Couple held on cigarette boxcar theft charges in Elmore
Standfield 25 and Gladys Smith 20 of Elmore and Mullens were held on 3000 bond to await action by the federal grand jury in Bluefield after a hearing at the county jail. Cuba F. Mangus also jailed on 3000 bond for breaking and entering. Investigated by A F Lima with state police. Smith cited as material witness. Additional arrests expected in Mullens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmore
Standfield
Gladys Smith
Mullens
Bluefield
Thomas H. Scott
United States
Cuba
F. Mangus
A. F. Lima
Smith
Mullena
Two Athens Folk Hurt In Automobile Crash
Heavy fog caused a nighttime crash in Athens injuring M. G. Sutherland of Logan county and Addie Parcell, store manager. They were returning from Athens to Princeton when Sutherland veered off the road to yield to another car, striking a telephone pole. Dr. W. L. Hunter treated both, with Parcell taken to Princeton hospital for facial, head, and leg injuries and Sutherland treated for a facial wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
M. G. Sutherland
Logan County
Athena
Addie Parcell
Princeton
Sutherland
W. L. Hunter
Miss Parcell
Vermillion Knighted in Athens Masonic Degree
Thomas Vermillion son of Dr. Uriah Vermillion of Athens received his third degree in the Athens Masonic lodge Tuesday evening. All chairs were filled by Vermillion uncles and the degree was conferred by his father. Present were Dr. L. H. Vermillion Dr. J. R. Vermillion Robert Vermillion of Princeton Dr. Elbert Vermillion of Welch and S. T. Vermillion grandfather. Delegations from Princeton Matoaka and Welch attended the meeting which closed with a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Vermillion
Uriah Vermillion
Athens
L. H. Vermillion
J. R. Vermillion
Robert Vermillion
Princeton
Elbert Vermillion
Welch
S. T. Vermillion
Thomas
Matoaka
For Sale Two White Gas and Coal Ranges
Gas Range nearly new with modern conveniences priced at 35 dollars Coal Range used a few months in perfect condition 35 dollars Call W E Davis at 307 to inquire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Davis
Park snow brings Alaskan flair for Kennilworth Cup prep
At Park near Philadelphia snow has given the area a wintry Alaska look as Champion dogsied drivers prepare for Kennilworth Cup Dog Derby participation. Mush Reese Holly Richardson and Peck Rake lead mushers with Abigail Ware Ann Miller and Betty Roper aboard the sled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Philadelphia
Mush Reese
Buck Hill
Holly Richardson
Pocono Manor
Peck Rake
Skytop Club
Abigail Ware
Ann Miller
Betty Roper
Princeton Choral Club Sets Cantata Rehearsal
The Princeton Choral club hosts a 7 30 rehearsal at the Memorial building for singers in the Christmas cantata. The cantata will be sung Sunday night at 7 30 in First Baptist church, honoring Dr W E B Davis who leaves next week for Concord North Carolina. Dr Davis will preach the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Choral Club
Memorial Building
First Baptist Church
W. E B. Davis
First Presbyterian Church
Concord
N. C
W M U Meeting Set at First Baptist Church
The regular quarterly business and social meeting of the W M U at the First Baptist church is scheduled for 7 30 in the evening. All officers should bring written reports. Circles four five and six will serve as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Caffee Daughter Weds Mason in Pearisburg Va
Mrs. Vivia M. Bivens marries Samuel M. Mason on April 10 1932 at Pearisburg Virginia. The ceremony took place at the Methodist parsonage conducted by Rev J A Earley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Caffee
Vivia M. Bivens
Samuel M. Mason
Pearseburg
J. A. Earley
Princeton Personal News Briefs After Christmas Visits
Conley Early left yesterday for Kingsport Tennessee to visit relatives for a few days. Mrs Harry Strong of North Walker street visited Bluefield on Tuesday. Corbin White of Victoria Virginia is spending Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs J W White on Circle drive. Mr and Mrs T H Teel of Highland avenue spent Christmas with friends in Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Kee Street
Mis
Thelma Vaught
W. H. Vaught
North
Walker Street
E. M. Cutler
Blake Avenue
John Will Brown
Helen Roberts
Roanoke
Carrie Stafford
Harold Stafford
College Avenue
Zylpha Carter
Elgood
H. C. Hays
Williamson
Bess Lowry
Mary Bratton
Lebanon
Louise Dyer
J. P. Dyer
Honaker Avenue
Elizabeth DeJarnette
Will Wagner
J. Sackett
Will Winfrey
Zed Winfrey
Bluefield
Princeton Road
H. D. Karnes
Misa Julia Hetherington
Front Street
L. R. Taylor
Ran
Walter
Frederick Court
Martinsburg
W. Va
F. Ray Power
City Aboole
E .C. Penn
Hale Avenue
Tommie Main
Indianapolis
Ind
Kate Garret
Conley
Kingsport
Tenn
Harry Strong
North Walker Street
Corbin White
Victoria
J. W. White
Circle Drive
T. H. Teel
Highland Avenue
Welch West Virginia Associates Honor Colonel O'Toole
Colonel Edward O'Toole resigns as general superintendent of United States Coal and Coke in Gary after 28 years. A farewell dinner honors his 50 plus years in mining, safety work, and building a notable local school system, with plans to move to Pittsburgh and continue industry ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward O’toole
U. S. Coal and Coke Company
Gary
Colonel O’toole
O’toole
West Virginia
Colonel O'Toole
United Steel Corporation
Pittsburgh
American Coal Cleaning Corporation
O‘toole
W. C. Stratton
Mr. Stratton
Pocahontas Fuel Company
United States Coal and Coke Company
O'Toole
H. C. Weller
Bluefield
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
W. 0. Eacy
Poca
L. B. Crawford
A. V. Sproles
R. E. Salvati
Bartley
Pond Creek Pocahontas Coal Company
P. P. Kerr
Berwind
New River Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company
McGinnis Hatfield
Welch
T. W. Edwards
H. S. Shanklin
Norfolk and Western
J. B. Phillips
R. A. Wyland
Parkersburg
Internal Revenue
R. R. Estill
State Department of Mines
C. B. Reynolds
American Coal Cleaning Company
A. N. Harris
G. C. Sledge
United Supply Company
T. J. McParland
J. T. Franklin
W. J. Kearns
Bob Cooper
E. Conner
L. M. Lineberry
A. E. Riley
Dr. K. S. Bird
A. J. Burns
McDowell Welfare Board Meets on Reconstruction Finance Plan
A McDowell county welfare board meeting is set for this afternoon at 2 o clock in the county clerk H. K. Carper s office to discuss further plans for the Reconstruction Finance Fund in the county. Mise Theresa White, director of the work, will join the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County Welfare Board
H. K. Carper
Reconstruction Finance Fund
Mise Theresa White
Welch Society Hosts Bridge Party at Mrs Wilkerson's
Mrs. B. M. Wilkerson entertained her bridge club at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Attending were Mrs. Paul F. Hammond, Mrs. H. T Hicks, Mrs. Zeb H. Herndon, Mrs. L. L. Drewry, Mrs. C. Hardison, Mrs. B. M. Burgess, and Mrs. Chester Harman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Wilkerson
Paul F. Hammond
H. T Hicks
Zeb H. Herndon
L. L. Drewry
C. H.ardison
8. M. Burgess
Chester Harman
Mosries to Operate Mercer Hotel and Continue Fair Hotel
Jim Mosrie and Munsey Mosrie expect to take over the Mercer hotel at the start of the year and will continue to operate the Fair hotel. The Mercer property has been run for years by W. S. Sutherland, who also manages hotels in Bluefield and Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Mosrie
Munsey Mosrie
Mercer
W. S. Sutherland
Bluefield
Beckley
Building Remodeling Nears Mootz Bakery Move
The Main street building owned by Dr. E. C. McComas is being renovated for Mootz Bakeries. Machinery arrives this week as the bakery from St. Albans prepares to open shortly after the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
E. C. McComas
Mootz Bakeries
St. Albams
Brief Circuit Court Session Addresses Divorce Support
Judge Howell M. Tanner presided a brief circuit court session. The court set January 4, 1933 to finish November term business. An order requires Roosevelt Thomas to pay Etta Meadows Thomas ten dollars monthly until further court orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell M. Tanner
Circuit Court
Etta Meadows Thomas
Roosevelt Thomas
Fletcher will contested by heirs in county court hearing
The will of the late J. H. Fletcher is challenged by several heirs. A hearing is set for this morning at 10 o'clock before the county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Fletcher
Phan tom President opens at Royal theater with Colbert and Durante
George M. Cohen debuts in a talking picture with Claudette Colbert and Jimmy Durante. The robust comedy probes a presidential campaign with Cohen in dual roles as Blair and Varney. Durante joins as Varney's aide and ballyhoo man with Snozzie and hot-cha set pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Cohen
Claudette Colbert
Jimmy Durante
Royal Theatre Today
Utn
Cohn
Theodore K Blair
Peter Varney
Blair
Durante
Varney
Ballyhoo
Snozzie
Miss Ruby Harman and Robert Tipe Wed in Bluefield Home
Miss Ruby Lee Harman and Robert Paul Tipe, both of Bluefield, were married at Rev. G. W. Talbert’s home on Roseland Avenue Tuesday evening. Rev. Talbert performed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibbs-Narman
Ruby Lee Harman
Robert Paul Tipe
Bluefield
G. W. Talbert
Roseland Avenue
Mr. Talbert
Dillow and Hounshell Tie The Knot In Courthouse Ceremony
Mrs Clara Hounshell of Bluefield and Gleaves Dillow of Bland Virginia were married at the courthouse on Wednesday. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend G W Talbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillow-Hounshell
Clara Hounshell
Bluefield
Gleaves Dillow
Bland
G. W. Talbert
Suits Entered Against Wallingford and Hospital
Allie Matney sues W H Wallingford and Princeton hospital for trespass on case seeking 50 000 damages returnable to January rules. Virginia Short sues Arthur Short in chancery for divorce with January rules return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Matney
W. H. Wallingford
Princeton Hospital
Virginia Short
Arthur Short
Indiana Tax Bill Cuts State Revenue by 42 Million
Indiana's 1933 tax bill will be reduced by 42 million dollars under a new law capping rate at 1.50 per 100, except in emergencies. The state share is fixed at 15 cents per 100, totaling about 7.5 million. Passed at a special session last summer, the measure drew protests from tax supporters who warn of debt while taxpayers claim relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Lonely little lady seeks marriage after loneliness ends
Mrs Eliza MacDonald an 83 year old widow plans to marry 79 year old Charles Lathbury a retired carman despite her eldest son's protests. The couple aims for companionship in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eliza MacDonald
Charles Lathbury
Lathbury
Premier Herriot Pleads for France Debt Payment
In the French chamber Premier Herriot urged authorization of war debt payments to the United States to preserve France’s honor. His appeal failed as the chamber rejected the resolution 402 to 187.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PRS
Chamber of Deputies
Edouard Herriot
United States
America
Herriot
Chamber
France
Tax cap set at 1.50 for public affairs in six counties
Public affairs can be run with a maximum tax of 1.50, with six counties and other taxing bodies complying. Others exploit an emergency loophole to raise rates, leading to many reductions. Next year’s tax bills drop from 140 million to 97.5 million across state units, a 30 percent decrease.
Farm Debt Cure Urges Municipal Receivership
Northwestern professor Herbert Simpson told the American Farm Economics association that canceling farm mortgage debt would boost market demand more than deleting foreign debt. P K Whelpton warned of urban-to-rural migration hurting cities and overloading farmers with labor as rural slums emerge. Simpson urged ending hypothetical debt cancellations while farmers still struggle to pay debts and backed municipal receivership for cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Herbert Simpson
Northwestern University
American Farm Economics Association Today
Simpson
P. K. Whelpton
Miami University
Coral Gables
Fla
Whelpton
West Virginia Air Tour Association reelected leaders
The West Virginia Air Tour Association held its annual meeting in Huntington on December 28 and reelected Fred M. King of Wheeling as president. Howard G. Mayes of Huntington was kept as executive vice president and Dudley Reed of Fairmont as second vice president. Other officers include R. H. F. Parsley of Huntington as secretary, W. O. Davis of Huntington as operations manager, and C. H. Hetzel of Charleston as director. Fred C. Burns of Huntington was elected treasurer. Plans for the second state tour next summer will be finalized at a May meeting in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia Air Tour Association
Fred M. King
Wheeling
Howard G. Mayes
Dudley Reed
Fairmont
R. H. F. Parsley
W. O. Davis
C. H. Hetzel
Charleston
Fred C. Burns
Autoist Mike Ezbicki Found Fatally Shot in Burning Car
Erie police investigate a murder case after the body of Mike Ezbicki is found in a burning vehicle on a rural road east of the city. A woman’s footprints are noted near the car and a boy who heard a shot is questioned. Ezbicki recently served six months for bootlegging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Mike Ezbicki
Here
Ezbicki
Charleston Lad Runs Into Woe In Frisco
Three boys who ran away from home were placed on parole for five years each by Federal Judge A. F. St. Sure after a brief counterfeiting trial in San Francisco. Elmer J. Rakowsky 16 pleaded guilty and said he ran from Chicago because his mother would not excuse him for being late to school. He said he met James Dykestra 19 formerly of Charleston West Virginia in Salt Lake City and came to Oakland with him where they met Yale Webb 18 of Salina Kansas. He testified Dykestra bought plaster of Paris and made molds of a dollar to counterfeit coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
A. F. St
Elmer J. E. Rakowsky
Chicago
James Dykestra
Charleston
W. Va
Salt Lake City
Oakland
Yale Webb
Salina, Kas
Dykestra
Plaster of Paris
Appeals Granted in Raleigh County Loan Cases
The Supreme Court granted appeals in two Raleigh County cases where Standard Bond and Mortgage Company was petitioner. James P. Peek, plaintiff, had a $5,000 loan suit resulting in a verdict for Peek. Joseph A. Lilly, plaintiff, obtained judgment in a $5,000 loan case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Supreme Court
Raleigh County
Standard Bond and Mortgage Company
James P. Peek
Joseph A. Lilly
Community Ossets Conserve For Better Times
In discussion the paper of Prof. B. H. Hibbard of Wisconsin University is cited. He says farm income has declined to a vanishing point and over the last two years taxes rival mortgages as a means of dispossession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Hibbard
University of Wisconsin
AdAmAn Club Plans Pike's Peak New Year Display
Colorado Springs will witness the AdAmAn club’s annual climb to Pike's Peak to light fireworks at the top. Two rockets ignite at 9 pm followed by a hot air balloon beacon in memory of Roald Amundsen, and a major display at midnight if skies are clear. One new member joins the climb each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Mighty
Pike's Peak
AdAmAn Club
Roald Amudsen
Robbery at Utah filling station ends with warning
Lee Stevens, a 20 year old attendant in Salt Lake City, was robbed of 30 dollars by a bandit who forced him to face the wall. Stevens peeked as the bandit fled and was warned it would not be healthy to peek again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Lee Stevens
Stevens
Boy wounded by ricocheting bullet in Burnaby cabin
Peter John Nielson was struck in the neck by a .22 bullet while reading in his Burnaby cabin. The bullet, likely fired by boys near railroad tracks, entered the window, hit a reading lamp reflector, and ricocheted into his neck. He was taken to Vancouver General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnaby
B. C
Peter John Nielson
Nielson
Vancouver General Hospital
Ginger Rogers Tops Stardom Bet At Wampus Society
Ginger Rogers, popular musical comedy and screen actress, chosen as best bet for stardom by the Wampus society, relaxes on a Hollywood nightclub dance floor with scenario writer Garrett Ford. The Missouri girl who made good brings glamour to the scene.
Scientist Dies After Completing 21-Year Treatise
W. H. Fry, 44, a soil scientist in the agriculture department, collapsed and died just after finishing a scientific treatise that spanned 21 years of research. The neatly marked proofs of the work were found on his dressing table. Fry was a North Carolina native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. H. Fry
Agriculture Department
North Carolina
Officer Slain in Clashes Near Sofia Palace
In Sofia Bulgaria one police officer was killed and five wounded when rival factions clashed near the King Boris palace during talks with party leaders on forming a new cabinet. The fighting followed Premier Muschanoff's resignation but officials said the clash was not connected to that event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Bulgaria
Boris
Muschanoff
Hampden Stars as Cyrano Marks 850th Performance
Walter Hampden, in New York, talks about playing Cyrano de Bergerac for the 850th time while observing the 85th anniversary of its Paris premiere. He recalls seeing Constant Coquelin and Mrs. Richard Mansfield in the original cast and notes his own evolved, naturalistic stage approach after nine years in the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter Hampden
American Academy of Arts and Letters
Paris
Richard Mansfield
Hampden
Constant Coquelin
Cyrano
Mansfield
City Will Sell Lake Milton Reservoir for $1
Youngstown Ohio offers to sell the 1700 acre Lake Milton reservoir for one dollar with a catch. The 2800 foot dam requires repairs estimated at 75000 dollars and bonds totaling 80000 dollars would be assumed by the purchaser. Inquiries include Charles Smith of Washington Pa seeking an inventory of fish and islands and Dorothy Gills of Bedford asking about taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Lake Milton
Eb, Moore
Charles Smith
Washi Pa
Dorothy Gills
Bedford
Pennsylvania car loadings top 1931 figure this year
New York report shows the Pennsylvania system’s car loadings for the week ended December 24 exceeded the same week in 1931. The system moved 78, while 73,553 cars were carried in the corresponding week of 1931, an increase of 2,357 or 32 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
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U.5
C. S. Standfield
Princeton Society
Harry Karnes
Welch, W. Va
Welch Society
Royal Feature
Furness
Thelma Morgan Converse
Anthony William Furness
Viscount Marmaduke Furness
Lady Furness
Harry Hays Morgan
U. S
James Vail Converse
Los Angeles
Eleanor Clark
Shawsville, Va
Watson Whyte
Wilson Anderson
Pittsburgh, Pa
Helen Partlow
Logan
Dick Evans
Wade Hill
James T. Bernheim
M. H. Hall
Yukon
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
James French Strother
Sue French
Dewey Cockill
Kyle
G. L. Wilcox
Pearlsburg
A. E. Dinsmore
Milton Crisp
M. E. Crisp
Stevens Clinic
T. Lyle Burdette
Stone
I. J. Rhodes
Mary Lodola
Lottie Stuart
Keystone
Dora Hermanson
Elkhorn
P. K. Pierpont
Greenwood
Charleston Lad
Frisco
ROYAL
Schnozzle
Cohan
Colbert
White House
Mickey Mouse
Mickey
Pitts and
Todd
Pennsy
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