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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1944

Page

17

Devotional Program At Local Methodist Meeting

Mrs. Nelle Smith led a devotional on Esau and Jacob with Miss Myrtle Dickenson giving the Bible study. Mrs. A. B. Burgess presented the leaflet for the Methodist Woman. Following the session, officers were elected and the program closed with prayer. Hostesses Katherine Dangerfield and A B Dangerfield served refreshments to eighteen members and two visitors.

Nelle Smith Esau Jacob Myrtle Dickenson A. B. Burgess Katherine Dangerfield A. B. Dangerfield Harry Karnes

Youth Escapes Serious Injury in Street Incident

A boy, son of Lee Keffer, narrowly avoids serious harm when an automobile front end collapses near a service station. Mrs. L. L. Lambert was starting to move from a parking spot as the vehicle struck. The boy sustained a slightly injured shoulder and walked away with his dog, escorted by a neighbor, as onlookers gathered.

Lee Keffer L. L. Lambert

Princeton Society Postpones Meeting to Monday June 12

The Town and Country Garden club postponed until Monday after noon June 12 and will meet at 8 o clock at the home of Mrs. Grady Carper on Henry Street.

Grady Carper Henry Street Pageton W. Va Woman's Society Christian Service F. L. Ersor

Vacation Bible School enrollment at First Methodist church

One hundred sixty five children enrolled for Vacation Bible School at the First Methodist church. The session runs Monday Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. The closing program will be held Wednesday night at 8 o clock during the regular prayer meeting hour.

Vacation Bible School First Methodist Church

175 Acre Farm with two houses near Princeton

A roughly 175 acre farm on a good highway twenty five minutes from Princeton features an 11 room main dwelling with hardwood and plaster, a tenant house, a landscaped lawn with twenty large white oaks, and strong water from springs and branches. Buildings valued at 8000 dollars with optional terms. A furnished apartment exists and gas and water are supplied, rent 40 dollars per month.

Princeton Athens College Monroe County Beckley Highway Bluestone River

Closing of classes supervised by Mrs Parker Strong

Parents and friends are urged to attend the closing of the classes overseen by Mrs Parker Strong. An efficient corps of workers supervised the program and the classes have been successful and satisfactory.

Parker Strong

Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting at First Methodist Church

The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist church will meet at 8 o'clock in the evening at the church. Hostesses listed are Mesdames Benny Jack Hazlett Wilbur Wal l and R. L. Pennington. The Junior D A R will meet Tuesday night at 8 o'clock with Mary Lee Hare in the Brown Apartments on Main street.

Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Mesdames Benny Jack Hazlett Wilbur Wall R. L. Pennington Mary Lee* Hare Brown Apartments Main Street

Princeton Garden Club Meeting at Elks Home

The Princeton Garden club will meet Monday at 3 PM at the Elks Home on Douglas Avenue. Mrs. H. F. Toothman of Athens will attend as a guest and give a talk.

Princeton Garden Club Elks Douglas Avenue H. F. Toothman Athens

Myrtle Bane Circle Hosts Picnic at Glenwood Park

The Myrtle Bane circle and families held a Thursday evening picnic at Glenwood Park with music by Fred Pandieton and a dramatic reading by Betty Bates. Guests included Mrs Brake, C V Bates, Bernice Bailey, J W Clifton, Inez Kane, Elmer Mitchell, Dr J C Buckley, Roy Eades family, Ethel Wall, and many others.

Myrtle Bane Glenwood Park Fred Pandieton Betty Bates Asdames F. Alder Judson Brake C. V. Bates Bernice Bailey J. W. Clifton E. L. Clark C. J. Dobbins Inez Kane Dale Lilly Charles McGuire K.ie Paisel Elmer Mitchell J. C. Buckley Roney Clifton Roy Eades Elizabeth Eades Ethel Wall W. C. Epling John Edmonds John Prederick Earl Gott W. W. Hamilton Dover Jackson Ae. E. E. Porterfield R. A. Saunders J. B. F. Yoak Jr J Cc. Buckley

Circle Meeting of Ella Sue Wagner Circle

The Ella Sue Wagner circle of the First Methodist Church met Thursday night at 8 o clock at Mrs. J L Dangerfield s Park Avenue home for the monthly gathering led by Mrs Clinton Bonham.

Ella Sue Wagner First Methodist Church Clinton Bonham J. L. Dangerfield Park Avenue

Pastor Yoak to Attend Northeastern Jurisdiction Conference

J B F Yoak Jr pastor of the new First Methodist Church will depart tonight by train for Ocean City New Jersey for the Northeastern Jurisdictional conference of the Methodist church. He serves on the board of publication and will participate in publishing matters during the meeting. The conference will elect three bishops.

J. B. F. Yoak Jr New First Methodist Ocean City N. J The Methodist Church Dr. Yoak

Auxiliary Conference Set for Rainelle in June

The fifth district spring conference of the American Legion auxiliary will meet in Rainelle on June 11 at 10 o clock in the morning. In the afternoon members will depart Rainelle at 2 o'clock for the veterans hospital.

The American Legion Auxiliary Rainelle Veterans’ Hospital

Sale proceeds aid World War I and II veterans

The money realized from this sale is used to aid veterans of World War I and II. The proceeds support services and programs for veterans, reflecting community charity and remembrance efforts.

Religious summer camp planned in Summers county

Dunn pastor of Princeton church leads a one week summer camp in Summers county for youth in the Endeavor organization and others. Daily schedule includes religious classes in the morning, recreation in the afternoon, and evening campfire vesper services with counselors Mary Reed Lillie Mae Meador and leaders Albert Q. Dickson James Wallace assisting. Camp mothers attend as well.

Ah A. Dunn Rte Sie Wal Contak Summers County Endeavor Organization Mary Reed Lillie Mae Meador Princeton Wr. Dunn Albert Q. Dickson Second Church of Christ Johnson City Tenn James Wallace Caffee’s Chapel A. J. Schuyler Sam Foster Jessie Sowers

Princeton Eastern Star to Elect Officers Tuesday Meeting

Princeton Chapter Order of Eastern Star holds its regular meeting Tuesday evening at eight with Miss Mary Green Bowling and A C Hinkle presiding. The session includes election of officers for the ensuing year and initiation of several candidates.

OFS Princeton Order of Eastern Star Mary Green Bowling A. C Hinkle

Notice to dental bill debtors at Dr Belcher office

Persons who owe dental bills to Dr. W. C. Belcher are requested to pay before June 15 1940 at his office on the second floor Walker building Mercer and Ninth Street Princeton.

W. C. Belcher Walker Building Mercer Ninth St Princeton

Princeton Invited as Guests to Rock of Evening

The Princeton has received an invitation to be guests of the Rock of evening on June 5 at 8 o clock.

Princeton

Serve The Future Hour at First Methodist Social

The Big Wheeler circle hosted by Mrs Outlook enjoyed a social hour with assist from Miss Florence Deverle who served a party plate to sixteen members and two guests, Miss Deverle and Mrs E H Day. The July meeting will be with Mrs Parl Hash on Richie street.

Big Wheeler First Methodist Church Outlook Florence Deverle Miss Deverle E. H. Day Parl Hash Richie Street

Boy Thrown From Bicycle Breaks Arm Tuesday Night

Mrs Wythe Woods reports her son suffered a broken arm after a bicycle accident Tuesday evening. He was treated at the hospital and released later.

Wythe Woods

Mrs Hall Recovers After Operation at Stevens Clinic

Mrs Bill Hall underwent an operation at Stevens clinic Welch and is reported getting along fine Wesley Ayers U S navy has finished his boat train and is visiting his family for a few days Mrs Mamie Watkins of Blue field was guest of Mr and Mrs Roy Marshall this week Mr and Mrs Tinker J Clair and daughter of Grundy Va are visiting Mr and Mrs Bill Hall Mrs Oak Sutton of Elkton Md is visiting Mr

Bill Hall Stevens Clinic Welch Wesley Ayers U. S. Navy Mamie Watkins Bluefield Roy Marshall Tinker &J. Clair Grundy Oak Sutton Elkton

Mrs Sutton and Family Visit Pred Miller Household

Mrs Snyder becomes Mrs Sutton after a recent marriage. Mr and Mrs Sutton work in Elkton. Pvt Buster Miller of the U S Army, stationed in Alaska, has returned to the United States and visits his wife who lives at Pembroke Virginia with the Pred Miller couple.

Snyder Sutton Elkton Pvt Buster Miller U. S. Army Alaska United States Pembroke Pred Miller

For Sale or Trade Jersey Milk Cows in West Virginia

A note offering Jersey milk cows for sale or trade in Kesler, W. Va. The seller invites interested buyers in the Cornfield area to write and request a cow, with contact from I. C. Lilly.

I. C. Lilly, Kesler W. Va

Real estate listings offer farms and cottages for sale near Princeton

A lengthy catalog details dozens of farms and cottages with varying acreage from 38 to 327 acres. Prices range from 1,000 to 12,000 dollars with cash or monthly terms. properties include multiple houses, barns, fruit trees, wells, springs, and outbuildings. Several listings note proximity to Princeton, Athens, and nearby roads, with utilities and features like electric lights and heat.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Princeton News Pero Evivive Princeton Society Princeton Real Estate Agency Princeton Bank and Trust Co J. S. Chambers Princeton, W. VA Cook J, Prince P. m Masonic Hall Masons H. J. Thompson, W. M Santon Princeton Bank & Trust Company Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Jimmie’s Restaurant Jimmie Mosrie Mercer Street Royal Theatre Fountain Service Laura Wheeler Circle Pageton, W. VA Walter Woods William J. Wood Bill Wood Shelby Mercer and Third St., Prince Britt Shelby Hotel Epp Asbury ROYAL Tarzan Ms Qurigt Pat Murphy's Pineville Old Bluefield Bramwell Road Rock Base Street Court House Square Princeton W.va Princeton-Beckley Highway Mercer County Gulf Coalfields Princeton W .Va Lilly Land CO
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