West Virginia payrolls set record in October amid defense upturn
State industrial payrolls reached a record high of $320 million in October with total wages rising by about $9.5 million from January to October and forecasters predicting 1939 and year-end totals near new highs. Coal, steel, and chemical sectors contributed to the gains while employment fell in coal as prices shifted.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Workmen's Age Commission
Defense Atk
Christas
Commission
Clyde L. Ferguson
Therguson
Ferguson
Chemical Concern
Juice Recipe for Rheumatic Pain Relief Compound
A home remedy claims Vx Compound mixed with water and lemon juice can ease rheumatic pain. The ad promises two weekly doses, two tablespoons, and money back if no improvement, with Goodykoonts drug stores marketing the product.
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Ru- Co
Goodykoonts
Building Permits Diminish in November Report
City Clerk Ralph Shupe disclosed that building permits issued in November totaled 9 575 dollars. Two new houses valued at 3 500 dollars and three other residences valued at 290 were approved. Five alterations accounted for 785 dollars. Last year the same period saw 26 470 dollars in permits.
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Ralph Shupe
Contributions To Greek Aid Fund In Bluefield
One week after organizing the Bluefield chapter of the Greek War Relief Fund, local contributions totaled 1,377 dollars with yesterday’s 70 dollar intake. Donors include Bluefield Coca-Cola Co 50, Samuel Shaman 5, Harry Rantis 5, Mabel Ratcliffe 5, and several anonymous gifts plus small sums from individuals such as Leland Carter Marvin Blackwell Ed Argabright.
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Bluefield
Greek War Relief Fund
Marvin Blackwell
Ed Argabright
Parents of Two Sets of Twins in Less Than a Year
In St Louis James and Jacquelyn Jones are 11 months older than twin brothers Franklin and Henry Jones. Parents William and Mrs Jones have eight children total. James and Jacquelyn born December 3 1939 Franklin and Henry born November 6 days after the election named for the president and vice president.
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St. Louis
James
Jacquelyn Jones
Franklin
Henry Jones
William Jones
Jacquelyn
Pranklin
Henry
Jones
WPA
Gasoline Station Blast Injures Four in Annapolis
Four men were injured in a late day explosion at a Main Street gasoline station in Annapolis. The blast blew out part of the wall and ceiling, with one man reportedly hurled through a plate glass window. All victims, including John Burl, Denton Ferguson, Charles Blades, and Wallace Carwell, were admitted to Annapolis Emergency Hospital with first degree burns. Police and fire crews investigated the cause.
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Annapolis
Main Street
Annapolis Emergency Hospital
John Burl
Eastport
Denton Ferguson
Lansdowne
Charles Blades
Wallace Carwell
Welch Fire Destroys Milam Home on Mountain
A six room frame house owned by Mr and Mrs Henry Milam on the mountain above Woodmont was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin. Louise Milam 18 was away at a nearby well when the blaze started and could not assist. Water access was poor and neighbors could not extinguish it. The Red Cross provided emergency bedding and clothing while relatives and friends hosted the family in Welch.
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Pire
Woodmont
Henry Milam
Louise Milam
McDowell County Red Cross Chapter
Welch
Hartwell Miner Killed in Rock Fall at Local Mine
Joe Harrison Lewis age 50 of Hartwell was killed instantly Wednesday evening in a rock fall at the Hartwell mine where he had worked 15 years. A native of Tazewell county Virginia he was born August 8 1890 to the late Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis. He leaves his widow five children Johnny Nannie Helen Essie and James two brothers Jess of Amonate Va and Charles of Tralee and three sisters. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Joe Harrison Lewis
Hartwell
Lewis
Tazewell County
Virginia
Charles Lewis
Johnny
Nannie
Helen
Essie
James
Jess
Amonate
Charles
Tralee
Funeral Services for Harry H. Fain
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock at the War Methodist church for Harry H. Fain. The service will be conducted by the pastor with burial in the city cemetery to follow. Memorials may be sent to the church building fund.
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The
War Methodist Church
Funeral services set for Harry H. Fain of War
Harry H. Fain 40 dies in hospital from injuries suffered in a mine accident on Oct 25. He worked as motorman at Carter Coal Co mine in Caretta and lived in McDowell County 28 years. Born July 17, 1900 in Rush Kentucky, he served 18 months in World War I. Survived by his wife Lillian Vann Smith and six children Harold Ella Mae Frankie Bobby Dobie Ann Cullen, three brothers Pleas Brack and Arthur, and a sister Cynthia McGinnis. Burial at Woodlawn cemetery.
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Harry H. Fain
Woodlawn
Mr. Fain
Carter Coal Company
Caretta
McDowell County
United States Army
Rush
Pleasant Fain
Lillian Vann Smith
Harold
Ella Mae
Frankie
Bobby
Dobie Ann
Cullen
Pleas
Bradshaw
Brack
Arthur
Davy
Cynthia McGinnis
Post No 8 Plans District Meetings
McDowell County Post No 8 schedules two district meetings this month. The first in Northfork on Friday December 13 at 8 PM at the Union hall invites Legionnaires and ex service men. S L Lengman chairs the planning committee with R B Roope and Oliver Beckner. The second in Welch on December 26 coincides with the post regular meeting with Walter Powers Otis St Clair and G C Sexton named to plan.
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McDowell County
Northfork
Elkhorn
S. L. Lengman
R. B. Roope
Oliver Beckner
Union Hall
Legionnaires
Welch
Walter Powers
Otis St. Clair
G. C. Sexton
Plans Near Completion for Sample Fair Event
Plans are nearing completion for the sample fair to be held Saturday from 1 30 to 8 30 at the World War Memorial building. Sponsored by the Junior Woman's Club the fair will feature booths with toys aprons doll clothes and other Christmas gift articles. Samples of nationally advertised products will be given free to attendees and demonstrations by local exhibitors.
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World War Memorial
Junior Woman's Club
Group Calls for Event Tickets Public Invitation
National and local firms will be held as part of the event with tickets available from group members. The public is invited to attend.
Congregational Supper at Emanuel Temple Nearby
A congregational supper will be held Sunday evening at 6 o'clock at the Emanuel Temple for members and their families. Services will follow with Rabbi Julius Kravet of Bluefield in charge. Members of B'nai Israel and their families are invited, reservations with Mrs. Louis Sherman. A good attendance is urged.
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Emanuel Temple
Julius Kravet
Bluefield
B'nai
Israel
Louis Sherman
Mine Extension Class Meets At Jenkin Jones School
The Anawalt Colored Mine Extension class will meet tonight at seven o clock in the Jenkin Jones colored school to discuss the mine extension program with miners in the county. Attendees may join the class if they wish, and the session begins study of the mine safety lamp, an important topic for all miners.
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Anawalt Colored
Jenkin Jones Colored School
Raisin Over: College Comedy Thrills Welch Fete
A large audience attended the first performance of the three act comedy Raisin Over at Welch High School auditorium. The Welch Kiwanis club sponsors the show for underprivileged children with a second performance tonight at 8:13. Winners of the child popularity contest will be announced during the evening.
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Welch Kiwanis Club
Welch High School
Local families report short trips and a Jubilee visit
Little Miss Mary Lee Grimmett returns from Huntington after three weeks with grandparents Mr and Mrs Kilgore. Kilgores plan to visit daughter Mrs Ralph Grimmett and Mr Grimmett over the weekend. Capt F M and Mrs and Misses Mary Gaugh Lucille Nester and Muriel Leedy return from Atlanta after attending the Salvation Army Golden Jubilee. Bob Miller of Charlotte visits Welch to see his mother Mrs Robert H Miller.
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Mary Lee Grimmett
Huntington
Robert &. Kilgore
Salvation Army
Bob Miller
Charlotte
N. C
Welch
Robert H. Miller
South Charleston Bank Robbers Are Sentenced
Three Ohio convicts received twenty year terms for the $19 227 73 First National Bank of South Charleston holdup. Defendants Ivan Phillips Elmer H Whitt and Arthur Russell Howell faced the federal judge who ordered the sentences to run after current terms end. A defense witness Finley Fox was jailed on perjury charges after waiving preliminary hearing. Fox testified Whitt was in Columbus on November 13 1939, but FBI evidence showed he remained in Marion until November 26.
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Charleston
W. Va
Ohio
First National Bank of
South Charleston
West Virginia
Ivan Phillips
Marion, O
Elmer H. Whitt
Columbus
Central Trust Company
Cincinnati
Arthur Russell Howell
Leavenworth
Kans
George W. McClintic
Atlanta
Finley Fox
Marion
Fox
U. S
A. V. Pittwater
Whitt
Marion Transit
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Glass Industry Plans to Accelerate Output in 1930
White Sulphur Springs W Va December 5. Flat glass manufacturers and distributors agreed the industry will be accelerated next year though stock shortages may cause a bottleneck as plants run at construction peak. A spokesman for the National Glass Distributors Association commented on the outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
National Glass Distributors Association
Noxzema Skin Cream Offers Daily Complexion Aids
A vintage ad extols Noxzema Medicated Skin Cream to improve complexions by reducing enlarged pores softening irritated skin and helping heal blemishes. It notes nurses found benefits on hands and promises a 74¢ Boudoir Jar now 49¢ with purchase at drug or department stores.
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Runrese
West
Talk A. Million
Frankfort Distilleries, Inc
Louisville & Baltimore
Oscar
Milam
Welch Briefs
Aen Socek
Toot
Princeton
R. Duance Humphreys
New York City
Association
Libby Owens Ford G Company
Toledo
Ohio Plate G Company
W. P
Los Angeles
Calif
Ty Brothers Glass Company
Elias Glass Company
Hartford
Glass Industry
Drelyy
Sherry
Angelus
Lewis Philippe
Schrafft's Candy
TOY
Drewe
Pacquin
Hind’s
Prince Albert Tobacco
Granger Tobacco
Raleigh Tobacco
Williams
Pablum
S.S. Tonic
Sun
W.va
Federal St
Princeton Ave
Mercer St
Coty
Max Facto
Yardiey
Paris
Hubigant
Richard Hudnut
Sweetums
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