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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1943

Page

10

June Term Opens Tomorrow At McDowell Court

Judge Thomas H. Card will open the June term of McDowell county court on Monday with a docket reset. Jurors report June 21. Named jurors include A R Riffe Thorpe Howard White Davy Clarence Camuels Welch John B Harman Squire Charlie Smith Algoma W W St Clair Jenkin Jones J 3 Snead Wilcoe W H Vernon Welch A W Cline Welch Charles Lundy Welch Parker Barnett Bartley W D Starling Berwind C T Spangler Vivian E B Dotson Caretta J W Kelly Eckman Fred Myers Maybeury Earl Stevens Northfork Charles Mackey Elkhorn E C Clinton Welch Jay Sizemore Asco Dan Porter Saeger A S Beavers War EF Pauley Saeger Robert Bell Switchback R L White War C O Repass Keystone

Thomas H Card McDowell A. R. Riffe Thorpe Howard White Davy Clarence Camuels Welch John B. Harman Squire Charlie Smith Algoma W. W. St. Clair Jenkin Jones J. 3. Snead Wilcoe W. H. Vernon

Man Sentenced From McDowell Still Fugitive

Mike Wirt, sent from McDowell county to 10 years in the state penitentiary for army robbery, remains at large along with seven other convicts from prison camp No. 75 at Mountain Webster county. Wirt pleaded before former Judge E C Marshall. Elmer Bennett also received 10 years but later violated probation and was sent to Loundsville to serve the original sentence.

Mike Wirt McDowell County Mountain Webster County Wirt E. C. Marshall Elmer Bennett Loundsville

Salvation Army Leaders Visit Welch For Audit and Inspection

Major and Mrs. W Kenneth Howarth of Richmond Virginia second in command of the Virginia and southern West Virginia region spend the weekend in Welch. They will audit books and inspect young people activities. Capt and Mrs F M Gaugh who have led the local corps for three years depart Tuesday for Baltimore connected with the USO.

W. Kenneth Howarth Richmond Virginia West Virginia Salvation Army Welch Army Howarth F. M. Gaugh Salvation Army Corps Baltimore USO

Eight Nurses Graduate at Welch Emergency Hospital

Eight nurses graduated Friday night at Welch Emergency Hospital. Pins were presented by Edith Eddins, superintendent, and diplomas awarded by F. E. De, superintendent. Roy B. Shrout, secretary of the McDowell County chamber of commerce, gave the principal address. Graduates: Gracie Harris, Goldie Mae Meadows, Alice Lowman, Freda Cook, Hattie Cline, Irene Raczynski, Oma Mowery, Lorraine Murphy.

Welch Emergency Hospital Edith Eddins F. E. de Roy B. Shrout McDowell County

Rites Today For Former Welch Resident Mrs Jennings

Funeral services are held today in Hillsville Virginia for Virginia R Jennings 43 wife of Dr Roscoe Jennings dentist of Huntington and formerly of Welch She died Friday in a Huntington hospital after a major surgical operation She is survived by her husband two children Roscoe Jennings Jr and Betty Jennings five brothers Bill Richardson Gid Richardson Blaine Richardson Hobart Richardson and Howard Richardson and a sister Earth J Smith of Welch is an aunt.

Hillsville Virginia R. Jennings Roscoe Jennings Huntington Welch

Scouts Advance at Court of Honor in Welch

Eleven members of Boy Scouts troop nine in Welch reached second class at a Court of Honor held Friday night at the Presbyterian church. Scout Eli Bassett earned five merit badges to become a star scout. Others advancing to second class were Bud Boen Bobby Bruce Rex Compton Claude Greever Bill Haynes Jack Hancock Allen Higginbotham Kit Lewis Keller McCut Ward Nichols and Ernest Soter.

Boy Scouts Welch Presbyterian Church Guy Nicholson Joe Cowan E. W. Lucas Eli Bassett Bud Bo'en Bobby Bruce Rex Compton Claude Greever Bill Haynes Jack Hancock Allen Higginbotham Kit Lewis Keller McCut Ward Nichols Ernest Soter

Ladies Night Observed by Welch Club in Appalachian Hall

About 75 Kiwanians and their guests attended the annual Ladies Night in the Appalachian community room Friday. The war led to dropping the usual post program dance. President Charles W Bridges led the meeting. Rev G K Patty welcomed guests and Mrs C A Tutwiler offered an original poem. Mrs William Phipps sang with pianist Mrs Anne Steller Bales. a mock broadcast with puns entertained attendees.

Welch Club Appalachian Community Room Charles W. Bridges G. K. Patty C. A. Tutwiler William Phipps Davy Anne Steller Bales

Welch Masons to Meet for Royal Arch Work

Wyndham chapter No. 45 Roy al Arch Masons will hold a special meeting Monday night at the Masonic Temple for Royal Arch degree work. A class of candidates from Welch will participate. Funeral services will be held.

Wyndham Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple Royal Arch Welch

Obituary: William C. Robinette of Berwind Dies

This afternoon services follow the death Thursday night of William Charles Robinette 61 of Berwind. The Berwind Union church hosts the rites with Rev. J M Wysor in charge. Burial is planned at Woodlawn Cemetery.

William Charles Robinette Berwind Berwind Union Church J. M. Wysor Woodlawn Ceme

Combined church school opens Monday at Calvary Baptist War

A vacation church school for boys and girls up to age 16 begins Monday at 9 AM in Calvary Baptist Church War. Coordinators include Rev D M Neese and several listed wives and ministers. Also reported is the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Newton Bowman of McDowell celebrated June 1 at home.

Calvary Baptist Church of War D. M. Neese Ed Rinehart D. L. Hambrick Joe Brooks George W. Bryson Neese Otto Sha Ita L. B. Padgett Newton Bowman McDowell Priday

Welch Personal Notes Include McDowell Residents

Mrs. Robert Hash of McDowell returned Wednesday after a three months visit with her husband at Colorado Springs Colorado Russell Vaughn of McDowell was called home at Martinsville recently because of his father’s illness Mrs Newton Bowman and daughters Hazel and Mrs Robert Hash of McDowell were visiting relatives at Boissevain Shore Mrs Russell Vaughn children of McDowell were her parents in Athens recently

Robert Hash McDowell Colorado Springs Colorado Russell Vaughn Martinsville Newton Bowman Hazel Boissevain Shore Athens L. L. Whitney Lynchburg Phillips of Anawalt Whitney George V. Fahrner Louisa VanDyke Georgia Luther VanDyke Gary Fahrner Joe Plainfield N. J Plainfield Academy Thomas Charles Williams Francis Criss New York City Thomas Mulkey Washington, D. C Hagan Riggs Betty Kate J. Frances Allen Bluefield John C. Lazar Charles Lazar Army Camp Hood Texas R. E. Kalling Lazar Gary High School U. S. Army Charles J. Pendery US Coal and Coke Company Charles Pendery Tech Cpl C. W. Dean Abingdon Robert Metcalf Elbert School Grace Hospital Welch E. M. Carico North Carolina Seaman Billy Brickey Great Lakes J. H. Brickey Orville Lilly Beckley R. W. Wotring Catherine Ann Morgantown W. Va Barbara Lee Foreman Ralph A. Foreman Wotring G. C. Sledge Julia Sledge Philadelphia Richard Sledge Sledge Allan A. F. Robertson Winston Clemens Anna Clemens Lafayette Louisiana Frank Watson Wade Tom Bobby Joe Willis Summer Julia Mary Franklin Concord College J. T. Franklin Tom Nunan Rosemary Nunan Columbus Ohio Boardman Edmond F. Sadjdaak Bertha Libera North Africa Camp Lee Ft. Benjamin Indiana Oversea 8. Libera Ofry

William C. Robineete Dies at 61 in Berwind West Virginia

William C. Robineete, aged 61, died in his sleep Thursday in Berwind. He worked as a night shift engineer at the New River and Pocahontas Coal Co. power house. He leaves his widow P H Lawless, two sons Lacy and James, two daughters Nannie and Mrs. Woodrow Helms. Funeral at Berwind Union Church conducted by Rev J M Wysor with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Berwind W. Va William C. Robinell New River and Pocahontas Coal Co Lacy James Nannie Woodrow Helms Berwind Union Church J. M. Wysor Woodlawn Robineete

Personal notices from Mechn and surrounding towns

Mrs. Graham Linkous of Me- Mechen West Virginia visits Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Linkous and friends here a former teacher. Staff Sgt Linkous is overseas. Miss Grindolyn Wilson returns this week from Logan. Miss Nellie Lane visits Marmet relatives. D R Kindley and daughter Rebecca return from Ford Virginia. Miss Margaret Marin goes to Denver to stay with sister Mrs Jack Tracktin. Mrs E Brumfield and children visit Bluefield relatives. Mr and Mrs I E Borrer and daughter Roselle spend weekend with Hillsville Virginia relatives.

Graham Linkous Me- Mechen W. Va T. B. Linkous Betty Me- Mechen Linkous Grindolyn Wilson Logan Nellie Lane Marmet D. R. Kindley Rebecca Ford Margaret Marin Denver Colo Jack Tracktin E. Brumfield Howard Patricia Bluefield I. E. Borrer Daugher Roselle Hillsville R. G. Via Donne Hawthorne L. K. Pike Pike Portamouth John Taylor U. S. Army James Blevins U. S. Navy Norfolk Carl Deskins Fameily Wilton Bell Kentucky Wood June Cade D. McDowall H. P. Aeatbelt C. Hilleman Lucy Johnson Roanoke Business College BE. C. Boggess Shawsville Thad Kash Kin Tenn B.H. Powel Jack Powell B. H. Powell Port Tayes Ohio West Virginia University Morgantown William Cammon Grace «Hospital Jackie Callaway H. H. Calle Tee Williamsburg William and I. Isaae Varus Oan College Athens JoBette McDowall Scott Ethel Wood Roanoke Lois Stacey St. Luke's Hospital Belva Rorrer Nancy Noel Welch W. H. Rogers Mount Hope Katherine Elliott Glenville Teachers College Clarksburg J. and _ C E Mr Aoe Lanzi Luke's Hospital Bluc Glen Ellis Wae Visi Ellis L. Ellis Asberry C. O Peggy Bedford Teystone Wilmore

Lieut Gen Emmons's Aunt Dies After Long Illness

Huntington West Virginia June 12 Mrs J Alden Emmons aunt of Lieut General Delos C Emmons died after a long illness She was a Loudoun County Virginia native and had lived in Huntington since her marriage 55 years ago Her husband a son of Col D W Emmons of Huntington died in the war Survived by two daughters Mrs Aldine Emmons of Cincinnati and Mrs John Biscoe of Huntington

Huntington W. Va J. Alden Emmons Delos C. Emmons Emmons Aldine Emmons Cincinnati John Biscoe

Three West Virginians Reported Missing In Action

Washington June 12 Three West Virginians were listed as missing in action by the war department. Staff Sgt Joseph R Bartgis Bellepoint and Staff Sgt John P Haught Follawsbee were among U S army personnel reported missing in the European theater and Richard G Tennant Farmington route 1 was listed missing in the southwest Pacific.

Washington West

Vacation Bible School in Gary Continues Through Next Week

Gary Daily notes the Gary Methodist church Vacation Bible School will run mornings at 9 oclock through Wednesday of next week. About 75 children ages up to 15 have attended, with intermediate juniors primaries and beginners led by local volunteers. A picnic is planned for the coming Wednesday and sewing room work for Red Cross volunteers continues with several local families and service members mentioned.

Gary W. Va Gary Methodist Church Mesdames Willis Summers J. P. Byrd Martin Hayduk Marie Ketter Frank Watson Betty Jean Watson Hazel Hightower Jean Alyce Saterfield Vacation Bible School

Seaman Maloney Arrives for Fifteen Day Furlough

Seaman 2nd class John Pete Maloney of Great Lakes Illinois visits his mother Mrs Gertrude Maloney and sister Mrs Dick Carter and Mr Carter for a fifteen day furlough. He arrived in Gary Tuesday morning. Maloney is a Gary High School class of

Seaman John “Pete” Maloney Great Lakes Ill Gertrude Maloney Dick Carter Carter Gary Seaman Maloney

Franklin Son Promoted to Captain in Army Air Corps Overseas

Mr and Mrs J T Franklin report their son Delbert E Franklin has been promoted from first lieutenant to captain in the U S Army Air Corps overseas He serves in the Air Transport Command and has been overseas for over a year He enlisted in 1940 and was commissioned in 1942 prior to enlisting he attended West Virginia Tech Morgantown WV and the University of Kentucky

J. T. Franklin Delbert E. Franklin U. S. Army Air Corps Franklin Air Transport Command Army Delbert Franklin West Virginia Tech Morgantown University of Kentucky

Quiet Gary Wedding Bonds Kovach and Justus

Miss Anna Kovach of Gary wed Sgt. James Justus of the U S Marines in Our Lady of Victory Church Gary on June 5. The ceremony was by Father M M Gleason with relatives present. Mrs Justus is the Kovach daughter of Gary No 10 works and a United Supply clerk. The groom, on furlough, is stationed at Quantico Virginia after returning from Puerto Rico.

Anna Kovach Gary Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church James Justus U.S. Marines M. M. Gleason Justus Julius Kovach Gary No. 10 Works Gary High School United Supply Co No. 10 Quantico Puerto Rico U. S

Prayer meeting at Opal Blackwell home in Gary

A well attended prayer meeting was held Friday night at 8 o clock at the home of Mrs Opal Blackwell Gary 10 works Rev J P Byrd pastor of Gary Methodist church led the service.

Opal Blackwell Gary 10 Works J. PB. Byrd Gary Methodist Church

Rally of Hungarian Citizens at Red Cross Hall Gary

A Sunday rally in Gary drew large crowds with eleven Hungarian societies from Pocahontas and McDowell county in attendance. Michael Silagi chaired the Verohy group, which is active in patriotic work and led a Red Cross benefit collection. Separate notices announce meetings of Gary Methodist Women’s Society, Elbert Methodist Service, and Filbert Methodist church services.

Red Cross Gary Pocahontas McDowell County Michael Silagi Verohy

Chotr Rehearsal At Gary Methodist Church

The Gary Methodist Church choir will meet for rehearsal Wednesday night at 6 30 in the church.

CHOTR Gary Methodist Church

Bridge Club Honors At Mrs Coulon’s Home

Mrs N F Coulon entertained her bridge club and guests at her residence on Wednesday afternoon with three tables of bridge after a dessert course. High score club prize went to Mrs Gaston Brown and high score guest prize to Mrs Robert Cooper.

Bridge Club N. F. Coulon Mesdames H. E. Swann L. M. Lineberry R. H. Moore R. V. Shanklin D. L. Barr John Howard Gaston Brown Robert Cooper Ralph Frazier A. E. Ducknall B. M. Pain

Surgical dressings drive opens at Gary Red Cross hall

The Gary Red Cross hall welcomed workers on surgical dressings Thursday afternoon from 1 30 to o clock with supervisors John Howard and A Duckwall directing crews including Tiseees Curtis Conner H FE Swan Rena Watson and R H.

Gary Red Cross Hall John Howard Tiseees Curtis Conner H. FE. Swan Rena Watson R. H

Health for Victory club formed in Jenkinsones WA

Mrs Clarence C Haga Pocahontas Fuel company home economist met a group of ladies at the church in Jenkinsones on June 12 to organize a Health for Victory club The aim is to plan wholesome well balanced meals from available foods A cooking demonstration is planned for the group

Apeees Eneral I. V. Callavice W. C. Hall J. T. Molley Pocahontas Fuel Company

West Virginia Governor Urges Nationwide Russia Tribute

Charleston West Virginia Governor Neely urged all West Virginians to join a nationwide tribute to Russia on June 22 the third anniversary of the Soviet Union entering the war. He said Russia's destruction of Nazi and Fascist forces greatly reduced this country's peril and shortened Allied victory.

Charleston W. VA Neely West

Fourth Logan County Mine Fatality Report

Joe D. Ward aged 45 from Boone's Camp Kentucky died after being crushed by a state fall at the Buffalo Creek mine operated by Amherts Coal Co. He became the fourth Logan County miner to perish in four days and the year's toll climbs to sixteen.

Logan, W. CA Joe D. Ward Boone's Camp Logan County Buffalo Creek Amherts Coal Co Logan Mine

Dedication of Church Flags Marks Northfork Ceremony

Northfork Methodist church held a ceremonial dedication of its Christian American and service flags with hymns patriotic songs and a candle lighting led by Rev A A Angle. The event drew families of servicemen and featured a roll call songs taps and a national anthem.

Northfork W. Va Northfork Methodist Church T. B. Calloway G. Wyaat F.C. Cook Dot Green Roberta O'Dell A. A. Angle M. W. Herndon E. W. Richardson J. C. Mitchmore Kirs J. E. Kyle W. W. Atkinson Henry Sheffield W. E. Hartel Mollie Hancock Jimmy Sadler John William Tosh Jack White

Vacation church school praise and post event notices

The Vacation church school sponsored by the Baptist church completed its two week run with strong interest from primary and junior attendees and good work across all departments. Numerous local residents and families are named in visits and travel notes, including service members and relatives visiting in Virginia and West Virginia, with several returning to posts or pursuing further studies.

Vacation Bible School Opens At Northfork Churches

Beginning Monday for two weeks a daily vacation Bible school runs 9 to 11 in the Methodist church with Baptist and Presbyterian participation. Ages four to fifteen eligible. Instructors include Mrs Kuhn Miss Hancock Mrs Wallace Mrs Wright Miss Cook. Rev George M. Curry guest preacher at Kimball Methodist June 20 to July 2 with 8 pm services. Pastor A A Angle invites other denominations to attend.

Methodist Church Baptist Presbyterian Northfork C. R. Kuhn Mollie Hancock George M. Curry Kimball Methodist Church Northfork Methodist Church A A. Angle

Woman's Society meeting features army letter and program

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the church Thursday evening with the Wesleyan Service Guild presenting. Mrs. S. J. Powell led the program assisted by Mrs. Henry Sheffield and Miss Morie Hancock on the topic When I Consider the Work of Thy Fingers. President Mrs. D. B. Hambrick conducted the business meeting and heard a conference report from Mrs. J. B. Kyle. Pvt. E Earl Thornton wrote to his parents recounting his Army experiences in the north.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Wesleyan Service Guild S. J. Powell Henry Sheffield Morie Hancock D. B. Hambrick J. B. Kyle

WSCS Circles Hold Joint Meeting in Keystone Church

Keystone West Virginia June meeting of four circles of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church gathered for a joint program and business session. Mrs H P Mitchell led reports as circles shared tasks and a cleanup drive was organized. A social hour followed with refreshments as members discussed rural work and local circle reports.

Dye R. M. Goode William Conlon Callaway A. J. Reynolds H. P. Mitchell C. A. Hillman H. Pitchell Ben Te G.T. & Rson C. Ka E. Willams Este Ro Pratik Leslie Eli Snyder J Wees H. H. Hensley Ackett C. W. Ashley J. Jones W. Gammon C. R. Angove First Baptist Church Robert Mitchell Sam Snyder Mitchell Ferrell Snyder Caje Mesias Co, Aee

Elkhorn-Upland Notables Share Weekend Visits

Community notices list residents and visitors across Elkhorn Union Bluefield Welch and surrounding towns. Names include H Young Hayes Graham Nowlin Belcher Blevins Harris Hall and families visiting relatives in Virginia North Carolina and Washington D C over the weekend.

Margaret Graham Gather’ Johnson Jefferson, N. C Ann Nowlin Madison College Harrisburg Robert Nowlin W. W. Sheets Fred Belcher Ls Mills Mike Mascko Pinecrest Margaret Dolores Burchett Ronda N. C Beulah Hazel Pulford Kyle Howard Phyllis Harris Mills J. L. Hall Roanoke

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