William P Gibson Dies in Lynchburg
William P Red Gibson former state police and Bluefield native died at Memorial hospital Lynchburg after a past auto crash led his family to move nearby He worked for the Daily Telegraph and is survived by parents and several brothers and sisters Funeral services set for Rankins Funeral chapel at 2 PM with State Police pallbearers and burial at Woodlawn cemetery The body will be brought to Bluefield today
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William P
Red” Gibson
Bluefield
Memorial Hospital
Lynchburg
Gibson
Institute of Radio End
Valparaiso
Åre
Coun
Daily Telegraph
W. B. Repass
Blue
Briggs
Carroll
Elksids
Mich
J. D. Strong
Richmond
H. M. Gibson
Vy. Va
Frank H. Gibson
Edwin Gibson
New News
Rankins Funeral Chapel
Woodlawn Cemetery
Defense Chief Urges Full Cooperation for Victory At War
The defense head calls for maximum production of labor and capital to speed defense. Roosevelt increases export control to cover aviation fuels and chemicals, licensing needed. Officials note some items are now restricted to perfect prior lists as Japan remains a factor. A cattle disease outbreak is reported as eradicated.
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Office of Production Management
Roosevelt
Japan
Deaths and Funerals in Johnson City and Nearby Areas
Funeral services set for Eugene Keith manager of the Spanish Grill who died at Mountain Home hospital Johnson City Tennessee. Interment at Monte Vista Park cemetery with pallbearers and flowerbearers named and church services at Grace Methodist. Other obituaries note Robert J new father of E C Dunning of ld and the death of the Rev Burdine Looney of VanSant Virginia with services at Looney's chapel. Buddy Doyle killed near Radford when his vehicle was struck by a railway engine. burial in Doyle cemetery Littlesburg with identified survivors.
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Eugene Keith
The
Spanish Grill
Mountain Home Hospital
Johnson City
Tenn
Grace Methodist Church
J. T. Browning
Paul Royer
Keith
Jimmy
Blanche Bausell
Bristol
American Legion
Moose Lodge
John Cahill
Pred Harry
C. R. Cruise
W. P. Elswick
W. C. Irwin
M. M. Woodyard
Joe Pullano
C. A. Thornton
WN. E. DeBrick
Monte Vista Park Cemetery
Robert J. New
E. C. Dunning
Norfolk
Licerte da Rey
Buddy
Radford
Z. F. Mayberry
Doyle Cemetery
Littlesburg
Buddy Doyle
Bluefield
E. E. Doyle
Elgood
Pauline Doyle
Beasley R J 19 Dies. Rites Planned in Jenkinjones
Ralph Jackson Beasley 19 of Jenkinjones died Friday midnight in a local hospital after illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs E S Beasley and he leaves two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be held at Jenkin Jones Methodist church at 1 o'clock this afternoon with Rev G W Fox officiating. Burial will be in Hillsville.
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Burdine Looney
VanSant
Mattie Willams Hospital
Richlands
John Hale
Ireson Hale
Ben Looney
Bradshaw
Isaac
Carl Looney
West Virginia Methodist Conference
Looney
Looney'’s Chapel, the Rev. Mr. Lefridge
Grundy
L. W. Pierce
Tazewell
Ralph Jackson Beasley
E. S. Beasley
Jenkinjones
Jenkinsones Methodist Church
Death of Mrs Rachel Elliott Tazewell kin in El Monte
Mrs Rachel Elliott 74 of El Monte California died Saturday after a long illness. She was a member of the Witten family of Tazewell County Virginia and daughter of Augustus E Witten. Survived by husband Robert T Elliott son Frank P Elliott El Monte three daughters Mrs Ira Heaton El Monte Mrs C T Baird Blackfoot Idaho and Mrs A F Hendricks Bluefield also brother Oscar T Witten Gary West Virginia and many grandchildren. Mrs Hendricks visited her mother in California last summer.
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A. F. Hendricks
Wayne Street
Rachel Elliott
el Monte
Calif
Robert T. Elliott
Frank P. Elliott
el] Monte
Ira Heaton
C. T. Baird
Blackfort
Idaho
Bluefield
Oscar T. Witten
Gary
W. Va
Byrd says defense plans bogging down national effort
Senator Byrd declares the defense program bogged down and urges sacrifices and longer work hours. He praises Knudsen as defense head, criticizes slow planning, and calls for full industry cooperation and removal of autocratic bureaus to speed weapons and equipment delivery. He warns the nation must know basic facts on planes tanks and anti aircraft gear.
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Washington
Byrd
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
William 8. Knudsen
National Defense Management
Knudsen
Europe
Hitler
England
Virginia
Japan
Italy
Greeks and British Pound Italy on Land Sea and Air
Italian high command says its fleet engaged Greece with coastal bombardment and pre established targets hit offshore. British claims of Ionian and Adriatic operations clash with no Italian ships sighted as Greek defenses hold.
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Rome
Italy
Greece
Ionian
Ionian Sea
Penetra
Adriatic
Valona
Il Popolo Dima
Portoa
Voyageurs of Mercer to Host Christmas Party
The Voyageurs of Mercer No. 310 plan a Christmas party for members and guests at the Legion hall and Paddock Grill building Princeton Avenue. An informal dinner at 7 o’clock will be followed by a dance with no business session. Ike Slifkin of New York will attend the event as a guest of the county Voiture.
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Mercer Voiture No
Legion Hall
Paddock Grill
Princeton Avenue
Ike Slifkin
New York
Clarksburg Woman Preserves Jacksonian Relics At Hotel
Georgette Martin wife of Stonewall Jackson hotel manager in Clarksburg WV has gathered hundreds of Jacksonian relics and memorabilia. The lobby displays cases with mementoes while a 1854 Baltimore to Glenville rail trip letter adds historic context. She plans to expand the collection linking to General Stonewall Jackson’s era.
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Cosa
W. Va
Thomas J
Stonewall’ Jackson
Georgette Martin
W. P. Martin
Stonewall Jackson
Clarksburg
Jackson
Lewis County
West Virginia
Martin
Baltimore
John E. Hayes
Glenville
Hayes
Fetterman
Martins
Deanna Durbin to Wed Vaughn Paul in June Church Wedding
Hollywood. Deanna Durbin and Vaughn Paul will marry in a church ceremony on June 7. Parents of Durbin announced at an engagement party attended by about 250 guests. Durbin plans to attend the president's birthday ball in Washington after finishing her current film and then begin another with Charles Boyer after marriage.
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Hollywood
Deanna Durbin
Vaughn Paul
James Durbin
Paul
Deanna
Miss Durbin
Washington, D C
Richmond Woman Beaten to Death by Estranged Husband
Mrs Goldie Sharp aged 31 was killed in her estranged husband Duffy Sharp's home in Richmond Virginia. Police hunted Duffy Sharp as W C Sharp said the couple argued after she visited to talk, he fled and was struck by a hammer blow.
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Richmond
Goldie Sharp
Duffy Sharp
W. C. Sharp
Christmas Observance at Masonic Temple Programs
The Masonic Temple hosts its annual Christmas Observance on Christmas Day at noon. Welcome by Em. Sir William P. Ryan. Prayer by Rev. Sir Knight T. E. Peters. Program includes soloists Mrs. Gertrude Peters and Mrs. Lewis Reiland, scripture by Em. Sir Archie Booker, Christmas address by Rev. J. T. Browning, and benediction.
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Masonic Temple
William P. Ryan
Knight T. E. Peters
Archie Booker
Solo
Gertrude Peters
Lewis Reiland
Sir Archie Booker
J. T. Browning
Peters
Reiland
Bethleham
W. 8. Woodyard
Benediction
Memorial for Rabbi K. 8. Slifkin Unveiled at Monte Vista Park
A memorial for the late Rabbi K. 8. Slifkin father of Ike Slifkin former Bluefielder will be unveiled this afternoon at 2 o'clock at Monte Vista Park cemetery with an open invitation to the public.
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K. 8. Slifkin
Ike Slifkin
Christmas carol singing at Mercer Funeral Home outdoor scene
Mothers of Harry Schon will sing Christmas carols at W A Bostian's outdoor Nativity scene on Bland Street at 7 30 this evening. A Trinity Methodist church choir will sing at the same time tomorrow evening.
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Harry Schon
W. A. Bostian
Mercer Funeral Home
Bland Street
Trinity Methodist Church
Four Local Men Held on Untaxpaid Liquor Charges
Four Bluefield colored men George Mitchell Jack Harn Charlies Ross and Dexter Stokes were arraigned before U S Commissioner Thomas H Scott on charges of possession of untaxpaid liquor. Each held on $2000 bond after arrests Thursday night. Officers Jess Gilpin Roy Humphries and Cecil Weddell reported fifteen gallons of liquor in their possession.
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Bluefield
George Mitchell
Jack Harn
Charlies Ross
Dexter Stokes
U. S
Thomas H. Scott
Jess Gilpin
Roy Humphries
Cecil Weddell
Wilcoe Methodist church set for annual Christmas program
Wilcoe West Virginia December 21 The Wilcoe Methodist church school will present its annual Christmas program on Sunday Santa will attend for the children All classes will participate and the public is invited to attend.
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Wilecoe
W. Va
Wilcoe Methodist Church
Christmas Sunday Service with Special Music
A Sunday night worship service begins at 7 30 with a Christmas message from the pastor. The church will feature special music and be decorated in white. The public is invited.
Christmas Tea by First and Second Grades at Local School
Mrs Jessie Snead led a Christmas tea for first and second graders last Saturday from 2 to 4 pm. The room featured a tree with garlands Santas and stockings made by children. Guests received Calendar Santa keepsakes and the event included a brief exhibit and social hour with attendees noted.
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Jessie Snead
Norma Lee Kailing
Wilcoe grade school presents Christmas program
The Wilcoe grade school presented its annual Christmas program featuring a playlet titled toy shop and songs. After the program the Better service club brought Santa in and each attendee received a box of candy.
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Wilcoe
Clu
Social Roundup Indicates Local Visits and Holiday Plans
Miss Ruby Louise Arnold returned Wednesday to Mountain City Tennessee after weeks visiting cousin Juanita Eades and Edna Johnson of Lowe. Rev R V McGuire family shopped in Bluefield last Saturday while others also visited Bluefield or Mountain City. Annie Grubb Wesley Bible class to hold Christmas party December 23 at Mrs P H Shelton home with Mrs B B Brammer hosting jointly.
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H. L. Laughter
Southmeen
W. SS
Rev. R. McGuire
Mesmades
R. V. McGuire
P. J
W. C. Banner
T. J. Kelly
C. R. Blanchard
Ruby Louise Arnold
Mountain City
Tenn
Juanita Eades
Edna Johnson
Lowe
Meme
L. H. Willis
Iilis
Jack Areal
Milton Arno
Hermie
Bluefield
Mesdames
W. A. W Peak Co
H. F. Brooks Ennet Yne
Varelian
Frank Johnson
Narrows
H. Morefield
Annie Grubb Wesley
P. H. Shelton
B. B. Brammer
L. L. Nash
Betty
Bombs interrupt Christmas party in London and Liverpool
The city faced devastating raids as a large bomb shattered a Christmas gathering, killing and wounding many. Firemen battled wreckage while survivors gathered in the cold, with toys and a Santa figure left amid the debris.
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Santa Claus
London
Liverpool
Merseyside
Berlin
English Channel
Irish Sea
Berlin Bomb Raid Damages Cathedral and City Plans
Berlin reports two overnight bombing runs by British forces strike central city targets including the Dom plus industrial and public safety sites. Sixteen or seventeen killed and numerous injured as a Berlin cathedral sustains 1.5 million mark damage. authorities say bombs fell mainly in the east with non military targets.
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Berlin
Sin
Dom
Reich
Pires
High Command
Imperial Palace
Church
London
Ministry of Information
Ruhr
English Channel
Potsdam
Vinson Urges Full Aid to Britain in War Effort
Georgia congressman Carl Vinson urged the United States to go the full limit in supplying money credit munitions and war materiel to Great Britain. He said the war must be won by England and that if England fights we should furnish materials. He favored any admin bill for further help and noted naval build programs are four to six months ahead of schedule.
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Macon
United States
Great Britain
Carl Vinson
England
Vinson
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Texas Aggie Ace Prefers Blocking Over Running
Texas A&M star Jim Thomason, famed for overpowering blocks, vows to stay in front of backs like John Kimbrough as the Aggies head to the Cotton Bowl against scorcham on New Year’s Day. He calls himself the essential shield and a key to the offense.
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Tex
Dee
Percheron
Texas Aggies
Jim Thomason
Aggies
Jim ‘Thomason
Nat
Scorcham
Jarrin
John Kimosonga
Aggie
Jim
John Kimbrough
Record Christmas buying surge fueled by defense payrolls
Nationwide survey shows best Christmas trade since 1929 as defense stimulated pay boosts raise retail purchases. Secretary Jesse H. Jones says 1940 holiday sales may shadow prior records with 2,300,000 new non farm payrolls since February and robust factory activity anticipated into months ahead.
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Defense
Jesse H. Jones
U. S
Pope Calls for Prayers for War Sufferers at Christmas
Pope Pius XII urged Catholics worldwide to pray for war suffers especially children and to aid them with charity. He thanked Americans for supporting the church and urged continuous prayer and action to ease pain without discrimination.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Cardinal Magilone
Margo G Wins Waterford Handicap at Charles Town
Margo G a six year old mare owned by hopeful stock farm captured the Waterford handicap by one length in front of 8000. Asterisk finished second and Martha's Queen third as all top three were longshots. Margo G paid 24.60 12.80 7.40 with Asterisk 18.20 9.40 and Martha's Queen 11.40. High Budwalder was disqualified in the opener with ten day suspension for the rider. Final daily double paid 427.40 combining Anya and Davidor.
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Charlies Town
W. Va
Margo G
Hopeful Stock Farm
Hamilton, Jr
Asterisk
A. R. Cremen
Merths
Queen
Martha's Queen
Jean C
Somali
R. Conley
William Elder
High Bud
W. Dufford
High Budwaller
Awaller
C. Priedman
Arthur Hull Coat
Anya
Pun Loving Prisoner Names Christmas Play at Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus reports that an inmate at the Ohio Penitentiary has chosen the title Stars in Stripes of 1940 for the annual Christmas show. The program promises a colossal collection of scintillating songs gags dances and music performed by one hundred men.
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Columbus
Ohio Penitentiary
Town Classifieds Highlight Sales and Events
Roanoke piano tuning service lists monthly visit, printing shop offers mimeograph supplies at low prices, Red Cross Shoes ad from Betty Lee Shop in Bluefield promotes Christmas gifts. Community notices include turkey match at White Kitchen, Bradley’s department store sale with coats dresses and fur items, Florida cruise wear sale and numerous reduced prices on apparel and coats.
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Red Cross
Betty Lee Shoe and Shop
Bluefield
W. Va
Charles Town Jockey Wins In Miami Meet
Walter Lee Taylor, a Charles Town WV rider, went to Tropical Park Miami for a shot at yearly jockey honors and rode one winner yesterday and three others.
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Miami
Pla
Walter Lee Taylor
Tropical Park
Charles Town
W. Va
Taylor closes in on rival with strong day at track
Taylor extended his year total to 274 wins, six behind Earl Dew, after a sweeping performance led by Clyde Tolson in the $2,000 Miami Handicap, ridden by E. K. Bryson's yard. Dew trailed in fourth in the seven horse field as Talent posted a 340.90 payoff and Dew finished twelfth aboard Pari-Ernest. Bell Tower, a favorite ridden by Taylor, nosed out the wire for victory at 4.70 to stake his late-day surge.
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Earl Dew
Taylor
Dew
California
Miami
E. K. Bryson
Clyde Tolson
Bell Tower
Wing Wing
Thousands of U S Soldiers Begin Christmas Home Leave
Camp Shelby Mississippi and other training centers report large holiday furloughs as more than ten thousand soldiers plan return home for Christmas. Many will not be required to rejoin until January 2, 194? with box lunches provided for those staying.
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Camp Shelby
Miss
Uncle Sam
Forts Jackson
McClellan
Bragg
Benning
Beauregard
Shelby
Ohio
Fort Bragg
Fayetteville
N. C
Wisconsin
Michigan
Camp Beauregard
Louisiana
Fort McClellan
Alabama
Col
R. H. Kelly
Camp Blanding
Florida
Fort Benning
Fort Jackson
D. C
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William P. Gibson
Defense Hgh Command
Apecia
Ruseo
Bland St
Veterans’ Hospital
Robert J. Dunning
Rev
Doyle
Ralph J. Beasley
Sen
John Henry D’albiac
RAF
Voiture
Jamison
Church Service
Britain
Texas Aggie Ace
Associated Press
Bland S&t
Bluefield, W. VA
Harry Haffen
Roanoke
Brand Road
Poanoke
Telephone
Telegraph Commercial Printing Co
American le
Drums& Bugle Corps
Mademoiselle's
Mademoiselle’s
White Kitchen
R. C. Ruble
Bradley's
JU. S
WHITE
Montdale
ESSO
Walker’s Service
Tazewell, VA
Houston
Boice
Pocahontas, VA
O’dells
Virginia Tavern
Peterstown
Williams Wayside
Bell’s
Glenn Lynn
Keister
Old Fort Inn
Pisqah, Virginia
B. F. Lynch Amonate, VA
Browns
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