Induction Boards Announce Men for Huntington Examinations
Mercer service boards two three issue calls for pre induction examinations at Huntington with 103 men for board two and 168 for board three on January 11 and 16. Calls continue with 24 men from board three on January 19 and 15 men from board two next Monday. Seventeen men scheduled for last Wednesday to board three by boat were canceled due to weather.
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Mercer A Service
Huntington
Board Two
Board Number Three
Postoffice To Be Open This Afternoon
Pred Williams, local postmaster, announced the postoffice would be open this afternoon for patrons. Normally closed on Saturday afternoons, the hours were revised due to Christmas volume and snow storm delays to remain open this afternoon.
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Pred Williams
Pleasing Program At Rotary Club
Members and guests of the local Rotary club were entertained Friday by C. Q. Bingham, delivering a pleasing program that drew attention from attendees.
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Rotary Club
C. Q. Bingham
Lost Fox Hound with Tattoo in Ear
Black and white fox hound with tan ears missing. Tattoo in one ear. If seen call 5314 Princeton. Kenneth Hager.
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Black and White
Princeton
For Rent Two Furnished Rooms In Princeton
Or rent for light housekeeping two furnished rooms with steam heat and hot water. No children allowed and janitor service provided. Apply on second floor over Peggy's Style Shop opposite the post office in Princeton.
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Post Office
Princeton
Princeton Society Club to Meet for Christmas Party
The Minnehaha club Woodmen 8u circle will meet tonight at 7 30 in the Appalachian room of the bank building for its regular meeting and Christmas party. Anna Cooper Irene Medley and Mary Lee Gore will be the hostesses.
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Woodmen 8U Circle
Appalachian Room
Bank Building
Anna Cooper
Irene Medley
Mary Lee Gore
Birth of Da Lila Jean to Pvt and Mrs David Adamson
Pvt and Mrs David Adamson announce the birth of a baby girl named Da Lila Jean born Thursday December 14 at Memorial hospital. The infant weighed six pounds two ounces and Private Adamson is serving overseas. The mother is former Miss Lilah Meadows, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hiram Meadows of this city.
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David Adamson
Memorial Hospital
Lila Jean
Adamson
Lilah Meadows
Hiram Meadows
Circle Meeting of Delilah Straley Circle
Circle 2 of the First Baptist Church meets this afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs. W L Hamblin’s Thorn Street home. Mrs J E Hamblin serves as co host.
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Delilah Straley
First Baptist Church
W. L. Hamblin
Thorn Street
J. E. Hamblin
Circle 4 Woman's Auxiliary Meets for Christmas Plans
Circle 4 of the Woman's Auxiliary of a Presbyterian church, led by H. Wells, met at Mrs Harry Karnes home with eleven members present. The group opened with prayer and devotionals led by Mrs W. B. Dangerfield. Members planned to remember sick and shut-ins for Christmas. A social hour followed with a sweet course served.
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H. Wells
Harry Karnes
Highland
Dangerfield
Fat cattle wanted for sale in West Virginia
Want to buy fat cattle of any kind. Advise at once. J. C. Lilly from Kegley West Virginia seeks livestock buyers and offers prompt purchase.
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J. C. Lilly
Kegley
West Virginia
For Sale By Owner Cottage Near G & L Grocery
Five room cottage offered by owner with new wall paper and sanded floors. Includes small basement. Apply at G & L Grocery or call 659 J for details.
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Princeton
Princeton Students Win Medals at Asheville Forensic Meet
Princeton high school sent delegates and sponsors to the National Congress of Forensic in Asheville. Principal Melvin McClain and instructor Irene Norris led the group with Martie Skelton Mary Smith Lonnie Oakes and Ira Lee Dunn returning Thursday night. Dunn placed third in the senate and Smith served as speaker of the house for one day. Skelton was chosen as a delegate to the national assembly in March.
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Princeton High School
Asheville
Princeton
Melvin McClain
Irene Norris
Martie Skelton
Mary Smith
Lonnie Oakes
Ira Lee Dunn
Senate
Miss Skelton
National Assembly
Princeton Paragraphs Burke Memorial Baptist Church Schedule
The Rev. Clayton D. Sweet will lead Sunday worship at 11 a.m. with a sermon titled The Rich Man. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. under Roy L. Saunders. Young People Union meets 6:30 p.m. with Jewell Lucas as leader. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. features the same sermon. Mid week includes a Christmas program within the Sunday school.
Highland Avenue church schedule posted
402 Highland avenue A. E. Tab or pastor conducts Sunday services at 10 a m sermon 11 a m Young People 6 45 p m evangelistic service 7 30 p m Thursday mid week prayer 7 30 p m
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Highland Avenue
A. E. Tabor
Young People’s Meeting
Land of the Outlaws turns up action at Royal Theatre
Johnny Mack Brown and Raymond Hatton star as undercover marshals in this mystery western about mining and murder. Nan Holliday Stephen Keys and Charles King headline a cast in the action film shown at the Royal Theatre today.
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Johnny Mack Brown
Raymond Hatton
Royal Theatre Today
Nan Holliday
Stephen Keys
Charles King
Three Men in White closes three day Mercer run
Van Johnson and Marilyn Maxwell star in the romantic comedy drama Three Men in White at the Mercer Theatre closing today after a three day engagement. Ava Gardner Keye Luke and Rags Ragland are featured with Lionel Barrymore portraying Dr Gillespie.
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van Johson
Marilyn Maxwell
Merceratre
Ava Gardner
Keye Luke
Rags Ragland
Lionel Barrymore
Dr. Gillesec
Princeton Personal Notices Highlight Visiting Students and Relatives
Herbert L. Hall has returned to Norfolk after a thirty day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs D D Hall. Mrs E W Hale remains critically ill at her Circle Drive home. Mrs E W Early arrived from Kingsport to stay some time. Thomas Little a University of Lexington student arrived to spend holidays with his parents. Mrs the Weaver visiting from death of her father A J McCoy. Miss Mary Shuff from Randolph Macon College returned home for holidays. Miss Harriet Synangler a Fairfax Hall student at Waynesboro Va also mentioned.
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Herbert L. Hall
Norfolk
D. D Hall
South Avenue
E. W. Hale
Circle Drive
E. W. Early
Kingsport
Thomas Little
University
Lexington
Vernon. Little
Denny Shuff
Honaker Avenue
Christmas Vacation At Hale Avenue Home
W W Densford C B P wounded September 29 is in the naval hospital in the Hawaiian islands with tropical fever complications. His wife Ruth Hall and young son Bobby visit Mrs Densford's parents on South avenue. Sister Eunice Hall had an appendicitis operation at Memorial hospital Thursday.
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Hale Avenue
W. W. Densford
Naval Hospital
Hawaiian Islands
Ruth Hall
Bobby
Accused Slayer Is Released On Bond
Walter Paul Harrison, charged with murdering his wife, was released on $10,000 bond for a new Hastings court trial set for February 26. He testified he was under the car repairing a faulty clutch during the fatal 1943 drowning of his wife and four of their five children. His sister said Harrison will stay with relatives between now and the trial, with eight year old Sylvia May, a survivor, living in Purdy Greensville County.
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Richmond
Walter Paul Harrison
Willis C. Pulliam
Hastings Court
Harrison
Petersburg Pike
J. E. Hammer
Sylvia May
Purdy
Greensville County
Miss Scott Weds Mr. Stafford in Montcalm Nuptials
Miss Scott of Montcalm and Mr. Stafford exchanged vows on December 12 at Montcalm D. E. Workman in a street length blue dress with black accessories. The groom works for the American Coal Company and the couple will reside with the Stafford parents.
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E B Scott
Helen, Ord
J. EB. Stafford
Montcalm
Tisues
Grace Sunday School Christmas Party At Miss Sage Home
Grace Sunday School class of Mrs. Bill Rogers Street held its annual Christmas party at Miss Sage the Valeeting serious operation home. Mrs. Davidson and Miss Sage received gifts from the class. Mrs. E. led a gospel reading and prayer by Miss Effie. Miss Carter won a prize in games. Hostess Mrs. Ida A. was assisted by Mrs. M. Williams and Miss Charlotte Williams. Twenty two guests attended.
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Bill
Rogers Street
Ome
Davidson
Sage
Oes
E. Con
Effie
Carter
First Presbyterian Vesper Service Canceled for Sunday
No vesper service will be held at the First Presbyterian church Sunday evening to allow members to attend the Christmas vesper service at Westminster Presbyterian church. The event features the Girl's Reserve of YWCA, the A Capella and Junior choirs with the theme The Light That No Darkness Can Put Out. Public invited.
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First Presbyterian Church
Girl's Reserve of
YWCA
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Story Hour at Bluefield Ave Postponed by Weather
Story Hour at Bluefield Avenue has been rescheduled due to bad weather and Christmas day. The event will now run until Saturday January 6.
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Bluefield Ave
Smothers and Huff Patients at St Luke's Hospital
A. L. Smothers of Ohio street and E. Lee of West Graham Virginia are listed as patients at St. Luke's hospital. Kenneth Huff of College avenue is undergoing treatment at St. Luke's hospital.
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A. L. Smothers
Ohio Street
St. Luke's Hospital
E. Lee
West Graham
Kenneth Huff
College Avenue
Christmas Party By Erlene Ayler Circle
The Bland Street church circle led by Clarence Brown postpones the annual Christmas party from Tuesday due to weather. It will be held tonight at 7 45 at Mrs. E C Dunning in Groveland with Pollyanna gifts exchanged.
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Erlene Ayler
Bland Street
Clarence Brown
E. C. Dunning
Groveland
Pollyanna
Special Music at Trinity Methodist and College Avenue Baptist
The Trinity Methodist adult choir directed by Mrs. Joe Davidson will present a solo and mounted selections including Cantique de Noel and Silent Night during vesper and Christmas programs with organists Mrs. J. E. McMullin and others. College Avenue Baptist offers O Little Town of Bethlehem with Miss Aelise French and Mrs. Howard Mead.
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Trinity Methodist Church
Joe Davidson
Adolphe Adams
Davidson
J. E. McMullin
Bethlehem” Mailing
Wallace
Arington
Gruber
van Year ‘Pastorella
Wareing
Frysinger
Adeste Fideles
College Avenue Baptist Church
Little Town of Bethlehem
Redner
Aelise French
Howard Meadows
William C. Pruett
Harrington
Soloists and Choirs Set for Evening Worship Across Churches
Miss Henrietta Bruce will be guest soloist at an opening service singing How Beautiful Upon the Mountains. At Grace Methodist 11 o’clock service, the choir performs Blessed Be the Lord. Lazenby Jr solo passages and Mrs Harry organist will feature Barcarolle and Nocturno. An Eve service includes You May Have the Joy Bells. Beaver trio will sing Fairest Lord Jesus. Mrs Grissom plays Romance in D major and Reverie.
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Henrietta Bruce
First Baptist Church
Flaxington Harker
Durst
Grace Methodist
Wilson
Robert EB. Lazenby, Jr
Mrs. Harry
Guiliani
Blanck
Kirkpatrick
Beaver
Betty Pairchild
Patricia Catron
Jane Fowlkes
Lord Jesus
Mrs. Grissom
Sore
Schutt
Choir Sings Anthem at Sunday Morning Worship
The First Presbyterian choir will sing the anthem Lovely Appear by Goune during the morning worship hour on Sunday. The organist will perform Prelude in C sharp minor to accompany the service.
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First Presbytarian Church
Goune
Christmas Music at First Christian Church
The morning worship features the First Christian church choir singing The Christmas Song by Adam with Charleste as soloist. In the evening service Mrs. C G Harris will lead the choir in singing Christmas carols.
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Coir
The
First Christian Church
Adam
Charleste
C. G. Harris
Birth Notice for Thompson Baby in Spokane
Mr and Mrs C Thompson of Spokane ae Sas city are the parents of a son born yesterday at St Luke s hospital. The baby s father is in the armed forces.
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C. Thompson
Spokane Ae
Sas
St. Luke's Hospital
Armed Forces
Youth Sentenced To Ten Years In Penitentiary
Newport News Virginia December 15 Duke Lewis Stanaway aged 19 was sentenced by Judge Frank Armistead in Warwick county circuit court to ten years in the penitentiary on a charge of shooting a marine Private Philip Charles Massie and bury.
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Newport News
Duke Lewis Stanaway
Frank Armistead
Warwick County
Philip Charles Massie
Bury
Judge Deliberations Over Murder Verdict Stir Words
Judge Armistead told Stanaway the outcome is serious and that a jail term is possible. He noted the jury might have reached a different result and said an auto theft sentence could be held pending behavior in prison.
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Rat Bahar
Armistead
Stanaway
Employers Fail To Request Deferments
Charleston West Virginia December 15 Failure of employers to renew deferments for men aged 24 to 37 is cited as the main cause for the production call schedules for Italy Selective Service Director Carleton C Pierce says employees are considered longer essentially employed if deferment renewal is not requested by the expiration date The pre induction call for January will be the largest in more than three months Pierce says
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Charleston
W. Va
Italy
Selective Service
Carleton C. Pierce
Pierce
Emp
Jan«uary
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