Plunge on sharp curve injures Welch County pair
In Welch County two people, D C Bishop aged 61 and Nora Hinkle 38, escaped serious harm when their automobile left the road on a sharp curve near Walhehleger, rolled several times, and landed in a river. Bishop suffered a fractured shoulder and internal injuries. Hinkle had head lacerations. They were treated at Grace hospital and Jaeger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. CG. Bishop
Taschine
Nora Hinkle
Warnelitté
Walehleeger
Grace
Mind Hinkle
Blahop
Welch
Grace Hospital
Walch
Ryer
Mr. Blehop
Miss Hinile
Walter Face
Jaeger
Ted Collijoan
Locatl Institution
Aceiad
Everett Hancock Invited to New Year Football Game
Everett Hancock, Welch high school center and co captain, has been invited to play in the first annual North South high school football game to be held in Charleston on New Year's Day. He received the invitation Friday night and will depart December 30 to join a squad of twenty two standout players from southern West Virginia with all expenses paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Hancock
Welch High
Charleston
Hancock
Southern West Virgine
Noah C. Cornett of Algoma Dies at 28
Noah C. Cornett, 28, of Algoma, died yesterday in a local hospital from tuberculosis after four years of illness. He previously worked in the Algoma mines. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Will Cornett of Algoma and brothers Bilahue, George, Immogens of Algoma, and Bill of Diablo, Colorado. Funeral services Monday at 2 PM at the Burke Mountain cemetery. Interment will be in Hollow Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah C. Cornett
Algoma
Will Cornett
Bilahue
George
Immogens
Bill
Diablo
Colorado
Burke Mountain
Intermont
Wil Hollow
Brewster Dies of Tuberculosis in Pageton
Henry Lee Brewster 30, of Pageton, died yesterday around noon at a local hospital from tuberculosis. A farmer who had not worked for two years, he was born in Dearing West Virginia, son of J. J. and unnamed Brewster. Survived by parents and many siblings. Funeral at 10 am today at the home, burial at South Fork cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lee Brewster
Pageton
Frig
Brewster
Dearing
W. Va
J. J. Brewster
Mildred Boggs
Deoasie Frankhouse
Jenkin Jones
Hattie Metcalf
Lillybrook
Paul
Edith
Pearl
Dorothy
Clare
Dolly
Freda
South Fork
Welch area church services and schedules
Welch churches list morning worship and Sunday schools at multiple venues. First Christian hosts Bible school at 4, Joyful healings, and services at 9:45 and 11 with a 7:40 evening sermon. St Luke's Episcopal notes 9:45 Sunday school and 11 am service. Catholic Mass at St Peter's Welch at 8:30 pm. Grace Episcopal observes prayer and sermon at 7:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirst Presbytesuan Ray
Smiley Wiliams
Minteter
ST. Luke's Episcopal
H. Carlton Fox
Catholic Church
Masa
St. Peter's Church
Welch
Grace Episcopal Fckman
W. Ys
H. Carlton
Frening Greyer
Asrmon
Welch Society Advances in Bethlehem Archery Meet
A fragmented report shows Welch Society women placing in the Bethlehem archery event, with hints of competition results and club participation. Names and exact scores are unreadable, but the piece indicates a significant showing by the group at the Pelachian meet.
Last Rites Today for Miss Sally P Scott
Last rites will be held this afternoon at Howardsville Virginia for Miles Bally Powell Scott. Aged 92, she died in a local hospital Friday afternoon from a fractured hip after a fall. Miss Scott had been in Gary with her nieces Mrs R V Shanklin and the Misses Maryard Katherine Scott. She was the last member of her generation of a prominent Virginia family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howardsville
Miles Bally
Powell Scott
Ng Miss Scott
Gary
Arieces
R.V. Shanklin
Maryard
Katherine ‘Scott
Virgina
Roanoke Youth Struck by Hit and Run Driver
Kent Gunster a 14 year old of Roanoke was seriously injured Friday night when struck by a hit and run driver. He suffered a fractured pelvis and other injuries. Details of the accident could not be learned yesterday. Also noted is a Christmas pageant practice at the Presbyterian Church and a leadership training school certificates ceremony at the Ib el Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Gunster
Roanoke
George Hawkins
R. J.1. Douglas
Welch
Virginia City
Cnrtifivates Awanded
Ibel Methodist Church
Mildred Barbour Visit Highlights Pocahontas Gathering
Bolssovali Va December 16 Mies Ara belle Ruble hosted a social at her home Monday night with Opal Genevieve Adama Frankie Moore Helen Asbury Katia Asbury Myra John Wise Robert Malhena John Buck Mabe James Asbury Amos Sublette among guests. Methodist Woman's Missionary Society held a monthly meeting at Mrs H Y Lane’s home with program led by Mrs H N Feltz and refreshments served to listed attendees. Woodrow Bowman, a nephew of T M Bowman, returned home Thursday after being missing days. Paget notices from Galway funeral attendees and local visits follow, detailing acquaintances and health updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolssovali
Mies Arabelle Ruble
Opal
Genevieve Adama
Bluestone
Frankie Moore
Helen Asbury
Katia Asbury
Myra
John Wise
Robert Malhena
John and Buck Mabe
James Asbury
Amos Sublette
Boissevain
Galway
Pocahontas
J. Wi
HW. Wiledon
John Buckhanan
J. Moore
Lollan Votter
Mra Ss
Mra
R. FP
Sisk
Re AL Nadeau
Sophia
W. Va
Thuraday
E.om. Murray Dre
Mish Mary Badan Urordeelnao
J. 0. Tabor
Alle Mille
Abw
Valley
M. G. Tennett
L. G Wright
St Bertha Guild Holds Powhatan Kyle Meeting
Powhatan Kyle W Va December 16 The St Bertha s guild of Powhatan held monthly meeting at Mrs W Lunsford home at 7 80 p m Those present included Mrs W Lunsford Mrs A G Schmulty Mr M Msrushia Mrs G Mogko Miss Elizabeth Dunman Mrs Foato Mrs Paleo Mrs J Armstrong A plate lunch was served The next meeting will be at the home of Pah Marushig at Kyle on January 18 Also noted were visits among local residents and names of attendees and visitors in Bluefield Vivian and Kyle areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powhatan-Kyle
W. Va
St. Bertha’s Guild of Powhatan
W. Lunsford
A. G. Schmulty
M. Msrushia
G. Mogko
Elizabeth Dunman
Foato
Mra. Paleo
Charles Walker
Woidl
J.B
Ene Richardson
Masten
Two Rum Runners Nabbed After Fast Pursuit in Welch
Two men Burl Stritner and Adam McClanahan of Freehurn Kentucky were arrested after a high speed chase from Welch to two miles from Pineyville. A Chevrolet sedan carrying 80 gallons of Honor was found, and shots were fired to disable tires but the suspects were captured. Trooper C A Spradling and deputies McCulloch and Basil Wright made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Herndon
Burl Stritner
Adam McClanahan
Freehurn
Welch
Buchanan County
Browns Creek Road
Pineyilie
Pineylile
Anto
C. A. Spradhing
State Police
McCulloch
Basil Wright
Willing Workers shower honors Mrs Hart in Yukon
Yukon West Virginia report notes a surprise miscellany shower at Mrs J W Gates home for Mrs William Hart with many useful items. Several residents visited Welch Bartley and Bluefield while Yukon junior high pupils presented Christmas programs. The gas station management shifted to Tommy Tomlinson and Mr Mrs Harman moved their business to War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon
W. Va
J. W. Gatea
William Hart
Jimmy Alexander
Patricia
Bartley
J. W. Gates
R. W. Hranecome
Welch
G C. Smith
Bertha Cabbell
Rusaollates
Bud Shroder and Son
Worth W Va church group hosts birthday basket social
Worth West Virginia December 16 The Worth chapter of the W M S met at Mrs J J Jones home. Devotionals led by Mrs W A Otay. A birthday party social followed with a large Christmas basket in the center. Members placed their birth month offerings in the basket and drew a capable name and a blank for an autobiography. Birthday offerings totaled 7 01 to buy carpet for the church. Local news: Mrs Hokh and Gilbert Thomas trip to Pearisburg. Virginia Dalton visited Bluefield. Miss Bonnie Clay attended Bluefield luncheon. Mrs H C Faust shopped in Charleston. Mr and Mrs J H Wilcox visited Mrs C E Parnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rk. A. Uosh
Gilbert Thomas
Pearlsburg
Virginia Dalton
St.Luke's Hospital
Bluefield
Apant
Misa Boonie Olay
Carl Vincent
H. C. Faust
Charleston
J. H. Wilcox
Kyle
C. E. Parnell
Gary area social notes and obituaries in brief
Nellie Tiare and Mary Davies hosted a year end gathering in Gary W Va with Marie Duncan speaking on Chylotis and lus Gitte and a Christmas music program by local performers. Funeral services were held for Martha Ann Moreland 90 mother of Rev G M Moreland, with interment in Tynor Tenn. Several teachers away for holidays and a Woodnesday bridge club gathering are noted along with various local personals and births.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
W. Va
Anna Beratton
Nellie Tiare
Mary Davies
Vita Duncan
Wartha Ann Moreland
Keystone Church Pageant and Holiday Notes
In Keystone West Virginia the Methodist and Baptist churches hold Sunday services this week with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and 9 45 a m respectively and evening preaching at 7 30 p m. A Keystone junior high school Christmas pageant “To Three Wise Men” features a Glee club, with repeated showings for students. W C T U meets December 19 at 2 30 p m in the Methodist church. A wedding shower honors Mr and Mrs C T Apperson at Mr and Mrs J W Staples home with guest list and gifts noted. A White Christmas program is planned at the Baptist church December 24 at 7 40 p m with child pageant and sermonette by Rev D Sweet. A luncheon for Woman's Missionary Society leaders is reported along with committee business for the year. Transfers note Reu Mays transferring to Keystone and local social items list residents visiting, shopping trips, and hospital notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Junior High School
Glee Club
Circle 1
Baptast Church
Thea
Netta Cieakman
Concord
College
Athens
Migt Bess Sowers
Morgantown
Mica Anne B. Clark
Union
Ruseetl Miles
In & Welch Hospital
Welch Henrlize
Miles
Miio Pals
Georgia
H. B. Reynolds
Woman's Missionary Society
Princeton
Maybeury Society
Maybeury
T. Apperson
Calfea
Pan Painter
Elkhorn
Supreme Court reverses Harrison County case over contract terms
In Charleston on December 16 the West Virginia Supreme Court reversed the Harrison County circuit court ruling awarding Tilda Water Oil Sales $2,494.15 against Jarvis Oil Co. The suit involved a balance claimed on gasoline shipments under contract and price changes, with the court noting that contract term changes hinge on intent and are ordinarily a jury question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Supreme Court
Harrison County
Tilda Water Oil Sales Corporation
Jarvis Oil Company
Ing
Four Legislative Acts Become Law in West Virginia
Charleston dispatch reports four acts became law after the five day window with Governor Kumo. One provides 720 dollars yearly pension for Harry Brown of Monroe County crippled in 1925 by shots fired by state prohibition agents and includes an immediate payment of 100. Other acts authorize Raleigh County to borrow for a new courthouse and permit fund transfers among Kanawha and Moundville funds. A Bartlett Texas item notes a railroad earning profit on a 25 mile line from Florence with no debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Kuma
Harry B. Brown
Monroe County
Raleigh County
Moundaville
Kanawha County Dog Fund
Car crash injures War resident near Squire
The War area reports a crash on a foggy curve near Squire injuring Corrdapoundant Elizabeth Moore Deskine, 44, of War. He suffered a fractured leg, mashed knee joint, internal injuries and multiple abrasions. He was riding with R. L. Profit en route from Bishop to War and was treated at Stevens clinic as his condition improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War
Deskins
Squire
Deskine
R. L. Profit
Alee
Laurie
Inwell
Stevens Clinic
Also Mentioned on This Page
McDowell ‘County
Ane
D. C. Bishop
Everett. Hancock
Harry Lee Brewster
Welch Churches
First Christian
J. W. Taylor
Bible
First Baptist
Welch Society
U. S
Bai
Hull J. Butler Weight
Montevideo
Uruguay
Cordell Trail Converte
J. Butler
Sally P. Scott
Renmearsal
Pocahontas Theatre
Ae Mh
Mildred Barbour
Woodrow Bowman
T. M. Bowman
Lillian Leedy
Burl Stiltner
Adam Mo ‘Clanagan
Kentucky
Merry Chase
Yukon, W.va
Carver
Eisabedt Haryan
Ctutst Mas Puogham
Vic Cary Joagne
Misa Juba Sledge
League
Gatyy
Pearl Crewe
Bowling Green
Jon Friedle
Vera Wildlowson
Glasgow
Virgin Smith
Columbia
Reymond Browh
Bearer Daw
Mildred Eubénk
Franklin
Maude Moser
Hartford
Charles Dean
Lexington
Misa Madge Michaela
Hazel Reid
Mannington
Margaret Knight
Huntington
Ellen Newman
Wikhorn
Misa Helen
Payne
Kimball
Virgil Srodek
Clarksburg
Louise Marah
Cairo
Mind Goldie O'Dell
Oak Hill
Milas Virginia Fleher
Sutton
Beulah Topper
Narrows
N. Y. Conlon
Woodnesday
Ffaruoun
Alphus
Bul- Moan
Doan Barr
H. Kswan
R. H Moore
H. Ly Duncan
Keith Bird
Anne Stratton
WH. T. Duncan
Joan
Manyington
Batton
Anna R. Stratton
Appalachian Community Building
Grat Bowen
Tazewell
Gordon Beach
Jack Poindester
Thorpe
Clarence Withers
Louis Buchman
A. C. Mulling
Madelyn
Grundy
A. E. Blake
L. R. David
S.C. David
Anthony Halmaggi
Washington
Gud Mire Rob. Dyrham
Kingsport
Wig
Dushem
Juanita Bravacomb
Northfork
W. Way
Mitaie
le G. Carson
Nuttberg
C. M. Eddy
Mozart Club
Atkinson
Bikhorn
Mary Lou Lage
Jack Lise
Williametty Sr
Jan Tierney
Blanche Kelly
Bramwell
Pat
Polly Powers
Billy Parnell
Barbara Faust
Gay
Dot Wreal
Katherine
Patty Beary
Kittle Howton
Attractiya Sifta
Presbyterian
Delphian
Pecatontas Delphian
Masonic Temple
F. L. Ratliff
Harry David
Tina Deane
Ashland
Mias
Betty Kirkpatrick
J. A. Bennett
F. M. Buchanan
W. D. Hite
T. B. Callaway
C. E. Eltlett
M. W. Combs
Miesa Helen Fleshman
Northfork Chapter
Masettic Hall
W. S. Kirkpatrick
G. Wygall
Dass
C. C. Anderson
Inez Dent
James Wiggins
G. B. McClannahan
Jacqueline Helen
Hubert R. Bedwell
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Pearlaburg
C. R. Carter
Williamson
Thomas W. Schuler
Toula Schwartz
Clarence Samuels
Sam Rosen
Julius Kesdin
Sisterhood
Him Morello
Nancy
Elkridge
St. Luke's Hospital
Mia
Calvin Shockey
John Simmons
Nell
Wilma Gordon
Tluafield
Marcel Pilet-Golaz
Switzerland
Federal Assembly
Blewer
Pfice
fet-Golas
Federal Council
Coxey's Army
Jacob S. Coxey
Madillon, Q
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel An Tin Workers
Weirton
National Steel Company Organization
NRA
Keystone, W. VA
Methodist Church
Northfork Group
J. W. Staples
C. T. Apperson
Sante Claus
Edgar Gentry
B.C. Barbary
Mac Waddell
VY. & Harman
Carl Mullins
Ted Reed
Marvin Propat
Arthur Daugherty
H. P. Hvana
Mra. Kyansa
H. P. Mitchell
Gubsle
W. 2. Beane
Keyston
Keystone
Israel Lazarus
Vlacinnati
Frank Keesee
Blusfield
Jacob Cassell
Indianapolis
Koppers Company
Lon Rish
Anne
A. L. Peterman
W. P. Huddleston
Susan
Bluefeld
Ebb Herndon
Ben Davis
Koppers
J. Painter
Blip Pate
Wojlvesday, Mieges
Ygter Cusgruse
Lun
Harrison County Court
Bartlett
Tex
Florence
Mab
Elizabeth
Moore
Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
War Theatre
Joe Hrainetz
CG. A. Lockhart
Circle No. 1
Areau
Eirele 2
W. A. Moorman
Clarence Naca
Johnson Apartments
Misa Nell Prentica
Roy Allen
Ernest Flinn
Ray Buckberry
J. Clarence Nace
Thelma
Martin
Milde
Mildred Snidow
Mise
Nell Prentice
Iola McCormick
Lutter Heb Sees
War Sunior High Glee Clubs
Court OF
J.T. Linkous
R. J. Simpkins
Grandma" Graham
R. M. Veery
A. F. Falke
B. F. Overby
A. I. Beavers
North Tazewell
C. BE. Painter
W. C. Crowe
Adkins
Mre
R. T. Lee
Mike Thelma Dye
Newhall
W. I. Herndon
J. ©. Nestor of
Berewind
Freeman
Barbara Stanwyck
Ralph Bellamy
Otto Kruger
Ruth Donnelly
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