Welch Kiwanis Hear Tax Talks and Civilian Aid Plan
The Welch Kiwanis Club heard Mark Flaherty explain 1924 tax reductions and refunds, with July 1 effective changes to jewelry, theater, phone, radio taxes, and auto taxes. Professor Barbe outlined civilian rehabilitation funds aiding West Virginia and McDowell County, plus future funding deadlines. Rev. J. F. Cook urged broader use of resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Kiwanis Club
Baptist Church
Congress
Coolidge
Mark Flarity
Internal Revenue Collector
Parkersburg
Flarity
Albert B White
Collecsor
Internal Revenue
West Virginia
Flaherty
Finnny
H. K. Barbe
Barbe
McDowell County
Berea College
Chicago
Washington
Senate
J. F. Cook
First Baptist Church of
Welch
Cook
Curd
Welch Club
Bluefield
Williamson
Hufford to Contest Browns Creek Justice of the Peace Race
A. C. Hufford files notice through counsel to contest R. F. Waldron’s election as Justice of the Peace in Browns Creek district. He seeks recounts in seven precincts, arguing Waldron held 668 votes unjustly and listing precincts Keystone 19 and 20, court house Welch 9, Kimball 12, Hemphill 8, Caples 7. A hearing is set for Monday June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hufford
R. F. Waldron
Justice of the Peace
Browns Creek
Waldron
Hufford
Keystone
Court House
Welch
Kimball
Hemphill
Caples
West
Excelsior Man Returns From Cincinnati Business Trip
Joe Huddleston of Excelsior was in Welch yesterday on his return from Cincinnati where he had been on a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Huddleston
Excelsior
Welch
Cincinnati
Smallest Snowflake Dog Becomes Castle Hat Pup Tale
A tiny Chihuahua nicknamed Smallest Snowflake is celebrated as one of the world’s smallest dogs. A No 7 hat serves as a castle for this pup, while a bird cage is used as its kennel in a whimsical setup.
Gentile Barley Wedding in Williamson with Gala Reception
Miss Mary Jane Gentile and John B Barley were married at Williamson Methodist Church with Rev Cannady officiating. The ceremony drew 200 guests at Vaughan Hotel with a Columbus orchestra providing music, followed by dancing. The groom, a bank manager, and many Welch attendees were noted among the guests. The couple plan to honeymoon and return by July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Gentile
George Barley, Jr
Vaughan Hotel
Columbus
Welch
Foreign Department
First National Bank
Misses Logaine
Madeline
Lena Barley
Messrs
Albert Barley
Local Couple’s Post-Ceremony Motor Trip Planned
A Brown County Ohio native and Miss Young, daughter of Mrs. Jackson H. Dempsey of Lewisburg, plan a two week motor trip through several states after their wedding. They will reside at Deegans with friends awaiting visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
Ohio
Young
Jackson H. Dempsey
Lewisburg
Deegans
Welch group skates at new Davy rink
A Welch party traveled by Lewis Furniture Company truck to Davy on Thursday night to enjoy skating at the town's newly opened rink. The group included Mr and Mrs J M Slack, Mr and Mrs Fred Firey, Mrs Jeanette Per due, Mrs Elizabeth Bennett, Mrs Nellie M Gay, Miss Myrtle Gullett, Miss Mabel Slack, M B Snead and William Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy
Welch
Lewis Furniture Company
J. M. Slack
Fred Firey
Jeanette Perdue
Elizabeth Bennett
Nellie M. Gay
Myrtle Gullett
Mabel Slack
M. B. Snead
William Bennett
Marriage License Issued to Conley and Vance
A marriage license was issued yesterday to George S. Conley and Eva Vance of Litwar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Conley
Eva Vance
Litwar
Marriage of Dr Kirkpatrick and Eva Young at Welch Church
The wedding will be held this afternoon at Welch Presbyterian church with Rev Geo Diehl of Athens officiating. Only a few close friends will attend. Dr Kirkpatrick, now in Deegans, arrived in McDowell county seven years ago from Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Kirkpatrick
Eva Young
Welch Presbyterian Church
Geo. Diehl
Athens
Kirkpatrick
Deegans
McDowell County
Fayette
Birthday Party for Miss Margaret Hunter
A ninth birthday party was held yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Hunter on Virginia Avenue for Miss Margaret Virginia Hunter. Thirteen guests enjoyed games ice cream and cake with a prize won by Jesse Mae Lilly for placing Spark Plug's tail closest to the mark. Lilly injured her head during play requiring two stitches but returned to join the celebration afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Virginia Hunter
Morgan Hunter
Virginia Avenue
Jesse Mae Lilly
Harold Eplinghee Returns from Blacksburg
Harold Eplinghee arrived after attending school in Blacksburg and was met at the station by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Eplinghee
Blacksburg
Welch notes and regional social visits
Roanoke residents Dr and Mrs G T Epling traveled with their son to Welch. Mr and Mrs Harry Chaffin returned from a visit with Mr and Mrs Kerr of Excelsior. Page, cashier of the Berwind Bank, was in Welch on business yesterday. Carrie Hall of Crumpler and her parents traveled through Welch en route to Huntington for Marshall College. Marinari, a leading War business man, visited Welch yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
G. T. Epling
Welch
Harry Chaffin
Kerr
Excelsior
Page
Berwind Bank
Wich
Carrie Hall
Crumpler
A. W. Hall
Huntington
Marshall College
Marinari
War
Three Charged With Violating Day Law At Caples
J L Mullins superintendent of the Central Pocahontas Camp Company at Caples was released on bond. W C Dodd and Jess Reid colored were jailed on conspiracy and liquor manufacturing charges after a 20 gallon still, 5 ferment barrels and 250 gallons mash were found. They face federal court in Bluefield June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Mullins
Pocahontas
Comany
Caples
W. C. Dodd
Jesseld
Tne
Bluefield
Mullins
Cers Day
Taylor
Eli Watkins
E. W. Womack
Dodd
Reid
Central Pocahontas Coal Company
Mullina
Welch Chamber of Commerce Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
Directors unanimously elected A. Wilson as president Henr Tice as first vice president Sam Bell as second vice president Gail T Carter as treasurer The current president Wilson was re elected reluctantly and John Waldron a Grace Hospital flu case is reported seriously ill with relatives at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Chamber of Commerce
A. Wilson
Henr Tice
Sam Bell
Gail T. Carter
Mr. Wilson Io
John Waldron
Grace Hospital
Hie
Sunshine Girls Meet at Kathleen Johnson Home
The Sun shine Girls of the Christian Church gathered at Miss Kathleen Johnson's Kirk street home on Thursday evening. President Miss My Crews led the meeting with a class song and Ruth Gotti on piano. A hostess served ice cake after new business, with members and four visiting guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Girls of the Christian Church
Kathleen Johnson
Kirk Street
My Crews
Ruth Gotti
Mrs. Givens
Cora White
Ruth Gott
Ovella Snead
Vada Shannon
Ells Anderson
Ottie Sowers
Mary Crews
Ruby Candler
Maud Brumfield
Louise Newman
Margaret Johnson
Beulah Humphreys
Fred Johnson
Katherine Manderville
Maud Barnes
Aitha Lee Johnson
Methodist Circle No 5 Bake Sale at Clatterbaugh Market
A bake sale by Methodist Circle No 5 starts at 10 o clock this morning at Clatterbaugh's market. Proceeds support church activities and charitable works in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Circle No. 5
Clatterbaugh's Market
Legion auxiliary meeting ends with strong attendance
The American Legion auxiliary met at Mrs. R. E. Jackson’s home on North Walker Street Thursday at 8 o clock. The membership contest closed with pleasing results. After a business session, refreshments were served and a social hour followed. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. J. L. Hart’s on Highland avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
R. E. Jackson
North Walker Street
Wille
J. L. Hart
Highland Avenue
Belle Bennett Class Meeting Held at Mrs Bowling Home
The Belle Bennett Bible class of the Methodist Sunday school met with 25 members present on Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 5. Mrs. W. K. Thompson and Mrs. I. G. Bowling hosted at Mrs. Bowling's home on the old Bluefield road. An interesting program was followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Bennett
Belle Bennett Bible
Methodist Sunday School
W. K. Thompson
I. G. Bowling
Bowling
Bluefield Road
Princeton Personalities and Local Visits Highlight Week
Mrs J E Gott and Mrs E H Bay with Miss Anice Gott return from Morgantown where Anice Gott graduated from West Virginia University. Ruth Reece and Ova Cummings of Mt Airy NC visit Mr and Mrs R F Reece at 104 College Ave. Lilly Mae Meador ill at home on Harrison St. Rev S B Ogle and Mr and Mrs T M Johnson return from Hinton. Mrs A P Douglas in Bluefield on business. Rev Thomas Priddy to preach at First Methodist tomorrow with Epworth League possibly leading 8 PM service. Hoge Woolwine returns from Marshall College for the summer. Mrs Painter and daughter Jucille, Mrs D O Myers, Mrs Fannie Hoke, Robert Hoke and Ralph Robencomps motor to Bluefield for Brown evangelistic services. Mrs Raleigh Davis and daughter Evelyn of Alpoca visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Gott
E. H. Bay
Anice Gott
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Ruth Reece
Ova Cummings
Mt. Airy
N. C
R. F. Reece
College Avenue
Lilly Mae Meador
Lilly Land Company
Harrison Street
S. B. Ogle
T. M. Johnson
Hinton
A. P. Douglas
Bluefield
Thomas Priddy
First Methodist Church
E. H. Cassidy
Epworth League
Bond Issue Sentiment Predominates In Princeton
The bond election next Tuesday draws strong business and civic interest in Princeton with solid efforts to show taxes would not increase. Committees canvassed the city for voter views, meeting at the courthouse and reporting favorable sentiment. A five minute talk at the Royal theatre plus organized speakers supported the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Central Committee
Court House
Royal Theatre
F. P. Clark
Lucille's Beauty Shop Relocates Near Royal Theatre
Notice states Lucille's Beauty Shop has moved over Royal Theatre and is ready to serve all customers with hair dressing services. Contact by phone at 264-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille
Royal Theatre
Vaults Fill Fast in Mercer County Clerk Offices
Mercer county's court clerks race to add storage as the new vaults fill and circuits lack a vault. Officials warn the east and west wings may be repurposed to house records while exploring a new building for the sheriff and assessor on the public square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court Clerk's Office
Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Mercer County
Court House
Mercer Srows
Useless Telephoning Halts Firemen Action During Alarms
Local telephone management reports that over 600 calls flood lines when alarms sound. Only about 2 percent concern the fire itself, with 98 percent being time killing curiosity. Operators and firemen lose minutes as callers seek location, delaying response and hindering rescue efforts. Public notice urges callers to use phones only when necessary during alarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Company
Fire Department
Princeton Rings With Marriage License and Moonshine Raid
A Princeton county court clerk issued a marriage license for Beecher Clower age 19 and Rosa Anna Linkous age 17. Deputies found barrels of mash and moonshine accessories near Crane Creek but no still. Other items include guardianships, administrators, sales, and a sunlit church notices section with services and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher Clower
Rosa Anna Linkous
Princeton
C. FE. Hare
Davy Thompson
J. H. Davidson
John Newkirk
Wilds
Crane Creek
Smiths 51-year-old resident returned to McDowell County
The commission learned the man lived at Lilz and Smiths coal works in McDowell for eight years. After confirming his residence, authorities sent him back to McDowell County where constable Blevins of Rock district took him yesterday afternoon for proper handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Lilz and Smith's
McDowell
McDowell County
Blevins
Rock District
Mrs J W McNulty Claimed by Death in Dawson Ga
Telegram reports the death of Mrs J W McNulty, daughter of Rev and Mrs FE Cassidy, at her Dawson Georgia home Friday morning. Funeral in Dawson today. survivors include husband, a three year old son, four sisters, and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. H. Cassidy
J. W. McNulty
Dawson
Albanian Assembly President Reported Murdered in Tirana
Milan dispatch reports the president of the Albanian National Assembly murdered in Tirana by insurgents. The incident adds tension to ongoing regional instability as authorities seek clarity on the attack and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Italy
Albanian National Assembly
Tirana
FOR RENT Nine Room Flat With Modern Conveniences
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Rotary Endorses Move for County Fair Grounds
The Rotary Club at a weekly luncheon endorsed establishing county fair grounds and named a committee of Dr. D. H. Thornton Rev. C. H. Phipps Russell Bodell Fred Brown and W. D. Shaff to appear before the county court next Monday. A delegation will attend the inter club meeting at Bartleysville early next month with Hartley Sanders Will Elliott Rob Dugan to arrange. Whistler's Jug Ben orchestra provided the entertainment. Dr. Thomas K. Young of Roanoke spoke on Work in Relation to Happiness stressing service and the need for sweat through work or exercise to stay fit. Rev. C. HL. Phipps, the new member, spoke on Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair
D. H. Thornton
C. H. Phipps
Russell Bodell
Fred Brown
W.D. Shaff
Bartleysville
Hartley Sanders
Will Elliott
Rob Dugan
Baileysville
Whistler
Thomas K. Young
Roanoke
Rotary
C. HL. Phipps
Resignation of City Engineer Accepted in Special Meeting
The city council accepted W. A. Cooper's resignation as city engineer effective May 31 after three years on the job. Civil engineer G. T. Johnson sought the post, tabled for next meeting, while A. I. Bratton and Ervin Gooch were assigned interim duties and sewer work continued. Registration books were prepared for the upcoming bond election, with local notices and ads included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cooper
Cooper
East Princeton
G. T. Johnson
A. I. Bratton
Ervin Gooch
D. M. Ryan
McNutt Avenue
Princeton
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Parkertersburg
C. C. Morrit
Guy Mace
A. N. Harris
J. C. Summers
Reford Walker
J. W. Wedgwood
E. Carter
Julius Goodman
Vefield
Jack Strike
L. A. Osborn
I. J. Rhodes
C. F. Hicks
I. J
Effie F. Beavers
W. Va
WED
Chamber OF Commerce
Virginian
Park Avenue
Bake Sale
Legion Auxiliary
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
H. H. Rodgers
Presbyterian Church
A. W. Andrews
J. M. Myers
J. E. K. Kincaid
A. J.crockett
F. A. Richardson
E. J. Lambert
M. M. Hendrick
Clara Marcum
Lillie Stull
B. of L. F
R. T. Hastings
C. H. Phipre
Princeton Public Library
Woman's Club
Straley Avenue
J. H. Williams
Virgie D. Johnston
Ruby Johnston
Lettie G. Kitts
IL. E. Kitts
Bob Bingham
Legion
H. A. Woltz
Woltz Bros
Princeton Hosiery
Princeton-Athens
Brotherhood of Engineers and Firemen
First Baptist Church
Gridley
Alonzo Smith
Peggy
Peggy Hopkins
Joyce
Gosta Morner
Miles Standish
John Alden
J. M. M’nulty
ROTES
County Fair Grounds
B. C. Barton
L. St
Guyandotte Club
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