New Legion Chieftain Succeeds John Wilcox at Mullens
J A Peterfish elected commander of American Legion Post 106 succeeding John M Wilcox. H E Foglesong retained as service officer. A new publicity officer position created. Delegates named for Huntington convention with alternates. New officers listed for coming year alongside former officers.
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Mullens
J. A. Peterfish
The
American Legion
John M. Wilcox
H. E. Foglesong
Huntington
George L. Cook
J. O. Bailiffe
F. F. Yates
C. V. Feller
I. R. Parsons
J. L. Bradbury
J. A. Binford
Tate McNutt
H. E. Poglesong
E. P. Bughes
J.O. Bailiff
W. C. Holloway
Wyoming firm builds warehouse in Pineville
The Wyoming Supply Company began construction of a 36 by 36 foot warehouse behind its main building on Pineville's main street. The $1200 structure, partially fireproof, will store feed and fertilizer and feature steel flooring and corrugated tin side walls. It is owned by H. E. Crews and S. C. Ballengee, with Crews managing the store.
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Pineville
Wyoming Supply Company
H. E. Crews
S. C.ballengee
Crews
Unemployment in Sweden Falls to Five Year Low
Stockholm reports unemployment virtually disappears with only 34,571 people jobless in May, down from 61,400 at the start of 1936 and 61,177 in May of the previous year, marking a five year low.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Sweden
VFW to Host 10000 at Annual Outing Tomorrow
Veterans of Foreign Wars officers said more than 10,000 people will attend the annual outing in Grafton tomorrow. The event draws large crowds and features community activities.
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Associated Press
Grafton
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Woman Arrested On Moonshine Charge In Pineville
Mrs. S. F. Hedrick of Rockhouse Creek was arrested by Constable Cade Cooper on possession of moonshine. She waived preliminary hearing before Justice George M. Farley and posted a $500 bond to await grand jury action in Pineville.
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Pineville
S. F. Hedrick
Rockhouse Creek
Cade Cooper
George M. Farley
Stonecoal Road Repair Under Way
Miners in the Stonecoal area welcome repairs on the Stonecoal highway as crews led by Walter Fink scoop out holes from last winter and fill with base stone, rolled asphalt, and gravel. The work is expected to finish in about a week before crews move downstream.
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City
Stonecoal
Walter Fink
Fink
Melons Dwarf Campaign Cheer in Dallas Primary
Watermelon feasts drew more votes than kisses, babies, orchestras, steak fries, or coffee in Dallas County during the Texas primary. Children and adults shared an eighth of a melon per person, helping clear 165 tons of watermelon at candidate expense.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Marshall Nominated by McDowell County Democrats
On August 15 the McDowell County Democrats nominated EF Carrington Marshall for judge of the criminal court.
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Associated Press
Welch
McDowell County
Ef, Carrington Marshall
Pays $10 Fine In Assault Case
Pineville August Columbus Miller a Mill Creek resident was arrested on two charges. He faced disturbance of public worship and assault, was arraigned before Justice George Mr Farley, pleaded guilty to assault, and paid a $10 fine and costs. The other charge was dismissed.
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Pineville
Columbus Miller
Miller
Mill Creek
George Mr. Farley
Funeral for Allen Redden Set in Grandview Church
Funeral services for Allen Redden 65 of Beaver will be at 2:30 p m Monday in Grandview church led by Rev Paul Smith of Bedhley. Burial at Grandview cemetery under Calfele undertakers. Surviving: Rosa Redden widow and multiple children. Eleven grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.
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Beaver
Grandview Church
Paul Smith
Bedhley
Calfeel
Grandview Cemetery
Redden
Table Rock
Rosa Redden
Herbert Redden
Skelton
Earnest Redden
Belwood
John E. Redden
Layland
Harley Hilton
Oak Hill
Clyde Forsyth
of Beaver
Oliver Redden
Alfred Redden
Ervin Redden
Grandview
Charles Redden
Elton
Gordon Redden
Roy
Bernard Redden
Lanark
C. M. Redden
Sprinkvale
Susan Burgess
Robert Rice
Pearl Paugh
Francis
America Redden
Dessie Redden
T. E. Bazzaree
John Curtis
Bill Hilton
B. M. Dobbins
Sonny Redden
William McNeil
Howard Stover
Mose Hedrick
Band and Choir Play For Lillys Reunion at Flat Top
A large crowd from Wyoming County gathered for the Lilly Reunion at Flat Top. The Mullens high school band of about 60, under R. A. Emberger, provided music for both days. Pineville Methodist church contributed a 25 voice choir to perform Sunday morning and a famed quartet was scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
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Welter Mullens
Wyoming County
Flat Top
Mullens
R. A. Emberger
Pineville Methodist Church
Lilly
Piedmont Store Moves to New Howard Avenue Location
Weiler Mullens reports the Piedmont Store will relocate to the redecorated store room on Howard Avenue by September 1. The space, part of a building bought by Lewis Furniture, will replace rooms used by Smoke House and United Trading. Removal of partitions and new flooring delay completion, but the store aims to house a larger stock under S. M. Stratton.
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Weiler
Mullens
Howard Avenue
Piedmont
Lewis Furniture Company
Smokehouse
United Trading Company
S. M. Stratton
Front Street
Philippine treasury orders new money for Commonwealth
The Philippine Commonwealth treasury has ordered U S printing of new paper money in all denominations. New bills will read Commonwealth of the Philippines with the chrysanthemum noted as Japan's national flower. signatures will bear President Manuel L Quezon and Insular Treasurer Antonio Ramos.
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United States Government
Commonwealth of the Philippines
Philippine Islands
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Commonwealth
Manuel L. Quezon
Insular
Antonio Ramos
Hair Recollects Days of Bandits On Loup Creek
Oak Hill state writer recalls the Kantley family tale from Turkey Knob about frequent holdups along the C Q branch on Loup Creek. Bandits operated between Harvey and Red Star with saloons at key camps and Thurmond’s Dunellen hotel as a recreation hub. Robbers welcomed any loot even a penknife, reflecting rough era on the line. Weston council elected O J Morrison as president at meeting.
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Kantley
Turkey Knob
Loup Creek
George Hair
Hilltop
Thurmond
Harvey
Red Star
Derry Hale
Glen Jean
Dunellen
Blackhawk
Hair
Local residents attend Lilly Reunion and travel notes
Pineville and Mullens residents share travels and visits. Denver Hurst returns from Beckley hospital to his parents in Pineville. WPA recreation supervisor Reese Byrd returns from Salt Sulphur Springs convention. Bailey Farley Hatheld and others attend the Lilly Reunion at Flat Top. Eugene Belcher to resume Bowling Green studies. Mrs Steele and Byron Jr travel from Culver Indiana to Mullens. Mrs Shirley admitted for observation at Raleigh General Hospital. Phyllis Christian visits Beckley aunt Elsie Early.
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Pineville
Denver Hurst
Oceana
Beckley Hospital
P. G. Hurst
Reese Byrd
WPA
Salt Sulphur Springs
W. Va
J. Harry Bailey
Janethe Farley
Mullens
Flat Top
Frank Hatheld
Simon
Carl
Kinnie Hatheld
Hanover
Eugene Belcher
Bowling Green Business College
Bowling Green
H. E. Crews
Edward
Howard
Ann
Algie D. Cook
Erie, Fenn
Mrs
Dell Cook
B. W. Steele
Byron Jr
Culver
Indiana
Byron
Culver Naval Academy
John Shirley
Mullens l
Raligh General Hospital
Beckley
Phyllis Christian
Elsie
Lilly
WPA Women Earn More Than Men in West Virginia
Washington reports Aubrey W. Williams says WPA women average 38.66 dollars monthly versus 25.89 for men as of March. Women make up 18 percent of WPA workers nationwide. In West Virginia by May there were 6,275 women employed across goods, educational, professional and other projects with 3,747 in goods.
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West Virginia
Aubrey W. Williams
William
Veteran’s bonus money goes to praise F
New York columnist notes J H Lee of Jamaica Queens as a colored World War veteran who used his bonus to fund a truck venture. He rigged a rack with signs quoting Roosevelt and claims the money financed the venture as he tours in his vehicle.
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Idaho
Senate
Mia
Louise
Townsend
Boise
Borah Ag Monteith
Associated Press
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New York
Roosevelt
J. H. Lee
Jamaica
L. J
Lee
Aid Society Studies Prayer At Methodist Meeting
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church met at the home of Ms. Dell Cook to study the theme Prayer. Four papers were read by Mrs. Lane Cook Mrs. A A Browning Mrs. W B Wilson and Mrs. E W Worrell followed by an ice cream dessert for present members including Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Byrd Mrs. Cook Mrs. Browning and others.
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Len Pineville
Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church
Dell Cook
Lane Cook
A. A. Browning
W.B. Wilson
E.W. Worrell
W. B. Wilson
WW. ¢. Byrd
R. L. Cooke
Garden Moore
C. V. Shannon
Walter Smith
E. W. Worrell
Lon F. Byrd
Meg
G. F. Kirk
Deli Cook
Reversibly Satin Finishes Show Metallic Backing
Paris A P reports new satin fabrics that reverse to reveal metallic backs. White and sapphire satins gain silver backing while red and purple items reveal gold. The feature notes a brilliant contrast and novel styling option.
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