Princeton Election Sees Slim Voter Interest
Princeton voters head to the polls Tuesday to elect a mayor and three councilmen. Republicans nominate Br. H. Witten for mayor and P. J. Thompson, George S. Redman, A. L. Griffey for council. Democrats back M. G. Harper for mayor and L. R. Taylor, A. J. Schuyler, J. H. Snider for council. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at courthouse ward 1 Straley avenue high school ward 2 and Thorn school ward 3. Absentee ballots saw little activity this year despite past usage.
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Princeton
Straley Avenue High School
Thorn School
Br. H. Witten
P. J. Thompson
Georges. Redman
A. L. Griffey
M. G. Harper
L. R. Taylor
A. J Schuyler
J. H. Snider
Princeton Approved to Borrow Funds for Debts
Gov Kump signed a bill allowing Princeton to borrow up to 25000 from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to liquidate debt. Mayor Bird said the city may need the loan, with 12000 owed on a street intersection assessment and 2000 expected this month. loan aims to cover outstanding obligations over time.
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Princeton
H. G. Kump
8. T. Bird
Reconstruction France Corporation
High School Students Named for Charleston Trip
The Matthew French chapter D A R awards an educational trip to Charleston to eighth grade and high school pupils who earned A grades in American history. High school honorees include Gordon Ball Ruth Hall Emerson Mann Blair Ritter Sarah Borinesky Azel Meadows Conley Snidow Prince Thornton and Dorothy Reaves. Eighth grade students with A grades are Joe Ratcher Eva Miller Virginia Hatcher Frances Wilson Fred Conner Dolly Strong Ruby Sheppard John Cleghon June Damewood and Geneva Sowers. The trip to Charleston is scheduled for Monday.
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Charleston
Gordon Ball
Ruth Hall
Emerson Mann
Blair Ritter
Sarah Borinesky
Azel Meadows
Conley Snidow
Prince Thornton
Dorothy Reaves
Joe Ratcher
Eva Miller
Virginia Hatcher
Frances Wilson
Fred Conner
Dolly Strong
Ruby Sheppard
John Cleghon
June Damewood
Geneva Sowers
Matthew French
For Sale and Trade Farms Near Princeton and Athens
Classified ad listing multiple farms and properties around Princeton, Athens, and nearby towns. 100 acre farm near Athens and Concord college with 40 acres tillable and orchard. other farms over 60 acres near Princeton with houses and timber. 46 acre Giles County farm with two small houses. 90 acres timber and mine props near coal fields. truck farms on Allen Bratton Farm. Various prices and terms including cash, monthly payments, and trade options. Contains details on location, structures, and accessibility.
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Athens and Concord College
Hinton
Princeton
Giles County
Richcreek, Va
Weterstown
W. Va
Sandlick Road
Bluefield
Allen Bratton Farm
Fiduciary orders and court actions reported in Princeton
Viola Williams appointed administrator of Fred W. Williams estate with a $4000 bond. Appraisers J H Lilly BE B Bailey and H L Glenn named. Edwin Bailey sues W B McNutt L T Cadle and Willie J Kadle in chancery, returnable to June rules. State Troopers chase three miles. C C Carr arrested for speeding on Princeton Beckley highway, fined $10 and costs.
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Viola Williams
Fred W. Williams
J. H. Lilly
Be.be. Bailey
H. L. Glenn
Edwin Bailey
W. B. McNutt
L. T. Cadle
Willie J. Kadle
B. H. Ledman
K. C. Peterfish
C. C. Carr
Teachey
N. C
Carr
Princeton-Beckley
W. T Bivens
Barker’s Ridge singing convention to meet at Princeton HS
J H Barton president announces Barker’s Ridge singing convention will convene in Princeton high school auditorium next Sunday. Program starts at 10 am with eighteen county choirs from Mercer Wyoming and Raleigh performing old fashioned Gospel songs plus a Negro quartet spirituals and other special numbers.
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Barker's Ridge
Princeton High School
J. H. Barton
Mercer
Wyoming
Raleigh
Show to Exhibit by Getlin-Wilson Shows Inc
City council grants permit for Getlin-Wilson Shows Inc to exhibit June 12 through 17 with a 150 dollar license fee. The event previously toured Princeton during the first week of May.
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Getlin-Wilson Shows, Inc
Princeton
Post Office Foundation Drying After Friday Fire Pumping
The new post office foundation finally dried Saturday after water pumping by the city fire truck on Friday afternoon and night. Crews reached the bottom at 9 o clock as officials secured permission to pump additional water.
Acknowledgment of thanks for support after bereavement
Expressions of gratitude for kindness shown during a recent bereavement. Special thanks to those who provided cars and sent flowers. From B. J. Johnston and siblings.
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B. J. Johnston
Mayor 8 T Bird Granted Site by Postmaster
The site was granted to Mayor 8 T Bird by L K White the postmaster who serves as custodian of the new post office property.
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8. T. Bird
L. K. White
Sought Homes for Two Fatherless Brothers by Probation Officer
Mrs. Willie May Carr appeals for homes for two brothers aged 11 and 13 after the death of their parents. The boys are healthy and adaptable to any home. inquiries should be directed to the county courthouse in Princeton. The Daughters of the American Revolution plan a tea Tuesday at 4 PM at the Girl Scout clubroom with troop committee members and mothers of Girl Scouts in attendance.
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Willie May Carr
Carr
Couthouse
Princeton
Daughters of the American Revolution
Girl Scout Clubroom
Girl Scouts
Kyle McCormick
Edgar Lazenby
Hartley Sanders
Opening dance draws 135 couples at Lake Shawnee
One hundred thirty five couples attended the opening dance at Lake Shawnee Friday night. Dick Brooks orchestra of Bluefield made a strong impression and will return for a engagement next Friday night.
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Lake Shawnee
Dick Brooks
Bluefield
The Kid From Spain at Royal Theatre Monday and Tuesday
Eddie Cantor stars as a comical matador in a Mexico based musical romance. Lyda Roberts leads as the female lead in a tale of disguise and bank robbery turned bullfight finale. Also notes a morning church duet by Mrs A B Torrence and Mrs Okey Chambers and an evening sermon by Pastor Struck followed by a male quartet and sermon by W S Herring.
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the Kid
Spain
Eddie Cantor
Lyda Roberts
Vase Kid
Mexico
Don Sebastian 11
Bulls
First Church of Christ
A. B. Torrence
Okey Chambers
Frank L. Struck
W. S. Herring
Inmate Taken to Spencer by Sheriff Fanning and Deputy
Sheriff J C Fanning and Deputy Dale Bailey transported a man committed to the estate system by the lunacy commission to Spencer on Saturday.
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J. C. Fanning
Dale Bailey
Spencer
Family Reunion for 88th Birthday in Elgood
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller and son Paul of Los Angeles visit Mrs. Miller’s father R. M. Blankenship and Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Sindow on Princeton-Berkley road. They stay for a family reunion honoring Mr. Blankenship’s 88th birthday to be held in Elgood next week.
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Joseph Miller
Eon
Paul
Los Angeles
Calif
Boosters Face Poa-hontas Indians in Local Showdown
The Boosters host the Poa hontas Indians on the local field this afternoon at 3 o clock. Ray Lambert returns to bolster the lineup and add color and fight, with two or three new players expected to appear for the game.
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Boosters
Poahontas Indians
Indians
Ray Lambert
Lambert
Business Girls Circle Meeting at First Methodist Church
The Business Girls circle of the First Methodist church will meet Monday night at 8 o'clock with Miss Myrtle Dickinson at Bluefield road. Members should meet at the church at 7:30.
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First Methodist Church
Myrtle Dickinson
Bluefield Road
D A R Meeting Set By Matthew French Chapter
The D A R Matthew French Chapter will meet Saturday afternoon June 10 with Mrs Harry Karnes on Highland Avenue. A luncheon is planned at 1 30 followed by the business session and program.
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Matthew French
Daughters American Revolution
Harry Karnes
Highland Avenue
Kee Street Circle No 2 Gets July Meeting Invite
Kee Street circle No 2 met at Mrs. Maggie Clemons home with eleven members. The session included song prayer devotionals from Matthew, 53 visits and 13 baskets of flowers sent to the sick. Social hour served an ice course. July meeting planned at Mrs. Brooks with Mrs. R E Lee as cohostess.
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Kee Street
Maggie Clemons
Kirk Street
Johnston
St. Matthew
Princeton High Class Receives Diplomas From Kee
Principal J Herring lauds dreamers as Congressman Kee cites Washington and Lincoln. Micky Tobin earns 211 points. Virginia Karnes presents a trip to Charleston. Tobin wins best all around girl, Ira Mason Smith best all around boy. About 1,100 attend. awards include scholarships to Tobin and Melba Pickle.
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Princeton High School
John Kee
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Wilson
Rosevelt
J. H. Herring
F. Ray Power
Herring
Micky Tobin
Sarah Sanders
Miss Tobin
Virginia Intermont
Bristol
Melba Pickle
International Correspondence School
Virginia Karnes
Charleston
H. E. DeJarnette
Princeton Bank and Trust Company
American Legion
J. H. Lilly
Tobin
Ira Mason Smith
Adelaide Wallingford
Power
Circle group meetings and a scholarship awarded
Circle No 1 of Kee Street Methodist meets at Mrs Martin's with six members and two visitors. Rev Lyons teaches the Bible lesson and plans a June silver tea at Mrs Long's home. Circle No 5 at First Methodist meets with Mrs McCary, discusses Psalm 51, and serves a salad social. Frances Bondurant wins the Matthew French Chapter American Revolution scholarship. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin A Downey travel to Lexington Virginia for Washington and Lee finals, then visit Mrs. Vader in Rockingham County.
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Kee Street
Kee Street Methodist Church
Lexington
Irvin A. Downey
Washington and Lee University
Downey
J. Harris Thompson
Rockingham County
Princeton Real Estate: 58 Acres Near Princeton WA with Filling Station
58 acres of land near Princeton incl filling station and running water. Good site for log cabins with corn timber pasture and a one acre orchard of young fruit trees. Station or land may be bought separately. Also listings of fine farms and homes in and around Princeton with rentals offered by Princeton Real Estate Agency J S Chambers Mer Princeton W Va.
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Princeton
Princeton Real Estate Agency
J. S. Chambers, Mer
W. Va
Visit of Miami couple to relatives noted
Mr and Mrs Jack Hannah of Miami Florida spent last week visiting relatives here while Mr and Mrs Fred White of Pettry were the hosts guests during the same period.
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L. R. Craig
Fincastle
Virginia
Allen White
Richard
James
Killarney
S. P. White
C. V Thompson
Princeton
Marie
Anna Lee
Willie Mae Nash
Fred White
Pettry
P. White
Elizabeth Holdren
Laura Thompson
Aubrey White
Wanda
Arthur Shumate
Glen Lyn
Louise White
Trene Pennington
Ioie Clemons
Jack Hannah
Miami
Fla
Hale Realty Co Real Estate Bargains
Real estate ads list 525 acres river bottom land near Princeton West Virginia with 7 room house and outbuildings plus numerous parcels from 5 to 80 acres. Properties include electric lights, streams, orchards, timber, and prices with easy terms near Bluefield Princeton highway.
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West Virginia
Princeton
Hale Realty Co
Hale Bldg
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