Red Cross War Fund Grows Amid Holiday Contributions
The Red Cross War Fund collected varied donations from Coca Cola Company to individuals, with amounts such as 6.60 and 5.00 listed. The list includes names like M. M. Woodward, J. H. , R. P. Gammage, and D. x eve, showing broad support during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sroweedy
Coca-Cola Co
Williams
M. M. Woodward
J. H. Er
Ile Dane
Alonzo McCue
Ees
Eee Ane Hardware Co
Euduete
Tire Rationing Continues Amid War Supply Shortage
The article explains continued tire rationing with prohibitions on new tires for most vehicles except essential industrial, mining, and construction equipment. Inspectors will assess tire safety on vehicles including newspapers delivery and consumer transport. Officials warn civilian tire availability will be very limited as crude rubber imports from the Pacific are cut off.
London Faces Shortages Across Goods After Malayan Rubber Loss
London reports widespread shortages due to the Japanese invasion cutting Malayan rubber supplies. The ministry lists affected articles from corsets to golf tees and garden hose as supply chains tighten.
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London
Pownall Assumes Far East Command Role
An official note states that Pownall has been named to the Far East command, with a mention that he was selected as vice-chief of imperial general staff. The terse release confirms the leadership change without additional details.
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Pownall
Far East Command
Imperial General Staff
Notable West Virginia sports figure and physician dies
Mingo county businessman Meynard and Beverly Maynard, a Williamson sports figure, are mourned in early 20th century obituaries. Meynard, longtime local leader, suffered injuries in an auto crash two years ago. Dr Wilber H. Hale, 39, of Narrows Virginia, dies after double pneumonia in Lexington hospital. He trained at Medical College of Virginia and held medical posts in Roanoke and Baltimore. Funeral services for Hale set for Narrows First Methodist Church with interment at Fairview Cemetery.
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West Virginia
Williamson Couts
Maynard
Williamson
Marshall
Wilber H. Hale
Narrows
Lexington, Hospital
Hale
Narrows High School
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond
French Hospital
New Jasey
Lewis-Gale Hospital
Roanoke
John Hoskins
A Mac Pizer
Misses Johnston
Fae Ritenhour
Nina Johnston
Messrs
J. L. Dillon
BE. B. McGinney
Knight Thigpen
Chariton
EB. H. W. Wheeler
HW. B . Oe
Mee Kissler
A. L . Clarenge
Mrs F T Witten funeral held at Tazewell Christian
Funeral services for Mrs F P T Witten were at Tasewell Christian church with pastor and ministers present. Interment followed in Jefferson Cemetery. Surviving are two children, a sister and a brother, noting Witten’s lineage and earlier roles as editor and postmaster.
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F. T. Witten
FP. T. Witten
Tasewell Christian Church
Jefferson
Witten
Cory Pew
Ureday Morning Eich Hospital
Lucy Straiey
Gilescom
Thomas Witten
ABE MILITARY
Kiangsu Anhwei and provinces were cited as a smokescreen to mask troop withdrawals or a grand stand by Japan on the mountainous border of Oe. The note continues a discussion from page one about war movements and strategic feints in the region.
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Kiangsu
Anhwei
Pentecostal Holiness Wayne Street Church Services
C J Peyton pastor Sunday school 10 am R B Bailey superintendent classes for all ages Rev Albert H McGhee of Radi to preach at 11 am in pastor absence with a sermon and playlet the guiding otee to begin at 7 30 pm in charge of Mrs Harvey Mid week prayer service Wednesday
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Wayne Street
C. J. Peyton
R. BE. Bailey
Albert H. McGhee
Radi
Harvey
Bluefield Man Drinks Poison Inmate Suicide Case
Robert Shanks an 88 year old prisoner at a county jail in Salisbury Maryland drank an alcoholic poison that killed fellow inmate Bert Disharoon on Christmas night. Deputy examiner Rademaker said Shanks drank a disinfectant after pouring some on the floor while cleaning outer cells. Shanks’s vision was impaired and he survived the incident as authorities investigated the jail death.
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Robert Shanks
Salisbury
Bluefield
Tello i
Fel Re Rademaker
Wicomico County
Inv Veorgerien
Shanks
Bert Disharoon
Pieninsula Gener
Baliabure
Rademaker
Beoet
Eliff Marvin
Tank Battle Delays Japanese Advance Near Legaspi
General MacArthur reports heavy tank fighting on the front near Manila Bay with both sides suffering casualties. The U S Asiatic Fleet claims success on Christmas Day, while patrols saw no enemy troops in Manila Bay reported.
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Legaspi
MacArthur
Lamoa Bay
Manila
Washington
War Department
Ling¥
Atimonan
Navy Department
Manila Bay
Roc
Bay Area
Fragmentary World War II Dispatches From A Remote Front
An austere war fragment describes a native along with a head man and a Belgian priest amid unrest. A warning to be cautious is voiced as men hide and the wind howls while no planes appear above, leaving events tense and unresolved.
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Lee
Journey to Manila Amid Wartime Dangers
A trekking party travels through peril from a mountain brink to a river, crosses to a lowland, and catches a cart before an explosion. They board a train toward Manila as bombers circle overhead and an anti-aircraft duel erupts, leaving 21 dead or wounded in the night assault.
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Manila
Lee
Army recruitment office opens for enlistment drive
Holiday lull ends as Bluefield Virginia volunteers sign up at the Icel army recruiting office. The office, in the Bradmann building at 620 Bland Street, Bluefield, operates 1 to 5 p m with examinations and written consent required from local boards before enlistment. Last night several men departed for Fort as volunteers and others 21 to 35 must be registered and obtain permission before enlistment.
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Icel Army
Senve Thom
Crockett J. Najar
Princeton
Samuel FP
George W. Lor
Bluefield
Fort
Marvin Lambert
Hill Street
This City
John E. Buchanan
Ralph H
Stevant Dean
Bradmann
Bland Street
W. Va
Russians Smash Through Front Lines In Recent Fighting
Russian forces shattered defensive positions and advanced, with heavy casualties reported as German units suffered losses. The clash left the area briefly occupied by advancing troops amid ongoing combat operations.
Thanksgiving Day Bill Signed By Roosevelt
Washington action declares Thanksgiving Day the fourth Thursday of November as law after President Roosevelt signs the bill. The measure establishes a fixed date for nationwide observance this year and beyond.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Churchill warns of total war and resolve in 1941 words
The speech critiques Japan and Germany, urges perseverance, and foresees tougher conflict ahead. Churchill defends allied aid to the United States, praises war mobilization, and questions how the world would have fared if Axis powers moved in concert.
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Churchill
City and Coalfield Items Pre Inventory Sale and Bargains
Begins Monday with Mafty bargains storewide including half price on Goats Suits and dresses. Fretwell's offers piano services while readers can write to Box 2455 Retpana. Telegraph Printing advertises printing and engraving and Mimeograph Paper.
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Fretwell’s
Lense
Virgin Hotel
Virginia Side Personals Holiday Visits Fill Local Homes
Kemp Crockett Jr and Mrs Thomas Bennett host relatives during Christmas. Robert Bailey returns from Annapolis to celebrate with family. Dr and Mrs Harwood Janes bring their young daughter from the valley. William Graves and a Bristol couple visit their parents, Mr and Mrs W K Embrey Court. Mrs Harold Kurtz and family from Pa visit Kurtz parents. Mrs Kurtz formerly Miss Louise Tunnell.
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Kemp Crockett, Jr
Thomas Bennett
Bristol
W. K. Se
Farley 16 Urged New Labor Board in Coal Dispute
Farley 16 urged reducing the three CIO representatives in protest over the board’s refusal to pass on the union shop issue in the captive coal dispute. They want a new mediation board free of recent labor negotiation involvement and any pro or anti labor stances, avoiding William H. Davis and other former board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
William H. Davis
Mediation Board
Dr. Jacob Schwinn of Wheeling Dies
Dr. Jacob Schwinn a Swiss farm boy who studied medicine in Europe and the United States died today after a long career. He retired in 1937 as Wheeling’s physician who began practice in Chicago and Des Moines before settling in Wheeling in 1884.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Jacob Schwinn
Schwinn
Iich
Wurzburg
Zurich
Berne
Ship Gregory Ackermann
United States
Chicago
Des Moines
Iowa
Sch of
Officers Nab Mud Fork Moonshine Still and Operator
In Tazewell county on Mud Fork two miles from loot, Officers A E Matheny W G Patton and Kelly Harvey captured a moonshine still outfit and operator Stanley Harris a colored man with heart disease recently released from prison for moonshining. The still held 240 L mash and was found full as the operators attempted escape when officers approached. Harris could not flee due to limited wind. The report notes the item related to a Christmas pet sale fragment.
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A. E
Matheny
W. G Patton
Kelly Harvey
Mammoth
Mud Fork
Tazewell County
Stanley Harris
Harris
Virginia Sidelines Family Holiday Card From Florida
Virginia sidelong notes describe son Jimmy visiting Florida for the holidays. The postcard features a large oak at Stowe Lodge and mentions Mrs. Dickenson a teacher at the Wraham School. They spent Christmas Day in Tampa.
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Jimmy
Florida
Stowe Lodge
Dickenson
Wraham School
Tampa
Sparrow Feathers Hint at Warmer Weather in Bluefield
With the temperature above fifty in Bluefield on Friday a sparrow was seen holding a feather in its beak suggesting thoughts of springtime.
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Bluefield
Christmas Tie From Stowers Choir Gift Sparks Debate
The Stowers choir gave the wearer a Christmas tie as a gift. Some people insist there is no Santa Claus, sparking a lively debate among readers.
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Stowers Choir
Santa Claus
End of Virginia hunting season nears in Southwest Virginia
The report notes hunting ends soon with a final date of March 31 for southwest Virginia species including pheasants quail and rabbits. It also mentions a Miss Ernest Dud of Matoaka seeking a pet dog preferably white-haired suitable for indoor cold weather conditions.
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Virginia
Ernest Dud
Matoaka
Dudley
Christ
Toll in Virginia Hits 1087 For 1941 By Tuesday
Records show Virginia automobile tolls reaching 1,087 through Tuesday in 1941. Officials warned of potential risks to 1,000 lives as state transportation efforts continued.
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Virginai
Virginia
Crockett Party Heads to Miami for Bowl Game
Mr and Mrs David Crockett join Miss Bekhia Looney and Mrs Rose Creetass Hatcher leaving Bluefield for Miami to attend a Bowl football game. The journey includes Mrs Crockett’s daughter and other travelers from Grundy.
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David Crockett
Bekhia Looney
Rose Creetass Hatcher
Bluefield, Coong
Miami
Loon
Crockett
Grundy
Virginia Side Churches Hold New Year Union Service
Pocahontas Virginia side churches plan a New Year’s Day union service at the Baptist church inviting all. Christ Church and St Paul’s Mission Chapel list Sunday school times and superintendents with Bible class led by Rev BE Hughes, highlighting a day of communal prayer and loyalty.
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Christ Church
ST. Paul’s Mission Chapel
Henry Goosby
BE. W. Hughes
Springville Christian Church Evening Service
The Springville Christian church holds Sunday evening services at 7 30 led by Pastor the Rev Charles Sublett with a sermon.
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Springville
Charles Sublett
Graham Presbyterian Ham Pres at 7 30
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Graham Presbyterian event time 7 30 and attendees including a Jones with Sunday references. Details incomplete. core fact is a social or church gathering set for evening. No clear location or agenda provided.
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Graham Presbyterian Ham
Tor
Jones
Graham Christian Church Morning and Evening Services
Graham Christian Church holds Bible school at 9 45 a m with W K Batley as assistant. Morning worship at 11 follows union and section with the sermon on Pull Kin. Evening service at 7 30 features prayer, fellowship, and a volunteer choir practice after.
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Graham Christian
Bible School
W. K. Batley
Sistant
Tuvener
Chris
Bounty
Volunteers To Be Sent To Centers In West Virginia
West Virginia draft volunteers will be sent to reception centers to speed up induction. A government official said the plan removes delays and applies to men drafted next month. The Fifth Corps area HQ in Columbus directed earlier draft calls to begin two weeks sooner, but volunteers are preferred.
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Charleston
W. Va
Dee
West Vir
C Biorce
Charleton C
Fifth Corps
Army
Columbus
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Bluefield Sanitarium
Mercer Funeral Home
Eli Neece Bluefield
Ida Hull
Ond Lou Hull
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ABE
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Maryland
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Jane Islands
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China
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Telegraph Commercial Printing Company
Crintina Co
Biand St
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Glaintiff
H. . B. Kitts
J.P
Beever Pond District
VA. News
Red Cross Drive
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Mercury
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