Federal Court Chooses Jurors for January Term
Citizens named to serve on grand and petit juries for the January term of the U S district court in the Southern District of West Virginia were drawn. Grand jurors report January 16 1949 at 2 PM. Petit jurors report January 22 1948 at 9 AM.
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United States District Court
West Virginia
Bluefield
L. C. Northfork
Lyall Austin
E. Bahr Prosperity
R. &. Taylor
Price
George Wadworth
J. Watson Whyte
Walter Carper
Grand
W. BE. Cash
Beckley
Jefferson Street
B. Lovett
Welch
W. J. Massie
Burg
Charley Maynor
E. Maynor
Harper
Archie Mc. Basin
J. Kinney
K. Meadows
Kimball
Britain orders new manpower director amid draft policy debate
A British military spokesman described the move as a matter of considered government policy. A new director of manpower, H. C., was appointed to lead the civilian task, with details on new call ups and draft rules yet to be clarified. Officials offered no figures on current army strength or age-limit changes.
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Evenight
Britain
H. C
Ince
Ministry of Labor
Sedeat National Service
Shipyard Workers Volunteer To Work Christmas Day
More than 500 Brunswick shipyard workers volunteered to work Christmas Day as a gift to overseas troops. The move follows earlier ship launches and yard activity planned by the U S Maritime Commission region in Philadelphia. A local fireman Cox from Georgia, who died in 1942 when the USS David H. was sunk, is mentioned in the context of the yard's wartime history.
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Brunswick
Ick
Gevent Merchant P
U. S
Philadelphia
Yar
Will
Cox
Vara Ga
David H
Pfc George Beller Killed In Germany
Pfc George Thomas Beller 20 was killed in Germany while overseas with the infantry. He is survived by his wife Miss Beatrice Mont of Grundy and eight relatives including parents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beller and Sgt J D Beller who served in France. Beller had been stationed at Jane Butner North Carolina and Fort George G. Meade Maryland. He had spent the past six years overseas with the unit.
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George Thomas Beller
Germany
Beatrice Mont
Grundy
J. D. Beller
Sgt
J.D. Beller
France
Beller
Jane Butner
N. C
Brage, N. C
George G. . Md
Cpl W H Childress Reported Missing in France
Cpl W H Childress is missing in Lae France since the 3rd. His wife resides at Ords Creek. He is the son of BE SOE Me and Ba Childre 01.
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Cpl
W. H. Childress
Lae
France
Ords Creek
Warry A. Childress
Ba Childre
J Vernon Johnson Dies After Heart Stroke While Preparing Dinner
J Vernon Johnson retired businessman dies this afternoon after a heart stroke at home while preparing a turkey dinner. He previously led Taenwell Electric Light and Power and associated firms including the Taezewell Street Railway company. Survived by wife Rachel, stepchildren, and siblings in Virginia, Kentucky, Texas, and Ohio. Funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Vernon Johnson
Ian
Ae Eee
Taineson
Agger Ened
Ath Taze- Sear Electric Light Power
Tazewell Street Railway Company
Meena
Appalachian Saawer Company
Services for Garland Effier Held at Grundy Church
The service for 18 year old Garland Effier son of Mr and Mrs Henry Effier of Grundy Virginia who died Thursday afternoon in an accidental hunting incident near Grundy will be conducted at 2 oclock this afternoon at the Grundy Christian church with Rev Clarence Greenleaf officiating Burial will follow at Grundy cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Effier
Henry Effier
Grundy
Grundy Christian Church
Clarence Greenleaf
Grundy Cemetery
Funeral rites for Betty Lou Blalock held at Hundley home
Funeral services for Betty Lou Blalock three-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard Blalock were held at 1 30 Sunday afternoon at the Hundley home conducted by Rev E T Music pastor of the Church of God at O'Toole. Burial followed in Woodlawn with survivors including both parents and grandparents. William C Hylton 63 of Kegley died at his daughter Rissie Lafferty's home in Dott W Va after a month long heart ailment. He leaves a wife and children Stella Parker Lewis Moore Rissie Lafferty George Lafferty Rader Hylton and siblings Wattie Hylton Walter Hylton Mrs Taylor Lawson and Mrs Bee a Bickner. Panera services will be Sunday at 2 at the Kegley Methodist church with burial in Thompson cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lou Blalock
Willard Blalock
Jerkin Jones
W. M. Hundley
Hundley
E. T. Music
Church of God
O'Toole
Woodlawn Cemetery
William C Hylton
Kegley
Mercer County
Rissie Lafferty
Dott
W. Va
Mr. Hinton
Stella Parker
Beckley
Oa Lewis Moore
Pocahont
George Lafferty
Rader Hylton
Wattie Hylton
Matoaka
Walter Hylton
Lashmeet
Taylor Lawson
Rock
Bee A Bickner
Rockford
Kegley Methodist Eo
Hyston
Z P. FO
Thompson Cemete
Missing in Action: Pfc Lawrence A Fink Listed
Pfc Lawrence A Fink, son of L A Fink of Princeton, reported missing in Germany after serving since 1940. He served in Iceland two years, was wounded on D Day in France and earned the Purple Heart, returning to duty three months ago. His brother Buford Pink is in the merchant marine. Lawrence and Boots attended Princeton high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence A. Fink
L. A. Fink
Princeton
Germany
Fink
Army
Iceland
France
Buford (Botts) Pink
Merchant Marine
Fir
Lawrence
Boots
Princeton High School
Cold Wave Delays and Snowbound Roads Across States
A winter storm leaves three inches of snow and subzero readings from Louisville to the Great Lakes. Chicago reports 2 below, while Morgantown and Charleston endure freezing lows. Roads remain hazardous but open with limited traffic and chains advised on cindered routes.
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Louisville
Great Lakes
Illinois
Indiana
Chicago
Upstate
Charleston
W. Va
Panandie
Valley Grove
Wheeling
Morgantown
Mercury
McMechen Dam
Fairmont
State Road Commission
Elkins
SRC
Harmon
Davis
Panene
Richwood
Mill Point
Ward and Mahan See Actions in Pacific Battles
The Ward commanded by Cmdr. Ernest G. Campbell joined about 125 sailors in the Solomons near New Guinea and took part in landings at Biak and operations around Morata and Leyte. The Mahan, under Campbell’s contemporaries, bombarded Finsch Hafen and fought enemy aircraft in New Guinea, New Britain, and the Admiralty areas before escort duty in the Philippines.
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Ward
Solomons
New Guinea
Biak
Philippine
Morata
Leyte
Cmdr
Ernest G. Campbell
Portland
Oregon
Chevy Chase
Russians Push Across Sector South of Pulek and Fulek
Journal bulletin reports Russian forces seized ten localities in the lower sector east of the Pulek rail junction and near Disznod. They captured 1,755 prisoners and destroyed 101 German tanks and 68 aircraft on Thursday, with action noted near the Slovak-Hungarian border.
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Pulek
Losone
Hungary
Fulek
Petervasara
Kisterenye
Disznod
Huna
Pest
Moscow
Auto Stolen From Bluefield Cab Stand
Police report a 1936 DeSoto sedan stolen from the Bluefield Cab Company stand on Scott Street yesterday. The blue car with unknown license number was noticed missing by Robert Shatley of Cherry Street.
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DeSoto
Bluefield Cab Company
Scott Street
Police Department
Robert Shatley
Cherry Street
Allies push north as Elas prisoners evacuated in Greece
Leftists regroup to the north and northwest while British Sherman tanks advance in Mt Likabett foothills and Beaufighters bomb a prison. Three thousand Elas prisoners were sent by sea to an undisclosed destination, with another 1,000 under guard in Greece. The Red Cross notes evacuees of British prisoners. Civilians in British zones receive over 100000 meals. Government recruits militia in Piraeus aiming for 2000 enlistments.
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Mt. Likabett
Elas
Averoff
Greece
International Red Cross
Piraeus
Local Colored Woman Found Dead In Room
Mrs. Tillmon R. Addison about 50, found in her room at 208 Lawson street. Officials concluded natural death from heart attack followed by exposure, about two days prior. Survived by a cousin Mrs. Dee Pauling and a daughter in Wa men e bod removed to Bluefield. funeral arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillmon R. Addison
Lawson Street
City
J. A. Douglas Bailey
Earl Bailey
A. Brown
Dee Pauling
Williams Street
Wamene
Bod
Bluefield
Mother Travels In Iron Long To Visit Her Two Children
Mrs. Frederick W. Russe Jr a 31 year old navy lieutenant commander wife travels in an ironny and special railroad car to visit her two children in St Louis Christmas trip. A Chicago infantile paralysis victim Frederick W Smith Jr was transported to Baltimore Ohio National Limited train leaving at 6 40 p m yesterday.
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Washington
Frederick W. Russe, Jr
Navy
St. Louis
Frederick W. Smith, Jr
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
National Limited
Advancing German Push Near Aachen Reports Ebbing
War dispatches describe German forces pressing toward Arien ted and moving 13 miles from a western position while Allied observers report a 40 mile sector slowdown. The Monschau area near Aachen saw furious fighting as mud and debris hindered operations.
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Tar
Ariented
Monschau
Aachen
German broadcast flags fierce fighting as Rundstedt slows Patton drive
A Berlin radio report says German forces slowed but did not halt the American advance under Patton as fighting rages on both flanks. It claims St Vith is captured and notes Eisenhower had to shift divisions from Saar and Ruhr efforts to counter the Allied push.
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Esman
Patton
Karl von Rundstedt
Amer
Fron
Astiern
Berlin
St. Vith
Eisenhower
Saar
Ruhr
Dillingen
Ensdorf
Roosevelt declines to discuss row with Hannegan
Washington December 22 Democratic National Chairman Robert E Hannegan denied a Chicago Sun report of discord with President Roosevelt at Warm Springs Georgia during the presidents vacation The White House said Roosevelt would not comment on such stories and Hannegan issued a statement calling the report patently untrue The piece claimed Hannegan visited to discuss his political future and a postmaster general appointment after the fourth term campaign
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Washington
Robert E. Hannegan
Roosevelt
Ares
Chicago Sun
Democratic National” Committee
Hannegan
Arm Springs
Frank C. Walker
Gan
Warm Springs
Safety Measures Said Not Taken By Swords Creek Mine
Federal inspector J L Gilley says Kennedy mine of Swords Creek Mining Corp failed to follow recommendations for timbering ventilation and ignition hazard elimination. He notes roof and coal falls caused over 43 percent of lost time accidents in Russell county mine last year and ten months. The mine employs 68 men and averages 250 tons daily.
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Washington
Kennedy
Swords Creek
J. L. Gilley
Gilley
Russell County
Gills
Virginia Plants Shell Production Pace Raised
Virginia war plants must boost output of 60 and 81 millimeter mortar rounds and 105 millimeter artillery ammunition to at least 65 percent of capacity over the next six months. Announcement came from Brig. Gen. Don E. Scott commanding Virginia district third service command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Eisenhower
MacArthur
Don E. Scott
Third Service Command
American Airlines completes first ore air shipment
American Airlines disclosed its first large ore shipment by air. The 1,120 pounds of bauxite traveled from Paracel Corp in Little Rock Arkansas to Penn State in State College Pennsylvania for a company. It marks a daily air relay service in this field.
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Memphis
American Airlines
Air Lit
Paracel Corporation
Little Rock
Ark
Penn State College
State College
One of Six Switch Brothers Killed in Action in France
Pfc. Steve Switch, 20, twin and son of Mrs. Mary Switch of Elbert, died in France on December 3 while serving in an infantry Ranger unit. A Gary high school athlete, he was born September 1924 and joined the service in 1943, arriving overseas that November. He is survived by several brothers in the armed forces, including Pfc. Harry Switch of the Marine Corps, stationed at Yorktown, Virginia, and others in service or employed locally.
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Steve Switch
Mary Switch
Elbert
France
Gary High School
Pfc
Switch
Paul Switch
Harry Switch
Marine Corps
Yorktown
Armas
John
Reynolds
Pee c. Wash
Land
Frank Perfin
Joseph T. Robinson
Ark
Lee
U. S. Coke
Stella Lambert
Maitland
Coalwood Soldier Charles Parsley Killed in Philippines
H E Parsley of Coalwood reports his brother Pvt Charles Parsley formerly of Coalwood was killed in action October 26 in the Philippines. He was the son of Mrs. Sarah Parsley and entered the army in 1941, training in California before overseas service in 1942. Parsley served on Oahu and then the Philippines.
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H. E. Parsley
Coalwood
Pvt
Charles Parsley
Philippines
Oe Lands
Parsley
Sarah Parsley
California
Oahu Island
Ex-Service Men Raise 371.56 for Army Drive
Ex-service men of Welch Davy and Superior collected 371.56 on the kettle fund drive with further sums received from Welch, Superior, and Davy. Act reports show 604 collected last Saturday when drive was led by Welch high school students and Junior Women's Club members take over duties today.
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Welch
Davy
Superior
Davy Act
Welch High School
Yes
Junior Woman's Club
OPA Supervisor Visits Welch on Official Tour
Conrad Berrick of Charleston district supervisor for the Office of Price Administration toured Welch yesterday to explain regulations to clerks at the Welch price and rent board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Berrick
Charleston
Office of Price Administration
Welch
Welch Price and Raiboard
Lengthy Cabinet Meeting Doubled the Time in Washington
President Roosevelt and his cabinet held an unusually long meeting today with no clear word on the German counter-offensive. Secretary of War Stimson lingered an hour after others left and declined to reveal full details, citing a separate matter for his lateness.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Stimson
Western Front
Virginia Expected Cold Christmas With Possible Snow
The Associated reports Virginians faced a cold Christmas with lows near zero in the northwest and around ten in the northeast and coast. Snow was possible on Christmas Eve or Day, with light flurries observed in Richmond and other cities. drivers were urged to use caution on slick roads as chains were advised in some western counties.
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Richmond
Paice
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Blue Ridge Mountains
Pulaski
Charlottesville
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Newport News
Danville
Skeleton Forces Operate State Department Offices
State department offices in Charleston West Virginia will run on skeleton crews during the Christmas holiday with most agencies closed Saturday through Monday. Governor Neely and his family plan a quiet Christmas at home with turkey and all trimmings as he prepares to move into the mansion for his term. Governor elect Clarence Meadows will occupy the mansion after January 15. The Neely family includes daughter Mrs. H S Pettit, son Sgt. Alfred N Neely stationed at Camp Campbell Tenn. and grandson Matt Neely.
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Charleston
W. Va
State Department
State House
Neely
Turkey
H. 8S. Pettit
Set
Alfred N. Neely
Camp Camoobe! Tenn
Matt Neely
Output of Passenger Car Tires to Be Out
Washington officials announce a sharp cut in passenger car tire production for the first quarter of 1945 to boost armed forces supply. James F. Clark of the War Production Board rubber bureau says about five million tires will be made, a roughly 1.6 reduction from existing levels, forcing A card holders to reuse casings for much of 1945.
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Washington
James F. Clark
War Production Board
Rubber Bureau
Clark
Schlossberg's Jewelry and Gifts Promotes Holiday Items
Schlossberg's at 530 Princeton avenue advertises Pearls Locks Diamond Rings and Bridal Sets with prices from $4.95 to $1,250 and up. The shop also highlights Veterans Home Loans from First Federal and Commerce Bank Building, plus travel trunks and other Christmas suggestions. Dial 7619 for Schlossberg's.
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Schlossberg
Veterans Home
First Federal se = and Loan association
Commerce Bank
Schlossberg’s
Schiossberg’s
Princeton Avenue
Dial
Tire production boost aids military use explain
The article notes conversion of tire production to military types to meet heavy demand from the armed forces. It projects expanded output with a quarterly rate of 350 000 tires for medium sized army trucks, aiming to reduce an existing deficit.
Roosevelt Comments On Public Progress And World Charter
The president emphasized that many efforts shaped public thinking and aided world progress even if ideals were not fully reached. He argued the Atlantic Charter is a milestone not a firm commandment and noted a general upward trend despite inevitable valleys in history. He declined clarity on Stalin Churchill talks and any US Russia foreign secretary meeting mention.
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Roosevelt
Stalin
Churchill
United States
Britain
Russia
Wallace
Mindoro and Mindanao air raids push toward final Japanese defeat
The report details Allied air strikes on Davao and Zamboanga as well as attacks on Balikpapan and Borneo. Liberator bombers hit refineries while fighters and bombers disrupted enemy convoys. Mindanao sees intensified air activity as Japanese resistance tightens in pockets near Palompon and Ormoc. A separate note from George Field describes a soldier requesting a seven day furlough extension to pursue love.
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Davao
Zamboanga
Balikpapan
Borneo
Gem Air Force
Banda Sea
Wee Wak
New Treland
Britain
Clark Anese
Palompon
Ormoc
10Th
24Th
An der
Mindoro
Mindoro Fields
Fridgy
Lawrenceville, DL
George Field
Here
Stolen Wheel and Tire Reported in Morrison Area
Police report a wheel and tire stolen Thursday night from a car stored on Morrison Garage at Princeton Avenue. The vehicle owner is identified as Mr. Chil Dress with an unknown address.
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Morrison
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield
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Cpl. W. H. Childress
J. Vernon Jones
Tazewell
W. T. Gillespie
C. D. Larimer
Taerwell Fuel and Ice Erat
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Maees
Rachel Bowen Thompson
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Robert Ll. Heltzel
C. E. Gesethon
Ie Johnson
Reba Johnson
Houston
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D. N. Johnson Jr
Garland Effler
William ©. Hylton
Akovo
Hatvan
Jae Eee
Kassa-Losone
Iron Long
Romney
Shell Production
Baby
Bert Brandt
Acme
NEA
Gestapo
Brandt
Paris
London
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Skeleton Forces
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