Christmas Seal funds aid tuberculosis fight in Princeton River district
The community reports receipts of 185 dollars toward the Christmas Seal sale to support tuberculosis control in Princeton River district. December tuberculin skin tests tested 159 children in district schools, with 134 showing negative results and the rest identified for follow up.
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Woman’s Club of
Princeton
East River District
River District
of River District
Daniel Hale
H. M. Poston
Hillary Clyde Mays Dies After Illness
Hillary Clyde Mays 20 died at a local hospital Saturday morning due to complications. The body rests at Hansbarger Funeral Home until noon Monday, then travels to Elgood Church for services at 2 PM and burial in Elgood Cemetery. Born August 5, 1920 in Stearns Kentucky, he leaves mother Vernie Mays sister Arretha Mays brother Robert Mays two half brothers Walter of Elgood and Charles of Stearns. half sister Mrs Clara Bush of Columbus Georgia.
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Hillary Clyde Mays
Hansbarger Funeral Home
Elgood
Stearns
Vernie Mays
Arretha Mays
Robert Mays
Walter
Charles
Clara Bush
Columbus
No Time for Comedy at Mercer Theatre
Rosalind Russell and Jimmie Stewart co star in No Time for Comedy at the Mercer theater for the next three days. Supporting cast includes Charlie Ruggles Genevieve Tobin Allyn Joslyn Clarence Kolb and Louise Beavers in a tale of a playwright whose muse inspires a world message.
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Rosalind Russell
Jimmie Stewart
Mercer Theater
Charlie Ruggles
Genevieve Tobin
Allyn Joslyn
Clarence Kolb
Dusky Louise Beavers
Carolls Nightly Carols At Hansburger Funeral Home
A small church on the lawn of Hansburger Funeral Home draws attention. Built by Robert Bodell the lighted structure hosts nightly carols broadcast by a press system wired to the church. Two Christmas trees front the church also glow each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansburger Funeral Home
Robert Bodell
Calfee-Smith Nuptials Bond Princeton In July Ceremony
Lucy Jane Calfee and Pierce B. Smith wed in a Friday ceremony at Va. officiated by Rev. J. A. Hardin. Both graduates of Princeton High School plan to live in Princeton. Community Christmas event planned at the Home. gifts and Santa Claus to inmates amid thanks from John Mastin and county aid donors.
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Teing
Bluefield
John Mastin
Department of Public Assistance
Local Social News From Bal N C and Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs D K Pry and family from Bal N C plus friends in Jumbus Ga and Washington DC gather for visits. A baby named Joy Sue is born to Mr and Mrs Frank Griffith at Memorial Hospital on December 17. Elks charity ball draws crowds at Memorial building with Concord Commanders providing music. R F P Enoch of Radford Va announces the marriage of daughter Mary Enoch to William W Parks of Prince-.
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John Praelick
Detroit
Mich
Bettie Lundsen
Raleigh, N. C
Frank Griffith
Memorial Hospital
Joy Sue
Elks
Memorial Building
E Concord
R. FP. Enoch
Radford, Va
Miss Mary Enoch
William W. Parks
Prince
Marriage Notices in Bristol Event Highlight
The son of Mrs. I. D. Parks married in Bristol, Tennessee on October 14 last. The report notes the couple's union and the locale of the ceremony.
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Ton
I. D. Parks
Bristol
Tenn
Princeton Personalities Share Holiday Visits in town
Mr and Mrs R W McGlothlin of Clay West Virginia visited with Mr and Mrs William Bee and family. McGlothlin was Mercer county s first 4 H club agent. Mrs Zed and two Bee children from Washington DC spend Christmas with Mrs Zed Bee and relatives. Harry Hadden of Pittsburgh arrived home for Carter holidays on Hale avenue. Miss Beavers Knob school teacher leaves for Pineville West Virginia for Christmas.
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R. W. McGlothlin
Clay
W. Va
William Beeson
McGlothlin
Mercer County
Zed
Mr. Bee
Washington, D. C
Zed Bee
Harry Hadden
Pittsburgh
Carter
Hale Avenue
Miss Beavers
Knob School
Pineville
Spemi
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Mre
Frank L. Stuck
First Church of Christ
Highland Avenue
Mrs. Stuck
Eva Janet
Lois
Durocter
Sar
OUR
ROYAL
Matinee
Myene Lonesome 7S Pene
Fred Stone
Nigel Bruce Beulah Bondi
Mercer
Charfie Ruggies Vlye Joblyn
KOLB
Lowes Beavers
William Keighley
Warner Bros
Pules
Philip C
NM Behrman
Kataner Cored
Payengha
Caroll
Little Church
Princeton Society
Harry Karnes
YALE
West Virginia University
Dorothy
Ted Brown
Daniel
Robert Carr
Gordon Ball
Paul Abshire
Russell Anderson
Freida Deitz
Foster Carr
Billy Kidd
Eugene Haley
Brown
Stephens College
Elizabeth DeJarnette
Hollins College
William Sanders
Bill Cook
University of Virginia
Clara Belle Craft
Roanoke Business College
Earl Hadden
Mickey Hale
University of Kentucky
Jimmy Snidow
David Rice
S. H. Pry
Walnut Street
C. F. Vogt
Dearborn
Alderson Fry
Martha Landen
Nashville
Star Brand
Great Savings
Baum’s
Princeton, W. Va
C. M. Walls
Harrison Street
J. L. Worrell
Martha Lou
George Wilson
Greenville
8. C
Ey Fletcher
L. Walls
City
Parks
Enoch
Delco
Bushee’s
Straley
Snead
Claussner
Stevens
Chatham
Shirley Temple
Deanna Durbin
Pioneer
Tom Sawyer
Boy Scout
Boy Scout Haversack
Dept. Store, Inc
Primiceton, W. VA
Merry
Christmas
Lilly Land Co
Others
Nelson’s Ladies’ Shop
Princeton, “Va
Chevrolet
Ford
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