Mrs Gunnoe Damages Awarded in Auto Crash Suit
Nora Gu noe administratrix for Rush Gunnoe deceased won a $35,000 verdict against Samuel Erdlen and the West Virginia Poultry Cooperative assoc in Parkersburg. The 15 year old victim was killed November 18 at Bolt when struck by Erdlen’s car. Jury deliberated about twenty minutes. Defense argued Erdlen tried to avoid the collision and was traveling fast. Attorneys for plaintiff included Sand ers Worrell and File.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Gunoe
Rush Gunnoe
Samuel D. Erdlen
West Virginia Poultry Cooperative Association of
Parkersburg
M. Ward
Fletcher Mann
Erdien
The
Poultry Association
Erlen
Carl Sanders
E. M. Worrell
Ashton File
File, Goldsmith and Scherer
Hereford McGinnis
D. D. Ashworth
Mullens Hl graduates 39 in largest class yet
Mullens High School will graduate 39 seniors Tuesday evening, the largest class in school history. Grover C. Worrell will award diplomas with S. L. McGraw noting the size, and seniors will lead the ceremony including Garland Phillips delivering the salutatory and Delford McGraw the valedictory. A Sunday vesper on the lawn precedes a junior senior banquet in the library that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens High School
Grover C. Worrell
Board of Education
S. L. McGraw
Garland Phillips
Delford McGraw
Bill Ruby
Jessie Pentruff
Pauline Early
Pauline Long
Arvid Robertson
Lucille Anderson
Leonard Roach
Grace Worley
Elbert Humphry
Virginia McGinnis
Margaret O'Connell
Helen Cullop
Albert Hodson
Dorothy Akers
Edith Clemmens
Harold Dooley
Merle Howery
Wallace Slonina
Ann Shipman
Oscar Price
Fedie Reed
Jack Phillips
Eloise Imrham
Berbie McGraw
James Shrewshbery
Maurice Lisagor
William Wells
Lewis Dantoni
Joe Hindsex
Hazel Rutherford
Walden Cook
Blanche Thompson
Carmen Bowling
Wilbur Pack
Bernard Shannon
Arnette Mankin
Wanda Cook
Protozoa Drop Comes Alive at Century of Progress fair
Dr George Roemmer unveils micro projection displays in the biology section of the Hall of Science at the Century of Progress. Moving pictures will enlarge single drops of water to reveal protozoa fighting Didinium against Amoeba Paramoecium and other tiny life forms in mortal combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George Roemmer
Germany
New York
Heaven
Earth
Roemmer
Fr O'Brien
Film storm at studio staged for Central Airport
The First National lot in North Hollywood built a 600 by 350 foot artificial lake up to 30 feet deep to film a hurricane like storm for Richard Barthelmess latest film Central Airport. Planes and passengers were shown on water as wind rain and lightning were produced with trains of paddles huge propeller planes and electric torches. Meanwhile hospital and local social notes mention Mrs Emma Clark improving from heart trouble and Mrs Sarah Lilly recovering from a paralytic stroke with several locals visiting and visiting relatives across Blue Jay Beckley and Spanish Bur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Barthelmess
Central Airport
Palace Theatre
First National
North Hollywood
Tom Brown
Local visitors and callers noted across West Virginia towns
Flat Top residents David Hopkins George Stanley and Russell White of Glen Jean visited N W Bridhemy on Monday evening. Andrew Epling from Johnson City Tenn visits relatives here. Janiel Thompson of Webster Springs spends the summer with uncle Bill Powers. Fred Rowling visited Princeton Monday. Wil Nuckalls of Mt Hope called on Fstil Richmond Monday evening. Mrs Hate Epling was a business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hopkins
George Stanley
Russell White
Glen Jean
N. W. Bridhemy
Andrew Epling
Johnson City
Delegate's Car Kills Monroe County Woman
Mrs. Clifford Risse of Lindside was killed when an automobile driven by O H Ballard of Princeton struck her as he traveled from Princeton to Union. Ballard said she walked into the road and hesitated, attempting to avoid the car, and he swerved into a fence to avert the crash. Troopers did not hold Ballard after investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Dress Union
W. Va
Clifford Risse
Lindside
O. H. Ballard
Princeton
House of Delegates
Ballard
Union
Hisse
Hallard
Risse
Relic of Christ’s Coat Shown in Trier After 42 Years
A coat said to have been worn by Christ during the crucifixion will be displayed publicly for the first time in 42 years at Trier Cathedral Germany as part of Holy Year observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iTrier
Germany
Miss Bowles Urges Action On World Fair Tours
Miss Evelyn Bowles charterer of the Gulf Lines Bus seeks early commitments for tours to the Chicago World Fair. First trip leaves Beckley June 5, fare 635 includes round transport two meals daily lodging access to three days at the fair. Additional Monday departures planned if enough applicants. reservations confirmed by Y M C A and YWCA hotels in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Bowles
Gulf Lines
Chicago
Beckley
Miss Bowles
Y. M. CG
Hotel Plans to Remodel on Neville Street
Indications of business upturn spur Commercial Hotel owners George and Bsharah and manager J. M. Smith to renovate the Neville Street building. Interior decorators prepare to begin work, with floors roofs plaster wallpaper and painting to be updated. Construction expected to last over a month while the hotel remains open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville Sreet
George and Bsharah
J. M. Smith
Morgin Eyes Valley Project To Shape National Growth
Washington May 20 Arthur E F Morgin new Tennessee Valley Authority director sees chance to balance urban and rural growth. He spoke with President Roosevelt and outlined broad aims while awaiting funds and his two associate directors. Tasks begin after money is available with Cove Creek Dam as first major objective. John Milton Phillips of Kansas City was named winner in a related note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arthur EF. Morgin
Antioch College
Roosevelt
Cuss
Ohio
Muscle Shoals
Congress
Morgan
Cove Creek
Associated
John Milton Phillins
Kansas City
Janieht
National oratorical contest results reported
Grace Mary Colli flower of Washington DC placed second and George W Oliver of Lake Wales Florida finished third in the national oratorical contest after sectional trials held in high schools across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Mary Colliflower
Washington, D. C
George W. Oliver
Lake Wales, Fla
Martellos Opens Up Restaurant In City
George Martellos, a Beckley restaurateur, announces the re opening of the Pure Food Lunch on Oakwood Avenue. The building interior has been renovated and redecorated with new equipment in the kitchen and updated booths and dining fixtures installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Martellos
Beckley
Oakwood Avenue
Martellos
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Atlantic Monthly
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A. Carter
Blue Jay
Luther Clark
Maude Gray
Virginia
Bill Fourney
Nell
Joe McCamas
Allens
Tale Epling
Monk Karnes
Flat Top
Monroe County
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A.J. Britton Phone 960 Lilly Bldg
Beckley, W. Va
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Chance
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