Obituaries for Floyd Holloway Milam and Perdue
Obituary notices report Katie Floyd of Bluefield at 79 died at home with services at Grace Methodist led by Rev. Casiddy. Also listed are Charles Holloway 47 of Gilliam died at Bluefield sanitarium with service at Worth Methodist and burial at Bimmong cemetery. Wesley Milam 20 of Arlats Mercer County dies after appendicitis at Bluefield sanitarium. funeral at Milam home with burial at Milam cemetery. Johnny Perdue 40 of Falls Mills dies in Chattanooga. body to be returned for funeral in Falls Mills. he leaves parents siblings and a brother.
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Katie BR. Flord
Bluefield
Abbie F. Douthat
Carolan Avenue
Floyd
Grace Methodist Church
HB. H. Casaidy
T. H. Peters
First Baptist Church
EB. B. Wiley
Trinity Methodine Church
Walnut Grove
Cematery
C. P. Claytor
W. H. Lous
Clifford Brown
George Fowler
Johnny Melcher
Ernest Godsey
P.M. Stump
Vinca Donoghue
Grace Méthodiet Church
Lois Floyd
Nelson Floyd
Evelyn Floyd
Mildred. Lynch
Chauvicourt
Marry G. Lynch
George W. Lyncn Jr
Joy Ann Lynch
Farley K. Lytton
Margaret K. Floyd
Ruth Moyd
Bernis I. Floyd
Patricia Lee Catron
Arley K. Lytton
Is. Iv
Douthat
Cuyoling Avenue
Charles W. Holloway
Gillam Coal and Coke Company
Bluefield Sanitarium
Worth Methodist Church
J. C. Clark
Bimmong
Holloway
Gilliam
Hela
Mre
J. R. Good- Jon
Eckman
O. S. Steven-son
Misa Bernice Holloway
Ing
Oakley If
W. Holloway
Worth
J.C. Holloway
Peteratown
W. Va
Molilo Rhodes
Huntington
P. A. Thompson
Linden
Fred Eanes
Crumpler
J. Ln Bailey
Matoaka
Wesley Milam Wesley, Milam
Weysmoke Coal and Coke Company
Arlats
Mercer County
Eantiarum
Foster Nmiother
Mra
Johhny Perdue
James Perdue
Falls Mills
Hig Zon
Johnny Perdue
Chattanooga
Tenn
Falls Milly
Perdue
Wus
Bailey to Seek Nomination as Democrat Candidate
Beaver Fond district constable J Earl Bailey announced plans to seek the Democratic nomination this year. He has served two terms under Magistrate W W McNeuat and is active in Beaver Pond district politics, with Jimmy’s Blue Fiala’s named as frequented spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arte Holley
Beaver Fond
W. W. McNeuat
Bailey
Reek
Wr Bailey
Beaver Pond
Hag Baen
Local Cleaners and Beauty Shops Advertise Deals
Vintage classified items list cleaners and beauty services in one page. Fretwell's offers garment cleaning and pressings, Mercery Cleaners prices announced, Mary Lee Beauty Shop advertises permanents and services, Henderson's and Tril o uy Beauty Studio promote shampoos, manicures, arches and more with phone numbers for appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercerary
Nepgs
Mary Lee Beauty Shop
Veep Sullivan to Speak at Pocahontas Institute Banquet
Jest VY Sullivan of Charleston, secretary of the West Virginia Coal Association, will headline the final banquet of the Pocahontas Electrical and Mechanical Institute at the West Virginia Hotel on February 39. Cooper, institute president, announced the event. Toastmaster Koepler will introduce dignitaries from the Pocahontas coal region as amateur acts compete. The evening will feature musical acts, skits, and vocal performances from regional entertainers, with Rotary Kiwanis and Lions presidents judging the contest. The banquet, set for 6:30 PM, will include details on an industrial exhibit planned for next August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jest
VY. Sullivan
Charleston
West Virginia Coal Association
Pocahontas Electrical and Mechanical Institute
West Virginian
Cooper
Institute
W. EF
FE. Koepler
Pocahontas Operatora Avacctation
Pacahontas
Senttina
Met
Ray Evans
Hawes
WHIS
Rotary
Pagerou
I Basasolo
W. C. Gurten
McComan
J. Gilmer Folay
Matuuka
Hudiones
Banruot
Weac
Instituta Naxt
Absence of Witnesses Delays Bluefield Hearing
Hivarlug for George Green 40 of Peck Street charged with assaulting Geraldine Howard 80 with a hatchet or shovel handle. hearing postponed due to missing witnesses. Magistrate H B Kitts to preside. Green arrested by city police after the assault at his home. Green says he struck with a shovel handle while she claims a hatchet was used. The woman was treated for scalp injuries at Bluefield sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hivarlug
George Green
Peck Street
Geraldine Howard
H. B. Kitts
Green
Bluefield Sanitarium
Reverend Overmyer to Lead Afternoon WHIS Broadcast
The Rev J B Overmyer pastor of First Presbyterian Church will lead this afternoon's broadcast by the Greater Bluefield Minister's association on WHIS at 8 o'clock. Theme is The Faith That Counts with special music by Mrs Spencer Armfield Jon Burk and Rev Overmyer. Listeners may send criticism or praise by phone or to the Rev Mr Overmyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Overmyer
Greater Bluefield
WHIS
Overmyer
Mra
Spencer Armalead
Jona Burk
Overwinyer
Amsgocig
L@Qvermyer
Crumpecker runs again for Mercer sheriff nomination
Mercer county candidate G J Crumpecker of Princeton declares for the Democratic nomination for sheriff in the May 1% 1938 primary. He pledges a sane, efficient, businesslike administration if nominated and elected, and requests support from friends across the county. The piece recalls his prior 1932 candidacy and past contest with J C Fanning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Crumpecker
Princeton
Mercer County
Crumpecker
J. C. Panning
Yanning-Crumpecker
Fanning
FHA
Merter Conny
Shariff
Society of Professional Engineers Hold Meeting in Welch
The Southeast Chapter of the West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers met at the West Virginian hotel with a dinner and a speech by L. A. Osborne of Welch on engineering history. Officers reported rising attendance, public legislation aims, and strengthened professional registration in West Virginia. The next chapter gathering is March 21 at the Carter Hotel Welch, at 7 o'clock, inviting engineers of all classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Society of Professionnal Enginesra
West Virginian
L. A. Osborne
Welch
H. W. Baundora
Coopers
American Coal Company
Osborne
Huntington
West Virginia
Wall
Carter Hotel
Walch
Henry Roosevelt Sages Sudden Death and Illness
The article reports Henry Roosevelt’s sudden illness and death after intestinal influenza. It notes officials stating his condition improved earlier, then confirms the death after Navy Department confirmation. Admiral Andrews relayed news to the president before a public announcement. Secretary Swanson remains hospitalized with pleurisy and rib fractures but shows some improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Adolphus Andrews
Navy
Swanson
Naval Hospital
Umno
Gaina
Farley Attacks Roosevelts New Deal in Farm Belt Campaign
Postmaster General James A. Farley delivered a radio address from Topeka criticizing New Deal policies and Hoover era critics. He praised Roosevelt as America’s savior, urged parties to meet his record, and attacked Republican figures and the American Liberty League while citing education salary cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
James A. Farley
Farm Belt
Roossvelt
America
Alf MN. Don
Republica
Rosevelt
Fazeley
Kansas
New Deal
Herbert Hoover
American Liberty League
London
Roosevelt
Farley
Chairaian
Bora Speaks on Affairs Abroad and British Policy
Bora asserts Britain's policy drives its navy to global trouble spots and warns that without this policy the vast empire would collapse. He stresses the policy is determined and sustained by the people of Great Britain and defends it against personal criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vastampire
Criteri
Great Britain
Governor Casts Doubt On Trial Testimony In N J Kidnapping Case
Governor Hoffman questioned Hauptmann identification testimony from witnesses Hockmuth and Lindbergh scene descriptions. Hockmuth, 87, testified he saw a car with a ladder matching the kidnaping vehicle, while affidavits questioned his claims and alleged eye problems.
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Whited
Hoffman
Menta
Dladone
Hockmuth
Amandus Hockmuth
Hauptmann
Lindbregh
Piaby
New Jersey
New York
Heckmuth
Bronx
Flamington
Iauptmann
Hopewell
Washington to probe WPA officials over duster affair
A series of letters and memos reveal plans to investigate WPA officials in Charleston and Parkerabure amid disputes over reappointments and administrative orders. Senator Holt accuses McCullough of using WPA ties to seek governor influence and vows to respond publicly on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Duster
McCullough
Charleston
Holt
Coy'ann
Farharsburg
WPA
Taupposa
Congress Eyes New Tax Program For Farm Plan Reform
Congressional leaders welcome a revamp of the farm plan shifting from acreage limits to soil conservation subsidies. The program aims to fund payments next year at about 500 million dollars with recapture of impounded taxes per Supreme Court orders. An English inventor also claims a frost safe valve for expanding household water pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Administration Council
Supreme Court
Suspects Taken to Princeton Jail
Victor Kimes and Bob Willlame were moved from McDowell county jail to Mercer county jail in Princeton to await the next term of federal court on counterfeiting charges. Federal officers seized about 31,000 in counterfeit money and printing materials at Black Wolf, McDowell county. They were arraigned before United States Commissioner Hoagland French with bond set at 7,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Kimes
Bob Willlame
McDowell County
Mercer County
Princeton
Black Wolf
Williams
Raymond W. King
United States Secret Service
United States
Lucien Iry
Dewey Mitchell
Hoagland French
County School Funding Issues And Delegation At Convention
State教育 department plans to send 36 county systems checks totaling 1,798,600 with a nine month term funds. Governor Kump and the Board of Public Works pledge full teacher salaries. Delegates including Dr J Frank Marsh and D L Haught attend a convention to study transportation methods as Mercer County plans return next week. Attorney General Holt supports transferring Charters tax into the general school fund to ensure ongoing payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Marsh
Concord Normal School
D. L. Haught
A. E. McGuire
Department of Education
Concord
Mercer County
Archar
Charleston
W. Va
Board of Public Works
Kump
W. Tranthan
Homer A. Holt
Thorn
Trent
State General Revenue Fund
State and National News Roundup From Morgantown to Niagara Falls
A compilation of brief items: Morganfield, Kentucky water shutoff due to Ohio River ice gorge. John Roosevelt joins Harvard Fly Club ceremony witnessed by his father. rescue efforts after a boat incident in Hemlock Harbor. marriage confusion involving Mrs Ima Gene Wingler. WV road plans to rebuild Route 60 using an abandoned trolley bed. a carpenter, Harl Craven, perishes in a house fire. Josaph G Conley elected president of the West Virginia Society of the Revolution. a Logan child, Raney St Clair, fatally struck by a truck. E H McDonald found dead in his car with throat slashed. state police probe related to a traffic accident. West Virginia sportsmen discuss pest control in the woods. Dean O D Lambert speaks at the 49th anniversary of Buchannon Kuireadh. WV Chamber elects Richard Harte as president. a fire injures Roy Lister in Clarksburg. Mrs Isabelle Daniele reported aged 101. a Logan jury verdict against Corporal J B Childera. Wallace Boyting returned from Quebec on a forged endorsement. Logan police release five Gypsies tied to a New York jewel theft. bodies found in Sutton creek. Niagara Falls sightseers forced to stand back from ice covered edges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morganfield
Ohio’ River
John Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Harvard College
Hemlock Harbor
Ima Gene Wingler
Port Arthur
Texas
State Road Commission
Fairmont
Mannington
Harl Craven
Sleteravilla Carpenter
Josaph G. Conley
West Virginia Society of Song of the Revolution
Morgantown
Raney Bt. Clair
Logan
Jos Burbver
E. H. McDonald
Cornwallis
Parkersburg
McDonald
West Virginia
Dean O. D. Lambert
Wesleyan College
Buchannon Kuirhite
Pythias Lodgs
State Chamber of Commerce
Richard Harte
Parkernburg
Diraptora
A. H. Andrews
Weehawken
N. J
Charleston
Roy Lister
Clarksburg Federal Building
Isabelle Daniele
Backley
J. B. Childera
Hansell Butcher
Wallace Boyting
Quebec
New York
Sutton
Lloyd Diljlon
Officera
Niagara River
Falla
Goat Island
Meat theft hits Claar Fork farmer with hundreds of pounds
Almost four hundred pounds of ham shoulder and bacon were stolen Thursday night from farmer J. W. Walters at Claarfork. Chickens owned by Walters were taken as well, police were told yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Waltera
Claarfork
Court Rules WPA Power Loan Case in Dilsetrig Matter
The court ruled on a WPA power loan case tied to the Dilsetrig matter. The Bond and Share company had paid to cover the act, and the decision prevents lower courts from passing judgment while the case pendents disposition remains under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aption
Bond and Share Company
Wich
State moves to distribute education aid to schools
Fragmentary OCR text shows a policy note about transferring accumulated funds from the tax department to the department of education to quickly issue secondary aid for the fourth to sixth months. The legibility is limited but indicates targeted disbursement to schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Education
Court Decision on TVA Program Has Dual Effect
The TVA ruling challenges the yardstick cost comparison for power delivery from dam projects, noting the massive upfront and government-backed expenditures. The decision marks a key New Deal record with mixed implications for later federal programs and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TVA
Roosevelt
Beeres Wor
Claus
NRA Aaa
Railroad Pensiona
Hol All Fri Wortgaga Moratorium
Rlee Mills
Notable High Court of Appeals and Miscellaneous Names Stir Nation
A sprawling national recap notes demotion and reprimand threats in a Newark case plus Hauptmann’s death sentence reaffirmation after a 30 day reprieve. It also covers lawyer Ramon Leibowicz withdrawing, Gov Hoffman’s reprieve stance, and a Minneapolis jury case against Isadore Emumenfeld known as Kid Cann. Other highlights include brigadier general Atchell and city figures in Frane P Maxim Roy Y Chant Thomas Shihy and Kip Rhinelander amid a sea rescue by Captain Robert H. Wright of the City of Newport News aiding the Greek steamer Stefanos Costaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hauptmann
New Jersey
Ramon Leibowicz
New York
Hauptmann
Harold G. Hoffman
Minneapolis
Equitre
Isadore Emumenfeld
Kid Cann
Walter Lipnett
William TL. Attechell
Frances
Tram P
Maxim
Myetors
Roy Y. Chant
Detroit
Moti
Thomas Shihy
Philadelphia
Kip Rhinelander
Robert H. Wright
Newport News
Stefanos Costaments
Atlantic
Bishop Miner Injured In Slate Fall Accident
O H Hodge, 36, of Bishop, an employee of Pocahontas Fuel Company, is hospitalized at Bluefield sanitarium with injuries from a slate fall Friday. He sustained a fractured vertebrae and partial paralysis, but doctors expect recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Hodge
Bishop
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Bluefield Sam
Hodge
Avident
Jury verdict in case ends with defendants acquittal
The jury delivers a verdict in a case involving the Inquirer, Tyler, and Custis. After the verdict, jurors shake hands with Ralph B. Evans, counsel for the Inquirers, in Philadelphia, signaling an uneasy end to the courtroom drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Inquirer
Tyler and Custis
Johnison
Inquirers
Ralph B. Evans
Philadelphia
Regional meeting of insurance deputies held at Bluefield
H W Folder of Huntington presided at a regional meeting of deputies for the Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Association held Friday night at the Commercial hotel in Bluefield. Plans for a March campaign were discussed with attendees J O French J Hill R O Sewell Henry Stunt Louie Kaliman and others. officers and attendees listed include M B P Thompson Joe Penrod and O H Mayhew. Also noted are other district members and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Folder
Huntington
Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Association
Eld
Bluefield
Commercial Hotel
J. 0. French
J. ¥. Hill
Bluetird
R. O. Sewell
Princeton
Henry Stunt
Welch
Louie Kaliman
Gary
BP. Thompson
Joe Penrod
Oak III
H. Mayhew
Herbert Martin
Corum Opaningham
E. It Spencer
Dewey Bryant
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J. Earle Bailey
Pat
Prebha
Mae
Foo la Autirely
Jimmy's
Blue Fiala
Drvsnes
Baby Boy
Mary Lee
Jt. Henderson
Sprelal
Trilo Uy
Princewon Avenue
Goodwins
Beatifnd UH
Tril O Zy
Phony
V. Sullivan
West
Virginia
Pocahontas Electrical Institute
G. H. Crumpecker
Sheriff's Rae
National Committee
Kanear Democratic Club
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Farrey
Keneas
Hoover
Democratic Party
Society OF Professional Engineers
Henry Roosevelt
Candon
Aga Pension
Bora
Congress
Sngishman
Princeton Avenue
Hinkle
Armand
United Front
Spain
South America
Wiy
Chaco
Paraguay
Hortvia
Asuncion
Italy
Arme
Makele
France
Algnesia
Mediterranean
Berlin
Mussolini
Hitler
Germany
Alfred J. Smith
Cammany
Smith
Vention Delegzatesr
Young
Republean
Hamilton Wisherl
P’ato Ag
Senate
Senator Vandenberg
Michigan
Con Areas
Cal
Jonenh Y. McMullen
Bishop Miner
Insurance Association
Toledo
Forrest Letgon
Trilby
New Spring
Bluefield Shoe Co
Federate T — Diuefield
Roy D. Phillips
Frop
A. W. Cox Dept
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