Officers Raid Local Gambling Spots in Coordinated Raids
State and county officers conducted simultaneous raids on multiple Bluefield locations including Corner Lunch Patsy Palace Room Sportsman Launch Billiard Room and other venues. Two men C W Doak and Harry L Smith bonded for grand jury action while W A Snead was to face a hearing next week. Equipment used for gambling such as tickets and score boards were seized. Sheriff Dye noted this raid marked the sixth statewide and county raid on Bluefield establishments since March 15 as part of a city wide crackdown on gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avena
C. W. Doak
Harry L. Smith
Patsy Palace
B. B. Jtne
Roy Rider
W. A. Snead
Dye
Bluefield
Chinese Attack and Withdrawal Reported Near Wenchow
Chinese high command says Japanese forces in Wenchow are being driven back and remaining Japanese units are attacked while Chinese forces advance from the Wu river estuary. Other Chinese reports claim gains along the Kiangsi and Kwangtung fronts as the broader drive seeks to disrupt the Japanese land corridor. The U S Post Office notes it handles about 500 million pounds of newspapers and magazines annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
Chekiang Province
Wenchow
Wu River
Kwangsi
U. S
Liuchow
Bulletin S
Ishan
Korea
Indo China
South China
Southeast Asia
Hankow
Canton
Hong
Kiangsi
Kwangtung
U.S. Post Office Department
Dameron services held for 82 year old Virginia woman
Mrs. Sarah Dameron 82 died at her Salem Virginia home. Funeral held at John M Oakey and Son in Salem with burial in East Hill. Survived by four sons F A BE A A of Roanoke and Hameron nine grandchildren. Also notes Shirley Hill died at University of Virginia hospital after long Bluefield hospital illness. Pallbearers named from local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Damerson
Saran Green Dameron
RFD
Salem
John M. Oakey and Son Funeral
East Hill
F. A
S . BE
A. A
Roanoke
Hameron
Shirley Hill
Toxie Hill
Lashmeet
University of A Hospital
Charlottesville
Bluefield Hospital
University of Virginia Hospital
Shirley
Pocahontas Puel Company
Mrs. Bertie Mullins Dies in Rich Creek Ward
Mrs. Bertie Mae Mullins of Rich Creek died Thursday at St Elizabeths in Pearisburg after a short illness. Survived by Preston Mullins and eight children including Billy, Burns, Earl, Claude, Ray, Junior, Cassie and Shirley. Funeral Saturday at Rich Creek Church with burial in Rich Creek Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Mullins
Bertie Mae Mullins
Preston Mullins
Rich Creek
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Pearisburg
Billy
Siapan
Burns
Earl
Claude
Ray
Junior
Cassie
Shirley
Rich Creek Cemetery
De Gaulle Plans Flight to Washington After June
Paris reports Gen. De Gaulle may leave for the United States after June 18. He seeks a Washington meeting with President Truman to discuss Syrian and Middle East issues following an American note signaling readiness to discuss problems at the earliest moment. Paris informants note no formal invitation has yet been extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
de Gaulle
United States
Washington
Truman
France
Georges Bidault
Sn Francisco
Big Three To Meet on Subjects of Public Agreement
The text records Attlee agreeing to join a British delegation, agreeing to cabinet-like duties, and rejecting the idea of merely observing. It notes expectations of collaboration on agreed subjects and compares to the San Francisco setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Attlee
Vest Returns Home From War After European Service
Visiting Pfc. Robert A. Vest, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Harry Vest of 2100 Wythe Avenue, arrived home to spend time with his parents after serving in the European theater from September last year to April. He entered the Army Training program in February 1944 at West Virginia University, transferred to infantry March 26, 1944, and went to Fort Bragg before overseas duty with the Seventh Army. His brother Pfc. Harry L. West was killed in action in Italy February 12, 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Vest
Harry Vest
Wythe Avenue
Germany
Pomerney
Vest
Heen
Army
West Virginia University
Infantry
Fort Bragg
N. C
Pfc
Harry L. West
Italy
Discharged Vet Tries to Re Enter Navy
William Joseph Kingston, medically discharged veteran, attempted to reenter the navy by borrowing a friend’s uniform and using his identity. He reported to naval authorities in Detroit posing as Eric Walker USN, was sent to Norfolk, and was seized by authorities upon arrival. FBI Special Agent Dane M. Kimball announced the arrest details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
William Joseph Kingston
U. S. Navy
Dane M. Kimball
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Kingston
FBI
Kimball
Eric Walker
USN
Walker
Detroit
Norflok
Naval Training Station
Her
Conference On India Affairs To Be Held
London June 15 An Indian British conference will be held June 25 at Simla to discuss Britain's offer of additional council posts to Indians as a step toward Indian self government. Comment from Thudiah leaders was withheld while dispatches say the conference is expected to accept yesterday's British white paper. In New Delhi officials say the British government might agree to a different plan or even a final solution if Simla conferees unanimously agree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Simla
India
Britain
Thdiah
Associated Press
Vanterday
New Delhi
Perkins Duke Counsel Dies at 69 in Lynchburg
William R. Perkins of Rock Lawn farm Bedford county aged 69 and longtime attorney for the Duke interests died at 2 15 am in Virginia Baptist hospital. He became personal counsel for James B. Duke and Benjamin N. Duke in 1913 and represented Duke families and many Duke interests thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
William R. Perkins
Rock Lawn Farm
Bedford County
Duke
Perkins, Daniel and Perkins
New York
Virginia Baptist Hospital
Perkins
James B. Duke
Benjamin N. Duke
Charter Issued To Bluefield Appliance Firm
Charleston West Virginia June 15 a charter was issued to the Dixie Appliance company of Bluefield a 100000 concern incorporated by Lon M. Rish W L Thornton and Stanley G Rogers all of Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Dixie Appliance Company of
Bluefield
Lon M. Rish
W. L. Thornton
Stanley G. Rogers
Organization Meeting Held for Bluefield Store Modernizing Plan
The Greater Bluefield chamber of commerce modernization committee met with merchants and property owners at the Appalachian Assembly room to form a permanent group for a city wide retail modernization program. Herbert M. discussed Bluefield as a shopping center and postwar opportunities while Fred R. Christy spoke on local business. Easley outlined road benefits, a 25 minute sound slide film was shown, and James C. Smith demonstrated store lighting. The group voted to continue the project and Easley was authorized to appoint a committee. Board members include Herman E. Kirchner chairing with Lewis C. Tierney E Otey and Harry Kammer. A display miniature model store is in the Appalachian Electric Power window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stare
Greater Bluefield
Bluefield
Fred R. Christy
Committee For Economic Development
James C. Smith
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Easley
Chamber of Commerce
Herman E. Kirchner
Lewis C. Tierney
E. Otey
Harry Kammer
Soldier Returns Home After Harsh War Ordeal
William N. Jones of Mineral Wells arrived at Ashford General hospital in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia after being captured with the 87th Infantry Division in Belgium on January 8 1945 He endured four days march to a German camp and a further four days to a second camp before liberation by the British Second Army on April 16 He said prisoners were in sad shape and now feels better back on West Virginia soil.
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W. Va
West Virginia
William N. Jones
Mineral Wells
Ashford General Hospital
Jones
87Th Infantry
Belgium
Germany
E bond sales lag schedule in 7th war loan drive
Washington reports show E bond purchases total 2.549 billion dollars, 63.7 percent of a 4 billion quota. Individual sales run brisk at 3.074 billion, surpassing a 3 billion target as the drive continues through June. Corporate purchases are not yet reported. The article adds a note on the term harakiri from Japanese origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Ted R. Gamble
Welch News Chapel Dedication Sets God Dreams Tone
The Welch News chapel dedication follows a year of growth from a newly organized Sunday school. Enrollment reaches 75 with C R Kuhn of Worth as superintendent and 42 pupils across four departments. Local women Mrs James Ainspaugh and Mrs J F Kaylor contribute to organization.
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C. R. Kuhn
Worth
E. N
James Ainspaugh
J. F. Kaylor
Wells of Wilcoe Dies in Welch Hospital at 76
W W Wells 76 of Wilcoe died Thursday in a Welch hospital after a long illness. Born in Tazewell County Virginia he lived in McDowell County 30 years with brother Jim Wells. Survived by sister Mrs Lillie Lee Hendrickson and brothers Jim and J B Wells. Funeral at 10 from Jim Wells home with burial in Ville Virginia.
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W. W. Wells
Wilcoe
Welch Hospital
Mr. Wells
Tazewell County
Robert Wells
McDowell County
Jim Wells
Methodist Church
Lillie Lee Hendrickson
Jim
J. B
Tazewell
Pasto
Gary 'Senhoter
Asah
Toville
Three Vets Receive Honorable Discharges
Three McDowell county veterans of World War II were honorably discharged from the army at Fort Meade Maryland under the point system. Pfc John R Hager Bradshaw son of Mrs John Hager Bradshaw T/5 Carl C Stout son of Mr and Mrs W Stout Canebrake and Samuel W Nunnery son of Mr and Mrs B W Nunnery Welch all served in the European or Mediterranean campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Fort George G. Meade
Pfc
John.r. Hager
John Hager- Bradshaw
Carl C. Srout
W. Stout
Canebrake
Samuel W. Nunnery
Keystone Man Named Assistant Prosecutor in McDowell County
Stewart A. Calhoun of Keystone has been approved by the McDowell county court as assistant prosecuting attorney of McDowell county. The appointment was made by Prosecuting Attorney Richard E. Parsons. Calhoun previously served as assistant prosecuting attorney under Prosecutor Jack Marinari.
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Stewart A. Calhoun
Keystone
McDowell
McDowell County
Richard E. Parsons
Calhoun
Jack Marinari
Nine County youths enlisted in the Navy
Nine 17 year old boys from McDowell to Northfork were sworn into the Navy this week at Rivellela Teerdiian station. The enlistees are Billy R Addison McDowell G McCormick Pageton Jack B Cassell Coalwood William T Stone English Lloyd A Beverly Asco William H Mullins Bradshaw William E Barksdale Gilliam and Clyde A Morris of Northfork.
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Mc- 7
Navy
Rivellela Teerdiian
Billy R. Addison
McDowell
Oe G. McCormick
Pageton
Jack B. Cassell
Coalwood
William T. ‘Stone
English
Lloyd A. Beverly
Asco
William H. Mullins
Bradshaw
William E. Barksdale
Gilliam
Clyde A. Morris
Northfork
Youth To Report For Aviation Cadet Work
Robert Stockner son of Mr and Mrs R E Stockner Welch left Thursday for Camp Atterbury Indiana to report for aviation cadet training Stockner had completed six months of training at Miami University Oxford Ohio and the University of Indiana and was released until he became 18 years old He had been training under the army specialization program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stockner
R. E. Stockner
Welch
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Stockner
Miami University
Oxford
University of Indiana
Bicycle Theft Reported to Bluefield Police
Donald Hattery reported to Bluefield police yesterday the theft of a black Firestone bicycle from 24344 Bluefield ao A lock was hanging on the seat. The bike with white handlebars was stolen Thursday night. Centipedes a foot long are found in the West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Hattery
Bluefield
Bluefield Ao
West Indies
City and Coalfield Merchandise Ad
Bradley's lists new shipments from Carole King Sacony Mc Kettrick Williams and others. White bags displayed with men and boys wear seersucker sun suits striped for sizes 2 to 6 at 1 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretwell's
Dail
Bradley's
Carole King
Sacony
McKettrick Williams
Wragge
Stevenson Calls For City Board Recount After Votes Tallied
James A. Stevenson demands a vote recount after totals show 109 votes for him as a City Board candidate. A. Harry West and E. H. Tucker received 767 and 362 votes, while George Greenacre had 323. Recount set for night with District 1 ballots from all precincts to be reviewed. other candidates notified of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Stevenson
A. Harry West
E. H. Tucker
George Greenacre
Here's Your Infantry heads to Charleston and towns for shows
The army ground forces training show Here's Your Infantry arrives in Charleston for a bond selling week. An estimated 4 000 attended Beckley last night with future stops listed in Huntington Parkersburg Wheeling Fairmont Martinsburg and Charles Town. Bond sales stand at 218 000 or 54 percent of 34 900 000 goal and individuals 36 649 630 of 64 000 000.
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Charleston
W. Va
Army Ground Forces
Bluefield
Beckley
Huntington
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Fairmont
Martinsburg
Charles Town
State Ware
Chamber Ballots Due By 3 PM Monday
Members of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce reminded by secretary Miss Lila Taylor that the election for seven new directors must be returned to the chamber offices by 3 o'clock Monday, June 18. Ballots received after 3 PM will not be counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater A Field Chamber of Commerce
Lila Taylor
Act
Chamber of Commerce
High Officials Urge Trainings for Peace and Readiness
Washington reports show Secretary Stimson and General Eisenhower urging peacetime training for every youth to boost tactical effectiveness and reduce war losses. They testified before the House postwar military policy committee, stressing that preparedness acts as insurance against the need to fight and safeguards national heritage.
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Washington
War Department
Stimson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
House
Eisenhower
Nwo
D-Va
Italy
France
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Yawaty Tochiorai
Osoke
China
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Takeo
Forneo
Anila
Shinchiku
Formosa
Pacific Ocean
Philipe
Guam
New Guinea
Marianas Island
Okinawa
Japan
Bontien Rentitars
Oakley
Neal
J. Phillipe
Mr. Neal
O. J. Adams
Osborne
Ohio
Harvey Porter
Hack Neal
Montcalm
Luther Perkins
E. S. Munsey
M. E. Miller
Arthur Hudgins
Henry Webb
Edward Perkins
Luther Webb
America
W. R. Perkins
Duke Counsel
Kiri
Jennifer
Walter Reed¢ Hospital
Jennifer Jones
Norman T. Kirk
U. S. Army
Welch News
Cole
Hagar
Federal Street
Dial
Chamber
Joseph Aapiriaf
Fred Allen
Adam
Angrist Men's Shop
Princeton Ave
Avi
Rhagte
STAG
Stag Bay
Jerald
Shaw
Stag Cologne
Goodykoontz Drug Store
Bland
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