Tazewell County, Virginia, Newspaper Articles: Clinch Valley News--31 May 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 31 May 1940 "Gentlemen of the Jury: You gentlemen are not lawyers, and well it is that you are not. I have been appointed by the court to defend this man and I have done the best I can. The case seems to be conclusive, and I only ask you gentlemen to be merciful. I would put my client on the witness stand in his own defense, but he has already perjured himself and I don't want him to commit perjury again," stated J. Powell ROYAL, in his closing plea for his client, James HARMAN, charged with forgery, who passed a check on Cleve JONES, North Tazewell lumberman for $25.00. The jury fixed the man's punishment at three years in the penitentiary. Tom COMPTON, who shot John Henry MULLINS with a shot gun near Gleburk recently, submitted his case to the court, and was given eight years in the penitentiary. The shooting occurred as a result of a dispute over a pathway leading to Compton's place on Dividing Ridge. MULLINS was woods foreman for Mullins Lumber Company, and COMPTON thought he was responsible for obstructing the roadway. The details of the shooting are generally known. Observers in the court room were struck with COMPTON'S apparent indifference to the proceedings, the conclusion being that he was not a normal man. Arthur NEWMAN accepted a sentence of one year in the penitentiary for breaking into the stores of the Pocahontas Fuel Co. at Bishop. Carl HONAKER, convicted in Trial Justice Court on a liquor selling charge, lost in his appeal to the Circuit Court, the jury upholding the judgment of the Trial Justice. In the case of Ray ATWOOD, charged with selling liquor, the appeal case resulted in a verdict of not guilty. Truby MEEK'S appeal from the Trial Justice Court resulted in a sentence of six months and $200 fine on one charge and an acquittal on another. Judge BUCHANAN passed sentence, subject to work on the county roads. The star witness in the liquor cases was James HORTON, a bell boy at the Hotel Tazewell. L.D. GEORGESON, proprietor of the hotel, has been much concerned over the advantage the bootleggers have taken of his pool room, and would forbid them entering his place if it were possible to do so. He says he does not drink himself, and will not permit drinking in his hotel and is making every effort to keep the undesirable characters out of his place. His hotel is kept clean and free from questionable practices, he and his wife being frequently commended for running the hotel end of the business in a commendable way. The proprietor realizes the futility of keeping a pool room free of the boisterous and drinking element, but states that the income from that source is needed to keep the hotel in operation. Robert JOHNSON, appealing from judgment of trail justice court, on a conviction of driving while under the influence of liquor, was convicted in Circuit Court and the fine of $100 imposed, which carried a revocation of driving permit for twelve months. James L. LESTER, appeal case from Richlands, on warrant charged with using abusive language, was assessed $10 and costs. --------------------------- W.R. NASH, aged 68 years, died at his home on lower Main Street last Thursday afternoon, after a long illness. Funeral services were held last Saturday from the home and were conducted by Revs. MARTIN and DICKENSON. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. There survives one brother, General NASH, one son, T.M. NASH, and a daughter, Mrs. Houston DAVIS. ------------------------------- The ordeal of getting the children ready for school will come to a close in Tazewell County this week, and in many other countries and States throughout the nation. Approximately eight thousand boys and girls have put aside their books until the fall term, and many of them have marched through the portals of the school room for the last time. The State of the world today makes every father and mother with boys and girls leaving high school apprehensive of developments within the next year. The local school has had an eventful year. Principal John D. RICHMOND has conducted a wonderful school, and has had an able faculty to aid him in the work. The same is true of Prof. Robert WILSON, of Graham High School; Prof. C.R. SIX, of Richlands High School; Prof. H.L. CROWGEY, of Pocahontas and Prof. BUCHANAN, of Burke's Garden High School. Supervisors of these schools have been provided for next term, except the Burke's Garden School. The schools have had the backing and support of Superintendent GREEVER and his able school board, R.O. VANDYKE, Chairman, Col. SHOCKEY and Col. HUFFARD, and the overcoming of many obstacles has been due to the untiring efforts of these men. They should be retained in office. The faculties of the county schools will depart this week, some for their homes, some for normal institutions and others to engage in other occupations. ------------------------ This is to advise the public that I have been appointed administratix of the estate of the late Georgia P. MOORE, and all obligations due the estate must be settled or arranged for and any debts owing by the estate must be presented to me in due form - Jessie P. WEAVER, Admx. of the estate of Georgia P. MOORE. Two Tazewell citizens have been forced to slow down and rest for a while - J.T. KENDRICK and W. Albert PEERY. Slight impairment of their physical force has been their unfortunate experience the past week. Mr. KENDRICK is making rapid recovery at his home here with his adopted daughter, Mrs. RUDY as supervisor. Albert PEERY is regaining his grip on things following a slight stroke. He is at his home on the Peery Blvd. A few days ago, Mr. KENDRICK stopped at the newspaper office to exchange greetings, as he has done for many years past, and he was cautioned to "slow down, and rest more," and in a couple of days after this conversation he did take an enforced rest, but he will soon be back on the job. Mr. and Mrs. James Vernon JOHNSON, of Tazewell, have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Miss Mary Gray THOMPSON, to Mr. Robert Edgar HELTZEL, of Richmond. The wedding will take place on Saturday, June 15 at four o'clock at the Methodist church in Tazewell. Mrs. J.W. SHAWVER wishes to announce a summer music class, starting June 6, 1940. Both popular and classical music taught as desired. Remittance for instructions, $4 per month per pupil. If two in one family, $7.00. For further information call phone 89-B. --------------------- Jackson Drug Company is having a Grand Opening Sale this week, introducing the new line of goods recently added to the store. The place in the future will be known as the Walgreen Agency Drug Store. The Walgreen Company, one of the largest distributors in the country of various commodities found in drug stores, has formed a connection with the Jackson Company and will supply the store with varied line of goods popular with the public today, and at a price lower than has prevailed in the past. The store has been completely revitalized inside. The soda fountain arrangement has been attractively rearranged, booths have been added, and the lunch service, which has been popular with the store, is being made more attractive and inviting to the large number of people who find their way to the store for the mid day meal. On this particular opening attractive prices are being made, which are featured in an ad appearing elsewhere in this paper. The Jackson Drug Company was established by the late Dr. John E. JACKSON about 1897. The store was acquired from Dr. A.F. HARGRAVE. The JACKSONS came to Tazewell from Amherst County, and immediately became "acclimated" to Tazewell and its environments. The family has contributed in a large measure to the business, social and religious development of the community. Dr. JACKSON and his family were devout Episcopalians and contributed of their means in holding the framework of the church intact when the going was hard. He served as an officer of the church, was a member of the State Board of Pharmacy for several years, member of the Town Council, and was considered by all who knew him well as an exponent of the highest ethical standards in the business in which he was engaged. No legal restrictions were necessary in his case to keep the drug business on a high plane. He passed several years ago at his home here, and left the rich heritage of duty well done. His son, Ed L. JACKSON, and son in law, Douglas FLEET, took over the business here at a time when economic instability was more the rule than the exception, and the success attained is evidence of their ability and square dealing. The present setup at Tazewell is along the lines laid down by the founder of the business. The store is now in charge of Dr. George JENNINGS, assisted by Dr. George VANLEAR, each experienced druggists. The lunch room is in charge of Miss Emma COX, assisted by Miss Ruth PORTER. POUNDING MILL ----------------------------------- Rev. Curtis JONES will preach here Sunday night. Rev. Lee HILL, Methodist minister, preached a good sermon here Sunday night. Rev. HILL and Rev. PIERCE called on members here on Monday. Rev. Curtis HANKS, of the Church of God, preached Saturday and Sunday nights on Quarry Hill and will preach again Saturday and Sunday nights. Mrs. Lou MCGUIRE left Sunday to visit her daughter, Mrs. SHRADER, at Hurley. Mr. and Mrs. Carl JOHNSON, of Big Stone Gap and Clarence WARD of Big Stone Gap, spent the weekend here with former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James JOHNSON and daughter, Miss Mary Gladys. Mrs. Virginia RANE returned on Sunday from two weeks visit with her son J.W. and wife, at Glace, West virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred PILKINS and four children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur HARRIS on Pounding Mill Branch. Mrs. Alex BOOTHE and son, Will and daughter, of Tazewell, spent Sunday afternoon with John BOOTHE and Mrs. BOOTHE. Mrs. W.B. STEELE returned Monday from a two weeks visit to her daughter, Mrs. John B. GILLESPIE and Mr. GILLESPIE and Miss Katherine. She was dinner guest Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. J. Ed MCGUIRE and daughter, Miss Mildred. The following have graduated in Richlands High School: Martin CHRISTIAN, Jr., Thomas, Marguerite RINGSTAFF and Frances PRUETT. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel ROBINETTE and son, Dannie, of Belfast, visited parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. ROBINETTE and son, David, on Sunday. The following from here attended the baccalaureate sermon Sunday at Richlands High School: Mrs. Hazel THACKER and sons, Robert and Buddy; Mr. and Mrs. C.M. ROBINETTE and son, David; Mr. and Mrs. J.L. RINGSTAFF, Doris, Jr.; Mrs. J.T. PRUETT; Mr. and Mrs. C.C. BEAVERS; Mr. and Mrs. C.F. THOMAS; Mrs. J.E. NUNLEY and Mr. and Mrs. M.H. CHRISTIAN and son, Clytus, and perhaps others. Earl MYERS, son of Mrs. Laura MYERS, has returned from the army, where he served six years. Mr. and Mrs. James MULKEY returned Sunday from a week's visit to their daughter, Mrs. Earnest JONES and Mr. JONES, at Fordtown, Tennessee. Their granddaughter, Marie JONES, returned home with them for a week's visit, accompanied by Miss Kate MCGEE, Opie MULKEY and Triggie COLLINS. Mrs. Tom MULKEY and Delores spent the week with Mrs. Zenith TABOR and Mr. TABOR at Bluefield, Virginia. James MULKEY has been on the sick list for several days, but is better. School closed here Tuesday. The teachers, Sam BOWEN, Misses Hazel HILT, Katherine GILLESPIE. We hope they will teach next session. Seven pupils were promoted to the high school. Rev. and Mrs. G.W. DOYLE, of Boston, Mass, called on friends here Tuesday. Rev. DOYLE of the Church of God, preached here a number of years ago. Mrs. Charles CARBAUGH, of Bluefield, Virginia is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will ASBURY and sister, Sara and brother, Charlie. Mr. and Mrs. C.H. TRAYER and Miss Peggie and Mrs. M.H. CHRISTIAN attended the graduation exercises Tuesday night in Bluefield, Virginia. Miss Kitty TRAYER was valedictorian. Mr. and Mrs. Andy MULKEY and three children, of this place, have gone to housekeeping at North Tazewell. Mrs. C.H. ROBINETTE and son, David, and Miss Lucille LOVELL, and Mrs. M.H. CHRISTIAN were shopping in Tazewell today. Those promoted from free school to high school here were Elizabeth RINGSTAFF, Dolly HARRIS, Catherine ASBURY, Estor SYKES, Thomas CARTRON, Billy STEELE and Billy MCGEE. Mrs. Deco SUTPHIN, of Montcalm, West Virginia, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aught GILBERT. Mrs. Shayler WHITE was here Monday. Mrs. John G. MCCOY and two children of Panama Canal Zone, and Mr. and Mrs. A.L. AGNEW of Floyd, spent the weekend with their cousin, Mrs. Rex B. STEELE and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence GILBERT and two sons, Leroy and Buddy, of McCOMAS, visited Mr. and Mrs. Aught GILBERT Tuesday. GENERAL NEWS ---------------------------------- Miss Glenn ST. CLAIR has returned to her home in Tazewell from Sullins College. F.H. COMBS, prominent attorney, of Grundy, was a business visitor in Tazewell Wednesday. Mrs. O.K. MAY and daughter, Katherine, Mrs. F.L. JAMES and son, Frankie Lee, were visitors to Bluefield, Monday. Mrs. J.W. MCNEEL, of Catawba, has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Sam HOOVER. C.P. GILLESPIE, of Tazewell and Dr. Rufus BRITTAIN left last week for Sea Island, Georgia. They expect to be away several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. W.M. GILLESPIE will attend the graduation exercises at Hollins. Miss Lucy GILLESPIE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. GILLESPIE, is among the graduates. Mrs. F.B. STUART, of Jonesboro, Tenn. and Mrs. Eugene GILLESPIE, of Knoxville, are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T.W. CHAMBERS, of Tazewell. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd BURRESS and son, Bobby, of North Tazewell, passed the week end in Bluefield the guest of Mrs. BURRESS'S parents. Mr. and Mrs. Tom NEWMAN and daughters, Doris Wayne and Bettye, of North Tazewell, were visiting friends and relatives in Bluefield Sunday. Miss Kate JOHNSON has returned to her home in Tazewell from Freemont, N.C. where she has been teaching for the past school term. Miss Virginia BARNES has returned to her home in the Cove from Sullins, where she has been enrolled as a student at Sullins College. Mrs. Mary SHEETS, of Bramwell, West Virginia, and Miss Lora BROWN and Bill BOOTHE, of Tazewell were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jim PUCKETT, of Paint Lick, this week. Mr. Walter THOMPSON, who has been quite sick for several days at his home on Tazewell Avenue, is now able to be at work in his filling station. Mrs. Stella DAVIS, of Roanoke, representative of Bonnie Bell Cosmetics, will be in Virginia's Beauty Shop this week giving complimentary facials. Mr. B. Dwight RAY, Mrs. RAY and their daughter, Miss Joan, of Indiana, Pa., were visitors in Tazewell last weekend. Mr. RAY is connected with the Indiana Printing and Publishing Co. Miss Lorraine GIBSON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.H. GIBSON, has returned to her home in Tazewell from the Bluefield sanitarium, where she recently underwent an operation. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. MCNULTY and family have returned from Washington, DC where they were called on account of the illness and death of Mr. MCNULTY'S brother, Mr. M.P. MCNULTY. Mr. and Mrs. Charles MOSS and Miss Rose Allen HIGGINBOTHAM of Tazewell, will leave Sunday for Farmville to attend the graduation exercises. Miss Nancy MOSS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. MOSS is among the graduates. Mrs. and R.P. COPENHAVER and Miss Margaret COPENHAVER left Wednesday for Chicago to attend the graduation exercises of R.P. COPENHAVER, Jr. from Northwestern University. Mrs. W.R. BOWEN and daughter, Miss Ollie, will witness the graduation exercises at Farmville State Teachers College, from which institution Miss Ellen BOWEN will graduate. Magistrate W.W. MCNEAL of Bluefield, West Virginia, will hear the case of Arnold PORTERFIELD and Bob WALTERS. The two men, members of the Bluefield fire department, are charged with contempt of the United States flag. Mr. and Mrs. E.R. BURKS, Bluefield, West Virginia, have returned from a visit with their son, E.R. BURKS and Mrs. BURKS, at Portland, ME. Mr. BURKS is connected with Pocahontas Fuel Co. at Portland. Mrs. John MCCOY and children of Panama and Mr. and Mrs. Albert AGNEW of Floyd, spent Sunday at guest of Mr. and Mrs. P.F. HOWELL. Mr. MCCOY is employed in Panama by the U.S. government. Mrs. AGNEW is a sister to Mr. HOWELL. Keister's Store, Blanchard KEISTER owner and proprietor, will open for business Monday, with a line of general merchandise of standard quality. The store is located near Five Oaks and is owned by R.R. WALL.