Naming of Rivers Has Long History
The article traces river and creek names in the region, linking many to early settlers such as James Brown, Simeon Jarrell, John Sparr, and Richard Hewett. It notes places like Pond Fork, West Fork, Laurel Fork, and Big Coal River, with explanations ranging from beaver ponds and laurel growth to Indian trails and notable residents.
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Pond Fork
Cherry Pond Mountain
West Fork
Big Coal River
White
Brown
Green
Jarrell
Jacks Branch
Jacks Bottom
Robinson Creek
Griffiths
William Griffith
Bennetts Branch
Bennetts
Uneeda
Simeon Jarrell
Cgiarlond Jarrel
Park Bell’s Branch
White Oak Creek
Sycamore Fork
Skin Poplar Fork
Burnt Cabin Branch
Burnt House Branch
Hewett
Spruce Fork
Richard Hewett
Jones
John Jones
Meadow Fork
Missouri Fork
Robin Elkins
Missouri
Misery Fork
Six Mile Creek
Big Branch
Big Bottom Branch
Hunters Branch
Samuel Hunter
Powell
John Powell
Philips
Philip Hager
Sparrs
John Sparr
Bucwers
Madison
Names of local creeks reflect settlers and landmarks
The article traces how small creeks such as Hopkins Branch, Price Branch, Danville’s New Port Branch, Turtle Creek, Lick Creek, Rock Creek, Camp Creek, Big and Little Horse Creeks derive names from local families, settlers, or notable features. It notes a gradual trend of naming shifts as new families arrive, while larger streams likely keep their historic identities.
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Claiborne Rucker
Hopkins Branch
Hopkins
Price
Danville
Thomas Price
New Port Branch
Breckenridge Creek
Lick Creek
Limestone Branch
Rock Creek
Camp Creek
Little Horse Creek
Sweden Opens 4300 Miles of Electrified Railways
Sweden unveiled around 4300 miles of electrified track led by the Western Trunk line from Stockholm to Gothenburg. The national total nears 700 miles with hydro electric power from existing stations. Electric locomotives haul 2000 ton ore trains at about forty mph to Baltic and Narvik ports, at a cost near 10 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
Gothenburg
Svarton
Baltic
Narvik
Norway
Wedding of Miss Madeline Smith and Augustus Mullins
Miss Madeline Elizabeth Smith and Augustus C Mullins wed in Gary Methodist Church. Rev L B Hoppe officiated as guests and relatives watched a full wedding ceremony with floral decor and piano violin accompaniment. The couple plans travel by boat to Philadelphia and New York before residing in Welch.
Gary Methodist Church Sermon Request by Rev R C Laphew
Gary Methodist Church announces preaching at 8 p m by Rev R C Laphew of Wilcoe. Described as a bright young local preacher with a message worth hearing. Sunday service at 10 a m with Epworth League meeting at 7 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Wilcob Methodist Church
J. R. Belcher
A. Grubb
W. W. Wells
R. C. Laphen
Gary Methodist Church
J. B. Trent
Dinner Honors Miss Madeline Smith At Mrs B Be Kimble
Mrs B Be Kimble entertained in honor of Miss Madeline Smith with a 5 o'clock dinner. Pink and yellow rose buds decorated the dining room. A basket of roses adorned each table and place cards were used for guests. The guests were Miss Madeline Smith and others.
Students Miss Eagle Give A Fine Recital
The recital by Miss Carolyn Eagle's pupils was held Thursday in the high school auditorium Gary. Prizes were awarded for memory work including Louise Hyatt second prize and ykoontz third prize. The program featured piano pieces and student performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn
Gary
Louise Hyatt
Ykoontz
Spaldington
Jack Goodykoonts
Mary Hupley
Shenandoah Military Academy
National Society of Colonial Daughters
Dick Shanklin
Ten Commandments Coming to Gary Theatre Show
The Ten Commandments, booked by the Amusement Department of the United States Coal and Coke Co, will be shown at the Gary school auditorium on Saturday night June 19. It is hailed as a major film achievement with ministerial endorsement. Proceeds will aid the Gary Worth League treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amusement Department
United States Coal and Coke Company
Gary
Thou‘cande
Gary Dpworth League
Local Tales of Visits and Travel
Ginger Ralph Beane visited Tuesday afternoon. G L Thomas left Thursday for Lynch Ky to take a position with U S Coal and Company. Mr and Mrs C R Jones hosted dinner Friday. Elise Jarrell of Humbolt Team is guests of Dr and Mrs J Penn. Claude Boughnoer and R H Moore returned from Evansville Ind. The Woods family visited Wickline in Princeton last Sunday. Frank Thomas and Maude Collette visited Princeton Sunday. Myrtle and Grace Stockner from Galax Va visit Branscome family. Richard and James Shanklin returned from Shenandoah where they graduated. A N Harris Jr and Charles Harris are home from Virginia Episcopal School. Elizabeth P of Well Va visits Erin Pritchett. Helen Smith returned from Radford College. Mrs J B Lee and Miss Tate Mitchell visit sister Mrs Jerry Hofer. Katherine Pritchett returned from St Marys School Raleigh NC. Elizabeth Harmon improving at Roanoke Hospital. Mrs C B McNew and daughter returned from Virginia.
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Ginger Ralph Beane
G. L. Thomas
Lynch, Ky
U. S. Coal and Company
C. R. Jones
W. VanbDyke
Elise Jarrell
Humbolt
Team
J. Penn
Claude Boughnoer
R. H. Moore
Evansville
Ind
B. G. Woods
D. Wickline
Princeton
Frank Thomas
Maude Collette
Myrtle
Grace Stockner
Galax
R. W. Branscome
Richard
James Shanklin
Shenandoaheeae
A. N. Harris, Jr
Charles Harris
Virginia Episcopal School
Lynchburg
Elizabeth P
Raleigh
N. C
St. Mary's School
Elizabeth Harmon
Andrew Smith
Roanoke Hospital
Roanoke
C. B. McNew
Virginia
Wilcoe News and Local Church Updates
Obituary notes John L. Dow funeral at Cartwright cemetery with Rev. J. R. Belcher officiating. Birth: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Shewey. Local visits include W. B. Jamison in Meadow View and Emory and Henry College commencement. Methodist notices list Rev. Belcher as pastor and weekly services and Bible classes.
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P. G. McBride
United Supply Com
Columbus
W. D. Tier
John L. Dow
Cartwright
J. R. Belcher
Hi Shewey
Bother Pabe
Kimball Residents Return From Visits Across States
Mrs. C. R. Hughes and daughter Patty Lee return from Van Lear Kentucky. D B Eddins and daughter Helen Rae visit their mother. Mrs. A C Sweeney returns from Huntington for brother P G Smith's illness. Rev S S Boyer and Eugenia visit from Bristol. Orin Yost spends vacation with parents. Several others travel for shop visits and college commencements.
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C. R. Hughes
Patty Lee
van Lear
D. B. Eddins
Helen Rae
D. Eddins
A. C. Sweeney
Huntington
P. G. Smith
Boyer
Eugenia
Bristol
T. B. Organ
Orin Yost
Richmond
W. H. Yost
Cornell
BE. Lee Cook
Welch
C. Farris
Jack Griffith
Whale ‘Vale
Daugh Frs
Helen Ter
LC Pevee
Marshall College
B. T. Sells
J. W. Bailey
J. H. Miles
Emory, Va
Emory and Henry College
Clarence Brailey
Johnson City
Tenn
Nelle Bralley
Kermit
J. H. Grogan
Emory
D. John M. Cook
B. Lee Cooke
H. A. Cooke
Goodwin's Ferry
BE. B. Cooke
Portsmouth
Ohio
A. P. Wood
H. E. Houston
Montreal
Canada
G. H. Lawhead
Kimball Kiwanis Club
Boy 18 Cookie Maker From Sharon VI Becomes Expert Baker
An 18 year old boy, Donald Brown, of Sharon, VI, earns notice as a skilled cake and cookie baker. He bakes for his mother and displays notable frosting skill. The article recalls early newspaper methods when accounts of the Roman Imperial armies reached generals in command.
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Sharon
Donald Brown
Clifton Brown
Rome
Parte
Ces
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