Miners Die as Train Strikes on Local Bridge
Two colored miners are killed on a bridge when a westbound freight strikes them as they headed to near Five Ways and Attired for work on the east bound rails. Witnesses report mangled bodies found near the curve as a passenger train approached. Funeral plans for Taylor and Rash include services at Mohegan with burial at Roderfeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Welch Eee
Tazewell
Wa Os
Instantaneou Taylor
Iver
Pocahontas Coal Com- Eire
Vinn
Taylor
Kes
Mohegan
Buria
Roderfeld
Rash
Mason Elected by Templars at Friday Meeting
W Gordon Mason was elected by the Templars at a Friday evening meeting. Other officers named include Shaw as senior warden, Dinges as junior warden, Hollies as prelate, Sinnett as treasurer, and Bearer officers Bary Hambrick and Rouse, with installation following the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Commandery
Templar
Be Shaw
Ny Dinges
H. Hollies
B. H
T. A. Johna
L. Sinnett
L. Order
W. F. Bearer
Joe D. Bary
D. B. Hambrick
Bill Rouse
Sentinel
Welch Society Marriage Announcement
A Welch Society marriage was announced in Kingsport on January 21, 1939. The ceremony was officiated by Rev McCor, with only close relatives present. The couple includes Mrs Poles and a partner connected to the mathematics college and electrical engineering programs, with ties to Appalachian Electric Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsport
McCor
Poles
Mathematicy College
East
Padt
Appalachian Electric Power
Jome Son
Woodla
Gout Sound
Riverside Drive
Elch
Child Count Mention Remains Incomplete Record
A fragment notes there is another child, a little son aged three years, mentioned alongside existing family details. The line provides no broader context or event.
Welch personals report on degrees and honors
Mies Jeanne Davie Geastier and Mrs Marshall college receive five awards. Bert bob Turner of Bartley university Durham earns a degree and plans to continue work at Beavers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Jeanne Davie
Carter Mines Resume Operations After Downtime
Carter Mines resumes work after over two months of idleness. Reports indicate a large move week brings settlement of differences. James Mine, vice president, and other executives oversee the restart and production plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wala Blizsard
James Mine
Fire crews respond after basement heater overheats
Saturday a fire from an overheated hot water heater ignited debris and old boxes in a basement. The blaze was contained before any structural damage occurred.
Wanless Goodson Assigned to Premier Vacancy
Wanless Cee of Da been assigned to the Roterfield Premier charge to fill vacancy. The assignment was made by Dr. C. G. Eastwood, a leading elder in district M. E. church. The notice lists Marytown at 11 and Lee at 2:30 for the assignment events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanless Cee
Roterfield
Vancy Weee
C. G. Eastwood
M. E
Marytown
Ann
Lee
Local Social Roundup From Elgood Farm and Nearby
June 10 Elgood Mrs Nina age of Detroit and guests from Beckley and Mercer attended a Board of Education picnic. Mrs Holdren is recovering at home after surgery. Willan Ferguson who fractured his thigh in Princeton shops earlier is able to be out. The McKenzie from Spanishburg coaches the local school.
Baseball Centennial Night in Welch at Blakely Field
McDowell county hosts a Monday program at Blakely field marking 190th birthday of baseball with a Welch Miners versus Bluefield Blue Grays game. Pitchers Sam Gray and Roy Luster are set for the double header with lineup adjustments as Johnny Mervar arrives from Cleveland.
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McDowell County
Blakely Field
McDowell
Amany
Welch Ball Club
Judy G. Bram
Cooperstown
Welch Chamber of
G Cme
Welch
Welch Miners
Logan Indians
Sam Gray
R Johnson
Wil
Roy Luster
Johnny Mervar
Miners
Cleveland
Gray
Baseball Offic
Funeral service today for miner Tuck Hall
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 15 at Morning Star Baptist Church for Tuck Hall 62 of Jenkin Jones who died Thursday evening in a Bluefield hospital The Rev H E Price will officiate assisted by John Taylor Burial will be in Wade Cemetery on Peel Chestnut Mountain Survived by his widow Rosie Hall and one son Robert
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Star Baptist Church
Tuck Hall
Jenkin Jones
Bluefield
H. E. Price
John Taylor
Buria
Wade
Peel Chestnut Mountain
Eeviins
Rosie Hall
Robert
Three Colored Persons Injured In Welch Car Crash
Three colored individuals were hurt Friday night when a car crashed into a tree near the Southwood addition in Welch. Louise Dolby 21 suffered head lacerations Hazel Kirkland 14 sustained brain concussion and contusions Ed Blane 25 had brain concussion and back injuries. Driver Eugene Allen said car lights went out before the crash. All were treated at Welch Emergency Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwood Addition
Welch
Louise Dolby
Hazel Kirkland
Ed Blane
Gary
Eugene Allen
Welch Emergency Hospital
Gary W Va Club Event Acknowledges June Dinner
About 100 people attended a Gary West Virginia club gathering with a bountiful luncheon on long tables. Mrs David Rock won the high score prize in bridge while Mesdames M A Herndon and Percy hosted. A Ladies Day luncheon and games are planned for June 22 with Mesdames T J McParland EZ Conner and Wm will host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
W. Va
Elbert
Filberton
Mountain
M. A. Z. H. Herndon
Percy
David Rock
T. J. McParland
EZ. Conner
Mrs Shanklin Hosts G A M E C L U B Gathering
Mrs R V Shanklin entertained members of the G and J Episcopal group on Tuesday evening at her home. A pleasant program followed with delightful lime and delicious refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Shanklin
G&j. John's
Anna Stratton
Nellie Mae Halsey
Birthday celebration for Gust Psthos in Gary
Gust Psthos of Gary No 7 was honored by his family on Sunday for his birthday anniversary. The day featured games and amusements with late evening refreshments for relatives including Mrs. Virginia Bessie and Tina Touralkis among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psthos
Gary No. 7
Ginia
Bessie
Ulis
Anawalt
George Taur
Anthony Touralkis
Tina
Burfulton
Tal Gonnéaouies
Poul Anglo
Nick Petras
Social gathering details at local club
A community event was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Geigeiney with Mrs. Carper present. Mr. Carl Haga received the men’s score while guests were served refreshments. Attendees included 8 M. Bingham and Mrs. G Carper, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hare, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wotring, among others.
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Carper
Carl Haga
Aim
M. Bingham
G . Carper
Carl Hare Yur
Robert É . W. Wotring
Jack Poindexter
Family News From Williamson and Surrounding Areas
Numerous local residents report weekend visits and trips including Stewart Moore in Howardsville Virginia Irene Gary and Mary Neil with G C SI. Pittsburgh's Harry Moses and Chadwick of the American Legion visitors. Claude Boughner Bluefield and A Frost plus Watson visits. Walter Turner Diana Whiteman Edward McCarthy Detroit guests. Kate Bird's baby Mary Sue born Friday June 9 weighing 7 12 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Howard
Stewart Moore
Howardsville
William Beardoeates
Williamson
Beek
Gary
Irene
G. C. SI
Mary Neil
Harry Moses
Pittsburgh
Chadwick
American Seion
Claude
Lynch, Ky
Steve
Alton
Detroit
Turner
Devonne
Kate Little
Keith Bird
Brown
Mary Sue
Houston Methodist church holds meeting with changes in Sunday school staff
The ladies parlor meeting of the Houston Methodist church saw L Will Bailey preside in place of E A Williams as the council approved new officers and teachers. Mrs M T Jones became primary department superintendent replacing Mrs George T Eddins who moved. George Eddins and M B Wyatt were named intermediate teachers while Mrs E N Watson and Mrs E A Williams received new roles. Camp Houston was secured for the district Intermediate Adventure camp starting August 14.
Entertains At Party Bridges And Games At Club
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bingham hosted a Country Club gathering with four tables of bridge and Chinese checkers on Thursday evening. Prizes went to Mrs. Carl Haga and G. C. Sledge for bridge and to Mrs. Silas David for Chinese checkers with refreshments served to a long list of guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bingham
Country Club
Carl Haga
G. C. Sledge
Silas David
Raymond Farmer
Charles Dean
Grady Carper
Ar] Haga
Cal Vacation church school ends after week in Houston
The annual Cal Vacation church school at a Houston church closed Friday after a week of picnics and hikes. Efficient staff oversaw Bible study and activities as 94 enrolled and 90 attended. Mrs EB Williams served as manager of the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Vacation Church
Houston
EB. A. Williams
Boy Scouts Camp at Southfork Near Gary
Boy Scout troop No. 57 of Gary No. 7 spent a week end camping at a new camp ground near Southfork under leadership and supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scouts
Boy Scout Troop No
Gary No. 7
Southfork
Students Visit Home From College Summers
Students home from colleges include Misses Mery Staples June Lucas and Zekia Kaun of Marshall College Huntington Frank Colabro Felix Sinicrope Misses Melba Hurt Gladys Sinicrope and Maxine Stubblefield Concord College Athens on Corte West Virginia University Morgantown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mery Staples
June Lucas
Zekia Kaun
Marshall College
Huntington
Frank Colabro
Felix Sinicrope
Melba Hurt
Gladys Sinicrope
Maxine Stubblefield
Concord College
Athens
Corte
West Virginia
Morgantown
Aliff Couple Welcome Baby Verlinda
Mr and Mrs A W Aliff greet the arrival of their daughter Verlinda born Sunday setees June 4 Mac 4 in the family home The infant's birth adds joy to the household with relatives celebrating the new arrival
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Aliff
Verlinda
Rock Island Picnic Draws Small Crowd
Local Monday evening gathering at the Rock Island area drew a modest turnout as residents met near the lake for a casual picnic.
Miss Molly Gattuso Hosts Sub-Deb Club Party
Miss Molly Gattuso and sister Miss Salota Gattuso hosted Sub-Deb members at their home with refreshments after social events. Guests included Hamden Staples Stubblefield Marie Frigo Merle Lucas Peggy Harris McFarland Angeline Battle Surratt Ruth Clontz Elizabeth Mattox and Linda Frigo. Mrs Joe Lowe led a stork shower honoring Mrs Bascom Breeding of Bluefield with games and gifts for attendees including Mrs Homer Bell M T Jones Ez and Mrs Cooka Northfork.
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Molly Gattuso
Vaselle Surratt
Maxine Stubbing
Miss Keystone
Sithe
Salota Gattuso
Hamden
Staples
Stubblefield
Marie Frigo
Merle Lucas
Pegey Harris
McFarland
Angelene Battle
Surratt
Ruth Clontz
Elizabeth Mattox
Linda Frigo
Joe Lowe
Bascom Breeding
Bluefield
Ethel Tt
Kimball
Lester Wallace
Keystone
Cooka
Northfork
Homer Bell
M. T. Jones
Local residents head to events and visits this week
Misses Frances Gattuso and Pauline Serreno travel to Concord for summer school at Athens. Wood and Floyd Powell depart for Emory to attend the Young Assembly. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Brewer hosted a guest, sister Mrs. B. J. Trayle of Dublin. The Belcher family plus Doris, Ruth Payne, Kimball, and Lillian Earle Straughn join a Bluefield to New York trip. A. P. Stuart from Sylvatus visits with L. V. Belcher’s family while B. B. Surratt and kin also in town. W H Show Mrs. S K Show and Elna Show shop in Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Gattuso
Pauline Serreno
Concord Col
Athens
Wood
Floyd Powell
Eaneadey
Emory
Young Assembly
E. D. Brewer
Brewer
J. Trayle
Dublin
C. D. Eddins
Huntington
W. H. Show
8. K
McDowell Notes Include Births Visits and Local Happenings
McDowell West Virginia dateline June 10 report on births at Stevens clinic. George Martin and wife announce the birth of a son Kenneth on June 6. Local society news includes Woman's Missionary Society meeting at Mrs James Cunningham's home with Mrs John Seddon as co host. Various residents visiting relatives and townspeople ill or traveling noted. Article also mentions J P Dyer funeral, John Seddon joining Pageton Coal Co. and ore property value in the United States exceeding five billion dollars. A 1918 Louisiana law note about seats for women is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilm Norris
Tom Seddon
Rolfe
W. Carter
Northfork residents discuss book and society events
Northfork West Virginia on June 10 reports a local book club meeting for the Northfork Book TM with Miles Mildred Dove as secretary and officers including Mrs Henry Sheffield and Mrs WW Atkinson arranging a program. A discussion of A Peculiar Treasure by John Ferber was led by Mrs Sam Rosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork
W. Va
Miles Mildred Dove
Rand
Henry Sheffield
Mra. B. J
Mary Alemen
WW. Atkinson
Sam Rosen
Mildred Dove
EB. C. Boggess
Ee B. J
Circle Meeting at Mrs Crotty Home Headlines
Mrs J H Crotty circle members met at her home with Mrs J J Gillia and Mrs Bill hosting. Devotional leadership by Mrs C B Dickenson focused on the beattitudes and Upper Room daily devotion. A treasurer report by Mrs C W Fletcher and business chaired by Mrs J H Crotty. Refreshments for 12 members and three visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Crotty
J. J. Gillia
Bill
C. B. Dickenson
W. E. Hartel
Circle No 1 Presbyterian meeting set for June 13
Circle No 1 of the Presbyterian church will meet Tuesday afternoon June 13 at the home of Mrs H W Hutton in Gilliam West Virginia. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Paul Duncan
Mesdames A. Sironko
Walter Halsey
Circle No
The
Presbyterian Church
H. W. Hutton
Gilliam
W. Va
Primitive Baptists to Hold Union Meetings at North Fork
The Primitive Baptists announce Union meetings at North Fork beginning Saturday and continuing through Sunday. Includes schedule details and location for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primitive Baptists
Northfork
Contin
Methodist M Society Meeting Highlights at Church
The Methodist M society met at the church on Friday evening June 8 with Mrs. Oscar Miss Helen Fleshman presiding. Circle reports were read by leaders and several circles shared presentations including "God's Dream" by Mrs. B. W. Campbell and "Widening our National Outlook" discussed by Mrs. W. E. Godfrey. The program closed with a hymn and prayer by Mrs. Oscar Bohm.
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Methodist M Society
Oscar
Helen Fleshman
F. C. Cook
Picnic on Premier Mountain by B'nai Israel Sunday School
The B'nai Israel Sunday school of Northfork and Keystone held a picnic on Premier Mountain Tuesday afternoon. Games were played and refreshments were served to those in attendance.
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B'nai Israel Sunday School
Northfork
Keystone
Premier Mountain
Personal News Briefs From Local Area
Miss Ruth Gentry left Sunday for Damascus Virginia after visiting Mr and Mrs Albert Gentry Miss Ditty Hale left for Athens to resume summer school studies Miss Sarah Anderson visited friends in Matoaka over the weekend Miss Louise Cook attended Greenbrier college finals last weekend A E Davis and Maynard Davis visited in Tazewell Virginia last Sunday Margaret Bratton of Zanesville Ohio arrived Saturday to spend time here
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SL Ton
W. O
Baileysville
W Va
J. C. Houchins
Jona
Buckshannon
W. Va
Atlee Morgan
Vivian Mehaffey
Mountain Lake
Frank Harriss
Veterans’ Hospital
Huntington
E. R. O'Dell
Beckley
D. B. Hambrick
Datem Kathleen
Blacksburg
Bowles
Kermit
C. C. Anderson
John Isham Bennett
St. Luke's Hospital
Pete Armin
H. Arnn
Tony Pranes
Morgantown
Lacy
W. E B. Hartel
Sam Rosen
Barbara
Greenbrier College
John Oliver
Concord College
Athens
Ruth Gentry
Damascus
Albert Gentry
Ditty Hale
Sarah Anderson
Matoaka
Louise Cook
A. E. Davis
Maynard Davis
Tazewell
Margaret Bratton
Zanesville
Ohio
Mrs Jamison Sledding Party Attendance Report
Wilcoe West Virginia June 10 Mrs W T Davis league superintendent describes a skating party at a rink last Monday. Attendees included Mary, Dot Shelton, June Shalley, Mary Frances Parris, Eleanor Davis, Betty Jamison, Dot Beard, Lorraine Moorefield, Oreeda Windell, Alleen Windell, Marvin Grubb, Frank Johnson, Billy Jamison, Johnnie Mendulia and Claude Banner among others.
Circle meeting at Mrs. Kailing home
Circle No. 1 gathered at Mrs. Ernest Kailing's home with Mrs. W C Banner presiding. After routine business a social hour followed with an ice course served to Mesdames Banner Neese Vickers Williams Leving Ashworth Ashley Moorefield and guest Howbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No
Ernest Kailing
W C. Banner
Mesdames Banner
Neese
Vickers
Williams, Leving
Ashworth
Ashley
Moorefield
Howbert
Pritchetts and kin plan summer at Concord college Athens
Mr and Mrs W A Pritchett and their son Billy depart Monday for Athens to attend Concord College for the summer session. Billy will join practice training with Miss Aileen Ingleside and Miss Ruby Matoaka as house guests of Misses a and Frances Terry. Curtis Blanchard and children head to Lake for several weeks visiting relatives. Virginia Danner returns after a week with Mr and Mrs Loran Shatter Earl Ashworth P bow week from Camp Jacksons Mill W Va. Mrs Lacy Horton and children moved on Thursday. Juanita Martin returns to Alabama University for the summer session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Pritchett
Billy
Athens
Concord College
Aileen
Ingleside
Ruby
Matoaka
Frances Terry T . Curtis Blanchard
Lake A Ar
Relaves
Virginia Danner
West Virginia Couple to Visit World’s Fair
Mr and Mrs Clyde Beane ticket agents at the Consolidated Bus terminal Welch plan a two week trip to New York to visit the World’s Fair. Mrs Sam Hawkins of Davy sister of Gail T Carter underwent goiter removal at Grace hospital and is in good condition. Modern lacrosse has its origins in the stickball game of the Indians who still play the ancient form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Beane
Consolidated Bus Terminal
Welch
New York
Sam Hawkins
Davy
Gail T. Carter
Grace Hospital
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Hemphill
W. Gordon Mason
Templars
Welch Society
Dolores del Rio
Marlene Dietrich
Lili Damita
Carter Mines
Union and
Coal Company
Wanless Goodson
Was
G. F. Ketter
Corresp
Miss Halsey
Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. T
Ian Bert En
Et Reer
Mies, Hien
Board OF Stewards
James Dixon
United States
Louisiana
W.va
Fred Marland
Milton Koslow
Joseph Schwa
Elizabeth Beane
Mildred Martha Via
James and Wood
Louis Austin
Jack Budnick
Harold and Walker Carter
Claudsfield
James Headley
Betty Frances Kirkpatrick
Walter Pike
Curtis Ramsey
Macon Patton
Louis Pais
Baptist Gathering
Wilcoe
W. E. Jamison
Halliwell
Junia Permanent
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