War Stamp Sales Surge as Heroes Honored Friday
Local merchants report wartime stamp sales more than doubled in the first half of July. July 17 is designated American Heroes Day to honor service members. stores plan special displays and promotions to push stamp purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retailers Association
G. C. Murhay Company
A. Luchsinger
Luchsinger
Victory
K. G. Libs
J. C. Penny Company
W. T. Grant Company
J. R. Moore
Koppers Men To Buy War Bonds Drive Announced
On July 17 Koppers stores begin a war bond campaign. Each employee to buy bonds equal to ten percent of income, with total store quota of 100000 dollars. W K Williams, district head, stressed war funding needs and store booths prepared in Huntington for all locations Raleigh Wyoming Fayette counties in the district. S L Maddus outlined mechanics and announced bond booths shipped to varje store. Colombia is second to Brazil in coffee production and experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koppers
Beckley Junction
Raleigh
Wyoming
Fayette
W. K. Williams
Colombia
Brazil
West Virginians 18 to 20 register 42007 in June
State Selective Service reports 42,007 West Virginians aged 18 to 20 registered on June 30. The tally increases the statewide manpower roster to about 489,000, reflecting ongoing draft eligibility during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
West
Salmon Idaho No Candidates Seek Four County Offices
In Lemhi County politics the scene has shifted as four county offices draw no candidates from either party, leaving the field open and uncertain. Local officials note the lack of party alignment and announce outreach to residents to find contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salmon
Idaho
Lemhi County
Young Democrats To Name Officers Set For July 22 Meeting
The Young Democratic Club of Raleigh County will elect an officer at a meeting next Wednesday July 22 in the criminal court room. Secretary treasurer Mrs Marie Ames announced that Edward Ratcliffe, who resigned as president to enlist in the United States Army, informed her to call the gathering. All young Democrats aged 21 to 100 are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Democratic Club
Raleigh County
Marie Ames
Coal Company Wins Higher Coal Prices at Hampshire Mine
The Office of Price Administration announced that Campbell Coal Company of Piedmont West Virginia may raise maximum prices for coal in size groups 1 and 2 produced at the Hampshire mine to 3.25 dollars per ton. The increase follows a provision allowing price rises when established prices do not cover operating costs as of October 1941, and the order takes effect today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Coal Company
Piedmont
W. Va
Hampshire
Bodies of Two Men Found Near Club
Two men identified as Harry Stevens 55 of Kanauga Ohio and John Leon Arthur 32 of Marmet West Virginia were found dead early today near the Edgewood Country Club entrance. A bus driver on his first trip of the day found the bodies and notified police. Coroner Max Goldman said cause of death was not determined and there was no evidence of violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
Harry Stevens
Kanauga, O
John Leon Arthur
Marmet
W. Va
Edgewood Country Club
Stevens
Union Barge Line
Max Goldman
Suez Canal is sea level waterway with no locks
The Suez Canal operates at sea level and lacks locks, allowing ships to pass between the Mediterranean and Red Sea without barrier apartments or lift mechanisms. It functions as a direct maritime route, connecting two seas and shortening travel distance for international shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suez
War bond rally hears bingo winner claim prize fund
Cumberland Maryland crowd of Screen Star Loretta Young and 5,000 attendees listen as Virginia Lee Halt erman, age 10, reveals she won the $18.75 bond at bingo rather than saving. The scene underscores wartime bond drives and public participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Young
Virginia Lee Halterman
Civil Service Board Announces First Attorney Exam
The Civil Service Commission Board of Legal Examiners announced the first attorney examination with salaries from 2000 to 3200 dollars. Applicants must file by August 21. Senior law students and graduates may apply as law clerks or trainees at 1600 a year and naval architects and marine engineers positions have modified requirements with no written test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Board of Legal Examiners
Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
Navy Department
Maritime Commission
R. E. Caffee
The
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Beckley Post Office
Fine for Uncle Sam in Lafayette traffic court
In Lafayette Indiana Justice Glen C Nedigh announced a new policy for first offenders in traffic cases. Offenders may choose to invest $10 in War stamps or pay a $5 fine. The policy excludes drunken driving and flagrant cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Glen C. Nedigh
Nedigh
Wilson's Certified Ham Salad Ad Card
A nostalgic ad copy promotes Wilson's Certified Tender Made Ham, minced olives, and mayonnaise for rye bread lovers. It highlights quick, satisfying spreads and urges using Wilson's products to keep kitchens cool and families content, signed by George Rector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oscar
Seattle
Wash
Wilson & Co
Young Democrats
Washington
of Price Administration
Cumberland, Md
Lydia Pinkham
Penney
IS . Cc
Penney's
Thrift and
ONDS
Wonderspun
Uncle Sam
George Rector
Penney’s
Jacquard
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!