A Kiss for Cinderella Colonial Offering Today
A new film adaptation of J. M. Barrie’s Cinderella stars Betty Bronson with Tom Moore Esther Ralston. Paramount presents Brenon’s direction highlighting fantasy and realism with lush visuals and a charming heroine.
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Cinderella
J. M. Berrie
Maude Adams
Paramount
Herbert Prenon
Betty Bronson
Peter Pan
Miss Adams
Tom Moore
Esther Ralston
Brenon
Winter wheat area in Washington shows slight decline
The winter wheat area was estimated slightly less than sown last fall. Assistant Secretary Andrews reported progress in cutting off bootleg supply sources. Howard Sutherland, former West Virginia senator, was appointed alien property custodian.
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Andrews
Coolidge
Santa Claus
Howard Sutherland
West
Salvation Army Feeds 480 With Christmas Baskets
Salvation Army distributed 75 baskets for about 480 people at Raleigh street headquarters yesterday afternoon. Each basket held a dressed chicken, pie, cranberries, celery, bread and butter, flour, peas, coffee and sugar. Captain Lady praised donors and noted roughly 600 people aided overall with kettle funds nearing a thousand dollars.
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Salvation Army
Captain Lady
Raleigh Street
Plain Lady
The
Elks’ Lodge
Santa Claus
Citadel
Reunion banquet headline for Glass of Ivés of Wringeton high school
The Glass of Ivés reunion banquet at the Virginia Hotel opens at eight with attention to class duties. Baker, an alumnus, and Princeton’s notable citizen will give talks, followed by the class song. Five omitted names from a Christmas party were later listed.
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Ivés
Wringeton High School
Virginia
Saliey
W. D. Burwell
Hubert T
Hubert Hards
Karl Martin
J. M. Barton
Thelma Duncan
Basketball Classic on Schedule Tonight
Tonight at 8 o clock the alumni teams meet the Princeton high school varsity squad on Straley avenue court. A big crowd is expected as preparations aim for the largest attendance in Princeton high school history with the last year team combining for the game. The fighting five and blue and white squads will showcase famed lineups.
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Princeton High School
Straley Avenue
Princeton
Santa Claus Visits Crawfish Valley In Toy Gift Parade
A Crawfish Valley tale reports Santa delivering gifts door to door last night. He narrowly slipped from a roof while hoisting a bag of toys, then moved through Crawfish, West Princeton, East Princeton, and Oakvale before vanishing with a wink.
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E. EB. Anderson
Bowling Addition
A. M. Traugott
Mary Perkins
L. A. Pine
Mercer Street
Monroe Worthington
Huntington
Lake Porte Belcher
Connell, Va
Berniece Belcher
Christie Avenue
Santa Claus
Whispering Tree
Crawfish Valley
Walker Street
Court House
West Princeton
East Princeton
Oakvale
Princeton
Satta Clau
Local Deputy Returns to Town Amid Holiday Vigil
A fragment notes a figure with a white deer and a promise to return if children stay well until next year, suggesting a seasonal appearance by a familiar local persona.
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Court Clerk
Licenses issued yesterday for marriages: Lee Russell 22 to Virginia Lewis 18 of Bluefield. James A. Glevins 39 of Beeson to Viola T. Hatcher 19 of Lashmeet. J Arthur Copenhaver 23 of New Martinsville to Beulah K. Tankersley 20 of Duhring. Turn to Page Ten.
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Lee Russell
Virginia Lewis
Bluefield
James A. Glevins
Beeson
Viola T. Hatcher
Lashmeet
J. Arthur Copenhaver
New Martinaville
Beulah K. Tankersley
Duhring
Princeton Press Publishing Company Appoints Assistant Manager
Notice announces Dr. W. H. Wallingford as generator and treasurer of Princeton Press Publishing Company appointing Mrs. J. Rothwell as assistant manager and treasurer. Rothwell may conduct company business under Wallingford’s approval and customers transact at their own risk.
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Princeton Press Publishing Company
Dc. J. Rothwell
Building Boom Expected in 1926
Building permits in Princeton for 1925 totalled 152095 dollars compared to 346182.48 in 1924 according to council minutes. 1924 shows more than twice the construction of 1925 with monthly permits listed from January to September. A four room flat with bath and utilities is advertised for rent by Charles Wheley & Son on Second Street and a chocolate drink called Chgro Cola is promoted by Chgro Cola Bottling Company.
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Princeton
D. A. Ryan
Louise
Prince Street
Red Sulphur Springs
R. A. Meadows
Jimmie James
Man Shops
Ginjan
Soaper Hill
G. E. Bowling
Tillyland Company
Lilly Mae Meador
Cherietmac
L. J. Meador
Ernest D. Sii
Lilly Tand Company
Beckley
J. H
E. K. Bourne
Eckman
Charles Wheley & Sor
Second Street
City Builds Toward Record Home Construction in 1926
The report shows monthly totals from October to December and a yearly pattern of rising building activity. It notes a 1924 total boosted by Ha’e and Hadden buildings, with 1925 seeing many small homes and 1926 expected to break records as conditions improve locally.
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Hadden
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Athens
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G. B. Halstead
Norfolk
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Guy Mastin
Main Street
Tilda Canerton
Mies Hejen
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Roanoke
C. R. McDaniels
Cashmere
Seneca Frame
Princeton Merchants
West Virginia
Chgro Cola Bottling Company
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