Canvass Finds No Contests in Welch Primary
Official canvass by McDowell County Court shows no contested races. nominees hold clear majorities. Court handles fiduciary matters and bills while noting resignations and local appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alrea
McDowell County
W. T. Howard
Justice of the Peace
Northfork
P. C. Peters
Peters
Samuel Solins
Willie Mae Hudgins
Veterans Bureau
David F. Houston
H. T. Graham
James Elwood Jones
Washington
Pendleton Arrives to Handle Strother Affairs in Welch
Lee Pendleton, private secretary to Congressman James French Strother, arrived from Washington last Thursday. He will close the Washington office and run Strother’s affairs from Welch, continuing his long association with Judge Strother to manage county business.
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Lee Pendleton
James French Strother
Washington
Pendleton
Congressman Strother
Judge Strother
Brindley Hosts Dinner Bridge at Woodlawn Court
Mr and Mrs L J Brindley entertained with a dinner bridge at their Woodlawn Court apartments on Thursday evening. Dinner by Mr Young and service by Mrs Young. High scores won by Mrs Hon E Payne and Theodore Hundley. Participants included Mr and Mrs H F B Payne Mr and Mrs M J Franklin Mr and Mrs Charles J Farrington Mrs James French Strother Mrs H G Camper Mr and Mrs B M Burgess and Theodore Hundley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Brindley
Woodlawn Court Apartments
Mr. Young
H. FB. Payne
M. J. Franklin
Charles J. Farrington
James French Strother
H. G. Camper
B. M. Burgess
Theodore Hundley
Coal Operator H. T. Graham Attends McDowell Court Meeting
H T Graham, longtime McDowell County court member and former coal operator from Harlan Kentucky, arrived Thursday from his Kentucky home to attend the June McDowell court session. He reports strong activity for his newly formed coal company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Graham
McDowell County Court
Harlan
McDowell Court
Scout meeting and rally at Twin Branch
A Scout meeting supper and test rally at Twin Branch drew Troop 75 members and was declared a success. Arrangements are underway to continue second and first class work, with plans for summer camp at Rocky Gap Virginia.
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Twin Branch
Wan A
Rocky Gap
Refrigerators Sold by Via Motors Display in Showroom
L. J. Brindley and Walter Via, managing directors of Via Motor, secure sales rights on General Electric mechanical refrigerators for the county. They display late models in the Via building showroom. The first machine in the city was bought by Mrs. James French Strother for Riverside drive. Many orders already placed. installations await shipment.
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L. J. Brindley
Walter Via
Via Motor Company
General Electric Company
Via
James French Strother
Riverside Drive
Cook Wins State Superintendent Nomination
W. C. Cook of this city was nominated by a large majority over four opponents for state superintendent of free schools. He reported strong support in Kanawha and Cabell counties and the second largest vote in McDowell county, receiving more than fifty telegrams of congratulations from friends. He thanked supporters and pledged service to the Republican ticket in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Cook
Mrs Hunter's Mother Dies in Mount Hope
Mrs. Sarah Kirk, 70, of Mount Hope, the mother of Rose Tea Room owner Mrs. Morgan Hunter, died after a seven month illness. Mrs. Hunter and her children Margaret Virginia and Haven left for Mount Hope to attend the funeral, with interment planned for Mount Hope cemetery.
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Morgan Hunter
Rose Tea Room
Bank Street
Sarah Kirk
Mount Hope
Welch Personal News Briefs Highlight Williamson Visit
Miss Mary Anne Williamson, Welch junior high science teacher, is in Princeton to visit Mr. and Mrs. 8. G. Williamson before a West tour and summer season of A Scene of Calhcore Miss Betty re of Williamson.
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Mary Anne Williamson
Welch Junior High School
Princeton
8. G. Williamson
West
Calhcore
Betty Re
Williamson
Local residents on motor trips and visits across states
A stream of visitors and travelers moves through Welch and surrounding areas. Mrs Hassel Hicks hosts in Virginia Avenue while Mr and Mrs Grose and family tour Northern West Virginia. Others travel to New York state Canada Cincinnati Norton Louisville and West Baden Indiana for visits and business.
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Hassel T. Hicks
Virginia Avenue
8. C. Grose
Welch
West Virginia
D. John Cook
Kimball
New York State
Canada
Helen Gordon
Keystone
Charleston
Marvin J. Franklin
Virginia
Cincinnati
Franklin
Walter Lowe
Northfork
Cita
David F. Houston
McDowell County
Col. H. Bank
Billy Williams
Bluefield
E. L. Bailey
W. C. Williams
Norton
Louisville
West Baden
Indiana
Roy Hall
Pulaski
Charles Tutwiler
Lexington
Isabelle Hammond
M. (. Hammond
Hammond
Johnson-Willis Hospital
Richmond
Theodore Hundley
Huntington
Aoe
Mary Lee Epling
Giles T. Epling
Riverside Drive
Davidson
N. C
Davidson College
Haward O'Toole Jr
Cleveland
Ohio
Kimball Nine to Play Bluefield at Keystone
Kimball president David F. Houston announced the grand stand at Kimball was damaged by a tornado and will not be ready for Saturday’s game with Bluefield. The contest will be held on the Keystone diamond through Twins management courtesy. Plans are underway to secure the Peerless Coal bottom for a Kimball ballpark, owned by Peerless Coal Co, convenient for fans in the county.
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David F. Houston
Kimball Baseball Club
Kimball
Bluefeld
Keystone Diamond
Keystone Lot
Twins
Kimball Club
Kimbal
Peerless Coal Company
Clayton Sheedy Wins 1200 Settlement Over Smashup
Clayton Sheedy, Toronto outfielder, received 1200 dollars to settle a smashup with a Syracuse motorist. An accessory after the fact is one who harbors or assists a known criminal. a married woman is charged as an accessory in this case.
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Clayton Sheedy
Toronto
Syracuse
Public morals urged in society leaders talk
Dr Barker warned illiteracy harms progress and blamed most recent major crimes on educated youths. He pressed for open Bibles in schools and urged voting for pro constitutional candidates. The piece details social events, visits, and gatherings of local residents and Confederate veteran commemorations.
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Barker
America
Iker
United States
Misses Eula Lester and Katherine Sulter Omitted From Graduates List
The Wade Junior High School graduates list omitted the names of Miss Eula Lester and Miss Katherine Sulter. Miss Lester achieved a general average of 95 percent over the past three years, marking her as an excellent student.
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Eula Lester
Katherine Sulter
Wade Junior High School
Lester
White Shrine Patrol Holds Monthly Business Meeting
The White Shrine Patrol will hold its monthly business meeting at 7:30 PM at the Masonic temple. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seenes
Masonic Temple
Perkins siblings return from world tour
Miss Mary Gordon Perkins and her brother Bass Perkins have returned from a delightful tour around the world. Their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Perkins, were accompanied by Walter Sanders of Bluefield Virginia.
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Mary Gordon Perkins
Bass Perkins
Walter Perkins
Walter Sanders
Bluefield
Welch Sales plans emergency road service for A A A members
Welch Sales Company will service A A A members with free tire and gasoline delivery within five miles of Welch and discounts on gas oil tires and tubes. The program aims to extend to several counties in Virginia and West Virginia, creating a network of service stations every ten miles within fifty miles of Bluefield. Free Emergency Road Service is the backbone of membership growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Sales Company
Welch
Virginias
Bluefield
W. Va
Virginia
Bluefield Club
Judge Stephens on Goodyear suit dismissed in Ohio
Cleveland Ohio June 1 Judge Will C Stephenson dismissed a 16 million dollar suit by Kent P Johnson Kenton Ohio stockholder against Goodyear Tire and Rubber attacking the 1927 refinancing plan The court approved the plan recalling old preferred stock at 100 par and exchanging for one and one quarter shares of new no par preferred stock Johnson had sought to delay the issue until 16 million in dividends accrued since 1920 were paid
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Cleveland, O
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Common Pleas
Will C. Stephenson
Kent P. Johnson
Kenton
Ohio
Johnson
Cattle Tick Eradication Campaign Advances in the South
Dallas reports progress in a federal effort led by Dr. R. A. Rameey against the southern cattle tick. The pest, described as a monster, has plagued 985 counties across fifteen states since 1906. The goal is extinction within a decade, though no exact date is predicted.
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California
Kentucky
Carolinas
Georgia
Virginia
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
Southern Livestock Association
Ramsey
A Ae
South
Dallas
R. A. Rameey
New Remedy Promises Relief From Rheumatism
A marvelous new form claims to shorten rheumatic pains by neutralizing poisons and offering near magical relief. It promises freedom from ache soreness and stiffness with daily use, available through all dealers.
Simple Rules for a Balanced Diet Guide
Six practical daily rules for a well rounded diet emphasize milk, vegetables, fruit, protein, eggs, and cereals. The guidance highlights milk as a calcium source for bones and teeth, and notes Carnation Milk is homogenized for smooth texture. It promotes a free Carnation Cook Book from Carnation Milk Products Co.
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Carnation Ilk Products Co
Carnation Bidg
Gvonomowac
Wim
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3. B. McClung
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Elizabeth
Jack
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Louise Ruff
St. Sreert
Fla
Elizabeth MceClaugherty
Frank E. Hudgins
S. Shaman
Harvey
Shaman
J. P. Gills
Atlantic City
Bernard Miller
J. W. Miller
New Midway
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Lthough
Bernard “Poco” Frazier
Kansas University
Ahen
Welch Briefs
Brindleys Entertain
Cook
Society News
New York
H. R. Weeks
Howard L. Weeks
Mra. Weeks
Durham
C. E Stearts
Allen Bratton
J. G. Barber
R. B. McNutt
D. J. Bailey
Mise Rees Barber
Clement Lane
Marion
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F. Normer Andrews
G. C. Tucker
Union Street
Sidney Brown
Robert
American University
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Mis
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Sue Payne Stewart
A. T. Caperton
City Point
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Jay Hatcher
Emory and Henry College
Hamilton Hall
Bland Street Church
Farrier
Pearisburg
Blacksburg
FE. D. Arters
E. D. Jr
Montgomery
R. L. Shelton
J. BE. Gerald
F. L. Black
Hot Springs
Ark
Misa Louise Hawkine
Phi Gamma Delta
University of Richmond
Madison County
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J. J. Penn
White Shrine Patrol
Stephenson
R. A. Ramsey
Welch Theatre Today
William Fox Presents
Tony, the Wonder Horse
Ulllo
Carnation Milk
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