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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1937

Page

5

Missing Beckley Girl Found Here

State police said Violet Jennings, missing since September 23, was found living with the Cochran family on Campbell's Creek. She initially denied identity, claiming the name Della James from Oklahoma City, but later confessed after Beckley authorities verified her. Dewey Cochran had employed her as a servant prior to discovery.

Violet Jennings H. W. Paul H. C. Fulmer Beckley Cochran Campbell's Creek Paul Della James Oklahoma City Dewey Cochran Evan Hall Violet

Faces Pistol Charge Against Sidney Walker

Unlawfully carrying a pistol charge docketed yesterday against Sidney Walker, 25, of the BOQ Block Fry Street. He will be arraigned today in municipal court.

Sidney Walker

Union Carbide founder Giles Mead dies on California coast

Giles W. Mead 71 a founder of Union Carbide and Carbon died at his Beverly Hills home from coronary thrombosis. He helped build the firm with C. K. G. Billings and G. O. Knapp into a world spanning chemical company. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Beverley Hills Cal Giles W. Mead Union Carbide and Carbon Company Chemical Industrial Mead C. K. G. Billings G. O. Knapp Chemical Concern Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Mrs. Cunnings Elected Farm Women's Clyxh Head

The Trace Fork farm women's club met at Mrs. W. H. Mellen's home. Mrs. J. C. Cunnings was elected president, with Mrs. D. B. Cook as vice president and Miss Margaret Childress as secretary treasurer. Others attending included Mrs. E. H. Childress and several members and guests.

Trace Fork Farm Women's Club W. H. Mellen J. C. Cunnings D. B. Cook Margaret Childress E. H. Childress

Sissonville Man Booked On Drunk Driving Charge

S. O. Walker of near Sissonville was booked on a drunken driving charge after his car crashed into a culvert at Whittington Hill. Deputies Byrne Given and Fred Singleton said Walker was slightly injured.

Sissonville S. O. Walker Whittington Hill Byrne Given Fred Singleton Walker

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