Commandery To Hold Annual Yule Program
Bluefield commandery No. 19 of the Knight Templar will hold its annual Yule program on December 24 at 3 in the lodge on Federal Street. Rev B Moore will lead readings and prayer, Miss Barbara Witla of West Virginia University will read, Paul C Williams will speak on Christian Inthood, and a Christmas observance will be led by committee chair Williams with others named on the record.
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Bluefield Commandery
Knight T
Federal Street
B. Moore
Deny
Barbara Witla
West Virginia University
Paul C
Prisoner Escapes Bluefield Jail in Friday Night Breakout
Prisoner Henry Ginaee, about 30, of Bluefield Avenue, fled Bluefield jail Friday night while held on statutory rape charges. Police say the escape occurred when he broke from a cell, climbed to the roof, and jumped to flee. Other inmates reportedly broke bars in earlier incidents. The case involves an alleged assault tied to a 13 year old girl and remains under grand jury action.
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Henry Ginaee
Bluefield Avenue
Bluefield
Grand Jury
Justice of the Peace
J. A. Doug
Princeton
Osborne
Roads Struggle With Snow Causing Bus Delays and School Closings
Light snow kept roads treacherous in Mercer county and between Pocahontas and War causing buses to halt routes. Some lines avoided Clarksburg and Bluefield to Welch, delaying service up to an hour or more. Mercer county schools delay reopening to Tuesday unless conditions improve. Graham High School notes Bluefield Virginia may reopen Monday. Temperatures fell from 38 in the morning to 29 by noon.
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Princeton Inter
Rainelle
Snd
Reynolds
Clarksburg
Clarksburo
Edaway
Bluefield
Logan
Consolidated Bus Company
Pocahontas
War
Welch
Mercer County
T. M. Gillespie
Graham High School
Germans Drive Deep Into Germany Seize Scheibenhard
Allied dispatches report German forces penetrating toward the Rhine frontier seizing Scheibenhard and nearby villages. Wissembourg Lauterbourg allegedly captured by Seventh Army as divisions push into the Palatinate while American and French units defend foothills near Coulmar amid floods and fortified lines.
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Germany
Scheibenhard
Rhine
Thoburn Wiant
Robert C. Wilson
Associated Press
Wissembourg
Lauterbourg
Altian
Bavarian Palatinate
Palatinate
79Th
Lautern
Bitche
Maginot
Alsace
Coulmar
First Army
U. S. Seventh
Holiday gift ads highlight hats and jewelry at Rose-Carol and Schlossbers
The page promotes clearance hats at Rose-Carol 302 Bland Street with 25 percent off and features Schlossbers jewelry and diamonds for Jadies and men, ranges from $4.95 to $1,250. Also advertises fur muffs, coats, leather goods, and dresses at Bradley's, Mademoiselle, and related shops with holiday gift ideas and prices.
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Rose-Carol
Bland Street
Rose- Caro
Susan Gale
Into the Saar north of Erching near Sarreguemines
The report describes movements into the Saar region north of Erching nine miles east of Sarreguemines. It notes a counterattack area west of Habkirchen in proximity to the 35th Division and mentions Habkirchen as a reference point in the line.
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Saar
Erching
Sarreguemines
Habkirchen
Merger Schools Close for Holidays as Board Plans Gifts
The Princeton and Bluefield school boards will close December 25 26 27 and New Year’s Day with openings during the rest of the holidays. Officials said gifts will be presented to the students and staff.
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Princeton
Bluefield
Board of Education
Convention Cure Proposed By Injunction Or Declaratory Judgment
A speaker discussed two paths to test a constitutional convention proposal. An injunction could delay a test until March or April as the bill remains a legislative process. A declaratory judgment might be better, but no time has been set to review its viability.
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Pennany
Salvation Army Opens Annual Christmas Drive
The Salvation Army begins its Christmas drive to aid needy families and elderly persons. Local officers urge donations via the Raleigh Street office or telephone and plan to distribute sunshine baskets to hospitals and cheer bags to service members on Christmas Day.
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Oe Orwelion Army
Rey
Serenien Army
Raleigh Street
Shale
Loca Baker
Baker
Salvation Army
Party Men Plan Foresees Deweyd for 1948 Nomination
The piece notes Deweyd as the Republican Party's top spokesman and leading 1948 presidential hopeful. It suggests his gubernatorial bid in 1946 could raise or dull his candidacy while forthcoming Washington conferences will shape his ideas with lawmakers and campaign leaders. It mentions a $350,000 presidential fund as an edge in early campaigning.
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Deweyd
New York
Washington
House
Senate
MacArthur Says Japan Sides Crushed by New US Tactics
MacArthur warns conquests of Japan to the south are being isolated and undermining the east Asia co prosperity sphere. American carrier planes sink 12 vessels and destroy 347 Japanese aircraft on Luzon airfields as Mindoro invasion proceeds with guerrilla aid.
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Indo-China
Tokyo
MacArthur
Japan
East Asia
Adm
John McCain
Luzon Island
Mindoro
Bataan
Corregidor
Churchill Eyes Broadcast On Likely Atlantic Charter Revisions
Plans for a Churchill broadcast are tentative with no fixed hour. Western diplomatic circles sense possible undisclosed changes to the Atlantic Charter amid prior notes from British press and MPs. Earlier this year Hull and Stettinius flagged concern over a new interpretation of the charter.
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Pean
Kesman
Churchill
U. S
Hull
Stettinius
Atlantic
Social Security reform plan outlined by government official
A government official set out a comprehensive approach to broaden and improve the social security system. He urged a clear understanding of the state’s financial responsibilities and a long term plan for allocating social security costs.
Executives Club Names Officers
Roy 8. Thompson was elected president of the Executives Club at a noon meeting at the West Virginian hotel. He succeeds Frank McKenzie as president. New officers include J 4. e as first vice president J J Lincoln as second vice president C G Taylor secretary and Clyde E Elliott treasurer. The board approved associate membership for wives daughters or mothers of members. Elliott reported financials. Thompson, from Tazewell County, heads Flat Insurance Company.
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Roy 8. Thompson
Executives Club
West Virginian
Thompson
Frank McKenzie
J. J. Lincoln
C. G. Taylor
Clyde E. Elliott
Elliott
Ompson
Tazewell County
Flat Insurance Company
Woodyard Wins Bond in Legion Membership Contest
M M Woodyard, a 25 year Bluefield post No 9 member, won a $25 war bond in a membership contest started by the local American Legion post in September. He secured 85 members, with Louis Soulier second at 63. Post membership stands at 342, 11 short of 1944 totals.
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M. M. Woodyard
Bluefield Post No. 9
American Legion
Spiller Hicks
Richmond
Post
Legion Hall
Woodyard
Louis Soulier
Ike Slifkin
Slifkin
Slifken
Lt. R. C. Grimes Killed in Action Over England
Berwind resident Lt. Robert C. Grimes a former Big Creek star athlete was killed in action over Europe. The War Department notified his parents Mr and Mrs William C Grimes and he was buried after a memorial service at Berwind Community Church. He attended Miami University on an athletic scholarship and served as a pilot with the Army Air Forces. He is survived by his parents three brothers a sister wife Kathleen Stephens and her mother of Los Angeles California.
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Robert C. Grimes
Berwind
Big Creek
England
William C. Grimes
War Department
Grimes
Europe
Tt. Grimes
Methodist Church
Sgt
Marion Grimes
Army Air Forces
William and
Helen
Iry
Kathleen Stephens
Margaret Stephens
Los Angeles
Calif
James T. Eddins Dies in Athens at 65
J T Eddins a retired Welch coal dealer aged 65 died at his new Athens home at 1 10 Saturday morning from heart ailment. Born August 16 1879 in Charlottesville Va he married Victoria Sue Smith in Gary in 1901. Survived by widow and sons Hersel Huntington Watha Elwin.
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J.T. Eddins
Welch
Athens
Eddins
Mr. Eddins
Charlottesville
Victoria Sue Smith
Gary
Hersel
Huntington
Watha
Elwin
Welch man Eddins dies after long illness in Welch
Famed Welch resident and retired coal merchant Mr. Eddins died after two years of declining health following a stroke. Born August 16 1879 in Earleysville Virginia he lived in Welch since 1910 and active in civic life. Surviving are wife Mary, sons Jack in Army Camp Breckenridge Kentucky Bill in Athens and daughter Mary Louise in Washington D C plus sister Mrs J P Verlander of Charleston. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at the Methodist church with interment in Woodlawn cemetery. Active pallbearers and Circle No 1 members to serve as bearers.
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Welch
Jack
Camp Breckenridge
Bill
Athens
Mary
Eddins
Welch Lions Club
Welch Lodge No. 158
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
First Methodist Church
Stewards
Methodist Church
L. W. Pierce
Radford
R. 8. McClung
Woodlawn Cemetery
O. E. Linkous
David R. Cooke
J. H. Williams
R. Moore Dodrill
G. R. Yepsen
Frank Beamer
J. H. Lockwood
Carlyle Bolen
Methodist Church Circle No. 1
Funeral Services For Mrs. Tuttle To Be Held Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Tuttle wife of T N Tuttle of Hemchil who died Friday will be held at 2 oclock this afternoon from the West Welch Church of God with Rev A A Duke officiating. Burial will follow in Saeger Memorial cemetery Roderfield
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Martha Tuttle
T. N. Tuttle
Hemchil
West Welch
McDowell Schools To Open Monday
Weather permitting McDowell County schools will open Monday as announced yesterday by district officials. The plan relies on safety conditions and local weather assessments before in person classes resume.
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McDowell
McDowell County
Snow Blankets Area PromptingPossible School Closure
County superintendent George W Bryson warns if conditions worsen this weekend no classes until after the holidays. With over 18 inches of snow since last Tuesday, there has been no school. Announcements today will decide if schools reopen Monday.
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George W. Bryson
Rites For Vivian Coal Operator Are Set For Today
Funeral services for William Garnet Williamson 72 coal operator are set for 1:30 PM today at his Vivian residence. The Grace Episcopal Church Rev Wade Hampton will lead the rites with interment at Peterstown. Williamson was vice president and director of the Peerless Coal and Coke Co and connected with other coal interests.
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Puneral
William Garnet Williamson
Vivian
Wade Hampton
Grace Episcochurch
Peterstown
Williamson
Peerless Coal and Coke Company
Rotarian Luncheon Postponed to December 27
Welch Rotarians will not hold their regular noon meeting Tuesday. Luncheon money will be given to the Salvation Army Christmas cheer fund. The next gathering will be Wednesday December 27 with college students home for the holidays as guests.
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Welch Rotarians
Salvation Army
Hemphill Woman Lena Wade Dies After Illness
Lena Branch Wade 44 wife of Auburn B Wade of Hemphill died at 9 30 this morning in a Welch hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held at 11 from O J Douglas Mortuary chapel. Body sent to Salem Virginia for burial in Sherwood Burial Park Monday. Wade born July 24 1900 in Ashe County North Carolina. Burial plans announced.
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Lena Branch Wade
Auburn B. Wade
Hemphill
Welch Hospital
O. J. Douglas Mortuary
Salem
Sherwood Burial Park
Wade
Ash County
N. C
Pasley and Waddell Familia Suffer Loss
A fragment notes the death or obituary of a daughter linked to Thomas Pasley and Sue Waddell Pasley. She is survived by her parents and listed relatives at home, with Norman mentioned as a family member.
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Thomas ©. Pasley
Sue Waddell Pasley
Pane Te
Arie
Norman
Salvation Army Opens Christmas Fund Drive in McDowell County
Salvation Army starts its Christmas kettle drive to aid the needy in McDowell County. G R Yepsen, store manager, makes the first contribution for the thirteenth straight year. Local colored citizens and other groups will take turns manning kettles through the week with Rotary Club on Wednesday and ex service men on Thursday, and Junior Woman's Club on Saturday.
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Kettles
Sallvation Army
McDowell County
G. R Yepsen
Rotary Club
Court Grants 12 Divorce Decrees
Court grants twelve divorce decrees in multiple cases including Viola Wilson versus Ida Shupe Wilson and Minnie Helmandollar versus Clarence Helmandollar. Other names include George W. Bradley versus Bradley, Cassie Bell Walker versus Walker, Claude Matherly versus Mae Sproles Matherly, Juanita Colson versus Colson, Nell V. Houck versus Houck, Fred Semones Jr. and Francis Semones, Herbert L. Wade versus Magdalyn Wade, Jesse D. Steele versus Roberta, and Jen-Lush versus Wwesnall.
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Thos
Heee
Grant F
Viola Wilson
Ida Shupe
Wilson
Minnie Helmandollar
Clarence Helmandollar
George W. Bradley
Bradley
W. Walker
Cassie Bell Walker
Claude Matherly
Mae Sproles Matherly
Juanita Colson
Ea Colson
Nell V. Houck
Houck
Fred Semones
Etic
Francis Semones
Magdalyn Sone
Jesse D. Steele
Roberta
Jen
Lush
Wwesnall
William Lus
County exceeds sales quota by five points in state report
Close of business Thursday figures show New Hampshire 182 percent of quota followed by Carolina 164 Maryland 160 and West Virginia 159 percent. Virginia reaches 165 percent of its 69 million dollar goal though comparative state figures for the date are unavailable.
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New Hampshire
Carolina
Marylan
West Virginia
Stateirginia
Treasury secretary predicts sixth war loan exceeds 19 billion
Washington reports the sixth war loan will top 19 billion with returns still coming in. Secretary predicts the 5 billion goal for individual buyers will be met and calls the drive a vivid display of home-front unity. Final figures arrive January 2 as sales near 17 billion with a 14 billion quota.
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Washington
Treasury
Christmas Origin and global Nativity Celebration
The term Christmas comes from Cristes Masse meaning Christ's mass or church festival. This anniversary of the Nativity of Christ is celebrated across the Christian world.
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Christ
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