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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1946
Page
2
Relatives seek Miss Wilma Lettie Hopey and Miss Lilian Rose Marie Gunn. A letter from Carter at 294 Erskine in Sy yy h. asks help locating Hopey with addresses in Michigan and efforts by relatives.
The Stellener Iackie Coil company hosts a monthly dinner meeting marking the end of the fiscal year. Retiring officers will be honored with an installation ceremony as new officers take positions, including Harry Lat ny as secretary treasurer and Scott Blank enship as booster foreman.
Cabinet discussed using the National Maritime union led by Joseph Curran as a model for settling coast disputes. Seven CIO affiliated unions push 22 to 35 cent hourly raises and a 44 hour week. Dock tensions on the west coast cited with conciliation efforts and opposition to a 22 cent raise retroactive to a past dispute.
Funeral services were held today at 2 o clock for Mrs Emily Baldwin at her son H P Baldwins home 1128 Johnson Elder T F Adair led the service assisted by Elder Adair Interment followed at Wilson cemetery in Cumberland County She was the widow of D Baldwin and daughter of Thomas and the late Mrs White She was born in Ohio and flower bearers were chosen from nieces.
Four persons were injured when a passenger train struck their automobile at a grade crossing in Fairmont West Virginia. The driver was Mrs Louis Kaduk of Jordan and passengers included Miss Retta Jean Gef Jordan and Mrs John Tit County officials and railroad officials said they were investigating the crash.
The article traces the murder case with Rupolo jailed since May 1944 for the after slaying. Police say his information led to indictments of five men for The Shadow killing. Genovese, arrested in Italy last year as an interpreter for the American military government, is the only one so far captured.
Former Pocahontas resident Stephen Boray died at his Lynchburg home after a period of failing health. He leaves one sister Mrs Jack Tothi and two brothers John Beckley and Fred Boray, all of Pocahontas and nearby. Funeral services are incomplete.
Camp Atterbury Indiana June 1 Col Ernest A Bixby 46 post commander wounded last Tuesday executive officer says both he and his wife are not in serious condition Col Bixby hospitalized after rifle wound likely from cleaning a rifle The circumstances of the attack are unclear and an inquiry continues.
President Truman said at a press conference he would decide after considering lobby activity and whether to sign or veto the bill. The Senate bill on struck labor issues heads to a House committee, with May 25 looming, as McCormack pushes for a conference on the measure.
The article reports four peers including a WAC captain and a discharged corporal recalled to active duty amid a larceny investigation. All four are named as subject to court martial in the sewer theatre with possible imprisonment. Authorities note no prior criminal records before wartime disruptions raised temptations.
Officials of the Norfolk and Western stated last night that all mines on its system were being supplied with empty cars, with mines operating at capacity and no curtailment of production due to the car shortage.
The Rev J B genes pastors Bluefield Virginia worship service listed with Sunday school at 9:45 am and worship at ? pm in city churches notice.
Welch News reports the district forms a six member road committee led by Charley Young with Ber elected chair. Other members include Clarence Billios, Sylvia ae, Bert Edwards, Roy Allen, and Prankao. Meetings will occur in each magisterial district followed by a county meeting to be scheduled.
Funeral service for Mrs. Vandalia V. Bargo is scheduled for 2 o clock Sunday afternoon. The Rev. H L Hillyer and the Rev. J B Sexton will conduct the service with interment in Roderfield cemetery. Surviving family includes husband two sons and five daughters and several relatives.
Five hundred rainbow trout were released into Big Creek by the state conservation commission late Thursday. Game Protector Harve Cline said the fish arrived in good condition from the nursery at Emay near Marlinton. Big Creek had 2,000 trout previously released before the season opened.
J R Mallory aged 67 of Vivian died suddenly at his home on Thursday from a heart attack while in his garden. He was found by his wife Mrs Mallory and was employed in the local area.
The obituary fragment lists a surviving spouse Mrs. Mattie Mallory and multiple children Ray mond Kimball Buford Woodrow Vivian Mrs. Ted Williamg Mary Mare Bill Green Bek stone Mrs. Bill Gam and one sister Mrs. Dan Feake G Gary, plus 13 grandchildren. The text references a coalfield career spanning four years and mentions Vivian Kimball Bek stone and G Gary as places or names.
Robert Giles Dye age 63, of Greendale, died Monday at home from heart ailment. His family formerly lived in Berwind Newhall and Coalwood. Funeral held Wednesday in Greendale. Survived by his wife Ethel Dye, five grandchildren, and a son Doyle Dye. He was predeceased by a daughter and a son three years ago.
Local dairymen and the price control board await formal authorization as new butter and cheddar prices take effect yesterday. J L Kirk notes likely retroactive approval to dairies but not to retailers, leaving consumer prices unclear until notices arrive. Previous increases in feed and farm machinery were authorized but may not offset higher operating costs.
Police report details a missing case situation after a break in at a grill house ending with no items reported stolen. Ted Land and Dick Powell are named in vague fashion amid the incident notes from last night.
A bicycle club was formed at a meeting held yesterday afternoon in a courtroom. Chief of Police Arnold G. presided as the group organized and set aims for local cycling activities.
Indicted in May grand jury, Udee Co. C Chambers pleaded not guilty on June 1 after a statement signed by Mrs. Gertrude Gilpin Makar. Prosecutor Chauncey Browning said the witness admitted accepting 900 dollars to drop prosecution from Holt.
Kennedy says operators must accept the miners and operators compensation and disability laws. The bituminous and anthracite agreements require adherence to federal mine safety standards with a flexible board to apply where suitable. The new contracts would take effect retroactively and end May 31, with details from Pennsylvanian operators and coal firms including Glen Aiden Coal company and Adelphia.
Closing out children's cotton print dresses in sizes one to ten at half price. Fretweill's presents many lovely styles in play suits and bathing suits at Bradley's to choose from. Bradley's has received a shipment of dresses from tls.
Two men were detained after reportedly stealing two hand bags from a hotel lobby in Bluefield while the Misses Stewart, en route from Welc n to Athens for Concord College, were absent. Bags valued at about 25 dollars each. The story references a player named Cook and a Blue Grays connection with Evansville farm club of the Three-Eye league.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention poe quality and quantity in Moroline and Poudene with a price tag and unclear reading. No coherent event or names emerge from the readable text.
Miss Virginia Hamrick, of Pearl street, suffered slight bruises and scratches after stepping into a Gentieng Grocery truck driven by Mason of Pearl street. The accident occurred at the corner of College and East River avenues yesterday afternoon, hospital attaches reported.
Ohio manufacturer Mack Shirt Corp of Cincinnati sent a box of broadcloth shirts to Governor B J Strouse amid a shortage. Cincinnati officials announced the box, containing four white shirts, was mailed to the governor as a grateful gesture.
United Nations debate centers on granting the World Federation of Trade Unions a bigger role in council work. The United States and Britain oppose the proposal as major powers dispute the reform in a lengthy session that led to a committee re-draft of earlier recommendations.
The agency approved a six percent price increase for tanners amid limits on certain leathers. Officials noted ceilings remain for goatskin and kidskin, with adjustments affecting production and market expectations.
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