Federal investigators on trail of bootleggers near Princeton
Princeton area federal agents pursue a countywide bootlegger roundup as John B. Horn is arrested at a filling station on the Princeton Oakvale road after allegedly selling liquor to three investigators on separate occasions. Horn faces $1500 bond and awaits Bluefield federal court action in January. He remains in Mercer county jail in default of bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Horn
Princeton
Oakvale
U. S
John B. Horn
rinceton-Oakvale
Paul Fanning
Lucian Fry
T. H. Scott
Horn
Bluefield
Mercer County
Mystery deepens over three fingers found in yard
Police still seek the owner of three left hand fingers found in a chicken yard at Dave Johnson’s home on Prineton Avenue. The yard’s high fence ruled out a dog carry. No claim or incident reported to explain the digits, and no witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Johnson
Princeton Avenue
Annual Roll Call Deemed Successful
The Princeton Red Cross chapter completed its annual roll call with enrollment meeting expectations. Roll call chairman Mrs. G. B. Halstead thanked solicitors and all who joined or assisted, and the chapter expressed appreciation to everyone who aided in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Red Cross
G. B. Halstead
Local News Briefs from Montgomery Hospital and Nearby
Flve Millar Watt spends ten days in Montgomery visiting her niece Mrs A G New York. Miss May Hunter of Athens is a patient at Memorial hospital. Miss Elizabeth Thornton daughter of Mr and Mrs L C Thornton of Athens is a patient at Memorial hospital. Dr Ben W Bird Jr formerly with Memorial hospital will leave December 15 for Chicago AL to take a special course in eye ear nose and throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Hunter
Athens
Memorial Hospital
Elizabeth Thornton
L. C. Thornton
Ben W. Bird Jr
Chicago
Princeton Society Bazaar and PTA Talk At Silver Springs
The Evening Circle of the Presbyterian church hosts a church bazaar this afternoon starting at 2 30 with a salad course. Mr Paul Davis assistant county superintendent discusses changes in modern schools and the value of leisure time. Rev Robinson leads devotionals and music by the first grade trio Sonny and Jewel Lucas. Miss Jones room wins attendance picture. readings by Charles Hatcher and Paul Jones precede refreshments for a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Paul Davis
Silver Springs
Princeton Personalities Visit and Travel Notes
The Princeton personals note a Wytheville visit by Rev. Charles Browning and relatives on Forest Street. Basil Adkins and daughter Betty Jo return from Wytheville for the funeral of Mrs. Basil Adkins grandmother, Mrs. Sue Hollman. Hale Avenue attendees joined Wytheville services. Others travelers include E. B. Edmonson and Norwood Holmes returning from Bristol and Goldsboro after visits to Pearl Robinette. Joe D. McNutt from New Haven is visiting family in Honaker Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Browning
Wytheville
D. C. Rice
Forest Street
Basil Adkins
Betty Jo
L. C. Adkins
Sue Hollman
W. C. Kane
Hale Avenue
E. B. Edmonson
Bristol
Norwood Holmes
Goldsboro
N. C
Miss Pearl Robinette
West Princeton Avenue
Joe D. McNutt
New Haven
Conn
C. R. McNutt
Harry Ellett
Honaker Avenue
Lida Smith
Wise
H. C. Ellett
Park Avenue
Princeton Churches Sunday Schedule and Speakers
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with W H Roberta as superintendent Morning service at 11 features a sermon by the Rev F L Shammon from Beckley Christian Endeavor takes place at 645 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Roberta
F. L. Shammon
Beckley
Christian Endeavor
First Church Services and Programs Schedule
The Rev Paul P Martin pastor with Sunday school at 945 supervised by J H Herring and morning worship at 11 with the Eternal Possession theme Epworth League at 630 and evening worship at 730 led by the Rev BE Lundy Prayer meeting Wednesday 730 FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST Frank L Stuck minister Graded service 945 Sermon Gods Expectation and Our Effort solo by Beulah Lusk Christian Endeavor 630 Evening service 730 Sermon Power to Draw solo by Katherine Whitaker with O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul P. Martin
J. H. Herring
Epworth League
BE. Lundy
First Church OF Christ
Frank L. Stuck
Beulah Lusk
Christian Endeavor
Katherine Whittaker
First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule
Edward Stubblefield is the pastor and Sunday school opens at 10 a m with D K Callaway as superintendent. Worship follows at 11 a m with a sermon titled Love's Quest. An afternoon service at 1 p m features a sermon The Danger of Over-Cautiousness. B Y P U meets at 6 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Edward Stubblefield
D. K. Callaway
B. Y. PL
First service planned at Melrose chapel on Princeton Athens road
The new Presbyterian Melrose chapel on Princeton Athens road will hold a Sunday morning service. Sunday school starts at 9 45 with W D Rice as superintendent. An 11 o clock service will be led by Dr A B Moore of Athens. During the morning, the congregation will honor the late Rev Melrose Avery who was deeply interested in the chapel's construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Presbyterian Melrose Chapel
Princeton-Athens Road
D. Rice
A. B. Moore
Athens
Melrose Avery
Salvation Army Kettles Stepping Through Princeton Today
Two Salvation Army red kettles stand in Princeton. one opposite the courthouse and another in Mercer Street’s business district. Cash coins, including pennies nickels dimes and larger coins, flow into the Christmas fund to support local Salvation Army relief efforts this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Princeton
Court House
Mercer Street
Virginian Best Tracks Awards Highlight Roanoke Officials
The Virginian railway announces track condition awards across divisions. C. A. Hanson of Roanoke earns the roadmaster class honor as the sole recipient. Sub divisions west of Roanoke name section foremen from Oney Gap to Amigo for fine track upkeep, with multiple recipients listed per subdivision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginian Railway
Virginian
C. A. Hanson
Roanoke
Wyricx
Oney Gap
F. B. McDan
Salvation Army Fights Clothing Shortage for Needy Families
Lieut. H. B. Carrico reports excessive daily demands for relief overwhelm local Salvation Army resources. Last Tuesday at least fifty families were supplied with clothing, yet supplies are exhausted and more donations are needed. The army issues grocery orders in emergencies and dispatches a case worker only after delivery. People with surplus clothing or food should contact the Salvation Army at phone 363 to arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Carrico
Salvation Army
Carrico
Someon
Woman Relents After Non Support Charge Against Husband
Mrs Mary Vira who had her husband Tello Vira arrested on a non support charge relented after a magistrate hearing and returned home arm in arm with him. The couple both are in their seventies. Constable C C Elmore arrested Vira near Gardner where he was staying with a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tello Vira
Mary Vira
D. T. Carr
C. C. Elmore
Gardner
Vira
Ingleside Road
Carr
Chesebrough Directors Vote Extra Dividend Dec 31
Directors of Chesebrough Manufacturing vote an extra dividend of $5 on capital stock payable December 31 to stock of record December 12. This adds to the year end extra of $1 and the regular quarterly payment of $1 declared November 15, both payable December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chesebrough Manufacturing Company
Radio Program Schedule for Saturday Evening
A dense listing of NBC WEAF network timing across east and west coast stations for Saturday December 8, detailing programs from 7:00 p.m. through 12:30 a.m. including Variety, Dance Tunes, orchestras, and news, with many station designations and time signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago House Furnishing Co
Sun Rise Tling Co
Gas Company
Clark Hardware & Furniture Co
Granada
Willie
E. Chicago Concert Orchestra
West
Sounds of Silence
the Lawyer
Public
Roxy and
Hila New Gang
Robert Armbruster
Grete Stueckgold
Orch
Richard Himber Orches
Niagara Falla Band
Michaux
Basic
Earl Higes Orch
Midw
Glen Gray
Joe Haymes
Henry Russo
Midwest
Russo
Pancho and His
Hopkins Orch
Wabe
Songfellows Quartet
Don Pedro Orchestra
Songsters
Don Carlos Orchestra
Stanleigh Malotte
Jackie Heller
George Stermey
Ranch Boys
Angelo Fermando Orch
Press-Radio News
Perido
John Herrick
Dorsey Bros. Orchestra
Art In America
Grace Hayes
George Olsen
Radio City Party
WLS Barn
Wls Barn Dache—basic 10:30—Hal Kemp and Orchestra 11:00—Henry King
Freddie Martin
E. Madriguera
Emil Coleman
Northwest and Coast Radio Schedule Fragments
Fragmented schedule lists multiple radio regions and programs across the Northwest Canadian Pacific Coast and Midwest with show times in the 1:30 to 6:45 range. It includes Rosa Lyons Orchestra Dan Russo and others, plus genre mixes and regional block notes.
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Rosa Lyons & Orchestra
American Schoole
Tom Coakley
Peg la Centra
Songa
Floyd Gibbons
Sigmund Romberg
Rose Bampton
Gibson Family
East
Aquaplane Lesson On The Lake With Peter And Ann
Ann remains quiet as Peter offers a lake outing with his motorboat and aquaplane. He teaches her the sport, guiding her to balance on the board as spray showers over her white attire. Several spills punctuate the lesson while Peter watches her progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Tony
Peter
Surprising Rescue Aboard Boat Sparks Tense Mood
Ann falls overboard during a boat ride as Peter speeds away to reach her. He rescues her, fears she drowned, and the moment sparks charged tension between them. Ann ignores his hurt pride and notes Peter’s quiet gentleness while Valeria Bennett lingers in his thoughts.
Speakers Heard at Rotary Meet
Rotary and Kiwanis cooperation and chamber support were praised by W Dangerfield and Dr A E McGuire at the local Rotary club. A stunt gave KR W Coker a set glassware as R F Law club president spoke. glassware shattered on the floor. A quartet of school boys Sam Foster Joe Lucas Francis Harold and Dennis Barton performed songs. J P Gills of Bluefield attended as a visitor.
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Rotary
Rotary Club
W. Dangerfield
A. E. McGuire
Kiwanis Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Dangerfield
R. F. Law Club
KR. W. Coker
Honeymoon Bridge Tension Between Ann and Peter
Peter realizes he is married to Ann as she moves slowly toward the house. Their dinner ends with her being self conscious and distant, Ann yawning and suggesting bed while Peter plans to retire, leaving the scene with strained, alternating affection and coldness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Alpes
Peter
Bear scares off by trio of hikers in Titusville
Sam Reynolds stood on a log and yelled as a bear charged toward him. He waved arms and screeched but was joined by three companions whose presence seemed to deter the animal, which then ambled back into the brush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville
Sam Reynolds
Sam
Reynold
Brain
Welch Man Held On Auto Theft Charge
James Craft of Roanoke Virginia was ordered held for the federal grand jury in Bluefield in January after arraignment before Commissioner Hoagland French. He is charged with violating the motor vehicle theft act for stealing a car owned by Dr. C. R. Hughes of Eckman. The vehicle was taken at Northfork and recovered in Pearlsburg Virginia.
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James Craft
Roanoke
Bluefield
Hoagland French
U.S
Craft
Dr. C. R. Hughes
Eckman
Pearlsburg
Northfork
McDowell Legion Posts Named Big Teo in State
Two McDowell county American Legion posts the Gary and War were classed with the Big Teo of the state in November according to the monthly bulletin from state headquarters. The Sixth District, which includes these posts, ranked third in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
American Legion
State Legion Headquarters
Gary
War
McDowell Posts
Largest membership falls by 22 in third district
The organization reports it now has the largest membership overall but trails the third district by 22 members. Details show steady growth yet a shortfall in district three compared with rivals.
Girl Scout Council to Hold Meeting in Memorial Building
The McDowell county Girl Scout council leaders and scouts meet at 10 this morning in Memorial building for a meeting and a court of awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County Girl Scout Council
Memorial Building
Visitors from Bluefield and Washington arrive in Welch
Charles J. Farrington of Bluefield and Harry Dawson of Washington arrived in Welch on Thursday to visit friends. Farrington, a former newspaper man and ex secretary to Hugh Ike Shott, has become the new clerk to the mining committee of the U S House. Dawson, longtime West Virginian resident in Washington, runs a sightseeing business there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Farrington
Bluefield
Harry Dawson
Washington
Welch
Farrington
Hugh Ike Shott
House of Representatives
Mr. Dawson
Pink and White Bridge Party in Appalachian Community Room
Mrs Isadore Katzen and daughters Roscnlyn Estelle and Mrs Mort Rosenzweig hosted a bridge party in the Appalachian community room on Thursday. The pink and white color scheme featured pink and white chrysanthemums and mistletoe centerpieces. Prizes went to Mrs Ben Schwartz and Mrs Alton Duncan.
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Appalachian Community Room
Isadore Katzen
Roscnlyn
Estelle
Mort Rosenzweig
Bridge
Ben Schwartz
Jaeger
Alton Duncan
Duke freshmen football squad names 1934 team members
Richard Sledge of Gary attends Duke university in Durham and is among 33 members of the state championship Duke freshmen football squad to receive him numeral for the 1934 season. He is a former Gary High School student who played under Coach Hopper Kennedy. The Fmancel sisterhood will host an old-fashioned box supper at the Jewish synagogue Sunday evening at 6, with plans directed by Mrs. Ellis Rostow and congregation members.
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Richard Sledge
Gary
Duke University
Durham
N. C
Duke
Gary High School
Hopper Kennedy
Fmancel Sisterhood
Ellis Rostow
DAR Col Andrew Donnally chapter meeting postponed
The meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution Col Andrew Donnally chapter, set for next Monday in the Appalachian building, has been postponed to a later date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the American Revolution
Col
Andrew Donnally
Appalachian Building
Heartsock Infant Dies Soon After Birth in Coalwood
Andrew J Heartsock infant son of Mr and Mrs C J Heartsock of Coalwood died at home early yesterday morning a few hours after birth Burial held at Coalwood Cemetery yesterday afternoon He is survived by his brother Emmett Heartsock of Welch employed at Fanning Funeral Home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Heartsock
C. J. Heartsock
Coalwood
Emmett Heartsock
Fanning Funeral Home
Welch
Williams couple travel to Richmond for husband's work
Mrs. W. C. Williams leaves for Richmond to join her husband who is in the area working for a listed enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Williams
Richmond, Va
Williams
Belmont covenant plan and local visits noted
The Belmont covenant plan for the Presbyterian church is mentioned. Dr and Mrs Keith Bird of Gary visited here Thursday. J W Slack left for Beckley to attend the opening of a Lewis Furniture store. Mr and Mrs J B Green visited in Burkes Garden at Mrs Green’s parents home. Mrs T R Crumpler of Asheville arrived in Welch to join her husband opening Crumpler Burgess store. N A Steadman county superintendent ill at home. G R Nicholson and children plus Maxine Cartwright visited Morgantown and Oakland Md. L L Ashworth, once in Stevens clinic for pneumonia, shows improvement after a critical spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
Presbyterian Church
Keith Bird
Gary
J. W. Slack
Beckley
Lewis Furniture Company
J. B. Green
Burkes Garden
Green
T. H. Short
T. R. Crumpler
Asheville
N. G
Welch
Stevens Clinic
Mr. Ashworth
Californian Hanged for Murder of 18 Day Bride
Leo Dwight Murphy was hanged at San Quentin Prison for the murder of his bride of 18 days in Long Beach in 1926. He died nine minutes after the trap was sprung. His second wife pleaded for clemency but it was denied. A year earlier Murphy was arrested in Pittsburgh and brought to California for trial and conviction. Mia Murphy sought to save his life and twice obtained reprieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Quetin
Calif
Leo Dwight Murphy
Long Beach
Murphy
Pittsburgh
California
Mia Murphy
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