Jefferson Mills mechanic vows to challenge Hitler invasion
Harry Edward Amburn, a Jefferson Silk Mills mechanic born in 1911, talks of national arms support and warns Hitler against invasion. He recalls past work with Coleman Furniture, marriage to Armita Shaffer, a daughter Patricia, and plans for flying lessons. He notes hunting fishing hobbies and cites Tarzan actor Johnny Weismuller as his idol.
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Harry Edward Amburn
Jefferson Silk Mills
Wythe County
Harry
Coleman Furniture Corporation
R. S. Amburn
Pulaski
Weldon
Garnett
Fred
Frank
Virginia
Mary Sue
Daisy
Walmer Mills
Vance Mustard
Roanoke
Amburn
Wytheville
Pulaski High
Orioles
Johnny Weismuller
Dorothy Lamour
Mr. Amburn
Herr Hitler
Beulah Harris Hosts Sixth Birthday for Arnold Harris
Mrs. Beulah Harris of Monroe Avenue entertained for her son Arnold on his sixth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and contests, with prizes to Bascom Farmer and Alma Powers. The room featured early spring flowers and a pink white cake.
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Beulah Harris
Monroe Avenue
Arnold
Bascom Farmer
Alma Powers
Harris
Dorothy Farmer
Wilma Harris
Harry Amburn
Charlie Bentley
Jackie Kennedy
Buddie Ratcliff
Garland Harris
Marie Fink
Hazel Lyons
Bonnie Jean Hall
Melba Link
Local social notes and quail report from Jefferson Mill area
Community updates include visits by Jack Sargent and family of Lorado to relatives, trips to Bluefield for music, a weekend in Wytheville, and gatherings with Rev. I. N. Burke in Roanoke. Quail news notes rare white quail sightings in Texas near Abilene and elsewhere. A dance honoring Miss Virginia Eastman was held at Maple Shade Inn on Tuesday night.
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Texas
Roby
Abilene
Virginia Eastman
Evangeline Eastman
Maple Shade Inn
Unique Timepiece: Chinese Clocked by Cat's Eye
The article explains a traditional Chinese method of telling time by observing a cat's eye. The pupil narrows toward noon and widens in the afternoon, offering a rough measure of dayparts rather than precise hours.
Louise Covey Appointed Night Reporter at Jefferson Mill
Miss Louise Covey is named news reporter for the Jefferson Mill night shift. All night staff are instructed to submit their news items to the new reporter for dissemination to the mill community.
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Louise Covey
Mary Trail
Speedy” Covey
Alegancy Skating Rink
Blacksburg
Jefferson Mill
Louise Shifts to News Box Placement
Louise is moved to the news box section as the page reorganizes. The update specifies placement changes to improve visibility and access for readers. No additional actions or names are provided.
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Louise
P H S Senior Laura Carker Plans Summer Visits
P. H. S. senior Laura Carker plans to visit friends and relatives in Roanoke Christiansburg and Charleston West Virginia this summer and will attend business college next year possibly in Roanoke.
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Laura Carke
Roanoke
Christiansburg
Charleston
W. Va
Business
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Jefferson Mill News
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Jack Sargent
Lorado, W. Va
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Leona Hopkins
Bluefield
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Loretta Harrell
Wytheville, Va
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Florence Hawkins
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S. L. Alley
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Junior Alley
I. N. Burke
Church of God
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P. H. S. Seniors
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United Feature Syndicate
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