VFW to push state bonus for World War I veterans
Charleston reports the Veterans of Foreign Wars plans a broad legislative program in West Virginia including a state bonus for World War I veterans. Commander V Chester Williams says the group will present a general proposal with specifics for later action as the convention opens. Meantime Governor Meadows declares June 24 to 29 as Veterans Foreign Wars week to honor service members and recommit to institutions defended by them.
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Charleston
W. Va
Corvernor Spenins
Eesersburg
V. Chester Williams
Williams
VFW
Meadows
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Westminster Church Memorial Service for Four WWII Fallen
Westminster Presbyterian church will honor four young men who died in World War II with a memorial service next Sunday evening at 7 45 led by Pastor Dr C H Patterson. Dr G C Gunn of Louisville Ky will speak, a friend of the honored four. names include Charles Clark C A Clyborne Jr and Sores Ker oe a. Posts of American Legion will be represented. Elmer Brown and Henry Fortune will provide music. public invited.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
C. H. Patterson
G. C. Gunn
Louisville
Westminster
Charles Clark
Forest Clark
C. A. Clyborne, Jr
C. A. Sores Keroe A
American Legion
Misouri
South Carolina
West Virginia
Elmer Brown
Henry Fortune
Falls Mills Club Adopts New Regs Causing Split
At Falls Mills Fishing Club three regulations spark discord. Members may swim only with paying guests, no courtesy cards issued, and fishing restricted to members only. Regs were pushed by A. T. Ings and Dr. G. W. Lavender amid strong opposition over enforcement concerns.
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Falls Mills Fishing Club
Falls Mills
A. T. Ings
G. W. Lavender
Bluefield
Wounded Man Edwards Released From Providence Hospital
William Thomas Edwards, color ed, was discharged from Providence hospital after an axe blow to the head at an apartment above a furniture repair shop on South Blang street. He said a drinking party followed his arrival and he does not know who struck him. Mary Fountain, 96, was held in jail with others during the investigation but released later. Loma Green 39 Thel ine King 31 and Theodore Porest remained under investigation.
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William Thomas Edwards
South Blang Street
Providence Hospital
Edwards
Mary Fountain
Loma Green
Theline King
Theodore Porest
Chamber Secretary to Attend Southern Institute Meeting
James J. Hott secretary of the Bluefield chamber of commerce will attend the Southern Institute for commercial organization executives opening today at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The program is a highly specialized short study in organization management and technique.
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James J. Hott
Bluefield
City Sealed Bids Request by City Clerk
Citizens may file sealed bids with the City Clerk by noon on June 25 1946. Bids must be cash terms.
World Premiere Of Coal Film In Bluefield This Evening
The World premiere of Universal's Magic Mineral will be shown at 8:30 pm at the Granada theatre in Bluefield. Officials from Norfolk and Western and Virginia, along with local dignitaries, arrive by the Powhatan Arrow at 3:10 pm with a 3:45 reception at the University Club. Mayor West and Senator Kilgore are among speakers, and cast members arrive by 7:30 pm for a program beginning with Mel Barnett as emcee. The film highlights coal by products and notes coal’s modern image, including a Mercer County school teen advancing to work in the mines.
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Universal
Granada Theatre
Norfolk and Western Railway
Virginia
Bluefield
University Club
Harley
Beckley
A. Harry West
WHIS
Mercer County, Vocational School
Bluefield Avenue
Drum and Bugle Corps
Mel Barnett
Station Whis
Senator Kilgore
Mayor West
Gore
Mercer County
Soulier Named Police Civil Service Commissioner in Bluefield
Louis J. Soulier plant manager of the Bluefield Telephone Company was named to the police civil service commission for a four year term starting June 1 by the Bluefield Chamber of Commerce. He succeeds J. M. McCue. Remaining members are J. B. Wooldridge Jr. and Clyde E. Miliott. The governor and the Fraternal Order of Police announced the other appointments.
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Louis J. Soulier
Bluefield Telepohne Company
Police Civil Eervice Commission
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Soulier
J. M. McCue
J. B. Wooldridge, Jr
Clyde E. Miliott
Praternal Order of Police
45 Nabbed On Drunk Charges During Week
Chief of Police Arnold WU Porterfield said yesterday that business is again booming at the local precinct as officers report a wave of drunk driving and public intoxication arrests during the week ending.
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Arnold WU
Porterfield
City jail holds rising drunks after store reopenings
Following store reopenings last Monday the city jail processed forty five drunkenness cases, a surge from the usual nine during a five day period. The text notes the rise came after closures and reopenings affecting public sobriety.
Welch woman elected WV chapter president of postmasters
Ann H. Wetherby of Welch was elected president of the West Virginia chapter of the National Association of Postmasters at the convention’s end. Other new officers include Glenn Fowler of Harrisville as first vice president Gertie P Rector of Pt Pleasant as second vice president Lucy Weaver of Edgarton as third vice president and O K Burdette of Pt Pleasant as fourth vice president Harvey Fortner of Worthington was reelected secretary treasurer.
Russia Balts Confront United Front on Treaty Drafts
West Bevin urged speed at the conference to finish examination of proposed treaties with Italy and the Balkans by June 28. Molotov agreed and ministers planned to set an agenda starting with frontier issues and fleet dishes. Byrnes warned delays could clash with the UN General Assembly in September.
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West Bevin
Italy
Balkans
Molotov
Thhen
Byrnes
United Nations General Assembly
Vin
Bluefield Ad Campaign And Paydays Spark Weekend Trade
Bluefield merchants brace for a busy weekend as miners receive vacation pay and payrolls surge. The Bluefield Chamber of Commerce plans extensive advertising on a new Courtesy Cooperation series and expects heavy in town shopping, with railroads also distributing pay. The period also features summer fashion arrivals at The Vogue and Bradley's, plus notices from local lodges and businesses guiding readers to upcoming events.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Ite
Daily Telegraph
Sunset News
Coalfield
Sanitation Drive Plans Improve City Health
Bluefield sanitation officials announce a city campaign to raise health standards despite wartime shortages. Officials credit new services and supplies such as sterilizers and DDT for higher cleanliness, with periodic health checks for food and drink venues and renewed cooperation from local businesses.
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Lepper
Welch Man Hurt When Hit By Bus
Woodrow Wyatt 32 of Welch was injured after being struck by a bus near a driveway intersection. He stepped from the sidewalk for medical treatment of chest and shoulder bruises.
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Welch
Woodrow Wyatt
Wyatt
Funeral Service Set For Worth Resident
Funeral services are planned for Mrs. Mary L. Hollaway 42, of Worth, at Galilee Baptist Church in Arlington at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Surviving are sons William Hollie Alfonzo and Garrell at home and a brother in Worth. Hollaway was employed by United Allantas Coal Co. at Indian Ridge and died en route to a hospital yesterday afternoon.
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Jennie Helton
Hawkins Chapel
Bluefield Sanitarium
Ae May
Co. V. Cook
Monta Vista Cemetery
Hamilton L. Nelson Puneral
Baptist Church
Pocahontas
Hamilton L. Nelson
Bowden
Mr. Crosier
Woodlawn Cemetery
American Legion of
the Galilee Baptist Church
Arlington
Mary L. Hollaway
Oak Grove
McDowell Lodge to Install New Officers Monday Night
Newly elected officers will be installed Monday night at 8 st John s day by McDowell Lodge No 112 AF and AM Pete Pappas of Welch will be installed as worshipful master.
Group Plans Recreation Park Near Summers Street
A new recreation park project aims to transform the old corn field near Summers Street into a modern facility with a swimming pool, playground, tennis courts, and picnic amenities. The Norfolk and Western Railway owns the land, leased to Welch city, with funds largely subscribed and rest sought from contributors. Plans include purchasing adjacent riverbank property and building a wading pool and softball field for community use.
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Summers Street
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
City of
Welch
New Corporation
Riverside Drive
West Virginia Water Service Company
Coney Island
Bradshaw Man Hurt In Mine Slate Fall
J. Kennedy of Bradshaw was treated at Grace yesterday for injuries suffered Friday in a fall of slate at the Southern Coal Corporation mine in Bradshaw. He sustained damage to the left shoulder and arm while at work.
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Bradshaw
J. &. Kennedy
Grace
Sele
Mabe Buys Interest In Local Motor Company
Doren Mabe has purchased a stock interest in Glenn Hatfield Motors, Inc. and was named vice president and business manager. He previously served as a captain in the 14th ordnance battalion of the Third Army in the European theatre.
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Doren Mabe
Glenn Hatfield Motors, Inc
Mabe
14Th Ordnance Battalion
Third Army
Father of Local Man Dies in Indiana
Friends of E. B. Heiry director of the county vocational school were notified of the death of his father E. Henry Heiry of Clarksville Indiana. The funeral will be held today.
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Indiana
E. B. Heiry
County Vocational School
Aeaey
E. Henry
Clarksville
Ind
Repaving Of Street Begins On McDowell Road
Resurfacing work starts on McDowell street toward the intersection as plans advance for a new Welch sewage system. One main line will run under McDowell and Rogers seeks cooperation at Edna parking where the project is active.
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McDowell Pesetal
Welch
McDowell Street
Rogers
Ee Inedna
Big Creek Legion Post Receives Charter
Bambrick of No 43 leads the charge as the Big Creek Legion Post receives its charter. Welch Rotarians plan a noon Tuesday meeting in the Appalachian community room with Dr J Howard Anderson in charge of the program.
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Big Creek Legion Post
Rotary
Welch
Appalachian Community Room
J. Howard Anderson
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