Petit Jurors Report On July 2 In Criminal Court
Sixteen citizens were drawn for grand jury service and fifty for petit jury duty at the July term by Roy Wright and J E McMullin. Grand jurors report July 6 and petit jurors July 12 with July 5 holiday observance. The lists name jurors from Bluefield Oakvale Pocahontas and neighboring districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Roy Wright
J. E. McMullin
John J
O. White
Bluefield
B. C. Hodges
Ee E. We Late
Freeman
Hale
L. Smith
Finnathan
Pearman Arista
A. J. Elgood
L. L. Bowling
Princeton
Oscar Boggess
Oakvale
J. W. Weeks
Athens
Ray Cheatwood
Emaly Dunn
Beaver Pond
Edd Barrett
J. W. Et Pee
Sidney M. Bernard, Jr
J. Wiley
James H. Shott
C.rudder
James Angel
Zo L. Alley
J. H. Hoge
Edgar Cacep
Leland H. Carter
W. T. Wiliott
W. Call
C. Edward Frazier
Rawley Lynch
Littl
Ballard
Nemours
Rock
Flin Hicks
McComas
Byrd
Coopers
E. G. Burns
M. Walls
C. J. Sloan
Craft
J. Busbee
Earl Catt
Nelson Brown
RFD
R.ae Brown
George Pearis
J. C. Hyl- Princeton
L. A. Matheny
Ingleside
W. Wimmer
O. G. West
Elgood
Plymouth
William _Bennett
E. T. Williams
Death of Teaneck teen Wesley Robinette at pneumonia
Miss Pearl Robinette and Mrs. Nell Roberts report the death of their nephew Wesley Robinette in Teaneck New Jersey. The 15 year old son of Wayne C. Robinette died after a brief illness on Sunday night and funeral services were held Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Robinette
Nell Roberts
Wesley
Wayne C. Robinette
Teaneck
New Jersey
For Sale 1935 V-8 Stake Body Truck
For sale 1935 V-8 stake body truck. Long wheel base in excellent condition. Contact pene Funeral Service Prince on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pene Funeral Service
Princeon
Court Denies Motion to Set Aside Knit Rite Verdict
In circuit court Judge D M Easley overruled the move to set aside the jury verdict in W C Kyle versus Knit Rite Hosiery Corporation. Kyle sought $1500. judgment awarded to the defendant. Elva Hill resumes Wright after divorce from Harold Hill. Mamie Neal Fizer to receive $40 monthly alimony plus $25 suit money and $75 attorney fees from Ernest D Pizer case. E W Uucas versus D V Wickline dismissed. Easley to handle chancery matters at courthouse today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Kyle
Knit Rite Hosiery Corporation
D. M. Easley
Kyle
Hosiery Corporation
Elva Hill
Harold Hill
Elva Wright
Mamie Neal Fizer
Ernest Daniel Pizer
Princeton Personal Notes Share Visits And Travel
Memorial hospital reports Beth Rice recovering from appendicitis surgery. Crewe residents G B Mitchell visit Park avenue relative. Edna Perkins and Eva Guinn travel to Charleston for the wedding of G G Anvil to Mabelak. The Dugan family heads to Brundidge Alabama for two weeks. Rev Paul Martin and Martha attend Bluefield District conference at North Fork. Huntington guests with Karnes on McNutt avenue. Gene Rumburg of Charleston visits Karnes. Harry Hadden, high school teacher from New Kensington, plans Germany trip starting June 29. Hadden and son Earl depart for Morehead City for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Rice
D. C. Rice
Forest Street
Memorial Hospital
G. B. Mitchell
Crewe
G. L. Stinnette
Park Avenue
Edna Perkins
Eva Guinn
Charleston
G. G. Anvil
Mabelak
R. L. Dugan
Main Street
Brunndidge
Ala
Paul Martin
Martha
Bluefield
North Fork
J. F. Williams
Bob Lake
Bobby, Jr
Tommie Mines
Huntington
G. B. Karnes
McNutt Avenue
Gene Rumburg
Harry Hadden
New Kinsington
H. C. Hadden
Germany
H. C. Hadden and Son
Earl
Morehead City
N. C
Bank Building Renovation Shrinks Space for Lilly Land Office
The Princeton Bank and Trust Company remodels the second floor annex while Lilly Land plans to move its office from the same floor to the annex within days, consolidating operations as renovations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Bank and Trust Company
The
Lilly Land Company
Bank
Conrad Nagel Stars In Yellow Cargo At Royal Theatre
Conrad Nagel appears as an undercover agent in Yellow Cargo with Eleanor Hunt and supporting cast led by Jack LaRue Claudia Dell and Vince Barnett. The action packed feature marks Nagel’s series role as a smuggler roundup agent. Mrs Martha Wheeler Preeman is appointed administratrix of the estate of Mrs C B Wheeler with a $1000 bond and appraisers L H Perkins Jr Mrs W H Quekemeyer and K B Thomas named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Nagel
Royal Theatre Today
Eleanor Hunt
Jack LaRue
Claudia Dell
Vince Barnett
Nagel
Pany
Miss Hunt
Martha Wheeler Preeman
C. B. Wheeler
L. H. Perkins, Jr
W. H. Quekemeyer
K. B. Thomas
Casey Summers Folk Seek Pipestem Area Road Improvement
Dwight L. Casey secretary of the local chamber of commerce and Summers county residents plan a Charleston visit to meet State Road Commissioner Burr Simpson. They seek to upgrade 2.9 miles of road from the Mercer line to Tallory Mountain road to provide an all weather route for next winter, with construction targeted for this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight L. Casey
Chamber of Commerce
Summers County
Pipestem
Charleston
Burr Simpson
Mercerae Line
Tallory Mountain
Pipestemn
624 Republicans Vote in City Election
Witten reports only 624 registered Republicans voted in the city election on Tuesday. He notes there are 1,504 Republicans registered and adds Republicans cannot expect Democrats to elect Republican candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witten
E. H. Witten
Yor Witten
New Arrival in Princeton Society Births and Deathless News
Birth notices report a girl born May 31 at Matewan hospital to Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Crockett, formerly of Princeton, with Mrs. Crockett previously Miss Sarah Elizabeth Shumate. A May 21 Memorial hospital birth to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Evans is recorded as well. Duke University graduation events are noted for Agnes Tobin and Miss Tobin. A telegram confirms Freeman Pete tz Billings and Miss Margaret Billings’s wedding in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Crockett
Matewan Hospital
Crockett
City
Carl Evans
Memorial Hospital
Miss Tobin
Agnes Tobin
J. L. Fredeking
Durham
N. C
Duke University
Mickey Tobin
Prekeking
Eugene Gravely
Willie May Carr
Straley Avenue
Freeman
Pete” Tz
Margaret Billings
Hinton
Washington, D. C
Rosalind
Welch
Washington, D.C
Marjorie Webster
Estelle Katzen
Helen Stamper
Helen Henritze
U Rogers
Richmond
Dwight Myer
Nell Plummer
Jean
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Speedway
Court May Docket State Case To Collect School Debt
Charleston June 3 The State seeks to docket a suit to recover more than 60000 from four ex officials for losses of the irreducible school fund tied to a loan to the insolvent Consolidated Fruit Co of Williamson. The burden falls on former Governor Conley former Treasurer Johnson former Auditor Lawson and ex Superintendent Cook. The supreme court recently reversed Kanawha circuit court and held personal liability. The case remanded for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
J. P
Consolidated Fruit Company of
Williamson
oThe Fol
DiZ Announces Retirement to Farm Amid Baseball Turmoil
Dizzy Dean announces retirement plans to farm as controversy erupts over his remarks about umpires and the office. Frank Frisch and Cardinals manager Frankie Frisch contrast with Dean's exit, while Frick laments the muttered insults and turmoil in the baseball circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinals
Diz
Dizzy
Frick
Frank Frisch
Dean
Frisch
Death by Own Action Reported in Mason Case
A coroner's jury rules death by own action for Russell War den Mason, 16, found hanging from a rafter in his father's run in Sistersville West Virginia. The June 3 verdict clarifies the incident as a self inflicted death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistersville
W. Va
Russell Warden Mason
Simpson Quietly Dwells as Windsor Saga Continues
Ernest Aldrich Simpson moves about London with little fanfare avoiding attention amid the Wallis Windsor romance. He endures a pending slander suit from Joan Sutherland, while maintaining routines at clubs and cinemas. Born in Britain, he served with the Coldstream Guards and reentered shipping work in London after wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ernest Aldrich Simpson
France
Simpson
Duchess of Windsor
Tara
Ipswich
Wallis Warfield
Wallis
Joan Sutherland
A. H. Sutherland
West End
Chelsea
Baltic Exchange
Simpsons
Bryanston Court
Mayfair
Edward
Senator torn by rail looting charges and historic thefts
The Missouri senator decries bankrupt carrier reorganizations using holding companies and receiverships claiming a broker funded only 255000 of controlling shares. He likens rail looting to historic Rock Island robberies and criticizes lawyers bankers at the death of the elephant scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Missouri
America
Rock Island
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Oe James
Tin Plate
James
Thanks for sympathy in sickness and death of our mother
The family expresses deep gratitude for expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received after the illness and death of their mother Mrs. Charlotte Bailey Thomason. They thank Dr. Frank Holroyd the Rev. Paul Martin and Dr. W M Morrell for support and the Hansburger Funeral home. Her children convey blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Bailey Thomason
Frank Holroyd
Paul Martin
W. M. Morrell
Hansburger Funeral Home
Railroads Looted by Financial Agents Cited in 1929 Example
The speaker claimed major railroads faced deliberate looting by financial agents and pointed to the St. Louis and San Francisco line as a glaring example from 1929 amid his criticism of the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prancisco
St. Louis
San Francisco
Care and Company
Episcopal West Virginia Summer Conference Dates Announced
The ninth annual Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia summer conference runs June 14 to 19 at Jackson's Mill W V. Speakers include Warden C F McClintic of Moundsville State Penitentiary and R E L Strider of Wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson's Mill
W. Va
Episcopal Diocese of
West Virginia
C. F. McClintic
Moundsville State Penitentiary
R. E. L. Strider
Wheel
Coal Commission Sets June 23 For District 8 Meet
The National Bituminous Coal Commission fixed June 23 as the date for the District 8 organization meeting. District 8 covers ten West Virginia counties and parts of five others, five Virginia counties and parts of two, 28 Kentucky counties, nine Tennessee counties and three North Carolina counties, with the gathering in Cincinnati. E. C. Mahan serves as acting secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Commission
District 8
Washington
National Bituminous Coal Commission
District 8 Board
West
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
Cincinnati
E. C. Mahan
Welch-11 McDowell County Boys Attend Annual Boys State
Eleven boys from McDowell county will travel to Jackson's Mill for the annual Boys State from June 6 to 12 under Charlies E. Boothe of Huntington, state American Legion commander. Nearly 300 West Virginia youths will take part in activities including elections, legal simulations, and lawmaking with a police system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Jackson's Mill
Charlies E. Boothe
Huntington
American Legion
West Virginia
Roy B. Shrout
Welch High School
Boothe
R. Worth Shumaker
American Ion
Welch Rotary Club
Clement Bassett
John Turnell
Welch
Edward Blevins
Northfolk
Mrs Ella Hollins slated for Sunday burial in Gary
Funeral services for 63 year old Mrs Ella Hollins will be held Sunday at 11 am in Rockhill Baptist church Gary. She died after a lingering illness at her Gary home. Burial at Thorpe cemetery follows the service. Survivors include her son Tom and daughters Mary and Irene plus five brothers and four sisters. The services will be led by Reverend Alexander Gregory with Reverend Artie Mitchell assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockhill Baptist Church
Gary
Ella Hollins
Hollins
Tom Hollins
Mary Hollins
Roanoke
Irene Hollins
Ida Hollins
Anawalt
Nannie K. Hollins
Maitland
C. A. Walker
Suntag
Julia A. Johnson
Philadelphia
William and Dock Hollins
Andrew Hollins
Union Hall
E. F. Hollins
Martinsburg
T. C. Hollins
New York City
Alexander Gregory
Artie Mitchell
Thorpe Cemetery
Children’s Day Plans at First Presbyterian Welch
Plans are finalized for the annual Children’s Day program at the First Presbyterian Church in Welch. The Vesper service is set for Sunday at 5 p m with a final rehearsal at 9 30 this morning. The committee includes Mrs James Prickett Elas Casali Mrs Paragoy Mrs E W Lucas and Mrs W C Williams. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Welch
James Prickett
Elas Casali
Paragoy
Welch Miners to host Logan in first McDowell County night game
Rain delayed the Welch Miners in their scheduled game with Logan. The night contest at Blakefield starts at 8 15 p m under Kiwanis lights with a large booster turnout anticipated from Indian Territory. Cleveland crowd member Allen Colbert rode a bicycle to watch Miners and will begin a return trip home after the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Welch
Logan
McDowell County
Blakefield
Welch Kiwanis
Indian Territory
Cleveland
Allen Colbert
West 48Th Street
Tommy Kilbane
Miners
Ohio City
Methodist Vacation School Closing Exercises
Closing exercises of the Daily Vacation Bible School at the Methodist church in Welch will be held this evening at 8 o'clock. About 80 students will present projects and displays developed during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Welch
Children prepare program with songs and scripture readings
During a two week course the children will present a program featuring musical selections scripture readings and group singing. L B Shrewsbury is one of the school staff assisted by a team of 12 teachers and recreational leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Shrewsbury
Welch Kiwanis Ladies Night Planned for June 18
The Welch Kiwanis club set Friday June 18 for the annual ladies night banquet and dance at the Memorial building. A committee led by Charles Tutwiler and Kermit Hunter will oversee plans with subcommittees for decorations, novelties, and dance arrangements. The program aims to feature local and visiting musicians, movies, and a prominent address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Kiwanis Club
Memorial Building
Welch
Charles Tutwiler
Charles Gearhart
Mack Gambill
Kermit Hunter
E. R. Cueneee
D. H
Nine More Jailed in Norfolk Railway Hobo Drive Near Northfork
Nine more men from the Northfork area were committed to Welch county jail for trespassing on Norfolk and Western railroad property by Magistrate W. R. Kirkpatrick. Twenty one hoboes have been jailed in the last two days as authorities crack down on the activity. Each claimant was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fines and costs of 15.10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork
Welch
Norfolk and Western Railroad
W. R. Kirkpatrick
Railroad trespass drive to continue in county area
County officers under Magistrate Kirkpatrick will extend the drive against railroad trespass, with Roscoe Estep Harry Rollins Eugene Hays Harman Bailey Ban 7 Joe Linda Sheets Oscar and others involved. The effort began about ten days ago and will continue for some time, according to reports from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Estep
Harry Rollins
Eugene Hays
Harman Bailey
Joe Linda Sheets
Oscar
Enderson
William
Kirkpatrick
Welch VFW Post to Meet on Poppy Sale at Memorial Hall
Members of the Painter-Porroni Post No. 1021 of the VFW will meet at the Memorial building in Welch this evening at 7 o'clock for a business session. Reports will be heard concerning the sale of Buddy Poppies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Ware
United States
Memorial Davay
Vv. F. W
Painter-Porroni Post No
Memorial Building
Welch
Gates Set for State VFW Convention Election
Gates will be elected to participate in the state convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to be held soon, with selection likely on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Welch Personalities Return After Out-of-Town Trips
J N Harman Jr and J Randolph Tucker prominent Welch attorneys return from McMinnville Tennessee after handling business. Edward J OToole Sr of Kingsport visits Welch. he formerly led U S Coal and Coke in Gary. W E Henry of McMinnville Oregon visits Welch at Reginald Pikes home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Harman, Jr
J. Randolph Tucker
McMinnville
Tenn
Edward J. O'Toole
Kingsport
Welch
Oregon
Reginald Pike
Henry
Pike
Isadore Ka*zen
Panther CCC Camp Abandoned After Two Years
The CCC camp at Panther near Jaeger was closed May 29 and listed among the four state camps deemed least important. About 15 boys and some officers will stay another week. Uninspiring accessibility and limited work projects led to discontinuation. Berwind camp for colored enrollees remains promising and may continue indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Panther
Jaeger
Berwind
H. L. Headlington
Baby John Fowler Improves After Spinal Meningitis Attack
Eight month old Baby John Fowler of Gary, son of Mr and Mrs Coy Fowler, shows steady improvement after admission to a local hospital for spinal meningitis. State health officials report the illness linked to contracted conditions during a recent illness period. Father works for the United States Cash...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fowler
Coy Fowler
Gary
United States Cas and Coke Company
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Petit Jurors
J. C. Lilly Kegley
J, Millar Watt
Knit Rite
R. C
Glenwood Park
Casey
Princeton Society
Harry Karnes
MR. Simpson
John H. Martin
Charles Q. Bingham
Princeton Ave
ROYAL
Matinee
Coats
Bradley’s
Jackson Mill
Methodist Vacation School
Kiwanis
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