Lawless Drivers Hunted in County Auto Cases
State police continued their drive against unlawful driving in county areas reaching five arrests. Bill Cox was picked up early for hit-and-run driving. Everett Richmond, held on a reckless driving charge, was arrested around 2:45 a.m. at his Vicora home. John English and James Moore, both named, face investigation and charges, including reckless driving and lack of operator cards. Three others were charged with lacking operator cards and must appear before a magistrate this week with trooper Willeford aided by a game warden and a federal deputy.
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Yesay
Bill Cox
Everett Richmond
L. Willeford
Richmond
Vicora
John English
James Moore
Eng
Moore
Willeford
O. B
Bob J
Poison Drink Killer Guilty In Chicago Court
Corydon Black, 35, was convicted of murder in Chicago for the death of his wife Cordelia in a suspected poison drink incident described as a “pot highball” death. The jury reached a verdict after about 30 minutes of deliberation. Black, who reportedly slashed his own wrist and was found in his wife’s apartment, claimed the death resulted from a suicide pact and poisoned drinks did not affect him.
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Chicago
Crimainal
Corydon Black
Cordelia
Black
Salvation Army origins and name change timeline
The Salvation Army began in 1865 as the East London Mission and adopted its current name in 1878, marking its transformation into a global charitable organization.
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The
Salvation Army
East London Mission
Straining The Voice Warns Young Singers By Brooke Peters Church
A cautionary note to parents about training young voices. Training early teens is rare and dangerous self exploitation of the vocal cords can ruin potential. Group singing in choirs avoids strain while allowing growth, as solo work risks stiffness and failure to develop naturally.
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Aes
Noth
Drafted Rules From Fort Riley 1842 Remain Noted
An Associated Press snapshot from Fort Riley recalls an 1842 frontier army order. It bans firing toward the commanding officer quarters when buffalo hunting on the parade ground and rewards the best trained remount with a barrel of rye whiskey. It also admonishes student officers to stop roping and riding buffaloes and requires officers to wear beards.
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Fort Riley
Frontier Army
County Teachers Meet Tomorrow in Raleigh County
Dr. R D Baldwin of West Virginia University will discuss Current School Legislation at a Raleigh County Teachers Association meeting in Woodrow Wilson High School tomorrow. Charles Archer of Mercer County Schools will address School Problems and Unit Planning. Elections to choose a president for the coming year will be held. All white and negro teachers are expected to attend.
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R. D. Baldwin
West Virginia University
Raleigh County Teachers Association
Wodrow Wilson High School
Charles Archer
Mercer County
Association
William B. Ware
Democrats Give Fund for Relief at Glen Rogers
The Young Democratic club at Glen Rogers donated 55.36 dollars to the Red Cross for flood relief after a meeting to decide the best use of funds. The club has about 100 members with Raymond Brooks as chairman and officers including Mrs Reed Lafferty vice chairman Mrs Hilda Bradley secretary and John Evans treasurer.
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Young Democratic Club
Glen Rogers
Red Cross
Raymond Brooks
Reed Lafferty
Hilda Braley
John Evans
Unfed Squirrels Taking Revenge
Mrs. Farle Bryant returning home found window sills splintered flower pots overturned and upholstery ripped in Collingswood. Police said night feeders squirrels accustomed to daily feeding in the yard turned into her house when no food was offered. they chewed sills and draperies before escaping through the chimney.
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Associated PY
Philadelphia
Farle Bryant
Collingswood
Frigidaire 6 cu ft used porcelain freezer sale
Beckley Hardware and Supply Co advertises a used Frigidaire 6 cu ft porcelain model in excellent condition. Prices on all new Frigidaires now in stock are drastically reduced.
Neal Cleared Of Maim Case At Nev ille Lunch
Neal Cleared Of Maim Case after a four hour jury verdict finding him not guilty. The Rainbow Lunch owners Pete and Gus Corey testified Neal chased a woman through the restaurant and knifed them when she intervened. Gus Corey admitted firing. Neal claimed he followed the woman and struck her. Judge Kilgore jailed D T Pinchback for 12 months and a $1 fine after a separate assault conviction on B F Turner.
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Robey Neal
Pete
Gus Corey
Neville Street
Rainbow Lunch
Neal
Harley Kilgore
D. T. Pinchback
Meadminer
B. F. Turner
Woman Accused Of House Theft In Mead
Mrs. Sadie Higgins of Mead faced a preliminary hearing in Squire Kelly Cole's court on charges of breaking into George Crawford's home and stealing clothes and household goods valued at 100 dollars. She was released on 500 dollar bond. Constable Everett Shutt recovered small rugs and fancy dresser and table covers at Higgins home and at her brother John State's residence in Rhodell. The theft allegedly occurred in March 1935 when the two families shared a double house at Mead.
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Register
Rhodell
Sadie Higgins
Mead
Squire Kelly Cole
George Crawford
Everett Shutt
John State
Crawford
Wyoming Flood Fund Grows With Local Donations
The Red Cross chapter reported 863.65 collected for Wyoming flood relief as volunteers and donors from Mullens and Waco contributed clothing, blankets, and funds. Notable gifts included 15 from Mullens Lodge 234 Knights of Pythias and 45.25 from Waco. the county’s total donations surpassed the quota. Also noted is Keen Johnson’s record of 122 official acts as Kentucky acting governor from 1935 to 1938.
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Register
Mullens
Red Cross
Wyoming
Waco
C. A. Schultz
G. E. Ross
Clyde Sessler
Mullens Lodge
Knights of Pythias
L. E. Staton
Mabel Farmer
J. T. Laxton
J. D. White
O. R. Hollingshead
B. Newsome, Jr
Carl Gentry
H. M. Cole
W. H. Crawford
B. E. Stone
T. S. Swope
Ben Dunman
J. B. 1. A. of America
Kentucky
Keen Johnson
Post-Herald Editor Explains AP as Mutual News Coop
Beckley Post-Herald editor Ted McDowell told Wyoming county High School Press association members that the Associated Press operates as a mutual organization of all member newspapers, unlike other press agencies. He spoke during a roundtable discussion last night.
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Register
Pineville
Ted McDowell
Beckley Post-Herald
Wyoming County High School Press Association
Associated Press
Editors Hear A P or Similar Agencies for Profit
McDowell described how a news story moves from breaking to teletypes, covered at the scene, drafted in the office, sent over wires to district and then all area papers. He noted ads features and weather as a key daily story, and the association examined news photos with 64 classified by Maxine Whitt, Mullens High. about 30 members attended from Pineville Mullens Baileysville and Oceana.
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A. P
McDowell
Maxine Whitt
Mullens High School
Pineville
Mullens
Baileysville
Oceana
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