Mer cer County Teachers Association formed at mass meeting
A temporary Mer cer County Teachers Association was organized by teachers principals and superintendents at a December 10 mass meeting in the courthouse. Aimed at coordinating county school interests the group elected an educational advisory committee from each district and planned by laws and officers. Snow prevented full attendance and another meeting was set to finalize the organization.
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Mercer County Teachers' Association
Dale- Ratéa
Schuol
Boards of Education
Charleston
G. J. Wood
Schol
The
New County Association
Beaver Pond
W. Jackyom
C. A. Ryan
A. C. Hinkie
J. M. Anderson
Don McClaugherty
E. C. Wade
East River
J. H. Herring
Joe Walthall
F. A. Mole
Zylpha Carter
R B. Power
Ray Kade
Mra. Maude Baskett
Mary Rogers Meadows
Guy Lifly
Bessie Enda Baugess
L. Okes
Plymouth
L. C. Thornton
Naoma Anderson
T. ©. Houchins
Frank Parker
Fred 8. Rogers
R. H. Klingensmith
Rock
Harvey Rice
T. R. Yeater
Ruth Beckett
C. H. Batley
Susie Shumate
P. L. Davis
Plaintiff Wins Insurance Case In Circuit Court Saturday
The jury awarded B. B. Anderson 646 dollars against Law Union and Rock Insurance Co after a brief deliberation. This second trial followed an earlier verdict of 950 dollars for Daintree. The case covered property damage from a fire in April 1831 under a 1200 dollar policy and reflected post trial motions and docket notes for related actions and judgments.
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Anderson
B. B. Anderson
Law Union and
Rock Insurance Company
Daintree
West Virginia Armature Company
Virginian Railway Company
Narrows
Tor
Gertrude B. Mosby
Princeton Society Circles Host Christmas Meetings
Circle No 1 of the First Christian church held its monthly session with Mra I B Croaler and Mra A J Schuyler in charge. The program featured Miss Witter on Jacob's conversion and Yuletide refreshments for fourteen members and three guests, with next month’s gathering planned at Mrs C T Snidow's Virginian hotel.
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First Christian Church
Mra. I. B. Croaler
Highland Avenue
A. J Schuyler
Mra. Schuyler
C. T. Snidow
Virginian Hotel
Watterson Wouge
Memorial Building
Clara W. Bradley
Columbus
Bluefield Lodge
Hazel Ferri
Sadie Hill
Nanaie Hswick
Christian Church
J. H. Gadd
Memorial
W. C. Reed
Margaret Williams
Har Gott
Ruby Gadd
Mieses
Katherie Wily
Audreen
W. R. Turter
Wayie Rogers
Frances Smith
John Griffin
Bradley
Gore String Orchestra
F. B. Shaffer
G. J. Ball
First Church of Christ
M. W. Christié
Main Street
Tillie K. Button
Christie
Mise Margaret
Christe
Hayden Christie
Woman's Missionary Union
First Baptist Church
Frinceton
Margie Shumate
Circle 5
J .M- Bell
C. F. Austin
R. EB. Thornton
Mra. Bell
G. V. Bruce
Mra
Bell
Misa Margia Shumate
China
Hartley Sanders
jGuy Ritter
Cirele
Sam Goode
F. M. Gore
A. EB. Caffee
Gadd
Heaviest Snowfall Delays City Traffic for Days
Heavy snow blanketed the city in a multi day storm, with up to eight inches depth on Saturday. Tri City Traction struggled to run, tracks clogged by snow, cars skidded, interurban service faltered, and mall deliveries slowed while only five trips ran between Princeton and Billfield. Several minor accidents occurred as streets stayed slick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City Traction Company
Princeton
Biilefield
Evangelist Carnes to Speak at Thompson Hall Tonight
Evangelist C. G. Carnés will address a Thompson Hall audience at 701 Commerce Street tonight at 7 46 on the timely topic Epidemics Whence calamities by sea and land What is the power that gives the air a deadly taint and causes many to perish The service begins at 7 46 o clock.
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C. G. Carnés
Thompson Hall
Commerce Street
Neema
Sidney Fox Marries Writer Charles Beahan at Dawn
Real life snapshot shows Sidney Fox posing with her new husband Charles Beahan, a scenario writer, after a dawn ceremony in Harrison North Carolina. The couple reportedly woke the town with their early morning nuptials as they begin life together.
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Sidney Fox
Charles Beahan
Harrison
Christmas tree party planned for local children
More than 400 underprivileged children will attend the Community Christmas tree party at the Memorial building next Friday at 7 30 pm. An evergreen will adorn the lawn and lights will be turned on. $95 of the $200 goal has been raised as volunteers appeal to all citizens to support the effort. Cards issued through schools will grant attendance with gifts of toys nuts and candy. Members of the Princeton American Legion post auxiliary and other groups organize the event with purchasing committees and meet Wednesday night to prepare gifts.
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Princeton American Legion Post
Memorial Building
f+ udies
India
Mack Lea
D. L. Casey
Princeton Drum Corps forms and Ramblers practice
Ten boys have signed for the drum and bugle corps sponsored by the Princeton American Legion Rest, with space for thirty more. J H Tenaca trains the corps. interested boys leave names with H Jo Goods at the Memorial building. Uniforms furnished. trips to conventions planned. no experience required. Ramblers basketball team, former college and semi pro players, practice nightly for a December 23 home game against Blacksburg Independents. Gene Bock to captain the Blacksburg pilots. rifle club medals to be awarded at Memorial building. several members receive sharpshooter honors.
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Princeton American Legion
J. H. Tenaca
H. Jo
Memorial
Focal Post
Jaanca
Princeton
Ohio
Aucceselon
Ramblers
Princeton Ramblers
Bob Reid
Blacksburg Independents
Gene Bock
Blacksburg Pilot
American Legion Rifle Club
War Department
Memorial Building
Fred G. Stennett
W. BE. Davin
The
Presbyterian Church
D. J. Hylton
W. Pasley
Bil Pudge
Allen Douglas
Hedrick Bonham
D. L. Casey
Gordon Kyle
Nathean Lucas
Dale’ Ferguson
J. L. Willams
Sunday Dinner at the American Cafe Menu Draft
Fragmented lines describe a Sunday dinner at the American Cafe with turkey chicken meats vegetables and desserts. A garbled dialogue mentions burglars and bureau drawers pulled out with contents scattered. Mrs Buggs questions her husband’s absence amid a puzzled exchange.
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American Cafe
Real Estate Bargains Near Princeton on New Highway
A flooded real estate listing offers several parcels near Princeton and Athens West Virginia. Properties include 10 acres near the Bluefield Princeton highway, 60 acres with a 6 room house and outbuildings, a 50 room cottage on paved streets, and multiple 32 to 72 acre tracts with homes, orchards, water, and timber. Prices range from about 1 000 to several thousand dollars with easy terms.
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Princeton
Bluefield
State Normal School
Athens
W. Va
Elty
Echo
Princeton Personalities At Home For The Holidays
Mrs. Irwin A Downey hosts her sister Mrs J M Kilian of Cincinnati for several days as she travels from Rockingham county Virginia. Mrs A B Croy remains at home on Highland avenue. Henry Baum returns from West Virginia to spend holidays with his parents. Miss Helen Baum visits Bluefield with Miss Betty Mats. Miss Lula Crotty travels to Mullens to visit sister Mrs J L Brinkly. Judy Simpson recovering after Memorial Hospital surgery. Miss Mildred Hadden returns from Charleston for Christmas with her parents. W A Brown improves at his Highland avenue home.
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Irwin A. Downey
Hale Avenue
J. M. Kilian
Cincinnati
Killan
Rockingham County
Virgina
A. B. Croy
Highland Avenue
Henry Baum
West Virginia
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Plaintife
Princeton Society
Harry Karnes
Phong
Watterson
Eringston
Bluefield Y. W. C A
Jesse Osborne
Margaret Stafford
Melba Wickle
Girl Reserve
Eleanor Paters
Blueflald
Julia Reece
Edna Oliver
Elsie Brooks
Loulas Seay
Hark
Herald Angs
Stux
Desir Gilmore
Princston
June Henderton
Hazel Lawrence
Ruth
Harry N. Burdette
Baltimore
Burdette
Beatrice
Archibald
Princeton Music Club
Hale
C. T. Smith
Edward McDowell
Petersborough
New Hampshire
Pred Smith
Harl Gott
McDowell
Clokey
C. R. Reynalde
Babe Divine
Harlen
Reynolds
McDowell Colony
J. P. Dyer
J. AB. Shrewsbury
L. F. Compton
T. M. Johnston
G. R. Reynolds
Meedames QC
T. Smith
W. M. Morrell
E. B. Spangler
Vy. Hy Reynelda
Bernice Christian
Eskew
Harry Strong
Joe Wran
Richard Beard
L. Ir. Compton
W. C. Kane
Earl Gott
L. Porter
W. ©. Cunningham
K. Calloway
R. C. Sutherland
I. M. Smith
L. J. Huffman
Frederick Smith
H. C. Hadden
J. G. Shrewsbury
J. W. Laeser
R. Reynolds
W. BH. Davis
Dan Cook
Misa
Ethel Nixon
Mica
Edith Witt
Mies
Julia Got
U. B.C
H. H. Ball
Walker Street
Episcopal Church
J. W. Hobson
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorig
Mrg. O. T. Smith
West Virginia ‘War Veterans
Kate Barger
Auxiliary
Farm Womans Club
Bruac Creek
Farm Womans Clu
C. H. Wiley
Evangelist Carnes
ROYAL
Srep
Prent
Ruth Chatterton
Sarah and Son
R. A. Fielden
Parthenia Smith Es Suraty
Bchool 14
Royal Theatre Moapiday
Tueaday
Tha Cays
Party For Children
Enniel Mhhetubmanne
F. F. YanCourt
Royal Theatre
Wawaud CU Dhin Math
Omubeee
Bawaru Guuyuiengia
Morulae Wergh
Aubigets
P. U
Worsh
Jesus
Church of Christ
Hubert Richarda
Bart B. Gott
Beak L
Mia
Spangler
Roanoke
Beathans
Guy Meadlacht
Royal Program
Ruth Aan
Driver
George Brent
Bette Davis
Adrianne Dore
John Milian
Mae Madison
Robert Warwick
Mrs. Buggs
Pathfinder
von Court
Cali
Law and Commerce’ Bldg
J. Otis Bowling
Mercer County
New Bluefield
New Bluefield-Princeton
Virginiar Hotel
Eclipse
Trent
Hadden
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