Ladies' Auxiliary selects officers in Welch for VFW Post 1021
The Inter-Poronni Post 1021 Ladies’ Auxiliary in Welch elected officers led by president Mrs. Robert P. Carnes and planned a benefit dance and bazaar for December 12 at Community Hall in Elbert. Proceeds to fund Christmas baskets for veterans in hospitals. event features attractions and prizes to draw McDowell County residents.
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Auzil
Inter-Porroni Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Robert P. Carnes
Bob Roberts
R. Powell
Ae Mildred Crane
B. H. Powell
W. B. Wovett
Roy Hart
Kemper
Manley Piano Company Sold to Local West Virginia Men
R. K. Garnett and Tyle Burdette acquire the Manley Piano Company in Welch. Galliett will remain as president and manager while Burdette heads operations. new stock from New York and Washington to be purchased. The store on Elkhorn Street will be redecorated to become a premier music showroom with continued agents for Victor and Brutewick machines and Starr and Gulbransen pianos.
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Manley Piano Company
R. RK
New York
Washington
Burdette
Welch
Galliett
Manly Piano Company
Victor and Brutewick
Starr and Gulbransen Pianos
Elkhorn Street
West Virginia
Superintendent Appoints Adult Sunday School Leader in Bluefield
The Methodist Church in the Bluefield district names Mr Gray district superintendent of adult Sunday school work. He will create new classes visit existing ones and lead Wesleyan service programs. The appointment aims to expand adult Sunday school work with immediate results.
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Bluefield
Gray
General Sunday School Board of
Nashville, Tenn
Wesley
Bilnefield
von S
War Town Booms With New Buildings Under Roof
War reports a building boom with garages and modern filling stations under roof. Ed Blakeley will operate one filling station and run a Nash and Packard sub-agency from a garage. A two story apartment and store building rises with two store rooms and four apartments, set to open soon.
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War
Ed. Blakeley
Nash and Packard Cars
Thisuilding
Towns in McDowell County Rally for Phone Service
The towns in McDowell County show more gains than War in getting advantages. War business men are pushing for telephone service and a committee was formed at a recent meeting to act quickly. War offers good residential sites a modern hotel and well built store buildings for a small community.
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McDowell County
Traffic Play by Cadillac and Buick Ends in Mayhem
A satirical account writes of a Saturday traffic situation as if a football game. Cadillac takes right of way on Bank street while Buick, Ford, and Chrysler execute moves, penalties and bumps mark the tussle, ending with confusion over who pays the bill.
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Charlie
Bank Street
Ender
Hutton
Buick
Cadillac
Ford
Chrysler
Two Pastors Lead Smoky Mountain Bear Hunt Party
A hunting party from St. Luke's Episcopal Church Rev. Worley Welch Methodist Church and O. E. Roberts of the McDowell County Boy Scout Council heads into Smoky Mountain woods to chase bears. Roberta plans to use a bow and arrow while Worley will skin any game killed on the trip. The three offer stories for the city upon their return.
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church
BE. Db. Worley
Welch Methodist Church
O. E. Roberts
McDowell County
Boy Scout Council
Smoky Mountain
Eagle Scout Patrol Has Splendid Meet
The Eagle Patrol of Troop 8 Welch led by assistant patrol leader Elmore Lawton staged a noteworthy meeting. The event featured orderly drills and polished cadet conduct reflecting strong troop discipline and training quality.
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Eagle Scout Patrol
Welch
Elmore Lawton
Sailor Bob Explains Whaling For Nancy And Nick
Nick and Nancy meet Bob Merry the mate on a whaling ship. Bob explains harpoons, the method of capturing whales, and that whales are moved to the side and floated for blubber removal. The scene ends with the twins eager to tour the ship as the tour continues.
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Nick
Nancy
Bob Merry
Janny
Bob
Jones
Bobe
Scout Troop Deliberates Reentry Rules and Ban Bailey Accepted
At the weekly meeting Lord’s Robert Annes demonstrates the fireman’s lift while Lucien Wilson talks on a Scout’s relation to the woods. The troop debates reentry for a dropped Scout and votes to admit him if he can pass tests. Ban Bailey is re-enrolled, with Lawton heading the December 15 father son banquet arrangements.
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Robert Annes
Lucien Wilson
Coulso
Ban Bailey
Lawton
Roanoke Real Estate Boom Promoted by Lilly Land Co
Lilly Land Company touts rapid Roanoke real estate demand and promotes lots in the Williamson Groves Addition on Williamson Road, with prices from 800 to 1600 and easy 40 down, 20 monthly terms. It also advertises Beckley West Virginia plots and truck farms, inviting inquiries via Princeton, W. Va. or Beckley offices.
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Lilly Land Company
Roanoke
Virginia
McBain
of Virginia
Williamson Groves
Williamson Road
N. and W. Depot
Williamson Growds
GATE
Lilly View
Beckley
W. Va
New River
West Virginia
Welch Briefs and Local Notices From Welch News
The county clerk issued a marriage license for Thomas Welch, 22, to Mae Younger, both of Kikiorn. David, 22, a Norfolk and Western employee, suffered a severe leg injury while unloading rails near Ritter and had the mangled limb amputated at Welch Hospital No. 1. An X ray showed a crushing fracture. Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet Monday at 8 pm in the Dugout to elect officers. Loney Mayhorn, 18, was injured by a fall of slate and treated at Welch Hospital No. 1. doctors expect recovery. Kimball Kiwanis Club meets at Houston Methodist church Tuesday at 6 pm, followed by a joint board meeting. The program is by Howbert, Walters & Mullins. attendance prize by J. O. Williams. Joseph M. Crockett, local attorney, left for Pulaski Va to address the B P O E lodge. Joe Amen, Syrian tax driver, faced Squire A C Hatford with a $25 fine and $500 bond for alleged assault on Jim Baker. he was jailed if fines not paid.
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David
Norfolk and Western
Ritter
Welch Hospital No. 1
Kimbali Kiwanis Club
Houston Methodist Church
C Kiwantans Howbert, Walters & Mullins
J. O. Wiliams
Joe Amen
Squire A C Hatford
Costa
Jim Baker
Amen
Wee
Baker
Jewelry Burying With Dead Revealed By Morticians
Atlanta reports Fred W. Patterson, president of the National Selected Morticians, says jewelry burial with the deceased is common as an expression of sentiment. He notes about 2,000,000 deaths annually involve roughly 2 million dollars in jewelry with the deceased, averaging about $10 per trinket.
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Atlanta
Fred W. Patterson
National
Patterson
McKee Robinson Engagement Noted in Welch Area
The Georgetown Ky News notes the engagement of Alexander McKee Robinson and Elizabeth Wilson with a December 30 wedding planned. Robinson, a popular local teacher, is a Welch resident and part of the county’s school system.
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Georgetown
Welch
Alexander McKee Robinson
Dan
Elizabeth Wilson
Lyn
Jes Robinson
Welch Churches Unite Question on Pastor’s Dissolution
A congregational meeting after morning service seeks action to unite with the pastor in requesting the Presbytery of Abingdon to dissolve the pastoral relation. Welch area churches hold services including Episcopal, Presbyterian, Congregational, and Methodist with sermons on Paul’s power and loyalty to Christ.
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Lukes
Welch
Paul
Presbytery
Abingdon
Methodist
Tople
Epworth League
Christ
Musta
Danish King Beats Prince Charles to Cure Lumbago
Copenhagen reports a bizarre cure for lumbago after King Christian of Denmark ordered a forester to strike the prince's back during an elk hunt with Gustaf and Prince Charles. The prince endured pain but, afterward, claimed relief and two elk were secured that day while Christian failed to take a shot.
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Copenhagen
Ein Christian
Denmark
Gustaf
Sweden
Charles
Christian
Americans Long for Home Food in Europe Split Palate
Parts, Dec. 6 reports Americans abroad crave recognizable home meals. European chefs surprise with sauces, butter, and refined dishes while Americans long for buckwheat cakes, corn fritters, and simple fried chicken tastes.
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France
England
Italy
Germany
Kingdom
Vermont
Paris
Teach Skilled Trades Insure Home Happiness
Kansas City reports a program promoting skilled trades to improve family life. Manual training classes aim to identify each student’s best fit, encouraging emulation of skilled work and guiding pupils toward suitable trades for long term happiness.
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Kansas City
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Nanette
Welch Theatre
Ehip
Morton Michaelson
Robert Johnson
Princeton
W. Vas
Princeton, W. VA
Welch Briefs
Lesueu Wee Yee
Thomas
Mae Younger
Kikiorn
Veterans of Foreign Ware
Loney Mayhorn
Glen Alamo Cal ‘Company
Welch Hospital No 1
Shorty
Joseph M. Crockett
Pulaski, Va
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B. P O. Elke
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Berlin
Vienna
Moscow
India
All America
John Hyams
Terra McIntyre
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McDowell
Bridge Club
Bdward O'Toole, Jr
Woodlawn Courts
C. J. Farrington
Edward O'Toole, Jr
Bert Bilis
Thomas D. Nale
Ruth Leymann
J. Hoag
French
Spruce Street
Christienurch
Morgantown
Rose B. French
Unis City
Bip Hop
Memorial Building
Weidermeyers Orchestra
Huntington
Frankl K. Day
Goalwood
Dd. Hatfield
Yukon
Deaen
M. J. Franklin
Woodlawn Court
Wibert
Eugene H. Lopinsky
Northtorn
Joseph M. Sanders, Jr
Rosalie Creger
Abel
Mise
Carolyn Eagle
Gary
B. L. Berlin
Coalwood
W. L. Peck
Miami
Fla
Peck
G. HK
Pageton
J. HM. Barker
Gary National Bank
Robert Carnes
Robert Rowell
Kiler
Jens Bailey
Bradshaw
Fred J. Richert
Dolly Reynolds
Robert L. Simpkins
Excelsior
William J. Hatfield
Harry Chafla
Wilemoon
Welch Churches
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Bluckeld, We Petr & Sna
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Wil
Btub
Gali
Virginian Maytag Company
Lester Tucker
L. C. Davis
See and Treas
C. M. Rosenburg
Matoskative
Claude M. Bare
Clifton Forge
Covington
T. M. Brookie
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