stay at home while women assist, and the board aims to raise twelve and a half percent in donations. Dudley, a Bluefield native, is nearing his 21st birthday on December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Dale Harman
Bluefield
Soldier Employment Committee
Deer Sighted Near Bluefield On Princeton Road
Mr and Mrs C R Calfee encountered a wild female deer on the Princeton road near Gassy Branch bypass just outside Bluefield as they drove into town. The deer leaped away up the mountain, and Mrs Calfee recalled seeing a herd of 500 deer in Colorado in her youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
C. R. Calfee
Princeton
Gassy Branch
Radio address uplifts Bluefield VFW auxiliary
The writer could not attend the Bluefield VFW banquet but praised the radio address of Mrs. Alice M. Donahue national president of the VFW auxiliary. The Bluefield post is credited for its naming at organization and Pioneer Post 578 is praised as an active auxiliary in Bluefield West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Alice M. Donahue
V. F W
West Virginia
Pioneer Post
F. W
Virginia Side Churches Plan Armistice Day Services
The Graham Christian James David Kitchen Jr pastor at 1101 Virginia Avenue Bluefield Virginia leads Bible school at 9 45 with W G Bailey superintendent and M S Turner assistant Morning worship at 11 includes Lord s supper and a sermon titled The Slaughter of the Innocents for Armistice Day Evening worship with sermon The Second Point of Atstar second in a series Junior and Senior Youth Christian Endeavors meet at 6 30 and 7 30 services Praise and prayer times listed Church board chairman urged to appoint leader and program committee The Church of God at North College Street Bluefield holds Sunday school at 10 worship at 11 and 7 30 Pastor G C Smith preaches Eternal Hell First Methodist offers usual week services including 11 am and 7 30 pm sermons by Rev E A Shugart D D Sun
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Christian
James David Kitchen, Jr
Virginia Avenue
Bluefield
W. G. Bailey
Turner
Atstar
Worker's Conference of the Bible School
Church Board
Church OF God North
Cummins Pastor Outlines Sunday Services At Baptist Church
H. S Cummins leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with C W Newton as superintendent Morning worship follows at 11 o’clock on the theme How Many Leaves Have You Baptist training union meets at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 20 Mid week service is held Wednesday at 7 30 followed by choir practice at 8 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S Cummins
W. Newton
Baptist Training Union
Christ Church Pocanentas Sunday Schedule
Sunday school starts at 10 o'clock led by Superintendent Hampton Crawford. Evening prayer and sermon at 7:30 led by Rev. E. W Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
St Pauls Mission Notices Sunday School Session
Sunday school at 2 o clock led by Superintendent Henry Goosby. Bible closes the Rev E W Hughes at St Pauls Mission with services announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul’s Mission Yards
Henry Goosby
E. W. Hughes
Holy Trinity Service and Guild Dinner Invitation
Holy Trinity Bramwell announces a 11 o'clock Holy Communion and sermon. The guild meets at the Rectory in Pocahontas on Monday at 6:30 for dinner hosted by the Rev. E. W. Hughes and invited to the men of the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity
Bramwell
Pocahontas
E. W. Hughes
St Marys Church Service Schedule
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m followed by morning prayer and sermon at 11 delivered by the Rev H V Clary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary's
H. V. Clary
West Graham Methodist Service Schedule and Sermon
The West Graham Methodist church outlines weekly services led by Rev H Arthur Phillips with a 9 45 Sunday school, 10 55 morning worship and a 7 30 evening sermon titled Blessed are the peacemakers Youth fellowship at 6 45 mid week service Wednesday 7 30 led by the Womens Society of Christian Service and Thursday choir practice at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Graham
H. Arthur Phillips
W. E. Summers
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Graham Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Schedule
Services Sunday evening at 7 30 led by Rev J S Jones. Sunday school at 9 45.
Springville Church to Hold Sunday Evening Sermon
The Springville Christian church will preach Sunday evening at 7 30. The sermon will be delivered by Rev. Charles Sublett the church pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springvile
Springville
Revival in Progress at Holbrook Mission on Greever
Evangelist Ralph Mc Alister of Portsmouth Ohio leads a revival at Holbrook Mission on Greever Avenue with nightly preaching and good singing. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook Mission
Greever Avenue
Ralph McAlister
Portsmouth
Ohio
Virginia Sidelights Preview Dudley at Virginia Washington and Lee
Bluefield fans travel to Charlottesville to watch Bill Dudley in action as the Great among college stars. The Richmond paper predicts about 15,000 spectators will attend the Virginia Washington and Lee game, highlighting Dudley’s rise from Bluefield to national prominence.
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Dudley
Bill Dudley
Bluefield
Charlottesville
Richmond
Fox Killed by Train Near Falls Mills Siding
A gray fox was struck and killed on the tracks at Mullins railroad siding near Falls Mills. Section men found the animal after a train passed. The fox may have been chased by hounds before its death.
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Mullins Railroad Siding
Falls Mills
GOES TO POST Preston Amburn Jr. Leaves for Coast Guard Duty
Preston S Amburn Jr who has been visiting his parents in West Graham for several days is leaving today for his post as coast guardsman at Portland Mo He is stationed on the U S S Palm at Portland He is looking well and enjoys his assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston S. Amburn, Jr
West Graham
Coast Guardsman
Portland
U. S. S. Palm
Armistice Day Shutdown Tells Bluefield Stores
Bluefield Virginia stores will remain closed all day November 11 to observe Armistice Day. Business generally will be suspended for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Famous Apple Tree Reported Fruitful Again in Abbs Valley
Mr and Mrs Roy Mullin of Bluefield Virginia visited Mrs Mullins father O B Moore in Abbs Valley this week and reported the famous James Moore apple tree loaded with fine fruit once more. The old tree was planted about 160 years ago by Moore, said to be an Indian captive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Mullin
Bluefield
A. L. Hawkins
Augusta Street
Letter from Camp at Fort Bliss Seeks Mail Homeward
Private Harry Caw ley from Battery D 79th C. A. Fort Bliss Texas reports he enjoys camp life but laments $21 a month pay. He requests letters from home and offers to pitch for a camp baseball team next summer to boost morale and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cawley
Fort Bliss
Texas
Harry
Tallest Man in Bluefield Area Stands at 6 Feet 2 Inches
Lon Ruble, a World War I veteran living on the St. Clair place near Bluefield Virginia, is identified as the tallest man in the Blue field region at six feet two inches. Send in the tallest man entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Lon Ruble
Ruble
St. Clair Place
Weather Signs Point to Storm as Birds Move
Weather signs show tailing and mackerel clouds in the stratosphere Friday indicating a change ahead. forecasts hint at wild geese and ducks migrating with the storm. hunters are urged to check bag limits and obtain hunting licenses and federal stamps from the postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
Wreck injures man near Warm Springs in Saltville link
A truck and trailer wreck near Warm Springs injured a man living in Saltville and employed at Narrows Celanese plant. The report notes confusion with a former Bluefield resident named Paul Campbell. A dog theft and pet notices also appear amid local garden bloom mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Campbell
Warm Springs
Bluefield
Estel Bruce
Saltville
Narrows
Dutton to Speak on America at Its Best for World Leadership
Dr. Dean C. Dutton leads a series of Armistice Day talks on Character Education at Ramsey and Fairview junior highs and First Baptist church. He will deliver America at its Best for World Leadership in Ramsey with calls for global progress, inviting veterans, parents, Rotarians, and club members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean C. Dutton
First Christian Church
Ramsey
Fairview
America
Uncle Sam
China
Amerca
Ramsey and
Rotarians
Ee Club
Dutton
Rotary Club
Romance of World Brotherhood
Beaver High
Wade
First Baptist Church
Rites for Mrs Carter Held at Rock Hill Baptist Church
Funeral services for Cassie Carter 90 of Gary will be at Rock Hill Baptist Church Sunday at 11 a.m. Rev. Alexander Gregory and Rev. H. C. Page will officiate. Burial follows at Oak Grove Cemetery. The body lies at her daughter Memphis Garrisson’s home from 5 p.m. Saturday. Masonic lodge members serve as pallbearers.
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Carter
Cassie Carter
Gary
Rock Hill Baptist Church
Alexander Gregory
H. C. Page
Oak Grove
Memphis T. Garrisson
Masonic Lodge
Margaret Settles
E. L. Wright
Mammie Prophett
Lucy Young
Charlotte Anderson
Caroline McMillin
Mariah Martin
Nannie Padgett
Colored Churches Our Lady of Lourdes Mass Schedule
Pastor Rev John Savage O M I oversees services with Mass Sunday at 8 AM. Adult instruction on Monday and Friday at 7 30 PM. Children instruction Saturday at 10 30 AM.
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OUR Lady OF Lourdes
John Savage
Bethel A M E Church Service Schedule
The Rev J F Little pastor leads Sunday school at 10 with Robert Nance as superintendent Morning worship follows at 11 with music by the Children's choir Sermon by the pastor A C E league meets at 6 Evening worship at 7 Bible class at 7 30 and prayer meeting at 8 15
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel A, M. E
J. F. Little
Robert Nance
A. C. E. League
John Stewart Methodist Church Service Schedule
The Rev H C Jones will lead Sunday school at 9 30 with G H Sinkford as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 with music by the Junior choir. Evening worship at 7 30. Junior ushers assist. Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stewart
H. C. Jones
G. H. Sinkford
Tabernacle Baptist Church listed in Bluefield notice
The Rev. J. A. Palmer is pastor at Tabernacle Baptist Bluefield Virginia with Sunday school services advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle Baptist
Church Schedule for J H Sanders Leader
9 30. J H Sanders superintendent. Morning worship at 11 o clock. Evening worship at 6 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.
Blake Chapel A M E Zion Church Services Daily
Rev Leslie A Mitchell pastor leads morning worship at 11 o clock with a sermon by the pastor. Church school at 8 30 a m with William Shields superintendent. Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society in charge all day with Mrs Eva George presiding in the morning. Varick Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m James Bundy is leader. At 7 30 p m a program by the Young Women department and Buds of Promise. Music by the Robinson sisters and Miss Helen Diggs. Miss Lessie Hill reads a paper and Prof N J Dickerson delivers the principal speech. Mrs Lela Steele secretary of the U Women and Miss Gussie Dowell supervises the Buds of Promise evening service.
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Young Womens Department
Buds of Promise
Robinson Sisters
Helen Diggs
Lessie Hill
N. J. Dickerson
Lela Steele
U. Women
Gussie Dowell
Scott Street Baptist Church Announces December 1 Shaw University Choir
E T Browne pastor Ed Hay den superintendent Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 11 vesper 6 Music by Gleaners Choral Society B T U 5 Senior Choir presents December 1 with Shaw University mixed voice group of 31 singers at Scott Street Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Street
E. T. Browne
Ed. Hayden
Schole
Gleaners Choral Society
B. T U
Scott Street Baptist Church
Shaw University
Jenkins Jones Methodist Freeman Service Schedule
The Rev Huston Tiffany presides at Jenkins Jones Methodist Church Freeman with Sunday school at 9 30 led by Dr A A Staples superintendent Morning worship follows at 11 conducted by the pastor.
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Jenkin Jones Methodist Freeman
Huston Tiffany
A. A. Staples
Saint Mark Baptist Arista Sunday Schedule
Saint Mark Baptist in Arista lists Rev Peach Via as pastor with Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 and evening worship at 6 30 Marion Conrad is superintendent Bethel Methodist in Bluefield Virginia is led by Rev W W continuation of the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Mark Baptist Arista
Peach Via
Marion Conrad
Ward Pastor Offers Sunday Service Schedule
Ward pastor announces Sunday school at 9 30 with J S Painter as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 o clock and evening worship at 730. Prayer meeting planned Wednesday at an unspecified time.
Pastor G M Dickerson Leads Sunday Services
The Rev. G. M. Dickerson serves as pastor. Bible school begins at 10 o'clock with morning worship at 11 15. Music by the junior choir. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Evening worship at 7 30 with music by the senior choir directed by Mrs R E Keeling. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Dickerson
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
R. E. Keeling
Rev Ora Brown Leads Sunday Services at Local Church
The Rev. Ora Brown pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 with Fred Brooks as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 and evening worship at 7 with Rev Henry Ensley of Welch preaching both sermons. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Brown
Fred Brooks
Henry Ensley
Welch
Reverend Alexander Gregory Leads Local Church Schedule
The Rev. Alexander Gregory serves as pastor. Sunday school begins at 9:30 with J. C Hicks as superintendent. Morning worship at 11. Evening worship at 6. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. B T U meets at 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Gregory
J. C Hicks
Jones Street Church Sunday Schedule and Sermon Topic
The Rev A L Polk leads Sunday school at 9 30 with George A W Carey as superintendent. At 11 00 the marna ge address will be given by H Dickerson president of B S T C. The Rev G M Dickerson preaches at 3 00 with choir singing. Christian Endeavor 6 30. Evening sermon at 7 30 on Not Done In A Corner. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.
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A. L. Polk
George A. W. Carey
H Dickerson
T. C
G. M. Dickerson
Jones Street
North Side United Holy Church Schedule
The Rev. Mary L. Glenn pastor. Bible school 9 30 led by W W Green superintendent. Morning worship 11 o’clock. Y P H A 5 o’clock. Evening worship 8 o’clock. Preaching Tuesday and Friday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Board To Act on Driver's Demands in Kanawha
The Kanawha county board of education will likely decide November 18 on wage increases union recognition and seniority rights for 72 school bus drivers. Cio affiliated group presented the demand with O W Singleton and a five member delegation seeking a cost of living raise about 28 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha County Board of Education
State
Workers of America
CIO
O. W. Singleton
SCMWA
Kanawha Valley
Visitors At Lake National Park Reach Record High
The park hosted 252482 visitors aided by 16721 private automobiles in 1940. The outflow and facilities saw steady use as families traveled by car to enjoy the lakes and scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo Oe Lake National Park
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Virginia News
East Street
Virginia Side Churches
First Methodist
E. A. Shugart
D. D. Sun
Memorial Baptist
Graham Presbyterian Church
J. S. Jones
Virginia
CC Food Market
Crisco
Kellogg's Shredded Wheat
Butabagas
Richmond Maid
Margerine
Neuhoff
Swifts Brookfield Creamery
Bologna
W. B. Webber
Bill Ramsey
Grundy
Werber
Priscilla
Webber
Blackie
Frances Ann Anderson
College Avenue
Miss Anderson
Gies
Graham Pharmacy
Freeman’s Wholesale and Retail
Florida
Stayman Winesaps
Macaroni
Maxwell House
Oppo
Watson's Bargain Store
Bland & McCulloch Avenue
News of the Colored People
W. Tiffany
J.H. Sanders
Jones Street Christian
Union Baptist
Mount Zion Baptist
Edward
Tazewell Orange Fruit
Humphreys & Smith, Inc
Bland Street
Kahle & Humphrey
H.C. Humphrey
Guy S. Smith
Humphrey
Kahle and Humphrey
Mr. Smith
Blue
Calif
Stoker
Lassens Perfection
Kansas Expansion
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Phrey
Smit
Kohle & Humphreys
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