Milling Company Under New Setup In Bluefield
The Bluefield Milling Company in Virginia, established 1884, will join Mercercoun’s Farm Seneca Rallis of Sinneapolis as part of a new setup effective July 1. J. L. Alexander to continue as general manager as the unit becomes the Virginia plant with ongoing feed and meal production and sale. Lawrence Alexander to remain as head of Bluefield operation amid management changes and local civic involvement.
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Mercercoun
Seneca Rallis
Sinneapolis
Minn
Paporiante
Loce
J. L. Alexander
On Soe
Opera Company
Bluefield
Ine “i Service Company
Onlyirginia
Bluefield Milling Company
Ea West Vigna
West Virginia
Inia
Bluefield Mting
Gooch
Goochville
Now
Princeton
Roanoke Street
Lawrence Alexander
Mercer County
Two Local Drivers Receive Safety Awards
Presentation of national safety awards to two Bluefield drivers at the Imperial Ice Cream Company plant dinner at the West Virginian Hotel. Robert Melrose presided. Thomas H. Scott spoke on highway safety. Certificates went to 8. C. Tomlinson and Houston Kidd for two years with no accidents, highlighting the plant’s strong safety record.
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Oo Council
Bluefield
Imperial Ice Cream Company
West Virginian
Robert Melrose
Thomas H. Scott
Ian Aces
C. Tomlinson
Houston Kidd
Scott
Sts
Kroger Expands 4-H Livestock Show Involvement
Kroger and farming partners announce increased participation in 4-H livestock shows. In 1939 Kroger took part in 89 events with 778 animals, up from 1938 figures, reflecting broader buy programs and continued support for market bidding and prizes for runners-up, champions, and reserve champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America Livestock Baking Company
Kroger
Middle West
South
Morrill
Ice
Ned
Deaths and Funerals H L Suiter
Hubret L Suiter 59 son of Mrs F A Suiter Bland died at 7 morning in Bluefield from a stomach ailment burial in the family cemetery at Ou er Va Saturday at 2 30. Survived by daughters Mrs H G Thomas Mullens and Kathryn Suiter Washington DC one grandchild Joyce Thomas Mullens and brothers J T Suiter Amonate VA A W Suiter Virginia and S D Suiter Suiter VA.
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H. L. Suiter
Hubret L. Suiter
F. A. Suiter
Bland
Bluefield Ennisartion
Ouer
Joyce Thomas, Mullens
J. T. Suiter
Amonate
A. W. Suiter
D. Suiter
Suiter
2000 Signers Questioned Over Communist Petition
Charleston West Virginia June 6 1946 attorney general Clarence Meadows says about 2000 people listed on a Communist ballot petition have signed affidavits or letters denying signing or knowing its purpose. The petition carried 8646 names to place several candidates on the ballot.
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Charleston
W. Va
Clarence W. Meadows
Meadows
Hancock County
William Moore
J. Blackburn Watts
Kanawha County
Watts
American Legion
Work lies ahead of tourist group in West Virginia
White Sulphur Springs June 6 tourist committee of the West Virginia state chamber of commerce planned selling the state as a travel attraction. members were told natives can sell it to outsiders and after 16 years of effort spade work remains. Aldrich of Charleston urged pressing the state road commission for safe and adequate detours due to road construction.
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White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Isoni M
Aldrich
Charleston
State Road Commission
Weston girl crowned queen at West Virginia strawberry festival
In Buckhannon on June 6 7 Jean Bailey of Weston was crowned queen of West Virginia's fifth annual strawberry festival as part of a section wide beauty contest. Former Governor John J. Cornwell placed the crown and Dyce Hinkle of Queens Urshur county was named strawberry king after his outstanding crop. Cornwell praised West Virginia scenic fertility and potential national markets.
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Buckhannon
W. Va
Jean Bailey
Weston
West Virginia
John J. Cornwell
Romney
J. B. McLaughlin
Dyce Hinkle
Queens Urshur County
Dyce
Cornwell
Maybeury Woman Credits World's Tonic For Health Return
G M Wilburn of Maybeury West Virginia says her energy has returned after years of constipation stomach pain headaches and breath issues. She reports fewer colds and a livelier feel after using World's Tonic and urges others to try it, noting local availability at Goodyrene Beaten B.
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G. M. Wilburn
Maybeury
W. Va
Goodyrene
Navy Lets Allies Buy Fifty Warplanes
The article notes Navy authorization allowing allies to purchase up to fifty warplanes. It mentions ongoing investigations for defense jobs to root out disloyalty, a split in Roosevelt era decisions, and related wartime measures. Additional items include a pending decision on presidential authority in peacetime emergencies and funding for an Alaska air base.
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National Defense
Ma Antt
The
National Defense Com
Rooosevelt
Leon Henderson
Commission
Edward R. Settinius
House Military Committee
Senate
House
Anche
Alaska
Congress
House Republicans
Icke
Highland Regiments Engage on Somme Front
Official eye witness account describes tough Scots in crack Highland regiments fighting near the Somme. German penetrations forced a line withdrawal at several stations miles south of the front as ground remained hotly contested.
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London
Somme
Virginia National Guard closes all armories to public
Richmond Va June 6 The state adjutant general announced the national guard will close all armories to the public and post guards at the buildings. Brigadier General S S Weller said the move aligns with a statewide defense plan. permission for limited use could be obtained through guard headquarters. Guards will take precautions to protect premises and property.
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Richmond
State Adjutant General
V National Guard
Weller
National Guard Unite
Waller Indica
Spiritual events and church choirs announced for Friday
News of the Colored People reports Friday at 7:45 p m with Dean Gregory Water Whiting presiding. Zion female chorus of Bluefield and the Silver Star choir of John Stewart church to sing and rehearse at 5 30 p m. Unit 39 of Roy Scott post to entertain at 8 p m. Rev John P Little to address Young People at Pilgrim's Baptist church.
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Dean Gregory Water Whiting
Bluesp
T Zion Fema Chorus
Bluefield
Silver Star Choir
John Stewart Church
Roy Scott Post
John FP. Little
Pilgrim's Baptist Church
Roanoke Piano Tuning Visit and Local Ads
City and Coalfield Items note Harry Haffen of Roanoke will visit town at least one week each month for piano tuning. Ads promote Best quality printing at 412 Bland St and a DeLuxe 7 Foot Refrigerator at Warlick Furniture Store. Also mentions Knights Templar Bluefield Commandery No. 19 conclave with annual officer elections led by Warren E. Brooks.
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Harry Haffen
Roanoke
Wil
Bland Road
Harry
Knights Templar
Bluefield Commandery No
Warren E. Brooks
Reynaud Praises Allied Resistance in Flanders
In a June report from Rome the French Premier Reynaud lauded the heroic resistance of Allied troops in Flanders. He cited three key acts including the retreat of French and British forces, and praised General Weygand for a defense system that repelled German motorized units along the Somme. No further comment could be obtained.
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Flanders
Republic
Paris
Somme
Maximeeygand
Weygand
Rome
Cir
Thes Raynaud
Germans Cross Somme River Under Storm of Fire
German crossings of the Somme River are reported as part of a broader push hoped to decide the war. Discussion in German circles questions whether Mussolini will commit forces, with Italy potentially joining a large pincher against France if Alpine lines can be breached.
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Somme
Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Italy
France
Alps
Philadelphia Prepares as GOP Convention Arrives
Philadelphia teams with welcome signs for the Republican National Convention set to open June 24. City officials Samuel F. and Mayor Robert E. Lamberton attended as a worker unfurled a large Welcome Republicans streamer on City Plaza. Organizers anticipate about 125000 visitors and promise entertainment ranging from races to street dancing.
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Philadelphia
Samuel F
Robert E. Lamberton
Buna
Ioe Aana
Areval
Safety rules clash with wage hour law at coal hearing
Washington June 6 James P. Bryson director of the Har County Coal Operators association said wage hour rules hinder safety training claiming time and a half pay is required for workers attending safety and first aid courses. John D. Battle of the National Coal association supported the view noting voluntary attendance may be exempt but directed courses would be paid. Bryson also said the Neely Keller federal mine inspection bill would not reduce accidents.
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Washington
Seietz
James FP
Bryson
Har County
Neely-Keller
Local youth faces car theft charge and hit and run
Paul Hudgins car was taken by Willy of 200 Park Street at a Federal Street service station. Hudgins returned to work, Willy fled, drove into a parked car, then walked away. Willy was brought to police and charged with theft and hit and run driving. Hearing set for 10 a.m. before Magistrate W. W. McNeal.
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Paul Hudgins
Hudgins
Pruett
Federal Street
Willy
Park Street
Bluefield Supply Company
W. W. McNeal
Dewey to Speak in Capital Today at Convention
President candidate Thomas E Dewey arrives at 9 45 a m for informal chats at the Daniel Boone hotel and a luncheon hosted by Mrs Cara Ebert of Parkersburg with Mrs Dewey as guest. a 8 30 p m address at the municipal auditorium follows the state committee’s work and a 4 p m reception precedes. The article notes the origin of the term tank in World War I.
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Dewey
Carl O Schmidt
Wheeling
Daniel Boone
Oecil
Palnee
Cara Ebert
Parkersburg
E. T
Poilus Battle Lines Extend Across Somme and Aisne
German offensives push from Abbeville to Rethel with 2,000,000 troops engaged as French air raids claim 36 German planes down and 25 armored units defeated. Weygand fortifications slow tanks while Allied counteractions and weather hinder advances amid heat and smoke.
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Famale Ss
Abbeville
Amiens
Peronne
Oiseae
Allette
Eas
Rethel
Aisne
Somme
Fish Channel
Champagne Plains
Paris
Oise
Teachers to Meet at Jackson's Mill in June
The annual conference of teachers trainers and supervisors in agricultural education will be held at Jackson's Mill from June 9 to 12. John M. Lowe announced the event.
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Concord Players
Alpha Psi Omega
Concord College
Our Town
Thornton Wilder
Cal Auditorium
Joe Meron
Princeton
Frank Craven
Farn McGraw
Athens
Herbert Chafin
Logan
Jackson’s Mill
Charleston
W. Va
Jackson's Mill
John M. Lowe
Settlement Sought In Huntington Cab Strike
William Perricelli of the regional NLRB met with 55 striking cab drivers and owners Tony and Austin Perry to seek a settlement as lines were drawn over a threatened shutdown. Pickets were removed while Tra rt Workers union official Michael Britt argued for a 10 hour day six day week and higher wages. The Perry brothers gave no sign of reversing a recent decision to dissolve the business.
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Huntington
W. Va
William Perricelli
National Labor Relations Board
Cincinnati
Perricelli
Tony
Austin L. Perry
Michael Britt
Louisville
Tra Rt Workers Union
CIO
Perry Brothers
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General Mills
Bluefield Milling Co
Toni
Narrows
Prey Dutten's
Tdce Northfork
Pearisburg
Korthfors Drug
Ten
Mullens
NAVY
Allies
Highland Regiment
Virginia National Guard
News of the Colored People
W. Tiffany
Call Telephone
Telegraph Commercial Printing Co
Bland St
Warlick Purniture
Reynaud
Georges Monnet
Raoul Tieu
Saeseey
Brest
Walter S. Hallanan
National Resolutions Committee
Poilus
Trap
S. Ji Weese
Blacksville
W. A. Rosas
Future Farmers of America
C. R. Orton
West Virginia University College of Agriculture
Morgantown
James F. Ferry
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
U. S
Pst
Wartick’s
Warlick Furniture Store
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