Recount Sought in Princeton Recorder Race
In Princeton the battle for city recorder pits A. L. Bowling against E. B. King. Unofficial results show King ahead by two votes with 2,497 cast of 3,736 registered. Bowling seeks a Monday recount citing absentee ballots and out of city voters. If variance remains, contest could go to circuit court or supreme court. King retains a slate of attorneys to review votes and possible challenges.
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E. B. King
Bowling
King
Bowing
Mr. King
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
108 Year-Old Nancy Mullens Votes Again in Municipal Polls
Mrs. Nancy Mullens 108 and blind voted in the Tuesday municipal election after being carried to the Thorn Street School polls by L J Chambers and Charles Thorn. She declared she would vote a straight Republican ticket, reflecting the close ward races and anticipated GOP appointments in city offices.
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Nancy Mullens
Princeton Paragraphs Suit Is Filed
Grace Sneed filed suit in circuit court against Karnes Elbert Sneed Paul Sneed McDonnell Sneed Ruby Sneed and Eva Sneed with the latter four listed as infants in chancery and returnable to July rules. Revival continues at Greenview Ceres Methodist church with Edgar Shirey resigning June 25. Local social notes cover visits, travels, and a flying demo by Al Stewart at Lake Shawnee June 7 8 9. Canberra ads outline Australia promotional funding and Moscow’s great bell noted as the largest in the world.
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Yarnet Karnes
Elbert Sneed
Paul Sneed
McDonnell Sneed
Ruby Sneed
Eva Sneed
Newly Elected Mayor Praises Pratt Citizens
W. A. Brown, newly named mayor, takes office July 1 and thanks Princeton citizens for their vote and confidence. He adds that no promises were made for upcoming city appointments but many applications have been filed for the police chief and other posts.
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W. A. Brown
Princeton
Learn Telegraphy Six Day Week Train Starts June
The adoption of a six day week for Telegraphers will create demand for operators. A class starts June 19 with limited slots. Required enrollment by June 8. For details contact S16 Mercer Street, Princeton, W. Va.
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New Bonat permanent waving machine showcased
A special demonstrator will visit 91114 Mer cer St over Radiola shop this Thursday through Saturday to present the Bonat waving system. Demonstration price is 10 dollars, while others charge 15 dollars for the same wave.
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Mercer St
Kiwanis Plans Home Talent Show for Charity
At a weekly meeting the Kiwanis club scheduled a two day home talent show on September 24 and 25 to benefit the underprivileged children's fund. Wayne Sewall Producing company will supervise the production with Miss Greer closing the deal for the group.
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Kiwanis Club
Wayne Sewall
Miss Greer
Welch Wilcoe road work completed widens to eighteen feet
Engineer Charles Payne reports Welch Wilcoe road finished and now eighteen feet wide except for 500 feet of stone quarry. Burke Hollow road work will start soon with a steam shovel widening toward the Wrens county line, parts relocated and closed to traffic at intervals through the summer.
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Charles Payne
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Keystone
Payne
Wrens County
Filtration Plant Planned at Well No 5 Near Ey Island
The West Virginia Water Service company proposes a filtration plant at Well No 5 near Ey Island Amusement Park costing about 15 900 dollars. I L Johnson reports progress to Welch city council after council consent and awaiting approval to build the plant to clear muddy water. The project follows a chemist’s tests with a miniature plant showing water clarity improvements.
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Williams Addresses Kiwanis Club Meeting
The Rev. W. C. Williams, president of the Welch Kiwanis club and pastor of the local Presbyterian church, addressed the Northfork Keystore Kiwanis club at their regular Northfork meeting.
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Insurance men inspect Welch building defects with scouts
A committee of West Virginia Fire Underwriters agents conducted a building inspection in Welch aided by fire chief P. Flint and local Boy Scouts. Each floor received a defect rating and a remedies booklet. occupants will be notified in thirty days about required corrections.
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Welch
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Rors
Raymond Steadman Phone 57 Turned Over to Fire Marshals
One list is turned over to the state fire marshal and another to the local fire chief, Raymond Steadman phone 57 listed in the notice.
Salvation Army Head to Be Transferred
Capt Reginald Clevett who led the local Salvation Army unit received word from Charleston that he is to be transferred to another station. He has not yet learned his new posting.
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Salvation Army
Reginald Clevett
Charleston
Temporary docket set for McDowell Circuit Court
Hobart B. Payne, circuit clerk, set a heavy temporary docket for the June term beginning June 10 through July 2. It includes seventeen appeals twenty seven suggestions and fifty six new case notices. Harman Poe of Berwind underwent surgery at Grace Hospital in Welch.
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Hobart B. Payne
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Drowned Lad of Exeter Dies in Tug River Accident
Idol Crigger a 15 year old son of Rudolph Crigger of Exeter near Hemphill Mc Dowell county fell into Tug River while playing on the bank yesterday afternoon. His body was recovered around 5 30 after searching parties and swift currents. Funeral services set for 2 oclock at the Greek Orthodox church in Gary with burial at Thorpe. He is survived by his parents a brother and several sisters.
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Hemphill
McDowell County
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Gary
Thorpe
City Traffic Board Holds First Planning Meeting
The city traffic and planning board met at city hall with L. A. Osborn named chairman. Members include police chief, city attorney and councilmen. A report by B. Mareh was circulated. next meeting set for Wednesday. McDowell and Wyoming streets may be made one-way for about ninety days.
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C. C. Hutton
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T. W. Edwards
G. C. Johnson
FE. J. Nichols
L. B. Harrah
Sam Hell
Mr. Yepsen
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L. L. Ashworth
W. K R. Keyser
B. E B. Downs
J. F. Salisbury
C. D. Brewer
Edward Herzbrun
Howard
Mareh
W. R. Keyser
McDowell
Wyoming
Welch Personal Notices Highlight Local Travel and Visits
Miss Florence Lester returns from Pulaski Virginia while Miss Maud Shuler visits Bluefield and Mamie Sarver stays with parents in Welch. Several residents plan extended visits to East Tennessee and La Follette. Hospital and travel plans include Mrs A Burnett's surgery in Grace Hospital and W C Franklin visiting Marshall College connections.
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Bluefield
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la Follette
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Keystone
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Gary
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Ben Gay
E. W. Hapncock
W. T. Brown
Charleston
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Allan Harless
Hristlansburg
Julius Goodman
Board of Equalization and Review Meeting Announced
The Board of Equalization and Review will meet in the assessor Gail T. Dudgeon’s office on July 1 to review and equalize county assessments. Clerk H. O. Carper announces the session. members include J. 2. Franklin, Woe 5, and Kearns.
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H. O. Carper
J. 2
New Temple Theatre 10 Opens In Welch This Weekend
The new Temple theatre of Welch will open Saturday at 7 PM with the silent drama Foreign Legion. Located on McDowell Street opposite Pocahontas theatre, the four story brick building houses the theatre plus lodge hall and offices. J W Luther oversaw construction and will lease and run the venue with E L Rogers as manager. Buck Reese and Harry Smith assist. A memorial address by former Senator M M Neely will follow Sunday matinee. seating holds about 500.
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Last Quill Pen Cutting Shop Runs In England
In a small back street in London Mrs A. Yew Like Her operates what is claimed to be the last quill pen cutting shop in England. For 40 years she has cut and turned out quills at about one per hour earning roughly five dollars a week.
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