Mrs Marie Leckie of Welch 15 Dead
Mrs Marie Leckie wife of Andrew Leckie president of Leckie interests died at St Elizabeth hospital Richmond Va from a sudden heart attack. She had been at Rich Fort for treatment for a minor ailment and appeared in good spirits yesterday. Survived by husband two children Jean II and Andrew Jr and sisters Mrs C J Newcamp Mrs George Barar Mrs FE B Allen and Dr W W Point. Body to arrive Welch Monday morning funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Leckie
Andrew Leckie
Welch
Leckie
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Richmond
Richfort Institution
Annie M. Leckie
Oakhuret Avenue
William A. Leckie
Pocahontas Field
Jean 11
Andrew Jr
C. J. Newcamp
Ashland
George Barar
Charleston
FE. B. Allen
W. W. Point
State Policemen Assist Heaberlin In Office Takeover
State police aided Lee Ott in taking control of the office after Heaberlin refused to yield. Heaberlin advised by attorneys to remain until the legality of senate Bill No. 200 is resolved. Governor Conley was notified and urged to test the bill’s constitutionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heatherlin
Conley
Heaberlin
Ott
Brooks
Brooke
Three Killed When Train Strikes Car Near Bellefontaine
A freight train struck an automobile at a crossing near Bellefontaine killing three men. The victims are Robert Binehart 25 Dusy Binebat 35 and Lefty McKellop 34 all residents of Roundhead. The Bineharts were brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Point
Bellefontaine
Robert Binehart
Dusy Binebat
Lefty McKellop
Roundhead
Bineharts
Local Classifieds Highlight Furniture Sale and Classes
A collage of sale notices and classes including Warlick Furniture Co and Bailey Lumber Company ads. Bluefield area courses in English and business, summer session starts June 10 at West Virginia Business College, plus household items for sale and plant prices. Also pool access for Falls Mills Fishing Club and a stolen car license report. Carroll Carpenter advertises nursery stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School For Information
West Virginia Business College
Honaker
Bluefield
Democrats Seek Two-Thirds Vote Deadline On Tariff
The text reports a proposed special order to require a two thirds vote deadline on a tariff, described as new but deemed in order. Senate debate begins on national origins clausely after disposition of Borah bill licensing commission merchants in perishables. a Monday vote on that proposal is expected. House likely to vote Tuesday on census reapportionment measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Borah
Senate opens tariff hearings amid coalition hints
Washington June 1 A potential senate coalition forms as the finance committee minority votes for open hearings on the tariff bill. Senator LaFollette introduces a resolution for public hearings starting June 11. Democrats back openness while Republicans remain wary. Chairman Smoot supports testimony, pursuing timely action before November 1 to finish the bill ahead of the December session. The farm reductions schedule is set to be reviewed first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
House
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Smoot
Simmons
North Carolina
Green Flash Weather Holds Until Tuesday
Old Orchard Maine June 1 report says the Green Flash will remain here until Tuesday as storms across the North Atlantic reduce chances for a hop off to Rome or the Yellow Bird to Paris. A trough lies east west just south of Newfoundland and clearing weather is not expected for 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard
Rome
Paris
North Atlantic
Newfoundland
Senate to Kill Debenture Plan in Farm Bill Shakeup
Washington June 1 Admin leaders foresee the Senate upholding the farm relief conference committee recommendation to drop the debenture plan from the farm bill next week. Leaders expect quick passage in the House and a possible last minute Senate fight by debenture advocates. The conference also favors an eight member farm board with ex officio secretary of agriculture, six year terms, 12000 annual salary, and regional balance among cotton tobacco corn wheat and livestock regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Farm Relief Conference Committee
Congress
McNary
Oregon
Hoover
House
Conference
Secretary of Agriculture
Federal Land Banks
Northern West Virginia Federal Court Adjourns
Northern District of West Virginia closed its May term in Parkersburg. In the Jones law hearings fourteen were sentenced to federal prison or county jail, with fines and paroles. one paroled Negro woman with eleven children. bond forfeitures and dismissals noted. six fugitives issued warrants. total jail and prison time listed. Judge Baker said the Jones law was much misunderstood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Federal Court For
Northern District of
West Virginia
Federal Penitentiary
W. F E. Baker
Jurors urged to explain Jones law to other communities
The speaker praised John D. Pennington, prohibition administrator for the district, as having the best record in the United States, and stated courts should use their judgment in cases involving first offenders and habitual criminals. He urged jurors to travel to other communities to explain the Jones law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Pennington
United States
Minnesota Congressman Melvin Moss Visits Bluefield
Congressman Melvin Moss of Minnesota fourth district and aide C. H. Insley visited Bluefield on Sunday. They flew from Washington in a government plane, encountered strong winds, and took three hours to reach Bluefield. Landing at the local airport went smoothly and they planned to return to Washington today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Ross
Minnesota
Bluefield
Melvin Moss
Committee On Aviation
Mose
C. H. Insley
Washington
D. C
Messrs
Insley
Lad Kills Two, Is Problem to Police
Springfield report details a 9 year old boy James Harrison who killed 16 year old Norman Rees Conwill after finding a revolver while playing with his 6 year old brother. Police said another child, 21 month old Robert Endres, died and a one year old daughter was burned when Jimmy set fire to the baby's clothes. No prosecution due to age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Lil
James Harrison
Norman Rees Conwill
James
Jimmy
Conwill
Robert Endres
Pete Endres
Live Soft Shell Crabs At The Busy Teo Today
A local market reports live soft shell crabs available at Teo today. Vendors say demand is steady as seafood lovers seek fresh seasonal catches.
Princeton youth seriously injured in Highway 12 accident
Bryan Ballard 18, son of Mr and Mrs C H Ballard of Princeton, was struck by a truck on the Bluefield Bramwell road while hitchhiking to Keystone. He suffered a fractured skull and other injuries and was admitted to Bluefield Sanitarium convulsively after the collision. He was moving with classmate Don Pettrey when the incident occurred near Hale's culvert. Ballard was treated after being transported by W H Burnop of the Bramwell road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Ballard
C. H. Ballard
Princeton
East River District
Bluefield- Bramwell
Young Ballard
Bluefield
Ballard
Don Pettrey
Keystone
Mercer County
Hale
Bluefield Avenue
Pettrey
Bramwell
W. H. Burnop
Bramwell Road
Exquisite hand made sleeveless blouses debut
Exquisite hand made sleeveless blouses in ecru batiste feature elaborate collars and jabot fronts. The piece suggests careful stitching will make them a pleasure to craft for skilled makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecru Batiste
Bluefield to Get Giant Shirt Plant Soon
Bluefield will welcome a large International Shirt company plant. David Tenenbaum, president, will run the business from Bluefield with headquarters at 2309 South Bland Street. The project promises new payroll money and greater local buying power. Local chamber directors have secured options on multiple sites and expect quick construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Chamber of Commerce
International Shirt Company
United States
David Tenenbaum
Tonenbaum
South Bland Street
Archer
Bluefield Plant Sought by Chamber Leaders
The chamber of commerce leaders Herbert Markle and James E. Mann work on securing a plant for Bluefield. The article notes an overland flood along the lower Mississippi moves about one third as fast as the main river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Herbert Markle
James E. Mann
Chamber
Bluefield
Mississippi
Cooper Reappointed to State Game Commission
Charleston West Virginia June 1 Edward Cooper Jr of Bramwell Mercer county was reappointed as a member of the state game fish and forestry commission today by Governor Conley. His new three year term begins July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Edward Cooper Jr
Bramwell
Mercer County
State Game, Fish and Forestry Commission
Conley
Cooper
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Mrs
Marie Leckie OF
Richmond Hospital
Lee OT
Ranger
Warlick Furniture Co
Forest City
Bailey Lumber Company
W. H. Cunningham
Russell Street
City
Falls Mills
Falls Mille
Essex
Bluefieldpolice. Co
Reynard Sprinkle
Milnefield
Mercer Funeral Home
Cincinnati School of Embalming
Carroll Carpenter
Coalition
Green Flash
Employmat
Raymond Z Henle
Northern
Rodeter
Lad
Bryan Ballard Io
Fcru Batiste
Jack Johnson
H-I-M-S-E-L-F
Jim Jeffries
Movietone
Frances White
Ponce Sisters
Reynolds Sisters
Joseph Regan
Jack Pepper
Bert Gordon
Louise Squires
Ray Cohen
Paramount
Erich von Strolleins
Fay Wray
RAY Matz School OF Dancing
A. Clyborne
Johnny” Johnson
Marty Waugh Jr
John Ward
J.S. Compton
Game Commission
J. W. Waters CO
the Reliable Jewelers
Federal Street
Binefield, W. V
Mangus-Phillips Co
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield, W. Va
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