Marriage Licenses and Local News in Welch County
Marriage licenses issued in Welch and McDowell County include Archie Ichard and Measie Smith of Excelsior, J Watkins and Annie Patterson of Worth, Clyde Maness and Pauline Frazier of Land bey, Walter Fleeman and Margaret Steinbe of Gary. A 14 year old son of the Zefko family died of pneumonia in Page ton, with interment in Gary. Investigations continue into the Collins case in Litwar, with a preliminary hearing expected next week. Welch Chamber and American Legion plan a Fourth of July with a Rotary Kiwanis baseball game and Gary Welch match, plus a Legion dance and fireworks. Applications approved for Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Knox. Community notices include births, deaths, school events, and local society gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Ichard
Miner
Measie Smith
Excelsior
J. ©. Watkins
Lacksmith
Annie Patterson
Worth
Clyde Maness
Pauline Frazier
Landbey
Walter W. Fleeman
Ager
Garage
Margaret Steinbe
Gary
Steve Zefko
Joe Zefko
Pageton
No. 6
Welch Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Welch
Rotary
Kiwanis
Ladies
Queren Legion
Memorial Building
Three Arrested on Moonshining Charge in Mountain District
Ezra K Mabe Charlie Cooper Maybeury and John Davis Switchback were arrested near Davis home while manufacturing moonshine. Distillery equipment and ten and a half gallons of liquor were seized. Cooper and Davis face federal court after bail set at 2000 each. a fourth man escaped. Officers M M Day J B Harman R L Taylor R 8 Gibson and Ell Watkins led the capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra K. Mabe
McComas
Charlie Cooper
Maybeury
John Davis
B E. W. Womack
Cooper
Daria
M. M. Day
J. B. Harman
R. L. Taylor
R. 8. Gibson
Ell Watkins
Welch personals attend burial of Thomas R. McCoy
A. J. Bartlett Taney Reed and J. W. Luther left yesterday for Peterstown to attend the burial of Thomas R. McCoy. They went as friends and acquaintances funeral party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Bartlett
Taney Reed
J. W. Luther
Peterstown
Thomas R. McCoy
Fairmont Normal Graduation Sees 208 Graduates
At the fifty third annual commencement Fairmont state normal school awarded diplomas to 208 graduates including five women earning bachelor of arts. Dr H C Minnich of Miami University gave the address on High Powered Living as President Joseph Roster presented the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Fairmont State Normal School
H. C. Minnich
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Joseph Roster
Normal School
Delphian Club Hosts Italy Themed Evening In Princeton
The Delphian department of the Woman's Club met Tuesday at Mrs. B E Kimble's Reynolds avenue home with Mrs G B Christian as hostess. Guests included Mrs A B Crison Mrs Koontz Miss Sarah Scott I L E Willyoung Miss Overholt and Mirg Patterson. The program led by Mrs J T Bird explored Milan Cathedral the Borghese Gallery and San Marco with Miss Overholt recounting personal observations and experiences. A handkerchief shower welcomed Mrs Kimble who soon moves from Princeton.
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Delphian
Woman's Club
B. E. Kimble
Reynolds Avenue
G. B. Christian
A. B. Chrison
Koontz
Sarah Scott
I. L. E. Willyoung
Overholt
Mirg Patterson
Italy
3. T. Bird
E. W. Tale
T. M. Johnson
Miss Overholt
Cathedral of
Milan
E Borghese Gallery
San Marco
Princeton
Kimble
Womans Club
Class Meeting Set At Mrs Thorn Home On Friday
The D. T. Carr class holds its regular monthly meeting at 155 Mircle Drive, with Mrs. EB. M. Thorn and Mrs. E. W. Morris hosting. The gathering begins Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock and features joint hosting by the two organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Carr
EB. M. Thorn
Mircle Drive
Thorn
E. W. Morris
For Rent Three Rooms Near Light Housekeeping Princeton
Classified notice for a nine room flat at 707 Straley Avenue Princeton seeking tenants. Two men or a man and wife preferred for light housekeeping. Includes large hall bath and modern conveniences. Apply Witt's The Men's Shop.
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Straley Avenue
Princeton
Bailey Nomination Question After Late Declaration
A dispute over Wade Bailey’s Democratic nomination for county court arises from a late declaration of candidacy. Courts cited a 10 day prior rule, but Bailey’s name appeared on the ballot after his attendance at a funeral delayed filing. The election result stands, with some lawyers deeming the nomination valid despite earlier rulings.
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Wade Bailey
Batley
Bailey
Waa
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Princeton Paragraphs Highlights and Local Notices
Cir cuit court entries include Smith v Smith and Rolling v Rollins in chancery to July rules. A marriage license issued for George Crenshaw and Elizabeth Shaw of Bluefield. Commencement at Concord Normal School with many local attendees. Flood debris cleanup continues along Mercer street and Center. Fourth of July plans unveiled by the Princeton legion post with parade and contests. Chautauqua speaker Dr. George P. Bible to present Life and Opportunity. Jenny Page and Florence Coeburn fined for vagrancy. Baseball fund drive and Princeton Athens team formation planned. Housing wanted for 12 15 rooms by July 1. Sash sale: Domestic sewing machine half price at 104 Hale Ave. Cameo Kirby at Royal Theatre. Merchants Association to issue profit sharing coupons from June 28. Princeton Gun Club shoots Saturday at 2 30 on Kegley road.
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Princeton
Legion Post
Legion Hall
Charming Recital by Miss Maxine Downey at High School
Miss Maxine Mauny Downey held a graduation recital at the high school auditorium at 8 15 Wednesday evening to an audience of friends. She was assisted by Miss Dina Lisagor, a 1924 graduate, and displayed remarkable talent with a memorized lengthy program. Downey plans to enter Peabody Conservatory in September to further her musical education.
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Dina Lisagor
Princeton School of Music
Maxine Mauny Downey
Miss Downey
Water Jewels Make Jewelry Welcome In Swim
A note highlights swimmers wearing jewelry now allowed in pools. It mentions Laura Walters of New York as an example as rubber bracelets and earrings satisfy safety concerns and add style for young swimmers.
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Laura Walters
New York
Demanded Woman Kills Mine Worker in West Virginia
In Salem West Virginia Mrs Everett Compton twenty four fatally wounds KK R Geese a mine laborer and member of a posse pursuing her near her home. Police seize the revolver and detain the demented woman at Clarksburg jail after the shooting in a meadow.
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Salem
W. Va
Everett Compton
Kk. R. Geese
Simeon Ijond
Gbout Nota
Leesa
Clarkabore
Bond
Harrison County
Clarksburg
Pepgen touted as life extender sparking public faith
Dayton man promotes Pepgen a new chemical food to extend life and aid nerves digestion and general health. Bluefield residents report relief from indigestion headaches and fatigue after using Pepgen with local pharmacies carrying the product.
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Dayton
Ohio
East End Pharmacy
J. W. Strong
Hest Bad Pharmacy
Princeton Ave
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Mcdowell County
Welch Briefs
George Conley
Hay
Lewis Ollins
Litwar
Collins
Cline
Saeger
Conley
Citizens Military Training Camp
Camp Knox
Cleve 8
Phelps
Reid D. Gibson
Lewis A. Lowe
Panther
Ralph N. Kirchner
Arthur L. Gibson
Eo George Irvin
B. J. Greene
Browns Creek
Welch Hospital
Hemphill
C. C. McComas
Edmund Randolph
Billy
Guest
Ruth Butcher
Logan
L. J. Compton
W. J. Compton
O. O. McComas
Howard
Harold
McDowell Lodge
No. 112
A. F
A. M
McCoy
I. C. Herndron
Mary
Gladys Gay
Lexington
Washington and Lee University
Eddie
Herndon
Vivian Williams
Grace Hospital
Mae Greenawalt
Huntington
Washington
Willie Stoner
Roanoke
B. Hampton Gray
Nellie Gray
J. A. French
Mercer County
Fred C. Boyd
Newark
W. Burbridge Payne
Morgantown
West Virginia University
W. C. Cook
Concord College
Athens
Dawes
Nary
General Dawes
United States
Capitol
Shipping Board
Department of the Interior
Department
Budget Bureau
France
General Purchasing Board
Harding
America
Cbutrol
Cabirollerato
Marshal Foch
Paris
Marietta College
Pershing
General Harbord
General Pershing
Senate
House
House of Representatives
Hell and
Marta
Long
Hell
Marta Dawes
Illinoia
McKinley
Springfield
Illinois
Republican National Committee
Mark Hanna
League of Nations
Aliiota
Mr. Dawes
Arthur Beach
Marietta
Mary Hoyt
Jacksonville
Fla
R. R
Marytober
Beeman Dawes
Cal- Gates
Ocumbus
William Dawes
Boston
Paul Revere
Chicago
Fairmont Normal
Virginian
Park Avenue
Mayflower Temple No
Pythian
Motoaka
G. W. Lawrence
Rs. W. B. Whitt
Bethel McClaugherty
Maud Worley
L. L. Johnson
W. A. McNew
Virginia MecNew
Pearl Turner
Indiana
O. R
Walker Hall
W. M. Selvey
Pulaski, Va
J. M. Harvey
Third Street
A. A. Akers
Memorial Hospital
B. W. Dillon
R. I. Bowen
Bluefield
Walnut Street
Tazewell
Quialt
Eugene Whitt
W. E. Whitt
Lucy Heldreth
Eugene Williams
Boe Street
R. C. Manderville
Mary C. Oney
Summers County
Lorain Rodgers
J. Harve Johnston
Pauline Rodgers
Miss Shuttleworth
Miss Smith
Mr. Dunlap
Haskell
Sults
C. B. Smith
Mary Elizabeth Smith
Carl G. Rolling
Ethel L. Rollins
Aunte Mae Williams
Frederick Willams
County Court Clerks Office
George H. Crenshaw
Elizabeth Shaw
Concord Normal School
White Wings
Mercer Street
George P. Bible
Bible
Jenny Page
Florence Coeburn
C. H. Shepherd
Princeton-Athens
Hale Avenue
Royal Theatre Tonight
Kirby
John Gilbert
Merchants Association
Fred Mole
Roy Braden
Cooperative Merchants and Customers Trust Company
Kegley Road
Demented Woman
Geese
Strong
Bluefield Ave
Pepgen
Central Station
Pepaia
Mr. Strong
Mr Strong
S. EK. Dickman
Bluefield Avenue
Lelieve
J. ©. Houchins
Johnson Street
Goodykoontz Siser
East End
Princeton Avenue
Bluefeia Avenue
Fairview
Bland
South Streets
Graham
Graham Pharmacy
Peiicetct Spangler & Co
Athens Drug Co
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