Shanghai Parade Shelved For War Impact In Lewisburg
In Lewisburg on New Year’s day volunteers demonstrated fire fighting at the Pioneer drug store corner then held an auction for the fire company with hams and turkeys to raise funds. The Shanghai Parade, a long standing New Year tradition drawing thousands, was canceled for the duration due to wartime restrictions.
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Washington and
Court Streets
Holf Funeral To Be Today In Alderson
Mrs. Kate Jones Holl 80 of Alderson dies Friday morning after illness. Funeral at Lobban Funeral Home 2 p.m. with Rev. Holla day officiating. Burial in Alderson Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Ella Holcomb and four sons George Henry Holt Edward Holt Courtney E Holt and several grandchildren.
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Muddy Creek Mountain
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George and
Henry Holt
Ronceverte
Edward Holt
Florida
Courtney E. Holt
Indiana
Veteran Cattle Buyer Returns to Greenbrier Markets
In Lewisburg veteran cattle buyer Charlie Lowe reflects on 20 years of business in Greenbrier County. He notes improved cattle quality, has bought over 200 carloads from local farmers and cattlemen, and travels statewide trading cattle from Virginia and West Virginia. He began buying at 16, with early losses but later profits, and praises Lewisburg’s steak dinners.
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Lewisburg
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Greenbrier County
Lowe
Virginia
West Virginia
Fined for Assault in Hinton Shop
Billy Gill was arrested on a warrant charging assault and battery on Raymond Adkins at a Hinton Coffee Shop. He was fined $5 and costs on the assault charge and an additional $5 and costs on a separate intoxication charge.
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Hinton
Billy Gill
C. H. Snirey
John W. Cook
Raymond Adkins
Gill
Shirey
Three Brothers Now In Service All In Armed Forces
ALDERSON The three sons of Mrs. Betty Housby Hill Hamlett are serving in the military. Lee Hamlett is an ensign in the navy stationed at Fort Pierce Florida. Housby Hamlett, with the U S engineers, is stationed in Wilmington North Carolina. Ed win Hamlett recently became a second lieutenant at Maria field Maria Texas and is now a pilot in the army air forces at Kirtland field Albuquerque New Mexico.
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Maria
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Alderson W.A.V.E. visits parents
First Class Petty Officer Marjorie Keiffer of the W.A.V.E.s arrived Thursday for a brief visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Keiffer. She has been stationed in Oklahoma and will travel to Florida after furlough ends.
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New Year Quietly Welcomed in Hinton
New Year's Eve passed without fanfare in Hinton aside from a Moose lodge sponsored dance. A Coffee Shop altercation Friday led to one arrest on assault and drunkenness charges. A Sandstone incident prompted a sheriff and state police inquiry with no arrests.
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War Unifies Church Sects Across Denominations
War drives religious consolidation as mergers seek to unify major groups. Prospective unions include Congregational Christians with Evangelical and Reformed, Evangelical with United Brethren, and Presbyterian USA with Protestant Episcopal. Votes expected in 1944.
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New York
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Department of Research and Education
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Evangelical and Reformed
Evangelical
United Brethren
Presbyterian U.S.A
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United, American and
Missouri Synod
Methodists
Protestant Episcopalians
Congregational Christian and
Evangelical and Reformed Churches
Evangelical and
Presbyterian — Episcopal Movement
Episcopal Convention
Cleveland
Surprise Bridal Shower for Miss Esther F King
A surprise bridal shower honored Miss Esther F King on Tuesday December 28 at the home of Attorney J S Butts with Christmas cookies and ice cream. Gifts included towels and crystal ware from many friends and was attended by a large group of community members. Death notices follow for J F Smith and Henry Thomas with funeral plans to be announced.
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Ellen Butts
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Rosa Watthings
D. M. Harless
Josephine Crawford
Henry Green
Doris Green
Mable Warren
Ella Settle
B. Young Smoot
M. E. Carter
Geraldine Nelson
FE. C. Brice
W. O. Holley
Jewell Green
H. C. Nabrit
Hazel Garland
Rosa Mitchell
Carolyn Green
R. J. Howard
Dorothy Payne
A. G. Cozart
Westmoreland Street
M. L. Lawson
Lillian Vaughn
Melvina Hill
Dora Boone
J. F. Smith
Charleston
J. O. Smith
Straton High School
Henry Thomas
Mount Hope
First Baptist Church
Donna Maureer
Mrs. Barnes
East Beckley
Donald Jean
Joan Evelyn Porter
Betty Scott
Colleen Calloway
Deloris Brown
Delma Dell Miller
Shirley Turner
Myleen Turner
Leeda Hale
June Walton
Roberta Randolph
Lillie Lawson
Margaret Lee
Donna
Tara Barnes
Shirley Fuller
Leonard Wright
Carl Parrish
Oscar Lee
William Scott
Barnes
Juanita Pannell
Alma Walton
Marva
Philippa Pannell
Harry E. Simms
Raleigh General Hospital
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Carisle
James McDowell
Carter
Oneouise Wood
Washington
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Ernest Winbush
East Park
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Eugene Thorn
Roxie Ingram
Stone Kentucky
McVeighy
American Army Forms First Negro Parachute Unit
The first Negro parachute unit in the American Army will be activated at Fort Benning Georgia as the 535th parachute infantry company. Under Brig. Gen. Leo Donovan volunteers from Fort Huachuca will join after selection from the Pend infantry division. After training at Fort Benning they will join airborne duties with $30 extra monthly pay.
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Washington
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Airborne Command
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War Department
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Pend Infantry Division
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Ariz
Camp Mackall
N. C
Communication Law Revision Seen Possible
Senator White and Senator Wheeler push plan to extend radio equal time rules beyond political candidates to public figures who broadcast on controversial issues. They pursue a nationwide refutation bill amid hearings, while acknowledging definitional challenges and aiming to ensure both sides are heard.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
White
R.-Me
Wheeler
Interistate Commerce
Hinton Fireman Improves at Home After Illness
Hinton night fireman James Fitzsimmons, recently struck by influenza, has been confined at home for several days but was reported to be improving somewhat on Sunday afternoon. Lacy Goins of Bellepoint has been serving as a night fireman during his absence.
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Hinton
James Fitzsimmons
Lacy Goins
Bellepoint
Eighth Air Force Records Strong 1948 Bombing
Britain based Eighth Air Force reports 4100 German fighters destroyed and 4000 tons of bombs dropped in 1948 with loss under four percent. Lt Gen Ira C Baker steps to Allied central command in the Mediterranean. New cloud bombing method helped reach a 12000 ton, ten raid December total, over twice November and up from the first half of 1943.
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London
U.S
Eighth Airfare
Europe
Ira C. Baker
Ander
Mediterranean
Eighth Airforce
Arm Production Slashed in 1944 Says War Board Leaders
W P B officials Clin ton S Golden and Joseph D Keenan announced curtailments in some arms output for 1944 while aiming for an overall 180 percent of 1942 levels. They urged workers to remain on the job and noted civilian production shifts and stockpile rerouting to meet civilian needs. An editor change is also reported with R P Beard becoming editor of the Gulfport Tribune.
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Joseph D. Keenan
MacArthur Leads Drive for Pacific War Expansion
The article outlines Allied plans under General MacArthur to seize strategic bases in the Pacific including Rabaul and New Ireland, with Truk also targeted. It discusses potential command shifts for Admiral Halsey, including leading a vast carrier task force, and notes Spruance’s advances near Nauru and the Marshall Islands as the war advances toward Japan.
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O'her
Malsey
Atlantic
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Washington
Jike Halsey
Japan Broadcast Sets 1944 War Decision as Critical
The Associated Press reports New Year messages from Japanese military and political leaders stressed the war's seriousness and said outcomes would be decided in 1944. The broadcasts also claimed Japan could crush the enemy counteroffensive amid confidence in victory.
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Japan
Merchants Asked to Help Keep City Streets Clean
Street Commissioner Sterling urges merchants to aid in street cleaning during this cold spell. He notes that street sweepers are unusable in bad weather and asks merchants to avoid dumping trash into streets and keep sidewalks clear.
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Sterling See
See
Yuestere Day
King Peter on Secret Mission Reported Leave From Cairo
Yugoslav King Peter the exiled monarch departed Cairo for an undisclosed destination amid Balkan speculation. Officials suggest his trip might influence ongoing guerrilla plans and postwar settlement but offer no concrete aim.
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Yugoslavia
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Tito
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Praja Mihailovic
Plhe Balkang
Northern Lights Reach About Thirty Miles Above Earth
Observation notes describe lower fringes of the aurora borealis appearing roughly 30 miles above the Earth's surface, indicating altitude of visible atmospheric glow. Scientists assess the event as part of high altitude atmospheric phenomena.
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