Lyndon Johnson and the 1952 Texas surge for 1960
Washington reports Lyndon Johnson, backed by Sam Rayburn, as a top dark horse for the Democratic presidential nomination. Analysts note his Texas delegation strength, resurgent health, and stiff competition from Stevenson Kefauver Harriman and others while southern support and civil rights dynamics loom large. Johnson's wife Lady Bird and daughters Lynda and Lucy figure in the profile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger D. Greene
Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Sam Johnson
Johnson City
Tex
U. S
Johnson
Senate
Sam
United States
House
Sam Rayburn
Chicago
Eisenhower
Texas
Allan Shivers
Shivers
Iten
Dixie
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
New York
Averell Harriman
Walter George
D-Ga
Byrd and Robertson
Virginia
Russell
Georgia
McClellan
Arkansas
Smathers
Florida
Supreme Court
Lady Bird
Lynda
Lucy
Concord College Hires Mrs Sonja C Carter as Instructor
The West Virginia Board of Education approved the appointment of Mrs Sonja C Carter to the Department of Business Education and Administration at Concord College. Carter earned a 1952 BS in Education from Concord College and a 1955 MS in Business Education from West Virginia University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonja C. Carter
Department of Business
Concord College
West Virginia Board of Education
Virgil H. Stewart
Carter
West Virginia University
$50 000 Damage Suit Starting Tomorrow
Trial of Mason Martin of Princeton against the Virginian Railway Company is set for Monday in circuit court. Martin seeks damages for injuries from being struck by an engine on a Princeton bridge on December 2, 1954, when his foot was wedged between two ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Martin
Princeton
Virginian Railway Company
Martin
Princeton Troop 6 to Meet at Mercer School Playground
Explorers and Scouts of Troop 66 will meet at the Mercer School playgrounds Thursday at 2 p.m. Final plans for Camporee will be made and participants should bring softball equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer School
Princeton Couple Relocate to New Road Home
Dr and Mrs Frank Holroyd move from Main Street and Harrison to a new residence on the Princeton Bluefield Road marking a local relocation notice for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Holroyd
Main Street
Harrison
Princeton-Bluefield Road
World Health Organization Seeks Peaceful Atomic Uses
In Geneva on June 2 the World Health Organization urged nations to cooperate with health authorities on peaceful atomic energy projects. Officials warned human health can be endangered by ill prepared industrial and medical atomic efforts, stressing proper precautions.
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Geneva
Switzerland
World Health Organization
State Police Issue Operator Licenses After Exams
Sixty three of 104 applicants for automobile operator licenses passed the state troopers court test held Friday at the courthouse. Two failed the oral test, two had faulty equipment, four failed in operation, and 33 were approved. Names of successful applicants include Betty W. Furbes Nancy Sue Smith Claude E. Stroupe Jr. Morgan Moore Bobby Thompson and others across Bluefield Ingleside Elkhorn Spanishburg Matoaka Anawalt Speedway Pineville Princeton.
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Betty W. Furbes
Nancy Sue Smith
Claude E. Stroupe Jr
Morgan Moore
Bobby Thompson
Loretta F. Parker
Charlie L. Smith
Charles G. Taxley
Gene Arnold
Otis Henry Johnson
Ralph E. Thomas
Ray J. Pitzer
Mary E. Moore
Rachel P. McClaugherty
Sherman E. Fuller
Irma K. Measley
Alton Lewis Goodman
Bluefield
Phyllis L. Williby
Ingleside
Louis E. Harris
Elkhorn
Damon E. East
Spanishburg
Hubert P Ewings
Giotto
Ralph L. Reed
Corrine
C. Reed
Matoaka
Carlton G. Wimmer
Kegley
Velma Sue Chisgar
Anawalt
Sherell J. Horton
Speedway
Betty Jeaneck
Pineville
John A. Harris
Illy G. Hensley
Clifton Akers
Early E. Snapp
Ollen G. West
Iris W. Witt
Princeton
Music In The Churches Programs At First Presby terian and First Baptist
First Presbyterian lists Olga Pendleton as organist and Robert Harrison as director with Morrison Canzona and Mendelssohn Nocturne offertories, Fisher Seek Ye First the Kingdom, Wilson Recessional. First Baptist notes Grace West organist W D Shuff pianist Frances Moody director with Wells Improvisation Andante Religioso Calver Sullivan Onward Christian Soldiers sung by Chapel and Church Choirs with a trumpet trio, evening service Moody organist Evans pianist, male quartet including Donald Farmer and others performing Quit You Like Men by Dykena.
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First Presbyterian
Olga Pendleton
Robert Harrison
Morrison
Mendelssohn
Fisher
Wilson
First Baptist
Grace West
W. D. Shuff
Frances Moody
King
Wells
Calver
Sullivan Strickling
Wayne Harman
Cecil Johnson
William Lilly
Martha Evans
Donald Farmer
Bobby Meador
Larry Christian
Emmett Anderson
You
Dykena
First Methodist Church Music Schedule
R W Dawis Jr organist directs a program featuring Bach Prelude and Fugue in G minor Bruckner O Lord Most Holy Mendelssohn Andante Religioso from Sonata 4 Thompson offers Go Forth To Life as the evening vesper anthem.
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FIRST
Methodist
R. W. Dawis Jr
Bach
Chancel
O Lord
Most Holy
Bruckner
Mendelssohn
Vesper
Thompson
Local Notes of Visits and Arrivals Abroad
Mr and Mrs Malcolm Rink and daughter return to Mexico City after visiting her mother and sister Mrs A L and Ogilva Christian. H Hall, once a Memorial Hospital patient for ten days, returns home at 812 Front Street. Mrs Virgid Thompson Mrs Vernon Nester and Gilbert Clifton from Princeton along with Mrs Donald Crotty of Spring Hill and Miss Norene Bailey of Rock attend the graduation of Allen Thompson from Bob Jones University in Greenville S C. A funeral in West Union W Va for Clay D Hammond draws R D Burgess Mrs Otho Widener Alva Burgess and Mrs C H Steele. Warren Archer a patient in Bluefield Sanitarium. Mrs C H Steele and daughter Mrs W E Hardaway with three daughters attend Esther Irene Graham dance recital at Narrows High School. Dale Bailey and wife depart to West Virginia University for his MA candidacy.
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Malcolm Rink
Mexico City
A. L
Ogilva Christian
H. Hall
Memorial Hospital
Front Street
Virgid Thompson
Vernon Nester
Gilbert Clifton
Princeton
Donald Crotty
Spring Hill
W. Va
Norene Bailey
Rock
Greenville
S. C
Bluefield Sanitarium
C. H. Steele
W. E. Hardaway
Linda
Anna
Pamela
Esther-Irene Graham
the Narrows High School
Dale Bailey
West Virginia University
Fred Bailey
Textile mill workers attend services after church fire
Ram Vie notes many employees at the textile plant attend church on Sunday. Management opened one mill floor for Sacred Heart parish to hold masses following the church fire damage.
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Ram Vie
Com. Vaby
Sacred Heart
Tornado Weather Advisory By Topeka Capital
Topeka editor urges vigilance as Kansas faces frequent tornadoes. He cites 145 tornadoes in 1955 and a nationwide toll of 126 deaths, with guidance on safe shelter and actions during sightings, stressing calm and protective measures while noting limited predictability.
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Jim Reed
Topeka
Daily Capital
Kan
Kansas
Little Udall
Milton Tabor
Spanishburg Forms Planning Group For Fall Community Fair
Spanishburg citizens organize to plan a fall community fair. Officers elected are I B Lilly president H Scott vice president Mrs Carlos Parley secretary treasurer and Slaxton Moye reporter Richard E Harbert county agent attends as advisor. Next meeting set for Monday night June 11 at 7 30 in the high school. Delaware and Maryland retain whipping post as punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spanishburg
I. B. Lilly
H. Scott
Carlos Parley
Slaxton Moye
Richard E. Harbert
Family seeks 5 or 6 room home in Princeton
Classified notice looking for a first floor apartment with yard or a five to six room house in Princeton. Contact dial 5-2188.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
E. A. Shrout
G. C. Murphy Company
Six room concrete block house on Old Bluefield Princeton road
For sale an unfinished six room concrete block house near the golf course on Old Bluefield Princeton road. Cash price five thousand dollars. Contact E. L. Brown Route 1 Box 360 or call GA 5 6162 Princeton.
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Old Bluefield
Princeton Road
E. L. Brown
Princeton
City of Princeton
C. H. Ballard
Dial
For Sale Reduced Price Business Building in City Limits
Reduced price ad for a business building inside city limits with an excellent location. Features a large corner lot suitable for a filling station or wholesale house. Contact prime numbers GA 5 3189 or 5 3379 in Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
For Rent Modern 4 Room Apartment in Princeton
Four-room apartment in Princeton with four closets. Suitable for a couple. Located at 1810 Honaker Avenue. Contact GA 5-4181 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honaker Avenue
Princeton
Nicely Furnished Two Room Ground Floor Apartment
Nicely furnished two room apartment with private entrance on the ground floor. Conveniently located. Phone GA 5-2803 Princeton.
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Princeton News
Ene Johnson
Kelly H. Setliff
Oskvale Road
Man Without A
Kirk Douglas
Jeanne Crane
Clara Trevor
West Main ST
Princeton, W. VA
Irginian Supply Company
Vermell Collins
Ervin Key
Kenneth M. Cullins
Walter E. Perdue
Shirley Bourne
Perdue
Eben Ann Williams
Walter Williams
John W. Hopkins
Marie Hopkins
Lynch Clothing Co
World Health Group
New York City
Tokyo
Philadelphia
Sarin Boumunaut
Pari
RMN
Erro
Wholesale Paint & Supply CO
Mercer ST
Mallory
Karisas
Tually
Richard Garrett
U.S. Weather Bureau
Delaware
Maryland
the Swap Shop
N. Walker St
Bee Street
West End
Charlie
Resthaven
M. PP. Poff
Prince Street
Bill and
Bill's Barber Shop
Marcer
Lake Shawnee
Fred Pendleton
Tomchins
Tomcins
Lla
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