Playground Need Welch Apparent
The article argues a public playground is needed for Welch children beside the McDowell County National Bank Building site. A local real estate man offers a level plot of 300 by 100 feet as ideal land, possible on reasonable terms with civic backing. The piece cites Walter Camp on wholesome play building healthy communities and urges leaders to plan play life for children and adults alike.
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Welch
McDowell County National Bank
Walter Camp
Better Times Syndicate
Chicago
Rome
Bar- Cirleas
Mrs Slack Hosts Virginia Schoenfeld for Card Party
Mrs J W Slack entertained twenty four guests at her McDowell street home with six tables of cards and a two course luncheon. Wild flowers decorated the rooms in green and white as Miss Virginia Schoenfeld, two week guest, was honored at multiple gatherings.
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Virginia Schoenfeld
J. W. Slack
McDowell Street
Miss Schoenfeld
Slack
False Fire Alarm Sparks Citywide Excitement
A mistaken report of a fire at a downtown hall around 9 pm Tuesday caused rapid public alarm and drew hundreds. Volunteers quickly responded, with the fire truck on scene within minutes, though no fire was found.
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Ea Sonic Hall
Grappler Jack Ross Plans Welch Showdown Before Bernardi
Washington grappler Jack Ross, aiming at Tony Bernardi, received guidance from Frank Lazar. He must face Silent Olsen at Welch next Monday night for a $1,500 side bet before challenging the Italian.
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Jack Ross
Grappler
Washington
Welch
Tony Bernardi
Frank Lazar
Silent Olsen
Local Rivalry Heats Up As Ross Targets Bernardi
Ross launches a publicity push with an illustrated sign on McDowell Street aimed at Bernardi. He criticizes Bernardi’s stance and questions the color of Bernardi's back in the public dispute.
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Bernardi
Ross
McDowell Street
Welch baseball team to have busy week end
The Welch baseball team will play Marytown at Welch on Saturday and Coalwood at Coalwood on Sunday. Akers from Dublin is expected to join both games, Eddy plans a return in a few days, and Blakely from West Virginia University is due home Saturday. With Akers Eddy and Blakely, Welch aims for improved results after losses to Marytown and Coalwood earlier in the season.
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Welch
Marytown
Coalwood
Akers
Dublin
Eddy
Bill Blakely
West Virginia University
Mlakely
Welchites
Welch Briefs Highlight Local Offerings and Plans
Kiwanians challenge Rotary to a charity tennis match for the Welch Relief Fund. Welch rebuilds push rapid completion while building permits dwindle. Virginia avenue may host several new business buildings as a future thoroughfare. S. Grose of Parsons may become Welch High principal replacing W. H. Hake, who resigned. Fire alarm Monday night drew cars lining business streets.
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Kiwanians
Rotarians
Welch
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
Welch Relief Fund
Virginia Avenue
Grose
Parsons
Browns Creek
Tire Swing Idea Becomes Kids’ Play in Vermont
A reused old tire sparks a simple outdoor swing in Wilmington Vermont delighting children. The craft shows how repurposed playground items can bring neighborhood joy.
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Wilmington
Blocking progress in soft coal industry outlined before commission
The Bituminous Operators Special Committee, representing about 70 percent of commercial tonnage, told the United States Coal Commission of four main obstacles to stable mining. They cited labor unrest, transportation car shortages, seasonal demand, and rampant speculation as factors impeding steady production and fair prices.
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Vee States Coal Commission
Henry L. Stimson
Goldthwaite H. Jr
New York
A. M. Ogle
Terre Haute
National Coal Association
P. H. Penna
Indiana
Pone O
J. G. Bradley
Dundon
West Virginia
West Virginia Coal Association
John C. Brydon
Somerset
Tracy W.guthrie
Pittsburgh
H. Little
Evansville
Ind
F. W. Lukins
Kansas City
Allan H. Willett
Washington
United States Coalmission
Ial
Ittee
United Mine Workers of America
Unclear street incident and local notices in Welch area
A car incident near the Douglass Apartment is noted. Giles Johnson 54 dies at Maybeury after nephritics illness with funeral in Pocahontas cemetery. Water supply in Welch remains limited after 1 PM. James Maxwell, colored, held for grand jury on theft charges at Wilcoe. Fire hats funded by Sam Polon for Welch volunteers. A marriage license issued for G W Reaves and Adeline Sanders of Gary. American Legion McDowell Post meetings planned at the Memorial building.
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Giles Johnson
Maybeury
Pocahontas
James Maxwell
Liebman Brothers
Gary
Grand Jury
Justice of the Peace Free
Wilcoe
G. W. Reaves
Adeline Sanders
Memorial Day Poppy Funds to be Turned In
The auxiliary will turn in the funds received from the sale of poppies on Memorial Day. Tomorrow night at the Memorial building the post will host a dance with music by Bass man’s Royal Pavilion Orchestra of Huntington. Mrs Saul Kaufman entertained the Hebrew Ladies’ Aid Society yesterday at her Kimball home. On Tuesday afternoon Emanuel Sisterhood members visited Mrs Simon Soling at her Welch home.
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Memorial Building
Post
Bassman
Royal Pavilion Orchestra
Huntington
Saul Kaufman
Hebrew Ladies’ Aid Society
Kimball
Emanuel Sisterhood
Simon Soling
Welch
Man Beat by Former Serviceman, May Die, Police Seek
Frank Singer, 41, on bond for a statutory offense against a young woman, was abducted from his home by a group of men and driven to a location described as the Holly, with authorities warning of possible death or severe injury.
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Los Angeles
Frank Singer
Welch Area Personal News Briefs From Welch WV
J H Hunt United States deputy marshal shot at Roderfield weeks ago and released from Welch Hospital today. John Greer Welch Armature Company manager to enter Huntington Hospital for treatment after auto crash. Eleanor and Edward Womack visit Bluefield and Max Meadows relatives. Rev Ben R Roller and Ben Curry visit Harrisonburg. Mrs R B Dunn Bluefield hospital. Walter W Johnson recovering from paralytic stroke. arm use regained. friends glad.
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J. H. Hunt
United States
Ed. Dillon
Roderfield
Welch Hospital
John Greer
Welch Armature Company
Huntington
H. D. Hatfield
Eleanor and
Edward, Jr
Government closes account with Burlington railroad
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized payment to the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad of 4 638 000 dollars for earnings guarantees during six months of 1920. With today’s payment the government has paid 12 288 000 dollars to the Burlington and Quincy line.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
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