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Bluefield sent 1000 to Triumph for Elkton war work
About 1000 women and girls from Bluefield left for Elkton Maryland to work for Triumph Explosive Company as recruiters through the U S Employment Service. Triumph no longer recruits in Bluefield but many former recruits remain employed there. The P 38 aircraft is modified to carry fuel or personnel to support wartime operations.
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Bluefield
Triumph Explosive Company
Elkton, Md
Triumph
Triumph Company
W. Va
States Employment Service
War Manpower Commission
United
United States Employment Service
Helen B. Atkins