America First Day set for West Virginia July observance
West Virginia intends to observe America First Day on Sunday before July Fourth with patriotic exercises across counties. Governor Morgan backs the event, noting it strengthens patriotism and citizenship through church and civic activities sparked by the American Constitutional Association.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Union
American Constitutional Association
Morgan
America
Williamson's Rise Spurs West Williamson Property Push
Williamson emerges as a booming industrial hub with coal timber rail terminals banks and light industry. The notice touts West Williamson as the foundation for future growth and urges property purchases from Shoreacre Properties Bankers Land Edward Raymsend Company amid plans by Norfolk and Western and local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
Pike County
Henry Ford
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Williiamson
Fords
Tier- Heys
Harmans
Huiddys
Ritters
Toneys
Pattersons
U. S. Steel
Kouitz Brothers
N. & W. Railway
Hatfields
Leckies
Armentrouts
Varneys
Bausewines
Bausewine
Lawstreets
Downeys
Tulleys
Cummins
Bishops
Coffeys
Shoreacre Properties
Bankers Land Company
Edward Raymsend Company
Patriotism urged in proclamation for July first observance
A statewide appeal calls citizens to emphasize love of country and American ideals amid perceived anti constitutional influences. The proclamation urges participation in patriotic exercises on Sunday July first to promote law and order and national unity.
Powell Named West Virginia Legion District Commander
R H Powell of Wilcoe, one of McDowell County Post No 8’s five wives, is appointed district commander of the Fifth District in West Virginia to replace A G Fox who resigned for business duties. Adjutant C J Hale was notified by State Commander Spiller Hicks. Powell, known as Bob, holds records for recruiting and maintaining members and is expected to energize district legion work.
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R. H. Powell
Wilcoe
McDowell County
American Legion
Department of West Virginia
A. G. Fox
Bluefield
C. J. Hale
Spiller Hicks
Powell
Legion
Bob
Bob Powell
Free Mail Delivery Considered for Welch City
C V Brown an inspector for the post office department with Postmaster B Hampton Gray surveyed Welch to assess conditions for free mail delivery. He said the city likely qualifies due to receipts, paved streets, and numbered houses and urged popular demand to enable delivery across all sections including Woodmont and Riverview areas.
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C. V. Brown
Ashland
N. C
Post Office Department
Welch
B. Hampton Gray
Brown
Woodmont Addition
Hobart Street
Hospital
Riverview Street
Maple Avenue
Baltimore Girl Refuses To Return From Teaches Kidnap Case
Anna Hess, an 11 year old from Baltimore, refuses to leave her self described new mother Mrs Hazen Burns a teacher of Orange Texas. Burns is held in New Orleans Parish prison on kidnapping charges. Hess says she left Maryland willingly.
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Anna Hess
Baltimore
Mama
Hazen Burns
Orange, Tex
Rotary and civic groups push for free mail delivery
Local organizations including the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce advocate free mail delivery in ongoing civic discussions. The Kiwanis Club is also expected to back resolutions urging policymakers to implement universal free postal service.
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Ginia Avenue
Rotary Club
The
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Jurors Drawn for Criminal Court Term
Juries for the criminal court will convene on July 9. Grand jurors include B Goodykoontz C E Pritchett T J Reynolds J W Witten T J Kyle J G Clark O H Madeira EB D Eddins J H Williams R A Ruff J M Creakman C L Austin H H Henthorne H H Honaker Northfork W E B Franklin Henry Vance Sandy River. Petit jurors list many names including J E McLaughlin J D Clay Smith Lockhand H W Perkins and others. Telegraph Want Ads bring results.
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Criminal Court
Warren A. Wilson
T. A. Lambert
B. Goodykoontz
C. E. Pritchett
Adkins
T. J. Reynolds
J. W. Witten
Big Creek
T. J. Kyle
J. G. Clark
O. H. Madeira
EB. D. Eddins
J. H. Willams
Browns Creek
A. 8. Jones
George Pennington
O. J. Hale
Cloyd Frost
Paul F. Hammond
E. B. Smith
C. E. Pearce
J. H. Patton
R. L. Stone
W. H Saunders
E. Stoefflett
James Beard
John A. Murphy
E. M. Chatfield
Farless Moore
Roy Hawks
G. W. Lauder
Will Embray
W. F. Mullins
N. G. Danner
James Myers
M. H. Hendricks
S. P. Warden
Robert Harris
Henry Valley
M. Harman
Jordan Young
L. Washington
J. J. Huddleston
J. Rosen
W. D. Witt
G. J. Bragg
L. M. Hunt
George Damron
T. P. Ashworth
W. G. Morgan
Buchanan Wins $600 Judgment Against Norfolk and Western
Circuit Court awarded W. G. Buchanan six hundred dollars against the Norfolk and Western railroad for damages after a wreck at Ennis that killed E. M. Stapleton and injured L. C. Buchanan. A petition for adoption of Earnest Lockhart by Mr and Mrs Wade Cullen was filed with hearing set for July 2. Trustees for Norwood Lodge No 154 I O O F were confirmed. Theodore Bailey guardian of Edith Bailey won a judgment of 1055 dollars against W L Taylor and M E Taylor. Edgar Fisher sued J W Marshall and Mike Calabretta was non suited for failure to appear.
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W. G. Buchanan
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Buchanan
Ennis
E. M. Stapleton
L. C. Buchanan
Wade Cullen
Earnest Lockhart
BE. D. Eddins
J. W. Wohlford
George Acres
Welch Briefs Show Marriages and Local Utilities Woes
The county clerk issued marriage licenses to Ces W Wample and Lucy Brand. Thomas Dunn and Ruth Cox. Daniel S Taylor and Clara Patrick. Boyle Conley and Cora Lee Mains. James Imboden of the public service commission urged Appalachian Power Co to provide relief over Welch water outages, with a six week wait for a new well. A Salvation Army meeting features a double quartet and a colonel lecture. baptisms are planned at the Baptist church Sunday. Joe Oscello’s stone truck backed into a lot between the Masonic building and the old McNary Johnson building with no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ces W. Wample
Lucy Brand
Northfork
Thos. Dunn
Ruth Cox
Thorpe
Daniel S. Taylor
Clara Patrick
Yukon
Boyle Conley
Cora Lee Mains
Caples
Welch
James Imboden
Public Service Commission
Appalachian Power Company
Joe Oscello
Court Street
Masonic
McNary-Johnson
Welch personals note new job and dog purchase
Phil Johnson of Ronceverte accepts a post with Central Pocahontas Coal Company at Caples. Red Burdette of Charleston in Welch on business yesterday. Kermit Epling has bought a police dog from a New York kennel.
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Phil Johnson
Ronceverte
Central Pocahontas Coal Company
Caples
Red Burdette
West Virginia Inspection Bureau
Charleston
Welch
Kermit Epling
New York
Notable Weekend Travels Mentioned for Welch Residents
The report lists B. E. Downs traveling to Greenup Kentucky for a weekend with his family and then to Deer Park Maryland for a state pharmaceutical association convention. Mrs W L Wetherby and her children head to Willoughby Beach near Ocean View Virginia for the summer.
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Welch
B. E. Downs
Greenup
Deer Park
State Pharmaceutical Association
W. L. Wetherby
Willoughby Beach
Ocean View
Nothing could be purer and more nutritious
A fragment proclaims purity and superior nutrition, praising the object described as the purest and most nourishing available. The line emphasizes quality and health benefits in concise praise.
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Edward R. Juhling
West Williamson
New York City
R. H. Powell Legion
AIDAY
Kuppenheimer
Palm Beach
Ellwood Hotel
Moses Hyman
Prop. Welch
Telegraph
Circuit Court
Welch Briefs
Salvation Army
Baptist Church
Indian Refining Company Service Station Incorporated
Bluefield Avenue
Hoge Street
Bluefield, W. Va
Canada
Gulf
Pune
Carnation Milk Products Company
Carnation Building
Oconomowoc
Wis
Cleree
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