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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1945
Page
2
A large crowd greeted 64 American soldiers arriving by air and trampling cornice as they paraded through Pittsburgh to Grant's Hill. Mayor Corayty praised the troops while Generals Devers McNarney and Simpson discussed demobilization and postwar policy.
The Bluefield Virginia police logged thefts and recoveries over the weekend. A 1948 International truck owned by National Biscuit Co recovered after wreck on Sanders Road with $500 to $600 merchandise missing. A Ford auto was stolen and found the same night on Rogers Street. A break in at 112 Poplar Street netted a Smith and Wesson pistol and $2.
On Luzon the enemy bivouac area was reportedly demolished as the 130th Regiment cleared the Balud valley with over 400 Japanese killed in 11 days. In Mindanao the 24th Infantry crossed the Tomogan river, outflanking a Japanese wedge near Talomo and the vao river as air forces supplied close support.
A Bl ERB-HELP testimonial touts the product as easing gas and bloating after meals. The user reports weight loss and renewed appetite, claiming the formula with twelve herbs cleanses bowels and improves liver and kidney function.
Funeral services are held at Gardner church in Gardner near Honaker Russell county Virginia with burial in the family cemetery. The body arrives in Bluefield from train No 24 then taken to Honaker. Survived by two sons two daughters including Tom serving in the South Pacific. Sister of L H Ball Walter Ball Roy Ball and others. Aunt of Mrs H M Saunders and Miss Sue Barrett.
Funeral services were held at 2 PM yesterday at the family home for Judy Lee Roland infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Roland of 2260 Princeton Avenue. Burial followed at Monte Vista Park cemetery. Surviving are her parents and a brother Alva Dee.
Funeral services for Oscar J. Mustard 58 of Pocahontas Va were held at 2 30 in the Methodist church with Rev H A Phillips and others officiating Interment followed at Maple Grove cemetery Pallbearers and Eastern Star members served at the service Mustard a Pocaontas Puel Co employee Shriner and church member survived by his wife two daughters and three brothers Also note funeral for Jerome B Kitts 74 of North Tazewell Va at Midway Christian church with burial at Maple Hill Bluefield Va services at 2 30 this afternoon Pallbearers drew from the church Men s Bible class
Police report a newborn baby found in a gully in Beckley alley. The infant appears to have been placed in a pass container that split as it rolled down the embankment, authorities said.
Allied reports say aerial attacks caused limited damage to American airfields on Okinawa Sunday. Nimitz made no mention of raids on U S shipping. Total Japanese prisoners of war reached 8 696 with 2 854 labor troops among them as efforts continue to locate missing U S soldiers and Marines.
Staff Sgt George Woiblett returned to the United States on June 18 after a 60 day furlough and may report to the air forces redistribution station in Miami Beach for reassignment. He was shot down October 14, 1943 over England and captured by Germans in Austria while serving as a gunner on a Flying Fortress.
Washington reports intensify as FEPC head says agency may run on volunteers without money. Malcolm Ross says FEPC may continue, while Milton P Webster flags a dramatic demonstration and a House panel approves 125000 funds to liquidate the agency after July 1. Senator Bilbo vows to block funds.
Washington reports retaining areas for divisions slated to redeploy to the United States. Areas include 86th Camp Gruber Oklahoma and 95th Shelby Mississippi with several others across California Kentucky and North Carolina. At least six divisions are due within five weeks with 86th already in the country and 95th expected soon. July redeployments listed include the 2nd 5th 44th 87th and 13th armored.
Thousands of workers from the United Construction workers and United Mine Workers affiliate organized stoppages over a proposed contract. The Pittsburgh Press suspended publication for a second day as drivers blocked pickup. Other strikes hit 15,000 CIO glass workers at Pittsburgh plate glass and Libbey-Owen-Ford glass, 1,100 AFL printers at R R Donnelley in Chicago, 1,000 at Acklin Stamping and Mather Spring in Toledo, and 1,000 at Anchor Hocking Glass in Connellsville.
Wartime notes profile Pfc John W East Bluefield in the 134th Infantry and Bernard B Templeton aboard USS Franklin as battles in Europe and the Pacific unfold. Others include Lt Eugene Breeding at Younts Training Command and six Mercer county men beginning Naval indoctrination at Great Lakes.
Mary Raith Hibbetts of Grundy is mentioned with four children Robert Mahone Roberta Jean Patricia Ann and Jack Russell Jr The notice also references two brothers in the family context and continues with additional details not provided.
Charles C Howes and Roscoe D Hall are linked to wartime service notes. Roscoe D Hall, aviation machinist mate, son of Mrs R Hall Roanoke formerly of Bluefield, on a 25 day leave with his mother. Coronal James Shirley U S Marine Corps en route to Camp Pendleton with parents Mrs and Mr Shirley. Leo Shirley completed a 30 day leave and departed June 18 for Philadelphia to be reassigned. Shirley visited grandmother Mrs J R Hall in Roanoke before leaving.
Wilmer Moody former third district young Republicans leader charged that the Richmond delegation election to the Roanoke Republican convention was not in order under city committee chairman Robert J. Waitt Jr. Moody also claimed Waitt is not a qualified voter due to unpaid 1943 and 1944 poll taxes. Waitt was unavailable for comment.
William Joyce known as Lord Haw Haw claimed American citizenship as he challenged Britain’s rights to try him for treason. He entered a formal plea of innocence as prosecutors laid out the case at Bow Street magistrates court. hearing adjourned to Thursday with transfer to the Old Bailey for trial.
American reports say Japanese civilians have been moved farther inland near Balikpapan in Borneo. The dispatch also claims that residents, without exception, are ready to take up arms to resist an Allied landing.
The Greater Bluefield Junior Chamber of Commerce holds its regular monthly dinner in the Mezzanine at the West Virginian hotel at 7 pm. Pete Naher chairs the Courtesies to the Flag committee. Walter V. Ross, WV state legislator, speaks on the lawmaking process and its local impact.
The Virginia Military Institute board reappointed seven members for unexpired terms ending June 30 1948. Appointees include Jay W. Johns Charlottesville Goldsborough Ser ll Norfolk BE A Sale Kinsville W I Whitefield Roanoke Charles M Hunter Pound ing Mill Dabney S Lancaster state superintendent of public instruction for a two year term from July 1 1945 and adjutant general S Gardner Waller for a four year term from July 1 1945 Ex officio members include the superintendent and adjutant general Remaining members continuing are Lawrence W H Peyton Staunton congressman A Willis Robertson Lexington James S Easley Halifax James R Gilliam Lynchburg and John Camp Franklin.
Bayard F. Ennis of the Charleston Gazette said he will likely file a complaint before the Kanawha county grand jury against Sheriff D Earl Brawley for an assault in a courthouse office after a story about a sheriff appointment. Prosecutor Frank Taylor indicated Ennis may appear before the next grand jury. the Gazette urged action to state police and court authorities.
Charleston W V June 25 A state Education department official said that fewer elementary teachers would be certified for the 1945 46 term. Genevieve Starcher director of teacher certification said 15 colleges would recommend 614 for certification versus 750 in 1944 and 911 in 1943. The new group would include 97 for first class ele
The Lilly Land Company reports 412 sales for James Hamed home on Main Street Princeton over seventeen weeks setting a regional record. G S and S Hagar advertise Oriental rugs at 505 Pedera Street. A United States Treasury War Finance Division message appears in today’s War needs section. Bluefield Lodge No 85 AF and AM holds a special meeting June 26 at 6:30 to confer Past Master's Degree.
Miss Starcher notes uneven training with 54 second class 88 third class and 375 first high school permits. She says to fix the gap three times as many elementary as high school teachers should be trained. 1,832 certificates issued for the coming term and 196 teachers in the armed forces used a 1943 act for renewal extensions.
Advice on handling rayon garments warns to apply a very light touch when pressing on the wrong side of a garment, especially around buttons, to avoid fabric harm.
Bluefield club notes Kiwanis Week at a West Virginia hotel luncheon. Charles Archer Mercer county schools superintendent outlines Kiwanis aims, stressing education, industry, and moral service. New member R G Bennett welcomed. several visitors named from Martinsville Williamson Princeton Bramwell and others.
The Navy Mother's club will hold its regular meeting at 8 o'clock in the assembly room of the Appalachian Electric Power company. A social hour will follow the meeting.
All city jewelry stores will close at 1 oclock on Wednesday afternoons starting tomorrow June 27 and continuing through July and August.
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