Welch and McDowell County News Roundup
Thirty day sentences and $100 fines imposed on Bill Payne and Ozark Niermann after arrest for liquor possession. Swarthmore Chautauqua reports strong attendance in Gary with two programs led by William Sterling Battis and Oceanic Ladies Quintette. Plans for Welch Fourth of July fireworks and a baseball game with Gary highlighted. Mrs. Liebman injured by scissors in eye. examine mine foreman tests set for August 11 in Welch. Debris clearing after May store fire awarded to Mirabile & Defurla. building plans to be announced. State safety mass meeting aims to improve mining laws. McDowell records most May mine fatalities in state. School enrollment totals released for McDowell County. County institute plans set for August 25 with Harriet B. Lyon directing early grades. McDowell leads state mine fatalities with six deaths in May. Samuel B. Campbell recovering after operation at Grace Hospital. Nuptial Mass at St. Peter’s Catholic church unites Opal Brown and A Patrick Flood. Miss Sue Douglas Swope visiting from Asheville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarthmore Chautauqua
Gary
William Sterling Battis
Oceanic Ladies Quintette
R. M. Lambie
State Department of Mines
Welch
Murder Case Brought Further Into Limelight
The murder of Tom Wagner of Premier was intensified by the arrest of Hd Arthur who is accused of trying to hire a car to help the suspect Versello flee. The incident followed an altercation with neighbor Frank Versello and an ensuing fight that drew public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wagner
Premier
Frank Versello
Hd Arthur
Family Chickens Trigger Violent Night and Arrests
A family quarrel over trespassing chickens led to a violent confrontation in the Wagner garden. Arthur attempted to hire a car to remove his friends from a mob seeking to capture him, then fled on foot into the mountains. A chase drew half the town, sparking talk of lynching and ending with Versello held in McDowell jail after claiming he fired in self defense as Wagner advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner Garden
Arthur
Versello
McDowell County
Wagner
New Jaeger Church to Open Sunday With Rally
The Jaeger church dedicates its new building for Sunday services. A Sunday school rally with brief talks by Rev. C. C. Bailey of Davy and C. E. Howell of Richlands, Va, precedes the 8 PM evening sermon by Rev. J. M. Wysor. New members to be received at night. Eleven K K K members donate $100 and pledge loyalty to the Bible and American ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaeger
C. C. Bailey
Davy
C. E. Howell
Men's Club
Richlands
J. M. Wysor
Tabernacle
Welch Kiwanis Club Holds Weekly Meeting
The Welch Kiwanis Club met Thursday evening in the Baptist church basement with Vice President C. C. Morfit presiding in W. A. Wilson's absence at a national Kiwanis convention in Denver. Buck Houston and B. S. McNeil led the program, featuring D. J. F. Strother who urged members to improve relations with others, stressing that we are our brothers' keeper, after a nourishing meal prepared by church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Kiwanis Club
Baptist Church
C. C. Morfit
W. A. Wilson
Denver
Col
Buck Houston
B. S. McNeil
Ladies of the Baptist Church
D. J. F. Strother
Strother Urges More Than Duty in Daily Life
Mr Strother calls for active kindness and support beyond routine obligations urging encouragement and advice to those in need. The gathering marks the impending departure of George West Diehl from the Concord College presidency as W C Cook honors his service and Kiwanis ideals. Visitors include Ethan Allen, Paul S Osborne, Rev J F Cook and D J Strother. John Barley wins the attendance prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George West Diehl
Concord College
W. C. Cook
Cook
Diehl
Ethan Allen
University of Cincinnati
Gary
Paul S. Osborne
Louisville, Ky
Rev. J. F. Cook
D. J. F. Strother
B.S. McNiel
John Barley
Reappointed to State Board of Education
W C Cooke, McDowell county superintendent of schools, was reappointed to the state board of education for a six year term. He recently returned from a state education meeting and remains head of Welch city schools while allotting time to county duties. A new board member is appointed annually by the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Cooke
McDowell County
Charleston
Cook
State Board of Education
Welch
Tributes Paid to George West Diehl on College Presidency
George West Diehl who recently accepted the presidency of Concord State College at Athens will leave soon to begin duties. Kiwanis and other clubs have prepared resolutions in his honor. Prof W C Cook County Superintendent spoke of his qualifications. D J F Strother was main speaker with C C Morfit as temporary chairman. Guests included Rev J F Cook Ethan Allen University of Cincinnati student Paul Osborne of Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George West Diehl
Concord State College
Athens
Diehl
Kiwanils Club
W. C. Cook
Schoola
State Board of Education
C. C. Morfit
Fairwell
Deihl
D. J. F. Strother
Morfit
J. F. Cook
Ethan Allen
University of Cincinnati
Paul §. Osborne
Louisville
Homes Sought for Destitute Children After Fatal Mine Accident
County Probation officer W T Farley and Superintendent Harry Franklin said they will try to place the children of a widow and six in private homes or state institutions. Agencies including the Salvation Army and Welch Relief Committee have aided as a breadwinner husband died in a mine accident a year ago, leaving a crippled child in the poverty plagued family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Coal Co
W. T. Farley
Harry Franklin
Farley
Salvation Army
Welch Relief Committee
Girl Aviator and Passenger Die in Akron Accident
Miss Wilde Wickersham twenty one of Cuyahoga Falls Ohio and Howard R Calvert are killed in a fatal Akron air mishap reported June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
Wilde Wickersham
Cuyhnoga Falls
Howard R. Calvert
Ohio girl killed in Stow Field airplane crash
Medina Ohio reports a plane crash at Stow Aviation Field claiming Miss Wickersham instantly killed and civilian pilot Calvert dying en route to a hospital. Cause disputed with witnesses citing a loop and a landing attempt. Wickersham among Ohio’s early female aviators. Calvert survived by wife and three children. Titmice birds often misidentified as rodents.
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Medina
Ohio
Stow Aviation Field
Here
Calvert
Miss Wickersham
Stow Field
Ex Sheriff Anderson Praises Tanlac After 40 Million Bottles Sold
Former Harris County sheriff Archie Ek. Anderson recounts a long career in Houston public service and credits Tanlac with restoring his health. He cites improved appetite, digestion, and neuralgic pain relief after six bottles, noting his condition remains strong years later. Tanlac is described as sold by reputable druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
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Tanlac
Archie Ek. Anderson
Exeheriff
Harris County
Texas
Aust'n
Houston
Anderson
Lone Star
Harris Country
Commissioner's Court
Georgia
Princeton Social Circles Club Meeting at Farmers Hall
Central Point Farm Women's Club met Tuesday at Farmers Hall led by Mrs. C. P. Hylton. Topic Interior Decorations discussed. Miss Silvernail contributed insights. Next meeting July 15 at Farmers Hall with Mrs. Rufus Kahle leading on Foods. Refreshments served by hosts. Several local residents visited or arrived from nearby towns during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Point Farm Women’s Club
Farmers Hall
C. P. Hylton
Princeton Paragrap hs Baseball Fund Meeting and Local Notices
Contributors to the baseball fund meet at the Merchants Association office next Monday evening to discuss plans for the season and form a permanent organization. Building permits were granted for several residences and a garage, and the council set to draft permit forms. The Royal Theatre popularity contest nears a finish with Ruth Ogle leading, while neighbors oppose a frame garage as a fire hazard. The theater, sewer extension, and city hall seating updates are noted along with a Mullens baseball trip and an advertisement for Whole Grain Wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchants Association
Theas
Kate Mahood
Mt. Park Land Co
Princeton Brick Co
A. Anderson
Trent Street
W. A. Douglass
Third Street
Bluefield Avenue
H. H. Lloyd
Straley
the Royal Theatre
Laday Ruth Ogle
Scott White
Maxine Downey
Chief Ainsworth
Kathryn Cassidy
Miss Bruce
H. W. Gearheart
Princeton
Gearheart
Cole and
Cleghorn
F. J. Kyle
Picnic Dinner At Spanishburg Pool
On warm days residents visit the Spanishburg pool for picnics and swims. Wednesday evening, Mrs. R. E. Thornton, Miss Mae Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Thornton, and A. G. Huff drove over to enjoy a picnic dinner and a swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spanishburg
R. E. Thornton
Mae Thornton
C. M. Thornton
A. G. Huff
Delightful Swim Brings Local Youths Together
A Thursday evening swim at Bluestone drew a lively group chaperoned by Mrs George P. Brown. Attendees included Miss Blanche Bingham with house guests Miss Cecilia Rock and Miss Madeline Shultz, plus Nadine Thomas, Toots Brown, Frances Honaker, Erma Riner, Bob Bingham, Tony Marshall, Tom and Bill Brown, Travis Harlan, Ben Bird and visitors James Bird and Tom Allen of Radford, Mr. Browning of Lynch Clothing Co., and Bluefield visitors Harvey Morgan, Marshall Smith, and Carlysle Daugherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Brown
Bluestone
Blanche Bingham
Cecilia Rock
Madeline Shultz
Nadine Thomas
Toots Brown
Frances Honaker
Erma Riner
Bob Bingham
Tony Marshall
Tom and
Bill Brown
Travis Harlan
Ben Bird
James Bird
Tom Allen
Radford
Mr. Browning
Lynch Clothing Co
Bluefield
Harvey Morgan
Marshall Smith
Carlysle Daugherty
Princeton Personal Notes Span Weekend Visits
Mrig and Mrs Neal Maultsby depart Princeton for Wrightsville Beach North Carolina for a several week outing. Mrs P G Walters of Christiansburg is weekend guest of her sister Mrs W V Graham on College avenue. Miss Nannie Shrewsberry of Huntington has arrived in Princeton for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Mrig
Neal Maultsby
Idinoron
Wrightsville Beach
N. C
P. G. Walters
Christiansburg
W.V. Graham
College Avenue
Nannie Shrewsberry
Huntington
Major Coupal Named to Succeed Gen Sawyer
Washington June 27 Major James F Coupal creator of the army medical museum was selected by President Coolidge to be his personal physician succeeding Brigadier General Charles E Sawyer who resigned Coupal had served as physician to Mr Coolidge when he was vice president
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James F. Coupal
Army Medical Museum
Coolidge
Charles E. Sawyer
Coupal
Notice Difference In Way You Feel In 14 Hours Or Less
An advertisement promises rapid relief from indigestion pimples back pains constipation headaches and fatigue via Dr Thachers Liver and Blood Syrup. It claims a pleasant spoonful after two meals restores strength energy and better mood within hours with vegetable ingredients approved by physicians and offers a money back guarantee through listed druggists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. F
Jackson & Co
Richlands
Camps of rival candidates on a war footing
The Democratic convention roared with praise for the 1920 nominee and past leaders while Virginia New Hampshire and New Jersey backed favorites. Tensions rose over the Klan issue as McAdoo supporters tried to blunt religious tolerance accusations with a seconding speech, spurring further demonstrations and counter demonstrations. Tom Alien and James Bird traveled from Radford to attend with Ben Bird Jr. Windsor Castle history noted, and local ads listed a brick house on Walnut Street for 8500 and a Thor electric washing machine for 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
Virginia
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Glass
Brown
Silver
John W. Davis
West Virginia
McAdoo
J. F. T. O’'Connor
North Dakota
Chautauqua Week Closes With Varied Ents Tonight
Chautauqua winds up with Oceanic Ladies quintet concert and Life Portraits Dickens evening by William Battls this evening. Juniors receive a pony and literature program, while Shakespeare’s Vivian Players entertained last night. Guarantors voice optimism about next year despite brief shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceanic Ladies
William Battls
Lindsey
Sultan
Shakespeare
Vivian Players
Rotary Charter to Be Presented Next Month
Arrangements for the charter presentation night were given to a committee led by L. G. Bowling W. J. Elliott and Rev. C. H. Phipps at the Rotary Club luncheon. The charter is expected to be presented next month with hopes that John B. Norman of Rotary International may attend. Delegations from other local clubs will join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Bowling
W. J. Elliott
C. H. Phipps
Rotary Club
John BE. Norman
Rotary International
Bob Dugan
Danny Shuff
Bob
George Richardson, Jr
Shep Dudley
Fred Udy
Bluefield
Rotary
A. R. Spaid
Chautduqua
Caesar A. Ronconi
Princeton
A. F. Wysong
Tommy Bowling
Toronto
Princeton Club
Rotary Internation
Bill Dangerfield
City council passes ordinance against cows roaming city streets
The Thursday vote limits cows and other livestock from running at large within the city. Wandering cows remain until September first, then must be kept in fenced pastures. Owners face pound fees, fines up to 30 dollars, and sale if unclaimed after eight hours. Woman's Club backs restriction to keep streets safer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Referendum Push on League of Nations Gains Ground
The push to refer the League of Nations approval to voters gains momentum as Baker defends rapid entry while California figures warn Democrats could win if a referendum passes. William Slayton argues the anti prohibition group would align with Democratic principles if asked to shape the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
League
David G. Ewing
California
William H. Slayton
Association Against the Prohibition Department
Democratic Party
Prohibition Fight Calls For Return To Sound Government
A brief plea argues for abolition of prohibition by uniting factions to restore constitutional governance and end tyranny. The statement emphasizes upholding liberty and restoring effective limits on federal power.
Church Services And Union Chautauqua Plans
The report lists Sunday activities for Christian, First Baptist, and Presbyterian churches led by Rev. R. M. Sims Rev. S. B. Ogle and Rev. C. H. Phipps. Sunday schools meet at 9:30 to 9:45 with various superintendents and B Y P A groups. the morning sermon covers loyalty to God and country. no evening services due to union Chautauqua services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Sims
C. Barton
Christian Endeavor
Chautauqua
First Baptist
S. B. Ogle
R. C. Sutherland
J. R. Vermillion
Presbyterian
C. H. Phipps
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Welch Briefs
Bill Payne
Ozark Niermann
Squire A. C. Hufford
N. B. Ash
Hensley
Memorial Building
J. M. Liebman
Liebman
Gene Lepinsky
L. Gotleib
A. Smiley
Mirabile & Defurla
McDowell
Mcowell County
Romney State Institution
Harriet B. Lyon
Marshall College
Charles McMurray
R. M. Lambs
Samuel B. Campbell
Superior
Grace Hospital
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Opal Brown
A. Patrick Flood
Father Henley
Sue Douglas Swope
Asheville, N. C
Flossye Shrewsberry
Sallie Reese
Salem
J. C. Bailey
J. B. Reese
Mercer Street
C. C. Hall
June
Harrison Street
Beckiey and
Tams
H. B. Riner
Pearle Riner
Baltimore
Graham
Maude
Paul Broyles
John Lilly
John Jackson
George Bluchardt
St. Louis
R. E. Jackson
W. L. Cook
Straley Avenue
Irquois
Itmann
L. L. Karnes
This County
Lincoln
Neb
D. F. Hale
Bee Street
West
the Royal
Arizona
Holbrook Blinn
Porter Emerson Browne
South Avenue
Paris
Johnson Streets
Main Street
City Hall
Mullens
Pete
W. A. Bell
J. T. Cassell
Gen
Sawyer
Tom Alien
Ben W. Bird, Jr
Windsor Castle
William I
Westminster
Walnut Street
Mercer Home Building Company
Thor Electric Washing Machine
M. Jenkins
North Walker Street
A. T. Rice
Front Street
Royal Today
Edwin Carewe
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