Hallanan speaks at party rally in Middlebourne WV
Walter S. Hallanan Republican national committeeman urges Dewey Bricker ticket to win West Virginia electoral votes and Iowa style state ticket. He claims an American victory with Democrat support against New Deal policies and warns coal counties to support the GOP. He says turnout will determine the size of the Republican majority.
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Middlebourne
Walter S. Hallanan
Dewey-Bricker
West Virginia
D. Boone Dawson
Hallanan
Sidney Hillman
Earl Browder
Harry Hopkins
Roosevelt
Nurses Needed for Armed Forces Recruitment Drive
Ten thousand nurses are needed by the armed forces unless volunteers come forward immediately. Registered nurses under 45 are asked to enlist with officer status as second lieutenants in the army or navy, with reserve corps options. Contact Mrs. J. P. Goff or the local Red Cross for details.
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America
Army
Navy
J. P. Goff
Red Cross
Virginia Side War Fund Drive Nears Quota Short
Bluefield Virginia drive for the National War Fund reports $2,500 raised toward a $3,000 goal. Co-chairman R C Anderson and chair T Millspie say $500 more is needed and the drive closes in November. Contributions should be mailed or given to city treasurer C P Painter before the deadline.
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Virginia
Bluefield
T. Millespie
R. C. Anderson
C. P. Painter
Death notices for Wynn Spangler Wilson and Pettrey
Funeral services are planned in Spencer and Bluestone for George Wynn 70 who died after a long illness with interment at Monte Vista. Jessie Thornton Spangler 56 of Bluestone dies at Bluefield sanitarium with services at First Baptist church and burial in Monte Vista Park cemetery. Mrs Hannah Wilson 50 of Bland County dies at Bluefield sanitarium with funeral at Bland Street Methodist Church and burial Walnut Grove. C P Claytor funeral planned at Grace Methodist with interment Walnut Grove. Hubert Clyde Pettrey 54 of Princeton dies at home. services set at Graham Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wynn
Spencer
Mercer Funeral Home
C. G. Eastwood
Monte Vista Cemetery
Dan
Jim Thompson
Jack Cole
A A. Allen
Brook Evans
A. M. Shields
Nerces
J. H. Wynn
Bill Wynn
Portsmouth
Parris Wynn
Bluefield
Princeton Road
Hub
Kelly Kidd
Bland
C. E. Rose
J. G. Denney
Woodrow Wilson
Frank Carter
J. C. Lawrence
Frank W. Lawrence
J. C. Lambert
W. F. Martin
Missionary Circle
The
First Baptist Church
Hannah Johnson Wilson
A. M. Wilson
Cumberland Road
Bluefield Sanitarium
Bland County
J. M. Pruett
Izabeth Bailey Pruett
Athens
W. T. Ellison
Mullens
L. C. Wilson
St. Petersburg
Fla
Manta Pennington
Bland Street Methodist Church
J H. Helm
Z. F Maybeury
C. P. Claytor
California
Grace Methodist Church
W. R. Houck
J. T. Browning
Walnut Grove Cemetery
J. L. Albright
A. M. Wilburn
O. J. Carter
D. D. Tynes
Ee Johnson
West Virginians listed wounded in European theater
The War Department announced sixty one additional West Virginia soldiers wounded in action in Europe. Names include Pfc John W George Fletcher George Pfc Jasper F Harmon and Sgt John J Wohner Jr along with their families and hometowns such as Bluefield Welch and Hemphill. Prior report cited Pfc John W George wounded in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Westirginia
War Department
John W. George
Fletcher George
Kimball
Jasper F. Harmon
Mary Harmon
Justice
Willard A. Keaton
Alma L. Keaton
Ghent
Tech
Harold Mitchell
Marie Mitchell
Marie Mitchell, Wife, Hemphill; Tech 5Th Grade Carl Mullins
Lula Mullins
Welch
Ralph H. Prichard
Margaret J. Prichard
John. J. Wohner, Jr
Dorothy M. Wohner
North Street
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph
Flechter George
France
Wounded Lt Wayne H Cofer In Germany Action
Wounded Lt Wayne H Cofer son of Mrs Leslie Palmer 808 Carolina Avenue this city was slightly wounded in action in Germany on October 16 according to the war department. He entered service in September 1942 and received his commission March 6 1943 at Fort Sill Okla. He went overseas in June as a forward observer with the field artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne H. Cofer
Leslie Palmer
Carolina Avenue
Germany
War Department
Cofer
Fort Still
Oklo
Field Artillery
Dewey Campaign Rally Draws 30000 in New York Park
Republican nominee Dewey spoke to about 32000 attendees at a flag adorned arena rally. He attacked Roosevelt on war conduct and called for a new vigorous administration to end one man rule and unite the nation behind victory. Babe Ruth and Adolphe Menjou headlined a celebrity speaking lineup.
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Roosevelt
Europe
Franklin Roosevelt
Berlin
Tokyo
Dewey
John Bricker
Republican Party
Washington
America
Eisenhower
Germany
GOP
Continu
Morgenthau
Quebec
Herbert Brownell, Jr
Babe Ruth
Adolphe Menjou
Ruth
New York
Menjou
Wavi
Americans Start (Continued From Page One)
Japanese west of Bagami in the central Leyte valley faced night harassing air raids aimed at shore installations. The attacks caused moderate damage and one Japanese fighter was shot down.
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Bagami
Leyte Valley
Virginians Wounded In Action List Reveals 65 Names
The War Department released a list naming 2812 United States soldiers wounded in action in Europe, including 65 Virginians. The entries show ranks, names, and next of kin such as Mrs. Ethel Adams of Glade Spring and Mrs. Emma Adkins of Pound, among others.
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Washington
War Department
United States
Robert J. Adams
Ethel Adams
Glade Spring
Oklah. Adkins
Emma Adkins
Pound
Henry L. Barker
Ethel Barker
Blacksburg
Isaac H. Clark
Agnes Clark
Norton
Muel E. Dixon
Lillie Dixon
Robert J. Goins
West Virginia Campaigns Feature Meadows and Dawson Rally Tour
In West Virginia the race centers on revenue and state budgeting as Dawson former mayor of Charleston argues for a $10,000,000 annual cut while avoiding harm to essential services. Meadows former attorney general contends reductions must preserve schools and key state functions during a whirlwind rally circuit with national figures.
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Justic Speches
Meadows
National Committee
West Virginia
Dawson
10Th Circuit
State Chairman Attacks Governor Candidate Over Tax Cut Policy
Shott blasted the Democratic gubernatorial candidate for opposing the Republican tax reduction plan and denying any possibility of tax cuts. He warned the stance would margin Meadows a unique place among defeated West Virginia contenders.
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Shott
West Virginia
Clarence W. Meadows
Plans to rush Red Cross messages to prisoners
Plans completed for expedited delivery of Red Cross messages via Form 1616 to U S prisoners of war and U S civilian internees in the Philippines. Mrs C E Frazee said one form may be accepted through November 13 from anyone in the United States with a known address. Messages not guaranteed delivery will be forwarded by air mail to Home Service headquarters in Alexandria Virginia. Families should also continue regular mail to prisoners and internees.
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Red Cross
U.S
U. S
Philippines
C. E. Frazee
Bluefs
Themerican d ‘Cross
Kathryn N. Ellis
Home Service
National Headquarters
American Red Cross
Frazee
United States
Alexanderia
War Fund Quota Still Short Despite Encouraging Reports
Reports from headquarters say the War Fund quota remains short though progress is noted. Regional chairman Herbert Markle urges missed donors to mail contributions to the National War Fund office or Lee Anderson at First National Bank and asks volunteers to report their results promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Markle
Commercial Bank
Lee Anderson
First National Bank
Markle
Beagan
Norfolk and Western Railway
Cam
Vogue and Bradley's advertise holiday gifts and outfits
The City and Coalfield Items column highlights The Vogue department store offerings including fur coats scarves gowns and wool skirts with prices. Bradley's department store promotes dresses hats scarves gloves jewelry and wedding attire plus arrivals of coats and sweaters for the season.
Welch Police Probe Fatal Double Shooting In Hemphill
Welch officers report Pete Christodoulakis shot his former wife Dixie Daniels and then killed himself after a six month dispute. Both died within an hour at a local hospital. Funeral plans set for Christodoulakis in Omar with burial at Hatfield cemetery. Daniels, born in 1921, leaves parents and siblings. family to finalize arrangements after returning from Fort Gay.
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Welch City
Pete Christodoulakis
Dixie Mae Daniels
Hemphill
Miss Daniels
Greece
Christodoulakis
Omar
Hatfield
Douglas Mortuary
Athens
Chris
Wheeling
Welch
Logan
Pike County
Kentucky
Andrew Daniels
David
Navy
Pacific
Eugene
Mary
Lida
Betty Sue
Loretta
Elizabeth
Women's Army Corps
California
Romania Layne
Thacker
Fort Gay
Titler to Speak This Afternoon At Ashland
George J. Titler president of District 29 UMWA will address McDowell county coal miners at 3 this afternoon in the Ashland school building outlining the union policy in the current general election campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
George J. Titler
UMWA
Ashland
Titler
United Mine Workers
J G Hunt Named Moose Official
Joe G. Hunt of Welch is honored by the Loyal Order of Moose as a top official named by the Supreme Lodge of the War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hunt
Moose
Joe G. Hunt
Welch
Loyal Order of Moose
Supreme Lodge of the War
Local Businessman Appointed District Deputy Supreme Governor
A well known McDowell county businessman and Republican sheriff candidate was notified of his appointment as district deputy supreme governor for the term ending August 31 1945 by Malcolm Giles supreme secretary of Moosehart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Malcolm Giles
Supremee
Moosehart
George Lukach Killed in Action in Italy
Pfc. George Lukach of Detroit formerly from Filbert was killed in action in Italy on Oct. 11. The War Department notified his parents Mr. and Mrs. Pete Lukach of Detroit. He graduated from Gaigh school in 1936. Surviving are his parents a brother Sgt Steve Lukach in Illinois and three sisters.
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George Lukach
Detroit
Filbert
Italy
War Department
Pete Lukach
Mich
Kach
Gaigh School
Steve Lukach
Illinois
W W Phillips Killed in Action in Holland
Woodrow W. Phillips of Maybeury was killed in action in Holland on October 15 as notified by the War Department. He is survived by his widow Beulah Smith and their daughter Brenda Joyce, and by his sister Elizabeth Phillips and brother Neubert Phillips of Bluefield, with additional relatives in Maybeury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow W. Phillips
Maybeury
Holland
War Department
Foster Phillips
Beulah Smith
Brenda Joyce
Elizabeth Phillips
Neubert Phillips
Bluefield
Rites Today For Mrs Calhoun
Funeral services for Mrs Goldie Calhoun wife of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Stewart Calhoun of Keystone will be held this afternoon at 1 from Mt Chapel Baptist church in Keystone She died Tuesday in a Bluefield hospital and is survived by her husband and one son Harold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Clyde Pettrey
Princeton
Graham Chapel
Andy
Elizabeth Pettrey
Princeton Baptist Church
Pettrey
Hallie Pettrey
Bill Caldwell
Virginia Absher
David Day
Wilmington
Del
Woodrow Smith
Hubert Pettrey
Goldie Calhoun
Stewart Calhoun
Keystone
Mt. Chapel Baptist Church
Calhourn
Bluefield
Harold
McDowell Schools To Close Tuesday for Election Day
McDowell county schools will be closed on Tuesday in observance of election day. Regular classes resume on Wednesday as announced by George W. Bryson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
McDowell County
George W. Bryson
County School
Funeral Services For John Hodges
Funeral services for John Milton Hodges, 72, of Havace, who died last Thursday in a hospital, will be conducted this afternoon from the O. J. Douglas Mortuary chapel. Interment will be in Highland cemetery near Oakhill. Surviving are his widow and children: Denson Hodges of Mastontown PA, Hollye Hodges of Havace, Earl Hodges of Minden, Willie Hodges of Baltimore MD, Richard Hodges of Layland, Mrs. Paul Dents of Waynesboro VA, Mrs. A. P. Litteton of Bartley, Mrs. Jess Mahone of Richlands VA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Milton Hodges
Havace
O. J. Douglas
R. S. McClung
Welch
D. R. Carder
Fayetteville
Highland Cemetery
Oakhill
Mr. Hodges
Denson Hodge
Mastontown
Hollye Hodges
Earl
FIGHTING NINTH Reform urged for increased votes in lines
Flannagan seeks chairmanship of the house committee on agriculture if reelected and a Democratic majority prevails. He says his sponsored measures have aided farmers and workers. Torrid campaigns for county offices mark eight years of party activity, with over 70,000 people qualified by poll taxes and about 10,000 veterans applying for ballots for the November 7 election.
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Li Ts. Flannagan
House Committee On
Bristol Herald Courier
Virginia campaign swings amid Roosevelt edge and Dewey hopes
Democratic leaders claim Roosevelt will win Virginia by near 150000 votes while Republican chief Dover predicts a strong Dewey showing in four congressional races. Fitzpatrick forecasts a 375000 vote turnout and safe Democratic majorities, with four districts in play. The sun’s surface gravity is noted as 27 times Earth’s.
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Virginia
Roosevelt
Dewey-Bricker
I. R. Dover
Luray
Republican State Committee
Dewey
Earl A. Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Service Men Club Hosts 63 Guests From 11 States
The Falls Mills committee at the Service Men's club hosted 63 service men six wives one brother one sister and one child from 11 states yesterday. Contributions included one dollar from Mrs Annie Woolwine and food items such as butter buttermilk pies chicken jelly and apples from various local donors. Mrs L D Bailey chaired with co chairman Mrs J C Tabor and helpers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls Mills Committee
States
Annie Woolwine
Jimmy
Ruth Freeman
Jesse Burleson
Narrows
R. H. Tabor
Bob Prater
S. K. Joyce
Joe Cook
L. BE. Dangerfield
Pearl Sarver
Malissa Marshall
Field Marshal Sir John Dill Dies In Walter Reed Hospital
Field Marshal Sir John Dill head of the British joint staff mission in Washington died tonight in Walter Reed army hospital after months of anemia. He was 63, retired as chief of the British imperial army, and formerly governor of Bombay. He is survived by Lady Dill, a son Major John de Guerin Dill, and stepdaughter Sonia Furlong.
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Washington
Sir John Dill
Joint Staff Mission
United States
Walter Reed Army Hospital
British Information Service
Joint Staff
United Kingdom
Walter Reed Hospital
St John
Bombay
Lady Dill
John de Guerin Dill
British Royal Artillery
Mediterranean
Sonia Furlong
Pvt Vernon Willey Killed In Action in Italy
Mrs J W Snyder of 821 Highland Avenue was notified that her grandson Pvt Vernon Willey age 19 of Baltimore Maryland was killed in action in Italy. Willey had served over a year and previously fought in North Africa before Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Snyder
Highland Avenue
Pvt
Vernon Willey
Baltimore
Roosevelt Defends War Decision and Veterans Aid
President Roosevelt defended wartime choices and pledged aid for veterans. He noted past mistakes but defended the decision to enter the war after Pearl Harbor and highlighted plans for honest jobs and land for veterans. He criticized political opponents blaming added government spending and reiterated resolve to protect the nation.
No Compromise With Quality at Jimmy's Restau in Bluefield
An undated wartime style notice promotes Jimmy's Restaurant in Bluefield, touting 37 years of quality and strict hygiene. It claims rationing won’t lower standards and invites patrons to dine there, with an emphasis on continued healthful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy’s
Bluefield
Jimmy
1000 Eggs in Every Hen Poultry Plan Promised
Prominent poultry expert Henry Trafford describes a plan to extend laying life and boost profits from hens. The ad promises a free copy of the 1000 EGG PLAN to readers who mail their name and address from Philadelphia.
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Henry Trafford
Poultry Success
Mr. Trafford
Trafford
Penn Poultr Service
Suite 378
North 151 St
Philadelphia
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Princeton Avenue
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Hannah Wilson
Hubert. Pettrey
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Mar
Little
French Beauty School
Ald
Grace Goins
Westee Aham, PLC
Edward C. Grigs
Milded Crigg
Grove Ave
Peters
Sirs
L. A. Jackson
Scott, Horner and Macon, Inc
Vogue
the Vogue
Peery Building
Bradley
Bradley's
Bradley’s
Welch News
W. W. Phillips
Mrs. Calhoun
John Hodges
Circuit Court
Landon T. Reynolds
SMC
L. D. Bailey
J. C. Tabor
T. A. Compton
M. H. Harry
C. F. Tynes
E. B. Peake
E. R. Thomas
F. L. Earnest
A. H. Hoge
B. Wilson
Grace Pearson
Cleon Heller
Field Marshal
Springfield
Boston
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Bluefield, W. VA
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