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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1925
Page
16
Miss Rossie Imogene of Princeton wed Mr Paul N Johnson in a quiet Washington parsonage ceremony performed by Rev W M Snyder. The couple, soon to live in Washington, will visit the bride’s mother on Straley Avenue before settling in the capital.
Swarthmore Chautauqua will return to Princeton next year after actions by guarantors. Fifty guarantors have signed the contract. about seventy-five expected. Officers elected include Rev. C. H. Phipps chairman, Rev. R. M. Sims vice chairman, Lloyd Lambert treasurer, Merril Callaway secretary, Dr. S. T. Bird ticket distribution. Season tickets set at 2.50 with no later reductions. guarantors to sell their share. 더욱 police surveillance planned for next year.
The home department led by Mrs. J. W. Thorn reports strong activity with 48 on the roster and new recruits. Members unable to attend regular Bible school study lessons at home, make offerings, pay for literature, and contribute to a social service fund. A telephone was installed on a Ps stand enabling sermon listening. some members transfer to regular attendance when possible. The quarterly meeting is postponed due to conflicts and will resume in September.
Jackson Wright, a two legged man living on Princeton Avenue with his wife and four children, cannot work due to his injury and lacks money for artificial legs. His wife and brothers support the family from two rooms, and welfare worker Mrs. Stewart Garrett calls the case worthy of consideration. Wright seeks funds to buy legs so he can obtain employment.
People who wish to do a good turn are invited to send their subscriptions to Mrs. Garrett, encouraging local participation and help for the fundraising effort.
Terrific rain on the Fourth flooded Princeton causing about 5000 dollars in damage split between the Chero-Cola Bottling Company and the Princeton Ice Company. The Eureka Hotel and several streets suffered as Mercer street flooded into shops and the post office lobby. The ice plant machinery was damaged and work crews cleared clogged storm sewers while residents described the city as a lake.
The Mercer County Farm Bureau sponsors Princeton’s first curb market to open next Saturday on the city hall lot. County Agent W R Roberts coordinates stalls and conveniences as farmers from across the region bring vegetables and farm products for Princeton housewives to select. The opening was delayed by May frosts. hours run sunrise to 1 p m with no huckstering, and future hours will be Wednesdays and Saturdays.
A talk by F P Clark of The Bank of Princeton argues wealth comes from industrious citizens, not natural resources alone. He contrasts the red man with early settlers, noting capital formation and investment turned resources into wealth, urging individuals to be energetic, thrifty, and productive citizens to boost their communities.
Vincent Sexton of Bluefield Virginia visits Mr and Mrs Ken Sex. Andres Hale of Pearlsburg Virginia stays with Mr and Mrs Bill Farrow. Bill Shockey and Lillian and Bernice Frazier attend Mullens Killarney game in Mullens Sunday. Sherman Ballard of Charleston visits Mr and Mrs Kent Sexton Sunday. For Rent Garage Pinnacle Chevrolet Sales Company.
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