West Virginia VFW encampment selects Wheeling for 1935 meet
The thirteenth WV Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment closed after officer elections. Crede Conley of Fairmont was reelected department commander, a rare repeat. Morgantown's Betty Davis named auxiliary president. Beckley to host next council meeting. The Smith trophy awarded to Morgantown post. Resolutions urged immediate payment of adjusted compensation to World War veterans.
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West Virginia Department
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Wheeling
Crede H. Conley
Fairmont
Conley
Betty Davis
Morgantown
Lena B. Strank
Huntington
Veterans’ Organization
Raymond W. King Jr
B. D. Ward
Masontown
C. M. Davis
King
Aubrey Heflin
Clarksburg
George Whitmore
Martinsburg
H. H. Moats
D. M. Dorsey
Welch
Rex. H. Davis
Council of Administration
Fay F. Baker
Clarkaburg
Tom Carr
Gauley Bridge
Harry J. Shaw
Rowlesburg
Paul Amos
Mr. Srively
Beckley
Davis
Katherine McGuffie
Tunnelton
Lillian Christian
Jessie Devericks
Callie Lovett
Florence Whitmore
Joy Conley
Virginia Connally
Emma Lou Lane
Fayetteville
Lillian Defever
Smith
Funeral rites today for Mrs. Sallie Richmond
Funeral services will be held at 2 o clock this afternoon at the Consolidated church for Mrs. Sallie Richmond colored who died Thursday night at her home in Elbert. The Rev J D Simpson of Coalwood. the Rev J W Coger and Rev William Cabiness will conduct the rites with interment in Thorpe cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Church
Sallie Richmond
Elbert
J. D. Simpson
Coalwood
J. W. Coger
William Cabiness
Thorpe Cemetery
Eldridge Held for Action of Jury in Bartley Murder
Willie Eldridge colored, waived preliminary hearing and was ordered held for grand jury after arraignment before Magistrate H W Herndon. He is charged with the murder of Herbert Jones of Bartley following an argument two weeks ago. Charles Thompson, held as a material witness, was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Eldridge
H. W. Herndon
Eldridge
Herbert Jones
Bartley
Charles Thompson
Contracts Let for Construction of Grace Hospital Annex
Construction contracts were awarded to J. D. Green and Sons for a new annex to Grace hospital across Virginia Avenue. Work began on the foundation. the annex includes four stories connected by arcades to the main building, with basement renovations, new first floor housing for maids and orderlies, and patient spaces on upper floors. Grace hospital marks its tenth anniversary and aims to reach a 100 bed capacity with completion by September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hospital
Virginia Avenue
J. D. Green and Sons
Three Democrats file for McDowell County Court seats
Three candidates seek county court seats in McDowell with two vying for the short term and one for the long term. R H Miller of Welch and T F Henritze of Welch are the short term candidates, while A L Moses of Mohawk, a McDowell board of education member and Mohawk Coal and Coke employee, is the long term nominee. Both short term hopefuls have lived in the county for forty years and have led in Democratic politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Miller
N. and W. Station and Express
Welch
T. F. Henritze
McDowell County
A. L. Moses
Mohawk
Welch Couple Weds in Coalwood on May 8 1934
Miss Dorothy Henritze and Mr. C O Sites were married May 8 1934 in Coalwood with Rev H S Hutsell officiating. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs T F Henritze of Welch, a Welch High School graduate who trained as a nurse at Duke. The groom, from Salem Virginia, manages the Smokehouse at War and they will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Henritze
C. O. Sites
Coalwood
H.S. Hutsell
Sites
T. F. Henritze
Welch
Welch High School
Duke University
Salem
Mrs. Sites
Luncheon Honors Mrs. J. R. Nelson in Appalchian Event
A luncheon in the Appalachian community room hosted by Mrs. G. L. Straub and Mrs. Charles B. Houston honored Mrs. J. R. Nelson of Dallas Texas. Eleven bridge tables plus a sixth guest table played with prizes for high score won by Mrs. W. E. Dickerson, second by Mrs. R. R. Estil, and third by Mrs. S. H. Shmsen. A gift was presented to Mrs. Nelson.
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Appalachian Community Room
G. L. Straub
Charles B. Houston
S. H. Shmsen
Nelson
Welch Personalities and Visits Make Local News
Mr and Mrs Simon Solins and daughter Miss Charlotte travel to Washington for two weeks. Miss Solins to stay two months for dancing school. Miss Alice Hamilton visits her father in Hinton. Mr and Mrs Jack McFarland of Los Angeles arrive to visit Welch relatives. Mrs O G Sutter and daughter Florence depart for Gallipolis to resume nursing training. Sam Hermanson admitted to Stevens clinic for treatment. Mrs Charles M Love and two children of Charleston and Miss Ortha Hale of Morgantown visit Welch for a week. W C Cook returns from Washington and spoke on education on a national radio hookup. Mrs Marvin Perdue of War undergoes tonsil operation. James Pop Mollandsworth to Camp Sequoyah near Asheville as junior counsellor. Mrs R J Barry of Bramwell to Dott W Va to visit daughter Margaret Brown. Mrs L L Whitley of Elbert returns home after Grace hospital treatment.
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Simon Solins
Charlotte
Washington
Miss Solins
Alice Hamilton
Hinton
Jack McFarland
Los Angeles
Calif
Welch
Clarence Cook
McFarland
S. K. McFarland
Kimball
O. G. Sutter
Florence
Gallipolis
Miss Sutter
Sam Hermanson
Stevens Clinic
Charles M. Love
Charleston
Ortha Hale
Morgantown
Hoagland French
Love
Nale
French
W. C. Cook
Mr. Cook
Marvin Perdue
War
James
Whitley
Elbert
Grace Hospital
Pioneer merchant Herm Josephy dies in Welch hospital
Herm Josephy 69 longtime Welch merchant and Welch civic figure died after gallbladder illness followed by surgery. He came to Welch 35 years ago opened the first ladies tailoring shop and later ran a dry goods store. He will be buried in Mount Hebron beside his wife with a funeral in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herm Josephy
Welch
Josephy
New York City
Mount Hebron
Czecho- Slovakia
United States
Hungary
Bank Street
Isadore Katzen
Edward A. Herzbrun
Maurice D. Herzbrun
Katzen
Edward Herzbrun
Temple Emanuel
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Two Men Ordered Held for Grand Jury
Two men charged with larceny were ordered held for action of the grand jury when arraigned before Magistrate H. W. Herndon yesterday. The men, George Preston and Frank Johnson, were charged with stealing mine tools valued at $375. Both were lodged in the jail when unable to post bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Herndon
George Preston
Frank Johnson
St Bertha's guild plans July 4 picnic at Vivian Peerless grounds
Maybeury Switchback West Virginia June 23. The St Bertha's guild of Sacred Heart church Powhatan held its monthly meeting at Mrs P G Palco home. Plans were made for a July 4 picnic at the Peerless grounds in Vivian. A salad plate was served. Several local residents and visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mosko
W. Watkins
B. Lunsford
T. Suski
P. G. Paleo
A. T. Foote
Martin J. Egan
J. McNulty
Mary Helen King
Helen Suski
Helen Chilco
Helen Foote
W. C. T. U. Meeting at Mrs. Goade Home in Keystone
The June W. C. T. U. meeting was hosted by Mrs. R. M. Goade with Mrs. Ash presiding. Devotional by Mrs. J. E. Kyle of Northfork. Refreshments served. July gathering planned for the home of Mrs. J. K. Kyle in Northfork. Several local residents and visitors noted, including attendees from Welch and Bluefield and trips to Roanoke and Norfolk.
Quilting Party At Burke School House
The Mothers' club of Burke Hollow hosted a quilting party at the Burke school house on Tuesday afternoon. Refreshments were served to members Mrs. C. Hart Mrs. H. Wolwine Mrs. P. Vanshopten Mrs. J. Hamer and Mrs. C. Blevine plus visitors Mrs. S. B. Bowers and Miss Haughton. The next meeting will be July 10 in the school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Burke Hollow
Burke School House
C. Hart
H. Woolwine
P. Vanshopten
J. Hamer
C. Blevine
S. B. Bowers
Haughton
Outing Honor for Paul Watson at Gary Host’s Home
Mrs. John Alderson entertained younger friends and her nephew Paul Watson of Gary as house guest with a Wednesday night outing. They boarded cars to Carswell hollow where a large fire was built and hours were spent in play and roasting marshmallows and wieners. Present were Mrs. Walter Dooley and family, John Aldereon family, Doris Dooley, Harriet Robinson, Margaret Deskins, Agnes Gasper, Betty Hall, Cline Hall, Phylis Marshall, Tom Smith of Bluefield, Jimmie Houchins, and Paul Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alderson
Paul Watson
Gary
Carswell Hollow
Walter Dooley
John Aldereon
Doris Dooley
Harriet Sue Robinson
Margaret Deskins
Agnes Gasper
Betty Hall
Master Cline Hall
Phylis Marshall
Tom Smith
Bluefield
Jimmie Houchins
Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Hears Reports and Leads
The June Baptist Woman's Missionary Society meeting met in the church with Mrs. Bertha Sullivan presiding. Circle No. 2 led June attendance. Angeres circle led the program. The Daily Vacation Church School opens Monday at 9 at Keystone Junior High with N B Kash as general head and a full slate of superintendent and teacher volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Jordan
N. B. Kash
W. C. Tucker
Powers
Gertrude Smith
Trubie Farmer
H. B. Reynolds
R. M. Goode
H. D. Vaughan
E. Herndon
Mise
Thelma Hardy
Edith Courtney
Ruth Bruce
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Raymond Puckett
A mis cellaneous shower for the newlyweds Mr and Mrs Raymond Puckett was held in the Baptist church basement. Participants included Mrs Elbert Herndon Jackie Callaway Frankie Robinson Mary Kash Mildred Bowling Beatrice Richardson and Laurence Zingale. Rev West spoke and a contest awarded Mrs Sells a prize. About fifty guests attended and gifts were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Puckett
Baptist Church
Elbert Herndon
Jackie Callaway
Reading
Frankie Robinson
Mary Kash
Mildred Bowling
Beatrice Richardson
Laurence Zingale
Robinson
Mr. West
Church notices outline weekly services and leaders
Grace Episcopal holds 8 p m sermon. Baptist church offers 9 45 a m Sunday school led by Fred L Ray with 11 a m and 8 p m sermons by Rev R West the new pastor. Methodist and Realty school meet 9 45 a m led by Mr Williams with 11 a m sermon by Rev Mr Jordan. Young People’s league at 7 p m and Thursday prayer meetings at 8 o’clock at both churches.
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Grace Episcopal Church
Baptist Church
Fred L. Ray
R. West
Methodist and Realty School
Williams
Jordan
Young People’s League
West Virginia social notes from Taeger area
Mrs Bert Ottur of Columbus visits sister Mrs T B Reid on West Virginia Avenue. J W Bingham and daughter Janet visit Athens. Mrs D L Auvil visits Bartley and Bluefield. funeral of W B Whitaker in Bradshaw. Various locals attend O E S installation in Welch and other visits to Welch, Coeburn, and Bluefield over the weekend.
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Welch
Mollie Robinson
McGinnis Hatfield
A. D. Cooke
Coeburn
E. S. Bridges
J. H. Carter
Frank Osborne
Helen
Dorothy Reed
Bluefield
D. H. Clifton
C. H. Bridges
D. L. Anvil
Joan
Janet
C. EF. Mosby
Dorothy Ratcliff
Mr. Mosby
Grace Hospital
W. F. Birkleback
Pat . D. L. Auvil Jr
Retail Clerks Meet Under Keystone Northfork Union
The Keystone Northfork International Retail Clerks association held a Monday evening meeting at the Labor temple on Main Street with Lester Brown presiding. James Wiggine served as secretary and Philip Scholer as treasurer as new plans were discussed and the usual business conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone-Northfork International Retail Clerks Association
Labor Temple
Main Street
Lester Brown
James Wiggine
Philip Scholer
Chicken Supper Supports Church Basement Debt
Mrs Giles circle of the Methodist church held a chicken supper in the church basement on Wednesday. About 150 plates were served and 980 items cleared for the circle. Funds will go toward the church basement indebtedness built last year by the Ladies Missionary society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles
Methodist Church
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Doctor Accepts Position at State Hospital Staff
After a two weeks visit with her parents Dr. Olga Stenecke left on Wednesday night for Table Mass where she has a position on the State hospital staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Stenecke
Table, Mass
State
Keystone Personalities Hit Local Travel Notes
T. D. Nutter was a business visitor to Princeton Wednesday. Miss Dorothy Hamer and Miss Ethel Patton of Burkeholow are in Jacksonville for a week as delegates from the Episcopal Junior Society of Grace church. Mr. and Mrs. Terry King left for Fayette Ohio to visit their daughter. Will King of Bland went with them. Virginia Reed Hamp Reed Charlie Marley and Hippenstal visited Oakvale this week. Albert Frigo and son Wil son, Lucille Martin and Virginia Reed visited Bluefield this week. Mrs W D McDowell and Ruth were noted among local visitors.
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Keystone
T. D. Nutter
Princeton
Dorothy Hamer
Ethel Patton
Burkeholiow
Jacksonville
Episcopal Junior Society of Grace Church
Terry King
Fayette
Ohio
George Nihart
Will King
Bland
Virginia Reed
Hamp Reed
Charlie Marley
Hippenstal
Oakvale
Albert Frigo
Wilson
Lucille Martin
Bluefield
W. D. McDowell
Ruth
Local Visitors From Various Towns
Mrs Wilma Sebastian and son Donald visit relatives in Norfolk Virginia. Dr and Mrs C L Dane visit Bradshaw. Mr and Mrs F D Stienke return from Bodkin Ohio after a week with relatives. Mrs B B Harman and children visit her parents Mr and Mrs James Brumfield in Kenova. Mr and Mrs Bob Whitley and son guests of Mr and Mrs John Daweon last weekend.
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Oes Mosby
Spencer Monjay
Wilma Sebastian
Donald
Norfolk
C. L. Dane
Bradshaw Wednesay
F. D. Stienke
Bodkin
Ohio
B. B. Harman
Father and Son Banquet Held by Eckman Missionary Society
Eckman West Virginia June 23 A father and son banquet was hosted by the Methodist Episcopal church Woman's Missionary Society. A short program opened with J H Sheetz scripture reading and songs, followed by a poem and readings. About twenty five guests attended the social hour with refreshments.
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A. R. Pigg
Vivian
Layne McGinnis
Caro Whitehead
Louise
H. C. Hundley
Katheryn
Bluefield Sanitarium
D. C
Northfork social notes hint summer visits and Bible school
Northfork, W Va. residents host out of town visitors including John Carter from Marshall College and Betsy Ann Kercey. A Daily Vacation Bible School for ages four to twelve opens Monday at the Northfork Methodist church with crafts, storytelling and worship led by local church workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Gene Cornett
Salem
W. A. Creager
Louis C. Austin
Kirkpatrick
Pay A. K. Parker
Welch Thursay
Robert McCoy
Oak Hill
Emmett Evans
Miami
Fla
Hunt
Princeton
L. R. Epling
Northfork
Northfork Methodist Church
I. H. Moore
F. M. Vaughan
D. B. Hambrick
Maymie Thomas
J. A. Bennett
Drink
Social Notes From Gary West Virginia Community
Miss Mary Bess Wilkinson former music supervisor visited Gary friends. W. Fraizer leaves for Memphis to visit family. Billy Williams a clinic patient enjoyed weekend with parents. W F Reisch Pittsburgh on business. Mrs Frank Alexander Williamson hosted daughter visit. Mrs Anthony Halmaggi recovering after Grace Hospital operation. Bill Williams hosted weekend visit from Elkhorn. Miss Smuefle Connor Bluefield Business College student visited parents. Frances Boughner arrived to spend summer with parents. student at Michigan State College. Charles MacKay returned from eastern trip. Elizabeth Mitchell visiting Hendersonville North Carolina. Margaret Reavers of Tazewell visiting sister Mrs Marlin Hilty. Imelda Ann Smith from East Radford visiting relatives. Maude and Barbara Ketter to spend summer at Gary. university of Missouri students. Guy C Mace Proctorville Kentucky formerly Gary attended business matters in Welch. with Williamson Operators' association. Mrs George Cook formerly Wilcoe now Williamson visited mother Mrs W D Tilley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Halmaggi
Grace Hospital
Welch
Bill Wiliams
Elkhorn
Smuefle Connor
Bluefield Business College
BE. Connor
Frances Boughner
Gary
Claude Boughner
Miss Boughner
Michigan State College
Lansing
Charles MacKay
Elizabeth Mitchell
Hendersonville
Margaret Reavers
Tazewell
Marlin Hilty
Hilly
Imelda Ann Smith Fether
East Radford
A. Mieasel Maude
Barbara Ke
Society TV Meet At Gary Missionary Society
The Gary Missionary Society holds its monthly meeting at the church on Thursday at 2 30 in the afternoon. President Mrs H L Duncan chairs. Mrs J E Batten leads the program on the topic Brazil.
Health Lecture At Ketter Home For Couples
A free health and food lecture will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Ketter Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Attendance is limited to husbands and wives.
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E. F. Ketter
Weekly Clinic Offered by Nurse Brebert at Gary Church
R Louise Brebert health nurse will run a weekly clinic for children in the basement of Gary Methodist church at 2 30 Wednesday afternoons. Health talks will be given in story form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEKLY
R. Louise Brebert
Gary Methodist Church
Attending Summer School Students Leave for Colleges
Mrs. William Boardman departed Sunday to attend State Teachers College East Radford Virginia for the summer term. Miss Margaret Friel is attending Marshall College at Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boardman
State Teachers College
East Radford
Margaret Friel
Marshall College
Huntington
Whitney Home Hosts Elegant Birthday Bridge Party
Mrs. Whitney entertained Saturday night for Dr. Whitney's birthday with five bridge tables. High scores went to Mrs. John Thorne Sr. and John Thorne Jr. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Larkin, Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hoffer, Dr. and Mrs. N. F. Conlon, Mildred Hoffer, and Welch residents Mr. and Mrs. John Thorne Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. John Thorne Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L Whitney
Whitney
Dr. Whitney
John Thorne Sr
John Thorne Jr
H. A. Reynolds
A. J. Burns
Vernon Larkin
I. C. Brown
Frank Hunt
J. D. Hoffer
N. F. Conlon
Mildred Hoffer
John Thorne, Jr
Welch
Mitchell Brother Hurt in Pinnacle Rock Crash
Friday word reached Mr and Mrs Billy Mitchell that H M Mitchell of Bluefield was seriously injured in an automobile accident near Pinnacle Rock. He is a patient at the Bluefield sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Mitchell
Margaret Pritchett Returns Home After Visit
Miss Margaret Pritchett of Bluefield Virginia has returned home after a week as a house guest of Miss Julia Sledge. Miss Sledge accompanied her home and will visit at her house for a time. Herbert Swan of Columbus Ohio accompanied Miss Sledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Margaret
Pritchett
Bluefield
Julia Sledge
Miss Sledge
Herbert Swan
Columbus
Ohio
Junior Music Club meets in Davy West Virginia
Davy West Virginia June 23 The Junior Music club gathered at Mrs Rodney Jackson home with Margaret Ann Jackson as hostess After a music and games program the hostess and her mother served refreshments to members and one visitor Isabelle Gray Welch The text notes visits by Mr and Mrs W B Altizer and Mr and Mrs W C Lane to Virginia and a guest Isabelle Gray from Welch with Margaret Ann Jackson and a note on Lois Liddle visiting for War Time
Humble High Names 18-Year-Old Valedictorian Doris Bahr
Doris Bahr of Humble Texas was chosen valedictorian for the class of 86 finishing high school with an average above 95. The 18-year-old led the graduating group at Humble High School this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble, Tex
Doris Bahr
Humble
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Ashland
Por
George White
Wilson Anderson
Welch Society
Douglas Rouse
West Virginia University
P. M. Rouse
G. G. Brammer
Harvey Slate
Carbon
W. Va
Margaret Slate
Auburn Snyder
G. W. Rouse
June
Buford Widener
Glade Springs
Virginia
M. K. Farmer
Elizabeth
Foster Falls
Newton Bowman
Marvin Wright
Pocahontas
Logan
A. F. Elliott
Laura Bloom
Tenn
Ralph Hawkins
Andrea Marsh
Boissevain
Ted Shrewsbury
Caretta
Ben Shrewsury
BE. L. Herndon
Walter Elliott
Wilcoe
C. M. Thacker
C. H. Spencer
Arthur Litton
Ira
Arizona
Mes
E. L. Herndon
Thursay
Jim McNulty
Lee Harman
C. A. Payne
Foster’s Falls
Edward Elgin
Ernest Dillon
Ray Summers
Bailey
F. W. Wyrick
Bottom Creek
Roy South
Ilinois
R. M. Goade
Lavarick
Consula Robinson
Roanoke
C. M. Wysor
Honaker
Mise Lascille Martin
W. A. Bourne
F. F. Courtney
Sam Christie
Katherine
Joe Elliott
Glenville
Ellen Gordon
Chicago
Foxie White
C. BE. Elliott
Glenvile
W. A. Jeffcoat
P. K. Robertson
Sandy Huff
S. M. Bernard
Pearle Reynolds
R. Peterman
Nancy
A. R. Peterman
H. R. Reynolds
Coal Field Mission Board
S. A. Christie
Tom Shupe
Catherine Harman
C. E. Harman
Rose Mae
Joan Reynolds
Martin Perry
Bob Harman
Vacation Church School
Smecer
Kat Auvil
Weinehe
Darryl
Zanuce
Broadway
Lew Ayres
Joel McCrea
W. G. Robinson
Ken Maynard
Bucaroo
Gary, W. VA
Mary Bess Wilkinson
Adkin
Wilkinson
Middletown
W. W. Fraizer
Memphis, Tenn
Billy
Dr. Hille Clinic
H. E. Swan
W. F. Reisch
Pittsburgh
Frank Alexander
Williamson
Henry Trenor Sr
Trenor
Bridge Party
Freeman
Jere Meerrvour
Gradioj
Warner
Beos
Junntemusical
Ao .U
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Ted Ficalto
Baers
Alraog Oleatesje
Radio Ecowr
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Allonscm
Merriest
Warner Bros
Joan Henca
Warren W. Edw
Everett Horton Peer
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