Davidson Home Restoration Reaches Critical Funding Stage
A renewed fundraising drive aims to finish restoring the Davidson home on Bluefield park property. Joseph Calfee of St. Louis pledges 500 dollars, contingent on raising about 500 more locally to complete the historic pioneer relic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
City Park
Joseph 8. Calfee
St. Louis
Calfee
Bluefield
D. E. French
W. W. Wood
8. B. Payne
Will C. Bassey
H. J. Shott
William C. Snyder
Emory P. Mitchell Lans
Alex B. Mahood
Mahood
Mitchell
Bluefield Daily Telea
Ocal
DAR
Comttee
Mercer County Board of Education
Pulaski Street
Attu Battle Casualties Reported By War Office
The war office notes 1 791 Japanese dead in the Attu operation with 1 135 wounded and 58 missing among Americans. American dead and wounded totals and amphibious success are outlined, while some Japanese fatalities may be uncounted due to cremations and burial before totals were known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Army Air Forces
Knox
Japan
Attu
House Approves Norris La Guardia Anti In junction Act Provisions
Washington June 44 representatives from four states vote on a bill to impose prison terms and fines for instigating strikes in government operated plants. The measure carries a fine of 5000 dollars and up to one year imprisonment for offenders with party lines showing both Democrats and Republicans supporting and opposing the bill.
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Norris-La- Guardia
Washington
House
Baldwins
Ward
Maryland
Bland
Burch
Drewry
Harris Robertson
Satterfield Smith
Woodrum
Virginia
Cooper
Courtney
Davis
Gore Kefauver
McCord
Murray
Priest
Tennessee
Randolph
West Ve
Jennings
Reece
Democrats
Bil
Zoe Faith
Lewis
Eastland
Miss
Senate
Byrd
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
Deaths and Funerals Gather Bluefield News
Mrs. Scott Litton dies at a Virginia hospital with services set for Sunday at Lebanon home. Jerome Kroll, former Bluefield resident, dies of pneumonia in Spokane, burial there. Miss Anne Elizabeth Tabor, 40, dies after two weeks of pneumonia. funeral Sunday at Ebenezer church. Mrs. Dick Knight, 39, former Bluefield resident, dies in Charleston after short illness. husband Warner Knight and nine children survive. Burial and service details provided for each case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Litton
A . Va
Lebanon
Bluefield
Jerome Kroll
Tazewell
Anne Tabor
Anne Elizabeth Tabor
St.ke'’s Hospital
Miss Tabor
A. P. Tabor
Bluestone Valley
Ebenezer
Ebenezer Church
Barberie
Stanley Humble
Tabor Cemetery
Bluestone
J. M. Hale
Fall Mills Road
Joe c Bane
Tazewell Avenue
Walton Tabor
Roanoke
Tazewell County
Dicte Knight
Dick Knight
Knight
Charleston
Warner E. Knight
Marshall Eugene Knight
United States Army
Ali
Maxton Field
N. C
Joseph Manson Knight
Mary Ella Knight
Richard Henry Knight
Lena Mae Knight
Jean Knight
Dolores Annnight
Virginia Lee Knight
Elsie Raye Knight
Floyd
Lawson
John Hayes
Frank
John Pike
A. W. Brendel
N. Walker
Allied Air Raids Hit Japanese Bases In China
American communique reports heavy Japanese casualties after sweeping advances near Itu and Yochow. Seven enemy barges and river craft on the Yangtze were sunk or damaged. Medium bombers attacked rear bases while fighters sacked enemy troops. Fires from an air drome near Yochow were visible for miles. six Zeros were destroyed with one Allied loss.
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Itu
Yochow
Giraud Leads New Committee Amid War Resolve
Giraud announced a newly formed committee tasked with the heaviest duties and firm resolve. He stated its purpose to fight for France's liberty and to protect every child's life, noting Tunis had wiped out the stigma of defeat.
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France
Giraud
Tunis
Knights Templar Install Officers In Bluefield Meeting
T M Bones of Dott was elected eminent commander of Bluefield commandery No 19 Knights Templar at the annual meeting in the Masonic temple. He succeeds B H Reed of Athens. Paul E Thomas grand sword bearer and L D Wilmore marshal conducted the ceremonies. Other officers elected and installed include R E Shipwash generalissimo M M King captain e e W O Bivens senior warden C J Stephens junior warden W P Ryan prelate L M Carper treasurer M F Thompson recorder G Williamson standard bearer Ben H Williams sword bearer M E Brookman warder N F Wickham sentinel. The retiring commander received a past commanders jewel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Bones
Dott
Bluefield
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Federal Street
B. H. Reed
Athens
Paul E. Thomas
L. D. Wilmore
R. E. Shipwash
M. M. King
M. M. King, Captaine E W. O. Bivens
C. J. Stephens
W. P. Ryan
L. M. Carper
M. F. Thompson
G. Williamson
Ben H. Williams
M. E. Brookman
N. F. Wickham
CorpseLESS crypt in D C once kept Washingtons remains
A fragment notes a hidden sub-basement crypt in Washington D C once described as a tomb for George and Martha Washington, a little known landmark in local history with doubtful current status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
George
Martha Washington
Bluefield College diploma ceremony honors armed services graduates
Seven of 33 Bluefield College graduates missed diplomas due to entering the armed services. President Wade presided as dignitaries announced awards, with the valedictory for service members delivered by Miss Jean Ramage and musical pieces performed by Leo Peraldo and Charles Cassell. Diplomas for service members will be mailed, and the summer session runs June 14 to July 24 for teachers’ certificate renewals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield College
Edwin C. Wade
E. M. Louthan
C. W. Owen
C. W. McE
Dillwyn
Buckingham County
George Greenacre
Philip Edwin Graef
Staten Island
N. Y
John Chapman
Daughters of the American Revolution
Frank 8. Easley
Board of
Elizabeth Dittman
Bluefield
Louise Egbert
William Kahle
J. W. Waters Company
Egbert
Joyce Company
Henry Rodain
Virginian Literary Society
Daniel Frederick
Switchback
Jean Ramage
Byron Wilkinson
Leo Peraldo
Camwell
Charles Cassell
Schubert
Evening Star
Wagner
Aelisech
E. M. White
Mozart
Peraldo
Cassell
Dr. Wade
I. Dent
Soviet Claims of 520 Russians Aground and Luftwaffe Losses
The report states 520 Russians were aground and an overnight destruction of 23 German planes in the Kuban area of the Caucasus. German High Command counters with a communique saying Soviet attacks near Velizh were frustrated by day and night and that their drive began yesterday with heavy enemy losses including 21 destroyed tanks.
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Kuban
Caucasus
Velizh
Army officer candidate school graduate heads to unit
Lloyd D. Feuchtenberger Jr of 1423 Whitethorn Street graduated from the United States Army Administration Officer Candidate School at the University of Florida Gainesville June 2 and was commissioned a second lieutenant. The report notes another local serviceman, Immie James of 120 Summers Street, was informed yesterday of his deployment in North Africa.
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Lloyd D. Feuchtenberger, Jr
Whitethorn Street
United States Army Administration
University of Florida
Gainesville
Fla
Omewhere
North Africa
Summers Street
Yesterimmie James
Eardy
Handy Point Chart for Processed Foods in 1943
Handy point chart lists point values for processed foods by popular sizes. Effective June 6 1943 the guide references Blue Stamps KLM with dates May 24 and July 3 noted in the context of stamp validity and usage.
Caution Notices About Surrender and Sore Wording
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss surrender and wording issues in government notices. The readable parts reference the term caution and exam notes about phrases used in official statements and possible fallibility in column entries.
Argentina Coup Shifts Toward UN Side Says Washington Dispatch
Observers note the Buenos Aires army uprising may push Argentina off axis toward United Nations alignment. The revolt halted at a naval school clash with casualties. Washington discussions hint U S recognition now likely if the regime cooperates in hemispheric defense.
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Washington
Buenos Aires
Argentina
United Nations
United States
Onry L. Stimson
State Department
Pedro Ramirez
Navy
Knox
Ramoneo, Castillo
Americas
Barefoot Prowler Continues Raids
A partial clipping notes the so called Barefoot Prowler continues raids in Bluefields. The report mentions Henry White and references Mrs. Mary Harmon Pritch as former wife of someone involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefields Barefoot
Henry White
Mary Harmon Pritch
Tomato Juice Points Reduced by OPA
Washington June 4 The OPA announced bulk of blue stamp fruits and vegetables will keep current point values until July 7. Tomato juice and blends with 70 percent tomato juice drop from four to two points per pound starting Sunday. No 2 can falls from six to three points and 46 ounce can from 11 to four. Juice selling slower than expected. other changes are technical.
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Washington
OPA
Burglary Report At Oakhurst Ave Home
Police say a thief entered through a downstairs window at 205 Oakhurst Avenue and stole money from Mrs. Flynn but left her purse on a night table. The incident occurred while Mrs. White, recently married, was away. officers suspect the same suspect in recent robberies.
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Ard
Oakhurst Avenue
Service Men's Club Sees 52 Soldiers Register
A Texas visitor praised the shave and shower at the Service Men's Club as worth 50 dollars plus lunch. Dayton Neal of Thorn School Princeton sent 17 dollars, while 52 service men from 17 states registered yesterday. Mrs. Jim Kahle chaired with Mrs. Lake Bailey as co chairwoman and a long list of assistants supported the day.
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Texas
Service Men's Club
Dayton Neal
Peneteas
Thorn School
Princeton
SMC
Jim Kahle
Lake Bailey
C. G. Eastwood
J. W. Gilbert
J. C. Gordon
P. W. Crouch
Effie Groseclose
John Loyd
R. L. Duff
J. D. Cartwright
F. B. Rodefer
Bob Wilson
L. E. Moore
Roosevelt Pleased With Stalin Reply To Secret Message
President Roosevelt expressed clear pleasure at Stalin's reply to his recent letter while keeping the exchange's details secret. He spoke of an excellent understanding with the Soviet leader and hinted at a possible future joint conference with Churchill. Joseph E. Davies delivered the president’s letter to Stalin and returned with the reply.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Joseph Stalin
Marshal Stalin
Stalin
Churchill
Joseph E. Davies
Moscow
PMW Objects UMW Reentering AFL
Springfield Tl June 4 The executive board of the Pro ressive Mine Workers of Amer ca Federation of Labor rejects John L Lewis bid for reentry of the United Mine Workers into the AFL Contending readmission would be constitutional impossible while the PMWA charter remains the only AFL mine union The letter signed by Lloyd A Thrush William Crompton and John Marchiando notes the AFL council will hear the petition in August William Green AFL president heads the council The PMWA asserts its charter protects its jurisdiction and identity and condemns entry of Lewis as dictatorial unionism It claims Lewis leadership lacks principle despite greater numbers and funds
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Springfield
Amerca Federation of Labor Executive
Labor Executive Council
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
AFL
UMWA
PMWA
Executive Council
P’ A
Washington
Lloyd A. Thrush
William Crompton
John Marchiando
APL
Lewis
William Green
AFL Executive Council
Classified listings advertise sales and services in Roanoke
City and Coalfield Items feature for sale and wanted ads with piano tuning by Harry Haffen from Roanoke and a rural young lady seeking private home work before and after school hours for room and board. contact details provided for West Virginia hotel and P. O. Box 2455 in Roanoke Virginia.
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Harry Haffen
Roanoke
P. O
Coal strike crisis deepens as Lewis defies WLB aims
The coal strike crisis escalates as John L. Lewis rejects wartime board limits and calls for return to work. President Roosevelt signals potential troop use and draft penalties for strikers while Ickes secures a wage boost and safety of miners rights. The House approves penalties for strike leaders as national coal supplies face disruption.
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WLB
Lewis
Congress
Byent Roosevelt
Ickes
Solid Fuels
War Labor Board
Raiders Visit London District During Night Air Raids
London district endured heavy air raid alerts as enemy planes attacked western districts and Eastbourne, Sussex, suffered damage and casualties. RAF fighters claimed several kills and a crash into the bay near Bexhill, with ground fire and anti air defenses active throughout the night.
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London
West England
England
Berlin
Eastbourne
Sussex
Ministries of Air and Home Security
Noaree
RAF
Bexhill
France
World’s Tonic credited for relief of constipation and nerves
Mrs. L. J. Howell of Mount Hope West Virginia reports she suffered from constipation causing gas, heartburn, belching, nervousness, and sleep loss. After using World’s Tonic she notes improved appetite, sleep, and overall mood, with neighbors commenting on her better appearance.
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L. J. Howell
Colorado St
Mt. Hope
Beckley
W. Va
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Raiders
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