Police Vacancy Filled in City Council Meeting
City council briefed by city attorney on a Mercer street lot dispute with Harve Shumate over sidewalk height. Curtis Newkirk appointed to police force vacancy. W W Simms joins railway police. Two building permits issued for a 3500 dollar Valley View residence. Civil service exams this afternoon at the high school for city police with several local and out of town applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Simms
Central Railway
H Harman
Valley View Addition
Municipal Oo Civil Service Commission
Allen Mann
John P. Flanigan
Curtis Newkirk
Lewis I. Skeens
Thomas Watters
K. L. Farley
Orley C. Brammer
Athens
Melvin H. Reed
Ashland
Akers of Oakvale Dies at 85 in Funeral Planned
Joseph H. Akers of Oakvale dies at home at age 85 from age related infirmities. Funeral services set for this afternoon with burial at Wimmer cemetery. Survivors include Mrs Harvey Akers and Ollie Akers, fifty nine grandchildren and sixty one great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H H. Akers
Oakvale
Wimmer
Cem
Par
Harvey
Ollie Akers
Princeton Society Note for Mrs Harry Karnes
Society brief lists Mrs Harry Karnes with contact at phone 115-1 and hours from eight to four. Indicates local social announcements in Princeton context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Karnes
Travels in Africa Prominent Club Meeting Highlights
The Fine club met at Mrs. Bernard Neal’s Center street home Monday at 8 pm with president Mrs. A B R Harris presiding. Dr. Van Camp spoke on his recent Africa travels, sharing experiences. Seventeen members and two guests enjoyed refreshments and the Christmas capsule party with gifts exchanged. Born to Mr and Mrs Richard Ripley of Hinton on December 14 a baby girl Nelanie Ann weighed ten pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
van Camp
The
Fine Club
Bernard Neal
Center Street
A. B. R. Harris
Richard Ripley
Hinton
Nelanie Ann
Janie Turmaner
Quota Club Sets Christmas Party at Central Cafe
The Princeton era club will hold its annual Christmas party Thursday at 6 PM at the Central Cafe. At the event the time capsule sisters will be revealed. Miss Effie Louder of Bluefield, of the International Quota Club, will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Era
Central Cafe
Effie Loudermilk
Bluefield
Christmas Party at the Roya Theatre
Annual children's Christmas party held at the Roya Theatre with activities and festive programs for young attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roya Theatre
Free Children Event At Local Theatre Saturday Morning
The theatre management will present free entertainment to all community children at 10 o'clock Saturday morning December 20. Special pictures and a treat are arranged for each child. The Royal Ambassadors of the First Baptist Church meet at the church this afternoon after school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KK. A.S
The
First Baptist Church
Christmas Boxes Pack for Soldiers and Shutins
Members of the U. D. C. will meet Friday evening at Mrs. H. H. Ball's home on North Walker Street to pack Christmas boxes for old soldiers and shut ins. Candy should be brought by 6 o'clock.
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H. H. Ball
Walker Street
Princeton Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits And Recoveries
Miss Evelyn Martin returns home on Reynolds avenue after two weeks in Huntington with travels to Kentucky and Ohio. Mrs. H. A. Coburn underwent surgery at Memorial hospital. Mrs. B E Lewis and baby son return from Memorial hospital to North Walker street. Mr. and Mrs. Conley Early of Kingsport Tenn spend the week visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Martin
Reynolds Avenue
Huntington
Kentucky
Ohio
A. Coburn
Memorial Hospital
Marcie Bell
Mary Bell
Lewisburg
Mary Bratton
North Walstreet
M. H. Poston
Welch Hospital
Mahood Avenue
B. BE. Lewis
North Walker Street
Welch suffers injuries in state incident
News review states Welch sustained foot and ankle injuries in a state incident while at Mires. He received treatment at Reus clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mires
Reus
Accused Slayer Waives Hearing in Slaying Case
Hazemey a 33 year old Welch Syrian is ordered held for grand jury action on a murder charge in the brutal slaying of R. H. Hazemey uncle of the accused man Magistrate R C Puckett remanded him to custody in default of bond after he was brought before the court Monday and a $350 mattress claim is noted Ben Howard attorney for the slayer was employed in the case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazemey
Criminal Court
Mar
R. H. Hazemey
R. C. Puckett
Grand
Rng
Pa Be
Beno F. Howard
Miner Loran Piagina Fined After Roof Fall Injury
War resident Loran Piagina employed at the No. 34 mine of the tas Fuel company Bishop was fined 25 dollars and costs on a charge of violating state mining laws. Inspectors E L Ifield and W C Stureill investigated the case after a roof fall last Friday injured a colleague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loran Piagina
Tas Fuel Company
Bishop
Arra
R. C. Puckett i Welch
Mine Fors
Flagina
Buddy
Tally
E. L. Ifield
W. C. Stureill
Man Held on Federal Charge After Arraignment
Monroe Beeman of North Welch was ordered held for federal grand jury action after arraignment before U S Commissioner Hoagland French. Beeman faces a charge tied to operating Seidine with a bond set at 1000 dollars. Edward Brown, 25, colored, of Coalwood, charged with possession of a small quantity of liquor was also held for grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Beeman
North Welch
Federal
Grand Jury
U. S
Hoagland French
Beeman
Edward Brown
Coalwood
Lash Fatally Stabbed in Hamlet Domestic Brawl
A grand jury will hear charges Monday night after Lash was fatally stabbed in a drunken brawl at the Hamlet home. He died en route to a hospital from a leg wound. Lash had lived with the Hamlet woman for ten years, authorities said.
Welch Men Accepted by U S Marine Recruiting Office
Four young Welch men were tentatively accepted by the U S Marine recruiting office in Welch and were sent to Charleston for Paul Tate of John Blaine Dillon of Welch, John McKenzie of Bartley, and Franklin Charles Miller of English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
U. S. Marine Recruiting Office
Charleston
Paul Tate
John Blaine Dillon
Elch
John McKenzie
Bartley
Franklin Charles Miller
English
School Bus Crashes Into Low Bridge
A McDowell County school bus carrying the driver struck a low bridge. The bus suffered considerable damage and no other occupants were aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Production Room Closure Notice
The McDowell County Red Cross action room at the Memorial building will close all next week. Closure runs from December 22 through December to allow workers to prepare for Christmas. The room reopens as usual afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County Red Cross
T At the Memorial Building
Williamson Field Production Dips In West Virginia
Williamson Field in West Virginia reports a decline with December figures showing a 4% drop in production. Officials attribute the dip to maintenance outages and weather-related slowdowns affecting output.
Child Emma Wright Dies After Brief Illness
Emma Lee Wright seven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Mathew Wright died Tuesday at home after a four day illness. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Lee Wright
Mathew Wright
Miner Injured in Mine Accident Reported
Howard Lambert of Roderfield sustained injuries to his right knee in a mine accident Monday and was treated at Grace hospital. Miner G. C. Shumate, 48, of Pageton, also referenced in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Lambert
Roderfield
Grace Hospital
G. C. Shumate
Pageton
Shots Fired at Log Train in West Virginia
Nicholas county Sheriff Thomas Hicks said the Cherry River Boom and Lumber log train between Jerryville and Richwood was fired on near Belair in Webster county. About five shots were fired yesterday and several more today. no injuries reported. State police also investigated CIO threats at Allingdale as the train passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
W. Va
Nicholas County
Thomas Hicks
Cherry River Boom and Lumber Company
Jerryville
Belair
Webster County
Hicks
CIO United Construction Workers
Allingdale
CIO
Pass
Rich- W
Argentine Cabinet Declares State of Siege Nationwide
The Argentine cabinet declared a state of siege with immediate effect to curb tendentious propaganda. Acting President Ramon Castillo said Argentina would stamp out axis propaganda as part of recognizing the United States as a non ally in international affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Ramon Castillo
Argentina
United States
Flames Destroy Apartment Building
In Louisville Kentucky on December 16 a fire swept an apartment building forcing 16 residents to flee. Mr and Mrs Jesse Powell saved only a cheap child’s tea set as their possessions. Powell, a 26 year old truck driver, had just survived a head injury from a truck crash the previous night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Jesse Powell
Powell
Princeton Stores To Remain Open For Christmas Shopping
Princeton reports satisfactory Christmas business as merchants stock up for peak sales. Open nights aid shoppers but wartime power savings limit street lights. stores stay decorated and urge patrons to shop early for best selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Patriotic Meeting To Be Held Tonight At Princeton High
A mass meeting at 7 30 p m in Princeton high school will address railroad employees their families and the general public. Speaker W W McNeal bluefield magistrate will discuss national problems and the worker’s role in aiding the war effort. The Princeton school band will perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton High School
W. W. McNeal
Bluefield
McNeel
Princeton
Mrs Laura Keeney of Kegley Dies at 74
Mrs Laura Keeney 74 of Kegley died at 1 10 Tuesday morning at her home. She is survived by daughter Mollie Reed of Kegley and brother Kidd of Montcalm. Funeral at Kegley Methodist Church at 2 pm conducted by Rev Harry R Wilson. Burial in Mooney Thompson Cemetery at Kegley. Pallbearers Sam Richardson Harry Brown Jim Shrader Walter Crotty Frank Crotty Monroe Saunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Keeney
Kegley
Mollie Reed
Kidd
Montcalm
Kegley Methodist Church
Harry R. Wilson
Oakvale
Mooney - Thompson Cemetery
Sam Richardson
Harry Brown
Jim Shrader
Walter Crotty
Frank Crotty
Monroe Saunders
Coburn Son Safe Says Thorn Street Woman Messages
Mrs R A Coburn of Thorn Street received a note from her son James W Coburn stating he is safe. He is described as a young man serving as an art class officer aboard a vessel in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Coburn
Thorn Street
James W. Coburn
Mr. Coburn
West Virsinien
Wien
The Blonde from Singapore at Royal Theatre today
Florence Rice plays the fortune hunter in this breath taking adventure about an RAF daredevil and a Singapore siren. Leif Erikson plays the filer as the show opens at the Royal Theatre. At Mercer Theatre today the jodrama To Kill features Lloyd Nolan in the lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Royal Theater Today
Florence Rice
Leif Erikson
Filer
Mercer Theater
Lloyd Nolan
For Rent Seven Room Brick House
Reynolds Real Estate Co advertises a seven room brick house for rent in a good residential section with bath basement hot water heat and stoker. Immediate possession. Phone 545 Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Real Estate CO
Princeton
Mid-Week Service at First Church with Henry Van Dyke tale
The First Church of Christ holds a mid week service tonight at 7 30 led by Edward Rule with music by A A Hubbard and daughter Caroline Hubbard. The Other Wise Man a Christmas story by Henry Van Dyke will be shown with pictures. The church Women’s Union led by Mrs W L Piper will hold a brief business session at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ
Edward Rule
A. A. Hubbard
Caroline Hubbard
Henry van Dyke
Women’s Union of the Church
W. L. Piper
Judge Grants Divorce Decree in Fields Case
Judge D. M. Easley sat at the courthouse Tuesday to hear evidence in divorce suits. A decree was entered in the William F. Fields versus Mary Fields case, awarding four children to the plaintiff. Other chancery suits remain on the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Easley
William F. Fields
Mary Fields
Vacationing Radford man joins Athens visit with mother
Ted Hannah of Radford has spent several days with his mother Mrs L E Hannah in Athens. They visited friends in Princeton on Monday. Mrs T F Williams and two children are visiting Mrs Williams party at Kee Street with Mr and Mrs J E Stafford. The article notes a zoological comparison about bird feathers and reptile scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Hannah
Radford
L. E Hannah
Athens
Hannah
Princeton
T F. Williams
William
J. E. Stafford
Autoist Fined for Reckless Driving
James Patterson, colored, was fined 50 dollars and costs for reckless driving after his car struck a parked vehicle in Roanoke Roanoke area while returning from a funeral. A woman and child in Patterson’s car were slightly injured and went home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Ie
John Tylor
James Patterson
G. W.aby
Patterson
Roanoke
Tax Arguments to Be Heard in Welch Tuesday
Oral arguments on Norfolk and Western railway appeal of 1941 tax valuation of 75.8 million will be heard in Welch. Carrier contends the increase from 65.8 million is unconstitutional and discriminatory. valuations set by the state board of public works. Circuit Judge John A. Brown of Randolph County is also weighing the Western Maryland railroad appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaheston
W. Va
Norfolk and Western Railway
Welch
Attorney General's
State Board of Public Works
John A. Brown
Randolph County
Western Maryland
Chesapeake and Ohio
Herndon High to Spend Christmas Fund on Defense Stamps
Fayette county circuit court notes pending actions with the state to be heard before Circuit Judge Thomas H. S. Curd as Attorney General Meadows and aides appear. Herndon High School plans a $40 student fund Christmas party investment in U. S. defense savings stamps. Principal L A Dillion reports 400 pupils voted for stamps receiving a 10 cent stamp and album each instead of candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Thomas H. S. Curd
A Meadows
Holt Wooddell
Julius
West Virginia
Herndon
W. Va
Herndon High School
U. S. Defense Savings
L. A. Dillion
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Joseph H. Akers
Princeton Society
Fine Art Club
Hammed Hazemey
Marine Corps
Workman
Movie Guide
Princeton, W. VA
Pinder
H. P. Honeycutt
Or P. R. Jewell
Dresner
Yanton
Michael Sheyne
Birds
Autoist
ROYAL
Suex
UTS TC
Florence Rice Self Erikson
Gordon Jones
Mercer
Shayne
Michael Shayne
Sheila Ryan
Mary Beth Hughes
Great Britain
Cutting Golday
Vets
Kay Dunhill
Janette
Coats
OMEN
Houshold Fuel
Atlantic
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Mass
Boston
Salem
Portland
Rockland
Chicago, i
Detfoit, Mich
Cleveland, Ohio
Cincinnati Ohio
Norfolk, Va
Baltimore, Md
New Gedford
Portiang, Me
Pocahontas Fuel Company Incorporated
ONE Broadway
New York City
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