Testimony Heard In $25,000 Damage Action In Princeton
In Princeton circuit court testimony was heard in the $25,000 damage suit of Jack Conrad Taylor against Mary Gray Thompson. Taylor contends injuries from a collision near North Tazewell in August 1939 and a jury is expected to decide this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Conrad Taylor
Mary Gray Thompson
Taylor
North Tazewell
James Harold Martin
Princeton
Deric B. Thomas
Fedelity and Casualty Company
Kermit Shields
Funeral services for Thomas Daniel Collins held this afternoon
Funeral service for Thomas Daniel Collins 32 who died in a motorcycle crash at Rich Creek Va will be conducted at 2 30 pm at the Presbyterian church with Rev W R Smith Jr officiating Burial will follow at Oakwood cemetery Collins born February 1 1909 in Pulaski county Va came to Princeton 17 years ago He married Fritz Williams October 17 1935 at Pearlsburg Va and worked as a crane operator on the Virginian railway Immediate survivors include his widow his father and several brothers and sisters including Mrs Laura Taylor and Mrs E A Mills
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Daniel Collins
Rich Creek Va
Presbyterian Church
W. R. Smith, Jr
Oakwood Cemetery
Pulaski County
Princeton
Fritz Williams
Pearlsburg
Virginian Railway
Woodman of the World
Virginian
Fritz Collins
H. R. Collins
Athens Road
Laura Taylor
E. A. Mills
Wall Bridge
Ohio
J. L. Akers
Roanoke
A. K. Lawrence
C. R. Bratton
Kimball
Guy Palmer
Bob Repass
Seven Year Old Fredeking Dies in Princeton Hospital
John L Fredeking seven died at Princeton hospital from brain hemorrhage after an operation. An ambulance crew rushed an iron lung from Beckley to help, with Beckley fire chief operating it. He is survived by his mother a sister Sallie and a brother Stuart. Funeral at Center Street home Wednesday at 10:30 conducted by Rev Edward Stubblefield. Burial Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers listed Bud MecGary Edgar Lazenby Edmund Woolfolk Jimmy Gott Edward Pape William R. Smith.
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John L
Jack) Fredeking
Jewell Fredeking
John L. Fredeking
Princeton Hospital
Richlands Va
Kenneth Richards
Eugene Graveley
Fredeking ~ Seaver
Beckley
Princeton
W. H. Weidensall
Jackie
Sallie
Stuart
Center Street
Edward Stubblefield
D. D
First Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Bud MecGary
Edgar Lazenby
Edmund Woolfolk
Jimmy Gott
Edward Pape
William R. Smith
Junior Order Endorses Un American Inquiries
Princeton Lodge Jr O U A M with over 100 members adopted a resolution backing increased appropriations for the FBI and the Dies Committee to expand investigations of un American activities. The lodge urges dismissal of all government employees known to be Communists and opposes hiring aliens by any government branch.
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Princeton Lodge, Jr. O. U. A. M
Dies
Princeton Lodge Jr. O. U. A.M
Order
Princeton Society Notes Mrs Harry Karnes
A society notice lists Mrs Harry Karnes with a contact phone and hours from a specified o clock to four, indicating a local social event or gathering in Princeton.
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Harry Karnes
Powder PuffClub entertains at Appalachian room event
Jeanne Burgess hosted a Saturday afternoon Powder Puff gathering in the Appalachian room. Contract bridge and refreshments were provided. Carol Beckwith won the high score prize and Betty Sentz of Bluefield received a guest prize. Attendees included Elizabeth Beckwith Laverne Thomas Georgia Lee Cook Martha Bondurant Mary Yearout Betty Bodell and Betty Sentz.
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Jeanne Burgess
Powder Puff Club
Appalachian Room
Carol Beckwith
Betty Sentz
Bluefield
Elizabeth Beckwith
Laverne Thomas
Georgia Lee Cook
Martha Bondurant
Mary Yearout
Betty Bodell
Baby Girl Born to Stinsons and Johnstons in Princeton Area
Mr and Mrs Alton Stinson of Douglas avenue welcomed a baby girl on Wednesday November 27 at Princeton hospital. Both mother and infant are said to be doing nicely. Mr and Mrs Elmer Johnston of Roderfield welcomed a 10 lb 3.4 oz baby girl named Judith Arlene on Friday November 29 at the home of Mrs Johnston's parents on the Princeton Athens road. The Johnstons already have two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Stinson
Douglas Avenue
Princeton Hospital
Elmer Johnston
Roderfield
Johnston
G. W. Bailey
Princeton- Athens Road
Judith Arlene
Johnstons
Royal Embassadors Meeting Update
The Royal Embassadors will meet Wednesday afternoon immediately after school. All members are asked to bring the Lottie Moon Christmas offering and note a change in time and place.
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Lottie Moon
Brownies Postpone Meeting Then Schedule Next Week
The Brownies will not meet today and will gather next Tuesday to bring fruit for the fruit basket. Princeton Jr. O. A. of A. M. sponsors a Walker Ball party tonight with proceeds for pencils, paper, and shoes for underprivileged children. committee members include A. L. Inge William Bailey and Mack Lee. Public is invited.
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Princeton Jr
O. A
A. M
A. L. Inge
William Bailey
Mack Lee
Owene
First Church of Christ Board to Meet at 7 30 PM
The official board of the First Church of Christ will meet at 7 30 this evening at the church. The session will discuss church affairs and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Church of Christ
Old Swimmin Hole at Royal theater features Joy and Brown
Leatrice Joy Charles Brown Theodore Von Elti and George Cleveland star in The Old Swimmin Hole at the Royal theatre today. A small town story unfolds with Marca Mae Jones and Jackie Moran in the cast. Melvyn Douglas and Myrna Loy co star in Third Winger Left Hand at the Merce theatre with Loy as a fashion editor who invents a husband for business reasons and Douglas as the man involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roya Theatre
Leatrice Joy Charles Brown
Theodore von Elti
George Cleveland
Marca Mae Jones
Jackie Moran
Melvyn Douglas
Myrna Loy
Merce Theatre
Miss Loy
Douglas
Mercer P T A Fathers Night At Mercer School
The Mercer school P T A will hold its annual Fathers night meeting at 7 30 tonight at the school. Parents of Mercer students are urged to attend. H E DeJarnette will speak on Strengthening Civic Loyalties. Musical numbers by Mercer students will feature the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer School
P.T. A
H. E. DeJarnette
Mercer
Princeton Memorial Records and Local Happenings
Mercer county arrests over the weekend total 31 inmates with 14 on Saturday and 10 on Sunday. Sheriff Crumpecker Constable Christian and others from Mercer and nearby counties attended the deer section. Funeral attendees for Jack Fredeking include multiple regional residents. Robert H. Kent and Eddie Wingate enlisted in the U S Army, heading to Fort Thomas. W Bill Caruth named choir director at First Methodist Princeton. Princeton Post 54 Legion to meet at 7:30 PM at the Memorial building.
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Mercer
Pocahontas County
Mercer County
G. H. Crumpecker
C. C. Christian
E. H. Martin
T. R. Jewell
Hal Harman
U. 8. Army
Robert H. Kent
C. C. Kent
Washington Avenue
Eddie Wingate
Bee Street
U. S. Army
Fort Thomas
Legion
Princeton Post 54
Memorial Building
Princeton Personalities in Brief Health Update
J. W. Corder of Edinburg Virginia formerly of Princeton is seriously ill in Harrisonburg Hospital. Mrs. W. L. Stennett of Walnut Street has returned to her home.
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J. W. Corder
Edinburg
Princeton
Harrisonburg A
W. L. Stennett
Walnut Street
Virginia 4-H girl earns all expense trip to national congress
Maxine B. Smith 20 of West Union Doddridge county named by J B Boggs Boys Club Leader to receive an all expense trip to the 19th National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. Her eleven year homemaking record includes lawn beautification baking breads canning garments with 36 placings and $41.60 sales lifting project value to $287.07 through demonstrations judging and team honors sponsored by Montgomery Ward in cooperation with the extension service.
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Virginia
Maxine B. Smith
West Union
Doddridge County
J. B. Boggs
Chicago
Maxine
Montgomery Ward
Extension Service
West Virginia 4-H Leader Honors Nixon Top Member
Obert Nixon, 19, of Bridgeport Harrison county is named West Virginia's top 4-H livestock club member for the year. He sub specialized in baby beeves and lambs and has earned grand champion baby beef at the 1936 Pittsburgh Livestock Show and reserve champion at the state fair. Nixon received a $100 scholarship from the West Virginia Livestock Association and a gold watch as the state meat animal award. He has won $431.60 in prize money and $6,875.40 in sales, and earned eastern state honors plus an all expense trip to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago.
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Obert Nixon
Bridgeport
Harrison County
West Virginia
I. B. Boggs
Pittsburgh
Robert
West Virginia Livestock Association
Helen E. Davis
4 H Cooking Wins Virginia Delegation at Congress
Eleanor L. Pyle 19 of Bethany Brooke county earned 84 prizes in 10 years of 4 H club work and state alternates in canning. She won an all expense trip to Chicago and six $200 scholarships for national winners as part of the National 4 H Club Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Chicago
Eleanor L. Pyle
Bethany
Brooke County
L. B. Boggs
Eleanor
Enicago
Server, Inc
Extension Service
Local residents share travel and home news from Charleston to Memorial hospital
Following a ten days visit at Charleston and Indian Mills Mrs D H Reed of Harrison street returns from Clear Creek West Virginia after spending a week with her son FE A Anderson Mrs R H Carstens of South Ninth street underwent an opera home in Memorial hospital Saturday Mr and Mrs Edward Lockhart of Harrison street moved yesterday to 301 Park avenues
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Charleston and
Indian Mills
D. H. Reed
Harrison Street
Clear Creek
W. Va
FE. A. Anderson
R. H. Carstens
South Ninth Street
Memorial Hospital Saturay
Edward Lockhart
301 Park Avenues
Bond market ends mixed as buyers and sellers align
New York bonds closed with a general mix of small gains and losses. Total sales reached 6,279,600 dollars, down from 7,353,950 dollars a week ago. U S governments also closed mixed in light trading.
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New York
U. S
Hong Kong Dollar Rally Lifts in Free Market
The Hongkong and Shanghai dollars rebounded in New York trading after prior losses. The Canadian dollar edged up to 86 15 16 U.S. cents while the pound slipped to 4.03 dollars as closing rates were reported.
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New York
Hongkong
Shanghai
U.S
Foreign exchange rates and currencies listed
The report lists various currencies with their values in U S dollars or cents. Britain in dollars and others in cents show the Canadian dollar in New York open market at 131 16 percent discount or 86 934 U S cents. Official rates from the bankers foreign exchange committee include buying and selling for Britain around 4 02 and 4 04 dollars respectively. Open market cables stand at about 4 03 dollars. Germany at 40 07 percent, Benevolent 18 50, Finland 2 05N, Greece 0 68N, Italy 5 06, Japan 23 48, Hongkong 2 55, Shanghai 6 00. N-Nominal.
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New York
U. S
Great Britain
Bankers Foreign Exchange Committee
Germany
Finland
Greece
Italy
Japan
Hongkong
Shanghai
New York Poultry Prices Reported on Year End Receipts
New York market data from December 2 shows poultry receipts at 22,134 with a firm tone. Premium marks are trading around 37 to 39 percent for re-sales, with nearby and midwestern premiums at 35 to 36 percent and specials noted.
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New York
Market Notes on Butter and Creamery Scores
The report lists averages and scores for butters and creams, noting receipts over two days at 777,569 and creamery scores above 92 with premium marks reaching 34 percent. It shows cash market ranges from 88 to 91 for 34s and 84 to 87 for 30 to 32, with resales of exchange to heavier mediums and various standard measurements.
Pittsburgh Livestock Prices Report Dec 2
Salable hogs 800 steady with weights 150-180 lb at 6.15 40 and rail hogs 6.50 for 200-290 lb. Cattle salable 600 steady with steers dry fed 12.00 13.50, common to medium 7.00 8.50, heifers dry fed 9.00 10.50, cows 6.50 7.00, medium to good 5.50.
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Pittsburgh
Livestock market quote summary
Canners and cutters 3.50 to 5.25. Bulls good to choice 6.75 to 8.00. Salable calves 12.00 to 13.00, medium 9.00 to 11.00, culls 4.50 to 5.50. Salable sheep 500 head, steady. Choice lambs 9.50 to 10.25, medium to good 8.00 to 9.50, common lambs 4.50 to 7.00. Ewes 2.00 to 4.00. Wethers 3.50 to 4.75.
Grain on Track and Prices in Toledo Market
Toledo grain report lists Wheat No. 2 red at 91 91 percent, Corn No. 2 yellow 65 42 percent, No. 3 yellow 63 65, No. 4 yellow 59 15, Oats No. 2 white 40 41, with others 3 percent above. Hay Timothy No. 1 8.00, Clover No. 8.00, baled alfalfa first cutting 8.00, second 10.00, third 11.00, wheat or oat straw 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
New York
Welch Highways Link To Be Paved In McDowell County
McDowell County officials report the state road commission invited bids to grade drain and cement about three miles of US Route 52 between Welch and Big Four. The project uses three federal aid sections for construction with a $10 000 bid bond and a hoped closing date soon to complete the last missing link of the federal highway between the midwest and Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
State Road Commission
Welch
Big Four
Middle West
Florida
Chamber of Commerce
Pocahontas
Stevens Clinic
Peerless Steamundry
Maitland
George J. Turner
Superior
State Road
Traffic Deaths Near 1939s High Number
Mc Dowell county records another fatal traffic accident in 1940 raising the year’s toll toward last year’s high total. George Russell King a Yukon resident was struck and killed by a car likely driven by George Williams of Caretta. Williams is held for a preliminary hearing before Magistrate W D Liddig at War pending further investigation.
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McDowell County
George Russell King
Yukon
George Williams
Caretta
Williams
King
W. D. Liddig
1000 Toys and 800 Yule Baskets for Needy families
Salvation Army’s Christmas drive will supply 1000 toys and 800 Christmas baskets to McDowell county families. The campaign had about $60 in collections so far, with a Salvation Army kettle at 21 McDowell Street and Boy Scouts repairing and painting donated toys. Shoppers are urged to donate an extra toy in local stores.
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McDowell County
Salvation Army
Union
McDowell Street
McDowell County Forms First Concert Association
After a Sunday meeting in Welch a McDowell county concert association was organized to promote early spring concerts by American Concert association of New York City. The chamber of commerce sponsors the effort, with Rev. E. B. Mowers as president and Roy B. Shrout as vice president.
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Welch
McDowell County
American Concert Association of
New York City
Chamber of Commerce
E. B. Mowers
Gary
St. Luke's
Zeb Herndon
Artista quality tied to memberships sold
The article states that the artist's eventual quality will be determined by the number of memberships sold, signaling a lineup dependent on public support and engagement. It emphasizes how sales impact perceived value and access, linking audience involvement to artistic merit rather than intrinsic criteria.
Welch’s City Manager Healy Leaves for Morenci Copper Project
W. M. Healy, Welch’s first and only city manager, leaves this week for a new role in Morenci Arizona. Healy managed most of the city’s finances for two years before his position was abolished December 1. He praised Welch merchants and business people for their public spirit and cooperation during his tenure.
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W. M. Healy
Welch
Morenci
Arizona
Healy
Junior Woman's Club Plans Fair Preparations
Members of the Junior Woman's Club meet at Mrs. Ralph Grimmett's Welch home at 7 pm to finalize plans for the annual Sample Fair to be held Saturday. Chairmen report needed articles including toys doll clothes gifts aprons cookies and candy.
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Ralph Grimmett
Welch
A. J. Villani
John Chalfant
C. D. Brewster, Jr
W. B. Swope
D. Scott
Walter Teen
Deer Killings Stir McDowell Sportsmen
McDowell County sportsmen were alerted after two deer were killed out of season. One three year old buck near Harmon Branch two miles from Route 52, and a two year old buck below Rader Field across the river. The first was hidden behind a log. the second partly skinned with meat taken. Authorities warned they will prosecute violators under strict limits.
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McDowell County
Harmon Branch
Raderfield
Mhs
Caretta man recovering after chest stab wound in Yukon brawl
Cecil Harding of Caretta recovers at Stevens Clinic from a stab wound to the chest said to have been inflicted during a Yukon brawl involving Homer Mullins. Mullins will appear before Magistrate W. D. Liddle in War this week for a hearing. Harding's condition is reported satisfactory.
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Cecil Harding
Caretta
Stevens Clinic
Yukon
Homer Mullins
Mullins
W. D. Liddle
Harding
Attempted Jailbreak at McDowell County Jail
Night Jailer Henry L. Harvey heard hacking and scratching in the McDowell County jail early Sunday. Investigators found several men attempting a break through a wall after fouled pull pen door allowed access. Pokers and bars were recovered as evidence.
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Henry L. Harvey
Pittsburgh Produce Prices Mixed on Apples and Potatoes
Pittsburgh report shows apples trading in ranges from 1.00 to 1.25 per bushel with Staymans and McIntosh leading, while potatoes steady with 100 lb sacks at 1.30 to 1.85 for Russets and Chippewas. Nearby tubs and whites show firm to modestly higher scores, with variety names and price bands listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
VU. S&s
Dept. Agr
Pennsylvania
York Als
McIntosh
Baldwins
Northern Spys
New York
Wealthies
West Virginia
Baltimore Livestock Reference Dec 2 Steer Market
A brief livestock market note from Baltimore on December 2 reports U. S. pattie L378 steer prices as moderately active with shading in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Livestock Market Report with Live cattle and sheep prices
The market shows higher, medium and good cattle around 9.50 per 100 pounds up to 1,200 weight with cows and bulls steady. Fat cows common, dairybreds 5.25 to 6.25, few good weighty beef types 6.50 to 7.00, canners 3.50 to 5.00. Packing sows 5.10, sheep at 3500 head with lambs around 10.25 for good ewes and wethers steady for 3 weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weilers
Ionay
Chicago cattle and sheep market summary with price shifts
Salable cattle 22 000 total 29 000 active to 10 20 higher top 6.25 bulk and choice 210 330 lb. Salable sheep 11 000 total 13 500 slow fat lambs and yearlings weak to 25 lower top 9.50 city butchers shorn fed lambs 8.50 8 75. Bulls vealers and feeding lambs active and firm weighty sausage bulls to 17.35 most vealers 10 11.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wena Lakes
Dept
Demand for December wheat contracts broad in early trading
Chicago grain notes show demand for December wheat contracts was broad enough in early dealings to indicate sustained interest. The report highlights overall activity in futures as traders weigh supply and demand factors without final price results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grain futures inch up then pull back amid mixed trade
Prices moved higher by small margins reaching the 90 percent level for the day before slipping back as deferred deliveries lagged the advance. Corn soybeans oats and rye showed varied moves with oats down and rye steady. Wheat prices posted minor gains and milling grades ranged across several No. categories.
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John Conrad Taylor
Miss Thompson
WHITE
Willard
Dave
Witterd
Princeton Pharmacy
Main Street
Princeton, W. Va
Smilar
Pop
Athens
W. L. Collins
Raleigh, N. C
E. J. Collins
R. K. Collins
Indorses Un-American Inquiries
Princeton Society
Little Jack Fredeking
A. M. Traugott
Norfolk
W. H. Roberts
Morgantown
Hedley Craft
Saltsville
Fred Gott
Charleston
O. Fredeking
Huntington
Wilson Cundiff
Sallie Brown
Harold Moody
W. Bill Caruth
First Methodist Church
H. B. Kelso
Caruth
Oak Hill
Concord Commanders
Associated Press
Low Aetomat
Britain
NEW York Poultry
American Cafe
Bushee
Pittsburgh Livestock
Toledo Grain
Sljoseph
Straley Avenue
Pocahontas No
ROYAL
With Leatrice Joy Chas. Brown
Eyes OF the Navy
Garbo
Myrna Howlore
U. S. 52
Gongert
McDowell
Baltimore Livestock
Chicago Livestock
Chicago Grain
New Godford, Mess
Soston
Mase
Salem
Portland, Me
Reekland Me
Cn Th
Detroit
Mich
Clevering
Smatl
Onie
Bluefeie W. Ve
Ventimere
New Sectorg
Lecs
Softon
Portland
Pocahontas Fuel Company
ONE Broadway
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