Foreign Troops Occupy Saar Region Amid Peace Drive
Nearly 3,000 troops from Britain Italy Holland and Sweden occupy Saar Region under League of Nations mandate ahead of January plebiscite. Nazi factions slam the move while a four day Christmas truce aims to keep the area calm during the vote. Flags from four nations fly as occupation resumes recalling Rhine postwar days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Saarbruecken
Saar Basin
Rhineland
Britain
Italy
Holland
Sweden
League For Nations
League
Germany
France
League of Nations Governing Commission
Saar
Rhine
Pierre Laval
The
Geneva
Wisteria Pods Explode Like Firecrackers In Fall
In autumn the pods of wisteria sometimes rupture with a loud report resembling a gunshot. The sudden pop scatters seeds and debris, startling observers and echoing through gardens and parks as the vines shed their seedpods.
Dagmar's fidventures in Santa Claus Cand
A Santa tale where the mole king negotiates peace with Santa and a cookie treaty. Dagmar longs to stay in Toyland but becomes a fairy, transforming into a toy guiding children. The tale ends with Christmas cheer and cookies for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dagmar
Santa Claus
Santa
Holiday gifts brighten Oak Hill Sunday School drive
Citizens and business firms of Oak Hill received generous candy and fruit gifts for Sunday School. Funds were collected by C. W. Runions who thanks contributors. The local church youth class, led by Willie Lewis, rehearses nightly for a Christmas program. Visitors from Akron, Ohio included Wendell Halloway, Mrs. Roy Perry, and Kaybee Moore. Sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Clark Jr. on infant son David Lee’s death December 19. Burial by Tyree and Dew at Bays Cemetery, Summerlee. Born to Connie Griffith and wife a baby girl on December 18. Miss Ann Sharpe, dry goods clerk, works at the company store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
Lochgelly
C. W. Runions
Willie Lewis
Wendell Halloway
Roy Perry
Kaybee Moore
Akron
Ohio
Albert Waldron
Halloway
Frankie Moore
Geo. Clark, Jr
David Lee
Tyree and
Dew
Bays Cemetery
Summerlee
Connie Griffith
Ann Sharpe
Church Board Names Officers for 1935 in Lochgelly WV
The executive board of the local church met Tuesday December 18 to nominate new officers for 1935. Attendees included Rev J D Wilson chairman C W Romons secretary Mrs E F Dover Mrs G T Mann and Mrs H W Cunningham. A special installation of officers and teachers will be held the last Sunday evening in December. Thanks to the generosity of...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Wilson
C. W. Romons
EF. L. Dover
G. T. Mann
H. W. Cunningham
Local News Notes and Socials from Oak Hill Area
A hospital patient recovers after an appendectomy at Oak Hill hospital. Visitors include H W Cunningham and wife with extended family. Mrs Cunningham visits Skelton. Rev Charles Weber screens biblical scenes at Oak Hill Church of God. New arrivals Mr and Mrs Russell Willis arrive from Layland. Orval Cruise and Bernard Shifflett visit Beckley. Helen Warden of Charleston vacations with her father. Floyd Taylor and Henry West visit relatives in Covington Virginia. A court challenge seeks to block the 25 percent tax on non signers under the internal revenue act, arguing unconstitutional use of funds beyond revenue. The association bringing the suit continues its case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
H. W. Cunningham
Cranberry
Russell Willis
Layland
Orval Cruise
Bernard Shiflett
Beckley
Helen Warden
Charleston
W. W. Warden
Floyd Taylor
Henry West
Covington
Internal Revenue
Court Fight Follows Vote On Tobacco Act In North Carolina
Greensboro, Dec 24. A court fight against the Kerr-Smith tobacco control act, approved overwhelmingly by tobacco growers in the referendum, was launched here Saturday as the Piedmont tobacco non-tax association filed a federal petition challenging the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Greensboro
N. C
Kerr-Smith
Rural County Composition Centers on Forsyth and Davidson Farmers
A report notes that the community is composed largely of farmers in Forsyth and Davidson counties. It highlights agricultural livelihoods, land use, and local market patterns shaping daily life. The piece emphasizes rural identity and regional ties between the two counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth
Davidson Counties
Christmas greeting promises better electric service in 1935
The message assures customers that the company will continue to strive for better electric service in the coming year 1935, emphasizing commitment and continued reliability in its utility offerings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saar Region
Beckley Department Store
Steve Taraczkozy
Steve’s
Syieer
Aed
BY Sigrid Arne
Merry Christmas
King Oliver
Brunswick
Rose Garden Inn
Charleston Milling Company
Charmco Brands
Charmco
Fleur Nellie Guthrie
2Nd Ave
W. Va
Charmbisco
J. P. Dixon
D St
H. O. Toothman
Charmeo
Fleur Helen Lee Cavender
Sarah J. Goodler
C. A. Goodwin
W. Main St
Clarksburg
Dan B. Fleming
Quarrier St
David McMahon
Elm St
Bertha G
McDowell
Ronceverte Ave
Ronceverte
Raleigh Radio & Refrigerator CO
Atwater Kent
Zenith Radios
Kelvinators
Royal Sweepers
McCreery St
C.L. Heaberlin & Co
General Insurance Service
Lilly Bidg
Murphy's
Keyser Funeral Home Funeral Directors
S. Oakwood Ave
Pires National Picture
Pat Abe
Christmas
Mune
Appalachian
Electric Power Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!