College Exercises Honor Students and Debaters at Assembly
Last night at 8 at the college auditorium Rev J Taylor Stinson spoke on debt as Dr Edwin C Wade presented awards. Miss Santina Clauter won the E Leonard cup for reading and Miss Nancy Reed received a quotations book and the best girl reader award. William Greenspon earned the best debater medal. Several scholastic and honor medals were awarded including the John Chapman D A R prize to James Comer and a two year academic scholarship for outstanding work. The event concluded with a recessional and a reception hosted by President Wade and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin C. Wade
Pie Arieme
C. W. Owen
James Comer
John Chapman
D.A.R
Santina Clauter
E. A .Leonard
E. Leonard, Jr
Nancy Reed
Reed
William Greenspon
J. W. Waters Company
Pat Billy Folan Oy Clauter
Department of Arts and Sciences
Frank A Tion
T. Blick, Jr
Carine
Serettine Gestne
Sigma Theta Sorority
Anes College
Bes All
de Wr
Wendell
Williams
College Meee
Fireman Revives Youth Rescued From River
Eight year old Bobby Hippert was pulled from Elk river by Joe Isaac a boat club manager after diving into the water beneath the Kanawha boulevard bridge. Lt Walter Cavender said Isaac disappeared into the river and surfaced with the drowning boy after about ten minutes at sea. The boy was revived and taken to Charleston General hospital for treatment.
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Charleston
W. Va
Bobby Hippert
Joe Isaac
Elk River
Walter Cavender
Isaac
Thomas Hipae
R. Gailion
O. B. Horn
Charleston General Hospital
Kanawha Boulevard
Kanawha River
Two Enlisted in Navy from Mullens Youths
Wilbert Hensley of Mullens and another 17 year old were sworn into the Navy at the local recruiting station's James Mente Bey offices, announced by James mente bey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Ee v
Mary
James Mente Bey
Shag
Ge Wilbert Hensley
Mullens
Deaths and Funeral Rites for Horace Kenneth Lyon
Horace Kenneth Lyon 48 died after a Wednesday night shooting in Norfolk Virginia. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM at Hawkins Funeral Home First Baptist Church with interment in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Lyon a Bluefield native resided in Princeton before moving to Norfolk over a year ago. The body arrived on train No 15 and is to be prepared at the funeral home. Bluefield post No 9 American Legion will lead rites at the grave with M M Woodward and other local pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Kenneth Lyon
Norfolk
Hawkins
K. First Baptist
Shane
Walnut Grove
Mr. Lyon
Bluefield
Princeton
M. M. Woodyard
C . Cruise
A Shumate
C. Duncan
A. G. Yaple
Age Johnston
Bluefield Post No 9
The
American Legion
Funeral Planned for Farmer at Ay Palls Church
The farmer who died Tuesday night at 8 at Ay Palls Church will be in charge by the Rev. A. N. Williams of Bluefield Virginia. Interment will follow at Harry Cemetery. In addition to three children, Newbore and friends will serve as pallbearers and flower bearers.
Virginia Board Members Take Office in Richmond
Three members of Virginia's new board of pardons and reprieves were sworn in at the Richmond clerk of court office. William Shands Meacham serves as board chair and parole board chair, joined by Russell B. Vine and Ralph E. Wilkins. Wilkins succeeds Robert Y. Button. Button shifts to the state board of education. The trio will meet Governor Darden and then hold the first board meeting at the parole board offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Board of Pa
Bus’ Court of
R. Miller
William Shands Meacham
Stne Parole Board
Ons and Eyes
Russell B. Vine
Parole Board
Ralph E. Wilkins
Commonwealth
Wilkins
Miller
Robert Y. Button
Culpepper
Button
State Board of Education
Darden
Virginius R. Shackelford
Orange
State Board of Corrections
Thieves Strike Two Local Stores Overnight
Police report thefts from two Bluefield establishments totaling about 300 dollars. At Montgomery Ward a break in yielded 88 ladies gowns 23 pairs of shorts 3 sweaters 25 pairs of socks 4 robes and 1 sport coat valued in the hundreds. The 8 Grill on Bluefield avenue lost 50 dollars in cash and two cigarette cartons. Weddle and In Wilson lead the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Police Department
Montgom Ward
8 Grill
Bluefield Avenue
Montgomery Ward
White Sox
Weddle
Wilson
Marriage Annulment Sought By Veteran
A Pittsburgh veteran, Sgt Clyde M Myles, 23, stationed at Camp Holabird, filed suit in Baltimore Circuit Court against Edith Stone Myles claiming he cannot recall the wedding and would not have wed if sober, saying he plans marriage later to his childhood sweetheart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Clyde M. Myles
Camp Holabird
Edith Stone Myles
British Forces Enter Damascus After French Evacuation
British troops arrive in Damascus after French shelling and bombing ends. Tanks roll through the city as streets fill with cheering crowds described by Syrian President Shukri Quwatli as the happiest ever seen in the city’s long history. Churchill and Gen. Sir Bernard Montgomery receive thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Beyrouth
Shukri Quwatli
Churchill
Bernard C
Middle East
Quwalli
New Army Organized In Southeast Asia
An official announcement from Admiral Lord Mountbatten's headquarters reports the formation of the 12th Army in Southeast Asia. Lt. Gen. Sir Oliver Leese will command it, with Lt. General direct oversight forthcoming as logistics and equipment increase ahead of wider operations in the region. In Burma heavy combat continues near the Kama bridge east of the Irrawaddy, with about 200 Japanese killed and artillery taken 170 miles northwest of Rangoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jakcatta
Lord Mountbatten
Southeast Asia
Singapore
Onese
China
Indo-China
Jiand
Burma
Malaya
Cavalier Hotel Sold To Resort Corporation
Cavalier hotel properties at Virginia Beach were sold today by the Cavalier Hotel corporation to the Conner Resort corporation led by J Sidney Banks for about 800000. The navy now leases the 18 year old hotel as a fleet service school and will end June 30 returning the property to private operation. The Cavalier Beach club and Cavalier Golf club are planned to open July 1 with renovations and equipment purchases delaying full hotel readiness until about September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Cavalier
Virginia Beach
Cavalier Hotel Corporation
Conener Resort Corporation
J. Sidney Banks and Associates
David Pender
Navy
Cavalier Beach Club
Cavalier Golf Club
Board Hears Tax Cut Pleas
West Virginia officials heard pleas on tax cuts amid discussions of future shifts in bridge revenues and utilities. Ohio representatives warned some Ohio River bridges may become free and be removed from tax rolls, affecting local subdivisions. The meeting reviewed tentative assessments including East Liverpool bridges at 525000 and Tennessee Gas at 986000, while Appalachian Electric Power and Western Union urged changes to valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
State Bridge Commission of
Ohio
West Virginia Board of Public Works
Ohio River
Hugh Huntington
Soans
West Virginia
Huntington
East Liverpool
Tennessee Gas and Transmission Company
Tax Commission
G. B. Moir
Appalachian Electric Power Comany
Moir
Western Union Telegraph
J. A
McGann
Okinawa Casualties Arrive at U S Hospitals
The Army's Newton D Baker General Hospital said Okinawa casualties reach Martinsburg within five days of the battlefront. Wounded personnel fly first to Leterman General in California for triage before transfer to available facilities with 1800 beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Newton D. Baker General Hospital
Okinawa
Leterman General Hospital
California
E Bond Sales Near 40 Percent Mark
West Virginia E bond sales near the 40 percent target as of close of business yesterday. Total sales reached 12,836,943 dollars, about 38 percent of the objective, with individuals accounting for 21,933,508 dollars or 34 percent of the 64 million quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Student Achieves Perfect Attendance Record
A Magnolia High School student has maintained perfect attendance in 12 years of public schooling with no absences or tardies. The district released the record today noting the accomplishment and highlighting the student’s consistent attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia High School
Fairs Cancelled but Local Shows May Proceed
Washington June 1 The agency said all state and intercity fairs are cancelled this year. Local and county fairs that do not involve intercity travel may be held on the same basis as trade shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Noon Lecture at Bland Street Methodist on a Sick World
F Crossley Morgan presents a 30 minute noon Bible talk titled Gods pede for a Sick World at Bland Street Methodist Church concluding his IT Psalm message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Crossley Morgan
Bland Street Methodist Church
Morgan
Special Music Planned Across Local Churches Sunday
Mrs J Carvill Nichols sings O Rest in the Lord at Westminster Presbyterian Church morning service. Trinity Methodist features a 4 person trio performing Wolfe and Todd pieces. An escort organist will perform Adoration and Andante Moderato. The At the First Presbyterian and Grace Methodist churches guests soloists and choirs share a busy morning and evening program with anthems and hymns. James Elmer Brows presides as organist and director. The Immanuel Lutheran choir performs Hoffmeister How Long Wilt Thou How Long Wilt Thou Sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Carvill Nichols
Lord
Mendelssohn
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Lewis Reiland
Gluck
Tschaikowsky
Trinity Methodis Church
Stahler
Nancy Sweeteox
Joan Burnette
Wolfe
Todd
J. E. McMullin
Borowski
Chaminade
Guilmant
Barnby
Barnes Ratcliff
Wil
Gaul
Demorest
God of Our Fathers
Iren-Lorenz
Lee
Hs Church
Noble
Bishop
Aalise Prench
Hawthorne
Henry Fortune
First Presbyterian Church
Charles Cassell
Rubenstein
Charles Gilberson
Grace Methodist Church
Jesus
O’hara
Harry Grissom
Engleman
Kroeger
E. Garden
Miles
C. A. Ary
Jane Pree- Mee Grissom
Wagner
Son of God
Noble Cain
Bland Street
Lla
Bland
Don Mumphrey
Clayton Stanley
James Elmer Brows
Luther League
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Marvin Bostian
Hoffmeister
Choir to Perform Historic Anthems with Soloists and Quartet
The church choir will sing Forget Me O Lord by Marvin Bostian and Dear Lord and Father of Mankind arranged by Maker with descant by Ann Barger. Eternal Father by Dykes features a special male quartet: Cecil Gray, Robert Umberger Sr, Robert Umberger Jr, and Marvin Bostian. They Temple Fill by Schuler will be performed by the choir as part of the anthem program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Bostian
Lord
Mankind
Maker
Ann Barger
Eternal Father
Cecil Gray
Robert Umberger, Sr
Robert Umberger, Jr
Schuler
Hospital Aide Goes On Trial For Murder
Roy Batten a 37 year old Spencer state hospital attendant goes on trial after being indicted for murder in the death of inmate James Virgil Cox 47. Dr A L Morris testified that Batten said Cox kicked him in the groin and he struck in self defense. The case before Roane county circuit court jurors includes prosecutors arguing Batten killed Cox admitted January 21 in the ward incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
W. Va
Roy Batten
Spencer State Hospital
A. L. Morris
Batten
Morris
James Virgil Cox
Jackson County
Cox
Dr. Morris
William 8
Ryan
Roane County
State Parks Open Summer Season With High Bookings
West Virginia state parks begin summer season with the heaviest bookings in history. Conservation director Jack Shipman says only a few cabins will be vacant at opening and most sites were rented after June 16. The commission reports 11 lifeguards, including Dorothy Welford and Colleen Jacquet, assigned to Watoga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Jack Shipman
Shipman
Dorothy Welford
Marlinton
Colleen Jacquet
Morgantown
Watoga
Two Gilmer Residents Bit by Rabid Dog in Cedarville
Glenville West Virginia June 1 two Gilmer county residents were being treated for bites from a rabid dog. James Marks and Mrs Peat Greenlies of Cedarville were identified as victims after a state health test confirmed rabies in the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenville
W. Va
Gilmer County
W. W. Davis
Davis
Vic
James Marks
Peat Greenlies
Cedarville
War Casualties and Missing from Army Navy Listings
War Department and Navy telegrams list casualties wounded missing and prisoners of war with names for Pacific and European regions. Entries include Army dead Tommy G Harnest and James E Crawford along with wounded and missing in Europe. prisoners of war in Germany Gene Honaker and Carl Price noted with parent addresses.
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Pacific Regions
Harnest, Tommy G
Thomas E. Harnest
Route 2
Alderson
Crawford
James E. Jr
Dorothy B. Crawford
J. B. Belcher Lumber Co
Bluefield Paternat
Gnaries SR
Martha Stover
Clear Creek
Price
Carl
Pvt
Elle Price
Maybeury
Army Aa
Ermany Honaker
Genes
Pri
Kate Honaker
Six Die in May Fire Tragedies in Two Counties
Six persons were killed by fires in Mineral and Wood counties, West Virginia, in May, the state Fire Marshal reported. The fatalities raise the year’s total to 60, with four deaths in Mineral where a mother and three children perished, and two in Wood county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virinia
Robert Kidd
Mineral County
Wood County
Effects of Cold Spring on West Virginia Crops Studied
A survey of how the cold wet spring affected garden crops in West Virginia will be conducted at a June 14 meeting of the state victory garden council in Parkersburg. J. O. Knapp of Morgantown, director of agricultural extension at West Virginia University, heads the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
West Virginia
State Victory Garden Council
J. O. Knapp
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Victory Garden
War Agencies Face Cuts in House Supply Bill
The house appropriations committee moved a sharply cut fiscal 1947 supply bill reducing seven teen home front war agencies budgets. The office of war information faces a 7 million cut from 43 million, while funds for price administration and FEPC are withheld amid ongoing actions. Total bill is 769 million, down about 111 million from estimates with large reductions for the War Shipping Administration and related programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Cate
Tramas
Severaears
Sharp
Tauldiy
Office of War Information
Ag Nie
Office of Price Administration
Fore Economic Administration
E Fair Emply Practices Committee
PEA
OPA
FEPC
Cess
War Shipping Administration
Beckley Methodist Talk by Dr. Aspinall at Bland Street Church
Dr. Aspinall, superintendent of the Beckley district, will be guest speaker at the Bland Street Methodist church Sunday at 1 o'clock. He spoke at Street church two years ago. Senator Harry F. Byrd, Virginia veteran since 1933, is a direct descendant of Colonel William Byrd II, founder of Richmond in 1737.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland Aspinall
Beckley
Methodist Church
Bland
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
William Amond Byrd II
Ric
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J. Taylor Stinson
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Joseph E. Yost
Virginia Board
George Richardson, Jr
Flat Top
Ray Evans
Damascus City
By Frank O'Brien
Cavalier Hotel
Resort Corporation
War Bond
Board
England
Army
United States
Homer E. Capehart
Indiana
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Admiral Redmond
Ernest W. McFarland
Arizona
Paul Porter
Federal Communis Nications Commission
Gilmer
DR. F. Crossley Morgan
Com- Bureau of Relations
War Department
Navy Department
Rowe, Boome, Jre
USMCR
Parente
Ter Rowe
Berwind
Dr. Aspinall
G. S. Hagar
Federal Street
Dial
Omer C. Belcher
Vincent Paoliello
Tazewell
Bluefield W. V
Matz
Freshie
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