Jurors award 17460 in fatal rail case against Norfolk and Western
A circuit court jury returned a verdict for William Rash administrator of Noah ere against Norfolk and Western Railway for 17460. The trial involved a motor car collision with train No 15 near Blake on March 10 1937. Trump 30 and four dependents were involved. The suit was under the Federal Employer Liability Act and previous trials had varied outcomes. The defense argued risk assumed by Trump and misjudgment on his part. The verdict followed motions to set aside and was the last jury trial of the May term at 2:30 today at Mrs G T Forbes home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rash
Noahere
Norfolk and Estern Railway Company
Trump
S. J. Trump
Passentrain
State Supreme Court
Mercer County
Supreme Court
Community To Raise Quota in QSO Drive
Local efforts unite YMCA National Catholic Community Service Salvation Army YWCA Jewish Welfare Board and Travelers Aid to fund U S O programs. Roosevelt urges support to staff 369 clubhouses near bases and defense centers. Frank Nelson chairs the drive with Essie E. Bailey as treasurer for contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
YMCA
National Catholic Community Service
Salvation Army
YWCA
Th Jewish Welfare Board
Eon Travelers Aid Associaon
U. 8S. O
Roosevelt
U.S. O
Frank Nelson
Essie E. Bailey
Princeton Paragraphs Princeton Graduation Plans
David Rice, a VPI engineering graduate, will leave June 15 for Patterson New Jersey to join Wright Aeronautical. His mother Mrs D C Rice will attend Blacksburg graduation exercises. Executive board meeting urged for all members of the first Baptist church W M A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Rice
Patterson
N. J
Wright Aeronautical Corporation
D. C. Rice
Blacksburg
The
First Baptist Church
Wool Shipped From Princeton Station by Mercer Co Op
The Mercer Cooperative Livestock Marketing Association shipped 9 027 pounds of wool on Tuesday from the Princeton freight station. The cargo included 8140 pounds of clear medium top grade 613 rejects and 74 pounds of tags. Col. E L Shaw of the State Department of Agriculture attended to assist the local unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Cooperative Livestock Marketing Association
Princeton
Col. E. L. Shaw
State Department of Agriculture
Movie Guide Highlights Boxing Ring Dramas at Two Theaters
At the Royal theater today Joe Lewis Buddy egg head fight is on the bill with each round shown in the film. Also at the Royal the dynamic Knockout tells of a fighter torn between ring and wedding ring and double crossed. Arthur Kennedy Olympe Branda Anthony Quinn Virginia Field headline. Mercer theater features Road Show adapted from Eric Hatch best seller with Adolphe Menjou Caorle Landis John Hubbard Patsy Kelly Charles Butterworth and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lewis
Royal Theater
the Royal
Arthur Kennedy
Olympe Branda
Anthony Quinn
Virginia Field
Eric Hatch
Mercer Theater
Adolphe Menjou
Caorle Landis
John Hubbard
Patsy Kelly
Charles Butterworth
Administratrix Named for Estate of A. Tabor
Rosa B. Tabor appointed administratrix of the estate of 5S. A. Tabor and posted a $1,500 bond with L. K. Tabor as surety in the county clerk office. L. K. Tabor, G. E. Palmer and J. B. Fletcher named as appraisers of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa B. Tabor
Suit Filed in Circuit Court by Beulah Wirtz
Beulah Wirtz sues Harold Wirtz in chancery with returnable to July rules in circuit court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Wirtz
Harold Wirtz
Ladies' Night Banquet at Virginian Hotel
The Princeton Rotary club hosts its annual ladies night banquet at the Virginian tonight. An entertainment program is arranged by a committee led by G Edgar Jones. Eighty reservations are in for dinner at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Rotary Club
Virginian Hotel
G. Edgar Jones
Old-Timers Night At Elks Club Highlighted By Chorus Debut
Tonight at 8 the Elks lodge under J. M. Marshall hosts old-timers night with a special program and refreshments. The newly organized Elks chorus directed by W. S. Herring will debut publicly for members and those seldom attending lodge meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elks’ Club
J. M. Marshall
Elks Chorus
W. S. Herring
City election results show Lazenby loses tight mayor race
Approximately 48 percent of party voters cast ballots in the city election. Mayor-elect appears to be Ridenour with a narrow citywide majority of 22. Ward results split with Lazenby strong in wards 3 while Ridenour led elsewhere. Republicans gain council control with four seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazenby
Ridenour
John L. Dangerfield
City Recorder
H. J. Thompson
Bee Peck
M. H. Poston
W. J. Bailey
Omer Belcher
Bailey
Belcher
Knob School
E. E. Pritchard
Luther Basham
Peck
J. L. Kessinger
Pritchard
R. O. Sewall
J. Marshall
Princeton Society Member Leaves for Morgantown Visit
Mrs. Willie Mae Carr departs for Athens Ohio to visit her mother in law and attend West Virginia University commencement where her son Foster Carr studies. She will travel via Morgantown West Virginia and will be joined by her son for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Willie Mae Carr
Athens
Ohio
Carr
W. Va
Foster Carr
West Virginia University
Mariam Circle Elects New Officers at Picnic Meeting
The Mariam circle met Tuesday night with leader Janet Stuck for a picnic supper. Twenty members and guests attended. New officers were elected: President Mary Jane Pennington, Vice President Betty Jo Adkins, Secretary Patty Lee Glenn, Treasurer Effie Gray Hedrick, Pianist Mrs Basil Adkins, Sponsor Mrs Ben Pennington. The July meeting will be with Gladys and Mary Lee Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Stuck
Mary Jane Pennington
Betty Jo Adkins
Patty Lee Glenn
Effie Gray Hedrick
Basil Adkins
Ben Pennington
Gladys
Mary Lee Anderson
Piano Recital Tonight at Memoria Building
Mrs Ray Bailey presents a recital featuring piano pupils Brenda Kane Lavone Burton Barba West Frances Mason Ann Bird in a program this evening at 8 o clock in the Memoria building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Bailey
Memoria
Brenda Kane
Lavone Burton
Barba West
Frances Mason
Ann Bird
Local church circles to meet with election of officers
The First Methodist church circle led by Mrs. J. C. Fanning will gather tonight at 7 30 with Mrs. Eva Simpson on Mahood Avenue. Royal Arch chapter holds a 7 30 meeting for annual officer election and installation. Circle 1 of the First Methodist, led by Mrs. H. C. McCary, meets at 2 30 this afternoon at the leader's Hale Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Fanning
The
First Methodist Church
Eva Simpson
Mahood Avenue
Royal Arch
H. C. McCary
Hale Avenue
Princeton Quota Club Dinner Meeting Tonight
The Princeton Quota club holds its weekly dinner at 6 PM at Central Cafe. Miss Ruby Higginbotham leads the program, with Miss Effie Loudermilk of Bluefield, an international club officer, among tonight's guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Quota Club
Ruby Higginbotham
Effie Loudermilk
Bluefield
Circle 5 Meeting Planned at Methodist Church
Circle 5 of the First Methodist church led by Mrs. R W Coker will meet this afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs H E Kelso on Highland avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
R. W. Coker
H. E. Kelso
Highland Avenue
Episcopal Auxiliary Meeting This Afternoon
The Woman's auxiliary of the Episcopal church meets this afternoon at 2:30 at H E Hawkins North Walker Street with Mrs Carrie Beidler as joint hostess.
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Episcopal
Woman's Auxiliary
The
Episcopal Church
H. E. Hawkins
North
Walker Street
Carrie Beidler
Circle 7 of Pint Methodist Church Meeting
Circle 7 of the Pint Methodist Church led by Mrs E Day will meet at 2 30 PM this afternoon at the church.
Local brides entertain at Bluefield tea
Afternoon tea honors Miss Jean Tomlinson of Matoaka Miss Marjorie Farmer of Bluefield and Miss Buford Tinder of this city. Miss Gertie Yearoat and Miss Madie McClothlin host from 3 to 5 at the home of Miss Aman on the old Bluefield. About one hundred guests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Tomlinson
Matoaka
Marjorie Farmer
Bluefield
Buford Tinder
Gertie Yearoat
Madie Mclothlin
Miss Am
Circle 10 Meeting At Lynch Apartments
Circle 10 of the First Methodist church will meet tonight at 8 o'clock with Mrs. Woodrow Simms in the Lynch apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Woodrow Simms
Lynch Apartments
Markers Taken From Graves At Local Cemeteries
American Legion post in Princeton reports thefts of World War II memorial markers. H I Goode says $10 reward may be offered for arrest and conviction of suspects. Delegates and alternates chosen for district convention. Boy Scout Legion Patrol formed with Ray Shutt as scoutmaster. Post co sponsors democracy discussion series with WPA and Concord State Teachers College.
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American Legion
H. I. Goode
Princeton Post
Offens
Zeb Winfrey
C. F. Gwynn
BE. Smith
J. Otis Bowling
T. R. Egbert
K. L. Brooks
Earl Collins
A. E. Dangerfield
C. L. Shannon
C. L. Smith
E. W. Anderson
Legion Patrol
Memorial Building
Ray Shutt
the Post
WPA
Board of Education
Concord State Teachers College
Veterans of Foreign Wars Initiation At Memorial Building
Several candidates for membership will be initiated into Mercy Post No. 2703 Veterans of Foreign Wars at a meeting Friday night at 7 30. The V F W auxiliary meets at the same hour and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Memorial Building
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Princeton Personal News Highlights Local Transit of Visitors
Local residents report arrivals and departures. Harry Hadden of Pittsburgh visits Princeton to spend vacation with his parents at The Rev. Frank L. Stuck’s home. Estill Chambers of Charleston visits his parents on Harrison street. Mrs. E. G. Haley plans a Roanoke trip to see her ill mother. The Stinnettes plan a Morgantown trip for summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hadden
Pittsburgh
Princeton
Hale Avenue
Frank L. Stuck
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
E. G. Haley
Henry Street
Roanoke
A. J. Aldridge
Estill Chambers
Charleston
Curtis Caldwell
W. P. Caldwell
George W. Jewell
M. C. Britton
Akron
Ohio
W. Cody Fletcher
Harrison Street
Texas
Eilene and
JoAnn Fletcher
James W. Rogers
Rock Island, Il
Local Residents Noted in Brief Health and Travel Items
Mrs. Dumont of 8 Austin Straley avenue has left for Washington D C and Philadelphia. Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Austin are sisters. Goldie Brown of Memorial hospital nursing staff is recuperating from gall bladder surgery. Conrad Wiley, son of Mr and Mrs Chauncey Wiley, is ill with measles at Mercer street home.
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Dumont
Austin
Straley Avenue
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
Rogers
Mrs. Austin
Goldie Brown
Memorial Hospital
Conrad Wiley
Chauncey Wiley
Mercer Street
Post 1021 Plans Bid for 1942 State Meeting
Members of Painter-Porroni Post 1021 Veterans of Foreign Wars meet at the Memorial building to discuss a bid for the 1942 state department convention in Welch. The commanders' dinner is at the Carter hotel at 6 30 p m and the general meeting follows at 8.
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Painter-Porroni Post
VFW
Painter - Porroni Post
Memorial Building
State Department
Welch
Carter Hotel
McDowell County Students Lead Concord Honors
Nine students graduated with honors from Concord Teachers College during Sensweek. Five were from McDowell County and three were graduates of Big Creek High School. Louise French Cruise and Ethel Virginia Reedy are Big Creek alumni, with other named graduates from Elkhorn and nearby districts.
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Conn Teachers College
Sensweek
McDowell County
Bien Creek
French
Lay
Ag Hutstanding
Chi
Girl Scouts To Receive Awards
Mc Dowell county Girl Scouts will receive awards for work completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Girl Scouts
Rally Event Date TBA With 1030 to 3 Schedule
A community rally is planned for a later date with activities from 10 30 a m to 3 00 p m The program features songs games and awards after a picnic lunch Scouts Brownies Girl Scouts parents and friends are invited The event includes road safety guidance and a note on cautious driving along the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irl
Hospital admissions list at Stevens Welchsonargency and Grace
Patients admitted to Stevens Clinic include Roscoe Lusk Gilbert R B Thorn Sally Cooper Mollie Durham Ruth Browning Lillard Lester. Welchsonargency lists Ruby Tilley Frank Issac Rose Sloan Coffe Gene Coffe and others. Grace Hospital intake includes Herbert Swimm Frank Kozial Marshall Smith Louis Branch and Lacy See.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Clinic
Roscoe Lusk
Gilbert
R. B. Thorn
Ashland
Sally Cooper
Havace
Mollie Durham
Coalwood
Ruth Browning
Rock View
Lillard Lester
Panther
Welchsonargency Hospital
Ruby Tilley
Clear Fork
Frank
Issac Rose
Kaeger Sloan
Mohegan
Genriie Coffe
Welch
Grace Hospital
Trooper and Prosecutor Question Kennedy in Cousin’s Death
State Trooper Earl Yeager and Assistant Prosecutor Jack Marinari said they arrested Miles Kennedy of Saeger for questioning after the death of his cousin Elwood Kennedy, 26. Elwood Kennedy, who died in hospital, told attendants the rifle fell from a wall and discharged as he slept. No charge has been placed.
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Earl Yeager
Jack Marinari
Miles Kennedy
Saeger
Kennedy
Elwood Kennedy
Elw Kennedy
Yeager
Marinari
Train Victim In Serious Condition
Herbert Swim, 41, of Marytown, was struck by a train while walking through the Twin Branch tunnel Tuesday morning. He remains in critical condition at Grace Hospital with multiple broken ribs and a broken left shoulder blade. He was returning from Gary on train No. 24 around 7 a.m.
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Herbert Swim
Marytown
Serio
Twin Branch
Grace Hospital
Gary
Funeral Services For Mrs. Baker
Funeral services are set for Mrs. Ann Echo Baker 27 of Welch wife of Frazier Baker an employee of Carter Coal Company. She died Tuesday night at home after a year long illness. Born June 23 1913 in War she lived in McDowell County most of her life aside from a year traveling with her husband in West Virginia and Tennessee. She was a Church of God member at Wilcoe and is survived by her husband and two children Junior 12 and others not named.
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Wilcoe
West Virginia
Tennesse
Rederfied Church of God
Church of God At
Junior
Funeral services set for Jerry age 5 and sister Pearl Lewis
The Rev H D Stadium pastor of Wilcoe church will lead the funeral for Jerry 5 and his sister Pearl Lewis of Amonate Virginia. Committal follows at Saeger Memorial cemetery in Roderfield. Also notes Mr Calloway plans a return to Welch on Monday and the Owens announce the birth of a son Herbert Houston on June 3 joining siblings Jimmie and Beverly Carol.
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Jerry
Pearl Lewis
Amonate
H. D. Stadium
Wilcoe Church
Saeger Memorial
Roderfield
Mr. Calloway
Welch
Clifford H. Owens
Herbert Houston
Owens
Jimmie
Beverly Carol
Welch Paragraphs Senior Guild Meet At 3 PM
The Senior Guild of St. Luke's Episcopal Guild will convene this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Appalachian building for the last meeting before summer recess. Harry Camper, son of Dr and Mrs H G Camper, of Welch, graduates from Kentucky Military Institute in Linden Kentucky this week and was active in campus life and athletics. Hobart Calloway of Welch, a member of the international executive board of the United Wholesale and Retail Employes of America, departed yesterday for Atlantic City New Jersey to attend a three day executive meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Episcopal Guild
Appalachian Building
Harry Camper
H. G. Camper
Welch
Kentucky Military Institute
Linden
Young Camper
Hobart Calloway
United Wholesale and Retail Employes of America
Atlantic City
N. J
Remembering a Coach Who Faced Adversity with Courage
The obituary recalls a coach who endured years of hardship before achieving legendary records. On the bench after a defining moment he spoke of bearing both bitterness and sweetness, accepting his possible end with quiet resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor
The Iron Horse Babe Ruth Faces Public Endurance
Respondents wrote discouraging reports about Babe Ruth’s sudden decline while he still played. Fans booed during a weakened baserun at Yankee Stadium as Ruth endured a slow, painful end. Yet Ruth stayed defiant and earned lasting respect as a perennial presence, the 26th man who never missed a game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
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