Hope Yet Sentenced to Die in Chair for Cabby Murder
James F. Hewlett Jr., a 21 year old World War II veteran from Mt. Hope, was sentenced to die in the electric chair on April 10 for the murder of Julian Buie. The judge overruled defense motions for a new trial or stay of execution. Hewlett, captured after the taxi driver was shot and the car stolen, showed no emotion at sentencing and will be sent to the state penitentiary for the execution.
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Cabby
Associated Press
Huntington
James F. Hewlett, Jr
Mt. Hope
Julian Buie
Common Pleas
E H. Clay Worth
Ant
Hewlett
Orville Adkins
Bogie Panyl
Moundsville
Renor
Marine Co Aster
Parris Island
S.C
Montgomery
Ing
Workers on Strike In Lakey Yesterday Demands Recognition
A group of workers staged a strike in Lakey yesterday seeking recognition of their collective bargaining status. Spokespersons stated labor rights and fair terms are essential for continued operations and worker protections.
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Lake
Yestermer
Contien
Fayette Murder Trial Under Way at Fayette Circuit Court
E H Garten Meadow Bridge merchant testifies in his own defense as trial opens in Fayette Circuit Court for the 1950 killing of Mrs Dewey Vandall near his store. Witnesses described a break in and Garten firing toward a fleeing car, with Vandall and his wife in the car and the Vandalls later recounting the shooting and car fire nearby. Police and ballistics experts testified about the bullet missing clear identification and investigations surrounding the case.
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Vandall
H. I. Boone
State Police
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A. Thompson
C. L. Walker
R. W. Rule
Spring Dale
Garten Store
Beatrice Smith
Carl Walker
Barther
Dewey Vandall
Elizabeth Bragg
W. E. Sothern
Vandal
Jean Dotson
Dewey
Lawrence Lewis
Ralph Judy
C. M. Honaker
Hansford
Meadow Bridge
Would-Be Robber Of Bank Sought By Mt. Hope Police
Mt. Hope police pursue a well dressed Negra man who attempted a daytime bank robbery at the Bank of Mt. Hope at 10 a.m. Monday. Teller E C Amick read the note demanding cash while bank cashier W G Potter stalled the suspect. The robber fled on foot through downtown toward McDonald with officers in pursuit but he escaped. Bank clerk Bert Hall photographed the note and officials notified Police Chief Tom Twaddle.
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Mtt. Hope Police
Register
MY. Hope
Bank of
Mt. Hope
Fayette County
Negra
E. C. Amick
Amick
Moncey
W.G. Potter
Blackburn
Potter
McDonald
Bert Hall
Tom Twaddle
New Police Chief Takes Over Whitesville Duties
Whitesville moves to 10 hour shifts with Police Chief Boyd Hutchinson and night patrolman Holdren. Hutchinson succeeds M. E. Weikle who resigned January 1 after council asked. Holdren takes over from William Brown, whose position ended after Mayor Murray fired him. Hutchinson, 47, and Holdren plan to live together near the jail to ensure department telephone contact.
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Register
Whitesville
Boyd Hutchinson
W. D. Holdren
Hutchinson
M. E. Weit
Kle
Weikle
Holdren
William Brown
Brown
Jatter
J. E. Murray
Council
Weikler
Raleigh County
Holtzen
Salamy
Schrader Keffer Wedding at Whitesville Church
Miss Norma Lee Keffer and Charles S Schrader married at Jarrolds Valley Presbyterian Church Whitesville in a single ring ceremony. Bride's brother gave her in marriage. Best man Wendell Carper of Charleston. Reception at groom's sister's home. Schrader coached Hinton High School football and is WVU graduate. Keffer noted as Miss Hinton Daily News 1949.
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Register
Whitesville
Jarrolds Valley Presbyterian Church
Norma Lee Keffer
Charles S. Schrader
R. E. Keffer
Hinton
Sand
Perry Aliff
Paul Gabrielson
Robert T. Keffer
Rob T. Keffer
Wendell Carper
Charleston
John Stevens
Schrader
Hinton High School
United States Army
Phi Sigma Kappa
Bowling Rites Held for Ray E. M. Bowling
Funeral services were held today for Ray Erastus M. Bowling a 19 year old former Princeton resident who died from injuries in a North Carolina car crash. The rites at Silver Springs Church near Princeton were led by Rev. R H Todd with assistance from Rev. C C Tolbert and Rev. Ennis B Hilton. Burial followed in Bowling Cemetery at Green Valley.
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Register
Princeton
SL Am
Ray Erastus M. Bowling
North Carolina
R.H. Todd
Beckley
C. C. Tolbert
Ennis B. Hilton
Silver Springs Church
Bowling
Green Valley
Noted V P Thomas Marshall Quoted on Cigars
The line attributed to Thomas R. Marshall, Wilson administration vice president in 1917, posits that the country needs a good five cent cigar. The quote reflects his wry political humor about public morale and national sentiment.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Wilson
Mullens Couple Betrothal and Wedding Vows Reported
Miss Betty June Andrews and Pte. Murry Nick Fowler exchanged wedding vows at the Baptist Parsonage on Moran Avenue with Rev. Jarrett T. Chandler officiating at 7 PM. The bride wore aqua crepe with rhinestone trim, carried a white Bible with a purple orchid, and was attended by Mrs. Z Ho Fowler Jr. Best man was J. H. Fowler Jr. The bride, daughter of Oscar William Andrews, is a Mullens High School 1948 graduate and a switchboard operator. the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Fowler, is a Mullens High School 1949 graduate and a Virginian Railway yard brakeman who recently completed boot training at Parris Island and will report to his station Jan 16.
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3Y Register
Mullens
Betty June Andrews
Pte
Murry Nick Fowler
the Baptist Parsonage
Moran Avenue
Jarrett T. Chandler
Jack Mullens
J. H. Fowler, Jr
Z. Ho Fowler Jr
Joyce Farley
Oscar William Andrews
South Mullens
Andrews
Mullens High School
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
John Henry Fowler
Virginian Railway
Marine Corps
Parris Island
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Recreation Hall Donation Planned by Club Members
Mullens residents plan a donation by local club members to install gas logs in the recreation hall fireplace, enriching community use of the facility.
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Register
Mullens
DeLapp Funeral Services Slated
William DeLapp 73 of Goosehollow died Saturday at Mullens General Hospital from a heart condition. Funeral services were held at 2 p m at Goosehollow Baptist Church with Rev. W A Favors and Rev. Sam McClure officiating. Burial followed in Harmco Cemetery at Harmco. Community notices describe local civic club activities and meetings led by Mrs. M E Shumate Moran Avenue and Mrs. B B Brown with planned officer elections in February.
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Register
Mullens
William DeLapp
DPA Director Sets New Hours in Pineville
Romeo Laxton director of the Department of Public Assistance in Wyoming County announces new office hours for Pineville office. The office will be open Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 pm to 5 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to noon. Other hours by appointment. The offices are in the rear of the Wyoming County courthouse on the first floor.
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Register
Pineville
Romeo Laxton
Department of Public Assistance
Wyoming County
Party Set Saturday At DuBois High Band Room
Harrison Andrews Post 74 American Legion hosts an 8 p m Saturday game party in the DuBois High School band room as announced by post adjutant Clarence Edmondson.
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Register
MT. Hope
DuBois High School
Harrison-Andrews
American Legion
Clarence Edmondson
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