Local arrests and charges after Saturday night incidents
A series of arrests followed a Saturday night disturbance. Cundiff Alfred Ham Sinaiers Gach face charges.Maglatrata Hs, Davidson at Metoaka on Square. Albert Helcher of Keglay jailed. Dunn, Parlin, and Perdue family members arrested on various offenses. Deputies and constables escorted suspects to county hall for hearing.
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Alfred Ham
Sinaiers
Gach
Maglatrata Hs
Davidson
Metoaka
Squar
J. P. Mckinney
Albert Helcher
Keglay
Idaot
Wuittaker
Alfa
Pega
Carr
Paris Perdue
Wiite
Lyn
DeMoes
Hampt
Ballard
Bisley
Thoote Feers
Rites on Wednesday for Mrs Edmonds
Funeral services for Mrs Edmons are planned for Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at her home 508 Keo street conducted by Rev Mayberry and Rev Byrd with burial at Monte Vista cemetery. Pallbearers include local residents and family requests cars be at the home by 12:30. Edmons was a longtime member of Missionary Baptist Church.
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Healte
Ball Hdmonda
Wite
H. Edmonds
Keo Street
Ray
Mayberry
SP. Byrd
Methodist Minten Framie
Ter
Te. ‘Conner Family Burial Will Take Plate At. Monte Vista
Familly
W. Hy
Bateys West
Sheard
Sratford
Wheeler
Flower Herann
J. EH. Statford
Mra
Whealer
R. J. Owan
Noble
Obituary fragment details many relatives and birth date
An obituary fragment lists Sha as born April 11 and names a large circle of relatives. Surviving spouses, children and grandchildren are named, including Mire, John H. Miller, Marion, and Ruth Miller among others, with mentions of Edmonds and Kidd families across West Virginia and Virginia.
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John H. Miller
Glenwood
Park
It Edmonds
Marion
I. Hamonda
Glen Hedrick
Yay J
Hy C
PF. Edmonds
Princeton
Mintevet Mra
George A. Kind
Beckley
B. A. Kidd
Montvale
Kidd
Bastai Vai
J. J
Driver awaits hearing on manslaughter charge
Mitchall, a colored driver of a 1925 Chevrolet coach, was held on $1,000 bond after fatally striking Frank Brown near the Baptist church on Mercer Street Saturday night. Brown died at Memorial Hospital. Mitchall claims his lights failed and the collision was accidental. state troopers Ballard and Will testified at the scene.
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Dob Mitchall
Frank Brown
Mercer Street
Baptist Church
Magiatraite Db
T.carr
Brown
Memorial Hospital
Mitchell
S, G. Ballard
New York Visitor Will Lecture at Presbyterian Church
Milas Lucille Douglas of New York, guest of Misa Nancy Lazier, will lecture at the Presbyterian church Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Douglas has traveled extensively and lectured before the Royal Geographical Society in London and the National Geographic Society in Washington, D. C.
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Milas Lucille Douglas
New York
Misa Nancy Lazier
Presbyterian Church
Miss Douglas
Royal Geographical Sodetied
London
National Geographical Society
Washington, D. C
Princeton Crowd Sets One Day Shopping Record
Mercer Street shoppers packed Princeton stores for a record Christmas rush with stocks depleted across groceries and variety shops. A basketball season opener features Lea Patton's Princeton quintet vs the Alumni tonight, with two home games to follow in January. Royal theater presents George Arnab’s Voltaire drama starring Doris Kenyon as Pompadour, plus a new youth group at 1 PM for a Prince ton troop organized with no fees and Saturday meetings planned.
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Princeton
Mercer Streat
Iere
Lea Patton
Tye
Fang
Montgomery
Williamson
W.J Herring
Royal Theater
Christmas Day Observed Quietly in Princeton
Christmas day passed with little business as shops and public offices closed in Princeton. Firecrackers sounded, some prisons served chicken and dumplings, and a Christmas service was held at First Methodist Church led by Dr. de M. Garter after morning programs at other churches.
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Princeton
Aif Parsons
Methouset
Former Mayor W. A. Brown Mourned in Princeton
W A Brown 72 prominent Princeton resident dies at home on Highland Avenue after weeks of illness including several strokes. Former two term mayor and longtime contractor active in civil and political life, Republican, survived by second wife and seven children and a daughter in Princeton. He served as county sheriff many years ago and was county farm loan agent at time of death.
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Prinatto
Marcer County
Highland Avenue
Brown
Aond
John Brown
R. W. Brown
Herbert Brown
Ernest Brown
Princeton
Earl B. Brown
Datroit
Mre
Pat Twen
Local Holiday Travel and Visitation Notes
Mr and Mrs D K Johnston and Mr and Mrs A S Fortune leave Monday for a ten day trip to Florida. Miss Irene Fry visits her parents in Dearborn Michigan for the holidays. Dr and Mrs W E Dickerson of Welch visit friends here Sunday. Miss Bodla Bird of Rockwell is in town Sunday. Mrs K D McCus of Summersville WV visits daughter Mrs Sterling Bobbitt. Mrs Lena Hommell of Mount Hope visits sister Mrs I H Fry. Mr and Mrs Alec Mahood and son return to Charleston after holiday visit. Mr and Mrs Alderson Fry of Nashville Tenn visit locally. Mrs Kate Garrett Mrs Ed Fisherty and Miss Margie Garrett spend holidays in Roanoke. Mr and Mrs Ralph Hetherington and daughter return to Washington where he is employed. Mrs C L Bruce of Straley Avenue visits her son in Roanoke. Conley Early visiting his parents on Center Street through Christmas will return to Kingsport. Miss Nancy Williams of Wytheville VA guest of Mrs J W Early this week. Weihnachts reworks note: Santa Claus amid fireworks despite city ordinance.
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Florida
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Dearborn
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Walnut Street
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Welch
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Rock
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Summersville
W. Va
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Hopaker Avenue
Lena Hommell
Mount Hope
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Alec Mahood
Mahood
Kate Mahood
Walker Street
Charleston
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Nashville
Tenn
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Ed Fisherty
Margie Garratt
Roanoke
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Mr. Hetherington
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Stratey Avenue
Washington
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Straley «Xvenue
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Center Atreet
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Kingsport
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Wytheville
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Center Street
Personal crisis ends in gun suicide in Houston
In Houston today, Cranes, a 60 year old storekeeper, shot himself amid a family crisis. His director, Grace Tuliaferro, said the man had received Christmas gifts from relatives but felt unable to give them anything in return, leading to his demise.
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Houston
Tex
L. Cranes
Grace Tuliaferro
Nighttime Firecrackers Disturb Sleepers During Christmas Eve
Explosions rocked the night air as residents reported a string of firecrackers set off through the late hours. Many citizens, including those who wished for quiet Christmas Eve, stayed awake to observe the disturbances.
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Eale
Christma
Allent
Welch Firework Blast Hurts Two Men in Coalwood
In Welch and McDowell County two Coalwood men, Carroll aged 2 and Deakins aged 7, were injured in a fireworks blast from a improvised giant firecracker. Deakins lost a left arm and Carroll suffered severe facial injuries. They built a four by four foot receptacle, filled it with powder and ignited a fuse, miscalculating the blast timing. They are hospital patients under care, with local groups assisting the needy via donations and clothing.
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Christmas Baskets For Needy Families In Mc Dowell County
The Balvarion army group distributes over 600 baskets to needy families in Mc Dowell County for Christmas. Afternoon events at the Army hall include separate parties for white children from 3 to 4 pm and for colored children from 4 to 6 pm. Each attendee will receive a toy, candy and fruits per Adjutant Courtois.
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McDowell County
Balvarion Army
Bern
Hall of the Army
Thrietmas
Courtois
Man Attacked by Two White Men Near Home
Joe Uroon, 45, colored, was seriously injured late Saturday night while walking near his home. He is in Grace hospital with lacerations to the acule forebed and back, Green said. Uroon states two white men attacked him with knives. he gave no reason and did not know the assailants.
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Grace Hospital
Green
Hig
Fatal accident in Ashland child falls into hot bath
An Ashland child, son of Mr and Mrs A G Cecil, died after reportedly falling into a tub of hot water Friday evening while playing. The boy was rushed to a local hospital but died before funeral arrangements, with Buchanan county officials involved in related actions.
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Lyna
Cecil
Ashland
Justice
Buchanan County
Virginia
Royal County Jar
Buchaan
Welch Emergency Hospital
Les J Ander
Princeton
Giles Funeral Rites Today Held for Keystone Resident
Funeral services for Clive Giles, a Keystone resident, will be held this morning at Keystone Methodist Church. Giles died Sunday night around 8:30 from a brain tumor. He was in good health until last week and is survived by his widow.
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Clive
Keystone
Giles
Welch Personal Notices Highlight Christmas Visits
Mrs O J Dougles left for Elizabethton Tennessee to spend time with relatives. Mr and Mrs H C Stafford and children spent the weekend in Alabama with relatives. LT Waccock and children from Newport News Virginia visited Christmas with Mrs Hancock's parents. Dr and Mrs W B Dickerson and Johnny Dick spent Christmas in Rock with relatives. Mr and Mrs Robiey Wood returned from Radmoke Virginia. Mrs W P Huddleston and daughter Sue of Bienfield visited Welch yesterday. Nick Carter is at his home of moonopia. Mr and Mrs J Eddins Mr and Mrs D B Eddins and Miss Vir-
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Elizabethton
Tenn
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Waccock
Newport News
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M. C. Hammond
W. B. Dickerson
Johnny Dick
Rock
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Radmoke
W. P. Huddleston
Sue
Binefield
Nick Carter
Moonuopia
Eddins
D. B. Eddins
Hartwell man dies from gunshot wound at clinic
F M Muncey of Hartwell aged 61 died yesterday at Stevens Clinic from bullet wounds said to be inflicted by his nephew. County officers have not made arrests. Everett Vancogh, Welch high school captain, leaves for Charleston to train for a North South football event on New Year’s Day.
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Vanity
Delalia
Muncey
Mappwell
Stevens Clinic
Iata
Bin
Everett Vancogh
Welch High Fondal Veum
Charlesdon
Schooner Captain and Crew of Four Lost at Sea
Meagre reports from St John s N F say Captain Toyl Button of the schooner Monica Hattery and four crew members drowned when the vessel capsized in rough seas near Rose Blanche point. Three bodies were recovered. the ship carried machery and empty oil drums on voyage from Port aux Basques to St John s.
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Comain
Monica
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Roseblanche Point
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Riday
Rainey Eyes Over Six Billion Budget Proposals
Early session notes show Rainey and Burns in town as Congress reads a broad recovery program. Roosevelt aims to guide major measures, with talks on monetary policy, inflation, and veteran aid. Veterans groups push to restore benefits and hospitalizations, with Legion estimates at seventy million for key changes including pension shifts and World War adjustments.
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Rainey
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Tennessee
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Drive for modification of economy act seen
Washington on December 15 reports a sharp push to amend the Economy Act as it impacts veteran expenditures. With most service organizations opposing the act, the American Legion is backing a four point modification as Congress prepares to reconvene.
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The
American Legion
First President of Catalonia Dies in Exile
Barcelona December 26 Colonel Francisco Macia longtime advocate of Catalan autonomy died after a valiant battle with disease at age 74. He led the region toward independence in 1931 after exile to fight a plot against the monarchy. Crowds in four provinces mourned with chants that Macia is dead long live Macia.
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Deane
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Tas
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Requerra
Ens
Claude G. Bogers
United States
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Macia
Cross of Honor Given to Anne Lindbergh
Englewood New Jersey December 25 The Lindberghs traveled across the south Atlantic for Christmas but spent only part of it home at Dwight Morrow estate before visiting friends Baby Jon spoke a few words and the family observed Christmas quietly The cross of honor for Mrs Lindbergh was delivered by courier under the Lindberghs wish for seclusion The Christmas tree scene remained a family secret and Colonel Lindbergh avoided fiction books Logrono Spain December 27 A drunken soldier seized a gun in barracks and began firing Guarda killed him when he refused to surrender
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N. J
Lindberghs
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United States Flag Association
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Washington
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Logrono
Spain
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