Thomas Service To Be Held Today
A funeral service for Dale Thomas a prominent Charleston real tenure tor will be held at 3 p m at Bream Memorial Presbyterian church with Dr Joe B Overmyer and Rev Payne Brown officiating. Burial follows at Spring Bluff Cemetery with American Legion Post 20 in charge of the service. The body lies at 111 Randolph St and will be moved to the church an hour before the service. Honorary pallbearers and active pallbearers are listed. Bartt mortuary handles arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church
Dale ‘Thomas
Charleston
Joe B Overmyer
Payne Brown
Buriad
John Brawley
American Legion
Randolph St
Layer Dawson
R. C. Andrews
Paul Wehrle
Charles M. Love
Carl B. Early
Walter E. Moore
J. Carl Cas‘dorph
J. E. McDavid
C. G. Dawson
W. L. Motley
Homer Hanna
Frank Hostetler
S.C. Conker
Andrew & Alexander, Jr
Clyde Poling
Glenn Jiiden
George Phife W. B. Weise
C. C. Lytton
George H. Williamson
Barttt Mortuary
Qlealt
Nell
Ashford
Aaron Lopin Dies At 77 After Illness
Aaron Lopin 77 retired hotel operator died yesterday morning at the home of Philip Wells. Survived by three sons Max Baan B Joseph and Marcus all of New York City two daughters Lottie Lopin and Mrs Frank B Woitz Charleston a brother Lopinsky New York City a sister Mrs Mary Greenspam St Johns Ontario Canada four grandchildren Service set for Monday at the Barlow morndey chapel Rabbi Louis Cashdan to officiate Burial planned in Spring Hit cemetery Family requests that bowsers be omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Lopin
Philip Wells
Virginia Breet Temple
Max- Baan B
Joseph
Marcus
New York City
Mb Lottie Lopin
Frank B. Woitz
Charleston
Ob Lopinsky
Mary Greenspam
St John's Ontario
Canada
Barlow. Morndey Chapel
Louis
Cashdany
Spring Hit
Bowers
Barton
Lyda
Cavive
Monroe County
Clearwater
Fla
John Snooks
Nas Warren
Ott Kuhlman
Lillie Stockton
Hubers
Charles Eaton
Edgar Leesey
Gear Grove
Joan Stockton
Cleveland
George Stockton
Vermont
Mon Mortuary
Flo
Batten
Samuel
Walton
Roane Councy
Hin Homme
Alfred
Feud
Lotte Batten
Zena Pence
Lwo
Kathryn Horsman
Spencer
Susan Miflet
Neependence
Servie
Rocky Brewery Shireh
Orland Reynolds
Eturch
Hardmans
Rowder
Laverine
Cedar Grove Church
Hugheston
Fidler and Frame
Belle
Jenens—cravestic Service
Robert H. Edens
Robert L
Harver
Kanawha Av
Xifelong
K.P. Creager
Dayton
B. Frank Hutchinson
Jenale Mays
Lynshbuee
Gas Supply Rates Questioned at Surplus Property Hearing
Chairman Slaughter questions why Tennessee firm leased to move gas at 5 million cubic feet per day within five to six days while Big Inch 681, Inc. pledged 140 million cubic feet in three days. Ball notes Tennessee was chosen for existence of its organization, unlike the other bidder. Tennessee also promised to raise deliveries to 150 million cubic feet daily within 45 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaughter
Tennessee
Big Inch 681, Inc
Beale of George Washington Lee Creditor Notice
Creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of George Washington Lee are notified to present claims by May. The undersigned Charles McCabe, Commissioner of Accounts, requests protection of their interests. A special stockholders meeting for Locker Company of West Virginia will be held in 1946 to vote on a proposed merger with American Locker Company Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degrge
Washington Lee
Dereon
Caid
George
Benerin
Ald
Charees
McCabe
Massachusetts
Ter
American Jeane Superior
Gitar
Delaware
West
Yerelition
American Locker Com‘Ipe
Obituary notices from Ashford area mourners
Obituaries list mourners for Barker family of Ashford with a large slate of survivors including wife six daughters and two sons and note burials planned in local cemeteries. Other notices cover Barton Long and various local residents including Reynolds Edens and Johnson with services at multiple churches and burials directed by local funeral homes.
Rail cuts deepen as Cenlinard trains end service
The discontinuance of passenger trains on the Guyan Valley division leaves Logan without rail service. The B&O plans further cuts across West Virginia and neighboring states to meet fuel saving orders. Dozens of trains are listed as discontinued or reduced, affecting routes from Huntington to Columbus and Cincinnati to Ashland, with oil-powered locomotive trials at Roanoke and Cleveland officials warning of coal revenue losses and broader electric-use reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyan Valley
Logan
Baltimore
Hil
West Virginia
Incside
Wheeling-Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Kenova
Wheeling
Washington-Cinginnali
Thurmond-Minden
W. Va
Heandley- Kingston
Bow
Ameagio
Cabin Creek Junction
Side Brenche
St. Albans-Moncoal
St. Albans
Whitesville
Huntington-Logan
W. Wa
Ashland-Elkhorn City
Matlin-Beaver Jet
Wayland-Beaver
Beaver Jet
Allen
Mon-Wed-Frid
Martin- Werksbury
Mon-Wed
Jenkins-Shelby
Alen-Wed
Ashland
Louisv
Ile
Lexington
Navy
Columbus
Athens
Ron
Logan-Pomeroy
New
Mon
Wed
Fii
Cincinnati-Hammond
Ind
Norfolk
Westera
Bluefield
Williamson
Roanoke, Va
Dory
Iranian Cavalry and Azerbaijans Clash at Border Front
Irregular Iranian cavalry clashed with Azerbaijan regional forces yesterday and captured a tiny frontier village while the Iranian army waited orders to enter the province to oversee upcoming parliamentary elections. Reports from Tabriz and Moscow referenced political tensions and warnings from Azerbaijan officials amid a broader debate on Iran’s federal and democratic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Curtis
Azerbaijan
Iesa
Serbaijan
Tabriz
Manbaijan
Ahmed Qavari
Rbaijan
Moscow
Jafar Pishevari
Artory
Azerbaijan Democrats
Everise
Campain
Iran
Sen. Hickenlooper
R.tuwar
Col
Alavi
Bilbo
Clive Booth
Pal Nigster Lever
North
Axerpt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Khamseh
Trant
Rejin
Service Today For Vernon Cobb Dies At Home
Vernon A Cobb longtime Morris Harvey College benefactor dies Monday in West Palm Beach Florida. Service set for 2 30 pm at St Marys Methodist Church with Dy Leonard Riggleman in charge and clerical trustees Alfred Bennett Joseph Hoffman J B Yoak Jr Robert Boothe assisting. Burial Cobb Cemetery Cobb Station near Clendenin. Body at Seiles Mortuary. pallbearers named including Joseph Jeffco Frank LePage Bolder Robert Royal Robert Kessler Presley Melcis Wannick Truman Kenneth Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mera's Methodist
Vernon A Cobb
Morris Harvey College
West Palm Beach
Fla
Leonard Riggleman
Alfred E. Bennett
Joseph Clare Hoffman
J. B. Yoak, Jr
Robert C.boothe
The
College
Cobb Cemetery
Cobb Station
Clendenlin
Seiles Mortuary Chapel
Valley Coal Embargo Strains Industry and Jobs
Rail embargo and fuel shortages threaten Kanawha Valley output with 10400 coal miners and 200 Belle plant workers at risk. Lockdowns loom as 46,100 railroad workers may be laid off and widespread plant shutdowns follow. Parcel post surges strain post offices while governors seek fuel conservation and exemptions amid the winter crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha Valley
Eereee
Jers
Dan Hi. Wheeler
Belle
E. I. duPont de Nemours
Wheeler
Ors
Vicus
Post Office Department
Green Advises Talks as Strike Drives Government Action
The piece outlines Green's appeal for negotiations with private operators amid the coal strike. Lewis resists, demanding wage gains while the administration vows no concessions. Court actions yielded a 3.5 million dollar fine against the union and a 10 thousand dollar penalty against Lewis, fueling miner loyalty to Lewis and continued walkouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captinaen
Lewis
Ne Union
Lewis Personell
Morris Harvey College Closes For Cobb Funeral
Dr Ashley C Blackwell announced Morris Harvey College will close all departments this afternoon from 2 to 4 oclock for the funeral of Vernon A Cobb honorary trustee of the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Harvey
Vernon Cobb
Ashley C. Blackwell
Morris Harvey College
Vernon A. Cobb
Coal strike forces layoffs at Valley plants
DuPonts plant with about 4000 workers may shut production units if coal deliveries lag into January. Electra-Metallurgical, with 2400 workers at Ally and Glen Forris, laid off about 50 with further reductions planned. Carbide and Carbon Chemicals and American Viscose Corp. faced production curtailments or possible shutdowns without vital supplies. Other plants like Fletcher Enamel, Monsanto at Nitro, Libbey-Owens-Ford, Owens-Illinois, Westvaco, and United States Rubber report varying layoffs and bottlenecks as rail embargo strains material supplies. overall idle worker estimates reach into the thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
duPont
Electra-Metalurgical
Electro-Metallurgical
Alloy and
Glen Forris
Carbide and Carbon Chemicals, Corp. Ly
South Charleston
T. R. Raghind
American Viscose Corp
Nitro
Fletcher Enamel
Dunbar
Monsanto Chemical Co
Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co
Kanawha City
Owens-Hwlindis Glass Co
Inter
Commerce Commission
Westvaco Chlorine Products Corp
American Fork and Hoe Co
Kelly Axe Works
United States Rubber Co
Tnséitute
C. Marsh
Department of Commerce
West Virginia
Aircraft firms brace for shutdowns as coal strike widens
Boeing said its Seattle operations would be unaffected for the month while Republic Aviation in Farmingdale plans furloughs for 40 percent of its 8,000 workers. Albert Marchey of Republic cited $60 million in government contracts and $30 million in commercial planes at risk. Bendix Eclipse division at Teterboro reported ample incoming material and will ship mainly by truck and air. Unemployment rises to about 178,000 outside miners, with bigger hikes expected as the strike continues. Pickets cause scattered incidents at strip mines in Western Pennsylvania and roadways near mine sites show nails and minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of American Railroads
Hig
Warren C.kendall
Intecestate Commerce Commission
Kendall
Zall- Roads
Detroit
Fac
New York City
National Association of Home Builders
Boeing
Seattle
Pratt-Whitney
Hartford
Allbert Marchey
Bendix
Eclipse Pioneer
Bendix Aviation
Teterboro
N. J
Air Express
Pennsylvania
Merle Carpenter
Sid
Oakland Labor Strike Ends Partial City Restores Life
A general AFL strike in Alameda county areas near Oakland continued with arrests and picket line tension as managers at Kahn's and Hastings faced protests over police escorts. An accord with Hassler limited police role, pledging neutrality and no future escorting of strikebreakers, while metro business activity slowly returned to normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pagery
Kahn's
Hastings
Fane's
Hastingee
San Francisco Bay
AFL
Alameda
Oakland
Kahn
Los Angeles
Hassler
APL
Army Moves to Trim Force by Mid 1947
Congressional orders push regular Army strength to 1 070 000 by mid 1947. Since last May only Selective Service has supplied manpower. Navy relies on volunteers while bills for replacements have limited impact. Bilbo commentaries spark debate as Mississippi politics and census of voters feature in a Senate committee report plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eid Rac
Army
Navy
Mississip
Dscriber
Bilbo
1-4
Thad
Mississippi Progress of the
Five Voters League
Ane
Vettender
D.la
Washington
Congress
Winginn
Veterans Czar Proposal Aims at Coordinating Veterans Affairs
Rockefeller urged creation of a veterans affairs czar to coordinate 15 federal agencies, saying confusion exists in government and communities. He praised the Veterans Administration, criticized no one, and highlighted racial barriers facing Negro veterans returning to civilian life. He listed draft boards, reemployment, US Employment Service, and community responsibility as key issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Administration
Rockefeller
Omar WN. Bradley
Selective Service Act
Ion
U. S. Employment Service
Veterans and GI Bill Critics Cite Wide Postwar Struggles
The passage argues that three years of service should influence veterans' lives deeply. It contends the GI bill of rights is generous yet colleges are crowded and housing scarce. It also criticizes on-the-job training as a racket and VA hospitals as failing, with many veterans on unemployment pay.
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Oise Ae Company
Charles_ Eanaene
Yalernt
Soda
West Immetas
Artest
Castella
McCcluno
Tata
Wiliam McCroug
Romvon Wearner
Ager
Charles P
Minuoder
Arcouits
Menew
Shapman
Haute
Madison
Barker
Bertha Keffer
Peytoon
Ads Campbell
Danville
Hattie Bills
Chesapeake O
Bers
Melle Zills
Menderson
Anna
Welch Bt
Tucsey
X Lakin Hospital
Joe Henderson
Harden and Barden
Charles 1
Chambersburg, Pa
Elmer, Jr
Lavender
James Wi
Dry Branch Church
Irving B. Wheeler
Valley Mortuary
Whitesvie
Keith
Moone County
Groverain
Nagme
Coatbure Duly
Wade
Laligs
Agnie Scott
Eskdale
Fannie Scote
Keirn
Melton
Leslie Baptist Churea
A. Logan
Tot Mitchel
Leslie
Trall'y Eng
Clintonvilte
Wallace and Wallace
E. Rainelle
Mater
Rogers
Thomas M
Corliss
Paetle County
May Haynes
Coniss
Milas Wontta Mogers
Lookout
Wyalt Ans Merman
Corlins
Clarence
Xelffer
Reabator Blisverd
Exkdale
Fether
Harry Simms
Nickell
Quinnimont
Hem
Jock Hollow
Quinniman
Lester
Thurmond
Mount Rope
Western Maryland Railway
George A. Moore
Civilian Production Administration
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
John L. Lewis
UMW
Azerbaijans
Nam
Keant
Harry F. Byrd
Virgini
United States
Joseph H. Ball
R-Minn
Ike
Green Advises
Green
Edward R. Burke
Southern Coal Producers Assoc
Liematter
Union
Ownershite
Truman
Charles G. Ross
Stelke
Dan H. Wheeler
Solid Ivess
India
Louisiana
Veterans Czar
NEW Palace Wolverine
Pennsylvania Ave
Patrick Street
Kanewha
Zephyr
SMITH
P. G. Box
North Charleston, W. Va
Yevern Hevelty
Xmen Candlee
Bante
Beal
Billy May
Chayts
Allen's Toys & Sporting Goods
Danoine Bu
Irira
Mieeye
Goodyear
Toowie
C. H. Leesman
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