Princeton Society hosts surprise shower for Miss Mary r
In Princeton last weekend Miss Libby Collier organized a surprise shower at Appalachian Social Room in honor of Miss Mary r whose upcoming marriage to J h Cook of Lashmeed is planned. Pink and white decor complemented by stephanotis corsages. Prizes awarded to Helen Plankennship Patty Wyrick Wanda Bailey and Mrs. Jo Ann Smith. Guests included Archer Lana Looney and Bert Collier. Refreshments served. many gifts presented to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary R
J H . Cook
Lashmeed
Libby Collier
Appalachian
Helen
Metrie to Resthaven Cemetery Plot Owners
Cemetery authorities demand removal of all baskets and wreaths from plots before Wednesday June 6 1956. Failure to comply will result in the cemetery being cleared of all decorations.
Princeton Paragraphs PERMIT APPLICATION
W D Bill Jones filed an application with the City Clerk to erect a one story brick warehouse and store on Mercer street next to the Nelsons occupied by Sears and Rees Lawrence McKinzie Princeton and William Nobel Bluefield left Monday for Acapulco Mexico to spend the week as guest of the AC division of General Motors a trip earned in connection with sales of the division products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D
Bill” Jones
Mercer Street
Nelsons St
Sears and
Rees
Lawrence McKinzie
Princeton
William Nobel
Bluefield
Acalpoca
Mexico
General Motors
Jurors To Report For Appeal Cases
Trial of the $50,000 damage action of Mason Martin against the Virginian Railway Company was continued. Other cases set for Monday passed until this morning. Jurors report at 9:30 am. Docket lists the appeal cases of Dewey Bryant Agency and a judgment notice for Alonzo Combs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Martin
Virginian Railway Company
F. Morton Wagner
Dewey Bryant
Alonzo Combs
Blackberry Winter Predicted By Local Old Timers
Saunders recalls a long period of cloudy gloomy days from May 30 to June 10, calling it blackberry winter. He notes frost and freeze ruined early crops, warns of cutworms, and marks June 4 as risky for tomatoes beans and wheat before Mother's Day after June 17 frost danger ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders
Oliver Ave
For Sale By Jordan Deep Freese and refrigerator
Classified notice offers a refrigerator and a 1948 Pontiac for quick sale with low monthly payments. Mentions a Crosley range and a washer, trading options, and a down payment request. Contact GA 219% for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Pontier
Crosley
Maheoreny Dressers
Basse
Mercer Strawberry Show and Sale at Memorial Building
The Mercer Strawberry Show and sale will be held at the Memorial Building in Princeton. The event includes judging at noon and a sale at 8 pm with Kiwanis members Bill Oris Barton and Robert Ittey Stuart as auctioneers. 4 H exhibitors will finish their display by noon and visitors are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CES
Princeton
Order of the Eastern Star
Oscar Baum
Memorial Bur
Bill Oris Barton
Robert Ittey
Stuart
The
Kiwanis
Clutg
Randy Robinette
C. H. Archer
Pealford
Mead McNeil
Gas leak evacuation at North Walker home
Princeton firefighters answered an early Monday call to the John Newkirk residence at North Walker and Ninth Street. The house was full of gas from a refrigerator. crews moved the unit to the back porch and aired the home. Newkirk woke and discovered the leak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uaz
Princeton
John Newkirk
North Walker
9Th Street
Newkirk
New Pain Shrinking Piles Treatment Revealed
New York reports a first time pain relief claim for a non surgical substance called Bio-Dyne used in suppository or ointment form as Preparation H. The product allegedly shrinks hemorrhoids and eases pain with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, N. Y
Specter
Bluefield Jaycees Promote Door-To-Door Light Bulb Sale
The Greater Bluefield Junior Chamber of Commerce will run a door to door light bulb sale tonight and Wednesday from 6 30 to 9 p m. Proceeds support the Youth Activities Fund which backs Jaycee baseball Little League and City Football League programs. Bulbs cost 1 per package including three 60 watt bulbs and one 100 watt bulb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Bluefield Junior Chamber of Commerce
Bob Coulling
The
Jaycees
Coulling
Pundh
Jaycee
Javeee
Peripatetic education headlined in Urbana details
Steven Gatrell of Lost Creek West Virginia has graduated from the University of Illinois and previously attended 12 elementary schools two high schools and four colleges He will add another by pursuing graduate work in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peripatetic Education Urbana
Til
Steven Gatrell
Lost Creek
W. Va
University of Ilinois
Florida
Notice of Sale of Repossessed Vehicle and Seizure
Notice states that 1059 Tudor Motor No BILU-1046058 repossessed by default will be offered at public sale to the highest bidder at 1:00 PM on June 15, 1956. The sale is conducted by Commercial Corporation under Treasury Department authority. Also included is a notice of seizure of an IMT Fraver Sedan in 1964 for violations of internal revenue laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bae and
Sosted
Commercial Corporation
Poe Bast
Ley
Treasury Department
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax
Internal Revenue Service
Cincinnnati
Ohio
Corpmercial Corpora Bluefield
W. Va
Bailey
N. C
Alent Chrevie
Ing
Forder
Ted Unis
Plymouth
Garnett Motors, Inc
Bluefiela
Virginia
Commercial Credit Corporation
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Mercer County
Jackson's Mill
Claude Swim
Charles Crotty
Matoaka High School
Kent Moses
McComas High School
William Phafin
Bramwell High School
Thomas Benn
Jimmy Brewer
Allen Auperbach
Richard Martin
Edgar Ballard
Charles Hannen
Beaver High School
American Oe 9 Rotary
Lions Club of
Princeton Society
Rachel Fulton
First Methodist Church
Russell Mathey
Harrison Street
Bud and Garden Club
W. R. Cooke
Lovell Avenue
Cook
Bud End Blossom Club
Vacation Bible School
Lego
Aoa Oie
Law
Ying
Shodae “Ee Primary Fy Bayetement
Shirley Dopkins
Jiggs Thompson
Betty Alt Circle
the Flat
DAR
Matthew French
Ana
Ashley
Meteoret
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E. L. Walkee
P. B. Bowling
Highland Ave
Rex Allen
Leggett’s
Mary Akers
Athens Star
A. A. Wells
Quota Club
Guess Club
Virginian Hotel
Altar Society
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Dennis Harrington
Highland Avenue
Mbers
Pisgah Homemakers
Pisgah
Hubert Conner
Athens Road
G. K. White Jr
Athens Theatre Sun
Margaret O'Brien
Walter Brennan
Charlotte Greenwood
Sueenscovs
Ockvele Reed
Man
Kirk Douglas
Jeanne Crane
Clere Trevor
Virginian
Virginian Railway
Frank Gibson
R. M. Sexton
Sexton
Gibson
Beaver Pond
East River
Rock District
Eddie
Patricia Adcock
Boneies Richards
Theodore Augustus Richards
P. K. Sutton
W. W. Myers
John McCabe
oeXthaleen Liford
Terry Lenn
Reliable Collection Agency, Inc
Fury Ar
Neville Vit
Mercer
Will
Fiessi
Rand McNal Road
ATLA
DA F. le Lo
Firestone
Sonoshutter
Sting Outboard Motor
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Squee
Bland Street
Bluefield Jaycees
Main Street
Frank Holroyd
Suma
Vador
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Bluefield, VA
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Goops
Hudson
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Peragned
Tuerves Toe Righ
Universal Clt
Cret Corporation
Cppetrons
Armer R
Wendel E. Et al
William D. Akers
West Vireigis
Newsome
Naugatuck
Naraene Curry
Joseph Blake Cook
Rock and
Mary Louise Archer
Julius Kiffe
Mazel L. Engiena
Alvis B. Coleman
Maudk
Heary Fortune
Wee
Charlesoa Hospital
Fraternal Order of Police of
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Bessie Belcher
Cher
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Mear
Homer Smer
Richard Hall
Cleveland
Fort Tasewell
Nning
Comec Hotel
New Mar
Nadie
Princeto Avenue
Bluetielé
James F. Fox
John. Sanders
Washing Avenue
Mounta
Park Land
Princeto
Jes. L. White
Jack White
Plymouth District
P. Hunter
Wie
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M. H. Nicholson
Marion Nicholson
Gee A A. Rose
L. Walker
L. N
Vertia Walker
Rich Creek
Ee Bluefield
Bluefield M
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T-Pd
Jim Long
Goodwin
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