Industrialist A W deCamp Joins Bluefield Firm
A. W. deCamp relocates to Bluefield as general manager of Home Construction at St Clair's Crossing. He urges local use of timber coal and limestone resources to develop new wood product industries, with the firm already supplying pallets to U S Army depots and exploring prefabricated housing. He plans production expansion while guiding postwar industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endif Steele
Bluefield
A. W. de Soca
Home Construction Company
St. Clair’s Crossing
deCamp
Home Construction
de Camp
St. Clairs Crossing
U. S. Army
Jim H. Shott
Lewis C. Tierney
George McCulloen
Hugh Shott, Jr
McCulloch
Greensboro
N. C
Snow Lumber Com
High Point
le Company
National Ty . Gorham Company
American LaFrance Commercial Truck Company
Lamson Com
Navy reports Guadalcanal action with mixed forces
Two groups of Guadalcanal combat units roared in from the west and north as Navy and Army aircraft clashed above Beaufort Bay. Navy and Army pilots flew Corsairs Mulberry planes and Lightnings Warhawks and Cobras in air combat. New Zealand pilots reportedly contributed to the action and a total of sixteen Zero fighters and seventeen Army planes were shot down. The translated report notes the field motto Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalcanal
Beaufort Bay
Nany
Army
Navy
New Zealer
New Zealand
Deaths and Funerals J E Belcher
J E Belcher about 68 a former Bluefield resident died last night at Thurmanambrick home in Littlesburg Va Belcher originally from Littlesburg has a brother Alan in that area Body to be brought to Bluefield for burial funeral arrangements incomplete last night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. &. Belcher
J. E. Belcher
Bluefield
Thurmanambrick
Littlesburg
Mr. Belcher
Alan
Prowler Suspect Mosley Linked to Bluefield Burglary Spree
Police questioned Mosley about a string of home entries in Bluefield while noting his escape from Moundsville in 1941. Investigators linked a screwdriver, paint, and putty clues to the suspect and sent fingerprints to Washington for comparison. Mosley recounted a fatalistic remark from a prior guard and claimed recent Roanoke residence stay with little work since leaving Moundsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lade
Mossey
Bluefield
Mosley
South Bluefield
Onley
Washington
Nekro
Jack McClaugherty
George Lambert
Orchard Way
South
Moundsville
Church Groups Enjoy Grassy Branch Outing and Program
Men from First Westminster Graham and Bramwell churches spent the Grassy Branch By-pass Priday outing with Eddie Steele and Tony Lotito organizing games. Haskel Sluss led the barbecue supper and Rev J S Jones gave the invocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Westminster
Graham and Bramwell
Grassy Branch
Eddie Steele
Tony Lotito
First Church
Powell
H. H. Stuckman
Haskel Sluss
Westminster Men-of-the-Church
J. S. Jones
Greham
Bramwell
War Production lend-lease output in May and April shifts
The spokesman said May production was held below April output and that increases become harder. WPB noted artillery volume rose in April, while overall materials excluding aircraft and ground radio equipment fell 3 percent in May. Aircraft production jumped 40 percent from January to May, reaching 7,000 planes for army and navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPR
WPB
Patterson
War Production Board to intensify steel output amid coal stoppages
War production plans to focus on boosting steel output as coal shortages ripple nationwide. Undersecretary of war Robert Patterson warns continued stoppages risk harming overseas troops with shortages of equipment. A two week UMW truce nears expiry as 55,000 miners walk out across Alabama, Pennsylvania and other states, threatening war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
Robert Patterson
Army
Alabama
WLB
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers
Appalachian
Harold Ickes
Birmingham
Ala
John J. Hanratty
UMW
War Labor Board
Kentucky
Ohio
Illinois
Virginia
West Virginia
Tennessee
Indiana
Hugh White
Lin Steel Corporation
Republic Steel Corporation
U. S. Steel Corporation
Weirton Steel Company
Oper
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co
Republic Steel Corp
Fairmont
W. Va
C. Preemont Davis
UMW District 31
Tamaqua
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Coal Mine Work Stoppage Continues Amid Policy Delay
Union activity spreads as Bluefield spokesmen report members urged to observe the slogan Remember the 20th while the UMW and policy committee in Washington decide on policy. In West Virginia McDowell and Logan counties thousands are idle across several mines as work stoppages persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Bluefield
UMW
John L. Lewis
Hatfield Campbell Creek
Kanewha
American Eagle Coal Company
Amegie
McDowell
McDowell County
West Virginia
Crozier Coal and Coke Company
Elkhorn
Angle
Big Pocahontes Fuel Company
Maybeury
Kanawha
Pocahontas
Harrison County
C. Fremont Davis
Pairmont
Davis
Washington
Logan County
Miners Idle at Elk Horn and Maybeury Mines
Miners in the Pocahontas section showed unrest with only two mines idle for the morning shift Crozier mine at Elk Horn and Angle mine at Maybeury. Many workers milled about as operators hesitated to commit to work. No night shift reports. outlook suggests possible work or walk out. Main idle points include Pond Creek branch and Buchanan county Virginia as Norfolk and Western Railroad notes 146 cars idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Crozier
Elkhorn
General Coal Company
Angle
Maybeury
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Pond Creek Branch
Buchanan County
Virginia
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
Service Men Club Draws 68 Visitors With Flower Aid
A daily gathering at the Service Men's Club hosted 67 service members and one accompanying wife. Cole's Flower Shop donated for the day while Mrs. W. H. Harry chaired. Helpers included Mrs. Annie D. Woolwine and others assisting with refreshments and duties.
Coal Miners Absent in Wage Dispute Across Virginia Mines
An estimated one third of Virginia's 18 500 soft coal miners who usually work Saturdays stayed home. All mines in Taterwell county operated today while Buchanan county, Jewell Ridge, and E Harmon coal firms kept busy with reduced crews. Four thousand miners were absent at Blue Diamond mines in Lee county as operator Guy Darst warned of a final showdown over the wage dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Hart
A. S
Buituminous
Virginia
Taterwell County
Buchanan County
Buchanan Country Coal Corporation
Jewell Ridge Coal Corporation
Jewell Valley
E. Harmon Cocal Corporation
Blue Diamond Company
Lee County
Guy Darst
Senate Head Warns on Controls and Inflation
The senate war investigating committee chairman warns against removing controls as inflation threatens. Secretary Jones orders RFC to underwrite meat packers’ financing needs pending subsidy payments, with mid July payments anticipated for small packers and slaughtered meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Truman
Senate War Investigating Committee
Jones
RFC
Congress
Bombing Raid Hits Vunakanau Airfield Dams Grounded Planes
Allied reconnaissance reports identify heavy damage at Vunukanau Runways and dispersal areas amid raids on Rabaul. A major fire and another blaze at the dispersal area, visible for miles, accompany continued enemy aircraft concentration and raids on Lakunai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vunakanau
Rabaul
Lakunai
Reconnanaissance
Selective Service Board No 1 Calls for July Inductions
Mercer county draft board announces July calls for local board No 1 registrants for induction. A group of colored registrants is set for July 8 and more than 50 white registrants for July 16. Only ten in category one and two will be inducted on those days. Mrs. Blanche Gooch, clerk, noted the details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
City and Coalfield Items
Roanoke piano tuner Harry Haffen will visit the town at least one week each month. Bailey Semmens offers flexible payment for chicken houses and farming materials. Shopping at Mademoiselle Shop features dresses from sizes 16 1 2 to 26 1 2 and long stout ranges 42 1 2 to 62 1 3 with summer hats and linens. Categories include 1 A men and single men with dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Haffen
Roanoke
Soviet Bombers Active on Russian Front as Murky Skirmishes Persist
Soviet air groups claim six pilots in air combat downed three Focke Wulf 190s in one sector. Reports say Russian forces near Mtsensk advanced and killed about 100 Germans, while another push northwest of Orel. Leningrad operations killed 50 Germans, and ground and air actions damaged German bases and units across the front. Berlin notes intensified recon activity north of Orel and heavy fighting in the Caucasus Kuban district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orel
Mtsensk
Leningrad
Berlin
Associated Press
Caucasus
Kuban
Moscow
Ukraine
Chuguev
Stolen Items Reported From Cabin At Truckola Establishment
Edward Hurt of the Bluefield Princeton road reported to the local police that several items were taken from a cabin at the establishment yesterday. The missing goods include a suit of men's clothing, a pair of shoes, two shirts, and a .22 caliber rifle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hurt
Truckola
Bluefield
Princeton Road
Flaming gasoline damages automobile near Scott street taxi stand
A Dodge coupe owned by F. W. Tolbert caught fire near the Scott street taxi stand about 8 45 last night due to gasoline in a container and a boy lighting a cigarette. The flames damaged the upholstery and the top with an estimated $150 in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Tolbert
Scott Street
Tolbert
Donations to Bluefield Public Library Fund
Contributions added to the Bluefield Public Library Fund include Mrs J M Herndon five dollars Dr and Mrs Marshall Sinclair ten dollars Bluefield Woman's Club twenty five dollars Mrs J H Bowers Bramwell C I Chey ney and H H Stuckman one hundred dollars through the chamber of commerce
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Public Library Fund
J. M. Herndon
Marshall Sinclair
Bluefield Woman's Club
J. H. Bowers
Bramwell
C. I. Cheyney
H. H. Stuckman
Chamber of Commerce
California laurel roots replace imported briar for pipes
California laurel roots are being used as substitutes for imported briar in English pipes. The shift follows shortages and price increases, with makers testing the wood’s durability and smoke quality as an alternative material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Board lists tire and tube certificates issued last week
The local war price and rationing board released a list of certificates granted for automobile tires and tubes. Names include Ballard and Ballard, J. Hunt er, J. F. Miller, J. W. Byrd, J. F. Deshazo, and many others with specified tire or tube quantities and categories such as grade TIT tires and passenger tubes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Price and Rationing Board
Aard B. Bailey
J. Hunter
F. Bowl
PG Deshazo
G. B. Ree
E. P. Haynes
G. T. Roberts
J. F. Miller
F. M. Page
J. W. Byrd
P. D. Bratton
Mer
A. H. Cannon
Homer c. Carden
P. E. Turner
P. C. Eads
Leone C. Ferrell Carter
Thomas Wilson
Ballard and Ballard
L. W. Cain
Claren
Luster Mack
J. B. White
T. 8. Seddon
P. G. Deshazo
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company
Robert E. Orey
J. T. Jones
Eugene E. Caldwell
R. T. Hypes
L. D. Mattov
James A. Tabor
Robert T. Little, Jr
J. D. Bane
James V. Mattox
Ray W. Arms
Richard A. Brown
Dr. P. R. Higginbotham
Thomas
Eley
I. B. Gorsetman
American Service Company
Subbiette Feed and Supply Company
James Hatcher
R. H Bridwell
Belcher Lumber Company
Consolidated Bus Lines
Clarence Coalfee
Sublette Feed and Supply Company
Citizens Coal and Supply Company
Feuchtenberger Bakeries
C. R. Calfee
Bel
Wedding Of 50 Years Ago Recalled
Fifty years ago tomorrow at high noon Miss Daisy Johnston wed J C Higginbotham in Concorh church now Athens Methodist. After the ceremony they left for Bluefield with friends and relatives in a grand procession. Higginbotham ran the Bluefield livery stables and was a partner in the Bluefield Shoe Company and other enterprises. The ceremony was by Rev Philip Sutton and Rev J M Patton at Concord State Normal school now Concord College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Johnston
J. C. Higginbotham
Concorh
Athens Methodist Church
Bluefield
Bud
Higginbotham
Bland Street
South
Bluefield Shoe Company
Raleigh Street
Philip Sutton
Princeton
J. M. Patton
Athens
Concord State Normal School
Concord College
West Virginia Readies Statewide Civil Defense Drill
Charleston June 19 West Virginia civilian defense announces a statewide surprise Sears test to gauge mobilization speed and effectiveness. County directors will be notified for practice alerts after June 23 through month end, first statewide drill since 1942 blackout, one of two planned for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Mussolini Pressured by Party to Take War Conduct
A Mussolini leadership push from the fascist party sought full control of war conduct. Morocco radio spread misinformation, and reports hinted at a party revolt that could threaten Il Duce and prompt bargaining with the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascist
Mussolini
Morocco
Il Duce
Kin Of Local Man Is Prisoner Of War
Private William E. Sutherland son of Mr and Mrs Walter Sutherland of Clintwood Virginia and nephew of J Park Sutherland of Albemarle Street is reported a prisoner of war of the Japanese government War Department notified the family he had been missing in action for months and this is his first word since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Sutherland
Walter Sutherland
Clintwood
J. Park Sutherland
Albemarle Street
War Department
Sutherland
Moose supreme governor to visit Bluefield lodge this week
Frank J. LaBell supreme governor of the Loyal Order of Moose will tour West Virginia and visit Bluefield lodge on Tuesday. He arrives Monday evening with Mrs. LaBell and Charles Skill. He speaks to the Rotary Club at noon Tuesday and a large class initiation is planned for 8 PM at the Moose hall, likely 100 candidates from district lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Labell
Loyal Order of Moose
Bluefielde Lodge
The
Bluefield Lodge
LaBell
West Virginia
Bluefield
Charles Skill
Reme
Moose Hall
Jodge
New England
Burlington
Vermont
Schol
Vermont Business College
Washington Institute
Washington, D. C
James Wallace to Preach Tonight at First Christian
James Wallace son of Mr and Mrs P F Wallace Bramwell who has just finished his second year at Johnson Bible College Kimberlin Heights Tenn will preach tonight at 748 oclock at the First Christian church Wallace is a Beaver High School graduate and active in young peoples work attending the So We Wa conference at Bluefield College on several occasions His parents were members of the First Christian church here before moving to Bramwell road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wallace
P. F. Wallace
Bramwell
Johnson Bible College
Kimberlin Heights
Tenn
First Christian Church
Wallace
Beaver High Schol
Bluefield College
Bramwell Road
City Churches Schedule and Father’s Day Program
The City Churches at 118 South Street under Rev. W D McCraw lists Sunday school at 9 45 led by Mrs T L Young with a bus pickup from Bi Va to Key's Mill at 9 20. Morning worship at 10 45 Young Peoples at 6 15 and evening service at 7 34 followed by a midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
W. D. McCraw
T. L. Young
Bi Va
Key's Mill
Young Peoples Meeting
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. W. Degamp
A. W. Decamp
Motte
Nevada
Prowler
Herbert Light
C. G. Gunn
J. M. Halm
Ray Evans
Major Crighton Campbell, Jr
Mr. Gunn
Don
U. S. Navy
NEA
United Nations
Atlantic
William Hargest
Jones & Laugh
SMC
Service Men's Club
Selective Service Board No. 1
Bailey Lamber Semmens
Mademoiselle Shop
Boston
Mass
France
Waltham, Mass
Nobile Moose
Paul Revere Legion
Minute Men No 28
Des Moines
Iowa
Indianapolis
Moseheart
Mose
Elks
Eagles
Modern Women of America
Frank J
Abell
Church OF God
Landora French Beauty Shop
Little French Beauty School
Coal & Coke
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