Jury Verdict Favours Defendant In Slander Suit
In Princeton court, a jury returned a verdict for Bruno Bartucco on a $10,000 slander claim by Charles W. Croy after brief deliberation. Other actions included a $30,200 damages case by Mertie Poage Whitepack versus W. M. Lankford and spouse over a Jefferson Street truck collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Croy
Bruno Bartucco
Mary Hannah Nordelek
Constance Flannagan
L. H. Swann
M. J. Gibson
H. Richardson
Victoria Plynn
H. E. Broyles
Princeton
Fireman's Insurance Company
Gas Line Progress Aims December 20 Start
Amere Gas Utilities reports more than 90000 feet of pipe laid in the Princeton area and about 8000 feet in Athena as crews push toward turning on gas by December 20 pending weather. Local schools at the gas office train plumbers and dealers to handle appliances while the Royal feature Guilty at Hell plays with Edmund Lowe and Victor McLaglen in a murder comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amere Gas Utilities Company
Princeton
Athena
Athens
Gaa Ie
Royal Feature
Royal Theatre Today
Edmund Lowe
Victor McLaglen
Richard Arlen
Lowe
McLaglen
Arlen
Adrienne Awen
Laws
Harry Richarda
Blue Ridge Mountaineesra
County witnesses testify in Norfolk and Western tax suit
Witnesses from the county including Harvey A. Shumate L. J. Belcher W. J. Peters I. R. Farley and B. W. Dutton along with Courtney Tanner appeared in Wolch as the county’s representatives in the Norfolk and Western Railway company tax reduction case on the assessed valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey A. Shumate
L. J. Belcher
W. J. Peters
I. R. Farley
B. W. Dutton
Board of Equalisation and Review
Courtney Tanner
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Wolch
Stray Dogs in Princeton Described in Notice
A lost report lists a white and black setter female and a white and black pointer female strays near Princeton. Dr W H Watlingford offers a reward for their recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Watlingford
Princeton
They Shall Not Pass Demonstration Halted Near Washington
A hunger marchers group intended to reach Congress and the capital but was stopped outside the District of Columbia. Washington police escorted them to an isolated northeast city section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Police Department
Washington
Congress
District of Columbia
Presbyterian Circles Meet For Christmas Party
Circles of the Presbyterian church women meet this afternoon at 2 with delegates from Circle 1 led by Mrs A R Kyle Circle 2 led by Mrs W J Dangerfield meeting at Mrs George McConnell’s home Circle 8 led by Mrs F C Crawford meeting at the church A Christmas party for all circles will follow the appoin hour Members bring presents to the Bent to Rush Run mission station Fayette county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Circles
Presbyterian Church
A. R. Kyle
Dangerfield
George McConnell
Douging
F.C. Crawford
Mission Station
Fayette County
Woman's Auxiliary of
The
Douglas Barger
Walnut Street
Anna Bogge
Miss Barge
Miss Barger
Loyd Lambert
Roberta Laren
Sadie Wade
Davis Stuart
Lewisburg
Princeton Personalities and Local Notices Mixed
Local notes report B B Lazenby traveling on business to Saeger while Fred and Mrs Yancey plan a Roanoke visit. Multiple residents and visitors listed including Daniels, Burton, Hale, Barker, and Kent. Wesley Brotherhood gathers for turkey dinner as students discuss social work leaders at Princeton High School. Teacher joke ends with a Tit-Bits quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Lazenby
Saeger
Fred Yancy
Roanoke
Straley
Hale Avenue
Binofield
Park Avenue
Lelia Barker
E. L. Garst
Valley View
Gertrude Winfrey
Anawalt
W. Yap
Billie Overstreet
Harrison Street
A. Overstreet
Athens
Tuesay
Welch West Virginia Tax Hearing On N and W Valuation
Testimony closed in Norfolk and Western railroad taxation appeal over a 66 million dollar WV assessment. Witnesses gave several market value based figures and analysts discussed deductions for excess multistate valuation and net earnings capitalization. The Tax Commissioner criticized the stock market based method as unsound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Public Works
Norfolk and Western Railway
J. ‘Olrow
Seatie
West Virginia
Buxton
Tax Commissioner’s Office
Rion Érty
West Vitainia
T. C. Townuend
Nestes
Norfolk and Western
Attempted Hemphill Post Office Robbery Fails
An early morning break in at the Hemphill post office failed as robbers could not open the safe. Only two pairs of stamps were taken from the mailroom as officers investigated the break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemphill
Esate
Mornong
Corp F. 1
Robey
C. E. Hawks
Burley McComas
Welch Personal Notices Mention Travel and Family Odds
Attorney Graham Sale leaves Welch for business in Milking and Washington D C. James Rice returns to Beckley after a trip to Washington D C and a visit with his mother Mrs Lana Rice. Mr and Mrs B W Lucas and Terry have returned to Welch from Charleston where Mrs Lucas visited relatives. Vernon Johnson collector of internal revenue for West Virginia and (text cuts).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Sale
Washington, D. C
James Rice
Beckley
Lana Rice
B. W. Lucas
Terry
Welch
Charleston
Roosevelt Wins West Virginia Plurality Amid Election Returns
West Virginia complete returns show President Roosevelt with a 74,393 plurality over Hoover. Governor Kump leads Townsend by 59,608 votes. Roosevelt totals 408,184 with Weaver at 330,731. Other candidates: Norman Thomas 6,133. Upheld 3,342. Foater 444. Kunrup 402,825 for different parties. Snider 2,? and Miles Stone noted.
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Charleston
W. Va
Roosevelt
West Virginia
Hoover
Elet
H. G. Kump
T. €. Townsend
Weaver
Norman Thoman
Willem D. Upehaw
Prohlbitton
William 2. Foater
Kunrup
Townsend
W. H. Snider
Miles Stone
Welcome to Het zel Pownall by Princeton Legion
Arrangements are under way for a welcome to Het zel Pownall commander of the American Legion in West Virginia. The event Friday at the Memorial building includes a parade led by Concord College band and a Legion rally with a post feeding feature. Legionnaires from Narrows Union Bluefield and nearby towns plan to attend. Members meet at 6 18 o clock with auxiliary members at 6 15 to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton American Segion
Hetzel Pownall
American Legion
West Virginia
Memorial Building
Narrows
Union
Bluefield
Concord College
Legion
Henry's Wedding to Be Staged at Princeton High
The American Legion auxiliary committee led by Mrs. Q T Smith arranged a production of Henry's Wedding to be staged January 17 and 18 in the Princeton high school auditorium. It features a triple wedding with 126 local participants and includes grandma’s time beaus and the Myatic Shrine. an auction at H L Susong Clothing near court house was also announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Q. T. Smith
Henry
Hery
Beaus
Hellea
Slater
SEEKING R F LOAN FOR RELIEF WORK IN TAYLOR CO
Grafton W V Dec 7 officials said a new loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation is sought to fund relief in Taylor County. About $40,137.50 already obtained would be nearly exhausted when welfare board checks are paid this week. The application was prepared by late Charleston officials before Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CLOAN
Grafton
W. Va
Piana
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Reliaf
Taylor County
Welfare Board
Charles+ ton
Curtain sale offers remarkable value in drapes and panels
Plain mananixette and marquisette curtains in French panels with ruffed Priscilla styles drop from $24.1 to $2.95. Closeout at $1.00 per pair on Domestic Host grade curtains, 36 inches wide, 16 yards of 86 inch striped and plain outing fabrics in dark colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Atyles
Ariiledes
Welch Paragraphs Bridge Luncheon Social Notes
Mrs S H Tamaen entertained at her home with a bridge luncheon following a delightful menu high score prize went to Mrs Jack Bennett guest list includes several local women Will honor guest Mra Harry Butler invites guests for bridge tonight in Lynchburg Jeanie B Payne hosts bridge club at her home High score prize won by Mrs W R Keyer delicious refreshments served Jewish calendar notes its origin in Hillel era in fourth century A D and mentions Quebec tax percent and Burant wearing a gown specifics unclear
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Tamaen
Jack Bennett
Bennett
R. R. Gatti
G le Straub
E.G. Carris
Ernest G. Otey
Beans
Howard
Harry G. Camper
Mra
Harry Butler
Bridge
R. Co. Quinn
Lynchburg
Graham Sate
Bridge Club
Jeanie B. Payne
W. R. Keyeo
Hutson
W. R
Royer
G. M. George Leckie
Lou Stephenson
Tlonette Morgan
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Mertie Poage Whiteneck
W. M. Lankford
Princeton Society
Harry Karnes
D. T. Carr
Epwonth League
Social
Kipworth League of the First Methodist Church
Ruth Christian
EK. R. Crotty
Gootua
Gerkia
Helen Lawrence
Frances Wiley
Julia Covey
Hazel Lawrence
Berniea Bratton
Adelaida Wallingford
Ruth Chrietlan
B. R. Crotty
W. M. UD
First Baptist Church
Circle No. 2
Mesdames Cody
Pletcher
Sam Williamson
Bonham, Bradley
Bac Propa
Fannie Meaten
W. McNutt
J. W. Lowry
Laura Sargey
Hmma Peck
Eiinor Rooker
Atina Boggs
Virginia Karnes
Pearl Robinette
Minnie Sue Barger
First Church of Christ
Clifton
Eddie Bailey
Honaker Avenue
William Albert
Bailleya
B. J. Petere
Margie Siuwate
Margis Shumate
J. M. Bell
W. H. Roberts
North Walker Atraet
Belk
Acts
G. ¥. Bruce
Margie Shumate
China
Wan
Ruth Kent
C. C. Kent
Billie Goodstein
Beatrice Barbekow
Misa Rosa Parley
Bluefield Sanitarium
Misa Maxing Stafford
Ken Street
EB. L. Bhelton
Herndon
Frank Hays
W. H. Mann
Straley Avenue
Ee Wesley Brotherhood
Wesley Brotherhood of the First M. B
J. L. Caldwell
Princeton High School
Jane Adams
Hull Houe
Clara Darton
American Red Cross
Tts
Barr Lindacy
William Grenfell
Huglas
Labrador
Atlante Monthly
Tommy
Welch, W. Va
Victor Mealey
Parkersburg
Dora Hermanson
Keystone
BD. W. Lucas
Lucille and
Aufrey Bings
Sill Bokey
Walter A. Vin Hes
Huntington
London
Snowdon
Walen
Asia
Tibet
Legion Plans
Hetzell Pownall
Princeton Paragrayhs
Eure
H. L. Susong Clothing Company
Courthouse
Knob
Mercer Achols
Thoes
David Bove
Frances Bondurant
Bob Kyle
Hileen Smith
Mary Elizabeth Crumpecker
Conley Snidow
James 8. Kahle
Fred Epperson
Rush Odie
Epperson
O. Mangus
Oo. L. Bennett
J. Otis
Princeton-Athens Kiwanis Club
Princeton High
Choral Club
United Choirs
T. M. John
Magine
New York
James Cagney
Metropolis
Cagney
Princeton Music Club
Ater
Riles
W. C. Epling
Podacontes
Randolph
Mies Mollin M. Pugh
ROYAL
Laurel & Hardy
Academy
Blue Ridge Mountaineers
Maranned
Castero Matthew
Santon
Santon's
Hand Wade
Altk
Ecra
Uslon Gult
ABC Percale
OAST
Bylow
Lake Erie
Detroit
Marcella Kopnitsky
Punxsutawney
Pawan
Catharine Sols
Patrick Touhey
Thomas Nell Brown
Alpine Gardens Society
Wil
Hillel UW
Quebec
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