Local Doctors To Attend AMA Meet in Atlan City MW
Dr. D. L. Hosmer Dr. B. Gage Dr. R. J. Shanklin and Dr. Karl B. Weier plan to attend the 1947 American Medical Association convention opening Monday in Atlan City MW J The event marks the 100th anniversary of the AMA whose Philadelphia founding in 1847 brought together delegates from many medical groups to form the association Today the AMA counts 131590 members and 72243 Fellows along with journals and standards promoting medical science and public welfare Founders Nathan Davis Pliny Earle and Jonathan Knight are to be honored in centennial ceremonies noting their role in uniting diverse groups for medical progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Hosmer
B. Gage
R. J. Shanklin
Karl B. Weier
American Medical Auction
Atlan City
MW. J
Philadelphia
American Medical Association
U. S
Mane P O
Nathan Ih Davis
Pliny Earle
Jonathan Knight
Curtis Ramsey Wins NC State Sport Award
Curtis Ramsey from Crumpler West Virginia won the North Carolina State Athletic Association athletic prize for his football and baseball play. H W Pop Taylor presented the trophy in Raleigh as Ramsey prepared to graduate and after starring as a tackle in the Gator Bowl and as a top hurler on the baseball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Curt Ramsey
Crumpler
W. Va
Toght
North Carolina State Athletic Association
H. W
Pop) Taylor
Ramsey
Jacksonville
Fla
Deaths: Calder Easley 82 to be laid to rest at Maple Park
Last rites held at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church for Calder Easley 82 longtime Bluefield resident who died Thursday night at home 1600 College Avenue. The Rev Cecil W Cook to preside with Dr J Taylor Stinson and Dr Harman D Ramisey assisting. Interment in Maple Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Re Calder Easley
Bluefield
College Avenes
Cecil W. Cook
J. Taylor Stinson
Lebanon
Harman D. Ramisey
First Presbyterian Church
Maple Park Cemetery
Funeral services set for Henry Brady Gordon at Pearisburg
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church in Pearisburg for Henry Brady Gordon 54 who died at his home in Pearisburg Thursday after a lingering illness The Rev A P Wing pastor will be in charge T C Dowdle 73 died May 24 at the home of a son Thomas Belfry Ky He is survived by children Thomas Belfry Ky John of U S Army Air Corps Mrs Belle Kelley Dunham Mrs Bertha Shelton Bradshaw W Va Mrs Annie Franklin Tower Ky thirty seven grandchildren 8 great grandchildren and one sister Mrs Leona Cowan Webster N C He was a minister of the Assembly of God Church Funeral services were held at McAndrews church by the Rev R E Worley and the Rev Marks pie Burial was in Taylor cemetery.
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Pearisburg
Henry Brady Gordon
A. P. Wing
T. C. Dowdle
Thomas
Belfry
John
U. S. Army Air Corps
Belle Kelley
Dunham
Bertha Shelton
Bradshaw
W. Va
Annie Franklin
Tower
Leona Cowan
Webster
N. C
Assembly of God Church
McAndrews Church
R. E. Worley
Markspie
Taylor Cemetery
Widow of Bluefield native dies in Williamson
Mrs. George Bishop formerly Hazel Shumate daughter of the late John and Margaret Shumate of Bluefield died suddenly of a heart attack at her Williamson home. Funeral services at 10 a.m. at the home. Survived by husband with Williamson Supply Co. two grandchildren a son George Jr of Grundy one sister Mrs Reece Edmonson of Radford and sister in law of old George Shumate of Bluefield.
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George Bishop
Hazel Shumate
John and
Margaret Shumate
Bluefield
Williamson
Bishop
Williamson Supply Company
George, Jr
Grundy
Reece Edmonson
Radford
Old George Shumate
Blueeld
Senate Passes Labor Bill To Allow 80 Day Strikes Injunctions
The Senate adopted the conference report on the general labor bill, sending it to the White House. Key figures include Taft of Ohio and Hartley of New Jersey who headed the labor committee, and AFL president William Green who criticized the measure as risky to workers.
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Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Fred Hartley
New Jersey
House Labor Committee
Senate
William Green
AFL
America
Green
Ives
Congress
New Yorker
Barkley
Washington
White House
Revercomb
West Virginia
Funeral Rites Planned for Charlie E Wysor of Wardell Va
Funeral services for Charlie Everly Wysor 83 of Wardell Va will be held at 3 pm Sunday at his home with Rev C M Ross and Rev Perry Herndon in charge. Burial follows in a nearby cemetery. He was a lifelong farmer born in Wardell son of James and Mary Wysor and survived by his wife Nellie and three Cedar Bluff children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Everly Wysor
Wardell
Richlands
C. M. Ross
Abingdon
Perry Herndon
Sword’s Creek
Wysor
James
Mary Steele Wysor
Nellie Gaussein Wysor
Mary Ferrell
James Robert Wysor
George Henry Wysor
Cedar Bluff
Cornelia Wysor
Flying Squadron Of Game Wardens Is Organized
A six man flying squadron of game wardens has been organized by the state commission of game and inland fisheries for wildlife law enforcement. Three members are state troopers who will leave the state police July 1 to join the commission. They are Thomas J. Starrett Harold W. Glasock and John W. Fears. Other members are Robert O Halstead William D ONeill and Rufus R Jones. The squadron will be relieved from dog law duties and meet later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
I. T. Quinn
Quinn
Thomas J. Starrett
Front Royal
Harold W. Glasock
Berryville
John W. Fears
Danville
Robert O. Halstead
Princess Ann
William D. O'Neill
Norton
Rufus R. Jones
Charlotte Court House
T. E. Clarke
The
Game Commission
Charges Dropped Against Men Who Freed Trapped Girl
Chicago June 6 Two auto mobile mechanics were dismissed in police court on charges of destroying Park district property after they cut down a tree to free a seven year old girl trapped by its limbs. The release was requested by a park district captain and concurred by city prosecutors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Park District
Paul Agnichek
John H. Kruste
Edward P. Luczak
George Otlewis
Chicago Park District Police
Pasquale Sorrentino
Agnichek
Kruste
Miner-Preacher Killed In Mine Accident At Pocahontas
The Rev. Jules Stassen aged 40 minister and coal miner at the Bible Church of God was killed in a mine accident in Pocahontas Virginia yesterday morning. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. He is survived by his wife and children Jules Frederick Gertrude Sarah Jane Virginia Carnettie and Matthew.
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Jules Stassen
Bible Church of God
Pocahontas
Jules Frederick
Gertrude
Sarah Jane
Virginia
Carnettie
Matthew
Ae Tg Seton Sear
Grundy Hospital Station Is Moved
Emergency receiving station moved from Grundy church to the four story Grundy hospital unit not destroyed by the January fire. Dr C F Johnson leads the 30 bed facility with operating and X ray rooms. New unit redecorated and to open soon with plans for a 1948 addition to serve Buchanan county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Christian Church
Grundy Hospital
K. L. Williams
Mattie Williams Nee
Richlands and Grundy Hospital
C. F. Johnson
James Peery
Grundy Institution
Mattie Williams Hospital
Williams
Buchanan County
Thornhill’s Election Testimony Details Key Allegations
The trial record shows Thornhill naming three candidates Kilgore Nuckols and himself in a discussion about election results. Defense witnesses Stevens and Collins placed Thornhill at a Raleigh hotel law office overnight with whisky and a late phone call, while Thornhill claimed NeSmith used his signature on a blotter to hold it for NeSmith who would be delayed.
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Thornhill
Kilgore
Jack Nuckols
Raleigh
Anderson
Kanawha
D. Gordon Stevens
Leonard Collins
Beckley
Stevens
Collins
President Hotel
John NeSmith
Margaret Hartley
NeSmith
Montgomery
Stevens- Collins
Beckley Hotel
Charleston
Bluefield Considers Gross Sales Tax On Alcohol Not Other Goods
City leaders discuss a proposed gross sales tax that would affect whiskey store income but not alcoholic beverages. Estimates place Bluefield's potential whiskey tax at 40000 to 50000 dollars annually, with Princeton Welch and Beckley similarly affected. Officials traveled to Charleston and Parkersburg for a state municipal finance meeting and may call a special session on their return.
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Bluefield
Princeton
Welch
Beckley
West
Charleston
Parkersburg
Senator Taft on unions and government loans debate
Senator Taft criticizes union leaders for benefiting a few and raising costs for others. He argues large dollar funds from the international bank the international fund and British loans inflated prices, worsened by misguided government buying policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Bank
International Fund
Eee Jones
Two Men Held In Alleged Robbery Of Blind News Vendor
Bluefield police say two men are jailed on assault and robbery charges in the attack on blind news vendor Robert Herold. Clerk Meador witnessed a man run, pursued by officers, and the duo were later found aboard a bus near McComas, with Perkins and Jackson identified.
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Robert
Bob) Herold
Bluefield
Meador
Raleigh
Blind Bob
Blind
Veador
Raleigh Street
C. N
Newt) Wilson
L. H. Lilly
McComas
Jackson
Perkins
Wilson
Lilly
Stewart Street
Vito
Andrew Jackson
Swords Creek
Prank Perkins
Welch Group Heads to West Virginia Diocesan Conference
Three Avondale children and two adults travel from Welch to Romney for the West Virginia Episcopal diocesan meeting. The Rev. Warren A. Seager will serve as head counselor while Mrs. Suter teaches a church music chorus.
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Avondale
Warren A. Seager
McDowell
Episcopal Church
William G. Suter
Welch
Romney
Episcopal Church of
Judge Henritze Improves After Heart Attacks at Grace Hospital
Judge T. F. Henritze of McDowell criminal court remains hospitalized at Grace hospital after suffering three heart attacks. He has been a patient since Sunday and will remain in the hospital for several weeks as doctors monitor his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Henritze
McDowell Criminal Court
Grace Hospital
Henritze
Vacation Bible School Planned At Northfork Presbyterian Church
Northfork Presbyterian Church will host a Vacation Bible School starting Wednesday June 11 with the All Bible series. Children ages 3 to 16 may enroll, with registration and department assignments the first day. Rev. Fred W. Christie leads the school and T W Pennington Jr directs music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork Presbyterian Church
Fred W. Christie
T. W. Pennington, Jr
Colored man dies at Welch hotel
Otis Owens, 46, a colored man believed from Pittsburgh, was found dead at a colored hotel in Welch yesterday. Death was due to acute heart failure. His body lies at Page Funeral Home in Welch, and relatives or anyone knowing a relative of the deceased are asked to contact the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Owens
Welch
Pittsburgh
Bluefield
Page Funeral Home
Army and Navy Inspect Skymaster Tail Assemblies
The Army Air Forces and Navy ordered immediate inspections of Douglas C-54 Skymaster tail fittings, grounding them temporarily to check bolts and vertical stabilizer attachments. ATC operates 194 in service. Navy and others total 66 and 30 to 40 respectively. Commercial airlines also conduct inspections with no timetable disruption. Officials said the move follows two major airline crashes but is not connected to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Air Forces Air Transport Command
Wright Field
ATC
Navy
Bureau of Aeronautics
Naval Air Transport Service
Air Transport Association
Elephant Stages Sit-Down Strike at Richmond Circus Grounds
Jumbo, Jr. rebelled at pushing wagons at Daley's circus grounds in Richmond on June 6 and staged a sit down on a fire plug. The stunt bent the plug and broke the meter connection but caused little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Jumbo, Jr
Daley’s
Anawalt Chamber Hears Incorporation Plan
Anawalt business leaders discussed incorporating the town at a Wednesday meeting of the Anawalt Chamber of Commerce. A seven man committee was appointed to survey the community and determine needs for incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anawalt
Child Burns From Scalding Water
Richard McGann two year old son of Mr and Mrs Ralph McGann of Asco was burned on both legs when he spilled hot water Thursday He was admitted to Grace hospital and later sent home after treatment
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Richard McGann
Ralph McGann
Asco
Grace Hospital
Four McDowell Men Enlisted At Welch Recruit Center
Four McDowell county young men were accepted for Army enlistment at the Welch recruiting station on Wednesday and Thursday and sent to Richmond Virginia for final examination. They are Garnet F. Finley Earl S. Johnson both veterans of Hemphill Clyde W. Hed ricks of Jenkin Jones and William Puller of Pageton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Welch
Richmond Va
Garnet F. Finley
Earl S. Johnson
Hemphill
Clyde W. Hedricks
Jenkin Jones
William Puller
Pageton
Preliminary hearing not set for wounding suspect Hunt
Date for a preliminary hearing had not been set yesterday for Everett Hunt of Panther charged with malicious wounding in a shooting at Panther Tuesday. Hunt remained in the county jail at Welch. John Chapman suffers 22 caliber rifle wounds to the abdomen and shoulder and is recuperating at Grace hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Hunt
Panther
John Chapman
Hunt
Welch
Chapman
Grace Hospital
Openings for Students at McDowell Vocational School
E B Heiry director announces summer term openings at McDowell county vocational school. About 25 additional students may enroll due to no shows for summer term, with vacancies in all shops. Eligibility requires completion of eighth grade and age 15 or older.
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McDowell County
Death Penalty Sought for Youth in Missouri Murder Case
In St Joseph Missouri the defense argues the 16 year old did not kill church sexton John A Frank as per his confession The prosecution says the death penalty should be sought The music store clerk Lavina Bruce testified the boy was in her shop at the time and signed a sales slip with Waldo Tydecker a name from a murder book
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Stuart B. Allen
John A. Frank
Lavina Bruce
Hhe Sexton
Waldo Tydecker
Laura
First Wheel Evidence Dates to Mesopotamian City Cultures
Archaeological finds indicate the earliest wheel origins in Mesopotamian urban societies. Researchers note functional wheeled components appear in artifacts and suggest early wheel use shaped transport and craft in ancient cities.
Death by Own Action Pact Claimed in Clarke County
The bodies of Mrs. Julia May Stout and Thomas Ritenour were found in the Shenandoah River in Clarke County. Coroner Dr. Frank E. Tappan ruled death by drowning in a death by own action pact, noting both had been dead about 36 hours. Stout, wife of Harvey Stout and mother of five, faced domestic relations court next week for child neglect. Ritenour was a father of two. Funeral services for both were tentatively set for tomorrow in Stephens City.
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Berryville
Shenandoah River
Clarke County
W. W. Smallwood, Jr
Julia May Stout
Thomas Ritenour
Stephens City
Frederick County
Frank E. Tappan
Alvin Woods
Smallwood
Dr. Tappan
H. W. Glascock
Woods
Stout
Harvey Asbury Stout
Ritenour
Naval Academy Graduates 494 In Traditional Ceremony
At Annapolis Maryland 494 midshipmen graduated in a traditional ceremony Secy of Navy listed the years ahead as deeply vexed and troubled warning of future global tensions Admiral Blandy swore in 438 navy ensigns and 33 Marine second lieutenants The event drew 5000 spectators and included a wall of cheers and caps tossed from the graduates Felto vic of Shelton Connecticut topped the class anchorman noted as a future flag contender
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Rrestal
United States
Hitler
United Nations
William H. P. Blandy
Atlantic Fleet
Navy
Dahlgren Hall
William A. Feltovic
Shelton, Conn
Polish Leader in Exile Dies at 63
Wladyslaw Reckiewicz, president of the Polish government in exile for most of World War II, died at a nursing home in North Wales after three months with leukemia. He had governed Pomorze before Nazi invasion and later escaped to Paris then London with his wife.
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Rubin
North Wales
Wladyslaw Reckiewicz
Warsaw
Pomorze
Poland
Bucharest
Paris
Stanislaw Moscicki
Copenhagen
France
London
Commander No 19 Knights Templar Installs Officers
Samuel G Williamson of Athens was elected and installed emin ent commander of Bluefield commandery No 19 Knights Templar at the annual election in the Masonic temple Federal street. Paul C Thomas officiated with Louis D Wilmore assisting as marshal.
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Samuel G. Williamson
Athens
Bluefield
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple Federal Street
Clyde J. Stephens
Paul C. Thomas
Grand Commandery
West Virginia
Louis D. Wilmore
Ben H. Williams
C .D. Wood
H. D. Holmes
L. M. Carper
M. Thompson
W. P. Ryan
C. 8. Gravely
E. M. White
R. C. Buchanan
Frank Dan
N. F. Wickham
Sentinel
W. F. Bond
Guards
M. B. Lockhart
L. D. Wilmore
P. C. Thomas
Princes Chamber To Be Dissolved In India
The Indian prince rulers era ends as the chamber of princes prepares for extinction with British exit. Dissolution stems from states debating joining Congress in the new constituent assembly and the push to separate from British control. The chancellor position shifts amid opposition, signaling the end of a once pivotal forum for maharajahs and nawabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
Indian Chamber of Princes
Chamber of Princes
Congress Party
India
Hindustan
Pakistan
Britain
Nawab of
Bhopal
Maharajah of
Embassy Aides Shifted Among Posts in Europe
Jufie 6 Ger ald A Drew moved from Paris to Budapest as counselor joining Selden Chapin the new minister who will depart for Budapest this month. Drew from San Francisco and Cecil W Gray from Bristol Tennessee relocate to Marseille and William Harold Sims from Angola to Brussels as consul and third secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gerald A. Drew
Paris
Budapest
State Department
Drew
Selden Chapin
San Francisco
Cecil W. Gray
Bristol
Tenn
Marseille
France
William Harold Sims
Sparta
Angola
Africa
Brussels
Ramadier Acts To Halt Rail Strike
Paris June 6 Premier Ramadier urged rail workers to renew negotiations and return to work. He warned the government stood ready to requisition the state railway and use army trucks to move food, as strikes threatened Paris traffic, economy, and daily life. He blamed communists for sparking the stoppage and pressed workers to resume normal duties to avert national paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ramadier
Sa E
Normandy
Executive Commission
Charleston Visitor Loses Pocket Book Here
Arthur E. Bliss of the L Sonneborn Sons engineering department reported losing a pocketbook on Bluefield street. The item contained cash and valuable cards. he stated the finder may keep the cash but must return the cards and papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Bliss
L. Sonneborn Sons, Inc
Madison Street
Charleston
W. Vai
Bluefield
Bliss
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Henry B. Gordon
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Senator Taft
Welch News
Vacation Bible School
Northfork
Army
Pison
Princes Chamber
Telegraph Commercial Printing CO
Shape’s Market
Bluewell
Vincent Paoliello
Taszewel St. Bluefield, W. Va
Music Box
Cherry St
Nota
DIAL
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