Williams Receives Hearing In Death Case
After a hearing on a hit and run charge before Magistrate Carl Jones Williams of Matoaka was fined 500 dollars and sentenced to six months in jail. He is held under 1500 dollar bond to await grand jury action on a manslaughter charge in the death of Sam G Dennis fatally struck Saturday night on Beckley road near Princeton. Leslie Cecil of Spanishburg received 100 dollars in fines and sixty days in jail on a drunk driving charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Jones
Harry Williams
Matoaka
Williams
Sam G. Dennis
Beckley Road
Princeton
Leslie Cecil
Spanishburg
H. Martin
Douglas Hodge
Nan
Ben
Magis D. T. Carr
Baking Demonstrations in the County Today
George Loudenslager head cook at the State 4 H camp Jacksons Mill will give two baking demonstrations today. Morning at nine in Mrs Pearl Thompsons Lashmeet home and at 130 this afternoon in the Appalachian demonstration room Princeton. Open to 4 H members farm women and interested community women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Loudenslager
Jackson's Mill
Pearl Thompson
Lashmeet
Princeton
4-H
Fox and Game Clubmen Name Delegates Tonight
The Mercer Fox and Game Protective association will meet at 7 40 tonight in the Memorial building to elect delegates to the state fox hunters association meeting at West Union in December. All Mercer members are urged to attend for important matters of interest to fox hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Fox and Game Protective Association
Memorial Building
State
Fox Hunters Association
West Union
Decemb
Mercer Association
Princeton Society Activities Update
The Princeton Silver Springs Woman's noon society meets this afternoon at Mrs J E Kyant home to close year and discuss important business. P T A of Silver Spring school will gather tonight with Brooks Hardy as guest speaker and special musical numbers. Circles of the society appoint leaders and meet Thursday afternoon at 3 with hosts on West Main Center Street and Burailms home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Springs W. M
Silver Sprin Woman's Noon Society
J. E. Kyant
P.T. A. of
Silver Ts
Schol
Brooks Hardy
Mercer County
George McConnell
W. W. Clark
West Main Street
F. 8
Tinder
H. E. DeJarnette
Center Street
Elder'wil Mast Tburaiayer
W. B Morefield
Home Room Mothers Meeting at Mrs Manns Home
The Home Room Mothers of Knob school will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs J A Mann on Fifth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knob School
J. A. Mann
Fifth Street
Bible Quiz Night At First Church Of Christ
Midweek services begin at 7 30 tonight featuring a Bible quiz. The pastor will present Biblical questions to two church Bible school teams including Tomma Lea Dove Billy Linkenhaker Hilda Ellen Arrington Shelby Martin Betty Jo Adkins Eva Stuck Mayella Thompson and Charles Bingham. All children present will sing Christmas carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ
Church Bible School
Tomma Lea Dove
Billy Linkenhaker
Hilda Ellen Arrington
Shelby Martin
Betty Jo Adkins
Eva Stuck
Mayella Thompson
Charles Bingham
Prayer meeting topic set as "A Holy Desire" for 7:30 evening
The pastor selects "A Holy Desire" as the prayer meeting subject at 7 30 this evening. The choir will hold practice after the service. A central Australia tribe survives on yam isure as scarce water drives long treks and reliance on tubers.
Settlement Reached In Hall vs New Amsterdam Casualty Suit
In circuit court, after witnesses testified, Richard Vergil Hall and Noah Lawrence settled the suit against New Amsterdam Casualty Co of Baltimore Md. and Lawrence without an jury. The case involved a pistol bond and alleged blows during Bluefield chain gang days last August. Twenty more citizens were summoned for service in this term opening at 9 o clock. The docket also lists state condemnation action against Isaac Minna David H and Lillian E Green over lot 6 section 177 at Highland Ave and Poplar St Bluefield. The commissioners awarded 1800 to defendants but both sides objected. another Poplar Street bridge condemnation case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Vergil Hall
New Amsterdam Casualty Company
Baltimore
Noah Lawrence
Hall
Lawrence
Nile
Bluefield
Landon T. Reynolds
J. Palmer
Ingleside
J. Ckett
R. Houston Swim
David E. Howell
C. C. Linkenhaker
Princeton
Biggs
Harry
Fitzhugh Merriman
S. W. Lewis
E. Clyde Sykes
G.T. Leslie
C. W. Houseman
Hans L. Whitenack
G. Philae Mahoodan
Booker
N. A. Phillips
Ee T. A. Nicewander
Ag Ag
J. H. Riley
A. W. Nixon
Elmer C. Barton
Poplar Street Bridge
Sons of the Legion at Royal Here Today
The American Legion drama Sons of the Legion plays at the Royal theater today. It follows a street boy's rehabilitation through junior legion contact and features Lynne Overman and Evelyn Keyes. Sponsored by the Princeton American Legion post and its auxiliary and the Sons of the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Sons of the Legion
Paramount
Royal Theater Today
Lynne Overman
Evelyn Keyes
Princeton American Legion Post
Sweetheart of the Sons of the Legion Crowned Tonight
School officials coordinate showtimes so every pupil can view the film today. The popularity contest sponsored by the legion ends this afternoon and the winner will be crowned Sweetheart of the Sons of the Legion at the Royal theater tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion
Sweetheart of the Sons of the Legion
Royal Theater
Kiwanis Training School Opens In Fourth Division
The fourth division Kiwanis training school starts today at 10 at the Virginian hotel led by Rev Frank L Stuck lieutenant governor elect and J Hudson Huffford past district governor with McDowell County leaders and Bluefield Garfield Burton from the local club. Officers-elect from eight clubs are required to attend as the daylong program concludes at 3 30 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Training
Virginian
Frank L. Stuck
J. Hudson Huffford
Charles H
O ‘ McDowell
Wiliam
Pusit
Beckley
Kiwanis
Jack Galbraith
Die Steele
Ee Thomas
Bluefield
Garfield Burton
Princeton Pool Champion Caras Runs 197 Straight
James Caras world pool champion ran 197 consecutive balls from the break in a match at Mack Lee's Sports man Monday night. His 25 years and long time play are noted. Ruth McGinnis, women's world pool champion, set to appear January 2. Goodwill Center directors meet at 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CUE
James Caras
Mack Lee
Sportsman
Caras
Ruth McGinnis
Taylor farmer dies in Grafton community
Lee O. Faust, 69, a Taylor County farmer and leader in local agricultural circles, died in Grafton, West Virginia, on December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Grafton
W. Va
Lee O. Faust
Taylor County
City Council Purchases Police Motorcycle
The city council voted to buy a police motorcycle via a $543 financed through monthly fines collected on use of the bike. Four councilors approved the measure while two opposed it. Earlier, a Plymouth sedan was bought for officers and an alley in Bailey View addition was to be closed. The Salvation Army note asked for a $100 appropriation pending funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Cycle Company
Williams
J. D. Gott
W. L. White
George L. Hall
C. L. Shannon
A. 8. Fortune
J. Thompson
Plymouth
Gott and Fortune
A. G. Booth
Bailey View
J. C. Hylton
Penn
H . Peers
Salvation Army
Kidds mark 59th wedding anniversary in Buchannon
Mr and Mrs Thomas Kidd celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in Buchannon West Virginia on December 6 with family and friends.
Glen Lyn residents escape injuries after car leaves road
Mrs. E. C. Hudson and daughter Evelyn of Glen Lyn Va narrowly escaped serious injury yesterday when their sedan and a trailer truck side swiped causing the car to plunge fifteen feet into Bluestone river. Evelyn Hudson was driving south on Beckley road near Spanishburg to pass the trailer driven by Walter Selby. Both women received minor lacerations and were treated at Memorial hospital and discharged. Sheriff Crumpecker and Constable Christian investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Hudson
Evelyn
Glen Lyn
Bluestone River
Hudson
Evelyn Hudson
Beckley Road
Spanishburg
Walter Selby
Memorial Hospital
G. H. Crumpecker
C. C. Christian
Princeton Personal Notes
Shirley Fae Shuff returned to her home on Thorton avenue from Salem Virginia where she was called due to her sister Opal Stamper's illness. Charley Mosrie remains critically ill at his Mercer Street home. L W Simms has been visiting relatives in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Fae Shuff
Thorton Avenue
Salem
Opal Stamper
Charley Mosrie
Mercer
L. W. Simms
Trooper Attends American Legion Banquet in Charleston
The text notes a trooper was at the American Legion banquet in Charleston Monday night before continuing home to Chester, Pa after a week in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Chester
H. E. Martin
American Legion
Charleston
Cloth markets show mixed activity in New York
In quiet trading today in New York, print cloths were marked down. Finished goods sold moderately at steady prices and rayon yarns remained in fair demand. Raw silk and burlap stayed quiet and steady. A little business occurred in wool goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago Livestock Prices Mixed With Cattle and Hogs Down
Chicago market report shows hogs 22 000 active with most prices down 10. top 7.35, bulk 160-210 lb. 7.20. Cattle and calves 10,000 active, steers and yearlings steady to 25 lower. best fed steers around 12.00, yearlings 11.50, heifers 9.75, bulls 6.75 down. Vealers 25-50 lower, cows weak to 15 lower, fat lambs 25 lower. overall mixed declines across hogs cattle and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Livestock Auction Prices Tick Up on Sheep and Ewes
Market notes show steady prices for lambs at 9.35 for top quality and 8.75 to 9.25 for others. Native ewes rise to 3.75 with bids firm for small lot sales.
Kiwanians’ Ladies Present Christmas Program at Welch Meeting
Welch Kiwanis members and wives exceed seventy at a festive meeting. Mrs E Vermillion served as emcee and a pair of children sang Christmas songs. A skit titled A Visit From Mrs St Nicholas closed the program.
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WELCH
Kiwanians
Welch Kiwanis Club
E. R. Thompson
E. Vermillion
Vermillion
St. Nicholas
Charles Tutwiler
Emily Keyser
E Branch
Nancy Yepsen
George Branch
Gary Colored Woman Mrs Cheatam Dies
A complication of ailments caused the death of Fannie Bane Cheatam 58 a Gary resident at 7 a m Tuesday She had lived in Gary two years was a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church Her husband James Cheatam died previously She leaves daughter Virgie Anderson and granddaughter Ardella Gary Funeral and burial plans were not set
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Bane Cheatam
Gary
Rock Hill
Ashland Man Held for Pool Room Robbery
James Stanfield of Ashland was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Harry Pierce on charges of breaking into a pool room at Crumpler and stealing pliers a brace and a screwdriver from the Ashland Coal and Coke company. At a Welch hearing Magistrate W R Lockhart ordered him held for grand jury action and committed to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stanfield
Ashland
Harry Pierce
Crumpler
Welch
W. R. Lockhart
Ashland Coal and Coke Company
No Circuit Court Sessions Held Today
No session of criminal court was held Tuesday and no hearings are scheduled for today. Jurors report Thursday morning for several cases including State and Nannie Lou Brewster Orin Falke Alma Bullock vs. ve seers Goins vs A M Taylor and ordie Lester Green administratrix vs A M Tarte. The two Taylor suits stem from a spring accident on US Route 52 near Saeger that fatally injured two WPA workers. Divorce cases are set for December 21 and 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Lou Brewster
Orin Falke
Alma Bullock
Ve Seers
Goins
A. M. Taylor
Ordie Lester Green
A. M. Tarte
M. Taylor
U. S. Route 52
Saeger
WPA
Taylor
Miss Ann Straub Operated on in Lexington
Miss Ann Straub daughter of Dr and Mrs G L Straub of Welch Kentucky underwent an operation for mastoid trouble at Good Samaritan hospital Lexington and was reported resting well though serious. Dr and Mrs Straub and Mary Lewis Straub left Welch during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Samaritan Hospital
Lexington
Ann Straub
G. L. Straub
Welch
Practice on Christmas Carols by Welch Baptist Choir
Christmas music practice for the Welch Baptist children's choir set for this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the church. All choir members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Children's Choir
Welch
J C Brincefield Funeral Held in Crumpler
Funeral services for John Cal vin Brincefield 85 of Crumpler were set for 2 p m today at the Methodist church in Crumpler with Rev W S Barbery of Bluefield and Rev Rudy assisting Burial followed at Woodlawn He was born in Danville Va Sept 6 1853 and lived in Mc Dowell County for almost forty years He retired from contracting painting and was a Campbell lodge Mason in Mooresville NC He is survived by his widow May Cordelia Brincefield three daughters and six sons including Ned and Earl Theodore Brincefield The body lay in state at Northfork Funeral Home until 11 a m today then proceeded to the church Pallbearers were Harry Dillon Clarence Cornett Alvin Clarence Ernest and Walter Joyce.
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Crumpler
John Calvin Brincefield
W. S. Barbery
Bluefield
Woodlawn
Rudy
Clendenin
Brincefield
Danville
James Brincefield
McDowell County
Campbell Lodge of the Masons
Mooresville
N. C
May Cordelia Brincefield
Florida
Maude Peblus
Newcastle
R. B. Clark
Caretta
Mary Brincefield
New York City
Ned Brincefield
Huntington
Earl Theodore
Ood Brincefield
Miami
Northfork Funeral Home
Harry Dillon
Clarence Cornett
Alvin
Clarence
Ernest
Walter Joyce
Vivian Folk Urges Toy Donations for Needy Kids
Residents of Vivian Bot tom Creek and Tidewater are asked to save old toys for repair and redistribution to children in need this Christmas. The appeal emphasizes mending and recon ditioning to extend toy lifespans and aid families during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Folk
Vivian
Bottom Creek
Tidewater
Scouts Collect Toys for Community Christmas Tree
Scouts will gather toys on Saturday and prepare them for placing on the community Christmas tree.
Welch posts postal job opening in Civil Service shift
Substitutes seek the Keystone office clerk post with a December 17 filing deadline set by the Civil Service Commission after a postponement. Applicants should contact the Fourth U.S. Civil Service District Manager in Washington DC. Circles of the Welch Baptist Missionary society hold several meetings with chairs named and locations listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Civil Service Commission
U.S. Civil Service District
Mather Building
G. Street
Washington, D. C
Davy Bible Class Meets At Mrs Mee Home
Members of the Maggie White Bible class of Davy Methodist church gather this evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Joe Mee in Davy for a regular feature of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 4-A
Albert Barley
Southwood Addition
C. E. Linkous
Smith's Pharmacy
Davy
Maggie White
Davy Methodist Church
Joe Mee
Last Methodist Missionary Session in Welch for 1938
The final general session of Welch's Methodist Missionary Society for 1938 is set for Thursday at 2:30 PM in the church. Members are urged to attend to conduct important year end business. Grace Auxiliary note follows about Eckman Bethany chapter meeting at Violet Severn’s Northfork home at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Missionary Society
Welch
GRACE
Bethany
Woman's Auxiliary of the
Grace Episcopal Church
Eckman
Violet Severn
Northfork
Welch Personal Notes Highlight Fort Bragg and Local Visits
James Barrett and two children from Fort Bragg NC visit Welch friends and relatives. W A Walder of Charleston attends to business. McDowell residents attend Sam Dennis funeral in Thessalia VA after a Princeton auto incident. Frank Stouffer, formerly Welch, now Huntington, discusses news in Hemphill with Mrs Truslow. Rev D M Dorsey returns to Welch after the State Baptist Ministerial conference in Oak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barrett
Fort Bragg
N. C
Welch
W. A. Walder
Charleston
McDowell
Thessalia
Sam Dennis
Princeton
G. W. Bruce
Clyde Bruce
W. W. DeHart
Superior
Dennis
Bruce
DeHart
Frank Stouffer
Huntington
Hemphill
R R. Truslow
Hinton
D. M. Dorsey
State Baptist Ministerial Conference
Oak Hill
Grain prices report from Toledo market
Grain on nominal bid in Toledo with quotes for New York wheat and corn, No 2 yellow oats, No 3 yellow beans, and miscellaneous yellow and white varieties. Prices listed include 26 cents rate and small fractional adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
New York
Poultry Market Prices and Variety Listings
New York market notes mixed color and white categories with standards firsts seconds and mediums. Records show prices for duck eggs poultry by freight and various fowl types including Rocks Leghorn pullets and turkeys with regional references to nearby midwestern western and southern exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Midwestern
Nearby
Western
Wheat Gains Narrowly As Grain Prices Move In Chicago
Chicago grain notes show wheat rising about a cent early then fading on profit taking. Dec and May futures mixed with corn oats rye and provisions fluctuating amid small losses and gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
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FOX and Game
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Princeton Society
Silver Springs
P.T. A
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Central
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R. V. Hall
Casualty Company
Circcuit Court
Sons OF the Legion AT
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Kiwanis Training School
Goodwill
Goodwill Center
Council
Hale Avenue
Fred Werner
Stag Clothing Co
Harper
Elizabeth Patterson
American Legion and Auxiliary
Fredeking-Seaver
Sergeant Stoney Craig
Craig
Hazard
Liu
Chicago Livestock
Circle Drive
Turkey
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EA Tan
Y E. Etown
Diamond State Distilling Company
Catontown, New Jersey
Norge
PY Ea Norge
K. W. Lucas and CO
Mercer Street
Princeton, W. Va
Mrs. Vermillion
Miss Ann Straub
J.C. Bringefield
Crumpler Methodist Church
Baptist Circles
Baptist Missionary Society
R. H. Walton
W. T. Cartwright
Anna Carter
Riverside Drive
W. W. Edwards
Edwards
T. H. Henritze
Court Street
Henritze
J. W. Slack
M. E. Missionary Group
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