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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1946
Page
2
Nightly announcements set Sunday June 16 as the start of new timings for trains Nos. 15 16 23 24 including the Cavalier Pocahontas and delays and arrivals at Bluefield and Blue Field. Adjusted times move arrivals earlier and departures earlier with new one set and updated morning and evening slots.
Governor Tuck ordered a thorough study of the Charlottesville state workshop for the blind after complaints that blind residents are not being adequately cared for. Arthur W. James and G. Tyler Miller were named to lead the investigation and recommend improvements following reports of layoffs and concerns over fit for vocations.
I N Hodges of 1005 Bluefield Avenue was elected senior vice commander of the West Virginia United Spanish War Veterans at a meeting in Bluefield this week. Hodges is past commander of the Mercer camp. The group will meet Sunday June 16 at 2 PM at Jimmy’s Restaurant in Bluefield.
A. J. Lubliner assistant prose attorney Mercer county will deliver the principal address at the annual Flag Day ceremony sponsored by Bluefield lodge No. 269 B P O E this evening at 7 30 at the trio home. Miss Mary Alice Hall of Bluefield Va will sing selections and the public is invited. Flag Day was observed Monday by the Kiwanis club when George Richardson spoke.
Docs show Jones and Laughlin sue Krug Moreell Lewis NLRB and UMW along with 122 firms over union membership eligibility as government seizes mines during the strike. Operators await OPA price rulings while arguing costs rise with foremen union contracts and wage board changes.
John Fraser the traveler lecturer and journalist will speak at the Bluefield Executive Club at the West Virginian hotel on June 20. A popular touring figure for Associated clubs, Fraser draws large crowds with his intelligent and amusing talks and is known for keen observations of audience members. He remains a Scottish-born American citizen whose distinctive cadence charms listeners.
The Union Mission forms a committee to plan activity after moving to the East End. Monroe Dodson leads a six member panel including Rev J T Browning Roy Browder Eddie Steele Dr William Greenspon Mrs Thomas H Clagett and Sheb Dudley. The group shifts focus from relief to child welfare as a new chapel facility awaits construction. S C Douglass presided at the board luncheon at Ji s restaurant.
The Senate approved a vastly amended price control extension with party lines evident. Democrats Burd and Byrd and Radcliffe and Tydings supported the bill, while Kilgore and Revercomb opposed. A Lucas amendment sought district attorney approval for OPA actions.
Funeral services are noted for victims of the Norfolk and Western wreck at Powhatan. A morning service for the railroad engineer is at E. H. Johnson home with J. M. Helm presiding. A noon service for the fireman is at Hawkins Funeral Home with Rev. C. G. Eastwood officiating. Interment follows at Woodlawn cemetery. Pallbearers listed include L. H. Bradley, B. Quillian, John Carson, William Myers, J. H. Danner, E. T. McPeake, B. T. Whitlock, W. O. Armentrout, R. E. Michael, and E. E. Camer.
Chicago June 13 The federal government moved against James C Petrillo as District Attorney J Kent Hall filed a criminal information charging the AFL Federation of Musicians president with violating the Lea bill by pressuring radio station WAAP to hire three librarians not needed for actual services The information says Petrillo used force intimidation and duress and cites Matthew Woll son of AFL leader as having overseen an investigation Woll said the law’s restrictions were violated and that constitutional questions belong to the courts
Curran and Bridges, co chairmen of CMU, said they would stay on the job until the last moment as talks with federal officials continued over a government settlement plan. They claimed a breakthrough on the 56 hour work week for seamen, a historic concession in the American merchant marine.
Fred Kelly of Hopewell Virginia was elected president of the Seaboard Air Line Railway Freight Agents association at its two day convention in Jacksonville Florida.
Ruby Straley, 31, was located at the Briar Creek home near Baileysville after family earlier believed she died by her own hand in September 1942. Officials said a death note existed then but no suicide verdict was made. she had been ill and unavailable for questioning. No charges were filed as the case remains under investigation.
Currency totaling about 13 dollars in denominations from 1 to 100 dollars was scattered along a Milwaukee railroad right of way after a mail sack burst on a Libertyville station platform. A crowd gathered and recovered most of the money, filling a bushel basket and several containers as the train moved away.
Apple Commission Members Selected was announced today by L Walker Jr state commissioner of agriculture. Members include Berryville patrons of the act Ray McClanahan Charlottes ville J B Bonham Chilhowie terms vary from four to one year, with future appointments four years. The legislation effective July 1 provides a tax on packed apples to fund rat consumption with a 200 bushel exemption per grower per year.
A locomotive derailed after a wheel left the rails at a Dry Fork line. A crewman was slightly injured in the incident. A class E-2 engine was used to move the derailment and retrieve a shell from the wreck. Local railroad officials observed the wreck and kept details limited.
Delegates elected to district Puzty Al Yaple. The post authorized a committee to work with Westminster Presbyterian Church for a service on June 30 honoring four men killed in World War II.
The parking building project will be discussed at 4 o'clock this afternoon in the Municipal building directors' room. Attendees include city board members civic representatives and interested individuals. Plans call for resubmission of the building project to the CPA to address urgent congestion in Bluefield and seek Charleston approval for a $450 000 public works initiative.
Shoes for women offered in sizes 7 7.15 8 8.42 9 with various styles. A fraternal lodge meeting is announced for No 160 A F and A M led by Bro Beecher Lawson. Funeral service at Hawkins chapel and burial at Woodlawn cemetery.
Local police received a telegram seeking help to locate Tippy a K-9 from Port Robinson Arkansas. The dog reportedly jumped from train 23 near here Wednesday night and has not been seen since. Staff Sgt Alvin A Cline of Cincinnati sent the message asking authorities to find the dog and arrange pickup at the Norfolk and Western station. It is believed Tippy escaped from his crate in the baggage car of train 23 and jumped off between here and Bluefield Virginia.
Martinsville Virginia June 13 J Russell Smith 38 father of three was killed when an explosion wrecked the Bassett Furniture plant instrument room The sheriff said a plant electrician and machinist was being held for questioning The blast appeared to be from a dynamite switch on a dry kiln control board A home made bomb found in the room did not explode causing severe damage to the building and Smith's body was badly damaged with limbs torn off
Former T/5 Roy C. Carlton cleared of complicity in Kronberg castle jewel thefts. He volunteered for questioning and was released. authorities say he is not detained. Wace Cone Nash Durant Col. Jack Wyant Durant Maj. David F. Watson remain in custody as implicated in the gem case.
Washington reports a four day vacation for bituminous miners covered by the government and UMW contract. Admiral Moreell says the four day break was agreed with John L. Lewis to ensure coal for essential needs. The period runs from Thursday to Monday with $100 vacation pay and regular wages if worked.
A railroad wreck report notes tracks buckled and torn up with electrification wires damaged. A large locomotive suffered heavy impact on its left side and derailed cars slide off with debris scattered along the line.
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