Community notices from Welch area church and society events
The Business Girls Circle of the Methodist missionary society meets at Mrs. Effie F Beavers home on Virginia avenue with Miss Dora Scott leading on relal service. Social Service circles meet at the church with Mrs J W Slack leader. Mrs R W Hobson hosts bridge in McNary-Johnson Building with two tables and a late salad course. Welch personals report returns from Bluefield visitors births hospital updates and local travels including Rotary Toronto and hospital cases.
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Business Girls
The
Methodist Missionary Society
Effie F. Beavers
Virginia Avenue
Dora Scott
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
J. W. Slack
R. W. Hobson
McNary-Johnson
M. Hammond
H. M. Ernst
Rt. H
J. S. Boyer
Clyde Payne
C D Stamper
Family Without Food Discovered by Salvation Army
Salvation Army workers found a starving coal mine family on Coalwood road living in a derelict home. The 17 year old eldest son and a 10 year old crippled daughter were among emaciated children with none to eat for days. Captain A J Whitfield said the family had been subsisting on almost nothing since the breadwinner’s death and the mother, US born with American parentage, was unaware of state aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Rouse
Wheeling
Ohio Valley Hospital
Welch Hospital No. 1
Irene Morris
T. Morris
Gary
Welch Hospital
Joe Mopkins
Bud
Hubert Hicks
Coalwood
Jake Rowe
Lex
Isabel Hammond
Lexington
Lynchburg
Bluefield
Salvation Army
Junior Pocahontas
Coalwood Road
A. J. Whitfield
Welch
Whitfield
Coleese
Austrian Recipient Seeks State Help Through Salvation Army Aid
A woman described as Austrian receives groceries via Salvation Army charity and plans to involve authorities to obtain state assistance she is entitled to. The move aims to secure formal support for her case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Gary Principal Brings An Excellent Record
Adkin school district hires Prof. B. E. Kimble principal of East River high school Princeton for district wide supervision. Native of West Virginia, Kimble is a Princeton high school veteran with six years as principal and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the state university. He has taught in Morgantown and Pendleton, led Shinnston High, and brings a wife and three children. The board lauds the appointment as a major advance for Gary schools as new roads enable district students to attend daily.
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Adkin
B. E. Kimble
East River High School
Princeton
Gary
Kimble
Linc
Pendleton County
Shepherds College
The
State University
Phi Beta Kappa
Morgantown
Pendleton
University
Shinnston
Good Manners When Your Hostess Invites You In
Guidance on polite conduct when a hostess appears to plan an outing. Do not fidget or discuss leaving. Sit for a few minutes then bid farewell as if departure were not on your mind.
County unveils one of the most complete systems yet
The system promises thorough coverage as new buildings rise, all fully equipped with modern features. Officials describe the project as a major upgrade, highlighting comprehensive facilities and advanced amenities.
Merchants of Davy Stage Dollar Day Sale
Enterprising merchants of Davy form a six teen store cooperative to celebrate Dollar Day on Tuesday July 1. Special merchandise will be imported for the event and merchants expect a bustling town sale day to boost the town as a trading center.
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Merchants OF
Davy
Alleged Slander Reproved by Jury in Local Case
A circuit court jury awarded Lila Jewell 500 in damages against Sallie Pettus for allegedly slandering her reputation. Pettus seeks a new trial, with Judge J. Herndon to decide. The dispute centers on a three year old child adopted by Mrs. Alice Pettus from Welch hospital. Witnesses testified Pettus spoke that the child resembled Jewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lick Branch
Lila Jewell
Sallie Pettus
Miss Pettus
Miss Jewell
J. ©. Herndon
Alice Pettus
Pageton
Welch Hospital No. 1
Woman challenges paternity claim in Pettus suit
In the suit the defendant scoffed at Mrs. Alice Pettus explanation of the child's parentage and claimed the child was born out of wedlock to Miss Jewell. Miss Jewell originally sought damages of 5000 dollars.
Welch Organizes New Orchestra Under Daniels Leadership
Welch forms a new orchestra led by Vincent L D Daniels to perform at dances and social events. The group features Lyman Cobb on saxophone Harold Epling Dodge Kyle on banjo Eddie Calloway on drums and Vincent D Richards on piano. Daniels serves as director and Herman Hollins as booking manager. The Welch Insurance force toured to Baileysville for a two week vacation involving swimming bathing and camping. Smylie Bible Class meets weekly at Memorial Building with talks by H M Barbe and Dr H L Kirkpatrick on What We Look at We See and May Be based on Matt 6 23. County road surveys discussed for McDowell County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Vincent LD. Daniels
Daniels
Vincent D. Daniels
Herman Hollins
Lyman Cobb
Harold Epling
Dodge Kyle
Eddie Calloway
Vincent D. Richards
Smylie Bible Class
Memorial Building
H. M. Barbe
H. L. Kirkpatrick
Hufford Dunn wed in Princeton social circles
Miss Doro thea Dunn and William R. Hufford were married by Rev. R. M. Sims in Princeton. The couple plans to live in Princeton, with Dunn's family and Hufford's relatives attending the ceremony and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Hufford
Princeton
Mercer County couples wed in county clerk licenses issued
County clerk reports eight marriages license issued yesterday listing Wash Williams to Georgia Millner both of Cooper John Stokes to Martha Thomas both of Matoaka Samuel Winkfield to Lettie Saunders both of Vivian Thomas Austin to Minnie Huffman both of McComas Horace Gary to Dorothy Cunningham both of Bluefield Mitchell Lowe to Fannie T Caffee both of Bluefield A fiduciary order appointed Wil Kirby administrator of Kyle Hays estate with $500 bond. Local notes cover theatre show Where the North Begins at Royal theatre and multiple town items including council meetings and car accident details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash Williams
Georgia Millner
Cooper
John Stokes
Marthra Thomas
Matoaka
Samuel Winkfield
Amigo
Lettie Saunders
Vivian
Thomas Austin
Minnie Huffman
McComas
Horace Gary
Dorothy Cunningham
Bluefield
Mitchell E. Lowe
Ofice
Wil Kirby
Kyle Hays
Surprise Party For Miss Moe Thornton Before Summer
A group of Miss Moe Thornton’s friends hosted a surprise party Tuesday at 8 pm in her honor before she leaves for the summer. Guests included Leva Ridenour Tressie Williamson Grace Riner Mary Kokles Maud Broyles Effie Thornton A G Huff John Kessinger F B Propps Ray Erwin and Edward Ayres with games cards and refreshments.
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Tressie Williamson
Grace Riner
Mary Kkoles
Maud Broyles
Effie Thornton
A. G. Huff
John Kessinger
F. B. Propps
Ray Erwin
Edward Ayres
D A R Benefit Card Party At Bluefield Country Club
Mrs J R Rich of College Avenue hosts a benefit card party for the D A R at Bluefield Country Club tomorrow afternoon with three tables. Duplicate bridge players include Mrs Carroll Beckwith and others, while a third table features Miss Smith of Kentucky with Mrs Idy and other guests.
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J. R. Rich
College Avenue
Bluefield Country Club
Duplicate Bridge Club
Carroll Beckwith
H. C. Elmett
A. W. Reynolds, Jr
L. H. Vermillion
H. E. DeJarnette
L. P. Hardy
G. L Todd
Helen Reynolds
Miss Smith
Kentucky
Idy
Katherine Mahood
Wis Randolph Taylor
W W. Rixey
Princeton Personalities in Bluefield Area Visits
Princeton residents and guests are listed visiting Bluefield and nearby towns. L A Pine Jr Mrs Rose Pine and Rebecca Shumate from Mercer Street stop in Bluefield while Pete Senta of Hinton visits during a two game series. Others include Mrs Ward Sowerz D A R regent at Bluefield Country Club social, H Y Wiley family, Tom Howell group returning to Roanoke, Edward Loua Campnell visiting relatives, I C Perkins Cedar Bluff guest of H S Gay, Mae Thornton leaving for Chester Pa, and A D Noble with daughters Dorothy and Helen in town for two week visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Kennedy
College Avenue
M. L. Bruster
Princeton
Beckley
J. T. Thornton
W. Thornton
Summit City
R. &. Thornton
Highland Avenue
L. E. Wilyoung
Springton
Mary Pearis
Biegle B. Ogle
Laday Ruth
Nashville
Tenn
Ogle
Murphreesboro
Pearl Cameron
Alderson
L. F. Compton
Maud
Paul Broyles
Missouri
Heckley
R. EB. Thornton
Billy
Travis Davis
Hale Avenue
Martha
Harman
Washington, D. C
N. BE. A
Selma
Paolaville
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Norfolk
Richmond
Roanoke
Katherine Cassidy
J. H Lilly
E. D. Lilly
Main Street
North
South Carolina
W. T. Lilly
L. A. Pine
L. A Pine, Jr
Rose Pine
Rebecca Shumate
Mercer Street
Bluefield
Pete Senta
Hinton
Ward Sowerz
Matthew French
D. A. R. Chapter
Lamar Epperly
Regent’s
Bluefield Country Club
John Chapman
H. Y. Wiley and
Chilren
Trent Street
Omefolks
New River
Tom Howell
Roaooke
Edward
Loua Campnell
H L. Price
I. C. Perkins
Cedar Bluff
H. S. Gay
Honaker Avenue
Mae Thornton
Princeton Public Schools
Tooom Fetest Chester
Charles Norris
A. D. Noble
Dorothy
Helen
City
Taxi Driver Appeals Case From Police to Criminal Court
Taxi driver Calloway appealed a police court fine of 10 dollars plus costs for language tending to breach peace and alleged misrepresentation. The hearing before Judge C H Shepherd drew over 100 onlookers as witnesses described the Mer cer street altercation involving Kyle Cook, Mark Mandeville, and police remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Shepherd
C. R. Calloway
Merrill
Mercer Street
Kyle Cook
Mark Mandeville
Mandeville
Cook
Calloway
Newkirk
City Hall
Shepherd
Repair Work Eats Into County Funds
The county fiscal year ends Monday and a small treasury balance will be consumed by flood repair work on roads and bridges. Without this work the county would have carried over several thousand dollars from last August’s appropriations. The article explains differences among fiscal, calendar, and tax years and notes a 1921 legislative change aligning the tax year with the calendar year.
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West Virginia
Booster hike engages Princeton youths for club planning
A large group of Junior Chautauquans above fourteen attended a meeting led by Miss Virginia Roney Miss Risser and Miss Gathany to plan a 5 45 pm hike to Tank Hill for a view of Princeton. Breakfast on the grounds was planned to satisfy the youths appetite. H Benson a national boys club figure will address the group after the lecture.
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Virginia Roney
Risser
Gathany
Tank Hill
Princeton
Junior Chautauqua inspires city youth program
Miss Risser and Miss Gathany lead over 125 participants in a new city Chautauqua with morning activities of games and stories, emphasizing Junior Town and elected officials. Mae Thornton assists as training expands and the plan shifts away from plays toward varied daily activities. The piece notes upcoming election results to be printed in tomorrow's paper. Also listed: for rent a large store room and basement at the Princeton Hotel in Princeton West Virginia and a hemstitching service at 912 Front Street.
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Risser
Chautauqua
Gathany
Local Baseball Team Prepares for Hinton Showdown
Hinton will oppose the local baseball team today at McNutt field starting at five. The squad practiced after a prior trip to Hinton and Bramwell is set to be entertained tomorrow afternoon. Old timers predict Princeton will soon field a top hustle team, while Tuesday’s ivory-colored plays caused a loss to Graham. Manager Hall promises sharper play in upcoming games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton
Todeay
McNutt Field
Bramwell
Princeton
Bluefield
Graham
Hall
Major A Stuart MacLaren Arrives at Rangoon
Major A Stuart MacLaren, British aviator attempting a round the world flight, arrived in Rangoon from Akyab Burma. Elm trees lining the airfield are cut down to prevent draining strength from the soil.
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M’laren
Rangoon
Ragoon
British India
A. Stuart MacLaren
Akyab
Burma
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W. Va
T. F. Edwards
Elizabeth
E. K. Kitts
Edwards
R. M. Kyle
Kyle
Carl Hutson
W. T. Crockett
Mary
Virginia
Eleanor Womack
Latter
Welch Briefs
Welch Insurance Agency
Baileysville
Force
McDowell County
Virginian
J. Robertson
Mercer
Floyd County
Hudson Bay
Royal Theatre
Iich
Rintintin
Merchants Association
Princeton Road
Memorial Hospital
Ruth Ogle
Scott White
Maxine Downey
A. T. Simms
Ainsworth
Kathryn Cassidy
Louise Campbell
Mable Bruce
Irene Nester
Ballard P. Nester
Spanishburg
Goodall Comp Hse
J. H. Shufflebarger
Virginia Railroad
Harrison Street
G. G. Barnwell
Princeton Merchants Association
Episcopal Chuch
J. W. Hobson
Columbia
D. C
W. L. Barnwell
Passaic
N. J
Princeton Public Library
Owen Johnson
Charles J. Dutton
Mr. Davies
Cornelia Rathbone
H. G. Wella
Nina Wilcox Putman
John Paris
Marvin Dana
R. D. Parns
Psamith
P. G. Worehouse
Arthur Stringer
Hazard
N. B. Navity
Sarah Bernheardt
Madam Pierre Burton
Papini
Struthers Burt
Lincolns
Ida M. Tarbell
Eleanor Bryanworth Walker
Bryan
Walnut Street
Mercer Home Building Company
C. H. Liggett
Thornton Ellison
Fifth and
Mercer Streets
Justice of the Peace
W. T. Bivens
Ellison
Liggett
Thor Electric Washing Machine
BE. M. Jenkins
North Walker Street
Price
Kennedy
H. Benson
A. T. Rice
Front Street
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