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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1925

Page

5

Enjoyable Welch High School banquet honored seniors

Social news recalls a Tuesday evening banquet at the Presbyterian Church parlors where Welch High School seniors were toasted by juniors and faculty. Dinner for 36 trustees and 38 juniors plus teachers and local dignitaries highlighted the evening with remarks from Dr Hall and others. Also noted are circle meetings of the Methodist Missionary Society and Welch personal brief items about residents and visitors in the area.

Jeniors Welch’ High School Presbyterian Church Bentura W. ©. Hall W. C. Cook M. Wade Cullen Efffa Beavers Trostle James Vermillion Iaster Mary Gladya Lambert Eleanor Reid Vernon Calloway Albert Barley Lloyd Cook B.C. Groae Hail Board of Education sDeach

Homes Wanted for a Number of Children

The McDowell County Probation Officer W T Farley seeks homes for several destitute children in Welch. Ten children including two boys eleven and thirteen and a seven year old girl await placement. Malle Loyd sixteen seeks a good home with school and work. More children, Edward through Harry Stanfield aged two to fourteen, may be bound out unless admitted to the Odd Fellows Home for Orphans. Interested families may contact the mother in Ashland for interviews. Several youths were punished for truancy in Squire Hufford's court this week. Farley notes previous ad placements via The Telegraph.

McDowell County W. T. Farley Welch Malle Loyd Edward Harold Eugene Nannie Frances James Lola Harry Stanfield Odd Fellows Home Inother Ashland Squire A. C.hufford Wiley Lovelace W. M. Rose W. M. Kegley W. M. McBrayer Halph Stinello Edward Roten Sam Corder W. Shanks Gable Timir Frank Hughes J. H W. Teadford

Busy term ends as McDowell County court adjourns

The McDowell County criminal court adjourned yesterday after disposing of the last case on the docket in July. Officials report a busy term with many felonies and misdemeanors, including seven murder charges. The final case involved Levi Jessup charged with murder in War, tied to an early incident.

McDowell County Criminal Court Levi Jessup H. Miller

Kimball Kiwanis Club Holds Splendid Meet

The Kimball Kiwanis Club gathered Tuesday at the Houston M. E. Church in Kimball for a splendid meeting with an engaging program and several visitors. A clean-up week announced May 25 aims to improve the town, while Welch Rotary guests spoke on MacDowell county Boy Scouts and the club pledged support. J H Miles entertained with sleight of hand as Windy Hicks and other visitors from Northfork Kimball Harlan Parkersburg Thacher attended.

Kimball Kiwanis Club Houston M Kimball T. Hads T. E. Organ Harry Morgan Mayor Turner Kimball Club Welch Windy Hicks Northfork Hartcourt H. D. Vaughan Harlan, Ky J. C. Williams Luther M. Lucas W. F. Hamilton Parkersburg Charles H. ‘Wells Thacher

John Smith Given Fine and Jail Term in Court

Joan Smith received one year in the county jail and a $50 fine on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses in Squire A C Hutford's court yesterday morning after being brought back to the city from Huntington by Deputy Sheriff Nick Verano. E Smith told the court after sentencing she would rather have been...

Joan Smith Squire A. C. Hutford Kuntington Nick Verano E Smith Deen

Daily Telegraph Radio Program Highlights May 14

An outline of radio features across U S cities with times and station calls. Notable listings include Atwater Kent Orchestra Bel, McKenna lecture series, Specht's Orchestra, California Ramblers, and Chalmers Ensemble across WOR WHN WJ2 KDKA WCAK and others with varied music, talks, and game scores.

McKenna Peale Fivertown Lopes Grea New York Franklin Ational Instituts of Pada Bolenvoa Balo Specht Wat Borlew Anamager Aalri Nusicale Right Sped Anna Qlcott WHN Wone New Atwater-Kent Arista M—Silvarinwn Orchestra WEHG Altoona Woodmen of. America KDKA Rast Pittsourge Stockman-Farmer Markel Teaberime Tinme Slenaia Pont WCAK Pittsburgh Press William Penn Orchestra Uncle Kayben Moore Radio Artlais Altwater-Keat Aras Silvartown Orchestra Way Bcnenectady Ten Hyck Tro LG Bunting Loules Haetner Conte Wanamaker Proerei P Conservatory Botechair Wem Buffalo Chalmers Ensemble Atwater-Kent Silvertown Oreheairs Providence Port Erd Chetroors Rarersbintwater Kent Ivertown Orchestra Bhston Ig Brother Mo Atwaierenn Eee Roester Uelal Robtatrn Martfom Yay Apringfield WRC Washington Leo House ODB Smithsonian Aries Cincinnati M.bliner M.—Markate Cooper Grehestra Morton H Cleveland WHAR Crystal Slipper Orchestra WTAM IB9 Soeiny Pidgee Cowumbub Ante Sal Ghines Hay ‘Tadea WGN Chicago Markela Rheexix Momus Don Bestor Waa Rabbe Skylarke Kyw Anela Bob Spaechas Ea —Solnits Boz Dumiroff WLS Howe Baller Maaly Benton Ganetary Fansen Solaista Meaten WCCO Ty Ehtaren Atwater-Kent Artlets Pater Creheat Louis Kansas City Fopater Roeram Wen Davenzors Chalmers Fteerable Atwater-Rent Arts Orches Woaw Umara Randall's Orchestra Sunshine Mandella Industrial “Arta

Prisoner Smith Defrauds Banker In Windy Tale Scam

The Bank of Davy cashier R W Harvey cashed a check for Smith after he wove a windy tale, later revealing Smith had claimed substantial funds in a Christiansburg bank. Harvey alerted Christiansburg authorities when he learned he had been stung and Smith faced charges.

Moundeville Smith R. W. Harvey Bank of Davy Christiansburg Harvey

Veterans Auxiliaries to Organize in Welch Tonight

Veterans of the Foreign Wars Auxiliary will arrive in Welch on the 16th to organize the Me. Dowell county VFW auxiliary. The ladies auxiliary will begin work in the new dugout.

Foreign Wars Auxiliary Me. Dowell

Two Young Men Freed After Counterfeit Catch

Arthur Lawson and G H Burechelt were released by United States Commissioner Floyd Waldron after a hearing. They had been arrested on the discovery of a counterfeit $10 bill found during a spree involving moonshine, a joy ride, poker, and passing the bill. Officers Woodyard and Zingale placed them in custody, but the men expressed gratitude upon release and drove away in their car.

Arthur Lawson G. H. Burechelt United States Floyd Waldron Keystone Woodyard Zingale Tooge Me+ Dowell county

Welch Briefs Trial For Moonshine Car In Wilcoe

George Grey and John Vaught, both colored, were tried in Mayor Blakelys court for lugging a car with thirteen gallons of moonshine. Grey was discharged for lack of evidence. Vaught, who admitted riding in the car, received 160 fine, costs, and thirty days on the city chain gang. Welch Kiwanis holds meeting at Baptist Church with tribute to mother by Mrs. J O Anderson. Attendance prize won by team four with 83.79 percent. Dr B Vermilion noted as captain of its team.

George Grey John Vaught Wilcoe Blakely Grey Vaught Baptist Church J. O .Anderson Wother B Vermilion Gantela

War to Have Sunday Mail Service in War West Virginia

Residents of War West Virginia win Sunday mail service after years of asking through Rep James Strother. A May 17 start date is set by Postmaster General Harry S. New with field officials recommending the change. The town boasts new paving a water tank and growing fire protection as it gains postal service and status.

New Congressman Strother James French Strotter Congress Strother Harry &. New Washington, D. C James French Strother House of Representatives Mr. Strother W. Va Harry S&s. New

Tanlac Promises Health Boost With Herbal Formula

Claims Tanlac restores energy and appetite for those run down by illness. Advertising notes its herbal roots and blood purifying effects, promising quick improvement within days and urging readers to buy at a local drug store.

Tanlac

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