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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1946
Page
1
Mayor A Harry West urged every resident household and business in Bluefield to conserve coal during the fuel emergency. He noted merchants have agreed to close at 6 pm Saturdays and urged general compliance while coal distributors follow government allocation rules. He warned future national position hinges on local response.
The government argues the Nourris LaGuardia act may not apply to government cases and that Justice Goldsborough was correct in convicting Lewis and the union of contempt. It cites Supreme Court precedent for punishing contempt of preliminary orders and notes recent appeals bypassing the circuit court. Two additional appeals were filed: one of the temporary injunction and a motion to dismiss the government's declaratory judgment on the mine contract duration.
SFA Institute discusses whether exemptions will be area based or language based, noting Texas and California likely largely unaffected. A dim-out will curb store window lighting and outdoor displays, reduce street lighting, and cut indoor lighting and elevator service by roughly half, plus a 40 percent cut in non essential business and industrial machines. Fibers three quarters to two inches long found in different cotton varieties.
WHIS radio presents two Sunday afternoon and evening shows to raise funds for the Community Christmas Tree. Producer Barney Nash and master of ceremonies Mel Barnett lead performances by Henry Fortuns Jr Bluefield baritone Myles Foland Mary Allee Hall with piano duets by Nash and Alleto Jo Nash. The program features The Instrumental Trio Paul Thomas Buddy Gentry Doug Crutchfield and The Sunset Royal Travelers singing spirituals along with The Microphonicas Trio with new vocal arrangements. The effort aims to ensure a Santa visit for needy children as the Community Christmas Tree association and staff work to raise funds.
The Bluefield Chapter of the VPI Alumni Association held at the University Club with 125 attendees. Vice President Walter S Newman spoke on Conditions at VPI at the Present Time noting 4,200 enrolled students and how the college is handling activities.
The Bluefield Fire Department answered a 10 26 last night call at the Salvation Army on Raleigh Street. A defective flue caused the blaze, with about 20 dollars in damages reported.
United Mine Workers Local 6036 of McComas passed resolutions expressing sympathy and support for John L. Lewis in his contract dispute with the government. L. R. Shrewsbury and Brammer Jones and Cosimo Galati announced the action, wiring Lewis that the rank and file stand 100 percent behind him and urge the government to seek a settlement rather than impose one man’s court.
Bates College Bobcats visit Toledo University Rockets in the Glass Bowl, the first of about two dozen post season games planned after Pearl Harbor. Bates brings a 7 game win streak and its first perfect season in 48 years under coach Raymond Pond, while ToledoT weighs 201 pounds per man to Bates 186.
Joseph F Deaton 56 died at Bluefield sanitarium at 2 yesterday morning from injuries in a Pocahontas shop incident. He worked about thirty years for Pocahontas Fuel Co and was WWI veteran. Survived by wife two children Joseph Jr Virginia of Pocahontas step mother Mrs C L Denton West Graham four brothers and three sisters. Pallbearers to be Pocahontas shop employees with flower bearers the Pythian sisters.
Huntington W Va December 6 Members of the West Virginia League of Municipalities elected Roy Ash city manager of Clarksburg as president and named officers and consultants. A resolution to increase state liquor profits to municipalities from 800000 to 1800000 was adopted unanimously and another urged allotments from gasoline and inheritance tax revenues to cities and towns.
Virginia Tech Gobblers travel to Bristol to face the Bristol YMCA while William and Mary Indians meet the Langley Field squad. Virginia, Roanoke College, Lynchburg College, and Roanoke College games also feature minimal schedules with Camp Lee as a foe.
McDowell County Court named Woodrow Helms of Northfork and C. G. Hurley of Anawalt to the World War Memorial building board to fill vacancies. Helms replaces Dr. John Houchins and Hurley replaces Dr. R. W. Shanklin with terms expiring June 30, 1947. Other directors include J. R. Wemess Brown Creek district and Dr L Dove Jaeger Sandy River district among others, with oath of office administered Thursday. Court officers to be elected at the January meeting.
Funeral services for 33 year old Mrs Bonnie May Simmons of Kegley Mercer county will be held at 2 pm Sunday at the Pentecostal Holiness church at Big Four conducted by Rev Earl Curry and assisted by Reverends Clyde Walters and John McPeak. Burial will be in Saeger Memorial cemetery Roderfield.
A settlement was reached in McDowell circuit court over an $800 damage suit by John C. Young against Norfolk and Western Railway. Young claimed his auto was damaged when struck by a train after skidding on an icy road while seeking aid after an initial incident. The article also notes Cecil W. Wilson was re elected to county court.
The article notes miners resist attempts to resume work amid Christmas season pressure. It cites widespread sympathy for miners, concerns over families and the public, and hints at operators seeking court injunctions to block credits. Several mines are reported ready to restart at a moment’s notice.
Pine Bluff Ark December 6 Arkansas A M N Negro college seeks to cancel its Cattle Bowl contract with Fort Worth Texas and accept an invitation to play Tennessee State College in the Vulcan Bowl at Birmingham Alabama on New Year's Day. President Lawrence Davis said the college had signed earlier to meet Lane College of Jackson Tennessee in the Cattle Bowl but later received the Vulcan Bowl bid.
Funeral service for Posey Ann Allen three months old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Allen of Browns Creek will be held at 2 pm from the home with burial in Lester cemetery. born September 3 she died Wednesday in a hospital she is survived by her parents and three brothers Charles R Rodger Lee and Ron el.
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the sale of outfielder Chuck Workman to Indianapolis of the American Association in a straight cash deal in Los Angeles. Workman, obtained from the Boston Braves last June, batted .206 last season and hails from Warrensburg Missouri.
City and coalfield progress on the new Atlantic Greyhound bus terminal on South Bland Street continues with riveted steel framing and rapid structure growth. Weather will largely determine winter completion. crews may depart city by next Monday as major work nears enclosure. The project accelerates with most materials on site and roof soon.
Veterans of Foreign Wars district meeting scheduled for 2 30 Sunday afternoon at Moose Hall Logan announced by W T Jackson commander. District includes Mercer Mingo McDowell Wyom ing and Logan counties. Posts urged to send representatives. several department officers will attend. refreshments after the business session.
Princeton churches list services with Rev J Tommy Williams pastor at Corner Beventh Street and Buraley Avenue. Morning worship 11, Bible study, youth fellowship, and evening services led by Rev E B Hilton. Public invited to all services. Logan W Va Dec 6 noted. Stellings J DeJournett resigns as Logan county assistant superintendent to become state director of national home and property foundation in Charleston. In Samoa locals called Robert Louis Stevenson Tuss igla tale teller.
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