Welch McDowell County Election Set as Ballots Favor Parties
Welch voters head to the polls Tuesday in Welch McDowell County for the biennial city election. Democrats nominate Russell Paynter for mayor and E Cassidy for councilman at large, while Republicans back F Howard and R B Trout for council, with wards led by Johnson Shelton and Vagnenti. Incumbent Mayor Blakely, in good health, chose not to run. Balloting expected to be largest in the city’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Repulicans
Morrow
One F. Howard
Wellandidate
R. B. Trout
William Waynd
John Gullett
Democrat
Russell R. Paynter
Democrat City Committee
E. Cassidy
Welch School
FP. EB. LaPrade
Robert Johnson
J. H. Shelton
Wiliam M. Vagnenti
John W. Blakely
McDowell County
Boys Leave for State Camp Sponsored by Local Groups
Thirteen Dodwell county boys will depart for the annual Boys State camp for a week funded by the American Legion Kiwanis Rotary VFW B nai B rith and other groups. Rev M a an instructor will drive transportation with help from Oll y Mitchell Norris Woody. Attendees include Earl Alera f Yaeger L C Hollandsworth J C Keesee Norris Woodie Daniel Frederick Richard Epling Kenneth Snider Vance Waver Homer Gamble James Cosgrove David Cunningham Charles Clontz and Keene Peake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
V. FP. W
B'Nai B’rith
fcDowell County
Illy Mitchell
Norris Woody
Amp
Themerican Legion
Earl Alera F Yaeger
L. C. “Hollandsworth
Welch
J. C. Keesee
Keystone
Norris Woodie
Daniel Frederick
Switchback
Richard Epling
Kenneth Snider
Vance Waver
Northfork
Homer Gamble
Davy
Safety Council Plans Welch Meeting For Membership Drive
Directors of the McDowell council will meet in Welch to complete plans for an extensive membership drive. The goal is 1,000 members with a steady drive until reached. The drive aims to enlist drivers under the National Safety Council pledge with no membership fee.
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McDowell Council
Welch
Conse
National Safety Council
Vacation Church School Plans Set for Switchback
Correspondent reports Switchback West Virginia June 1 details for the Vacation Church School to run two weeks starting June 10 at 10 a.m. The home venue and area are listed with organizers and helpers including Mrs C H Pow Mrs J D Arnold Miss Lois Duff and others. Virginia Hutcherson to oversee recreation with Kathleen Shapard Ruth Lawrence on music. A deaconess is expected June 8 to assist.
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W. Va
Church
Callaway
W Siesta
Acation Church School
Aeaa
Monda
Able
C. H. Pow
J. D. Arnold
Atkinson
Lois Duff
Minister Replaced After Pastor Leaves For Tennessee
Rev. O H Logan was called to Tennessee last Sunday by the death of a brother in law. Leroy Landrum of Bluefield filled his morning appointment at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Logan
Tennessee
Leroy Landrum
Bluefield
Wilmore college graduates participate in commencement
Mrs. L A Wilson Mrs. Hallie Lawson Miss Ruth Lawrence and Kathleen Shanard returned home after attending the commencement exercises at Wilmore College Wilmore Kentucky Miss Ruth Lawrence is a graduate of Wilmore College
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Wilson
Hallie Lawson
Ruth Lawrence
Kathleen Shanard
Wilmore College
Wilmore
Allen and Caldwell Family Attend Funeral Services
Funeral notices list Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Allen and relatives including Bill Allen Ellis Caldwell Mrs E L Herndon and James Fueardenn of Northfork attending the burial. Will Allen the brother of Mr Allen died in Detroit on Tuesday May 21. The lady was brought to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Allen
Bill Allen
Ellis Caldwell
E. L. Herndon
James Fueardenn
Northfork
Allen
Will Allen
Obit notice from Wytheville private meeting records
Wytheville Va Saturday report states a man died in a private metery and is survived by his widow Mrs Virginia Allen a daughter Mrs William Sea three children of Switchback one half brother B P Allen of Pulaski
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Wytheville
Virginia Allen
William Seathreechillen
Switchback
B. P. Allen
Pulaski
Knights of Pythias Lodge Delegation Plans Event
A large group of Knights of Pythias from each lodge No 46 gathers with EB Lee Otap of Miami Pla serving as supreme chancellor as the event organizer and speaker.
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Knights of
Miss Hazel Moore Flies to Florida for Two Week Visit
Miss Hazel Moore left Sunday for a two week visit with friends in Florida, traveling with her parents Mr and Mrs C B Moore keeping in touch during her trip.
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Hazel Moore
Miss Betty Peters Returns From Sullins Academy
Miss Betty Peters daughter of Dr and Mrs I T Peters returns home from Sullins Academy Bristol where she was a member of the graduating class of 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Peters
I. T. Peters
Sullins Academy
Bristol
Eeetioemeeeen
Local Social Notes Misses and Families in Norfolk Area
Social items list residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs Luther Durham Mrs J L Allen Mr and Mrs Bill Mr E L Hi Miss Shirley White visiting relatives Mrs Sidney Elgin with her parents A B Belton Davy Louise Lively and Hettie Lou Coburn with families Harold Peard visiting from Arizona Ethel Pendleton and Hunt Posto members visiting parents A J Foote and family workday events noted.
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Luther Durham
J. L. Allen
Bill
Nirway
E. L
Shirley White
Weda
Fhm
Sidney Elgin
A. B. Belton
Davy
Louise Lively
Hettie Lou Coburn
Aeuwan Va
Harold Peard
Arizona
A. T. Foote
Ethel Pendleton
Hunt Posto
Binswean
Spen
A. J. Foote
no title provided
Cucumber W Water and Mrs Thelma Ellis with Mrs Eva Ellis of Richmond Virginia are named among ten grandchildren and several sisters and brothers in the readable portion.
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Ter
Thelma Ellis
Eva Ellis
Richmond, Va
Shower honors two members with a double event
A double stork shower honored Ralph Altizer and La Floyd Erley along with others including Johnson, Asbury, Emery, Wythe Adkins, G Bryant, Vance, Nick Francis, Ken Tonton, Robert Davison, H Naec, H Phillips, Rainn Altizer, and S Grizzie in a local community gathering.
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Ralph Altizer
la Floyderley
Johnson
Asbury
Emery
Othn Wythe Adkins
G. Bryant
Vance
Nick Prancis
Ken Tonton
Robert Davison
H. N. Aec
H. Phillips
Rainn
Altizer
RK. S. Grizzie
Family notes and a surprise handkerchief shower
Martin has two children. Gloria Jean Grimes and Bonnie Queen are mentioned. Mrs. Lawson received a surprise handkerchief shower from the mothers.
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Martin
Gloria Jean Grimes
Bonnie Queen
Welch division board to meet at McDowell County Chamber
Directors of the Welch division of the McDowell County chamber of commerce will hold a special board meeting in Welch. Several projects come before the meeting for decision and full attendance is anticipated.
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Welch
McDowell County Chamber of Commerce
McDow County National Lan
Members of the UMW Local Natures under Miller directed
Readable fragment notes members of the United Mine Workers local under the direction of William R. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UMW Local Natured
William R. Miller
Plane incident over Browning fork in Ohio fog
Mr and Mrs Carl Elkins of Al Hance Ohio were aboard a plane diverted by heavy fog near Gilow when it landed in a field on the Browning fork of Horsepen creek. Both occupants uninjured and aircraft undamaged.
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Carl Elkins
al Hance
Ohio
Gilow
Browning Fork
Horsepen Creek
Tax Returns Filed in McDowell County This Spring
U S Treasury reports show 2251 individual income tax returns filed in McDowell County this spring and 54474 in the state with no accounts. Distributions include Berwind 43 Davy 11 Elbert 16 Elkhorn 47 Gary 91 Sneger 68 Keystone 12 Kimball 88 Maybeury 55 Welch 471 Wilcoe (text truncation).
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U. S. Treasury
McDowell County
Berwind
Davy
Elbert
Elkhorn
Gary
Sneger
Keystone
Kimball
Maybeury
Wee
Welch
Wilcoe
Dedication Service for Mt Hermon Holiness Church
The Mt Her mon Holiness church at Thope will be dedicated today in an all day event with other local churches. Rev Solomon Caesar of Winston Salem district bishop will deliver the sermon and attendees will come from North Carolina Ohio and other places. Pastor Elder Pink Kellum leads the church.
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Mt. Hermon Holiness Church
Thope
Solomon Caesar
Winston-Salem
N. C
North Carolina
Ohio
Pink Kellum
Funds Raised For Nationwide Fight Against Dreaded Ailment
Mrs H P Evans notes funds will support the national campaign against a feared illness. She reports $73.75 collected in Caretta and Coalwood, $10 from the Women’s Club, and $3 from the Caretta P T A.
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H. P. Evans
Caretta
Coalwood
Ladies For Women’s Club
Caretta P.T.A
Anniversary of the IOOF Celebrated in Minpe Myos
An I O O F anniversary observance was held in Minpe Myos with members gathered to mark the fraternal order's milestone. Delegates and local brethren participated in services and a short program honoring past leaders and community service.
Special Service Led by Rabbi Kravetz at Temple Emanuel Welch
Rabbi Julius Kravetz will lead the morning service at Temple Emanuel Welch at 10:30 this morning. Members of the Welch synagogue are advised to attend.
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Julius Kravetz
Emanue Welch
The
Welch
Schools close for week at Anawalt and Lakin camps
Schools at Anawalt and Lakin close for one week due to an eS school camp supercapital project.
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Anawalt
Lakin
Last Rites Planned for Gordon Braithwaite in Scottdale
Gordon Braithwaite 65 died of a sudden heart attack at the home of Sam Myers in Roderfield where he boarded. Funeral rites will be held this week in Scottdale. He was imported at Capen by the Newver and Pocahontas Coal company and is survived by his widow Mrs Mary Braithwaite of Scottdale.
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Gordon Braithwaite
Scottdale
Roderfield
Sam Myers
Hisa
Braithwaite
Capen
Newver and Pocahontas Coal Company
Mary Bairthwaite
Scottdale, Pa
Welch Personalities at Graduation Exercises
Mr and Mrs G R Yepsen and daughter Nancy of Welch attend graduation exercises at the Kentucky Military Institute. A stray note mentions a termite colony count of 3,000,000 individuals in May.
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G. R. Yepsen
Nancy
Welch Area
Children Perform In Gary West Virginia School Play
A local Gary program staged a playlet with participants including Nita and Dorothy Dennison Jack aelma Jean Riggins Betty Jean and Juanita Watson Jan Slyce Scatterfield Joyce Robertson and others. The event featured student performers from Eckman and Landgraff delivering songs and a birthday homage with refreshments afterward.
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Nita
Dorothy Dennison
Jack Aelma Jean Riggins
Betty Jean
Juanita Watson
Jan Slyce Scatterfield
Joyce Robertson
Helen White
Wae
Nell Sledge
An Ann
Marie
Bobby Ketter
Ian Gergly
Betty Wiley
Helen
Aa Cassell
Betty Ates
We Eckman
Landgraff
Epworth League to Host June Union Meeting
Attendees included Hope Jones Evangeline bap Hazel Hightower Betty Ray Halsey Juanita Watson Marie Ketter A Lawson and the Rev John E J The Epworth League of the Fil bert church will host the June meeting of the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Jones
Evangeline Bap
Hazel Hightower
Bety Ray Halsey
Juanita Watson
Marie Ketter
A. Lawson
John E. J
Epworth League
Filbert Church
Union
Gary visitors from Pittsburgh and industry links noted
Harry of Pittsburgh president H C Frick and associates visited a Gary week. Sherman of Pittsburgh head surgeon and physician from New States Steel was in Gary for several days. Memorial service held for Adkins District Pot 38 drew ex service members.
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Gary Harry
Pittsburgh
H. C. Frick and Associates
Sherman
New States Steel Corporation
Gary
Adkins District
Shower for Bride Honoring Mrs Denton Curley
A bridal shower honoring Mrs. Denton Curley was held at the home of Mrs. Fred Curley on the last night. Mesdames Clarence Johnson and Rich Hill hosted with games and prizes won by Mesdames Lawrence Barber Shur lock Vincent Rebas and Charles A Gelicious.
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Clarence Johnson
Rich Hill
Fred Curley
Denton Curley
Lawrence Barber
Shurlock
Vincent Rebas
Charles A Gelicious
Miles
Coach Charles Kenney to Lead Lynch High School Teams
Charles Hopper Kenney, longtime Gary high school coach and West Virginia sports figure, announced last weekend his acceptance of the coach and athletic director post at Lynch Kentucky high school. He led Coal Diggers to county titles in football and basketball and earned Southern conference honors with his basketball teams. he will resume duties in Lynch next fall.
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Charles (Hopper) Kenney
Gary
West Virginia
Lynch
County A
Louae
Mass schedule for Our Lady of Church services today
The Rev. M leads the first mass at 8 30 a m at Bt oc parish and a second mass at 10 a m at St Josephs church. An Oh school session runs 9 15 to at both churches.
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Our Lady of Church
Pubert Ot Josephs Church
Gary High School seniors graduate with peace message
One hundred eleven Gary high school seniors completed a graduation ceremony. Dr. C. Wade of Bluefield College gave a keynote urging lifelong peace mindedness and education of youth to see that war is destructive.
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Gary High School
C. Wade
Bluefield College
Germany
Gary High School Awards Ceremony Honors Seniors
The program featured awards to outstanding students including Jane An, Ed Kerns, and Rocco Jerry. Betty Ellen Vilsock and Andrew received the American Legion award from Dr. N F Cousin and Mrs. Shanklin. Seven band seniors were recognized by Mrs. Nick Grasso. Diplomas were awarded by L H Atwell as the Glee Club performed Alma Mater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ellen Vilsock
Andrew American Legion
N. F. Cousin
Clara Meade
D. A. Ey
Shanklin
John Howard
Jane
Ed Kerns
Rocco Jerry
Gary High School
Nick Grasso
Gary Band Mothers Organization
John Nagy
Dorothy Iddings
Jane On
Grover Ro
Joe Wargo
John Mar
L. H. Atwell
McDowell County Board of Education
Glee Club
Church and club meetings announced for the week
The St John's church auxiliary meets in the club house with hostess E Swan on Tuesday at 7 30. Members urged to attend Tuesday at 3. Mrs Nick and St Ita Enemas club plan a 7 30 evening meeting with all members urged to attend. The 8S H Austin Men's club gathers Thursday at 7 with dinner by the Missionary society. wives invited as guests.
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Uxiliary
St. John's Church
Wit E. Swan
Nick
St. Ita Enemas Club
Elves
H. Austin
Local residents and families on weekend visits and travels
Dr and Mrs L E Dunman and son Lester returned from a month away. Mrs E Conner and children spent Sunday in Wytheville visiting relatives. Howard Gilson of Newark City travels en route to California for weeks. Dean L Barr visited Saaliven in Ohio. Mrs Jack Watson returned. Charles Dean and daughter Sally visit Marion Virginia with parents. The Mees and Sledge families plan summer visits and travels to Morgan and other towns.
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L. E. Dunman
Lester
E. Conner
Wytheville
Oren
Howard Gilson
Newark City
California
Dean L. Barr
Ndavis
Ohio
Saaliven
Jack Watson
Charles Dean
Sally
Marion
Dean
Sete MeeOew
Morgan
James Sledge
G. C
Conn
Leonard Byrd
Mildred
Alvin Adkinson
Elbert
Arthur Billips
Wenn Murpast
Mack
Tazewell
Bi Va
Mrs Phillips Donald Wolfe Visits Welch Weekend
Mrs. Phillips Donald Wolfe visited Mr and Mrs Isadore Offa and family in Welch. Young relatives from Anawalt joined Mrs Hornby N and family for a Sunday visit in McDowell County.
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McDowell
W. Va
Phillips Donald Wolfe
Isadore Offa
Sam- Addison Cer
Welch
Hornby N
Anawalt
Keystone Urgent Religious Notices and Local Visits
Local notices report pastor Looney leading Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a Thursday prayer service with a fuel relief appeal. The Greenbrier Military Academy closes for Fred L and John L L at Lewisburg. Baptist Vacation Bible School opens Monday at 9 30 with teachers and age groups planned. Several families and residents are noted visiting Roanoke Charleston Clarksburg Pulaski and Princeton contexts attendances and travels.
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Baptist Vacation School
S. C. Blackburn
Baptist Daily Vacation Bible School
Women club selects officers and pledges aid
Work was set for the afternoon with emphasis on membership and social aims. Mrs Rivers and Mrs Vaughan led the meeting. R M Goade was elected secretary. Members were asked to choose motto color and flower. a $5 donation to Red Cross relief was approved. Mrs Evans invited a June luncheon in Keystone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ork Woman’s Club
Istic
A Rivers
H. D. Vaughan
R. M. Goade
Keystone
Red Cross
Students perform annual piano program at church recital
At the Marsa gat theatre of the au Sthosias church pupils of Charles H. Cassell presented their annual piano recital. Fifteen pupils participated in solos duets and trios amid late spring flowers and softly lit decor. Performers included Gene Breeding Joanne Callaway Peay Genien Bobby Dye Lucy Bernard Margaret Lois Rae Marie Jo Bette McDowell and Mr Cassell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Au Sthosias
Charles H. Cassell
Gene Breeding
Ce Joanne Callaway
Peay J "Genien
Bobby Dyeane
Lucy Bernard
Margaret
Lois Rae Y
Marie
Jo Bette McDowell
Bobby
Mr. Cassell
Vaughans Return From Tie Soren Vacation
Mr and Mrs H Vaughan return home after several weeks away on Tie Soren AON Dr and Mrs Jacob Spector also return to New York City after a two week visit with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barony
Vacesen
H. Vaughan
Tie Soren
AON
Jacob Spector
Sream
New York City
Family relocates from Barrow to Wytheville
Mr and Mrs M C Dunman and their children have moved from Barrow to Wytheville after occupying one of the Barrow apartments for several years. Mrs Dunman has taught at Keystone Center High School for years and is well liked by many friends who regret the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Coulon
Lees & Gary High
Coulon
F. Coulon
Julia Bell Franklin
J. T. Franklin
M. C. Dunman
Wytheville, Ve
Keystone Senter High School
Vacation Bible School Classes Schedule
Vacation Bible School offers daily classes each weekday. Programs cover scripture study, crafts, music, and activities for children with ages and times listed by location.
Bible Falls Mills Residents Share News From Roanoke
Iris Powell of Falls Mills Virginia visits Mrs Kemp at Stevens Clinic and Fred returns home after treatment. Raymond Rash and daughter Betty Jean visited Charlottesville for a week. Clara Rash of Falls Mills notes Mr and Mrs Co C Cochran and family visiting a seriously ill relative in Roanoke Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Stevens
Iris Powell
Falls Mills
Kemp
Raymond Rash
Betty Jean
Charlottesville
Clara Rash
Raymond Co. C. Cochran
Carlos
Gertrude
Inoanoke Hospital
Roanoke
Fire investigators pin cause of May 25 blaze
Fire officials have determined the May 25 early morning blaze at Wilcos and W. Neene Blanchard’s site was caused by an accidental electrical fault. Investigators documented the scene and ruled out arson as a factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcos
W. Neene Blanchard
Fiee
Local families visit friends and clubs over weekend
Mrs H F Brooks and children and others, including Eddie Shelton and Carl Ashley, spent the weekend with Mrs Joe Sears and Mrs C R Blanchard. Ashley was seen at the Vasco club here as part of a small social gathering among Eckman and coastal residents.
Fragmentary Virginia visits and a Civil War reference
The item notes visits by Powhatan Kyles and Princeton residents to Welch and Marion, with scattered local names including Carter Miles and Hurley, plus a stray Civil War era line noting presidents from March 4 1861 to January 1862. The text is garbled with many incomplete phrases.
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Safety Council
Pythian Meeting
Florida
Cucumber, W. Wa
Cancer Fund
EF. Ketter
Corresp
Carmen Annon
Joe Douglas Jr
Junior Platis
Any Popovich
Rae Ael
Ronnie Ee
Chae
David Eanarr
Mary Seech
Catherine Barber
Diane
Steve Kender
Earl Sowers
Iiovich
Pete
Union OF Leaguers
al All Serv
James Dixon
Keystone, W. VA
GARE
Fred L
Jackie Callaway
Lewisburg
Greenbrier Military Academy
Fred and
John
David Cruise
E. L. Cruise
Branscomb
C. B. Hoover
Lelia White
B. White
White
Carl Deskins
Hazel Payne
War
Walter Buckland
Betty Hall
Ed Goldstien
Princeton
W.a
Bob Midkiff
Dan Sue
Ed Daugherty
Roger
Appalachia
I Totz
Baltimore
Ting
Woman's Club
Vacation Bible School
Pageton
Darrell Shumate
Powhatan-Kyle, W. Va
Lillian Leedy
Joseph Hendrick
C. R. Carter
Cather Miles
Henry Miles
Christiansburg
Will Leedy
Tulsdeg
John Tyler
United
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