Quing Wap Outside in 10 Below Zero
Callander Ontario December reports the Dionne quintuplets slept outdoors in ten below weather to prove Jean Hersholt’s claim not a spoof. The children, wrapped in blankets and fur, spend nights on their veranda and in prams, aided by daily outdoor airings noted by Dr. Allan Roy and others as beneficial to their health and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callander
Ont
Dionne
Ontario
Allan Roy
Dr. DaFoe
Lake Nipissing
Community Notes from Yukon WV Echoes Holiday Plans
The Yukon message records a school program with grades presenting an evening in the auditorium. Mrs Steele presided at the P.T.A. meeting with plans set for the second Wednesday in January. Local families, visitors, and hospital updates accompany the weekly roundup.
Wilson Hoover Attend Same School at Texas Tech
Lubbock Texas reports Herbert Hoover Woodrow Wilson John Adams Sam Houston and Jack Johnson as students at Texas Tech University. The unusual listing highlights notable figures enrolled at the same campus in a historical reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Hoover
Lubbock
Texas
Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson
John Adams
Sam Houston
Jack Johnson
Texas Tech
Grinnell Freshmen to Learn Table Etiquette Lessons
Grinnell College freshmen in Grinnell Iowa will receive table etiquette instruction through a series of date dinners. The council of house presidents has appointed a date chairman to ensure each first year man escorts a girl friend to every dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnel
Grinnell College
Council of
Bomb Made in Piedras Negras Killed Mexican Family
An investigation reveals the bomb that killed three members of a Guerrero family in 1914 was built in Piedras Negras railroad shops. Jose Perez found it and used it as an anvil for a hoe repair, killing Perez his wife and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pass
Texas
Guerrero
Mexico
Piedras Negras
Jose Perez
Perez
Auditor’s Father Stricken With Paralysis in West Virginia
Edgar B. Sims learned his father Benjamin J. Sims aged 76 is in critical condition after a paralysis attack. The auditor traveled to his father’s home in Reedy district Wirt county to be with family as the news circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Edgar B. Sims
Benjamin J. Sims
Reedy
Wirt County
Dams Guard Paris From Flood and Drought
The government builds dams across the Marne to shield Paris from spring floods and dry periods. Two dams already finished proved their worth in a hot summer, storing 20 million cubic feet of water in a 275 acre reservoir in the forest of 1. The system aims to prevent Seine overflows and ensure river navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa (P
Marne
Seine
Paris
Kidnapping linked to loan racket in Jersey City case
Mrs. Constance Ritter, 25, a Brooklyn housewife, escaped a sedan kidnapping in Jersey City amid alleged loan-shark involvement. Police tie the abduction to a New York loan racket. her husband, Victor Ritter, WPA project supervisor, aided investigation. Three men were detained and later released after she did not identify them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
New York
Constance Ritter
Brooklyn
Bronx
Boulevard Police
Department of Justice
William Crossley
Ritter
Schmidt
Empire State Building
Ritters
Hudson Boulevard
Chapel to Queen Astrid marks site of tragedy
A large stone cross and a small chapel will be erected near Kussnacht to honor Queen Astrid who died last August after a road accident involving King Leopold. The land donated to the Belgian royal family will host the monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Astrid
Lucerne
Switzerland
Astrid
Kussnacht
Leopold
Royal Family of
Belgium
McDowell W VA Obituary and Local Briefs
Worthie William Johnson died Saturday December 14 after a two week illness at Stevens clinic. Survived by wife six children parents Levi and wife and siblings Howerd Raymond Ernest Charlie Clinton Roanoke Va and one sister A Davidson. Funeral Monday at the Baptist church Crumpler with burial Woodlawn cemetery. Local notes include Christmas program by McDowell school and various visits and illnesses among residents of Northfork Keystone and Bluefield with many names and weekend travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
W. Va
Worthie
William Johnson
Stevens Clinic
Levi Johnson
Howerd
Raymond
Ernest
Charlie
Clinton
Roanoke
A. Davidson
Worth
Baptist Church
Crumpler
Woodlawn
J. C. Muchamore
Northfork
Charlie Severn
Keystone
Alice White
Paul Harris
Lee Taylor
W. F. Hatcher
New York
W. L. Johnston
William Morris
Goldie Stewart
Welch
Otho Widner
Hemphill
Thomas Harris Jr
J. G. Cunningham
Phyllis
Shawsville
Hornby Norris
Alva Burgess
William Norris
Leon Cunningham
Bluefield
Rowland Hulme
Alice
Willie Hulme
George Martin
Bobby
Kegley
Ray Boone
Alma Boone
W. E. Boone
Huntington
Ray
Clarence Marshall
Emory and Henry College
W. R. Carter
Salem
Clinton Johnson
Arthur Watson Jr. Birthday Party Held in Gary
Mrs Arthur Watson hosted a Saturday evening birthday party at her home for her son Arthur Jr turning thirteen. The event featured games and contests and refreshments for guests including Eugene and Luthe Bingham, Nellie Mae Halsey, Alta Robertson, and many others who attended. The honoree received numerous gifts.
Midnight Mage Celebration at Our Lady of Victory
A Christmas eve service at Our Lady of Victory church Gary features a special musical program from 11 30 p m to 12 a m directed by W W Whiteman Sr after the mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Victory
Gary
W. W. Whiteman Sr
Benefit Bridge at Elbert school raises funds
The P T A of Elbert school held a benefit bridge party Friday at No 7 club house chaired by Miss Margaret Mc Coy. Seventeen tables played with prizes to Mrs W P Kearns high, Mrs L L Whitney second high, Joe Barta high for men, and Dr N F Coulon second high. About 70 people enjoyed refreshments late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T. A
Elbert School
Ccub House
Margaret McCoy
W. P. Kearns
L. L. Whitney
Joe Barta
N. F. Coulon
Missionary Society to Meet in Gary Church
The Gary Missionary Society will hold its regular meeting Thursday afternoon at 2 30 oclock in the church with president Mrs P P Tabor in charge.
Christmas Party for Catholic Youth Club in Elbert
The Catholic Youth club of Elbert hosted a Christmas party at the Employees Country club on Tuesday night at 8. Mrs. W. Kearne led the event with Sacred Heart club members as honored guests. The ballroom displayed Christmas decor and seventy guests danced and enjoyed refreshments late in the evening. Mrs. Kearns was assisted by Mrs. William Boardman, sponsor of the Sacred Heart club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Youth Club of
Elbert
Employees Country Club
W. Kearne
Sacred Heart Club
Kearns
William Boardman
Gary School System Closes for Christmas Break
Gary grade and high schools will be closed Friday through Monday January 6 per Prof. Charles Dean. Old Saint Nick visited Friday afternoon as rooms held Christmas plays and trees laden with gifts and treats. Parents attended the programs while Misses Elizabeth Franklin and Hazel Reed hosted a Christmas party for the sophomore class at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Charles Dean
Old St
Elizabeth Franklin
Hazel Reed
Scavenger Hunt Joyful Bible Class Event at Methodist Church
The Young Ladies Bible class of the Methodist church held a Tuesday scavenger hunt at the Gary club house guided by Miss Merle Ewing. Virginia Tabor's group won the prize after completing thirteen town tasks, followed by refreshments and carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies’ Bible
Methodist Caurch
Gary
Merle Ewing
Virginia Tabor
Miss Ewing
Therman Dewees
Delbert Park
Claude Matherly
Clinton Farmer
Anawalt
John Switch
Jack Oaks
Louis Barta
Elbert
Easy Ashworth
Kelly Lambert
Welch
George Hightower
Kermit McCormick
Elizabeth
Edna Corder
Jean Barker
Margaret Kish
Eula Wilson
Elizabeth Bingham
Mabel McCormick
Elizabeth Franklin
Louise Kitts
Ruby Corder
Ruoy Hightower
Virginia Witten
Alta Robertson
Mr. Cordray
Mr. McCoy
Margaret Sublett
Sunday School Party at Methodist Church
Mrs. Charles Dean hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering in the church basement for twenty girls of the Sunday school class. The event featured games around the Christmas tree with exchanged gifts and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dean
Bridge Luncheon Hosts Festive Afternoon At Mrs Whiteman’s
Mrs W Whiteman hosted a Wednesday afternoon bridge gathering with luncheon at 1 pm and a full day of bridge. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Gas ton Brown and Mrs B M Paine. Guests included Mrs Anna Stratton acting as Santa Claus and many friends in Christmas attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Whiteman
Gaston Brown
B. M. Paine
Santa Claus
Anna Stratton
R. V. Shanklin
Whiteman
Gallagher
Mr. Whiteman
Mesdames
J. L. Sulivan
G. C. Sledge
D. L. Barr
L. M. Lineberry
David Rock
R. H. Moore
W. Stedman
N. F. Coulon
Harry Moses
Claude Boughner
E. F. Ketter
Christmas Program at Gary Methodist Sunday School
The Gary Methodist Sunday School presents a Christmas program during the 10 o'clock session. A full attendance is expected to enjoy the efforts of the younger folks and a Christmas treat will be given to each attendee at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Methodist Sunday School
Folke
Christmas Dance At Employees Country Club
A Christmas dance sponsored by the house committee was held at the Employees Country club Saturday night. The event featured the Jack Dishman orchestra and drew about 100 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Employees Country Club
House Committee
Jack Dishman
Auxiliary Christmas Party for Legion Ladies Held at Conlon Home
American Legion Auxiliary members enjoyed a Christmas party Tuesday evening at Mrs. N. F. Conlon’s home. After the business session a social hour followed and Santa handed each attendee a gift. Refreshments were served to Mesdames A. J. Burne W. W. Larkin L. B. Riffe Mrs. Lovett of Welch and Mrs. Sam Bingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
N. F. Conlon
A. J. Burne
W. W. Larkin
L. B. Riffe
Mra. Lovett
Welch
Sam Bingham
Gary Resident Dies After Long Illness
Gary resident William Kent 43 of Gary No 6 died Wednesday at home from complications of a stroke. Born May 19 1892 in Richmond Virginia he married in Pocahontas in 1911. Survived by wife Mrs Alban Kent and children John Frank Marion, one brother Winston Kent. Body shipped to Rustburg Virginia with burial there at 2 PM this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
William Kent
Gary No. 6
Richmond
Pocahontas
Mre
Alban Kent
John
Frank
Marion
Alen O
Winston Kent
Rustburg
Christmas Recital by Mrs H Kennedy Music Club
The piano pupil of Mrs H Kennedy presented a Christmas program Saturday at 1 30 PM at the Methodist church. The chancel was decorated with evergreens and candles. After the recital, club members exchanged gifts and hostesses Velma Mae Conner and Billy Boardman passed Christmas candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Kennedy
Methodist Church
Velma Mae Conner
Billy Boardman
Frances Ann Lawson Birthday Party Observed
Mrs. Andy Lawson hosted a Friday evening celebration at home honoring her daughter Frances Ann. Guests enjoyed games music and refreshments while presenting many beautiful and useful gifts to the honoree including Nellie Maw Halsey Joyce Roberson Jamita Watson Janice Witten Jean Stubblefield Jean McCormick Betty Watson Louise Kitts Josephine Andring Helen White Helen McNew Catherine Wotring Marie Ketter Betty Rae Halsey Marjorie Taylor Jean Taylor Mary Nell Sledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Lawson
Frances Ann
Nellie Maw Halsey
Joyce Robertson
Jamita Watson
Janice Witten
Jean Stubblefield
Jean McCormick
Betty Watson
Louise Kitts
Josephine Andring
Helen White
Helen McNew
Catherine Wotring
Marie Ketter
Betty Rae Halsey
Marjorie Taylor
Jean Taylor
Mary Nell Sledge
Elbert church stage play a big success Friday night
The Elbert M. E. church presented the three act comedy Two Days to Marry at the Elbert theatre Friday at 8 pm. Proceeds supported church expenses. Cast included Simon Chase Hayden Bingham James J. Dare Jess Lester R ford Sawwyer Ralph Hungate Emily Pink Retha Carnes Sadie Boise Mrs Hayden Bingham Imogene Mc Shane Mrs Margaret McCoy Walter Balir and E Breweter. Teachers from Gary schools plan Christmas vacations to various areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert M. E. Church
Elbert Theatre
Church
Simon Chase
Hayden Bingham
James J. Dare
Jess Lester
R'ford Sawwyer
Ralph Hungate
Emily Pink
Retha Carnes
Sadie Boise
Imogene McShane
Margaret McCoy
Walter Balir
E. Breweter
Gary
Elizabeth Reid
Washington, D. C
India Covey
Virginia
Pearl Crowe
Bowling Green Ky
Virginia Fisher Bierer
Sutton
Florence Davis
Anguilla
Mr. Brown
Beaver Dam
Joe Friedl
Bowling Green
Beulah Topper
Narrows
Ann O'Neil
Bramwell
Maud Miler
Hartford
Eva Sickora
Eckman
Merle Ewing
Mr Cordray
Morgtantown
Elizabeth
Mary Lambert
Bluefield
Hazel Reed
Mannington
Church Activities and Services This Week
Methodist church led by Rev. P. P. Ta bor lists Sunday events including Sunday school at 10 a m with Christmas program by Mrs Silas David Epworth league sessions at 645 p m and evening worship at 730 p m with sermon Prayer service also at 730 p m on Wednesday. Roman Catholic notices show Our Lady of Victory confessions Saturdays 3-4 and 7-8 pm First mass at Gary St Marys 830 am Second mass at St Josephs Filbert 10 am Sunday school for both churches 915-10 am weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
P. P. Tabor
Silas David
Epworth League
M. M. Gleeson
Our Lady of Victory
Christmas Visitor Notes and Local Moves in Gary
Mrs Thresa Nunan and daughter Rose Mary were guests of J J Nunan over the weekend. Miss Emma Robertson of New York visits with her parents during Christmas. Miss Marion Mulkey of New York visits her parents over the holidays. Miss Julia Sledge and Mr James Sledge return to Gary for Christmas from Bowling Green. Mr and Mrs Eli Clemens shop in Bluefield. Winston Clemens arrives from Wisconsin to visit. Mrs Harry Moses and Mrs W Stedman shop in Bluefield. Tom Moses returns from Washington and Lee University. Mrs David Rock travels to Danville Illinois to visit relatives. Jim Barr, a V P L 13 student, visits family. Miss Margaret Sublett of Bluefield becomes Gary High School teacher, filling Clarence Withers’s vacancy. A J Burns and Robert Wotring spend a week at Lynch Kentucky. Mrs B Collins and children move to Lynch Kentucky. E G Wood Frank and Miss Sadie Wood return from Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thresa Nunan
Rose Mary
J. J. Nunan
Emma Robertson
New York
Robertson
Marion Mulkey
George Mulkey
Julia Sledge
Western State Teachers College
Bowling Green
James Sledge
Bowling Green Business College
Gary
G. Cledge
Eli Clemens
Bluefield
Winston Clemens
University of Wisconsin, Arived
Harry Moses
W. Stedman
Tom Moses
Washington and Lee University
David Rock
Danville
Ill
Jim Barr
Dean L. Barr
Margaret Sublett
Gary High School
Clarence Withers
Huntington High School
A. J. Burns
Robert Wotring
Lynch, Ky
B. Collins
E. G. Wood
Frank
Sadie Wood
Princeton
Walter F. Gammon
B. N. Warden
Junior
Ann
Welch
George Carroll Jr
W. C. Mooney
Julia A. Harvey
Clyde Hadford
KE. C. Harvey
Charles Lee James
Beckley
W. Va
George Carroll
Margaret Hale
Marshall College
Huntington
Phylis Madena Ia
Billie Kuhn
National Business College
Roanoke
O'Dell
H. R. Connell
Harlow
Connell
C. W. Fletcher
Fred Lowe
Clarence Hash
E. R. Hale
Jack Galloway
Maybeury
G. O
J. W. Gunter
Crumpler
Bri. N. Warden
Clyde Mehaffey
Vivian
Floyd Fogelsong
C. H. Sadler
Chison
Ruth Thompson
W. G. Igoe
W. F. Gamemon
C. C. Anderson
Ward Wallace
Edwin Kyle
Emory and Henry College
J. E. Je
Ralph Hambrick
V. P. I. Blaeburg
D. B. Hambrick
John Carter
C. R. Carter
W. M. Pearman
Ruth
Edith
City
I. J. Powell
M. Wolfe
A. K. Penn
Stewart Campbell
C . Anderson
John C. Houchins
M. P. Boyles
Clarksburg
W. A. Creager
Billy
Ralph Feil
Coopers
W. A. White
Visitors and illness touch local area
The text notes a weekend visit hosted by Mr and Mrs C V Wickline. Pete Blasher of Jenkins Ky was summoned home due to his father’s serious illness. Charles Kennedy returned to Gary high school after flu illness. Lucifie and Agnes Yerko vich returned to Detroit after visiting relatives locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.V. Wickline
Pete Blasher
Jenkins
Charles Kennedy
Gary High School
Lucifie
Agnes Yerkovich
Detroit
Miner Harold Dies After Long Illness at Carswell
W Va December 21 Harold W M a miner with Koppers Coal in Carswell died at home after a long illness He had worked for the company for years and belonged to United Mine Workers He is survived by his wife two sons and his mother plus six brothers and seven sisters Funeral services were conducted at the Houston M E Church South and burial followed in Hillsville Virginia with Rev L D Yost in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
W. Va
Houston M. Harold
Koppers Coal Company
Carswell
United Mine Workers of America
North Carolina
Harold
Melvin
Clarence
Carewell
Lawson
Bramer
Robson
Erdell
Hyman Harold
High Point
N. C
Early Harold
Winston-Salem
Ray Murphy
Walter Reeves
Clarence Day
Lessie
Lucie
Ollie
Meaddie Harold
Winston- Salem
Houston M. FE
South
L. D. Yost
Hillsville
Keystone Kimball Better Service Club Holds December Meeting
The Keystone Kimball Better Service club met at Koppers Safety hall Keystone Monday evening with about 250 attendees. Rev D M Doreey Welch and Rev T B Lawler Northfork spoke. tap dances and musical numbers followed. Officers were elected with H M Smith Eckman re elected chair and C A Brown Eckman re elected secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone-Kimball Better Service Club
Koppers
Keystone
D. M. Doreey
Welch
T. B. Lawler
Northfork
R. L. West
H. M. Smith
Eckm
Mission Board Meeting in Bluefield Church
The Coalfield Mission board met at Trinity church Bluefield on Thursday morning with Mrs H G Steele presiding. Mrs E Lundy gave a Christmas devotional and deaconesses from Brads haw Hemphill Newhall and War presented reports. Officer elections were postponed to January at Kimball Houston Methodist church. A lunch was served by Trinity ladies with Kimball attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Kimball
T. J. Eads
J. I. Payne
T. E. Organ
Dale Blevins
December meeting of the Womans Missionary Society
The Womans Missionary Society held its December session in the church auditorium with Mrs. T J Eads presiding. Mrs. C D Cruise led the program and devotional, followed by singing and a report on foreign work by Mrs. Robert Carnes. Future plans included dividing circles and naming circle leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans’ Missionary Society
T. J. Eads
C. D. Cruise
Robert Carnes
Eads
D. Cruise
B. A. Neal
Maggie Carnes
J. I. Payne
J. E. Bryant
W. E. Booth
W. D. Gibson
L. D. Yost
T. E. Organ
George Eddins
Pete Neff
Paul Bailey
Yule Program Tonight at Houston Church
Houston church school hosts a yule program this evening at 7 30. All children and parents are invited to attend. The annual treat will be distributed after Sunday school morning session and all children are urged to be present Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Church School
Home From College Students Returning for Holidays
Students arriving to spend the holidays with their parents include Miss Louise Ashworth and Miss Mildred Organ from National Business College in Roanoke Virginia, Miss Lydna Gorgan from Virginia Intermont in Bristol Virginia, and Felix Sinicrope, Tommy McFarland and Miss Pauline Serren o from Concord College in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Ashworth
Mildred Organ
National Business College
Roanoke
Lydna Grogan
Virginia Intermont
Bristol
Felix Sinicrope
Tommy McFarland
Pauline Serreno
Concord College
Athens
Kimball Area Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits
Ferris Pettit returned from Charlottsville Va to attend a relative's funeral. Frazier Grim of Saeger spent the weekend with aunt Mrs J R Cook in Kimball. Mrs L V Belcher returned from St. Luke's Bluefield after two weeks as patient, with sister Mrs Joe Cowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Ferris Pettit
Charlottsville
Frazier Grim
Saeger
J. R. Cook
Cook
L. V Belcher
St. Luke's Hospital
Bluefield
Joe Cowell
T. BE. Organ
Bill Alexander
Welch
Frank Hudgins
K. McFarland
George Eddins
Ada Burton
Tazewell
Ethel Yost
Pageton School
Rev
Mrs. L. D. Yost
Students to Return Home for Christmas Holidays
Switchack’s community lists the expected homecomings for Christmas including Mary Evelyn Howard from Harlan Kentucky David Rickman Mike Liss from Priory and Henry Richard Parott from Alabama University Douglas Rouse from West Virginia University Dorothy Brazeal from Concord College and Gladys Reynolds from Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias
Mary Evelyn Howard
Harlan, Ky
David Rickman
Mike Liss
Priory and
Henry
Richard Parott
Alabama University
Douglas Rouse
West Virginia University
Dorothy Brazeal
Concord College
Gladys Reynolds
Bluefield
December PTA meeting at graded school auditorium
The December meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association was held at the graded school auditorium Wednesday evening. President Mrs J C Callaway opened the meeting with prayer by Mr Hendricks. The program featured performances by Asc School students and a sixth grade Christmas picture winner. The next meeting is set for January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Graded School
J. C. Callaway
Hendricks
Mra. Adams
Hutchinson
Ascchool
Dorothy Dillon
Joyce Hawka
Eulalia Foote
Sharpe
Ferguson
P.T. Association
Schools to Close for Christmas Holiday
All schools will close Friday evening for the Christmas holiday with work to resume January 6. Four year old Walter Gibson, son of Mr and Mrs Harve Gibson, was rushed to the Bluefield sanitarium last Sunday and was improving in last reports. Mrs Millam Dies in Derby Va. burial at Big Stone Gap. She was wife of C W Milam a victim of the Derby mine explosion 16 months ago and is survived by one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Walter Gibson
Harve Gibson
Bluefield Sanitarium
Gibson
Bluefield
Christmas Program at Maybeury Church
Children of the Maybeury Sunday School present a Christmas program at the Maybeury church Sunday evening at 7 30 o clock. Mrs Callaway leads the childrens department while Mrs C H Logan and Mrs Adams direct the young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybeury
Switchback Personal News Roundup From Bluefield Area
R L Parrott is ill at home. Many local residents and visitors from Bluefield Welch and Pocahontas were seen shopping, visiting, or traveling in Northfork Welch Bluefield and Tazewell VA over the past week. Several outings include hospital visits and holiday travel to Florida.
Missionary Society Meeting At Parsonage
The Woman's Missionary Society met at the parsonage last Friday evening December 13. Mrs. W. R. Kemp led the program with a song and prayer by Mrs. J. M. Wysor. Present were Mrs. J. M. Wysor, Mrs. Arthur Herndon, Mrs. John Tanner, and Mrs. (name cut off).
Names of local society figures listed
Wm. Kiser, Mrs. D. R. Kemp, Mrs. J. O. Bird, Mrs. J. W. Batley, Mrs. I. E. Roerer, Mrs. 3. W. Moore, Mrs. E. B. Cook, and Mrs. Bob Marrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kiser
D. R. Kemp
J. O. Bird
J. W. Batley
I. E. Roerer
3. W. Moore
E. B. Cook
Bob Marrs
Local Visits Highlight Norfolk and Roxabel social
Mrs. Ruby Arbill visited her daughter Mrs Milton Seward at Stevens clinic. Mrs O R Lupton and daughter Betty Jean of Portsmouth Va visited sister Mrs Clyde Honaker the past week. Miss Nellie Bracy of Roxabel NC visited her aunt Mrs C Honaker this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Arbill
Milton Seward
Pa Hte
Stvens Clinic
O. R. Lupton
Betty Jean
Portsmouth
Clyde Honaker
Mise Nellie Bracy
Roxabel
N. C
C. Honakr
Christmas Party For Methodist Sunday School Children
In Northfork West Virginia on December 21, the beginner and primary departments of the Methodist Sunday school held a Christmas party. The rooms were decorated for the season and children enjoyed games, stories, and singing before being served hot chocolate cookies candies and apples. About thirty five children attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork
W. Va
Methodist Sunday School
Christmas Party for Methodist Junior Department
On Friday afternoon the junior department children of the Methodist church were entertained with a Christmas party. After an hour of games the children were served popcorn peanuts cocoa cookies and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Birthday Party for Little Bill Hartel at Home
Little Bill Hartel turned six with a Saturday party hosted by his mother. Mrs. L. W. Troutman directed games and the guests enjoyed cake ice cream and candy before receiving red stockings as favors. Invited guests included Alice Creager Frances Diregeris Mac McComas Anita Jean Yaffee May Via Ann Warden Sue Carroll JoAnn Schuler John Houchins Buddy Fields Donald Hughes Billy Bedwell Gene Austin Hubert Lewellyn Claude Bane McClanahan David Sneller and Leslie McLemore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hartel
May Via
Ann Warden
Sue Carroll
JoAnn Schuler
John Houchins
Buddy Fields
Donald Hughes
Billy Bedwell
Gene Austin
Hubert Lewellyn
Claude Bane McClanahan
David Sneller
Leslie McLemore
Tenth Birthday Celebration for Jimmy Sadler
Jimmy Sadler celebrated his tenth birthday Saturday with a theater party. Guests gathered at the theater for a matinee then went to a drug store for refreshments. Attendees included John Wm Tosh, Thomas W Schuler, Don Vencill, Bill Bedwell, Charles W Fletcher, Jim Tom Anderson, Junior Kester, Douglas Taylor, George Carter, Herbert O Dell, and Junior Johnson. Jimmy received many nice gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Sadler
John Wm. Tosh
Thomas W. Schuler
Don Vencill
Bill Bedwell
Charles W. Fletcher
Jim Tom Anderson
Junior Kester
Douglas Taylor
George Carter
Herbert O'Dell
Junior Johnson
Jimmy
Santa Claus to Arrive at North Fork Baptist Church
Santa Claus will visit the North Fork Baptist Church Sunday night at 7 30 o clock inviting all Sunday school children. Methodist church children will receive their Christmas treat on Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Northfork Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Northfork Personalities Visit Roanoke
Mrs. C. R. Carter and daughter Virginia Mrs. W. BE. Godfrey and cenabeer Fay traveled to Roanoke on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. T. Lowe and daughter Carolyn spent the weekend there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork
C. R. Carter
Virginia
W. BE. Godfrey
Cenabeer Fay
Roanoke Monay
Welch area social roundup lists visitors and illnesses
Local residents hosted and visited in Welch Bluefield and nearby towns. Many guests from Beckley Huntington Roanoke and Princeton shared holidays with families while several individuals recover from influenza and pneumonia.
Dishonor Among Thieves in Lions Park Burglary Case
Harvey Butler and Harold Mansfield were sentenced for burglary in Yakima Washington. They confessed that some loot was hidden in Lions Park and stolen by others. The two men lamented the presence of crooks nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Wash
Harvey Butler
Harold Mansfield
Lions Park
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C. Carver
Steele
Joan Hatfield
Hazel Carver
Berwind
M. E. Graveley
Chris McDermont
C. A. Wolfe
Stevens Clinic Hospital
J. B. Melton
Colleen
Clayton Lester
David Sayers
Bill Carver
Skarbold
Union Theater
Cincinnati
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London
Iwerwyy
Link
M'Dowell
W. W. King
Maybeury P.T. A
R. L. Parrott
E. Brazeal
Florida
Claude Slate
Bob Maresh
Helen Roberts
Gladys Hundley
Virginia Noel
W. G. Ferguson
C. M. Thacker
C. H. White
Shirley
Fred Tibbs
Elizabeth Jackson
Zoee Ryan
Bluefield College
R. A. Gilmore
Carl Perry
M. F. Wright
Pauline
Buddy
A. B. Litteral
E. P. Walker
Estelle Teague
W E. Owens
J. H. Miller
J. B. Powell
J. A. Bowles
H. M. Nichols
Buddy Woods
W. X K. Peters
Joan and
Billy Marie Peters
Bishop
Joe Brooks
J. B. Warner
Blair
Fawn
W.va
PL HH. Lawless
Berwind Personals
Mrs. T. Lowe
Carolyn
Samil
Adolph Zukor
Bengal Lancers
U. S. Navy
UY Sy
Shor
Edward Arnold On
Constance Sally ¢ Cummings
Eilers
Robert Young
James Whale
Robert Armstrong
Louise Henry Gregory Ratoff
Reginald Denny
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!