Beckley Homes Open To Christian Church Delegates
Two hundred Beckley homes will be opened Tuesday to delegates attending the Diamond Jubilee state convention of Christian churches at the First Christian church. Dr. Ralph W. Sockman of New York City will be the main speaker with three day messages including The Road Ahead and The Power to Keep Going. Other speakers include Dr. Jesse Bader Edwin Marx John Ray Clarke and Dr. Hugh Pickett. Jubileee fellowship and sacrificial luncheons are planned with youth banquet at the Methodist Temple and remarks by Dr. Miron T. Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Lockman
Lyman Beecher
Yale University
Jesse Bader
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Jesus
Edwin Marx
China
Japan
John Ray Clarke
Christian Churches
West Virginia
Hugh Pickett
Northern Baptist Convention
First Baptist Church
W. O H. Crambler
Bethany College
Repatriated Bishop From China To Speak Tuesday
The Repatriated Bishop Lloyd R. Craighill of Anking China, interned in 1943, will be main speaker at the New River Convocation in St Stephen's Church on Tuesday. He will celebrate Holy Communion at 10:00 am and speak afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd R. Craighill
Anking
China
New River
St. Stephen's Church
Lynchburg
Craighill
St. Paul’s School
St. James’ School
Wuhu
Nanchang
St. Matthew's Church
Gills Welcome Daughter Linda Sue at Rateish General
Mr and Mrs Clarence Ray Gills of 707 South Oakwood announce the birth of a daughter Linda Sue on September 28 at Rateish General Hospital. The baby weighed six pounds four ounces. The Gills are former Bluefield residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Ray Gills
South Oakwood Avenue
Linda Sue
Rateish General Hospital
Gills
Bluefield
Japanese Army Kills Wounded Facing Capture, Bliss Claims
Brig. Gen. R. W. Bliss reports from the Pacific that Japanese army doctors are ordered to kill their own patients if capture seems likely and that they have bombed hospitals with patients inside. He spoke to reporters after returning from duty in the Pacific.
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Associated_ Press
Washington
R. W. Bliss
Army
Bliss
Pacific
Promotion for E A Bowling at Peoples Life Insurance
Superintendent E A Bowling of Peoples Life Insurance, 203 1 2 Prince Street, Reekles, has been promoted from agent to superintendent. He lives at 800 South Kanawha Street with wife and daughters Yvonne and Genevieve. They moved to Reekles in 1938 after leaving Mullens. Before joining the company he ran his own business at Crab Orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Bowling
Peoples Life Insurance Company
Prince Street
Reekles
Ite
South Kanawha Street
Yvonne
Genevieve
Mullens
People Life Insurance
Crab Orchard
Morgenthau Says Sixth War Loan Is Vital Drive
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau urged strong effort for the Sixth War Loan aiming at 14 billion dollars with 3 billion dollars allotted to individual subscriptions. He warned against expecting a material drop in expenditures in the coming months as the drive opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Morgenthau
America
Institute To Discuss Motors Improvement
The New River Gulf Electrical Mechanical Institute will meet at the Appalachia Electric Power building on Thursday October 12 at 7 30 p m. E D Bader manager of the electrical and pump department and E R Powell of Fairbanks Morse will discuss AC motor improvements and pumping aspects in mine drainage. A popular padget from the last meeting will become a future feature and M T Page will bring gadnects from Eccles for display by the presenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
River Gulf Electricabane Mechanical Institute
Appalachia
M. Page
Eccles
Notice to Bid for Printing Official Ballots and Sample Ballots
Public notice announces bid receipt in Raleigh County West Virginia for printing fifty toons and 100 sample ballots to be held November 11. Bids due by 10 am Tuesday October 10 1944. Ballots must meet Code provisions and be delivered to the Clerk's Office by October 28 1944 with bid bond. Officials listed include Van Hunter Clerk and Board Chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grent Court
Raleigh County
Virginia
Court House
Code of West Virginia
Cents Board of Education
Cuenit
Bondan
Pid van Hunter
Circ Court OF Raleigh
Col T. OW Y Serguntal
Exyentbeta Charman
1 500 Teachers Set For SEA Meeting Here Friday
In Beckley 1500 teachers from 10 counties prepare for a district conference on junior high curriculum revision Thursday and regional SEA meetings Friday and Saturday. Luncheons and a tea at Woodrow Wilson High School accompany sessions with 3500 visiting teachers expected from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
State Education Association
S F.A
Melissa Dickerson
Lincoln School
KE. M. Ashworth
S.E.A
Association of Public School Superintendents
First Christian Church
Virgil H. Stewart
Raleigh County Teachers’ Association
Methodist Episcopal Church
Heber Street
Methodist Temple
South Kanawha Street
Dickerson
Raleigh County
Woodrow Wilson High School
Ashworth
Raleigh
S.F.A
Wooden Wilson High School
Three Couples Seek Marriage Licenses In County Clerk Office
James Willis Brown 21 and Roberta Greer 18, both Negroes, applied for marriage licenses in the county clerk's office yesterday. Also seeking licenses were Rene Kay Mitchem 21 of Beex ley and Opal Mae Ryals 18 of MacArthur and Denver Pours mw of Sundial and Fannie Louvern Brown 19 of Edwight. The Panama railroad and steamships between New York and Colon are owned and operated by the U S government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Willis Brown
Roberta Greer
Beckles
Werene Kay Mitchem
Beexley
Opal Mae Ryals
MacArthur
Denver Pours
Sundial
Fannie Louvern Brown
Edwight
Panama
New York
Colon
U. S
National Business Women's Week Observed Here
Mrs. Conrad Stowers is general chairman for a local Business and Professional Women's club events during National Business Women's Week from tomorrow through Sunday. The program includes radio broadcasts, a theater night, a spaghetti dinner, and a breakfast with church attendance, featuring chairs such as Miss Gloria Mills Miss Laura Gwinn and Mrs L P Hopkins, with plans to recruit prospective members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Stowers
Pational Federation
Ales
C. PL
Lab
Laurie Theater
Gloria Mills
Appalachian Building
Wilson Cook
Laura Gwinn
Focal Band
PW Club
Colin Melucky
Rachaprice
St Stevens Etapa
Stowers
General Pain
Mra. J. FP. Hopekins
Postwar prospect: clothing that resists dirt and wrinkles
Washington reports an industrial expert says winter wear can be light yet effective. Fabrics using new synthetic fibers allow body heat and moisture to escape, reducing illness risk. Public awaits postwar innovations including washable, wrinkle resistant, moth resistant garments with preserved pleats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Department
Scone
Margaret F. Winnbiggings
Mrs Hunt to Name Committees at Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Lawrence Hunt new president of the American Legion auxiliary will name her committees for the year at a meeting Tuesday evening at 8 in the Memorial Building Legion rooms. Mrs Ben Dorsey the auxiliary's representative to the national convention will report and a musical program arranged by Mrs E J Fourney will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hunt
American Legion
Legion
Me~ Morial
Ben Dorsey
E. J. Fourney
Private Edward R Wilburn Transfer to Camp Robinson
The report notes Private Edward R Wilburn son of Mrs Rosie Bell Wilburn from Cheery Creek has been transferred to Camp J Z Robinson in Arkansas for basic training.
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Edward R. Wilburn
Rosie Bell Wilburn
Cheery Creek
Camp J. Z. Robinson
Arkansas
Private Oscar Davis Sent to Camp Robinson for Training
Private Oscar L. Davis husband of Mrs. Glenna M. Davis of route J Beckley is transferred to Camp Robinson Arkansas for basic training.
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Oscar L. Davis
Glenna M. Davis
Route
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Baptist Church
Women’s Missionary Societies of
Boots" Cousins
Fairmont
Miron T. Harper
College of the Bible
Lexington
C. M. Wiggins
L. R. Craighill
Remmey O
Ime
Boyr Shop
Fairbanks Morse
Arnhem
Nijmegen
Nother
Alicondi
Aennn
Mrs. Hunt
Shane
Petersson
Petersen
Wyoming County
Walter G. Burton
Mercer and
Wyoming Counties
DU Pont
du Pont House
Ita
Ans
Duont Et Chase
Clark
Jana
Cern
Jae
Beckley — Mullens
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