Court Asked To Help Get Road To Richmond District
A committee of prominent citizens from the Richmond district seeks county court support for a hard surfaced highway into Richmond. The group met at the district high school to plan presenting the proposal to the county road commission, citing intolerable roads and a school bus service halted due to road conditions.
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Richmond
County Road Commission
Richmond District High School
Hillary Garten
Fred Patton
Noah Crotty
Joe Hurley
Marcus Eye
Silas Smith
Eye
Hurley
Ota Smith
Clyde Wriston
Wriston
County Board of Education
Massachusetts passes bill for life sentence on illegal machine gun pos
The legislature approved legislation setting a life sentence for illegal possession of a machine gun. The measure targets dangerous firearm cases and aims to deter illicit gun use statewide.
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Massachusetts
Plant annuals to fill garden gaps between seasons
A garden notice advises planting annuals such as petunias verbenas pinks sweet alyssum and ageratum to bridge the period after spring bulbs fade until late summer blooms and the first frost. The strategy screens fading bulbs and keeps borders flowering continuously.
Lee Camp Opens For Girls On Greenbrier River
Camp near Alderson on the Greenbrier river will operate in two week sessions for girls aged eight to 14. Mrs. Aubrey O. Smith of Beckley announced the Lee camp with Miss Sarah Ballengee in charge of sports and a swimming instructor provided. Meals and wholesome recreation are planned under expert supervision. A two week session for older girls is planned later in the season.
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Greenbrier
Alderson
Aubrey O. Smith
Beckley
Lee Farm
Lee Camp
Hayes Speaker At Beaver School
Reverend J. M. Hayes of Beck ley First Baptist will speak at Beaver elementary commencement in Beaver Community church tomorrow at 7 30. Principal W S Akers will introduce eighth grade graduates led by Randolph Norton who will present certificates to Raymond Canterbury David Hicks Carey Pitzer Lessie Kelley Nedra Keaton Sarah Frances Epperley Hobart Mann Charles Brock Shannon Richmond Delbert Morton Robert Scott Doris Rakes Janet Wilburn Quella Meador Virginia Hull W J Hedrick Jr Fred Akers Evelyn Lilly Beulah Pack Ernest Martin Rosalie Wiley Mary Ann Jenkins Ray Hatcher Margaret Kincaid Edward Meadows
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J. M. Hayes
First Baptist Church of
Beckley
Beaver
W.S. Akers
Randolph Norton
Shady Spring High School
Raymond Canterbury
David Hicks
Carey Pitzer
Lessie Kelley
Nedra Keaton
Sarah Frances Epperley
Hobart Mann
Charles Brock
Shannon Richmond
Delbert
Whitesville Forms New American Legion Post 75 Officers Installed
Whitesville Post No. 75 of the American Legion held a May 10 meeting at the Whitesville hotel to install officers led by Clarence Frey as master of ceremonies. New commander E. L. Colcord and officers W. L. Barbour Thomas Hughes Mont Massey Wilson Hall Edward Shibley Albert Perry were announced with plans for a junior drum corps and Memorial Day observances. A May 22 special meeting addressed grave markers for ex servicemen with a grave registration committee named Lacy Clay Tris Colcord Wilson Hall and Edward Shibley. A luncheon followed and local residents were noted in attendance with updates on visits and social plans.
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Whitesville Post No
American Legion
Whitesville Hotel
E. L. Colcord
W. L. Barbour
Thomas Hughes
Mont Massey
Wilson Hall
Edward Shibley
Albert Perry
Horace Morgan
C. F. Tom Hnson
Jim Cooper
J. S&s. Skaggs
Clarence Frey
Logan
Ike Slifkin
Department
Frank Bond
Harry L. Moore
Win. Fortner
Bluefield
Ltifkin
Legion
Harry Moore
William Fortner
Lacy Clay
Tris Colcord
Fireco West Virginia School Wraps Term With Activities
Fireco graded school prepares for final day on May 27 with a program led by Principal Lacy Cole and teacher Mrs. Galle Baer. Eighth graders Dorothy Doud Doris Wyatt Elizabeth Wyatt Ivory Maxey Evelyn Uren Frank Dolinger Myrtle Hall receive diplomas to enter high school. Weiner roast for sixth to eighth grades hosted by teacher Mr. Gautier. Local notes cover staff changes and community visits.
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Fireco
Joe J. Baer
Mabel Fix
Lois Darling
Margaret Sue Duncan
Lacy Cole
Galle Baer
Weiner
Mr. Gautier
Evelyn Uren
Carmen Gross
Elizabeth
Doris Wyatt
Ruth Rodriguez
Josephine Rodriguez
Dorothy Doud
Josephine Calvo
James Roark
Anna Lee Hedrick
Virgil Hope
Dale
Louise Mills
Robert Yates
Jack Woods
Basil
George Hall
Marie Smith
Gautier
Elizabeth Wyatt
Ivory Maxey
Frank Dolinger
Myrtle Hall
Social notes from Daniels West Virginia area weekend guests
Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Wilbur Lilly of Huntington with the Brammers in Daniels. Miss Mary McClure of Grandview stayed with Miss Mae Clark. Ruby and Macl Farley and Opal Hibbs visited Miss Zillian Shrewsbury. Various locals visited or hosted friends in Beckley Hinton Huntington and Shady Springs with a focus on social calls and family visits.
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Wilbur Lilly
Huntington
H. &. Brammer
Mary McClure
Grand View
Mae Clark
Ruby
Macl Farley
Opal Hibbs
Zillian Shrewsbury
Frank McClain
Crow
Creed Bryant
Bernice Deck
Mildred and
Ruby Wheeler
Beckley
Local visits and social notes from Stanaford area
Stanaford West Virginia resident Ralph Cole of Ansted visited relatives recently. Mr and Mrs Jim Warden and family called on Mr and Mrs E E Stanley Sunday. Anna McGuire spent Sunday with her mother at Springdale. Callie White and Vaughn Stanley attended the annual Spring formal at Black Knight Country Club sponsored by Beta Sigma Mu at Concord College. Virgie Roles of Sophia called on Callie White Monday. Meredith White and Vaughn Stanley of Athens spent...
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Ralph Cole
Ansted
Jim Warden
E. E. Stanley
Anna McGuire
Springdale
Callie White
Vaughn Stanley
Black Knight Country Club
Beta Sigma Mu Fraternity
Concord College
Stanley
Virgie Roles
Sophia
Meredith
White
Athens
Local Social Notes From Glen Rogers Area
Last weekend Agee Stuart visited with his mother at Glen Rogers last Thursday night. Bernard Gore of Mullens visited on business Tuesday. Tennis Cook of Glen Rogers was the guest of Agee Stewart earlier this week. Miss Anna McGuire and Speed White visited the school at Woodrow Wilson Thursday. Jim Carter of Calloway Heights moved back to the community recently. Mrs J E Hollandsworth visited her ill brother Kinzy Trump Thursday and Friday. John Hollandsworth Sr of Beckley called on his son J E Hollandsworth Thursday.
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G. B. Marlin
Glen Hedrick
Henry Brammer
Sarah Ross
Beckley
Creed Bryant
John Garriet
Blue Jay
A. F. Deck
Son Willis
Mildred Wheeler
Hinton
Fray Mann
Huntington
Joe Shrewsbury
Golden Shrewsbury
Shady Springs
Norval Pittman
Sophia
Dorce Mann
Harry and
Herbert
Donzie Lilly
Agee Stuart
Glen Rogers
Bernard Gore
Bailey Motor Co
Mullens
Tennis Cook
Agee Stewart
Anna McGuire
Speed White
Wodrow Wilson
Jim Carter
Calloway Heights
J. E. Hollandsworth
Kinzy Trump
John Hollandsworth Sr
Mrs Barrymore Seeks Divorce in High Profile Case
Dolores Costello Barrymore sues film great John Barrymore for divorce in Los Angeles, seeks all community property valued about 500000, custody of two children, 3000 monthly support, and 10000 attorney fees. Suit cites alleged violence and drinking and notes Barrymore’s earnings topped 350000 in 1934 while he cruises the Atlantic with New York friends.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Dolores Costello Barrymore
John Barrymore
Barrymore
Atlantic
New York
Maurice Costello
Reader’s note leads to unexpected friendship in hospital visit
A brief exchange with 19 year old Elaine Barrie who wrote a note to a patient in a hospital sparked a growing acquaintance. The story highlights small acts of kindness creating new connections during difficult times.
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Clude
Elaine Barrie
Commencement Exercises for Mt Hope Eighth Grade Pupils
The Mt Hope West Virginia eighth grade commencement was held at the school building on Wednesday night with Rev. Clay of Beckley delivering the address. Diplomas were awarded to Rose Boland Mary Christian Evelyn Edmonds Ira Davis John Fotos Donard Bowman Denny Dinkler and Hershel Willis.
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Clay of
Beckeley
Rose Boland
Mary Christian
Evelyn Edmonds
Ira Davis
John Fotos
Donard Bowman
Denny Dinkler
Hershel Willis
Frank Harper
John Riffe
Luther Curtis
Oak Grove
Denzil Christian
Roxie Christian
Mabscott
Jeff Stanley
May Day Program Held at Eccles Six School
A May Day program presented by Eccles Number Six school featured students from all grades. Highlights included the Awakening first grade pageant The Disguise by Mazella White The Road to Health first grade On the Good Ship Lollipop second and third grades Forget Me Not's Name sixth and seventh grades Clean Town Castle fifth grade Time For Fun Betty Sue Tate Billie Boy song fourth and fifth grades Waltzing for the Train sixth and seventh grades. The event ended with a May pole dance.
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Eccles
Mazella White
Betty Sue Tate
Billie Boy
Demo Club to Meet
The Southern West Virginia Negro Democratic Club schedules a meeting as announced in local notices. Details include venue and date to be confirmed by organizers.
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West Virginia
Court Session Schedule Held at Court House
The court house was called to meet on May 20 by Bishop T. C. Glashen. Sessions are announced for 11 30 am 2 30 pm and 7 30 pm.
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Court House
T. C. Glashen
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ST. Louis
James Cagney
Patricia Ellis
May Robson
Mary Carlisle
Fred MacMurray
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Donald Cool
George Murphy
Tom Tyler
Roberta
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Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Whitesville
New Legion Post
Earnest Mullens
Ruth Age
Numa Mills
Lego
Mildred Vickers
Edna Hyatt
Glenna Garten
Judson
Fireco, W. Va
B. O. Persinger
Edna Wyatt
Persinger
John Fix
Frank Pritchard
Bertha Hogan
George Wyatt
C. D. Brown
Beckley Hospital
W. E. Bowman
Tennessee
George Hyatt
John Smith
Pauline Smith
Edna Hyat
Stanaford, W. Va
Mrs. Barrymore
Attorney Institutes Action
California
Bud Cox
Gloria
J. C. Riffe
New York City
Manhattan
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Rhodes Auto Supply
South Fayette Street
Rhodes Auto Supply & Garage
Second Street
Third Ave
Raleigh Radio and Refrigerator CO
San McCreery St
Dodge
Atwell-Catron Motor. Co
Plymouth
General Electric
Ragland’s Electric Co
Kanawha and McCreery Streets
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First Avenue
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