Welch Five Rolls Past Pineville Minute Men in WV Tilt
Welch High, Welch West Virginia, trounced Pineville 52 to 13 as Lawson led with 20 points and Gilley added 14. Welch jumped to a 16-1 first quarter surge and built a 41-8 advantage by the third stanza while limiting Pineville to 13 field goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
W.va
Pineville
Jawson
Bie
Gilley
Maroon
Lawson
Mullens
Pendry
Cook
Stewart
Rose
Basham
Geet
T Wpescorme
Perdue
GHNGT
A Larkin
Hancock
Hardee
Openshaw
Death of Famous Brothers Splits the Public Eye
The article details the deaths of two famed brothers who built a vast business empire. It notes they lived together with sisters Edith and Carrie, ran their enterprises as equal partners, and settled all matters in frequent conferences. After the 1929 crash, assets were handed to New York bankers who advised continued operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantis
Edith
Carrie
Ees
Wall Street
Local Volunteers Plan Christmas Program Efforts
Logal volunteers prepare for a Christmas program with committees already forming to buy toys nuts fruits and candies and to review requests for aid. A fund will be announced during the program once a telephone contact is established and a contribution record kept.
Gas Pains Gone Since Last Year
Charleston West Virginia resident Mr Holcomb testifies Indo-Vin relieved years of stomach pain after meals. He says digestion improved and he can eat heartily now. Indo-Vin is sold at Goodykoonts Drug Stores and by leading druggists in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn Holcomb
Charleston
W. Va
Bluefield
Goodykoonts
Knitting Bags With Wooden Handles at Fretwell's
Regular 1 bages are offered for 49 cents each at Fretwell's with contact via phone 334. Also promotes a noon meal at Raleigh Hotel featuring soup and meat with four vegetables salad drink and dessert. Mary Lee Beauty Shop advertises facials, hair styling, and dyeing with phone 2760.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Hotel
Mary Lee Beauty Shop
Milade Facfils and Beauty Services Advertised
An assortment of local ads promotes Miladé Facfils promising skin benefits with a 16 day trial for $1.26 at Mary Lee Verge Shop Raleigh Street. Henderson's Cleaners details rug and drapery cleaning at 1303 Bland Street with a call for appointment. Rose Marie Permanent Wave Shop offers December specials on permanents from $1.00 to $10 with shampoo and finger wave for 40 cents and a January 2 opening for artificial limb manufactory by I. P. Boggs at 998 Bland Street Bluefield West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Leeverge
Raleigh Street
Rose Marie
Community Christmas tree funds aid Bluefield children
New volunteers join in an annual Bluefield effort to raise funds for the Community Christmas tree. Donations will be collected at the Municipal building rotunda with gifts delivered to needy children before Christmas. All money goes to the cause with no profit or overhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Bluefield
League to take over talks to push peace plan
France and Eden push for early council session to outline the peace proposal. Britain insists final agreement must await July approval by Ethiopia and the league. Delegations oppose provisions of the Franco British plan not sent to Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Anthony Eden
Britain
Geneva
Eden
Ethiopia
League
Republican Reply to Restore Power Promises Economic Reforms
The speaker outlines a program to restore power with constitutional laws, a sound dollar, private contract rights, and Congress representing the people. He pledges to curb bureaus, cut waste, provide jobs, distribute relief by need, stabilize living standards, and reform foreign trade to aid American agriculture and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Chamber votes on vital questions for wages and employment
The chamber asks members to vote on five questions about fiscal policy and federal spending. Topics include balanced budgets without tax increases, state control of emergency relief funds, limits on government competition with private business, and the federal taxing net used to enforce social readjustments.
China Overlord Flees to British Protection After Accusations
Report claims the Japanese favored ruler in North China state, Gen Sung Cheh-yuan, known as Hope-Chahar Overlord, fled to British protection in Tientsin after branding persecution a Japanese trap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North China
Tokio
Sung Cheh- Yuan
Hope - Chahar
Tient- bin
M'Cullough Sees WPA Pay Failure and Boardroom Shuffle
M'Cullough criticizes WPA payroll delays and officials as he notes Allen and Major Francis W Turner linked to state welfare. He cites alleged moves to shift positions and pressure on the Works Progress Administration while signaling official bankruptcy as a political maneuver. The statement references Harry J Hawkins, WPA administrator, and hints at forthcoming changes in state relief oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWA
Francis W. Turner
Mobilee Welfare
West Virginia Relief Administration
Works Progress Administration
Harry J. Hawkins
Works Progress
Srrogreas Administr
C. L. Allen
Spree Sets Detroit Man Up as Model Husband
A Detroit court reviewed probation terms for John J. core a ragrng es naertent a 'hm Recorder' judge Edward J. Jeffries. The agreement requires the husband to bring wages home, care for the home and children, attend church, avoid alcohol, and only have beer at home with restrictions. The compromise includes giving up beer for a year with potential allowances and strict conduct to support family duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spree
Detroit
John J. Core
Edward J. Jeffries
Kteenaidis
Ethat
Mye
John
Childre
PlansAnnounced for Air Service Across Atlantic
Washington announced plans for a regular transatlantic air service between New York and England by summer 1937. The joint venture involves Pan American Airways and British Overseas Airways using two routes via Canada Newfoundland or Bermuda Puerto Rico. Potential terminals include New York, Baltimore, Norfolk and Charleston with experimental flights planned for early summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
England
R. Walton Moore
Mare T Saiacine Regu Oore
Stat ‘Anen
Pan-American Airways
Briti Aeeet Airways Limited
Canada
Newfoundland
Bermuda
Puerto Rico
New York City
Baltimoe Coats
Norfolk
Earl Leston
Waia
Pact Core
Eee
Arte
Welch Personal Notices Reflect Local Visitors and Travel
Mrs. M. B. Brown visits at Sass Werdane ter. T K Ta of Virginia avenue visits at Libby apartments. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Belehoe in Bramwell for Mrs. Belehoe’s father’s injury. Tony Logee spends weeks in Brooklyn with relatives. M B Crisp and F W Hervey visit Charleston. George James of Roanoke visits the city. Mrs G W Bruce returns home after visiting kin in War and Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Brown
T K. Ta
Virginia Avenue
T. Harry Alexander
Baltimore
Oe Howe
Ellis
Libby
C.C. Belehoe
Bramwell
Tony Logee
Brooklyn
M. B. Crisp
F. W. Hervey
Charleston
George James
Roanoke
G. W.bruce
War
Bluefield
Government files brief in reply to Guffey coal suit
The United States defends the Guffey Act as constitutional in a district court reply. District Attorney George S. Neal and Assistant Attorney General John Dickinood argue the suit seeks future tax collection and lacks immediate injury, with extension granted to December 31 to file complete answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Guffey
District Court of
Wouthernest
Virginia
George S. Neal
John Dickinood
United States
Neal
Hoeppel Convicted in West Point Appointment Plot
Representative John H. Hoeppel and his son Charles were found guilty by a DC supreme court jury of conspiring to sell a West Point appointment for 1000 dollars after a four day trial. The plot carried a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a 10000 dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John H. Hoeppel
Charles
District of Columbia Supreme Court
West Point
Hoeppel
California
Trial of Cultist Advances Stirs Courtroom Debate
Fragmentary OCR text describes a trial involving cultists arguing their religion justifies multiple wives. The judge contemplates a maximum three year sentence. defense hints at appealing a conviction and plans to appeal after sentencing, with a reference to a Saturday date.
West Virginia chamber of commerce plan endorsed
A large group of business and professional leaders endorsed forming a West Virginia chamber of commerce at Appalachian Community rooms. W A Buchanan was named temporary chairman to organize a county committee of 200 plus and prepare for a Charleston meeting on December 19 to perfect the plan. W T Williamson of Charleston, president of the Publicity Association, outlined the benefits of organized effort and promoting West Virginia to attract tourist trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Appalachian
W. A. Buchanan
Welch
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Dowell County
Charleston
W. T. Williamson
West Virginia Publicity Association
West Virginia
Arnold Dameron of Roderfield Dies at 25
Arnold Dameron of Roderfield died at 7 25 last night in a Welch hospital from tuberculosis. He had been in poor health for some time and was 25 years old. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Dameron
Roderfield
Welch
Dameron
Funeral Services for J. W. Smith Held Today
Funeral services for James W. Smith 65 longtime Welch resident were held today at 1 30 pm at the Presbyterian church with Rev W C Williams and Rev L W Pierce officiating. Interment followed at Monta Vista cemetery near Buefield. The Masons of McDowell Lodge 112 arranged by W W St Clair and a called meeting prepared attendance details for Masons with cars parked on Virginia avenue. He retired after 30 years at the Appalachian Power Co and lived in Chicseo, Nor'e' Va, Akron, Welch and other towns. he leaves ten children and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Smith
Welch
The
Presbyterian Church
W. C. Williams
L. W. Pierce
Methodist Church
Monta Vista Cemetery
Buefield
Grace
W W. St. Clair
Masonic Lodge
McDowell Lodge No. 112
Sith
Apsirchien Power Co
Chichen
Hatfield Smith
Desember
Castlewood
Jares Walter Smith
Ry Trene Smith
McDowell Lodge
Virginia Avenue
Johanston
J. WH. Lockwood
K. M. Brivnt
W. A. Brehenan
J. B. Rau
T. R Reed
C. T. Southern
J. W. Edwards
Feifield Smith
Chicseo
Frank
Nor
Harry
Akron
Erd
Wiliam
Jock
Tillian Homrick
Jon
Wellern
Hermon Dieh
Hyetleeton
Walter Powern
Coalwood Man E L Kirby Released Pending Trial
E L Kirby of Coalwood was released on bond Wednesday while facing charges of driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Kirby
Coalwood
Bend Wednesday
Iby Sought by State Police After Car Crash
A person identified as Iby was chased by state police while under the influence and struck another car, forcing a stop. No definite hearing date has been set.
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Eee
Iby
Welch Society Hosts McDowell Medical Banquet and Dance
The McDowell County Medical Society held its annual banquet in the Memorial building with about 150 attendees. Dr. C R Hughes of Eckman presided as toastmaster, Dr. J Howard Anderson gave the welcome, and Mrs B Vermillion spoke for the Medical auxiliary.
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McDowell County Medical Society
Memorial Building
C. R. Hughes of
Eckman
J. Howard Anderson
B. Vermillion
Medical Auxiliary
Medical Society
Mercer County Medical Society
Okey
Hare
Bucfield
Janice Verillion
Margaret Hay
Mendelssohn Club Presents Christmas Recital
The Mendelssohn Music club under Mrs Myrtle Cox will present a Christmas recital this evening at 8 oclock in the Appalachian community room Hostesnes. Miss Jane Cartwright and Miss Jessie May Akers will host at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendelssohn Music Club
Myrtle Cox
Appalachian Community Room
Hostesnes
Jane Cartwright
Jessie May Akers
Marriage of Frances Dellamotta and Floyd Vecelifo
The marriage was solemnized Wednesday morning at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Father J. J. Hanley officiating. The bride Frances Dellamotta wore a gold and brown suit and was given in marriage by her brother Tony Dellamotta. Dinah Dellamotta served as maid of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Dellamotta
Floyd Vecelifo
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
J. J. Hanley
Tony Dellamotta
Dinah Dellamotta
Kimball Couple Wedding Party Noted In Local Notice
Mr Constant Prigo of Kimball acts as best man for the wedding of MrsVecellio who is described as an attractive local woman. Mr Vecellio, a Kimball contractor, is the groom. The couple will reside in Kimball after their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constant Prigo
Kimball
Vecellio Ia
Hospital admissions and discharges list with locals
Grace hospital admitted Mrs. Herbert Ratliff Luther Cameron Jessie Mitchell. Discharged: Lee Ramsay Edgar Rife Lois Dodson Baby Edna Hall Baby Richard Lipscomb and A C Hash. Stevens clinic admitted Walter Smithson J R Freeman Charley Raymore Mrs E L Shankle. Welch Emergency hospital admitted Halsey Lecter Mrs Steve Oleskin G M Anderson Norman Evans. The Tunguses of Siberia have no general name for reftifeer but have names for tame wild young reindeer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hospital
Herbert Ratliff
Raysal
Luther Cameron
Litwar
Jessie Mitchell
Davy
Lee Ramsay
Hemphill
Edgar Rife
Lois Dodson
Bix Sandy
Edna Hall
City
Richard Lipscomb
A. C. Hash
Stevens Clinic
Walter Smithson
Capels
J. R. Freeman
Coalwood
Charley Raymore
Keystone
E. L. Shankle
Caretta
Welch Emergency Hospital
Halsey Lecter
Mohawk
Steve Oleskin
Hilbert
G. M. Anderson
Norman Evans
Pineville
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Maroon Wave
Giley Welch
Logal
MR. Holcomb
Freevably Laughton
City and Comlfield
Henderson's Cleaners
Bland Street
I. P. Boggs
Annes
Shot
Clarksburg
Chamber
China
Japan
Sung Cheh-yuan
M'Cullough
Allen
Fitzgerald
Mra. Ee Ieee
Atlantic
Governmeent
Guffey Coal
West Point Post
Welch, W. Va
Arnold Damron
J. W. Smith
Welch Society
Sara Belhassen
Josephine
8. Stacks
Stacks
Welch Bakery
Superior-Maitland
Kermit Hunter
Mendelssohn Club
Siberia
Doese
Kingshire
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