Trial Docketed For Ethel v. Fidelity Bond Case In Circuit Court
The damage suit of Ethel as administratrix of Woodrow Barber against Fidelity and Casualty Co of New York and John Newkirk goes to trial in circuit court. Mrs Barber seeks under a $3,500 bond that was secured by Newkirk, a former Princeton police officer, who shot Barber while he fled officers and later died. The article also lists upcoming Royal Theatre attractions including Becky Sharp, Don't Bet On Blondes, Atlantic Adventure, Bad Boy, After the Dance, Gun Play, and Buried Treasure with cast details and plot highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel v
Woodrow Barber
Fidelity and Casualty Company
New York
John Newkirk
Rene Yards
Barber
Newkirk
Princeton
Becky Sharp
Royal Theatre
Thackeray
Miriam Hopking
Fiction
Coquette
Frances Dee
Sir Cedric Hardwicke
Billie Burke
Alison Shipworth
Alan Mowbray
Nigel Bruce
Warren William
Guy Kibbee
Clare Dodd
William Gargan
Vince Barnett
Hobart Cavanaugh
Princeton High School
James Dunn
Dorothy Wilson
Vina Deimar
Dunn
Louise Fazenda
John Wray
Allen Vincent
Nancy Carroll
George Murphy
Thelma Todd
Jack la Rue
Arthur Hohl
Murphy
Miss Carroll
Big Boy Williams
Marion Shilling
Williams
Princeton Personal Notices Reflect Local Life Events
Mrs Juli Burton improving at her parents home on Honaker avenue. Mr and Mrs Charles Foster welcome a newborn son born Friday. M G Harper confined at Hale avenue home due to arthritis. Mrs George P Brown returns to Roanoke after visit. Robert Bruce, Hale avenue, takes job in Chicago with Eastern Chicago Chemical. Mrs L E Hannah returns to Hale avenue from South Bend. Mrs Hugh Meadows and daughter visit Highland avenue after stay in Spanishburg.
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Juli Burton
J. E. Gott
Honaker Avenue
Charles Foster
South Ninth Street
M. G. Harper
Hale Avenue
George P. Brown
Roanoke
Robert Bruce
G. V. Bruce
Chicago
Eastern
Chicago Chemical Company
L. E. Hannah
South Bend
Ind
Hugh Meadows
Spanishburg
Beans Triggered Alarms Run For Clifton Forge Store
In Clifton Forge Virginia police faced repeated burglar alarms at a local grocery as a bag of beans toppled onto the alarm wire causing the first false trigger. A temporary met failure caused subsequent self setting alarms and the rest of the trouble.
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Clifton Forge
Beautiful Pageant Depicts Henrietta Hall Shuck in City
A large First Baptist church program staged Two lands and a Life that Lives a life of Henrietta Hall Shuck the first American woman missionary to China. The Woman's Missionary Society sponsored the event with a 150 member cast directed by Mrs. Hartley Sanders and featuring Miss Evelyn Bird as Mrs. Shuck and Wilam Sanders as Lewis Shuck. Special scenes and music highlighted the missions tale and Shuck’s nine years in China ending in her death at twenty seven.
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First Baptist Church
Henrietta Hall Shuck
China
Woman's Missionary of the Church
Hartley Sanders
Ira Mason Smith
Marie Shumate
Lucille Sloan
Howe Karnes
A. B. R. Harris
Rebecca Shumate
Kathlene Karnes
T. M. Johnson
America
Henrietta Shuck
L. P. Cormany, Jr
Cosumes
Mra. Corman
Mra
Shuck
Evelyn Bird
Wilam Sanders
Lewis Shuck
R. Mustain
Charles Mahood
O. L. Moore
Anna Bird
Glenna Lucas
Perry Johnson
Jack Johnson
D A R Meeting Hostess for December Chapter Gathering
Mrs BE and O Flaherty will host the December meeting of Matthew French chapter D A R. The event is Friday at 8 o clock at Mrs Stuart Garret home on Reynolds avenue.
Circle 1 Keepsake Meeting At Mrs Blanchard Home
Circle 1 at Kee Street church met Thursday at 6 pm in the leader Mrs A Blanchard's home. A covered dish supper followed the business session. Mrs Brookman read A Childs Faith and a Mothers Love. Capsule sisters were revealed and gifts exchanged. Refreshments were served to members and guests.
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Kee Street Church
A. Blanchard
Farm Women to Hold Meat Canning Demonstration
Mercer county farm women's bureau sponsors meat canning demonstration for county farm women at Appalachian Electric Power company room on Main street next Saturday at 1 30 P M. A representative of a glass jar company will give the demonstration. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Farm Woman's Bureau
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Main Street
Marriage of Interest Between Gladys Plaster and M G Rule
Miss Gladys Plaster and Mr M G Rule, both of this city, were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage on November 27. They are members of the First Baptist church and have many friends who wish them happiness. They will be at
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Gladys Plaster
M. G. Rule
Methodist
First Baptist Church
Princeton UDC to Plan Christmas Baskets at Vermillion Home
The Princeton chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy meets Monday at 2 30 PM at Mrs. R N Vermillion’s Straley avenue home for a business session. Members urged to attend as plans are formed for Christmas baskets to be sent out.
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Princeton
United Daughters of the Confederacy
R. N. Vermillion
Straley Avenue
Circle 3 Kee Street Church Holds December Meeting
Circle 3 of Kee Street Church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. W O Candler for their regular December gathering. Fifteen members and six visitors attended. After the business session a capsule party and gift exchange followed the social hour hosted by Mrs. Candler and Mrs. Hare. Nellie Dove invited the group to meet in January.
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Circle 3
Kee Street
W. O Candler
Candler
C. E. Hare
Nellie Dove
Emory and Henry Officials to Assist at Training School
Dr. J. N. Hillman president of Emory and Henry College Mrs. H. K. Hackworth of South Pittsburgh Tenn and the Rev EB Crump of Bristol will arrive today to assist in the Standard Training school beginning this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Methodist Church The Rev S C Beard of Bluefield Va will also be one of the teachers.
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J. N. Hillman
Emory and Henry College
H. K. Hackworth
South
Pittsburgh
Tenn
EB. L. Crump
Bristol
First Methodist Church
8. C. Beard
Bluefield
Bert Smith to visit Princeton lodge for past exalted rulers night
Bluefield district deputy Bert Smith will visit the Princeton B P O F lodge on Thursday night December 19. The lodge will observe past exalted rulers night at the meeting and the entertainment committee will provide refreshments.
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Bert Smith
Bluefield
Princeton B. P. O. F
Real Estate Taxes Unpaid to be Auctioned Monday Morning
Real estate facing 1934 tax delinquency will be sold in front of the courthouse under Sheriff J. C. Fanning starting Monday at 10 o'clock in the morning. The auction will run through 4 o'clock.
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J. C. Fanning
Springton grade school children donate funds and plan gifts
Springton grade school pupils sent 3.25 dollars in cash and prepare gift packages for the orphanage at Lewisburg West Virginia. Willis Chambers serves as principal of Springton grade school. Pythian Sisters plan officer elections tomorrow at 7 30 PM in Walker Hall with refreshments after. Harvest day is set for Wednesday December 11 at First Methodist church with circle meetings at 11 AM, lunch at noon, and afternoon session at 1 30 PM. Captain Triffino Correa of Brazil faced disciplinary action by War Minister Joao Gomes Ribeiro after criticizing ministerial methods to President Vargas.
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Springton
Orpcange
Lewisburg
W. Va
Willis Chambers
Pythian Sisters
Walker Hall
First Methodist Church
Triffino Correa
Joao Gomes’ Ribeiro
Getulio Vargas
Princeton Training School To Hold Glasses Training
The fourth annual session of the Princeton Training School of the Methodist Episcopal Church South opens today at 2 30 p m in First Methodist church Princeton. Evening sessions continue through Friday with courses for church workers taught by Dr J N Hillman Rev E L Cramp Rev S C Beard Mrs V A Hackworth and others. Supported by local churches and led by Rev P P Martin and Rev C E Lundy.
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Princeton Training School
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
First Methodist Church
Princeton
J. N. Hillman
Emory and Henry College
Hillman
Virginia
E. L. Cramp
Holston
Cramp
S. C. Beard
Bluefield
Beard
V. A. Hackworth
Birthday Dinner Held for Mrs G W Keatley in Lerona
Lerona West Virginia December 7 A birthday dinner was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Hoye Craghead honoring Mrs G W Keatley grandmother of the Craghead family. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C W Bowles Mrs Lacy Keatley and Mr Mrs G W Craghead.
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C. D. Snider
John Pritchard
Gardner
Ella Caperton
Princeton
Monroe County
Robert Roland
Troy Ford
Levi Bird
Baptist Bazaar Tea at Athens Church Dec 11
Athens West Virginia correspondent reports the ladies of the Baptist church will hold a bazaar tea at the church on Wednesday December 11 from 2 to 5 PM.
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Athens
W. Va
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Literary department meeting postponed due to bereavement
The Woman's Club literary group postponed its Monday meeting at Mrs. Claudia Bowling's home after the death of Miss Bernice Akers, a member. Mrs. E. B. McNeer will present a review of Mark Twain's life. Dorothy Dillard and Pauline Rogers hosted.
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Bernice Akers
Woman's Club
Claudia Bowling
Dorothy Dillard
Pauline Rogers
Miss Akers
E. B. McNeer
Mark Twain
Concord students join funeral for Miss Bernice Akers
Classes in Concord elementary schools and college dismissed to attend the funeral services for Miss Bernice Akers at a Lutheran church in Bluefield. Akers died suddenly in a tragic event and was described as very popular.
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Concord
Bernice Akers
Lutheran Church
Bluefield
Akers
Dinner at Methodist church supports new building addition
The ladies of the Methodist church hosted a Thursday evening dinner at the church in cafeteria style. Proceeds will fund the new building addition. Rev. Co. FE. Sunday attended and delivered an encouraging talk with music highlighting the event.
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Ladies of the Methodist Church
Rev. Co. FE
Methodist Missionary Society Concludes War Year
The Methodist Woman's Missionary Society met at the church for the last war session. Mrs. Eleanor Bradley led prayers and opened with a blessing. Circle No. 4 oversaw program while Miss Dorothy Klingensmith shared carols and stories. The group noted good attendance and progress. Christmas party and tree planned for December 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. R. R. Sage's home.
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Methodist Woman's Missionary Society
Eleanor Bradley
Miss Bradley
Circle No. 4
Therogram
Mary Klingensmith
Eader
Lord
Klingensmith
December AAUW meeting at Mrs Edith Mole home
The December meeting of the AAUW will be hosted by Mrs Edith Mole at N Walker Street Princeton at 7 30 PM Monday. Mrs Josie Cooper will lead the session and Miss Lela Horton along with Miss Rogers will oversee transportation.
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Edith Mole
N. Walker Street
Princeton
Josie Cooper
Lela Horton
Miss Rogers
Athens Boy Scout Troop Formed In Legion Sponsored Group
A new Boy Scout troop was organized in Athens as a Legion sponsored unit. Meetings are Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in the American Legion hall. Ovid Miller McMillion, Concord college instructor, serves as scoutmaster with C. H. Kanode as assistant. McMillion previously organized the northernmost troop in North America near Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Athens
American Legion
American Legson
Ovid Miller McMillion
Concord College
C. H. Kanode
McMillion
North America
Fairbanke
Alaska
Concord college adds scouting course taught by Mr McMillan
The article notes a scouting course added to Concord college’s regular curriculum. Luther Poling is teaching this year and the active troop committee includes R. Klingensmith, Fred Rogers, Dr. A. E. McClure, Via, and Joe WalComo (Walthow), all legionnaires. Local youths showing interest include Jimmie Barbero, Cap Glenn, Charles Lane, Harry Crawford, Alvis Goode, Billy Masten, Ray Lilly, Stuart Glenn, Harold Lane, Jack Scott, Joe Walthow, J A McCoy, Ralph Martin, Carl White, Tom Barberry, and Trevor Johnson.
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Arctic Circle
Concord College
McMillion
Luther Poling
R. &. Klingensmith
Fred 8. Rogers
A. E. McClure
Via
Joe K. Walthow
Legionnaires
Jimmie Barberro
Cap Glenn
Charles Lane
Harry Crawford
Alvis Goode
Billy Masten
Ray Lilly
Stuart Glenn
Harold Lane
Jack Scott
Joe Walthow
J. A. McCoy
Ralph Martin
Carl White
Tom Barberry
Trevor Johnson
Local notices from Glen Lyn Virginia December update
Ill at home Mrs. A. C. Robertson. Visitors in Richlands N J Jessen. Mrs Harless of Wakefield visiting Mrs Luther Neeley. Christ mas baskets planned for underprivileged families. Donation to C N I at Grayton Ky and paint for church. Community league to sponsor oyster supper and bazaar December 12-13. Night bridge club to meet Tuesday night.
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Glen Lyn
A. C. Robertson
N. J. Jessen
Richlands
Harless
Wakefield
Luther Neeley
N. J. Jessee
N. J. Jeasee Jr
Bristol
Woman's Missionary Society
A. P. Clark
L. B
P. Lugrin
Children’s Missionary Society
Peggy
Ann Jennings
J. E. Thompson
Community League
Night Bridge Club
J. R. Crittenden
Matoaka News Highlights Shepherd College Visit and Local Events
Dr W H S White president of Shepherd College and Mrs White visited Matoaka during Thanksgiving. Lowa B Clark of Rock recovered from illness. Matoaka schools join Junior Red Cross with 241 in upper grades and 423 in the grades. P T A meeting featured Citizenship address by Rev Frank L Stuck and musical numbers. Elementary and secondary banners awarded to top grade rooms.
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Matoaka W. Va
W. H. S. White
Shepherd College
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Red Cross
Matoaka P.T. A
W. W. Harlee
Elsie Clark
Frank L. Stuck
Princeton
W. I. Herring
Vinnie Hite
Barick
Baptist church notices and schedules in Clayton
Baptist church announcements list Pastor Clayton D. Sweet and Sunday school superintendent A. H. Richards. Sunday school at 10, B Y P A at 6 30, preaching at 11 and 7 30, prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 39. Little James Fowler of Richmond Va is noted for a 10 day old tooth.
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Church Notice Baptist Church
Clayton D. Sweet
A. H. Richards
Little James Fowler
W. E. Fowler
Richmond
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Gage
Sues
Royal Theater
WHITE
Walter Wright
Virginia Hardware Co
J. C. Lilly
Kegley
J. Millar Watt
Princeton Society
Harry Karnes
Kee Street Circle
Princeton, W. VA
Oma
Reynolds Avenue
This City
U. D.C
Princeton School of M. E. Church
Blue Moon Cafe
New Post
Betty Lively
Holfovo
Mission Society Meets
BOY Scout News
Jimmy Barberry
R. H. Whittaker
Conservative Life of
West Virginia
Barbakow’s Store
Santa Claus
Santa
Princeton Bank & Trust CO
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Forrag
Miriam Hopkins
Leslie Carter
Hash
J. A. Mace
Mary McConkle
Concord Training School
Kalamazoo
Mich
McMorkle
Misa Ella Holroyd
Holroyd
Princeton Baptist Church
Mercer School
Mercer St
Farm Bureau
ABC
Crosley, Frigidaire
Electrolux
Chambers Gas
Princeton Furniture Co
Pendleton
Frigidaire and
Crosley Electric
Zenith
Rome
Hoosier
Princeton , VA
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