Second Expulsion In Recent Times
The CIO ordered Samuel Wolchok's retail and wholesale workers union out of business and gave its decay to the Amalgamated Clothing Workers. President Philip Murray announced the drastic move criticizing Wolchok's organizing in department stores. This was Murray's second house cleaning since the Portland convention. He also urged farm equipment and metal workers to join the United Auto Workers within 60 days, despite resistance until their convention next March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
CIO
Samuel Wolchok
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Philip Murray
Wolchok
Murray
Portland
Vicc
Detroit Pastor Addresses Interdenominational Meeting
Detroit pastor Dr. John Zoeller spoke at Calvary Baptist Church on an interdenominational gathering sponsored by the Christ for America movement. Zoeller, creator of the radio program America Back to God, previously served as home mission secretary of the Methodist Church and led a major downtown Detroit church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
John Zoller
Christ For America
Calvary Baptist Church
Zoeller
Hiss Indicted Details Emerge From Testimony
The transcript recalls a 1936 timeline with references to December 1936 and a clear denial of seeing the subject after January 1, 1937. The witness confirms no further contact beyond early 1937.
Alleged Dog Bite Costs Owner 750 Dollars
In Welch on December 15 a circuit court jury awarded Charlie Stanley of Kimball 750 dollars after he testified he was bitten on the leg by a dog owned by Dominec Legata of Big Four. Witnesses near the dog also claimed bites. Legata’s K and D Wrecking employees said they were not bitten. The Horton v Mahan case was briefly noted, with trial delayed for noon recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Charlie Stanley
Kimball
Dominec Legata
Big Four
Stanley
Legato
K and D Wrecking Company
Jaisies Horton
Superior
Tom Mahan
Horton
Thos. H. S. Curd
Lake Superior
Mahan
Horon
George Favors
Peace Maker Claims Self Defense in Pipe Incident
The report states an individual acting as peacemaker alleges he struck Horton with a pipe to prevent Horton from killing Favors. The claim centers on self defense and the alleged threat to Favors by Horton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton
Pair Charged With Felonious Assault in Bluefield Incident
James L. Holley and Cecil Banks, both of Tazewell Virginia, were charged with felonious assault after an affray on Raleigh Street. Holley suffered a head laceration, Banks a stab wound and a collapsed lung. Holley released, Banks remaining in the sanitarium in very good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Holley
Cecil Banks
Tazewell
Bluefield
Raleigh Street
Holley
Banks
Drum Corps Holds Big Christmas Party
One hundred twenty five members and guests of the Bluefield Junior Drum and Bugle corps attended a Christmas party at the American Legion hall hosted by the Drum Corps Parents association. Dancing, games, and gift exchanges from a decorated tree were featured. Regular practice for corps members is tonight at 7 at the Armory on Bland Street. those wishing to try out should report then as the roster will close soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Junior Drum and Bugle Corps
American Legion Hall
Drum Corps Parents Association
EF. H. Tucker
J. L. Bradberry
E. F. Shrader
J. O. Bell
J. D. Tickle
Frank Douth
Bland Street
Stewart Fuel Directory Correction and Lodge Notice
A special notice corrects a phone directory listing for Stewart Fuel & Supply Co from 5819 Virginia Avenue to 4620 Bluefield Virginia. Mercer Lodge No 150 A F and A M to meet at 7 30 tonight December 16 with visiting masters welcome. signed J M Pritchett W M and R E Thompson Secretary. Bradley's advertises numerous Christmas sale items including dresses coats hats scarves jewelry faux mink scarves and other gifts with special pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Fuel & Supply: Co
Virginia Avenue
Bluefield
Virginia
Mercer Lodge No
A. F
A. M
J. M. Pritchett
W. M
R. E. Thompson
Secy
Beaver High Band and Drum Corps Ratify Transfer Pact
Beav er High School band and the American Legion Junior drum and bugle corps adopt a joint set of transfer and discipline rules to ease long running rivalry. Transfers require release and inactivity for a year plus a five member committee review. Dismissals are eligible for a review by the same panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver High School
American Legion
Legion
Beaver
Richard P. Wellock
Beaver Band
E. A. Cain
Junior Drum and Bugle Corps Association
D. T. Lowman
Frank Bond
E. H. Tucker
Victor de Vault
Wellock
Robert Wright
J. S. Bobbitt
Fred Coffindaffer
Freedom Train books to reach Mercer schools
Heritage of Freedom, an official Freedom Train book, will be placed in Mercer county senior and junior high school libraries. Dr. E. C. Wade, chair of the sponsoring committee, said about 25 copies were purchased with leftover funds from hosting the train, each costing around three dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
E. C. Wade
American Heritage Foundation
Warm Weather Persists In Bluefield With Mild Temperatures
Bluefield reporters note yesterday’s high near 63 degrees with 61 at 5 p m. Rainfall totaled 0.61 inches in the past 24 hours. No flood conditions were reported as mild, cloudy weather and a forecast of around 62 degrees were expected to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
C. K. Caldwell
Man Sentenced For Property Destruction In Bluefield
Lt Pnt William Shirley of Bluefield was sentenced to 10 days in jail in Bluefield Municipal Court for destruction of property at the West Virginia Business College on Commerce Street. James B. Houchins forfeited a $6 bond on a Bluefield parking violation. among 11 drunkenness cases, bonds totaled $16 with four forfeit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shirley
Bluefield
West Virginia Business College
Commerce Street
James B. Houchins
Deaths and Funerals In Mercer and Surrounding Areas
Obituary notices for Henry T. Bales Esther Bailey Linda Sue Spurgeon Winfrey Ellison Beecher Wallace and George Blankenship detail last rites funeral times burial places and surviving family members in Honaker Crumpler Welch and surrounding communities.
Merriest Christmas Offer From Telegraph Printing Co
Bluefield West Virginia advertising copy promotes an Underwood Portable Typewriter as a holiday gift. Telegraph Commercial Printing Co at 412 Bland Street markets the device for Christmas shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood
Chris Nas
Telegraph Commercial Printing Co
Bland Street
Bluefield
W. Va
Funeral service for William R. Winfrey held at Ritchie Street Church
The funeral for William R. Winfrey conducted by Rev. Seal this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Ritchie Street Church of God. Burial follows at the Winfrey Honaker cemetery near Princeton. Pallbearers include Bob Honaker Joe Honaker Ben Honaker Alec Mathena Walter Mathena and King Winfrey. Nieces will be flower bearers.
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Fredeking-Seaver
Winfrey
Oakley W. Winfrey
Ritchie Street
Mercer County
Josie Underwood
Welch
State Road Commission
Oakley
George Winfrey
Princeton
Margaret Ellison
Margaret Manning Ellison
Gomer D. Ellison
Tralee
Memorial Funeral Directory Chapel
Z. F. Mayberry
L. D. Roe
Oakwood Cemetery
W. I. Winzenwirth
J. J. Compton
R. W. Compton
Alonzo Frieh
R. I. Morefield
Charles E. Manelo
Mullens
First Methodist Church
H. A. Shumate
Oris Barton
John Newkirk
W. A. Noble
D. W. Hicks
T. C. Weatherford
A. J. Dobbins
T. E. Hatcher
Bramwell Presbyterian Church
Michael Magyar
Bramwell
Magyar
Hungary
J. S. Jones
Woodlawn
Mercer Funeral Home
Montcalm
William R. Winfrey
Ritchie Street Church of
Civitan Toy Campaign Boosts Local Rebuild Effort
Civitan club reports generous contributions for rebuilding toys for Bluefield children. Firefighters handle toy reconstruction with campaign containers placed in business houses. Volunteers arranged to wrap gifts for the Community Christmas Tree at Granada theatre and assist Salvation Army kettle efforts on December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Civitan Club
Pinnacle
Granada Theatre
Salvation Army
Jack Sarver
F. E. Wickham
Jimmy Hill
Slyde Sarver
Civitan
E. B. Jarrett
Lee Baldwin
Bob Doane
Stewart Webster
Herbert Wetzel
N. F. Wickham, Jr
P. A. Billips
Flue Fire at Campbell Home No Damages Reported
Bluefield firefighters responded shortly after 4 PM yesterday to a flue fire at 301 Logan Street the home of A Campbell. No damages were reported and firemen stated the situation was under control.
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Bluefield
A. Campbell
Logan Street
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Hiss
Kesy
Cartoon Sport
Coupon
Ideal Xmas
Mario Esquivel
Costa Rica
Paul C. Daniels
U. S
Alfredos Sacasa
Council of the Organization of American States
Lee
Warner Bros
Presertt
LIFI
Virginia Side
Ee ’ Powell Dunne
Elizabeth Taylo
Nectei Paateeser
Sports News
Joe McDoakes
Johnny Appleseed
Disney
Ile
Disney Technicolor
Drum Corps
City and Coalfield
Bradley's
Bradley’s
Fisher Rhythm
Dwalyne
China
Bradley
Hattie Carnegie
RKO Radio Pictures
Skendey
Inet Ee
James Cagney
William Bendix
Wayne Morris
Jeanne Cagney
Brod Crawford
Currys
Pat
Swort
J. Arthur Rank
Danger
Eagle Lion
Hoot Gibson
Adele Mara
William Kennedy
Devil
Richard Lane
Louiseampbell
Pnt
Henry T. Bales
Honaker
M. B. Lockhart
Honaker Methodist Church
Frank Mason
Miller Cemetery
Blackford
Bales
Orville Lilly
Spanishburg
Vernon Hawley
Charleston
Harold Belcher
Kyle Pritchard
Portsmouth
Tom Crisp
Esther Bailey
Parkersburg
Beartown Church
Crumpler
C. B. Dickerson
Beartown
Beecher Wallace
Elk Garden
T. A. Wallace
Richlands
U. S. Army
Owen Wallace
Royal Oak
Paul Wallace
Clinchon
Dallas Wallace
Cleveland
Beecher Puckett
Cleveland, Va
Edna Wallace
North Tazewell
Joseph Wallace
George Blankenship
Danese
Fayette County
Canebrake Church
McDowell County
Hartwell Cemetery
Wallace and Wallace
East Rainelle
Merry Christmas
Civitans
Taylor's Drug Store
Princeton Ave
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Youth, Inc
Bramwell, W. VA
Near High
Proceeds For Youth, Inc
Kinse
Kinsey
Kinsey Distilling Corp
Linfield
Pennsylvania
Ao AN Qao
Royal Fruit Supreme
Prince
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