Brothers Held on Charges of Grand Larceny
Three Aliff brothers and a relative were jailed in Fayetteville on charges of stealing from Iby s cleaning establishment in Hill and from DeWitt er s coupe in Mount Hope. Police recovered clothing valued at around one hundred dollars and auto parts sold to a man on Coal River. The suspects, denying theft, were arrested as they carried a bicycle near a car and face charges of grand larceny and entering.
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Police Probing Miner Death in Fayetteville
Police investigate the death of John Harris a coal miner in Fayetteville as he was pulling strings from a car at the pit. The brakeman said the motor stalled and Harris collapsed a deep wound to the back of his head noted by the undertaker as clean not from coal or slate. The autopsy is not complete per Prosecutor Carl Vickers.
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Public Forum Raises Jury Reform And Street Widening
Beckley reader W. E. Bolen argues the hung Monta Ball jury shows flaws in a twelve member system and suggests a nine to three majority. He also calls for widening Barwood Street to ease post office area traffic and prevent sidewalk encroachments in Beckley West Virginia on July 17, 1937.
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Ribbles Return From Blacksburg
Mr and Mrs R E Ribble of this city have returned home after several weeks in their former home in Blacksburg Virginia.
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Couples Change Minds In Three Day Grace Period
In Fayetteville the three day marriage law, now in effect, gives couples time to reconsider. Three grooms have asked for refunds, triple the six year low, as they decide not to wed. Previously marriages occurred immediately with many later separating.
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Walker Sick Trial Delayed To Next Term
Fayetteville report notes Magistrate H S Walker of Lookout ill delaying his drunken driving trial. If recovery stalls, the case will likely be moved to the September term. Walker waives from Squire W C Cole in Ansted after arraignment. He also faces destruction of property charges and a civil suit by L Blizzard. State called 22 witnesses. more remain. Szuck trial halted as he could not be found, later located in Mount Hope and jailed for public fisticuffs, tied to a $125 robbery at McMillions Filling Station. Lee Scott to be tried later due to his mother’s illness.
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Drunken Drivers Fined By Godsey
Fayetteville was the scene of drunken driving actions over the weekend. Charlie Hubbard received a $25 fine plus costs from Magistrate R C Godsey. Joe Hubard was jailed on drunkenness charges. K H Cline also paid $25 and costs for drunk driving, and his licenses were renewed. Joe Johnson was jailed after a Thurmond arrest by Special Officer Slater for fighting.
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Asleep In Car Ohio Man Fined
Ohio resident E. B. Johnson was found sleeping in a parked car between Oak Hill and Fayetteville. Officers detained him, found no vehicle registration, and discovered a pistol. Brought before Judge H. F. Dillon Jr., he received probation and was released to continue travel with attorney Jim White assisting.
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Saxon glass drinking horns unearthed in England
Archaeologists report discovery of glass drinking horns dating about 1,400 years back from Saxon England. The items, found at an English site, illustrate ancient ceremonial drinking practices and craft techniques.
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Beckley City Trade Booklet Praised Nationwide
The Beckley chamber of commerce pamphlet on the city marketed as Smokeless Coal Capital and West Virginia's Fastest Growing City drew wide demand. Over 3,000 copies mailed to the U S, with many organizations and chambers requesting more. Letters from Roanoke and New Britain praised its quality as effective advertising for Beckley.
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Three Fighters Freed From Jail
Ada Dobson Freda Garrett and Nina Surbaugh were jailed by Magistrate H S Walker Lookout for fighting and released twenty hours after arrest when the magistrate notified the sheriff their fines were paid eliminating the sentence.
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Miss Thelma Kirk Heads Off on Vacation
Fayetteville Miss Thelma Kirk secretary in the board of education began her vacation this week. She attended the Older Group 4-H camp at Beckwith county park. Kirk of Rainelle has been employed by the board for two years.
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