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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1944
Page
11
Tommy Kirkpatrick of Lewisburg an electric service shop operator escaped death after his pick-up slid on ice on Route 219 near Ronceverte and toppled an embankment about 450 feet. He crawled free with minor bruises and scratches. the truck was demolished and he was alone.
The Alderson Woman's Club Senior Music department met at Mrs. J. Frank Nash's home on Tuesday. Performers included Pauline Johnson Ellen L. Johnson L. J. Hines Harry H. Scott A C Pugh Nash and Ossie Keadle. Mrs. Fred Webb gave biographical sketches of composers whose works were featured. Refreshments followed with many members assisting.
Records in the Greenbrier County clerk's office show five marriage licenses issued. Nathaniel Workman of Cordovia wed Ella Ruth Bare of Auto on February 17, solemnized by Rev. B. R. Williams. Other couples include Alex Bloomfield Jr. and Ruth Dobbins of Portsmouth Ohio, Charles Farnie and Anna Gray Smith at Ronceverte, Eugene McClung and Nina Harringer of Rupert, and Armour Lilly with Nettie Gunn of Lewisburg. The ceremonies were conducted by local ministers including Rev. R. H. Clark and Rev. J. L. Farren.
Miss Helen Lemons and Miss Hazel Lemons of Alderson enlist in the Army Nursing Corps. Helen just completed a three month training at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington and visited here last weekend. Hazel is beginning three months training at the University Hospital in Charlottesville Virginia.
An old advertisement touts Elersan’s Ointment for eczema itching and skin blemishes with a money back guarantee. It also advertises Peterson’s Ointment for itching feet and cracks between toes as a supplementary remedy.
The Monroe County primary produced at most one candidate per office, making the vote largely meaningless. Democratic and Republican slates include Parker, Harveys, Canter bury, Reed, Ballard, Peters, Ballard, Shires, Broyles, Witt, Walkup, with two Democrats nominating for prosecuting attorney and Republican Forrest Roles listed as Jane candidate.
Hinton band honors service members with a Sunday 3:00 PM concert in the Memorial building directed by Wesley Moore. The two act program includes marches and solos such as March Americana and King Carnival with Tommy Lawrence and Homer Thrall featured. Tickets have been sold by band members.
Monroe County bonds total $140000, $70000 below the county quota, as of today per county chairman Hugh G. Cook. Union rally added $30950, and the county plans a final drive with 400000 pupils statewide on February 15 labeled Schools at War day.
Corporal Lonnie Fields stationed in England receives the Silver Star for gallantry in action. He served in North Africa Sicily and Italy and reports himself in excellent health to his parents Mr and Mrs W Fields. His brother Set Lawrence Fields serves three years in the service and is in New Guinea.
Brooklyn Methodist church hosts a song festival Sunday afternoon February 18 from 1 30 to 4 30 inviting singers and the public to attend. Secretary Hinton B Yancy announced the event.
Monroe County schools placed fifth in the Jeep Drive competition and performed in the state hot lunch program. County Superintendent Guy H Biggs notes the finish as part of the district’s latest reporting. Girl Scouting's founding in 1912 is mentioned in passing.
Memorial service for Staff Sergeant Robert N. Dean 73 of Templestreet will be held at 2 30 p m Sunday at the First Baptist Church with Rev E W Billings in charge Dean died in action in England while on active duty He was assigned to overseas duty November 23 1943 and sent to England The War Department notified his mother Friday that he had been killed in action January 29
Pic W A Jeter of the 308 tank destroyer battalion at Camp McCoy Wis was promoted to corporal effective February 1 He was commended by his battalion personnel officer for his bearing and has been recommended for the good conduct medal Jeter formerly assisted as manager of the G C Murphy store His wife Christine McComas lives with her parents Mr and Mrs R M McComas 513 Temple street during his absence.
The Associated Press reports the American Red Cross offered a year ago to ship relief supplies to Americans held by Japan, but Tokyo gave no reply. Only two small relief shipments reached prisoners via the Gripsholm exchanges in August 1942 and November 1943.
Mrs Clyde Hoke 40 wife of Roscoe Hoke Talcott justice of the peace died at home from a cerebral hemorrhage after months of ill health She was born in Talcott daughter of Mrs Julia Mann and the late William Mann A Talcott Methodist church member The body to be moved to her mother’s home Monday for funeral services at 930 am Rev B W Coe and Rev G W Kessler will officiate Burial in Talcott cemetery Survived by husband an adopted daughter Anita Hoke mother Julia Mann and niece Ann Dilton
U S Senator Chapman Revercomb accused the Democratic administration of wholesale betrayal in its labor dealings and criticized New Deal foreign policy as leading to war. He predicted 1944 Republican wins and told the Buckeye club that the New Deal’s reception and chicanery would be swept aside.
Pat Kincaid a retired Chesapeake and Ohio Railway employee living at Maddy Brothers camp on New River died after a heart attack Friday night en route to a hospital Ambulance crew could not reach him in time He was a native of Augusta Springs Virginia with unknown living relatives.
Mrs. W. E. Bon Durant is visiting relatives in Pocahontas Virginia as part of a family trip.
Shady Grove Baptist Church led by Rev. A Abram hosts 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. sermon by Elder D. E. Smith of Lester 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. musical programs. Next, Saint John Baptist Church in Raleigh with Rev. W. H. Davis offers 9:45 a.m. Sunday school. 11:00 a.m. morning sermon. 4:30 p.m. evening worship. New Hope Baptist Church in East Berkley led by Rev. A. F. Ward holds 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. sermon by Rev. Lockett 3:00 p.m. sermon by Rev H. B. Davis. Glorious Church of God in Christ at Whipple and Scarboro with Pastor E. K. Luster conducts sunrise service 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. 11:00 a.m. morning service. 9:00 a.m. daily prayer.
Reports reaching Washington indicate a far larger shortage of meals eggs and poultry next year than officials expected. Government surveys warn of liquidation in livestock and poultry operations, with reductions in hogs cattle and egg production likely to hit civilian supplies in 1945. Farmers plan smaller pig crops and fewer baby chicks as price and feed factors tighten, signaling tighter beef pork and egg availability.
The United States and Germany will swap diplomats and other nationals held since 1942. American diplomats trapped in France will return home in exchange for German consular officials held in North Africa and Italy. The Gripsholm will carry the exchange at Lisbon later this month.
RAF Mosquito crews pressed a tireless raid series hitting Central and Western Germany while localities around Rouen were bombed by British and American forces. The German tally notes Friday daylight raids on Frankfurt Ludwigshafen and other targets as Maj Gen Doolittle leads efforts. Buenos Aires holds about a third of Argentina’s 50 000 industrial plants.
An advertisement touts Kleerex as a safe remedy that clears pimples overnight. It claims users who apply it nightly see vanished blemishes and renewed confidence, with Cohen Drug Co. endorsing the product.
Ritchie Thompson, 15, a Beckley junior high student, has been missing since last Monday night from his mother Lillian Thomas Wright's home at 415 Third Avenue. Grandmother J B Thomas found him missing at 7 am. he was last believed at home around 1 am. He is about four inches tall? steel described with large blue eyes and dark brown wavy hair. One half of a front tooth is missing. The photo accompanies his local high school bowling championship victory.
Affected workers report eczema from factory exposure. The article notes use of antiseptic Black and White Ointment for itching and burning and cleansing with Black and White Skin Soap as directed for healing.
Allied high command announced German troops are installed on the Papal palace grounds at Castel Gandolfo. If that stays, Allied bombers will strike the property, despite Vatican ownership, though soldiers are told to avoid damaging church holdings. The Castel Gandolfo estate reportedly holds a heavy German saturation amid Rome Concordat rights. Mrs. H. A. Thompson returns home from Hinton Hospital.
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