Pettigrew Stopped Boxing Film Show in Beckley
District Attorney B J Pettigrew halted plans to show a Dempsey Tunney fight film at the Lyric theater after W V Commissioner Rardin and the prosecutor advised action. The film had been in Beckley for days despite prize fighting being illegal in West Virginia. Fans were disappointed as the theater canceled the screening pending legal guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Pettigrew
Tunney
Chicago
Willard
Toledo
W. Heardin
Pettigrew
Lyric Theatre
Rardin
West Virginia
Wheeling
Hinton
Beckley Sport
Thurman Chosen Truant Officer for Town District
W C Squire Thurmond has been chosen and accepted the role as truant or attendance officer for Town district schools. Superintendent J G Umstattd announced the move as schools aim to raise district attendance from the November 89 percent reading. Each percentage point gain saves about 400 to 500 dollars per student, underscoring the district’s goal of reaching 100 percent attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. (Squire) Thurmond
J. G. Umstattd
Sheriff Collects Big Sum from Delinquents
Sheriff Aubrey O. Smith notes that since the 1925 delinquent lists were published and land sales began on Monday, the force has collected 12,460.09 from land redeemers as of yesterday. An additional 8600 was raised from various property sales in the list. More taxpayers are expected to pay for 1925 before the lists are sent to the auditor in a few days. Many tracts remain unpaid and will revert to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey O. Smith
Hopkins
Pittsburgh
White House
James Cox
Ohio
Hoss Wells
Prohibition
Jasper O. Crowley
Raleigh
Town District Schools Fire Inspection Report Finds Hazards
A. A. Dorsey, assistant state fire marshal, inspected several Town District schools and issued recommendations to curtail fire hazards if funds allow. Woodrow Wilson High School earned the highest rating, with praise for the new building and a suggestion to place a few extinguishers. Schools inspected include Woodrow Wilson High, Mat-scott, Teel, Sprague, Stratton, Central annex, Junior high, Lincoly, and Sylvia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Dorsey
Woodrow Wilson High School
Woodrow, Wilson High School
Matescott
Teel
Sprague
Stratton
Central Annex
Junior High
Lincoly
Sylvia
Braxton County Seeks Repayment of Old Debts
Braxton County court ordered Prosecuting Attorney J B Cutlip to sue nine men for shortages found in audits by the state tax commission totaling 87813.74 with 2573 in interest, about 10386.74 to be collected. Additional 4290 from the old sinking fund was not turned over. Citizens’ investigation reports progress, with earlier collections and forthcoming inquiries into district road funds and fiscal practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braxton
J. B. Cutlip
Braxton County
I. &. Brammer
State Tax Commissioner’s Office
Sutton
Citizens
Sherrif
Citizens’ Committee
Former Local Pastor Passes in Huntington
Rev. Lewis Pendleton Groves, former Baptist pastor of Huntington, died Saturday at his home on Third Avenue. He was 57, born April 1, 1870 near Union, entered ministry young, later evangelism, survived by widow Lena Shires Groves and seven children. Burial in Alderson, ten thousand delegates expected at Chicago shoe retailers convention January 9-12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Pendleton Groves
Huntington
Third Avenue
Alderson
Groves
Union
Alexander
Sarah Groves
Lena Shires Groves
E. E. Staten
W. Va
Ruth Groves
Charleston
Joyce Groves
Hunting W
James
Dickie Groves
Edward
Robert Groves
Lewisburg
Will Groves
Falmouth
Indl
John Groves
Roanoke
Floyd Wickline
Shoe Retailers
Chicago
Marshall Plumley Dies at Blue Jay
Marshall Plumley, 82, died last night at Blue Jay at his son Clayton’s home from old age complications. He leaves 48 grandchildren, nine sons, five brothers and sisters, and a widow. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon at Blue Jay church with interment at Table Rock. Rev. Powiall will officiate. Calfee undertakers in charge. Surviving children include A. B. Phimley Saxon. Mrs Jennie Worley Oxley. Mrs Dora Martin Slab Fork. Mrs Nora McQuillan East Beckley. Clayton Plumley Blue Jay. Lacy Phimley Delwood. A. A. Phimley Mabscott. Mrs Kate Martin Spring Dale. Thomas Plumley Callaway Heights. Brothers: Issac Plamley Enid Okla. Jackson Plamley Missouri. Alexander Phimley California. Sisters: Mrs Kate Burr Oklahoma. Mrs Malikia Bragg Abraham. Mrs William Kingery of this city, died Nov 7, was his youngest sister. Mr Phimley died without tos of her death.
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Marshall Plumley
Treelock
Clayton, Plumley
Blue Jay
Table Rock
de TL
Powiall
Calfee Undertakers
A. B. Phivley
Saxon
Jennie Worley
Oxtey
Dora Martin
Slab Fork
Nora McQuillan
East Beckley
Clayton Phimley
Lacy Phimley
Delwood
A. A. Phimley
Mabscott
Kate Martin
Spring Dale
Thomas Plumley
Callaway Heights
Issac Plamley
Enid
Oklahoma
Jackson Plamley
Missouri
Alexander Phimley
California
Kate Burr
Malikia Bragg
Abraham
William Kingery
Phimley
Graveley Confesses Second Forgery in Probe
Artie Graveley of Eccles aged 21 yesterday admitted a second forgery charge linked to a $25 check used at Foster Hardware. He previously denied a related autos fire forgery and remains silent on that count while authorities connect the gun and shells found with the Pillman name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Graveley
Eccles
Thomas Miller
Mabscott
Graveley
Foster Hardware Company
Pilhman
Ft. CC. Pillman
Pillman
Six Eskimos Slated for Byrd Pole Fight Projection
Six Arctic Eskimos will be included in the projected pole fight of Commander Richard Byrd. The plan ties to Byrd's ambitious expedition aims and showcases a notable polar challenge involving multiple participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard B. Byrd
Senate Refuses Oath of Office to Frank Smith
The United States Senate refused to seat Frank L. Smith of Illinois by a 50 to 2 vote. A later 53 to 26 vote sent the matter to the Reed committee on corruption charges linked to Smith’s nomination and election. Similar action was anticipated for William S. Vare of Pennsylvania.
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United States
Senate
Frank L. Smith
Ofllinois
Slush Fund” Committee
Reed
William S. Vare
Pennsylvania
Smith
Vare
Reed Committee
Farmer-Laborite
Goll
West Wirginda
Smithy Neely
West Virginia
Rev W B Harvey to Preach Here Sunday
Rev W B Harvey arrives in the city and will preach at the First Baptist Church tomorrow evening. Church members hope he will accept the call to lead the local church though he has not announced his intentions. Harvey was recently invited to the Beckley church from Newport Kentucky where he currently serves a growing congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Thaervey
First Baptist Church
Harvey
Beckley
Newport
County Recovers 27125 in Suit
Raleigh county obtained a judgment from the National Surety company for 27125.88 plus interest in a case arising after a shortage in former Sheriff P. L. Bhinkenship’s accounts. The official died in 1924 and the suit, led by Prosecuting Attorney Scott and assistant Ki bb. Bowers, settled after audits and a circuit-term entry oversight. The total with interest exceeded 27000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
National Surety Company
Sherif
PP. L. Bhinkenship
Scott
Bb. Bowers
Boone County Wins Federal Court Suit
A Boone County jury in Charleston awarded George Johnson 825 000 in a federal suit over injuries from a July 1926 Whitesville bridge collapse. Johnson, of Noel Virginia, claimed fractured skulls, two broken arms and eye loss after the suspension span gave way during a carnival crowd. The verdict followed another Boone County circuit court win in a related case, signaling potential end to a long dispute.
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Charleston
Boone County
George Johnson
Noel
Whitesville
Boone Cunity
George W. McClintic
Johnson
Coal River
Local Teachers Assist in Shady Spring Score
Local junior and senior high principals and several district teachers aided in scoring Shady Springs district data last week. Substitutes filled in, with some teachers spending one or two days in a neighboring district. On Tuesday night many teachers worked at Woodrow Wilson High School to finalize the data. Normal training seniors under Miss Ethel Keyser supervised the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. EB. Carmichael
C. M Stalnaker
Paul Steinbicker
Kendall
Central School
Aredes
Gaujot
Shady Springs
Woodrow Wilson High School
Ethel Keyser
Black Knights Meet in Cincinnati in Chivalry and Coal Show
Modern Black Knights inspired by Ivanhoe plan prepare a Cincinnati gathering at First National Bank tower with eminent host ALA Lignett leading Sir Knights from multiple cities. Raleigh Coal and Coke hosts sessions, a medieval setup, a Limerick Contest, prizes including a Rookwood vase and a Gruen Veri-Thin Watch, and a banquet at Queen City Club with speeches and an address on The Merchandising Plan of 1928 by Arthur F. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Knights
Cincinnati
Cincinnatus
Ala Lignett
W. P. Anderson
New York
James FE. Colliflower
Washington
M. L. Corbett
Detroit
C. C. Crowe
Raleigh
A. Dickson
Cincinnally
A. Mitchell
Chicago
E. S. Turpin
Richmond
King H Richard
Knights of Old
Raleigh Coal and Coke Company
W Knight
First National Bank
Black Knight
United States
Canada
Black Knight Club
Queen City Club
Limerick
Arthur F. Taylor
Kansas City Wins 1928 Republican Convention Choice
The 1928 Republican national convention will be in Kansas City starting June 12 after a long ballot fight in Washington. San Francisco led on early ballots but Kansas City surged on the ninth ballot with support from Chairman Butler, edging Detroit and others as Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia and San Antonio lagged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
National Committee
Washington
San Francisco
Butler
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
Philadelphia
San Antonio
Lunacy Warrant Pending in Hopkins Case a Mystery
Beckley residents woke to a tale of Lisle M. Hopkins a 25 year old man whose recent week long spree involved liquor arrests intimidation threats and wild claims. officials say a lunacy warrant may reveal meaning behind his varied ass
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Hopkins
Lisle ML. Hopkins
Beckley
Barber Sues Friend Over Car Accident
Herald sues John Catanese for 10000 in circuit court over a minor crash on a drive to Eccles. Both men are barbers at Mack's Barber Shop. The windshield injury occurred when the car struck a beam on the bridge, sending Herald’s head through the glass. case slated for next week.
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Herald
John Catanese
Eccles
Mack
Catanese
Eeeles
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Kaye
W.C. Thurman
Frank Smith
William 5S. Ware
W. B. Harvey
Surety Company
Sherif Blankenship
Navy Band
United States Navy
Shady Spring
Debonair Young
County Board
Western Union Office
Western Union
T. C. Moorefield
John W. Barlow, Jr
Barlow
fHlopkins
Parlow
Barber
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