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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1944
Page
7
A three unit electric motor and caboose derailed westbound at 2:36 AM near the Matoaka tower. About thirty lengths of track torn up and the units overturned. no injuries. Traffic detoured via N and W routes through Matoake Norcross near Pearisburg. repairs hoped by midnight.
Pfc. Clarence Ray Lane, son of Mr and Mrs Lane of Athens, was seriously wounded in Germany on December 22 per a war department wire. He trained at Fort Hood Texas, entered service April 1943, and was sent overseas September. He has a brother Pfc Lee Lane serving in Holland. Lane was killed in France on August 18 of this year.
Captain and Mrs. Tolcher report slow contributions for the Salvation Army post to finance daily Christmas baskets and treats for unemployed, widows, and orphans. The trial budget for inmates at Gardner county home requires funds separate from the annual drive. only $100 has been raised with $500 more needed. Donations may be mailed this Wednesday through Saturday.
The Mercer post VFW auxiliary meets tonight at 7:30 at Mrs. M B Greer 105 College Ave to pack gifts for Ashford General hospital soldiers. Mrs Greer thanks the community for gifts and support to soldier patients.
A Mercer County community committee drafts regulations after the death of El Day born March 14 1867 in what is now Kegley West Virginia and died 1944 at 77. He served as Deputy Sheriff Deputy Clerk of the Circuit and Criminal Courts for over 30 years and headed Princeton Water Works. The resolution notes his public service and calls his family and church life an example to others.
Hurst serves as captain as war stamp books are given as favors and decorations suit the Christmas season. Gifts are exchanged among members and several games are enjoyed. Guests include Ann Richards Mildred Flanagan June Damewood Maxine Reed and Mrs Dana Weaver of Pa. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs Ruth Mastin.
The Forum club hosts a Christmas party and covered dish dinner at 6 30 at the home on Walnut Street. Members are invited to bring a dish to share and enjoy seasonal fellowship.
Circle No 2 of the Presbyterian church will meet at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the church. Mrs Carl Mangus will lead and Mrs F S Tinder will be hostess.
The Friendship Gardens club schedules an 8 o'clock gathering this evening at Park Avenue hosted by Mrs George Panning.
WSCS will hold a meeting at Kee Street Church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock to install officers. The Kee Street Methodist church event invites members.
The Delphian Club plans a meeting this evening at 8 o clock at the home of Mrs H Ball on North Walker Street. Local members are to discuss club affairs and upcoming events.
Eighteen men and boys organized by Fred H Cheatwood opened the Elgood to Hatcher Sunday road using shovels and a big truck. The first four minutes covered five miles as drifts ranged from three to ten feet. The Hatcher to Oaky road had been opened earlier. The note on good sheets mentions thread count in cotton fabric.
The men’s iy class of First Methodist Church sponsors a Yuletide record for the church tower during the holiday season. Those with suitable records may loan them to the class by contacting J H Edmonds committee chair man at 271 J or Mrs W E Grady at 913 North Walker Street. City cooperation is appreciated.
Mercer Selective Service board sent a group to Huntington for Monday induction. Leader John Allen Scott of Princeton organized the contingent with aides Byrd Wolfe, Ray Cmeresi, Mc Comas, Bernard Haven, Hiawatha Arcel Rose, and James W. Tilley of Spanish. The report lists William Thomas Black of Montcalm as failing to report.
Pvt. A. L. Archer listed as slighty wounded while serving with the medical corps in Germany. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Archer of Princeton were informed by the war department. The article also notes prior hardships and a brief aside on laundering tips and sorghum varieties.
Mercer theater presents Wing and a Prayer the Story of Carrier an epic about an expendable aircraft carrier featuring Don Ameche Dana Andrews William Eythe Charles Bickford and Sir Cedric Hardwicke. The film honors sailors who attacked Japanese forces and defended the fleet.
The Burke Memorial Baptist Christmas program is moved from Wednesday evening to Sunday at 7 30. The midweek service remains scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30.
The Princeton Elks lodge hosts its annual open house at the Elks home on Douglas street on Christmas day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is restricted to Elks and their ladies with committee members W. Cody Pletcher Leslie E. Gadd George L. Brown and L. W. Brown listed.
Edith Iona Hardwick and Leslie Hardwick had a divorce decree entered in circuit court yesterday by Judge D M Easley. Several other chancery orders were recorded the same day in the court proceedings.
Wallace Ford stars opposite Armida and Ed Brendel in Ma chine Gun Mama at the Royal. The comedy crime caper features Ford in a leading role with Armida and Brendel in support as the show runs nightly.
The Mexican fiesta themed picture unfolds as broad comedy with Brendel returning from retirement for a leading role. Jack LaRue Luis Alberni and other actors support the film’s ensemble.
Capt James Terry of Peterstown serves in New Guinea with 53 mission days noted. Sgt Hubert M C visits family for a 30 day furlough while parents host. F H Johnston joins the army after 31 months in the Aleutians. Johnston, son of Mrs W H Johnston of Princeton, trained at Camp Fannin Texas after WVU studies before induction.
A fragment mentions a new sheep breed with weight gains and bone size changes, suggesting lamb portions could become affordable for two people within years. The text is unclear on specifics like location or organizations.
The article states that capital in southern cotton mills is probably more than 80 percent owned in the south, highlighting strong regional ownership concentration in the industry.
Washington December 18 Congressmen who have lost sons or sons in law in the war are to receive ten silver medals. Rep Bolton of Ohio announced the award for the Congressional War Paren association, a group of about 190 members. Recipients include Rep Cunningham of Iowa and Rep Baldwin for sons killed in action and others from Massachusetts Minnesota and more.
Pairmont West Virginia December 18 an investigation was begun today by insurance company representatives into the collision of two interurban streetcars near Pairmont authorities said no injuries were reported and preliminary reports indicated moderate damage to both vehicles
A two car collision near White Rock three miles south of Fairmont left ten people injured with three in critical condition. W E Radabaugh superintendent of West incorporated street lines said a formal investigation by the company would be held, while thirteen victims remained hospitalized in Fairmont. Cuba supplies a quarter of the world's sugar supply.
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