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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1926

Page

7

Princeton County Tennis Championship set for June event

The Mercer county tennis championship will be decided at the Princeton Lawn Tennis club from June 7 to 12 under USLTA and MASA auspices. Events include singles and doubles for men and women, mixed, and youth divisions. Entries due June 6.

Princeton Mercer County Princeton Lawn Tennis Club United States Lawn Tennis Association Middle Atlantic States Tennis Association Homer V. Pendleton R. A. Bone M. P. Oxley Erma Riner U.S L. A Wileon

Princeton Mergers and Local Happenings Highlight Town News

Licenses issued for marriages of Cade Brooks and Mildred Millner in Matoaka and Helen. Midland Investment sues W H Easter in Gentinus for possession of an acre. Weather prophets predict ongoing chill through month. moon’s return delayed until next Thursday. H C Sprague to open typewriter shop in Princeton. father of C B Matthews dies in Glasgow. Local inventor works to mute car noise into musical tones. Princeton Independents tennis to host Welch players. Kiwanis baseball trip to Beckley. East Side Drug Store opens with free drinks. Rusmisell Electric opens East Princeton branch. Dr W M Lorimer to speak at Presbyterian Men’s Club. Rev J W Kincholoe to preach at First Baptist. R R Dodd replaced by H L Glenn as Alleshany Insurance manager. Dodd relocates. Ben Whitaker and Will Jeffrey fined for intoxication. Rentals, specials at tadden's. bake sale by Baptist Circle Six. Royal Arch Chapter meets.

Princeton Independents Welch Mercer Street Princeton Kiwanis Club Beckley Beckley Kiwanis Kiwanis Baseball League Alex Charles Mahood Rhodes McNutt Bingham Jackson McClaugherty Ritter Meadows

Princeton Social Circles and Local Notices Headline

Princeton area social items list afternoon tea hosted by Mrs J W Sasser with guests including Mrs Jea Sasser and Miss Nancy Sesser in pastel gowns. Also notes a Bible class banquet, luncheon guests, house guests and an automobile tour by Judge Woods and family. Local personals include returning students, travelers, and residents visiting relatives or attending events.

J. W Jea Sasser Washington, D. C Fr . Sasser Mra. I. Smith J. W. Sasser Fred Sasser Ecru Nancy Sesser Mesdames G. B. Halstead Straley Mahood Hartle Sander George Newt P. M. Johnson Hode White McNeer Harlan Jimmy Mooking Amen Woods Simpson, Woodson Margie Chambers

How Summer School Credits Are Given at W. Gentry High

The article discusses how summer school credits are awarded at the current session held at the high school building of W. Gentry. It outlines procedures for earning credits, enrollment steps, and the roles of instructors and administrators.

Superintendent of Schools Eee Jun High School G. M. Holliandsworth Miss Mary Hollandsworth

Swimming Pool Now Open The Finest in the State

The new facility opens with championship design and modern amenities. Officials highlight the pool as the best in the state, inviting residents to visit and enjoy the expanded recreational option.

Hot Tamale Land Cast Develops Enthusiasm at High School

The Woman's club Matthew French chapter presents a high school comic musical Hot Tamale Land with lively music and dance numbers. A Moth Dance features Lucille Thomas and 20 red clad followers. Models at Hadden's Store showcase Spanish costumes. Proceeds support Christian education.

Tamale Land Woman's Club Matthew French Lucille Thomas Terpisichore Elizabeth de Jarnette Belish Rich Nancy Spranaier Teresa Brown Margie Lee Phipps Jane Davis Allen Fletcher Margaret Bodell Ellen Lazenby Rose Meron Pexey Booker Alice Sarah Thompson Margaret McLary Betty Kyle Mavis Epling Sarah McConnell Margaret Hare Hadden Micky Tobin Ruth Brown Mary Elizabeth Crumpecker Judith Simpson Wanda Shepherd Aileen Smith Ann Bell Edith Rippetoe Helen Hale Sarah Sanders Marvy Smith Katharine Hetrick Esther Hoge Katharine Paxton Carolyn Hetrick

Mayor Supports Reform Push After Morning Remarks

A mayoral stance emerged after a morning statement in favor of reform. Officials and residents weigh potential policy shifts and the impact on city operations and funding.

How Thin People Can Gain Weight

An advertisement promises rapid weight gain for thin individuals using McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets from Goodykoont Drug Co. The pills are said to boost appetite, strengthen nerves, improve sleep, and increase energy and endurance while increasing body weight in a few days.

Goodykoont Drug Co McCoy's

Big Fourth of July Celebration Planned in Keystone

Keystone Chamber of Commerce maps a grand July 5 celebration with multiple events. W. D. McDowell chairs the program, fireworks at 8 pm, two baseball games, wrestling, foot and sack races, prizes, and a closing dance with the Anawalt High School band and an orchestra.

Welch Keystone Keystone Chamber of Commerce West Virginia Chamber of Commerce W. D. McDowell Elkhorn Valley Grocery Company Anawalt High School Telegraph

Parental Abandonment Pimps Trip and Jail Sentences Mentioned

The article lists names of parents and others aiding a trip, details a scout parade route through Maple avenue and multiple towns, and briefly covers a jail sentence for an inmate. It also notes a motor vehicle tag case in Welch court, and lists a marriage license for Harry B Jarrett and Clara Smith.

Welch Harry B. Jarrett Clara Smith Hemphill

Welch Area Personal Notes Include Local Visits And Medical

Welch and nearby towns report visitors and routine medical matters. Miss Jane and Lucy Cunningham shopped in Welch with Mrs. Floyd E. Cunningham. A Z Lite of Tazewell and Rev B T Sells visited. several residents are slated for operations at Welch Hospital No 1 and Grace Hospital.

Floyd E. Cunningham Jane Lucy Eckman Welch A. Z Lite Tazewell John W. Blakely Cinam

Scout Rally at Anawalt Friday Evening

Scoutleaders, parents, and friends of Scouting in Anawalt gather Friday at 8 o clock in the Houseman building lodge room. Scoutmaster C Ervine leads. Edward Dunn of Mohegan and O E Roberts speak on Scouting’s purpose and character building.江

Friends of Scouting Anawalt Jenkin Jones Pageton Houseman Building C. Ervine Cincinnati Edward Dunn Mohegan Troop Scouting McDowell Council Rotary Club Welch American Legion Scout O. E. Roberts Irvine

Troop 3 Prepares for Asheville Summer Hike

Preparations complete for Troop 3 Welch heading to Asheville North Carolina for a summer hike. They depart Sunday afternoon at 1 30 pm by car to Arwin Tennessee for overnight, then proceed to Asheville the next morning. Return to Welch Tuesday with a mountain camp and swim planned in Asheville.

Welch Asheville N. C Arwin Tenn

Scout Trip Plans From Asheville To Chimney Rock And Junaluska

The Boy Scout troop led by T. H. Scurd and L. E. Woods departs Asheville by car to Chimney Rock with camping at Chimney Rock Mt. Pisgah and Lake Junaluska then Eagles Nest and the Cherokee Indian Reservation before returning by bus to Asheville. Guides include B. R. Roller B. Downs D Worley J. Coward and patrol leaders Francis Lawton Luther Woods Morton Michaelson Elmore Lawson Kermit Hunter and Lucien Wilson. Cars listed for the trek include L. E. Woods G. C. Johnson and J. W.

Ming Y. M G. A. Swope Chimney Rock Mt. Pisgah Lake Junaluska Eagles Nest Asheville Welch T. H Curd L. BE. Woods B. T. Sells B. R. Roller B. FE. Downs E. D. Worley J. BE. Coward Wolf Patrol Francis Lawton Charles Anderson Haven Hunter Dan Reed Russell Woods Victor Wetherby Joe Robinson Beaver Patrol Luther Woods Quinto Bary John Greer Joe Johnson Marvin Propst Morton Michaelson Dan Barley Isadore Scott Lowell Smithey Robert Turner Harry Davis Harry Radochio Earle Patrol Elmore Lawson Robert Johnson Howard Curd Timmy Bright I"red Wichert Junior Huff James Hurt Tiger Patrol Kermit Hunter Harry David Henry Riley Charles Lameth Karl Barley Hyman Michaelson Lucien Wilson L. E. Woods G. C. Johnson J. W

Welch Briefs: Simpkins Injured. Simpson Arrested

Robert Simpkins of Spice Creek was admitted to Grace Hospital after a rolling log trapped him during timber removal on the mountain. Charlie Simpson, a local resident, was arrested by Chief Hutton on a charge of being drunk and disorderly and appeared before Laurie A. C. Huffords' court where he was found guilty.

Trate Ed. Waldron Zot Raw Simpson Frank Faff Floyd County Welch Tom Edwards Huff Robert Simpkins Spice Creek Grace Hospital Simpkins Chariie Simpson Police Court Charles C. Hutton Laurie A. C. Huffords Magis

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