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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1944
Page
2
Reports from the invasion battlefront say Bayeux faces violence against collaborationists amid a manhunt for suspected traitors. French civilians, while enraged, mostly show calm amid fighting and express support for the Allied cause as gendarmerie orders and population sentiment shape the occupation's endgame.
Earl Shelbrum Chumbley 43 of Freeman died yesterday in Blue field sanitarium where he was treated. Born August 11 near Drapers Pulaski county he is survived by his wife Mollie Whitehead Chumbley a daughter Betty Jean and his father. Funeral this afternoon at 3 30 at the Chumbley home Freeman with Rev C W Paskel in charge. Pallbearers listed as James Vin circle No 2.
A wartime bulletin describes Canadian destroyers Haida and Huron pursuing enemy craft, German E-boats driven off, and heavy losses to enemy concentrations by Belfast and Frobisher. It notes dawn counteractions near Pointe de Barfieur and the loss of an American destroyer in early invasion.
The Senate passed an extension of price and wage stabilization to December 31 1945 39 to 35 with the Lankhead amendment aimed at cotton price ceilings. OPA warned the move could destabilize the system. The measure moves to the House with further changes added.
Mrs Bertie C. Farris 49 wife of D P Parris died at 1124 Virginia Avenue Bluefield Virginia after years of illness. She is survived by husband daughter Mrs Everett Purdie and two sons Harry Hickman and William Hickman plus a granddaughter and several siblings. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 p m at West Graham Methodist Church with Rev J C Spurlin and burial Maple Hill Cemetery Bluefield. Perry Farmer White 43 of Jewell Ridge died in Richlands hospital after a long illness. He was son of James and Sallie White and sole owner operator of a store near Jewell Ridge. Survived by widow Ne Osburn White mother Mrs James White two sons Carlos Jack and Douglas Osburn two sisters Mrs G C Osburel Mrs Dora Short and two brothers Leonard and Grant White. Funeral today at 2 p m from the UMW hall Jewell Ridge with Rev Archie Freeman and burial Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery Richlands.
The gains were mutually agreeable to employer and employee. The Senate voted 42 to 25 against Senator Thomas's amendment to substantially increase crude prices.
Allied air units attacked rail lines and transport hubs from Munich to Saumur to block reinforcements. Bombers and fighters reported heavy periods of raids behind Normandy lines with substantial losses on both sides, tallying 289 Allied planes lost and 176 German aircraft destroyed by noon yesterday.
Bill Hamlett a 75 year old Bluefield man died at Providence hospital from injuries after a freight car he rode on toppled into two others at Norfolk and Western yards. He had worked 30 years for Bluefield Produce and was moved to St Luke's then Providence hospital before death. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Funeral services are set for Sunday for Flight Officer Joseph P. Kelly son of Mr and Mrs H Mason Kelly of Freeman killed in a plane crash near Orange California He served since 1940 as an aviation mechanic and pilot accumulating 53 combat missions and more than 700 flight hours He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross the Air Medal and campaign and service ribbons He is survived by two sisters and a brother and will be buried at Woodlawn cemetery after services at Bramwell Methodist Church with American Legion guards.
Allied forces drove toward Tivoli and seized Agosta and Palombarasabina. Allied fighters and bombers destroyed 195 enemy vehicles and 28 rail cars and damaged about 170 more. Mediterranean air forces flew 1,500 sorties, downing six planes and destroying four enemy aircraft.
The Associated Press reports work stoppages have fallen from about 50 000 to 2 600 with the war labor board noting no active strikes in its hands for the first time since January 1942. Remaining stoppages include 15 000 at Wright Aeronautical in Ohio and others among taxi drivers, refinery workers, and a navy ordnance plant. Malaria figure noted as about 2 000 000 in the U S.
Area men in military service are noted with new assignments and leaves. Pvt Gordon Cameron wed to Camp Sibert Alabama after a visit with wife and mother. Pvt Richard Romeo on 10 day furlough with wife and parents in Melrose Street. Samuel D Terry promoted to corporal in England while in a Mus tang fighter squadron armament unit. Cpl Terry formerly a Celanese machine operator. John B Kirby begins his first naval leave. Pvt J Ray Umberger returns home on leave after basic training at Parris Island and earns sharp shooter on rifle range. He will report to Camp Lejeune. John D Crawford selected for Fort Sill communications course after Concord College graduation. Billy Crawford, seaman second class, joins U S Navy amphibious forces and assigned to LST crew after Camp Bradford training in Norfolk.
Mr and Mrs Kadinsky of Switchback were informed that their son Pfc Joe E Kadinsky was wounded in action April 28 in the southwest Pacific. The war department provided no details and promised to relay updates on his condition when available.
A group of 21 selectees from Board 1 Welch departed Huntington yesterday for pre induction physicals for possible Army service. They travel home at least 21 days before any active duty call unless changes occur. Names include Clifford Denny Goodwin Huntington and 28 others from multiple towns, with several transfers between boards and destinations such as Detroit and Norfolk.
Hubert Allen Austin, infant son of Mr and Mrs Hal Hurley Austin of English died yesterday in a Welch hospital. The baby’s father is in the navy stationed at Miami Florida. Born May 4 1944 in English he is survived by his parents.
W J Murray 70 of North Taze well Virginia died Thursday night in a Welch hospital after a long illness. A farmer born January 7 1874 in Tazewell county he was the son of the late Mitchell Murray and Catherine Sexton Murray. Survived by widow Maggie Whitt and children Robert Cucum ber Talmadge Welch Sherman Isaban Jess Man Fritz Italy Army Anawalt George Spence Anawalt Charles Hammer. 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
From the Advent church at Adria Virginia under Rev. Mr Baxter. Interment will be made in the family cemetery nearby.
Barry Shrout, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shrout, remains under care after Thursday auto strike while walking home with friends. He suffered a broken left leg and a slight skull fracture. Driver Joe Joyce faces reckless driving charges after plunging down a 25 foot embankment.
Allied forces push deeper into the Cherbourg area as American led units report taking Formigny and expanding a 60 mile beachhead from Caen to Ste. Mere Eglise. British Canadian and Polish destroyers engage German ships near Ushant while air power remains constrained by deteriorating weather.
Allied forces reported progress in Normandy with Caen counterattack held and nearing climax. Coastal villages including Courseulles Saint Aubin Lion Luc Ouistreham Hangrune fell to Canadians and British on day one as beachheads merged, weather deteriorated, and 4,000 to 5,000 prisoners were taken. Among captives were some Russians and Poles misled into German uniforms.
The officer testified Wilkinson admitted intimacy with the woman and said he believed he was divorced after papers for an interlocutory divorce were issued to Mrs. Margaret Gonzales Wilkinson. He claimed he later married Rennie Murphy in August 1943 and that they lived together in Arizona. A child named Maschaeleev was born last May.
D. F. Dunlop of Bluefield State College reported to city police that his two tone blue Plymouth with West Virginia license 43-880 was stolen from in front of the post office on Federal Street yesterday. The car contained 22 chickens 40 dozens and five pounds of butter. Police were investigating last night.
Fighting rages in the Changsha outer defenses as Japanese forces tighten a menacing arc around the Hunan city. Chiang Kai-Shek orders the city defended to the utmost while other Chinese provinces expect flare ups as enemy troops mass for new thrusts. The enemy captured Liangyin, 30 miles north-northwest of Changsha and west of the Canton Hankow rail line.
Local notices list piano tuning service by Harry Haffen of Roanoke with monthly visits and a Roanoke address. Also advertised are lawnmower sharpening by machine with 24 hour service, contact Carter Motor Co. Tomato and bean stakes available from Bailey Lumber Company.
Reverend 8 C Taylor leads worship and Sunday school at 9 30 am with worship at 11 am. B T U at 5 30 pm. Evening service and Holy Communion at 7 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
The Rev. J J Howare leads the church with Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 11 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m Prayer Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Pilgrim Baptist Crystal.
The Rev J B leads Logan A Christian church with Sunday school morning worship at 11 o clock and evening worship at 730 with a prayer meeting.
The Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m and prayer time at 11 00 a m. Evening worship begins at 6 30 p m. Revival services conducted by Rev J J Hal of Bluefield West Virginia will continue through the week with Joe Taney W C Clemons and others in attendance.
The Rev. James Dickerson leads East Graham Christian Church with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 20 on Wednesdays.
The Rev. A. L. Polk, minister. Sunday school at 9 30. Morning worship at 7. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7.
The Rev M L Glynn pastor conducts Bible school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 Y P H A meets at 5 and singing and Friday nights at 8 o clock followed by evening services at 8.
The Laurel Creek Baptist Church led by Rev. J. C. Stith hosts Sunday school at 9:45 with morning worship at 11:30 and an afternoon sermon at 3. Children’s day sermon by Rev. S. A. Downs of Community Methodist, Pocahontas, Va. Tynes Chapel AME Zion, led by Rev. E. Porter, offers Sunday school at 9:45 and services at 11:00 devotionals, 11:30 sermon, 3:30 stewardesses board, 4:90 church worship.
The page lists Blake Chapel AME Zion with Rev Deslie Mitchell leading a 9:30 am Sunday school and 11 am worship followed by a sermon by Rev M H Smitte. Mount Zion Baptist led by Rev Alexander Gregory offers 9:30 am Sunday school and 11 am worship with 5 pm BTA gathering and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 pm.
Church notices list weekly schedule for Church of Christ led by Elder A R Fleshman including Sunday school 10, morning worship 11, 3 p m program, young people 6, evening worship 7 30, prayer meeting 7 30 Wednesday. Church of the Living God led by Rev Ida G W Colley with services 11 a m and 6 p m and Gospel Prayer band event Wednesday evening at 8.
The John Stewart Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 11 with music by the Junior choir Evening worship at 7 30 with both sermons by the Rev James Davis A prayer meeting follows.
The Rev. E. T. Browne pastors Scotts Street Baptist with morning service at 11 and evening at 6. A mortgage leurning program featuring Dr. W. M. Wright and Atty. Sidney Kwass is set for 3 PM, followed by prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 PM.
The Rev G M Dickerson leads Jones Street Christian Church Bible school at 10 o clock morning worship at 11 15 and evening worship at 7 30 with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Scott Street holds Mass every Sunday at 8 30 a m, inviting parishioners to join in worship each week.
The Rev. Joseph H. O'Keefe OMI announces instruction classes at 4 30 p m and 7 30 p m on Mondays.
The Rev. Ova Brown presiding with Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 11 00. Music by the junior choir. Evening worship at 7 30 with sermons by Rev. A P Ponder of Crystal Virginia. Prayer meeting Wednesday.
Church of God in Christ announces Elder J E Gibson as pastor. Sunday school at 1 30 p m. Services at 3 p m. Youth meeting at 7. Evening services at 8 p m.
The Rev. L. P. Whitten as pastor schedules Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 45. Prayer meeting at 7 p m Wednesday highlights the church week.
Aviation Cadet Isadore M. Robinson, son of Mr and Mrs Mason Robinson of 205 Ellis Street, completed his preflight training at Tuskegee Army Field Alabama and attended Moton Field Tuskegee Institute as part of his flight cadet program.
German broadcasts acknowledge main bridgehead expansion with inland advances toward St Lo Bayeux and Cherbourg area. Reports say Allied forces push west of Bayeux, around Caen and Carentan while air drops continue and Coutances is shelled by British ships.
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