Walter Billips verdict in felonious assault case
A jury found Walter Billips not guilty after a brief deliberation in a felonious assault case. The trial day featured claims of self defense, while another defendant faces related charges and a May 12 trial date. Other docket items include statutory rape and a chicken-house burglary case, with a local fashion show and varied performances announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Billips
Victor Dudley
Billips
Turner Connor
Newhall
Connor
George Armistead
Walter Dewberry
George Dodson
Near Kimball
Gary High School Fashion Show and Manual Arts Exhibit Tonight
Gary high school presents a fashion show titled Hang Out the Sun and a Manual Arts Exhibit. The operetta runs at 7 36 tonight in the gymnasium and the library, with finished class articles on display around the library before and after the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary High School
Mildred Jesse
Paul Watson
Robert French
Frances Hancock
Mary Patton
Louise Underwood
Northfork Job Aid Offices Open Today
The West Virginia State Employment Service announced the Northfork unemployment claims office opens today to assist claimants in McDowell County. The Welch and War offices expand service, with Northfork staffed by six clerks from Welch, easing countywide workload as about 11,000 claims exist across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork
West Virginia State Employment Service
McDowell County
John Altizer
Jaeger
Eugene Bogess
Welch
Mac-Dowell County
Dancer
War
Committee to study Elkhorn Street Welch traffic
Welch chamber of commerce directors appoint a five member committee to study restoring Elkhorn Street to two way traffic after over three years one way. Merchants oppose but observers note congestion from heavy through traffic. Report findings at May 10 meeting. members are H S Shumate chair G R Yepsen B Harrah Joe Fazio and D W Sargent all Welch merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Chamber of Commerce
Elkhorn Street
Welch
H. S. Shumate
G. R. Yepsen
B. Harrah
Joe Fazio
D. W. Sargent
Chamber of Commerce
Gary Coaldiggers to host Welch in home opener
The Gary Coaldiggers face Welch this afternoon in their first home game of the season. Welch beat Gary 11 to 7 earlier, with Hardee likely on the mound for Welch and Violette for Gary. Lineup tweaks include Obrochta in right field and Fitchko at first base. Parks may bat cleanup. No admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Coaldiggers
Welch High
Gary Boys
Welch
Gary
Hardee
Violette
Obrochta
Blankenship
Fitchko
Jerry
Parks
Yurkovich
McDowell- Mercer
Elkhorn Negro High School
Charles L Mabry Found Dead in Keystone Residence
Charles L Mabry 48 was found dead by fellow workers at his Keystone home after not reporting to work since last Friday. Dr J A Bennett said Mabry died about 24 hours earlier likely of a heart attack with no foul play evident. He leaves a widow Lucy Mabry and three children, along with a brother, and burial will be in Coulson Church Cemetery Carroll County Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koppers Coal Company
Keystone
Charles L. Mabry
J. A. Bennett
Mabry
Alvin Webb
Asco Yates
McDowell County
Eureka Coal Company
Eckmag Mines
Koppers
Lucy Mabry
Hillsville
Minnie
Hubert Mabry
Mary Griffin
A. J. Mabry
Blue Ridge
Carroll County
Coulson ¢Ehurch
Coulson Cemetery
Music Club Joint Recital Tonight in Appalachian Room
Music lovers attend a joint recital this evening at 8 in the Appalachian Community room sponsored by the Chiminede club featuring Evelyn Gibson soprano from Cincinnati Conservatory and Elma Gillespie pianist from Bineheld. Tickets available from any club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian Community
Chaminede Club
Evelyn Gibson
Cincinnati Conservatory
Elma Gillespie
Bineheld
Marx Vergorgenheit
Iseesseyessee Wolf
Miss Gibson
Chopin Miss Gillespie
Pace
Vera
Rechmaninof
Miss Gillespie
Watts Silent
Jack
Homer
White Horses of the
Warren Miss Gibson
Moussorgsky
Kiev
Infant Parnell Boy Funeral Held In Hemphill
Last rites for 1 month old Everett Wesley Parnell, son of Mr and Mrs G W Parnell, were conducted at 2 PM in the Parnell home Hemphill. Died of pneumonia in a local hospital late Wednesday. Burial followed in Hemphill cemetery. Father employed by Kingston Pocahontas Coal Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell
Hemphill
Everett Wesley Parnell
G. W. Parnell
Kingston-Pocahontas Coal Company
Clearwater couple renews oath after 20 year split
Henry Wilson 86 and Sylvia Wilson 71 remarried in Clearwater today after 20 years apart since their 1896 Pittsburgh wedding and 1918 divorce. Sylvia traveled from Laguna Beach to Florida for the ceremony, witnessed by their adopted son Billy Wilson, 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearwater, Frs
Henry Wilson
Sylvia Wilson
Pittsburgh
Three MoDowell Students Prize Winners in American Citizenship Essay
Three McDowell county students won prizes for essays on the American constitution during an observance of Americanization Day. Marjorie Lou Davis of Welch won first prize, Oscar Rosenheim of Kimball second, and Virginia Cooper of Gary third. All three papers will enter state and national contests with top prizes including a Rocki medal, 100 cash, and a trip to the 1938 VFW convention in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. G. Spracher
Coalwood
McDowell County
Marjorie Lou Davis
Welch
Oscar Rosenheim
Kimball
Virginia Cooper
Gary
Washington, D.C
West, Virginia
Elbert - Filbert School
Harry
Lewis Lester
Betty Ray Arnold
Ernest Finley
D. M. Dorsey
Margaret Hicks
Coalword
Catherine Powell
Hollywood Backstage Musicals and Star Pay Disputes
Hollywood covers follow the Cinderella formula as stars balk at pay. Dick Powell takes a paid vacation over Garden of the Moon while John Payne steps into Powell's role alongside Pat O'Brien. Payne, tested for Desert Bloom, may click but faces high expectations. Myrna Loy’s salary demands are noted in the ongoing power play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Dick Powell
Ike
Warner
Fowells
Payne
John Payne
Powell
Pat O'Brien
Bing
Myrna Loy
BC relief formula advertised for nerves and pains
An advertisement touts quick acting prescription type ingredients in the BC formula for relief of nervous tension headaches neuralgia muscular aches and periodic pains. It promotes 100 and 250 size bottles or per dose at fountains and urges readers to try BC for fast relief.
Great Commoner's Son Gets U.S. Job
William Jennings Bryan Jr., son of the Great Commoner, was named U S collector of customs for Los Angeles by President Roosevelt, succeeding Alfred A. Cohn. The piece also surveys Hollywood careers and shifts, noting Luisa Ratner, Sylvia Sidney, and Jack La Rue in various film roles and evolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan, JR
Los Angeles
Roosevelt Bryan
Alfred A. Cohn
Explorer declares Paul Redfern dead in South American search
Georgetown British Guiana April 28 explorer Theodore J. Waldeck returns from a four month search for aviator Paul Redfern. He says he found the crash site and clear proof the flyer died after disappearing in August 1927 during a Brunswick Georgia to Brazil nonstop flight attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
British Guiana
Thedore J. Waldeck
Paul Redfern
Redfern
Waldeck
Redferm
Brunswick
Georgia
Brazil
Presbyterian Young People To Open Rally Here Tonight
Bluefield West Virginia hosts Bluestone Presbytery young people rally at Westminster Presbyterian tonight at 7. Registration runs 7 to 8, opening session at 8 with Rev. W. R. Smith Jr. delivering address. Special music led by Mrs. Claytor B. Sweet. Delegates from multiple towns attend. luncheon for 100. reports on Atlanta youth convention. closing communion and installation of new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
West Virginia
Bluestone Presbytery
Westminster Presbyterian
W. R. Smith
Presbyterian Church of
Princeton
Westminster Young People
Claytor B. Sweet
Don Erwin
Synod
Bil McClung
Oung
Westminster Church
J. B. Harry
Young People's Work
Misa Agnes Lapsley
Rogers Bailey
McClung
W. H. Foard
Bramwell
M. B. Curry
Northfork- Vivian
Worldes
Edward £. Lane
Brazil
America
Lene
Christiansburg
C T. Watkins
Montgomer
Mullens
Beckley
Mt. Hope
Oak Hill
Scarboro
Fayetteville
Slab Fork
Williamson
Red Jacket
Welch
Vivian
Northfork Bramwell
Matoaka
Eryelyn_ Stump
Dan Bradshaw
James Young
Frank
Welch Personalities Visit Dallas Friends
Mrs. G. L. Straub of Welch visits Dallas Texas for several days to see friends and relatives. accompanied by Robert Austin, manager of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Straub
Welch
Dallas
Texas
Robert Austin
Prominent woman reports relief after POW-O-LIN treatment
A local woman says she is greatly relieved and back to health after one bottle of POW-O-LIN. She suffers headaches biliary problems and sluggish elimination. She praises the remedy and recommends it to others while noting her faith has grown in its effectiveness. Powell-O-Lin is sold and guaranteed by Taylor's Drug Store with a warning about substitutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Welch Recap of Local Visits and Travel Plans
A. W. Cox department store has returned to Welch after a business visit of several days in Charleston. Miss Andrea Johnson of Welch will leave today for a week end visit with friends and relatives at various points in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Cox Department Store
Welch
Charleston
Andrea Johnson
Virginia
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Welch News Review
Maxine Basham
Nellie Austin
Mary Faith Payne
John French
Lloyd Whiteneck
Edna Daugherty
Eleanor van Glider
Moore
Louise Keesee
Joseph Chromis
Mr. Boston Brand
ASO
Ae Renton
Elkhorn ST
Gary Diamond
Man
Bernise
Music Club
Spracher
Garden Life
Berna Fara
Tay
Ao As
Laka Eae
Ae Mele
Wort
Les
W. Va
THE
Nash
A.canteins
Nash Sales and Service
Bluefield Ave
U.S
Metro
Myra
Luisa Ratner
Paramount
Clara Bow
Gary Cooper
Clara
Sylvia Sidney
Jack la Rue
George Raft
Reit
Temple Drake
LaRue
Explorer
Presbyterian
Hugh Brackett
Telegraph Commercial Printing Company
Evor
COE
Chas
Jacquin ET Cie
Inc Phila * Pas
Gelebrating
United Woolen Company
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield Area
United Woolen Ca
Princeton Ave
Bluefield, W. Va
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