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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1946
Page
10
Hope spreads for four Johnston brothers from Princeton West Virginia facing muscular dystrophy. An English mother Mrs M L Andrew sent labels and advice from Bristol detailing a cure she credits to Parke Davis Kombox capsules and urged medical guidance before use.
Hagerstown Maryland June 12 a man identified by police Ours of Moorefield West Virginia an official of the CIO United Furniture Workers was found today in the third floor offices Ours who was about 48 apparently died of a heart attack A coroner s examination was scheduled Police said Ours was reported to have entered the building about 10 am He was found by an employee 45 minutes later.
A June 12 resolution by the West Virginia synod of the Presbyterian church urged President Truman to ensure no grain is used to manufacture alcoholic beverages in the current emergency. The synod emphasized that every kernel should reach hungry people. The synodical society elected Mrs. Edward Flanigan of Mount Vilel as president, succeeding Miss Mary Weyman of Wheeling at the church convention.
Morgantown welcomes 900 visitors for a three day Lions Clubs convention opening Sunday. Governor Clarence W Meadows is invited to speak at the luncheon Tuesday. Speakers include Melvin Jones founder of Lions International Rep Jennings Randolph Roy P Herold and others. Weirton steel male chorus performs Sunday night after delegate registration and dinner.
Charleston fire chief J Louis McClane announced inspections of all city hotels to assess fire hazards. He said the checks, not a routine sweep, follow recent hotel fires and may take two to three weeks. If hazards are found and not corrected, authorities may close the hotel until fixes are completed.
Eight revival services are in progress at Falls Mills Christian Church with Rev R M Mounts of Walterboro South Carolina leading the revival activities at Falls Mills.
Fifteen nurses from the Duke's Hospital School of Wansta were awarded diplomas in graduation exercises last evening at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The program opened at 7:30 pm with music by Mr. and Mrs. Wooldridge and an address by Wendell G. Davis. Dr. O. G. King presented the diplomas. Awards for Nancy Pyle of Lebanon and Hammond Hoge commemorated staff nurses who served overseas. The Florence Nightingale pledge followed, with 15 graduates named including Nancy Lisabewn Pyle, Elena Mae Hardin, Ruby Frances Warner, Helen Mansfield, Betty Neale, Pauline Ritz, Thelma Cha fin, Juanita Hogan, and others.
A reader asks about nagging and constant fault finding in marriage. Dorothy Dix explains nagging is a habit and suggests addressing the issue with the wife, including involving a doctor to discuss health and earnings impacts. The column also covers advise on self-advocacy within marriage and being honest about finances before marriage.
Realization about a trusted liar spurs reflection that marriage should be approached openly with full disclosure of intentions and potential outcomes. The speaker notes both partners could accept or reject the arrangement once fully informed.
New officers of the Giles County chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis were elected at a dinner meeting at the General Arthur hotel in Narrows with Robert W. Burcaw of Richmond guest speaker. Officers include Mrs. Harvey Green Johnston as chairman and Miss Margaret Hackett as secretary, with Dan Bradshaw as treasurer.
Bluefield Lodge No. 1079 with over 1300 Mercer County members adopts a resolution urging the Civilian Production Administration to grant Bluefield a permit for a municipal parking building. The document cites traffic, limited parking and the city’s role as a regional hub and notes revenue bonds have been sold.
Vernon L. Burress of 130 Hicks street Bluefield and W. T. Bratton of Cumberland road were injured yesterday in separate mishaps. Burress sustained facial and left wrist bruises when a stove fell from a truck and struck him. Bratton bruised himself after falling from a cherry tree at his home. They were patients at Bluefield sanitarium with satisfactory conditions reported by hospital staff.
Ceci Honaker of Bluefield Virginia caused chaos on Bluefield avenue near Easley bridge. Police say he threw rocks at bystanders including children and even shattered a car window. He was found with a 15 day Fort Bragg furlough and military ribbons. He faced city court for the disturbance.
Fragmentary note mentions itch sting burn and minor skin irritations. Refers to products like Mexsana and Stat. No clear event, date, or identifiable persons.
Bluefield Post No. 9 will convene at the West Virginian Hotel offices tonight. The gathering will include election of delegates to the district meeting in Mullens and other important business on the agenda.
Magistrate J A Douglasley announced that Edwin Cook and Donald Davidson were released from the local jail after the two complained witnesses failed to appear for the hearing. The men faced a felony charge of stealing two handbags from a room in the West Virginian hotel, with sisters Betty and Jean Stewart of Welch named as complainants.
Willis P. Tipton has enlisted in the United States Marines and is undergoing training at Parris Island boot camp. His status is active in basic training as he joins the Marine Corps.
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