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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1945
Page
3
Funeral rites for Mrs. Martin were delivered by Rev L C Coles of Roanoke with other clergy from Pulaski paying tribute. She was a daughter of Singleton and Lucretia Hunter and a devout Christian and official Holiness church member. Survivors include husband James R Martin four sons Joshua and Lt Martin in the Army five daughters Ruth Holt and others.
Autopsy on Mrs. Sarah Hourison of Giotto shows death due to hypertension heart disease and a heart attack rather than foul play. Coroner's jury previously deemed death from a blow unknown to the jury. Funeral set for June 13 at First Baptist with burial in Oakgrove cemetery.
Twenty five 17 year olds departed Bluefield and nearby communities for the final Navy enlistment physicals in Huntington. The group includes Clyde Helch of Kimball and James Willard Smith of Wikeld, among others from Coalwood Princeton and Dawson.
Motor vehicle tax stamps are on sale at the Blue Field Post Office with the $5 stamp available year round at the stamp window. Monthly stamps can be obtained through the Parkersburg Collector of Revenue until July 31. after that date they are not sold at the Post Office. Improper use of stamps can trigger penalties and assistance is available at the Internal Revenue Office for stamp applications. Slipcovers and curtains should be wet cleaned when possible due to cotton and linen fabrics reacting poorly to dry cleaning.
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Company offers a new accident policy for men and women aged 65 to 85. It provides up to $500 for death, up to two months for disability, surgical benefits, and up to $100 daily for hospital care. Cost is 1 cent per day or $3.65 per year with no agents calling. Send name and address to receive details and a free brochure with no obligation.
William Beggs 64 of Wind Mill died at home after weeks of illness. He was a member of the Methodist church at Wind Mill Gap and the United Mine Workers of America. Survived by wife Ernie Walker, seven daughters and eight sons, plus five sisters and three brothers. Funeral at home Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Mr Crumpler. Burial in family cemetery. Pallbearers to be named at time of the service.
Funeral services for George R. Brooks were conducted yesterday afternoon at 2:30 at the First Christian Church with Rev. C. B. Reynolds officiating. Interment followed at Monte Vista Park Cemetery. Brooks of 1205 Essex Street died after a Saturday accident at the Norfolk and Western shops and death occurred on arrival at Bluefield sanitarium.
Seven 17 year old youths from this section have applied for enlistment in the U S navy James Lavely petty officer in charge of tion announced yesterday They all applied for enlistment through the local station The youths are John Hancock Morris Welch Melvin Harold Pendry McAlpin Bernard Elton McGuire Renick Dennis Bliss Meadows East Beckley Robert Pennington Scarbro William Harold Sword North Tazewell and Leland Tracy Akers Hiawatha
Bluefield fire department answered two calls in short succession. A Sunday night false alarm at Box 47 East River and College avenues triggered the first response. Early yesterday at about six, firefighters checked 127 Willis Street the home of Mr. Stout for a short circuit with no damage reported.
Technician Fifth Grade William R. Long, son of Mr and Mrs J J Long of Baldwin Avenue, glider infantry, received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in France Holland and Belgium from June 6, 1944 to February 23, 1945. He commanded duties during invasions and battles including Bastogne and defended a battalion CP under heavy attack. He entered service March 23, 1942, trained at Camp Claiborne and Fort Bragg, and has 22 months overseas service. He also holds the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the Presidential Unit Citation.
Washington June 11 The House wrested anti poll tax legislation from a committee and set a vote for tomorrow amid bitter southern protests. Supporters say the bill would barpayment as a voting prerequisite in seven states including Alabama Arkansas Mississippi South Carolina Tennessee Texas and Virginia. Opponents call it a communistic step to wreck the Constitution and aim to filibuster or threaten one to kill it.
Mount Zion Senior Usher board convenes tonight at 7 30 in Mrs Daisy Williams home on North Powell Street. Preaching at 8 at North Side United Holy church with Rev W J Green guest speaker. John Stewart church Circle 4 meets tonight at 7 30. Mount Zionist church group meets at 7 30 in Mrs James Johnson home on David son Street. American Legion Scott Post meets Wednesday night 30 in North Borcer Street club rooms. Delegates to district convention to be chosen. Unit 39 American Legion meets 7 30 tonight at North Mercer Street club rooms. Pvt Harry L Watson on 30 day furlough with father S S Watson on North Mercer Street. he just returned from Dutch New Guinea. Frank M Harmon of Veterans Hospital Roanoke spent weekend with S B Watson family on North Mercer Street.
The twenty third annual West Virginia Baptist State Singing convention will convene with the Tug River Baptist Choral society at Williamson on Friday Saturday and Sunday June 15 16 and 17. All Flat Top choral choirs and choruses are asked to be as many days as possible.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy after the death of our husband and father. Special thanks to Rev. R. A. Lewis and wife for consolation. Appreciation for flowers and car service from those who helped. Agnes Hester and family
The Associated Press reports Shenandoah Gretna and Scotts h in Virginia will elect a mayor and multiple council seats. Candidates include incumbents and challengers. the controversial TVA issue is on the Gretna ballot.
Ohio Michigan Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia boards will restart sugar canning issuance on a date in June. Birkett L Williams regional OPA administrator says availability will vary by district and depend on issued quantities. He notes sugar reserves are nearly exhausted and urges adherence to wartime quotas while districts recalibrate three month allocations.
The 29 piece band and public address system present at 8:30 p.m. set the scene for a vivid infantry demonstration titled Here's Your Infantry. Soldiers reenact frontline action with blank rounds tracers and smoke grenades under a demolitions expert, delivering a sober battlefield impression to civilians and veterans alike.
McDowell circuit court this morning granted six final divorce decrees. Judge Thos. Card presided. Cases: Margaret Elizabeth Blevins vs Bari P. Blevins. Flora Mae Atkinson vs James Stevens Atkinson. Russell F.P. Wicker Jr. vs Ola Mae Chatam Wicker. Claude Smith vs Alice Smith. Perlie K. vs Flora E. Long. Josephine A. Rahal vs Lopes. Approximate future cases remain on the docket.
Sgt White of the 82nd Airborne, Normandy involvement, reported missing in action June 6 1944 with a presumptive death date set for June 7 1945. He was born February 27 1918 in Early Virginia, a Welch High School graduate, trained at Fort Benning and served with family listed as survivors.
Three Keystone residents were fined by Justice Lonnie Mitchell for selling and storing liquor in violation of state law. Pauline Thaylor and Blanche Bailey each paid $100 and costs, while Joe Mattox was fined. Arrests were made by Constables Archie and Fi Hunt, and a county liquor accuse was noted.
County jail officials report 22 persons lodged over the weekend for offenses from intoxication to malicious wounding. Most arrests were for intoxication.
Jack Cruiser of Clarksburg secretary of the West Virginia Kiwanis district will address a meeting this evening of fourth division Kiwanis clubs. A dinner will start at 6 45 in the Appalachian community room with five McDowell county clubs represented.
Bobby Belch Jr five year old Havace boy treated at Grace hospital yesterday for a copperhead bite on the left foot. Reserve Officer Lt Robert H Powell Jr Thorpe veteran fighter pilot reverts to inactive status July 10 after 115 active duty points.
Chinese forces pressed operations 10 miles northwest of Kweilin as major units bypassed Ining, placing siege on the Japanese held center while two western columns advanced on Kweilin. A Kweilin capture would sever main rail and highway routes from Liuchow, though many Japanese units reportedly pulled northeast toward Kweilin leaving small rearguard actions.
A brown leather pocketbook containing $100 cash a social security card a driver's license gas coupons and papers was stolen from an unlocked car in Pruett's parking lot between 11 30 and 12 Saturday night. A second report noted a car window glass siphoned out and strewn on the floor.
CBS reporter Tim Leimert notes American forces under Maj. Gen. James L. Bradley and Maj. Gen. Pedro A. del Valle press the Okinawa escarpment. Japanese use phosphorous shells as counter fire while tanks and flamethrowers target entrenched positions.
In a bund case the defendants faced conspiracy charges for distributing copies of bund command no 37 to members arguing selective laws infringe religious rights and urging refusal of military duty until laws are revoked. The government policy stated inductee jobs would not be filled by communists or bundists.
The 3d Military Railway Service at Arak Iran maintains engines in the roundhouse. Company B 791st Railway Operating battalion runs 20 engines between Doroud Teheran. Pvt Robert J Lambert of Bluefield is among the crews serving three shifts to repair and operate steam locomotives hauling war materiel.
City and Coalfield Items advertise rugs of all sizes from G S Hagar 505 Federal Street. Masonic Notice Bluefield Lodge 85 A F and A M calls a stated communication Tuesday night June 12 at 7:30 with annual election of officers. attendance requested. Visitors welcome. J W Eaton W M L M Carper Secretary.
Radio Tokyo reports a revised emergency bill giving the Suzuki government power to rule Japan. The lower house approved the measure during a night session with upper house passage forecast likely by Tuesday. The fourth article requires government action only after informing the wartime emergency measures committee if immediate action is needed.
The Service Men's club welcomed 52 service men five wives and one daughter representing 14 states. A. W. Cox Department Store of Welch donated fifty dollars. A sausage tent was operated by R Crowgey. Chairmen included Mrs J E Oblinger and Mrs E served as ieee with a long list of volunteers. Sunday guests numbered 62 service men with six accompanying wives from 14 states. Donations included a cake from Mrs Gus Theodoron and cash from Mrs J F Ward and Robert Gibson Grundy Va. Breakfast was led by Mrs Kenneth Tickle with helpers Mrs Lyf Chapman Mrs Homer Roach and Mrs B J Shanklin Huntington. Mrs Sam Clark chaired the afternoon with Mrs J T Watts as co chair. assistants included many listed members.
Luray, Va June 11 state Republican leaders meet at Mountain Lake Thursday and Friday to appoint committees draft a program and resolutions for the Virginia Republican convention to be held in Roanoke on June 30. I R Dovel presides with committees on schools election laws workmen compensation courts welfare and pensions. Senator J A Garber of Harrisonburg heads the study committee and Senator Ted Dalton of Radford leads the elections and election laws committee.
Mrs. Laura J. Kilgore 75 mother of U S Senator Harley M Kilgore of Beckley died at her home after a prolonged illness. Survived by a daughter Helen Turn of Beckley and Washington. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Eisenhower declared to Russian friends that Hitler’s fate remains uncertain and that if alive he would be hunted for life. He called the Russian occupation forces “a grand soldier” and noted revived pomp at London ceremonies. A North American report mentions Eisenhower heading to Washington after arriving from Frankfurt. A recent landing operation against the Japanese involved ships and a city population example.
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