Executives Club Dinner Hears Communism Critique
Clem D. Johnston Roanoke wholesaler and chamber chairman urges amended laws and vigilant governance to expose and defeat Communism. He calls for clarification of U S democracy and warns of Soviet infiltration tied to labor and government. The event featured invocation by William Alley and remarks from club president Ben H Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalin
Clem D. Johnston
Roanoke
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Executives Club
J. Hudson Huffard
Johnston
FBI
William Alley
Ben H. Williams
Marion Smith
Lewis H. Reiland
Big powers seek world police force with small country fears
Britain and China move to reassure small nations on a proposed world police force while agreeing with the United States on core issues. The UN Security Council discusses police units under UN control as Andrei Gromyko prepares a key speech for the Atomic Energy Commission amid a yearlong U S Soviet deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrei A. Gromyko
UN Atomic Energy Commission
Gromyko
Atomic Commission
United States
Soviet Russia
Graham High to Open Summer Session This Morning
Principal Mark Gillespie announced registration for Graham High School summer session at 9 o'clock today. Students may take one new unit or two units of repeated work. The six and a half week term runs weekdays 8 to 12 with Civics I Math I Algebra II English II and English IV offered. Additional subjects may be added if enough interest occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham High School
Mark Gillespie
City and Coalfield Items Hot Also Father’s Day Offers
Father’s Day specials include Billfolds and hats from Shaman’s. Stetson straw hats are highlighted among city and coalfield item selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaman’s
Mrs. Nannie Ledgerwood Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Nannie Ledgerwood aged 172, of 319 Fourth Street Bluefield, died at Bluefield Sanitarium yesterday afternoon after a lingering illness. She had lived in Bluefield most of her life. Funeral arrangements are in progress and the body will remain at Hawkins Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Ledgerwood
Fourth Street
Bluefield Sanitarium
Bluefield
Hawkins Funeral Home
Rites Today for Accident Victim Charles Reedy
Funeral services for Charles Herman Reedy 30 killed in a Jewel Ridge Virginia mine accident will be held at 2 PM at his Drill Virginia home with Rev Perry Herndon and Rev Rein Singleton officiating. United Mine Workers Local 6167 will conduct cemetery rites. Survived by parents J Frank and Mrs J Frank Reedy a son Frank Edward two brothers and six sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Herman Reedy
Jewel Ridge
Drill
Purial
Perry Herndon
Rein Singleton
United Mine Workers
Reedy
J. Frank Reedy
Frank Edward
J. Frank, Jr
Ralph Allen Reedy
U. S. Army
Fort Jackson
D. C
Irene Wilson
Laferna Brown
Honaker
Marietta Davis
Marjorie Sawyer
Asheville
N. C
Loraine Honaker
Dorothy Smith
Sparta
Ohio
Protest Strike Expands Idle Coal Miners Move
The United Mine Workers say walkouts will taper as protests against Taft-Hartley unfold across western Pennsylvania. CMA reports 13 000 miners idle. 23 mines affected mostly steel company properties. No blame assigned yet. In Wellsburg West Virginia four crew injured as wrecks on the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway cause derailment and pileups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Coal Mine Administration
Washington
Federal Coal Mines Administration
Pennsylvania
CMA
Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal Company
Coal Mines Administration
Wellsburg
W. Va
Pittsburgh and West Virginia
Here
Mercer Voiture Wreck Promenade Planned by Legionaires
The Mercer Vio ture unit of the 40 Hommes et 8 Cheveaux plans a downtown wreck on Saturday starting about 2 pm, ending at Glenwood Park with a 5 pm dinner. Mayor A Harry West serves as Chef de Gare guiding a group of 23 candidates in pre war style pranks and stunts for the Legion event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Vioture
la Societe Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Cheveaux
Glenwood Park
Thisre
A. Harry West
France
Legion Club Rooms
Frank Bond
Legion
Chef de Gare West
Girl Struck By Car Injures Minor In Bland Street Incident
Jackie Warf sustained minor injuries after being struck by a southbound car on Bland street at Williams street. Driver Julius Louis Ward 33 of 1001 Bland street faces charges of reckless driving and operating without a permit and posted bonds of 26 dollars and 11 dollars respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Warf
Roy Avenue
Bland Street
Williams Street
Julius Louis Ward
Ward
Liberty
Low Bid Submitted On Oakvale Road Link
Bids for concrete paving on two major east west routes total 1,496,534.90. Acme Construction of Charleston submitted 97,673.24 for state Route 5 section in Gilmer county. Haynes Construction of South Charleston bid 167,213 for relocation and surfacing on state Route 12 in Mercer county linking with U S Route 219 at Oakvale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Public Roads Administration
Road Commission
Acme Construction Company of
Calhoun County
Latonia
Gilmer County
PRR
Mercer County
Oakvale
Haynes Construction Company
South Charleston
City Marks Time and Health Chief Reappointed
City marks time on park exhibits with Marks Show rejected for July due to existing carnival bookings. Dr. David Lepper is reappointed head of the city health department for a two year term starting July 1, 1948. Building permits issued for repairs and new structures with costs ranging from 25 to 39 000 dollars including a bank remodeling and extra story addition. Alfred J. Harris granted license for a sandwich shop at 3 Bland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
David Lepper
Fred Bransom
D. M. Arnold
Wheeling Avenue
Wade H. Fleshman, Jr
Highland
W. P. Liddle
Stowers Street
C. E. Kirby
Highland Avenue
Flat Top National Bank
Federal Street
Clarence L. Hunt
Preston Street
E. F. and
Margie A. Shrader
Knox Street
R. H. Brooks
Robber Accused Held as Vendor Recovered Loss
One man, Frank Perkins 20 of McComas, is jailed on assault and robbery charges after being identified as an attacker of Blind Bob at the Raleigh hotel in Bluefield. The victim was reimbursed the fifty dollars taken, while another suspect Andrew Jackson was freed for insufficient evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob" Herold
Raleigh
Bluefield
Frank Perkins
McComas
Grand Jury
Perkins
Blind Bob
C. N
Newt) Wilson
Lilly
Meador
Andrew Jackson
Swords Creek
Jackson
Doug Bailey
Bailey
Capels feeding hearing cites two meals a day in Capels home
Inmate James Hopkins complained only two meals were served daily for over a week at the Valley Boarding House Capels. E B Shannon supervisor admitted the problem and said a three meal schedule was resumed, citing staff shortages and hospital stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. “Peg” Shannon
Valley
Capels
James Hopkins
Shannon
Annie Brown
Millie Chandler
Annie Brown Shannon
Rebecca O'Neil
Chandler
West Virginia House of Delegates
McDowell County
kerosene fire at Court Street causes alarm
A kerosene fire at 3744 Court Street sparked an alarm but caused no damage. Fire Chief H. B. Hartinger reported that occupant John Edwards learned a lesson about using kerosene to start fires.
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Court Street
H. B. Hartinger
John Edwards
Captain Eisenhower Weds Miss Thompson at Fort Monroe
At Fort Monroe Virginia on June 10 Miss Barbara Jean Thompson daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Percy W. Thompson married Captain John Sheldon Doud Eisenhower son of Army Chief of Staff and Mrs Dwight Eisenhower in a traditional ceremony. The rite occurred at 4 PM in the Church of the Centurion with Post Chaplain E M Mize officiating and Rev Reese Thornton assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Monroe
Barbara Jean Thompson
Percy W. Thompson
John Sheldon Doud Eisenhower
Army
Dwight Eisenhower
Church of the Centurion
E. M. Mize
Reese Thornton
Foreign Buying Drives Up U S Meat Prices
European buyers including Poland Belgium Holland and France have been paying up to four cents a pound more for slaughtered meat, fueling recent retail price rises. U S officials deny direct European purchases and say export allocations limit any market impact. Some deals may await potential export control changes July 1 as Congress debates extending controls. WWII era shortages also noted for lighthouses due to damage and neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Belgium
Holland
France
Europe
Chicago
American Meat Institute
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Swift and Co
Washington
USDA
U. S
Congress
Three Candidates File Recount Requests After War Election
Three candidates call for recounts in the War municipal race after a council canvass showed little change in unofficial totals. Harold Nuttall of the People's party seeks a mayoral recount, Grover Mahone for recorder, and Robert Brewster for council, while incumbent D V Cole and the Democratic slate were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest T. Flinn
Harold Nuttall
People’s Party
D. V. Cole
Grover Mahone
Recorder
Robert Brewster
Cole
Walter Rutowsky Appointed Deputy Sheriff in Gary Area
McDowell county court approved Walter Frank Rutowsky as deputy sheriff for the Gary area succeeding William P. Dale of Wilcoe. A vacancy at Anawalt requires a deputy to replace James Bridgeman who resigned. A Davy group urged dismissal of W C Jackson. Jackson did not appear and no action was taken. The court will reconvene Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Frank Rutowsky
Gary
McDowell
Russell R. Paynter Rutowsky
William P. Dale
Wilcoe
Anawalt
James Bridgeman
Davy
W. C. Jackson
Jackson
Two Girls Hurt After Fall From Moving Car
Two girls were injured when they fell from a moving automobile near Gary on Monday evening. Mary Helen Banks, nine, of Welch, and Betty Jo Butler, 16, of Elbert, were admitted to Grace hospital with bruises and friction burns. The Banks girl fell first and the Butler girl followed as she tried to prevent the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Mary Helen Banks
George Banks
Welch
Betty Jo Butler
Joe Butler
Elbert
Grace Hospital
Banks
Butler
Two From Superior Enlisted In Navy
Charles Edward White and Robert Golden Rector, both of Superior, enlisted at the local Navy recruiting station and were sent to Cincinnati for final examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward White
Robert Golden Rector
Superior
Navy
Etinatoe
Federalists Win Boys State Governor Post In West Virginia
Elmer H. Freese of Wheeling led the Federalists to a 277 to 36 victory over James Cooper of Thomas in the governors race at the 10th annual boys state encampment in Jacksons Mill West Virginia. Freese was sworn in at a general assembly and the encampment continues with citizenship training and athletic programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson’s Mill
W. Va
Elmer H
Bud) Freese
Wheeling
Federalist
James Cooper
Thomas
Supreme Court of Appeals
Freese
Dave Daughtery
Huntington
Final Plans For Barter Theater In Bluefield
The Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce held a dinner meeting at the Pinnacle restaurant to finalize plans for the Barter Theater presentation. Tickets go on sale immediately and the athletic committee will buy uniforms for the softball team. Charles Pauley presided and S/Sgt. R Byrd from the Army Recruiting office screened a film titled Westward Bataan. Synthetic rubber usage in the United States totals about 100000 tons annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Greater
West Virginia Life Underwriters convene with social events
The West Virginia Association of Life Underwriters plans its annual sales congress in Bluefield with golf at Bluefield Country Club Friday afternoon and a 5 30 p m reception at the West Virginian hotel. An 6 20 p m banquet follows in the hotel ballroom and Saturday features a Chartered Life Underwriters breakfast and lunch plus business sessions. Notables include C Brainerd Matheny Paul Troth Herbert R Hill Judd C Benson. Mayor A Harry West will deliver the Friday welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Association of Life Underwriters
Bluefield Country Club
West Virginian Hotel
Chartered Life Underwriters
Co. D
Dusty” Rhodes
Sales Congress
W.L. Alley
C. C. Gentry
W. D. Jones
Kemper Stewart
D. E. Templeton
A. Harry West
B. A. Wilkinson
A L. Eddins
G. Rush
Dudley Jr
Earl Remaneat
Isadore Cohen
R. T. Peters
M. L. Dins
B. A. Wilkenson
Bluefield
C. Brainerd Matheny
Pittsburgh
Paul Troth
New York City
Herbert R. Hill
Richmond
Judd C. Benson
Hutchinson
Kan
A. Harry ‘West
Court Defines Innkeeper Liability Still In Effect
The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the common law liability of innkeepers for loss or damage to guests remains in force. The court said 1899 statutes did not abolish the absolute liability but offered limited relief, with a $250 cap on recovery not precluding common law claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Supreme Court
Fred L. Fox
Fox
Virginia Towns Elect Unopposed Leaders and New Councilman
Virginia towns report continued results with townspeople reelecting Recorder Wade Coates and councilmen Grat Mullin J N Johnson R Bowen Royall P L Rowlett and R S Sadler all unopposed. A new councilman Carl C Gillespie was elected, also unopposed.
Numerous Virginia towns elect unopposed council members
North Tazewell and St. Paul voters chose unopposed mayors and council members, while Wise and Bristol residents elected incumbents and new councilors. Appalachia narrowly rejected a Good Government challenge and kept three incumbents, including Mayor Handy, on the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Tazewell
C. K. Hall
A. P. Johnson
George Repass
Sidney Peery
W. W. Peery, Jr
D R. Kitts
Barrett Sykes
E. Anderson
Dr Lepper Renamed Health Officer After Harvard Degree
Dr. David B Lepper veteran head of Bluefield health department receives Harvard Master of Public Health degree. City board reappoints him to another two year term as public health officer. Lepper, hospital patient, recalls leadership since 1926 and credits strong board cooperation for department progress. He will attend Harvard alumni events and public health meetings in Atlantic City in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Lepper
Bluefield Health Department
Harvard University
Lepper
Bluefield
Public Health Service
A. J. Stewart
Public Health Department
Blufield
Sussex
Faculty of Public Health
Harvard College
Harvard Public Health Alumni Association
Alumni Association
American Public Health Association
Atlantic City
N. J
Falls Mills Pool Closed To Public For Season
Falls Mills lake swimming pool will remain closed to the general public this season the decision came from the Falls Mills fishing club board. The pool facilities are deemed only adequate for club members due to growing membership and to avoid turning away public visitors in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls Mills Lake
Falls Mills
Coal Merchants Hear Progress in Preparation and Trade
Delegates discussed coal preparation advances such as screening washing and loading. W. O. Barton Hugo Benjamin Bill Morris and Ivor Massey joined Williamson in detailing industry efforts while a 1 pm luncheon followed. Koepler led a quiz on industry problems with dealers shippers and others. production stability and a July work stoppage risk were noted. Financials from Wingfield and reports from Mitchell Patten and ARCA director were also presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
W. O. Barton
Hugo Benjamin
Bill Morris
Ivor Massey
W. E. E. Koepler
Pocahontas Operators’ Association
L. C D. Wingfield
D. Wingfield-Hatcher Coal Company
Richmond
Harris Mitchell
Roup
Ames D. Patten, Jr
Ellison and Hawes, Inc
ARCA
Fire destroys two story building in Clear Creek
A two story frame structure housing a store, post office, and two apartments burned at Clear Creek on Coal River today. Fire marshal Bernard Martin put the loss at 40,000 to 50,000 dollars, saying the blaze likely started from defective wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
W. Va
Raleigh County
Clear Creek
Coal River
Bernard Martin
Martin
88S Tonic Promises Vitality for Low Blood Strength
A vintage ad touts 88S Tonic and SSS Tonic as remedies for weak watery blood and non organic anemia. It claims improved appetite, weight, energy, sleep, and skin color, urging readers to energize their bodies and purchase bottles from drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beuray Health
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Graham Hi
Herbert H. Hill
Life Insurance Company of Virginia
Virginia
West Virginia Life Underwriters
Hill
National Association of Life Underwriters
Life Underwriters
West Virginia Life Underwriters Association
Bluefield Group
Musgrove
Deve
Princeton Ave
Bluefield, West Virginia
Low
Welch News
Eisenhower
Miss Thompson
ST. Paul
C. E. Purcell
Eyee H. K. Fletcher
T. E. Dickenson
C. W. Cooper
D. B Smith
C. W. Counts
L. V. Duncan
J. A. Muse
Wise
J. Morton Asbury
G. C. Wharton
E. M. Gilly
W. C. Craft
Glenn Barker
Bristol
Elmer H. Hammer
John C
Jack) Fogarty
O. Roland Galliher, Jr
Hammer
Fogarty
Fred R. Garland
Duke L. Moretz
West Bristol
Garland
Moretz
Appalachian
Appalachia
Good Government Group
Frank E. Handy
W. R. Young
W. C., Mitchell
B. F. Bond
N. H. Carter McKinney
O. B. Burke
Bond
McKinney
Burke
Dr. Lepper
Court House
Princeton, W. Va
Dukes OF Swing
Coal Merchants
Dad
Club
el Dorado
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