Pioneer clan leader A P Walker Olea dies from accidental pistol wound
A. P. Walker Olea suffered a right head wound Tuesday morning when a 38 caliber pistol discharged in his Welch parlor. His wife Mrs Walker died next day. A longtime Welch billiard operator and fraternal leader, he held posts in Knights of Pythias I O O F Loyal Order of Moose Junior Order of American Mechanics and Red Men. He was 58 and survived by four children and multiple siblings. Funeral at First Baptist Welch.
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Order of American Mechanics
Haves
C. C. Walker
Order of Red Men
Woodmen of the World
Mabel Young
Hemphill
Rodney
Raymond Walker
Pocahontas Theatre
Welch
Annie Lee Walker
Gail Walker
Charles G. Walker
B. E
J. T. Simpson
Hurt, Va
8. H. Pillow
Greensboro
N. C
First Baptist Church
D. M
Dorsey
Hurt
Welch Parcel of Trials Set for Circuit Court Docket
Welch circuit docket lists trials for Wednesday with two cases continued to September and a dispute between Jacob Shore and Mrs. Ruth Runyon among those scheduled. A separate civil matter Mike Roberts versus H. D. Crowder is to be heard this week. Post No. 8 plans a July district convention with an eight o clock meeting at the Memorial in Welch urging all members to attend.
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Circuit Court
Welch
Jacob Shore
Ruth Runyon
Mike Roberts
H. D. Crowder
Legion
Beckley
Memorial
CIO Meeting Tonight At Welch Industrial Union Hall
Jesse Aquino CIO and UMW representatives announced a Welch Industrial Union Council meeting tonight at 7 30 in the union hall. A general discussion of several matters will occur and all local union members are urged to attend.
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CIO
Jesse Aquino
UMW
Welch Industrial Union Council
Allocal Union
Tom Lemmons Dies in Welch Home Tragedy
Tom Lemmons, 59, a longtime Welch resident, was found dead in a room of his home after years of local life. Police inquiry ongoing to determine cause and circumstances of the death.
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Tom Lemmons
Welch
Irvington mansion scene shows Heusser in upper room window
A burned haired divorcee SA Hedi Heusser leans from a window in the Rollo K Blanchard mansion in Irvington New York. She had locked herself in the room during a dramatic stand off as police and onlookers gathered.
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SA Hedi Heusser
Rollo K. Blanchard
Irvington
N. Y
Death in Welch Believed Heart Attack Victim Native of Virginia
A Belmont hotel death in Welch is believed to be from a heart attack. The deceased was a Franklin County Virginia native. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Miranda Lemmons of Lakin a brother George of Welch and a sister Mrs Martha Scott of Columbus Ohio Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Belmont Hotel
Welch
Franklin County
Miranda Lemmons
Lakin
George
Martha Scott
Columbus O
Mildred Rye Weds Woodrow Duncan in Coalwood Ceremony
Mildred Rye daughter of Mr and Mrs Calvin Rye of Coalwood married Woodrow Duncan of Coalwood in a June 23 ceremony at Bland Virginia. Rev M D Newton officiated. Duncan son of Mr and Mrs Felden Duncan of Laurel Fork graduated from Big Creek High and works for Carter Coal in Coalwood where they reside.
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Coalwood
Mildred
Woodrow Duncan
Bland
M. D. Newton
Presbyterian
Anie
Crood
Duncan
Big Creek High
Felden Duncan
Laurel Fork
Carter Coal Company
Crippled Children Clinic Slated for August 10 in Welch
McDowell County Crippled Children's society asks all crippled children to be reported by August 10 for inclusion in the annual clinic to be held at the Memorial building in Welch. Executive secretary Mrs Daisy Early says more than 100 children are expected to be examined. The event is sponsored by the Crippled Children's society and the Department of Public Assistance with orthopedic specialists Dr Francis Scott and Dr Arthur S Jones from Huntington in charge.
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McDowell County
Crippled Children’s Society
Memorial Building
Welch
Daisy Early
Early
Crippled Children's Society
Department of Public Assistance
Elect
Francis Scott
Arthur 8. Jones
Huntington
Store Burned in Ronceverte Fire Destroys I. H. Raines Shop
A general merchandise store in south Ronceverte operated by I. H. Raines was destroyed by a fire suspected to be due to defective wiring. Firefighters battled the blaze in the rural West Virginia town on June 29.
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Ronceverte
W. Va
Theeneral Merchandise
I. H. Raines
South
Welch Fire Dept Gets New Oxygen Mask To Fight Blaze
A $5,000 oxygen mask arrived for the Welch fire department on Tuesday boosting safety. The chief said the 18 pound device, developed 90 days ago, can operate with or without oxygen and even underwater, enabling entry into smoke filled structures to locate and extinguish fires more quickly. The gear includes two breathing tubes and a one hour supply with a potential extra half hour.
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Welch
H. B
40 And
Welch Department
Welch Personal News Highlights Visit And Family Ties
Misses Janet and Helen Sites of Huntington visit Welch at the home of their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Gail T Carter. Mr and Mrs L L Ashworth return to Welch after a Baltimore visit with daughter Mrs George Sledge and family. Miss Grace Snyder of Mountain City Tenn visits Welch at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry.
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Janet
Helen Sites
Huntington
Welch
Gail T. Carter
Jack Laughlin
Edna Howland
James
Glade , Va
AE. Widener
L. L. Ashworth
Ruby
Dave Ashworth
Baltimore
George Sledge
Grace Snyder
Mountain City
Tenn
Harry
Beckley Seeks 225000 Grant for Sewer Project
Beckley West Virginia city council votes to apply for a 225000 grant to fund sewer system construction. The city will provide a matching share and notes available land and unnamed workers as part of the project records.
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Beckley
W. Va
McClintic Refuses To Oust Trustees In Bankrupt Plan
Judge George W. McClint dismissed a petition to remove trustees Anthony F. McCue and B. A. Wise and to unsettle reorganization decrees for Hamilton Gas, bankrupt since 1934. The move, filed by a small stockholders and creditors group, followed approval of the plan and a Supreme Court denial of certiorari.
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Charleston
W. Va
Ac Oe
George W. McClint
Anthony F. McCue
B. A. Wise
Hamilton Gas
West Virginia
Entucky
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
McClintie
Homecoming Services at John Stewart M E Church
Sunday homecoming services will be held at the John Stewart M E church with Rev. Hubert C. delivering a special sermon. Charter members and church friends will attend as guests while the senior choir provides special music. The present church began services in July 1921.
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John Stewart
John Stewart M. E
Hubert C
Missionary Conference Opens Tonight at 8 O'clock
The West Virginia conference branch of the Woman's Missionary Society of the A. M. E. Church Third district opens tonight at 8 for a three day series. Mrs Thelma Hamilton invites Missionary societies of all churches to attend these meetings. Miss Ossie L Allen's name was omitted from the opm list of the Lawson street circle held at Mrs Mattie Trigg.
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West Virginia
Woman's Mite
A. M. E. Church of the Third District
Thelma Hamilton
Missionary Societies
Ossie L. Allen
Opm
Lawson Street
Jon
Mattie Trigg
Missionary Society Hosts Night Program at North Side Church
The Missionary society of the North Side United Holy Church directs a special program tonight at eight to celebrate the twelfth anniversary of Pastor Rev. Mary L. Glenn.
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the Missionary Society of the North Side United Holy Church
Mary L. Glenn
Country School Closing program at Jones Church
The R. F. P. T. club of Jones Christian church presents "The Country School Closing" tonight at 8 o'clock. The program features Ora Ora Redd, Alice Bailey, Mannie Lyles, C. V. tt, Huth Harvey, Ora Howard, Angeline Harris, Jen Anderson, James Banks. Public invited.
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Spentiade
Ora Ora Redd
Alice Bailey
Mannie Lyles
C. V. Tt
Huth Harvey
Ora Howard
Angeline Harris
Jen Anderson
James Banks
Tom Thumb Wedding Promises Glitzy Night at Howard Hall
Infant John D. Davis Jr. dies hours after birth at Day street home. A Tom Thumb wedding staged tonight at John Steward church Howard hall at 8 15 features Mabel Smalls of Fairyland Music Conservatory as guest cololist. Promise to be the best in years with 40 guests plus bridal party. Mrs E Green directs production.
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John D., Jr
Day Street
Tom Thumb
Howard Hall
John Steward
Mabel Smalls
Fairyland Music Conservatory
Ee Hall
E. Green
Dinner Served Today by John Steward M E Church
The TO SERVE DINNER Club Number Three and Nine of the John Steward M E church will serve dinner today at the church beginning at noon. The public is invited.
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John Steward
Missionaries to Meet At Edwards Memorial Church
Edwards Memorial church group will meet today at 4 30 p m at the home of Miss Mary Galeuan 319 Marshall street all members are asked to be present
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Missionary Society of the Edwards Memorial Church
Mary Galeuan
Marshall Street
Veterans Gather at Tent Headquar ters for Rest and Care
Veterans enjoy sunlit rest at a tented headquarters where old friends meet and care is provided. A dozen veterans were moved to hospitals but none in serious condition as meals and comfort are arranged by Major General Charles R. Reynolds with no curfew, only a suggestion for 90 year olds to retire early.
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Charles R. Reynolds
Army
Nye leads Nye ahead in late primary vote tally
Senator Gerald P Nye holds a narrow 6 vote edge in late primary tallies over rival Senator Nye leads by about six votes after 2 260 ballots counted with Nye at 87 762 and Holt 81 460 amid party dispute over lending programs and book sales to political donors.
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Holt
D. W. Va
Congressional Record
Democratic Party
United States
Nye
Gerald P. Nye
Ger
Senate
Senator campaign inquiries amid dwindling support in six-candidate field
The text notes a declined discussion with a senate committee on campaign investigations. Senator Norris of Nebraska backs a request for a ticket as support grows in a six candidate race. In a separate item a Great Smoky National Park specimen shows a trunk 82 inches wide, while a westward return shapes the political narrative.
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Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Norris
Nebraska
Can
Great Smoky National Park
Carrots Cultivated Domestically Since Ancient Times
The text notes that carrots have undergone domestic cultivation since ancient eras, outlining long history and ongoing agricultural practice without detailing specific civilizations or dates. The fragment emphasizes the plant's longstanding role in farming and food production.
Carrot Leaves Fashion Recalls Ball Hair Style
A reminiscence recalls an old fashion where ladies wore carrot leaves in their hair at balls and banquets. The quirky trend highlights period style and social gatherings of the era.
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