Clinic To Be Held Friday In Mercer County
A rehabilitation clinic directed by the division of vocational rehabilitation will be held Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ramsey school Biggs. Dr. David B city health and Dr W C Slusher supervise medical exams with Dr John McGuire and Dr J E Blaydes providing special assessments. Local U S employment service manager Mrs Helen B Atkins will advise on placing disabled persons in work. Caton N Hill district vocational rehab manager assists with all phases. T R Egbert supervisor of physical restoration oversees medical service. Agencies including men’s service clubs public assistance Red Cross and Salvation Army support. J C Acuff scout executive has Boy Scouts aiding. The clinic offers medical exams vocational diagnosis training job interviews and placement at no cost to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B
City Health
W. C. Slusher
Ramsey School
Way Biggs
Division of Vocational Ee
Yester
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Charleston
John McGuire
J. E. Blaydes
Helen B. Atkins
U. S
Caton N. Hill
T. R. Egbert
Mercer
McDowell
Department of Public Assistance
Red Cross
Salvation Army
J. C. Acuff
Ramsey
Riggins Jr Wounded on Okinawa In Action
Pfc. Jason M. Riggins Jr of the Sixth Marine Division was recently wounded on Okinawa during an attack on Sugar Loaf hill. He sustained facial wounds and was evacuated from the island. Parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Riggins of Thorpe, formerly Bluefield, have been notified. He had been in ground combat since the island invasion in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason M. Riggins, Jr
Sixth Marine Division
Okinawa
J. M. Riggins
Thorpe
Bluefield
Riggins
Sugar Loaf Hill
West Virginia board weighs keeping two college presidents
Charleston June 6 The state board of education will discuss retaining two college presidents past the retirement age of 65. Dr Joseph Rosier of Fairmont State College and Dr J Frank Marsh of Concord College have exceeded the age limit, a move the board has previously approved for summer terms with consent from the retirement board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
State Board of Education
Joseph Rosier
Fairmont State College
J. Frank Marsh
Concord College
Athens
State Board
State Retirement Board
Scrap Paper Fire Calls Out Bluefield Firemen
Bluefield firemen were called out about 4 o clock yesterday morning when a pile of scrap paper caught fire in the alley between the Bluefield sanitarium and the Daily Telegraph building. Damage was negligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Bluefield Sanitarium
Daily Telegraph
Leatherwood Dairy Profit Firm Chartered in Bluefield
The Leatherwood company of Bluefield received a state charter today forming a $250 000 dairy products concern. Incorporators named were Lewis C Tierney L C Fowlkes and George Richardson Jr all of Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Leatherwood Company of
Bluefield
Lewis C. Tierney
L. C. Fowlkes
George Richardson, Jr
Japs squeezed in Okinawa campaign report
The page details a marine division advancing across the Oroku peninsula with an amphibious landing on Monday near the Naha airfield. It notes airfields on Okinawa and nearby Shima sending ground-based planes toward other islands and the Japanese home land amid ongoing B 29 air attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oroku Peninsula
Naha
Okinawa
Shima
Marianas
Iwo
Death of George M. Gammage in Bronwood
Word has been received of the death of George M. Gammage yesterday at 9 20 in Bronwood Georgia. He was a retired business man survived by his wife Otis Barnes Gammage and one son J A Gammage of Bronwood. Funeral is set for this afternoon at 5 in Bronwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Gammage
Bronwood
R. P. Gammage
College Avenue
Grocery Truck Stolen in Bluefield Theft Also Pocketbook Snatched
A Bluefield Bluefield Grocery company truck, a 1941 GM one and a half ton model with plate 35-903, was stolen between 7 and 10:45 last night along with a pocketbook containing $18 from Mrs. W E Whalen on Roanoke street. A second car stolen from Truckola Bluefield Princeton road was recovered on Logan street. owned by Frank Effler of Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Grocery Company
Bluefield
Bluefield Avenue
General Motors
W. E. Whale
War casualties list names and statuses by service
Navy and Army casualty notices name soldiers, sailors, and airmen with status, next of kin, and hometowns. Entries include dead, wounded, missing, and liberated prisoners of war in Pacific, Europe, and other theaters, with families identified. The list cites the Navy Department and War Department as authorities for casualty communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Relations Deor
Office of Pubic Relations
Navy Department
D. C
War Department
Voting Places For City Election To Be Held Tuesday Announced
City clerk Mrs. Eleanor Shupe announced polling sites for the upcoming city election to be held Tuesday. Voting hours are 7:30 am to 8:30 pm. The notice includes a mapping of county to city precincts with Beaver High School as a voting site for county precinct 17 in city precinct 6. Locations listed include Buchanan's Storeroom, Men's Club, Beaver High School, Church of God, Municipal Building, Mercer Garage, Tate's Food Market, Whitethorn School, South Side Fire Station, Pairview School, A. Z. Peters Paint & Paper Store, Pinnacle Service Station, and 1317 Bland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Shupe
Shupe
County
Beaver High School
Olie
Buchanan's
Bramwell Road
Men's Club
Reece Street
Church of God
Bluefield Avenue
Mercer Garage
Tate's Food Market
Lee and
Princeton Ave
Whitethorn School
South Side
Pairview School
A. Z. Peters Paint & Paper Store
Bland St
Pinnacle
Bland Street
Carriers Face Almost Impossible War Task
Chicago dated report quotes Col. Janroe Johnson head of the DDT warning the next 12 to 15 months will bring the most serious travel problem in transportation history. He notes the mass movement of American armies from Europe to Pacific fronts in ten months and urges public cooperation with a wartime at home travel reduction program to meet military necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Janroe Johnson
DDT
Edward J. Kelly
Chicago Area Railroad Urgency Committee
Johnson
Europe
United States
Jon
Laymen's League Supper Meeting At Christ Episcopal
The Laymen's League of Christ Episcopal church will hold its monthly supper meeting Friday at 6 15 PM at the church. Sidney Kwass local attorney will speak on The Jewish Religion. The Marion Peter kin Guild led by Miss Mary Louise Smith will serve refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laymen’s League of Christ Episcopal Church
Sidney Kwass
Marion Peterkin Guild
Mary Louise Smith
Gambling raid nets eight arrests in city rooms
State police seized equipment including a race ticket machine and racing forms during a raid on the second floor of a building between Railroad and Bank streets. Benjamin Rosenzweig, operator, posted $500 bond. seven others posted $250. All pleaded not guilty and waived hearings. Officers recovered poker tables dice facilities and about $150 in cash. No dice found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Rosenzweig
Criminal Court
Grand
Sat. C. B
Tom Harrison
E Welch Detachment
Funeral services for Hamilton family held in Roderfield
Adems of Logan Mary Louise Betty Jean Paul Ray and Evert Keith Hamilton all of Mary plus four brothers J T Myers C N Myers R L Myers I O Myers all of Elbert. Funeral services were set for Saturday at 2 PM from the Hamilton home with Revs. R T Riley and Don Christian officiating. Interment followed in Roderfield cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adems
Logan
Mary Louise
Betty Jean
Paul Ray
Evert Keith Hamilton
Mary
J. T. Myers
C. N. Myers
R.L. Myers
I. O. Myers
Elbert
Hamilton
R. T. Riley
Don Christian
Roderfield
Frank Hall 47 of McDowell Dies at Pinecrest Sanitarium
Frank Hall 47 of McDowell former Koppers employee died Tuesday at Pinecrest Sanitarium Beckley after long illness. Survived by wife Verna four sons Frank Jr Billy Arthur and Bobby two daughters Geneva and Georgia one brother W B Hall Princeton two sisters Mrs Mary Hodges Bedford Virginia and Mrs M B Greer Rocky Mount Virginia. Funeral 1 pm Pentecostal Home Rolfe with Rev Lilly and Rev Wyrick officiating Pallbearers Odd Fellows lodge Burial Woodlawn Cemetery Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hall
McDowell
Koppers Company
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Beckley
Northfork Moose Lodge
Odd Fellows Lodge
Welch
Keystone
United Mine Workers
Penecostal
Rolfe
Lilly
Wyrick
Woodlawn Cemetery
Bluefield
Hall
Verna
Frank, Jr
Billy
Arthur
Bobby
Geneva
Georgia
W. B. Hall
Princeton
Mary Hodges
Bedford
M. B. Greer
Rocky Mt
Service Men's Club Hosts Large Guest Gathering
The Service Men's club welcomed fifty three soldiers six wives and two children as guests yesterday. Fourteen states were represented. Mrs L D Mattox chaired with Mrs C W Pace as co chair. Workers included Mrs O B Warner Mrs F L Beach Mrs Nancy Taylor Miss Grace Pearson Miss Cleon Heller and Miss Jacqueline Beasley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Men's Club
L. D. Mattox
C. W. Pace
O. B. Warner
F. L. Beach
Nancy Taylor
Grace Pearson
Cleon Heller
Jacqueline Beasley
Mrs Cyphers 85 Succumbs At Saeger Home
Mrs Matilda Cyphers aged 85 died Tuesday night at her daughter’s home in Saeger. Daughter Mrs D L Anvil survives with 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. four children preceded her. Funeral at 2 PM Friday from Saeger Methodist Church. Rev W S Barbery officiating. Interment in Rodeveld Memorial Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Cyphers
D. L. Anvil
Saeger
Cyphers
Hammond
Phoebe Evans
Jeremiah Scaggs Cyphers
Saeger Methodist Church
W. 8. Barbery
Aeremorial
Rodeveld
Executive Committee Candidate Withdraws
Claude L. Lewis has withdrawn as a candidate for member of the Democratic City Executive committee from Ward 7. M. C. Melvin and Mrs. W. M. Snead remain candidates for committeeman and committeewoman respectively. Members will be elected at the primary next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude L. Lewis
Democratic City Executive Committee
M. C. Melvin
W. M. Snead
Ground forces casualties across allied units in ongoing campaign
Casualty figures list ground forces under supreme allied headquarters across the 6th 12th and 21st army group communications zones. Combined British and Canadian losses total 184 512 with 39 599 killed 126 145 wounded and 18 368 missing. French losses total 61 247 including 11 080 killed 45 966 wounded and 4 201 missing. Polish Czech Belgian and Dutch totals are 5593 590 364 and 127 respectively.
Funeral service for William E. Robinson
William E. Robinson died at his home on Pulaska Street. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. at North Side United Holy Church conducted by Elder Miller with Rev I Tony assisting. Survived by wife Mary and nine stepchildren plus several named relatives. Cars to be at the home at 1:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Robinson
Pulaska Street
North Side United Holy Church
Miller
I. Tony
Mary Robinson
Anna Calloway
Nancy Mahan
Bluefield
Mary Cambell
Mammie
Delvis Robinson
Josephine Thaxton
Freeman
Willie J. Robinson
Brooklyn
New York
Local church and club meetings listed for this afternoon and evening
Multiple community groups schedule gatherings today including Missionary societies at Union Baptist and Edwards Me al Presbyterian churches, Senior choirs at John Stewart and Mount Zion Baptist churches, Eureka Temple 339 meeting at Jones Street Hall, Bettiel A M E church Missionary society, activity committee on Bland Street, and Girl Scout Troop No 1 at Young Street school. Meetings span 3 to 7:30 pm with officer elections noted for some groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the Union Baptist Church
Betha Harper
Genoa Avenue
Missi Society
Edwards Me al Presbyterian Church
Ce Nora Richardson
Burton Street
Young Street School
Mrs. Mary B. Hamilton Dies in Welch Hospital
Mrs. Mary Bell Hamilton 48 wife of Oley Wirt Hamilton of Gary No 6 died yesterday in a Welch hospital. She was born July 13 1897 at Squire, daughter of Harvey Scott Myers and the late wife. Survived by six children including Mrs. Eupha Alina Christian of Gary and Mrs. Olie
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bell Hamilton
Oley Wirt Hamilton
Gary No. 6
Welch Hospital
Hamilton
Squire
Harvey Scott Myers
Eupha Alina Christian
Gary
Olie
Temperature Hits June Record Low In Gary
McDowell county residents shivered as Tuesday’s temperature dropped to 41 degrees setting a June record. Official weatherman E F Ketter of Gary reported the overnight low with a 60 degree high earlier, and 46 degrees recorded at 8 am yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
E. F. Ketter
Gary
Mercury
Pvt Cecil Killed In Germany Vehicle Crash
Mrs Dorothy Cecil of Worth near Northfork learns her husband Pfc Terry J Cecil 22 died May 2 in a vehicle accident at Eldena Germany just days before hostilities end. He entered service December 19 1942 trained at Camp Hood Texas and Fort Jackson South Carolina sent overseas December 1944. He was born June 28 1922 and is survived by his widow one son his parents and two brothers in the service James in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Cecil
Worth
Northfork
Terry J. Cecil
Eldena
Germany
Pfc
Cecil
Camp Hood
Tex
Fort Jackson
S. C
C. B. Cecil
Ashland
James
Italy
Bradley's Offers Latest Fabrics And Oriental Rugs
Mercer Lodge No. 160 A. F. & A. M. holds a stated communication at 7:30 tonight for annual officer elections with work in the first and third degrees. All members urged to attend. visiting brothers welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Lodge No. 160
Pfc Cecil Slates Ashland Coal Service in Navy
Before joining the Navy Cecil, a private first class, worked for Ashland Coal and Coke in Ashland. He served in the south Pacific theater with Ollie also noted in the setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie
Navy
South Pacific
Pfc
Cecil
Ashland Coal and Coke Company
Ashland
Veteran Parsons Physician Succumbs
Parsons West Virginia June 6 Dr Ford Huff 67 longtime physician in Parsons died at his home after 40 years practice He delivered about 4500 babies nearly twice the town population He recalled his busiest week twenty years ago delivering four twins and two sets of triplets He was the son of the late Dr John Huff of Beverly Randolph County a Confederate surgeon He studied at the old College of Physicians and Surgeons in Baltimore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
W. Va
Ford Huff
Tucker County
Huff
John Huff
Beverly
Randolph County
Old College of Physicians and Surgeons
Baltimore
Arrest Ends Long Search For Fugitive
James Tony Bolden known as Tony Lee, a Danville native, was captured by Virginia state police near Waynesboro and jailed in Danville after nearly five years on the run. He fled a 1940 bootlegging charge, escaped multiple states, and was linked to a May 6 breakout from Cleveland Ohio jail. His former girlfriend reported an assault, with a hearing set for Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
James Tony Bolden
Tony Lee
Virginia State Police
Waynesboro
Ohio
Indiana
Cleveland
FBI
Bolden
Annapolis Becomes Marriage Spot Of Day
Annapolis Md June 6 This small city became the marriage center of States today as over twenty midshipmen from the academy wed immediately after receiving commissions. Graduation exercises ended at noon and chaplains kept busy with ceremonies in the academy chapel and town churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Cupid
Academy
William N. Thomas Conducted Widespread Cememonies
A local report notes William N. Thomas performed many marriage rites, with nearly a dozen couples wed by afternoon, while a town churchman presided over an equal number of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Thomas
Hoover Says Advisory Role for 71 Year Old Former President
Chicago reports Herbert Hoover says his world role is advisory only and he will not join the Truman administration after meeting the president. He recalls his Belgium relief work at 47, calls the current food sit uation a terrible muddle and notes maldistribution and black markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Herbert Hoover
Truman
Hoover
White House
Prose
Send Expense Bill Back to Committee Hints at Change
Rep. Robertson of Virginia said the House may vote to send a bill granting a $2,500 expense allowance for representatives back to the Appropriations Committee. He said the committee could report a bill without the expense item. The Virginian notes the vote would be indirect and that the item was added under a special rule bypassing usual authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robertson
House
Appropriations Committee
Virginian
Birth Announcement Elinor Cleon McQuail
A girl was born this morning at St Luke's Hospital to Mr and Mrs Edward McQuail. The infant has been named Elinor Cleon McQuail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McQuail
St. Luke’s Hospital
Elinor Cleon McQuail
Soldier E R Wilson Jr Arrives Safely at Italian Base
The letter from Sgt. E R Wilson Jr reports his safe arrival at his base in Italy where he serves with a troop carrier wing. His mother Mrs E R Wilson Sr was informed of his return after a 30 day furlough, just before V E Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Wilson, Jr
Italy
E. R. Wilson, Sr
Menths Stein
Patch to Arrive in States in Seven Days
Mrs. Alexander M. Patch reports for Red Cross duty at Woodrow Wilson hospital after word from the War Department that her husband, former 7th Army commander General Patch, will be home in seven days. She notes a six month old granddaughter in Staunton and expects his return to bring rest after 17 months apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Alexander M. Patch
Red Cross
Woodrow Wilson General Hospital
War Department
7Th Army
Europe
States
Wade M. Haislit
15Th Corps
7Th Fom
San
Texas
Plan To Increase Output Of Underwear
The war production board and OPA announce a joint program to boost output of men's and boys heavyweight knitted underwear for civilian and military use. Manufacturers must match July to September 1943 volumes, with monthly and weekly output reporting. OPA will provide price relief to prevent losses where garments would be unprofitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production Board
OPA
Office of Economic Stabilization
Chicago Livestock Market Report for June 6
Salable hogs 5 000 fully steady with good choice barrows and gilts 140 lb at 14.75. Sows 14.00. Cattle salable 13 000, calves 700. Steers 15 cents lower, top 17.90 for 1 390 lb. averages 15.50 to 17.85. Heifers weak to 25 cents lower. average 17.65. Vealers 16.50. bulls 15.50. cattle overall firm undertone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Corr
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J. M. Riggins, Jr
Firm Chartered
Akia
Bluefield, West VA
West Virginia
Petry
Lonnie L
Pvt
USMCR
Lennie L. Petry
Wharton
Lonnie B. Petry
Pipestem
Halsey
Eldon McCoy
Motor Machaniste
Everett McCoy Halsey
Prince- Wounded
Pacific
Hicks
Ire M
Cora Hicks
Smith
Robert H
Otsego
Sare
Ruth C. Price
College Ave
Wiseman
Charles L., Jr
Pauline D. Wiseman
Coalley
Virginia
Awa
County Uny
Aoe
Welch News
Laymen’s League
Service Club
Executive Committee
News of the Colored People
C. W. Tiffany
DIAL
John Stewart Church
Eureka Temple
Jones Street Hall
Bettiel A. M. E. Church
Lucile Strother
Ridge Street
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Carolina Community Home
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Mary B. Hamilton
Vincent Paoliello
Tazewell
St Bluefield W. Va
Pep
S.S.S. Co
G. S. Hagar
Federal Street
Ana Coats
Bradley
Bradley’s
B. FP. Graviey
W. M
R. E. Thompson
Sec
SS Peer
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N. Yu
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co., of
Call Quick
TPR
Jas
Patch
Chicago Livestock
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