Mercer County Fair to Incorporate as Stock Entity
An application will seek a state charter to form the Mercer County Fair as a stock corporation with 1000 shares of $5 par value, capitalizing at $5,000. The new entity will lease the Princeton Athens road fair ground, modernize the plant valued at $15,000 to $20,000, and replace unpaid management with a businesslike structure to expand educational and agricultural features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Mercer County
Princeton- Athens
W. H. Roberts
Roberts
County Fair Association
Mercer County Fair
McCutcheon Succeeds Hollandsworth as Princeton Superintendent
Wilford McCutcheon will assume duties as Princeton superintendent between June 25 and July 1. He comes from a productive year at Benwood McMechen and a prior year at Clay. G M Hollandsworth leaves Princeton to head Welch Brown's Creek high school succeeding E B Grose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Hollandsworth
Princeton
Brown's Creek
Welch
E. 8. Grose
Hollandeworth
Hollandsworth
Wythe County
T. K. Tandy
Tandy
Wilford McCutcheon
Mr. Hollandeworth
Mr. McCutcheon
Benwood-McMechen
Clay
Trustee Appointed for Calvary Baptist Church in Princeton
In Princeton circuit court Judge H M Tanner appointed W B Lowder as trustee of Calvary Baptist Church replacing E H Glass. A separate chancery suit by Janita Claire Allen against Roy Lee Allen was entered with rules to June. The Royal Theatre opens tomorrow with The Carnation Kid and Hurdy Will Be Shown on Gurdy in addition to The Broadway Melody this week. The Douglas Root Show at East Mercer Street reported a strong opening. delays in shoe shipments caused shortages but Hosiery and W L Douglas shoes will be carried exclusively at the new store managed by Flmus B Troy. Smith Chapel revival led by Merc PL J Jennings continues another week with all-day service today. Hoover Service Track visits Princeton June 3-5 via Appalachian Power. A Mercer Street kindergarten for ages three to six opens June 3 under Miss Virginia Browning at Mercer Street School. The Fall hotel and restaurant on Mercer Street has been remodeled by Santon Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Tanner
W. B. Lowder
Calvary Baptist Church
E. H. Glass
Royal Theatre
Douglas McLean
McLean
Frances Lee
Lorraine Eddy
Charles Mailes
Maurice Black
A Roach
Douglas Root
Mercer Street
W. L. Douglas
Flmus B. Troy
Parkersburg
Smith Chapel
Merc
J Jennings
Roanoke
H. G. Frazier
Coopers
Missa Virginia Browning
Large eagle attacks local chicken flock near Princeton
An enormous eagle swooped into the Crawfish Valley yard of J. H. Hoge yesterday morning, attacking a flock of chickens. Hoge called it the largest eagle he has seen and said the bird’s presence was the first in the area for years, stirring excitement in the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hoge
Crawfish Valley
Mr. Hoge
Princeton
Crawfish
Moonshine Still Case Leads to Grand Jury
Bill Odle, 29, held for the grand jury on a charge of operating a moonshine liquor still. He was arrested in Thomas No 2 mine on Widemouth creek during a Friday night storm by Deputies Lucas and Wagner. Officers seized a twenty gallon copper stove tank still a one inch copper worm one quart of liquor and mash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Odle
Squire J. O. Mangug
Montcalm
Odle
Thomas No. 2
Widemouth Creek
H. H. Lucas
A. L. Wagner
Charleston Hosts Official Visit of Worthy Grand Matron
Charleston welcomes an official visit by the Worthy Grand Matron with Mrs Hallie Charlton in waiting and initiation of new chapter members. The gathering included remarks by Vera Easley and Sweet, plus a musical program by Florence Van Court Sadie Henderson Stella Chambers Inez Johnson Versal Lambert. Refreshments were served by Leona Cole Cletus Cameron Minnie Strouth and Holt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Hallie Charlton
Vera Easley
Sweet
Gates
Florence van Court
Sadie Henderson
Stella Chambers
Inez Johnson
Versal Lambert
Leona Cole
Cletus Cameron
Minnie Strouth
Holt
Princeton Churches Heal: Services and Programs
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest on Mercer Street lists Rev. J. Edmund Thompson as rector with Sunday school at 9:45 and a holy communion anniversary sermon at 11. No evening service due to rector’s Bramwell visit. First Church of Christ outlines Bible school at 9:45, Children’s Day events, and an evangelistic sermon with special music. Baptist Church under Dr. Howard Stubblefield holds Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, B Y P U at 7, and evening service at 8 with “A Letter from Heaven.” Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kee Street Methodist Church
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest
Mercer Street School
J. Edmund Thompson
Bramwell
First Church OF Christ
Perry J. Cook
W. H. Givens
G. F. Chariton Jr
Grace Hall
H. K. Martin
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Peter
Baptist Church
Howard Stubblefield
M. J. H. Bane
John
Jesus
Close Local Election Predicted For Tuesday
One of the closest municipal elections in years is set for Tuesday in Princeton with a mayor, recorder, and three councilmen to be chosen. Polls run 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in three precincts at the courthouse, Stanley Avenue High School, and Thorn Street School. Voters are urged to go early due to large anticipated turnout. Precinct No. 2 has over 1,800 voters and No. 1 more than 1,000. An intensive campaign has been waged and a big vote is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Courthouse
Stanley Avenue High School
Thorn Street
Begging Ban Issued by City Recorder
City officials declare begging by children a nuisance in offices streets and homes. City recorder B B King states that charitable agencies handle needy cases and urges private individuals to refuse supplying beggars on streets or at homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. King
City Recorder
Mercer Streets Flooded After Severe Storm
Mércer Street resembled a river Friday night as water from the sloping street north of Mercer poured into it and ran toward the east end. Brush Creek overflowed its banks and Crawfish Valley flooded briefly, but waters drained and little damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mércer Street
Mercer
Fifth Street
Brush Creek
Crawfish Valley
Prisoner Taken to Local Hospital After Diphtheria Case
C. M. Martin a 20 year old prisoner in the county jail serving a liquor sentence is in Princeton Hospital in serious condition from diphtheria. Sheriff J Otis Bow provided a special nurse and a guard for the youth who was taken to the hospital Thursday. Martin said he was from Salem Virginia and had mail from that town but relatives could not be reached yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M Martin
Princeton
J. Otis Bow
Martin
Salem
Bowling
Road Commission Seeks Bids for Glen Lyn Paving
The state road commission invites bids on the Princeton Glen Lyn road project with a June 25 contract let. Three sections will be opened for bidding on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road Commission
Glen Lyn
State Road Commission
Princeton-Glen Lyn
Princeton Personal Notices Roundup
F Bonham called to Lebanon Virginia yesterday due to the death of his father in law W E B Gilmer who died Saturday morning. Funeral service set for this afternoon in Lebanon. Mr and Mrs J R Honaker of John Street welcome a daughter born Saturday morning at home. Both mother and child reportedly well. Misa Bert Jenking to spend weekend in Bluefield with friends. Mr and Mrs J H Lilly in Elizabethton Tennessee on business visiting their son Ernest B D Lilly. Miss Hazel Hussour visiting her sister Mrs W L Hall in Bluefield for the weekend. Mrs L J Sharpen and Miles Sharpley Emma Sharpley and Patricia Stecker to depart Tuesday morning on motor trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Emma Sharpley
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
A. Stecker
Salem
Mount Regis
Ruth Hall
Washington Court House
Ohio
Detroit
Mich
M. M. Stewart
Allentown
Fannie Hoke
Eon
Polo
Alma Claytor
Richmond
L. J. Hoke
Medical College
Lucille Woodson
Dr. Hoke
First Baptist Church
J. FE. Winfrey
T. J. Compton
Hale, Mo
C. O. McComas
Harold and Howard
Welch
E. K. Ketron
G. F. Beavers
M. C. Compton
Bland
Gertrude Sampson
Athens
Princeton
KK. F. Rasham
Charlottesville
A. P. Spankler
Walnut Street
June
Faye Tate
Springton
Harry Karnes
F. Bonham
Lebanon
W. E B. Gilmer
J. R. Honaker Johnston
Misa Bert Jenking
Bluefield
J. H Lilly
Elizabethton
Tenn
Ernest BD. Lilly
Hazel Hussour
Elater
W.L. Hall
Biaefield
L. J. Sharpen
Miles Sharpley
Patricia Stecker
Grave decoration by Girl Scouts in McComas
In McComas West Virginia June 1 Girl Scout troops accompanied by Mrs Jack Smith decorated the grave of Frances Perry at Sandlick cemetery. The group plans to buy a grave marker using funds raised by the scouts. A separate report notes a song service at Crane Creek church led by J A Lessiey of Alabama with attendees from Pinnacle Matoaka Ceres Glenwood Montcalm Sanduck and others.
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McComas
W. Va
Jack Smith
Girl Scouts
Sandlick Cemetery
Frances Perry
Frances
Sconts
Crane Creek Church
J. A. Lessiey
Alabama
Pinnacle
Matoaka
Ceres
Glenwood
Montcalm
Sanduck
Flaring Sleeves Highlight Afternoon Frocks in Chiffon
Fashion notes describe new afternoon dresses in figured chiffon with flaring sleeves. Sleeves are tight to the elbow then widen into bell shaped or split forms that drape away from the arm.
State appoints oil and gas well inspector in Wheeling district
Charleston June 1 L W Brown state mine inspector of the Wheeling district was named state oil and gas well inspector today by R M Lambie chief of the state department of mines Brown resides at Warwood Browns duties are defined by the last legislature act for safe development of oil and gas wells near coal mines Brown's successor will not be appointed until July 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
L. W. Brown
Wheeling
R. M. Lambie
State Department of Mines
Brown
Warwood
Devout Hevout Robber Arrested in Louisville Church
Albert Cuistie, described as the most devout robber in his trade, was arrested in a Louisville church for robbing poor boxes. He claimed to kneel and pray before stealing to gauge if the coast was clear. He used a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Albert Cuistie
Charity groups urge private help for needy children
Agencies that aid children with food clothes and money say private individuals should not give directly to begging children. They request support through organized charities to ensure proper distribution and care.
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FATA
C Bird
H. F. Warden
W. EB. Shockey
Corinne
Charlie Blackwell
Bluefield Sanitarium
Doris Scott
John Holston
Ivan Hodgers
J. A. Lessley
W. FE. Gamble
W. D. Fitzhugh
Gambles
McUtcheon
Brown’s Creek
Hale Beatty
Shofiro
New York City
Tion Kid
Universal Sound and Talking Picture
Hal Roach
Jaanita Claire Allen
Roy Lee Allen
Hoover
Appalachian Power Company
Santon Brothers
J. Sam Bennett
City Council
Vicinity
E. Mercer St
Elmus
Troy, Mer
Princeton, W. VA
Princeton Society
Harriet Woolfolk
White—Thomas
Fula Thomas
Moody B. White
Neeton
Marrna
Jucille Thomas
Clarice Weatherford
James Thomas
A. E. White
White
The
Virginian Railroad Company
Presbyterian Church
Virginia Jones
Dorothy Woolwine
Christian Endeavor
First Christian Church
W. L. Piper
Lovell Avenue
Melville Tondurant
Byron Johnson
Lawrence van Court
FE. R. Crotty
Isabel Brown
Glenna Lambert
Ed Johnston
Princeton School of Music
O'Clock
Rynthm
Barcarolle
Offenbach
Bernice Pendleton
Mary Elizabeth Campecker
Margaret Secrest
Reinecke
Mary Neal
Hanging Gardens
Davies
Beatrice Berinaky
Hauser
Hazel Lawrence
Ruth Manderville
Beatrice Barbakow
Elimenreich
Rubinstein
Maurice Barbakow
Gertrude
Beethoven
Rynthm Orchestra
Order of Eastern Star
Kate B. Gates
Picnte
Sycamore Park
Harbecue
A. G. Harris
Kellysville, W. Va
Center
Johnston Motor Company
Brock’s
East Mercer Street
R. K. Blankenship
Princeton Churches
M’comas
Old Road
Helen Sutherland
Gertrude Nicewander
Ruth Kennedy
Veda Kennedy
Hilda Kennedy
Garland Elmore
Bill Garwood
Ted Smith
Rob Shanks
Bud Davis
Ethel White
Tuck Oney
D. H. White
C. Sutherland
W H. Neal
Sarrowly
Robert Mabe
Millard Bryant
Kghtning
Mecomas
Sheets
B. F. Pinkara
J. C. Lilly
Kegley
Parson’s
Mercer St
Virginian Station
Rich Creek
Spanishburg
C. H. Bowling
Spanishburg, W
American Cafe
E. B. King
J.W
H. D. Brown
W. A. and
T. Fred Brown
Lake Shawnee
Shawnee
By, M’7manus
Tenoi vi
Goo.ly
Maggie
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