False Arrest Case Proceeds In Bluefield Court
Testimony concluded in the $20,000 damage suit of G C Jackson against Samuel Turk trading as American Loan Co and Walter L Adkins. Jackson alleges false arrest and malicious prosecution while the defense calls the charge trumped up. Jackson loaned $700 on furniture and moved out of state before a warrant was issued. The suit was filed March 18 1930 and a jury will hear it tomorrow morning at 9.00. Also recorded were judgments in several notices and the incorporation of Bonded Commercial Service Company with $5 000 capital by Day Black Sanders and Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Jackson
Samuel Turk
American Loan Company
Walter L. Adkins
Howell M. Tanner
Jackson
Princeton Society Harriett Woodfolk and Local Club Notices
Community notices list events at Princeton society Harriett Woodfolk home 1 to 4 pm and various church and school activities. Christian Endeavor meets at Mrs G B Chariton Jr on Center Street. Forum Club invites members to 7:30 pm. Knob Street PTA meets at 3 pm. Thorn Street PTA at 3 pm. Mrs Stovall returns from Mount Regis sanitarium Salem Virginia. Episcopal Auxiliary meets at Mrs G B Halstead Thursday 7 pm. Cradle Roll meets at Mrs H C Wells 2 pm. Baptist Circle meets at Mrs D A Johnston home with Bible study and gifts to retiring leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian Church
G. B. Chariton Jr
Center Street
First Methodist Church
H. C. Wells
Circle Drive
John Robertson
P.T. A
Baptist Circle Circle No. 4
Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church
D. A. Johnston
Funeral Rites Held for Three Infants
Funeral services were held yesterday for Marvin D. Candler two months old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Candler of Kirk Street, for Mullens infant of East Princeton who lived six hours, and Robby Eugene Brock infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman L. Brock. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery and the Brock family cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin D. Candler
J. C. Candler
Kirk Street
Oakwood Cemetery
Baby Mullens
W. F. Mullens
East Princeton
Oakwood
Robby Eugene
Freeman L. Brock
Brock Farm
Seven Members Served Refreshments During Special Hour
A fragment notes seven members were served delicious refreshments during a special hour, suggesting a small gathering or meeting with informal hospitality. The tone implies a formal or organized group event without further context.
Week-end auto mishaps report incounty area
Several automobile accidents occurred near the county seat over the week end with no serious injuries. A Hudson coupe driven by Harold Runyon struck a rock cliff on Beckley road injuring its owner, a Chevrolet sedan collided near the ridge gap, and a Dodge sedan hit a bridge near New Hope on Sandlick road causing damage to vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. Wilson
Hinton
Harold Runyon
Rock Cliff
Beckley Road
Wilson
S. Goodstein
Julius Palmer
Widemouth
New Hope
Sandlick Road
County Court Adopts Fiduciary Order In Thompson Estate
December term adjourned with county commissioners set to attend road meeting in Clarksburg and state county courts session in Charleston. Fiduciary order names FE S Meadows as administrator of W Scott Thompson estate with $2,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Charleston
FE. S. Meadows
W. Scott Thompson
O M Aley Fined for Waving Liquor by City Judge
Jip O Maley was fined 191.50 dollars and sentenced to sixty days in jail by Police Judge Er B King acting as ex-officio justice of the peace yesterday afternoon. O Maley gave no notice of appeal and Judge King set further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jip O'Maley
Er. B. King
O'Maley
King
Local court fines and bonds set in drunkenness case
Charlie O Maley was fined 66 dollars and 40 cents and sentenced to ten days in jail for being drunk. He appealed the ruling and a bond of 200 dollars was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie O'Maley
Mechanic Charged In Overcoat and Suit Theft Case
Fred Mitchell a garage mechanic was returned from Charleston by Deputy Sheriff John H Price. He is accused of stealing a coat worth 45 dollars and a suit worth 15 dollars from Paul McClaugherty and will be arraigned today before Magistrate I C Damewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mitchell
Charleston
John H. Price
Mitchell
Paul McClaugherty
I. C. Damewood
Aviation marker planned for county courthouse roof
The county court will paint a large aviation marker on the new courthouse roof at the request of Postmaster R. E. Holt. Government and private firms support marking communities for aviators, reflecting longstanding interest in aviation guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EB. L. Holt
Virginian Rail Men Have Turkey Dinner
Seventy officials and clerks from the Virginian Railway’s mechanical and storekeeping departments at Princeton and Elmore plus guests attended the annual Turkey Dinner held in the band house on the local yards Saturday night. The crowded event featured wit and stories with A R Kyle as toastmaster and noted speakers including Charles Akers on friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Elmore
A. R. Kyle
Charles Akers
C. W. Bingham
Joe Evans
W. H. Foster
Otis Hylton
Harold Stafford
L. M. Selvey
C. L. Shannon
Grace
John Sasser
J. W. Sasser
C. H. Hix
The
Road
J. H. Lilly
H. E B. DeJarnette
W. D. Baker
Ed Haines
E. B. Arnold
M. A. Hardigan
Paul I. Morrow
D. B. King
E. H. Birchfield
A. M. Traugott
H. C. Ellett
Mr. Hix
John R. Pendleton
Mr. Ellett
R. Reynolds
Doc” Cooke
Europe
J. H. McGlothlin
Étore
F. S. Tinder
J. E. Sharpley
E. M. Dickinson
George Shands
Memorial services draw large Elks crowd in Princeton
The Princeton lodge of Elks held its annual memorial service at the Royal theater drawing around four hundred members families and friends. Harvey Rice delivered the address and the Elks male chorus performed under W L Herring with a program of sacred songs and prayers. Separately law actions reported include arrests for grand larceny after searches at Watts and Jessie Lambert homes and a court parole order for Albert Belcher and Roy Fulcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Lodge of Elks
Royal Theater
Harvey Rice
Princeton High
Concord
Elks
W. L. Herring
Messrs
Mr. Rice
Dr. Morrell
G. W. Lazenby
Homebrew Charge Leads to Fines In County Court
George Mack colored was fined 67.65 by Magistrate J. C. Mangus at Montcalm for possession of homebrew and faces probation violation charges. Louis Pociteo was fined 14.40 by Magistrate John E. Bailey at Matoaka for assault. in default he was jailed. Robert Carr received 30 days and 52.40 fine for petit larceny. Carr and Pacitco were moved to county jail by Arthur McKinney. Cecil Mullens and Frank Moore were arrested for housebreaking tied to W. T. Dudley burglary at Bramwell. Wagner transferred them to Bramwell for a preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mack
J. C. Mangus
Montcalm
Mack
J. W. Mosby
Louis Pociteo
John E. Bailey
Matoaka
Robert Carr
Bailey
Carr
Pacitco
Arthur McKinney
Rock District
Cecil Mullens
Frank Moore
A. L. Wagner
W. T. Dudley
Bramwell
Wagner
Prisoners Held After Shoes Found In Home Search Near Gard
Police found a quantity of shoes and overshoes in the homes of Austin Watts and Jessie Lam near Gard ner. Both men are in prison awaiting hearing on unknown charges. Investigators continue to probe the incident and determine the source of the footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Austin Watts
Jessie Lam
Princeton Socials and Travel Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs Howe Karnes and Mrs H B Pearis of Princeton dined with Mr and Mrs Karl Renz in Bluefield and attended the Nellie French funeral. Sam Noble, visiting from Huntington, W V, returns home briefly. Mrs Edgar Bonham spent the weekend in Bramwell. E H Witt and family visited relatives in Superior W Va. Ruth Shumate of Athens stayed with sister Bill Shumate on North Walker street. Jeanne Carpenter of Mancelon was a weekend guest at Mrs EB H Bay on North Walker street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe Karnes
H. B. Pearis
Karlrentz
Bluefield
Nellie French
Sam Noble
Huntington
W. Va
Edgar Bonham
Bramwell
E. H. Witt
Superior
Ruth Shumate
Athens
Bill Shumate
North Walker Street
Jeanne Carpenter
Mancolm
EB. H. Bay
Welch County Court to Ask Mine Owners for Aid in Charity Work
McDowell county court discussed probing charity cases with coal operators and school officials to ensure fair aid. They urged mine owners to divide work among employees so each family receives days of work weekly, as 122 of 300+ investigated cases were truly needy. Cooperation with health, probation, and charity groups was emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County Court
W. P. Kearns
H. S
Farley
Hall
Tea dance invited by McDowell Country Club committee
Invitations issued for a Christmas day tea dance at the club house from 4 to 8 PM by the house committee of McDowell Country Club. Committee members listed include Mrs. Shanklin, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. Burdette, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Harman, and Mrs. Peck. The Colonel Andrew Donnally chapter of the DAR met in Appalachian building community room with Miss Stratton and Mrs. Tabor hosting. roll call recalled famous American history savings, Stratton displayed old guilt patterns. The next DAR meeting is set for January 12 with Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Suter hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell Country Club
R. V. Shanklin
B. F. Howard
I. J. Rhodes
T. Lyle Burdette
W. B. Stevens
Andrew Donnally
Daughters of the American Revolution
Appalachian Building
Ann R. Stratton
Gary
Strother Tabor
Coupe Hits Light Pole Driver Fined in Mullens Incident
A Chevrolet coupe owned by Bailey Lumber and driven by Roy Taylor of Mullens ran onto Riverside Drive sidewalk near J W Luther’s residence and struck a light pole. Officer Thompson reported Taylor lacked a driver’s permit. He was fined 10.50 by Magistrate 5 M Burgess after the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Lumber Company
Bluefield
Roy Taylor
Mullens
Riverside Drive
J. W. Luther
Thompson
5. M. Burgess
State Ornithologist to Show Bird Life Film
I H Johnston the West Virginia state ornithologist arrived in Welch and will spend the week in McDowell county presenting four reels at Welch high school auditorium from 11 to 12. The program features bird life from Florida West Virginia and California with scenes of eagles quail hummingbirds condors magpies and a road runner. Later shows will be held at other county locations as arrangements are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Johnston
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Welch
McDowell County
Florida
Virginia
California
Johnston
Welch High School
Mr. Johnston
Welch personals report from city desk
McGinnis Hatfield departed for Charleston for several days of business. Marvin Taylor and his brother Byard Taylor planned to travel today to Lynchburg Virginia for related duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGinnis Hatfield
Charleston
Marvin Taylor
Byard Taylor
Lynchburg
Welch Society Notes and Local Visits
Mrs L J Brindley visits sister Mrs India Shumate. Nick Verano returns from Bluefield Va to spend weekend with Mrs Verano and children. Mrs D W Cook of Pineville is a patient at Stevens Clinic. Squire H W Evans of Bradshaw visits the city. Miss Gladys Weard of Caretta seeks treatment at Stevens clinic. Miss Helen Fair of Coalwood visits friends. P Kearns of Gary is a business visitor. Miss Helen C Wharton director of young panels work in the West Virginia Episcopal diocese, guest of Mrs A N Harris, leaves for Northfork to stay with Rev H W Hibbert. Mrs Ethel Brace state president of American Legion auxiliary and Mrs Mary Brigden of Clarksburg guests at Carter hotel. R O Crockett and R C Perry of Tazewell attend to business here. Mrs Gordon L Cox of Elkhorn visits. Co A Tutwiler returns home after appendicitis operation at Stevens clinic. Jimmie French, son of Mr and Mrs J A French, a patient at Stevens clinic. R S Goldsmith of Beckley a business visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India Shumate
Nick Verano
Bluefield
P. Kearns
Gary
Helen C. Wharton
Young Panales
West Virginia
A. N. Harria
Welch
Northfork
H. W. Hibbert
Ethel Brace
American Legion Auxiliary
Mary Brigden
Clarksburg
Carter Hotel
R. O. Crockett
R. C. Perry
Tazewell
Gordon L. Cox
Elkhorn
Co. A
Doc Brock Sets World Record for Consecutive Daily Flights
Kansas City aviator J. D. Doc Brock holds the world record for consecutive days flown after completing a full year of daily flights on November 15. Brock has logged 365 straight days of air travel, marking a historic milestone in sustained aviation activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
J. D
Doc” Brock
Death of Coal Company Worker C B Wyatt at 35
C B Wyatt aged 35 a butcher at Consolidation Coal company Coalwood died Sunday at his home after a brief illness from a cold. He suffered gas poisoning during World War I service and did not regain health. Survived by widow and two children. Burial planned in Chillhowse Virginia Tuesday. He was a former member of Painter Porroni Post No 1021 VFW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BL Wyatt
Consolidation Coal Company
Coalwood
Wyatt
Porroni
Selden Rose
Board of Control
Jones
Yale
Los Angeles
Association Today
Mal Stevens
Community Notes From Mohawk and Welch Area
Local correspondents report residents shopping in Welch and visiting relatives. The week-end visitation includes Troy Thomason Nevada McKinney and Geneve Blankenship. Letta Thomason teaches near Keystone and visits home. Illness visits mention Lee Perdue improving at home and Violet Williamson ill for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohawk
W. Va
M. G. Thomason
Troy Thomason
Nevada McKinney
Welch
Geneva Blankenship
Red Cross
Letta Thomason
Keystone
Maude Shreve
Iaeger
P. A. Wisler
Ernest Reynolds
Helen Stevenson
Charles Stevenson
Christina Perecedero
J. B. Williamson
Violet Williamson
McGarvey Blankenship
Uno
J. L. Huddleston
Huddleston
University of Cincinnati
Fred Woody
Kingston
Knox College Baseball Faces Self Funding For 1931
Knox College in Galesburg plans a self supporting 1931 baseball season. Candidates for team positions must sell enough admission tickets to cover campaign costs as the athletic council approves an budget that omits baseball unless funds cover war costs. Coach Earl Jackson indicated no team would be sponsored without money from gate receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Knox College
Athletic Council
Earl Jackson
Democrats Press Tax Hike and Drought Relief Debate
Washington fights over relief measures as Hyde warns against loans for human food in drought aid. He argues such loans would replace highway work and burden the states, urging the Red Cross to handle distress while preserving agricultural policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Hyde
Red Cross
United States
Yale Athletes Banned From Radio and Newspapers
Yale Athletics board bars all persons connected with Yale sports from speaking on radio or writing for newspapers. Officials deny the measure targets Tad Jones, stating the rule applies broadly to all Yale athletics affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale Athletic Association
Board of Control
Association
Yale
Tad Jones
Favorite Romps Home In New Orleans Feature
In New Orleans at Jefferson Park Kodiak from Superior stable won the Salome purse at 1 to 2 under F C Smith. The six year old gelding defeated Bozo from Missouri etable by two lengths with Bozo taking second over Behave Cash by a half length. Time for the mile and one sixteenth not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Jefferson Park
F. C. Smith
Son of
Atwell
Bozo
Smith
Kadiak
Stillwater Stable
Behave Cash
Dr David's Sanative Wash advertised for itch relief
An advertisement promotes Dr David's Sanative Wash claiming it relieves scabies and itching after one application. It describes the liquid as highly penetrating and soothing, promising sleep after months of wakeful nights and offering a money back guarantee through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. David
Cruggist
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank K. Day
H. W. Black
Jean D. Sanders
Ernest W. Freeman
Princeton Hosiery
Princeton Society
Harriet Woodlfolk
Forum Club
Forum
Woman's Club
Karl Mainhart
Knob Street
Parent-Teacher Association
R. L. Stovall
Mercer Street
Mount Regis Sanitarium
Salem
J. F. Bowling
O. W. Hawkee
Thorn Street
PHT. A
Episcopal Auxiliary
Episcopal Church
G. B. Halstead
BY Williams
Trilliams
NEA Service, Inc
Ner
H. B. Pearts
G. B. Daniele
L. M. Norman
William Haller
Mr. Callaway
Mr. Dickinson
Kert
G. F. Parsons
Leslie EB. Gadd
Watts
Jessie Lambert
Gadd
George L. Dillard
Albert Belcher
Roy Fulcher
Fulcher
J. O. Mangue
Grove
Salvation Army
BY Ahern
HE OwIs’ Club
Welch Society
D. A. R. Meeting
L. J. Brindley
Seragpane-Seneet News One
Daily Air Record
Knox Baseball
Walsh
Hyde Warns
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