Bluefield Daily Telegraph Publication Details
Bluefield Daily Telegraph published each morning except Monday by the Daily Telegraph Printing Co. Entered at the Bluefield post office as second class matter. Member of the Associated Press. Subscriptions by carrier daily and mail rates listed for West Virginia and other zones. Advertising through Kats Agency.
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Mondey
Daily Telegraph Printing Co
Bluefield
W. Va
Associated Press
Life After Death Considered By Poetic Soliloquy
A reflective, religious excerpt contrasts mortal life with an afterlife. It explores waiting through suffering as a transition rather than final death, invoking Job 14 14 and a poetic line about death as a gateway to a higher existence.
Congress Should Be In Readiness For Call
The piece urges Congress to remain ready or hold open for a special call as foreign affairs and crisis risks grow. It notes disagreement among Republicans over adjournment timing and favors prompt assembly to defend the republic and deter war threats. It emphasizes defense buildup and preparedness.
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Congress
House
Senate
There Is Safety Only In Adequate Preparation
An editorial argues for universal military training as a protection against future war. It notes public opposition to militarism, cites historical drafts, and urges the United States to adopt permanent plans to deter war and defend the republic amid rising global tensions.
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United States
Republic
America
Is It Doctrine Dogma Theory of Experiment
A critique of the Truman doctrine argues that nearly a billion dollars in aid to Greece and Turkey aims to relieve hunger but may be used to counter communist influence. The piece labels the approach an unprecedented experiment that could fail and notes the political purpose behind the expenditures.
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Greece
Turkey
Wheeler as Possible Attorney General Nominee
The former Montana senator Wheeler, long at odds with the Democratic establishment and once defeated in last year’s election, is discussed as a potential attorney general. Supporters praise his independence, experience, and public service, while critics warn of past headachess for party unity. A poll notes general belief that a man could still amass large fortunes like Ford and pay substantial taxes.
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Wheeler
Montana
Democratic
New Deal
Clark
Senate
United States
Henry Ford
Byrd Denounces What He Calls Improper Government Pressure
Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia condemns federal agencies for a coercive pressure campaign against spending cuts. He cites use of radio, franking, and mass dismissals to sway Congress, accusing bureaucrats of propaganda and self serving aims in a long running policy shift.
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Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Congress
Senate
Columbus Evening Dispatch
Morse Silent Independence Draws Praise In Senate Debate
The Oregon senator Wayne Morse argued against voting with majorities, urging members to act on conviction for public good. He warned political pressure threatens independence and vowed to serve without capitulating to labor or management dictates.
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Washington
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Senate
Oregonian
Morse
Senate of the United Staes
Gallup
United States
University of Oregon
War Labor Board
Daily Telegraph Fifty Years Ago Highlights
A condensed nostalgia column lists events from five to ten decades past. It notes livery stable activity with J. B. Higginbotham, outings by Rev. LM Broyles and George S. Strader, visits by Prof. George M. Ford in Huntington, a Lynchburg resident’s return, a Bluefield mayoral shooting, Norfolk and Western spending on Liberty loan, a Beckley cyclonic wind injuring four, and visits by Roy Clarkson and his children to his mother on Boone Street.
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J. B. Higginbotham
LM. Broyles
George S. Strader
Iles
Everett FE. Carter
Bluefield
Beaver High School
Norfolk and Western
Liberty Loan
Beckley
G. W. Lavender
Bill
A. Lavender
Norfolk
Roy Clarkson
Mr. Clarkson
Rosa Clarkson
Boone Street
Miss Dillow Engaged To Mr Cochran
Formal notice announces the engagement of Bertha Margaret Dillow daughter of Mr and Mrs R F Dillow to Kenneth William Cochran son of Mr W E Cochran and the late Mrs Cochran of Bloomington. She is a Pocahontas teacher. he runs Cochran Brothers Trucking and Coal. The wedding is set for Grace Methodist Church June 28 at 4 30.
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Bertha Margaret Dillow
R. F. Dillow
Memorial Avenue
Kenneth William Cochran
W. E. Cochran
Cochran
Bloomington
Dillon
Concord College
Pocahontas
Cochran Brothers Trucking and Coal Company
Grace Methodist Church
Miss Jane Hogg Graduates From William and Mary
Miss Jane Anne Hogg daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Hogg of this city graduated from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg Virginia with a BS in physical education She received the L Tucker Jones prize for outstanding work among all physical education students After July 1 the Hoggs will live at 215 Parkway and move from Pulaski Virginia to Byrd Lodge Claytor Lake to await their new home Mr Hoge is employed by Appalachian Electric Power Company.
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Jane Anne Hogg
W. E. Hogg
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg
L. Tucker Jones
Pulaski
Parkway
Byrd Lodge Claytor Lake
Hoge
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Surface-Davis Bridal Party Entertained in Honaker
Miss Margaret Davis and Mr. Daniel Hufford, to be married today in Honaker Virginia, were hosts of a dinner dance hosted by Miss Dorothy Ferrell of Honaker the brides maid of honor. The buffet dinner featured a central wedding cake cut by Miss Davis with Mrs Thomas Davis and Miss Sally Frances Litz among the guests.
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Margaret Davis
Daniel Hufford Surface
Honaker
Dorothy Ferrell
Davis
Thomas Davis
Sally Frances Litz
Bluefield
Elite Club Rush Party Hosts Four Nominees
The Elite club entertained four nominees at a rush party held at Jean Hamilton home. Guests included Peggy McGlen, Joan Barnett, Barbara Kearns, and Ann Harmon. An informal gab session preceded delightful refreshments served by the hostess.
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Jean Hamilton
Peggy McGlen
Joan Barnett
Barbara Kearns
Ann Harmon
Local Personal Notices From Elkins And Nearby
Mrs H Edward Steele serves as counsellor at a Presbyterian youth conference in Elkins at Davis and Elkins college. Miss Jacqueline Phillips travels to Blacksburg to attend VPI graduation and to Hillsville for the Evelyn Gardner and Virgil Harrison Marshall wedding reception. Mrs Hunter Smith returns after ton sillectomy at St Luke s. The Osburns of Upper Montclair NJ visit Union Street friends. Osburn was dean of women at Marshall College. Ralph Hughes of Bluefield honeymooning at Virginia Beach staying at Albemarle Hall through the 22nd. Mrs Emory Harrison hosts luncheon for aunt Mrs Carper and sister Mrs Whitaker.
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H. Edward Steele
Elkins
Davis and Elkins College
Jacqueline Phillips
Blacksburg
VPI
Hillsville
Evelyn Gardner
Virgil Harrison Marshall
Phillips
Hunter Smith
Memorial Avenue
St. Luke’s Hospital
C. D. Osburn
Upper
Montclair
N. J
Charles E. Francis, Jr
Union Street
Osburn
Frances Napier
Marshall College
Francis
New York City
Ralph Hughes
Bluefield
Virginia Beach
Albemarle Hall
Emory cC. Harrison
Larch Street
W. O. Carper
Princeton Road
Morgan Whitaker
Tazewell
Brushfork Methodist WSCS Ice Cream Supper Tonight
The Brushfork Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service sponsors an ice cream supper at 7:30 on the church lawn. The public is invited.
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Brushfork Methodist
WSCS
Area Men Serve In Armed Forces
News from the region reports area men serving in the armed forces. Joseph Bales Jr. of Falls Mills Virginia has been promoted to sergeant with the 316th Bombardment Wing VH Okinawa and serves with the 994th Air Materiel Squadron on occupation duty in the Pacific. Russell W. Brunk of Spanishburg has enlisted in the US Navy in Huntington West Virginia after graduation from Princeton High School. Robert L. Callihan, seaman second class USN, son of Mrs. O G Callihan Beckley, serves aboard the aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea returned to the United States after a Caribbean shakedown cruise. N D Dillon chief commissary steward USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A Dillon of Bland, also serves aboard the USS Philippine Sea. V S Carpenter of Huntington was named president of the West Virginia Funeral Directors Association at the 53rd annual convention in Fairmont.
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Joseph Bales, Jr
J. Charles Bales
Falls Mills
316Th Bombardment Wing
Okinawa
994Th
Pacific
Russell W. Brunk
Spanishburg
U.S. Navy
Huntington
W. Va
Princeton High School
Navy
Princeton
Robert L. Callihan
USN
O. G. Callihan
South Crescent Street
Beckley
Philippine Sea
United States
Caribbean
N. D. Dillon
John A. Dillon
Bland
Church musical program unfolds across several downtown churches
Readings reveal a busy Sunday with solos duets and choruses at Grace Methodist Trinity Methodist First Baptist Immanuel Lutheran Bland Street Methodist Westminster church and more. Notable figures include Miss Ruth Ellen Harper Miss Bertha Dillon Miss Janie Phelps and Mrs. Clayton Stanley among others as organists soloists and choir leaders.
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Grace Methodist Church
Robert Harkness
William Woodyard
Ruth Ellen Harper
Bertha Dillon
Himmel
Tschaikowsky
Vacation Bible School
Beauty contest chair named to judge county Miss McDowell
Circuit Judge Thos. H. S. Curd accepted the chairmanship of a committee to judge contestants for a county wide beauty contest to pick Miss McDowell to enter the state pageant at Mounds71112. At least seven members will serve, with F Alvin Webb of Keystone promoting the event and preparing community activities. Winners attend Welch finals early next month.
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Thos. H. S. Curd
McDowell
Flag Day Rally Held At Memorial Building
Flag Day ceremonies are planned at the Memorial building with Edmund Lee Jones of Wheeling to preside as commander of the West Virginia American Legion. McDowell county Post No 8 organized the event and all Legionnaires and ex-service men are invited. Jones will stay overnight and travel to Princeton tomorrow for a district meeting.
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Memorial
Edmund Lee Jones
Wheeling
West Virginia
Department of the American Legion
McDowell County
Legion
Jones
Williamson
Princeton
Mullins Named Jury Commissioner in Welch West Virginia
A. C. Mullins of Welch was named jury commissioner to replace Harry Walker whose term expired. J. A. Hansbarger remains the other commissioner. Appointed by Criminal Judge T. F. Henritze. Huntington June 13. Mayor Torkies denied rumors of resignation or indulgence toward gambling.
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A. C. Mullins
Welch
Harry Walker
J. A. Hansbarger
T. F. Henritze
Huntington
W. Va
Douglas C. Torkies
Funeral services for Chester A. McClary in Davy
Chester A. McClary 74 of Davy died Thursday night after a long illness. Funeral at 2 Sunday. burial in Saeger Memorial cemetery Roderfield. Born February 22 1873 near Toulton Ohio, longtime McDowell County resident. Survived by wife and many children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. four children predeceased.
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Chester A. McClary
Davy
Saeger Memorial
Roderfield
Toulton
Ohio
McDowell Country
Coalton
McClary
United Mine Workers of America
O. A. McClary
Page
Mildred Hannon
Jasonville
Ind
Agnes Smith
Marytown
Narcie Davis
Luella Mankins
Coalwood
Evelyn Updike
Asco
Naomi Collier
Norfolk
Hersnel
Nellie
Danny
Irene Collier
Martin
Patricia
Fred
Shoot Set For Sunday At Welch Skeet Club
A skeet shoot will be staged at 1 PM Sunday at the Welch Skeet Club as preparation for an upcoming match against Bluefield.
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Skeet Club
Welch Skeet Club
Bluefield
Safety Council No 3 Meeting Set Tomorrow
C E Jones of Beckley UMWA district 29 safety director called a meeting of Safety Council No 3 in the Pocahontas Tug River field for Sunday at 10 oclock in the union hall. Members of safety committees and officers of local unions throughout the field urged to be present. Campfires stunts and inter troop competitions attracted over 1 000 boys to the Fayette county 4 H camp for the annual camporee of the Charleston area boy scout council. The encampment will break up Sunday.
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C. E. Jones
Beckley
UMWA
Pocahontas
Tug River
Jones
Fayetteville
W. Va
Fayette County
Charleston Area
Boy Scout Council
Lions to Open State Convention in Bluefield Sunday
Lions of West Virginia gather in Bluefield for the 25th annual state convention at the West Virginian hotel. Harry D. Holmes of Bluefield chairs the two and a half day event with banquets, luncheons, golf, talks by Lions International officers, an address by Gov. Clarence W. Meadows, and plans to redistrict the state organization from two to four districts.
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Lions of
West Virginia
Bluefield Tomorr
West Virginian
Harry D. Holmes
Bluefield
Lions International
Bluefield Country Club
Mercer Golf Courses
Clarence W. Meadows
A. Harry West
International Presid
Clifford D. Pierce
Memorse
Tenn
State Organization of
West Virginia Lions Clubs
Fayette
Raleigh Summers
Monroe Woming McDowell
Mercer Counties
Holmes
Thomas Gawthrop
Ray Barnett
Garland Holliday
Alexander C Beeson Coal Man Succumbs in West Virginia
Alexander C Beeson a long time coal industry figure in northern West Virginia died of a heart condition. He served as umpire for the Northern West Virginia Coal Association and the United Mine Workers for 17 0 years and held roles with four states coal properties and the state Mines Department. Beeson born Mount Braddock Pennsylvania educated at Washington and Jefferson College leaves a widow a sister brother three daughters and two sons.
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Mannington
W. Va
Aander Conn Beeson
Northern West
Vsinia Coal Association
United Mine Workers
Four States Coal Properties
State Mines Department
Beeson
Mount Braddock
Washington and Jefferson College
The
Coal Association
UMW
Brothe
Worker Killed As Train Strikes Scooter In West Virginia
At Barksdale three miles from Hinton West Virginia Herbert Berry an 18 year old saw mill employee was killed when the motor scooter he rode onto train tracks was struck by a Chesapeake and Ohio train. Engineer Dewey B Keaton said the scooter could not be stopped in time. The train had just released sightseeing passengers and was proceeding to Hinton. Prosecutor Thomas L Read investigated but no official action had been taken.
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Virginia
Washington
Hinton
Thomas L. Read
Sal
Navy Recruiting Unit to Visit Bluefield in June
The fifth naval district traveling recruiting unit no 3 will arrive in Bluefield on June 16 for a three day stop to promote the Naval Reserve enlargement program. Lieutenant R Burke USNR Baltimore Md heads the unit with staff available to explain the V-6 inactive duty program and to enroll interested citizens.
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Fifth Naval District
Bluefield
Naval Reserve
R. —Burke
USNR
Baltimore
City Churches and Henderson Plans For Services and Activations
Belchers Chapel holds Sunday school at 2 30 PM led by Miss Selcon with Miss Robey resident worker. Evening service at 7 30 PM. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 led by Elders Alexander Steele, Lee and est. Bramwell Cooper Charge lists O H Logan as pastor and school 9 45 with Haynes and Martin as superintendents. Morning worship 11 with subject Abraham An Ideal Father Evening worship 7 30 at Coopers A Fathers Day Message Youth Fellowship 6 45 Men’s meeting postponed to June 23. Huntington West Virginia June 13 14th engineering company, second Marine Corps reserve in the state, will be activated when facilities found. Major Torbet announced. 20th engineer company South Charleston already activated.
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Trinity Methodist Church
Philip Lilly
Christiansen
George Fox
Eugene Jones
Lord Most Holy
Franck
Sybil Cartwright
Macklin
Barcarolle
Belcher’s Chapel
Mabel Robey
Elizabeth Selcon
J. L. Alexander
H. Steele
William Lee
Harry Est
Bramwell-Cooper
O. H. Logan
E. K. Haynes
W. B. Martin
O’cloux
Abraham
Coopers
Youth Fellowship
Huntington
W. Va
14Th Engineering Company
Marine Corps Reserve
Marine
George W. Torbet
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