Fire at Bradshaw destroys three stores and a home
A Friday dawn blaze in Bradshaw wiped out the Francisco building housing the Bradshaw Hardware and Furniture Co one Bailey Sundry Co and a Panera merchandise shop. A residence owned by John D Kennedy and lived in by the Croffwhite family and a man named Puckett also burned. Fire origin undetermined but suspected after a burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradshaw
Bradshaw Hardware and Furniture Company
Bailey Sundry Company
Panera Merchandise
S. Hay
John D. Kennedy
Lee Croffwhite
Puckett
Francisco
J. C. Harrison
R. K. Hawkins
War
N. T. Hawkins
Hardware and Furniture Company
R F C Road Workers to Return to Jobs
J Harvey Williams county road superintendent announced that all R F C men with word orders will report for work Monday morning. The county court has made county road equipment available to the state road department to continue projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harvey Williams
Williams
State
Welch Senators Face Bishop Miners In Decisive Game
The Welch Senators travel to Bishop Park this afternoon to break a 1-1 series deadlock with the Bishop Miners. Both squads bring strong lineups for a 3 o'clock start after Welch’s three week layoff. Charley Gearhart is expected to pitch for Welch, while Guy Cox or Brickey will likely start for Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Senators
Bishop Ball Park
Bishop Miners
Welch
Bishop Park
Charley
Big Leafty
Accidental Shooting Injures Hemphill Woman at Home
Mary Johnson of Hemphill suffered a bullet wound in her left leg when her husband Ed Johnson fired a loaded revolver he believed to be empty while cleaning it at their home. She was taken to Grace Hospital in serious condition. No charges have been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hospital
Mary Johnson
Hemphill
Ed Johnson
Double Header Today at Beckley Field
The Hemphill Black Sox meet the Raleigh Grays in a two game set at Blakely field this afternoon. The first pitch is at 1 30. The Grays arrive in Welch with 15 wins and no losses while the Black Sox have 4 losses in 17 games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemphill Black Sox
Raleigh Grays
Blakely Field
Grays
Welch
Black Sox
Last Rites Today for A. N. Miller
Funeral services are planned for 3:00 PM at the old Miller home near Pocahontas for A B Miller 83 of Crumpler who died Friday night from complications after injuries from a fall. He leaves three daughters Mrs H H Honaker Crumpler Mrs Leoda McKinney and Mrs Susin McGlothin both of Pocahontas. Burial in the family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Miller
Crumpler
Miller
H. H. Honaker
Leoda McKinney
Susin McGlothin
Pocahontas
Jurors Drawn for September Term of Circuit Court
Jury commissioners drew jurors for the September term of Circuit Court presided by Judge B. F. Howard. The term opens Monday September 4. Welch jurors named: H. J. Butler D. C. Duncan R. L. Epling F. W. Hervey Sam Kilburn J. J. Greer and Paul Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
B. F. Howard
Welch
H.J. Butler
D. C. Duncan
R. L. Epling
F. W. Hervey
Sam Kilburn
J. J. Greer
Paul Hammond
Welch City Council Meets Monday Night
The Welch city council will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at 7:30 pm in city hall. A committee of three councilmen and four councilmen has studied a proposal for a municipal water plant and will present a report to help the council decide on further action. Citizens are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch City
Welch
Twelve New Members Added to Post List
McDowell Post No 8 gains twelve new members after J L Red Collier and Hugh G Maloney recruited ex veterans with a rifle and pens. The drive boosts membership to 251 and adds delegates to the state convention in Wheeling September 4-6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell Post
American Legion
J.L. “Red” Collier
Hugh G. Maloney
Legion
McDowell Legion Post
State Department
Wheeling
McDowell County Board to Meet at Bank Building
The Mc Dowell county board of education will convene Monday at 10 o clock in the Merchante and Miners Bank building to discuss transportation for next term janitor hires painting contracts coal purchases and the school opening date A post picnic plan for Painter Por roni Post No 1021 Veterans of Foreign Wars will be decided at the same meeting set for Sunday at Coney Ireland park with a start time of 8 o'clock in the Memorial building
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Merchants and Miners Bank
McDowell County Board of Education
Merchante and Miners Bank
Welch Churches Bible School at Ten
The First Christian church hosts Bible school at 10 o'clock under the leadership of Mr. Hagg It invites those not attending other churches to a cordial welcome and fellowship in the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Churches
First Christian Church
Hagg
Church notices and worship times in West Welch area
Church listings for Church of God First Presbyterian First Baptist Friends and visitors welcome at services. Times include Sunday school at 9:45 to 11 a m and evening services. sermons cover topics like The Power of God The Three Tribunals Take Heed How You Hear. Activities for youth and baptism noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Church of God
West Welch
Thomas E. Sexton
D. R. Woody
First Presbyterian Church
Smiley Williams
A. W. Steller
First Baptist Church
D. M. Dorsey
Methodist Church
L. W. Pierce
Epworth League
Welch Personal Notes Highlight Local Travel and Health
Welch residents report a flurry of visits and health updates. Louise Bruce returns home after Stevens clinic treatment, Edna Dodson plans a Logan trip, and Miss Helen Stamper heads back from Richmond after summer school. Others visit relatives or attend events across Welch, Bluefield, Harrisburg, and surrounding towns.
Farm Wife and Husband Face Murder Charges in Ohio
In Jefferson Ohio Aug 5 a farm wife Aleeta Fleming 28 and her husband Mertis Fleming 55 face murder affidavits after the wife allegedly killed two four month old sons Mortis Fleming Jr and Louis by strangulation and poison. She claimed the husband urged killing the infants over months of fretful crying and his dislike of boy babies. Beatrice the couple’s three year old daughter was reportedly spared. A monument in Utah recalls James Bridger offering 1000 for the first corn in Salt Lake valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Ohio
H. Lanche
Mortis Fleming Jr
Aleeta Fleming
Mertis Fleming
West Andover
Ashtabula County
Blanche
Mertis Jr
Louis
Fleminger
Beatrice
Fleming
Mary Jane circle meets in Gary with several hostesses
The Mary Jane circle meets Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. A V Robertson with Mrs Robertson, Mrs McNew and Mrs McCoy as joint hostesses on Red Cross street. The Nellie Barr circle will hold a picnic replacing its regular meeting. Revival services are announced at Filbert with 11 am and 7 30 pm sessions nightly for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
W. Va
Mary Jane Circle
A. V. Robertson
Red Cross Street
Robertson
McNew
McCoy
Nellie Barr
Julia Sledge
Filbert
Canning Demo at Gary High. Epworth Leagues Meet at Elbert
Mrs Irene Alexander led a canning demonstration at Gary high school with Mrs R V Shanklin in charge. A union Epworth League meeting of McDowell county convened at Elbert with Gary and Elbert groups hosting devotionals and recreation. Attendees listed include Misses Jean Barker Elizabeth Corder Lucille Conner Louise Walker Julia Sledge Elizabeth Franklin Margaret Kish Jim Kish and Rev Trigg James. Morning worship and Sunday school were set for 10 a m Epworth League 6 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Alexander
Gary High School
R. V. Shanklin
Epworth Leagues
McDowell County
Elbert
Gary
Julia Sledge
George Thompson
Elbert League
Jean Barker
Elizabeth Corder
Lucille Conner
Louise Walker
Elizabeth Franklin
Margaret Kish
Jim Kish
Trigg James
Epworth League
Beulah Coffey and Henry Stamper Tie in Keystone
Announcement of the marriage at the bridegroom’s sister home in Keystone on July 29 officiated by Rev. W. S. Barbery. Beulah Coffey, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. H. L. Coffey of Troutdale, Va., and Henry Stamper, formerly of Grant, Va., will reside in Welch, W. Va. Mr Stamper works for New River Coal at Capels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
W. Va
Beulah Coffey
Henry Stamper
John Alderson
W. S. Barbery
Stamper
H. L. Coffey
Troutdale
Grant, Va
Women’s Missionary Society Circles Hold Outdoor Meeting
A joint Stella Barberry and Emma Cassell circles meeting of the Methodist church was held on Peel Chestnut mountain with 26 members and 11 visitors. A Bible lesson, education talk, and prayers complemented a picnic dinner for numerous attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Barberry
Emma Cassell
Woman's Missionary Society
The
Methodist Church
Peel Chestnut Mountain
H.D. Vaughan
N. Bb. Kash
C. P. North
Woman's Missionary Society August Meeting Notes
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church held its August meeting Thursday afternoon with Mrs. W. P. Beane presiding. Mrs. H. P. Mitchell led the program and presented a devotional on gender equality. Discussions covered women's service in the church locally and in wider conferences, plus a questionnaire on women's participation at Keystone church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
W. P. Beane
H. P. Mitchell
Local Residents Visit From North and South Regions
Henry Bernard and his mother returned home from Barboursville after a weekend together. Mrs. C. E. Elliott came back from Mt. Pleasant to join McDowell county girls at a welfare camp for two weeks. Mrs. Banks of Williamson hosted by Mrs. Budnick for the weekend. Max and Julian Budnick travel to Chicago’s Century of Progress and Canada. Angelo Lanzi returns from Washington DC after summer study at Catholic University. Robert Bryant of the Norfolk and Western resumes duties after farm vacation near Richmond. Eugene Jones of Berkman Michigan and William Jones of Tazewell visit their aunt H J Giles. Mrs. Houchins and others visit Mrs. Leffell in Tazewell. Evans returns from eastern Virginias and North Carolina. McGoade leaves to visit Dolly Reynolds in Roanoke, returning home with company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bernard
Barboursville
E. C. Bernard
C. E. Elliott
Mt. Pleasant
McDowell County
Hyman Banks
Williamson
Charles Budnick
Max
Julian Budnick
Century of Progress
Chicago
Canada
Angelo Lanzi
Washington, D. C
Catholic University
Robert Bryant
Norfolk and Western
Richmond
Virginia
Eugene Jones
Berkman, Mich
William Jones
Tazewell
H. J. Giles
W. C. Houchins
Jeane Jones
S. FE. Leffell
H. P. Evans
North Carolina
R. McGoade
Dolly Reynolds
Roanoke
Local social notes and visits across towns
The column lists residents visiting relatives and traveling, including Lois Rae visiting for weeks, Dr and Mrs Beane returning from Bedford and Roanoke, Mr and Mrs Alderson hosting dinner, and several trips to Cincinnati and Bluefield. School teachers, company employees, and church groups are noted with meetings and circle activities.
Local Social Notes From Powhatan Kentucky and Nearby
Mrs J Lawton returns from New York after a several day visit. Worth Lowe of North Carolina visits Mr and Mrs T V Pennington. Mrs H M Dickerson is ill at Grace hospital Welch. June Leedy returns from Shriners hospital Philadelphia. Lily Lawton and Bunny Tierney return from Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Taylor Hines and Lois visit Mr and Mrs John Mahon in Danville. Pennington and Sheets families travel in North Carolina and Bluefield. Mrs Charley Allen is ill. Will Leedy and Erthel shop in Northfork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powhatan-Kyle
W. Va
J. Lawton
New York
Worth Lowe
North Carolina
T. V. Penningto
H. M. Dickerson
Grace Hospital
Welch
June Leedy
Shriners Hospital
Philadelphia
Lily Lawton
Bunny Tierney
Taylor Hines
Lois
Danville
John Mahon
T. V. Pennington
H. B. Sheets
Charley Wimmer
Bluefield
Charley Allen
Will Leedy
Erthel
Northfork
Northfork couple wed in Keystone ceremony
Ralph A. Smith of Roanoke and Mrs Jessica B Grubb of Northfork were married by Rev E N Ritchey at Mrs George Smith’s home in Keystone at 6 am Tuesday. Guests included Leonard Bassett and family and the couple plan a home in Roanoke Va after a wedding trip to New York and Chicago. Circle No 2 of the M E church met at Mrs Earl Evans home with Miss W C Wallace leading devotions and gifts exchanged during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Bohm
Allen Thompson
C. H. Wright
C. R. Kuhn
The
Presbyterian Church
George Smith
W. S. Kirkpatrick
O. M. Thomas
A. 8. Drinkard
H. W. Matson
O. M. Madeira
Lynn Marie Smith
Northfork
W. Va
Ralph A. Smith
Roanoke
Jessica B. Grubb
E. N. Ritchey
Alster
Keystone
Leonard Bassett
Chauncey
Geo. H. Smith
Lynn Marie
W. E. Doss
Mire
C. BE. Moore
New York
Chicago
M. EF
Earl Evans
W. C Wallace
A. F Thornton
C. W. Fletcher
D. B
Northfork Personal Notes of Moves and Visitors
A string of brief notices lists residents and visitors around Northfork and nearby towns. Lloyd Fogelsaong visits Chicago on business while families and individuals Travel to Fairmont Bluefield Charleston Welch Bristol and Beckley for visits relocations and Bible training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork
Lloyd Fogelsaong
Chicago
Clark
Stokes
Shelby
Fairmont
Robt F. Gammon
Randolph
Mary
Rob McCoy
J. EB. Kyle
Lake Junaluska
N. C
W. D. Justus
C. W. Fletcher
Charles
J. C. Houching
John
S. J. Compton
Bluefield
EB. C. Payne
Wanda Payne
Freeburn
Joe Carlton Little
W. SS. Kirkpatrick
Betty
Bristol
Becky Harmon
Welch
Allen Thompson
Howard Anderson
W. E. Doss
J. C. Little
Ann
Charleston
O. H. Madeira
Pennsylvania
C. R. Kuhn
Delores
Richmond
R. M. Griffith
S. B. Griffith
McComan
8. C. Austin
Julius
Martha Brown
Calvin A. Shockey
Elsie Simmons
Beckley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Beckley Field
Keystone, W. Va
Jack Dishman’s Orchestra
A. N. Miller
Welch City Council
Kelvinator
Kel
Jones-Cornett Electric CO
Welch, W. VA
Ashland Coal & Coke CO
Blevins Furniture CO
Clark Hardware CO
Grundy Hardware CO
Glen
Dean Jones Electric CO
Majestic Colliery CO
Mill Creek Coal & Coke CO
NEW River & Pocahontas
Page Coal & Coke CO
Pocahontas Fuel CO
Pocahontas Publ C
Peep
Pocahontas Pufl CO
Jenkin Jones, . x United Supply CO
All Star War Hardware & Furniture CO
War, W
Ashland
W. Whitesburg
W. Davy
W. Grundy
Wise, Williamson
W. Majestic
Maybell
Berwind
Pageton
W. Pocahontas
Amonate
Jones-Ornett Electric Co
Louise Bruce
Clyde Bruce
Stevens
W. P. Gordon
Pearisburg
Clayton Lilly
A. S. Kemper Jr
Harrisburg
A. 8. Kemper
Edna Dodson
Department of Welfare
Logan
Thelma Johnson
J. W. Slack
Woodlawn
A. F. Marshall
Riverside Drive
Jude Adams
E. L. Freeman
Kimball
Stevens Clinic
Jess Stacks
Greensboro
Inez Bickford
George Hawkins
Nancy Gusler
Mauger Baird
C. B. Ross
Falls Mills
Polly Sue Walker
Hobart E. Payne
Payne
Saltville
BE. D. Bivens
Columbus
Gladye Bivens
Miss Bivens
Monroe County
I. J. Rhodes
Little Ann Jones Williams
Welch Emergency Hospital
Beular Turner
Martinaville
Adolph Bary
Vernon Callaway
New River State
Montgomery
Little Sandy Creek
Utah
James Bridger
Salt Lake Valley
Elizabeth Harman
Charles Nelson
Harris-Wood Company
Ream No. 6
Ralph Hart
Hart
Coal Company
United Supply Company
Sara Tinsley
Malcolm Price
A. ©. Mullins
John Henry
Helen
Imelda Smith
Henry Trenor
J. W. Price
Roy J. Buchanan
Jimmy Pritchett
Dick Carter
Olin Troy
Clinchport
Gray Methodist Church
Epworth
Gary Methodist Church
W. M.S
W. M. Conlon
Emma Johnson
N. B. Kash
Grace Reynolds
Laura Kash
Alfred Drinkard
Raymond Goade
Trubie Farmer
J. W. Steples
F. F. Woodyard
Bertha Smith
Aldah Williams
Goode
Giles
P. North
Bernard
Bruce
W. B. Bourne
J. M. Holbrook
F. F. Courtney
J. R. Kline
J. H. Patton
E. E. Bryant
Robert Harmon
HW. J. Giles
Frank Keesee
Luther Franklin
H. B. Reynolds
Quennon
Ham's
J. FE. Painter
H.D. Vauchap
T. D. Nutter
Marco Williams
J. J. Whitworth
Edith
Ise Courtney
Katherine Harmon
Kline and
Guennon
H. J
Frigo Bros
Lois Rae
Ben
Elizabeth
June
Bedford
Roanone
J. W. Watson
Kate Belcher
F Gary
Mary Stamper
Grant
Trubie Parmer
Farmer
Camden
Big Island
Sadie Barrow
Lola O'Brien
Cincinnati
H. D. Vaughan
Koppers Company
Caxton
Woman's Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Midwest
Ring “Crosby
Gracie Burns
Allen Richard “Arlen
Mary Carlisle
Jack Oakie
Ox Road
Midnight Club
Clive Brook
George Raft
Helen Vincent
Alison Skipworth
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