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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1945

Page

17

Playgrounds To Be Opened In Princeton Summer Program

The Princeton summer recreation program starts with play on Lovell avenue and at the school under supervisor Quentin Barnette. Mary K Strong Miss Hall and Miss Emma Belcher will lead afternoon sessions for all ages. The high school softball team rosters and a list of players will be released. Princeton recreation press and Princeton Youth Inc sponsor the effort with equipment purchases for Driverounds ready for opening Monday night at 8 o'clock.

Princeton Lovell Avenue Quentin Barnette Mary K. Strong Hall Emma Belcheree Princeton High School Princeton Recreation Press Princeton Youth, Inc Feta Meroe

Card of Thanks for Alice Rose Keesee

We express our heartfelt thanks to friends for sympathy and kindness shown during the illness and death of our mother Alice Rose Keesee.

Alice Rose Keesee

Home In Indiana at the Royal theater today

Lon McCallister stars with Walter Brennan Jeanne Crain Charlotte Greenwood and June Haver in Home In Indiana in Technicolor.based on The Phantom Filly serial it follows young love set against Grand Circuit racing thrills at the Royal theater today and Monday.

Lon McCallister Walter Brennan Jeanne Crain Charlotte Greenwood June Haver Indiana Royal Theatre Today Technicolor

Mercer Theatre Attraction Shows Star Cast In Three Days

A vibrant performance at the Mercer theatre features Anne Baxter Ralph Bellamy Aline MacMahon and Ruth Warrick among the cast. The neurotic heroine drives the plot as the company presents the next three days of shows to delighted audiences.

Mercer Theatre Anne Baxter Ralph Bellamy Aline MacMahon Ruth Warrick Ralph Aline Ruth Bellamy - Macmahon - Warrick

New Officers Elected By Princeton Lions

Princeton Lions club members elected officers for the term starting July 1. Named were President James E. Agnew First vice president Dan J. Borrer Second vice president Dayton R. Neal Third vice president C. Q. Bingham Secretary treasurer Charlies E. Yetton Jr Tail twister W. Ernest Richards Lion tamer Capt Roy R. Tolcher Board of directors Edward Rule Aston Douglas O R Peters Dover C. Jackson.

Princeton Lions Club James E. Agnew Dan J. Borrer Dayton R. Neal C. Q. Bingham Charlies E. Yetton, Jr W. Ernest Richards Capt Roy RE. Tolcher Edward Rule Aston Douglas O. R. Peters Dover C. Jackson

Former Local Resident Williams Dies in Norfolk

Zelma Elizabeth Williams 25 died Thursday night at 9 15 in Grandy sanitarium Norfolk Virginia after a month there She was born May 22 1920 in Mullins and lived in Princeton earlier A Pentecostal Holiness Church member her funeral is at 2 30 at Straley Avenue church with Rev Underwood officiating Burial is in Resthaven Memorial Park She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs J C Williams of Norfolk and a large list of siblings and relatives.

Zelma Elizabeth Williams Grandy Norfolk Miss Williams Mullins Princeton High School Princeton Brainess Institute Princeton Penticostal Holiness Church Harrison B. Snow Hearn Acdition Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church Straley Avenue W. B. Underwood Cousins Pentecostal Church Resthaven Memorial Park J. C. Williams Elsie Tiller R. A. Levern Barrington N. J T. L. Starnes Yeslera Texas C M. Gleason Joyce Wilams H. M. Snow James E U. S. Army West Point Woodrow Galax Basil Princeton J.C. Jr Eugene

Lilly Land to Open Pineville Branch Office

The Lilly Land company plans a Pineville branch with Grady M Princeton as manager. Morgan, Ury E Cook, Dan V Stafford, F W Hervey join as salesmen and local agents to cover Radford Pulaski McDowell county areas. Company says long experience aims to improve service for buyers and sellers.

Lilly Land Company Pineville Grady M . Princeton Lilly Morgan Ury E. Cook Otsego East Princeton Ihon Wil 'Wa Prince Dan V. Stafford Compere Radford Pulaski F. W. Hervey Welch McDowell County

Giotto Man Fined on Driving Charge

Albert Eric Thompson Giotto was fined 25 dollars and costs after being accused of driving a motor vehicle while drunk. Magistrate D T Carr imposed the penalty on Saturday. Thompson’s car was six months old and was involved in a collision with a car driven by Helen Smith of Athens. Both vehicles were damaged and a passenger, Mc Bride, received treatment for a facial laceration at Memorial hospital.

Albert Eric Thompson Giotto D. T. Carr Thompson C. C. Christian Burr Harrison Bob Bird Helen Smith Athens McBride Smith Memorial Hospital

New Members Added To Mercer V. F. W. Post

Mercer Post 2703 VFW met Friday night and admitted several new members. New inductees include Lt Bernard L Pedneau Pvt Lewis E Pedneau Stafford W Milla Jr S Sgt Robert E Davis Warren H Sifford Pvt Joe N Ogle Joe Thorn Pvt Leslie E Gadd Jr Charles Hammes Frank Bowling Earl N Hedrick and others.

Mercer Post V.F.W Bernard L. Pedneau Hale Avenue Lewis E. Pedneau College Avenue Stafford W. Milla, Jr Straley Avenue Robert E. Davis Highland Avenue Warren H. Sifford Princeton Joe N. Ogle Joe Thorn Elgood Leslie E. Gadd, Jr Harrison Street Charles Hammes Frank Bowling Washington Avenue Earl N. Hedrick Beck

Mozart Music Club Meets in Northfork WV With Guest Soprano

The Mozart Music club gathered Monday in Northfork led by Mrs L 8 Swisher with members Mrs H P Mitchell Mrs S Bocutier Mrs Cooney and Mrs Bennet among participants. Guest soprano Mrs James Cullen of New York performed several selections. Refreshments were served by Mrs Richardson Poesy Her ricks and Cremonnan. The club awarded the top senior Bill Addison of McDowell with medals donated by Aaron Catzen. E R O'Dell presided.

Northfork W. Va Mozart Music Club Swisher H. P. Mitchell Outier Cooney Bennet Madeira James Cullen New York

Northfork High School Holds Graduation Exer cises

Seventy eight seniors received diplomas at graduation exercises last Friday night in a large crowd gathering. Father Thomas Jerry delivered the address. Betty Jeanne Evans was valedictorian with Betty Willis and Roland Lanzi as salutatorians. American Legion awards went to Doris Marie Cornett and Jack Osborne. D A R award for best eleventh grade American history student was presented by Mrs. George.

Northfork High School Thomas Jerry Sacred Heart Church Betty Jeanne Evans Betty Willis Roland Lanzi American Legion Snes Sam Rosen Doris Marie Cornet C. J. Cornett Jack Osborne W. L. Osborne George

Garden Club Hostesses Named for September Meeting

Mrs W S Kirkpatrick and Mrs W Campbell will host the Garden Club meeting at the clubrooms on September 2:30. The event invites members to attend the afternoon gathering and discuss plans.

Book Review Club Meeting At Mrs Keystone’s Home

The Book Review club will meet at the home of Mrs. E Keystone where Miss Emei Catzen will present the book review.

E. Keystone Emei Catzen

Visiting Philadelphians Return Home After Stop

Fragmentary report notes Teena Oe Stee Patrick Teresa and Marianna Castularo of Philadelphia visit Miss Frances. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kyle returned home Monday night after a sequence of calls and a brief stay.

Teena Oe Steepatrick Pat Teresa Marianna Castularo Philadelphia Frances Mr J. E. Kyle

Thanks for support after loss of L D Yost and funeral

We express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for appreciation shown to Rev L D Yost and to Memorial hospital staff Dr J I Markell and the funeral home Predeking Seaver. Thanks to those who furnished music, cars and flowers or helped in any way. Signed Mrs C W Peters and children.

L. D. Yost Predeking-Seaver Funeral Home J. I. Markell Memorial Hospital C. W. Peters

Local school wins Army Bond contest in Giles county

Kimballton Virginia on June 2 reports third Army Bond contest results. Joan Phil captain G E Morgan Jr Billie Britts Muddy Jr and Bobby Wilm ur a private first class earned titles. School sales total 1237.50 with closing set for Monday June 4. Pembroke High seniors Virginia Lucas Ocie Reed and Alfred Kost listed. Mrs Clinton Philpott plans to return after nine months teaching here.

Kimballton Giles County Joan Phil G. E. Morgan

Soldier Son Wounded on Okikawa Island In April

Wounded son of Mr and Mrs Shular Snider received word from the government that their son Pot. je had been wounded on Okikawa island on April 15. Frankie writes his par-

Shular Snider Pot Okikawa Island Frankie

Modern country homes and farms listed near Princeton area

Realty ad offers eight room modern homes with basements furnaces and spring water near Princeton and Lashmeet W Va. Listings include 154 acre bluegrass farm with barn granary and outbuildings, 66 acre and 31 acre parcels, a 94 acre farm, a 220 acre farm with multiple dwellings and outbuildings, a filling station lunch room and an ideal location eight room bungalow near Bluefield Princeton car line and other income properties with cash terms.

Monroe Country Stote Falt Lashmeet W. Va Bluefield Princeton Princeton Roanoke Highway

Soldiers In Briefs And Local Moves

Pvt Caudill Hutcheson returned to his camp in New Cumberland Pennsylvania after a week with his parents. He was sent from Pennsylvania to a new camp in Camp Georgia. Lt Milo Carter of Washington spent the weekend with her mother and will move to a new base in Florida. Sick list includes Mrs Lon Hilton Mrs Charles Davidson Sandheisers and Fred Wells who moved to St. Sueeteth hospital Tuesday.

Caudill Hutcheson New Cumberland W. L. Hutchinson Pennsylvania Camp Milo Carter Washington, D. C Cal Carter Washington Tal Florida Lon Hilton Charles

Birth Notice for Weldoff Lucas May s vlora

Mr and Mrs Weldoff Lucas welcome a child named Mecheg Ruth born to their family. The Lucas and Lyles families, along with two daughters, visited over Friday to celebrate with the newborn and their parents, Mr and Mrs Fletcher.

Weldoff Lucas May Vlora Ruth Norway Sains He Lyles Noke Mr. and Fletcher

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Princeton News Bluefield Daily Telegraph Sundey, A Eee Jimmy Jimmy Mosr Royal Theatre Princeton, W. VA Baum’s THE ROYAL Mercer Princeton Lions W. H. Green Spanishburg P. O. Box Virginian Supply Company OTA Service Sao Seaver Ego Ae Giatto Mercer V. F. W. Post Northfork, W. Va L. G. Stortz G. C. Murphy Co Garden Club Book Club Kimballton, VA Clinton Philpott Lilly Land CO Murphy Court House Beckley Highway Brickee Center City Prince Cott Stone Davidson Sandhei Tremeth Fred Wells St. Sueeteth Ata Lon McC Ster Saturday Evening Post SUN Henry Rosenfeld Windsor U.S Pot. OM sTrue Arcady J. W. Booker & CO Matoaka, W. VA
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