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Evening star., 1941-05-04
American Red Cross Buys
BUILDING in Alexandria

BY Staff Correspondent OF The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, May 3-The
American Red Cross yesterday OBJ
tanned title to the old Portner
Building here at purchase price
of S64 900 for use as headquarters
for Eastern division personnel.
Possibly several other branches OF
the national group may be trans
ferred to the property, which COM
prises the entire square bounded BY
st. Asaph, Pendleton, Pitt and
Wythe streets, it was reported.
A transfer deed was placed on
record yesterday in the Alexandria
Corporation Court. The former
owner was listed as the Capital Con-
struction Co., Washington.
Recently the Partner Building has
been used as a prize fighting arena,
motion picture studio and roller
skating rink. The building orig
inally was the bottling works of the
old Portner Brewery. which discon-
tinued operations with passage Of
the eighteenth amendment.
Evening star., 1941-05-04
Forty and Eight

Grand Chef De Train r. A.
O'Brien has been appointed chair
man of arrangements for the din
ner to be given in honor of Chef
De Chemin De Fer Ben Hilliard on
May 20.
Members are urged to continue
their efforts to secure Legion men,
berships and renewals. Turn your
lists over to Legion Membership
Chairman Jack Mulvey as soon as
possible.
The ritual team has conducted
exercises at several Legion posts.
Posts desiring these services should
contact the chairman, r. A. O'Brien,
at Georgia 9421.
Evening star., 1941-05-04
Knights of Pythius

Chancellor Comdr. N. Gilman
Shreve announces meeting Of
Amaranth Lodge tomorrow evening.
The page rank will be conferred
upon James B. Price, Arthur Merel-
stine, Eugene D. Grouse and Arthur
E. Files.
Other lodges meeting this week
are: webster and Capitol, Tuesday
evening; Mount Vernon, Wednes-
day evening; Syracusians and
Hermione, Thursday evening.
Evening star., 1941-05-04
Elder WheeIock Leeds
Services at Rockville
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special Dispatch 10 Inc oLaIs
ROCKVILLE, Md, May 3.-Dis-
trict Elder P. S. Wheelock of Laurel,
Md, is in charge of the last quar-.
terly meeting of the conference year,
which began in the Free Methodist
Church here last night. 1t will con-
tinue through tomorrow.
The sermon last night was deliv-
cred by Elder Wheelock and he is
scheduled to preach tonight and
Sunday night. Preceding the
preaching services tomorrow night
there will be an old-time love feast.
A sermon service will be held at II
am. tomorrow, followed by the sac"
rament Of the Lords supper
The Rev. Fred A. Van Sickle. pas
tor of the local church, is assisting
DR.. Wheelock.
Evening star., 1941-05-04
Masonic Association
To Confer N. NJ.
Degree tuesday
East Cote Lodge
To Meet Wednesday,;
T. V. Hall to Speak

The Association of Masonic Mas
ters of 1941 will confer the M. M.
degree on Tuesday at Arminius
Lodge. Grand Master Ara M.
Daniels will be present.
On Wednesday evening East
Gate Lodge will have a business
meeting. Thomas V. Hall will give
a short talk on a Masonic subject.
La Fayette Chapter, R. A. M, will
meet at 7:30 pm. on Tuesday in
the Masonic Temple. The past
master and most excellent master
degrees will be exemplified. During
the past master degree Earl l..
Keeler, past high priest, will pre-
side. Any other past high priests
who attend will be given chance
to assist if they so desire. Visiting
Royal Arch Masons to this city are
invited,
Petworth Chapter, r. A. M, will
confer the mark master degree
tomorrow.
The E. A. degree will be conferred
by George c. Whiting Lodge on
Thursday at the Georgetown Ma
sonic Temple.
Barristers Lodge announces Shrine
night next Wednesday. Earl w.
Shinn, past master of the lodge
AID present potentate OF Almas
Temple, and a large delegation of
Shriners will be guests.
Next Tuesday evening the Scot
tish Rite MasonS will confer the
31st degree by Albert Pike Con-
sistory. There will be no degree
work on May 13 as there will be
election of officers in Evangelist
Chapter, Knights Rose CroiX. The
conferring of the 32d degree will be
deferred until May 20.
Trestleboard.
Monday Potomac, Benjamin
B. French, Anacostia, Pentalpha,
Mount Pleasant and Cathedral
Lodges.
Tuesday-National, Arminius, My
ron M. Parker and King David
Lodges.
Wednesday-Washington-Centen-
nial, Osiris, King Solomon Il PM
East Gate, Theodore Roosevelt and
Barristers' Lodges.
Thursday-New Jerusalem, George
C. Whiting and Temple-NoyeS
Lodges.
Friday-St. Johns and Hope
Lodges.
Evening star., 1941-05-04
Ben Hur News

Capt. Orville F. Sandefur pre-
sided over United Court. Two ap-
plications for membership we're
approved.
Potomac Court convened in Py-
THAN Temple with John B. Preb-
Itch, chief, presiding. Kenneth L.
Canine, State manager, is organiz-
ing club of deputies from the sew
en- courts and they will prepare
class of candidates for the next
Joint installation. Samuel Trupp,
chairman of the Executive Board,
spoke on the visitation to Central
Court on June II in Woodmen of
the World Hall.
The Executive Board will meet
Tuesday at the home of State Man
ager Canine.
Evening star., 1941-05-04
Woodmen Circle

Willow Grove and Morris Shep-
herd Circles held convention at
the Washington Hotel on April 25
Mrs. Henrietta A. Snider, national
attendant and State manager, pre-
sided. The honor guests were Mrs
Ruth Drish, State vice president;
Mrs. Caroline Gentner, State secre-
tary; Mrs. Fannye Kolb, past State
president; Mrs. Louise Freeland,
Mrs. Minnie Ogden and Mrs.
Catharine Shughrue There was an
exemplification of the ritualistic
work, initiation of a large class of
candidates and graduation of q
number of juniors into the adult
society. Proficiency certificates were
awarded. A banquet was held with
the w. o. w. at 7 pm, followed by
O dance.
Evening star., 1941-05-04

Prayer" Miss Jessis La Sales, as
sistant superintendent of the Dis
trict of Columbia public schools in
charge of research" will speak on
"Mooseheart Standards for Healthy
Children" The Mother Singers Of
the District Of Columbia Congress,
Parent-Teachers Association, will
render selections, directed by Mrs.
Clifford Reynolds.
A business meeting of the chapter
will precede the program at 8 pm,
presided over by the senior regent,
Mrs. Anna r. Gilbert.
Evening star., 1941-05-04
| Modern Woodmen
OF America

The State Camp for the District
of Columbia met in A. r. Talbot
Camp Hall Thursday to elect dele
gate and alternate to the quadren-
NAL meeting of the Head Camp at
Chicago, Ill, beginning June 8. The
state consul, DR.. j.. w. Sutherin,
presided.
Robert w. Logan, district man.
ager, was elected delegate, with
James H. Mcintyre, secretary OF
Georgetown Camp, as alternate.
Vergne w. Potter, state manager,
made an address.
Evening star., 1941-05-04

Jane E. Davis.
Invitations have
been sent to the
Frederick Md
a n d Arlington
(Va.) chapters
and to all men,
bers of the local
chapter, mem
bers of Colum-
bia Lodge No,
1876, Loyal Order
of Moose. The
general public is
also invited.
Mrs Alic
Manning Will
cipO "Trha lord c
Evening star., 1941-05-04
Women of Moose Plan
Child Health Fete

In observance Of National Child
Health Day, the local chapter Of
the Women of the Moose will hold
a celebration on Friday at 1414 I
street NV. at 9 pm. under the
direction Of the Child Care and
Training Committee chairman, Mrs.
Evening star., 1941-05-04
National PIT. A. Farley
To Open May 10
Noted Speakers to Discuss
Community Living Problems
At Congress in Boston
BY MRS. C. ID. LOWE,

the National Congress of
might be well consider
something of its projected program.
May % teacher from all the
discuss the theme Modern
Problems n Community Living"
Meetings the pody will be held the convention headquarters of
with the exception of service Sunday
meeting Fanue Hail. This latter session
Evening star., 1941-05-04

The matron of Trinity Chapter,
Mrs. Doris E. Riley, announces a
meeting of the Auxiliary Home
Board at the home of Mrs. Louise
Henderson on Wednesday.
Evening star., 1941-05-04

Josephine Neam, matron of Fidel-
ity Chapter, announces on Tuesday
they will celebrate their 9th ami
versary. The grand matron and
grand patron will be honored guests.
Dancing and refreshments.
The Home Board luncheon ID May
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

Society of Christian service and
the No. l choir. The affair is to
be held at the Court Street
Methodist church, the evening
of February II, and the sponsors
are sincerely hoping that the
public will heartily cooperate
with them in making the affair
n huge success.
There will be no admission at
the door and the ticket will
entit!e one to the dinner and the
entertainment which will be a
part of the evenings program.
Countrywide talent will be
feature and the admission fee
is quite small compared to the
entertainment which is being
offered. Aside from the Society
mmbers, any patron who so
desires may wear a Colonial
costume. Tickets are on sale now
and Il cordial invitation is extend
ed to the public TO endorse the
affair. .. !
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14
-ELKHORN-CROZER-

Mrs. Dottie Spencer passed a
way Thursday at Grocer. She
had been in failing health for
some time. The funeral was con-
Quoted from the Ennis Liberty
Baptist church with Rev. G. w.
Yuil officiating. Burial was IN
the Grocer cemetery. Kimball
Undertaking company was in
charge of the last rites.
Mrs. Spencer is survived by her
husband, William Spencer; one
son, James Austin; one sister
living in Columbus Ohio and Z
grandchildren.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14
Society and Church News

society ana SHuTCn VIEWS
The Bluestone District BTU.
convened at the Lovely Zion
Btptist church, Bottom Creek
Sunday evening Feb. 9.
A program was sponsored by
the BYPU of Lovely Zion.
Mr.. u. G.. Prunty, principal OF
Kimball High addressed the
young people. During the course
of the address he clearly brought
out the need of Christianity in
everyday life.
The business session was in
charge Of the president, Mr..
Emanuel Young of Vivian.
The executive zoard Of this or
ganization will meet st. March
first. go.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14
Kimball High Offers Training
For National Defense

Kimball High School was selec
ted by the local National De
Tense Committee of which Supt.
George w. Bryson is chair
man. Other schools in the state
selected for training are: Dun
bar at Fairmont, Monongalia at
Morgantown, Simmons at Mont
gomery, Garnet at Charleston
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

Council 118 Of the I. O. Of ST.
Luke will meet at the home Of
Mrs. Willie =. Brown Tuesday
evening February 18.
Council 1923 will meet Feb.
"a at the Memorial building.
Princess Circle No. 60 will
meet Saturday evening, Feb. IS,
at the Memorial building.
Matrons billiard and Page
desire that all members be
present. .. e..
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

Miss Drucilla Graves of Roa-
noke Va. returned home Sun
day evening after a fortnight
visit with relatives and friends
here. ....
Negro History Week is being
observed at the Roife element
airy school
The 7th grade of the North
fork Junior high school had a
play for the popularity contest
at the school Monday evening
Sunday is Senior Church Day
and communion day at Gaiilee
Baptis church. The pastor Rev.
r. H. McKoy, will be in charge;
music will be furnished by the
senior choir, The public is in
vited to worship with us.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

Rev. Miller delivered wonder
full sermon at the eleven O'Clock
srvice on last Sunday. His text
was LIST Cor:14. The evening
service was the Young Peoples
expression period. Miss Geral-
dine Morris sang "When / Come
to the End of My Journey"
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14
MONEY TO LEND

MONEY TO LEND 10 schooi
teachers in He0oweA sasR adj
joining counties, On easy AAAMth-
ly repayment reSA. Ne &C.
SignerS required. Ahtlrasa: loan
p. 0. Box No. 808, LVnchburG
Virginia.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14
WORTH, w. We. NEWS

The Young Peoples choir
rendered a program Monday
at the white Methodist church
consisting of several religious
numbers and ending with the
"Star Spangled Banner" The
congregation appeared to enjoy
every number.
Miss Charlotte Wade Mrs.
Beatrice Temple and A. V.
Howard were visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Graves of Grocer Sun
day afternoon. s.. ~ :,
J.x--SB
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14
WEIGH NEWS

Invitations are being sent cut
to folk in this and surrounding
vicinitieS for a Martha Wash
ington Tea which is being spon-
Sored Jointly by the Woman's
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

FOR SALE - Used Kitchen
Stove. In good condition. A real
bargain. Inquire at the Mcdowell
Times Office.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14
Personal

Mrs. George King is still con-
fined to her home due to illness.
Clarence billiard 4 member
of the fifth grade, who has
been i'll for the past few weeks,
returned to school Wednesday.
Rev. j. w. Stoudemire was in
Red Jcaket Tuesday.
Rev. Richardson of WEIGH,
conducted services at the Mt
Ncbo Baptist church Sunday.
Mrs. Ester Reeves and son Of
Washington, -. c., are visiting
her mother and father, MIR. and
Mrs. j. S. Page, on Hamilton st.
The Les Precieuse club, compos-
ed of Mcdowell county young
women, met at the home of Mrs.
r. ID. Cridcr last Saturday. The
club was the guest of Mesdamcs
Crider and Carter.
After the business session Il
lovely social hour WAS enjoyed
by al present.
A delicious luncheon carrying
out Il Valentine motif was then
served to the members and the
guests. Mrs. Geneva Fitch and
Miss Ellsworth Calfee.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14
Baby Chicks

BABY CHICKS-S3::75 per
hundred up. COD. Heavy mixed,
1915. Sweet Potato and cab
bage plants. Nichols and Co.
Kingston Georgia.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

Mrs. Estella Warren and Mr..
James Forman made a business
trip to Caretta Sunday.
Alex Lyles of Maybeury was
calling on old friends here Tues
day.
Mrs. Jeanetta Grant of Roa-
noke Va. is spending few days
here with her daughters, Mrs.
Margaret Paxton, Mrs. Rodney
Johnson and Miss Ruby Hunt.
Mrs. Maggie Morris is Ill at
Stevens clinic.
Bridgeford circle, No. 703,
will give a Valentine party Feb.
Ia at the home of Mrs. Beatrice
Patterson beginning at 1880.
Everyone is invited. Admission
will be charged.
Mrs. Emma Anderson is able
to be up and around again after
being confined to her home the
past week on account Of illness.
Atty. Travis is able to be out
after a short illness.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

Mrs. S. Adams has been re-
ceiving treatment for several
weeks by an ear and throat
specialist who adviseda the re-
moval Of her tonsils, which will
be delayed by the specialist til
the flu and pneumonia epidemic
subsidies. Mrs. Adams is feeling
much better since her last trip
for treatment.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

and Bramwell at Bramwell.
Young men not in school be-
tween the ages of II and "a are
eligible to take the training.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

George Grey class Of '38, and
a student at w. Va. State where
he is studying aeronautics, re-
Gently received his pilots license.
The community and school are
proud to learn of the achieve
ments Of ell former Kimbal'
High students.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

DR.. Howard will soon return
to his post of duty from a siege
of the flu which caused him a
few weeks in Providence hospi-
tai in care of our efficient DR..
Clarence Rogers.
Mrs. Galloway of Portsmouth,
Ohio, and mother of the popular
Franklin Galloway, has been a
visitor in the Callaroma a
partments recuperating from a
serious attack of flu.
Atty. Fleming Jones, member
of the House of Delegates, spent
the weekend with his family.
Mrs. F. A. Jones WEIGH, was
hostess to the MaSoLits last
Saturday,. What a grand hostess
she made. The meeting was
"chocked" full Of business and
the menu "chocked" full of
everything wholesome and de
licious. ..
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

Intelligence tests have been
given to the pupils in all grades
from the second through the
high school. This is follOW-up
Of former tests given.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

Mr.. Johnnie Parker is able to
out after serious attack Of flu
which turned into pneumonia.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14
KIMBALL SCHOOL NEWS

The school paper "The Kim
balligh" is off the press. Those
who are interested in the school
read "The Kimbaligh."
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

The honor roll for the Live
Wire Sunday School class for
the week of Feb. 9 is made up of
the following names: Howard
l.. Morris James Hairston, Ed
ward Miller, Susie Mae Ward,
and Margaret Hairston
Elder Paul Jones of Keystone,
will preach at the Ennis Liberty
Baptist church this Sunday at
500 p. m.
Rev. Howard Davis (white)
and his choir will serve at the
Grocer temple the first Sunday
in March at 8 O'Clock.
Revivac will start at Grocer
March oath. Rev. Brooks is the
Evangelist.
Word has been received this
morning of the passing of John
ME Reed who lived at Logan. He
is the son of Mr.. Henry Reed
of Grocer. Funeral arrange
have not been learned at
this writing.
Mrs. T. G.. Tatum wishes to
thank the people of the COM
munity, white and colored, for
kindness during the illness and
passing of her husband Mr.. T.
G.. Tatum. She especially wish
es to thank DR.. |. T. Butt, the
Kimbal Undertaking company,
and those who stood by until
the end came to her dear hus-
band. Wordss are inadequate to
express the gratitude for SYM
pathy. E.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14
Change in meeting

Change in meeting
The meeting of the Mcdowell
County Bureau of Homemakers
has been changed from Friday
Feb. Ia, to later date not set.
The meeting will be at Elk
celSior. -
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

tween the ages of II and 24 are
eligible to take the training.
This week the students and
teachers are observing Ma
tional Ngro History Week. Lee
lures, programs and exhibits
have been given throughout
the week. The bulletin boards in
the, halls, library and class
rooms are very attractive.
Mr.. McClanahan the grade
school principal, has introduced
a series of visual education
motion pictures.
The last series given for week
of Feb. 3, was the story of
cotton.
In discussing the matter with
principal McClanahtn one is en-
outraged to note that the rcatc-
ton of the pupils toward the
visual lessons is good. Their
visual lessons is good. This
is one of the latest methods of
interesting pupils in such sub
jccts as history and geography.
The Junior High School is also
included in this training.
Those interested in the athlet-
ic department of the school are
still wondering what happened
to the basketball team Friday
Remember Sniithtield was
night, Feb. Z.
beaten by Elkhorn and Gary and
then Kimball was beaten by
Smithfield. The sport fans are
asking why.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

The Senior choir will have a
special service Sunday evening
at 6 (Feb. 16). The public is in
vited. -
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

Rev. J. w. Stoudemirc was il
Red Jcaket Tuesday.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

Mrs. George King is still con-
fined to her home due to illness.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

Rev. Richardson of WEIGH,
conducted services at the Mt
Ncbo Baptist church Sunday.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

Alex Lyles of Maybeury was
calling on old friends here Tues
day.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

Atty. Travis is able to be out
after a short illness.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14
KEYSTONE news

Mrs. Estella Warren and Mr..
James Forman made a business
trip to Caretta Sunday.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

Mrs. Maggie Morris is Ill at
Stevens clinic.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-02-14

Elder Paul Jones of Keystone
will preach at the Ennis Liberty
Baptist church this Sunday a
3 100 p. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-25
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-25
Canadian Trial Faces
Son in Father S Death

a grand jury of the Windsor
Supreme Court today ordered
Elmer A. Pillon Jr., "a. of 1741
Ferry Park avenue. Detroit, held
for trial on charge of dangerous
driving. An accident last. August
10 near bennington, Ont. while
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Doctor Pilion, Of $500 Epworth
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-25

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