First National Bank of Narrows Holds Annual Stockholders Meet
The First National Bank of Narrows Virginia held its annual stockholders meeting with H Jim Woods presiding. A. E Shumate as president and P H Hale as vice president and cashier reported the year’s work and announced 1943 officer and director elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Narrows
H. Jim Woods
Pearisburg
A. E. Shumate
P. H. Hale
H. L. Phiegar
W. O. Coburn
T. S. Johnson
W. Donald Trout
C. William Brown
Dr. E. 8. Carr
C. J. French
C. S. Johnston
M. T. Lawrence
J. H. Phiegar
K. R. Shumate
Lundhgow
General MacArthur
U. S
Robert L. Wheeler
C. R. McGinley
E. H. Johnson
Lyle M. Smith
Pearlsburg
J. H. Donahoe
Peterstown
America
Harrell M. Russell
Harold Hale
Marjorie Coburn
Wheeler
Shumate
Jim Woods
Phiegar
Booker J. Tulliam
I. W. Chambers
Flier unit praise and escape stories amid New Guinea battles
The piece recalls surviving members of the 27th strafing Japanese forces along Owen Stanley trails in Salamaua Buna and Gasmata. It cites the absence of airplanes as a cause of losses and quotes a fiery preface urging strength. Escaped officers include Captain Julius B Summers of Somerville Tennessee with a distinguished flying cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Stanley
New Guinea
Salamaua
Buna
Gasmata
Tojo
Philippines
Julius B. Summers
Somerville
Tenn
Railway Clerks Schedule Meeting
The Brotherhood of Railway Steamship Clerks will meet at 8 o clock Monday night in the Odd Fellows Home on Roanoke street. All members are urged to be present as matters of importance will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Railway Steamship Clerks
Odd Fellows Home
Roanoke Street
Don Budge quits job at Florida school
Don Budge, world number one tennis player, resigns as physical training director at Embry-Riddle school of education in Florida. He plans to visit family before entering the armed forces, with his wife accompanying him to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Budge
Florida
Miami
Fla
Embry-Riddle School
Educa
Arning
Armed Services
Angeles
Iy Aes
Do Yourself a Favor at Jim My's Restaurant
A reader-friendly blurb promotes a tender sizzling charcoal-broiled steak at Jim My's Restaurant in Bluefield today, framing the meal as a recommended treat. The short note emphasizes flavor and dining value without additional details.
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Jimmy
Bluefield
Deaths and Rites for Robert L. Johnson
Robert L. Johnson of Beckley died Friday afternoon from injuries in an automobile collision near Beckley. Funeral services set for 2:30 PM at Bland Street Methodist Church with interment at Monte Vista cemetery. He leaves a wife two daughters and parents plus several siblings.
Funeral services for 12 year old Johnnie Honaker
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Cedar Bluff for Johnnie Honaker 12 son of Mr and Mrs Frank Honaker after a months long illness from a head injury after a fall. Rev Worlandorf assisted by Rev Barker Abshire and Mustard conducted the rites. Surviving are his parents two sisters Bettie and Nannie and brother Jimmie. Father works as shop foreman for Jewel Ridge Coal company. Pallbearers named Billie Smith Charlie Young Leonard Davis Ted Rose Robin Goodwin Rufus Dickenson.
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Johnnie Honaker
Frank Honaker
Cedar Bluff
Presbyterian Church
John A. Wormeldorf
Nelson Barker
Hershel Abshire
W. E. Mustard
Young Honaker
Bettie
Nannie
Jimmie
Honaker
Lena Goodwin
Jewel Ridge Coal Company
Billie Smith
Charlie Young
Leonard Davis
Ted Rose
Robin Goodwin
Rufus Dickenson
Funeral services for Mrs Matilda Crabtree 74
Funeral services for Mrs Matilda Crabtree 74 who died Friday at the home of her son Elbert Jarrett Boissevain Va will be conducted from the Baptist church there this afternoon at 2 o clock Rev R J Tyler and Rev Mr Leidig will officiate Burial will be in Pocahontas cemetery She is survived by daughters Mrs William Simms Mrs Floyd Elsweck Mrs Charles Goodman and Elbert Jarrett all of Boissevain and John Jarrett of Mayberry Friends who are to furnish cars for the funeral are asked to be at the home at 1 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Johnson
Beckley
Bluefield
Bland Street Methodist Church
J. M. Helm
Earl Grose
T. E. Peters
First Baptist Church
Hawkins Funeral Home
Monte Vista Cemetery
H. E. Biggs
Harold Witt
John Mora
B. A. Wilkinson
W. O. Cofer
C. W. Gentry
Harold Clench
J. G. Terry
C. E. Bradley
W. G. Carper
J. H. Hicks
G. L. Lowry
J. M. Dover
E. N. Sc
Johnson
Frank
Princeton Avenue
Insurance Company
Sandra Joyce
Judy Gale
Matilda Crabtree
Elbert Jarrett
Boissevain
Baptist
R. J. Tyler
Leidig
Pocahontas
William Simms
Floyd Elsweck
Charles Goodman
John Jarrett
Maybeury
Funeral services for William Bailey in Pocahontas Va
Funeral services for William Bailey 60 of Pocahontas Va will be held 2 30 pm at Pocahontas Baptist Church Rev R H Bowden and Rev H A Phillips officiate Interment Woodlawn Cemetery He died Friday born December 24 1882 near Pearisburg Giles County Va resident of Pocahontas for 50 years Employed by Pocahontas Bank of Painter and Plumber His wife Nannie Dillon Bailey died three years ago Survived by two nieces and three nephews Active pallbearers include K Robinette Pat Hendricks Z Wilburn A N Lively and George W Lith e e Flower members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Bill) Bailey
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Baptist Church
R. H. Bowden
H. A. Phillips
Woodlawn Cemetery
Bailey
Pearisburg
Giles County
Pocahontas Bank of
Nannie Dillon Bailey
Meek Har
K. Robinette
Pat Hendricks
Z. Wilburn
A. N. Lively
Bored Bernt
cGorge W. Lithe E Flower
Funeral service for Fred Hubbard in Montcalm community
Fred Hubbard of Montcalm died Thursday evening in Richmond. His funeral will be at his brother Howard L. Hubbard's home on Lorton's Lick Road this afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. R. J. Tyler of Boissevain officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery. Pallbearers and flower bearers will be chosen from friends. Mr. Hubbard was a member of Bramwell Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hubbard
Montcalm
Lorton
Mrs. Linkous of Alexandria to be laid to rest in Walnut Grove
The body of Mrs. R. W. Linkous of Alexandria Va formerly of Bluefield Va will arrive this morning and go to Hawkins chapel for a 4 o'clock service Interment will be in Walnut Grove cemetery She died Friday at 5 PM at her home in Alexandria She is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Frank Weaver of Alexandria and a son Chaplain J B Linkous Camp Gordon Ga
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Linkous
Alexandria
Bluefield
Hawkins Chapel
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Linkous
Huntington
Mrs J Wesley Thomas of Roanoke Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs J Wesley Thomas 97 of Roanoke Va formerly Bluefield resident died yesterday morning in Roanoke She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic church Funeral services set for Tuesday in Roanoke She is survived by her husband five sons Fred Roanoke Guy Lynch Ky Joe Winston Salem N C Roy and Pat Miami Fla her mother 97 year old Mrs Victoria Bock of Yards Va and siblings Miss Mary Bock Charles Bock Bluefield Mrs J H Pearson Bluefield Mrs R E Thomas and Mrs Luther Fink Roanoke and Ben Bock Blacksburg Va
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Thomas
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Roanoke
Fred
Guy
Lynch, Ky
Joe
Winston Salem
N. C
Roy
Pat
Miami
Fla
Victoria Bock
Yards
Mary Bock
Charles Bock
J. H. Pearson
South Mercer Street
R. E. Thomas
Luther Fink
Roanoke, Va
Ben Bock
Blacksburg, Va
Mediation Fails in Rail Labor Dispute as Panel Hinted
Chicago January 16 mediation of the railroad wage dispute collapsed with no accord. The national mediation board urged arbitration on wage raises and a 70 cent minimum, while unions and carriers differed over the closed shop, a first in rail labor history. Chairman Cook retained optimism for settlement by Roosevelt’s railway labor panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George A. Cook
National Mediation Board
Roosevelt
National Railroyad
Entites
Chamber notes demand rise for state products boosting sales tax
The chamber predicts higher gross sales tax income as demand grows for chemicals coal lumber and new glass and plastic plants. It warns of greater tax gains if coal operators push time and a half with higher ceiling prices. The group critiques Neely’s Beveridge plan as liberal as WV unemployment and workmen compensation acts and questions county care for indigent TB patients. It calls for treasury takeover of hospital patient costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely
West Virginia
Department of Public Assistance
Allied air activity in Libya accelerates as Axis moves loom
British reports indicate increasing allied air strikes in Libya while German forces in Tunisia are about 200 planes strong and another 700 aircraft are poised in Sicily Pantelleria and Sardinia ready for swift deployment.
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Libya
Tunisia
Sicily
Pantelleria
Sardinia
Allied gains in North Africa reported by French forces
Allied North Africa operations claim several important points seized 20 miles northwest of Kairouen with gains to the south and northeast of Jebel ousselat. French air units in sharp battles claim two Junkers 88 planes down, one of their own destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Kairouen
Jebel Ousselat
Daily Doings Of Area Men In U. S. Service
Clyde H Spessert officer in charge of the Kal United States army recruiting station visits Charleston on business. Charles Welda Rolen son of Mr and Mrs G W Rolen of Grundy Virginia now visiting Bluefield resident Mrs Vergie Sarver while on furlough from the United States navy and stationed at Norfolk transferred from Greenland. Lieut M W Smith surgeon at the Craig Field base hospital Selma Alabama arrived to spend a few days with his mother Mrs E N Warden. Donald N Warden promoted to sergeant in the United States army with the signal corps at Camp Crowder. Dennie B Gillespie boat swain's mate first class returned to his station with the United States naval shore patrol at Norfolk after a five day visit with his wife and daughter at the home of Mrs Peery E Blackwell Bluefield Princeton road.
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Clyde H. Spessert
Kal
United States Army
Charleston
Charles Welda Rolen
G. W. Rolen
Grundy
Bluefield
Vergie Sarver
Washington Street
United States Navy
Norfolk
Greenland
M. W. Smith
Donald N. Warden
E. N. Warden
Signal Corps
Camp Crowder
Dennie B. Gillespie
United State Naval Shore Patrol
Peery E. Blackwell
Princeton Road
Charlie Franklin Mcckoy
Thomas Street
Tazewell County
Portsmouth
Newport
R. I
Lowman McCoy
Navy
Brooklyn
N. Y
Billy Hurt
James B. Sappington
Thomas J. Cruise
Union Street
Sappington
Infantry School
Fort Benning
Georgia
Camp Croft
S. C
Grayson E. Shrader
Isaiah Welch Shrader
Cliffyard
Shrader
William F. Carroll
United States Coast Guard
G. M. Carrol
Little Island Station
Virginia Beach
Local Servicemen Visit Bluefield and Nearby Areas
Navy and army personnel from Bluefield and surrounding counties return home briefly before resuming duty. Charlie McKoy travels from Portsmouth to visit family in Virginia. Bernard Gibson and Charley Hager also return before deployments. Lt. Jackson and Lt. Sappington complete training and take new assignments, while James Frame, Freddie Frame, James Welch, Grayson Shrader, and Frank Thompson are noted in preflight, North Africa, and camp postings.
Local War on Polio Launches in Mercer County
In a 1943 drive the Mercer county committee leads a week of events from January 21 to 29 to combat infantile paralysis. A bridge party and two dances fund the campaign with 50 percent of proceeds returned locally and the rest to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. the effort aligns with President Roosevelt's national March of Dimes push and highlights past grants for research and the Kenny Method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
West Virginian Hotel
Elks Ballroom
Mercer County
W. E. McDougle
America
National Foundation For
Otis Bivens
National Foundation
Elizabeth Kenny
Kenny
Pilot Pierce vanishes after low fuel over West Virginia search
Wing Commander Hubert Stark says Pierce may have gone down in remote West Virginia mountains. CAP from four states mobilizes about 100 planes to aid the search. Webster county checks reported after a plane sighting near Jerryville. Possible forced landing in isolated area with poor communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hubert Stark
State
CAP
Pierce
West Virginia
Ohio
Stark
Webster County
S. 8
Fleck
Richwood
Jerryville
Military promotions and assignments in the U S Army and Navy
Staff Sergeant Thompson of Harman is mess sergeant and rifles sharpshooter. Vernie Beggs of McComas is promoted to technician fifth grade at Sheppard Field Texas. Conrad Cook, 18, from Matoaka trains as radioman at Northwestern University Evanston. Rufus Elkins of Bluefield promoted to sergeant at Fort Sheridan Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Gilbert Beggs
William Beggs
McComas
Detachment Medical Department
United States Army
Sheppard Field
Tex
Service Men’s Club hosts wartime area women helpers
A World War 1 veteran brought a five-gallon jar of pickles to the Service Men’s club, along with rolls and jelly. Flower shop deliveries and a visitor wounded in World War II at New Guinea were noted. Sixty-five service men were served. coordinators included Mrs. Calvin Gills, and co-chairs Mrs. G Lavender and Mrs. George Guchieneen Jr, with a long list of workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Men's Club
Dana Harris
Coles Flower Shop
Calvin Gills Ane
G. Lavender
George Guchieneen, Jr
Thurman Vass
J. B. Belcher
W. M. Currie
G. M. Matthews
L. B. Hylton
A. C. Luck
R. W. Robinson
Alice Sue Richards
Ruby Simmons
A. Lilly
L. R. Allison
Iss Etheral Black
Legislators debate tax cuts and government economy measures
Delegates and senators weigh Governor's tax program amid calls for repeal of income tax and streamlining staff. Supporters hail a calm, needs oriented address while opponents caution revenue losses. Bills on gross sales tax revision and income tax repeal loom as committees organize and war measures are prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
McKown
Wayne
Paull
Eddy
Monongalia
Hall
Boone
G. O. Young
R-Upshur
Neely
State Chamber of Commerce
Holtz
D Lewis
U. S
Lone Wolf
Torpedo Explosion Kills Soldier at Camp Forrest
Pvt. Ramond Gibson of Bethesda Maryland was killed when a torpedo exploded prematurely at the Second Army Ranger School Camp Forrest Tennessee. Reports say a reflective fuse caused the blast while Gibson served in a demonstration squad.
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Memphis
Ramond Gibson
Bethesda
Second Army Ranger School
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Second Ape
Gibson
Ocean Fresh Lobsters Bring Shore to Jimmy’s Menu
Jimmy's Restaurant highlights live lobsters delivered by fast express from shore to kitchen. The menu features the finest lobsters served daily in dozens of distinct preparations.
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Jimmy
Fast Express
Court opens Tuesday as U S court returns to Bluefield
Judge Ben Moore and party arrive from Charleston for the January term of the United States court for the Southern District of West Virginia. Proceedings begin Tuesday at 10 a m with Judge Moore presiding. Return day Monday will dispose of several cases. Earl Cavender and W H McGinnis expected. Grand jury to report indictments Tuesday and trials likely Wednesday. Moore to charge the grand jury Tuesday morning. Monday session opens at 10 a m.
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Ben Moore
Moore
Bluefield
Charleston
United States Court For
Southern District of West Virginia
Federal Court
Grand Jury
Court battle over Thomas attorney general tenure
The court pressured Wysong to resign as he argued Thomas, an army officer, is ineligible for attorney general. Thomas defeated Wysong in the Democratic primary and Salisbury in the general election. A 1943 bill would allow Thomas to name an acting official during absence, awaiting Neely's veto or potential override. Hawthorne Battle argued Thomas would not accept salary while on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
10Th Judicial Circuit
Thomas
Wysong
Samuel Biern
Huntington
D. L. Salisbury
Dunbar
House
Senate
Neely
Statehouse
Hawthorne Battle of
Charleston
Supreme Court
Local Boards Rule On Use Of A Cards
Bernard Sclove, chief attorney for the state OPA, says motorists should seek help from their local boards rather than the state office. He notes the state aims for uniform local administration and that individuals must explain to their board if a ration complaint arises. Local boards enforce the ban on using basic A cards for non essential driving and consider local transport conditions when granting exceptions. The state office remains an appeal point after a local board denies or revokes rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Bernard Sclove
Sclove
State
OPA
Scleve
Dine at Jimmy's Restaurant in Bluefield West Virginia
Travel to restaurant for food is not pleasure trip. Price administration office ruling prompts all out victory. Washington January 14. Cannot be won by people who feel all in. Build virile health nerves and unbeatable morale with finest food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Administration Office
Washington
Jan
Bluefield
W. Va
Local ads list prices on coats dresses and beauty services
Roanoke and Bluefield ads promote price cuts on winter wear and cosmetics. The Mademoiselle Shop slashs coats dresses hats and sweaters while Virginia Beauty Shoppe offers perming packages and shampoo at low prices. Printing firms advertise mimeograph supplies and engraved items.
Russians Launch New Offensive Near Stalingrad Encirclement
Communique details a Jan 10 general attack against encircled German troops near Stalingrad. In seven days the Red Army claimed 25,000 enemy killed or wounded, 6,896 captured, and destruction of 1,5 fortified positions. German air losses were 600 planes from Nov 19 to Jan 10. The offensive formed pincers from Voronezh toward Kharkov, widening gaps in German lines. Towns captured near Rossosh include Krasnoe, Olkhovatka, Mitrofannovka, Sotn готово, Rovenki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comunique
Stalingrad
Selyavnos
Shchuchnoe
Vor
One
Voronezh
Mitrofanovka
Sotnimere
Rovenki
Rossosh
Kharkov
Semi-Pro Baseball Play At High Coal Sanctioned
State championship semi pro baseball tournaments for 16 states have been sanctioned by the National Semi Pro Baseball Congress. State winners advance to the national tournament set for August 12 to 25 in Wichita. Site and date details include East High Coal West Virginia July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
National
East—High Coal
W. Va
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Eurot National
General MacArthur Hotel
C. Robert McGinley
B. P. Edwards
J. Livingstone Dillon
Bank
Commonwealth
J. L. Dillon
Dillow
National Bank
Railway Clerks
Mrs
William Bailey
UWMA
J. W. Thomas
J. Wesley Thomas
Louisiana
Pvt
Charles W. Watson
New Orleans
Medical Department
N. P. Brown
Blanche Jones
W. O. Watson
Bernard Gibson
L. E. Gibson
Franklin Street
United States
Charley G. Hager
George B. Hager
Texas
William Paul Jackson
Camp Davis, N. C
James R. Frame
Weston
Frame
San Antonio
Aviation Cadet Center
Freddie
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Eddie Kurst
Royal Canadian Air Force
Rush D. Holt
Fred Frame
Harry Frame
L. W. Welch
City
Corporal James W. Welch
Frank K. Thompson
Harman, Va
Infantry Division
Camp Brecken
Pilot Pierce
Conrad Dayton Cook
J P. Cook
Matoaka
United States Naval Training School
Northwestern University
Evanston, Il
Rufus McLore Elkins
Fort Sheridan
F. C. Rogers
SMC
White Sulphur Springs
North Carolina
California
General Printing and Engraving
Telegraph Commercial Printing Company
Harry Haffen
Virginia Beauty Shoppe
Mademoiselle Shop
Mademoiselle
Harless
High Coal
Big
Dog
A. M. Shumate
Westminster Presbyterian Church
C. G. Gunn
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