National labels reshape men s wear trends
The article discusses a shift toward nationally advertised menswear, arguing brands lift quality and set price standards. It highlights The Men's Shop in Bluefield led by Mr. Angrist, promoting items from Richman Brothers, Adam and Long, Freeman shoes, Wembley belts, Brentwood sweaters, B V D underwear, and more at advertised prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad
Bluefield
Angrist
Richman Brothers Clothes
Adam and Long Hats
Freeman Shoes
Wembley
Beau
Christmas Stocked for Trade by Local Merchant Angrismas
Mr Angrismas states items are now stocked completely for Christmas trade and he anticipates a good volume of business. He expects strong demand as shoppers prepare for holiday gifting and promotions. The note reflects upbeat local commerce and seasonal sales outlook.
New Classes To Begin January 2 At Business School
January 2 start for several groups at West Virginia Business College Bluefield WV. Targets include wives of servicemen, discharged veterans, high school graduates seeking postsecondary training, summer extension students, and those aiming to boost postwar employment prospects. For information write or call 7819.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
West Virginia Business College
Bluefield
West Virginia
Telephone
Chaplain Recruiter to Visit Huntington for Navy Chaplain Interviews
Captain Salisbury, district chaplain of the Fifth Naval District, will interview ministers in Huntington for Navy Chaplain Corps commissions on Thursday December 7. Friday interviews were cancelled. Clergymen should contact Lt. Com. E. L. Rumbaugh at the Huntington Navy Recruiting Station to arrange interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 4
Salisbury
Huntington
Navy Chaplains Corps
Navy
Om Salisbury
Fifth Naval District
Norfolk Va
Navy Chop Corps
Salisby Iesallied
Navy Department
E. L. Rumbaugh
Humpston
St Joseph Aspirin Claims Largest Market Share
Advertises St Joseph Aspirin as the world’s largest seller at 10c with an economy 100 tablet size for 35c. Urges demand for St Joseph Aspirin as the top choice in relief aspirin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Insurance Value and Public Benefit Promoted by Fire Prevention
The article extols Capital Stock property insurance and voluntary fire prevention, noting reduced costs over 30 years, dual role in preventing fires and paying claims, and its broad societal benefits. It highlights wartime and postwar optimism, urging Citizens Underwriters to discuss protection and economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Stock Property Insurance
Leland Stowe
Ceses
E An
Capital Stock
America
December Quota Of New Cars Set Unchanged
The Office of Price Administration yesterday announced the December quota of new passenger cars for rationing remains at 3,000 nationwide. The stockpile for rationing is under 20,000 cars, below a normal prewar two days’ supply. One $18.75 war bond provides a Navy flyer with a fur lined flying jacket.
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Office of Price Administra
Memorial Dogwood Planting Project Delights Bluefield
The Bluefield Chamber of Commerce launches a living memorial for service members with dogwood trees planted at buyers homes. Orders exceed 100 trees. Bluefield College and Bluefield State College will host plantings. Frank Easley urges citizens to buy a tree, with coupons available for ordering.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bluefield
Greater
Bluefield Garden Club
Bluefield College
Bluefield State College
Frank Easley
Chain of Commerce
W. Va
Armed Services
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Order Now
Seabees Reopened For Enlistment Of Skilled Tradesmen
The Seabee unit of the U S Navy is reopened for enlistment of skilled tradesmen per Bluefield Navy Recruiting Station. Open ratings include stevedore draftsman surveyor builder pipefitter plumber welder rigger blacksmith equipment operator line and station. Eligible ages 18 to 37 for entry and 37 to 50 for enlistment. preinduction cases may volunteer until call to duty.
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Seabee
U. S. Navy
Bluefield Navy
Seabees
Stevedee
Armed Forces
Navy
Teron
Arig
Cane
Daily Doings Of Area Men In U S Service
Local service men and family details appear as several cases. Hugh Tabor Verano of Bluefield Virginia graduates from Fort Belvoir engineer officer candidate school and is commissioned second lieutenant. First Lt Harold T Bonham reports for duty at Carlsbad Army Airfield New Mexico after training at Kirtland. Pfc Roy C Martin returns from eight months in Europe aboard hospital ship Wisteria and receives care at Stark General Hospital Charleston South Carolina. Harold H Mathena is identified as son of E L and Mrs E L Mathena of Bluefield and remains listed among area service members.
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Hugh Tabor Verano
N. L. Verano
Schenley Avenue
Bluefield
Fort Belvoir
Corps of Engineers
Graham High School
Washington and Lee University
Army
Camp Lee
Harold T. Bonham
Vera Bonham
Columbus
Ohio
Carlsbad Army Airfield
Carlsbad, N. M
Ella T. Tiller
Newark
Kirtland Field
Roy C. Martin
U. S
Wisteria
Stark General Hospital
Charleston
S. C
J. S. Martin
Asberrys
Combat Infantry
Tech4 Wickham Jr. Keeps Air Service Command Vehicles Moving
Noel F. Wickham Jr. a Technician 4th Grade serving in England is part of the Air Service Command ordnance depot crew. He and fellow soldiers maintain trucks jeeps and other vehicles ensuring the command runs smoothly. Wickham formerly worked as a laboratory technician for the American Powder Company in Radford Virginia before enlisting July 31 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel F. Wickham Jr
England
AIR Service Command
France
Noel F. Wickham, Jr
Jefferson Street
Bluefield
Wickham
Air Service Command Ordnance Depot
N. PF. Wickham
Army
An Ee Powder Company
Radord
Sgt. Jack K. Smith Reaches 100th Bomber Mission
Sgt. Jack K. Smith, 21, husband of Opal Dishner of Duffield, Virginia, serving as an aerial gunner in a B-24 Liberator group with the Fifteenth Air Force in Italy, took part in the unit's 100th combat mission over Vienna, Austria, a heavily defended target.
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Fifteenth Aaf
Italy
Jack K. Smith
Opal Dishner
Duffield
Vienna
Austria
PromOTed to Sergeant for Outstanding Duty
Corporal Thomas B. Lick promoted to sergeant by the main Officer Atterbury Army Airfield Indiana for outstanding performance. He serves as radio man in the 618th bomb squadron of the 477th bomb GPIM. His home is Freeman and his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Luck Sr reside there. Coronal Mathena serves in the medical corps stationed in England.
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Win Court
Bluefield
Graham High School
Mathena
Medical Corps
England
Atterbury Army Airfield
Columbus
Indiana
Thomas B. Lick
Luck
618Th
477Th Bomb Gpim
Freeman
Thomas Luck Sr
Ration Calendar Update For Food and Fuel Stamps
The Associated Press lists indefinite validity for most Book Four red and blue stamps including meats fats processed foods sugar and home canning stamps. Shoe stamps remain valid. gasoline and fuel coupons show extended usage through December and into the heating season with new period coupons also accepted.
Soldier Smith serves overseas since September in Mediterranean theater
The report notes Sergeant Smith entered service on September 24, 1943 and has been serving overseas since September. The unit has operated in the Mediterranean theater since May, contributing to the destruction of German airfields, oil refineries, aircraft factories, and freight yards.
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Mediterranean
Germany
Sergeant Smith
Australians Reflect on WWI Casualties in Honor Roll
A WWI commemoration notes that sixty thousand of Australia’s four hundred thousand enlisted soldiers were killed. The stark figure underscores the human cost of the conflict and shapes national memory.
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Forest City
Bailey
Cara Nome
Goodykoontz Drug Stores
Bland St
Standard Insurance Service
Ray Evans
Business
Bluefield, W. Va
Elks
W Va
Dial
Woolworth's
Bird
Bluefield Telephone Company
Farm Bureau
Hardin
Augusta St. Res
Farm Bureau Life Insurance CO
Columbus, Ohio
West Virginia Water Service Co
U.S
Harold H. Mathena
Mrs. E. L. Mathena
Bald
Sgt
Jack J. Smith
Ra - Ana
Citizens Coal
Mercer Coal Co
Associated Press
Federal Street
Tri City Traction Company
Easey-Wilson
Our
Fine
Law & Commerce Bldg
A. J. Martin
Optometrist
Coal and Coke Bidg
Welch
Nat'l Bank
Leslie’s Club
Greyhound Post Houses
G. L. Wenzel
Richman Bros. Clothes
Angrist Fromen
Arenee
Nile
Raleigh St
Diol
Bluefield W.va
Price
D. BE. Templeton
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance CO
Law and Wes Bidg
Jimmy
Norfolk and Western
National War Fund
H. C. Crews Mill Work CO
Bluefield Ave
West
Verginia
Commerce Street
Franklin
Furnas
Princeton Ave
Bluefield, W Va
Appalachian Electric
Royal Steam Laundry Laundry — Cleaners
Land of
Platnick Bros
Bluekclad
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