Richard Roland wins Sears dairy calf prize
John Allen Scott, FFA instructor at Spanishburg, reports Richard Roland of the Spanishburg FFA is named winner of a purebred Guernsey calf in Sears and Roebuck annual dairy farming contest. Sears Roebuck will send Richard a $150 check. his parents operate a fairy farm in the Gardner area between Athens and Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Allen Scott
FFA
Spanishburg
Sears and Roebuck Company
Richard Roland
FFA Club
Sears
Richard
Gardner
Athens
Princeton
Sears Roebuck
Scott
Business Women Will Hold Dinner Meeting
The Business Women's Guild of the First Christian Church will hold a covered dish dinner at the church Monday at 6 30 PM. Mrs Lawrence VanCourt will install officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Women's Guild of the
First Christian Church
Lawrence VanCourt
Athens Woman's Club Holds Potluck at New High School
In 1957 the Athens Woman's Club met in the Athens High School cafeteria since the new building offered a gym and cafeteria for gatherings. Officers for 1957 58 were elected, with Clyde Ashworth as president and a slate including Finkelman, Stevens, Jamison, Moore, Smithson, Bradley, and Martin. installation led by Mrs. Ralph Klingensmith. The club recessed until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Woman’s Club
New
Athens High School
Church
Concord College
Haley
Marjorie Marple
Clyde Ashworth
Harry Finkelman
Edna Stevens
Clem Jamison
George Moore
Ora Smithson
Smith Bradley
Ricardo Martin
Ralph Klingensmith
State Federation
Carl Bailey
Griffey Graduates From Ohio State Architecture Class
Andrew L. Griffey Jr. graduates from the College of Architecture at Ohio State University in Columbus. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Griffey of Princeton on Harrison Street. He earned dean's list honors twice, received a merit certificate, and ranked among the nation's top four in architecture. Graduation is set for the morning of June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew L. Griffey Jr
Ohio State University
Columbus
Andy
A. L. Griffey
Harrison Street
Princeton
Vote for E. Susong for Princeton Ward 4 Councilman
Local resident E. Susong seeks the ward seat in Princeton offering long time experience and a strong interest in the community. Voters head to the polls on Tuesday June 4 to choose their council representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Rev Erwin Speaks On Memorial Day For Old Guard
Rev Donald Erwin pastor of Presbyterian Church addressed forty six Old Guard members at First Methodist Church. He traced Memorial Day to Exodus and warned holidays lose meaning when turned into gruesome days. He urged prayers to preserve holidays. One birthday, J W Perdue on May 5, noted. two visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Erwin
Presbyterian Church
O'd Guard
First Methodist Church
Mr. Erwin
Guard
J. W. Perdue
Scott Will Attend State Vo-Ag Meeting
Spanishburg FFA instructor John Allen Scott will travel Monday to the 36th annual State Vocational Agriculture Conference at Cedar Lakes near Ripley. Attendees include state officials and educators such as School Superintendent R Virgil Rohrbrough and State Veterinarian T C Green. The conference theme is adjusting our teaching to changing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spanishburg
FFA
John Allen Scott
Cedar Lakes
Ripley
R Virgil Rohrbrough
T. C. Green
Phares Reeder
West Virginia Educational Association
W.H Childs
West Virginia University
Sherrill D. McMillen
Furnished four room apartment for rent near center
Available now. Four rooms and both furnished. Suitable for two or three people with no children. Cool and comfortable. Conveniently located close in. Phone GA 5.7281.
Cars for sale in Princeton West Virginia listing
Classified notice from Reliable Collection Inc offering Ford and Chevrolet and Plymouth autos for sale. Describes 1950s era models, straight drive, some with air and heater, financing available, trade ins accepted. Call 45-0850. Located at 1618 North Walker Street Princeton WV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
Plymouth
Judy Simpkins Crowned Miss Radio Queen at Princeton Event
Judy Simpkins won the Miss Radio title at a Thursday night contest at the N eer Theater in Princeton. Alicia Ann Gose was runner-up and both contestants will travel to Miami Beach then Havana for a Cuban tour before entering further contests in New York and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ner
Judy Simpkins
Neer
Princeton
Bill Simpkins
Hale Avenue
Judy
West Virginia University
Alicia Ann Gose
Beckley
Concord College
Miami Beach
Alicia
Queen’s Court of 1
Havana
Cuba
New York City
California
Patty Steele
Barbara Parsell
Carol Sue Miller
Betty Durham
Betty Akers
Muscatello
Amos R. Beam
Iris Fields
School Board Seeks Coal Bids for 1957-58
Mercer County Board of Education invites bids to supply stove nut and stoker coal for about five thousand tons across 67 county schools for fiscal year 1957-58. Bids must meet 75 ton storage capacity and be submitted to the Board by June 11 1957 with no price changes allowed after contract start July 1 1957. Specs available at the Board office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Board of Education
Hadden's Competing In National Father's Day Contest
Princeton firm Hadden & Company is in the Puritan National Father's Day contest for a $75,000 prize. Local prize is a Starman hi fi set. display at the store. Entries free. winner to be announced June 15. Previous local winner was Mrs. C. J. Hilton Jr. and outdoor fireplace winner was Mrs. Joe Stinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Hadden & Company, Inc
A Sportswear Corp
Altoona
Puritan
Methodists Open Door To Negroes
The West Virginia Conference of the Methodist Church voted 247 to 1 to admit Negro congregations as full members. Negro churches may affiliate by a two thirds vote of their members, effective immediately in West Virginia, with a nation wide amendment to be considered by 110 conferences later this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
West Virwinie
Methodist Church
West Virginia
Baltimore
Thaturea
One Conference
Painting Services by Expert Hanger and Roofer
Exterior and interior first class paper hanging and roof painting offered by GA. Free estimates. Contact Princeton at 5-4987.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomompson
Sheppards Paint & Iee
Bland Street
Drama Club Night Play at Bluefield State College
The Touchstone Guild Dramatic Club of Bluefield State College presents Power Without Glory tonight at Arter Hall 8 pm directed by Mrs. Othello H Jefferson. The cast includes John Lloyd Franklin Jackson Cliff Harold Banks Eddie James Richardson Maggie Helen Dobson Edith ee Smith Rose Janet Johnson Ollie Harris Debra Bradshaw Gail Adams Gloria Watkins Elizabeth Calloway Cathy Bryson. Central Ensemble and Mrs Olivia Cannady provide vocal selections. WHIS staff accompany on organ. Admission is free for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Touchstone Guild Dramatic. Club
Bluefield State College
Arter Hall
Othello H. Jefferson
John Lloyd
Franklin Jackson
Cliff
Harold Banks
Eddie
James Richardson
Maggie
Helen Dobson
Edith
Ee Smith
Ruby Nixon
Theresa Park
Central Ensemble
Olivia, Cannady
Meadows
Whis Radio and Television
Virginia Assembly Opposed to Pay Raise Proposal
Chairman of Virginia General Assembly budget panels oppose doubling lawmakers pay to 60 day session rates. Del Howard Adams and Sen J D Hagood say serving should be patriotic and not for money. Fairfax pair proposed 60 day pay plus expense and office allowances totaling about 431000 per biennium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
General Assembly
del. Howard H. Adams
Accomack- Northampton
House
Appropriations Committee
J. D. Hagood
Clover
Senate
Appropriations
Adams
Hagood
Fairfax County
Morten
Beyer
Thomas Knott
Fairfax
Legion Flags Honor Veterans in Princeton Cemeteries
Princeton Post 54 Amer Legion decorated graves at Oakwood and Resthaven cemeteries. Despite compiling a list, some veterans were missed. relatives urged to contact Richard Rice at the Memorial Building to add names. Committee members include Rice, Robert Williams, and Joseph Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood
Resthaven
Princeton
Amer_— Legion committee
Thursy
Richard Rice
Rice Robert Williams
Joseph Shop
Notice of Sale of Personal Property in Bluefield W Va
Notice details a conditional sales default dated 66 or about 3 16 57 and an impending sale by Fosco at Rome Finance Co Bluefield West Virginia for a vehicle described as an EVLA Truck 14 Ma a and other items. It also notes a Mercer County County Court equalization and review session at the courthouse on a date in May 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fosco
Rome/ Finance Co
Bluefield
County Court
Mercer County
Said
Bluefield West Virginia election officers listed for primary
The Board of Directors of Bluefield City met May 28 1957 approving election officers for Ward No 1 through Ward No 8 Precincts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 including specific commissioners and clerks. Also notice of public probate and estate actions in Mercer County Civil Court with claims due by June 15 1971 and execution of a 1907 decree on June 5 1960 to follow at the Kirby Building Princeton West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formna
Biwelelh
West
Virginia
Wade
Highland Aven
Whitethorn School
Whitethorn Street
Southside Fire Station
Bland Street
Fairview School
Restores Street
Lee Street
Princeton Ave
Lee &J
Traveler's
Wayne Street
Northside
Roanoke Street
Snead’s
Bramwell Road
Park Centre
Park Street
Preston Street
Memorial School
Memorial Avenue
Janet R. Caffee
Tuefield
M Bu
Thornton
T. Courtney Tanner
H . Geforth
J. W. Eaton
Democratic City Executive Committee
Republican City Executive Committee
Glad
Belcher
W. M. Armour
EB. N. Dudley
George Allizer
Horace Hill
Annie Elizabeth Hall
J. T. Watts
Mamie Baldwin Fox
Stinson
Ruth Thompson
Roy Bailey
Elizabeth Warrick
Scott Lilly, Jr
Olive Johnston
W. K. Bourne
Stowers
E. 8. Meadows
W. Pace
Judy Me
Wiliams
L. D. Mattox
Erks
Ethel Lavender
D. H. Cline
A. @ Booker
Agnes Pietrantomzi
Lan Weteel
Elsie Loyd
Ronald
M. M. Woodyard
Mernmands. Smith
L Kenneth Tickle
R. V. Dolinger
W. A. Myles
Dorothy Shinasu
J. B Gilpin
Phillip Jefferson
Ruth Jones
L. D. Francis
Nellie Wilson
Grace
Mary E. Coleman
Clara Bundy
Clare Cooke
Lillian Harris
Joe Gibson
W. M Snead
G. T. Roberts
C M. Luke
W. H. Spencer
Betty Fuqua
B Chappell
Frank Bowling
Charles Smith
Nor
P. Jennings
Charles Nichols
State. OF
West Virginia
Mercer
Towit
City OF
Blue
Bluefield
Seid
Janet Calfee
IN Chancery
Edna Spindlla
Charles Wimmer
Georce Ey
Liam
Kirby
Princeton
Driving to Oregon June 1 seeks male companion
Fragmentary ad notes a June 1 trip to Oregon with a male companion wanted. Contact Dave Burton at GA-5-4440 for information. Also mentions vacation package and concrete work leads with scattered phone numbers. Electric motor repair and local business listings appear in ad fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Bluefield Lincoln Mercury
Erry St
Stadium Drive
Oregon
Dave Burton
Princenon
A. W. Cox
Cox Beauty Shop
Simon's
Local Classified Ads Offer Services and Jobs in Bluefield Area
Classified listings from Bluefield and nearby towns include services such as flooring, roofing, painting, and insulation. hardware and home repair ads. free estimates offered by multiple contractors. carpentry and concrete work. coal-hauling contract inquiry. floor sander rental. hospital beds and wheelchairs rentals. part time and housework job notices. and employment inquiries across Grundy, Lebanon, Beckley, and Roanoke regions. Several entries specify contact numbers and local addresses in Bluefield West Virginia and Princeton Virginia.
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Princeton News
RADIO
General (Auto
Mercer St
W. Va
Therwey - Carradine
Mansfield
Queen OF the
OuTuws
Queen
Richard Denning
Peggie Castle
Cathy Downs
Oklahoma
Superscope
American Releasing Corp
PRES
Mianion
Lavon
John Payne
I. Wee
Athens Woman's Club
Griffey
Architecture
E. Susong
Sons OF the Mountaineers
Fred Pendleton
Picknickers
Princeton, W. VA
Erwin
Old Guard Meet
Vo-Ag
Everette
Megg
Mark
Gileed
Taylor
E. W. Anderson
Walnut Street
Golf Hubbard
General Accounting Office
Washington, D. C
Reliable Collection, Inc
North Walker Strees
Western Auto Store
W. Ve
Judy Simpkins Iis
School Board
Coal
Hadden
New Trejen Runebout
Douglas Sporting Goods Co
BSC Drama Club
Assembly
Legion
Virgini EE Bailey
Bata L. C
Joseph C Satine Je
Chancery
VOGUE
Federal ST
Sean
Princeton Avenue
Bushfork
New Bramwell Road
Jon
Elkhorn-Northfork High School
B. F. Goodrich
Call Rey King
Electric Motor Repair CO
Colle
Virginia Ann
Ingeta Euic
Theodore E. White
Pirst
General Motors
Hawn Motors
Joe
Ely Ae
Daily Telegraph
Realsilk
Richardson
P. O
Galax
CORD
c/o Daily Telegraph
Edwards Cleaners, Inc
Portamouth
Reeves Co
Attlebore
Mass
Jim Long
Bird
Bluefield Venetian Blind Co
Bluewell
Pioneer Floor Sanding & Tile Co
Dial
West A
Summersville
West Va
Rt. 2
Robert Lyman Reed
C. N. Pemberton
Wear
Bluefield and Vicinity
N. A. Harris
Clark Dteres
National Heating Company
Rt. 3
Taylor Furniture Shop
Mome Sme Improvement Co
Oe Termeen and Co
Ramsey Paint Co
Bluefield Ave
Se Supply Co
Jefferson Street
Grundy
Lebanon
Roanoke
Miss Lee
Mullens, West
Princeton Road
Virginia Avenue
Mr. Neumeyer
Mercer Street
Rocky Gap
Woodlawn Hatchery
Bluewell Rt
Wallace van & Storage
Mccormick
Yi Thompson
Inc
W. H. Harry & Co
Gravely
Clinton, Briggs and Strateton Motors
W. M.harry & Co
Scott-Atwater
Home & Auto Supply
Era
Effrons Army Store
Coal Company
Mcdowell
Lilly Land
Mutual of New York
P.O
Gilbert Val
Mgr
American Finance Corporation
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