Princeton Notes: Local Court, Marriages, Dances and Obits
News from Princeton and the Virginian coal fields reports county court clerk notes, engagements in Itmann and Bluefield, a Junior Company A R meeting at Mahood Avenue, and a Saturday square dance with the Stony Ridge fiddlers. It covers a death in Baltimore area, klan visit and aid to Mrs Ballinger, church services notices for Primitive Baptist and Presbyterian congregations, building permits, a drunk charge, and upcoming church programs including Boys Day and youth choirs with speakers and music at East Princeton churches.
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Legion Post
Stony Ridge
Merchants Association Banquet Held In Princeton
About 150 members and guests attended the second annual Princeton Merchants Association banquet at the Virginian Hotel. John Matter of the U S Chamber of Commerce spoke on cooperation and distribution simplification. George Brown discussed belonging to the association and its civic benefits. Wilford McCutcheon outlined the association’s history and benefits. L H Swalm served as toastmaster as music and a fine menu complemented the program. Next meeting is set for April 28 with matters of importance on the agenda.
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Princeton Merchants' Association
Virginian
Princeton
John Matter
United States Chamber of Commerce
Ila
Matter
George Brown
Wilford McCutcheon
McCutcheon
L. H. Swarm
Association
S. G. Williamson
W. H. Witt
Messrs
Riner
Sharp
Brooks
Connelly nSidow
Local Court Sentences For Liquor Possession Case
In a criminal court yesterday Squire Hubbard sentenced the men to thirty days in jail and fined them 100 dollars each. Prosecution alleged they carried extract of heat with 20 percent alcohol and had a beef stew to accompany it.
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Squire Hubbard
Proposed Virginian Railway lease sparks local debate
Discussion about the proposed lease of the Virginian Railway by Norfolk and Western continues among residents and visitors. If approved by stockholders and the ICC, questions arise about which town to benefit and whether a merger could connect Princeton and Bluefield, with expected impact on through passenger service and regional rail operations. Railroad workers and officials weigh opinions as decisions rest with higher authorities.
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Norfolk & Western Railway
Princeton
Bluefield
Ierger
Here
Rock
Elso
Kellyayile
Thia City
Virginian
Norfolk
Charleston
Huntington
Princeton Churches Observe Boys and Young Men’s Day
Rev A M Sims pastor announces a special program for boys and young men. A young men's choir leads singing at Sunday school and both services. At 11 o'clock a young man will speak about ten minutes on themes for the day with Orla Barton Jay League Roy Tuggle and Ray Peters among those contributing with a solo.
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E- Presbyterian
C. H. Phipps
Lby
W. H. Roberts
Boys Scouts of America
William Dietz
J. Hampton Hoge
Godfry Elliott
Princeton
Harvey Rice
A. M. Sims
Java
Orla Barton
Jay League
Roy Tuggle
Ray Petera
Real Big Cases Feature Criminal Court Session
Quilty of assault and battery is what the jury said in the case of the state against Ketly Mills, on trial Thursday and coming over yesterday. A note directs readers to turn to page seven for more details. Also mentions one-cent sales from April 30th to May 2 and a stenographic work ad.
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Quilty
Ketly
Bonds Speech Sparks Welch City Vote Drive
Welch Rotary Club hosted visitors including L A Osborne who urged a city bond election to fund street paving and alley improvements in Welch. He highlighted benefits to the Houston Addition and warned against congestion, noting only benefiting property owners would pay. Members expressed strong support with little opposition anticipated.
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Welch R Rotary Club
L. A. Osborne
Kiwanian
Walch
Houston
Icen
Welch
Andhereby
Banda
Wenlor High Achoo
Wing Lester
Harry Booth
J. *. Gook
P. Laybourn
W. L. Taylor
Bond Issue Meeting Favor Welch City
Welch endorses a proposed bond issue to fund paving sewer projects and park space. Citizens vote May 23 to support urban improvements, widen business districts, and attract railroad and coal-field development. Boy Scout Council meets May 28 at Carter Hotel with district superintendent outlining council work.
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Welch
Honda
Ite
Yiabora
Browns Creek
Webb
Boy Scout Council
Carter Hotel
Dafe
Theoty
Count Ell
Welch Area Personal Notes Reflect Local Travel and Health
Luther Neal returns to work at Krollitz after time with a physician in Bluefield. Judge sud Myre and James French Strother spent Friday in Bluefield. Miss Grace Holbrook of Bluefield travels on professional business. W C Tracy of Hinefield visited Welch Friday. Quinto Da Barry underwent separation at Grace Hospital yesterday. A Surata of Kimball called on friends in Welch yesterday. Genevieve Brown of Davy had tonsil removed at Grace Hospital. R O Berry of Bluefield visited Welch yesterday. Cope Setliff of Crumpler, recently hospitalized, expected to be home Friday. Theodore Hundley of Bluefield spent time in Welch visiting friends. W L Taylor of Fogan was a visiting trader in Welch Friday. M B Riley of Thurmond, brother of H A Riley, visited Welch a few days.
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Welch
Luther Neal
Krollitz
Bluefield
Sud Myre
James French Strother Apent
Misa Mas Holbrook
W. C. Tracy
Hinefield
Quinto
da Barry
Grace Hospital
Yesteray
Bla Howe
Theodore. Hundley
jHluefeld
Eada
W. L. Taylor
Fogan
Waa
Thia City
Pridey
M. B. Riley
Thurmond
H. A Riley
Coullog
Appointment to federal bench in southern California
The Day in Washington notes E. J. Henning was named assistant secretary of labor and appointed to the federal bench for southern California. A new 82 million auditorium in Washington was approved by the Daughters of the American Revolution. A Wilbur-letter mentions Japan, and the Pacific fleet remains in routine training. The Boston postmaster controversy, Harvard Lampoon approval, and interdepartmental talks on tighter border controls are also reported.
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E. J. Henning
Labom
California
Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Wilbur
Boston
Harvard Lampoon
Post Office Department
Treasury, State, War, Labor, Justice and Curiculture
Frank Vacella Case Set For Monday Morning
McDowell County criminal court adjourned to Monday at 9 o clock. The case of Frank Vacella will come up for trial then. State vs John Workman, charged with the murder of Sallia Ogle at the Ogle home in Norwood, was set for Tuesday as a key witness was absent yesterday.
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Criminal Court of
McDowell
Sallia Ogle
Ogle
Norwood
Ves Kimball
News of Colored Folk Sunday Services at Zion Church Wilton Street
The A. M. I Zion Church on Wilton Street schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 11 a m by the pastor with a sermon titled Secret of the Seeker from Deuteronomy 4 25 followed by talks by W Johnson Genoa School teacher and Mrs Licda Taylor Genoa School teacher Preaching again at 2 30 p m and an afternoon talk brief Colonial Theatre program set for Sunday April 24 at 2 p m inviting the public and white friends to attend
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Kee Street
A. FP
Phenix
A. C. Johnson
Stingon School
East Princeton
Zion Church
Wilton Street
Postry
W. Johnson
Genoa
Licda Taylor
Genoa School
Colonial
Colonial Theatre
Noted speakers to headline Mount Zion Baptist church event
Judge J Frank Maynard Rev W H Mitchell and Hon W W McNeal will deliver short addresses with Mrs J Frank Maynard singing a solo. The entertainment benefits Mount Zion Baptist church. After the program a silver offering will be taken. Committee includes T Houston attorney and R Mosley with Mrs M H Mosley as president.
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W. H. Mitchell
W. W. McNeal
J. Frank Maynard
Mount [Sion Baptist Church
Maatarjot. Ceremodies
T. d Houston
Mosleys
M. H. Mosley
Wile Calloway
Blood Cell Miracle Promises Beauty and Health
An ad proclaims 8.3.8 and 8.5.8 as great blood cell makers to build a well developed face and form. It claims rich red blood cells improve complexion, clear skin, and plump cheeks, arguing diet and exercise are useless. The copy targets both men and women with sensational claims about skin and body improvements.
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S&s
Elnajen
Daily Telegraph Radio Programs Saturday April 25 Listings
Radio schedule covers stations from Pittsburgh to Chicago and beyond listing programs for April 25 including Talk, Music, Concerts, and Church services. Notable entries include Nimble Talk segments, orchestral broadcasts, Hour of Dramatic Hour, and daylight saving time adjustments across multiple markets. Programs feature performers such as Ray, Hodes, Angel, and various orchestras with varied local times and feeds.
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Lilly Land Company
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