Elks Hold Day Ceremony With Music and Flags
The Elks held Day ceremony featuring two musical numbers led by Star Led Fortune and Virgil Ross. Rev J M Helm of Bland Street Methodist and Robert Barrett reported on progress and the flag ritual. A Angrist spoke on the flag as attendees sang Am.
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Fortune
Virgil Ross
Iona
Okinawa
J. M. Helm
Bland Street Methodist Church
Robert 8. Barrett
Ted Ruler
Yestern A. Angrist
Circuit Clerk Sues Paper Over Forced Disclosure
Beckley West Virginia June 14 Circuit Clerk Van Acting Prosecutor Clay and Representative Hunter filed suit alleging a mandamus action against Hunter for failure to prosecute. The court held the issue did not involve freedom of the press and ruled memoranda tied to divorce actions do not constitute records under the law.
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Beckley
W. Va
Clay
Hunter
Register Post-Herald
Ter
Board Action Seeks Tech President and Curriculum Shift
The board approves Dr. Maclin to lead as acting president at West Virginia Tech while a search proceeds. Dean Kraybill remains in acting capacity. Faculty reorganization and broader Shepherd State plans prompt a study of curriculum, with emphasis on horticulture agriculture and liberal arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
H. K. Baer
Genevieve Starcher
Air power vision of Japan war toll and futures
Col Alfred Sen, veteran of 20 missions over Japan, estimates Tokyo deaths near 1,500,000 with Yokohama at 250,000. General Kenney and General Arnold are cited predicting Japan could be reduced to a navigation hazard if fighting continues, as air forces plan extensive bombardment.
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Alfred Sen
Japan
Tokyo
Yokohama
Kenney
Arnold
Burial services held for Fred M. Felty at Burkes Garden
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday for Fred M. Felty who died Sunday at his home in Burkes Garden Virginia at 3 15 p m He is survived by his wife a son Sven with the armed forces and two brothers He was a brother in law of J and Thompson Bluefield Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Felty
Burkes Garden
Mr. Felty
Sven
J. &. ‘Thompson
Bluefield
Oakley Neal Montcalm Farmer Dies at Home
Oakley Stonewall Neal 40 a Montcalm County farmer died yesterday afternoon at 4 15 at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs 8 J. The report lists no further details on the cause of death or services.
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Oakley Stonewall Neal
Montcalm
Mrs Simon Baker of Washington Dies at 74
Mrs Simon Baker of Washington and former Bluefield pioneer resident died Wednesday night at 11 in Doctors' Hospital Washington. She was 74 and predeceased by her husband in 1930. Survived by daughters Ruth and Dora Baker sons Bennie of Beckley Robert of Bluefield and grandchild Stanley Baker. Services to be held in Washington this afternoon with burial in the family plot in Baltimore Maryland.
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Simon Baker
Washington
Bluefield
Doctors’ Hospital
Baltimore
Funeral services for Georgeff in Woodlawn Cemetery
The service for Georgeff was held at Woodlawn Cemetery at four o clock. He died at 56 from a hemorrhage. He is survived by his wife Minnie and three sons Willie six, Johnnie jr. 212, and Dwight Joseph one week old. Pallbearers and flowerbearers were chosen from friends.
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Woodlawn
Georgeff
Ator
Minnie Georgeff
Willie
Johnnie Jr
Dwight Joseph
Liberated Virginians Arrive at Patrick Henry Camp
A Pi A contingent of 5 210 soldiers returns from Europe tonight to Camp Patrick Henry Virginia. The group includes wounded enlisted men 61 liberated prisoners of war and others on leave furlough or new assignments. Names listed include Bernard A Thomas Roanoke Paul W Bales North Tazewell Albert K Holbrook Bluefield and Kemper Wythe Street Wyther.
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Patrick Henry
Camp Patrick Henry
Europe
Virginia
Bernard A. Thomas
N . Campbell Avenue
Roanoke
Tech
Paul W. Bales
North Tazewell
Albert K. Holbrook
Bluefield
Kemper
N. Fourth Street
Wyther
16 Polish Leaders To Go On Trial
London reports Russia announced that 16 Polish leaders would be tried for terroristic acts behind Red Army lines. The move precedes a Big Three conference in Moscow on forming a broader Polish provisional government. The arrests sparked tensions as Hopkins reportedly secured their release earlier in the week.
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London
Russia
Red Army
Stanislaws Mikolajczky
Peasant Party
Paris
Hopkins
Truman
Moscow
Investigation of City Schools Is Ordered
Richmond June 14 Mayor William C Herbert signed a paper calling for an investigation of public schools administration and the recent resignations of three school officials. The council ordinances committee will conduct the inquiry with aldermen planning a first meeting that night.
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Richmond
William C. Herbert Hod
Public Schools Administration
Ce Aeaeons
Training Of Youth Urged In Universal Militia Plan
Rep Woodrum Pulliam and Dr Douglas Freeman testify on universal military training urging long term readiness and low annual cost. Pulliam argues a one year wartime cost analogy while Freeman warns against repeated disarmament cycles and emphasizes disciplined, economical defense.
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Col
Mich
Comnitien
Woodrum Pulliam
Smug C
Pu Star
Indiana
Pulliam
Douglas Southall Freeman
Richmond, Va
Matthew S. Sloan Dies Railroad Head at 63 in New York
Matthew S. Sloan, longtime president and chairman of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad, died in a New York hospital from a heart attack at age 63. A Mobile, Alabama native, Sloan built a major career in electric light and power, heading five companies forming the largest system, then led K T and affiliated lines in the 1930s. He also sat on boards including Continental Can, Chrysler, and American Surety.
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New York
Matthew S. Sloan
Sident
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad
New York Hospital
Mobile
Ala
Sloan
Edison
New York City
Brooklyn Edison Company
New York Edison Company
United Electric Light and Er Company
New York Queens
Japs Hemmed on Ryukyus Peninsula After Nine-Day Battle
Associate Press reports from Oroku say the nine day battle for the peninsula ended in Japanese confusion with more than 3.5 killed. Air activity diminished across the Ryukyus as American forces struck Sakishima air fields for the fifth straight day, likely destroying one plane on the ground.
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al King
Oroku
Ryukyus
Sakishima Islands
House investigates Roosevelt loan dealings next week
Chairman Doughton of the Ways and Means group scheduled an immediate executive session to probe John Hartford and Brig. Gen. Elliott Roosevelt regarding a 1939 loan to finance a Texas radio venture. Hartford's attorney cites a $196,000 unpaid balance on a $200,000 loan and a related $226,500 tax deduction dispute under review.
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Washington
Doughton Deno
John Hartford
Elliott Roosevelt
Treasury
Hartford
Tee
Doughton
Knutson
R-Minn
Deaford
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Knutaon
Pee Roosevelt
Senate
Bridges
RNH
Texas
Darden Speaks on Child Welfare at Covington Meet
Gov. Darden addressed Covington Va gathering on The Child Future of Our Nation urging world pact to prevent wars and stressing improved education and public health. He called for thorough periodic school physicals and better preparation for skilled work as part of Virginia’s duty to its children. The talk, in Covington, followed by Hon. Thomas B. S as house speaker and Col. Richard C. Stokes as MC.
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Covington
America
Virginia
Thomas B. 5S
House of Delegates
Covington Kiwanis Club
Richard C. Stokes
Allegheny County
Special Instructor To Supervise Schools In Martinsville
Miss Sue Matthews formerly lipreading instructor in Richmond public schools is approved as supervisor of elementary education at Martinsville announced by Dr. R O Nelson. Matthews will report September 1 on a 10 month basis and her resignation from Richmond was announced in May.
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Richmond
Sue Matthews
Martinsville
R. O. Nelson
Todo
Abingdon Livestock Prices and Hogs Market Update
Abingdon livestock totals show 1,885 head with varied prices across categories. Hg choice and medium slaughter figures appear with values around 15.70 to 15.75 per hundredweight, plus several cattle and hog entries noting weights, grades, and ceilings for packing sows.
Welch News Bernard Quits Marshal Post
Bernard of Welch resigns as United States deputy marshal for the southern Seventh district effective today. He will devote himself to his insurance business. A successor has not yet been named.
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Henry O. Bernard
Welch
United States
Charleston
Bernard
Ete
Northfork Man Named Knights Templar Head
David B. Hambrick of North Fork is elected eminent commander of Welch No. 27 Knights Templar and installed with officers Wednesday night. He succeeds W. F. of Coalwood. Other elective officers include F. Hervey as generalissimo Barold Honaker prelate Shaw Kimball treasurer James Ortt Superior Secretary Welch. senior warden James E. Wheatley Kimball junior warden. five officers Everett Wanen Coalwood standard bearer A. C. Mullens Welch sword bearer Walter L. Anderson Gary warden Turney R. Reed Welch sentinel.
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David B. Hambrick
Northfork
Welch Oo No
Knights Templar
W. F
Coalwood
F. Hervey
Welch
Barold Honaker
Peeery Shaw
Kimball
A. En
James oRtt
Saecre
James E. Wheatley
Everett Wwen
A. C. Mullens
Walter L. Anderson
Gary
Turney R. Reed
Sentinel
Relatives Advised Not Attempt Meet Soldiers
Washington reports under the defense transportation act that soldiers arriving at eastern debarkation points will have no leave and no visitor access. During their 24 hour port stay they will be too busy to receive mail or telephone calls and relatives are discouraged from attempting to meet them.
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Washington
Debarkation
ODT
Selectees Sent for Pre Induction Physical Exams
Twenty one registrants of selective board No. 1 departed for Huntington for pre induction physicals. Those accepted for service may return home for 21 to 90 days before induction.
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Selective Board No. 1
Huntington
Raymond S. Proffitt Reported Killed in Action
Raymond S. Proffitt son of Mrs. Mary Proffitt of Yukon has been listed by the War Department as killed in action in the European theatre. The casualty report was issued yesterday.
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Raymond
Proffitt
Mary Proffitt
Yukon
The
War Department
Act
Pfc Carl Bennigton Returns From Overseas
Pfc Carl Bennigton Jr. son of Deputy Sheriff and Mrs Bennington of Jenkins Jones is on a three day furlough. He has served two years and spent six months with the Fifth Army in Italy during his overseas tour.
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Carl Bennington, Jr
Bennington
Jenkin Jones
Paote
Katantens
Fifth Army
Italy
Theft From Mails Leads to 18 Month Sentence
Bruno A ibieniecki of Everson Fayette county Pa was sentenced in federal court to 18 months in a reformatory for stealing parcels from the mail including volumes of the encyclopedia Americana. Government agents said he sold some loot taken from a Pennsylvania railroad station.
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Path
Bruno A. Ibieniecki
Everson
Fayette County
Thermometer Reaches 89 in McDowell County Heatwave Expected to Ease
The McDowell County thermometer topped 89 degrees on Wednesday with a 60 degree low that night and 63 degrees by eight o’clock yesterday morning. E F Ketter of Gary reports the official reading as the season’s heat persists.
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McDowell County
E. F. Ketter
Gary
Far Off Marines Work About Rain
Waynesburg Pennsylvania reports a wartime joke about rain on July 29 from Okinawa linked to Warrant Officer Joseph Riggs. He cites a local tradition and bets that rain will come on the date, noting uncertainty about the usual rain pattern.
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Waynesburg
Okinawa
Waynes
Joseph Riggs
Ree ‘Ohn
Riggs
Pittsburgh District Trade Volume Declines Slightly
Trade activity across the Pittsburgh district eased with minor drops in production and electrical shipments. Department store sales remained weak but recovered to their best level since the last week of March, while steel ingot and coal outputs showed small decreases or stabilization.
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Pittsburgh
Richmond Man To Head New Auditing Office
Washington June 14 Selection of Capt. T Coleman Andrews of Richmond Va as director of the new office of corporation audits of the general accounting office was announced today Comptroller General Lindsay C Warren said the division will audit the 101 government corporations under the new act Andrews just released from the marine corps after 30 months overseas service has 25 years of experience as a certified public accountant His salary will be 10000 annually and he will supervise about 1000 employees
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Washington
T. Coleman Andrews
Richmond
Office of
General Accounting Office
Lindsay C. Warren
Andrews
Marine Corps
Nutrition Group To Hold Special Meeting
The state emergency nutrition committee will meet in Richmond Virginia to decide on legislation to make bread enrichment with vitamins mandatory after the war. The program is a war measure set to end six months after hostilities cease, with about 18 states already enacting plans to continue afterward.
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Richmond
State Emergency Nutrition Committee
South
Gas Coupons Stolen From Vehicle Reported in Bluefield
Police report in Bluefield cites R. L. Bourne of 1121 Bluefield Avenue saying an automobile was broken into and entered and several A and B gasoline coupons were stolen.
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Bluefield
R. L. Bourne
Bluefield Avenue
Revision of Charter Aired in United Nations Debate
In San Francisco on June 14, the UN conference discussed revising the world charter within five to ten years. Small nations pressed for a time limit and the right to resign or reopen the charter, while major powers led by the five veto countries resisted. A Canadian Brazilian alliance backed a timetable, with seven nations supporting, five opposing in the full committee.
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San Francisco
Deneubes
World Organization
Eee
Bsg
Russia
China
France
Tain
United States
Mexico
Virginia Men Complete B-29 Combat Missions
Seven American B 29 flyers finished their 30th mission against Japan landing on Iwo Jima after a perilous flight from Saipan. The bomber named Lucky Irish sustained 70 hits from flak and bullets, two right engines out, and tire damage, yet reached the emergency field midway between Saipan and Tokyo.
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Saipan
Japan
Iwo Jima
Tokyo
Seven Memphis air crew reach thirty missions milestone
Just before a final flight the seven airmen and four comrades in 29 missions earned home leave after achieving their 30th mission total. Named are Lt. William Kelley of Tifton Ga pilot commander Roy E Shan kin Jr of Radford Va bombardier and replacements who rode “Lucky Trish” in a ground landing include Sgt. Willie S ton of Clarksville Va gunner.
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T. Charles
McMurry
Waldorf St
Memphis
Tenn
William Kelley
Tifton
Roy E. Shankin, Jr
Radford
Trish
Willie 5
Ton
Clarksville, Va
Child Injured After Fall From Taxi in Elkhorn
Betty Pickett seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Pickett of Elkhorn is a patient at Bluefield sanitarium with injuries from a fall from a taxi about 1 o clock last night The mother was in the taxi and the door opened accidentally The accident occurred near a theatre in Noork when the child fell The father works for Crozier Coal company in Elkhorn.
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Betty Pickett
Walter Pickett
Elkhorn
Bluefield
Army and Navy Battle Casualty Totals Arrive
War time casualty reports show total U S losses at 1 016 097 with 232 138 killed 616 013 wounded 63 446 missing and 115 500 prisoners As liberation reduced prison counts the figures reflect actions through mid May and June 7 Secretary Stimson notes. Army casualties reach 909 952 up 4 118 and Navy 117 145 up 930.
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Washington
Europe
Army
Navy
Stimson
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Board
Raymond S. Proffitt
Pfc
Carl Bennigton
Pinnacle Restaurant
Federal ST
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Ball Brothers Company
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Ind
Des Pee Ee Liable
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