Tazewell County, Virginia, Newspaper Articles: Clinch Valley News--22 March 1940 Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Michelle Burress http://www.cvnotes.com ==================================================================== Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ==================================================================== Clinch Valley News 22 March 1940 LOCAL NEWS (TAZEWELL) The North Tazewell Community League will have a bake sale, Saturday, March 25, beginning at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at Tazewell Supply Company's store. We will have everything you need for your Easter dinner, on sale. If you would like to place your order before that time get in touch with one of the committee: Mrs. Walter BEAVERS, Mrs. H.D. BRYANT or Mrs. Luther HOBACK. This account of the Frog Level robbery was supplied by a grade school boy: Charley HELMANDOLLAR was robbed last Sunday while he was in Burke's Garden. Some one raised a window and went into his house and got the money. The home of Charles HOLMANDOLLAR, well known Frog Level character, was entered on the 11th of the month by a party known to the authorities, entrance being gained by a window. When the owner returned and checked up he discovered that $185.00 and a pistol were missing. The alarm was given and county authorities went in search of the robber. A warrant was issued for a well known local character who was seen loitering about the place the day of the robbery, and who succeeding in removing himself a safe distance from the officers. It is reported that the robber got only a part of the cash secreted in the house and that he intends returning for the balance in the near future. The Frog Level citizen will no doubt either arm himself, and keep one eye open at night, or take his cash and deposit in one of the local banks where it will be safe from robbers. The sheriff's office expects an arrest momentarily. Shawver Mill, March 21 - Sunday afternoon the young folks went to the school house for an egg hunt, Miss MASON invited the ground inside for the story of Palm Sunday and Holy Week. Louise GREGORY presented a prize of a candy egg package to each, the one who found the most eggs, and the one who found the smallest number. Nancy CASSELL was champion, Arnold OSBORNE was chump. Later in games, Arnold was champion and carried off first prize. Mrs. Mustard PRUETT awarded several prizes for ability in jumping, discerning, and for being plain lucking in guessing. It was all lots of fun. Charles FOX loaded his truck with livestock and eggs - everybody went for a ride down to Cove Creek and gave the eggs to children who would surely enjoy a hunt for themselves. The Horney Land Auction Co., will offer soon for sale approximately 200 acres of the very choicest blue grass and farming land 3 miles from Tazewell. The Sowers property consisting of 80 acres lying on Mud Fork opposite Holbrooks Store, will be subdivided into lots and baby farms. Also his valuable cabin home in the suburbs of Bluefield, Va. 15 choice lots on Cavitts Creek. Maxine DAVIS property, just a stones throw from the River Jack. Shawver Mill, March 20 - The Home Demonstration Club met on March 19 with Mrs. C.G. FOX, 20 members and 1 visitor were present. Each members answered to the roll call by giving the definition of a new word. Mrs. ALTIZER gave an interesting talk on "Outlook for Farm Family Living, 1940" over which there was much discussion. Everyone moved to the kitchen to observe the demonstration on "New Ways to Use Canned Fruits and Vegetables" given by Miss Allison and Mrs. J.W. KIDD, Mrs. G.W. LEFFELL and Mrs. FOX. Tasty and tempting dishes were prepared, of which everyone enjoyed a portion. A special meeting on April 2 will be held at Mrs. John NEEL'S. Mrs. Mary MCBRYDE will be there to give help to any one on landscape gardening. All members of the club are urged to come to this meeting. The regular April meeting will be held at Mrs. Raleigh FOX'S. Mrs. Sam W. CECIL is recovering at her home on the "Trail of The Lonesome Pine" from an experience with her mulch cow that might have been very serious. She was endeavoring to coax the cow into a stable when she was knocked down and run over by the brute, inflicting injuries requiring the services of a physician. She is recovering from the experience. Joe KELLY, the last remaining member of the well known KELLY family of Burke's Garden, died at his home Monday evening at six o'clock. He had been ill but a short time. The funeral and burial service took place Wednesday morning in the new cemetery. The service was in charge of the Rev. Father BURKE of the Catholic church, of Bluefield. As stated, Joe KELLY is the last of the family of Burke's Garden KELLYS, all of whom were influential and wealthy citizen. The deceased was unmarried. He had four brothers, George, Francis, Simon and Francis (Francis is listed twice). Sisters Misses Mamie, Rosa and Annie. None of the sisters were married, and only two of the brothers, Simon and Francis. Francis was owner and operator of the Tazewell Hotel for several years, and was the father of three children, Mrs. PAGE, of Bluefield, Mrs. PENDLETON, of Welch, and James KELLY, deceased. Simon KELLY left Burke's Garden several years ago, moving to Maryland, where he died. Three children were born to them - George, Nellie and Ruth. The KELLY farm in Burke's Garden is one of the best, containing about 800 acres. It is understood that the estate, real and personal, will be equally divided between the son of Mrs. PAGE and Jim KELLY. William George GOODWIN was born December 10, 1874 and died March 13, 1940, at his home in Burkes Garden. He was 65 years of age. He had been a member of the Methodist church for many years. He was married to Miss Emily CRABTREE February 2, 1899. To them were born four children: T.F. and Herman GOODWIN, Burke's Garden, Rev. A.D. GOODWIN, of Amonate; Mrs. W.R. BREWSTER, of Wytheville, all of whom survive. Two brothers also survive: J.D. GOODWIN, of Berwind and W.L. GOODWIN, of Bluefield, and one sister, Mrs. H.B. EDMONDS, North Tazewell. There are eleven grand children living and three dead. His wife died January 17, 1930. Services were conducted at the Central church by the pastor, the Rev. C.F. LUNDY, Interment was in central cemetery. Just as spring was about to burst forth in all her glory, to warm the earth and cause the flowers to bloom, one of Tazewell county's best citizens slipped away to enjoy the sunshine and glory of the eternal paradise of God. Thursday afternoon, March 14, at about two o'clock God called his ambassador, James H. BUCHANAN, home. His going was like the calm repose of a mid-summer day. He ended his work here on the day mentioned, but his life will continue forever in Glory. Although Brother BUCHANAN'S death was expected, the relatives and friends were deeply grieved when he moved out of the tabernacle of clay, but they rejoice to know that he has moved into a house not made with his hands, eternal in the heavens. Brother BUCHANAN joined the Methodist church many years ago under the pastorate of C.E. WIGGINS, and remained a faithful member unto the end. He loved the church and proved it by standing behind it with his prayers, loyalty and money. When the end came, his church obligations were paid in full for the year 1940. In December, realizing that his days were few upon the earth, Brother BUCHANAN sent his pastor a check for his assessment for the year. The deceased leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, the former Miss Addelle HARRY; two children, Mrs. Paul NICKELL, Max Meadows, Va and Elmore BUCHANAN, of Thompson Valley, and one brother, Robert P. BUCHANAN, of Thompson Valley. Funeral services were conducted at the home Friday by Rev. C.F. LUNDY, assisted by Rev. L.W. PIERCE, district superintendent of Tazewell district. Interment was made in the family cemetery. Mrs. George BOWLING, a well known Tazewell lady, died at her home here this week after a lingering illness. The funeral and burial service took place Wednesday, in charge of the Rev. W.S. JONES, pastor of the Baptist church. Interment was made in the cemetery in Witten Valley. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J.C. COLLINS, Tazewell and Mrs. Clarence RADER, 1704 East 86th Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Lloyd SIMMONS, aged 44, was instantly killed Monday night at Burke's Garden while cutting timber. It is stated that a large tree fell, striking a small tree, which in turn struck SIMMONS on the head, fracturing his skull. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Church of God at Atkins, near Marion. SIMMONS is survived by his wife and eight children and his parents, all of Atkins. Four brothers and four sisters also survive. SPRINGVILLE Miss Grace WALLACE has returned to the Bluefield sanitarium for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Tunic MCLAUGHLIN'S of Columbus, Ohio, are visiting Mrs. MCLAUGHLIN'S parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.C. SMITH. Mrs. J.A. TABOR, Jr., Ruth YOST and Edward TABOR visited in Roanoke recently. Frank FARMER and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Council CREWS in Pembroke, Sunday. J.G. CARTER and Mrs. Carl BEAVERS, who have been on the sick list, are able to be out again. Mrs. T.S. YOST was a shopper in Bluefield Saturday. Mrs. C.W. HALE has returned home after spending some time with her mother, who has been ill. F.L. CALDWELL and Lewis CALDWELL, of Cove Creek, were visiting here last week. POUNDING MILL Rev. Lee HILL will preach here Sunday night. Rev. Curtis HANKS preached at Mr. and Mrs. Jess LAMBERT'S Saturday and Sunday nights. Rev. Tommy MARTIN is preaching each night this week there. He has been minister here for some time. Rev. Mrs. Fanny PHILLIPS, Methodist preacher, of Columbus, Ohio, is spending some time at the home of her niece, Mrs. India PETTS. She formerly lived on Pounding Mill Branch. W.C.T.U. met this pm at the home of Mrs. M.H. CHRISTIAN. Following were present: Mrs. W.B. GREEAR, County Supt; Mrs. C.R. RINGSTAFF, Mrs. C.H. ROBINETTE, Mrs. W.B. STEELE and Mrs. C.H. ROBINETTE, Meeting led by Mrs. C.H. ROBINETTE. Those attending the Republican convention at Marion Saturday were Mrs. W.B. GREEAR, Mrs. S.T. SPARKS, Mrs. Arch HARRISON, J.S. GILLESPIE, H.G. GILLESPIE, T.D. and F.O GILLESPIE, A.O. HILT, G.A. RILEY, C.E. RINGSTAFF, Clarence SWORD, Jerry CLAYPOOL, Dr. Rex STEELE and Sam BOWEN. Many cars of logs have been loaded here by J.J. WILSON, of Pulaski. Mrs. Jess WOODS is back at the Williams Hospital. Mrs. Marvin GILLESPIE is improving from a lingering illness at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. C.M. HUNTER. Mrs. HUNTER is able to be out again. Mrs. Mike FEKETE entertained her Sunday school class and mission band Monday afternoon. Mrs. Elmer MCGEE visited specialist in Williams hospital, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Will MULKEY are visiting their sons, Clarence and Max in Pickens, S.C. Mrs. Garland MULKEY and daughter Viola Sue, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. T.M. HALL this week in Simmons, West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. J.M. BOYD, Mr. and Mrs. W.G. LINKENHOLDER, Mr. and Mrs. R.O. JOHNSON, all of Bluefield, West Virginia, called on Mr. and Mrs. James JOHNSON and Miss Gladys, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mike FEKETE was shopping in Richlands Monday. Mrs. Minnie BOGGS, of Quintemos, West Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Ora BOGGS and daughter, of Beckley, West Virginia, spent Sunday with formers uncle, Aught GILBERT, Mrs. GILBERT and son, Beecher. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel ROBINETTE and baby, of Belfast, spent Thursday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. ROBINETTE and son, David. Mr. and Mrs. Hurley MCGEE and son, Billy, spent weekend in Radford with Mr. and Mrs. A.S. FOSTER. Mrs. James JOHNSON and daughter, Miss Mary Gladys have about recovered from their illness. Mrs. James MULKEY is improving. J.B. GILLESPIE, who is at St. Mary's hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, is expected to be out of the hospital in three weeks.