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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1944
Page
1
The Pocahontas Woman's Club, via chairman Mrs. P. Curtis, plans a house to house canvas the week of June 19 for the War Loan drive. The article notes wartime sentiment and mentions Cpl. Check stationed in the south Pacific and local church services inspiring members.
Rev Bowden ministry schedule includes Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 with the sermon The Abiding Power of Christ Cr ed ibed and evening service at 8 00 with It is Manna Which the Lord Hath Given You to Hat Midweek prayer at 8 00 layman's day highlighted by D Hassell Webb as speaker Choir by W E Rhodes invites public. no evening service. Pochaontas Pickings notes Pvt Edwin M Echdahl combat infantryman badge Bougainville. letters from home and war bond appeal urging support.
The Thirteen Club gathered at Miss Nell Prentice’s home Wednesday evening with early summer flowers for decoration. Miss Esther Magrill won the high prize, Mrs. Herbert Noel and Miss Mary Johnston took the bingo, and Mrs. Alien Phillips of Phoenixville was given a guest prize. A delectable dessert course followed the games.
At the town election held Tuesday June 13 with 266 eligible voters only 109 ballots were cast. Mayor L B Crawford and councilmen J K Peters John S Dennen W F Shumate George W Butt Ben T Graham W B Heldreth Junius W Ellett Butler Hammitt were reelected unopposed for a two year term and thanked voters for the vote of confidence.
The record lists gifts to the Christmas cigarette fund from Pythian Sisters five dollars, St. Elizabeth Altar guild ten dollars, and Hungarian Mothers five dollars. A Pvt. A. D. Butner in India dated March 27 thanks the American Legion for cigarettes and notes Red Cross aid and canteens aiding troops, mentioning local Pocahontas support and ongoing troop correspondence.
Corporal James H. Cheek Jr describes Mother's Day services conducted at a Methodist church in a cocoanut grove near jungle edge. The tent pulpit was makeshift with wooden strips and bare benches as a chaplain and medical officer led a Bible-centered service on the life of Moses.
Mr and Mrs Adler Castagnoli of Huntington West Virginia announce the marriage of their daughter Connie to Set Jean Frank of Columbus Ohio. The wedding was at Fort Pierce Florida on June 8 and the couple left for a Palm Beach Florida honeymoon. Attendants included Mrs A F Castagnoli Alder Jr Mrs Ben Buskirk and Mr W G Forster and Miss Betty Forster of Pocahontas Virginia.
Mrs. Carl Magrill visits her parents in Grantsville W Va. Mrs. Max Marks of Bristol Tenn is guest of the Magrills. Mr Magrill returns from Bluefield sanitarium. Jill Hammitt Peggy Hoffman and Andy Fleming attend a Southwestern Virginia diocese conference at Hollins College. Mrs. L D Field returns to Los Angeles with Miss Willowdean Curtis. Mrs Eugene G Jones ill at Water Street home. H Tayloe Davis of Welch visits town. J Clark of Johnson City and Mrs H H Widener visit. Rev H Arthur Phillips and family attend Sullins College school. Mrs Phillips delegates for local W S C S. Hall Butt Donald Whitworth attend Methodist youth camp at Camp Sequoia. Mrs W G Forster and Betsy Forster return from Fort Pierce and Daytona Beach Fla where they attend the wedding of Connie Castagnoli to Sgt Jean Frank.
Pvt. Chas. A. Reedy of Sayersville Virginia is stationed in North Africa where his company mans anti aircraft guns on a 24 hour alert daily. The unit maintains sun drills first aid lectures small arms training and continuous education discussions. Soldiers build homes in their huts with gardens and pin up girls while enjoying baseball volleyball and other recreation. They express pride in protecting vital shipments and serving at their post.
Miss Mary Large visits Jenkins Kentucky and Bertha Benson vacationing in Butler Pennsylvania Frances Clark travels in Baltimore Maryland and New York City R H Edwards and J Radcliff attend uncle William B Johnson funeral in Bluefield West Virginia attendees listed Patricia Evans funeral in Hartwell Monday includes multiple relatives and friends Luck Dickerson Georgia Fluetche visit Bristol Tennessee Mae Banner returns to desk after week in New York as store buyer
Electric battery powered attack boats dive beneath targets to attach explosive charges to enemy ships. The nose detaches to set limpet fuses and the crew retreats, using the blunt nose as a protective breakwater for the two sailors.
Harman lodge No. 222 held a supper for 150 masters and their guests with J Frank Anderson as toastmaster. Fifty year Masonic medals were awarded to C W Gill W H Gill and G P McMullin by H S Cummins. Rev J S Jones spoke on Masonry in the post war world as the evening concluded.
The spiritual life committee of the Woman's Society of Christian Service sponsors a prayer service at the First Methodist church in the ladies parlor Monday at 2 30 pm. The theme is The Stewardship of Love with a guest speaker.
T Mark Gillespie spoke on Schools at the Business Men's Club gathering in Palmer hall with Asa G Taylor presiding. He traced school history and provided current data while introducing several visitors including Marine Sat ee Neely of the local recruiting staff.
A Norfolk and Western supply car near the Gulf plant in West Graham burned yesterday at 5 am. Fire chief J. R. Barnett of Bluefield Va said a crane operator's lantern ignited leaking gas, causing the blaze with damage estimated at 50 dollars.
Mrs Anne Rees returned to Bluefield Va from New York where she served as a Pocahontas Fuel buyer. Pvt Fred Amato Jr visits wife and daughter on Virginia avenue while stationed at Camp Lee Va. Frank Queen of the U S Navy at Camp Perry Williamsburg Va visits his wife and daughters on tow streets during a ten day pass. Ruth Longworth yeoman third class Edna Longworth pharmacist third class and William Longworth fireman second class all of the U S Navy visit their parents on Virginia avenue Bluefield This weekend Ruth is in Washington D C Edna at New River Naval Hospital and Bill in Newark New Jersey.
Miss Frances Yost travels to Craig Healing Springs for summer. Mrs. C. K. Nash and daughter visit Dublin relatives with Mrs. G. W. Bruce of Welch. Pvt. Blain Broyles returns to Texas after furlough with parents Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Broyles. Mrs. Efford Paris and you aid Ford Parris at a naval base in Richmond Florida. A church sound system upgrade enhances services with chimes. Artha Freeman of Wise visits Skyland camp with sister Mrs. R. C. Wilson. Willie Mae and Patty Smith vacation in Blacksburg.
legend says a man who died in 1775 was buried upside down on horseback at Leith Hill England to be ready for Judgment Day when the world would reverse.
Far East communities rely on bamboo for food and goods. They make beer from inboo seed, create pickles and candy from sprouts, and harvest an apple-like fruit for baking. Sprouts serve as a staple vegetable cooked like asparagus.
Tazewell County draft board calls 58 registrants to report June 20 for pre induction physicals in Roanoke. After July 1 examinations focus on fitness for military service with potential assignment to Army or Navy or later to unspecified service. Names of registrants listed. leaders seek to place a bond of denomination in every county resident using cash reserves and payroll deductions.
The commission delays the bass season opening to July 24 due to a statutory change without an emergency clause. A new trout policy will plant about 100 000 two year old fish before next season, with 3 300 expected for Tazewell county as trout streams exist in about 30 Virginia counties.
A Virginia War Finance Committee exhibit shows captured weapons including anti tank guns and machine guns in Tazewell from 5 to 7 pm and Richlands from 7 30 to 10 pm. About 500 volunteers staff the drive led by Aaron Russ to reach a 1 400 000 county goal between June 12 and July 8 with strong women’s organizations aiding the effort.
The 240 acre J. Pat Crockett dairy farm on the Divides was auctioned in small tracts for 22930 with mineral and timber rights retained. The dairy herd brought 2560 as Crockett enters semi retirement due to health after purchasing Bob Tarter farm in Wrights Valley.
County Treasurer W. L. Painter warns taxpayers that 1943 tax levies become delinquent on July 1 and incur 6 percent interest plus a 5 percent penalty as of December 5, 1943, for unpaid tickets.
Mrs Lena Mosley home economist for Appalachian Power will visit Tazewell next Friday and Saturday to advise homemakers on canning. She will not lead formal demonstrations but will offer guidance and suggestions while dealers display equipment and materials. Appointments include J A Greever’s Main Street Friday June 23 and Tazewell Supply North Tazewell Saturday June 24.
Evangelistic services began at the Christian church with Dr. C. M. Gordon of Norfolk Va as sermonist and Mrs Gladys Payne Crouch of Nashville Tenn as song leader. The two week program runs evenings except Saturdays with 11 am Sunday services and a 8 pm start each day. Gordon, Australia native now U S citizen, is pastor of First Christian Church in Norfolk. Crouch, wife of Vanderbilt professor Charles E. Crouch, formerly sang with the Payne Sisters on radio. Rev M E N Linssey invites all denominations to attend.
Evangelist E. F. Koch, who led a three months campaign in the Prophecy Speaks tent on Tazewell avenue, will speak Sunday night at the Seventh Day Adventist church on An Amazing Prophecy that Doomed the Axis or Why Hitler Can't Win. The song service starts 7 45 p m and Koch's lecture at 8 o'clock.
The Boy Scout Jamboree at the Athletic field in West Tazewell demonstrated strong local support. A. C. Acuff directed the event with help from area volunteers as River Jack, North Tazewell, Thompson Valley, and two Tazewell troops earned blue streamers for meeting demonstration points. T. D. Field awarded first place event tickets, and certificates were given for completed training courses.
Mrs John Strother Bottimore Jr was guest of honor at a afternoon tea at the Bottimore home Westedge Tazewell following her marriage in St Stephens Episcopal church Richmond last week Pink and white roses and centerpieces dominated the decorations Guests greeted at the door by Mrs Casey Jones and the receiving line included Mrs John B Bottimore Sr and Mrs John Strother Bottimore Jr sections continue with a description of the scene and table arrangement.
A lace covered display and a silver basket of pink roses centered the punch bowl as Mrs Waller Chambers presided graciously. Refreshments included individual cakes nuts mints and punch with assistance from Mrs A S Higginbotham Mrs C R Moss Mrs R C Peery Mrs Waller Chambers Miss Nancy Moss Mrs Elizabeth Belew and Mrs Casey Jones. Over 150 guests visited during receiving hours.
A parade of names appears from Stewart F Whitley in New York to purchase goods for Whitley’s North. Several others, including Pfc Albert Gillespie from Camp McCoy and Cpl Jack Witten, pass through for short leaves. Miss Grace McConnel finishes nursing training and returns home before starting mercy work.
Amonate Virginia June 17 The auxiliary of the Christian Service will meet at the church Tuesday night with Mrs. B. G. Bird as leader.
The Health for Victory club gathered in the church basement on Thursday afternoon with twenty five members present. Demonstrations focused on Milk and Milk Products and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Robert Asbury Mrs. J H Barlow and Mrs. Clyde Combs for the best dishes.
Young people hold vesper services on the church lawn Sunday at 6 45 PM. The subject That They May Have Life will be discussed by Miss Nela Shell, local health worker, who will give a talk on the topic.
Mrs. Roy Hutcherson learns her nephew Lavonie Dick, a Pacific veteran, is hospitalized in California. Camp Perry sailor Douglas Wilson visits. Navy man Ralph Nitts vacationing with parents. Grover Honaker finishes Great Lakes training on furlough. Nurse student Reba Jean Agnew vacationing with parents. Mrs. Sarah Robertson and nieces head to Peterstown for summer. Johnny Roncallione to Camp Greenbrier. Others travel or relocate locally or return from clinics and clinics.
A German flare code named scarecrow releases a pale colored flare that bursts in the air, then drifts downward slowly, described in a brief report focusing on its visual effect and method.
The American Legion honors Maiden Spring district veterans with a large service roll at the corner of nd and Suffolk streets. About 1509 names are listed, but sponsors urge parents and relatives to submit missing names of men and women who served or are serving in any armed force or merchant marine to local contacts. The board will be cross checked for omissions and spelling errors, and it is never too late to add names.
Disabled American Veterans grow in number as veterans come home. A Veterans Employment Service representative in Richlands helps with placement, counseling, rehabilitation referrals, and guidance on laws benefits and mustering-out pay. The office collaborates with local employers to offer job opportunities for returning service members.
A special meeting of Clinch Valley lodge No 28 Odd Fellows is called for Sunday June 18 at 3 PM at the Red Men’s hall. All members urged to attend for new candidates and visiting Odd Fellows are cordially invited.
Jimmy Warner, co pilot of the Flying Fortress, receives the Presidential Citation and Distinguished Unit Badge. He also holds the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, and three Oak Leaves for combat duty over Europe from an English base after completing fifty missions. Other Warner brothers and crew members are noted with furloughs, transfers, and family visits as the war continues.
Mr and Mrs H J Johnson hosted a family reunion at their West Richlands home last Sunday. Their son Staff Sgt Estell E Johnson arrived from Camp Wood Missouri and was welcomed by Mrs Johnson. A number of relatives from nearby towns visited for the day including Grat Johnson and children from Tazewell and the Moxleys from Eleanor West Virginia with others present.
A letter from a candidate thanking supporters after last Tuesday's Richlands town election. He pledges to resist perceived domination and promises to continue the fight against evils in Richlands over the next two years.
Several Bluefield area residents are referenced in social notes. Mrs E Gordon McLaskey of Birmingham Mass visits family, while Elizabeth Buskill is noted as Mrs. McLaskey. Multiple trips, hospital stays, and family moves are listed alongside visits to Princeton Bluefield Richlands and Bramwell. A birth is reported in Union West Virginia with baby Linda Ruth weighing ten pounds.
Substantial part of the Army metal mess equipment including cups knives forks spoons and trays is being obtained from stainless steel scrap left over from other articles produced off heat or rejected goods.
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