Mrs Sidwell Passes Away In Fellowsville
Mrs Eliz Sidwell 82 died at her Fellowsville home at 3 10 am after a period of illness. A native of Preston County born July 18 1856 she was the widow of Henry Sidwell who died 11 years ago. Survivors include six stepchildren and several brothers. funeral arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliz Bidwell
Fellowsville
Preston County
Swell ‘Wid
Joseph, B
Ellen Knotts
Henry
H. Sid- Welly
J. Repunk
Austin
W. Va
Pee ‘Mira
Sidwell
Aulomagne
Methodist Church
Tade
T. T. Bartlett
Gratton
Manley Heads to Toronto for Secretaries Conference
Secretary William Manley of the Young Men's Christian Association plans to depart by motor midweek to attend the Association of Secretaries conference in Toronto, Canada. The event opens next Saturday and runs through Sunday, June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Manley
Young Men's Christian Association
Association of Secretaries
Toronto
Canada
Two convicts shot to death near Cummins prison farm
Two escaped convicts were killed in a hand to hand clash with guards after a wind storm toppled a stockade at Cummins State prison farm near Little Rock. One convict, Archie Goodwin, was serving 21 years. James Patterson seven years. Mike Rayford, life prisoner, was recaptured. Another fugitive returned to camp. The storm also caused extensive damage in England and other areas totaling over a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Cummins
Archie “Goodwin
James Patterson
Mike Rayford
Negro Life Terrier
Wife Slayer Held Guilty In First Degree Murder
Sherman Woody was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his wife who died claiming she was wounded accidentally. The jury deliberated about an hour after the defense rested with no witnesses. The state’s case rested on testimony from Woody’s three sons detailing the events surrounding the April 29 shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woody
Frankie Woody
Blaine
Leonard Woody
Dr Emmett Appointed C and C Chief Surgeon
RICHMOND Va May 23 The Chesapeake and Ohio railway announced the appointment of Dr J M Emmett of Clifton Forge Va as chief surgeon of the railway with headquarters at Richmond He has been serving as assistant to the chief surgeon and in charge of the Clifton Forge hospital He will also head the Clifton Forge hospital and serve as chief surgeon for the C and O Railway Employes Hospital association He succeeds Dr W T Oppenheimer who will remain as advisor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
J. M.emmett
Clifton Forge
Emmett
C & O Railway
W. T. Oppenheimer
Flower Show Date Set By Public Welfare Group
Friday June 2 is the date for the annual flower show sponsored by the Public Welfare department of the Woman's club. The event will be an all day affair in the Beavers building. Entries are invited and several commercial florists will participate. Awards will include blue and red ribbons for group winners. Mrs C F Shafer chairs the show with a table group of assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Welfare Department
Woman's Club
Beavers
Court Pharmacy
C. F. Shafer
Morehead State Teachers College Faces Student Strike
In Morehead Kentucky students padlocked classrooms and threatened a strike to demand reinstatement of Dean of Men Clarence E Nickell after a regents meeting failed to reappoint him. Other officials G D Downing and Z Taylor Young were not reappointed, sparking protests and plans to march on the state capitol for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehead
Morehead State Teachers’ College
Clarence E. Nickell
Board‘of Regents
G. D. Downing
Z. Taylor Young
W. H. Vaughn
H. A. Babb
State Capitol
Local office changes and travel expense notes from page one
fragmented text describes offices being vacated or appointed, mentions general, travel expenses, and salary considerations. appears to capture a historical bureaucratic note on office succession and compensation, with unclear names and places due to damaged OCR.
Archbishop Spellman Installed as New York Archbishop
Former grocer's boy Francis Spellman is installed as the sixth archbishop of New York in St Patrick's Cathedral. Police guard crowds of worshippers as chimes and organ fill the vast interior. Spellman, 50, a noted flyer and ally of the pope, arrives with a Boston escort and motorcade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Fifth Avenue
Ravanello
Francis Joseph Spellman
Fifth
Madison Avenues
Droye Grocery
Wagan
Bishop
Brell
Rhitman
Gerdings Hayes
Orf Pas XII
Boston
Preston County Man Sentenced to Twenty Days Jail
William Waybright, 22, of Preston County, was jailed for twenty days after pleading guilty to drunkenness at Mountain View camp on US Route 250 Saturday night. He received a $5 fine plus costs, and was ordered jailed when unable to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View
William Waybright
Preston County
A. B. Knabenshue
Knabenshue
Waybright
Dr Green Named Charleston Veterinarian on Agriculture Staff
Dr C Greenva l Bluefield was named veterinarian on the Department of Agriculture staff. Commissioner J B McLaughlin announced the appointment, effective June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
C. Greenvaf Bluefield
Department of Agriculture
J.B. McLaughlin
Harlan Mine Dispute Draws National Guardsmen Deployments
Amid labor unrest at Harlin-Wallins and Darby coal pits, 1400 workers recalled to resume operations while 125 Darby employees return. Brigadier General Ellerbe Carter says troops stay only briefly to prevent disturbances as Special U S Attorney Brien McMahon leaves for peaceful situation. Kentucky official William C Burrow resigns over the scene and civil liberties concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darby Coal Company
le Junior
Harlin-Wallins
Darby
Ellerbe Carter
Eveli
M‘mahen
U.8
Brien McMahon
Harlan
Kentucky
William C. Burrow
A. B. Chandler
Louisville Typographical’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Women face loss as men field candidates in Friendly election
In Friendly, West Virginia on May 23, the all-woman city administration led by Mayor Stella Eddy faces a male-led slate in the June 6 elections. The men convention chose candidates for Community and Citizens tickets, sidelining the current administration. Eddy hints at a possible third party or write-ins, insisting the city could be in the best shape even if men take over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly
W. Va
Citizens
Citizens Party
John Fisher
Community Party
John Haught
Stella Eddy
Rosier Held For Session of Grand Jury Next Fall
Glenn Rosier of Khottsville district waived hearing on resisting an officer and was bound over to the September grand jury after a Thursday afternoon arraignment before Justice A B Knabensha. Bond set at 500 dollars, which he could not furnish. A drunkenness case before Mayor P G Gillispie in municipal court remains pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Rosier
Khottsville
Justice of the Peace
A. B. Knabensha
Rosier
P. ¥. Gillispie
Escaped men from Idaho prison riot break free
George Craig and his wife watched convicts slip toward a deserted shack as a posse converged. Prison guard Gordon Wright ordered them out, a pistol was fired, and Cliff Daughtery 35 Edgar Pruett 19 and Raymond Curtis 20 emerged from the shack after sawing from cells in a high-security break last Saturday. Possemen expected Walling’s capture within hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Craig
Craig
Idaho
Possefen
Gordon Wright
Cliff Daughtery
Edgar Pruett
Raymond Curtis
Walling
Prices are always right as SRAGGS and Co
A compact note features SRAGGS and Co promising fair pricing. The brief highlights consistent value and customer trust for a local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sraggs & Co
General Seeks Capable Shots For Civilian Team
The adjutant general of West Virginia seeks 13 sharpshooters to form a civilian team for the national Camp Perry matches. Horner has requisitioned 3,000 rounds and 13 rifles, with competitions open to all civilians from August 20 to September 9. Northerners will shoot at Camp Dawson and southerners at Camp Conley, with a captain, 10 firing members, and two alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
William L. Horner
West Virginia
Camp Perry
Horner
Harror
Hornon
Camp Dawson
Kingwood
Camp Conley
Point Pleasant
Home Economics Style Show Planned at Grafton High
The Grafton High School Home Economics department will hold its annual style show and contest on Friday May 26 at 2 30 pm. Several groups of dresses will be shown made this semester. J C Penney is the sponsor of the contest. A tea will follow for mothers and friends served by Nellie Cook's cooking classes and sponsored by the Hec Tek club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton High School
J. C. Penney Company
Nellie Cook
For Sale 65 Acre Farm and Modern 7 Room House
For sale a 65 acre farm with a completely remodeled seven room modern house. Electric furnace electric hot water bath hardwood floors and other updates. Contact phone number 926312.
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Mrs. Sidwell
Uifelong
Presto County
Manley
England
Here
North
Arkansas Gazette
Mercy
Father
Killer
Une
Ghaliagh
Fegearc
Grafton Drug & Chemical Co
Aos L
Aion
Opera House
Leatherneck
Richard ‘Cromwell
Annabelle
Jack Oarie
Red. Barry
Witty
Anne Shirley
Francis J. Spellman
New York Archdiocese
Preston
DR. Green
Grand Jury
Chevrolet
Fisher
Electrolux
Servel Electrolux
Tygarts Valley Chevrolet Co
Beech Street
Loar Jewelry Store
Berkeley
Willhide
Kinsey & CO
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