West Virginians Killed and Liberated in War Casualties
War and Navy Department casualty lists report four West Virginians killed in action and 18 wounded. Fifty seven Army personnel were liberated from POW camps in Germany. The long list names family contexts for the fallen and wounded, including residents from Parkerburg, Martinsburg, Williamsport and other towns, with service branches and status shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War and Navy Department
Germany
Clete
Parenti
G. White
Walee
Military service listings with numerous names and towns
A long memorial-style notice lists many individuals with ranks and family ties across several towns, including Bra Edith F Hardesty Terra Alta and James B. Parsons of Mountaineer areas. It names Pvt. Harold L Johnson, Cpl. Price, and Sgt. Leonard H. Wessinger among others, detailing next of kin and home addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyaun
Braitland
Gates
Harry FE
Fannie M. Gates
W. Igumm
Robert A. S
Gear L
Guam
Cowen
Hall
Alex
Sirs
Annie Hall
Williamson
Hardesty
Jobo L
Bra
Edith F. Hardesty
Terra Alta
James
Rustenl
Tennie Laws
Virginia J
Charleston
Mellinger
Jacob H
Lena Metlinger
Mt. J. Warells
Morgan
Myron C
Anna A. Morgan
Morgantown
Ronda R
Pic
Lam C. Morgan
Graego
Morris
Howard H. Pit
Patling Mack
I Pettitt
Voll DB
Prt
Mra
Nellie Petltt
Montgomery
Price
Denail
Cpl
Arsone M. Price
Woodville
Pubrarich
Matthew
Husbeng
Virginie L. Pusbarich
Rt. 1
Wellacure
Raigner
George
Dfrz
Clarkesurs
Bowley
Paul L. Pie
Bys
Mabel M. Schumach Sadler
Robert J
Ruth Sadler
Sears
Nivare W
Ota E. Gears
Eucla. Quay
Cecil
Ire
Marthe
Bay
City
Lowell
John K. Bet
Martha J. Gidwell
Pairmont
GMITH
William M
Maxine Smith
Huntington
Starcheza
Prin T, Pv
May C. Starcher
Seebert
Wright
Pet
Florence “B. Wright
Parkersburg
East Side Churches to Worship at Temple Services
Frank Donaldson pastor of First Christian church will preach at union services of East Side churches at the Baptist Temple. The schedule lists speakers and host churches from June to September across First Presbyterian Baptist Temple Asbury Methodist and Ruffner Memorial, with dates and pastors including McNair Crane Bell Jr Campbell and Donaldson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donaldson
First Christian Church
Ep. m
East Side
Baptist Temple
J. Moody McNair
First Presbyterian
Bapslist Temple
W. E Crane
Ruffner Memorial
Strother A. Campbell
First Presbyterian Church
S. Paris Bell Jr
Agbury Methodist
Asbury Methodist Church
Frank Donalson
Asbury Methodist
W. E. Crane
S. Paris Bell
Ruftner Memorial
Strather A. Campbell
Rust
Victory Garden Plants and Lettuce Types Featured
An article discusses lettuce varieties suitable for Victory gardens, detailing White Cos and other types. It notes 83 days to maturity for some, describes leaf form and blanching quality, and mentions bronze coloring as the plant ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere
Mace Victory
Victory Gardens
Local Hero Earns Purple Heart for German Front Wounds
Wounded S Sgt Everette Clark of Hernshaw and his wife Mrs Jianna Clark learn of the Purple Heart awarded for wounds suffered April 22 in Germany. The report notes Bernard I Walker, Electrician’s Mate 1st Class, long serving in the Navy, who is married to Mrs Dorothy Walker of Spring Hill and is eligible for the Presidential Unit Citation for notable sea battles. Walker, five years in the Navy, serves aboard a submarine and previously was with USS Gudgeon. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Lester Walker of Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Clark
Hernshaw
Everette Clark
Germany
Clark
Jianna Clark
New York
Bernard I. Walker
Dorothy M. Walker
Spring Hill
Navy
Pacific
Walker
Presidentaal
Lester, Walker
Charleston
WPB Admits Garment Plan Shortcomings and Revisions
Washington June 15 WPB official states the government program to raise apparel supplies will shift to higher priced midrange items and reduce very low priced government goods. Kenneth W Marriner director of WP textile and clothing bureau cites higher labor and material costs and notes potential price exemptions from OPA while promising continued progress toward the original goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ia War Production Board
Kenneth W. Marriner
Textile and Clothing Bureau
Marriner
Office of Price Administration
Ferguson Resigns as FHA Chief. to Return to Law Practice
President Truman accepted the resignation of A. E. Ferguson as Administrator of the Federal Housing Administration. Ferguson, from Paris Virginia, will resume private law practice in Washington. His successor has not yet been named. Ferguson had been with FHA since 1941 and previously served as general counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Trumit
Aner
Feeguson
Federing Administration
Effe I
Ferguson
Paris
White House
FHA
Ats
Compton to Deliver Final Sermon at Union Mission
Lucius B. Compton founder and Superintendent of the Elida Home for Children Asheville will preach his final sermon at Union Mission tomorrow at 9 in the morning. The mission quartet and trumpet trio Milam Jordan Robert vis United Christ their Low Punch Fred Peters will perform.
Girl Killed by Tractor Near Bruce ton Mills
Irene Vitainia Clark a 15 year old daughter of C J Clark was killed yesterday on the farm near Bruce ton Mills when the tractor she was driving upset. She worked with her father in a field near their home. Freeman Crutchfield 4 2 was thrown from a swing ride in Fairmont last night. He was taken to a hospital in shock though no broken bones were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingwood
Irene Vitainia Clark
C. J. Clark
Bruceton Mills
Fairmont
Offic
Sally
Jek
Birth Announcement for Weaver Pia Abana
Mr and Mrs Weaver announce the birth of Pia A Abana on June 8 at Ocean Hospital. Mother and baby are reported in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver Pia A. Abana
Chelyan OES Elects Mrs Bryant Matron
Mrs Louise Bryant was elected matron and Carl Evans as worthy patron of Chelyan Order of Eastern Star No 101 Tuesday night Other officers include Mrs Mae Cook associate matron John Campbell associate patron Mrs Lenore McGraw conductress with Mrs Georgia Harricon associate Mrs Virginia Duncan worthy judge Officers to be installed on June 26
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Bryant
Carl Evans
Mae Cook
John Campbell
Lenore McGraw
Georgia Harricon
Virginia Duncan
Mills and Miller Families Notified of Service Outcomes
War Department reports that Private First Class Mills Mallas, son of Mr and Mrs Curtis Mills, was killed while serving with the 32d Division in Luzon and buried at the American Cemetery in Santa Barbara Luzon. He attended Sherman High School and worked in Maryland before enlistment in 1942. Survived by three sisters Katherine Betty Joan and three brothers Arthur and others. Also Alberta Rasebourth of Oakmont Road South Luz, and Ser. Vosth Miller wounded recently in the Pacific. Miller served for several years in the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disa Om Laem
Curtis Milla
Aeave
Malls
Vitantry
Luzon
Santa Barbara
Luzern
Starff
Mille
Sherman High School
Seth
Maryland
Katherine
Betty
Joean Mills
Arthur Mills
Sim Wondrim
Alberta Rasebourth
Oakmont Rd
South Lus
Luss
War Department
Ser
Vosth Miller
Mothers Make or Break Girls the World Over
Dorothy Dix argues mothers shape daughters far more than fathers. A mother’s guidance crafts beauty, manners, and social chances, determining whether girls secure husbands and success. The piece laments neglectful parenting and urges mothers to cultivate daughters’ confidence, dress, and poise to influence futures.
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. Parkersburg
Charles Edwin
Seaman
Les Denely
Lay
Igermiet
Wits
Laurence
Jone Martin
Rosier
Elie
Marsie
Pit
Serond
Toms
I Perania
Austin
Muasie
Sutpin
Jesse J. Set
Hale Buihn
Kenna
Robert B
Pie
Zabe
Williams
Chapman
Gerald C. Parson
Roxley
West
Virgini
Danby
Lawrence
Mari Dine
Lawren Simmons
Vics M. Simmons
Franklin
Surepeam
Coberly
Lewis H. Pichuvtara
Beulah
Davisville
Anthony
Pfc
Sam
Mt Arb
Junto
Osag
Arey
Biramontte
John H. Fei
Eva
Bierkoritz
Wheeling
Buchanan
Theodore
Tor Buchanan
Leter
Harrison
Teddy R
Hadler Bartlan
Omar
Msyiden
Rosia E
Bessie Jividen
Liberty
Phillips
Alfred D
Mildred Philips
Hambrton
Sayre
Cintan PB
Carrie Sayre
Arbucur
Simmons
Harien J. Pfe
Rusband
Sally ¥. I.mmoos
Paleydine
Switchback
Par
Berkeley
Spring
BEARD
Richard D
Qinedl L
Jaanssi
Margotes
Cogie
Francis GO. Pie
Emme
Critea Sutton
Cherie
Wan
City Bible Center
Virginia and
Hole Streets
Clyde L. Ferguson
Frodio
Landa
Central Press Association
Dean Halliday
Victory Garden
WPB
AH. Ferguson Restens
Federal Housing Post
Wiese
Chelyan Oes
Bryant Matron
E. F. Collins
Quarries
Medicsi Arts
Dorothy Dix
Plain Jane
Vesen
Jane
A Ferrioes
Laidley
CSU al le
Agen
el Aie
U. S. Army Band
Forta
Kenowha Rail & Machinery Co
Cohen Drug Company
Smockered Fuel Company
Wood Coal Company
Lea & Company
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Bazley’s
Pfaff & Smith Builders Supply Co
the Carbon Fuel Company
Charlestes Grocery Co
Everett C. Cunningham Peerless Auto Supply Co
Lenderes Grocery Tinder Lumber Co
Cherleston Wholesale Furniture Co
Charleston Maytag Co
Denman
Ubber Co
Capitel Auto Supply Co
A Vieni Ae
Niet
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!