Deaths and Funerals in Bluefield Area
Obituaries note Susie Nelson of Newhall dies at home after long service. Surviving relatives include children, grandchildren, and 23 descendants. Funeral at Newhall Methodist with multiple ministers. interment at Horsepen Cove. Also mourners for Douglas Paultich of Matoaka age two, and Early Humphreys of Bluefield aged 64. Funeral services set for Monday and Monday afternoon respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Nelson
H. H. St. Clair
Wythe Avenue
Newhall
Nelson
Tom Compton
Carl Kirtley
Caples
J. P. Craig
Leslie
Vance Nelson
Horsepen
Hubert Nelson
Portland
Oreg
Spurgeon Nelson
Vancover
Washington
Methodist Church
Jordon
Wysor
Creggar
Horsepen Cove Cemetery
Mercer County Bar to Honor Judge Ben Moore Banquet
Plans are set for a Mercer County Bar association banquet at the West Virginia hotel Monday evening 26 at 7 to honor Judge Ben Moore of the U S district court in Bluefield. Jerome Katz will preside and F Morton Wagner along with Albert S Kemper Jr Milton Ferguson will speak to attendees including officials of the federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Bar
U. S. Court
Mercer County Bar Association
West V Hotel
Prehonor Ben Moore
U. S
Boneseere District Court
Weatree
Bluefield
Jerome Katz
F. Morton Wagner
Mercer County Criminal Court
Albert S. Kemper, Jr
Asheville
Milton Ferguson
Russians Liberate Karelia Front Areas and Push to Mogilev
Soviet communique reports Red troops crossing the Svir river along a 100 mile front between Ladoga and Onega and freeing over 200 locations. Medvezhegorsk on the Leningrad Murmansk line is liberated, while a Mogilev breakthrough advances 20 kilometers with 70 settlements taken.
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Moscow
Svir
Ladoga
Onezhskoe
Onega
Lake Oneszhskoe
Medvezhegorsk
Karelo-Finnish Soviet Socialist Republic
Leningrad-Murmansk
Mogilev
Pronye
Chausi
Red Army
Powhatan Sailor Dies of Wounds in Pacific War
George Luther Crawford, 19, motor machinist third class in the U S Navy, died of wounds after serving since December 8 1942. He fought in North Africa and Sicily and is survived by parents Mr and Mrs William Crawford of Powhatan siblings Edna Ruth Billie Emory Arthur and Alfred Crawford and a Navy brother Alfred serving in the south Pacific. Grandson of Mrs J C Crawford of 107 Lee Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Luther Craford
Navy
OS d
William ‘Crawford
Powhaan
Bainbridge
Edna Crawford
Ruth Jane
Billie Marie Crawford
Emory Crawford
Ee Arthur Crawford
Peerless Coal and Toke Company
Alfred Crawford
U. 8 Navy
South Pacific
J. C. Crawford
Lee Street
Soldier Sailor Accused of Robbing Greenville Man
Bluefield police report a soldier and a sailor knocked down J. P. Brown of Greenville behind the Commercial Hotel early yesterday, robbing him of his pocketbook and $32. Brown was taken to the Bluefield Sanitarium for head treatment. officers captured two servicemen later and prepared to return them to Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Bluefield
J. P. Brown
Brown
Charleston
Lewis Reed Rites Will To Be Today
Funeral services for Lewis Reed 66 will be conducted at 1 o clock at the Ae-Fesag church by Rev Mr Via. Burial will follow at Nevyanoke cemetery. He died at his home in Arista Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Paultich
Martin Paultich
Matoaka
Memorial Hospital
Princeton
Lamar
Earl Bailey
Dorothy Truitt
Thelma Miller
Ben Woodring
Odale
Lewis Reed
Colot
Arista
Ae — Fesag
Mr. Via
Am “Rime
Evyanoke
Weya
Allied Air Raids Hit Giurgiu and Oltul Bridge
Allied spokesmen reported heavy bomber raids across Romania including Ploiesti to central Europe lines and a bombardment of Giurgiu harbor and storage area despite aerial resistance that cost the enemy 31 aircraft. Mediterranean planes flew 1,500 sorties amid poor weather. heavy losses were noted among allied planes with ten bombers missing.
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Oltul
Ploest
Europe
Pires
Giurgiu
Bucharest
Mediterranean Air Force
Attac
Craiova
Iron Gate
Danube
Chiusi
Lake Trasimeno
Scott Ledbetter Treated For Injury
Scott Ledbetter of Fifth Street Bluefield was treated at Bluefield Sanitarium last night after a head injury from a fall at a Bluefield Avenue service station during a scuffle with a man from Pounding Mill. Police are investigating the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Ledbetter
Fifth Street
Bluefield
Bluefield Avenue
Service Men's Club Hosts Ninety Eight Guests
Ninety eight service men from 22 states and their wives attended a Service Men's club yesterday. Donations included preserves and canned cherries from Mrs W C Bone and $5 from the Hungarian mothers of Pocahontas, presented by Mrs B Bertok. Volunteers organized by chairwoman Mrs C B Gibson and cochairman Mrs Bob Wilson with helpers Mrs Charles A Austin Mrs J W Jackson Mrs H E Pring and Mrs A H Hoge. Lunch was chaired by Mrs 8 S Payne with assistants Mrs M C Douthat Mrs Charles Gibson Jr Miss Virginia Gibson Miss Grace Pearson and Miss Cleon Heller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninty
Service Men's Club
W. C. Bone
FP. P. Johnson
Princeton
Mothers of
Pocahontas
B. Bertok
C. B. Gibson
Bob Wilson
Charles A. Austin
J. W. Jackson
H. E. Pring
A. H. Hoge
8. B. Payne
M. C. Douthat
Charles Gibson, Jr
Virginia Gibson
Grace Pearson
Cleon Heller
West Virginia tornado toll spans multiple counties
Dead and injured fill a wide damage zone from Shinnston to Montrose as army, Red Cross, and state police mobilize in the disaster area. Hospitals in Clarksburg Fairmont Elkins Philippi Grafton report numerous casualties while relief teams search for more bodies and distribute plasma and tetanus serum.
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Pennsylvania Line
Shinnston
Montrose
Randolph County
Tucker County
Maryland
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Grafton
Ics
U. S. Army
Elkins
Red Cross State Police
West Virginia
J. E. Offner
Charleston
Neely
Harrison County
Simpson
Taylor County
Thomas
Nestorville
Philippi
Barbour County
Meadowville
Belington
Pleasant Hill
Merden
Oakdale
Fow- Ville
Mergency Ag
Pairmont
Army
H. Clare Hess
Dorsey Bailey
In Memoriam for J son of Mrs Julia
In loving memory of J son of Mrs Julia who died June 27 one year ago. We miss your smile and words. The blow was hard and the shock severe. God saw the roads were rough and closed your loving eyes and whispered Peace Be Thine. Mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
Local Notice of Injuries and Names in Tucker and Barbour Counties
A list of names and relations appears: Upton and Mrs. Creed Booth with a child in Strumchild, Thomas. John Cussins and Mrs. Mike Flat cherty with an infant in Barbour County Meadowsville. two children of Rev. and Mrs. Harold Sheets both parents injured. plus three unidentified persons.
Jury Sentences Involving Gasoline Ration Violations
Welch jailed 90 days in Alderson. Ricardo Rodriguez Robinson gets 60 days at Mill Point prison camp. Judge Moore condemns ration-coupon crimes as war effort treachery, with extensions for Mrs Barnes and Mrs Bowles and transfers to Alderson and Mill Point. Several defendants plead guilty or not guilty to liquor tax and gas ration acts in a wide array of cases before adjournment.
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Welch
Alderson
Ricardo Rodriguez Robinson
Bluefield
Mill Point
Ben Moore
Barnes
Bowles
Reed
Lionel Dacre Harvey
Camp Creek
Harvey
U. S
Emil Lewis Eppling
Sam Kincaid
Beaver
Raleigh County
Se Bey G. Raymond Paul
Wwing
Pineville
Beckley
U. S. District Court
Clowney R. Shaffer
Lawn
Summers County
Everett Wilson Hicks
McDowell
Hicks
Cleer
City and Coalfield Items and Sales at The Vogue
Roanoke residents can expect Harry Haffen to visit monthly. The Vogue advertises Blue Room specials with pastels and dark crepe and wool blends half price, spring suits priced half, costume jewelry half price, new dresses and cottons, coats on sale at 10.95, and a note about a lost billfold with license cards and ID papers at 7405.
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the Vogue
Blue Room
The
Vogue
McDowell County Defendants Plead Guilty in Multiple Counts
A string of guilty pleas and deferred sentences were reported in McDowell County cases. George L Day and James Muncy admitted to six counts each with sentences deferred to early June. William Christian Bailey and Vadie Harless pleaded guilty with deferred dates through September. Multiple others entered pleas or faced continuations, while William McCoy and Claud Lester faced transfer or awaiting trials.
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Post Bonds
Claude Clark
Bluefield
Robert William Hickman
Fred Tolliver Hooker
Capiuses
Luther Cecil Scott
Mercer County
Eugene Boykin Timmons
Mayebury
Timmons
Ode Court Yeas
Courtney Marion Brumfield
Wy Wens County
Sep Willard Preach Ceieistien
Jerry Hatmaker
McDowell
Christian
George L. Day
Horsepen
McDowell County
James Muncy
Avondale
Wiliam Christian Bailey
Dowell County
Vadie Harless
Davy
Natless
William McCoy
Beckley
Claud Lester
Lloyd Lester
McCoy
Tornado Toll Drops From Shinnston Disaster
The Shinnston area near Clarksburg West Virginia reports about 40 known dead with 58 killed in surrounding communities within 20 miles of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Observers note a freakish storm pattern with at least a dozen separate storms hitting compact areas in minutes. Hospitals battle crowded wards as plasma and tetanus antitoxin airlifted from Columbus Ohio. Hundreds of soldiers and state guards patrol shattered towns from Clarksburg to Fairmont and Brownsville with dozens treated in improvised clinics and armory stations.
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Litle Shinilfton
Clarksburg
W. Va
Pennsylvania
Chartiers
Pittsburgh
Wellsourg
Cumberland
Ravenna
Akron
Cambridge
Shinnston
Charles Armentrout
Associated Press
Waynesburg
Columbus
Ohio
National Armory
Fairmont
Mannington
Phillippi
Elkins
Grafton
Brownsville
West Virginia State Guards
Shinaston
Knife Wound Incident Leaves Two In Bluefield Hospital
Bluefield police investigate a late night knife attack at 420 Church street injuring Mattie Watkins 30 of Bluefield and Sam Martin 35 of Keystone both described as colored. They seek William Alfonso Hopkins also known as William A Miller about 35 who fled after the assault.
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Mattie Watkins
Bluefield
Sam Martin
Keystone
Church Street
William Alfonso Hopkins
William A. Miller
Hopkins
Missing Civilian Soldier W G Clement Reported Missing
Warren G. Clement, 22, has been missing since June 6. He enlisted in 1938 at age 16 and served at Fort Hamilton and Langley Field before heading overseas in May. His aunt Mrs Caldwell of Switchback notified relatives. his wife Ruth Ash and his parents live there. A brother has been overseas in North Ireland for over three years.
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Warren G. Clement
E. St Caldwell
Set
Clement
Caldwell
Army
Fort Hamilton
N. Y
Tyndall Field
Flatfield
Mass
Langley Field
Miss Ruthash
North Ireland
Town Returns to Peace as Germans Are Spotted
Ernie Pyle describes Barneville villagers welcoming American troops after a German civilian spotted in a second-story window. A tranquil scene follows with French shopkeepers sharing ribbon, locals aiding prisoners, and a festive chorus of goodwill. A doctor requests medical supplies for wounded Germans as soldiers share drinks in a cafe, tears and laughter mixing in a moment of relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barneville
Antleman
Daily Doings Of Area Men In U S Service
Area men in the U S service are listed with recent postings promotions and returns. Families report sons at paratrooper school in Fort Benning and in the Rainbow division at Camp Gruber, while others arrive back from furloughs in Pennsylvania and overseas posts in Italy England and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
W. E. Walk
Charles E. Walk
Rainbow Division
Camp Gruber
Okla
Set
Bruce Walk
Air Corps
China
India
Judge Thomas H. Scott Remains Hospitalized
Judge Thomas H. Scott, a well known local attorney and GOP congressional candidate, remains at St. Luke's hospital after injuring his foot in an accident. He has been absent from his office since May but is “getting along nicely” and may receive visitors.
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Thomas H. Scott
St. Luke's Hospital
Judge Scott
Bluefield
Rev G K Patty Seriously Ill in Hospital
The Rev G K Patty minister of Grace Methodist Church was reported serious at St Luke's Hospital. He came from Welch and is treated for kidney and gall bladder ailments after a late night admission.
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G. K. Patty
Grace Methodist Church
St. Luke's Hospital
Patty
Bluefield
Welch
Pfc Samuel G Green Jr Killed In Action
Pfc Samuel T Green Jr was killed in action during service. Inducted December 14 1942 he trained at Fort Benning and Fort Jackson and Fort Meade before shipping overseas January 8 1943. He attended public schools and worked as a lumber cutter in Tazewell County. He is survived by his parents and brothers and sisters Roberts James Preston Arbutus Fred Rachel Nannie Walter and Ashby, all at home.
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Samuel T. Green, Jr
War Department
Green
Por Benning
Fort Jackson
Fort George Meade
Mae
Hewes
Ley Tabor
Tazewell
Roberts
James
Preston
Arbutus
Fred
Rachel
Nannie
Walter
Ashby
Breakthrough Near Cherbourg by U S Forces
American Marauder bombers pounded German pillbox positions with 250 tons of explosives as airmen neared Cherbourg in Normandy. German broadcasts claimed breakthroughs and port shelling, while British coastal forces reported two vessels destroyed in a small sea sortie.
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U. S
Cherbourg
Normandy
America
Berlin
Mercer Reaches Totals From June Fundraising Efforts
During June 16 to 21 a total of 5657 dollars and 70 cents was raised by volunteers at the Mercer booth. At Woolworth store the American Legion auxiliary sold 2245 dollars and 55 cents during June 12 to 17. Free Granada theater showing attracted 616 attendees with 78974 dollars in bonds presented for admission.
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Mailola Morgan
Bernie Nester
John Carson
Patsy Small
Joe Pullano
J. D. Blanchard
Teresa Cole
Emely Disibbio
Minnie Signoretta
American Legion Auxiliary
Woolworth
Ethel Page Linkous
A. Morrisey
George Bergeron
R. H. Tyzon
G. W. Lavender
C. Harry
Granada Theater
Bovar Sams
Republicans weigh needs and nominating options in 1944
The Republican party weighs a 529 delegate threshold for a nomination. Stassen signals he will be presented at the convention and rejects the vice presidency. Dirksen Willis Green Griswold Johnston Hutcheson also seek VP nods while Willkie is absent from the pre convention scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Stassen
Everett M. Dirksen
Dlsnois
Simeon
Willis
Kentucky
Dwight H. Green
Illinois
Dwight Griswold
Nebraska
Eric Johnston
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
William Hutcheson
Indiana
Carpenters’ Union
Wendell L. Willkie
Jimmy's Restaurant Clarifies Bluefield Distinction
Jimmy's Restaurant in Bluefield West Virginia states it is not connected with any other Jimmy's restaurant in Princeton Kley or any Place of business. The note aims to prevent confusion about brand ownership and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
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Humphreys
Fourth Street
Cashmere
Monroe County
Norfolk and Western Round House
Henry
Sue Humphreys
Henry T. Hys
Jesse B. Humphreys
Hyattaville
Roy W. Humphreys
Luther H. Humphreys
Peterstown
Barbara Humphreys
Willowtown
Frank Humphreys
O. J. Paris
Ballard
Frank Coulter
Lindside
Henry Ray
David Lee
Hawkins Funeral Home
Orvis R. Miller
Monte Vista
Ben Mooz
SMC
Central
West
Prospect Valley Saltwell
Edgar E. Righter
Saltwell
Thomas Est
Ann Rutter
Delores Arnold
Carder
Lela King
Jason Craig
Okie Miller
Catherine
Thomas Temple
Jason Griffith
Pearl Sharp
Beatrice Carlin
Joseph Mowger
Jessie Mahana
Carl Bean
Hallie
Rose
Tony Oliverio
Harvey Lundell
Mary Shinn
Calvin Yost
Barnett
Robert Carder
Carol Lindsey
Norma Leonza Cox
Paul Raymond Cox
James Barnett
Jerry Basford
Frank Rotonda
Rose Romano
Francis Marano
Farando
John Marra
Frank Bertigo
Zarbaugh
Roberta Edna Moore
Pred Roberts
Kenneth Yost
Amos Lindsey
Jerry Robert Lindsey
Rose Oliverio
Charles Warren Lindsey
Denzil Kincaid
Margaret Gutiener
Charles William David Carlin
Katherine Coal Company
Katherine Carlin
Charles Wiliam
Hanlan
Kenneth
Robert
Carlin
Gorge O'Connor
St. Mary's Hospital
Sonora Roberts
Pine Grove
Wetzel County
Allen Burl Cox
William Bal Silver
Winchester
Jane Leggett
Lloyd
Memoriam
John B. Epperson, JR
Harry Haffen
Roanoke
P. O
W. G. Clement
Ernie Pyle
William Homer Wyrick
Panama
South America
Wyrick
Fancy Gap
Camp Butner
N. C
Stnce
G. Stultz, Jr
M. &. Ainy
P47
James H. Doolittle
AAF
England
Bailey
Joe Joseph
Joseph K. Joseph
Rogers Street
Parachute
Fort Benning
United States Army
F. Sluss
Route 1
Hensley A. Sluss
Italy
W. H. Clark
Princeton Road
Pfc
John M. Clark
Clark
Long Island
William E. Neal
Clark Purniture Company
Shawyer Mill
Indiantown Gap
George E. Fisher, Jr
Hampton Roads
Newport News
Mrs
G. E. Fisher
Fred Nicewander
H. E. Nicewander
Princeton Avenue
Bill Browning
F. R. Browning
Run Street
University of Dayton
Beaver High School
Nicewander
Eugene Nicewander
Maxwell Field
Sgt
Edward Nicewander
Pvt
William G. Hill
Army Air Corps
Buckley Field
Colo
J. ¥. Hill
G. A. Stanger
R. T. Stanger
U.S. Navy
James R. Marshall
Fort Meade
Norman B. Brewer
Carribean
Camp Patrick Henry
Clinton Gillespie
Jennie Gillespie
James P. Hynes
Juanita Meredith
Bluewell, W. Va
Samuel G
Mercer
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