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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1946
Page
6
Mayor A. Harry West asks Bluefield merchants to limit operations and close at 6 PM on Saturdays to conserve coal during the fuel emergency. He urges general compliance, noting dealers will follow distribution rules to protect domestic and commercial supplies and safeguard the city’s future.
The government argues the Norris LaGuardia Act may not apply to coal strike cases and supports the contempt ruling against Lewis and the union. It notes the Supreme Court has allowed direct appeals from the lowest federal court and outlines two further appeals filed by Lewis' counsel including a temporary injunction appeal and a motion to dismiss the government's declaratory judgment petition.
Officials say exemptions would vary by area or by general language, leaving Texas and California largely unaffected. Many regions would see reduced outdoor lighting and display, street lighting cutbacks, and indoor lighting halved, with a 41 percent drop in non essential business machine use. Southern Florida and parts of Louisiana are cited as examples of greater impact while other states face stricter orders.
WHIS will air two Sunday programs to raise funds for the Community Christmas tree from 1 to 2 PM and 6 to 7 PM. Producer is Barney Nash with Mel Barnett as master of ceremonies. performers include Henry Fortune Jr Myles Foland Mary Alice Hall and ensembles the Instrumental Trio and Microphonics Trio. Proceeds support giving Christmas to needy children.
The Bluefield Chapter of the VPI Alumni Association held a meeting at the University Club with 125 attendees. Vice President Walter S. Newman spoke on Conditions at VPI and noted 4,200 students enrolled and how the college is assisting ex GI’s.
Bluefield firemen responded to a 10 25 p m call at the Salvation Army on Raleigh street. A defective flue caused the blaze resulting in about 20 dollars in damage.
Number of idle products will force closure of plants in Wheeling as space runs short and freight embargoes clog warehouses. Blair Limestone laid off about 230 workers at Blairton and Millville plants, a principal supplier for Jones and Laughlin Steel in Pittsburgh. At Huntington 1300 Chesapeake and Ohio railway shop workers were furloughed amid coal traffic cuts and fuel conservation orders.
United Mine Workers Local 6036 of McComas passed resolutions expressing sympathy and support for John L. Lewis in his dispute with the government. The action was announced by president L R Shrewsbury and Brammer Jones and Cosimo Galati.
Bates College Bobcats meet Toledo University Rockets in the Glass Bowl, the nation’s first post season game of the season. Bates aims for a perfect 7–0 record under coach Raymond Pond, while Toledo, averaging 201 pounds per man, seeks an upset in the modestly favored home tilt.
Joseph E. Deaton, 56, died at Bluefield sanitarium from injuries at the Pocahontas shops. A Pocahontas Puel company veteran of WWI, he is survived by his wife, two children Joseph E. Jr and Virginia, a stepmother, four brothers, and three sisters. Pallbearers are Pythian sisters.
Huntington, W. Va. Dec. 6 Roy Ash city manager of Clarksburg was elected president of the West Virginia League of Municipalities. Other officers include Roy Bruce mayor of New Martinsville and D Boone Dawson mayor of Charleston. The group adopted resolutions seeking a tripling of state liquor profits and allotments from gasoline and inheritance taxes to municipalities.
Virginia Tech Gobblers travel to Bristol YMCA to open the 1946-47 season. William and Mary Indians visit Langley Field to face the fliers. Virginia invades Ashland to meet Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets. Lynchburg College at Bluefield College and Roanoke College hosts Camp Lee soldiers in a weekend slate.
Woodrow Helms of Northfork and C C Hurley of Anawalt were appointed by McDone county court to the World War Memorial building board. Helms fills the Northfork district vacancy. Hurley fills Adkin district. Terms run to June 30 1947. Other members include J R Werness Brown Creek district Dr C L Dove Saeger Sandy River district J C Cooney Elkhorn district and G R Jennings Coalwood Big Creek district.
John C. Young filed suit in McDowell circuit court seeking 800 for auto damage after a train struck his vehicle. He alleged the car skidded on ice, stopped on the railroad track, and a train hit it while he looked for help.
Cecil W. Wilson of Elkhorn is re-elected in November to the county court, securing another term in the local judiciary. The report notes his continued service and forthcoming duties on the county governing body.
The piece notes widespread discontent with the strike as Christmas approaches. Many miners and families face hardship while some express patriotic motives to secure credit barred by a federal injunction. Despite tensions, coal continues to be mined and mines show readiness to resume at a moment’s notice.
Pine Bluff Arkansas December 6 Arkansas A M N Negro college seeks to cancel its Cattle Bowl contract at Fort Worth Texas to accept invitation to meet Tennessee State in the Vulcan Bowl at Birmingham Alabama New Year’s Day A M and N officials say the team had signed to play Lane College of Jackson Tennessee in the Cattle Bowl but then received the Vulcan Bowl bid.
The oath of office was administered Thursday. Court officers will be elected at the January meeting.
Funeral service for Mrs. Bonnie May Simmons of Kegley is planned for Sunday. Two cars crashed late Saturday at Big Four near Roderfield killing Simmons sister Louise Gentry and injuring Helen Steele others. Edward Marine of Welch faces manslaughter charge and bond set at $2,000. hearing on December 13 scheduled.
Funeral service for Peg Ann Allen, three months old, will be held at 2 pm today. Burial will follow in Lester cemetery. Born September 3, she is survived by parents and three brothers Roger Lee and Ronel.
The Pittsburgh Pirates announce the sale of outfielder Chuck Workman to Indianapolis of the American Association for cash. Workman, acquired from the Boston Braves last June, batted .206 last season and hails from Warrensburg Missouri.
Bluefield Lodge No 269 B P O Elks hosts a cabaret dance on Saturday December 7 at 9 30 p m with Lyle Smith and His Orchestra. Elks members their ladies and out of town guests are welcome with no admission charge.
The ninth district of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the Moose Hall in Logan. Commander T Jackson announced that Mercer Mingo McDowell Wyom and Logan counties compose the district. Posts are urged to send representatives and several department officers will attend. Refreshments follow the business session.
The First Church of God in Princeton on Corner Seventh Street and Straley Avenue announces morning worship at 11 o clock and 7 30 p m with Rev J Tommy Williams and Rev E B Hilton presiding In the absence of the pastor the Rev E B Hilton will preach Mid week Bible study at 7 30 p m led by Miss Maud Foster Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m Rev E B Hilton will bring the message The public is invited to attend all services.
Stollings J. DeJournett resigns today as assistant superintendent of Logan county schools to become a state director of the national home and property foundation with offices in Charleston. The Samoa nickname for Robert Louis Stevenson is recounted as Tusi.
Construction on the Atlantic Greyhound bus terminal at South Bland Street is near completion with erecting and riveting stage largely finished. Workers anticipate the contractor may leave the city by next Monday though weather this winter will largely determine final completion and roof completion is imminent.
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