Princeton Man Dies From Injury in Fight Here
Local man Charles Webb died after a Sunday fight at the Mercer Supply store area in Princeton. Lloyd Delp and Basham were implicated. Delp surrendered after officers traced license numbers and witnesses placed him at the scene. Webb suffered a fractured skull and a large blood clot above the left ear. Roscoe Pendleton led the investigation for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Ana
Gordon J. 'Oda
Roscoe H. Pendleton
G. H. Crumpecker
C. C. Elmore
Davis
Matoaka
Basham
Lightning Strikes Kill Two in Glenville Yard
In Glenville West Virginia on June 27 Mrs Martha Lowther 59 and her daughter in law Mrs Gilbert Lowther 18 were killed by a lightning bolt. Two small children in the yard at Linn were severely burned and injured. A separate note mentions iodine from seaweed as more effective for goiter treatment than other iodine forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenville
W. Va
Martha Lowther
Gilbert, Lowther
Lowther
Linn
Jesse Martin 13 Victim of Injury
Jesse Martin 25 died Sunday night 7 o clock at Willowton after being injured October 25 1937 in a mine shift accident at Keystone. He had been moved from Bluefield sanitarium to a relative’s home before burial at Willowton. Funeral at Charles Meadows home in Willowton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Martin
Keystone
Willowton
Bluefield
Charles H. Meadows
Charles Sublette
Yale
J. W. Farmer
Walton Sudduth Company
Sons of the Legion Unit to Be Formed Tonight
Organization of a localee of the Sons of the Legion will be perfected at a meet of applicants for membership tonight at 8 o clock in the Memorial building. E Dangerfield adjutant inceton Post 54 American Legion announces strong interest from World War I veterans’ sons with about 20 boys ready to join as charter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of the Legion
Memorial Building
E. Dangerfield
Inceton Post
American Legion
Sons of Veterans of the World War
The Law Commands at Royal theater features Tom Keene
Royal theater presents The Law Commands a romance set amid Civil War era tensions with Lorraine Hayes in the leading feminine role. The plot centers on homestead struggles after the 1862 Homestead Act in Town. Fourteen people were jailed over the weekend. four drunks were arrested by city police and additional misdemeanor charges alleged by county and state authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROYAL
Tom Keene
Royal Theater
Lorraine Hayes
State County
Will of R. Easter Probated by County Clerk
The will of R. Easter dated 11 and witnessed by T. C. Tanner and Mamie Housman was probated yesterday. Beneficiaries named are Grace Davis and Cora Meadows, two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will W
R. Easter
T. C. Tanner
Mamie Housman
Grace Davis
Cora Meadows
Divorce Suit Filed in Circuit Court
Bessie Houchins sues Willie K. Houchins in chancery under July rules seeking a divorce. Ethel Tzon files suit against Edward C. Izon in chancery under July rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Houchins
Willie K. Houchins
Ethel Tzon
Edward C. Izon
Court to Bar REA Power Case in West Virginia
Charleston W V June 27 The supreme court was asked today to decide if the Harrison County Rural Electrification Association should be allowed to operate The Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company protested issuance of a public service commission certificate of convenience to the REA financed cooperative The court set arguments for September 13 The REA contends it is a nonprofit organization not subject to state supervision The case arises as hearings determine which group should be granted a mission to serve rural Hart County customers The commission had earlier granted a certificate to the cooperative but ordered both parties to cease construction and solicitation pending testimony Preston dissented from that order and James M Usher counsel for West Penn said appeals would be based on claims territory is too small to support two power interests
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Charleston
W. Va
Supreme Court
Harrison County Rural Electrification Association
Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company
Public Service Commission
Corretive
Ronald Moist
R. E. A. Oeahanty
Commission
Hart County
Crative
Adds
J. J. D. Preston
James M.usher
West Penn
Preston
Indict Davey Aides On Campaign Fund Charge
A Columbus grand jury indicted seven people including Gov. Martin L. Davey aides for civil service law violations. Indicted were M Ray Allison campaign fund director, Apee Bittinger treasurer, Thomas E. Dye assistant state purchasing agent, Daniel E. Earhart tax commission employer, J L Kennedy sit of the state capital, W Mowery superintendent of the state office building, and Charles O. Wilson examiner in the gasoline tax division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Davey
M. Ray Allison
Apee Bittinger
House
Thomas E. Dye
Daniel E. Earhart
Tax Commission
J.L. Kennedy
W. Mowery
Charles O. Wilson
Commander-Elect to Visit Local Veterans Meeting
Charles Hammond commander-elect of the West 2703 will attend the local veterans meeting on July 5 at the Rial Building B. Greer, daughter of the local t, has been informed of the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hammond
Williamson
West
Rial
B. Greer, Dauaelder
Mr. Hammond
Princeton Society Lodge to Meet Tonight
Mountain Laurel Council No.3 Daughters of America will hold a meeting at Walker tonight. The Cassidy class of the First M. E. church plans a 5 30 PM gathering at the church and a picnic at Fountain Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Laurel Council
Daughters of America
Walker
Cassidy
M. E. Church
Fountain Park
Board to Meet at The First M E Church Tonight
The Stewards board of the first M. E. church will convene at the church tonight at eight o'clock. The Melrose Chapel Intermediate Sunday class hosted a weiner roast at Shawnee Lake Thursday night with many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Melrose Chapel
The
Cross Roads
Weiner
Shawnee Lake
Velma Huchins
Madeline Winfrey
Cathleen Keaton
Pearl Young
Irene Rice
Frances Winfrey
Odessa Houchins
Elizabeth Hill
Edna Dement
Elizabeth Young
Teen Hill
James Meadows
Hubert Connor
Harry Martin Lewis Hill
Bill Shelton
J. A. McCoy
Huston Hill
C. A. Young
Marshall Lane
Jay Harper
James A. Peery Winfrey
Bill Pence
Adoption Order Names Joseph Fleming Davis
A circuit court under Judge D M Easley entered an adoption order Monday for infant Joseph Fleming Neal. The child was adopted by Oda and Grace Davis and renamed Joseph Fleming Davis.
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Circuit Court
D. M. Easley
Joseph Fleming Neal
Oda
Grace Davis
Joseph Fleming Davis
Princeton Personalities and Local Visits
Princeton residents share news of visits and family events. Mr. and Mrs. W C Kane and daughter Kathleen Kane spent a week with relatives in London and Walnut streets. Miss Maddy of Bluefield weekend guest of Misses Velma and Odessa Houchins. Mr and Mrs Frank Nelson on Walnut street welcomed a son born at Princeton hospital. Walter G Burton and Joseph M Saunders spent five days at Smith Lake, Norfolk. Dorothy Potarfieta of Mul a visited local friends.
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W. C. Kane
Kathleen Kane
London
Magy
Laurel Crosby
Eee
Walnut Street
Maddy
Bluefield
Velma
Odessa Houchins
Cathlee Keaton
Cer
Odessa
Velma Houch
Oe Winfrey
Clara Maddy
Frank Nelson
Princeton Hospital
Walter G. Burton
Joseph M. Saunders
Smith Lake
Norfolk
Dorothy Potarfieta
Mula
War salesman shot in Atwell mysterious attack
A. Saleem, 55 year old house to house salesman of War, was treated for a bullet wound to the left arm and chest at Stevens Clinic in Welch on Monday. He said a mysterious unseen assailant fired the shot as he walked on the highway in Atwell camp between Bartley and Bradshaw in Big Creek district. Officers from War, Bradshaw and Bartley investigate. Saleem has lived in the area 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Saleem
Stevens Clinic
Welch
Atwell
Bartley
Bradshaw
Big Creek
Lester Robinson Returns Home After Illness
Welch residents welcomed Lester Robinson back from St Elizabeth's Hospital Richmond VA after a months long illness following a severe gasoline burn on September 10. He underwent two skin grafting operations by Dr J Shelton Horsley Jr and Dr Horsley Jr and is now greatly improved. The son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Robinson of Welch and a Welch High School graduate he was employed by the State Road Commission at the time of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Lester Robinson
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Richmond
Young Robinson
J. Shelton Horsley, Jr
Horsley
Damage suit today in Frazier versus Harman case
One case scheduled for trial at today's circuit court session is Dinks Frazier versus Ruby Harman and others seeking $5 000 damages for injuries incurred while employed by the defendants. No cases were heard Monday as settlements were reached in five cases scheduled yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinks Frazier
Ruby Harman
Lundy Seeks McDowell County Clerk Post in Democratic Primary
Charles L. Lundy Jr of Welch, deputy county clerk for two years, announces candidacy for McDowell county clerk. A lifelong Democrat, he was appointed April 16, 1936, for merit. He touts efficiency, service, Lions club secretary role, and local ties from Holmes county to McDowell. Kipling note appears as non sequitur.
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Charles L. Lundy, Jr
Welch
McDowell County
Soley
Lundy
Holmes County
Bowling Green Business College
cDowell County
Welch Lions Club
Mc Dowell County Sees Few Serious Violations This Week
In Mc Dowell county last weekend few serious offenses were recorded. James Crawford of War faced 60 days in jail and a $100 fine after liquor charges in federal court. Others from War, Premier, and nearby towns faced smaller penalties for drunken driving, assault and battery, and operating card violations.
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McDowell County
James Crawford
W. D. Liddle
Paul Bennett
Jack Robinson
Lee Altizer
Liddle
Bennett
Robinson
J. C. Roberts
Premier
M. M. Day, Jr
W. R. Lockhart
C. Mahaffey
Welch Sisterhood to Meet in Welch
Emanuel Sisterhood members will hold their regular meeting Thursday afternoon at 2 30 in War at the home of Mrs Rose Michaelson. Members meet at 1 30 at the Central Store for transportation. Mrs Herman Misrach will host. meeting postponed from last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Sisterhood
Welch
Rose Michaelson
Herman Misrach
Chatfield Improves After Illness At Grace Hospital
Physicians at Grace hospital Welch reported late Monday that E. L. Chatfield inspector at large for the West Virginia Department of Mines from Maitland has shown improvement after several days of serious illness. Local friends who learned of his critical condition over the weekend will be glad he has taken a turn for the better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatfield
Grace Hospital
Welch
E. L. Chatfield
Maitland
West Virginia Department of Mines
Jail official warns to keep children off court house grounds
Jailor W. E. Sutter said Monday that children playing on the courthouse sidewalks and lawn pose greater risk and urged parents to keep them away from the jail vicinity. He noted a constant flow of traffic entering and leaving the courthouse rear compounds the danger.
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W. E. Sutter
Court House
Sisterhood meeting set for Riverside Drive home
Mrs. Sam Rosen will host the Sisterhood gathering at her Riverside Drive residence at 8 o'clock this evening. Members are urged to attend, with items from last week discussed and all known foes reportedly seen.
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Sam Rosen
Riverside Drive
Sisterhood
E. x
Last rites for four month old Ralph Lester held
A funeral service was held this afternoon at 2:30 at the YN cemetery for four months old Ralph Lester, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lester of Saeger. He died Sunday night of pneumonia. Born February 23, the child’s father is a timber worker.
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Ralph Lester
Lloyd Lester
Saeger
Welch Area Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits and Moves
Welch community gossip notes list Welch residents visiting relatives and returning home. Julius Goodman and family from Christiansburg, Virginia visited. John Kounse returned to Huntington after a Welch weekend. B F Wilms and L M Gambill hosted guests. Gambills plan to live in Welch after a Myrtle Beach honeymoon. Helen Walker of New York visiting in Welch before returning to Itsville. Jean Blakely Margaret Osborn from Welch join Bora Faust Jean Parbell from Worth for a Camp Glen Rochie vacation near Abingdon.
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Julius Goodman and
Gambill
Hicks-Perrine
Virginia Avenue
Helen Walker
New York City
Welch
Inlaw
Hobart E. Payne
Itsville
Jean Blakely
Margaret Osborn
Camp Glen Rochie
Abingdon
Chamberlain Refuses Plan For Neutral Spain Commission
The government speeds ration of a neutral commission to study aerial bombardments in Spain. London invites a fourth country, likely the Netherlands, to join Britain, Sweden, and Norway in determining if air raids are warranted.
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London
Netherlands
Britain
Sweden
Norway
Spain
Two British Ships Destroyed in Insurgent Air Raids
Insurgent airplanes off the Spanish coast destroyed two British ships, the Arion and Farnham, killing four crewmen and wounding several civilians. The Arion was beached near Nazaret after a direct hit and fires. A Romanian crewman was killed fleeing an air refuge during the raid that struck the Arlon. Forty bombs were dropped on the Farnham at Alicante.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valencia
Alicante
Nazaret
Arlon
Stevedores
Touring editors tour West Virginia history sites
Martinsburg June 27 Touring members of the National Editorial association visited notable West Virginia sites amid drizzle. They viewed Leetown fish hatcheries Morganton scenes and Jefferson County landmarks including Harewood house and Charles Town court history before lunch in Shepherdstown and a pass through Morgan County to Cacapon State Park and the Pines clinic for crippled children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
National Editorial Association
West Virginia
Jefferson County
Leetown
Harewood
Washington
Charles Town
Shepherdstown
Morgan County
Cacapon State Park
Pines
Snell Resigns as House Leader in Bitter intra party fight
Snell quits floor leadership after a factional rift with Tilson and a 1931 split that defined the famous triumvirate. He cites four years of desire to retire and citizens urging reelection, while noting the 1930 Democratic victory shifted House control. An Indian nawab reportedly boiled tea with rupee notes worth 1100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longworth
Snell
Tilson
Te Hedee
India
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Delp
Liyod Delp
Elmore
Crumpecker
R. H. Lambe
Pendleton
Dale Bailey
C. C. Christian
Frank Gibson
Lamar
R R. Jewell
Lash
Sheriff Crumpecker
Corporal Hampton
Bail
Lloyd Delp
Loyd
Lloyd
Strikebb
Ebb
Someon
Zola Phillips
J. C. Lilly
Kegley
Keystone Rites
Sons OF Legion
Loa
Monongahela
Harrison County Co-Operative Co
Davey Men
Tslowcostiss
Tara Co
Mrright
Princeton Society
R. B. Phipps
Mercer St
O C Campbell
Spangler’s Drug Store
Woodrum Roofing Co., Inc
Rodell
Yo Billy Hyett
Circle Drive
Princeton Road
Mercer
Charlie Chase In “the
Rudyard Kipling
L, Lundy, JR
Chamberlain
Barcelona
Great Britain
Andrea D
Johnson
Berkeley County
Henry T. McDonald
Strover College
Harper's Ferry
Martinsburg Journal
Amontas
Amelia
Atlantic
New Gedford
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Salem
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Rockland
Chicago
Detroit
Mich
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Ohio
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