Princeton Council Acts On Speeding Curbs And City Issues
Princeton City Council ordered the city manager to tighten traffic regulations after a plea from Center Street resident Noel Shrewsbury. The body also debated dogs at large and a curfew, planned two meter maids, and approved an alley name while weighing a $500,000 grant possibility and overtime pay queries for the fire chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Center Street
Joe Thorn
Noel Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
Mercer County Court
Joe Vicars
Front Street
Douglas Painter
Walker Street
Austin Street
Communities Facilities Administration
W. K. Umberger
How's Your Vocabulary Words Wit And Wisdom
Reader letters discuss grammar and word choice to clarify phrasing. The advice covers between usage and whether beside or next to affects meaning.
Concord College Alums Mark 1914 Banquet Honor Rolls
The Class of 1914 gathered for the Concord College Alumni Association banquet at the college center with 410 alumni and friends attending the largest crowd yet. Samuel Williamson of Athens received the Golden Alumni Award and William Winfrey of Princeton the Alumnus of the Year Award for outstanding service. Dr. George West Diehl gave the keynote recalling Concord’s 1920s growth and urging active alumni support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord College Alumni Association
College Center
Association
Samuel G. Williamson
Athens
William S. Winfrey
Princeton
George West Diehl
Concord
Old Oxford Presbyterian Church
Lexington
Diehl
Old Concord
Mistrial Declared in Mercer Non support Hearing
A mistrial was declared in the Mercer County non support case of Lee Earl Davis Jr. The proceeding was continued to the July term of the Mercer County Criminal Court by Judge Howard M. Jarrett after the jury of seven women and five men heard evidence on Monday. The jurors will hear the next case of R. Moore Doddrill charged with drunk driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Earl Davis Jr
Mercer County Criminal Court
Howard M. Jarrett
Davis
R. Moore Doddrill
Beckley
Concord College Graduates Amid Talk Of Education's Value
Dr. Leonard Riggleman, Morris Harvey College president, tells Concord College grads that West Virginians risk losing the freedom to be ignorant as education advances. He notes mountains and culture opening to modern life, and predicts a broader future as roads bring growth. The ceremony awarded 146 degrees, including honorary Doctorates to Ella Lovely Holroyd and Betty Blaine Ingles, with the baccalaureate processional canceled for weather.
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Concord
Leonard Riggleman
Morris Harvey College
Ella Lively Holroyd
Concord College
Joseph Marsh Center
Riggleman
West
West Virginia
Ella Lovely Holroyd
Bosses Night Set At Lodge
The Princeton Junior Chamber of Commerce holds its Bosses Night banquet at 6 30 p m today at the Princeton Elks Lodge on Douglas Street. Speaker Nicholas Rommy of Appalachian Power Company will discuss regional development. Two major awards, Distinguished Service and Princeton's outstanding citizen, will be presented by Tom McCutchen and James respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Junior Chamber of Commerce
Princeton Elks Lodge
Douglas Street
Nicholas Rommy
Bluefield
Charleston
Appalachian Power Company
Rommy
National Business College
Roanoke
Virginia
Marshall University
Logan
State Board of Christian Churches of
West Virginia
Tom McCutchen
Princeton Jaycee
Princeton
McCutchen
James
Princeton Junior High School awards day honors ninth grade
The annual awards day at Princeton Junior High, led by Student Council president Susan Brown, recognized top students across art, music, band, science, athletics, history, citizenship, and scholarship. Awards included Woodmen of the World, American Legion citizenship, and Elks Club honors, with certificates and proficiency awards presented by staff and guest organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Junior High School
Susan Brown
Sheila Shumate
Clinton D. Lilly
Woodmen of the World
Otho Thompson
Nadine Moshe
James Spain
Darlene Stewart
Carolyn Caldwell
American Legion
W. P. Kraushaar
Lucy McFadden
Michael Wagner
Elks Club
John Robdisson
Rita Harvey
Steve Blevins
Michael Fink
Deborah Meadows
Norman Platnick
William Eskridge
Sandra Law
Daryl Farley
Roy E. Evans
Sybil Keesee
B. G. White
Louise Osborne
DAR
Raymond Sigman
William Brown
Steve Lonker
Larry Conner
Charles Parks
Maude Pettrey
Woodmen
Deeds and Marriage Licenses Filed in Mercer County
Four deeds recorded and four applications for marriage licenses received by the Mercer County Clerk. Deeds show Othar M Brad ley and Cora Mae Brad ley to Bobby T Lockhart for Beaver Pond District land at 6000 dollars. Charles and Bessie B Welch to Tom and George Evelyn Austin for Lot 16 Pinnacle Rock District at 1200 dollars. Malcolm L Smith Jr and Virginia Lee Smith to Robert W and Helen G Clifton for Lot 7 Section 1105 Bluefield city at 17500 dollars. W M and Velva Robinette to Robert L Shannon for Beaver Pond District tract at 1600 dollars. Marriage applicants include Ophia Leo Carr and Virginia Carroll. James I Bennett and Estelle Bartley. Stanley Ray Akers and Mary Lou Sanders. Stanley Water Woodyard and Sarah Satterwhite Bowling.
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Mercer County
Othar M
Cora Mae Bradley
Bobby T. Lockhart
Beaver Pond
Charles
Bessie B. Welch
Tom
George Evelyn Austin
Pinnacle
Rock District
Malcolm L. Smith Jr
Virginia Lee Smith
Robert W
Helen G. Clifton
City of
Bluefield
W. M
Velva Robinette
Robert L. Shannon
Ophia Leo Carr
Littlesburg
Virginia Carroll
James I. Bennett
Estelle Bartley
Princeton
Stanley Ray Akers
Arlington, Va
Mary Lou Sanders
Strnley Water Woodyard
Beckley
Sarah Satterwhite Bowling
U S Stockpiles Decline Reported by Byrd
Sen. Harry F Byrd announced a net decrease of more than 170 million dollars in U S government stockpiles for March. The total value fell to 13 494 096 517 dollars as of March 30, reflecting a 1 2 percent drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Multiple notices and bids in Bluefield West Virginia county records
Notice includes seizure of 130 rounds of Hershey granulated sugar in McDowell County for tax violation and mentions remission or forfeiture procedures. It also covers final settlements and guardianships in Mercer and Princeton, a public auction of 1.7 million dollars in notes by Bluefield Urban Renewal Authority, and loan notes under Title I of the Housing Act with US backing.
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Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Service
McDowell County
West Virginia
U.S.C
F. P. Warder
Federal Building
Charleston
Bluefield
Witl A
Saoeieed
W. Va
Agenc
United States of America
United States
Incorporated Trust Company
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporaon
Ted Gus
Milton
Ons
Ted Ve Bank
Friswble & Mitchell
Ue Chaetens Plaza
New York 8
New York
Cate
Ie Se Los Pritt Urban Renewal Authority
A.A. Modena
Fiduciary Notice of Estate Settlements in Bluefield WV
The undersigned announces a fiduciary settlement proceeding at his Bluefield West Virginia office. Estates listed include Hilda Goodwin Lankford executrix of Paul Edwin Lankford and Ira M. Smith administrator of Clara Brown's estate among others. Creditors must file verified claims by the stated date or risk exclusion from benefits. All interested parties must appear to protect their interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
West Virginia
Hilda Goodwin Lankford
Exere
Paul Edwin
Richard R. Parsons
Mattie Lee Rowan
George W Mathena
Edith M. Lona M. Perdue
E. D. Bazzie
An Sangid
Ira M. Smith
Clara Brown
Sallie I. Via
EL B. Phillips
Tobias C. Mar
Eva W. Herndon
Ray A. Herndon
Yner
James H. Martin
New Location and Services Advertised at Local Businesses
Local ads promote Birge and Thomas Straham Paint Co at 625 Commerce Street with washable wallpaper patterns and latex paint deal. Also offers roofing siding insulation and free estimates. rental services for moving and floor handling. job listings for route salesmen and female help wanting work in locations including Bluefield and nearby hotels, with wage and travel details.
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Birge
Thomas Straham
Paint Co
Commerce Street
Hone
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Princeton News
Council
Lem
By William Mora
L. P
Mil
Waukee
Pittsburgh
Bird-Penn. Rd
James Garner
Kim Novak
Tony Randall
Patti Page
Howard Duff
Janet Blair
Theatre Penn
Berlives
Barbara Eden
Bob Hore
Dr. Diehl
Greater Baltimore
The
Alumni Association
Marsh
Sally Holroyd Hays
Hays
Wilbur Sweeney
Eunice Pennington Sweeney
Otway F. Cook
Hanna Laughlin
Gerda Burch Persinger
Jessie Bailey
H. C. Hays
Carrie Peck Shumate
Hunter M. Shumate
Fay Griffith McGuire
Hallie Martin Mickle
John Higginbotham
Mercer
Shaffer Maytag & Furniture
Maytag & Furniture CO
Bland St. PH
Mercer St
Welch, W. Va
McDowell St
Glidden
Irginian Supply Company
Towahe Overhend
Odes Fricetee
History Award
Billy Graham Crusade
San Diego
Billy Graham
Whis-Tv
U. S
Harry Byrd
Circuit Court
White Mutter
Joseph Boyd Mutter
Helen Wood Boyd
Vernon B. Alexander
Flat Top National Bank
Kathy Paula Bonham
Arline C. Bonham
Guardian
John R. Akers
Sandra L. Akers
Pauline Akers
Borden L. Spicer
Frances M. Thomas
H. F. Day
Law Building
D. E. Cruise
John Shrewsbury
A'S
Servisoft
McCulloch
White’s
Thorn Street
S Asphalt—Paving Company, Inc
St. Clairs’ Crossing
Harold Sturgill
Taye Nee
Istory van
Princeton Avenue
Roland
Stone Mason
E. C. Seguara
Tazewell
Mercer Construction Company
Paose Meee Bluefield
Levine
Dius
Virginia Hardware
Mercer Street
Myers
Sisson’s Inc
Sears
Cali Hertz Systems
Bland Street
Flor - Lac
Banks
Ciizens Coal & Supply Co
T. R. Lilly
Matz
Eagle Hotel
Korn
California
Hawaii
Gee Mr
Jackson
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