Welch to Host Largest West Virginia VFW Encampment
Welch will entertain the largest gathering of Veterans of Foreign Wars ever assembled in West Virginia on June 12 and 13 for the state department encampment. Painter-Porrent Post 1021 plans events from a banquet at the armory to a vaudeville show and a sight-seeing trip, with national officers expected. Local posts and the Chamber of Commerce back the effort as Welch prepares to showcase a lively encampment and active auxiliary participation.
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Welch
West Virginia
Rotary Lab
World War Memorial
Armory
Mitchell
H. J. Dollinger
de Rowell
Council of Administration
State Dépot
Painter-Porront Post No. 1021
Military Order of Cootle
Welch Briefs Show Town Flags And Local Happenings
Welch documented a crowded day with early flag display, a Kiwanis and Rotary Club leadership change as Mrs. A M Robinson departs June 1, and Mrs. Cora Payne taking over luncheons. A formal Memorial Building dance 10 to 2 featured Naylor's Seven Aces, with out of town invitations and summer flowers. Also reports on county ball games Bluefield at Gary and Roanoke versus War-Berwind, plus local court fines including Tom Foster, George Jordan, Willie Bryant, Viola Walker, Oscar Morgan, two Hungarians, and traffic fines totaling 199.30.
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Memorial Building
Naylor
Seven Aces
Bluefield
Gary
Roanoke
George Jordan
Willie Bryant
Viola Walker
Oscar Morgan
Keford Walker
Williamson
Welch
Mr. Walker
Squire Bob Simpkins
Sid Crowder
War
Jess Stula
W. H. Haas
Robert L. Pas
Berwind
Robert H. Powell
Wilcoe
Hen Baker
Carter Hotel
Louis Jaffee
J. H. Barker
Gary National Bank
H. T. Graham
Anawalt
Eugene H. Lopinsky
I. J. Rhodes
Elizabeth
I. T. Mann
Bramwell
Frank L. Longley
Otis St. Clair
Columbus
Floyd Waldron
Wiliam Ollinger
Gail T. Dudgeon
Charleston
Hobart Payne
Witt Perkins
Albert Early
Cincinnati
William J. Hofield
Walter Mitchell
Beckley and
Mullins
Red Poppies Sold Across McDowell County For Legion Memorials
Poppies were sold yesterday morning in McDowell county with help from American Legion Auxiliary members and local children. Volunteers traveled by car from Welch to distribute the flowers, aiming to nearly double last year’s receipts. Proceeds support graves of soldiers who died in France.
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McDowell County
American Legion Auxiliary
Welch
McDowell County Post No
France
Decoration of Graves by Veterans and Citizens
The American Region and the Veterans of Foreign Wars joined in decorating local graves yesterday in a city ceremony. Mayor Blakely led a flower car convoy to the cemetery as crowds gathered. The service, led by Post Commander I, concluded with a salute fired over the graves.
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Blakely
Milicheli
Church Services and Events This Sunday Schedule
Churches reach out with Sabbath activities. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 PM preaching at 9 45 AM. Methodist service at 8 00 PM and 11 00 AM Sunday School at 10 00 AM. Children’s Day exercises scheduled. Evening worship at 8 00 PM. Study group at 9 00 AM. Sermon to conclude the day.
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Wyworth
Bvénine
Mitts
T.school
Delightful reception honors Miss Margaret O'Toole at Gary
Mrs. R V Shanklin hosted a Thursday afternoon reception from 3 to 6 at Gary to celebrate Miss Margaret O'Toole engagement and upcoming June wedding. Guests enjoyed pink and white decor, a musical program, salad and ice course, and punch on the porch while about seventy five people attended.
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R. V. Shanklin
Gary
Mra Shanklin
Edward O'Toole
William J. O'Toole
William Bordman
Welch
A. N. Harris
John McIndoe
H. M. Trenor
Herbert E. Swan
William P. Schrinoer
Anna Stratton
Katherine Scott
Rose Robinson
Edith Buckhanan
Eloise Smith
Hrenor
McDowell County Baseball and Town Scenes Noted
McDowell County hosts a busy baseball day with Bluefield Gary Roanoke Berwind and Coalwood all playing. Town life stories mention paving efforts in Welch, a Birch Grove Park opening in Dry Fork and Memorial Day parade mood amid signs of summer.
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Mercer County
Shannondale
McDowell County
Birch Grove Park
McDowell County Country Club to Elect Officers Next Tuesday
The McDowell County Country Club holds its regular annual meeting in the Memorial Building library next Tuesday at 8 pm. Officers for the coming year will be elected. Work on the clubhouse continues with the foundation up and materials to be added. The new swimming pool, basement lockers, and a fine South rival clubhouse are planned. The golf greens are in excellent condition and ready for play soon. Members are urged to visit the grounds and boost the club.
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McDowell County Country Club
Memorial
Bear story told as truth by Gary Mace in Princeton road incident
In Tazewell county style a Gary Mace of Gary West Virginia swears a bear story is true. He and his wife and another couple witnessed a large black bear emerge from the woods near the Mercer County Country Club grounds around 1 am on Tuesday. The bear crossed the road ahead of the car then veered toward Bluefield as lights blinded it. The animal ran in front of the vehicle for over a city block before turning off the road. The occupants believe the bear may be a pet of someone in the area and insist the encounter caused no attack or threat to the car.
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Tazewell
Guy C. Mace
Gary
Ronceverte
Mr. Mace
Bluefield
Whisky firms form merger in London after US dry spell
London reports that the three largest whisky producers John Walker & Co Distillers Co and Buchanan-Dewar Co have merged to form the world’s biggest whisky combine since the United States prohibition began. The move aims to consolidate brands and distribution across markets.
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London
United States
John Walker & Co
The
Distillers Co
Buchanan-Dewar Co
Compulsory Music For Seventh Graders In City
San Francisco board of education passes a resolution requiring seventh and eighth grade pupils to attend at least two symphony concerts annually. The mandate aims to expose students to classical music and enhance cultural education in public schools.
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San Francisco
Board of Education
Drinking Bet Fatal in Valen ciennes Case
Paris reports Henri Copper died after drinking nearly a quart of cognac on a bet in Valenciennes, collapsing and dying within hours. The incident highlights dangers of excessive drinking and impulsive wagers. Local authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the wager and Cubers’ death.
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Paris
Henri Copper
Valenciennes
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