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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1945
Page
21
A large bond rally is planned in Frinceton tomorrow afternoon. Led by Chief War nt Officer Adam B. Shaeffer the parade will feature several bands and a 50th anniversary event. The rally aims to encourage the sale of war bonds.
The note expresses gratitude for kindnesses and expressions of sympathy received during a difficult time. It acknowledges support from friends and neighbors and conveys appreciation for visits cards and comforting words.
A stream of local residents headed to visits and camps across several states. Jim Wood of Columbus Ga. enters the OCS Fort BenMiss field as a candidate while Miss June Yoak joins a Bluefield district group to Camp Caesar near Webster for Christian Methodist activities. Others include H E DeJarnette visiting Fredericksburg Va. and Mrs Keith Lazenby returning from Norfolk.
Pageton West Virginia June 9. Mrs White aided by Mrs Gus Rhudy served refreshments at a gathering attended by Hall and son and Edith. Kyle Steel returned from visiting his sister in Baltimore Maryland. Mr and Mrs W Pine and son spent last weekend in Tennessee and were joined by Miss Blanche Lacy. Mrs Carl Javon returned from Baltimore while Paul Cody Phm lc is visiting his wife.
Memorial service for Pvt Pred Oxley 36 held by Princeton Lodge No 1521 Loyal Order of Moose. Gold Star presented to his widow by lodge officers with remarks on sacrifice and memory. Oxley killed in action in Germany April 7 while with engineers in Patton's Third Army. member of Moose and Baptist church.
Cpl. William Nipper son of Mr and Mrs J W Nipper Abbs Valley is stationed in birth. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Monk Baker. Mr and Mrs W M Baker celebrate the birth of a daughter.
Miss Betty Barnett of Jenkins Jones visited Miss Wanda Sluss for the weekend. Mrs and Mrs Sidney Harmap and A D Draughn were guests in War. Mr and Mrs R L Waters and family returned home after visiting relatives in Whitely City. Ms J Dillon remained in Harpen due to her sister Mrs John Whitman illness.
Special session of Wyoming County Circuit Court opens July 9 with petit jurors called July 10. A man described as Goode reported a shooting after a disturbance, five shells found on a bed, and authorities pursuing a search warrant. Funeral services were held for a亡 victim at Oceana Church. Survivors include Carl Salyers and family. Bible school program set for Pineville Methodist Church Sunday at 10.
The superintendent of the county schools left this week for Concord College to serve as a consultant. She will display materials in the reading program and present training work done over the past year in Wyoming County.
The Mullens Junior Woman's Club stated this week that Pineville grade school sent a cn and code ep tions were received, honoring a memorial for county servicemen and Seapen.
The Wyoming county June calendar centers on the Big Singing Roll at the courthouse set for June 24. Famous singers gather for a festive program beginning promptly at 1 o'clock as part of the April convention.
After eluding Sheriff Goode and Deputy Short overnight, Kermit Salyers, 23, former convict from illcothe, used a twelve gauge shotgun to commit suicide at Saylers near Oceana while guards watched. He had recently stolen a car owned by Oceana High School principal J Lawrence Blankenship. the wreck occurred between Oceana and Pineville.
The Harmon family expresses sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy during the death of their daughter and sister Dorothy Harmon Morgan. They thank Rev Stubblefield I J Hall Webster and Gibson Fredeking and Seaver undertakers those who sent flowers and provided cars and all others who assisted. Signed Homer C Harmon and children.
An obituary style memorial notes the death of Hodges in action on June 6 1944. The tribute expresses grief and pride and honors his sacrifice while referencing D Day and the call to continue efforts by land or sea with faith and resolve. It includes signature lines from Margaret Dills Gawthrop.
Worship hour at 11. Prayer and Bible study scheduled for each Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.
Notices announce religious services at the home of Mr and Mrs Franklin Rose on Brier Croft. The gathering will be led by a minister from New Pound, with a Sunday service scheduled for 7 0 clock in the ovens, followed by a second service at 2 30.
A letter from the dictator and mentions of Hitler’s underground base in the Bavarian mountains along with his private station are described. The report references a source close to his inner circle and hints at escape routes and concealed facilities.
G F Brown supervisor announces the center has received a new food grator. Dehydrators arrive via EF Curry from Pineville to process vegetables, each batch handling about thirty pounds.
Corporal Henry Clay Jr. of Pineville and Soulsville receives the Bronze Star Medal for heroic action in combat against enemy forces. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay.
J. EB. Gott offers a two horse riding cultivator for sale. Contact phone 421 J for details and price.
Corporal Clay authorized to wear the Good Conduct medal in an order dated 1945. A Pineville and Bluefield Business College graduate, he served over two years with an airborne division now serving as an occupational army near Munster Comer Bat 1945.
The ae county trade school reports a summer term enrollment of 85 students across all shops. Electricity 16, welding 18, sheet metal 14, machine shop 18, mine maintenance 19. transportation is provided from all county sections.
Fragmentary note records a schedule item mentioning nine and four times, with unclear context or location. No clear entities or events emerge from the legible text.
Central Point West Virginia reports Sunday school at 10 00 a m and study on Wednesday June 13 at 7 30 p m more details likely follow in the local church notices.
Mrs. Viola Wall visited her Pvt Edwin Wall at the Springs. Mrs. R A O Donnell and daughters Mrs Wesley and children of Lortons visited and Mrs Billy Thom as on Friday. Mrs. Jane Poe is improving slowly at her home.
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