Princeton Social Circles Roundup of Local Visits and Meetings
Presbyterian Circle No 4 meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Straley Shed. Methodist Womans Missionary Society Circles meet with various hosts on streets and avenues across Princeton. Residents and visitors from Marion Roanoke D C Moscow are noted, with many trips, hospital updates, and social visits across town and nearby communities.
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Presbyterian Circles
Presbyterian Circle No
Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society
R. N. Vermillion
Straley Avenue
Thanks for kindness to Ivan Johnston family
The Johnston family expresses heartfelt thanks from Bluefield and Princeton friends for kindness shown during Ivan Johnston’s illness and death. They appreciate car rides and flowers and bless all who offered support. Signed Mr and Mrs H A Johnston and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Princeton
Ivan
H A. Johnston
Street Pavings Bid Notice for Princeton WV 1925
The common council of Princeton West Virginia invites bids by July 9 1925 3 pm for High land Ave from Seventh to Eighth streets paving work. Plans at city engineer office city hall. 5 percent certified check to city treasurer Princeton WV must accompany bid. Council may reject any or all bids.
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Common Council
Princeton
West Virginia
Highland Ave
Seventh Street
Eighth Street
City Hall
W. Vee
Three Day Excursion Seashore Offer from Princeton
The notice advertises a three day seashore excursion from Princeton to Norfolk priced at six dollars with a 16:60 p.m. Sunday July 29 1924 deadline for return. Children half fare apply and east of Princeton offers exist. Holders cannot use sleepers or baggage checks. R C Sutherland Princeton ticket agent and L W Woody A G P A Norfolk issued the offer.
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Princeton
Norfolk
R. C. Sutherland
W. Va
L. W. Woody
Virginia
Growingest season to ever strike Mercer
Farmers praise a singularly favorable growing season in Mercer with crops booming under sun and rain. Potatoes bloom, corn surges after early plowing, oats mature, and wheat heads bend toward the harvest as drought eases and fields respond strongly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Dillard
Grand Jury
Midcounty crops prosper amid spring setback notes
The article reports growers seeing wheat harvest under way and haying to begin next week while pastures improve cattle fattening. It notes mercer hometown farming gains despite spring difficulties and mentions urban traffic rules around the Presbyterian Church and City Hall parking guidance.
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Mercer
Strict enforcement to curb traffic on Mercer street
Police chief J. H. Mandeville orders strict traffic enforcement. White markings will indicate no parking on Mercer street. Speed limits of 15 mph on streets and 8 mph in school zones will be enforced. Lights must be used. Restricted Mercer parking includes 20 feet from corners and no parking on the south side from Athens road to First.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Mandeville
Mercer Street
Mercer
Athens Road
Purification of the System Promises Health Boost
Anna explains Pur Purification as Nature’s foundation of perfect health. Rid chronic ailments by a course of Calotabs weekly, purifying the whole system. Family pack priced 36 cents, trial 10 cents, directions included. Available at any drug store.
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Anna
Nature
Marriage Licenses and Local Notices From Princeton
Licenses issued for the marriages of Hobart Shrewsbury and Ethel Chawford. Timothy Ornes and English see, both of Bluc eid. Suit filed in circuit court by Nash Bluefield Motors Co against Eastern Union Telegraph Co for trespass damages. Belle Bennett Bible Class to meet with Mrs. W Thompson on Straley avenue Friday at 3 pm. Mrs Teal to be hostess. all members urged to attend. Dorsey Akers and his brother Frank sought by Deputy Sheriff Johnson in connection with horse theft from Elmore near Ingleside. turn to Page Nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart Shrewsbury
Dott
Ethel Chawford
Matoaka
Timothy Ornes
Bluceid
Suot
Nash Bluefield Motors Company
Estern Union Telegraph Company
Total Rules
Belle Bennett Bible
W. ®. Thompson
Straley Avenue
Teal
Dorsey Akers
Frank Akers
Johnson
Elmore
Ine
Ingleside
Gouss
Page Nine
Kiwanis Hear Three Speakers in Minees Tencheon
Three speakers addressed the Kiwanis Club in Minees Tencheon detailing Concord lore and local civic topics. Dr George W Diehl spoke on Service and Tolerance and the gathering announced support for hiring in the district and welcomed new members and guests from Athens Orlando Mullens and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Minees Tencheon
Ul Daniels
Concord Loge
Aetitation
Ball
George W. Diehl
Neven
R. M. Sims
Wk Barger
New . B. Jackson
John B
Athens
Aby Kiwanians
Charles Archer
I. A. Downey
A. W. Jr
Evans' Triple Phosphates Promised to Restore Nerves
An advertisement touts Evans' Triple Phosphates as a tonic and nerve food to cure weakness sleeplessness and nerve troubles. It promises quick relief or money back after two weeks and lists Goodykoontz Drug Co Princeton Hale Pharmacy and other druggists as suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Princeton
Hale Pharmacy
Have Mother's Picture Taken Today
Mother will never be any younger so have her picture taken today at Princeton Studio. Make an appointment now by calling the studio at 515.
Welch Briefs Highlight Mine Tragedy and Local Oddities
The Welch city roundup reports the burial of Blaine Rowe after a mining accident at Burke where he had just started work. Also noted are Rex the human spider entertaining Jaeger crowds, police raids on a copper still, injuries from a coal fall, a shoplifting arrest in Saeger, and a retrial ordered for Pharoah Bailey in the Keenus Roberts murder case. Bail set at $25,000 for Bailey’s appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pharoah H. Bailey
Panther
Keenus Roberts
J. C. Herndon
Circuit Court
Criminal Court
Llbert
Bailey
Boots and Buddies in Pulaski and nearby towns
Local society notes list visits and travels around Pulaski Virginia. Names mentioned include Miss Helen Noel Washington Mrs J F McParvid and J F Wolfe with relatives. Events covered span Bluefield Falls Mills and Pochontas plus Falls Mills visits over the Fourth. The Rev S H Austin is reported ill and Hawaii pineapple production records for 1924 are noted.
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Pulaski
Helen Noel Washington
J. F. McParvid
J. F. Wolfer
J. H. Atkins
Oscar Duff
Billie
Bluefield
Ted Wolfe
Pochontas
A. H. Reynolds
Falls Mills
Josie Trelt
H. Austin
Hawaii
Local visitors and residents spend time in city
Dr C R Hughes of Kimball and Andrew Leckie of Welch traveled for business and a social group including Dr and Mrs G L Straub Mrs J J Devine Mr and Mrs L A Osborne Miss Virginia Partlow and Mrs Rose Hughes went to Black Wolf for an afternoon at the County Country Club pool. The Chafin family are camping in Mercer County. M D Abshire was admitted to Grace hospital for treatment. Eugene Downs, son of Mr and Mrs...
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C. R. Hughes
Kimball
Yesak
Andrew Leckie
Welch
Panther
G. L. Straub
J. J., Devine
L. A. Osborne
Virginia Partlow
Rose Hughes
Black Wolf
County Country Club
Harry Chafin
Mercer
M. D. Abshire
Grace Heapatal
Eugene Downs
Local Notables and Residents Associated with Welch Hospital
Mrs Bert Downs enters Grace hospital for treatment. Several locals including Eddie Hinman and Mr Mrs Goodman return from Baltimore wedding. Fracture patient Pete Cellentona improving at Welch hospital No 1. Many residents travel to Roanoke Natural Bridge and Craig Healing Springs for trips and vacations.
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Bert Downs
Grace Hospital
Eddie Hinman
Williamson
Julius Goodman
Woodlawn Court Apartments
Baltimore
Mr. Goodman
B. W. Cook
Jaeger
Halsey Bailey
One
Bruce K
Ger
Healing Springs
W. A. Wilson
Charleston
Manuel Shor
War
Pete Cellentona
Maitland
Caretta Mountain
Welch Hospital No. 1
Laura Cameron, Sprigg
Peck Baxter
Coalwood
Seven year old boy struck by car in Kimball
William Taylor seven years old son of Mr and Mrs M S Taylor of Kimball was knocked down and severely injured by a Ford sedan driven by Bill Serano an Italian taxi driver. The accident occurred near the Kimball garage as the boy crossed for a drink of water. He was taken to Grace hospital for treatment and will remain there as doctors determine the extent of injuries. The driver skidded about thirty five feet trying to stop. The county traffic officer is investigating.
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Ing
Marcum
Re Whitt
Sona
Rothwell
Joe
Roanoke
E. W. Cummings
Reynolds Avenue
Princeton Hospital
C. D. Ryan
Bluefield Road
Hinton
D. M. Ryan
Elisabeth Carter
Park Avenue
North Carolina
Elizabeth Thomas
Mattie B. Thomas
Jane Davis
Center Street
Spanishburg
Otie Bowling
Victoria Carr
Craig Healing Springs
J. K. Ball
Tazewell
Peery
Dixie Wiley
Mazzie Chambers
Athene
William H. Reynolds
Cannesville
L. M. Poston
Marion
Thelma Watson
Nora Keeley
J. P. Carmany
College Avenue
Carolyne Addington
East Radford
Rew
Thomas Pridd
Perte A. Wiley and Little Son
Edwin
Thorpe
R. A. Bones
A. M. Traugott
Princeton
Drew Moran
Mullens
John K. Ball
Charleston
G. H. Bowles
Glasgow
A. D. Anderson
Louieville
H. B. Bowles
William .Taylor
M. S&s. Taylor
Kimball
Bill Serano
Grace Hospital
Injurad
Caus
Oenna
Kimball Boosters Plan Growth Efforts for Town
The Kimball Boosters held a meeting to promote Kimball’s moral and business growth. Members discussed cooperating with other town groups to attract shoppers and visitors, with D J M Gook Bernard K Bank and Carl Eddins named to organize outreach. Fireworks ordered for July 4 will be used at an early date to be announced.
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Kimball Boosters
Kimball
Men of Action
D. J. M. Gook
Bernard K. Bank
Carl Eddins
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County Capitol
Virginian
Methodist
Marion, Va
Mr. Poston
H. Poston
Maxine Brown
Reynolds
Lovell Jefferson
F. L. Ralston
Julian
Tom C. Bonham
Honaker Avenue
Union
L. A. VanCourt
Dakotas
Arthur Peck
H. E. Reevs
Memorial Hospital
Ninth Street
Beulah Karnes
Emma Johnson
Thomas Morgan
Stotesbury
Mercer Healing Springs
Beatrice McIntosh
E. M. Speakman
C. H. Marcum
Ray
Miama, Fia
Ethel
Presbyterian Church
Walker Street
Court House
Concord College
Mastic
Ae Yipharies
Vans
Mata Opio
Bestho- Eere Ee
Schumann
Moszkowski
J. Asher
Miss Clare Dietz
Seeling
Baracaro- Jensen
Alfoldy
Princeton Studio
Princeton, W. VA
Daily News Review
Mcdowell County
Welch Briefs
Blaine Rowe
Burke
Bradshaw
Rose
Rex
Laeger
Great
Ritter Branch
Cline
Homer Perdue
Jess Rose
Lamach Johnson
McDowell Coal and Coke Company
John Brown
Saeger
Agee
Mr. Mayhew
Brown
I. C. Cline
A. J. Cline
Boots
By Martin
Eleanor Cowan
New York City
Berny
RS. H. D. Price
Yellowstone National Park
Utah
Scenic
Colorado
St. Louis
Kansas City
Salt Lake City
Great Salt Lake
Royal Gorge
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Echo Canyon
Seven Falls
H. D. Price
Maghet Street
Parkersburg
W. Ya
Jimmie Penfield
Welch Hospital
James Gardner
I. J. Matz
Natural Bridge
Matz’ Eister
Rae
W. L. Peck
Hobart Payne
Maybeury, W. VA
Frank Quisenberry
W. 8. Shepard
H. A. Martin
Baby
W. S. Phelps
Maybeury
Pythian
J. A. Cassell
G. L. Slate
G. Duff
J. L. Bensey
M. AL. B. Norris
Louise Thacker
Veiiton
Ethel Hutcherson
Ethel Harris
Lilly Slate
Thelma Pilkenton
B. Grub
C. B. Moore
Fred Combton
Alpha Bendier
Lila Slate
Reberris
R. J. Cox
Marshal Pilkenton
Washington
C. B. Smith
J. A. Ceell
Coopers
J. J. Maxey
Reed Gibson
R. D. Gibson
W. C. Myers
Sheperdstown
L. A. Graham
F. W. Bilger
R. W. Fle
John Wolfe
Hubert Thomas
Fred
Bellans
Lad
Physician’s Office
Kimball Street
Foster Memorial Home
Huntington, W. VA
Ada van Ness
Foster
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