Princeton Punks Warned After Series of Disturbances
Princeton police label a hoodlum element behind recent city disruptions and promise protection for innocent victims. Chief Joe Thorn vows full prosecution for the core group, noting linked incidents at basketball games now moving to the Burger Bay area. About 200 youths sparked fights Friday. 20 were detained, 3 jailed. Concord College students are sometimes involved but treated as victims when law abiding. Burger Bay to add armed patrols on weekends to deter trouble.
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Princeton
Joe Thorn
Thorn
Burger Bay
Concord College
Burger Boy
Concord
Mercer County
Fred Cook
Athens OES Plans Yule Party Tonight
Athens Chapter No. 33 OES holds a regular meeting at 7 30 with a Christmas party to follow. Members will exchange gifts after the business session.
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Athens
OES
Holly Leaves and Berries Describe Glossy Evergreen
Holly is a glossy evergreen noted for sharply etched leaves and bright red berries. Its hard wood is valued for cabinet work and woodenware.
Circle Stages Annual Party at Princeton First Methodist
The Mary Blackford Circle of the First Methodist Church in Princeton hosted its annual Christmas party in the fellowship hall led by circle leader Mrs. John Donovan. Special guests Rev. John Tenny Mrs. Paul Covey and Hubert Richards attended as welcomed guests. Rev. Tenny delivered an inspirational Christmas message from biblical verses. Mrs. Covey spoke on WSCS work. Social hour included gift exchanges and festive table arrangements by Mrs. Donovan and assistants.
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Mary Blackford
First Methodist Church
Princeton
John Donovan
John Tenny
Paul Covey
Hubert Richards
Covey
WSCS
Donovan
Hubert Richard
P. I. Lilly
Betty Miller
C. R. Justice
E. L. Walk
R. C. Buchanan
Marie Bragg
W. R. Repass
Mabel Bonner
Saint Nicholas Grows Popular in New York After Settlement
The saint gained early popularity in New York as English settlers supplanted Dutch influence influencing local traditions and celebrations.
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Saint Nicholas
New York
Deeds and Marriages Filed at Mercer Courthouse
Three deeds and five marriages were recorded at Mercer County Courthouse. Deeds include Lena Thompson to Bart Thompson in Rock District with no consideration and A D Watson to Walter and Annie Belcher in Rock District for 1000 dollars. Ambrose R Fox and Zola Mae Fox to William and Margie A Thompson, part of Lot 3, 807 in Bluefield, 500 dollars. Marriages list Douglas Randolph Blankenship to Joyce Marie Gore of Princeton, Otho Jerome Goins of Bluefield and Geraldine Moore of North Tazewell, Edwin Dale Janutolo to Sala Rebecca Dillon of Bluefield, John Thomas Lucas to Judith Ann Haddix of Princeton, Lynn Edward Dishner of Rock and Loma Christian Mills of Beeson.
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Mercer
Lena Thompson
Bart Thompson
Rock District
A. D. Watson
Walter
Annie Belcher
Ambrose R
Zola Mae Fox
William
Margie A. Thompson
City of
Bluefield
Douglas Randolph Blankenship
Joyce Marie Gore
Princeton
Otho Jerome Goins
Fire damages contents of Princeton trailer. occupants escape
A Monday fire on Low Gap Road Princeton damaged the contents of a house trailer owned by Mr. and Mrs. Benny Spencer. The occupants escaped injury after smelling smoke and calling the fire department. Firemen quelled the blaze with booster tank water. exact cause undetermined. trailer reportedly insured.
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Low Gap
Princeton
Benny Spencer
Spencer
WVU Aids Regional Health Project in Southern West Virginia
West Virginia University Medical School will assist in creating a regional health project under the Regional Appalachian Development Act. Dr. Clark Sleeth announced at Raleigh County Health Center that advisors will aid Bluefield State College and Bluefield Sanitarium to establish a nurse training program. The two year program aims for an associate degree with transfer credit and broader paramedical training, targeting Mercer Raleigh McDowell and other counties including Fayette Wyoming Summers and Monroe as part of the plan.
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West Virginia University Medical School
West Virginia
Clark Sleeth
WVU Medical School
Raleigh County Health Center
Sleeth
Bluefield State College
Bluefield Sanitarium
Col
Lege
Mercer
Raleigh
McDowell
Fayette
Woming
Summers
Monroe
Christmas Decorations Demonstrated by Princeton Club
The Bud and Blossom Garden Club of Princeton met in the Roller Floral Co display room for a Christmas decorations program. Roy Ratliff demonstrated inside and outside décor ideas using color variety with wreaths kissing balls and a Madonna focal piece. Guests included Barbara Stafford and Patsy Jones, with club members listed among the attendees.
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Bud and Blossom Garden Club of
Princeton
Roller Floral Co
C. E. Jones
S. S. Bruce
J. E. Painter
Roy Ratliff
Barbara Stafford
Jimmy Jones
Patsy
Mesdames
Leonard Beckett
S. Bruce
Clement Crowe
L. K. Cruise
George Erwin
Joe Eskew
E. S. Mann
Clifton McKinney
Sterling Oney
C. E. Rasnake
John Sanders
George Shumate
S. A. Stafford
Howard St. Clair
Eugene Stearts
B. W. Thomas
Ruth Wiggins
W. W. Wyrick
Robert F. Woods
Paul McManaway
Tax Proposals Report Seen By Charleston Subcommittee
A 10 member subcommittee will not endorse specific tax methods but will deliver a report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance detailing all proposals studied. It includes tables showing rates needed to raise set revenue and notes possible legislature timing for later recommendations.
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Charleston
Joint Committee On Government and Finance
Purdue University
James A. Papke
Charles Loeb
Senate
Howard W. Carson
House
H. Laban White
Carson
Board of Public Works
Hulett C. Smith
Virginia
Melrose Circle December Meeting at Sally Rice Home
Melrose Circle No. One of Melrose Presbyterian Church met in December at the home of Miss Sally Rice with 12 members and one visitor. Mrs. L. T. Hill led prayer. Mrs. Carl Wade taught the Bible lesson “We Pray Together.” Mrs. Ray Bailey presented the program “The Joy Gift.” Reports were read by secretary Mrs. C. L. Hill and others. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Billy Wade’s home. Mrs. W. D. Rice serves as circle president.
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Melrose Presbyterian Church
Sally Rice
L. T. Hill
Carl Wade
Ray Bailey
Court Refuses Review In Mercer Zoning Case
The State Supreme Court declined to review multiple appeals including a zoning dispute in Princeton where Henry R. Sommerville was ordered to stop building a filling station and remove part of a structure. Other items involve a Weirton Steel accident, a gas explosion case against Imperial Distributors, condemnation awards for Canaan Valley State Park, a second degree murder conviction in Wyoming County, and a Charleston plumbing injury suit.
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Charleston
State Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Railroad
Weirton
Henry R. Sommerville
West Liberty
Hancock County
Weirton Steel Co
Sommerville
Supreme Court
Kanawha County
Jack L. Nettles
Quick
Imperial Distributors, Inc
Imperial
Kanawha Common Pleas Court
Mike Hughey
Mercer County
Circuit Court
City of
Princeton
Hughey
Prince Addition
State Department of Natural Resources
Tucker County Circuit Court
New Canaan Valley State Park
Donald Hale
Wyoming County
Bill Durham
United Fuel Gas Co
McKinley T. Johnson
Common Pleas
Christmas Cards arrive in England in 1846 and reach America in 1875
The article notes Christmas cards first appeared in England in 1846 and were introduced to the United States in 1875. It estimates over three billion cards will be mailed this year, necessitating about 175 million dollars in postage.
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Egland
America
Convertible Tops and Upholstery Services in Princeton
Local shop at 823 Mercer Avenue Princeton offers convertible tops and upholstery for foreign and domestic cars. Call 425 5315 for estimates and service details.
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Mercer
Princeton
Fiduciary Settlements and Public Notices from Bluefield WV
Notices announce settlement of accounts for Samie Hill executrix of Hayes A Broyles estate and Lucille Fe Shelton guardian for Louis A West. Also public sale of Tidewater Mobile Homes collateral in Raven Virginia planned December 15 at 9:00 am. Bids invited for West Virginia Bluefield connector road soil borings and rock coring by Rader and Associates, with plans available for $15.00. Rug cleaning services advertised in Miami, Florida.
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Bluefield
West Virginia
Samie Hill
Hayes A. Broyles
Hayes Broyles
Lucille FE. Shelton
Louis A. West
William T. Hancock
Eastern Trailer Sales, Inc
Midland Guardian Co
Georgia
Virginia
Tidewater Mobile Homes
S. A. No. 460
Raven
Tazewell
Rader and Associates
Nelson
Kanawha Blvd
Charleston
W. Va
Bluefield Connector
Mercer County
L. F
Office of
Notice to creditors of several estates in Princeton WV
Legal notices demand all claimants against the estates of Bettie K Bauch Commodore Harrison Ballard Joe Edievo Ball Charles E Wells Jr and Emma Frazier to present verified claims with vouchers to 1608 West Main Street Princeton West Virginia by June 1 1967. William Winfrey Commissioner of Accounts signs the notice.
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Bettie K. Bauch
Commodore Harrison Ballard
Joe Edievo Ball
Charles E. Wells, Jr
Emma
West Main Street
Princeton
West Virginia
William
Winfrey
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