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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1946
Page
2
Mrs. Martin longtime Bluefield resident dies after a heart attack. widow of Dr. J E Martin pioneer civic figure and former postmaster. survived by four daughters two sons and ten grandchildren. She joined Bland Street Methodist Church on arriving in Bluefield over fifty years ago.
Bluefield Kiwanis observed the second D-Day anniversary at a weekly luncheon with talks by local veterans. Lyle Gage reviewed naval service and mobilization, James Pile and Jim Dudley recalled campaigns in North Africa Sicily Italy and France with Dudley wounded. Dr. Karl Weir described Pacific fighting as a naval surgeon. The speakers urged preservation of peace. Guests included visitors from Princeton Matoaka and Stone Kentucky clubs.
Two Graham High School students Jack Dalton and Paul Dabates will join about 300 state delegates at Old Dominion Boys State in Virginia Beach June 23 to 30. They were selected for scholastic ability and leadership. The J B Burton Post No 12 Legion will sponsor the week long program featuring student led government activities and state official supervision.
Juanita Meadows of East Princeton Avenue died at Welch Emergency Hospital after illness of over three years. Interment at family cemetery. Survived by three daughters Mrs. J T Robertson Jr Bluefield Mrs Hower Brewer Wilcoe Rita Meadows Narrows. two brothers James and John Coburn Rocky Gap. two sisters Mrs Zebbie Helby Rocky Gap and Mrs O M Thompson Narrows. Mother Mrs Alice Coburn and the late Gus Coburn are noted.
Funeral services were held at 2 30 P M yesterday at the Baptist church in Spanishburg for John William Michael 93 who died Sunday at his daughter Mrs Mona Gravelys home in Princeton Rev T Payne presided He was a 25 year member of the Methodist church born September 17 1952 in the county Surviving are his daughter Mrs Gravely two other daughters Mrs Zella Moore and Mrs Avery Nester a son Carl Michael 34 grandchildren and several great grandchildren Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Robert G. Dye 63 of Greendale Va formerly North Tazewell died yesterday morning at 10 30 from a heart attack while working on his farm. He was a well known farmer and had lived in Greendale seven years. Survived by wife Ethel and children Mrs Charles Lawrence North Tazewell Mrs Mary Lee Dye San Antonio Texas Mrs Troy Gravette Rutherford Tenn Mrs Carl Birchfield. Funeral at Greendale Methodist Church Wednesday with Rev Stanely Ross officiating. Interment in family cemetery. Also noted Mrs Vertis Lawson died yesterday morning at 525 North Powell Street. Funeral hour not set. She was daughter of late Mr and Mrs Prank Mooney. Survived by husband Jim Lawson and four children William Madelle Jewell plus a brother Albert Mooney of Bluefield and four others: Cora Alice Pliza and Arlene of Norton.
Albert James Cox of Arista died yesterday morning at Bluefield sanitarium after a four month illness. Born in Knoxville Tennessee he moved to Arista 32 years ago and worked as a section trimmer. Survived by wife and seven children plus siblings including John Lynch and Miss Pearl Lynch of Knoxville and Mrs Seagon of Welch. Funeral arrangements pending at Bailey Funeral Home.
Honorably discharged veterans reported to Local Board No 1 yesterday. Individuals named include James Columbus Waddell Floyd Jr David U Dishman Del of Binceld John t Nh Brandon Rd Radford and Meril Emory Kepler Jr Kimball.
Vandallia McCoy reported to police late last night that his car parked in front of Atwell grocery store on Wayne street was entered. Stolen items include a billfold with $15, car keys, suitcase keys, drivers license and unemployment forms.
Richmond notes outline the method for nominating a Democratic senator, insisting a specific process is needed for lawful nomination. Ednor appears as a noncandidate and I R Dovel states the Republican committee will meet in Roanoke June 15 to decide on convention timing and representation rules for the senate nomination.
At College Avenue Baptist a dedication service marked the burning of the church debt note. R W C W Sisson and Paul Hildreth presided as church debt was cleared from about 14 000 remaining balance. The church began with 199 members on April 15 1923 under Pastor Rev. Davis since May 1945.
The home of W. E. Brooks at 1240 street lost a number of items last Wednesday night. Missing were a stop watch coins several old one dollar bills silver dollars $25 to $30 in cash a ladies white gold wrist watch and ring.
Bluefield shrine group Beni Kedem Temple hosts a banquet and dance at Glenwood Park recreation center on June 8. Dancing runs from 9 to 12 with reservations through Charles M. Rudder Jr by June 6.
A Virginia statute related to interstate travel faces scrutiny as Justices weigh its impact on press freedom and race in the Jim Crow era. The majority holds the law burdens interstate commerce and separation of races on buses, urging a uniform rule to protect national travel. Irene Morgan’s case highlights seating segregation during travel between Virginia and Maryland.
All Suits Coats dresses skirts in our department former price. All Pastel Beautiful Crepe Dresses One-half price. Downstairs at The Vogue. One-half price downstairs at Blouses $1.00 each. Real Nylon Panties elastic waist band 59¢. Bluefield chapter No. 20 meets this evening at 7 30 election of officers R D Payne secretary.
Police group conducted a firing drill yesterday morning at the old fan of Police Arnold. Acting Lieutenant Bobby Jones led with a score of 87, the high mark, while Porterfield said a department-wide field day will occur near month’s end to have all members shoot for the trophy.
Twelve men depart for Fort Hayes Columbus Ohio to take enlistment exam in the U S army. They include Raymond Johnson Princeton John Pennix Vivian Larence J Young Vivian Ellis B Puller Geary Thomas P Parker Superior James W Washington Kyle Newton F Lambert Leckie William E Andersonine and Walter.
The Chevy Chase, Md. group led with 83 as low gross winner while Al Lambere claimed eight pars on 18 holes. Winners included Al Thorn ton Cincinnati P M Wallace Cincinnati Harry Pretwell Charles Bob Patton New Castle Pa Jph Thompson Charleston Earl Nelson Cincinnati Ed Hempel Columbus and L D Feuchtenberg Jr Bluefield. Maislip spoke at banquet and new officers were introduced. Ralph E Gaylord Kansas City spoke on the Wheat Situation and Peter G Pirrie New York editor Bakers Weekly discussed Food Outlook. The event featured WHIS radio prizes and Thorn Street Quartets of Princeton.
An explosion at the Atlantic Greyhound garage in Charleston West Virginia injures Paul Wickline 32 of Sissonville road. He suffers second degree burns to the face hands and right leg while working in a grease pit. Damage estimates are not available.
Union leaders argue presidential approval of the Case bill or quick passage of the emergency act would be unfair and futile to resolve labor disputes. Martin H. Miller, railroad trainmen official, claims the president could have prevented the strike if he wanted to, and suggests the move would spoil a spectacle.
Reports say a seven second quake devastated Mus and Erzurum provinces killing at least 390 people and leaving thousands homeless. The tremor struck at 5 15 am near Ustukan with masonry and wooden homes collapsing as relief personnel rush to the stricken area near Lake Van.
Reports from Peiping describe renewed Communist military successes in Manchuria including four cities Anshan Haicheng Tashihkiao and Yingkow and a 40 mile railway stretch. The government claims a division collapsed as Anshan fell and central news agency says Anshan was routed. Lu Ting asserts new gains complicating the peace process.
Soaking rains dropped two to nearly five inches in parts of West Virginia as streams rose and caused crop damage. The Ohio River at Wheeling Huntington and Point Pleasant near crest predictions kept flood levels below danger. Roads remained hampered but expected improvement. a Morgantown flash flood forced temporary evacuations. A small plane made a forced landing near Pisgah with no injuries.
Virginia native Stettinius rose through General Motors and United States Steel to top government posts. Called to Washington in 1940, he joined the defense advisory council and advanced rapidly as priorities director for office of production management and lend-lease administrator. He became under secretary of state and later ambassador to the United Nations, an entity he helped create.
In a tense session, Senator Barkley predicts Senate rejection of a House plan to suspend all selective service inductions until October 15. The debate centers on whether volunteers can meet draft requirements and warns of a dangerous minimum in figures cited by opponents.
Voters head to the polls today in a city election to fill the late Gail T. Carter’s term. The ticket includes US officer July 1 start, with Howard D. Sly and ee Beil for councilmen at large, O. E. Linkous Ward 7 Leon P. Miller Ward 2 and John Gullett Ward 3. All incumbents save Bell who fills a vacancy from Rogers’s elevation.
Relative of Welch residents dies after illness. Mrs Annie McNew Bingham widow survives with two daughters Mrs A Ward of Columbus Ohio and another Roanoke family. Funeral service held Sunday in Roanoke.
Fourteen Mc Dowell county youths left Welch for Jackson's Mill West Virginia to learn state government. They join hundreds of West Virginia boys at Boys' State funded by McDowell County Post No 8 American Legion and other sponsors. Names include Harry Formica Gene Cop ley Thomas Perkins Ben Hancock Donald Dye Henry Coulon and others from Welch Jaeger Pageton and U S Coal & Coke Co.
Welch youth to report to the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis for final physical examination. Young Cooke also received an appointment to the Naval Academy through Congressman John Kee.
Joe Beverly Jr 16 of New Richmond Wyoming County sustained a broken collarbone in a Saturday night car crash on Welch Pineville road. Co rider Mike Mel chek of Havaco was treated and discharged. The car overturned while traveling from Welch toward Pineville.
City Clerk Hobart E. Payne announced Welch council moved its regular meeting from Monday night to later in the week due to delays in sending all outstanding bills for timely approval.
A second Black officer joins Welch police, Clarence McDaniels, 26, ex serviceman on duty from noon to midnight. Johnson remains the other patrolman, completing the two-person noon to midnight shift.
Welch High launches 45 day summer classes with English American history and social studies offered. Senior students Agee and Summerfield among participants, with G M Hollandsworth supervising social studies and senior Year Hollaa overseeing coursework.
Seven people were arrested during a weekend in Gr Glegee on charges of drunkenness. The arrests reflect a crackdown on public intoxication and follow multiple incidents reported by local authorities.
Early returns from Milan Turin and Livorno show Christian Democrats leading in Milan with 156125 votes and Socialists at 120789 while Communists tally 111453. Turin counts 32 percent to Christian Democrats and 22 percent to Socialists. Livorno reports 70 percent for the Republic with Communist 11049 votes in 38 districts and Christian Democrats 4331 and Socialists 0 in that sample.
Welch Rotary Club plans a regular luncheon meeting at noon today in the Appalachia community room. Members expect updates and fellowship as they gather for a midday briefing and brief agenda.
Children of Elknorn who will attend school next year may attend a dental clinic between now and June. A member of the McDowell dental staff will be present.
Marie Shelton three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Buster Shelton Carswell was unhurt in a fall from a second story window over the weekend. She was brought to Stevens Clinic hospital for observation.
Chicago grain prices move higher as ceilings on old contracts trigger a five cent gain for old wheat corn rye and barley deliveries. No 2 yellow corn at 1.44 with other barley prices about 1.34 and oats around 1.97 per bushel, all at ceiling levels.
Clarksburg West Virginia June 3 Postmaster General Robert Hannegan should confine instructions to his own party members rather than urging railroad unions to oust leaders. The CIO committee endorsed U S Senator Harley M Kilgore of Beckley for reelection and left other races to PAC units and congressional trials in the August primary.
Bluefield fire department responded after a sprinkler system fell below required pressure triggering an alarm on Blue Ey Avenue. No damage was reported and residents noted no further incidents.
June 3 market notes show apple offerings dwindling while potatoes trade weakly at 62 carloads. Regional butter beans and cobblers from North Carolina and Idaho russets appear with price ranges, amid scattered notes on wartime context and unclear references.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Sprinkle on Mexiana as soothing medicated powder alleviating itch and sting. The text mentions easing baby's diarrhea and includes stray phrases about recital alae and maternal reassurance.
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