America First Day Observed Across West Virginia
West Virginia observes America First Day on the Sunday before July Fourth. Governor Morgan urged participation in patriotic exercises statewide to reflect on American ideals and citizenship as thousands of meetings are planned on June 28 prior to Independence Day.
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Charleston
W. Va
America
American Constitutional Association
West Virginia
Suny
Morgan
Sall
Williamson Looks Like Hot Bed of Growth and Investment
The article touts Williamson as a booming industrial center with coal timber rail facilities machine shops oil works and wholesale and retail districts. It highlights banks hotels roads and multiple firms plus near by West Williamson as the base of future expansion and property opportunities.
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Williamson
Williameon
Henry
Willliamson
Ita Fords
Tier- Heys
Hiarmans
Whuddys
Ritters, Toneys
Tvattersons
U. 8
Steel
Konitz Brothers
N. & W. Railway
Hatherds
Leckies
Armentrouts
Warsheys
Bausewines
Bausewine
Law- Streets
Downers
Tulleys
Patriotism Proclaimed as July First Public Exercises Urged
A proclamation urges citizens to observe patriotic exercises across communities on Sunday July first. Leaders emphasize devotion to American ideals, adherence to law, and vigilance against efforts to undermine the republic.
Powell is Named District Commander in West Virginia Legion
R H Powell of Wilcoe, a prominent member and wife of McDowell County Post No 8, is appointed district commander of the fifth district department of West Virginia succeeding A G Fox who resigned for business duties. Powell known as Bob for record member gains and active service, is expected to boost legion work in the district.
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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 eyed for Welch city survey
C V Brown inspector for the post office department and Postmaster B Hampton Gray surveyed Welch for free mail delivery. Brown indicated Welch likely qualifies due to office receipts paved streets and numbered houses. All that remains is public demand to trigger delivery across all sections including Woodmont addition Hobart street Riverview Maple and nearby 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
Storm Center in Kidnapping Case Involving Baltimore Girl
Anna Hess an 11 year old from Baltimore refuses to leave her self described mother Mrs Hazen Burns of Orange Texas. Burns is jailed in New Orleans Parish prison charged with kidnapping. Hess says she left Maryland with Burns of her own accord.
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Anna Hess
Baltimore
Mama
Hazen Burns
Orange
Tex
Local clubs back free mail delivery resolutions
The Rotary Club the Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club are expected to pass resolutions in favor of free mail delivery as part of a broader advocacy effort impacting community services.
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Ginia Avenue
Rotary Club
The
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Jurors Named for Criminal Court Drawing
Juries for the upcoming criminal court to convene on July 9 have been drawn by Commissioners Warren A. Wilson and T. A. Lambert. Grand jurors include B. Goodykoontz C. E. Pritchett Adkins district T. J. Reynolds J. W. Witten and others from Browns Creek Elkhorn Northfork Sandy River. Petit jurors listed include J. E. McLaughlin J. D. Clay Smith Lockhand H. W. Perkins W. S. Armentrout and many more. 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
E. D. Eddins
J. H. Williams
Browns Creek
N. G. Danner
James Myers
M. H. Hendricks
P. Warden
Robert Harris
Henry Valsey
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
R. Fowler
T. S. Belcher
Charles H. Smither
Wm. Searles
Lambert
A P. Hawlett
A. J. Morgan
Roy Hanks
Buchanan Wins $600 Judgment Against Norfolk and Western
In circuit court yesterday W. G. Buchanan secured a $600 judgment against the Norfolk and Western railroad for damages tied to the Ennis accident that killed E. M. Stapleton and injured L. C. Buchanan. The filing also notes a separate adoption petition by Mr. and Mrs. Wade Cullen for Earnest Lockhart with a July 2 hearing date.
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W. G. Buchanan
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Buchanan
Ennis
E. M. Stapleton
L. C. Buchanan
Wade Cullen
Earnest Lockhart
EB. D. Eddins
J. W. Wohlford
George Acres
Norwood Lodge No. 154
Theodore Bailey
Edith Bailey
W. L. Taylor
M. E. Taylor
Edgar Fisher
J. W. Marshall
Mike Calabretta
Welch Briefs Highlight Local Weddings and Utilities
The county clerk issued six marriage licenses including Charles W Wample to Lucy Brands and Thomas Dunn to Ruth Cox. An Appalachian Power Company inspector urged relief as Welch water remains scarce with wells delayed. A Salvation Army meeting in the Memorial building features a double quartette and a colonel lecture. A Baptist baptismal service is planned and contractor Joe Oscello's truck damaged no property when it slid into a lot between two buildings.
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Charies W. Wample
Lucy Brands
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
Salvation Army
Welch Personal News Highlights Local Postings
Phil Johnson of Ronceverte accepts a job with Central Pocahontas Coal Co at Caples. Red Burdette from the West Virginia inspection bureau in Charleston was in Welch on business yesterday. Kermit Epling purchased 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
Local residents travel plans for summer and conventions
The O arrived in Welch yesterday. B. E. Downs left yesterday morning for Greenup Kentucky to spend the weekend with his family. From there he will go to Deer Park Maryland to attend the convention of the state pharmaceutical association. Mrs W L Wetherby and children have gone 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
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Welch and
Edward R. Juhling
West Williamson
Shoreacre Properties
Bankers Land Company
Edward Rayrmond Company
New York City
R. H. Powell Legion
Kuppenheimer
Palm Beach
Ellwood Hotel
Moses Hyman
Prop. Welch
Telegraph
Circuit Court
Welch Briefs
No Baptist Church Sunday Marine
Joe Oscello
Court Street
Masonic
McNary-Johnson
Indian Refining Company
Bluefield Avenue
Hoge Street
Bluefield, W. Va
Canada
Gulf
Cernetion
Carnation Milk Products Company
Carnation Building
Oconomowoc, Wis
Prand
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