Richmond Youthful Confedrate Guilty Plea Accepted
In a Kerr County court, Richmond’s youth William Edward Cole was allowed to enter a $500 own recognizance bond to appear January 10, 1938, as part of a guilty plea linked to a robbery case. Judge Kilgore deferred sentence to that date. Bill Shell received three years on a guilty plea to a maiming indictment amid another pending case against him and his brother Sherman Shell for a similar offense.
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George Stenson
Walker Injured In Fall On Slippery Walk
Paul Price, aged 12, sustained injuries after slipping on a slick sidewalk in Spencer. Authorities reported the incident as a schoolyard accident and promised further medical checks.
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Welding Clinic Slated Saturday in Mabscott
Seven hundred mine superintendents and electric machinists are invited to a welding clinic and dinner at Mabscott and the Black Knight Country club on Saturday October 23. The Beckley Machine and Electric company sponsors with Linde Air Products, clinic at 2 pm, banquet at 6 pm, featuring oxygen acetylene process, cutting, welding, bronz welding, honing, and testing welds. Hal M. Scott toasts. Elizabeth Studios dancers from Charleston to perform.
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Beckley Machine and Electric Company
Linde Air Products Company
Beckley
Hal M. Scott
Elizabeth Studios
Charleston
Elizabeth Embleton
Dunbar Youths Acquitted In Abduction Case
Three Dunbar youths James Carney Ivan Wiles and William Faulkner were acquitted by an intermediate court jury of abducting Christine Breedlove 18 of Barkey. The defendants testified the Breedlove girl voluntary left a fair to go for an auto ride.
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Charleston
Dunbar
Christine Breedlove
Yarkey
James Carney
Ivan Wiles
William Faulkner
Breedlove
Board to Meet Charleston Officials
Secretary David Kirby announced a meeting of the state board of education to discuss policies in Charleston. The agenda includes updates on funding, curriculum guidelines, and upcoming regulatory decisions affecting public schools.
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Associated Press
Charleston
David Kirby
State Board of Education
Edna Perkins Weds on Parents Anniversary at Princeton Home
Miss Edna Perkins of Princeton married Charles Dages Riley of Charlestown on her parents wedding anniversary. Ceremony at sister Mrs J R Vermillion's home. Bride wore ice blue satin with blue velvet coronet and short veil. Attendants included sister Mrs John Fredeling and Miss Mary Perkins Traugott. The groom is a major in the 150th. she attended West Virginia Wesleyan, Virginia University and Concord College. she teaches in Mercer county schools.
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Virginia University
Concord College
Athens
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Mercer County
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Local Notes and Travel Mentions From Raleigh Area
Personal and social items list residents visiting relatives and traveling. Grace Lynch moved home from Raleigh General Hospital after pneumonia. Others plan weekend trips to Blacksburg Miami Charleston Athens Athens. Several hospital stays, family visits, and upcoming departures noted.
Local Bride Returns After Florida Wedding Trip
A West Virginia National Guard engineer of the conservation commission will reside in Perkins apartments in Princeton after a wedding trip to Florida. The bride has relatives in the area and has visited Beckley.
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Princeton
Florida
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Mabscott Driver Jailed Over Unpaid Reckless Driving Fine
Mark Miller of Mabscott was jailed by Magistrate J P Meadows after failing to pay a 25 dollar fine and court costs for reckless driving.
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Mabscott
J. P. Meadows
Engagement Between Jessie Ann Calacino and Nick Giompalo
Mrs Angela Calacino of Calloway Heights announces the engagement of her daughter Jessie Ann to Nick Giompalo son of Mr and Mrs Dominick Giompalo of North Oakwood Avenue. The couple plan to marry next week. Jessie Ann attended Woodrow Wilson High School and works at Calacino's Beer Garden. Nick also attended Woodrow Wilson and previously worked at Raleigh Baking before joining Aunt Betty Baking four years and six months ago.
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Calloway Heights
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Nick Giompalo
Dominick Giompalo
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Woodrow Wilson High School
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Plans Changed for Open House at Telephone Office
P H Vernon, local manager of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone, announced a one day open house replacing the prior week long plan. The event will be held Monday October 25 with sessions 9 to 11:30 am, 1:30 to 4 pm, and 7 to 9 pm.
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Register
Hinton
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
P. H. Vernon
Birthday party honors Della England at Wood home
The Rev and Mrs Elgie Wood hosted a birthday gathering Monday night for Mrs Della England at their home. Guests included Rev W S Overstreet and many relatives and friends who enjoyed games, storytelling, and refreshments.
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Register
Rhodell
Elgie Wood
Della England
W. S. Overstreet
Frank Hollingshead
J. T. Meador
Mary Mitchem
Sonia Harvey
Miner Sosko Dies From Carbon Monoxide Fumes
Sergeant W A De Moss reported 52 year old miner Mike Sosko died from carbon monoxide fumes. Sosko's body was found near the burning slate dump at the mine where he worked.
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Associated Press
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