Marshals Ordered to Cease Efforts at County Jail in Bluefield
Fragmented report details U S marshals ordering a halt to actions at the Mercer County Jail Princeton on October 10. It notes escapes by state and federal prisoners, mentions Sheriff Bates, and lists inmates including Mullane, Albert, and others, with subsequent returns and disciplinary steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. Va
Sanford “Bates
Bureau of Uttonk
Department of Justice
Egeral
Metganey
Italy
Bill’ Mullens
Bart
Bhatt Prigonars
Ie McCauley
Charles Asbury
Mar Danferd
Ban Nerorta
Sharif Fonsin
Olivery
Alor Grovse
Bernard Thompsons
Prisanere
Princeton personals and local notes mix with grand jury action
Local notices report Mrs Willyoune and Mrs D S McNeer visiting in Hale Avenue. Mrs Johnson attended an Alderain Muse event with accompanist Mrs Reynolds. Diphtheria illness improves for Mrs Stovall’s daughter. Dr M L Breele returned from Windsor. Mayor Ry Ange of Athena traveled to Charleston on business. Wade Taylor was held for January grand jury on moonshine charges after a raid near Goodwill. deputies damaged moonshine operation and seized quantities of mash and drums.
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Willyoune
Mra
D. S. McNeer
Hale Avenus
Uiveffold Rao
Mre
F. L. Blask
T. M. Johnson
Alders Aon Yeaterday
Alderain
Stab
Mra. C
Aynolds
Hi Plance
Barhars
J. Wi Stovall
I. Reynolds
Circle Drive
Norfolk
Midas Laura Sarvey
Frank Marsh
Athena
M. L. Breele
Windsor
RB. Ry Ange
Charleston
Moony Shine
Why Should Any Woman Read This Advertisement
An advertisement touts Lydis EF Pinkham's Tablets as a scientifically prepared, clinically tested uterine remedy for monthly ailments. It claims to address the cause of pain, reduce suffering with regular use, and offers chocolate coated, easy to take pills with no harmful drugs, available at drug stores in small boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkham
Gale
al Drug
Municipal airport project submitted to state CWA board
The Princeton airport plan was filed with the State CWA board by D L Casey, secretary of the chamber, with engineer Ben Thornton and site survey near the southwestern part of the city. Also noted: CWA roadwork and school repairs at multiple county sites, 2,368 men employed, payroll over 130000 dollars, wheelbarrows unloaded, painting supplies ordered, and a Woman's club involvement. Community activities include a Presbyterian circle meeting and various church programs.
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Touyalatpal
Princeton
Aiite Cwa
D. Lb. Casey
Chamber of Commerce
Guarlaston
Ben Thornton
Engineet
Southwentern
Janse
Ork
Britah Creek
Batne
Wahoo
Bivefeld
Spaniahburs
Bramewell Colored
Paul AL. Davis
Jean Banstoy
CWA
Thi
Poyrall
Sounty
Princeton Society Woman's Club Decembers Meeting
The Princeton Woman's Club met Monday night at 7:30 in the Memorial Building with Mrs Cody Fletcher presiding. Officers and committees reported. A letter from James A. Watmore urged sidewalk construction between the high school and Burnley avenue/Ninth Street, to aid safety. The club urged using CWA funds to build the sidewalk. Mr Goode spoke on a community Christmas tree and cheer for 800 needy local children, sponsored by the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Princeton Woman's Club
Memorial Building
Mra
Cody Fletcher
Christie
James A. Watmore
Washington
Post
Straley Avenue
CWA
Goode
The
American Legion
Federal post office allotment for Princeton building
The 8000 Public Works Administration allotment for Princeton post office leaves $56,000 available to complete the project. No balance remains from prior funding. The $180,000 appropriation, obtained during Congressman Hugh Ike Bhott's second term, was reduced by $26,000 for alterations and foundation work, leaving about $54,000. Bids exceeding the balance were rejected and work is ready to begin when circumstances permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Administration
Pringston Postoffice
D. L. Casey
Ageratary
Chamber of Commerce
N. W. Roberts
the Treasury
Department
Princeton
Caney Wen
Hugh Ike Bhott
Princeton Paragraphs and Local Notices
Community updates from Princeton include church talks on Lifting the Load and singing It Pays To Serve Josue, plus a probate notice for J Alexander Cooper with seven heirs. Teachers meetings set for Matoaka, McCoras, and Bramwell. new adult education instructors announced under CWA. state official David Kirby to visit. Royal program features Her Bodyguard at the Royal Theatre with Edmund Lowe Wynne Gibson. Pat and Mary act for local patrons.
Radio Program Schedule Across Regions and Guests
A dense listing details Wednesday schedule with many acts, stations, and regions. It lists The Wizard of Os, Dinaemon Concert, Lum and Abner, George Olen, Wayne King Orchestra, The Troubadours, and more across Midwest Pacific Northwest East and Canada. It notes times from 3:00 to 12:00 and references networks WITIS WAKL NAC WSZ. It mentions venues like Royal or Royal Theatre and Theatre circuits, with various performers including Jack Armstrong, Buck Rogers, and Myrt and Marge, along with weather and studio segments.
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Worthnent
Titx
Dinoner
Bert Lahr
Georgs Olen
Wayne King
The
Leo Reidman
Orchestra
Kira
Wabt
Kaal
Waco
Wal
Midwest
Wmbd
Mtaa
Kiah
Wal Mountain
Kdin
Keit Rabi
Pacific
Court—Krokt
Tad Klar
Jack Armstrong
Cowboy Tom—basia
Buck Rogers
T Bkippy
George Hall
Chain
Myrt
Marge—east
Panloo
Bill—east
Teves Rangera
Weat
Smith Orche
Travers
Dixie
Mualo
Moe
Carthy Girle
Buck
Troxers
Travera Orchestra
Dpizte
Hoake Carter
Basis
Hetween
Rookends
Peale
Hill—baste
Singers — Dixie
West S
Albert Boulding
R—Little
Little Orch
Dante
Wabo
NAC
WSZ
Basts
Kay
Wiba
Wrvs
Wountain
Orphan Annis
Enat
Westminster Choir
Irene Beasley
Songa
East
Wen
Lowell Thomas
Saat
Orphan Annio
Anios
Andy
Gema
Melody
Fotash
Perlmutter
Crimp Clues
Red Divis
Warden Lawes
John McCormack
Pedro Via
Magic of Chicago
Mountin
Amos 'N
Andy—Weatrapeat
Poet Prince
Aleo
Ennie Madriguera
Cah Calloway
Henry King
Farley and Aloysius Exchange Comments
Telegram style exchange shows Farley chiding Aloysius over misnaming, with playful banter about middle name and duties in the telegram rota. The dialogue hints at postal matters and internal communications, reflecting light intrigue and satirical tone.
Older Buildings Seem More Pleasant in Historic City
The report notes that while new government buildings display grandeur, the older capital buildings appear more pleasant amid cold days. Observers describe charming features like high ceilings and open plazas, suggesting a nostalgic charm outweighs modern austerity in the urban landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seona Onsler
Welch Crime Report: Tom Griffin Jailed After Hemphill Shooting
Tom Griffin, one of three men involved in the Hemphill shooting Saturday night, was moved from Welch Emergency Hospital to the county jail on charges of stabbing and wounding Brown Duncan. Duncan and Bruce Eller were also detained. Eller remained jailed while Duncan was later released on bond. They are to appear before Magistrate Fr. W. Hern for preliminary hearings. Funeral services were held for Dinner Phelps, 13, who was killed when struck by a car driven by Fred Colosimo of Northfork. Colosimo surrendered and was released on a 2,000 bond. The report also notes upcoming basketball schedules and a plan for the season.
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Hemphill
Tom Griffin
Welch
Hoda
Brown Dunscan
Duncan
Abot Griffa
Bruce Eller
Eller
Wader
W. Hern Foll
Phelps
Kyle
Fred Colosimo
Northfork
Cross Rostle
Divorces Granted in Circuit Court and Local Notices
Sixteen divorces were granted yesterday in circuit court by Judge B Howard on recommendation of Divorces Commissioner M Horn burn. Names include Clay Eldridge Delilah Hidridge Frank Norton Bava Adumaya Dewey Adams Millie Faulkner William Faulkner Thomas Hallaton Nettie Halterson Cordall Buchanan Mee Holland Buchanan Willis Gayness Ethel Jordan Millard Jordan Carrie Lawson Sally Muncey Nalatch Muncey Mally Cook Jon Cook Gladys Lowe Ellisabeth Osborn Osborn Collins Mahean Collins Lucila Johnson Dyer George Ay Dyer plus a temporary order in one case. Also post office hours extended the next two Saturdays before Christmas with two extra helpers. Funeral arrangements pending for Mrs Duty of Bradshaw who died by suicide. she was aged 48, wife of B Duty, a Bradshaw lawyer and former teacher, survived by husband and two children.
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B. ¥. Howard
Commisstoner
Hornburn
Dacresa
Clay Eldridge
Delilah Hidridge
Frank Norton
Tra
Norton
Bava Adumaya
Dewey Adams
Millie Faulkner
Wiliam Faulknor
Thomas Hallaton
Nettle Halterston
Cordall Buchanan
Mee Holland Buchanan
Frank Gayness
Willis Gayness
Absolute
Ethel Jordan
Millard Jordan
BW Lawson
Carrie Lawson
Ah Sally Muncey
Nalacht Muncey
Mally Cook
Jon Cook
Gladys Lowe
Laws
Eiisabeth Osborn
BR. le Osborn
Elisabeth Collins
Mahean Collins
Lucila Johnson Dyer
George Ay Dyer
Coach Tandy Schedules 17 Basketball Games
The record notes coach Tandy arranging a slate of 17 basketball games, including a 39-34 scoreline and various local matchups. The readable text mentions a field, opportunities, and several incomplete phrases reflecting a busy season schedule. Named individuals and exact opponents are unclear due to OCR corruption.
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Tandy
Meeting Attendees At Bluefeld Church Advisory Board
Mrs G C Joingop and Mrs John Callaway attended a Methodist Church advisory board meeting in Bluefeld yesterday. Dr and Mrs A Pyeaton and daughter from Monnoke Va are visiting Welch with filenge. Mrs Hobart Payne is restored to her Hobart Street home after treatment at the Stevens club. Guests at Blufield cabaret last night included Morris Rosenewalg Elisa Roston Louis Sherman Louie Gottie Er Rosen Rosalyn Katzen Maurice Hergbryn and Emanuel Katzen.
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G. C. Joingop
John Callaway
Bluefeld
Methodiat Church
A. Pyeaton
Monnoke
Welch
Filenge
Hobart Payne
Hobart Street
Stevens Clibte
Blufield
Mra
Morris Rosenewalg
Mya
Elisa Roston
Louis Sherman
Louie Gottiieb
Ian Rosen
Rosalyn Katzen
Maurice Hergbryn
Emeanuel Katzen
Signs of Upswing Seen in Reports
Washington reports show upward economic trends with industrial production improving since July and a November pause. Secretary of Labor Perkins cited about two billion dollars added to payrolls from April to October 16, plus a rise in prices under NRA codes and a 60 percent payroll increase. The Wabash railroad logged 10 803 car loads in a week, up from 10 471 previous week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
Perkins
Industriel Journal
Qalfax
Labor
Legislature Votes on Child Labor Amendment and Related Measures
Charleston WV Dec 13 The legislature advanced a child labor amendment amid a sweep of actions. A Senate bill to allow the road commission to operate plates at the Nitro plant was amended to keep the plant open until funding to relocate is found. Governor Kump was urged to hire special assistants and investigate state funds and the reducible school fund. A resolution to borrow money to cover four months of teachers salaries was approved with a cap equal to current appropriation.
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Supreme Court
Tekson
Ticen Senate
Nitro
Senate
Road Commission
House
Nitra
Benate
Kump
Attorney Goneral
al Emergency Fund
Charleston
W. Va
Kuuip
Asnate
Legisl Acure
Threat of Coal Strike After Checkweighman Refusal
In Valentons Pennsylvania a threatened strike by 60 to 75 United Mine Workers followed the denial of Martin Ryan to serve as checkweighman at Colomat No. mine operated by the H A Frick Coke company. Ryan and supporters reportedly attempted to report for work at Grindstone when met by an Independent Miners Brotherhood committee who urged them not to work.
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W. A. Winere
Ryan
Miners Vote to Retain Ryan amid Mine Meeting Tensions
At a Utah mine gathering, about a dozen state troopers and 35 officers backed order as Ryan faced turnaway with no disorder reported. The Independent Miners Brotherhood planned to remove the checkwaighman, while the United Mine Workers voted to keep Ryan in service for pay. Mormon membership stands at about 75 percent of Utah’s church.
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Plezatio
Ryan
Independent
Miners Brothers Hood
United Mine Workers
U S Alcohol Unit Eyes Action at Pittsburgh Seizures
U S prohibition agents moved to enforce federal liquor laws in Pittsburgh area. They arrested Lawrence Ours and Ralph Ours on whisky hauling and counterfeit goods charges as agents seized sixty pints in the operation. A New York report noted contracts totaling nearly $23,000,000 were bid for building and modeling liquor manufacturing facilities across thirty seven states.
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Pitteburgh
Setiou
Deni Bllon
Aventy
Lawrence Ours
Ralph Ours
New York
F. W. Dodge Corporation
West Virginia liquor bill faces house vote today
Debate centers on making liquor more accessible with a nominal fee to avoid a special session. Deltogate Marsh and Delegate Far Kusdon argue temporary revenue and import limits while Maréhaucceas resists fee hikes, noting no state law bans personal use of liquor.
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Virginia
Deltogate Marsh
Ohio
Far Kusdon
Wayne
West Virginia
Marsh
Holt
Genera
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Walch
Toen
Wabash Railroad
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Gilman Stewart
Gilman
Greensburg
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