Maitland Crew Freed Grounded Bomber On Adriatic Coast Runway
In Italy a small team of aviation engineers led by Paul Lambert rescued a grounded Liberator bomber named My Back. They cleared a rough 3,000 foot strip amid mud, craters and a cratered hill, finished in ten days, then Lt. Wunderlich piloted the plane aloft, freeing it for renewed bombing against Germany.
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AIR Force Engineer Command
Italy
San
Paul Lambert
Ee Eee Oe Maitland
Lambert
Germany
Uncle Sam
Hilt
Crater
Charles V. Wunderligh
Air Corps
Wunderlich
Reich
15Th Air Force
Army
Coal Company of
Mait
Wounded Virginians listed as 60 from state in European theater
Washington announced 60 Virginians wounded in action in the European theater. Names include Pvt. Lus 8 Cook and Sgt. James Johnston, with families identified. Private Lanham died of wounds in France on September 12. Private Neal, wounded in Southern France August 18, has returned to the United States and was at Staunton, Virginia, in October.
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Washington
Box 209
Princeton Private Pritchett Receives Bronze Star
Pfc. P. C. Pritchett of Princeton earns the Bronze Star for valor in action. He serves under Lieut. Gen. in the campaign, continuing his military duties with distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
P. C. Pritchett
Princeton
Pritchett Mentioned in Custer Division Notes
A fragment notes Rosa L. Pritchett mother of a soldier from the 85th Custer infantry division. It lists her address on Athens Star route Princeton as part of a medical detachment reference.
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85Th
Custer” Infantry Division
Rosa L. Pritchett
Athens Star Route
Princeton
McComas Airman Earns Distinguished Unit Badge In Italy
Jack Benedetti of McComas, a member of the 460th Bombardment Group, received the Distinguished Unit Badge in an Italy ceremony. Gen Nathan F Twining pinned the award for the group’s July 25 26 mission against the Zwolfaxing airdrome in Austria, where B 24 Liberators faced heavy fighter and anti aircraft fire before continuing to strike the target. The citation lauded the unit for outstanding duty and gallantry under adverse conditions, reflecting credit on the soldiers and the United States Air Forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
15Th Aap
Italy
Jack Benedetti
McComas
460Th Bombardment Group
Nathan F. Twining
15Th Army Air Force
460Th
Iee Austria
United States of America
John N. Price
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Bertram C. Harrison
Leesburg
OPA Launches Drive On Used Car Ceilings
The Office of Price Administration launched a nationwide campaign to tighten enforcement of price ceilings on used cars. Representatives will query buyers to uncover overcharges shown on transfer certificates and seek refunds, with action against sellers where overcharges are found.
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OPA
Washington
Office of Price Administration
PA Cats
Service Women Host Lavies Mont Men’s Club Event
Thirty five guests attended the SMC Daily Doings event at Bluefield with twelve states represented. Mrs R A Grogan chaired the club meeting assisted by Mrs Jackson and others, including Mrs J R Dillard and Miss Cleon Heller. A soldier warned he would return within 100 miles to visit again.
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Oe 'Lavies Mont Men
Bluefield
R. A. Grogan
Jackson
Robert Een Hes
J. M. Richars
L. R. Brooks
J. R. Dillard
Cleon Heller
Tobacco Quotas Set for 1945 and 1946 Crops
Washington reports that the War Food Administration will continue the quota system for the 1945 crops of flue cured and burley tobacco used mainly for cigarettes and smoking. Grower referenda approved quotas for both years, with individual farm allotments set and penalties for selling beyond quotas.
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Washington
War Food Administration
Burley
WPA
Redemptions In Delinquent Lands Show Slight Drop
West Virginia delinquents redeemed lands with November collections totaling 21,191.55 dollars, down from October 23,090.06. State auditor reports redemptions in all 55 counties, with notable totals in Ohio 2,089.40 Cabell 1,315.07 Kanawha 821.16 Harrison 514.24 Marshall 448.07.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
State Auditor's Office
G. W. C. Grove
Land Department
Ohio County
Cabell
Kanawha
Harrison
Marshall
Post Meeting for American Legion at Mercer Street
Roy Scott post No. 39 of the American Legion will meet tonight at 7 30 in the club rooms on north Mercer street. Membership for 1945 will be the chief business of the meeting. Ex service men of World War One and Two are invited.
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POST
Roy Scott Post
The
American Legion
North Mercer Street
A Card Tire Delays Possible Beyond Spring
The OPA indicated that A card motorists may wait past next spring for new tires. It hinted December going a month for the first time and that production increases for passenger tires may not be realized. OPA said some tire lines may be diverted to army jeeps and civilian quotas for heavy truck and bus tires could be cut further.
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Washington
OPA
Road Camp Escapee Captured At Grundy
E. L. Stikes, 22, who escaped from road camp No. 6 at Tazewell Virginia on Tuesday, was captured at Grundy.
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Grundy
E. L. Stikes
Tazewell
Princeton Soldier Cites Gothic Line Duty in Italy
Lt Clyde M Belcher son of Omer and Mrs Belcher writes from Italy that he and other Southern West Virginia boys helped to push the Gothic line. He mentions Princeton native Stanley Harvey among the group.
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Clyde M. Belcher
Omer Belcher
Motor Shell
Italy
Ltcher
West Virginia
Princeton
Stanley Harvey
Daughters of America Meet in Walker Hall
Mountain Laurel Council No. 53 D of A met with Elisabeth Moeller presiding. District rally planned for Princeton in spring. Christmas party set for December 12 at 7 pm with refreshments. Past Councilors' club party scheduled for December 14 at 1 pm, pot luck at Elizabeth Moeler's Bluefield Avenue home.
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Mountain Laurel Council
Walker Hall
Elisabeth Moeller
Princeton
Elizabeth Moeler
Bluefield Avenue
Wade couple announce baby born at Memorial hospital
Mr and Mrs Ralph Wade are the parents of a baby born Wednesday November 29 at Memorial hospital. The child is named James Meron. The mother was formerly Miss Henriette Treadway.
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Ralph Wade
Memorial Hospital
James Meron
Henriette Treadway
Forum club meets at Highland avenue home and elects officers
The Forum club held its regular semi monthly meeting Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. George Daniel on Highland avenue with the chairman Mrs. W S Herring presiding. After Mrs. Fannings paper an open discussion followed as members shared what they were most thankful for. Officers for the next year were elected: chairman Mrs. Melvin McLain vice chairman Mrs. T H Teel secretary be announced.
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Forum Club
George Daniel
Highland Avenue
W. S. Herring
Fanning
Melvin McLain
T.H. Teel
Secre
Friendship Garden Club Meeting Described in Town Report
The report covers a Tuesday night gathering at Mrs. Virgil Miller’s Henry Street home. Members listed include Charles N. Ernest, Jack McFarland, Charles Mi Ailer, and others. Mrs. M. P. Greer spoke on allergy and pollen before light refreshments were served. Guests included Mrs. C. M. Walls and Mrs. Higginbotham.
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Friendship Garden Club
Virgil Miller
Henry Street
M. P. Greer
Greer
Charles N. Ernest
Jack McFarland
Charles Mi Ailer
Pe Ee M. M. Sem
Frankee
Frances Brown Weds Lee Brown in Stoneville Nuptials
Miss Frances Brown daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Brown of Stoneville, wed Lee Brown with Rev Daniel Joyce officiating in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore aqua black and carried a prayer bouquet. only attendant Beth Ann Brown wore pink crepe with a nosegay. Best man Clarence Smith and Julian Vaughn stood for the groom. A reception followed at the Brown home and the couple plans to live in Winston Salem.
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Francesoe Brown
Lee Brown
Stoneville
N. Christian
Daniel Joyce
Hilda Lester
Pencers
F. H. Lewis
Ann Brown
ston-Salem
Clarence Smith
Julian Vaughn
Winston
Judge Easley Files Expense Account
Circuit Judge D. M. Easley of Bluefield filed expense details for his bid to reelection in the ninth circuit. He reported $407.26 in campaign expenses and $35 in contributions received.
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Easley
Charleston
W. Va
D. M. Easley
Bluefield
Democrat
Secretary of State Today
Ninth Circuit
Youth Rally Set for Newhall Union Church
A Youth for Christ rally will be held Saturday night December 2 at 7 30 in the Newhall Union church. The program is in charge of Miss.
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Newhall
Newhall Union Church
Invitation Extends to All Young People
A community notice invites all young people to attend a forthcoming event. The message emphasizes inclusivity and local participation, urging youth involvement and presenting the gathering as a friendly, welcoming opportunity for connection and engagement.
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Vincent Paoliello
Tarewel
J. Bluefield
Crowgey
R. R. Crowgey
Kellysville, W. Va
Wytheville, Va
VY WA
Carret
South America
A&p
A& C
Sunn Amma Prentienianer
Alt A&p
Aca
Aes
SMC
News of the Colored People Co
W. Tiffany
DIAL
Princeton Society
LT. Belcher
Daughters OF America
Moskin’s Credit
Coats
Weer
Credit Clothing
Princeton Ave
P.M
M. Robinson
Treas
J. M. Smith
I.H. Pry
C. M. Walls
J. M. H. C. Roney
W. I. Herring
C. W. Hall
Herbert Brown
W. H. Poster
J. C. Panning
Ben Pietch
George
Kay-Drumit
Wrisley
Eversharp
Kentucky Club
France
Goody's
SoCs
Kay-Daumit
Cologne
Wicked
Wampole
Lucky Wishbone
Opticians
America
Princeton Avenue
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