Mystery Beast Sought in Sheep's Hill Pennsylvania
A nocturnal hunt near Sheep's Hill, Pottstown, traces a mysterious beast leaping as far as 20 feet. Residents report injuries from frightened posse members and a throng of sightings describe a panther or wild animal akin to a bear or fox.
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Associated Press
Pottstown
Sheep’s Hill
Edward Creger
William J. Brandel
Betty Hart
Douglassville
John Hipple
Montgomery County
John Wojack
Australian Bushmen Boomerang Feats Reported
The Australian Bushmen throw a boomerang up to 100 yards before a leftward curve. The weapon can rise to about 100 feet and may circle five times before returning to the thrower.
Beckleyan Held On Wounding Charge
Beckley magistrate G O Mills waived preliminary hearing and released Beckley native Chat.e Cox on a 900 bond pending grand jury action for allegedly wounding Ralph Freeland. Sgt Earl Martin led the Beckley police arrest. Resford Thompson, also of Beckley, held on grand larceny for stealing household furniture from Eva C Reese of Sophia and placed under 500 bond. Royal Downs pleaded guilty to driving without a license and was fined 10 plus costs. Shumate of Harvey and Halli of Charleston were fined 10 plus costs after pleading guilty to speeding.
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Chat.e Cox
Beckley
G. O. Mills
Robert Shumate
Harvey
Lester Charles Halli
Charleston
Mills
Indian custom favors younger sister as second wife
In India it is generally the wife's younger sister who is taken as a second wife when the first wife is barren or suffers from an incurable disease.
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India
Raleigh County Principals Attend West Virginia Meeting
Five Raleigh county school leaders including Assistant Superintendent James B. Deck will join five others at a West Virginia Elementary School Principals association gathering in Charleston. Gov. Clarence W. Meadows is to address the first session on looking ahead with the states schools, with Dr. George D. Strayer speaking Friday on the school survey findings.
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James B. Deck
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Charleston
Clarence W. Meadows
George D. Strayer
Deck
E. C. Stover
Crab Orchard
F. E. Freeman
Institute
Cecil L. Miller
Sylvia
Clyde Law
Central
Linthicum reveals two new lumber plants to open soon
J. F. Linthicum, president of American Lumber & Treating, announces plans to open plants in Baltimore and Florence within six months to meet postwar demand. Florence plant expected to process seven to ten million board feet monthly, Baltimore about two million board feet monthly.
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Associated Press
Chicago
J. F. Linthicum
American Lumber & Treating Company
Baltimore
Florence
S. C
Sophia Elementary Principal Announces Meeting Location
Norvel Cook, principal of Sophia elementary school, will chair a meeting to be held at Thomas Jefferson junior high school in Charleston.
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Norvel Cook
Sophia Elementary
Thomas Jefferson
Charleston
Royal Released To McDowell Police On Wounding Charge
Robin Royal aged 40 was transferred to McDowell county for a preliminary hearing on wounding a deputy. Royal was in custody of Deputy H E Pearce and W M Simms after allegedly shooting Pearce in the leg as officers attempted to serve a capias. Pearce says Royal’s wife handed him the gun. Mrs Royal is jailed for aiding the shooting. Royal was captured in Helen after eluding officers Sunday night.
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Robin Royal
Helen Negro
McDowell County
Royal
H. E. Pearce
W. M. Simms
Pearce
McDowell
Helen
Mining Town Drive License Charge Leads to Jail Remand
A McDowell county Negro named Royal Downs was remanded to Raleigh county jail by Magistrate G O Mills in default of a $10 fine and costs for driving without an operator's license. The cattle, part of a 1000 head Mennonite collection, will ship from a dock near Baltimore with about 50 Mennonite volunteers to care for them en route.
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McDowell County
Royal Downs
Royal
Helen
McDowell
Raleigh County
G O. Mills
Baltimore Md
Mennonite cattle voyage to aid Polish relief
A carload of fat dairy cattle leaves Newton Kansas for Poland to aid in renewal of dairy supplies. The shipment aims to bolster relief efforts and support Polish farmers amid shortages. The journey reflects Mennonite involvement in humanitarian aid across borders.
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Associated Press
Newton
Kas
Poland
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Joe Palmer Crab Orchard Grocery
W. T. Smith
Midway General Store
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J. P. Stover
N. L. Calloway
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Beckley Fruit Market
South Side Market
Oakwood Grocery
Willards Food Market
Smalls Cash Store
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Toney Paulette Fitzpatrick’s Grocery
Dearings Store
J. S. Ogden
R. L. Lewis Grant Logan Thomas Grocery
Becklehimers Cash Store
Henrich’s Cash Store
J. R. Stafford & Son Crab Orchard Imp. Co. P. H. Sweeney Blanche Billups
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E. G. Canterbury
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A. L. Treadway
C. Phillips
Given’s Store
Acord Brothers
B. J. Daniel Webb & Gogus
Truax Tract Coal Co., Marfork
Erna Riley B. A. Daniels
Wiley Brothers
Raleigh Wyoming Mining Co
Hazy Raleigh Wyoming Mining Co
Edwight Standard Supply Co
Montcoal Standard Supply Co., Stickney
Birchton Coal Co
Princess Dorothy Coal Co
Pauley’s General Store
Miller Brothers
Whitesville Cash Store
Anchor Coal Co
Whitesville
Highcoal
W. S. Dunbar
Workman Brothers
American Eagle Coll. Co
Clear Creek
Sam Amato MacAlpin Coal Co
Slab Fork Coal Co
R. H. Hanson Crab Orchard Imp. Co
Raleigh Coal & Coke Co
E. C. Minter Coal Co
Francis E. C. Minter Coal Co
Tommy Creek
Amigo Buckeye Coal & Coke Co
Stephenson Buckeye Coal & Coke Co
Corrine
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J. H. Martin
Silver Rail Brass Rail
Valentine Prince
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
McDowell Police
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Kroger’s Country Club
Bran
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Avondale
Tomato Juice Kroger’s Country Club
National Biscuit Premium Crackers
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Latonia Club Beverage
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Kroger
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Maine
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Swan
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