Social service program and church activities noted
The Methodist Church group meets Thursday at 8 with Mrs Slack and Mrs Scott leading social service discussions. The Business Girls Circle meets at Mrs Effie Beavers' Virginia Ave home at 8 with the same program. Miss Mallie Estelle Muncy to wed Rev George Blair McCrary at War Community House chapel this evening with a dinner for the coalfields advisory board and attendees from Welch Bluefield Bramwell Keystone and Northfork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
Methodist Church
J. W. Slack
Business Girls Circle
In Woods
Effie F. Beavers
Virginia Avenue
Scott
M’crary-Muncey
Mallie Estelle Muncy
War
Geo. Blair McCrary
Nashville
Tenn
Coalfields
Welch Welch
Geo. W. Howard
G. C. Johnson
H. H. Riley
L. C Anderson
B. W. Cullen
H. K. Barbe
Bluefield
Bramwell
Keystone
Northfork
Engagement announced for Opal Welton Brown and Patrick Flood
Miss Opal Welton Brown of Reedsville and Patrick Flood formerly of Waco Texas announce their engagement and approaching marriage. The ceremony occurs Saturday morning at St Peter’s Catholic church at 7 o’clock with Rev Hanley officiating. Brown is the daughter of Mrs Nennie Brown and has lived in Welch employed as a grapher for Strother Sale Curd and Tucker. Flood serves as secretary for the Chamber of Commerce and will reside here after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Welton Brown
Reedsville
Patrick Flood
Waco
Texas
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Hanley
Miss Brown
Nennie Brown
Welch
Strother, Sale, Curd and Tucker
Flood
Chamber of Commerce
Miss Hartzel Plans August Panama Canal Visit
Chalfont Pennsylvania resident Miss Kathryn Hartzel and her mother Mrs. Frank Hartzel intend to sail from New York in August for a twenty eight day trip to the Panama Canal. Hartzel is a former Welch High School teacher. Lieut Kessinger US Army spent Sunday as the guest of Judge James French Strother. Mrs. Otis St. Clair returned from Huntington where she had been visiting. Mrs. George Leckie and sons are mentioned in the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal
Kathryn Hartzel
Chalfont
Frank Hartzel
New York
Panama Canal
Tarzel
Welch High School
Social Roundup Notes From Local Families
George and Billy prepare to spend summer in Pennsylvania with relatives. Judge and Mrs. W. C. Easley of Bluefield visited their daughter Mrs. A. L. Johnston. Lennie Compton and M. B. Latschar returned from Cincinnati and Lancaster respectively, with grandchildren Ann Hunt Steller and A. W. Steller. L. C. Anderson's Delaware trip honored son Rummel at Ohio Wesleyan. George Johnston visited from Savannah, Clara Johnston hosting. Ruby Sledge returned to Bowling Green. Jacqueline McCowan toured Washington. Louise Robinson of George Bowl seeks surgery in Georgetown. W. T. Tabor and Mrs. Walter Hill stayed with Mrs. Beavers and Mrs. Armour. A. F. Leckle hosted John A. Tohro Bert Ellis for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George and
Billy
Pennsylvania
Judge
W. C. Easley
Bluefield
A. L. Johnston
Lennie Compton
Cincinnati
M. B. Latschar
Lancaster
A. W. Steller
Ann Hunt Steller
L. C. Anderson
Delaware
Rummel
Ohio Wesleyan University
Rumsey
Wilson
George Johnston
Savannah
Los Angeles
Calif
Clara Johnston
Ruby Sledge
Bowling Green
Jacqueline McCowan
Washington, D. C
Louise Robinson
George Bowl
Welch High School
Georgetown
W. T. Tabor
Gary
Walter Hill
Madison Pike
Alice Beavers
W. M. Armour
Hobart Street
A. F. Leckle
John A. Tohro
Bert Ellis
No Objection Wedding Query Glides Through Gossip
Agnes Squib notes a playful exchange about marriage and family in a social snippet. The dialogue hints at romantic tension as Aggie Squib weighs love and maternal concerns, set in a lighthearted community page item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darling
Aggie
Gunner Crowley Named Bagdad Hangman
J. A. Crowley, once a British Army gunner, appointed as the official hangman in Bagdad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hangman
Bagdad
J. A. Crowley
Alleged Plot to Burn Kimball Ice Plant Unfolded in Court
Leonard Ayres age sixteen testified in a crowded courtroom about a plotted arson at the Kimball Ice Company plant. He described taking part with Eugene Ross and Sol Kaufman, admitting he lit the match for a $25 reward to help generate $12,000 in supposed insurance. Ayres and Ross were bound for the next grand jury. Kaufman and Ayres released on bail, Ross jailed. Prosecutors, fire marshals Welcher and Haran, outlined penalties for arson of an unoccupied building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Ayres
Justice of Peace
A. C. Hufford
Kimball Ice Company
Hen’f. Eugene Ross
Sol Kaufman
Ross
C. C. Ayres
Kimball
Fee
Kaufman
Howard M. Welcher
P. C. Haran
Welch Briefs Northfork-Elkhorn Post 1101
Veterans of Foreign Wars plan a June 26 meeting at Northfork High School and urge veterans to bring discharge papers for bonus applications. George Conley, accused of murdering his father-in-law Lewis Collins at Litwar, faces a June 9 preliminary hearing before Justice A. C. Hufford with many witnesses. Smylie Bible Class elected D. F. J. Strother president with officers including W. J. McClaren and Judge G. L. Counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork-Elkhorn
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Northfork High School
George Conley
Lewis Collins
Litwar
Justice of Peace
D. F. J. Strother
Smylie Bible
Memorial Building
W. J. McClaren
G. L. Counts
B. O. Swope
Sam Solins
L. B. Harrah
J. Hoagland French
Black satin and white prints in gowns and suits
Black satin and black and white printed crepe are used successfully together in gowns and in three piece outfits.
Swarthmore Chautauqua Opens In Gary Week
The Swarthmore Chautauqua at Gary opens with a Sunday program including a Frank Tannenbaum lecture on U S prison conditions and an interdenominational meeting. William C Redfield former secretary of commerce is set for the banner lecture Wednesday night. The Junior Chautauqua meets daily at 9. The Swarthmore trio gave a concert yesterday and a skit Their Honor the Mayor was staged last night amid wet weather dampening attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tannenbaum
United States
Swarthmore Chautauqua
Gary
William C. Redfield
Chautauqua
Swarthmore
Liquor Still Hidden in Gasoline Barrel Found by Deputy
Deputy Sheriff J N Holley unearthed 176 gallons of mash and a liquor still fashioned from a gasoline barrel in woods a mile below Caples. He spotted a man on the road at 4 am shielding his face as Holley’s car passed. No clue to the man’s identity. evidence brought to Welch yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Holley
Caples
Holley
Welch
Work of Eaton Allen Attracts Gary Fans
Eaton Allen, outfielder for Gary, draws much attention from local fans after a dominant performance against Bramwell. The Cincinnati University star led in hits and impressed watchers who trust his potential for big league greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton Allen
Gary
Bramwell
Eaton
Cincinnati University
Allen in Shape With Local Club Amid Reds Interest
An outfielder and batter, Allen is said to be playing with a local team to regain form. The report notes he has received an offer from the Cincinnati Reds while remaining with the Gary squad for conditioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Allen
Reds
Cincinnati
Audit of Appalachian Power Co Books Planned In Welch
City and company auditors will conduct a complete audit of the local Appalachian Power Co plant in the coming days. J. M. Crockett returns from Charleston where public service commission hearings on water rate increases continue. The city plans to present figures showing proposed rates would nearly double current charges and will argue for water service to operate independently of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian Power Co
J. M. Crockett
Charleston
Public Service Commission
Welch
Crockett
Would-be auto thief shot in the arm at club house
Thomas Franklin fired from a club house window when a moving car was detected. He wounded a man at the wheel, causing the car to crash down a hillside. Police seek the wounded thief for arrest.
Tragical auto wreck claims Princeton merchant
G C Barnwell Princeton merchant fatally injured when seven passenger Haynes touring car turned over on road near Spanishburg. Mrs W L Goodall and daughter Helen severely hurt. Thelma Goodall and Dolores Smoak escape with minor injuries. The car driven by J N Hoylman. Barnwell dies ten minutes after hospital arrival. four others escape serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Barnwell
Princeton
W. L. Goodall
Helen
J. N. Hoylman
Oiice
Spanishburg
Monk Karnes’ Farm
Barnwell
Ford
Edwin Brogies
T. M. Dabney
Hoylman
Thelma Goodall
Mrs. Goodall
Helen Goodall
Russell Queen
E. C. Fortner
Mabel Snead
Gladys Shumate
City bridge project ready with all lumber
All lumber for the city part of the bridge over the railroad is on hand and work begins Wednesday. Alec Karnes is appointed foreman with a 30 day target. The railroad company starts laying planks on its side as stret h plan accelerates traffic between Princeton and Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec Karnes
Princeton
Athens
Local residents share visits and family news across towns
Mrs W G Dunlap and children returned from Blacksburg Virginia after visiting relatives. E E Bailey spent the weekend there with friends. G W Rimmer of Richlands purchased property from Lilly Land and plans to move to Princeton. Miss Vivian Porter returned to Lynchburg after visiting her sister on Thorn street. Miss Mayer Porter of Lynchburg also visited Mrs Harris on Thorn street. Mrs J H Stafford of Henry street underwent an operation at Princeton Hospital and is recovering. Mrs J W Vaughn of Mullens and Mrs M R Stafford of Kelleyville visited the patient. Mrs M W Carr of College avenue hosted D D H Carr and Louis Bratton of New Hope for dinner. Mrs Gray of Blacksburg Virginia is spending two weeks with Mrs C W Bingham and Mrs H L Bingham. Miss Madeline Shultz of Blacksburg was weekend guest of Miss Blanche Bingham. Mr and Mrs Earl Lanty and daughter Eleanor of Roanoke were weekend guests of Mrs T H Humphreys. Elmer Broyles visited his sister Mrs T H Humphreys. Mr Earl Lantzy, Elmer Broyles, Mrs T H Humphreys and Miss Beulah Humphries dined with Mrs K G Broyles. W J Billicott left Sunday for North Carolina due to his mother's illness. A C Wiley, visiting J S Chambers, accompanied A Lynch and J B McNeer and left for Union for four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Dunlap
Blacksburg
E. E. Bailey
G. W. Rimmer
Richlands
Lilly Land Country
Princeton
Vivian Porter
Thorn Street
J. H. Stafford
Henry Street
Princeton Hospital
J. W. Vaughn
Mullens
M. R. Stafford
Kelleysville
M. W. Carr
College Avenue
D.D H. Carr
Louis Bratton
New Hope
Gray
J. S. Chambers
A. Lynch
J. B. McNeer
Union
Real Estate Transfers in County Clerk’s Office
Real estate transfers filed for record include D J Bailey et al to Verna F Caffee for Lot 25 Section 3 Park Avenue at $3 000 Frank Ratliff and wife to M R McMillion 79 acres Bluestone for $1 000 Nick Snow and wife to M R Kimble 1 38 acres Widemouth for $125 C A Stone and wife to J A Shanks et al Lot 11 Section 8 Lilly Land Company Addition Princeton for $10 John R Shumate and wife to Icle Lilly et al Lot 27 Oakvale for $400 C E Poe and wife to B F Williams Lot 2 Section 23 Roundhouse Addition Princeton for $225 Clyde Cowan and wife to C E Poe Lot 2 Section 23 Roundhouse Addition Princeton for $1 Charles Stieven and wife to John Travis Burton Lots 1 2 3 and 4 Section 606 Bluefield two deeds for $11 Ella A Anderson and husband to W A Phipps 2 9 acres Brush Creek for $290 Arthur K Kingdon and wife to BK C Stone et al Lot 3 Section 10 Bluefield for $5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Bailey
Verna F. Caffee
Park Avenue
Frank Ratliff
M. R. McMillion
Nick Snow
M. R. Kimble
Widemouth
C. A. Stone
J. A. Shanks
Lilly Land Company
Princeton
John R. Shumate
Icle Lilly Et al
Oakvale
C. E. Poe
B. F. Williams
Roundhouse
Clyde Cowan
Charles Stieven
John Travis Burton
Bluefield
Ella A. Anderson
W. A. Phipps
Brush Creek
Arthur K. Kingdon
BK. C. Stone
For Rent Apartment Three Rooms With Private Bath
Three room apartment with hot and cold water and private bath for 25 a month. Phone 222. 21-6t)
Princeton Social Notes and Chautauqua Week
Social editor change as Mrs. J K Ball takes over the Princeton page duties during Mrs W R Kidd absence with notices of Chautauqua proceedings and social activities at Thorn lot opposite the Methodist church. Public arrests and local incidents including drunkenness fines and a fatality near Ingleside are reported alongside marriage licenses and local commerce notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Kidd
J. K. Ball
Princeton
Local Ball Team Hosts Busy Week Of Games
The Princeton baseball team opens a busy stretch with a 4 PM game against Bluefield-Graham at McNutt field. Left-hander Bramwell joins the visit, and the schedule includes trips to Hinton and Mullens with all home games at four. Sam Hall has the squad clicking as locals anticipate a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield-Graham
McNutt Field
McLin
Bowling Green
Hinton
Princeton
Bramwell
Mullens
Sam Hall
Opening Chautauqua Season Auspicious Start
The Swarthmore Chautauqua opened on the corner lot with a good matinee crowd including Junior Chautauqua members. Pan American Marimba band performed with bass viol and xylophone zither. six South Americans played operatic and native pieces. Frank Tannenbaum, a New Yorker, spoke on judging others and investigating causes before blaming. Tonight features the $3,000 prize winning play Their Honor the Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park and
Mercer Streets
Chautauqua
Frank Tannenbaum
Thomas Mott Osborne
Hotor the Mayor
Swarthmore Trio
Spaid
Preachers Settle After Court Prayer Publicly
Two ministers traveling near Oakvale collided while driving opposite directions. They agreed to settle the damages on the spot, then the case was dismissed after a brief prayer in open court. The scene featured a solemn closing as both men shook hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakvale
Old Frenchville
Princeton
Opie O. Karnes
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Va
Evanston
Ill
William R. Wilson
Leonard Ayers
Welch Briefs
Howard Beavers
Welch Mitchell
Squire A. ©. Hufford
J. A. White
James Ellwood Jones
H. T. Graham
Welch Theatre
D. Davidson
Roanoke
Adkins District
American Legion
Goff
Royal Orchestra
Erie
Penn
R. H. Miller
Gene Lopinsky
Graham Sale
R. W. Hobson
Sam Polon
L. A.sborp
T. H. G. Curd
W C. Cook
State Board of Education
George West Diehl
Concord State College
Welsh American Legion
Arch Hamilton
Squire A. C. Hufford
H. C. Blevens
I. S. Cline
Inegar
Audit Books
Virginian
Fortner
Bee Peck
William McClaugherty
Goodall
Columbus
S. C
Borrer
Dixie Theatre
Witt
Mercer Street
Hale Avenue
Goodalls
Mr. Hoylman
W. M. Barnwell
National State Bank
38. C
Gott Undertaking Company
New Jersey
Alec Hoysman
Thornton-McCulloch
J. H. Hoysman
Gaarantors Committee
J. F. Holroyd
H. C. Hays
Ella Holroyd
Kearneysville
Rey R. BE. L. Strider
Robert, Jr
Rosy Hill
Kearneyville
Mra. Hayroyd
Concord College
Shepherd
Herchall Robinett
R. Crotty
J. B. Meadows
John Newkirk
J. M. Cooper
J. I. Carper
Ingleside
Mr. Cooper
Carper
Mercer
W. N. Hurley
D. P. Hurley
Methodist
Hurley
The
People'’s Insurance Agency
Virginian Railroad
Royal Theatre Management
A. & Hutchinson
Ireland
Caesar
Royal Theatre
New York City
Scott White
Laday Ruth Ogle
Maxine Downey
Chief Ainsworth
Jémma Beasley
Ben Thornton
R. B. Thornton
Highland Avenue
Fred Thornton
Kegley
Fred
Thornton
Walter Kessinger
L. N. Lambert
Lambert
Justice of the Peace
W.T. Bivens
Charlie Waugh
A. R. Belcher
W. T. Biven
Waugh
Kyle Cook
Mark Mandeville
G. C. Boswell
Cook
Scaley
Cook Mandevill
Boswell
Eunice Crowell
Tralee
Andrew White
Feam Addition
Yesteray
C. E. Hare
White
Harve Lucas
W. T. Bivens
Little Bird Shop
V. A. Bell
Anaolito Benedetti
Velia Piteri
McComas
John W. Munsey
Bossevain
Agnes Jones
Herndon
Melvin Brooks
Rosa Thomas
Robert Doby
Ray Watkins
Emory L. Horton
Edna E. Sutphin
8.S.S
Mr. V. D. Schaff
15Th Street
S.S.S
S.S.5
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