Japanese Drive Makes Progress Near Hengyang and Chuchow
Chinese high command admits a renewed Japanese push at Hengyang in lower Hunan, with Changsha encircled and the main body driving beyond Chuchow. The Chinese claim heavy Japanese losses at Ningxiang and a withdrawal east of Lungling in Yunnan after a major river offensive victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
Hengyang
Hunan
Yunnan
Burma
Changsha
Chuchow
Cantoms Hankow
Henayang
Liangan
Pierce
Changhse
Ningsiang
Yunnan Province
Fort Burma
Lungling
Chiween
Cheese suspected cause of typhoid fever outbreak
The U S public health service urged tighter sanitary measures in cheese production in West Virginia after typhoid outbreaks. Health officials quoted Surgeon General Parran noting cheese from raw or pasteurized milk has been the vehicle in serious typhoid outbreaks and calling for closer control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
U. S. Public Health Service
West Virginia
Ealy
State Health Department
J. E. Ofer
Thomas Parran
Parran
FASTEETH Keeps Dentures Firm and Odor Free
Many denture wearers suffer embarrassment as plates drop or wobble at inopportune moments. FASTEETH is an alkaline powder sprinkled on plates to hold false teeth more firmly, prevent souring, and reduce plate odor. Available at drug stores.
Mullens First Methodist Church Celebrates Second Anniversary
The First Methodist church of Mullens marks its second anniversary on Sunday June 18 with a special 11 o'clock service. Former ministers Rev G F Thomas Rev Brown and Rev Dawson will attend, and many former members are expected to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church of
Mullens
G. F. Thomas
Brown
Dawson
Picnic and Dance Plans Highlight Junior Woman's Club Meeting
The Junior Woman's Club met at Creek Mon day grounds for a picnic and business. Mrs. Pierce led the session with secretary Woods reporting on the June 7 executive board and dues. A July 3 dance at Ben Dunman auditorium features Horace Lillard and his twelve-piece orchestra. Twenty members had dues paid and several guests attended. rotary club speaker Charlie Cassinelli discussed World War II and unconditional surrender with guests from Cincinnati and Harvard. general meeting announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Creek
Horace A. Pierce, Jr
Robert Woods
Horace Lillard
Beckley
Ben Dunman Graded School
Woodrow W. Cook
John Dolan
A. G. Gilreath
Howard Griffith
H. A. Pierce
John Maddox
William A. Davis
Perry Mooney
Carroll Worrell
Robert Tabscott
Margaret Gray
Anna Lee Teaford
Herbert Sumney
Agnes Jane Holland
Polly Hogg
Rotary Club
Charlies
C. Cassinelli
Mullens Rotary Club
France
J. W. Christian
Cincinnati
Ohio
20Th Century Fox Film Corporation
Byron W. Steele, Jr
Harvard Medical School
A. A. Browning
Pineville
Woman’s Christian Service plans Tuesday evening program
The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet Tuesday evening in Friendship Hall with Mrs. B. R. Camper promising an interesting program and urging full attendance. Mullens Lodge No 151 A F and A M elected officers for 1944 1945 to be installed June 19 at a private Masonic Hall ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Friendship’ Hall
8. R. Camper
Mullens Lodge
A. PF
A. M
Masonic Hall
Clarence W. Smith
J. Lee Selvey
D. Porrest Lilly
Admiral D. Burcham
Bernard K. Shannon
Lewis W. Stewart
M. Hobart Lusk
Thomas J. Nicholas
Clifton Bowery
J. Harold Martin
Cannery classes to teach home canning methods
A Wyco class led by Mrs W W Cook and G P Brown will begin at the school house to teach food preparation and canning for transport to Pineville canning center. The program covers operation of the cannery equipment and gardening tips. The first meeting was held Wednesday with more dates to be announced and future sessions planned for Tipple and other county areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wycoat
G. P. Brown
Pineville
Tipple
Joint Legion Meeting Notes and Military Promotions
The Maliens Americanson auxiliary joined Beckley Legion auxiliary in a joint meeting at Beckley led by Mrs. H. P. Malone. Mullens participants included Mrs. J A Peterfish and others. Roy Stump of Mullens received the Combat Infantryman Badge for valor in combat, with service on Fiji Guadalcanal and Russell Islands. James Edward Lawson Jr of Mullens promoted to student captain and squadron commander at George Peabody College, Nashville. Elwood Campbell on eighteen day leave from Robins Field visited Mullens. Anderson Cabell Early II, Mullens, trains in Navy V-12 at Bethany College after Greenbrier Military School and UNC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maliens Americanson
Beckley Legion Auxiliary
Beckley
H. P. Malone
Kley
C. V. Peller
Mullens Auxiliary
Counslor
Mullens
J. A. Peterfish
W. I. Winzenrith
Lee Horte
Viola Patrick
Caffee
H. B Porterfield
C. V. Feller
B. B. West
James Edward Lawson, Jr
J. E. Lawson
South Mullens
George Peabody College
Nashville
Tenn
Mullens High School
Air Corps
Elwood Campbell
Robinsfield
Maben
NAVY
Anderson Cabell Early
Grace Early
Highland Avenue
Bethany
W. Va
Fifth Naval District
Greenbrier Military School
University of North Carolina
Military trainee joins college activities before V-12 program
The text notes a trainee preparing to enroll in the V-12 program while involved in football and rifle teams piano in the orchestra editing the yearbook Glee Club despite a four day period of intense fighting leading to the annihilation of more than 1700 of Japan's 6th imperial division and references to the 1938 rape of Nanny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pees
Glee Club
Japan
6Th Imperial Division
Nanny
Army Sergeant Receives Man Badge for Valor in Pacific
Sergeant Kenna M. Lester of Alpoca is awarded the man badge for exemplary combat conduct. He served overseas in New Zealand Fiji Guad alcana Vella Lavella and fought in the New Georgia campaign with the infantry unit repelling a Japanese assault on Hill 700. Earl K. Warden, Marine private first class and son of Mr and Mrs J F Warden of Maben, completed training at Norman Oklahoma Naval Air Technical Training Center. He previously worked at the Mullens lumber mill before enlisting last September 4 in Huntington and completed aircraft ordnance course. Personal snippet notes Mr and Mrs Lester Early of Alpoca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Stump
Mullens
Army
Stump
Julia Stump
Fiji Islands
Guadalcanal
Russell Islands
New Georgia
Kenna M. Lester
Alpoca
Leonard Lester
Gaston Coal Company
New Zealand
Vella Lavella
Hill
Earl K. Warden
Marine
J. F. Warden
Maben
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Norman
Okla
Fifth Naval District
Norfolk
Mullens High School
W. M. Ritter
Huntington
Norman Training Center
Local Residents Return From Visits Across Nearby Towns
Salem Virginia residents reconnect after visits with Grace Parry Mullens Pageton and Martinsville taken for weekend or short trips. Katherine and Betty Stewart travel to Baltimore for summer work. Talithia Murphree returns from Elton Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Virginia Anderson
Martinsville
W. J. Taylor
Katherine
Betty Stewart
Baltimore
Talithia Murphree
Elton, Md
Allies Sweep Japs From Province in Asia Drive
Southeast Asia Command reports Allied forces cleared Assam province in northeastern India and pushed the Japanese from a 20 mile stretch along the Kohima to Imphal road. Monsoon conditions required rubber boats for position keeping and casualty evacuation as forces advanced toward Maosongsang and Tuphema-Kharasom track. Chinese and Chindit troops moved toward Mogaung and near the Myitkyina area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Asia Command
Kandy
Ceylon
Assam
India
Kohima
Imphal
Manipur
Mahal
Ukhrul
Maosongsang
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Burma
Mogaung
Myitkyina
Postwar Marriage Myths Tested By Tolerance Advice
A psychologist counsels divided couples to value tolerance over imagined perfection. He warns that postwar life brings ongoing domestic tensions and adjustments, and that patience with small faults will support lasting marriages despite past separations.
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Mullens, W. VA
Baytona Beach
Florida
Father
Es Warlick Furniture Store
Babcock
Alfred
Marie
Jean
U. S. Maritime Commission
Marinship Yards
Calif
Dad Babcock
Mother
Mrs. Lester
Salem
Grace Parry
B. Parrish
Sund
Porrest Lilly
Gerry Brammer
Pageton
Lilly
B. E. Whiteneck
Kaiser Shipyards
Joe Marsh
Brewing Industry Foundation
T. C. McKinley
Kanawha Valley
Charlentoe
Bailey Lumber Co
W. Waters
Kentucky
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