Virginia Snake Cultist Sentenced in Wife Death
Wise County jury convicts Kirk in involuntary manslaughter for his wife’s death after a rattlesnake bite during a faith demonstration. He receives a two year term in the state penitentiary as co defendants Fry Dotson and another await the next Wise County Circuit Court term.
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Besoco
Rhodell
Besoro
Rhodett
Atte
Wise
Kirk
Wise County
Sean Fry
Johnn
Paul Dotson
Mre
State Penitentiary
Effie Gilmore
Resaco
Charles Swit
Leconny Smokeless Fuel Company
Covington
Marvin L. Simpson
Beckley
Birch Purchases Lester Property and Nearby Deeds Filed
Mart Birdi of Lester pur chases lot 440 in Les ter from Church of God trustees for 3500 dollars. Deeds recorded include Dawson Eva Lilly to Bolens for about 500 dollars on Fireco Coal City Road Lot 1 Slab Fork District. Bolens to Fink about 1000 in Pemberton Town District. Moore to Moore part of Jot 17 in Beckley Town District. Witherspoon to Witherspoon Jot 5 Beckley Court Addition for about 1600.
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Mart Birdi
Lester
G. W. Keith
J. C. Richardson
Sam Dixon
Church of God
Trey
Dawson
Eva Lilly
L. H
Zelphia Bolen
Fireco-Coal City
Slab Fork
Levi and
Ernest
Carla Fink
Pemberton
W. E
Hattie Moore
Erskine E
John R. Moore
J. F. Burgess
Beckley
Cora Baker Witherspoon
John Witherspoon
Beckley Court
Guaranteed Wage Debate Splits Labor Circles
Washington discussion centers on guaranteed wages as a solution to job insecurity. Proponents argue it ensures steady employment and boosts efficiency, while critics warn of seasonal industries and high costs. Eric Johnston cites industrial unrest from job insecurity and backs study funding to explore feasible implementation.
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Max Hall
Washington
Eric Johnston
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Johnston
Office of Wary Mobilization and Reconversion
Warrant Issued For Carradine
The sheriff seeks actor John Carradine in Hollywood after Superior Judge Burnell signed a bench warrant demanding $8 207.36 in alimony to Ardanelle Carradine. Carradine reportedly left his hotel and could not be found. The judge quipped about a prior drinking episode related to the alimony case.
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Associated Press
Hollywood
John Carradine
Charles
Burnell
Carradine
Ardanelle
V A Office issues 12624 priority certificates for veterans
The Richmond regional office of the Way Assets Administration issued 12624 priority certificates in July for buying surplus property. 4903 World War II veterans in Virginia Maryland West Virginia and DC benefited. 137 applications were disapproved. 3730 certificates covered items for personal use and 6894 allowed purchasing surplus property for veterans small businesses.
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Tie
Associated Press
Richmond
Veterans Branch
The
Way Assets Administration
Virginia
Maryland
West i Virginia
District of Columbia
Regenal
Cyrus J. Kephart
Kephart
Duck Bite Incident Sparks Laugh in Dallas Yard
A Dallas resident reports being bitten by a duck on his porch. A reporter accompanying him was charged at by the same duck, which chased him from the yard. The piece also mentions discussions on guaranteed wages and seasonal employment in the construction industry.
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Associated Press
Dallas
L. F. Wilson
Wilson
No Decisions Made At Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Beckley Chamber of Commerce monthly bills were approved at the Board of Directors meeting in Memorial Building room 10. J. S. Larrick led the session in place of E. D. Armstrong, while Mrs. W. R. Fugitt filled in for Secretary W. R. Fugitt who was attending a Northwestern University school. CAR SHOOTS GIRL MARY DYIMEK SHOT NEAR INTERSECTION BY STREETCAR
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Memorial Building
J. S. Larrick
E. D. Armstrong
W. R. Fugitt
Northwestern University
Pineville church lays groundwork for new Boy Scout troop
Pastor L A Steele of Pineville Methodist Church leads a charter application for a new Boy Scout troop. Committee members include John Lambert W C Bailey Enos Williams Edward Crews with Richard W Wilderson as patrol leader and Robert Shipman as assistant.
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Pineville Church
Pineville
L. A. Steele
Methodist
My. Steele
John 8. Lambert
W. C. Bailey
Enost Williams
Edward Crews
Richard W. Wilderson
Robert J. Shipman
Angelo A. Wenzel
Richard S., Morgan
Jack R. Cecil
Rex H. Hagaman
Harold L. Rose
Robert G. Martin
Wesley J. Brown
Richard L. Kirk
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Russell Creek
Huntington
WSA
San Diego
Calif
Mary Acierto
G. M. Randall
Sea Ave
Navy
Philippines
Alfredo Acierto
Chipeago
W.T. Grant CO
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Munich
Nathan Litvin
Detroit
Mich
U.S
Edith
Litvin
Gen
Eisenhower
International Soundphoto
Philadelphia
Mary Dyimek
Mary
Henry Demordy
Itracks
Pen
IEG
Tokyo
Sone
Japan
St. Joseph
Aspitis
T. Joseph
Mavisteel
Wilbur
Tennessee
American Legion Post No
Lewis
Lewis Furniture Company
Beckley’s Largest Home Furnishings
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