Girl Collapses At Vice Trial
The Associated Brew York reports that Nancy Presser, a platinum blonde slightly blurred in the witness stand, collapsed and forced a postponement of the vice ring trial led by Special Prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey. She named Charles Lucky Luciano as the man who ordered the operation and identified three co-defendants Abraham Wahrman, David Betillo, and James Frederico as visitors to the scene. The 24 year old former models admitted drug addiction but said she took no stimulant before testifying. She fell ill again, ending the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Brew York
Nancy Presser
Vice Ring
Thomas E. Dewey
Charles “Lucky” Luciano
Vice
New York City
Luciano
Abraham Wahrman
David Betillo
James Frederico
Negro Activities Singing Convention at North Beckley
The New Era Baptist Singing Convention meets First Baptist Church North Beckley on Sunday May 31 with Rev. D C Hunter as pastor. The day features Sun day School led by W M Wilson, a 10 30 opening, sermon by Rev Hunter, music by North Beckley and District classes, and a 2 00 concert with choirs and solos. Mission hour at 6 00 led by Mrs Hattie Deberry. Evening devotional and sermon with Rev J A Divers. Installation services for Pastor Rev Eddie Lowe noted at Rising Sun Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era Baptist Singing Convention
First Baptist Church
North Beckley
D. C. Hunter
W. M. Wilson
Owens
Hattie Dec Berry
Philip F. King
Hattie Deberry
J. A. Divers
W. L. Brown
Black Legion Suspected In 50 Murders Event In Willing Workers
A public service program features music by the Minden quartet and notes on a Willing Workers club gathering. Other items report community church revivals, deaths, funerals, baptisms, and social notices across Beckley and surrounding areas, including brief obituaries and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Legion
Willing Workers Club
Minden Quartet
Texanna Goff
Elsie Neighbors
Minden Choir
B Banks
Thurmond Choir Ends Week of Evangelistic Services
The evangelistic prayer band and choir of Thurmond concluded a successful week of meetings. Ministers delivering sermons were Rev. E. Taylor, Rev. Steward Frazier, Rev. P. A. Davis, Rev. Samuel A. Abram, and Rev. Eddie Lowe. The band and choir will serve at 11:00 Sunday at Rising Sun Baptist Church. Officers named: President William Overton, Vice President Mans, Secretary David Ford. Colored adult teachers in Raleigh County invited to meet Friday afternoon with Bishop J. C. Glashen in Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettie Howard
Emma Goins
East Beckley
Samuel A. Abram
Andy Goins
Central Street Baptist Church
Laura Swain
Thornton
East Park
Charles Williams
Mt. Hope
Beckley
Swain
Beatrice Ferry
Hilltop
Charles Anderson
Harold Tinsley
Louisville
Kentucky
Irene Fuqua
Joe Tinsley
Whitby
Bernard Tinsley
Raleigh
T. S. Jennings
Jesus
First Baptist Church
Nariva
Jennings
Charlie Smith
B. T. Clark
Harper
Beckley Monay
W. L. Whibby
Thurmond
E. Taylor
Steward Frazier
P. A. Davis
Eddie Lowe
Rising Sun Baptist Church
of Sun
William Overton
Mans
David Ford
Raleigh County
J. C. Glashen
General Mills declares 32nd quarterly dividend
Minneapolis May 27 The Associated Press reports that General Mills Inc directors declared the 32nd consecutive quarterly dividend of $1.50 a share on the six percent cumulative preferred stock. The dividend totaling about $335,000 is payable July 1 to preferred stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Minneapolis
General Mills, Inc
Fire In Clouds Menaces Three
An American Airlines tri motor plane caught fire 600 feet above Chicago Municipal airport yesterday. Pilot Edward Coates, co-pilot W C Carnegie and passenger R A Altalo sustained burns as the craft, a Stinson flying between Chicago and Detroit, was destroyed on emergency landing. Loss estimated at $20,000 by airline president C R Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
American Airlines
Edward Coates
Detroit
W. C. Carnegie
Courier
R. A. Altalo
C. R. Smith
Airlines
Lewis County Man Killed Teaching in Car Crash
Ireland May 27 Alza Alkire said his brother Opha Alkire 27 was killed last night while teaching a friend to drive on Green Hill road near the Lewis county line in Braxton county Dayton Brohard of Nead Duffy was the uninjured driver Opha was married and the report ends with unclear continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ireland
W. Va
Alza Alkire
Opha Alkire
Green Hill
Lewis County
Braxton
Dayton Brohard
Nead Duffy
Brohard
Opha
Brooklyn Pitcher Arrested for Policy Slips
John Bryant, Negro pitcher for a Brooklyn nine, was arrested for possession of policy slips but released over Sunday to spare the children who want to see him pitch, as stated by the judge. He lives with his parents near Duffy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bryant
Brooklyn Nine
Cardus Aimed To Help Women With Monthly Pain
Cardus claims to relieve monthly pains from functional disturbances caused by nourishment and reports thousands of women receiving aid. A testimonial from Mrs. Walter Page of Evansville Indiana says eight bottles of Cardus eased side pains back weakness and bed rest, with a recommendation to others. If Cardui does not help consult a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardus
Walter Page
Evansville
Ind
Cardui
Also Mentioned on This Page
Women’s Improvement League
Neal Pack
South Fayette Street
Wingrove
James Gaskins
Oak Hill Hospital
Russell Gaskins
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Glen Morrison
G. C. Gilbert
J. A. Adams
Galax
Virginia
Clara Brown
Nora Brown
Co. D. Trent Undertaking Company
Junior League
Owls Club
W. M. Beasley
Stamford
Beckley Hospital
C. D. Trent Undertaking Company
Strange
Michigan
Dite Hawley
Jackson
Mich
Paul E. Every
Ray Ernest
Ernest
Beckley Stores
Oakwood Ave
Fisher
General Motors
Flint
Buick Safety Legion
Buick
Buich Motor Company
Flint, Mich
Clem McCarthy
Edwin C. Hill
Red and Blue
Brill Motor Company, Inc
S. J. Rexrode
Marlinton, W. Va
Washington
Hinton
Capital
Chesapeake
Continental Distilling Corporation
Philadelphia
Mrs
al Alkire
Near
Duffy
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