Civilian Defense Council Formed in McDowell County
A Civilian Defense Council is formed in McDowell County with L. Ray as temporary chairman. The group outlines eight functional divisions including survey and personnel, finance, medical aid, public information, women’s division, home service, supply, and a protective force. Future meetings will include representatives from the United Mine Workers of America, Mayor Reno P. F. Howard of Welch, and William Vernon of American Legion Post No. 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
L. Ray
United Mine Workers of America
Reno PF. Howard
Welch
William Vernon
American Legion
Arrest warrant leads to jail for truancy violator Harmon Snow
Harmon Snow of the Big Four was arrested on a truancy violation and jailed by Con stable M. M. Day Thursday as a warrant pending since December 1 remained outstanding.
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Harmon Snow
Big Four
M. M. Day
Local Officer Swears Out Case Over School Absence
An officer sworn before Magistrate Wart plans action against a man who kept his son from public schools for 47 days since term began. The case centers on unlawful absence and the legality of truancy.
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L. Gee
Woman Held For Grand Jury Action In Northfork
Banks of McDowell is held for January grand jury action after a preliminary hearing before Magistrate W R Kirkpatrick in Northfork on a felonious wounding charge. She allegedly struck Helen Tinsley in a November 30 free-for-all, fracturing two teeth and prompting a $1,000 bond. The report notes Kempton, near Bradford, as the world’s longest village straggling seven miles along a road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
McDowell
W. R. Kirkpatrick
Northfork
Helen Tinsley
Helen Tinsley Coverel
Ames
Investigar
Arrest follows tip from accused robber in Welch burglary
Hylton Steele of Welch faced grand jury action after a magistrate arraigned him on a charge of breaking into the McBride Motor Company garage and stealing automobile tires and supplies. Ed Robinson, tied to a prior Bluefield robbery, said Steele provided keys. Steele, a Bellboy at the Elwood hotel, was held under $1 000 bond.
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Hylton Steele
Welch
Grand Jury
R. C. Puckett
Oie
McBride Motor Company
Steele
B H. Johnson
Ed Robinson
Welch Negro
Bluefield
Elwood
Robinson
Mercer County
Princeton
John Yakomovich Dies of Poisoning at 38
John Yakomovich 38, a Russian miner from Vivian, died in a local hospital after his wife found him on the floor of their home. An empty disinfectant bottle was found. He worked for Peerless Coal and Coke in Vivian for years. Funeral services were set for 1 PM at the Catholic church in Crozer with burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Yakomovich
Vivian
Peerless Coal and Coke Company
Crozer
Woodlawn
Welch Paragraphs Major Larsson Visits Charleston Recruit Office
Major Leon Larsson of the Charleston marine recruiting division conducted an inspection of the Welch office on Thursday. Welch recruiting officers Sets. John P. McCabe John F. Welch and Jack Whittle welcomed the visiting officer and presented the unit’s activities.
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Leon Larsson
Charleston
8. C
Marine Recruiting Division
Welch Office
Thur
Welch
John P. McCabe
John F. Welch
Jack Whittle
Miner Hurt In Mine Car Incident
Eugene Brown of Roderfield was seriously injured Thursday morning when caught between a mine car and a header at work. He sustained crushing chest injuries and is hospitalized at Grace Hospital.
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Eugene Brown
Roderfield
Grace Hospital
New Arrival in Coalwood Born to Mr and Mrs Masvey Bruce
Mr and Mrs Masvey Bruce of Coalwood announce the birth of a son on Wednesday at Stevens Hospital. The family is listed as welcoming a new member to the community.
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Masvey Bruce
Coalwood
Stevens
Welch and Pratt Families Announce Births of Sons
Mr and Mrs Dennis H Clarke of Welch announce the birth of a son at Grace hospital. He is named Robert Franklin. Mr Clark is manager of West Virginia Water Service company. This is their second son. Mr and Mrs Paul N Noel of Pratt announce a son born Wednesday in a Charleston hospital. He is named Thomas Timberlake. Mr and Mrs Fred Davis of Welch announce another son born last Friday. He is named John Frederick.
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Robert Franklin
Dennis H. Clarke
Welch
Grace Hospital
Clark
West Virginia Water Service Company
Paul N. Noel
Pratt
Charleston
Thomas Timberlake
Fred Davis
John Frederick
Local union plans regular meeting tonight at 7:30
State County and Municipal Workers of America local No 44 will meet in the Union hall here at 7 30 President E B Shannon says an interesting program has been arranged All members urged to attend Refreshments will be served
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Workers of America
Union Hall
E. B. Shannon
Mrs. Virginia Ledlow Dies at 38 in Berwind
Mrs. Virginia Ledlow aged 38 wife of Willie Ledlow of Berwind died Monday at home. She leaves her husband and one son. Funeral services are planned for Sunday afternoon.
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Ledlow
Virginia Ledlow
Willie Ledlow
Berwind
Miner Albert Ward Suffers Injuries in Eckman Mine Incident
Albert Ward aged 22 of Eckman sustained multiple injuries while working in the mines. He was transported to Stevens Clinic for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ward
Eckman
Stevens Clinic
Miner Injured by Falling Rock at Worth Mine
Paul Burton aged 28 of Worth suffered injuries to his left foot when a rock fell at his workplace in the mines on Wednesday. He received treatment at Stevens Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Burton
Worth
Stevens Clinic
Two Jailed in Assault Case at Thorpe
Lizia Canada and Fred James both of Thorpe were jailed on assault and battery charges by Deputy Sheriff J. D. Christian. They are to have a hearing before Magistrate W. E. Basham at Wilcoe next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizia Canada
Fred James
Thorpe
Thay
J. D. Christian
W. E. Basham
Wilcoe
Senator Langer Loses First Round of Ouster
Washington reports Senator Langer, former North Dakota governor, lost the first round of ouster efforts as the Senate committee recommended against omitting him to keep his seat. The 13 to 3 vote comes amid 21 charges of moral turpitude. outcome deferred to January.
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Langer
Washington
Wiliam
Stormy Petro
North Dakota
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Senate
Hatch
N. M
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