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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1957

Page

4

Bluefield College opens million dollar fund drive

Bluefield College launched a $1 million campaign to fund new buildings. Lon M. Rish named campaign chairman with Dr Charles L Harman and Charles M Harrell as vice chairmen overseeing two-state regions. The drive aims to expand campus facilities and support growth.

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Mt Hope Minister To Speak Tomorrow Anniversary Event

Rev A W Wood pastor of First Baptist Mt Ha Fayette County will speak at tomorrow’s third anniversary of Metropolitan Baptist Church general mission board. Rev W D Mosley Jr pastor of the local church notes services at 10 45 a m and a youth group skating party is planned for Monday at 10 30 p m in Las Guere Auditorium with details read.

A. W. Wood First Baptist Church Mt. Ha Fayette County General Mission Board Metropolitan Baptist Church W. D. Mosley Jr Wacgs Ik Las Gure

RFC Is Dead After 25 Years Of Big Gov Financing

Washington June 28 The Reconstruction Finance Corp the massive government lending body created in 1932 today ceased to exist its functions folded into Housing and Home Finance Agency Small Business Administration General Services Administration and the Treasury The RFC then employed about 100 people and held roughly 80 million dollars in loans and securities left to liquidate Its vast role in financing distressed banks railroads and industries and aiding farmers ends though its legacy lingered in the wartime economy and New Deal era finance

Washington Reconstruction Finance Corp RFC Corporation Housing and Home Finance Agency Small Business Administration General Services Administration The Treasury Hoover Congress

Balance Sheet Snapshot From McKee Bank Directors

The document shows figures for liabilities and capital accounts with multiple dollar amounts, including 51,783.00 and 7,180,410.68, followed by sums such as 21,468,054.93 and 15,082,839.24. It lists Andrew Gardner as Cashier and NOYES SMITH, R.8, SPILMAN, G, ENGLE, P. A. HERSCHER as Directors.

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Thoughts By Dr. S. Roger Tyler Retired Minister

A compact column by Dr. S. Roger Tyler, retired Episcopal minister, offering reflections on faith, community, and moral guidance drawn from years of service and personal study. The piece presents thoughtful musings aimed at readers seeking spiritual grounding.

The Fourth of July and the Horseflies at Independence Hall

A retro Fourth reflection mocks horseflies at Independence Hall and the 56 signers of the Declaration. It reimagines the scene with wit about chairs, a Philadelphia bricklayer, and Thomas Jefferson drafting the document as a birth certificate of democracy. The piece recalls past freedoms, laments present woes, and urges study of history to restore hope for America’s future.

Independence Hall Rome Thomas Jefferson Philadelphia John Hancock John Witherspoon Benjamin Franklin Samuel Chase Bacon

Tall Fat Men and Mental Health Advice Primer

London on June 28 reports from a doctor’s study in the British Medical Journal linking body type with mental health care. Tall men with higher fat scores are more often advised to see a psychiatrist, while muscular builds are less likely to seek help.

London Medical Journal

Bible Words for Today reflections on Emmaus and ordinary deeds

Discussion notes the Emmaus scene where Jesus blesses bread reveals Himself. It argues greatness shows in everyday acts, not feats, citing Elijah’s still small voice and the transformative power of graciously performed common tasks. The piece calls readers to imitate this God like ordinary conduct.

Jesus Jerusalem Emmaus God Elijah Mount Carmel Israel

Cross Lanes Church Moves to New Educational Unit

Cross Lanes Methodist Church will relocate to a new brick educational unit on Frontier Dr. The single story building includes a sanctuary, youth and children's departments, a modern kitchen and a pastor's study. Rev. James R. Woodell will lead the service tomorrow. The church, organized in 1888, was formerly New Hope Methodist and rebuilt in 1941. Construction began last fall under Keith L. Brick and Clarence Cox.

Cross Lanes Methodist Church James R. Woodell Frontier Dr Woodell New Hope Methodist Church Keith L. Brick Clarence Cox

Today's Meetings Across West Virginia Clubs and Firms

Cotilsion Club holds a 10 p.m dance while West Virginia Forest Council meets at 10 am and Luncheon at 12 30 pm Wyeth Laboratories gathers at 9 am West Virginia Lumber Dealers Assn meets at 1 30 pm Pillsbury Mills Inc meeting at 9 am with luncheon at 12 15 Kanawha Hotel hosts Kanawha Valley Bridge Club at 7 pm Atomic Workers meet at 1 30 pm Ruffner Hotel hosts West Virginia County and Circuit Clerks meeting at 9 am SSS SSE or TEER EER

Cotilsion Club West Virginia Forest Council Wyeth Laboratories West Virginia Lumber Dealers Assn Pillsbury Mills Inc Kanawha Hotel Kanawha Valley Bridge Club Atomic Workers Ruffner Hotel West Virginia

Organ Music Prelude To Press Club Dance Night

Mrs Brooks will play organ music on the club s first floor before the dance time. Mrs Lila Belle Brooks and Larry Flint and his Orchestra provide dance music. Members may bring guests to the Press Club event on the stated evening.

Brooks Lila Belle Brooks Larry Flint

Sermonette Urges Readiness for Christ's Sudden Return

A brief religious note asks Charleston readers if they would bow before Jesus if he appeared today. It warns that the day will come unexpectedly and urges immediate preparation and reverence toward God and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Jesus Charleston

Baptist Temple October church activities and speakers

Baptist Temple and Emmanuel Weennngsen churches announce a schedule of services and events. Highlights include Christian Education at 9:45 a.m. and Church School at 11:00 a.m. The Way Out lecture by Dr. Leonard Riggleman at 6:00 p.m. and Charles Grandison Finney talk at 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer services, youth fellowships, and music leadership listed for various days.

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