Jury Awards McClung Ten Thousand For Construction Injury
In a Raleigh County circuit court, a jury returned a verdict for ten thousand dollars to W. H. McClung after he was injured by a steel girder while working on the Princeton post office building. Judge Howell M. Tanner entered judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Johnston
Gilda Keatley
Elia Mae Kesecker
Carl Keatley
Raleigh
Tanner
Nannie Pugheel
James F. Pugh
T. C. Deaumer
First National Bank of Bluefield
Bluefield Hardware Company
Mercer School To Hold Open House This Afternoon And Evening
Mercer school invites the public to an open house today with tours from 1 to 4 p m and 7 to 10 p m The Mercerite notes 58 000 work hours 322 material types 79 companies 28 percent of workers 45 1 weekly average over 79 weeks Enrollment 40 pupils 77 rooms 1 057 classroom seats 2 208 total seats 244 windows 1 111 panes 31 301 sq ft floor space and 11 786 53 sq yd wall area The PTA offers refreshments to visitors as details of the building project are shared
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer School
Blic
Mer 1
FERA
Mercerite
Mercer P.T. A
Elaborate Pageant Tonight at First Baptist Church
The Woman's Missionary Union presents the pageant Two Lands And A Life Lives at 7:30 tonight at the First Baptist Church. The event features a stage set by local volunteers with electrical effects by William Mitchel and a background supplied by Joe M Snider. Martha Schell and Daniel Poe direct spirituals performed from the portico by local Negro musicians. Henrietta L. Shuck, China’s first woman missionary, aided in founding the nation’s first Christian home school and evangelical church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Woman's Missionary Union of
Henriette Hall Shack
A. B. R. Harris
Rebecca Shumate
Kathleen Karnes
C. H. Martin
William Mitchel
Joe M. Snider
T. M. Johnson
Martha Schell
Daniel Poe
Henrietta 1. Shuck
China
Baron de Nexon Defends Cleverly in Bridge Match
In a European rubber bridge contest, Baron de Nexon of France led a heart ace and, after dummy, orchestrated a defensive plan that saved the contract. The players and bidding reveal strategic play with emphasis on defeat over overtricks in a total points match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron de Nexon
Europe
South
East
Princeton Society Hosts Capsule Sister Party
Circle 7 of the Woman's auxiliary of the First Methodist church met at the parsonage on Highland avenue for a pot-luck dinner. After gifts were exchanged, a business meeting closed the year’s work in preparation for the Harvest day program on December 11 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
W. H. Foster
Highland Avenue
Paul Martin
B. K. Deverle
BE. W. Warly
Nelle Smith
J. L. Hart
Harry Karnes
Helen Foster
Frances Selvy
Martha Martin
Paul Martin, Jr
George Martin
Mesdames
Dewey Bailey
L. M. Selvy
A. A. Oney
J. L. Danger
Presbyterian auxiliary meets at Bargers home for social study
The Evening Circle of the Wo mans auxiliary of the Presbyterian church met Tuesday at Mrs. Douglas Barger’s home on Douglas Avenue. Virginia Karnes led the program on The Place of the Minister In the Social Order, with Mrs. J W McNutt reading Your Star and My Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary of
The
Presbyterian Church
Douglas Barger
Douglas Avenue
W. R. Smith
Virginia Karnes
J. W. McNutt
Lloyd Lambert
Fannie Masten
Minnie Sue Barger
McDonald Rice
J. W. Lowry
E. L. Anderson
Frank Marsh
Trixie
Emma Peck
Eleanor Booker
Myrtle Bane circle pot luck luncheon today
The Myrtle Bane circle led by Mrs Bates invites members to a 12 30 luncheon at Mrs Howard Ellison s house on Highland Avenue. Members should bring dues as the circle winds up this year s business in preparation for Harvest Day pro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Bane
Bates
Howard Ellison
Highland Avenue
December 11 Luncheon Followed by Business Meeting
A luncheon will be followed by a business meeting on December 11 as scheduled.
High School Band to Perform Friday Evening
The high school band will give a concert in the auditorium Friday evening, December 6, at 7 30. Afterward a business meeting for patrons and citizens will follow. The band seeks public cooperation and donations for uniforms and instruments. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Triangle church circle to meet at 730 with Angie Lambert
The Triangle circle of the First Church of Christ meets this evening at 730 with Angie Lambert of Oakvale Road. Members gather at Ruby Hendricks home at 7 with Annie Lois Lawrence as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle Circle
The
First Church of Christ
Angie Lambert
Oakvale Road
Ruby Hendricks
Annie Lois Lawrence
Royal Arch Chapter Plans Evening Meeting at 7 80
The Royal Arch chapter will hold its regular meeting this evening at 7 80. A full attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arch
Local Women Circle Meetings And Postponements
The Athens area notes show the Woman's Auxiliary meeting postponed to next Thursday due to Mrs L E Will Young's absence. Caroline Hylton circle meets Grace Perkins Friday at 7 30. Kee Street Circle hosts a 6 o'clock covered dish supper with A Blanchard and Annual capsule party. Garden and Civic Club gathers Friday at 7 30 at R S Gatherum home with Miss Bennett. Presbyterian Men's Club holds 6 30 supper meeting, Circle 3 serving turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church
L. E. Will Young
Caroline Hylton
Grace Perkins
North Walker Street
Kee Street Circle Circle 1
Kee Street
Garden and Civic Club
Garden and Civic Department
The
Athens Woman's Club
R. S. Gatherum
Miss Bennett
Presbyterian Men's Club
For Rent Service Station Opportunity in Princeton Area
For rent a small capital leasing and operation chance at a service station in Princeton with excellent location. Contact 4754 for appointment with Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moise
Princeton
Bluefiel
Citizens Drawn for Jury Service in County List
Fifty county residents were drawn for petit jury duty starting January 13 and sixteen for grand jury starting January 6. Jury commissioners W M Poston and J E McMullin announced the lists, naming jurors by district and locality including Bluefield Princeton and Spirit Mercer areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Poston
J. E. McMullin
C. H. Mustard
Walter L. Atkins
Wade H. Bailey
J. R. Murphy
Bluefield
Luther J. White
Elgood
C. V. Pennington
Pettry
W. J. Barton
H. B. Barber
W. D
J. P. Davidson
Nemours
G. Burchett
East River District
Vv. Bruce
J. W. Thompson
Wi Dugan
George S. Oxley
L. J. Davis
Arthur Crotty
R. L. Arrington
A. E. Noonkeater
A. E. Dangerfield
J. E. T. Lentz
Plymouth
Eatley
Gardner
Lacy Keatley
Speedway
Fred Cooper
Athens
Henderson Wiley
W. 8. Haldren
Jumping Branch
Walter Christie
Dunns
Charley Hatcher
Camp Creek
Kirk Snead
Barn
Keppel Cox
Princeton Paragraphs and Local Notables Update
N E Santon resumes full duties at Santon’s department store Friday after a five month absence. Mercer county board of education December meeting postponed to December 12. Knob school PTA presents Freckles the motion picture at 1 30 pm with proceeds funding a piano. Nelson’s Ladies shop featured in Myers Shoe bulletin with complimentary write up. Mercer county artist N B Hensley joins Raphael Tuck London with London office and January sail. plans February visits to Bluefield and Princeton. will draw animals and children. critic N W Bickford praises his work. former Carnegie Tech graduate worked at Bluefield post office. related in county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Santon
Santon
Mercer County Board of Education
Memorial Building
Knob School
P.T. A
Gene Stratton-Porter
Nelson
Myers Shoe Company
N. B. Hensley
Mercer County
New York City
Raphael & Tuck
London
England
Fifth Avenue
New York
Mr. Hensley
Bluefield
Princeton
N. W
Cozy steam heated apartment for rent with private bath
Cozy apartment on offer features steam heat private bath and all conveniences. Priced reasonable contact 183 J for more details.
For Sale New Band Saw and Tools
For sale a complete set of hand tools and a third horsepower motor. Priced eight for cash. M. B. Greer, 1318 South Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Motor
M. B. Greer
South Avenue
NYA Aid Totals For Mercer County Schools
Ninety four boys and fifty nine girls in twenty county schools receive NYA aid via the county committee. Total aid amounts to $706.75 with Princeton high and Mercer school sums listed, plus smaller allocations for Thorn Bluefield Rainview Ramsey Wade and others including boys and girls counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NYA
Charles H. Archer
Princeton
Princeton High
Mercer School
Thorn School
Bluefield
Rainview
Ramsey
Wade
Princeton Personal Notices Reflect Community Health and Travel
Princeton readers note serious operation for Mrs J C McConnell in town hospital and several family updates. Dr L E Willyoung travels to Baltimore after his brother's death while Mrs Lucy Crickenberger visits Miami for the winter tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. McConnell
Thorn ‘Street
Princeton Hospital
L. E. Willyoung
Hale Avenue
Baltimore
Willyoung
Lucy Crickenberger
Eddie Carriss
College Avenue
Miami
O. K. Lambert
Petersburg
Ra. N. J. Lambert
Athens Road
George Hardy
Washington, D. C
Mra
Rdy
Blanche Damewood
Modoc McKenzie
Peggy Jean
Eigood
M. K. Lambert
Moundsville
L. N. Lambert
Mr. Lam.oe
Glendal
W. Ja
Manor Trade Offers Radio Frig Ranges And Washers
Walter Wright of the Virginia Hardware Co. advertises trading options for radios electric refrigerators gas and coal ranges and Whirlpool washers. Contact via phone numbers 273-J or 502-J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wright
Virginia Hardware Co
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W. H. McClung
P. W. Johnson Construction Company
George W. Wimmer
A. F. Sims
Virginian Railway Company
Robert Kelley Carter
Northfork Coca Cola Bottling Company
Wimmer
Sims
Virginian
Carter
Beckley
Bluefield Produce and Provision Company
ROYAL
Matinee
Gene Stratton
Porters
Lost
Dan Fou Ce
David Burnstine
Michael Gottlieb
Oswald Jacoby
Howard Schenken
North East South West
North
By the Four Aces
Princeton Society
Circle 7
Gram
Episcopal Auxiliary
Jewelers
Bulova
Hamilton
Elgin and Waltham Watches
von Court
W. VA
Optometrists
POP
J. Millar Watt
Frank McKenzie
West Main Street
Hadi
Miss Hazel
Bauw’s Dept. Store
Firestone
Atlas
WHITE
J. C. Lilly
Kegley
Lanton’s
West Virginia
Ko Pak
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