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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1945
Page
7
Dr A J Martin explains two nervous systems in humans the voluntary and involuntary with the eye as a protected organ. He notes reflexes like blinking and winking keep the eye clean and urges annual eye exams and appointments with him.
Twenty four youths aged 17 from this area depart for Huntington for final physical exams for U S Navy enlistment. James Lavely, petty officer in charge, reports 13 from Bluefield and 11 from Beckley. all applied at the local station. Names include Rodney Reid, George Harmon Bailey, Charlies Lindbergh Turner, and others.
The Angrist Men's Shop promotes a full summer hat selection including Adam Hats and Panama straw hats from $1.95 to $6. Also featured is Richman Brothers Tropical Worsted suit at $24.50, three pieces with free alterations. Shop at 234 Princeton Ave to view sport shirts swim trunks and other cool weather items.
Allocation of 1 125 000 in war bonds announced for a Seventh War Loan drive in McDowell county. T. J. McParland of United States Coal and Coke company said the figure excludes employee bond purchases across US Steel subsidiaries United States Coal and Coke company and Union Supply company operate in the county.
Pvt Robert L Chambers of Bradshaw survived two years as a Japanese prisoner in the Philippines before perishing when a Japanese prison ship was sunk by an allied submarine. His mother Mrs John Greer has been notified. He was taken prisoner May 6 1942 and sent to the Philippines in 1941.
In Huntington West Virginia Orvis Orwig contends that prisoner Delbart McCloud fled the courtroom after drawing his revolver. McCloud reportedly fled after a bond of 1000 dollars was posted by a friend and he was believed to be from Detroit last night.
Five prisoners fled in a small boat and were later reported picked up. The incident followed the torpedoing of the vessel. Pvt. Chambers served in the coast guard artillery.
Police raid on a local hotel led to the arrest of 25 occupants who registered as couples. Thirteen appeared before Justice W R Lockhart with fines and costs imposed. The remainder faced City Judge Hobart E Payne and pleaded guilty, paying fines and costs or being released.
Mrs. Golda Davidson Tetlow, deputy student nurse recruitment officer for the US Public Health Service Cadet Nurse Corps, will visit the Carter hotel in Welch Wednesday from 10 30 a m to 2 p m to assist high school graduates in enrolling for cadet and non cadet nursing schools.
W Bingham of Iaeger chief avian inspector for the N and W was injured Thursday when he fell from a signal pole Devon was moved to Stevens Clinic hospital over the weekend. Bingham was seriously injured after a 48 foot fall.
Bonnie Arlene Lester and Davy Child died Sunday in a Welch hospital from a brain abscess and meningitis. The siblings were reported by local authorities with details provided by the Welch medical center.
A June 25 gathering at Narrows High School heard L A Ferrier of Pearisburg brief on the G I Bill of Rights and peacetime training. Lt T E Chambers shared 27 months in a German prison camp and Pioneer Club planned the annual picnic. A wedding at Christiansburg Church united Miss Margeret Griggs and Mr Griggs with a reception at The Maples. Baby Warren Spicer, six months, died Sunday. burial set for Sunday afternoon.
Social notes report Miss Wheeler honored Monday at the General MacArthur hotel with ten tables of play. Various hosts including Mrs. Leo F. Goeller and Miss Beeburn organized luncheons and showers for Miss Wheeler. Dinner parties and desserts accompanied by crystal china showers were held at homes and Hotel Narrows, with multiple attendants and out-of-town guests.
Miss Lois Evelene Mottesheard wed David Russell Arrington at the First Baptist church pastorium with Rev. Henry G. Reynolds officiating. Arrington, a USNR petty officer second class, will resume duty after a brief trip. The groom recently returned from two years of sea duty.
Mr and Mrs Emmett Duan announce the birth of a daughter Betty Lou Friday at St Elizabeth hospital Pearisburg. The George Pearis DAR chapter will meet Friday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs W H Thomas Bluff City.
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Brengle of Cumberland Md spent the past week with their daughter Mrs R Finley Thompson and Mr Thompson and daughters Anne and Peggy who accompanied them home for several weeks. Mr and Mrs F L Knight of Glen Lyn have returned from a week with relatives at Raleigh and Warrenton NC. Miss Nina Thigpen was ill at her home last week. Robert French left Monday for Columbus Ohio to spend the summer. Mr and Mrs A M Wheeler and daughter Miss Ruth Wheeler
A stream of guests and travelers fills the week as Baltimore, Portsmouth, Asheville and Kermit hosts welcome relatives and friends. Families from McCormick to Caulfield share vacations with Virginia Beach trips and Ohio State University visits. The Rev. L B Bennett sails for six weeks at Lexington while Bible school and communion continue locally.
The Criminal Investigation Division of the Mediterranean theater reports 1944 recovery of 1.585 million dollars in property valued assets linked to alleged government crimes.
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