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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1925

Page

12

Welch Briefs and Local News From McDowell County

The business girls circle meeting is postponed to next Thursday at 8 pm with Mrs. Effie F Beavers on Virginia avenue. McDowell county road department began hard surfaced road work from the state road to Excelsior. L R Riffe, 27, injured in slate fall at Big Four hospitalizing with fractured pelvis but expected to recover. Anderson Smith fined for drinking de natured alcohol. a quart was passed to a spectator. Two large stills discovered near Big Creek with 10,000 gallons of mash. no arrests yet. Smylie Bible class president Strother praised for devotion. lecturers praised life of Christ and the Book of Job set for Sunday readings.

Business Girls’ Circle, Missionary Society Methodist Church Effie F. Beavers Virginia Avenue McDowell County Road Department Excelsior McDowell County L. R. Riffe Pocahontas Coal Company Big Four Riffe Grace Hospital Anderson Smith G. T. Dudgeon Welch Smith EB. Hrammer Ferrel Stacy T. D. Maynard E. V. Crowder Big Creek D. J. F. Strother Christ Job Jas. A. Strother B. C. Swope Paul Jones

Influence of the Smylie Bible Class in Welch

W J McClaren spoke to the Smylie Bible class on the influence of the Bible study, tracing its formation by a Welch Presbyterian minister and its impact. He noted the class drew diverse men, led many to church membership, and inspired Sunday school teachers to begin in the class. The speaker praised its broad community good, beyond any other group.

W. J. McClaren Smylie Bible Class Welch Christ

Child Struck by Auto Fractures Thigh in Filbert

Five year old Milo Katalinch was struck by a Ford driven by Charles Shoat near a bridge in Filbert. The boy suffered a fractured left thigh and other injuries. Shoat offered to pay expenses and witnesses said he drove slowly and was not at fault.

Charles Shoat Milo Katalinch Nick Katalinch Filbert Shoat United States Coal and Coke Company Gary RE. B. Martin

Welch Personal Notes Highlight Roanoke Visitors and Local Visits

R M Kyle and son Robert of Roanoke arrived last evening to tend to business and will return by week’s end. Hazel Lester of Jaeger admitted to Grace Hospital for throat operation. Mrs J T Carter of Jaeger improving after hospital stay. Jaeger resident Wash Bailey operated on and recovering. Various local residents, including Dr L V Shanklin of Gary and Sheriff McGinnis Hatfield, are noted in transit or visiting, with several families traveling to Bluefield, Cincinnati, and Detroit.

Jaeger Bailey L. V. Shanklin Gary McGinnis Hatfield E. Carter Bluefield Charleston

WEAF and Other Stations Tuesday Radio Highlights

Radio listings show WEAF and affiliates airing a mix of concerts plays and talk formats from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. across New York Newark Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Chicago with ensembles orchestras and soloists including Adele Rankin Gunther's Orchestra and Eveready Entertainers among others. Station notes warn program changes at management's discretion.

A— Bier Calle WOBS New York Uncle Geebee Adele Rankin Joehn Hammond Organi Wre Tiano Della Riordan Barito Gunther Newark Diener Muete Atlantic City Armbecador Orchestra Philadelphia Haedio Scout WEAF Studio Beck Eveready Silvertown Orchestra WRG Altoona Penn Central Pittsburgh Press William Penn Orchestra Uncle Kaybee Progr Eveready Enterisinera Dr. Jotn Kay Ewer Frunewick Wage Neten Aires M—c.iseveth Winston Schenectady New Kenmore Orchestra Harrison Coffin New England Markete Hector Orchestre Reeiproeny Brunewick WOR Bayfalo WEEI Boston Brother Club Eieenbourg Eveready Entertainers Cleveland Statier Orchestra Waan Sleveland Everesay Emerson Gill CYCA Toronto Margaret Sloan Moncton I Hartley Nor Ida Safes Tottees

Northern trip notes Polish business visits and family

M. J. Frenklin arrived in Welch from Cincinnati and spent the weekend with his parents. Ted Michaelson drove to Bluefield to visit friends. Mrs. C. J. Farrington returned from Bluefield after a weekend with friends.

M. J. Frenklin Welch Cincinnati Ted Michaelson Bluefield C. J. Farrington

House Fight and Senate Debate in State Legislature

In Taylor and Braxton counties amid Buckhannon elections and Kanawha County education issues the legislature weighs changes. The senate amends a victim publication penalty while the house rejects fourteen bills on reports including a public service commission election and health permit reforms. Delegate Meadows proposes a joint committee to probe the state police and prohibition departments.

Taylor County Lincoln County Buckhannon Kanawha County Cabin Creek Braxton County Herold Senate Hugus Helmick Henshaw House of Delegates Insurance Commission Auditor's Office Public Service Commission Delegate Meadows

Appropriations Held Up by President Coolidge

Washington reports that 3,074,000 in national guard funds above Congress recommendations was ordered held up by President Coolidge pending an inquiry into the necessity. About 1,332,000 covers armory drill pay to June 30. the rest frames next fiscal year. The White House note says action pending his financial program and tax reductions.

Washington Mar National Guard Congress Coolidge White House Senate House Budget Bureau

Thorough Congressional Estimate Promised After Full Review

A statement indicates a comprehensive estimate to Congress was prepared after a thorough and full consideration of the entire matter. The note stresses careful review and reliance on careful analysis prior to submission.

Congress

No New Bodies Found in Franklin County

West Frankfort reports no new bodies found after a storm, with searchers ending the effort as victims are believed accounted for. Local officials urge rebuilding efforts, burying the dead, aiding the injured, and restoring homes and employment to help the community recovery.

Franklin County West Frankfort Mar Iter B. Crawford County Relic Committee

Families left without food found in county

Two cases of alleged neglect are under investigation by the county probation officer. In Spice Creek area Mrs. Lilly Mill Jones and five children faced hunger as the husband failed to provide. Nearby Mrs. Ollie Scully and her five children lived in a two room hut with no food or proper clothing while the husband is missing. Food baskets and clothing are being sought for the families and the juvenile court is expected to review the situation promptly.

Lilly Mill Jones Mill Jones Spice Creek Jaeger Ollie Scully Ranscome Scully Juvenile Court

General Headquarters Relief at Carbondale

Relief organizations met in Carbondale Illinois and designated the city as general headquarters for the tornado district. Medical and nursing forces will be quartered there and Carbondale will continue as the distribution center for supplies. Rehabilitation work may be directed from Carbondale after health, sanitation and supply needs are met.

Carbondale Mar Ilinois

Local social and mining officials visit War Eagle

Mrs F D Price and Mrs Thomas Buchanan shopped in War Eagle on Tuesday. T Lambert district mine inspector spent three days at War Eagle inspecting War Eagle Coal Company mines. Miss Clara Holbrook teacher at War Eagle Mine school visited Davy. Geo W Coffey returned from a business trip east. Thomas Cole traveled to Williamson for business. Burgoyne Cline justice of the peace Gilbert Creek transacted business in War Eagle. Philip Holbrook and brother visited War Eagle from Davy to see sisters at the mines. M D Phillips visited Matewan Sunday. Blanche and Edna Depue shopped in Williams Saturday. Hazel Miller returned to Kermit after visiting J O Campbell family.

F. D. Price Thomas Buchanan T. Lambert War Eagle War Eagle Coal Company Clara Holbrook Davy Geo. W. Coffey Thomas Cole Williamson Burgoyne Cline Gilbert Creek Philip Holbrook Clara Bessie Holbrook War Eagle Mines M. D. Phillips Matewan Blanche Edna Depue Williams Hazel Miller Kermit J. O. Campbell

Sciatic Neuritis Relief Promised by Formula No 2

A period advertisement touts Allenrhu Special Formula No 2 capsules as the quickest cure for obstinate sciatic neuritis. It claims pain drops within about 24 hours and urges continued use until full relief, noting Goodykoon’s Drug Co. stocks the product.

Goodykoon'z Drug Co

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