Poll Clerks Named for Soil Election Aug 7 Raleigh County
Claude Skaggs of Shady Spring selects nine polling places with three officials and an alternate at each site for the Soil Conservation district referendum to decide if Raleigh joins a conservation district with Raleigh Summers and Mercer counties. Voting runs 7 to 9 p.m. with voters casting where their property lies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Skaggs
Shady Spring
Soil Conservation District
Raleigh Couty
Richmond
Plumley Mountain School
Luther Bennett
Pear
Tom Bragg
Sandstone
W. S. Smith
Abraham
W. J. Plumley
T. S. McKinney
Ghent
Shady Spring High School
Minor Scott
Glen Morgan
C. C. Lewis
Daniels
Ethel Trail
Russell James
Marsh Fork
Mt. View High School
Perry Jarrell
Dry Creek
L. C. Cantley
Jim Jarrell
Naoma
John L. Clay
Clear Fork
Workman's Creek
Prince Stosxer
Herpers
Toney
Harper
W. F. Winston
Clear Creek
Jess Toney
Odd
J. W. Roles
H. H. Lilly
S. L. Mooney
Rhodell
W. B. Wood
Trap Hill
J. A. Worsey
George Farmer
Bolt
W.S. Marcum
Eccles
J. N. Shumate
Lester
J. A. Wor Jey
Court House
J. L. Kidd
Prosperity
Herbert Shumate
Beckley
W. V. Gunter
Glen White
A A. J. Logan
Maynor
Skaggs
Raleigh
Summers
Mercer
Gas Wagons Ride Past Flames In Canisy Rescue Run
American supply trucks loaded with gasoline streamed through a burning Canisy at high speed to refuel tanks and support U S forces. Captain William M Lawler, reporting from the front, described drivers risking their lives as flames and debris filled the highway. Maj Robert Crust orchestrated a 30-truck push at speed, spacing them 300 yards apart and pushing through despite heat and sparks, with several crews finding their hair singed but all vehicles reaching the other side. The action marked a critical advance in the push toward the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Noyle
Associated Press
Canisy
U. S
Robert Crust
St. Paul
Minn
Imported Wines and Rum Freed From Ration List
The Associated Press reports Charleston that on August 1 all imported wines and brandies and all rum will be removed from the ration list by the state liquor control commission. The move mainly affects non residents and those unregistered for rationing. Customers need not submit identification or books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
State Liquor Control Commission
Peterson's Ointment Relief for Piles Sold Everywhere
Millions in 40 years found quick relief from itching with Peterson's Ointment. Its cooling soothing astringent formula calms irritation and aids sleep. Available in a tube with applicator, money back if not delighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Ration relief eyed for beef steaks and roasts
The Associated Press reports a potential mid August removal of most beef steaks and roasts from rationing after protests. The Office of Price Administration said current ration values for meals and dairy products would stay, while talks with war food officials and others decide if sales of steaks and roasts will be freed from the ration list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Admministration
War Food Administration
G.pla
1. O.plal
OPA
Massachusetts campaign reports claim gasoline tickets
An unwon candidate in Worcester county filed a campaign expense stating fourteen dollars spent on tickets for seventy gallons of gasoline. Massachusetts state house officials will review the report amid questions about the use of the term tickets as possible gasoline ration coupons.
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Associated Press
Boston
Massachusetts State House
Worcester County
O.P.A
Revercomb Opposes World WPA Polity in Speech
U S senator Chapman Revercomb of West Virginia told the New Hampshire Republican state convention that the United States should not back a world WPA financed by Washington. He urged keeping American independence while cooperating with other nations and warned against civilian control of warfare. He stressed military guidance for war and criticized political interference. The speech also touched on unrelated notes about the Porcelain Tower of Nankin and geography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Concord
N. H
U. S
Chapman Revercomb
R.-West Va
United States
New Hampshire
Revercomb
America
Tire Station Reassignments Mark County War Measure
The Raleigh county war price and rationing board redesignates all tire inspection stations as either official truck and passenger tire inspection or official passenger tire inspection stations. Listed are the firms designated for truck and passenger duties and those assigned as passenger tire inspection stations across Beckley and surrounding areas with numerous service stations and garages named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Montgomery Ward and Company
Woodlawn
Williams Tire and Battery Service
Raleigh Tire and Rubber
Beckley
O.P
Bair Brothers
Elkin’s
Raleigh Motor Sales
Sinclair
Pure Oil Company
Gulf
Preat’s
Western Auto Associates
Callaway
Triangle
Stanley
Hall Chevrolet
Sophia
New River Company
Mabscott
Phillips Motor Company
Elliott's
Coal City
Winding Gulf Collieries
Winding Gulf Gulf Smokeless Coal Company
Tams
Skelton
Oswald
Walker's
Besocn
Crab Orchard
Raleigh Grocery Company
Clay Brothers
Pettus
W.J. Daniels
Arnett
Whiteway
Dry Creek
Finks
Ghent
Persinger's
Glen Morgan
Sweeney's
Beaver
N. Bowman
Lester
E. J. Lilly
Shady Spring
Jarrel and Lonker
Sun Dial
Pettis
Massey
Clay's
Pure Oil
A. T. Lilly
Paul Bond
Perry H. Sarrett
Dorothy
Flint
Ameagie
Didn't Know He Lost Right Arm
Private Ray Anderson of Georgetown Delaware recounts waking after a motor shell hit his Saipan hole that killed and wounded many nearby. He and 14 others escaped. Anderson believes he was lucky to survive with his right arm blown off below the elbow. Also mentioned are Marine L B Callaway and Eugene E Lee seeking a marriage license with Faye Hunter in Raleigh County West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prose
Seattle
Saipan
Ray Anderson
Georgetown
Del
Anderson
Hspital
Marine Corps
Tarawa
Corp
L. B. Callaway
Latekin
Tex
Eugene E. Lee
T. B. and
Nona Lee
Eunice
West Viriginia
Faye Hunter
C. R. and
Merlie Hunter
Dorothy
Raleigh County
Glen Daniel Flier Declared Dead After Missing A Year
Staff Sgt. Lee Vaughan Miller declared officially dead as of June 30 1943 after his Air Force plane disappeared over central Wyoming while en route from Pendleton Field Oregon to Grand Island Nebraska. Parents of Glen Daniel, Mr and Mrs W R Miller of Glen Daniel, learned of the message August 1 1943. He was 25 and a Trap Hill high school graduate who served with the CCC before enlisting June 13 1942. Survived by one sister and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Vaughan Miller
War Department
W. R. Miller
Glen Daniel
Central
Wyoming
Trap Hill
Civilian Conservation Corps
Army Air Force
Keesler Field
Miss
Curtiss Wright Technical School
Washington
Pendleton Field
Oregon
Grand Island
Nebraska
Annie Maynor
Harper
Cpl
Clarence Miller
Michigan
Sherrie Miller
Howard Miller
Liberty
Pemberton Soldier Wins Silver Star for Gallantry in Italy
Private First Class Clifton Bell of Pemberton West Virginia receives the Silver Star for daring action with the 8th Marne Division on the Fifth Army front in Italy. He repaired vital telephone lines under heavy shellfire, remaining in an active area over two hours and maintaining a test station for more than 48 hours. Washington reports a new 10 point blue ration stamp issue effective May 1 for processed foods. Also notes Bengal low castes practice tree marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Army
Italy
Clifton Bell
Pemberton
West Virginia
8Rd
Marne
Bell
Dewey to Visit Pittsburgh for Brief Downtown Parade
Governor Thomas E. Dewey propels a tightly packed Pittsburgh visit with an 8:55 a.m. arrival and a full day of conferences and events. He will meet press and labor leaders, business and agriculture spokesmen, veterans, and Republican candidates, dine with state executives, and host evening press briefings in a schedule that limits personal time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Thomas E. Dewey
U. S
James J. Davis
Republican State Executive Committee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tippy Alderman
Institute Playground
County Vocational School
Morton Reeves Playground
Lola Dillard
Stralen
Dillard
Register
Nankin
North America
South America
Beckley Ice & Feed Co
Prince St
Beckley, W. Va
Pemberton Boy
Office of Price Administration
Bengal
Beckley’s
Dewey
Bailey
West, Va
Jewelry Efficient Repairs
Bailey Jewelry Co
Raleigh Tire & Rubber Co
Beckley, West VA
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