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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1944
Page
2
An official of the Tri-City Traction company praised the interurban system for thirty-five years of service and thanked patrons for patience during a recent blizzard. He noted buses ran between the two cities despite weather and planned further improvements to serve the public in future storms.
Four 17 year old youths from the Bluefield area traveled to Huntington yesterday for the final physical examination for U S Navy enlistment. The group includes C H Coleman and William D Pendleton of Bluefield Raymond E Baumerardner of Bluefield and Hunter K Evans of McComas.
An article explains how postwar recovery can be aided by converting wartime iron and steel scrap into new steel and castings. It details scrap sources, industry capacity, and the role of scrap dealers in preserving mineral reserves while offering employment and economic continuity as the nation pivots from war to peace.
Public safety notice warns that leaving a Christmas tree indoors too long after the holiday raises fire risk. It urges disposal within two to three days, advises against cotton-wool decorations and use of candles, and stresses safe lighting with cool, properly maintained electric cords.
A reader recalls easy signature loans from American Loan in Bluefield West Virginia. The lender offers quick cash with minimal red tape and provides prepaid envelopes for monthly payments. Extensions may be granted for months due to sickness loss or unemployment. The staff are friendly and helpful, encouraging responsible borrowing for legitimate needs.
A civic notice urges caution during the holiday season emphasizing safety to prevent fires and injuries. It promotes insurance protection to avoid financial ruin and invites readers to contact Citizens Underwriters for coverage.
Philip R. Waugh son of Mrs. Harry M. Waugh of West Virginia, based at an English air command, has been promoted from staff sergeant to full technical sergeant. He served in the Sicily invasion, D-Day in France, and operations in Holland. The United States sustains losses as fields are washed out.
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