Jack Perdue’s leg broken in hit and run crash
Jack Perdue, twenty, is hospitalized with a broken left leg after a hit and run on a road near Kellysville. He was found in a ditch by Tred Pendleton and taken by two Bluefield men to Princeton. Perdue says he faced the car when struck and was knocked unconscious as deputies investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Perdue
Memorial Hospital
Kellysville
Perdue
Tred Pendleton
Bluefield
Sheriff Crumpecker
Deputy Elmore
Seals Friendship Pact With Kiss Noted at Event
Miss Betty SA, a student nurse at McMillan hospital, accompanied Seals Friendship Pact With Kiss. Edward B. Thornton, visiting his mother Mrs. R. E. Thornton of Highland Avenue, will depart for Orlando to spend weeks before returning to Chicago to finish studies at the National College of Naturopathic Physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty SA
McMilhion Hospital
Edward B. Thornton
R. E. Thornton
Highland Avenue
Orlando
Florida
Chicago
National College of Naturopathic Physicians
Shot Victim to Be Buried in Alabama
The body of Barney Albert Sanders, 36, killed in a Christmas Day hunting accident, will be sent to Alabama City for funeral and burial. Sanders, a Tennessean and Carnwell miner, lived on Shell Brady’s farm near Princeton with his family. He leaves his widow Mamie and six children, ages 10 months to 16 years. He married Mamie Hollandsworth in Alabama on March 12, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Albert Sanders
Alabama City
Ala
Sanders
Jack Rumburg
Sanders Place
Princeton
Tennessee
Carnwell
Shell Brady
T. A. Sanders
Mamie Hollandsworth
Alabama
Princeton Personalities Highlight Holiday Visits
Mr and Mrs Karl Woods and Mr and Mrs Clinard Belcher returned Monday night from Columbus Ohio where they spent the weekend with J Mack Belcher father of Mrs Woods and Mr Belcher. Mr and Mrs A E Robertson of Coalwood Mrs F Robertson of Athens and Mr and Mrs R H James of Princeton visited Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs J J French on Oliver Avenue. Miss Anita Vermilyea a student nurse at McMillion hospital in Charleston is spending a few days at her home on Hale Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Woods
Clinard Belcher
Columbus
Ohio
J. Mack Belcher
Woods
Belcher
A. E. Robertson
Coalwood
F. Robertson
Athens
R. H. James
Princeton
J. J. French
Oliver Avenus
Anita Vermilyea
McMillion Hospital
Charleston
Hale Avenue
Man slain in Panther Creek shooting and hit-and-run
McDowell county mourns as Fred L. Snellenbarger 29 is killed by shotgun blast while investigating thieves. Wife Pearl 26 injured when struck by fleeing car. Both from Snellenbarger home burned recently and now staying with in-laws. Police probe with state and county agencies. no arrests reported. Burial for John McCarthy, 75, also noted with details on his long county service and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Greenbrier
Panther Creek
Fred L. Snellenbarger
Pearl
Pelice
Whife
Snellenberger
Walter Angiin
Sway
Snellenbarger
Jay
Saeger
Bandy River
Leckle Coal Company
Hose
Rites Held for George Christian in High Knob Cemetery
Last rites were held Tuesday in High Knob cemetery near Taeger for George Christian 45 of Dear Iseger who was burned to death when his small house on Coon Branch burned Saturday night. He had lived there about three months after moving from Hampton Roads and rented the house from John Church near Yaeger. The body was badly burned and the fire’s cause is undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Knob
Taeger
George Christian
Iseger
Coon Branch
Christian
Hampton Roads
John Church
Yaeger
Rites Today for Mrs P E Witt in Patrick Springs Va
Funeral rites are held today in Patrick Springs Virginia for Mrs P E Witt 89 who died in a local hospital after a month of illness She had been visiting a daughter in Kimball for some time and leaves six children including Mrs Pete Hopkins Mrs Cora Williams Mrs Pearl Kendrick Mrs Edith Kendrick Witt and George Witt plus other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Springs
P. BE
Wit
Kamball
Pete Hopkins
Cora, Wiliams
Kimball
Pearl Kendrick
Cherokee
Edith Kendrick
Sagamore
Mas . Witt
Ashland
George Witt
McDowell
Mrs D M Darr Dies in Kansas
Word was received in Welch of the death of Mrs D M Darr mother of Mrs John Greer of Welch who passed Monday evening in a hospital in Newton Ky after a prolonged illness The woman was nearly 75 years of age and would have celebrated her birthday on January 17 She became ill on September 26 and had been visited several times this fall by Mrs Greer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
D. M. Darr
John Greer
Newton
Greer
Welch Society Dances Scheduled This Week
Two dances are scheduled in Welch to close the holiday social season. The first will be Friday evening at the Memorial building hosted by the Triangle club, with a second event to follow later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch On
Memorial Building
Triangle Club
New Year dance events and social notices in Welch
A New Year’s Eve dance will be held at midnight Sunday night with a community sing at midnight and coffee and doughnuts served. The organizing committee includes several local ladies. A bridge party honoring Mrs. Percy Gillie occurs this evening at 8 in the Appalachian Community room, Welch. Also noted are Welch personal visits and holiday gatherings among residents from nearby towns and colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. 4A. Johnston
John Kitchen
Earl EB. Rich
Chester Harman
H. H. Hicks
Jimmie Ballard
Alice Hamilton
Ann Stratton
Percy Gillie
Hemphill
Bluefield
Appalachian Community Room
Welch
W. M. Armour
Mack Gambill
Pittsburgh Livestock Market Report December 26
Salable hogs 2,000 up ten cents with 160-180 lb at 6.50 to 6.60. 220-250 lb at 6.00 to 6.40. 100-150 lb at 6.95 to 6.60. Roughs 4.00 to 4.27. Cattle 500 steady with steers 10.00 to 11.00 dry fed. Heifers 7.00 to 9.00. Cows 6.50 to 7.00. Calves 360 steady to slightly higher, good 12.10 to 12.75. Sheep 600 steady to higher, good to choice 9.25 to 9.75, ewes 3.50, wethers 4.00 to 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
State banking chief named trust officer in Charleston
Charleston West Virginia December 26 (UP) State Banking Commissioner George Ward was elected trust officer of the Charleston National Bank and will start January 1. Ward, ex president of the Bank of Mill Creek, will succeed C Paul Heavener who resigned to resume law practice. Governor Holt expressed regret over the loss of a capable executive. Ward has served as banking commissioner for three terms since 1934, overseeing state banks and related financial entities. He is a World War I aviator, married with five sons, and educated at Greenbrier Military School Washington and Lee and Carnegie Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
George Ward
Charleston National Bank
Ward
Bank of Mill Creek
C. Paul Heavener
Holt
R Buccessor
H. G. Kump
Vest
Greenbrier Military School
Washington and Lee University
Carnegie Tech
Royal program screens at 8 Royal Theatre today
Gene Autry stars in Old Stage reefer era musical western Ih Old Ste rey at the 8 Royal theatre with Seanley Burnette George Hayes June Storey and the Hoosier Hot Shots in support. Hollywood commentator Jimmy Fidler urges Autry for the Academy Award for wholesome pictures and fine work. Mercer theatre offers Dust Be My Destiny with John Garfield Pris cilla Lane Alan Hale Frank McHugh Bobby Jordan Billy Halop Henry Armetta in a social drama. Alumni basketball game at Princeton High School tonight on the regular schedule. next home game January 6 against Jefferson High School of Roanoke Va. Mr and Mrs H L Glenn returned from Lexington Va after funeral of J W Glenn aged 77 with six sons two daughters. Insurance on circuit court yesterday by E F McKinney against Amy Davis McKinney in chancery returnable to January rules. Suit by Max Turk administrator of Winton Johnston Linkous deceased against James M Linkous and others returnable to January rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Autry
Princeton High School
Tigers
Jefferson High School
Roanoke
H. L. Glenn
Lexington
J. W. Glenn
Mr. Glenn
Rockbridge County
Gienn
Princeton
Bult
E. F. McKinney
Amy Davis McKinney
Max Turk
Winton Johnston
Linkous
James M. Linkous
Social roundup of holiday visitors and family travel
Mr and Mrs P I Lilly of Walker Street hosted dinner guests including Mr and Mrs John Lilly from Athens Mrs R B Ross and Mrs Lester Fink with son Morris of Beckley Mr A Crews and daughters Katherine Ann and son Howard Crews of Tulane University New Orleans Mr and Mrs Von Smith and daughter Peggy of this city Mrs D R Day recently ill now up Mr and Mrs Dick Karnes back in New York after Christmas visit Miss Sue Kelso returned to Knoxville after Christmas with her parents Miss L J Thomas Detroit visiting Mrs Thomas Highland Avenue will travel to Lynchburg then return to Detroit Mrs J P Dyer Honaker Avenue and daughter Mrs Clarence Henderson and Barbara plus Miss Louise Dyer Roanoke left for two weeks in Miami and St Petersburg Fla Miss Dorothy Hale Chicago spending holidays with her mother Mrs E W Hale Clirole Drive Cargill McCormick Highland etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holcombe
A. Jones
Hemphill
Mrs. Jones
Granville Lewis
Lynchburg, Va
Rebecca Leigh Lewis
Tappahannock
Hugh Lewis
Richmond
Nancy Lewis
New York City
Dack
Segel
Richmond, Va
Welch
Seigel
Samuel Robinson
Robert
Ed Rore
Hunstington
Ralph Grimmett
P. I. Lilly
Walker Street
John Lilly
Athens
R. B
Ross
Lester Fink
Morris
Beckley
A Crews
Katherine
Ann
Pineville
Howard Crews
Tulane University
New Orleans
von Smith
Pegey
Sue Kelso
Hugh E. Kelso
Highland Avenue
Knoxville
L. J. Thomas
Detroit
Clarence Henderson
Barbara
Charleston
Louise Dyer
Roanoke
Miami
St. Petersburg
Fla
Dorothy Hale
Chicago
E. W. Hale
Clirole Drive
Cargill McCormick
Highland
West Virginia student Eugene Haley hosts Christmas at home
Eugene Hale, a West Virginia University student, is spending the Christmas vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Haley, on Henry Street. He recently underwent a tonsil operation at Memorial hospital Tuesday morning.
Marriage of June Beatrice Martin and Walter A Fielder
Mr and Mrs M G Martin of Reynolds avenue announce the marriage of their daughter June Beatrice to Walter A Fielder Sr son of Mr and Mrs W A Fielder of this city. The marriage was performed September 16 1939 at the Methodist parsonage in Pearisburg Virginia with Rev H B Bown officiating. Both the bride and bridegroom are named residents of the area.
Princeton High School Alumni Boyhood to State Employee
The text notes that room received their high school education at Princeton high school. Mr Fielder attended Emm ory and Henry college earning an A B in 1937 and was active in athletics as well as a Phi Gamma Phi member. He is now employed by the state and will reside in this city for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Room
Princeton High
Fielder
Emmory and Henry College
Phi Gamma Phi
Damage to John Evans’ Home After Monday Fire
A blaze damaged the residence of John Evans on Monday with fire crews battling flames and reports of structural damage. No injuries were listed, and investigators began inspecting the scene for the cause as neighbors watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Evans
Miss Clarice Johnston Visits Mother for Holidays
Miss Clarice Johnston of Park Edge New Jersey spends the holiday season with her mother Mrs W E B Johnston on Douglas Avenue. A snail shell grows larger while keeping its original form, illustrating gradual growth without changing shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Johnston
Park Edge
N. J
W. E.B. Johnston
Douglas Avenue
Jena
Also Mentioned on This Page
Millar Wat
Wsuranc
Kiss
William O. Douglas, Jr
Supreme Court
Isabelle Recinos
Guatemala
Sons and Daughters of
Washington
Fred L. Snellenberger
Gar
John M'Carthy
Ream
John McCarthy
U. S. Coal and Coke Company
Lynchburg
Tom McCarthy
Virginia
Matilda McCarthy
George
Earl Preasley McCarthy
Minnie Dillon
Harlan, Ky
Thorpe Cemetery
P. E. Witt
Kansas
Welch Society
Lillian Stallard
Olive Aull
Helene Davis
Morehead Rite Teacher’s College
Moorehead
TK. Tandy
Ae Tandy
S. A. Tandy
Louvenia
Wheatly
Tandy
Ethel McNeil
Jack
Pittsburgh Livestock
George Wall
Charleston Bank Trust
Arnold Scherer
Charlie Seiss
Selma Sander
Rochester
Alyce Page
Princeton Society
Harry Karnes
Mes, M. K. Lambert
Wighland Avenue
Evans
Tri- City Traction Company
Mrs. Evans
Fane
Buck Wright
Belle
Mary Elizabeth Shuff
Yanion’s
Princeton, W. VA
Reynolds Ave
American Cafe
ROYAL
Mercer
Priscilla Lane
John Garfield
Sarle
Sallis
Alan Hale
Billy Matop
Bobby Jordan
Chance
Maker Avenue
Friends
RY Ae Footwear
U. S. Rubber
U. S
SNEAD
Dept. Store Inc
America
Atlantic
Docks
New Bedford
Mass
Seston
Mans
Eolem
Portland
Rockland
Sranch
Mich
Cleveland
Cine Ainnals
Binlcald
Norfolk, Va
Amore, Md
Boston
Pocahontas Fuel Company
ONE Broadway
New York
CIT
Paul Manderville
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