Guard Shoots Fleeing Prisoner On County Road Gang
Henry White a 30 year old prisoner with the county road gang was shot and killed by guard Bueter Beavere during an escape attempt as shale was dumped into road trucks at Sawyers Pocahontas Coal facility. White fled uphill along Mountainside and was shot in the right side after ignoring commands. The body was taken to relatives near Bradshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry White
County Road
Bueter Beavere
White
Sawyers Pocahontas Coal Company
Weavers
Beavers
Bradshaw
Four McDowell Graduates Highlight Bluefield Institute Class
McDowell county can boast of four graduates from the element of education at Bluefield Institute for 1930. Martin Austin of Excelsior leads the class as president and active participant in Varsity B, Pyramid Honor Society, and Carver Scientific club. Theodore Simpson of Elkhorn aided the program while Ethel Woody of Yukon participates in Pyramid Honor, Carver, and YWCA. Eula Sword of Wilcoe helps in Willing Workers and other activities. Normal department lists ten representatives including Ruby Cole man, Ruth Adams, Odessa Cousins, Gertrude Howard, Jessie Law, Fannie Simpson, Lelia Tarter, Muriel Washington, and Marietta Wooda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Bluefield
Martin Austin
Excelsior
Pyramid Honor Society
Carver Scientific Club
Theodore Simpson
Elkhorn
Ethel Woody
Kails
Yukon
Eula
Gertrude Howard
Jessie Law
Fannie Simpson
Lelia Tarter
Muriel Washington
Marietta Woota
Welch Summer School Opens Monday for MakeUp Work
The Welch schools will open a first ever summer session Monday at 8 30 am. Classes run from 8 30 to 11 am for high school and grade work as pupils catch up on lost year work during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Child 16 months hurt after porch fall at Twin Branch
Little Louise Dickenson, aged 16 months, fell from the porch of her Twin Branch home Saturday. She was treated at Grace hospital for facial bruises and cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Dickenson
Twin Branch
Grace Hospital
Welch Society Former Residents to Return
The Houtz family announces that Harry G. Houtz has been transferred by Kingston Poca hontas Coal Co and will reside in Hemphill. He had been in New York for two years and previously lived in Hemphill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G. Houtz
Houtz
Kingston Pocahontas Coal Company
Hemphill
New York
New Yor
Mrs Rhodes to Visit Huntington and Attend Marshall College Event
Mrs I J Rhodes leaves for Huntington to visit Mrs H D Hatfield wife of the West Virginia junior senator. She will join Mrs Hatfield in a reception honoring Vice President Curtis who will deliver Marshall college commencement address Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
I. J. Rhodes
H. D. Hatfield
West Virginia
Rhodes
Hatfield
Curtis
Marshall College
Welch Personal News Highlights Local Graduations and Visits
Mr and Mrs Fred Kirshner traveled to Morgantown for West Virginia University commencement where their son Ralph will graduate. Bernard Beazley of Charleston visits, Miss Jesse Witt heads home to Peterstown for summer. Elsie Beveridge spends weekend in Mon Theodore Hundley of Huntington visits. The Crockett family spends the weekend at their Wythe county Virginia country home and plans Salisbury North Carolina visit. Mrs L C Anderson and son Charles attend Morgantown for graduation and Wilon graduates from the university school. Mr and Mrs A S Kemper of Id spend the weekend with Clayton Lilly and W C Payne. Redaag treatment noted for Tucker wife of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kirshner
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Ralph
Bernard Beazley
Charleston
Jesse Witt
Peterstown
Elsie Beveridge
Mon- Theodore
Wythe County
Virginia
Clayton Lilly
W. C. Payne
C. Baldwin
A Tucker
Jailer Undergoes Operation at Grace Hospital
Jailer underwent an operation at Grace hospital Saturday. T Lyle Burdett underwent an operation for the removal of his tonsil at Stevens clinic Saturday. Mrs William McDowell of Thorpe was a guest of her sister Mrs Edward OToole Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hospital
T. Lyle Burdett
Stevens Clinic
William McDowell
Thorpe
Edward O'Toole
Twenty three get diplomas continued list of graduates
The class presented diplomas to Misses Russie Pressly Nora Billips Louise Yates Gertrude Smith Elizabeth Foote Mable Bryant Sadie Webb Zeulima Zink Mary Scott Katharine Elliott Margaret Smith Bertha Smith Mrs Andrew Lavrick Mrs Elliott and Truble Farmer Alvin Webb B B Smith Rev W S Barbery Joe Elliott Ruth Lavrick Mae Thompson Misa Thompson was presented with an autograph book. Little green umbrellas were given as favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russie Pressly
Nora Billips
Louise Yates
Gertrude Smith
Elizabeth Foote
Mable Bryant
Sadie Webb
Zeulima Zink
Mary Scott
Katharine Elliott
Margaret Smith
Bertha Smith
Andrew Lavrick
Elliott
Truble Farmer
Alvin Webb
B. B. Smith
Recital by Miss Zeulima Zink Music Class
Miss Zeulima Zink presents members of her music class in a recital at the Methodist church Wednesday evening at eight o clock. The event showcases local students in a formal performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeulima Zink
Kiwanis meeting in North Fork Keystone notes district, scouts, travel
North fork Keystone Kiwanis met at Keystone with Rev Roark delivering Memorial Day remarks on tolerance. J Robert Anderson read letters about district meeting at Bluefield off, Scout jubilee at Princeton June 13 14, and International Kiwanis meet Atlantic City June 29 July 3. State trip plans to Martinsburg June 27 were read. M P Baker 31 trackman at Kopper mine No 2 died after slate fall. Survived by wife two daughters twin Lennie, funeral held in West Jefferson NC. family traveled for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork-Keystone Kiwanis Club
Keystone
Mr. Roark
J. Robert Anderson
C. A. Murphy
Matoaka
Kiwanis
Bluefield
Princeton
West Virginian
International Kiwanis
Atlantic City
Martinsburg
Roark
Baptist Church of Northfork
M. P. Baker
Koppers Mine No. 2
Lennie
West Jefferson
N. C
Lennie Baker
M. T. Church
Keystone Junior High to Add Auditorium and Classrooms
Plans by Welch architect Has sel T. Hicks outline a fourth floor addition to Keystone junior high. The project includes an auditorium and six new classrooms and requires one additional teacher in the junior high department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hassel T. Hicks
Welch Architect
Keystone Junior High School
Martha circle plans paying circle at Cook home
The Martha circle of the Baptist church met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. B. Cook with eight members present. Plans were discussed on raising money and forming a paying circle. Members included Mrs. H. M. Edwards, Mrs. Clatterbaugh, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Heath Gordon, Mrs. F. L. Ray, Mrs. S. McKinzie and Mrs. A. Pierce. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Circle of the Baptist Church
W. B. Cook
8. M. Edwards
Clatterbaugh
Campbell
Heath Gordon
F. L. Ray
S. McKinzie
A. Pierce
Home Makers Class Meeting at Baptist Church Basement
The Home Makers class gathered in the Baptist church basement on Friday evening. Pollyanna presented the lesson, sharing patterns and tips for domestic projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Pollyanna
Evening Social Features Spelling Match and Contest
A local gathering featured a short talk by Mrs. Tyler and many games, with a spelling match and contest as the main events. Attendance included Rev. and Mrs. R. J. Tyler and numerous listed ladies. Misses Violet Larkhart and Ellen Cook attended as visitors. refreshments were served by Mrs. French and Mrs. Smoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
R. J. Tyler
Me. Mills
Hamblin
M. M. Priece
PF. L. Ray
A. Priece
WV. B. Cook
Clatterbough
Smoot
Mrs. French
Mrs. Smoot
Local residents on weekend visits and family notices
A series of social notes records weekend visits and travel across multiple towns. Mrs W B Cook eloped to Northfork, Mrs Heath Gordon and others visited Princeton, Edith Blakey’s death prompts relatives from Keystone Gilliam Buckner to travel, and several residents from Welch Tazewell Marion Logan and Bluefield attend family gatherings and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Cook
Heath Gordon
Elioping
Northfork
Frank Keesee
Griff Keesee
Vissting
Princeton
Lilly Land Co Offering Free Showings Of West Virginia Lots
Lilly Land Co advertises free home/property showings across multiple towns. It promises 25 to 50 percent below competitors for lots in Roanoke Virginia adjacent areas, plus truck farms and modern homes in Princeton West Virginia and Beckley West Virginia with no high pressure salesmen and twenty years in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Virginia
Elizabethton
Tenn
Beckley
West Virginia
Princeton
Montcalm
Local residents enjoy summer visits and travel notices
Families and friends from Romney Virginia to Marion and Clifton Forge Virginia plan summer stays and returns. Several locals visit Bluesfield and Bluefield for shopping and leisure while others travel to Mechanicsburg and Roanoke for vacations and relatives. Illness and a fishing trip are noted among the week’s events.
New Martinsville Man Dies After Train-Pedestrian Crash
New Martinsville W Va May 31 Charles Clegg 62 of New Martinsville died from injuries after his car was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train near town and dragged 100 feet before the train stopped He suffered broken legs and internal injuries.
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New Martinsville
W. Va
Charles Clegg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Here
Clegg
Three Deputy Marshals Take Oath of Office
In Charleston on May 31, three new deputy marshals were sworn in by U.S. Marshal John P. Hallanan. Emory Stone of Charleston Samuel Thomas Lambert of Williamson and John Estal Roles of Union join the Southern District of West Virginia as field deputies, succeeding former deputies Beasley Reynolds and Hunt. Seven other deputy marshals were reappointed, including John H. Hunt R. R. Mottesheard George E. Sprague Paul L. Russell Finney Cook Margaret Barrett and Emerson Dale Farley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
John P. Hallanan
Seigel Workman
United States
West Virginia
Emory Stone
Samuel Thomas Lambert
Williamson
John Estal
Union
Robert Beasley
Hinton
J. T. Reynolds
Logan
O. A. Hunt
John H. Hunt
Welch
R. R. Mottesheard
George E. Sprague
Lewisburg
Paul L. Russell
Huuntington
Finney Cook
Boone County
Margaret «. Barrett
Emerson Dale Farley
Summereville
Northern Baptists to Meet in Kansas City
The Northern Baptist convention elected Dr. Albert W. Beaven of Rochester NY as president and decided to meet in Kansas City Missouri in the southern Baptist dominated territory. The vote was unanimous along with Beaven’s selection, and the resolutions committee urged supervision of the motion picture industry citing demoralizing content for children and foreign relation concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Northern Baptists
Albert W. Beaven
Rochester
N. Y
Kansas City
Northern Baptist Convention
Southland
Beaven
Colgate Rochester Divinity School
Baptists
Resolutions Committee
Net
Treasury Department
Department of Justice
Canada
Srand
Summer plans of Gary grade and high school staff
Gary teachers and staff map summer studies and travel. Helen Smith and Goldie O’Dell will study at Columbia University in New York City. Blanche Helm attends Kentucky summer school in Lexington, while Elizabeth Johnson stays in Blackstone Virginia. Pearl Crowe joins Peabody College in Nashville, and Charlee Dean attends Tennessee in Knoxville. John Edward Batten Jr. and J L Shugrou remain in Gary summer. C O Brake enrolls at West Virginia University in Morgantown. H L Duncan stays in Gary with two weeks in Canada. Katheryne Scott spends two weeks in Richmond and attends William and Mary this session. Elizabeth Geary travels to Leominster Massachusetts for the summer. Eleanor Comes sails to Paris to join her mother and sister for a Europe tour. Opal Vincent stays with parents in Cairo West Virginia. Anne O’Neil remains at home in Bramwell. Guy H Bambrick enrolls at
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Gerade
Helen Smith
Goldie O'Dell
Columbia University
New York City
Blanche Helm
University of Kentucky
Lexington
Elizabeth Johnson
Blackstone
Pearl Crowe
Eabody College
Nashville
Tenn
Charlee Dean
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
John Edward Batten Jr
J. L. Shugrou
Gary
C. O. Brake
West Virginia University
Morgantown
H. L. Duncan
Canada
Misa Katheryne Scott
Richmond
William and Mary College
Elizabeth Geary
Leominister
Mass
Eleanor Comes
Paris
France
Europe
Opal Vincent
Cairo
W. Va
Anne O'Neil
Bramwell
Guy H. Bambrick
Ruin Follows Burma Quakes Rangoon Iraqi?
Desolate scenes after powerful earthquakes in Burma and India show a Rangoon street blocked by a collapsed building. Scores killed and injured, with property damage estimated in the millions. Pegu suffered virtually total destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
India
Rangoon
Pegu
Concord College Summer Session and European Tours
Local teaching staff and students prepare for summer programs and European tours. Cathryne Wilhelm to counsel at Camp Seavoya Bristol Virginia, while Mrs. Mullins enrolls at East Radford Teachers College. Anne OToole and mother depart New York for a Passion Play tour through seven European nations. Virginia Fisher and Beulah Topper plan a six week Europe trip, tracing France England Holland Belgium Germany Switzerland Italy. Elizabeth Johnson hosts guests from Wilmington and Blackstone for a weekend visit and travel home today. Union meeting and revival services announced for local churches with installations and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord College
Sesson
Cathryne Wilhelm
Camp Seavoya
Bristol
William Boardman
William McDowell
A. C. Mullins
Teachers’ College
East Radford
Lupope
Anne O'Toole
Edward O'Toole Sr
Milwaukee
New York
Hamburg
Germany
Oberammergau
Austria
Hungary
Italy
Switzerland
France
British Isles
Laconia
Europe
Virginia Fisher
Beulah Topper
England
Holland
Begium
Oberammerran
S. S. Berengaria
Gary Restaurant Relocated Across Road To Improve Local Hub
The Gary restaurant was moved Thursday afternoon across the road and now sits in a direct line from the post office, bank and barber shop. The moving of the building will be a great improvement to Gary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Batten Jr. Welcomes Baby Boy This May
Mr and Mrs J Edward Batten Jr announce the birth of a fine boy born Monday May 26 at a local hospital. The family named him and plan to share details with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Batten Jr
Boughners Take Restful Trip to Battle Creek Sanitarium
Claude Boughner United Supply general manager travels to Battle Creek Michigan with Mrs Boughner and daughters Eunice and Francis for a month long rest as Mr Boughner recovers from illness. The family states the break will aid all, and Eunice and Francis recently graduated from Adkin district high school. Clarence Robbins and son Jack also head to Somerset Kentucky for several weeks with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boughners
Claude Boughner
United Supply Company
Gary
Boughner
Eunice
Francis
Battle Creek
Mich
Clarence Robbins
Jack
Somerset
Mr. Robbins
Appointed Counselor for Camp Miriam Houston
Miss Hazel Smith is named assistant counselor of arts and crafts at Camp Miriam Houston Kingball. She will depart by boat on the Kentucky River for a train trip starting June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Smith
Camp Miriam Houston
Kingball
Kentucky River
Dr Rosier urges grads to seek self and stay true
Dr Joseph Rosier president of Fairmont Teachers College spoke to Adkin district high school graduates at Gary auditorium. He urged graduates to pursue self discovery with many illustrations and warned that keeping young people receiving diplomas continually leads to growth in twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosier
Joseph Rosier
Fairmont Teachers’ College
Adkin District High School
Gary Auditorium
Radford High School Honors Forty Graduates in Largest Class
The Radford Va high school awarded diplomas to forty graduates in a ceremony led by A N Harris of the board of education. Student names include J D Boardwine Eunice Boughner Walter Dorula Lois Gilley Karl Gillespie and many others. Principal H L Duncan introduced the speaker and the senior class was presented to district superintendent Mrs L C Anderson. The event featured music from the orchestra and glee club and remarks on community progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bess Wilkinson
Father Francis
Glee Club
H. L. Duncan
Volea Poatman
A. N. Harris
Board of Education
Harris
J. D. Boardwine
Eunice
Francis Boughner
Walter Dorula
Lois Gilley
Karl Gillespie
Jim Hall
Verde Hamm
Homer Hickam
Ernest Hill
Evelyn Hyatt
Louise Hyatt
Harold Jones
Wanda Krosk
Joe Krulie
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Quinn
Ryan
Wes
NEA Serie
M’dowell
B. C
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H. Shmson
Robert Olinger
Charles Hinchee
Hinchfield
H. A. Martin
Benjamin Hayes English
Ashland
Sarah Muriel
Charles Everett McKinley
Cincinnati
Kiwanis Meeting
Martha Circle
L. J. Brindley
Daily Telegraph
Sunset News
Keystone Personals
Edith Whitewash
W. F. Higgins
Emily Sowers
Gilliam
Buckner
Edith Annie Blakey
Noel
Pocahontas
C. B. Hoover
Bertha
Welch High School
Julia Mundy
Tazewell
Mae Thompson
Oscar Johnson
J. L. Bourne
George Britt
Bruce Hash
Marion
J. A. Hash
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Jack Parrish
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Missesabel Bryant
S. Turner
Jenkinsones
Sevina
Mary Lodola
Logan High School
Williama
Newburn
BE. EK. Bryant
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Falls Mills
Raymond Cheese
W. P. Beane
H. P. Evans
H. P. Mitchell Jr
Lilly Land Co
Princeton, W. Va
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Bill Zink
Mabel Bryant
Falls Mill
F. G. Bruce
Violet Meek
Kimball
Athens
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Clifton Forge
J. H. Patton
Joe Lodolo
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Monaker
L. W. Kine
Clarence King
Bland
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C. W. Kine
Tr. B. Reynolds
Ernest
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el K Creek
Raymond Goade
Nora Billios
Mechanicsburg
J. W. Thomas
Devon
R. G. Kirby
Bill Ke
Martinsville
Northern Baptist
Cary WA
Lawrence Tibbett
Temple Theatre
Welch, West Va
Miss Johnson
Adkin District
Heing Her Cuesta
W. L. Johnson
Catheryne Johnson
Wallace
Dorothy Jackson
Wilmington
McDowell Enworth League Union
Gary Methodist Church
Gary Leaguers
Welch Breve
ND. Trize James
D. Triga James
Jenkinsjones
S. A. Cole
Jenkin Jones Church
James
Welch, W. VA
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Harry Green
Skeets Gallagher
Lillian Roth
Stanley Smith
G Garamount
Skeets
Lillian
Lillian McClanahan
Radford (Va
Mildred Crane
Mabel Durham
Camp Sequoya
W. H. Troy
Fred Troy
Norton, Ja
T. J. Deason
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Edgar Vogal
Freeman Deacon
Elmer Deacon
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James Boncurant
Ted Peters
R. B. Durham
Emory
Emory and Henry College
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Silas Warden Sr
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Lorraine Bock
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Marie Ketter
E. F. Ketter
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Dante and Grant
George Bruce
Coeburn
Arthur Coleman
Wytheville
Charles Nelson
Sprugen Larue
Max Meadows
Paul H. Duncan
Big Stone Gap
Mr. Duncan
Freeman
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