Welch Hosts State Veterans Camp in June Gathering
Welch will host the largest Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment ever held in West Virginia on June 12 and 8. Painter-Porrotn Post 1021 is coordinating events with the Chamber aiding, including a dance, coal-field sightseeing, and a grand banquet at the armory. Delegates from across the state are invited as the post, organized in 1923 by H J Dollinger, prepares installations and elections, with the Military Order of the Cooties and Graybacks providing entertainment for attending veterans.
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Welch
West Virginia
Animal Department
Painter- Porrou Post
Chamber of Commerce
Wale
Incheon
Rotary
World War Memorial
Flrat Glas Vandaville
Pregent Department
Mitchell Bailiing
Jotal
Possilly
Jt 16
HH. J. Dollinger
V. KF. W
Poppy sales by Legion Auxiliary raise local funds
Red poppies were sold across McDowell county yesterday by American Legion Auxiliary volunteers and local children. They canvassed every reachable area by automobile, aiming to nearly double last year’s receipts. Proceeds support veteran graves and hospital care nationwide, aiding McDowell county Post No 8 in commemorations.
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McDowell County
American Legfon Auxiliary
Legion Memorial
Welch Eadly
Peppler
Soldigra
Decoration of Graves Ceremony by Legion and VFW
The Agalean Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars led a graveside decoration in this city with many citizens present. A procession of five cars carried attendees and flags to the cemetery. The service included flower tributes, a closing volley, and remarks by Post Commander.
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Agalean Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Tounty
Legion
Blakely
HB Mitchell
Runtey-school
Welch Briefs and Dances Highlight Welch News
Welch city wore flags in memory of the fallen with merchants and children displaying bunting. Mrs. A M Robinson departs June 1 after managing Kiwanis and Rotary luncheons. Cora Payne will take over. A major Memorial Building dance Thursday night features Nayloy’s Seven Aces, formal attire, summer flowers, midnight lunch, and out of town invitations. Local baseball opens with Bluefield at Gary. Roanoke faces War-Berwind in a strong matchup. Police report: Tom Foster jailed for possession of a gallon naphtha, fines collected. several others fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
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Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Robnson
Cora Payne
Memorial Building
Nayloy
Seven Aces
Bluefield
Gary
Roanoke
Reford Walker
Williamson
Welch
Mr. Walker
Squire Hob Simpkins
Sid Crowder
War
Jean Stultz
W. H. Haas
Robert L. Page
Berwind
Robert H. Powell
Wilcoe
Blue Hold
Ben Baker
Carter Hotel
Jiouls Jaffee
H. Harker
Gary National Bank
H.T. Graham
Anawalt
Sheriff McGinnis Halistd
Edward O'Toole, Jr
Andrew Leckie
L. A. Osborne
Peggy
Charleston
J. J. Devine
Julian Goodman
Charles Farrington
Eugene H. Lopinsky
H. T. Graham
I. J. Rhodes
Elizabeth
I.T. Mann
Bramwell
Frank L. Longley
Bluefeld
Otia St. Clair
Columbus
Floyd Waldron
Wiliam Olinger
Gail T. Dudgeon
Hobart Payne
Witt Perkins
Albert Early
Cincinnati
William J. Hafield
Walter Mitchell
Beckley and
Mullins
Delightful reception for Miss Margaret O'Toole in Gary
Mrs. Et Shanklin hosted a Thursday afternoon reception at Gary from 3 to 6 honoring Miss Margaret O'Toole whose engagement was announced and marriage planned for late June. The home featured pink and white decor with roses and orange blossoms, a musical program by Ms. H. M. Trenor and Miss Anna Stratton, and about seventy five guests.
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Et. Shanklin
Gary
Bhenklin
Edward O'fools
William J. O'Teala
William — Roodman
Welch
A. N. Harris
John Melndoe
McDowell County Baseball Weekend Sparks Local Events
A colorful note lists McDowell county teams Bluefield Gary Berwind and Bramwell playing at Gary park and Berwind amid a busy schedule with parades, a Birch Levee Park opening, and a Memorial Day backdrop. Local figures like Big Boy Murchegon and Billy Williams surface with possible tryouts as fans fill streets and court house area.
McDowell County Country Club to Hold Annual Meeting Next Tuesday
The McDowell County Country Club will hold its regular annual meeting in the city library at the Memorial Building next Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Officers for the coming year will be elected, and members are urged to attend. Construction updates show the clubhouse foundation up, swimming pool planned, and basement lockers being added. The golf greens are reported in excellent condition as members are invited to visit and boost the project.
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McDowell County Country Club
Thia City
Memorial
Alarp
Bear story told as true by Gary Mace on Princeton road
Gary Mace of Gary swears a bear story is true after a 1 am encounter on the Princeton road near Mercer County Country Club grounds. He says a large black bear darted into light, blocked his path, then ran toward Bluefield and off the road, with occupants doubting the beast’s wild nature and suggesting it might be a local pet.
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Tazewell
Guy C. Mace
Gary
Ronceverte
Mr. Mace
Princeton Road
Mercer County Country Club
Bluefield
Rai
Beppe
Heyy Bil
Lang
COMPULSORY MUSIC FOR SAN FRANCISCO STUDENTS
San Francisco sixth to eighth graders must attend at least two symphony concerts annually as set by a board of education resolution. In other news, the world’s leading whiskey firms formed a merger, and an alert report notes a man named Henri Copper drank heavily in a bet, then died.
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Board of Education
Henri Copper
Valon
Clennes
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