Mercer County War Finance Drives E Bond Push
Mercer County reports show $3,005,460.75 raised toward its overall quota with $38,539.25 remaining this week. Chairman Shott urges intensified E bond sales to meet the target, notes snow slowed buys, and expects renewed effort between December 15 and 25 as Christmas gifts shift to BE and E bonds. Additional allocations include $1,000 from B F Goodrich stores and $24,790 from First Federal Saving & Loan Association in F bonds.
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Mercer County
Shott
Federal Saving & Loan Association
Allied push nears border as Lemach falls and Radreit fort deserted
Allied forces drive two miles from Mattstal and reach near Lemach and Bitche as Seventh Army advances toward the Palatinate border. Patch’s troops threaten to break Siegfried Line with rapid advance along the Rhine, overrunning towns and menacing Mannheim Ludwafen Karlsruhe.
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Mattstal
Maginot
Lemach
Alexander Patch
Seventh Army
Palatinate
Kenhard
Rbourg
Seltz
Laruhhe
Baden
Rhine
Lauterbourg
Patch
Siegfried Line
Niederroedern
Ich
Alsace
Bitche
Seventh
Saar
Karlsruhe
Ludwafen
Mannheim
Lupe Velez’s Conflicting Love Life and Death Reports
Newsmen report Lupe Velez had a volatile affair with actor Harold Ramond who says they planned marriage but ended after a fight. Ramond reveals he once urged Lupe to sign to give a baby a name. Lupe, married three times with two prior divorces, was said to have a troubled personal life.
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Harold Ramond
Ramond
Lupe
Johnny
A REAL TREAT Jimmy's sizzling charcoal-broil steaks
A local restaurant offers hot charcoal broiled steaks ready to serve today at ears resttaurant Blue.
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Jimmy
Ears
Blue
Funeral services for Mrs Velotz in Sandilick
Funeral services for Mrs Rosie Velotz of Sandilick will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at the home by Father Carr of Princeton. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. Born Oct 10 1891 in Poland she was a Catholic. Survived by husband Anton Velots. Pallbearers: George Gluich John Begovich John Pietah John Shoda Frank Basich John Ellis Mat Chillins Mako.
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Rosie Velotz
Sandilick
Father Carr
Princeton
Woodlawn Cemetery
Velotz
Poland
Anton Velots
George Gluich
John Begovich
John Pietah
John Shoda
Frank Basich
John Ellis
Mat Chillins
Mako
Five Burial Services Held Yesterday At Monte Vista
Five burial services occurred yesterday at Monte Vista Park cemetery with two postponed due to weather. Mrs. H O Belcher died Monday night and was buried yesterday. W C Cox died Monday morning with burial yesterday. J J Bailey died Monday morning with burial yesterday. Mrs W L Mustard died Sunday night with funeral Wednesday. Ernest Rucker Burks, Bluefield Hardware president, died Tuesday evening with burial yesterday.
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Monte Vista Pa
H. O. Belcher
Monte Vista Park Cemetery
W. C. Cox
J. J Bailey
Monte Vista
W. L. Mustard
Ernest Rucker Burks
Bluefield Hardware Company
Norfolk and Western and highways affected by winter weather
The 18 degree temperature persisted while Tri-City Traction operated most routes except the North Side run. Only two county highways remain closed, with Princeton Athens and Princeton Pineville blocked at Herndon mountain. SRC reports one way traffic on Princeton Beckley but dangerous. Bluefield buses not yet running. Mines operated with limited force and workers faced access issues. Fire Chief McClure urged caution due to reach problems for fire trucks. Coal dealers report severe shortages and delivery delays, with many buyers limited to one ton and half the usual supply.
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Norfolk and Western
Tri-City Traction
Cumberland Road
Princeton-Athens
Princeton- Pineville
Herndon Mountain
SRC
Princeton-Beckley
Bluefield
BE. L. McClure
Senate panel defeats Roosevelts recall of appointments
A wartime era committee rejected a proposal by Pepper Murray Guffey and La Follette to recall all Roosevelt appointments. The plan aimed to force a Senate view on the foreign policy balance by treating the group of nominees as not reflecting the chamber’s stance.
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MacLeish
Clark
Pepper
Fla
Murray
D. Mont
Guffey
Lafollette
Wis
Roosevelt
Senate
United States
Pioneer coal man named in church and business group ties
Eck man of Northfork is listed as director of Monarch Oil Company and the Peerless Coal and Coke company with other posts at First Clark National Bank and Peerless-Garvy Coal of Splint Kentucky. He is also a member of the Beni Kedem temple of the Shrine. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Grace Episcopal Church
Eckman
Monarch Oil Company
Northfork
Pirst Clark National Bank
Peerless Coal and Coke Company
Vivian
Peerless-Garvy Coal Company
Splint. Ky
Beni Kedem
Prime Minister Defends Policies in Europe Row
London dispatch reports Churchill reiterating Britain's stance on Greece and Italy amid protests in parliament and press. Bevin hints at Balkan spheres of influence with Soviet aid in Romania, Greece, while Washington officials deny a formal Anglo Russian accord.
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London
Europe
Churchill
Britain
Greece
Italy
Labor Party
Vittorio Emanuele
Foreign Office
Cabi
Ivanoe Bonomi
Ernest Bevin
Balkans
Atlantic
Bevin
National Labor Convention
Russia
Soviet Union
Romania
Washington
Roosevelt
London Evening News
U. S
Manchester Guardian
Nazi Reserves Thrown Into Italy Battle
Allied forces report fierce fighting as German reserves flood into the Po valley front near Bagnacavallo and Mezzano. Canadians expand bridgehead north of Ravenna while American Fifth Army counterattacks near Monte Castello and Monte Cerere. Fighting broadens across the Lemone river area and the Ravenna Ferrara highway part of a wide front.
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Rome
Nad‘an
E River
Earby
Bagnacalo
Fifth Army
Monte Castello
Bologna
Monte Cerere
Lemone
Mezzano
Ravenna
Naviglio Canal
Bagnacavallo
Ravenna-Ferrara
West Virginia lawmaker cites out of state war workers
Calvins told lawmakers his committee is contacting all out of state firms employing 100 or more West Virginians to see if they plan to return after the war ends. He said exact numbers are unknown as workers shift between jobs, and West Virginia has not learned how many entered the state for war positions.
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John C. Morrison
Kanawha
Wright Hugus
Ohio
Calvins
West
German Generals Urge Surrender in Broadcast Appeal
Fifty captured German officers led by Marshal Frederick Von Paulus and Gen Walther Von Seidlitz urge the German people to overthrow Hitler and Himmler. They declare the war is lost for Germany and broadcast from Moscow calls for surrender and a change in leadership. Von Paulus previously surrendered at Stalingrad in 1943.
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Frederick von Paulus
Walther von Seidlitz
Moscow
Hitler
Himmler
Germany
von Paulus
Stalingrad
FCC
von Seidlitz
Union of
Jimmy's Oyster Delights Fresh Sea Tastes
Fresh oysters offered at Jimmy's with options for raw on the half shell or with cocktail sauce. Stewed versions in cream or milk arrive rich with butter, crisp and golden brown for an epicurean experience.
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Jimmy's
Schiossberg’s Jewelry and Coats Bargain Rack
City and Coalfield Items advertise pearls at Schiossberg's with rings from 4.95 and up and diamond bridal sets from 19.75 to 450. Coats remain on a bargain rack at 4.95, with leather and all wool options from Sha mans at 116 Bland St. Dial p14.
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Schiossberg
Twell's
Bland St
Dial
Author Speaks At Meeting Of Executives Club
William Hazrett Upson, Vermont native and author of Earthworm Tractor stories, spoke at the Executives Club fall dinner. Despite bad weather, 100 members attended as Upson discussed work and ergophobia with humor. Frank McKenzie presided, Beaver A Capella sang, and a new board of directors was elected for the coming year.
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William Hazrett Upson
Saturday
Even Post
Executives Club Fyne
West
Jack
Frank McKenzie
The
Beaver A Capella Choir
Elizabeth Shelton
T. W. Chambers
Roy
Don Date
New York
Bluefield
Frank 8. Easley
Chamber of Commerce
Easley
Margaret Hendricks
Quota Club
Bill Hendricks
Jim Ed W . Dreaident
Kiwanis Club
Albert
American Raids Press Japanese on Island Front
American forces press the Japanese on the island as the 32nd U S Infantry Division advances from the northern end. Philippine invasion casualties for Japan are the highest of three years of Pacific island fighting, with Panay tallying 26 277 killed and 2 068 captured. U S casualties total 3 049 dead 13 054 wounded and 368 missing, the largest for any island invasion. The advance north of Ormoc tightens the trap in the corridor.
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U. S
Pacific
Saipan
U.S
Ormoc
Union Rights Referenced Across Railroads In Row
Robertson claims that all railroads in the United States and Canada except Seaboard have granted the union’s demands. He says the government may appoint a new emergency board to resolve the dispute and prevent a strike, arguing the public must bear the cost of another review to force the railroads to respect employees rights by law.
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Canada
Seaboard
Robertson
United States
Christmas Whiskey Bonus Is Cancelled In Richmond
The Virginia State Liquor Board announced that an extra fifth of whiskey for ration book holders cannot be distributed due to labor and shipping carton shortages and transportation problems. Previously two fifths per holder remains, to avoid depleting January stocks. The board also disclosed selling 29,200 shares of American Distilling Co stock for 820,257.20 dollars at 28.091 dollars per share net.
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Richmond
State Liquor Board
American Distilling Company
African Lobster Tail Served with Butter and Potatoes
A Bluefield dining note describes Jimmy's Restaurant offering an African lobster tail with drawn butter and jullienne potatoes as a featured entree. Potential emphasis on menu presentation and preparation alongside local dining options.
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Jimmy's
Bluefield
Twisted Vienna Bread Joins Pastry Menu at J.o's Bakery
For sale at J.o's Restaurant bakery alongside French and Danish pastries, twisted Vienna bread adds to the bakery's new offerings.
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Vienna
J.o's
Aeaeea
West Virginia war transport hampered by blizzard storm
The region endures a four day storm halting travel and closing most secondary roads. Induction stations in the state prepare for resumed travel as storms ease. Escaped Roane county prisoners elude authorities briefly before loss of vehicle. Fatalities and injuries reported from weather and accidents while Greyhound and WV Transportation lines resume limited service. Comparatively, Virginia crews clear primary routes with lingering drifts and ice complicating trips.
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West
Ripley
Spencer
Logan
Huntington
Wetzel County
Kanawha Valley
Atlantic Geryhound Corporation
Bluefield
Beckley
Clarksburg
West Virginia Transportation Company
Charleston
Gassaway
Sutton
Greyhound
Road Commission
Camden-on-Gauley
Webster County
State
Summersville
Richwood
Mill Point
Pocahontas County
Randolph County
Panhandle
Sherrard
Marshal County
Park
Morgantown
Williamson
West Virginia
Germania
Grant County
New Creek
Mineral County
Virginia
Richmond
Staunton
Bac
Frederick
Clarke
Highland
Bath
Grayson
Wythe
Bland
Smyth
Floyd
Pranklin
Pulaski
Giles
Craig
Cigaret Committee Ends Inquiry on Shortage Strain
The senate war investigating committee wrapped up its cigaret shortage hearings noting fatigue among members. A tobacco manufacturer testified production could rise 25 percent with more tobacco, while concern rose over 1945 quota increases and supply for armed services. R J Reynolds chairman Williams said six percent of production goes to the armed forces as the industry maintains a 90 day overseas stock and 30 day domestic lead time.
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Washington
Senate War Investigating Committee
Clay Williams
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Helen Warden Black Admitted to Legion as WWII WAC Veteran
At Bluefield post No. 9 meeting in the Legion hall Mrs. Helen Warden Black daughter of Mrs. Dave Warden was admitted to Legion membership as the first World War II WAC veteran. She recently received an honorable discharge from the Women's Army Corps at Wacofield Texas and lives in Texas with her husband Lt. Joe Black.
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Bluefield Post No. 9
American Legion
Legion Hall
Helen Warden Black
Dave Warden
Warden
Legion
Black
Air Wac
Women’s Army Corps
Wacofield
Texas
Joe Black
Army Air Corps
Harold Black
College Avenue
Pvt. Beavers Dies of Wounds in France
Pvt. Joseph M. Beavers 20 infantryman and son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Beavers of Jaeger died November 28 from wounds received in action in France. He had been wounded earlier and then listed as missing in action before death was confirmed. A Concord College former student, he is survived by his parents a brother Corporal H. C. Beavers Jr in Italy and a sister Mrs. Veronica Huffine a Logan county teacher. He is also nephew of Mrs. Alice Beavers and Mrs. Effie Beavers of Welch.
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Joseph M. Beavers
Henry C. Beavers
Jaeger
France
War Department
Beavers
Private Beavers
Concord College
Cpl
H. C. Beavers, Jr
U. S. Army
Italy
Veronica Huffine
Logan County
Alice Beavers
Effie Beavers
Welch
Missing in action notice for Pfc Albert Blankenship in France
Pfr Albert Blankenship has been missing in action in France since November 14. His parents, Mr and Mrs Dr Blankenship of Eng lish, were notified. He serves with an infantry division of the Third Army.
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Pfr
Albert Blankenship
France
Dr. Blankenship
Blankenship
Third Army
Registrants Headed to Huntington Induction Center
Thirty registrants from local board No. 3 McDowell County and fifteen from local board No. 1 departed by bus yesterday for Huntington induction into the armed forces.
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McDowell County Selective Service
Huntington
Orces
Schools to Stay Closed Through Monday in McDowell County
George Bryson, superintendent, announced McDowell County schools will stay closed until Monday due to bad weather. Buses to War, Gary and Maybury ran on schedule yesterday, but no bus service exists between Welch and Bluefield.
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George Bryson
McDowell County
Gary
Maybeury
Welch
Bluefield
Lieutenant Sinicrope Found Alive After Missing in China
First Lt. Felix Sinicrope of Kimball, previously missing in China since November 11, is reported alive and well. The war department telegram to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Patsy Kcrope confirms his status. Sinicrope serves as a navigator on a B 29 Superfortress.
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Felix Sinicrope
Kimball
China
War Department
Patsy Kcrope
Sinicrope
Dott Bailey of Mohawk Dies After Prolonged Illness
Dott Bailey 27 of Mohawk died yesterday at home after a year and a half of illness. He had worked in Baltimore shipyards before his illness. He is survived by his wife Kathleen and three children Trudy Pear Norman Elwood and Betty Sue, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wise Bailey of Mohawk, and several brothers and sisters. Panera services will be held at the home with burial in the family cemetery. further arrangements were not complete.
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Dott Bailey
Baltimore
Bailey
Kathleen For
Trudy Pear
Norman Elwood
Betty Sue
Wise Bailey
Doris Webb Completes Navy Training at Bronx Station
Doris Vivian Webb seaman second class and WAVES member, daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Webb of Welch, has completed basic training and the indoctrination course at the Navy Training Station in Bronx New York.
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Doris Vivian Webb
Waves
E. L. Webb
Welch
Navy Training Station
Bronx
Webb family notices military service updates
Miss Webb previously attended Big Creek high school at War and served as a clerk for the War Department in Washington before joining the service. Her brother Private Bruce E Webb is serving in the army in the Pacific theater.
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Washington, D. C
Virginia House Debates Poll Tax Repeal in Special Session
A Virginia special session stalls polls tax repeal efforts as Senate and House members clash over immediate action. Governor Darden urges a constitutional convention focused on enabling armed forces voting while warning against major changes during wartime.
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Senate
House
J. N. Garrett
Norfolk County
A. B. Carney
Norfoll County
J. Hog: Tyler
Norfolk
Derden
Virginia
Eovernor
Darden
Supreme Court
House Votes Raise For Postal Workers
The House approved a bill to raise pay for postal service workers with a $400 annual base increase for one employee and a percentage boost for fourth class postmasters, special delivery messengers, and part time workers. Third class postmasters receive clerk hire increases as well. The measure, a replacement for a temporary raise expiring next June, passed with broad support.
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Washington
House
Senate
Daily Doings Of Area Men In U S Service Wings And Boots Earned
Bayard G. Graham son of Mr and Mrs Harley Graham of Berwind completed four weeks of jump training earning the right to wear Army parachute wings and boots. He made five jumps including a night tactical jump with a combat landing. Pvt Edward H Kener son of Mr and Mrs J Ken singer Route 1 Uefield transferred from Camp Atterbury Indiana to Keesler Field Mississippi for basic training. Pvt Walter Lawson son of Mr and Mrs Brady Lawson Mc Comas transferred from Camp Atterbury Indiana to Fort Lewis Washington for basic training.
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Bayard G
Harley Graham
Berwind
U. S. Army Para
Edward H. Kener
J . Kensinger
Uefield
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Keesler Fle
Pvt
Walter Lawson
Brady Lawson
McComas
Fort Lewis
Senator Kilgore Heads to Arizona for Recuperation
Huntington readers report Senator Harley M. Kilgore of Beckley has left Washington to recover from influenza in Tucson Arizona He fell ill soon after election day after returning to Washington from West Virginia His friends say he plans to visit Huntington after Christmas
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Huntington
W. Va
Harley M.oore
Beckley
Washington
Tuscon
Wives Seek Help Locating Jennings from Bluefield Area
Mrs Ruby Morrison of Elkview West Virginia appeals for information about a serviceman named Jennings from Bluefield area. Her husband is missing in action in France and Jennings was in the same Company B 316th Infantry AP O 80. Readers urged to contact Mrs Morrison in Elkview or Clenden after 8 PM.
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Ruby Morrison
Elkview
W. Va
Clenden
Jennings
Blueeld
Bluefield
France
Infantris A. P. O
Touc
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Pioneer Coal
Bluefield Gospel Fellowship
R. M. Maxwell
Appalachian Auditorium
Meeting of Executives Club
Strom Pagene
Cigaret
Welch News
Pfc. Blankenship
Adam
Angrist
Richman Bros. Clothes
Princeton Ave
Eoses
Goodyear Nutance
Tire Service
Goodyear
Stockman Tire Service
A&p
Bluefield Ave
Senator Kilgore
Arizona
Jenings
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