Birthday Honoree Mrs Cora Hughes Hosts Family Gathering
Mrs Cora E Hughes celebrated her 62nd birthday with a surprise gathering at Edwight Grove attended by numerous relatives including Loren Daniel Analee Gene Glenn Daniel Teddy Hughes Charles Ruggles Cecil Hughes and Basil Hughes with spouses and children many traveling from Am egle Red Dragon Birchton Beckley and others Also noted were visits by P St Clair and family David Bane and several plans for trips and college events among friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora E. Hughes
Edwight Grove
Loren Daniel
Analee
Gene
Glenn Daniel
Ameagle
Teddy Hughes
Charles Ruggles
Cecil Hughes
Pauline
Athelene
Catharine
Wanda June
Red Dragon
Basil Hughes
Betty June
Jewell Dean
Junior
Birchton
Paul Hughes
Roy
Edwight
Hubert Lucas
Mary Ellen
Bobby
Oscar Hughes
Beckley
Ruth Crotty
Ralph
Donald Ray
Pierce Brown
Madelon
Patty Jo
Lester
Colt Crotty
Roanoke, Va
Owen Sarrett
Buddy
Whitesville
Williams
Naoma
Hughes
Bright Home Scene Of Pleasant Party
The lawn at Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bright on Woodlawn avenue hosted a lively party for the Intermediate department of the Methodist Temple. A treasure hunt and weiner roast entertained attendees including Helen Foote Peggy Ann Evans Lora Mae Evans Edith Nueman Barbara Noel Edith Peters Frances Rorher June Peters Betty Conner Mildred Truman James Goda Ian Smith Vonna Belle Willis Arthur Neuman Billy Clay Ralph Odell Junior Willis A L Border Miss Thelma Batesole Mrs. George W. Bright Miss Nannie Ellen Gadd Mary Loue McDowell Lucy Brubeck and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bright
Woodlawn Avenue
Intermediate Department
The
Methodist Temple
Helen Foote
Peggy Ann Evans
Lora Mae Evans
Edith Nueman
Barbara Noel
Edith Peters
Frances Rorher
June Peters
Betty Conner
Mildred Truman
James Goda
Ian Smith
Vonna Belle Willis
Arthur Neuman
Billy Clay
Ralph Odell
Junior Willis
A. L. Border
Thelma Batesole
Nannie Ellen Gadd
Mary Loue McDowell
Lucy Brubeck
Missionary Society Meeting Thursday at First Christian Church
The Young Womans Missionary Society of the First Christian church plans its final meeting of the year this Thursday at eight o clock in the church. Miss Dorcas Ogden will install officers and Group No 6 led by Mrs P M Epling will run the program. All members are urged to attend and bring a guest with Group No 3 led by Mrs L E Shrewsbury as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Womans Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
Dorcas Ogden
P. M. Epling
L. E. Shrewsbury
Personal Mentions From Local Society Notes
Charles Higgins a student at the Episcopal Seminary in Alexandria arrived yesterday to spend several weeks with his parents Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Higgins. In late June he plans to go to the Adirondacks for the rest of the summer. Mrs. M. B. Smith plans to leave Thursday for Annapolis to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Earl V. McVey and daughters Dean and Marjorie Ellen of Wheeling are guests in the home of E. D. Terry and Mrs. Terry. Mr. McVey attends the International Mine Inspectors meeting. Mrs. A. E. Amick and daughter Kathryn Howe of Charleston are guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. Howe Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. St. Clair and children of Charleston were expected yesterday to visit in the home of his mother Mrs. W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Sutphin
William Edward
Charleston
E.F. Baker
Bramwell
B. B. Richmond
Richmond
Cranberry
Beulah Ann Graybeal
New York
Glenn Cooper
Birchton
Beckley
Jess Davis
Blanche Spangler
Loving Hutchinson
California
Teiss Davis
Bert Gwinn
A. T. McHale
Marfork
Moss French
Athens
Robert
Shelby Kitts
Concord College
Mr. Barrick
William Barrick
Temple Street
Birmingham
Ala
P. K. Jackson
W. R. Barrick
Wheeling
Jackson
Emma Marker
Buckhannon
Charles Higgins
Episcopal Seminary
Alexandria
C. M. Higgins
Adirondacks
M. B. Smith
Annapolis
Earl V. McVey
Dean
Marjorie Ellen
Pleasant social notes from West Virginia gathering
Glen Hedrick hosts Miss Agnes Ruth Rakes and Miss Lucy Mossburg visits Mor gantown linked to Thursday activities. Mrs. Henry Thompson and Joan visit Mrs. Edgar Cox while Mrs. Frank Hunter Virginia Bobbit and Claribel Lilly enjoy a Lake Shawnee picnic. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Kidwell of Indianapolis races mentioned among other local social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Ruth Rakes
Pauline Ellison
Lucy Mossburg
Morgantown
Henry Thompson
Joan
Edgar Cox
Frank Hunter
May Hunter
Virginia Bobbit
Hinton
Claribel Lilly
Lake Shawnee
Jim Snead
Bessie Mae Snead
Victor Meadows
A. E. Redden
Orville Reed
Oscar Lilly
Indianapolis
Cliff Kidwell
Mine Safety News and West Virginia Mine Meeting
A West Virginia mines section notes the value of current accident news for safety, with emphasis on informing inspectors and maintaining industry interest through monthly reports and analyses. Election of officers and a banquet for visiting inspectors, featuring Governor Kump as speaker, are planned with a full entertainment program by regional music and dancing groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Department of Mines
New River Operators Association
Winding Gulf Operators Association
Black Knight Country Club
Kump
Quintuple Births Highlight Rare Family Tale
Birthday party quintuplet groups in Chicago draw attention from Dr. Morris Fishbein and the American Medical Association. He notes twins occur about once in eighty births, triplets in 6400, quadruplets in 512000, with quintuplets even rarer. The Morlok and Dionne families are cited as examples, illustrating a hopeful outlook for other multiple sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fishbein
Chicago
American Medical Association
Fishbein
The Keys Sisters Show Talent And Sports Unity
The Keys sisters are able students and talented musicians who enjoy outdoor sports. They dress alike, yet they look no more alike than ordinary siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keys
Crafty Mob Tie to Weekend Kidnapping Time
A long timeline links a wanted figure to the Chicago seizure within hours of a boy named George reappearing locally. The Justice Department released a 55 page list of ransom bill serial numbers, while Northwest patrols chased speeding cars. The Weyerhaeuser family remains silent as to their role in the abduction and the boy’s school attendance remains uncertain. Church groups outline leaders and activities for a Sunday revival and Bible school program led by Reverend Roy Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Little George
Justice Department
Federal agents surge in Tacoma over Weyerhaeuser kidnap case
In Tacoma federal agents increase the field force to about 30 with a dozen new members to rush the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping case. Officials hope to trap abductors who extorted $200,000 and remain at large, while two agents were sent east yesterday to chase a flood of hot clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tacoma
Washington
Federal Department of Justice
George Weyerhaeuser
J. B. Weyerhaeuser Jr
Indictments Pending as Court Set for June Trials
Circuit Clerk Van Hunter withheld names of the 63 remaining indictments pending bond and jail checks. Reported murder indictments include Mariano Loma for the Harrison Grose killing at Ury on April 11 and Alzie Stepney for the George Lewis shooting at Marfork on March 14. Both prisoners remain in the county jail. Trial dates for the next criminal term will be decided Thursday. trials begin Monday, June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Hunter
Mariano Loma
Harrison Grose
Ury
Alzie Stepney
George Lewis
Marfork
Loma
Clarence W. Meadows
Supreme Court actions multiple counties outlined
Supreme Court entries continue from page one with appeals denied or allowed in several counties. Denials involve Berry receiver for First National Bank of Beallsville and Neuhardt in bank note suits. Metzgar case places involve Federal Land Bank of Baltimore versus Bailey, Upshur lands settlement. Mingo County appeal allowed Norfolk and Western Railway and agent Suffin in a $3,500 damages suit. Kanawha County appeal allows Glasgow city council in a ruling on a June 4 city election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crest Berry
First National Bank of
Beallsville
Neuhardt
Circuit Court
Harry Briggs
National Bank of Caldwell
Ohio County
H. Metzgar
Federal Land Bank of Baltimore
Morgan Bailey
Upshur County
P. W. McQuain
Mingo County
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
John Suffin
Jay Thompson
Thompson
Kanawha County
City Council of
Glasgow
Local Church School Classes Open Under Staff
The article lists staff for church activities including Thelma Batesole overseeing recreation Walter Ellison supervising manual training Mrs J A Brackman teaching girls with Miss Cada James assisting music is provided by pianists Miss June Winton and Miss Marguerite Asher of Point Pleasant visiting sister Mrs George W Bright department heads at the Bap-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Batesole
Walter Ellison
J. A. Brackman
Cada James
June Winton
Marguerite Asher
Point Pleasant
George W. Bright
Esso Dealers Meet in City to Hear Plans
About 100 Standard Oil Esso dealers from Raleigh Fayette Summers Wyoming and Boone counties gathered last night at the Black Knight Country Club to hear coming year marketing plans. E. D. Robinson local manager presided with H. J. Lipscomb special sales agent from Charleston and R. E. McDaniel assistant wholesale manager delivering feature addresses. A business session featured a talk ing motion picture showing latest advertising and sales promotion developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Raleigh
Fayette
Summers
Wyoming
Boone Counties
Black Knight Country Club
Esso
E. D. Robinson
H. J. Lipscomb
Charleston
R. E. McDaniel
Supreme Court Upholds Arkansas Sales Tax
The Arkansas supreme court ruled unanimously that a 2 percent sales tax is valid under the state constitution and revenue officials plan to begin collecting around June 21. The justices overruled a test case claiming the tax was a double property tax or discriminatory, calling it an excise or privilege tax not prohibited by the constitution. Adopted in 1935 to fund schools and other needs, the levy was to start last May 1 but was delayed by the test suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas Supreme Court
High Court
Million sick Shanghai poor aided by Catholic dispensaries
Catholic Missions reports more than 1,000,000 ill residents of Shanghai received free medical care at Catholic dispensaries during the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Catholic Missions
Ladies Missionary Society Meeting in Rhodell
Rhodell West Virginia sees the Ladies Missionary Society set for Thursday June 6 at 2 oclock at Mrs H E West home. Young people class gathers tonight at church for choir practice. Local social notes list visits and events among residents including Gilenwaters Wests Mitchems Shufflebargers and Wattis family with Beckley Mullens Glen White Killarney and Ghent connections.
Sergeant Huff Seeks License For Pistol
W C Huff former head of the local state police detachment filed notice in todays Register that he would apply on June 20 for a license to carry a pistol. He lists occupation as conservator of the peace and residence as Winding Gulf. It was presumed he is not engaged in other duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Huff
Huff
Conservator of the Peace
Winding Gulf
Police Chief Appointed in Charleston At Time of Change
Taking the place of former Conservator Frank H. Gibson, recently appointed police chief of Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Gibson
Charleston
Births and visits brighten Maynor area social rounds
Maynor West Virginia area reports the birth of Donald Eugene to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Grey on May 26 at home. Don ald Earl born May 29 to Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Graddock. Numerous local visits and family gatherings are listed, with names including Ms. Billa Maynor, Ira Maynor, J. W. Maynor, Frank Williams, Mrs. James Angle, Mrs. Duff Spangler, and others visiting relatives in Blue Creek, Beckley, Mabscott, Sprague, and Montgomery. A surgical operation at Montgomery hospital improved the condition of Sadie Breen, and several families traveled between Beckley, Fayetteville, Willis, and Tampa for visits and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Grey
Donald Eugene
G. M. Graddock
Donald Earl
Cecil Maynor
Oswald
Ed DeWitte
J. W. Maynor
Blue Creek
Frank Williams
Beckley
Billa Maynor
Ira Maynor
James Angle
R. B. Nicely
Duff Spangler
Mt. Hope
Marie and
Jo Fitzgerald
Mabscott
Marjorie
Genievere Williams
Sidney Gilliam
Jack Mason
Hurl Treadway
H. E. Bailey
Athelene Davis
Mabel Pittman
Sprague
Sadie Breen
Montgomery Hospital
J. R. Aliff
Fayetteville
Till Stover
Cora Hoskins
Edgar Gilliam
Conrad
Lelia Williams
Woodrow Sweeney
Lucy Pittman
Susan Tyree
George Davis
Tampa
Fla
Claud Sowder
Fayette County
Beards Fork
Harold Breen
Montgomery
G. W. Terry
Wesley McPeak
Willis, Va
Marvin McPeak
Ted Sutphin
A. J. Tyree
Local residents return from Parkersburg amid illness updates
Glen Morgan and Ammonett Wyke returned home from Parkersburg where Mrs Wyke was sick. Beulah Hatcher and companions travel to Philippi for college plans. Hatcher and Gravely visit Wheeling and Columbus. Mary Houchins moves to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Several families host or visit relatives in Beckley Mabscott Oak Hill Minden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Wykle
Ammonett Wyke
Parkersburg
Wykle
Beulah Hatcher
W. S. Gravely
Mabscott
Alva Cline
Marie Wilson
Philippi
Cline
Wilson
Miss Hatcher
Mary Houchins
Raleigh General Hospital
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Joe Hall
Sunday Visits Include Craddock and DeWitte Homes
Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Craddock hosted visitors Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Davis and family called on Mr. and Mrs. Edd DeWitte Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Tena White returns home from Concord College at Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Craddock
Carmen Davis
Edd DeWitte
Tena White
Concord College
Athens
Parsons Birthday Party Draws Distant Son
Among those celebrating the 106th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Susan Lee Parsons of Bomoseen Virginia was her 70 year old son who travels annually from Boise Idaho to attend the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Lee Parsons
Bomoseen
Boise
Idaho
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David Bane
Oakland
Nina D. Bruster
Elinor St. Clair
Detroit
Mich
D. C. Wade
Wilson Street
James Smith
Roy Smith
Snuffer Apartments
Princeton
Kyle Meadows
Joe L. Smith
Sor. Hulett
Smith
West Virginia University
Joe Smith Jr
Blue Jay
Phillips
C. G. Peregoy
Cliff Prince
al Meadows
Martha Dixon
Evelyn Scott
Margaret Williams
Mount Hope
Mont Pendleton
Cecil Edmond
Crab Orchard
Henry Lilly
L. E. Green
Grandview
More Pitzer
East Gulf
B. Lilly
J. E. Watts
Main Street
Foster Hardware
Glen Hedrick
W. Va
Beauty Services
Vera - Rose Beauty Shop
Woolwerth
C. A. McDowell
Institute
P. M. Snyder
Koppers Coal and Transportation Company
H. G. Kump
America
Glen White
Primo Stella
Guy Falchini
Angela Geogan
Joe Meano
Margaret Agnes Morgan
June Kyle
Helen Harmon
Betty May
Ella Dickson
New River Five
Other Claytor
Luther Claytor
Rome Reynolds
William Traynham
Evert Traynham
Price Hill Skillet Lickers
Charles Underwood
Woody Bowers
Frank Marks
Mrs. Davis
Eccles Bug Dust Sextet
Lloyd Williams
John Mahaffey
Te Robertson
W. J. Healy
Frank Garrison
Cal Johnson
Pocahontas Coal Operators Association
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia Mine Inspectors Association
Los Angeles
Weyerhaeuser
George
Tst
W. H. Chrisley
J. M. Hayes
Paul Boggs
Everett O'Neal
M. E. Schauberger
R. L. Reardon
Violet Cook
Baptist Bible School
Hayes
Roy Wolfe
Dunbar
Supreme Court
Esso Dealers
Arkansas
Rhodell, W. Va
Ladies Missionary Society
H. E. West
J. C. Gilenwater
Layland
Squire H. E. West
Frank Hollingshead
Bob Graham
Minden
Lenore Meadows
Killarney
R. I. Mitchem
Sarah Jane Dickerson
Mullens
Bill Wattis
Irene Ogle
Riley Graham
Nancy Dickerson
Ghent
Maynor, W. Va
Glen Morgan
Ralph Rice
C. Lilly
Bransford Wykle
Homer Withrow
M. E. Lester
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