Grand and petit jurors drawn for July term court
Grand and petit jurors were drawn for service at the July term of criminal court convening July 7 by commissioners D. T. Carr and EB H. Witten. The lists include jurors from Princeton Bluefield Freeman Athens Camp Creek Lerona and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
D. T. Carr
EB. H. Witten
Mr. Carr
Mr. Witten
George Dillard
Princeton
John Buch
G. W. McConnell
T. J. Caffee
Bluefield
D. W. Tabor
Lamar Epperly
Freeman
R. Carson
A. S. Booke
W. I.ley
F. H. Borden
Albert Jngel
J. S. Browning Jr
B. HW. Sk
Ben H. Williams
Robert A. Effey
W. C. Bone
C. W. Caffee
Charles B. Fuqua
Forterfield
W. W. Graham
J. L
W. BE. Jones
Nemours
R. Grant
Pisgah
R. L. Butte
Joaka
Cecil Farley
Spanishburg
Aries Gunter
Gardner
C. H. Ince
Dott
W. L. Christian
Camp Beck
E. J. Jennings
Athens
M. Carter
Flat Top Yards
John M.on
Montcalm
A. K. Lancaster
Fishburg
Asa Conner
Princeton Social Roundup Sees Guests and Travel
Princeton residents host and visit relatives across towns. Mrs. A H Shelton returns from Princeton with Herold Hale while Miss Bodell remains as guest. Mr and Mrs Kegley and Mr and Mrs McQuiston travel from Pittsburgh. several locals plan summer trips to Philadelphia Charleston Hopewell and Housatonic. Council meeting ends with routine bills and street-work directives.
Princeton People In Brief Community Notes
Mrs J C Ridenour of Highland avenue travels to Morgantown to attend West Virginia University graduation exercises for her son Harold and plans to visit daughter Mrs Anfonzo Huffman in Russell Kentucky. Dr and Mrs B F Brugh return to Montgomery after a Princeton weekend with Mrs R B Bodell Mrs R P Karnes and Miss Louise Brugh.
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J. C. Ridenour
Highland Avenue
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Harold
Russell
Anfonzo Huffman
B. F. Brugh
Montgomery
Princeton
R. B. Bodell
R. PD. Karnes
Louise Brugh
City Begins Repairs on Mercer Street
City work crews started improvements on Mercer Street under Meyer W. A. Brown. Old brick will be removed and replaced after a layer of crusher dust is laid and sand used as filler. The goal is to reduce bumps over the coming month. Action was taken by the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Street
Meyer W. A. Brown
Lamp Tossing Suspect Sought After Wife Wounding
City police sought Bob Mitchell after a lamp struck his wife on Monday night leaving a deep wound in the back of her head. She was taken to Memorial hospital for treatment. Mitchell reportedly left town as authorities investigate the incident and a change of meeting place is noted for Circle No. 3 Methodist auxiliary at Mrs. M. G. Harper's Hale avenue home Thursday at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Mitchell
Memorial Hospital
Bob Hs
Circle No. 3
Methodist Auxiliary
M. G. Harper
Hale Avenue
Boys Fined for Replacing Glass at Thorn Street School
Two boys accused of breaking window panes at Thorn Street school were ordered to pay for the glass and given a lecture in police court by Police Judge E. B. King. Wilford McCutcheon, city school superintendent, said offenders damaging school property during summer vacation will be brought to court and fined without favoritism. Witnesses said the boys used bean shooters and yelled let it go as one counted to three, knocking out several panes.
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Thorn Street
E. B. King
Wilford McCutcheon
Kee Street circle meets at Wheeler home
Circle No 2 of the Kee Street W M S will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs A T Wheeler Wickham avenue. Executors qualify Lilly and Peters named in Mollie L Day will trust estate. Lilly posted 5000 bond. Will Kirby R W Honaker and T O Wilson named as appraisers. First Methodist church seeks study on adding Sunday school rooms. committee named Pendleton Bailey Kane Vermillion Caldwell. Dr J R Brown presiding elder led quarterly conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kee Street
A. T. Wheeler
Wickham Avenue
WW. Lilly
F. M. Peters
First National Bank of
Bluefield
Mollie L. Day
Yeaterday
Lilly
Will Kirby
R. W. Honaker
T. O.“. Wilson
First Methodist Episcopal Church
South
W. D. Pendleton
J. 4. Bailey
W. C. Kane
R. N. Vermillion
J. L. Caldwell
J. R. Brown
Radford
Episcopal Guild to Meet at Kennedy Home
The guild of the Episcopal church will gather Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs. 8 Kennedy’s College Avenue home. All members are requested to attend. The Teen Age circle of the First Presbyterian church met Monday evening with Miss Josephine Hadden leading the program on Children’s Entertainment Throughout the Whole World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild of the Episcopal Oe
8. P. Kennedy
College Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
Josephine Hadden
Buford Tinder
Virginia Charlton
Caroline Rich
North Carolina selects Christie Maynard for rhododendron festival
Christie Maynard chosen as North Carolina's sponsor for the Asheville rhododendron festival by Gov. Max Gardner. May Queen at the North Carolina College for Women, she vies with twelve Southern states in the event. Pearl Nobinette led in the absence of Mrs. Davis amid delegate elections for the annual conference at Lewisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
Christie Maynard
North Carolina
Max Gardner
North Carolina College For Women
Pearl Nobinette
W. E. Davis
Lewisburg
W. Va
Josephine Hadden
Chloe Wohlford
Caroline Rich
Nell Elliott
Deputy Sheriffs Seek Dillon From Pearlsboro
Deputies J. Sam Bennett and J. H. Price went to Pearlsboro Virginia to fetch Sam Dillon who had finished a jail term and was held by Sheriff Henry Bailey on a local liquor charge after paying one fine installment. In Utah G E Seal thanks honest men after a friend misplaced his bank book and $100. a call later reported the money and book deposited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sam Bennett
J. H. Price
Pearlsboro
Sam Dillon
Dillon
Henry Bailey
Mercer
Virginia
Salt Lake City
Utah
Seal
Falling Tree Fatally Injures Timberman John Landreth
John Landreth 28 timberman for Hurt and Gamble contractor, died at Welch Hospital No 1 at 5 o clock Tuesday from injuries suffered Monday when a falling tree trapped him. He had a fractured skull a broken arm and other bruises. Funeral plans were not set last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Landreth
Hurt and Gamble, Contractore
Welch Hospital No. 1
Landreth
B n a l Sisterhood Bridge Luncheon Honors Members
Tuesday at 1 o clock the B nae l Sisterhood met at the Loft in elch and enjoyed a three course luncheon and progressions of bridge. Tables held names including Mrs. Harry Totz Mrs. Israel Totz Mrs. Sam Nelson Miss Roselyn Totz Mrs. Max Lolt Mrs. Sol Spen Mrs. Clarence Samuels Mrm Rosen and Mrs. Julius Selig of Northfork Mrs. Charles dnick and Mrs. Jacob Spector of Keystone Mrs. H Banks Mrs. B K Banks and Mrs. Nathan Spector of Kimball Mrs. Jack Caplan of Davy and Mrs. A Totz Mrs. Lee Baharr and Mrs. Jack Leibman of Welch Clarence Samuels won high score and B K Banks of Kimball won second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B'nal Isel
Elch
Harry Totz
Israel Totz
Sam Nelson
Roselyn Totz
Max Lolt
Sol Spen
Clarence Samuels
Rem Rosen
Julius Selig
Northfork
Charles Dnick
Jacob Spector
Keystone
H. Banks
B. K. Banks
Nathan Spector
Kimball
Jack Caplan
Davy
A. Totz
Lee Baharr
Jack Leibman
Welch
Miss Maureen Davis and Miss June Houghton entertain guests
Miss Maureen Davis and Miss June Houghton hosted a social evening at Houghton home with a handkerchief dance in honor of Miss Louise Turner who will soon spend the summer in Richmond Virginia. The rooms featured spring flowers and a salad course followed. Guests included Miss Turner and a long list of local teens and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maureen Davis
June Houghton
Louise Turner
Richmond
May Merrell
Mollie Sloan
Mildred Pasley
Sara
Winston-Salem
N. C
Eanor Womack
Reva Cox
Iss Lucile Chatfield
Rosalynatzen
May Hall
Meesisink Williams
Harold Davis
James Smith
Led Aislen
Maure Herzbrun
Buster Merrell
Isadore Scott
Far Scott
Red Henchey
James Kinder
Ilie Martin
Fred Turner
Samuel Wa
Harry Radochio
Melvin Totz
Bert Becheler
George Eichert
Robmt
Welch Area Personal News Highlights Local Visits
Mrs W P Huddleston of Keystone shopped here Tuesday. Mr and Mrs H D Chaffin returned to Charleston after several days here aiding Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mrs O F E Linkous and sons journeyed to North Carolina and Ohio for two weeks with relatives. Mrs N E Bennett and son left for a month with relatives in Bellefontaine Ohio. O C Young of Beckley visited on business. Mrs George Hagg underwent an operation at Grace hospital Tuesday. Mrs Elizabeth Bennett leaves for Williamson for a few days. Mrs Mort Rosenaweg to Stevens clinic for an operation today. May Chaffin of Charleston visits brother Harry Chaffin. Claris Stewart of Rockview had an operation at Grace hospital Tuesday. Mrs Ruby Arbill and sister shopped here Tuesday. Miss Estell Cundiff of Bluefield visits sister Mrs Jack Thompson. Herbert P Meadows of Clifton Forge Va visits Welch. Mr and Mrs J Randolph Tucker depart for Charles Town to visit relatives. Mrs W W Johnson was a Northfork business visitor yesterday. Judge James Cameron of Huntington toured Welch. A Tutwiler attends finals at Washington and Lee and will visit Blacksburg before returning. W R Keyser, Welch Daily News editor, left for Charleston for AP West Virginia meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Huddleston
Keystone
H. D. Chaffin
Charleston
Beckley
George Hagg
Grace Hospital
Elizabeth Bennett
Williamson
Mort Rosenaweilg
Stevens Clinic
May Chaffin
Harry Chaffin
Claris Stewart
Rockview
Ruby Arbill
Wevere
Tudsay
Estell Cundiff
Bluefield
Jack Thompson
Herbert P. Meadows
Cliftonforge
Welch
L. L. Drewry
J. Randolph Tucker
Charles Town
W. W. Johnson
Northfork
James Cameron
Huntington
A. Tutwiler
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Blacksburg
W. R. Keyser
Welch Daily News
Associated Press of
West Virginia
Kimball School Children Tour Washington D C
A party of Kimball school children under Mrs Cline T Jackson returned from a three day trip to Washington D C. Mrs Jackson arranged travel and chaperoned the group while Congressman Hugh Ike Shott and his secretary C J Farrington hosted their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball School
Cline T. Jackson
Hudson sedan wreck injures Hugh McCulloch kin
Tuesday afternoon a head on collision damaged the Hudson sedan owned by Hugh McCulloch and involved a Buick coupe driven by Tony Burgess Davy. The Hudson car was being driven by McCullochs younger brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
McCulloch
Tony Burgess
Davy
Mr. McCulloch
General Carroll A. Devol Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot
Major General Carroll A. Devol, 71, United States Army retired, shot and killed himself at his Menlo Park home today. He died at noon from a .45 caliber pistol shot to the heart. Devol, born April 17, 1859 in Ohio, had a long career including service in the Spanish American War, Philippine insurrection, World War I era duties in the Panama Canal Zone, draft administration, and command of the thirteenth supply zone in San Francisco. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in 1919 and had served as acting chairman and general manager of the American National Red Cross. He is survived by his widow and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redwood City
Cal
Carroll A. Devol
United States Army
Menlo Park
Here
General Deval
Ohio
San Francisco
American National Red Cross
George H. Brett
Crissy Field
Selfridge Field
Michigan
Albert Bates
Long Island, N. Y
Torrential rains mar pilgrimage of American mothers
In Paris on June 3 torrential rains dampened the march of American gold star mothers to battlefield cemeteries. Despite the weather the group visited Belleau Wood and paid respects at Lieut Quentin Roosevelt's grave near Fereen-Tardenois, decorating a French war dead monument and meeting officials at the Hotel De Ville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chateau Thierry
Belleau Wood
United States
Lieut Quentin Roosevelt
Fereen-Tardenois
Hotel de Ville
Ferry Ameco Foundered Off Santa Monica Sinking Death Toll Climb
Twenty one believed drowned after the ferry Ameco foundered off Santa Monica near Los Angeles. Forty were aboard as rescuers work to aid victims and recover bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Calif
Los Angeles
Dickinson Leads in Iowa Republican Senate Primary
Des Moines June 3 Congressman L J Dickinson held a lead exceeding 75 000 votes over Governor Hammill for the Republican senatorial nomination as returns from yesterday's primary neared completion. Dickinson carried 97 of 99 counties with about 55 percent of the four-candidate total. Hammill did better in cities while Dickinson swept Des Moines. The field also included Frank J Lund and W C Paynee with about 50 000 votes combined. The nomination requires 35 percent of the vote. In November Dickinson faces Democrat Daniel F Steck, the first Iowa senator in 73 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
L. J. Dickinson
John M. Hammill
Dickinson
Hammill
Frank J. Lund
W. C. Paynee
Daniel F. Steck
Senate
Witness Testimony Cites Wife Present During Command
The exchange shows the attorney pressing the witness on self control at the time. The witness concedes he was not fully in command of himself because his wife was with him. The Humorist records the dialogue in a courtroom setting.
Wetzel Back in Towson Sanatorium Facing Extradition
C H Wetzel returns to Towson sanitarium to regain health ahead of extradition to Huntington West Virginia where he faces embezzlement charges. Extradition hearing sets trial for late July if recovery permits as Governor Ritchie notes. Wetzel previously served as secretary treasurer of the Jackson Building and Loan of Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
C. H. Wetzel
Towson
West Virginia
Huntington
Herbert R. O’conor
George Yost
Albert C. Ritchie
Wetzel
Ritchie
Maryland
Hearly
Ga'd. Wetzel
Old Jackson Building and Loan Association of
House adopts three enforcement measures amid opposition
The House approved three Hoover commission proposals to ease federal court congestion from prohibition cases. The Stobbs bill defines misdemeanors under the Jones law, fixing penalties at six months and 500 dollars. Also passed were Moore and Christopherson bills with similar aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Hoover Law Enforcement Commission
Senate
Hoover
Stubbs
Moore
Christopherson
Jail Janitor Fined for Possession Charge
Walter Scott, colored janitor at McDowell county jail, was arraigned before Police Judge T W Edwards Welch and fined $50 for possession of whiskey and home brew. Officers Thompson Hunt and Harris seized three and a half gallons of whiskey and eight gallons of home brew at his home in Williamson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott
McDowell County
T. W. Edwards
Welch
Scott
Thompson
Henry Hunt
Harris
Williamson
Freeman Stars in Their First Talking Picture
Freeman presents the debut talking film featuring popular stars in a new cinematic release. The production promises synchronized dialogue and notable performances drawing public attention.
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Carr and Witten
BY Williams
Margaret Bodell
A. H. Shelton
Goodwill
Dean Halem
Harrison Street
Herold Hale
S. C. Kegley
Ted McQuiston
Pittsburgh
F. L. Thomason
Fred Kyle
A. R. Kyle
Philadelphia
Misa Josephine Hadden
H. C. Hadden
Honaker Avenue
Oscar Brooks
Hopewell
Glen Rogers
J. B. Fry
Honesatonic
Mass
W. C. Epling
Theoukvest
Furuta
NEA
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Kee Street Circle
Episcopal Guild
John H. Price
Nellie Poff
Price
Lakin
Veterans’ Bureau
Troop 1
Boy Scouts
Women OF
Mooseheart
Women of the Mooseheart Legion
May Rumberg
Minnie Johnson
Daisy Johnson
Ruth Oe
Lake Shawnee
Harry Price
Crane Creek
A. L. Wagner
Hugh Lucas
L. FE. Gadd
F. C. Crawford
G. F. Parsons
Edwyn Bardley Stultz
Claude Lee Stultz
Circuit Court Clerk's
F. M. Steele
Justice of the Peace
East River District
A. A. Hovkins
Virginian
W. Cody Fletcher
Chauncey Wiley
Concord
H. Barbakow
Freckles
BY Blosser
Pete
Synepsec
Welch Society
Bnal Israel Sisterhood
Miss Turner
Platol
Douglas Fairbanks
Mary Pickford In
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