Princeton Junior High Ninth Grade Elections
Ninth grade officers were elected with Tommy Dillon as president and Evans as vice president. Jane Hanger became secretary, Mike Herring treasurer, and Patricia Gery along with Douglas Neal named student council representatives. Class sponsors chosen were Miss Beryle Crockett and Frank Dalton.
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Princeton Junior High School
Tommy Dillon
Evans
Jane Hanger
Mike Herring
Patricia Gery
Douglas Neal
Beryle Crockett
Frank Dalton
Girl Scouts Troop 3 Welcomes New Members at Church Meet
Girl Scouts of Troop 3 gathered at the Baptist Church after school on Monday to craft Christmas decorations. New members welcomed included Jane Walthall Patsy Shambles Anne Bailey Mary Wright and Linda Blevins.
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Girl Scouts
Troop 3
The
Baptist Church
Jane Walthall
Patsy Shambes
Anne Bailey
Mary Wright
Linda Blevins
White Jr converts house into apartment at 202 McNutt Avenue
K White Jr receives a city permit to convert a house at 202 McNutt Avenue between Thorn and Kee Streets into an apartment building with an estimated cost of 1200 dollars.
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K. White, Jr
McNutt Avenue
Thorn and
Kee Streets
Boys of Woodcraft Club Holds 10 A.M. Meeting
The Boys of Woodcraft Club 260 will meet at the National Guard Armory at 10 a.m. The program includes classes in first aid and traffic safety.
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Boys OF Woodcraft
Boys of Woodcraft Club
National Guard
McKinney Family Ties Noted in Princeton Area Birth
Beckley notes report a birth on Friday Nov 30 at Memorial Hospital Princeton. The McKinneys formerly of Princeton have a son Matt age 4. Mrs McKinney, before marriage, was Marlee Triplett of s. Her husband is with B C Drug Company.
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Beckley
Memorial Hospital
Princeton
McKinney's
Matt
McKinney
Marlee Triplett
B. C. Drug Company
Oakwood Cemetery Beautification Receives Club Award
The Mountain Laurel Club earned a district prize for its restoration project at Oakwood Cemetery. A meeting opened with a club collect led by Mrs. George Seal and Mrs. A R England, and treasurer’s report noted about $3000 on hand.
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Roy Byrd
A. R. England
Eukies
George Seal
Bowyer
Inefield
Mountain Laurel Club
Oakwood Cemetery
Ralph Hundley
O. L. Moore
Memorial Service for Princeton Lodge Elks Held Sunday
The Princeton Lodge No. 1459 BPO Elks holds its annual memorial service at the Elks home on Douglas Street Sunday at 2 30 p m. Rev Nowman Crawford of First Christian Church will speak. Music by Robert Richards and the Princeton Male Quartet.
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Princeton Lodge
B.P.O. Elks Lodge
Elks Home
Douglas Street
Nowman Crawford
First Christian Church
Robert Richards
Princeton
Christmas kettle duty planned by local club
William Travis of Princeton reports the club will man the Salvation Army Christmas kettle on December 15. James Tweigh, Alderson Rotary member, attended as a visitor.
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William Travis
Neat
Princeton
Salvation Army
James Tweigh
Alderson Rotary
Observance of Amer Education Week Highlighted
The notice notes the observance of Amer Education Week with focus on community involvement and school activities. Local officials urged participation and recognition of educational progress during the event.
Athens Woman's Club Considers Mental Health Topic
At the regular meeting in Athens on November 26, members discussed "Mental Health, a Problem to be Solved" and related community efforts. Upcoming events included a Christmas party for underprivileged children in Athens and vicinity, plus a film on crisis in West Virginia and veterans' work in the state.
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Athens Woman’s Club
West Virginia
Virginia Legislaar
Athens
State Race Group Hassle Continues
The West Virginia Racing Commission debated December racing at Charles Town with no dates granted. Ralph LePore favored Dec 8-22 if purses meet 4 percent of daily handle, but Chairman Ambrose rejected the motion. The commission discussed suspending purse rules and camera patrol amid claims of political motives and governance disputes.
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Charles Town
West Virginia Racing Commission
Ralph LePore
Wheeling
Charles Town Turf Club
John Ambrose
Roy Graham
Huntington
Ambrose
LePore
Nopublic
Racing Commission
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Assn
Marland
John Manfuso
HBPA
Turf Club
Manfuso
The
Charles
Ann
Gov
Bean
Graham
Gaden Feahal
Cadets Have Fine Chance To Chant Back This Year
In 1949 Army Navy chatter echoed. Cadets faced tougher East contenders like Syracuse Pittsburgh Penn State and Michigan while Navy met weaker foes. Army 53 record to Navy 6 1 1, yet the writer says Navy may win this year as neither team is a lock.
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Martin New York
Middies
Army
Fordham
Michigan
Penn
Navy
California
Princeton
Duke
Wisconsin
Notre Dame
Tulane
Columbia
USC
Ag Dame
Duk
Syracuse
Pittsburgh
Penn State
Iowa
Pitt
Midshipmen
William and Mary
Kingwood Man Dies In Freak Accident
Arnold M. Freeland, a Kingwood city employee, died in a Kingwood hospital from injuries after a cross bar fell from a heavy swing while workers removed playground meat from Firemen's Park. The accident occurred Wednesday.
UN Suggestion Ideas Open for Hammarskjold Drive
Dag Hammarskjold urges UN staff to submit ideas to improve the United Nations. A contest offers a prize up to 500 dollars for the best suggestions from UN employees, aiming to enhance efficiency and services at the world body.
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United Nations
N.Y
Cox
Mothers Honor Knob Teachers at Christmas Ceremony
The Knob School PTA presided by Mrs. Paul Covey and Mrs. Ray Oney honored teachers with corsages and staff with Sta on pencils. PTA meeting moved to Dec 20 at 2. First grade students Hattie Fry Charlotte Scott and Louise Engart present a Christmas program of eighteen songs. Knob School Band directed by John W. Lilly performs its annual concert.
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Paul Covey
Knob School
Parent-Teacher Association
Ray Oney
PTA
Junior High Tigers Schedule Busy December
Princeton Junior High Tigers basketball coach Dalton lined up a busy December schedule with home games against Fairview December 4 and 5 7 p.m. and Richwood December 7 3 p.m. The team also hosts Oceana December 14 2 p.m. and Mullens December 19 7 p.m. JV opponents include Fairview Glenwood Graham and Springton.
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Dalton
Princeton Junior High Tigers
Fairview
Hope
Richwood
Oceana
Mullens
Glenwood
Graham
Springton
Ayers
Wall
Gale Belcher
Buddy Belcher
Fields
Neal
Herring
Goings
Dillon
Wheeler
Crawford
Alvis
Hunneycutt
Christian
Richard Kendrick
Hanes
Lane
Repass
Silk
Farley
Lively
Pete
Whitehead
Baker
Oaks
McGlin
Thompson
David Damewood
Watters
Billings
Coffey and Belcher Pledge High Type of Service
Coffey and Belcher announce their new office at 1446 Main Street under Tri City Traction and pledge to provide the highest possible service. The public is invited to inspect the office from December 20 to December 31.
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Coffey and Belcher
Main Street
Tri-City Traction
CAA Uses 75 000 Miles Of Telephone Lines
Washington November 30 The Civil Aeronautics Administration adds to its air traffic control network with more than 100 000 miles of telephone teleprinter links as part of its 1068 08 program.
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CAA
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Administranve
Princeton Society Plans Carols and Christmas Treats
Princeton society groups will sing carols and a Christmas tree with treats for children. The pastor proposed church participation in a White Christmas gifts plan. Mrs. Otie Lytton and Mrs. Treaver Pettrey served refreshments to attendees. Ernest Brugh and Frank W Brugh instituted a case against Warren H Brugh and others.
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Mem
Otie Lytton
Treaver Pettrey
Ernest Brugh
Frank W. Brugh
Warren H. Brugh
Bailey baby born at Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs David Bailey of Mc Kinley Avenue announce the birth of a son Edward Kenneth at Memorial Hospital on November 28 weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces. The couple also have a daughter Beverly aged two.
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David Bailey
McKinley Avenue
Edward Kenneth
Memorial Hospital
Bailey’s
Beverly
Parish Men Club Invites Attendance for Celebration
James Waitis serves as president of the parish Men’s organization. The Rev. John E. Williams is the church rector. Mr and Mrs S B Cooper of Dublin Virginia, formerly of McComas, returned from a trip to Burbank California and are visiting with daughters Mrs Ernestine Goodall and Miss Florence Cooper Bluefield. She returned to Norfolk on Sunday. Mrs W W Area visited sister Mire Emmons in Thessalia Virginia last weekend.
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James Waitis
John E. Williams
Princeton Presbyterian Church Schedule and Activities
Princeton Presbyterian Church outlines Sunday School at 9 45 a m with age appropriate lessons. Morning Worship at 1 00 p m features a sermon Has God Ever Let You Down Jeremiah 15 18. Various youth fellowships meet at 6 p m and 6 30 p m. Women of the Church executive board meets Monday at 2 p m. Family Night Supper is Wednesday at 6 15 p m. Chancel Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 p m. Douglas Bible Class Christmas Party Thursday 7 30 p m.
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Princeton Presbyterian
Willard A. Johnson
Women of the Church
Douglas Bible Class
church service schedule with sermons and programs
The Rev Ralph J Rasberry is pastor with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Basil Legg superintendent Morning Worship at 11 sermon Missions and the World Evening Worship at 7 30 Storms Anchors nursery for both services Mrs Lawrence Griffith in charge Training Union 6 30 p m Adult Choir rehearsal 8 p m Teachers and Officers meet Wednesday 6 30 p m Prayer meeting 7 15 p m Visitation Thursday 1 30 to 5 p m and 7 to 9 p m
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Ralph J. Rasberry
Basil Legg
Vincent O'brien
Ernest Forbes
Leonard Cooper
Lawrence Griffith
Aive
Local church announces weekly schedule and events
Located on Brushfork and Littlesburg Road Rev Clif ford Compton pastors the church. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Evening service 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p.m. The Christian Workers Prayer Band will be at the church.
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Brushfork
Littlesburg Road
Clifford Compton
Christian Workers
Elks Home Heat Wins First Place in Christmas Parade
A Christmas parade in Princeton drew about ten thousand spectators as Elks Club led with an A Cappella Choir theme Holy Night. Second place went to Women of the Moose with Silent Night, third to Bud and Blossom Garden Club, tied for fourth were Odd Fellows and Periwinkle Garden Club. judges were Jim McCoy, Ned Shott, H D Anderson.
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Princeton
Princeton Junior Chamber of Commerce
Elks Club
Women of the Moose
Bud and Blossom Garden Club
Odd Fellows
The
Periwinkle Garden Club
Key and Kiwanis Club
Church of Nazarene, Debonaires
Lions Florabunda
Green Thumb
Princeton Junior Woman’s Club
Mountain Laurel Garden Club
Jim McCoy
Ned Shott
H. D. Anderson
Princeton Junior High School
Matoaka
Peschibnars
Princeton High O Penta Claus
Pesky Installed as Birmingham Manager in Southern Asia
Detroit reports former Tigers infielder Johnny Pesky named manager of the Birmingham affiliate in the Southern Asia circuit. Pesky, 39, previously guided the Tigers' Durham club to second place in the Carolina League last season in his first managing role.
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Detroit
Johnny Pesky
Detroit Tiger
Birmingham
Asia
Pesky
Tigers
Durham
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Harriett Ketron
Santa Claus
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Fairview Farm Women’s Clubs
Andrew Clemson
Jerry Richards
Appalachian Electric Power Company
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James S. Jones
Harry Cordle
Thomas King
Clemson
Raymond Clemson
Princeton New Hope Club
E. W. Craft
Orville Wallace
Carl Burks, Jr
I. C. Damewood
Club
First Baptist Church
Moore
Owen Hutcheson
Charles Lohr
George Seaver
C. R. Dunlap
John P. Brunschwyler
O. A. Boyst
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Virginian Hotel
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Bailey Birth
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Lilly Grove Baptist
Oak Grove Chapel
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Princeton Avenue
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Beckley Road
General (Auto
Mercer St
W. Va
Roy L. Saunders
Mercer Street
Neer Hospital
Dial GA
Elks
Jonny Pesky
Perry Como
Carol Channing
Nat “King” Cole
Isaac Stern
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