Two Die in Auto Plunge Near Welch
Mose Hughes aged 21 and Geneva Well aged 20, both colored, were killed when a Nash touring car driven by Vance Hayes plunged over a fifty foot embankment on the Anawalt Jenkin Jones road Friday evening about 130 o'clock. Hayes survived with shock and injuries and is reported in fair condition. Authorities note quarrelling in the rear seat preceded the crash and that passengers claimed they were broke and asked for a ride. The victims' bodies were prepared for burial by John W. Luther in Welch.
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Geneva
Nash
Vance Hayes
Anawalt-Jenkin Jones Road
Hayes
Welch Hospital
Hares
John W. Luther
Welch
Warial
Kimball Booster Campaign Declared A Major City Event
The Kimball Boosters campaign drew hundreds Thursday evening as shoppers attended the gift bag event. Mayor Turner lauded the effort praising local patronage and promising future sales to keep Kimball competitive with larger trading points. Twenty two prizes were awarded to Booster members amid civic support for continued community activities.
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Kimball
Kimball Rodsters
Turner
Kimball Boosters
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Boosters Plan Community Christmas Tree for Kimball Area
Proposals aim to involve Boosters in a charitable project next year by funding and organizing a Community Christmas tree for the poor of Kimball and the surrounding area. The effort seeks broad local support and partnership with residents.
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Boosters
Kimball
Welch Celebrates Peaceful Christmas in Town Image
Welch reports a calm Christmas with no arrests and strong shop seasons. Mayor Blakely vows stricter enforcement next year as citizens enjoy gifts, church services, and Salvation Army aid to McDowell County poor.
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Weich
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McDowell County
Welch Ollies
Local county records list numerous marriage licenses issued
The county clerk at Welch records show licenses issued last Thursday for J C McLaughlin and Ethel Overway, Harry Branch and Milda Rowe, and many others including John Jarrett and Laura Lilly. Names span Vivian to Coalwood with ages from 16 to 39 and partners from 18 to 32. Labradors noted as unexplored by naturalists.
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J. C. McLaughlin
Ethel Overway
Vivian
Harry Branch
Milda Rowe
Bix
J. C. Christian
Helen Dean
Elbert
Paul Maxwell
Selma Edwards
Warrior
Lee Stacy
Pearl Lockhart
Saeger
H. B Sheets
Annie Wimmer
Powhatan
C. C. Candi
Myrtle Aabery
Canebrake
Wesley Ivory
Virginia Wright
Jenkin Jones
John D Yon
Alice Barber
W. FP. Washington
Mattie Good
Kyle
Dupree Tarren
Sarah Ross
Charley’s Line Christmas Crazies And New Year Cheer
A playful local column from McDowell county mixes holiday memories with humor and light gossip. The writer thanks readers for Christmas cards, shares jokes from the era, notes a William son baby girl and a Charleston joke, and ends with a quip about John Quincy Adams.
Colored man shot and killed by constable in Dumas
Long Dumas was shot and killed by William Black a constable who answered a call from a colored woman alleging Dumas threatened her. Black testified Dumas was intoxicated and reached for a weapon before Black fired. A hearing found the shooting justifiable and Black freed.
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William Black
Dumas
Black
Welch
Squire Ac, Hufford
Death of Catherine Olive a Mystery in Algonsa
A one year old Italian girl named Catherine Olive was shot on Christmas morning in Algonsa. Police led by Walter Lowe investigate near the home but have no solid clues or descriptions of the merrymakers. The child may have been struck while playing outside. the body was taken home by her parents.
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Algonsa
Walter Lowe
Itig
Wallace Undertaking Company Burial Preparations
Rents to the establishment of the Wallace Undertaking Company at Norfolk were prepared for burial and interment yesterday morning.
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Norfolk
Will Carr Fined and Sentenced to Roads
Whlo Carr of Anawalt was arraigned in Squire Hufford's court for carrying concealed weapons. Deputy T Barrett testified Carr pulled a pistol and challenged officers during a raid on a gambling setup at the Carr home. He was convicted, sentenced to twelve months on the county roads and fined 200 dollars plus costs, with an appeal bond set at 1000 dollars for next January.
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Anawalt
Squire A. ©. Hufford
T. Barrett
Carr
Netle
Harry Capehart
Criminal Court
Man Fined $10 For Speeding In Welch Dem in Wet Streets
George Keith of Havaco was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Blakely after speeding past the mayor’s home in Welch and skidding on wet pavement into wood steps leading to the mayor’s residence while attempting to slow for a turn. Police officer Hub Herndon arrested Keith on the speeding charge yesterday.
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Havaco
Hub Herndon
Welch
Blakely
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Welch churches Sunday schedules and services listed
Welch churches publish Sunday schedules across denominations. St Luke's Episcopal offers Sunday School at 9:45, morning and evening services at Grace church. Methodist lists Sunday School at 9:45, morning service at 11, evening service at 7:40 with a play You for Me. Salvation Army notes jail area services and open air meetings. Presbyterian has 9:46 Sunday School, 11 am worship, 7:30 pm. Baptist lists 9:50 Sunday School, morning service, with no evening service.
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Welch
Methodist
Mareto’ore
Salvation Army
Tom's Mountain
Salvation Service
Oo Presbyterian
Bag Pipe Returns to Favor in Jazz Bands
Glasgow reports the bag pipe reclaiming status as it reappears in jazz bands after a saxophone introduction to Scotland. Large players with strong lung expansion are needed to keep pace with the faster saxophone sections.
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Scotland
London officials estimate widows and orphans pensions
London government officials estimate 231000 applications for widows and orphans pensions will be filed this year. They project about 20000 widows and 31000 orphans will qualify.
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London
Marri ages and visits mark Welch social page
J C Mc Laughlin of Vivian marries Ethel Overbay after a courthouse license. Their wedding on a county road ends well as fathers objections fade and lawyers advise resting until morning. Knight Sperry wed Aaron Dean Christmas Eve at Coalwood with Rev Muteau officiating. Welch personal notes list local visitors and holiday travels among residents and families.
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Henry Overbay
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Kimball
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K. Day
Coalwood
Arways
T. H. Knight
Princeton
Ulrich Bible Found in Old Library Stirs Attention
A medieval Ulrich Bible printing, believed to be from an early era, was found in the library of the Reee Seminary. The discovery, described as significant, involves a four‑section text with its origins and printing details still under study by researchers.
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Re— Ee Seminary
Agriculture Schools Part Mexico Program
Fragmentary note outlines a program linked to agricultural schools in Mexico and potential state or regional banking support. Mentions promotion and promotion activities within agricultural education efforts and possible financial backing.
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Agriculture Schools Part
Mexico
Early skating amid cold pools and forecasted continued chill
The report notes several outdoor pools facing delays and many weather forecasts predicting ongoing cold conditions. Officials warn of slippery surfaces and potential closures as temperatures remain below seasonal norms.
Christmas Treat Draws Large Crowd at Gary No 3 Store
A huge turnout at the United Supply Company's Gary No 3 store saw shoppers receive a pound box of candy and a juicy apple. Manager R H Moore notes strong Christmas sales likely exceeding prior years. Santa delivered toys and provisions to needy families, aided by a company truck and baskets. The piece also reports a Ford theft in Bluefield, later recovered with minor tire damage. Local attendees include Lucile Matheny, Dorothy Mulkey, Anna Durham, and others.
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Gary No. 3
No. 3
R. H. Moore
Santa Claus
United Supply Co
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Gary
Interesting Christmas program at Gary Methodist Church
The Gary Methodist Church presented a Christmas program directed by Mrs Daugherty and Miss Woods featuring student performances from multiple classes. Santa distributed candy and oranges, with special gifts to some classes. The article also notes church services, local post office mail handling, a flood of Christmas cards cost estimates, prohibition reflections, and local holiday visits and health updates.
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Elizabeth Pritchett
Emma Roertson
Opal Akers
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Edwin Kimble
Richard Swan
Martha Louise McKinley
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Gary
Epworth Leaguers Sing Carols to Gary Sleepers
A group from Epworth Leaguers woke Gary residents by six Christmas carols at 6 a m gathering at the church and visiting several homes in the morning.
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Epworth
Gary
Bad Weather Delays Gary Store Addition
Weather halted construction on the United Supply Co. addition in Gary a few days before Christmas. Builders had made good progress and expect to roof the structure in a few clear days. Dr. S. P. Long, Bluefield district elder, will preach at Gary Methodist Church at 7:29 tonight in his first visit.
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United Supply Co
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Bluefield
The Gary Theatre Week Movie Lineup
The Gary theatre presents two main features this week. Johnny Hines in The Live Wire opens Tuesday, a peppy comedy. Friday brings Bebe Daniels and Richard Dix in Sinners in Heaven with a plane wreck tale. Also showing: The Man in Blue Monday, Don X Wednesday, Her Husband's Secret Thursday, and Lightnin a Fox Special Saturday.
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Northfork School News Honors 1925 Graduates Visitors
Northfork school welcomed many class of 1925 graduates for visits Monday and Tuesday. Hazel Bolen and Erma Cook were absent due to illness. Georgia Wiggins missed Tuesday. Miss Margaret Bentley spent time in Athens, Ohio during the hot days.
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Erma Cook
Georgia Wiggins
Margaret Bentley
Athens
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