Richland Coal Company petitions denial of bankruptcy
Wheeling West Virginia November 22 petition filed in U S district court by counsel for J C McKinley president of Richland Coal Co in answer to involuntary bankruptcy filing The answer denies insolvency and challenges court jurisdiction asking jury trial and dismissal from bankruptcy The company once owned five West Virginia mines and had a receiver appointed Two Marshall county mines operate on lease one Ohio county mine and two Brooke county workings are managed by Bond holder Low Bunche The federal tax case to recover back income and excise taxes remains unresolved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
J. C. McKinley
Hichland Coal "Co
U. S. District Court
Anewer
Tra Degarmo
Rosa Nezarmo
Sarah Castner
Tt. W. Hindman
Wilem H. Niger
McKinlep
US. District Court
West Virginia
Panhandle
Wnill
Ohio County Circuit Court
Marshall County
Low” Bunche
Philadelphia
Richland Coal Co
Ohio County
Rooke County
Major General Hines Visits Bluefield Briefly
Major General John T. Hines former chief of staff of the United States Army paid a brief visit to Bluefield as he traveled from the south to White Sulphur Springs. He spent only a few minutes to pay respects to J. M. Ayers manager of the West Virginian hotel, whom he has known for many years. He expressed regret at not staying longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Hines
United States Army
Bluefield
Southland
White Sulphur Springs
Hines
J. M. Ayers
West Virginian Hotel
West
Community Christmas Tree Plans Discussed At Meeting
Plans for the annual Community Christmas tree will be discussed at a meeting this afternoon. Civic groups including Rosary Kiwanis Lions and Quota Club sponsor the event in Bluefield to aid needy children with entertainment added this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Wonderful Sieves
Rosary
Kiwatis
Lions
Quota Clube
Banta Claw
City and Coalfield Bargain Listings and Notices
Local items include valet cleaning services, sale of hats and suits, residence sale announcements, flower shop ads, and a Charleston ceremonial postponement. Also notes on a thrust of real estate loans, a turkey shooting event, upcoming dances, and a death in New Midway with funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City Realty Co
Ieal
Perry Building
Musterole A Gentle Relief For Coughs And Congestion
Grandmother praised mustard for colds but mustard plasters burned. Musterole, a clean white oil based rub, relieves sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup and rheumatic pains. Gently rub in to ease congestion neuralgia lumbago and back or joint pain. May help prevent pneumonia.
Trains Run Close to New Norfolk and Western Schedule
Rail travelers faced a mixed reception to the new timetable as passenger trains on the Norfolk and Western system largely met the schedule while some missed notices caused confusion at the depot. Westbound Nos 2 and 2% experienced minor delays, while Pocahontas Nos 3 and 4 ran on time between Columbus Ohio and Norfolk Virginia. New equipment is being assembled in Roanoke for Pocahontas service, with further changes expected soon. Local officials note the tight timing requires swift handling of arrivals at Bluefield and other stations.
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Panaenger
Norfolk and Western Railway
Wellas
Theepot
Bluefield
Conlflald
Norfolk and Western
Bluetelt
Union Thanksgiving Services Planned
The annual union Thanksgiving service of Westminster and Most Presbyterian churches will be held Thursday at 10:80 o'clock at the inner Presbyterian church on Tazewell Street. The sermon will be delivered by the Rev. G. Gunn, pastor of the West.
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Westminster An
Minster Presbyterian Offers Funeral Offering for Orphanage
The church announces giving at Sunday services to Presbyterian Orphanage in Lynchburg. Two pastors hope for a large attendance and a funeral offering to support the orphanage.
Salvation Army Prepares Winter Charity Drive
The Salvation Army in the area readies its annual winter program with Thanksgiving baskets of food and clothing for the needy. School children have aided two years running by offering garments and food before Thanksgiving. Christmas pots will appear on December 4 to collect donations for the season’s programs, funded by public generosity, not the budget. An advisory board meeting this afternoon will discuss Christmas plans including a tree, entertainment for children, and garment distributions.
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Salvation Army
Army
Willie Stevens Defense Opens as Trial Continues
Testimony from defense witnesses portrays Willie Stevens as calm and cooperative. Family members place him at key locations the night of the incident and after, while Dr Demarest and Dr Runyon challenge epilepsy claims and scrutinize Stevens' health and intellect.
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Stevens
Arthur Aprilagate
Applegata
Simpson
Howard Price
Harry Stevens
Wilson
Sarah Wilson
Dianne
Alice
Thett
Point Pleasant
Jersey City
Chatlea H. Wilson
Willia Stevens
W. Hs, Demarest
Parker Home For Incurables
Lawrence Runyon
Willie Stevens
New Brunswick
Bimpson
Somerville
James J. Major
Jlan
Witnesses link Stevens to New Brunswick clothing firm
Fireman John J. Kline testified about Stevens frequent visits to a New Brunswick fro station. Lyons and Parker of a New Brunswick clothing concern described dealings with Willie Stevens, noting hat preferences and frequent requests to clean and scour clothing after the minister and choir slumers were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Kline
Stevens
New Brunswick
H. P. Lyons
R. T. Parker
Carriera
Wilie
Lyons
Parker
Willie Stevens
Fall-Doeheny jury guarded on judge's order
Court session on the Fall-Doeheny case proceeds under tight security with admission by card and doors guarded. The trial is set to begin in earnest the next day and is expected to extend past the Christmas holidays, with Owen J. Roberts and Hogan scheduled to present opening statements for the government and defense respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohtonds
Mt Owen J. Roberta
Special Government of Counsel
Hogan
Lence
Red Cross $1,000 Campaign Starts in Bluefield Today
A local Red Cross drive opens in Bluefield with a $1,000 target to fund community relief work. The balance remains in the treasury of the local chapter to support ongoing Red Cross activities.
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Bluefield
Jytired
Red Cross
Red Cross Membership Dues Support National Endowment
The article explains that from a $25 membership, $24.50 remains locally and 50 cents goes to Washington. Life memberships cost $50 and Patrons Membership is $100, with all fees going to the national Red Cross treasury to bolster the endowment. Campaign details show a goal of 1,000 members for Bluefield and note vast national contributions by Red Cross workers.
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Washington
National Red Cross Treasury
Bluefield
American Red Cross
Red Cross Volunteer Work Expands Garment and Braille Aid
In West Virginia and nationwide, Red Cross chapters report 496 garments and 2004 surgical dressings produced, 400 people served in canteens, and 801 Braille pages last year. Nearly 150,000 garments were woven nationwide, aiding hurricane and disaster victims, ex soldiers, and the blind. Canteen service and emergency layettes continue near hospitals for disabled veterans.
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Eick
West Virginia
Ning Tean
United States
Ned Croas
Red Cross
Canteen and motor corps aid noted in yearly report
The report shows nationwide totals for garments 146,191, dressings 1,681,870, canteen service for 20,238 people, motor corps calls 47,964, and embosser literature for the blinds 1,383 volumes or 138,599 pages, reflecting chapter activities during the fiscal year.
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Motor Corps
Motor Corpa
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Genes Richland Coal “Company
Gouinsel
Weeks Jury Tritt
Royal Cafe
Princeton Avehiue Commercial Hotel
Are Yn
USL AZ
Bluefield Avy
Bredmann Bulldiog
Edris Addition
South Bluefield Extension, Inc
Pocahontas Balding Opporite
As Depot
Harry L. Greenspon
Biveielé
A. H. Baldwin
Summers Street
Bargain
Sennett Property
Forrest Atrest
South Biunfield
Law and Commerce Building
Franklin Cord
Platnick Bros
Cole's Flower Shop
Federal St
Bineflelt Shrine
Cinh
Charleston
Masonic Temple
Fry
Plenac Bol
Dante
Hersby
Danes Committee
Bitefield
Thankagtving
Crawford's
West Fredarkle Street
Massey-Penn- Drug Company
Princeton Ave
Rose Beauly
Beauly
New York
Eamning
Lillian B. Dickson
Mar
Paul S. McIlhaney
Bluefield National Barn
Concord
California
United Market
Fred Ghandler
New
Hawkins Undertaking Parson
Fio
W. B W. Oliver
West End
W. G. Baldwin
Hox
Roanoke
Bliofield Lodge No
A. P
A. M
Masoule Temple
W.M. L. M. Carpar
Gray Aout Compton's
Falls Milla
Clifton
Rose Beauty Show
Madama Borta
Padigo
Bi Jones
Bull
Jack
Cash Grove
Hart Bros
Bill
Twin Cities
Voltairos
Roanoke St
Lonett
Sele
Florsheim
Julian Kokenge
NEA
Bluefield Terminal
UNION
Salvation Amy
Small Boy
Thea
Goodykoontz’s
Nunnally
Huyler
Martha Washington
East End Pharmacy
Brinceton Avenue
Bluefield Pharmacy
Bluefield Avenue
Fairview Pharmacy
South Streets
Donaker F
Quifiela
Incherryville
Derryvale
Doheny
Isadore Cohen Co
Jewele 412
Federal ‘Ve Biuefica
W.va
Cohen
Cohen's
Lenox
China
Elgin
Sterling Drlver
Ant Leon
Mangus - Phillips Shoe Co
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield, W. Va
DR. J
Compton
Richard B. Parrish
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. of
Fhila, Law and Commerce Building
L. C. Smith
Ithaca
Winchester
Remon
M. G. Whitlow Hardware Company
Princeton
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