Legion Vanguard at Huntington opens state convention
The American Legion state convention will open in Huntington on Monday with registration at Fredericks headquarters. General Smedley Butler will speak, a parade and drum and bugle corps contest offer a $1,000 prize and a trip to Detroit. An air show, boxing event, and dance follow, with leaders from West Virginia Ohio and Kentucky expected. delegates anticipate a large turnout and meetings to select next year’s host city.
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TuntIngton
Cy Puleifer
Huntington
Teglon
Wale
The
Fredericks
Smedley Butler
Vanity Fair
Landreds Legionnaires
Drum and Bugle Corps
Detroit
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Texion
Proctoryne
Ohio
Lae
Muntington
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Amnonk Mie Muaningens
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Henry A. Hatfield
West Virginia
Practi
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Veterana’ Bureau
Washington
George Henderson
Maryland
America Legion
Kentucky
Peabody, Mase
West
Otha
Rick Hosten Jaye
Victim's kin question Powers during jail visit
During a ten minute jail visit, Mrs Myre and others pressed Harry Powers with accusations and questions about money, letters, and the death of the victim. Powers remained largely silent, deferring to the courts, while relatives urged him to speak or face-up to his actions.
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Paige Orted
Powers
Bond
Myre
Northboro
Dwil
Mra
Miamiming
Mre
Lei
Mink
Powere
Kempting
Flemmings
Bondlil
Camel named for local man at Walter L Main show
A camel in the Walter L. Main cirrus menagerie was christened Callaway after Henry C. Callaway a Virginia telegraph operator and former mayor. The camel, born May 15 in Pocahontas Virginia, was christened two days later at Williamson. Lt. Saunders, a Norfolk and Western agent, conducted the christening.
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Walter L. Main
Mercer County Democratic Committee Meeting Announced
Announcement for a meeting of the Mercer County Democratic Committee at the Court House in Princeton on Saturday September 1 at 2:00 PM. Notice invites all persons. secretary Walter V. Hosa and Annie J. Wonlwine listed. Also ad for furniture store and kindergarten reopening details with various names and locations.
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Mercer County
Princeston
Walter V. Hosa
Chalet
Annie J. Wonlwine
Kecretary
Janes and
Bland Streets
Mercer and
Allen Street
Jordan Taxi Co
LOCAL FIREMEN AWARD WINKERS
Blinedell fire department members win an award for 100 percent performance with olive work by Appalachian Power Company. Royal chapter of the American Red Cross provides badges for marks of efficiency. Courses and safety classes led by Cy Munean of the power company.
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Fittah
Elvasea
Marie
Joonatara
Appalychtan Power Company
Red Criss
Tire
Cy Munean
Taval Power Company
Price of Scotch Liquor Reduced by Distillers
Distillers association announces a reduction in the price of scotch liquor amid industry disruption. The move follows partial resumption of operations, with some distilleries reopening while others keep production limited.
Pocahontas Announces New Weekly Newspaper
A new weekly paper is planned for Pocahontas Virginia. The publication, backed by local editors and tied to the Tri District News, will publish under a new staff led by Lylbibbaeger with an office in Pocahontas.
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Pocahontas
Pho Coaliele
Ugha
Ae Sabli Engines
Lylbibbaeger
Tri-Liytrich Newe
New Area Scout Chief Introduced at Chamber Meeting
The Maefeld Boy Scout council introduced N. Ovrom as the new area scout chief during a Thursday night chamber meeting. V. Udtoy of Bluefield presided as the drive to raise funds for the agency began. A planning session in Welch, Princeton, and Northfork outlined upcoming meetings and a September executive board gathering in Huefield to approve a definite program.
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N. Ovrom
Marty 2 Weller
Bluefield
Os. Vudtoy
Vey
Southern Weather- Rinia Area Council
Ovrum
South Dakota
T. OJ
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Oyrum
Counci
Welch
Princetow
Northfork
Aimiar
Mudona
Matoaka
Enti Area
Huefield
Sepember
Che @loaneup
Doolittle Flight Trials and Refueling Plans Spotted
JIMMY DOOLITTLE SETS. NEW. MRK WAR HISTORY (Continued Front) Page Over postponement of the speed dash program. Parachute fliers were injured as the storm broke. Wickham and Rhodes suffered injuries after 1500 foot jumps near Cincinnati and Little Red. Doolittle refueled eastward, planning stops toward Cleveland with a fire extinguisher on board. Mechanics to fit a new 50 horsepower motor to boost speed. The paper notes the aircraft’s top speed with current engine and the expected improvement with the new motor. A rival pilot, Don little, faced poor weather and eventual withdrawal from the contest.
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John Or Wickham
Cinclnaed
Nuddy Rhodes
Little Reel
Wickham
Rhodes
Dagerl
Lata
Albiryierique
Kyuiene Choy
Cleveland
Dontittle
Naolitthe
Doolittie
Fandtland
Wildvard
Doolittle
Jodnsen
Donlittle
New York
Guebel
Prohibition Bureau Proposes Methods to Halt Speakeasies
Washington reports from the prohibition bureau outline five day restrictions on agents consuming intoxicants while gathering evidence. Director Waou- Cook and Woodpool advocate indirect tactics to shut down speakeasies, urging intensified investigations and injunctions to curb alcohol traffic.
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Washington
Waou- Cook
Prohibition Bureau
Pederat Prohibition
Wordenel
Woodpool
Blood transfusion offered to save victim after knife incident
A self defense claim preceded a night assault on Evans who was stabbed in the throat. Massie, aided by officers, was arrested after the fight on Reservoir Street. Volunteers lined up for blood tests with Roy Melynfess and I. Stead providing blood for a transfusion to Evans as doctors reported serious injuries and planned a preliminary hearing.
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Tyas
Reservoir Etree
Massie
Reservoir Street
Riiefield Sanitarium
City
Evans
Mig
Alee
Ayhu
Masele
Roy Melynfess
Stead
Htoail
Pullew Stanley
Gand and
Houchine
Manse
Movie Heads for Start Point of Tokyo Seattle Run
A plan for a transpacific flight from Japan to Seattle faces weather and fuel challenges. Pilot teams Thomlay and Movie discuss route risks across the Rapile islands and Gulf of Alaska while awaiting favorable conditions to begin.
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Tokyo-Seattle
Page Dia Gaus
Iarold “Thomlay
Ati Mehl
Japan
Seattle
Thomas Ash
Movie
Allen
Samishire
Rapile Islands
Aleutian
Abedin
Gulf
Atieka
Gulf of Alaska
British Columbia
Guilty Lips at Warburty wedding shock ends in blue springs
Norma Travers and Mark Travers, wealthy bride and son of real estate magnate E M Thayers, wed amid drama in Warburty. Norma, torn by a lasting affair with Hollis Stone, faces a confrontation as hotel tension, divorce risk, and a fateful afternoon golf trip collide in a tale of romance and social scandal.
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Mark
E. M. Thayers
Millonaire
Norma
Warlborty
Christine Saunders
Radley Wart
Chris’ Employen
Bob Farrell
Ste
Nervin
Hollies Stone
Stine
Stone
Hollis Stone
Speaklee
Dollis Stone
Hollia Stone
Sis
Blue Springs
Two Children Struck by Autos In Bluefield
Two youngsters were hit by cars yesterday with serious injury to Carroll Arrington eight. He suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries after a car driven by Mrs J A Koon struck him on Walnut Street near Highland Avenue. He remained unconscious at St Luke's Hospital. Nancy Jane Boyd nine was only bruised when a Frederick Street car struck her on Bluefield Avenue near Spring Street. she was returned home.
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Carroll Arrington
D. Thomas
Third Street
St. Luke's Hospital
J. A. Koon
Rockbridge Street
Walnut
Boyd
Modern New Coal Tpple 1 Ready for Operation
The Lamarr Collieries company plans to boost output to 400 men at peak. Acquired property in December 1929 via court sale and renovated an old mine into a modern plant. Kanawha Manufacturing of Charleston built the tipple. two cleaning systems installed. Lamarr is a subsidiary of Winding Gulf Collieries. Justus Callina of Charleston is president, Mr. Empowerly vice president, and RH. Kelly of Bramwell superintendent. The company has leased over 30 acres south from the Porahontan Coal and Coke company.
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Qlamarr Colleries Company
Kanawha Manufacturing Company
Charleston
Lamart Collieries Company
Lamart Collieries Company Is A Subsidiary of the Winding Gulf Callieries Company
Justus Callina
En+iperly
RH. Kelly
Bramwell
Lamarr
Court Gate
Porahontan Coal Ang Coke Company
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Harry C. Weller
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West Virginia Business College
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