Little flotilla returns to port after dramatic invasion reports
A Coast Guard cutter narrates the Normandy beachhead as Allied landing craft push to shore. Guns thunder, ships bombard behind the beach ridges while transports and planes move in, with a jubilant crew witnessing the French coast and troops storming the verge of victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Coast Guard
Chennel
Eea Dupe
Hannal
Tomeuperny
Aed
Coast Guard Cutte
Rizon
France
Deaths and Funerals Messages for Miss Williamson and James G Miller
Death notices report Miss Williamson a 1944 Weaver graduate in Baltimore after spinal illness. mother Mrs C C Williamson at bedside. arrangements by Mercer Funeral Home. home at 1720 Vineyard Street. sister Betty Jane Williamson. half sister Mrs C C Austin. active in Trinity Methodist Church and school life. Navy honors and cadet nurses corps enlistment halted by illness. James Garfield Miller 21 dies at 1112 View Avenue. former state guard member. survived by parents and siblings. funeral to Monte Vista Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tea Nearny
Ti San
Johns A Oy Tal
Baltimore
May Hospital
Williamson
Cc. G. Williamson
Mercer Funeral Home
Cha
Vineyard Street
Miss Williamson
Betty Jane Liamson
C. C. Austin
Roanoke
Beaver A Cappelli
Beaver
Anne Sykes
Alice Schrinner
Trinity Methodist Church
National Honor Society
Elite
Prim Priscilla Club
Royal Court
Duke University
Durham
N. C
Cadet Nurses’ Corps
Bluefield
Mrs. Williamson
James G. Miller
James Garfield Miller
John Miller
View Avenue
State Guard
U. S. Army
Junior
Ith
Betty
Louise Robinette
Norfolk
Mary Gilbert
Welch
Melvin Miller
Monte Vista Cemetery
Pot Roast Flavor Enhancement Hint
A simple technique adds bite to meat by infusing horseradish into the gravy. Mix one third cup prepared horseradish into the stock after the roast to sharpen the pot roast’s flavor.
Obituaries Note Multiple Mercer County Residents
Mrs Laura Delp 78 died after three months illness at her Rock home. Born Bluewell 1866 she lived in Mercer county most of life and was Church of Christ member for 60 years. Survived by husband six children and 31 landchildren. Funeral arrangements in Matoaka with service at Rock Methodist church. Also Martha India Wingo 70 widow of Samuel H. Wingo died at daughter’s home Springville Virginia after lingering illness. Funeral at Springville Christian and First Baptist churches with interment in Springville family cemetery. Also W W Dickinson Norfolk native and N W Railway employee died at St Luke's hospital after a stroke. Funeral plans not yet set.
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Laura Delp
Laura Elizabeth Delp
Rock
Delp
Bluewell
E. G. Delp
Laura Elizabeth Murrell
Mercer County
Matoaka
Rock Methodist Church
Rock, Priday
Cc. P. Maybeury
Foley
Fred Young
Ward Wright
Marvin Wright
C. B. Hughs
Tony Baughn
Robert Faris
Frank Scott
Pauler
Selec
Woodlawn
Bluefield
Martha India Wingo
Springville
Charles Sublett
Springville Christian Church
Cecil V. Cooke, Jr
First Baptist Church of A Field
Wingo
Samuel H. Wingo
B. W. Dillon
Carolina Avenue
W. W. Dickinson
Reid Avenue
N. & W. Railway Company
St. Luke’s Hospital
Dickinson
Norfolk
Paris Suburbs Raided by Allied Bombers
Paris radio reported several suburbs hit by allied bombers during the night and said two attacking planes were shot down by anti aircraft fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Mae Held On A W O L Charge
Edward H. Sampson was held in the city jail on an Army warrant for being absent without leave. He was arrested by City Police Kerns and Linkenhaker Bailey and will be returned to his station as Richmond police arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Sampson
A.w.ol
Kerns, Linkenhaker
Bailey
Ruenes
Richmond
Wilkinson
Margaret Conzales
Army Board
Union Prayer Services Held At 2 Churches
Two city churches held union services organized by the Bluefield Ministerial association. At First Baptist and Westminster Presbyterian, large crowds joined prayers for safety and peace, with hymns, silent reflection, and brief talks ending with “America.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Ministerial Association
First Baptist Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Philip Lilly
Silent Rayer
Arvin Williams
America
Bayeux to Caen Offensive Presses Inland
Allied air and naval forces report large scale airborne operations continuing on Wednesday. German defenses stiffen as Caen and Bayeux attract heavy fighting and reinforcements rush to the battlefield. Casualties rise on both sides while naval gunfire and aircraft support protect beachhead gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caen
Nelson
Bayeux
U. S
Ings
Texas
Glasgow
Air Headquarters
Sonaweeny
Berlin
Erwin Rommel
DNB
Cherbourge
Ula
le Havre
Mercere Lodge Call Meeting for Third Degree
There will be a call meeting of Mercer Lodge No. 160 A. F. and A. M. at 5 30 PM for work in the third degree. Visitors welcome. Ralph Smith W M and Ralph E Thompson secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Lodge No
A. PF
A. M
Ralph Smith
W. M
Ralph E. Thompson
Allied Invasion Near Le Havre Signals Major Push
Allied forces moved to push along the French coast as a vast fleet remained off Le Havre. Paratroopers and glider troops descended as Omar Bradley commanded ground advances through German defenses amid improving flying weather and cautious optimism among command reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar Bradley
Bizerte
France
Beckley Newsman Wins Damage Suit Against Police Chief
A Raleigh County Circuit Court jury awarded $25000 in damages to Eugene Scott former Beckley Post-Herald editor and Army member who sued former Beckley Police Chief W T Roberts claiming assault at Beckley city hall last December 30 The judge Frank C Haymond presided and two related suits were disposed or continued including a city case over a police department fund shortage per audit findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
W. Va
Raleigh
Ted
W. T
Tommy) Roberts
Eugene Scott
Scott
Beckley Post-Herald
Frank C. Haymond
Fairmont
Disturbances Reported at Celanese Plant in Cumberland
New disturbances were reported at the Celanese Corporation of America plant after yesterday’s 11 hour sitdown strike by 180 employees in the service department. Four girls were doused with water today as workers fill gaps left by manpower shortages. Union leaders aided the sitdown and the company plans to continue negotiations with local 1874 Textile Workers Union of Africa over job assignments and staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Celanese Corporation of America
Service Department
Fred T. Small
Textile Workers Union of Africa
Small
General Bradley Leads U S Ground Forces in Europe
The article extols Dwight D. Bradley as a master tactician and longtime trainer at Fort Benning. It contrasts him with Erwin Rommel, cites his role in North Africa, Sicily, and preparation of officers, and notes his cautious but decisive approach to German forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Bradley
U. S
France
Leutenant
North Africa
Sicily
Ganmendes
Auguste
Erwin Ommel
Gen. Bradley
Gen. A. &. Grant
New England
Robert E. Lee
Clark, Mo
Dwight D. Eisenhower
West Point
Eisenhower
Bradley
Air battle rages as Allied airmen hammer France invasion zones
Allied air units clash with German forces in Normandy and across France. More than 12,000 sorties are reported as RAF heavy bombers strike targets behind the invasion zone while German losses climb. Observers note destruction of bridges near Paris to Rouen and heavy convoy bombardments by Allied aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rouen
B'Des
Hermann Goering
Normandy
Royal Air Force
Airborne Troops Glide Into France With Gliders
Airborne troops totaling about 500, including crews, flew across the channel in zebra striped gliders escorted by Mustang fighters. The silent motorless ships landed in selected areas under light navigation, described by a flier as futuristic. British Mosquito fliers reported German counter operations with five Junkers 52 transports shot down over France.
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Channel
Mustang
France
Virgin Island Democrats Name Two Delegates
Hillman reports Virgin Island Democrats met yesterday to name two delegates. In Washington, Republicans and New York GOP members hailed a New York City district victory that shifted opposition to the New Deal. Rep. Fish asserts the Republican win signals the tide turning away from the New Deal and its Democratic allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgin Island
Washington
New York
GOP
New York City
Fish D
House
Pfc Lafayette Castle Killed In Action In Italy
Pfc Lafayette C Castle 19, of Gary No 10, was killed in action in Italy on May 17 while serving in a tank division. His parents Mr and Mrs James M Castle received word from the War Department. He has two brothers in the service Dock Samuel 26 and Herbert 24, with Dock overseas in England and Herbert in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Castle
Gary No. 10
War Department
Lafayette C. Castle
Italy
Secretary of War
Lafayette Castle
Dunlop
Dock Samuel Castle
Quartermaster Corps
U. S. Army
England
Pvt
Herbert Castle
Pacific
Sgt
Dock Castle
U. S. Coal and Coke Ae
Drive To Collect Clothing Started
Angelo Viani of Vermont, assistant chairman of the drive in West Virginia, announced the effort sponsored by the Sons of Italy Grand Lodge of West Virginia under a federal license. Packages should weigh 50 to 150 pounds and be sent to the Sons of Italy Grand Lodge of West Virginia, 314 North 4th Street, Clarksburg, W. Va., by June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icine
Italy
Angelo Viani
Rmont
West Virginia
Welch Yeshe Paign
Sons of Italy Grand Lodge of
Sons of Italy Grand Way of
North 4Th Street
Clarksburg
W. Va
Mayberry Man Wins $300 Judgment in OPA Price Case
Garland Mayberry of Mayberry won $300 against A N Harris Co of Gary for six counts of violating OPA price regulations in selling chicken feed. Judge W R Lockhart awarded the sum yesterday. Notice of appeal was filed by the defendant. Mayberry was represented by C A Tucwiler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Mayberry
Mayberry
A. N. Harris Company
Gary
W. R. Lockhart
B. F. Mayberry
C. A. Tucwiler
Three Prisoners Escape From McDowell Camp
Two McDowell County inmates fled from a Glendale area prison camp yesterday. Paul Edward Smith Wilbur Wen Bowerman, all from McDowell County, walked off the job undetected. Smith was jailed on second degree murder, Wen on malicious wounding, Bowerman for larceny. Deputy Warden H H Cottle reported no trace yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundville
W. Va
Glendale
H. H. Cottle
Paul Edward Smi
Kanawha Court
Wilbur Wen
Woun
McDowel
Ben Bowman
McDowell County
Cottle
Wright Returns To Logan Post
Sergeant B. E. Wright of the state police is returned to permanent duty in Logan after a cancelled induction call and a change in selective service procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Wright
State Police
Logan
McDowell Man Hurt In Mines
Mack Hall of McDowell was injured while working in Pocahontas Fuel mines. He received treatment at Stevens Clinic hospital for injuries to the right chest and was sent home to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Hall
McDowell
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Stevens Clinic Hospital
Child Hurt In Fall From Tree
Lucille Miller seven ofven was injured when she fell from a tree. She received treatment at Yens Clinic hospital for injuries to the right arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Miller
Even
Yens Clinic Hospital
Allied forces push in Italy as German resistance flares
Fifth Army reports breaking strength of German lines with over 18,000 prisoners taken and Allies advancing toward Rome. British Eighth Army encounters heavy defenses northeast of the capital as Germans lay mines to delay retreat. Mediterranean air forces fly 2300 sorties targeting Ploeiu oil refineries and rail hubs in occupied Europe reducing Germanys annual oil supply by about 501,900 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Army
Eighth Army
Rome
Albert Kesselring
Mediterranean Air Force
Picew
Romania
Germans Report More Landings
Berlin radio confirmed Allied landings on the Cherbourg peninsula with 300 planes ferrying troops and new airborne divisions disclosed. German outlets claimed limited successes near Le Havre and Pas de Calais while acknowledging Allied forces reached a 34 kilometer long strip and ten kilometer depth in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex H. Singleton
London
Tp Art
Cherbourg
le Havre
Pas de Calais
Arromanc
DNB
Tish
Karl Rudolf Gerd von Ostedt
Ludwig Sertorius
High Command
Berlin
Strikes, Walkouts Hit UAW and Steel Firms Across Nation
CIO United Auto Workers idle at several plants after transfers of Black workers, with Timken Roller Bearing in Canton Ohio and a Keyport naval ordnance plant halting operations. A one day holiday at Harley Davidson curbed motorcycle production. 19 000 workers idle nationwide due to labor slowdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
United Auto Workers
United Steel
Timken Roller Bearing Company
Canton
Ohio
War Labor Board
Ial Ordnance
Ork Safe and Lock Company
Key Pa
Armed Services
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Milwaukee
International Uaw-Afl
Major James G Goodwin Promoted in European Theater
In England General Eisen hower announces the promotion of James G Goodwin Jr 32 of Cumberland Road Bluefield to major. He serves as depot warehouse officer with increased duties as the invasion nears storing vast stocks of food and equipment at a British base. He is a Clifton Forge Va and Blacksburg Va alumnus married to Marie and has two brothers in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Goodwin, Jr
Cumberland Road
Bluefield
Eisenhower
England
Goodwin
Great Britain
Clifton Forge
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Army
Bluefield Purniture Company
Marie Goodwin
James B. Goodwin
Armed Forces
Franklin H. Goodwin
Army Medical Corps
Cpl. A. Snead Goodwin
Quartermaster Corps
Invasion Spurs War Bond Buying in Western Europe
The western European invasion triggered a rush to buy war bonds. Treasury reports wires from state war finance chairmen show a spontaneous outpouring of dollars, though officials had no immediate figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Western
Europe
Treasury
Teq R. Gamble
War Finance
Jimmy's Restaurant Serves Fried Soft Shell Crabs On Toast
Jimmy's Restaurant offers fried soft shell crabs on toast with fresh young live crabs prepared for Bluefield. The item highlights the restaurant's seafood special and local appeal for crab lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy’s Restaurant
Jimmy
Bluefield
County War Bond Quotas Raised For Fifth War Loan Drive
County and state sales totals include Series C notes and federal reserve bonds from June 1 to July 31. Mercer County quota reaches 3 282 000 with 979 000 in E bonds as banks and post offices ready to sell. County war bonding committee urges citizens to begin purchases for the Fifth War Loan campaign now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Viday Ale
Inenier County
Mercer County Waring Committee
City Resident Hurt In Fall
P. C. Clark, a city resident, sustained head injuries in a fall on a sidewalk near Bluefield last night. He was reported resting comfortably by attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Clark
Bluefield
Street Nameposts Knocked Down in City Maintenance
City Manager Emory P. Mitchell reports four street nameposts at intersections including Princeton and Talbot Bluefield and Hoge Bluefield and Tulip and Princeton and Scott were broken. Three have been replaced and a fourth waits for more forms. Concrete posts are scarce and costly. next batch expected soon after drying and painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory P. Mitchell
Mehell
Princeton Avenue
Talbot Street
Bluefield Avenue
Hoge Street
Bluefield
Tulip Street
Scott Street
Mitchell
Biddle seeks two year extension of War Powers Act
Attorney General Biddle asked Congress in a letter to Speaker Rayburn to extend the second War Powers Act for two years. He notes the act expires December 31, 1944, and argues powers granted will be needed beyond that date with no clear expiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Biddle
Congress
Rayburn
Texas
A Real Treat Jimmy's Sizzling Charcoal Broiled Steaks
A real treat today at 8 PM as Jimmy's restaurant offers charcoal broiled steaks. Readers are invited to sample sizzling cuts and enjoy a casual dining experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
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Mae
Fallaise
Argentan
Orne River
Carentan
Orne
Rommel
Harry Haffen
Carter Motor Co
Beckley Newsman
Celanese Company
Doughboys
Hillmman
Welch News
Pfc
L. C. Castle
Wright
Germany
Say
Cherbourg Peninsula
James G. Goodwin
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