Judge Easley Adjourns May Circuit Court Term
Judge D M Easley completed the May term docket and adjourned, likely scheduling a July 9 special term. The court approved a $1000 settlement for Erdine Griffith against Bill and John L Phillippe for auto injuries. An absolute divorce with full custody and alimony denial was granted to Robert G against Nora Lee. Custody and support rules were set in Sands v Sands with $10 monthly support for the child. Hearing delayed in Lula Cox Clarence F Cox matter. A jury verdict of $85.20 for Lilly Bros. against Flat Top Insurance was overruled. verdict reconsideration sought in Keesee estate case against Atlantic Greyhound.
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D. M. Easley
Circuit Court
Octe Pearl Griffith
Erdine Elaine Griffith
Bill
John L
John L. Phillippe
Lula Cox
Clarence F. Cox
Lilly Bros
Flat Top Insurance Agency
H. B. Keesee
John Keesee
Ean Atlantic Greyhound
Fiduciary Appointment and Probate in County Court
Ocie Pearl Griffith appointed guardian for Erdine Blaine Griffith in a fiduciary order filed in county clerk's office. Bond set at 1000 with B. J. Lilly as surety. Joint will of William and Marguerette Devenny dated November 7, 1919 admitted to probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocie Pearl Griffith
Erdine Blaine Griffith
B. J. Lilly
William and Marguerette Devenny
Wanted Stone Brick or Concrete Mason Work
Wanted stone brick or concrete masonry work plastering grading and general excavation services sought by owner.
Graduation guests attend Concord College exercises
Dorothy Johnston Izzie Johnston and other Union residents attended graduation exercises at Concord College on Friday. They were dinner guests of Mrs. Sue L. Anderson at her Douglas Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehead
John
Ot Cone
Ron
K. Alderson
Amm Kiesbeth
Dorothy
Izzie Johnston
Union
Concord College
Sue L. Anderson
Douglas Avenue
Fifth Birthday Celebration at Yearout Residence
E Yearout entertained relatives for Gordon Stokes Hamilton's fifth birthday on the spacious lawn at Yearout Road. Guests included many family friends and neighbors with colorful balloons and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Yearout
Gordon Stokes Hamilton
Ous
Uefield
Dorothy Dean
Rd Ann Bowling
Ballard
Catherine T
Anna Dowdy
Sarah Soneer
Ann
Laura Lee Paine
Vonceil McCutshen
Jean Winfrey
Ary
Margare
Bobby Prone
Hotrond Edeckie
Raines
George Martin
Joe
Charles Mektullen
Mire
J. eMulomas
Hamilton
C. BE. Gowen
Harry
Roanoke
L. Stennette
Leroy
Hinton
Yaroe
Roscoe Pendieton
Stokes Hamilton
First Methodist Woman’s Group Holds June Meeting
The Bane Circle of the First Methodist church met at Mrs. Kennet ceMillion’s Christie Avenue home for a June gathering with eleven members and six visitors present. Mrs. B Deyerle led a prayer and a Bible lesson was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BANE
le Bane
First Methodist Church
Kennet ceMillion
Christie Avenue
B Deyerle
For Sale Household and Kitchen Furniture
Mrs. E. Q. Walker offers household and kitchen furniture for sale at 509 Straley Avenue, Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Q. Walker
Straley Avenue
Princeton
Christians in Japan leaflet shown at meeting
A damaged notice describes Rey Bailey presenting a leaflet titled Christians in Japan at a gathering. The event included a solo by Ernes McDowell, a business session led by Mrs. Hamilton, and a salad service.
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Japan
Rey Bailey
Em Saunders
Ernes McDowell
Lowing
Hamilton
Garden Club Meeting Postponed Until Monday Afternoon
The Garden club meeting scheduled for day afternoon was postponed to next Monday after noon at three o'clock in the Memorial building. A motion will be made at the meeting.
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Garden Club
Memorial Building
Alvatorn Army 115 Report Highlights Social Welfare Efforts
The report records 111.77 dollars relief disbursed and 460 persons visited for social service. It notes 126 relief applicants, 160 beds supplied, 479 week of work tests, 421 family cases, 12 clothing items, and multiple character building activities including street meetings and Bible training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siist
First Church of Christ Board Meeting Scheduled
The official board of the First Church of Christ will hold its monthly meeting at the age on Highland arene tent at 8 o'clock. As this is the last meeting in the fiscal year it is very important that every member be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ
Highland Arene
Juvenile Sentences in Circuit Court Action
Judge John M. McGreth sentences six white boys and two youths to industrial schools after juvenile probations end. Suit in circuit court by Lucille W. against Paul Iey moves to chancery with a rule returnable. divorce sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. McGreth
Lucille W
Paul Iey
Justice subpoenas reach Radford and Princeton residents
In a peace warrant case, Misse Hypes J H Kanode Radford and Mamie Jeeah of Princeton are listed as answering subpoenas to testify regarding Carl Jones. The document outlines the court’s order and the parties involved in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misse Hypes
J. H. Kanode
Radford
Mamie Jeeah
Princeton
Carl Jones
Attractive Cottage on Seven Acres in Princeton West Virginia
An appealing cottage on seven acres with four water features and a quiet setting. Includes a rural atmosphere near Princeton with a listed contact number for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
W. Va
Squire Jones Fined After Hearing
A local hearing resulted in fines paid by Squire Jones. Details are sparse due to broken text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pai Squire Jones
Food distribution plan reaches county through retail points
Distribution will provide food to clients via county wide retail distribution points. Clients must visit the store listed on their community card to receive their allotment.
Princeton High Band To Meet At 2 P M This Afternoon
Director W. W. Clark directs Princeton high school band members to be at the school this afternoon at two o’clock. The message urges all members to be on time and ready for rehearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton High School
W. W. Clark
Talks Set On Shop Agreement To Happen In Norfolk
W. Munsey will represent the A F L shop crafts in a conference with Carl Buckholtz president of the Virginian Railway company and other officials in Norfolk next. The conference will cover a working cement bet the railway. The federation will take over the company now has with the Se association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A W. Munsey
A. F. of L. Shop Crafts
Carl Buckholtz
Virginian Railway Company
Norfolk
T A
Federation
Eee
Se Association
Methodist Young Folk Headed to Emory Virginia
Miss Martha Martin Glenna Carr and Mrs. First Methodist church members leave Wednesday for Emory Virginia to attend the annual conference at Emory and Henry College. The assembly promotes temperance and education for young people ages 3 to beyond within the conference. The theme this year is The More Excellent Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Martin
Glenna
Carr
Emory
Emory and Henry College
Otr
Ten Arrests in Weekend Busts Across County District
County and district officers arrested fifteen people and Princeton police accounted for more. Saturday night three of the others were cited with driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Ced
Infant Dies At Four Months In Athens Area
The four month old white infant died Saturday at 11 25 near Athens in the home of Mr and Mrs Noah White. Funeral services were held at the home with burial in the nearby cemetery. The accident note mentions that it is estimated 15 percent of operators cause nearly 1 percent of all accidents.
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Prerett
White
Noah White
Athens
Tourists From Far Cities Plan Bluefield Stopover
Executives of tourist bureaus and chamber of commerce groups from several states tour Woll City today. Dr Spangler leads a delegation expected to greet visitors at Lake Shawnee and escort them to Bluefield for an overnight stay with a brief Wednesday morning stop in town.
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Chamber of Commerce
Shawnee
West Virginia
Wer Eee Chamber of Commerce
Beckley
B. Spangler
Valae of Commerce Conemnere
Hartley Lane
Spangler
Lake Shawnee
Bluefield
Windsor Wedding Film Sparks Public Critique
The Daily Express reports the decision to show Windsor wedding footage faced strong criticism as the British public allegedly viewed the abdicated king’s marriage as inappropriate. It notes authorities believed there would be little interest in the ceremony and suggests audiences must seek coverage abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily
Daily Express
Sonnenspa
Ce Erica
Russi
Princeton Personalities and Local Movements
Mrs Salt of Roanoke Virginia hosted a birthday event while Miss Buford a teacher from Toana Virginia returned to her parents home. Braxton Davenport of Hesten and K W Lucas family travelers on a Seguin river trip near War. Herman M Bowers county agricultural agent traveled to Washington DC for reasons not specified.
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Salt
Roanoke
Miss Buford
Toana
North Heldreth
Tazewell
K. W. Lucas
Braxton Davenport
Oh Hesten
Abe
eParlend
Rinbell
Anderson
E.e
Grand Lodge
Saeger
Herman M. Bowers
Eer
Washington, D. C
County Agent Convention Trip Planned for Week
He will spend the week at the convention of the National Association of County Agents and serves as secretary of the state association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of County Agents
State Association
Welch Seizes Man Wanted in Kentucky Murder Case
McDowell County officers reported a week end of arrests on malicious wounding and assault charges. Charlie Young alias Ed Young, sought in Bell County Kentucky for murder in the slaying of Thur McClure, was captured in Welch with other suspects connected to the case. Deputy Sheriff Waldron and local officers booked several men, including Earl Freeman, and held them for further investigation. One suspect pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined the maximum.
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McDowell County
Charlie Young
Ed Young
Bell County
Ce *Thur McClure
Welch
Aay
Coaling Sta
Welr
Young
Weieh
Jedin
Mn Renta
Ing
Earl Freeman
Srievenss
Zeddock Waldron
Worley Nichols
Preeman
Weention
Jeel
Frater
Wele
Rodrigues
Wright
Rodriguez
Stevens Clinic
Freeman
Joe Pagnesi
McDowell
W. Kirkpatrick
Northfork
Marvin Chattin
Dan
Toy
Wien
Whittaker
Rites Set for Jerry Jones 72 in Elk
Funeral services scheduled for Wednesday at 2 PM at Crozer Temple for Jerry Jones 72 a longtime Elk resident who died after a prolonged illness at Welch hospital Rev W M Miller will lead with burial in Johnson Cemetery Pocahontas Virginia He lived in Beoguentas and Pocahontas area worked for Pocahontas company and later lived with his niece Mrs Ward His wife died years ago and he is survived by two brothers Jonas Jones and Belva Jones
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Crozer Temple
Jerry Es
Elkdied
Welch
W. M. Miller
Johnson Cemetery
Pocahontas
Jones
Beoguentas
Pocahontas 1 Company
Horn
Ward
Jonas Jones
Belva Jones
Pulaski
Northfork
Anna Myers
Otey Myers
Keystone
Harry Lock
Tidewater Colored School Burned. Wiring Blamed
Fire gutted the Tidewater colored school, with investigators attributing the blaze to defective wiring in the roof. The eight-structure complex suffered extensive damage before firemen could gain control as the McDowell County Board of Education reviews the incident and response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidewater Colored School
mcDowell County Board of Education
Grasshoppers Thrive Despite Army Worm Warning
A muddled 1938 note describes grasshoppers swarming in a county area. It warns against army worm outbreaks and records local reactions as people observe insects feeding on worms.
Welch residents attend Duke commencement and summer plans
Welch locals report family travel for summer school and examinations. Miss Ethel Hunter earned a Bachelor of Law at Duke University and will stay in Durham for weeks before taking the North Carolina Bar in Raleigh. Other Welch attendees include Marjorie Nicholson and Carmen White at Emory and Henry College for Holston Conference events.
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Aeale Hall
Po Oman
Comee Va
Duke Stadium
Hunter
Durham
North Carolina
Raleigh
Harry Butler
Harry L. Butler
Welch
Holston
M. B. Church
South
Emory and Henry College
Marjorie Lee Nicholson
Carmen White
Pe Maren
Greay Morni Ana
Die Carris
Edward Carris
Holden
L. A. Osborne
Coalwood Man 19 Taken by Death
Robert Fountain Martin age 81 of Coalwood died in Welch hospital after a brief illness. He moved from Anki county to Stewart then McDowell, lived with family, survived by wife, six grandchildren, two brothers and one son Mayer Martin. Funeral in Stewart family cemetery. Another obituary mentions J. M. Atwell 78 of Ty WEt dying in hospital and services in Northfork.
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Robert Fountain Martin
Coalwood
Welch
Martin
Cover
Anki County
Daniel Martin
Stewart
McDowell County
Heelan
Hilton
Ivania
Hattie Crews
Wert
Mayer Martin
Leaksville
N. C
Stewart, Va
Death of Claude Myers at Hatfield Hospital Huntington
Claude Myers of Northfork a World War veteran died Sunday night at Hatfield hospital Huntington after a prolonged illness. He had been known as a resident of Huntington for many years and was a longtime local figure.
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Aude Myers
Claude Myers
Northfork
Hatfield Hospital
Huntington
Mr. Myers
Akien
Funeral rites held for longtime resident J Ell
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock at the home near Oceana for J Ell, 43, a longtime resident of Wyom g county. He was the son of the late Dr and Mie of Oceana. His widow Mrs Bertie Ellgll and several relatives attended.
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Cee
Jell
Well County
Mie
O, Magell
Oceana
Wyomg County
Bertie
Henry
John
Elsie
Joe
Hilda
Bet Edgell
Third District American Legion Convention Held in Jacksons Mill
The third district American Legion and auxiliary convention met in Jackson's Mill West Virginia on June 7 with W C Stoney Harbert presiding as district officer. Delegates from Sentose est Virginia attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson's Mill
W. Va
American Legion and Auxiliary Convention
W.C
Stoney” Harbert
Virginia
Ten Year Old Lad Held by Welch Police
City police in Welch took charge of Don Daniel a boy about ten found in a Welch restaurant at noon Monday. He said he lived in Huntington and was hitchhiking to New York City to visit an uncle. A restaurant patron offered to buy him a sandwich and milk. police will try to contact his mother in Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Don Daniel
Huntington
New York City
Wee
Lee Mar
Hun
Beart
McDowell Medical Society Auxiliary Meeting Postponed
Members of the Woman's Auxiliary of the McDowell Medical Society will meet on Wednesday June 16 at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs B Vereen on Virginia Avenue Welch. The meeting has been postponed for one week and members are asked to note the date change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
The
McDowell Medical Society
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Christine Raines
Paul Douglas
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