Welch seeks to compel extension of express free delivery zone
A legal action filed by He Solins against American Express requests extending free express delivery from Mayor Blakely residence on Riverside Drive through Houston and adjacent additions. Protest notes that several new homes along paved Riverside and nearby streets now justify broader service. a public service commission hearing is set for Friday June 4 at 10 a.m. in Strother Sale Curd Tucker offices. The piece also mentions a Washington unveiling photo of John Ericsson memorial with dignitaries including Taft Coolidge and Swedish royalty.
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He Solins
Ameras Express Company
Sager
John W. Blakely
Houston Addition
Houston Second Addition
Riverside Drive
Franklin Street
Summers Street
Canal
Lake Drive
Ex- Press Company
Telephone Company
Appalachian Power Company
Express
Public Service Commission
Strother, Sale
Curd @ Tucker
John Ericsson
Washington
Taft
Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus of
Sweden
Coolidge
Louise
America
Crown Prince
Spears
Alleged bootlegger caught plying trade
Chief of Police Charles C. Hutton of Welch says patience paid off in catching Herbert Shaffer, a colored man, suspected of selling Mayor drinks. Shaffer reportedly wore a hot water bottle strapped over his shoulder and claimed to work with two bottles, selling drinks for fifty cents in a secluded spot.
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Charles C. Hutton
Welch Department
Herbert Shaffer
Shaffer
Moonshine Prohibition Visitor Nabbed After Sale Suspect
Shaffer allegedly ran a moonshine operation selling liquor at fifty cents a shot with a small attachment for pouring. Officers say they caught him with the goods on him and he will face a hearing in J W Blakely's court. Memorial Day observances occurred in Welch with flags and quiet city conditions reported.
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Nicely
Sly
Shafer
Shaffer
J. W. Blakely
J J Rhodes Wins Prize at Welch Gun Club Shoot
The Welch Gun Club held a Saturday meeting with a large crowd and strong enthusiasm. J J Rhodes won the prize a fine pocket knife while several new members attended and the event included a 20 to 19 score for the two teams.
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Welch Gun Club
Northfork Kiwanis to Meet at Masonic Building
The Northfork Kiwanis Club holds its regular weekly meeting in the Masonic Building on Wednesday evening. The program committee chair for next week urges full attendance to learn plans. Attendance prize this week is donated by Jacob Spector. The American Legion Auxiliary announced yesterday that more than
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Northfork Kiwanis Club
Masonic
Northfork
Jacob Spector
McCoy's Liver Os Tablet Claim For Quick Flesh Gain
Advertisement urges thin men and women to buy 60 Mc Coy's Cool Liver Os Compound Tablets for 60 cents to gain 10 to 15 pounds, improve health and energy, and claims rapid flesh growth and stomach relief with a satisfaction guarantee from Goodykoontz Drug Co. or any druggist.
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McCoy
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Narrow escape for salesman in motor firm incident
W. G. McBride of the BE. L. Collier Motor Company escaped serious injury in a recent incident. He survived after a hazardous encounter, with no details of the outcome or location provided.
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W. G. McBride
BE. L. Collier Motor Company
Welch couple welcomes son James Bennet at Welch Hospital
Mr and Mrs Norris Bennet of Welch welcomed a son, James, Saturday morning while loading coal for Premier Pocahontas Coal Company. Both mother and baby are reported doing nicely at Welch Hospital No 1.
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Premier Pocahontas Coal Company
Norris Bennet
Welch
Welch Hospital No. 1
James
Memorial Day Observances Decorate County Graves
Memorial Day was observed in McDowell county by the American Legion with services and grave decorations. Legion members and the Ladies Auxiliary attended, delivering roses for the decorations as churches held services across the county.
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McDowell County
American Legion
Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Occaasion
Klan Conclave Draws Thousands to Morgantown Meeting
In Morgantown West Virginia May 31 the Ku Klux Klan held a large conclave with over 5000 attendees from several states beginning with an open meeting on Klan Field followed by a huge parade and fireworks at the university stadium Imperial Wizard Hiram W Evans of Atlanta was the principal speaker with William F Zumbrunn in the afternoon and Dr W T Churchman of Charleston speaking at the preliminary session. More than 3000 hooded Klansmen and Klanswomen joined the parade along with five bands mounted patrols and other features. The parade featured numerous electrically lit fiery crosses along the route.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Knights of the
Ku Klux Klan
Klan Field
University Athletic Stadium
Hiram W. Evans
Imperial Wizard of the Invisible Empire
Atlanta
Wan
Willam F. Zumbrunn
Washington, D. C
W. T. Churchman
Charleston
Tiny Gambian pygmy mice fit in a match box
London Zoo keepers describe the pygmy mice from Gambia as among the smallest rodents. Each is smaller than a bee and two can live comfortably inside a safety match box.
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London
London Zoo
Gambia
West Africa
Smile More Miss Hazel Belcher Named Hometown Beauty
Manistee Michigan pupil Hazel Belcher, 18, is chosen as the town’s most beautiful girl in her class for four straight years. Her secret, she says, is smile more and grouch less.
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Hazel Belcher
Manistee
Mich
Amile
Welch Personal News Highlights Local Residents
Miss Ruth Postlethwaite of Cincinnati is visiting Welch and will attend services. Mrs. Robert Simpkins traveled by car for shopping and errands. Eileen Bolt of Vivian underwent a tonsil operation at Grace hospital. Mrs. Sam Torry entered Grace hospital for treatment. Ray Wyland of Anawalt National Bank was in Welch on business. Mrs. C C Morfit will go to Bluefield to join her daughter Sue Hall Morft returning from Randolph Macon College. Dr. and Mrs. Clark of Grundy and several others spent weekends visiting friends.
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Ruth Postlethwaite
Cincinnati
Senday
Aod
Wil Sound Gore Co
J. Perrington
Robert Simpkins
Se.cessior
Arch Renters
Fay
Sasteee
Kimballethodiet Church
Welch
Eileen Bolt
Vivian
Grace Hospital
Sam Torry
Lawger
Ray Wyland
Anawalt National Bank
C. C. Morfit
Bluefield
Misa Sue Hall Morft
Randolph-Macon College
Clark
Grundy
Marvin J. Franklin
Hassel T. Hicks
Harry Perrine
Mr. Lilly
Williamson
Col. W. J. McClaren
Bernard Swope
Paul Downs
Sun Hill Park
Wyoming County
G. L. Straub
Ann
L. A. Osborne
Peggy
Joseph M. Ganders, Jr
Charleston
Kitten Found Safe Amid Loss and Ads in Papers
A stray kitten remained near the home after a fire left a family grieving and pages filled with ads. John Bainerd was discovered alive but hungry in a bureau drawer.
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Kitten
New York
Lovine
Pet Kitten
John Bainerd
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Virginian Maytag Company
Raleigh St
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Beckley
Raleigh Hardware Company
Logan
Stillwell & Marshall, Williamson
Stillwell & Marshall, Hillsboro
Maytag Co
Clifton Forge
Hillabore Maytag Company
Covington, Va
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I. J. Rhodes
Premier Mountain
McBride
Premier
NEA
J. J. Rhodes
Welch Briefs
American Legion Auxiliary
Welch Hospital News
Philip Herzburn
Edward A. Herzburn
Jiyn Bennett
Hilary Martin
Morton
Morton Salt Co
Chicago
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Ivanhoe
England
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Brian
Templar
Rowena
Palmer
Friar Tuck
Robin Hood
Sir Walter Scott
Richard
Prince John
Holy Land
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Black Knight
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Isaac
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Redner
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Athelstane
Department of Agriculture
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
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