War Production Board blocks softwood lumber for housing
The War Production Board blames Army demand for all softwood lumber for halting defense housing nationwide. In at least 15 cities projects are stopped and 85 report critical lumber shortages as the 60 day freeze on deliveries to private builders takes effect, with exemptions for Army Navy and maritime commission orders.
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Associated Press
Tashington
Army
War Production Board
Defense
Washington
W P.B
War ‘Department
Navy
Maritime Commission
W.P.B
War Department
Defense Housing
James §. Knowlson
War Production ‘Board
Hadeen
Playground For Children Is Planned In Mullens
Mullens residents from St. Andrew's Church have bought land beside the church to build a playground for the children of South Mullens. Volunteers acknowledge help from Lester Early and Paul Goode for truck assistance as they plan home made equipment and a space dedicated to the spiritual and physical growth of youth.
Son Harold Herbert Jr. Born to Itmann Couple
Mr and Mrs Har old Carte of Itmann announce the birth of a son Harold Herbert Jr on May 11. Mrs Carte is the former Miss Marjorie Coleman of Itmann.
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Mullens
Harold Carte
Itmann
Harold Herbert, Jr
FASTEETH powder promises secure false teeth
FASTEETH, an alkali non acid powder, is sprinkled on plates to keep dentures steady. It aims to prevent wobble and slipping, reducing embarrassment during talk, eating, laughing or sneezing, with no gooey taste or texture, available at druggists.
Sub-Deb Club Holds Primary in Mullens
Mul lens Sub-deb Club members met at the clubhouse Monday night to nominate officers for June and discuss summer plans. Miss Durie will lead the club in the summer in Mrs Steve Slick’s absence as sponsor. Hostesses were Betty Wildey Pat Yeager and Anna Lou Ellison. Refreshments served to a long list of members.
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Register
Mullens
Miss Durie
Steve Slick
Betty Wildey
Pat Yeager
Anna Lou Ellison
Shirley Lampton
Rose Earlene Newsome
Evelyn Tate
Jane Re
Episcopal Bishop Is to be Honored in Mullens
The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Andrew's Church will honor Rt. Rev. R. E. L. Strider, bishop of the West Virginia Diocese, with a May 25 visit. He will address the Bible School at 11 a.m., speak at a men’s dinner at the Wyoming Hotel at 6 p.m., and confirm candidates at the 8 p.m. service. Community members may contact D. Grove Moler to attend.
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D. Grove Moler
Strider
Demand for probe of smear drive in Senate
After Barkley refused a general inquiry into efforts to smear senators over intervention before Pearl Harbor, Nye and others pressed for an investigation. Barkley cited Beekman affidavit exonerating Walsh and identified others, while Beekman described FBI questioning and a pressured sign.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Barkley
Nye
R.-N.d
Wheeler
D.-Mont
Clark
D.-Mo
Senate
Justice Department
Walsh
Brooklyn
New York Post
Brooklyn House
Gustave H. Beekman
Beekham
Beekman
F.B.I
Mr. Walsh
Doc
Eastern Star Memorial Dinner in Mullens host night
Mullens Chapter No. 100 of the Order of the Eastern Star schedules a dinner Thursday May 28 at 6 pm in the Masonic Club room to honor past worthy patrons and matrons. After the dinner a memorial ceremony will be held at 8 pm. all officers and members are urged to attend.
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Register
Mullens
Mullens Chapter No
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Club
Miner's Friend Praised by Pax Couple in West Virginia
A Pax West Virginia couple, Mr and Mrs Orlan McNeely, living near Koppers Grill, credit Miner's Friend with relief from constipation and related ailments. They describe dizzy spells, headaches, gas, sour stomach, and sleeplessness before using the medicine, and say symptoms improved, energy returned, and chores became easier. The article urges following label directions and lists various local drug stores and distributors.
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Koppers
Orlan McNeely
Koppers Grill
Pax
W. Va
Cohen
Beckley
Weiner Roast Held By Sunday School
Mrs. J. H. Martins Sunday School class of the Methodist Church enjoyed a weiner roast Monday night. Each member brought a visitor and those present were Allie Mae Spade Joyce Brown Betty Holo royd Dottie Yearger Nancy Minick Sandra Stravos Dorothy Williams Irene Mitsoyianis Gordon Thorne Danny Lynch Alvin Staton Billy Wolfe Jacky Brammer Tommy Mitsoyianis Bobby Backus Benny Backus Woody Houlk Herbert Wallace Donald Brookman Harold Martin Mrs. West and Mrs. Mitsoyianis.
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Register
Mullens
J. H. Martin
Methodist Church
Weiner
Allie Mae Spade
Joyce Brown
Betty Holoroyd
Dottie Yearger
Nancy Minick
Sandra Stravos
Dorothy Williams
Irene Mitsoyianis
Gordon Thorne
Danny Lynch
Alvin Staton
Billy Wolfe
Jacky Brammer
Tommy Mitsoyianis
Bobby Backus
Benny Backus
Woody Houlk
Herbert Wallace
Donald Brookman
Harold Martin
Eddie West
West
Mrs. Metsoyianis
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Biddle
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Morris Ernst
Walter Winchell
MT. Hope Central Pharmacy
Mt. Hope Drug
C. Crab Orchard
Winding Gulf Gulft Mining Co. Co
New River Co. Thurmond
Lilly Brook Fitzgerald & Co. Coal Co
OAK Hill Scarbro Kelly Drug
White Oak Drug Raleigh
Eccles Raleigh Coal & Crab Orchard Oke Imp. Co
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Rhodell Stone Coal Drug
Ae Enaegh
Gcamurphy CO
Main & Heber Street
J. Morrison
Neville Street
Kroger
MAGA
Apple Sauce Country Club
Juice Kroger
Kroger’'s
Whiti
Kroger — Country Club
Plain Olives
Krogers
Avondale
Kroger Country Club
S. Kroger Country Club
Trump-Effecti E
Callies
Joc
Sirloin
Tenderay
Chuck
Tenderay — Royal Flavor
Agnes
Kroger's Country Club Butter
Fresh Daily
Dor
Windsor
Ritz
N.b.c
Nt Country Club
Coffee Kroger Spotlight Brand
Sabelit
Valencia
Oranges Doz
Best
Florida
Beckley Optical Co
Prince Street
Court House
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