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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1944
Page
6
Read And Use The Classified Ads Daily invites readers to rummage their attic for items of value and advertise them to quickly convert finds into cash. It emphasizes low prices and immediate sales through the classifieds.
Advertises buying pianos sewing machines antiques old gold rings and watches plus other scrap at Gibsons. Real estate notes include several small houses and land parcels in Brentwood Road Stony Fork Junction Shawanee Tenn and nearby areas with prices from 1300 to 2750 and a trade option from Dave Lambert near Calvin Kentucky.
Mrs Maude Hurst, a four year old Louisville housewife, is jailed on murder charges in the slaying of Mabel Thomas, a 21 year old Louisville war worker formerly from Tracey City Tennessee. Police say Hurst entered Miss Thomas room at her sister’s home and fired six shots, then fainted after a struggle for the weapon. Neighbors and acquaintances note no clear motive or prior feud between the women.
In Frankfort on June b 19 Democratic House leaders debated reporting a school appropriation bill with a proviso that it only takes effect if a general budget bill passes. Gov. Simeon Ve convened a special session and earlier refused to extend the call despite legislative resolutions. He met with Republican senators and then left to speak at Kentucky Wesleyan College commencement in Winchester.
Lonesome Pine League baseball schedule for Sunday June 11 lists Ally imames starting at 2040 p.m. Middleshoro faces St Charles Krokee at Flatwoods Stickleyville plays Harlan. Also notes on Teddie Luftwaffe using a four it-propelled interceptor and RAP bomber comparison.
Local Red Cross Chapter reports for June show a shortage of about 7000 dressings. Total workers 849 across Central, East End, Junction, and Fonde Pruden units logged 3,294 hours to make 170,219 dressings. Central unit 187 workers produced 124,600 in 2,452 hours. East End 89 workers made 24,076 in 111 hours. Junction roon 40 workers worked 194 hours for 9,994 dressings. Fonde Pruden 71 workers created 24,040 in 346 hours. Central list of workers includes J Ak Justice, J T Givens, Homer Noe, M L Begley, J W Wilson, Jerry Hoe, Ray Craft, etc. The American Legion Auxiliary and Faster Star group meet weekly at Central. Quotas for June and July set at 240,000 each.
William J. Behooler of Middlesboro has been sent to the Army Air Forces at Sheppard Field Texas. Theodore White, after boat training at Great Lakes, Illinois, earned a Bachelor of Science in industrial chemistry from the University of Kentucky and joined Alpha Phi Sigma. Mr and Mrs Guy W. Smith announce their son, P. Duck Smith, has arrived overseas.
Naomi Hurst learns her brother Benjamin F L Hurst has moved from Camp Hazen Texas to Curb Davis North Carolina. Roscoe Wilder, after a year in the South Pacific, returns to the U S and is now at Pensacola Florida with wife Stella Virey of Bristol Tennessee visiting his parents in Page Kentucky.
In Frankfort lawmakers debated Governor Willis actions as legislators consider the budget for schools and state agencies. Republican leaders Stanfill and Waterfield backed the governor, while Democratic factions pressed for action to relieve funding and end partisan gridlock. The dispute centers on when to convene and what budget provisions to pass.
An ad urges middle aged men not to fear aging and promotes Tromone a medical mix of vitamins and hormones. It claims improved vitality and zest including renewed interest in life and romance. The pitch directs readers to sections on label and to buy from Yaskum Drug Co and druggists nationwide.
In New York on June 6 Katy Jenkins re enters boxing as manager of a stable of fighters and training camp, signaling a bid to buy a top lightweight Carmine Fatta while signaling past feuds with ex-champion Jenkins. Fort Myers, Fla imposes a half percent tax on gross receipts during a six day test period to fund a post war public works program.
Veteran star Hobart Leafy Scott shone for St. Charles as he held Flatwoods to four hits in a 4 inning stint before a crowd. Keokee fell to Stickleyville 16 to 1 as Charley Wooliver struck out 12. Middlesboro defeated Harlan 16 to 8 in the county opener on a day of heavy hitting and debut field action.
The Bell county workshop program directed by Dr. L. D. T. Ferrell of Eastern State Teachers College opened at Pineville High School with 86 Bell County teachers enrolled for a five week summer term. Staffed by Miss McKinny, Miss Burries, Miss Corra Jce, Miss Germania Wingo, and Mina Katherine Evans, plus W. M. Slusher, Charlie Taylor and J. F. Knuckled, Margarie Chamber and Warren Robins will aid in services. In the Mediterranean theater the Thunderbolt, a supreme high altitude fighter, is being used as a precision bomber carrying two 1000 spew bombs.
Freelance sports writer notes a lively summer for activities across baseball golf tennis and swimming. He mentions altered street games and a third annual event with Harlan County Shvitation Golf tournament players Ben Brown Bill Also and Skim Murs.
A reader column invites letters to The Yrily News about a proposed city softball league for schoolboys. The writer observes many watchers at Central kble school grounds and argues the league could provide play opportunities, curb delinquency, and offer wholesome recreation.
Fans endured the heat to watch Middlesboro teams display skill with Clare Veace and Fred Buckner shining on offense, while Jack Hiltry drew praise for big-time potential. The report notes gleaming performances and hints Middlesboro's golf future on June 9. Chicago story follows about Mrs Wints posting a record 1,267 letters home in a year and Capt Green of the Army Medical Corps in the South Pacific with a newborn son.
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