New Mining Lease Signed For Pocahontas Coal
The American Coal company approves a new Pocahontas No. 3 coal lease securing multi decade output. Atwater and partners including John J. Atwater and George Dies oversee signing with Roanoke directors present to confirm terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
John J. Atwater
George Dies
J. J. Lincoln
James A. Mc
F. Warden
Paul Pack
Reury
W. G. Stephenson
Roanoke
Collection Of Furs Wins High Praise
The Greater Bluefield chamber of commerce committee organized to collect used fur garments for fur lined vests for merchant seamen received a War Emergency Board letter praising their work. The effort donated 75,000 fur lined vests and boosted morale. with European hostilities winding down, the project will wind down though vests remain in storage for future use. William Gottlieb chairs the chamber committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Bluefield
William Gottlieb
Chamber of Commerce
Navy man James E. Austin reports in from New York
James E. Austin, U S Navy, recently stationed in the European and North African campaigns, telephoned friends in this city to say he had landed and was feeling fine. He had made his home with Mrs. Eliza M. Steele in Herndon and entered service years ago through the En theater of operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Austin
U.S. Navy
M. M. Woodyard
New York
Austin
Eliza M. Steele
Herndon
Virginia GOP names candidates and leaders in Floyd meeting
Proffitt of Floyd and Col Henry W Anderson of Richmond along with Joseph C Shaffer of Wytheville were mentioned for attorney general and former congressman roles. Lester Parsons of Norfolk was floated for attorney general. The lieutenant governor post drew no name. Randolph Dovel led the state committee and praised the event as a success with leaders from across the state attending by invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proffitt
Floyd
Henry W. Anderson
Richmond
Joseph C. Shaffer
Wytheville
U. S
Lester 8. Parsons
Norfolk
Randolph Dovel
Dovel
Davis Defends Margin Adjustments in wartime wage talks
In May 1944 Davis cited a 5.2 cent per ton deficiency and urged allowing operators to recoup 92 cents per ton in margins for the rest of the year. He argued applying the 19.9 cent per ton margin from 1942 is necessary to aid the war effort and effective wartime prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Tips for Tired Eyes
Reading advice lists holding material about 14 inches from the face and avoiding poor light. After driving or exposure to dust, bathe eyes with Lavoptik to quickly soothe burning, itching, or irritated eyelids. Claim cites years of success and availability at drug stores.
Deaths and Funerals Shirley Hill nine dies after surgery
Funeral services for Shirley Temple Hill nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Toxie Hill will be held at Mount Olivet Methodist church near Lastmeet at 2 pm with Rev Robertson and Rev Mayberry officiating. Burial follows at Mount Olivet cemetery. She died Friday afternoon at 3 30 after an operation at the University of Virginia hospital where she had been treated six weeks. Born February 1 1936 in Rock she was in Lashmeet fourth grade. Survived by sister Arlene Joyce age 11. Pallbearers will be uncles and flower bearers will be Lashmeet fourth grade classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Temple Hill
Toxie Hill
RFD
I. Rock
Mount Olivet Methodist Church
Lastmeet
Pred Robertson
Z. F. Mayberry
Matoaka
Mount Olivet
University of Virginia Hospital
Shirley
Rock
Lashmeet
Arlene Joyce
Lashmeet School
Rosier and Marsh Chosen as Presidents Emeritus
Charleston June 16 The state board of education elected Dr. Joseph Rosier and Dr. J Frank Marsh to the honorary titles of president emeritus at their colleges as they retire from active leadership. Contracts run to June 30 with directors staying on until successors are named. Budget hikes of seven to twelve percent for instructors were adopted for the next term, aided by a 10 percent 1945 legislature boost for personal services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
State Board of Education
Joseph Rosier
J. Frank Marsh
H. K. Baer
Rosier
U. S
Fairmont State
Marsh
Concord State
Baer
Okinawa Diary of Japanese War Tactics and Hysteria
In Okinawa June 16, soldiers describe Japanese battle behavior from Attu to Leyte. Accounts tell of dash attacks with grenades, self destruction, and frantic charges while some captives attempted surrender. A veteran recalls a saber charge and a suicidal grenade bluff by a Japanese fighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okinawa
Seventh Infantry
Attu
Kwajalein
Leyte
Charles D. Farnham
Stillwater
Minn
Farnham
Supreme Court Winds Down Historic Term With Key Decisions
The Supreme Court plans an overtime session to rule on more than a dozen cases, including the Antitrust suit against the Associated Press and deportation disputes involving Harry Bridges. Justice Jackson may spend the summer in Europe as the court faces a 5 to 4 and 6 to 3 split in recent rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Dwight D Eisenhower
Capitol
Justice Department
Associated Press
Harry Bridges
CIO
Australia
Jackson
United States
Europe
Rhodes Elected President of Bluefield Life Underwriters
C D Dust Rhodes was elected and installed as president of the Bluefield Life Underwriters Association at its Friday meeting at the West Virginian hotel. Officers named include Lee E Baldwin as vice president, Sam C Bush as treasurer, Mary Green Bowling as secretary, and A Harry West as national committeeman. Rhodes, district agent for Provident Mutual Life, joined Spiller Hicks agency in 1935 and has been a leading Hicks producer since 1937. He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1923 and resides at 1914 Maryland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Life Underwriters Association
West Virginian Hotel
C. D.dust Rhodes
Lee E. Baldwin
Sam C. Bush
Mary Green Bowling
A. Harry West
Rhodes
Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company
Spiller Hicks Agency
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
American Legion
University Club
Bluefield
Hicks Agency
Maryland Avenue
Hicks
Spiller Hicks
Richmond
Chinese Push Toward Air Base of Liuchow
Chinese forces strike in three columns toward the Liuchow air base in south China while assaults batter Wenchow on the east coast. Chiang Kai-shek’s units press the former treaty port near Shanghai, as Japanese forces reportedly pull back toward Shanghai with civilian defense contingents formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liuchow
Chungking
China
Wenchow
Okinawa
Chiang Kai-Shek
Shanghai
Tshan
Ishan
Lard and Oils Ration Values Raised Again
Washington reports a second two point increase in ration values for lard shortening and salad and cooking oils effective Sunday at 12:01 am. OPA sets new values at 12 points a pound, cites shrinking civilian supplies and uneven distribution, with butter and margarine unaffected.
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Washington
OPA
Frances Leaves Jefferson Street for Visit with Relatives
Frances of Jefferson street left Wednesday night on Train No. 15 to visit Mrs. Principe and daughter Mrs. Charles Kase of Wilmington Delaware. Sergeant Spurrier, son of Mr and Mrs J I Spurrier of Princeton avenue, will join them on arrival in Bluefield. Word of his Silver Springs visit came in a special delivery letter from his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Jefferson Street
Principe
Charles Kase
Wilmington
Del
Sergeant Spurrier
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield
Silver Springs
Graham
Food Roundup Warns Against Alcohol Production
The report notes a government ban on using food for beverage or industrial alcohol. Foreign food news shows little cheer, with Greece lowering prices amid scarcity while drought and locusts worsen grain prospects. Italy sees better distribution due to enhanced rail transport facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Greece
Newborn Baby Found Dead in Gary Toilet
The prosecuting office investigates the discovery of a newborn baby found dead Thursday in an outside toilet at Gary No. 6. Dr. J A Bennett says death occurred two or three weeks ago with decomposition hindering cause of death or race determination.
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Tday
Gary No. 6
J. A. Bennett
99 Persons Committed To Jail In A Week
A McDowell County report states 99 persons were committed to jail from Saturday night to yesterday morning. Deputies and state police made 40 arrests while Welch policemen accounted for the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Welch
Welch Private Earns Bronze Star For Actions In France
Pfc. Elbert W. Sly of Welch received the Bronze Star for valor in France during World War II. Cut off with another soldier by an infiltrating enemy force near Premont-Prainte, they fought to reach their company, reported to the commander, and aided in redeploying troops toward friendly lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert W. Sly
Welch
Italy
France
Sly
Preminfontaine
McDowell Convicts Sentenced to 68 Years Begin Prison Terms
Fight between eight McDowell prisoners leads to 68 years in prison as they depart McDowell Criminal Court for Moundsville. Those leaving include Luther Rutherford for breaking and entering and James Davis for malicious wounding with terms from 1 to 10 years. Others listed are Charles C larceny, Bundy King malicious, Jess Stinson grand larceny, John Milam Greating and ae, Frank Church breaking and entering, Melvin Brooks buggery with similar ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundsville
McDowell
Luther Rutherford
James Davis
Charles C . Larceny
Bundy King
Jess Stinson
John Milam
Melvin Brooks
Local Baptists to Attend 39th Sunday School Convention
Local Baptists will travel to Rockcastle for the 39th annual Christian education Sunday School convention. Roy B. Shrout of the First Baptist church serves as president. J. W. Elliott of Alderson-Broaddus College Philippi will speak Monday morning. Officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockcastle Christian Education
Roy B. Shrout
First Baptist Church
Here
J. W. Elliott
Alderson-Broaddus College
Philippi
Welch Briefs SCHOM To Close Vacation Bible School
A Vacation Bible School ends this evening at Anderson Memorial chapel Blake ly Field with a program beginning at 7 30. Certificates will be awarded to 68 participants.
Community notices highlight Kiwanis program and local events
Giles County news outlines Kiwanis speaker Paul Hilliard of Appalachian Electric Power on electricity safety at the General MacArthur hotel. It notes Seventh War Loan goals, church circle meetings, and a marriage announcement for Dorothy Dickason and Harry McClaugherty at Melbourne naval air station. Additional items cover Bronze Star awards and various hospital and military updates along with local visits and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narrows
Paul Hilliard
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Bluefield
W. Va
General MacArthur
E. D. Coburn
Dorothy Trene Dickason
USNR
Charlies L. Dickason
Lanchester
Dickason
Harry Carr McClaugherty
U. S. Naval Reserve
Charles Peck McClaugherty
Base Chapel
Melbourne Naval Air Station
Melbourne
Fla
Young Women's Business Circle Meets Despite Absences
The Young Women's Business circle gathered Tuesday with Mrs Basil B Walker and Miss Jocephine Johnson present while Mrs Warren Rheteman led the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil B. Walker
Jocephine Johnson
Warren Rheteman
Travel notes from Junction City on leave and visitors
R H Son Jr of Junction City Kansas is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Anderson E Shumate in Pearlsburg. Mr and Mrs C P Radford sold their restaurant to Mr and Mrs John W Meadows formerly of Charlotte. Mrs B T Obley of West Newton Pa arrived for time with daughter Mrs J M Clayton. Mrs Clayton and Mrs Obiey accompanied M Clayton USNR Jacksonville Fla for a weekend trip to spend two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Martin
Lebanon
Mary Virginia Williams
Farmville College
Farmville
Mabel Grimmitt
Rich Creek
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Pearisburg
Eugene Comer
W. T. Goode
Burlington
W. Va
W. F. Coburn
Fairlawn
Radford
Luther Hudson
Emogene Hudson
Narrows High School
Clinton Ballard
Hudson
Phyllis Doyle
Ft. Sanders Hospital
Knoxville
Berg
Betty
Joan Berg
Harry Brown
Ward Skeens, Jr
Cumberland
R. Finley Thompson
Anne
Peggy
Staunton
C. G. Smith
Abingdon
Bluefie Sanitarium
C. E. Laughlin
Sandra
Mullens
T. H. Gearheart
Jack Jones
Arlington, Va
Cc. P. McClaugherty
Bluefield Sanitarium
Henry G. Reynolds
Bristol
Virginia Intermont College
Billy Ray Coburn
Johnny Hale
Joyce Munsey
Tennessee Wesleyan College
Athens
Richmond
Marion Rhoades Senter
London Bridge
Martha Seth Darrow
Oxford
T. A. Roger
Judy
Carol Wood
Norfolk
O. H. Hall
Anita Jarvis
W. Va. Tech
Montgomery
M. Jarvis
James H. McClure
Cincinnati
Ellen St. Claire Taylor
Chambersburg
Greenoddle Hotels, Inc
Rufus H Shumate
Fort Riley
Shumate
Junction City
Kans
Anderson E. Shumate
Pearlsburg
C. P. Radford
John W. Meadows
Charlotte
B. T. Obley
West Newton
J. M. Clayton
Matoaka Kiwanis and Eagle Scout Honors Noted
The Matoaka Kiwanis Club met Tuesday evening with Rola Bardy in charge. C W Murphy and Johnson Martin spoke, songs were performed, and Bob Carrico will lead next week. The Christian Union met Thursday night led by Mrs C R Godfrey with several members participating. Three Matoaka youths Leddy Byrd Leland Byrd and Jimmy Byrd received Eagle Scout badges at Glenwood Park Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Bennett
Narrows
Matoaka
Matoaka Kiwanis Club
Bardy
C. W. Murphy
Johnson Martin
Bob Carrico
Christian Union of the Christian Church
C. R. Godfrey
Mack Coffey
W. P. Harman
Godfrey
Coffey
Glenwood Park
Leddy Byrd
Leland
Jimmy Byrd
Wright Bible Class Meeting At Methodist Church
The Mary Sue Wright Bible class met on Thursday June 14 at the church. Mrs A J Davis led the program with Rev Z F Mayberry and Mrs C S Butte among the participants. After business, Mrs Troy Davidson hosted the social hour and Mrs N Hawkes will chair the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circles
W. 8
C. S
First Methodist Church
J. J. Mullins
F. M. Day
G. C. Kirk
F. R. Cer
E. A. Hopkins
P. H. Haley
M. C. Coburn
J. W. Rockett
C. M. Hale
Clyde Coburn
Mary Sue Wright
The
Methodist Church
A. J. Davis
Z. F. Mayberry
C. S. Butte
Troy Davidson
N. Hawkes
Reunion Honors Soldier Returnee at Wiley Home
A gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wiley's Kegley home honored Wiley who has returned from overseas after 24 months of service and discharge. Garfield Wiley, on furlough, was an honored guest. he was wounded in Luxembourg and will return to North Carolina after furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wiley
Kegley
Wiley
Garfield
Luxembourg
North Carolina
Postmaster Resigns in Ma toaka. Virgil Farley to Fill
J. M. Robertson resigns as postmaster of Ma toaka effective July 1. Virgil Farley named as successor to take the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Robertson
Matoaka
Virgil Farley
Bettimore Chapter Set Meeting In Bluefield
W G Bettimore chapter No 28 will hold a stated communication at the Masonic Temple Bluefield Virginia on Tuesday evening June 19 at 8 oclock. Wade H Frazier District Deputy Grand High Priest will make his official visit. Arch Masons invited. Refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Bettimore
Masonic
Yanks Drive Toward Sarawak Coast in Borneo Campaign
Allied forces advance six miles southwest from Brunei toward Taotong as MacArthur reports progress in Borneo. Australians push toward Tau tong oil center Balikpapan while bombers hit gun positions and Japanese vessels along the coast.
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Brunei
Sarawak
Taotong
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo
Balikpapan
Dutch Borneo
MacArthur
Borneo
Melbourne
Tuotong
Bruneibay
Rats
Tobruk
Brunei Bay
British North Borneo
Tautong
Balikapapan
Tarakan Island
Tarakan
North Borneo
Timbalai
Labuan
Harry Belcher
Six Automobiles Involved In Night Mishaps On Route 52
Six cars were involved in two crashes near the Poplar Street bridge on Route 52 at about 9 o clock. Deputy Lewis H. Cook of Mercer County reported no injuries though all occupants were aboard. The first collision involved a Johnson car from Boissevain Virginia and a Lewis Saddler car from Paris Mills Virginia. A westbound vehicle driven by W A Davidson of Ashland West Virginia slowed and was hit by Howard Saddler of Dunns West Virginia. A hit and run then struck a car heading toward Bluefield. Howard J Saddler was summoned to appear on a license charge. The scene was near a past fatal section on Route 52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Street
Lewis H. Cook
Mercer County
Johnson
W. A. Davidson
Ashland
W. Va
Howard J. Saddler
Dunns
Bramwell
Bluefield
J. A. Douglas Bailey
Cook
Enemy air activity over Okinawa met by Allied night fighters
Japanese planes drove over Okinawa on Friday but two enemy aircraft were shot down by night fighters and the rest retired with no damage to our side, according to headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okinawa
Four Thefts Reported To Local Police
Four thefts were reported to Bluefield police yesterday. A 200 dollar theft occurred at the Royal Steam Laundry on Bland Street. Emma Johnson reported a break in a storeroom with two hams a shoulder and a midling stolen. R L Russell said three home guard items were stolen from his car on Jefferson Street. Bramwell resident T L Bailey reported a radio aerial missing from his parked vehicle. First English biography noted as Sir Thomas More.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Royal Steam Laundry
Bland Street
Emma Johnson
Lawson Street
R. L. Russell
Jefferson Street
Scott Street
T. L. Bailey
Bramwell
Ravens Eee
Hazardous Devices Removed From Trees Near Al Lied Trucks
Observation planes operate from Laubuan field as it rapidly trains for combat with fighters and bombers, while hazardous devices are removed from trees nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laubuan Field
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Virginia Gop
C. D. Rhodes
Welch News
Miss Ruth Aan
Ped
Howard D. Y
Pfc
E. W. Sly
Bronze Star
Welch Briefs
News of
Giles County
Narrows Kiwanis Club
First Presbyterian Church
Circle No. 1
George Johnson
God's New Order
Asia
Kiwanis Club
Earl J. Spencer
Susannah Wesley
Robert Burton
W. T. Ross
Brooks Johnson
R. B. Smith
T. M. Hurst
C. B. Wilkinson
R. R. Hinrichs
Circle No
Woman's Auxiliary
H. Hall
Leo F. Goeller
H. W. Jennell
Circle No. 2
S. B. Cummings
J. M. Kessler
J. 8. Beamer
Cummings
J. A
Robert Bowles, Jr
Augustdorf
Germany
Atlantic Life Insurance Company
Ace Production Club
Matoaka, W. VA
Christian Union
BIBLE
Jack Williams
Nancy Ann
Schenectady
N. C
Pront Royal
Earnest Hall
Jimmy Hall
Eldridge Bowling
Keyley
Memorial Hospital
Princeton
Edd Bowling
Ray Haynes
G. S. Hagar
Federal Street
W. BR. Bettimore Chapter
Shaman's
Summer FM
L. A. Jackson
Scott, Horner and Mason, Inc
First National Bank
Daily Telegraph
Sunset News
Bradley's
Bradley
Hattie Carnegie
Blank’s Wallpaper & Paint Store
Princeton Ave
Bluefield Supply Co
Bluefield Ave
Mercer St
Citizens Coal & Supply Co
Pears St
Sheppard's Paint & Wallpaper Co
Superior Steriing Co
Route 52
Thomas Moore
Henry VIII
Ane
Rangers
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