Two Men Charged in Lochgelly Mine Bomb Plot
Fayetteville officers say Harry Reynolds and Ralph Ellis attempted to blow the Lochgelly mine powder house and air shaft by wiring dynamite to a dead battery. The plan failed, no explosion occurred. Indicted for breaking and entering, they await grand jury action. Reynolds has prior parole from Moundsville. Investigation may be continued by the FBI.
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Register
Fayetteville
Lochgelly
New River Company
G. T. (Speck) Davis
Harry Reynolds
Ralph Ellis
Alley
Dempsey Road
Davis
Fayette‘ville
Fayette County
Reynolds
Moundsville
Federal Bureau of Investigation
R. C. Godsey
Ellis
Frand
Mount Hope Lions and Sophia Lions Picnic Gathering
The Mount Hope Lions club invited guests from Sophia Lions for a picnic on Tams Mountain Thursday evening. Attendees include numerous couples and individuals such as W. D. Lawton and Marie Arnsparger, with guests Mike Lilly from Logan and Denver Arnold from Charleston. The Mount Hope club will meet next in the Gold Room at the Mountain Air hotel.
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Register
Mount Hope
Harry Skaggs
Denver Arnold
C. E Linkous
Logan
Mike Lilly
Charleston
Mount Hope Club
Gold Room
Mountainair Hotel
Fayetteville Man Earns Commendation in Huntington
A. R. Long of Fayetteville spent Thursday and Friday in Huntington on business. He received congratulations from A. J. Jeter formerly of Mount Hope, now appointed manager of the Huntington branch of Connecticut General Life Insurance Company for leading the agency in paid-for business during June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Payetteville
A. R. Long
Huntington
A. J. Jeter
Mount Hope
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company
Fletcher Arritts Welcome Davis Lewis In Fayetteville
A seven pound son named Davis Lewis was born Friday night at the Arritt home in Fayetteville. Mr. Fletcher Arritt is a coach at Fayetteville High School. The couple also includes Mrs. Arritt in the family news. In Mount Hope, Mr and Mrs Buster Jessup plan to return to Detroit Michigan after visiting Mrs Jessup's mother Mrs Joe Acord. They will be joined by Miss Peggy Acord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Fayetteville
Fletcher Arritt
Davis Lewis
Arritt
Fayette Ville High School
Mount Hope
Buster Jessup
Detroit
Michigan
Engaged: Susan Elizabeth Lee to R Reese Summerfield
Fayetteville announces the engagement of Susan Elizabeth Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude E Lee to Staff Sergeant Charles Reese Summerfield USA son of the late Attorney and Mrs C E Summerfield both graduates of Fayetteville High School. Lee attended Pauline Beauty School Harrisonburg and works at Montgomery Ward in Beckley. Summerfield attended New River State Teachers College now WV Tech Montgomery and after Kroger employment in Oak Hill and Parkersburg before enlistment in February 1941 is stationed in Childress Texas.
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Rhy Register
Fayvetteville
Claude E. Lee
Fayetteville
Susan Elizabeth Lee
Charles Reese Summerfield
USA
C. £. Summerfield
Lee
Summerfield
Fayetteville High School
Pauline Beauty School
Harrisonburg
Montgomery Ward and Company
Beckley
New River State Teachers College
West Virginia Institute of Technology
Montgomery
Kroger Grocery Company
Oak Will and
Parkersburg
Chidress
Texas
Fayetteville Girl Graduates from Navy Yeoman School
Miss Geneva Madison of the W A V E 15 recently graduated as yeoman third class after basic training at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Iowa. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Boyd Madison of Fayetteville she is stationed in Washington DC doing secretarial work for the Navy. She worked previously at Fayette County sheriff's office and spent a brief leave at home.
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by_ Register
Fayetteville
Geneva Madison
W.A.V.E.15
Iowa State Teacher's College
Cedar Fall
Iowa
Seaman Madison
Boyd Madison
Washington, D. C
United States Navy
Fayette County
Sheriff's Office
Oak Hill Lions Lead State in Attendance and Service
Oak Hill Lions club members learned their group ranked first in district attendance for the past year in District 29 covering West Virginia and sixth internationally. The club finished second in West Virginia for membership. Albert G. Harmon presented an American Flag and a lion-shaped medal to Fred Dickinson, past president, with Dickinson’s name engraved. Herbert Cole received a master key for recruiting 12 members in five years.
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Associated Press
Oak Hill
Oak Hill Lions Club
West Virginia
Albert G. Harmon
Fred Dickinson
Dickinson
Herbert Cole
Escaped convict recaptured by state police detachment
Samuel Daniel, an escaped convict, was captured yesterday by Cannellton detachment of state police. He is jailed in Fayetteville awaiting return to the state penitentiary. Daniel escaped from a road camp several weeks ago.
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Register
Fayetteville
Sumuel Daniel
Cannellton
State Police
Daniel
Rev Underwood to Lead Service at Oak Hill Church
Sunday morning services at the local Baptist church will be conducted by Rev. Underwood, pastor of the First Baptist church at Webster Springs, in the absence of a regular pastor.
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Revister
Oak Hill
Underwood
First Baptist Church
Webster Springs
Two Juveniles Held In Fayetteville Gas Station Theft
Two juveniles aged 13 and 16 were committed to Fayette county jail after breaking into a gas station in Marting. They will be held for action by the juvenile court. In local notes, Mr and Mrs William L Kidd and daughter Eleanor return home from visiting relatives in Sinks Grove. Also Mount Hope news: Mrs Lod Davis, formerly Dolly Kizer, returns home after time with her husband stationed in Georgia.
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Register
Fayetteville
Fayette County
Marting
Register State Wester Long Branch
William L. Kidd
Eleanor
H. H. Kidd
J. M. Cook
Sinks Grove
Hemister
Mount Hope
Plane Crashes At Institute Near Charleston
Thirteen men aboard a navy transport from Quantico escaped injury when the plane made a forced landing at the municipal airport near Institute. It damaged a fence and guard house, tore into a car, which was demolished, and bounced before sliding 1900 feet. Pilot attempted a ground loop but could not keep within the field. An eye witness noted possible engine trouble over Charleston. One car passenger fled as the crash neared. Private James Nelson of Maryland visits relatives in Red Star.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Quantico, Va
Instittele
Fred Alley
Alley
U. S. Rubber Company
Visits in Union Mount Hope and surrounding towns
Mrs Parl Sink visits Union and returns after spending the early week with her. Mrs F Scott Carter and two children visit Mount Hope relatives of Mrs Carter in Sinks Grove. Red Star resident Fred Dick on a ten day army furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Dick of Red Star.
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Union
Register
Mount Hope
Parl Sink
Sink
Sinks Grove
F. Scott Carter
Redster
Red Star
Fred Dick
United States Army
Mrs
Frank Dick
Steps From 2nd Lieutenant To Active Private
Fayetteville staff writer describes Bill Ballard leaving the reserve to become an active private first class. He is stationed temporarily in New Cumberland Pennsylvania while pursuing a medical degree at the University of Maryland and plans to return to finish his studies before entering active service as a first lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Bill Ballard
Bill
U. S. Army Reserve
Medical College
University of Maryland
New Cumberland
C&P and Western Maryland Seek Valuation Appeals in Fayette Court
Charleston Western Maryland railway among 1941 protestants appealing state tax valuations. C and P seeks reduction below 97 million, arguing valuation overstates true value. board set appeal deadline as utilities challenge. Strickling to file Monday before Circuit Judge Dillon in Fayetteville.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
West Virginia
Board of Public Works
Western Maryland Railway
AU Utilities
Neely
Co. W. Swrickling
Huntington
C and P
H. E. Dillon, Jr
Fayetteville
Jpring
Dillon
Strickling
Maryland
City’s Share Of Liquor Fund Unchanged
Profits from the state liquor control commission have been received and city recorder Frances Biggs says the city’s quarterly share is unchanged from last year. A check for 2801.77 was issued to the city and placed in the general fund to defray city expenses. When the commission began, all profits went to the commission, then cities with stores received a share.
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State
Liquor Centrol Commission
Frances Biggs
cHy Recorder
From Africa To W Va In 36 Hours
Pine Grove, Wetzel county, West Virginia, resident Frank Harris 20 years old described flying from North Africa to Pine Grove in 36 hours. He left Africa on a bomber at dawn, landed in New York that evening, then traveled by train aided by newsmen to reach his ailing mother by the following afternoon. He serves as boatswain's mate, first class, in the U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pine Grove
North Africa
Wetzel County
West Virginia
Frank Harris
Harris
New York
Markets spike as wheat gains lift grain market
Markets to The Associated Press report Chicago wheat futures up amid firmer bread cereals and hints of farm relief policy. Cash grain prices show No 2 red wheat around 1.83, mixed oats, and other grains trading with modest strength. Produce demand holds steady with apples and potatoes steady. Cobbler prices listed across regions. Open all summer hours advertise bowling at Elite Bowling Alleys with special ladies night.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Winniper
War Food Administration
25 Youths to Take Air Force Exams
The United States army air forces traveling board will hold mental examinations for air cadet training Tuesday at 3 o clock in Beckley. About 25 to 30 young men aged 17 to 27 will register with the Beckley Civil Air Patrol squadron and the U S Army recruiting office. Applicants must be 17 to 27, weigh 105 to 200 pounds, 5 to 6 ft 4 in tall, have 20/20 vision, and no specific education required. Those 17 enter cadet reserve until 18 if they pass tests. 18 to 27 enter active training as soon as cleared. Candidates meet at the U S recruiting office in the Memorial building basement at 2:30 Tuesday and proceed to exam rooms.
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United States Army Air Forces Traveling Board
Beckley
Air Force
Civil Air Patrol
United States Army Recruiting Office
Avir
Paul W. Fiigley
Beckley Squadron
Robert L. Davis
West Virginia
Harold Korn
Air Force Cadet Reserve
United States
Memorial Building
Roanoke Pastor to Speak at Crab Orchard Dedication
The Rev. Ralph E. B. White of Roanoke will deliver the dedicatory sermon for the Church of the Brethren at Crab Orchard this morning at 11 o clock. The event will include a mortgage burning ceremony, with local officials participating on the treasurer and boards, followed by afternoon worship activities led by Rev. Eugene H. Kahle and speaker J. Clower of Fayetteville.
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Ralph EB. White
First Church of the
Brethfren
Roanoke
Church of the Brethren of Crab
Abraham
Fider J. Clower
Fayetteville
Eugene H
Donald Gamble
J. A. Myers
Harper Road Baptist Tent Meeting Opens Tonight
The Rev. Omer Boone of Fe eles assisted by Rev. Henry Smith of Beckley will conduct a Baptist tent meeting starting tonight at 8 o'clock. Services will be on Harper road behind the L and A grocery store.
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Omer Boone
Feeles
Henry Smith
Beckley
Harper Road
L. and A. Garcery
Clothing Rationing Seems Certain Amid War Pressures
Washington rumor column predicts clothing rationing will be imposed by W P B with O P A protecting consumers. Shortages in silk nylons rayons wools and fabrics expected, possibly extending to cotton. warns of entrenched overproduction and slow absorption of war material surpluses over years.
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Jack Stinnet
Washington
Potomac
W.P.B
O.P.A
OPA
Haberdashers
Couturiers
Father barred from daughter's business and life
Miss Regina Pickus obtained a Raleigh county circuit court injunction against her father Louis Pickus. Judge Clarence W. Meadows granted the restraining order to stop interference in her business The Clothes Line on Neville Street and in her personal life. The bill cites his violent temperament and disruptive behavior including a July 7 1943 incident that forced her to leave the shop.
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Louis Pickus
Rom
Businss
Regina Pickus
Clarence W. Meadows
Raleigh County
W. A. Thornhill
Neville Street
Soldiers on Parade Find Little Town With Big Heart
A small West Virginia town fed 352 service men at a free canteen run by Mrs. Herbert Cumbow and a local committee. More than 100 lunches were packed for those on duty, with a full menu and donations from mothers. Soldiers praised the town’s generosity, calling it a big heart in a tiny place.
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Herbert Cumbow
Ohio
West Virginia
Cumbow
Lucy Rakes
Lucy Terry
Ida Thompson
Worth Harper
Kate Blarvey
George Wise
Kendrick
Agnes Webb
Mary Ellen
Marion Brewster
John Peters
There Will Be No Return to Pre War Days Says He
Dr J E Bird spoke to the Kiwanis club on progress after the war and the pioneer spirit across health, air transport, electronics and chemistry. He warned there is no turning back and urged making medical advances available to all incomes. Lieut G P Stinnette shared brief notes on Pacific combat experiences.
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America
J. E. Bird
Kiwanis Club
G. P. Stinnette
Pacific Southwest
Concord Second Term To Start At Concord College
A mimeographed tentative schedule for Concord College summer session second term in Athens lists classes offered only if at least ten students enroll. Graduation needs may override this. Students should contact Dean David Kirby or Registrar S L McGraw before classes begin July 19 at eight o'clock.
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Concord College
Athens
David Kirby
S. L. McGraw
Peterson's Ointment advertised for eczema relief
An advertisement extols Peterson's Ointment as relief for itching eczema and related skin irritations. It claims 35 cents at all druggists with a money back guarantee if one application does not delight, and notes its use for itching feet and cracked toes.
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Peterson
Wilcox Resigns Glen White Store Manager Post
Basil K. Wilcox resigns as manager of Koppers store number 29 at Glen White. John Albany, transferring from Stanaford, will replace him. Wilcox began at Glen White in 1936 and has held multiple Kopers stores roles before plans to enter defense work.
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John Albany
Basil K. Wilcox
Koppers
Glen White
Stanaford
Wilcox
Kopperston
Oceana
Pemberton
Large convoy leaves Gibraltar for the Mediterranean
A Berlin radio dispatch reported a convoy of 30 merchant ships moving from Gibraltar toward the Mediterranean. The ships included eighteen 10,000 ton British vessels, eight American ships, and four Dutch ships of 5,000 tons each, all fully laden. Four American destroyers followed in the same direction.
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Ine
Associated Press
Berlin
Algeciras
Spain
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