Relocation of Hale Street Studied by City and Rail Other
Norfolk and Western officials conferred with the city board on moving part of Hale Street in the northwest area to accommodate yard improvements. City managers and the railroad engineer will review the property and report back after a session focused mainly on routine matters and building permits for several local projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Railway
Hale Street
Norfolk and Western
L. D. Francis
Magnolia Street
A. F. Neece
Wheeling Avenue
Joe Shutko
Larch Street
Charles Nichols
Parkway
Mason Robinson
Elm Street
Norman Woltz
One Avenue
Banquet to Honor Fathers at College Avenue Baptist Church
The R As of College Avenue Baptist church will hold a father son banquet this evening at 6:00 at the church. Nelson Walker speaks on A History of the R A s Jack French presents The R A Allegiance Webster Carroll on Our R A Camp Jack FE Lineberger performs a song W W McNeal gives a short talk and group singing follows Rev Charles C Bowles, the church pastor, serves as toast master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A
College Avenue Baptist Church
Nelson Walker
R. A. Allegiance
Jack French
R. A. Camp
Webster Carroll
Jack FE. Lineberger
W. W. McNeal
Charles C. Bowles
Three Apply For Navy Enlistment From Local Area
Three youths from this area have applied for enlistment in the U S navy. L R Black of the local recruiting station announced yesterday. They are Charles R Geissinger Berwind, Danny Caldwell Skelton, and Donald A Manning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Navy
L. R. Black
Navy
Charles R. Geissinger
Berwind
Danny Caldwell
Skelton
Donald A. Manning
Allied Airs Hit Biak and Manokwari Shipping
Carrier Task reports the first three days of the invasion with four 1,000 ton ships and three coastal vessels sunk or seriously damaged by B-25 strikes in Geelvink bay off Manokwari. Three of six Japanese raid planes over Biak Sunday were shot down and two more probably destroyed by Allied fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biak Sunday
Geelvink Bay
Manokwari
Indiana Delegates Rejected Motion Prompting Lyons Resignation
Robert W. Lyons Indianapolis lawyer and Dewey supporter resigned as Indiana national committeeman after criticism over his reported former association with the Ku Klux Klan following the state convention vote on June 2 to reject a motion instructing delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Lyons
Indianapolis
Dewey
Indiana
National
The
Ku Kluxan
Wytheville Livestock Market Report Mixed Prices Questioned
Wytheville market shows lambs steady from last week with varied weights and grades. Sheep and hogs also move with prices cited. Ophir, Colorado population noted as two in 1940 census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ophir
Colorado
Deaths and Funeral Services for Mrs. M. D. Croy
Funeral services for Mrs. M. D. Croy age 39 will be held at 2 30 p m at Hawkins Funeral Home. Rev Ben S Johnson of the First Christian Church will officiate. Burial follows at Monte Vista Cemetery. Pallbearers are Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen members. She is survived by her husband M D Croy of near Littleburg and her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Thomas route 1 Princeton and children Betty Rose Malcolm Alvin and Carl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Croy
Littleburg
Betty Rose
Malcolm Alvin
Carl
Miner John B Harless Dies After Illness in Virginia
John B Harless aged 66 died at his home in Abbs Valley near Boissevain Virginia after a short illness. The body is at Pocahontas funeral home and will be taken to the home of his daughter Mrs J W Higgenbotham of Boissevain today. Funeral arrangements are undetermined but services are expected Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Harless
Abbs’ Valley
Boissevain
Harless
Pocahontas
J. W. Higgenbotham
Virginia towns elect incumbents in light turnout
In Virginia towns most voters stayed home with about half of 650 qualified casting ballots. Pocahontas reappointed Mayor L B Crawford and eight incumbents. Narrows reelected J W Chambers mayor and elected E H Johnson and R Finley Thompson to council. Pearisburg reelected Hugh Charlton mayor, council members Whitesell Hargis Taylor Rose McClaugherty Lucas. Mrs McClaugherty the first woman councilor in Giles County. Cedar Bluff named reelected officials with a light vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gma Turner
M. L. Wagner
R. C. Anderson
G. R. Osborne
Pocahontas
L. B. Crawford
J. K. Peters
Junius Ellett
B. T. Graham
John 5. Dennen
George W. Butt
W. F. Shumate
W. B. Heldreth
Butler Hammitt
Narrows
Giles County
J. W. Chambers
E. H. Johnson
R. Finley Thompson
M. C. Coburn
G. C. Kirk
R. C. Friend
W. D. Trout
P. O. Ivery
Pearisburg
Hugh Charlton
Clifford Doolittle
R. L. Whitesell
WL. Hargis
C. J.taylor
Alex Rose
Macie L. McClaugherty
N. M. Lucas
Julian Webb
R. M. Sanford
Lawrence C. Holt
McClaugherty
Cedar Bluff
John O. Goodwin
Gordon C. Farmer
W. W. Watkins
J. R. Dickenson
John Co. Scott
J. L. Hawkins
Belgians Say Resistance Grows Despite Nazi Pressure
Belgian sources report that enemy losses exceed Patriot losses as local groups join the patriots. The king, kept under guard since 1940, was moved to Germany the day after the invasion to prevent him becoming a rallying point for resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Genarmes
Moile
Pierre Laval
Belgium
Germany
Walter Cullop War Vet Dies at 24
Walter Cullop, 24, a World War II veteran and son of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Cullop of Black Lick near Princeton, died yesterday in a veteran's hospital in Oteen North Carolina where he had been a patient since December. He enlisted in 1939 and served 18 months in the North Atlantic, was wounded there, and discharged May 26 1943. He was a Princeton American Legion member and married Virginia Yates of Louisiana on April 4 1943. He leaves a wife and two month old son Sa home Lee and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Cullop
C. S. Cullop
Black Lick
Princeton
Oteen
N. C
Cullop
Army
North Atlantic
Princeton American Legion
Koppers Company
Virginia Yates
Louisiana
Predeking - Seaver
Sahome Lee
Stanley
Kimball
W. Va
J. E
U.S. Navy
Great Lakes
Ill
Charles
Norfolk
J. A
Charleston
Eula Luster
Mabel Casey
Los Angeles
Calif
Virginia Greene
Marcella Cullop
Youths Return From Boys State Sessions at Jacksons Mills
Seven area youths sponsored by local civic groups and Bluefield Post No 9 American Legion returned home after sessions of the Boys State at Jacksons Mills. A. Harry West, State board member, supervised activities. Attendees were Phillip Effron Frank Stowers Billy Greenspon Robert French Edward Sanders Paul Cole and John Bruce sponsored by the Rotary Kiwanis Bnai Brith Moose Elks and the American Legion post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson's Mills
Bluefield Post No. 9
American Legion
A. Harry West
State
Phillip Effron
Frank Stowers
Billy Greenspon
Robert French
Edward Sanders
Paul Cole
John Bruce
Rotary Club
Three Virginians Reported Missing In WWII Action
The War Department lists three Virginians as missing in the Mediterranean theater. Pvt. Charles J. Bolen of Bluefield and Lt. Alfred C. Morton of Big Stone Gap are unaccounted for, along with Cpl. Douglas M. Millar of Bluefield. Bolen was reported missing May 23 after a Mediterranean area flight, Millar missing May 22 over Romania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Charles J. Bolen
Sarah E. Bolen
Wharton Street
Bluefield
Alfred C. Morton
Grace R. Morton
Spring Street
Big Stone Gap
Cpl
Douglas M. Millar
Elizabeth W. Mitchell
Albemarle Street
Mediterranean
Levi Bolen
Pvt
Romania
Military authorities release two soldiers held on AWOL charges
Callie Jones and James Winbush were released to military authorities after being held on AWOL charges. Winbush has been in the city jail since June 10 for AWOL from Camp Gordon Johnston Florida. Jones was arrested yesterday for AWOL from McDill Field Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callie Jones
James Winbush
Winbush
Camp Gordon
Johnston, Fla
Jones
J. B. Gilpin
C. C. Weddle
McDillfield
McDillfield, Fla
Rich
Clark Gable Returns To Civilian Clothes
Hollywood reports Maj. Clark Gable returned to civilian clothes today after 22 months in the army air forces. The 43 year old actor will finish an air training film by mid July and will not resume his movie career immediately. He served as a gunner and combat photographer and left a $250000 a year salary to enlist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Clark Gable
Army Air Forces
Army
Europe
Gable
Air
Spinal Meningitis Patient Improves in City
Nolan O. Groves son of Lester R. Groves of this city shows marked improvement at Blue field sanitarium after treatment for spinal meningitis. He celebrated his 18th birthday on July 12 and had been accepted last November as an Army Air Corps cadet. His condition improved within 24 hours after sulpha drugs and is now described as very good. He resides with his mother at Hines Greenbrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan O. Groves
Lester R. Groves
Bluefield Sanitarium
U. S. Army Airorps
Hines
Greenbrier County
French Committee Names Normandy Admins After Liberation
The French committee of national liberation in Algiers declares allies must respect its authority in France and appoints civilian administrator Francois Coulet as regional commissar of Rouen and Col. Pierre De Chevinge as commander of the third military region Normandy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
French Committee of National Liberation
France
Normandy
Francois Coulet
Rouen
Col
Pierre de Chevinge
Masonic Notice and Local Advertisements
Special communication of Blue Field Lodge No. 85 this evening at 7 30 for first degree work Visitors invited. L M Carper worshipful master J L Albright secretary. Little Girls dresses sizes 1 2 and 3 in printed and checked dimities 98c. Fretwell's Have Your Piano Tuned Harry Haffen of Roanoke in town weekly. Lawn mowers sharpened by machine 24 hours service Carter Motor Co Screen Doors And Windows Bailey Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Lodge No
L. M. Carper
J. L. Albright
Harry Haffen
Roanoke
West
Harry
P. O
Carter Motor Co
Allied forces surge across Cherbourg peninsula in Normandy drive
Allied troops push along the Cherbourg peninsula as Montebourg Carentan and Ponte L Abbe fall under heavy fighting. British Canadian and American units outflank Caen at Troarn and Tilly Sur Seulles while air and naval power blunt German E boat interference. Stalin lauds Allied broad, masterful operation in Moscow praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normany Battlefront
Biarritz
Vichy
Eisenhower
Montebourg
Carentan
Cherbourg
U. SS
Valognes
Ponte L’abbe
Ponte L'Abbe
France
Cerisy Forest
Tilly-Sur-Seulles
Normandy
Orne River
Caen
Troarn
21St
Paris
Evreux- Fauville
Dreux
Illiers
Renfits
Channel
Tours
Associated Press
Don Whitehead
Whitehead
Coutances
St. Vaast-La- Hougue
St. Vaast
Moscow
Joseph Stalin
Russia
Pfc Virgil Moye Listed Missing in Action in Italy
Mr and Mrs Tom Moye of Pearlsburg Virginia have been notified by the War Department that their son Pfc Virgil Jarvis Moye is listed as missing in action in Italy. He has served 18 months in the Army and five months overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Moye
Pearlsburg
War Department
Pfc
Virgil Jarvis Moye
Italy
Moye
P J Kelley Bluefield business and sports figure dies
Patrick J. Kelley a Bluefield business leader and early baseball organizer died after a life of community service. He led Bluefield Brewing and served on local boards while supporting Sacred Heart church. Survived by children and grandchildren including Stacy Kelley Porterfield and Lewis Stacy Jr. Funeral planned at Sacred Heart with Father George Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Donald Kelley
Charleston
Akin Kelley
Johnson City
Tenn
Lewis Stacy, Jr
W. D. Kelley
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
George Burke
Pp. J
Kelley
West Virginia Fifth War Loan drive reports early progress
Official progress reports from West Virginia show an initial push toward the 81 million dollar Fifth War Loan quota. Early figures indicate strong individual sales from Boone County, while corporate and payroll-driven purchases are tracked for later release. The campaign includes retail stores, theater promotions, and 36 war bond premier events across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Federal Reserve
Cleveland
Richmond
Boone County
County War Finance
Luther R. Jones
Parkersburg
Milton Levine
Williamson
Huntington
Montana Hugs Grizzly Bear Crown
Montana proclaims itself the nation’s leading grizzly bear state with a recent game census listing 163 grizzlies. State wildlife director Robert Cooney notes only Wyoming and Idaho have more than ten grizzlies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Helena
Mont
Wyoming
Idaho
Robert Cooney
Wild Life Restoration
Pfc Jenkins Is Reported Killed In Italy
Pfc Howard W Jenkins reported killed in action during landing operations in Italy after being listed missing on November 26. His mother Mrs Sallie Jenkins of Capels received the war department notice. He was a buddy of S Sgt John F Brezinskey of Junior Poca who was also reported killed. Jenkins is survived by his mother two brothers Edward and Jessie and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Jenkins
Italy
Sallie Jenkins
Capels
War Department
Pfc
Jenkins
Youth Drowns At Portsmouth Virginia
Willie Lamont a 16 year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Lamont of Northfork died by drowning while swimming in Portsmouth Virginia He had worked there for the past year He was born in Ashland West Virginia on July 10 1927 and was a member of Sacred Heart church Powhatan He attended Northfork high school before going to Portsmouth The body is in Northfork awaiting funeral plans from a brother returning from Texas Surviving are the parents a sister Frances and three brothers Pfc Joe Lamont Danville Kentucky Pvt Vince Lamont Maxey Texas and Reno Lamont Northfork
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Lamont
Frank Lamont
Northfork
Portsmouth
Young Lamont
Ashland
W. Va
Sacred Heart Church
Powhatan
Texas
Frances
Pfc
Joe Lamont
Danville
Vince Lamont
Maxey
Reno Lemont
Veterinarian Plans Three Day Hog Cholera Visit
Dr. T. C. Green announced in Charleston that he will spend Thursday through Saturday in McDowell County Northfork to address a hog cholera outbreak. He asked residents to notify Sheriff Russell Paynter with the number of hogs and owner address for vaccinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Green
Charleston
McDowell County
Northfork
Dr. Green
Russell R. Paynter
Paynter
Green
Services For Mrs E B McCue Held At First Presbyterian
Funeral services are set for 2 30 PM at the First Presbyterian church for Mrs E B McCue following a long illness. Rev Don R Brandon will officiate with burial in Rest Haven. A Welch grade school retiree and longtime McDowell County resident since 1930, she was married to a local school principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
E. B. McCui Ich
Don R. Brandon
Rest Haven
McCue
Welch
McDowell County
Superior-Maitland
Havaco Woman Dies In Welch Hospital
Rebecca Gilkerson aged 69 of Havaco died yesterday in a Welch hospital. Survived by brothers Robert Jim and Tom Gilkerson, all of Havaco. Funeral service set for 2 o clock Thursday from the home with interment at Saeger Memorial Cemetery Roderfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Gilkerson
Havaco
Welch
Robert
Jim
Tom Gilkerson
Saeger Memorial Cemetery
Roderfield
Five Year Old Ruth Cline Dies In Welch Hospital
Ruth Cline five died Monday night at Welch hospital from heart trouble. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Leck Cline of Bull Creek near Mohawk and is survived by five brothers and three sisters. Funeral arrangements call for 11:30 this morning from the home with burial in Stacey cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Cline
Leck Cline
Bull Creek
Mohawk
Welch Hospital
Stacey Cemetery
Defendant Verdict in OPA Violation Case Reached
A McDowell circuit court jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the Robert L. Gibson versus Joe Hassen case alleging OPA regulation violations. The plaintiff claimed Hassen, a case owner, forced him to buy a plate lunch with beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Robert L. Gibson
Joe Hassen
Welch
OPA
Hassen
Two suits pending and settlements in local cases
Two similar suits are pending against Hassen by Charley Johnson and Joe Smith. A settlement out of court was reached in Lacy Harvey vs Consolidated Bus. G. W. Fife and Agnes Fife vs Joe C. McCoy and J. S. McGuire vs William J. Walker were continued. Jean Biampocaro vs S A Nasser and State ex rel Lucille Thomas vs Elwood Hopson were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Hassen
Charley Johnson
Joe Smith
Lacy Harvey
Consolidated Bus Company
G. W. Fife
Agnes Fife
Joe C. McCoy
J. S. McGuire
William J. Walker
Jean Biampocaro
S. A
Nasser
Lucille Thomas
Elwood Hopson
Charles McKee Held On Slot Machine Charge
Charles McKee of Davy was bound over for action by the next criminal court grand jury after arraignment before Justice W R Lockhart. He furnished bond. State Trooper T W Harrison of the Welch detachment made the arrest on a slot machine charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McKee
Davy
Criminal Court
Grand
Justice of the Peace
W. R. Lockhart
T. W. Harrison
Welch Detachment
Britain’s T-1 bombsight redesigned by American maker
An American manufacturer redesigned Britain’s T-1 bombsight cutting parts from 1120 to 840 and reducing weight from 85 to 55 pounds. this factory improvement streamlined production and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
First Meeting of Creditors in Dillon Bankruptcy
Frank James Dillon of Freeman Mercer County has been adjudged a bankrupt on June 5 1944. The first meeting of creditors is set for June 26 1944 at 10 am in the Law and Commerce Building Bluefield West Virginia. Creditors may prove claims select a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. Sidney J Kwass Referee in Bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court OF the United States
West Virginia
Frank James Dillon
Freeman
Mercer
Law and Commerce
Bluefield
W. Va
Sidney J. Kwass
Notice of Trustee Sale on Lot 8 Section 58 Bluefield WV
Default on the July 1 1942 deed of trust to Sidney J Kwass Trustee triggers a public auction of Lot 8 Section 58 with a dwelling in Bluefield Mercer County West Virginia at 10 00 A M July 10 1944. Sale is cash and subject to a first lien to Kwass et al. for 750 dollars.
Public Auction Sale Notice of G D Cox Trust Deed Lot 5 Section 69
Co M Rudder trustee will sell at public auction on June 24 1944 at 10:00 A M at the front door of the Law and Commerce Building Bluefield WV the real estate securing the purchase money deed of trust from G D Cox to C M Rudder trustee dated Sept 11 1923 recorded in Mercer County West Virginia Trust Deed Book 70 page 61 Lot 5 Section 69 vacant east side of Jefferson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Willie R. Linkous
Fannie Elizabeth Linkous
Sidney J. Kwuss
Mercer County
Law and Commerce
Bluefield
Sidney J. Kwass
G. D. Cox
C. M. Rudder
Jefferson Street
Co. M. Rudder
Pittsburgh Produce Prices Inch Forward on Scarce Stock
Produce demand slow with potatoes moving about steady. U.S. No 1 Arab Bliss Triumphs in 100 lb sacks at 3.5, South Carolina Bliss Triumphs 3.50, North Carolina cobblers 2.75 to 3.00, Mississippi Bliss Triumphs 3.50. Egg market unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
U.S
Arab Bliss
South Carolina Bliss
North Carolina Cobblers
Mississippi Bliss
Funeral rites for Miss Mildred Hooper at Uphland Baptist Church
Miss Mildred Hooper dies at parents home on Greenbrier street Sunday morning Funeral services set for 3 p m at Uphland Baptist Church Rev L A Watkins to officiate Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery pallbearers named Felix Patterson Russell Patterson Bill Tension McKinley Raymore Equilla Washington Friends providing cars urged to assemble at 1 30 p m at the home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Hooper
Greenbrier Street
Upland Baptist Church
L. A. Watkins
Oak Grove
Felix Patterson
Russel Patterson
Bill Tension
McKinley Raymore
Prayer Band Meeting and Scout Picnic Plans Updated
The Prayer Band at the Church of God Apostolic will meet tonight at 8. W J Johnson state overseer of the Church of God in Christ will attend Friday instead of Wednesday. Girl Scouts and accompanying girls will meet Thursday at Lawson Street School at 6 with sandwiches and water for a city hike to a nearby park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Church of God, Apostolic
W. J. Johnson
Church of God In Christ
Lawson Street
Funeral Rites for Juris Doctor Holley Held in Detroit
Funeral services for lawyer J. K Holley, who died Sunday night, will be in Detroit Wednesday morning. He was the son of the late Leander and Melvina Holley of Tazewell and uncle of Jasmine Heath of this city.
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N. & W. Representatives
Wytheville Livestock
Bluefield, West YA
Virginia
Cedar Bluff Choice
Richman Bros
Angrist
Adam Hat Store
Princeton Ave
Bailey Lumber Company
Allied Shipping
Bane
Virgil Moye
Patrick J. Kelly
Kelly
Old Bluefield Brewing Company
Direct the
Flat Top National UK
Welch News
Pfc. Jenkins
E. B. McCue
Ind
Rails
N. Y. Stocks
Last Alley Corp Une
Avia Corp Weep
Beth Stl Penne
Cein Corp Ceeeeneee
Chrys Corp
Gen Foods
Grey'd Corp
Nick Canwenene
Johns - Mann
Mont Ward
Norf and Wes
Owens
Penn
Phil Pet
Proce and Gamb Wee
SON Tee
Tex Co Tee
Pac Nee
U's
Coos Bb Lp
Warn Bros Eaeth
Va Pand F
West U (A
West Fl
W' Worth
News of the Colored People Co
W. Tiffany
DIAL
S. George Little
War Finance Division
Treasury
Neaa
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Hooper
Dr. D. Jayne & Son
America
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