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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1944

Page

9

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.

Lewisburg Fire Company Pioneer Drug Store 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.

Register Muddy Creek Mountain Presbyterian Church 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.

Register Lewisburg Charlie Lowe 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.

Register 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.

Register Alderson Betty Housby Hill Hamlett Armed Services Lee Navy Columbia University Fort Pierce Florida Housby U. S. Engineers Wilmington North Carolina Edwin Maria Air Field Maria Texas Army Air Forces Kirtland Field Albuquerque New Mexico Mabscott Glendon Gadd Gadd United States Army Air Base Alexandria Louisiana Arnold Black John Black Camp Hood George Hutchinson A. L. Hartchinson United States Marine Coprs Pacific Phil Hedrick Effie Medrick Battle of Tarawa Bill Simpson L. C. Simpson Marine Corps Samoa Island HW. 1. Davis, Jr HL. L. Davis Army Mechanized Cavalry Camp Coxcomb California Ray Godbey J. W. Godbey Marines New River Earl Gudbey Leathernecks

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.

Register

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.

Hinton Moose Club Sandstone I. B Briers

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.

Zachary ‘Taylor A.P New York H. Paul Douglass Department of Research and Education Federal Council of Churches Union of Congregational Christians Evangelical and Reformed Evangelical United Brethren Presbyterian U.S.A Protestant Episcopal 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.

Rprise Esther F. ‘King Attorney J.S. Butts Edna J.“Howard Ellen Butts Mary French Berta Wade Jones Julia Green 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 Ruper Carisle James McDowell Carter Oneouise Wood Washington Nin Ce Geneva Winbush Ernest Winbush East Park Learee Frazier 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.

Associated Press Washington Fort Benning Leo Donovan Airborne Command 535Th Parachute Infantry Company War Department Donovan Pend Infantry Division Fort Huachuca 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.

Associated Press 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.

Register 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.

Associated Press 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.

Phe Associated Press Washington War Production Board Amelia W.P.B. View Clinton S. Golden 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.

Britain MacArthur Rabaul New Ireland Truk Australia South Pacific Halsey Apot Central Pacific Phere R.A. Spruance Nauru Islind Marshall Islands Trak Marshalls Pearl Harbor O'her Malsey Atlantic High Command 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.

Associated Press Sat 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.

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.

King Peter Associated Press London Peter Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito Cairo 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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